mountain men rendezvous

A special thanks to our
ALL THREE DAYS
MOUNTAIN
MEN
RENDEZVOUS
South of the railroad tracks, turn east.
Events planned all weekend.
KIDS’ BB GUN SHOOT
$2.00 entry fee.
For more information about the events contact:
Lynette Schmidt, 620-382-5841.
BRING YOUR
LAWN CHAIRS
AMPLE FOOD SERVICE
AVAILABLE ALL 3 DAYS
HANDICAP PARKING AVAILABLE
Fifth Street between Main Street and Marion Street.
BUY A $5 BUTTON
FOR A CHANCE
TO WIN $150!!!
Button drawing will be held following the parade, Monday,
Sept. 5, 2011 at Main Street Stage. Must be present to
win and have button in possession. Florence Labor Day
Committee and its affiliates are not responsible for lost
or stolen buttons.
Buttons are required for admission to most events.
Children 6 and under are FREE when accompanied by
an adult. Some events may require additional entry fee.
2011 FLORENCE
LABOR DAY SPONSORS
Your support – both financially and emotionally – makes
our Labor Day Celebration possible.
GOLD
Cottonwood Valley Bank
Independent Forestry Service
Marion County Economic Development
SILVER
Adrian & Pankratz, P.A.
Advance Lodge #114 AF & AM
Carlsons’ Grocery
Central National Bank
Doyle Creek Mercantile
Harshman Construction Company, LLC
Hillsboro Free Press
Hoch Publishing Co., Inc.
In Memory of Del Leeds
John McKay American Legion
Johnson’s General Store
Marion Health Mart Pharmacy
Peabody Market
PrairieLand Partners
Rod’s Tire & Service
Round Oak Antiques
Spur Ridge Vet Hospital
Town & Country Café
Westar Energy
Williams Service, Inc.
BRONZE
Ag Service, Inc.
Al Hayes Construction
Auntie M’s Diner
Carriage Manor
Case & Son Insurance, Inc.
Central KS Community Foundation
Community National Bank
Dar’s Bar
Fetrow Machine Shop & Repair
Florence Rock Company
Florence Tax & Bookkeeping Service
G & J Video
In Memory of Heidi Holtsclaw
In Memory of Gabe Demmitt
Inlow Plumbing
KC Development, Inc
Marion Dry Cleaning & Laundry
Mid KS Cooperative Grain
Pro-Depo Court Reporting, Inc.
Robinson Trucking
Shear Success
Webster Auto Service
Western Associates
Zeiner Funeral Home
FLORENCE, KS
74th Annual
FRIENDS OF LABOR DAY
Christian Church of Florence
Florence Chamber of Commerce
Florence Fire Department
Florence Historical Society
Florence PRIDE
Florence Public Library
Florence United Methodist Church
Heerey Real Estate
M & M Feeders
Wellspring Counseling
Visit the
LABOR DAY
INFORMATION BOOTH
424 Main Street
(Former Spurridge Vet Hospital Building)
T-Shirts • Buttons
Water
For more information contact:
Melvin Honeyfield, 620-382-6434
or Melanie Grimmett, 620-381-1083
LABOR DAY STEERING COMMITTEE:
Melvin Honeyfield, Chairman, Mary Jane Grimmett,
Vice Chairman, Trayce Warner, Secretary, Melanie
Grimmett, Treasurer, and Gaby Dye.
Sept. 3, 4, 5, 2011
FEATURING:
“King of the Hill” Soap Box Derby
Kids’ Ranch Rodeo
It’s Magic! by T.A. Hamilton
Street Dance (Dance to “Justus”)
Parade & Much More
Keep this program to remind
you of events and times.
Events and times subject to
change without notice.
See information on
the web at:
marionrecord.com
SATURDAY, SEPT. 3
8 A.M. — CITYWIDE GARAGE
SALE
Maps available at Labor Day Information
Booth at 424 Main (Former Spur Ridge Vet
Hospital building). For more information or
to get your garage sale listed on the maps
FREE, call Gaby Dye, 620-878-4741.
8 A.M. TO NOON —
FARMERS MARKET
Moses Shane Park. (Ends at Noon)
10 A.M. — “KING OF THE HILL”
SOAP BOX DERBY
Top of 5th Street Hill. Limited to the first 50
riders. Age and weight restrictions apply. For
more information or to sign up contact Mark
Slater, 620-382-0442.
In Memory of Del Leeds.
2 P.M. — KIDS’ RANCH RODEO
Fifth Street, 1/2 Block East of Main Street.
Great family entertainment. Rodeo features
events like: wild cow milking, dummy roping,
goat tie, and other family favorites. This year
a Rodeo King and Queen will be crowned.
Kids participate free (ages 4 and older).
McClains have final approval of participants.
Buttons required for spectators.
Sponsored by Adrian & Pankratz, P.A., Central
National Bank, Harshman Construction
Company, LLC, Hoch Publishing Company,
Inc., PrairieLand Partners, Rod’s Tire &
Service, Round Oak Antiques, Spur Ridge Vet
Hospital, Town & Country Cafe.
2 P.M. TO 5 P.M. —
QUICK DRAW CARICATURES
Main Street.
FREE 11”x14” caricature drawings.
1 to 5 people in drawings.
Sponsored by Cottonwood Valley Bank.
5 P.M. — SLOPPY JOES OR
BRATS MEAL
In front of Information Booth at 424 Main
Street. Cost is by donation.
5 P.M. — BENNIE HOLTSCLAW
Main Street Stage. Enjoy your meal while you
listen to one of the area’s most beloved cowboy
singers.
6 P.M. — “IT’S MAGIC!”
BY T.A. HAMILTON
Main Stage on Main Street. Award-winning
magic, comedy, and illusions show performed
by T.A. Hamilton, Master Magician, Comedian,
and Ventriloquist.
Sponsored by Marion County Economic
Development, Advance Lodge #114 AF &
AM, Carlsons’ Grocery, Marion Health Mart
Pharmacy.
6 P.M. TO 8 P.M. —
QUICK DRAW CARICATURES
Main Street. FREE 11”x14” caricature
drawings.
Sponsored by Cottonwood Valley Bank.
8 P.M. TO 11 P.M. —
STREET DANCE
FEATURING “JUSTUS.”
Main Street. No glass containers.
Button required for admission.
Sponsored by Independent Forestry Service.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 4
11 A.M. — COMMUNITY
CHURCH SERVICE
Grandview Park.
NOON — POTLUCK LUNCH
Grandview Park. Bring covered dish and table
service.
2 P.M. — SIDEWALK CHALK ART
In front of the City Building on Main Street.
Contact: Janet Robinson, 620-878-4211.
3 P.M. — KIDS’ BIKE DECORATING
WORKSHOP
Corner of Main & 6th. Contact: Trayce Warner,
316-251-5241.
4 P.M. — YCAT ART FUN
6th & Main Street. An uncommon, fun way to
explore art for children ages 5 to 12. Contact:
Lydia Gates, 620-274-4376.
11 A.M. — PARADE
ON MAIN STREET
Theme: “Celebrating 150 Years
of Kansas History.”
No entry fee. 1st place float: $150.00; 2nd
place float: $125.00; 3rd place float: $100
(in both youth and open classes). $25 for all
non-winning float entries. Lineup 10 a.m. at
the football field on West 8th Street.
Contact: Melvin Honeyfield, 620-382-6434.
Sponsored by Hillsboro Free Press, Johnson’s
General Store, Peabody Market, Westar
Energy.
FOLLOWING PARADE —
BUTTON DRAWING
MONDAY, SEPT. 5
8 A.M. — HORSESHOE
PITCHING CONTEST
Unity Park. 2-person teams only. Additional
entry fee required.
Contact: Bryan Harper, 620-877-7627.
9 A.M. — COFFEE AND ROLLS
SERVED BY FLORENCE
LIBRARY BOARD
Florence Public Library,
4th and Main Street.
9 A.M. TO 3 P.M. — FINE ARTS
SHOW
Ambulance Building. Chase County Art
Guild. Contact: Bennie Holtsclaw.
10:30 A.M. —
FLAG RAISING CEREMONY
Veterans Park. Music by MHS and MMS
bands.
Sponsored by American Legion,
John McKay Post 308.
Main Street Stage. Must be present and
have button in hand to win. Florence Labor
Day Committee is not responsible for lost or
stolen buttons.
1 P.M. — KIDS’ PEDAL POWER
TRACTOR PULL SIGNUP
Main Street. Winners to advance to Kansas
State Fair. EVENT STARTS AT 2 P.M.
Sponsored by Marion County Economic
Development.
1 P.M. — KIDS’ GAMES &
TURTLE RACES
Main Street. Box turtles only. Contact:
Jolene Gayle, 620-878-4616.
Sponsored by Doyle Creek Mercantile.
1:30 P.M. — FFA “BARNYARD”
OLYMPICS
Main Street. Competition between Marion
County FFA Chapters.
Sponsored by Williams Service, Inc.
2:30 P.M. — COW CHIP BINGO
Corner of 5th & Main. Contact Dan Ludwig,
620-382-4381 and purchase your spot for a
opportunity to win a cash prize!!!