Annual Johnsburg Parade

Light rain on Sunday morning, September 8, did not deter any of the 17 members who had signed up to drive their cars in the annual Saufen und Spiel Parade in Johnsburg. We met for coffee and baked goods at the home of Len and Mary Keil. The cars were lined up and we had a police escort to the parade staging area. The rain stopped before the parade began and the route was lined with lots of onlookers. The drivers and their Johnsburg Village officials tossed candy to eager kids of all ages. Following the parade, the drivers were given tickets for "adult beverages". A minor mishap involving a tractor and its flatbed added some drama to the afternoon. Back at the Keils' we enjoyed sloppy Joes, hot dogs, salads and other delicious foods prepared by Mary.

The drivers, and their spouses who viewed the parade from the sidelines, were Dan Anderson, Tom Bruin and Judy, Ron Caminiti, Art Hahl, Bob Hoge and Helen, Len Keil and Mary, Larry Kelly and Karen, Pete Kramer and MaryLu, Beth Molberg and Dean, Dan Mrozek, Jerry Peterson, Dan Pritchett and Melinda, Lloyd Schellin and Joan, Ken Smizinski and Kathy, Len Vinyard and Irene, Liz Werth, and Jim Wilson. We thank Mary and Len for all of the hard work they put in to making it a very enjoyable day.  By Liz Werth