Political Quotes

“It is my privilege today to rise to recognize the 50th anniversary of the Sugar Grove Corn Boil, a volunteer-run annual summer festival bringing residents together to raise funds for local organizations doing good work in the community. This year, the corn boil is focused on helping families and organizations addressing autism. In 1967, the first ever corn boil brought Sugar Grove community members together for several hours in order to raise enough funds for the town's first ever street lamp. As a result of the festival's initial success, the community continued the tradition year after year. The Sugar Grove Corn Boil has grown from a one-day event to a four- day event that brings around 35,000 attendees annually. Even though the old steam engines that used to boil the corn are no longer in use, the tradition of corn in the community ensures the grain remains a staple of the festival. While the festival has grown in size and prominence, the mission has always stayed the same: to bring friends, family, and neighbors together to raise money for local organizations and for town improvement. In addition, the corn boil celebrates Sugar Grove's Citizen of the Year to remind the community of the difference one person can make. Every dime donated to the Sugar Grove Corn Boil is given back to the community, whether it is local groups, food banks, churches, or to meet village needs.…”