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Limited Bloomington-Normal’s Premier Lifestyle and Business Magazine - July 2017

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Business Index Ribbon cuttings .................................................. Page 4 Destihl ribbon cutting ........................................ Page 5 By the numbers .................................................. Page 6 Business Barometer ............................................ Page 7 Hometown Hops ........................................... Pages 8-9 Twin Cities Showcase ................................ Pages 10-11 CVB Luncheon ................................................. Page 12 Made in America .............................................. Page 14 Cuatro de Mayo ................................................ Page 17

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Ribbon Cuttings

McLean County Chamber of Commerce Gingerbread House, Green Top Grocery Bloomington Friday, May 5 Photos by Thom Rakestraw

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Green Top owners cut the ribbon

Gingerbread House ribbon cutting

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Ribbon Cutting

McLean County Chamber of Commerce

Destihl Ribbon Cutting Destihl Brewery, Normal Wednesday, May 24 Photos by Thom Rakestraw

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Mary Strack, Normal Mayor Chris Koos

Chris and Judy Keller, Zoe Potts, Blake Lukert

Beth Whisman, Chemberly Cummings, Sally Heffernan

Rhonda Massie, Jane Chamberlain

Brewer Will Craig

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Jeff Burgoyne, Bob Warehan, Steve Becker

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By the Numbers 2017 YTD* Single Family Home Sales Stats PENDING SALES 2017 New 56 Resale 1,220 Total 1,276

2016 New 78 Resale 1,260 Total 1,338

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Business Barometer Peoria Charter Travel opens in Normal

State Farm gives ISU $3M IT grant

Peoria Charter Travel, a full-service travel agency owned

by Bill and Cindy Winkler, whose family has operated Peoria Charter Coach for more than 75 years, has opened an office at 1503 E. College Ave., Unit D, in Normal.

State Farm announced in May a $3 million donation to Illinois State University for the School of Information Technology’s new cybersecurity program, which will begin this fall.

Jobless rate drops for April

Lodge apartment complex to expand

The April jobless rate of 4.4 percent for the Bloomington metro area was down from 5.6 percent in 2016, mirroring the drop statewide to 4.4 percent from 5.8 percent, according to Illinois Department of Employment Security.

The Lodge on Willow, student housing at School and Willow streets, Normal, with a ski lodge theme, will expand next door with an $18 million project mirroring the original and offering 263 beds across 67 units by fall 2018.

Pizzeria to take Indian eatery site

Hobbyland for sale

Anand India, at 122 E. Beaufort St., Normal, since March 2015, closed May 22, and its site was slated to become the new home of Uptown Pizza.

Starbucks to open in Hyatt A Starbucks is expected to open in mid-August inside the Hyatt Place hotel at 200 Broadway Ave., Normal, catering to business people, hotel customers and college students, according to Brian Landstrom, partner in Normal Coffeehouse LLC.

Destihl opens brewery, looks to future Destihl opened its $14 million, 47,000-square-foot production brewery and 6,300-square-foot beer hall at 1200 Greenbriar Drive, Normal, to an invited crowd of 100 people May 24 and the public May 27, and founder and CEO Matt Potts already is looking at expansion.

Nybakke Vacuum Shop marks 85 years Nybakke Vacuum Shop, 814 IAA Drive, Bloomington, recently celebrated 85 years in business, a feat brothers and coowners David and Terry Nybakke attribute to the hard work and devotion of four generations of their family.

Trade show highlights B-N businesses The McLean County Chamber of Commerce Twin Cities Showcase business trade show on May 18 at Illinois State University’s Bone Student Center gave 90 businesses and 13 restaurants a chance to learn, show their work and build relationships.

State Farm mentors help teens use STEM State Farm employees spent the 2016-17 school year mentoring Twin City public high school students in using science, technology, engineering and math to solve a problem within the community or insurance industry by creating an app or software.

Hobbyland, 616 N. Main St., Bloomington, a downtown retail mainstay since 1969, was for sale in May, and owner Jerry Martin was hoping to find someone to continue the full-line hobby shop as the “fun store with the red door.”

Pancake House to open this fall The Original Pancake House, a breakfast eatery, is expected to open this fall in nearly 4,400 square feet of a two-tenant building on the site of the former Wild Berries on Veterans Parkway in Normal.

Harbor Freight Tools to open in June Harbor Freight Tools, a discount tool store stocking 7,000 items, including automotive, air and power tools, shop equipment and hand tools and accessories, is expected to open in June at 1344 E. Empire St., Bloomington, the former home of Rooms Direct and Cohen’s furniture stores.

State Farm launches restructuring State Farm will close 11 facilities across the country under a four-year restructuring plan unveiled May 4, and about 4,200 employees will have job opportunities at State Farm locations in Bloomington; Dallas; Phoenix, Ariz.; Atlanta, Ga.; and other existing locations across the U.S.

Fresh Thyme Market debuts Fresh Thyme Market opened May 3 at 403 N. Veterans Parkway, Bloomington, offering organic fruit and vegetables, a deli, pizzeria, meat department, wine and beer selection, freshsqueezed juice bar, olive bar and salad bar in a 30,000-squarefoot space.

Green Top Grocery opens Green Top Grocery, a 10,000-square-foot co-op store focusing on local produced food, opened May 5 at 921 E. Washington St., Bloomington, capping a five-year fundraising and construction effort.

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Homegrown Story by Breanna Grow Photos provided to Limited Destihl Photos by Thom Rakestraw

For every beer crafted in the Twin Cities, you'll sip something that's hard to quantify - and it certainly isn't on the label.

A sense of community.

Ten years ago, Destihl Restaurant & Brew Works opened its doors at 318 S. Towanda Ave., Normal. A year later, America was in a recession.

“That’s a bad time to open a restaurant,” said Giotto Troia, Destihl marketing and communications manager. If Bloomington- Normal residents chose not to spend money, “it could have been done pretty quickly.” Instead, the community embraced Destihl and its mission to provide a variety of high-quality food and craft beer offerings.

And last year, across town at 1801 Industrial Park Drive, White Oak Brewing was a production-only facility looking to open its doors to the public.

Thanks to a GoFundMe campaign that raised $13,600, Mark Reichert, Bryan Ballard and Scott Schahrer opened the taproom of their dreams in February.

Opening weekend drew a surprising number of visitors, due to a quick post on social media. Reichert estimated the taproom served 800 drafts in three days.

“Every week since then we’ve just continued to do more and more business,” said Schahrer, crediting success

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to fans familiar with White Oak beer served at local bars and eateries. “When we opened, we didn’t have to create a following; there was already a large group of people who loved our beer.

With Destihl’s success, the company opened a brew pub in Champaign, at 301 N. Neil St., in 2011. Its Normal production brewery came two years later. “So Central Illinois as a whole has really gotten us where we are,” said Troia.

In April, Destihl opened a $14 million, 47,000-square-foot production facility and 6,300-square-foot beer hall at 1200 Greenbriar Drive, Normal, replacing a brewery at 1616 General Electric Road.

That site will be used as a warehouse until its lease ends in August.

Camden LaPasky of Normal, visiting the beer hall for the first time, sampled Barrel 186, an experimental, one-of-a-kind brew from a smaller fermentation tank. Ohio natives Jeff and Eva Griffin, who visit craft breweries for a sense of community and interesting conversation, marveled at the “grand” stoneand-glass facade.

With Greenbriar, Destihl has increased production capacity up to 150,000 barrels annually, compared to 15,000 at GE Road.

With a few tweaks, Troia said, the Greenbriar brewhouse could push that figure to 200,000.

Matt Potts, Destihl CEO and Brewmaster, with wife Lyn. There’s potential to expand even beyond that, since Destihl has the option to buy six acres of land adjacent to and surrounding the current campus. The idea isn’t so farfetched since Destihl now distributes in 20 states with more markets to open soon.

“With this facility we really hope to penetrate the markets we’re in a little bit deeper ... and make our markets more efficient for us, which will obviously mean increasing capacity here,” said Troia.

H ps The brewery employs 70, with around 25 of those jobs transferred from the GE Road facility.

“We hope to break the total Destihl corporation number of 300 pretty soon,” he said. “There’s room for growth even (at the brewery). We just did a big, big hiring session for front of house, back of house and kitchen, but we’re constantly adding more people to the sales staff.”

With the company’s accelerated growth in just four years of production brewing, Destihl’s new home stands as a testament to its commitment to the community that helped shape it.

“We could have gone anywhere for this brewery,” said Troia.

“There are a lot of places around the state and even around the country that wanted this facility, but we really chose to replant ourselves in BloomingtonNormal, to give them something they’ve never really seen before.”

White Oak Brewing has its roots in a Christmas gift of a home brewing kit, given to Reichert by his father-in-law. The kit came from The Hop Shoppe, a brewing supply store founded in downtown Bloomington by Bryan Ballard in 2011.

“You start making more and more beer, and you start obviously drinking more and more beer, and you’re like, ‘Hey, let’s start a brewery!’” said Reichert.

Ballard and Reichert reopened The Hop Shoppe at what is now the White Oak site.

“Scott just kept coming around; he kind of found his niche and just went with it,” said Reichert. “Finally we said, ‘All right Scott, we’ll let you in.’”

White Oak Brewing began production in October 2015. “Now we’re just a big family that’s grown like crazy,” said

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Reichert. The taproom came to fruition largely through the hands of staff, friends and family; Reichert was contractor.

“That’s how White Oak’s grown,” said Reichert. “It’s just a lot of friends who come together and get stuff done.”

Schahrer estimates White Oak has produced 55 beers in 18 months, but doesn’t know the brewery’s annual output.

“Every month we’ve made more beer than the month before,” he said. “But we’ll make as much as we can this year.”

The taproom doesn’t offer food, but a regular rotation of food trucks — including Oogie’s and Healthy in a Hurry — stop by. The taproom is available for special events and groups of up to 30 for tastings and tours.

The brewery maintains a staff of six (Ballard, Reichert, Schahrer, two bartenders and a brewing assistant), with volunteers helping with building projects and cleaning, happily accepting a brew in return.

“I mean, there’s a few mortgages that are supported off this business,” Schahrer said. “And then that money goes back into the community; it’s not one of those things that ships out money and then ships in product.

And you get to connect with the people that are here.

You don’t get that from a beer you buy at the liquor store and then go home and drink.”

Reichert compared it to shopping at a farmer’s market for produce instead of a big box store.

Left: Mark Reichert Below: Scott Schahrer

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“Drink it because it’s really good,” Schahrer said. “We did make it here, and it’s neat that we are local, but we don’t want you to look at that first with our beer.

We want to make sure that our beer stands alone.”

Schahrer hopes White Oak continues to grow, but without compromising quality.

“Our goal is to be in pretty much every place in Bloomington-Normal that sells beer to the public,” he said.

“If you sell draft beer, we’d like to have a keg there.”

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Twin Cities Showcase ISU Bone Student Center, Normal Thursday, May 18 Photos by Thom Rakestraw

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Relocation: Consider the Many Options

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ithin the next 12 months, up to one-third of all commercial leases now in force will expire or come up for renewal.

If you, or your company, are Michael O’Neal currently leasing the space you occupy, it may be wise to take the time to evaluate your projected short-term and long-term needs to determine if the space you are doing business in is still the best option for you.

All too often tenants will simply stay where they are because it is easy and “comfortable”. The question is, “Are there other options available in the market that could afford better long-term benefits to the growth and success of your company?”

Most businesses are very dynamic and tend to have significant changes over an extended period of time. Therefore, you may want to do a little self-analysis by looking at the following and asking yourself some questions.

Size and Functionality: • Does our current space still provide for the ideal optimum usage?

• How has our business changed in the last three years?

• Has the number of employees been stable, increased, or decreased?

• Do employees have enough work space to do their jobs properly?

• Do we have enough room to accommodate growth and expansion?

• Is the building still functional regarding utilities and technology requirements, exterior lighting, adequate parking, etc.?

• Do we have too much room?

• Could we be just as productive in a smaller space?

Location: • How has the market changed since we moved into our current place of business?

• Where do my customers and employees live?

• Could we attract more customers if we were in a more accessible location?

• Could we attract and keep more productive employees if we were in a more accessible location?

• Are we situated in an area of growth or stagnation?

• Does it matter?

Image: • How important is public image for our company?

• Does our current location say who we are?

• Would newer, more visible quarters enhance our image?

• Would new quarters have a positive

impact on employee moral and productivity?

Economic Terms: • Can we pay less rent by leasing a smaller space?

• Could we get more space for the same amount of rent?

• Could we get better terms or concessions from our current landlord to stay if we knew what other options were available to us?

• Would it make economic sense to purchase our own property?

Performing this internal exercise may help you determine whether to consider other options in the market prior to simply renewing your current lease.

A professional realtor who specializes in commercial real estate can help you identify those options by focusing on your specific needs and matching the appropriate properties in the market to satisfy your criteria. It doesn’t cost anything to look.

So, even if you ultimately decide to stay right where you are, it still makes sense to consider your options.

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For Nybakke, American-made makes

Nybakke store on Front St. in Bloomington.

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erry Nybakke knows just what his customers mean when they say they own a “Nybakke vacuum.” Since his grandparents founded the family business 85 years ago, the Nybakke name has become synonymous with vacuum cleaners in Central Illinois.

Ben and Gladys Nybakke founded The Kirby Company of Bloomington in 1932 and built their business on service -- that is, servicing what they sold.

As World War II loomed, manufacturers

Above: Gladys Nybakke demonstrates a vacuum.

Right: Bernie, Terry and Dave Nybakke with Carol Nybakke at the May 4 ribbon cutting.

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good sense

Story by Terry Nybakke & Breanna Grow Photos provided to Limited

focused on producing supplies for the war effort, making new vacuum cleaners unavailable. The couple traveled as far as New York in search of used vacuums to recondition.

It wasn’t just sheer patriotism that led Ben and Gladys, followed by the next three generations of Nybakkes, to sell mostly American-made vacuums.

“When it’s made in America, the parts are made here in America,” said Terry, co-owner of Nybakke Vacuum Shop in Bloomington. With access to both parts and a technician to install them, “You can have a vacuum that lasts 10, 15, 20 years like your mom’s, dad’s or grandma's did.”

Of course, that’s only if the team at Nybakke can make sure their customers go home with the vacuum that fits their needs.

“We always ask a lot of questions when people come in,” said Terry. “We educate them as to what each vacuum can and can’t do and what is best for their particular situation. Nobody’s ever come in and said, ‘Well, I need to buy a vacuum,’ and we just go to one vacuum, and we try to sell everybody that one vacuum.

We truly try to fit them in the best vacuum possible.”

Over time, this kind of service has become “a lost art,” said Terry, thanks in part to a rise in

“throwaway culture.”

“The challenge -- and unfortunately, people have accepted it in virtually everything -- is disposability,” he said. “We never thought a couple of decades ago that vacuums would be in the same thought of disposability as the DVD player or the VCR player. But they are, because 99.9 percent, and that’s really not an exaggeration, (of vacuum cleaners) are imported.”

For consumers who believe in buying American, Terry noted a quick Internet search puts Nybakke at the top of the list for local, American-made products.

Among those product lines is Riccar, the top-selling brand at Nybakke, whose upright vacuums are designed, engineered and built at Tacony Corporation’s St. James, Mo., plant.

“They’re really the only vacuum that’s still made in America, with globally sourced parts,” said Terry. “They only sell to independent vac shops who service what they sell.”

Even as industry technologies move ahead with cord-free and robotic vacuums, the Nybakkes strive to keep their commitment to service, with Terry’s daughter Megan Nybakke on the front lines.

Megan joined the business after high school in 2004 and soon became Nybakke’s main service technician.

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Granite, Stainless, Walnut Cabinetry, Custom Roecker Pantry. Formal Liv & Din Rms, 2 Story Fam Rm w/wall of windows & stain glass panels, fireplace w/custom surround & wet barperfect for entertaining. Custom wrought iron & alabaster fixtures. Newer Windows, HVAC, H2O, Roof, Irrigation System, Brick Pergola Area w/fire pit & fountain. Truly Move-In Ready & Maintenance Free. MUST, MUST SEE!

Remarkable 2-story home on a cul-de-sac overlooking the pond. Two-story porcelain-tiled entry w/dual staircases. French doors to Living room - perfect for an office! Dining room has beautiful wainscoting & crown molding. Huge family room has wet bar, floor-to-ceiling built-in shelves, gas fireplace & wall of windows with perfect view of the pond. Eat-in kitchen has island, built-in desk, pantry & corner sink w/window. Large Master suite has cathedral ceilings, walk-in closet, jacuzzi tub, separate shower & double sinks w/vanity. Basement is ready for entertainment with a huge family room, bedroom, full bath & large storage room. Pool table stays! Other features include built-in window seat, over-sized garage, fire pit & beautifully landscaped. You don't want to miss this one! All information believed to be accurate but not warranted. See Virtual Tour!

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Bloomington-Normal Association of Realtors

El Toro Restaurant, Bloomington Sponsored by The Pantagraph, Busey Bank, Marine Bank, MSI, American Home Shield Thursday, May 4

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Valerie Curry, Dotty Mitchell

Liliana Taimoorazi, Caroline Bird

Ron Riscoe, Kristen Haas Oliver

Jim Fruin, Mark Haeffele

Kindi Bliss, Anne Bliss, Julia Davis

Chrissy Benecke, Kim Baker, Diane Cote

Kerry Kidwell, Dianne Siverly, Adrianne Cornejo

Dave Usiak, Josh Jackson, Carol Fritz, Chuck Hoscheidt, Desarae Ludolph, Jeremy Maubauch, Lynette Steiger, Jackie Jackson

Camill Tedrick, Danita Punke, Carol Fritz

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Greg Yount Laura Pritts COLdwELL BankER COmmERCIaL ThE REaL EsTaTE GROuP

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115 susan dr., units d/E 2,516 sq. ft.

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808 Eldorado #202, BL 1,350 sq. ft. for Lease Zoned B-1

603 hannah, BL 1,882 sq. ft. for Sale Retail / Office

712 E. Empire, BL 4,328 sq. ft. for Lease Retail / Office

5 westport Ct., BL Salon/Retail/Office 2,286 sq. ft.

607 hannah, BL 3,880 sq. ft. for Sale Retail / Office

2710 E. Lincoln, BL Office Bldg. for Sale 5,768 sq. ft.

2203 E. Empire, BL Office Lease 1,233 sq. ft.

603-607 hannah, BL Lease or Sale 2 buildings, 3 parcels

2444 s. main, BL Near Interstate 3,000 sq. ft.

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1701 E. Empire, BL 810 Iaa drive, BL Retail ‐ Lease Office/Warehouse/Development 1,160, 3,054, & 6,677 sq. ft.

37,458 sq. ft., 5.45 Acres

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LEASED

2442 s. main, BL Multi-Use Investment 4.73 Acres

421 detroit, BL Office - Lease 13,840 sq. ft.

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PENDING

1306 E. Empire Retail/Office/Mtg. Hall 9,200 sq. ft. for Sale

1703 s. Veterans Pkwy.

715-755 w. Raab Rd., nL Office/Warehouse/Retail Multi Bldg. Facility 28,800 sq. ft. on 1.5 acres 9.1 Acres

202 s. Eldorado, BL Office Condo 1,247 sq. ft.

214 s. Linden, suite 1a, nL Office Lease 1,612 sq. ft.

802 s. Eldorado 10,000 sf Office - Lease 15,000 sf Bldg. - Sale

Crossroads mall – wylie dr.

300 s. Elm, mcLean Office/Retail Space for Lease/Sale Multi-Family Dev. Opportunity 1,210-14,470 sq. ft.

Rental House and 5 Lots

1035 wylie drive, BL Warehouse/Office Space 10,800 sq. ft.

616 Iaa drive, BL Office Building 3,072 sq. ft.

Crossroads Center, nL Two Lots Totaling 7 acres; Zoned B-1 – Access to Hwys. I-55, I-74, & I-39

210 Greenwood, BL 4.15 Acres ‐ Zoned M1.

Suitable for Commercial/Apts.

1271 airport Rd, BL 1.1 Acres ‐ High residential growth area.

Fully developed lot.

Lot 1, highpoint hill, Lexington 1.16 Acres ‐ Prime commercial lot, off I‐55 Interchange.

2016 s. main, BL 1.4 Acres ‐ Lighted intersection at Main and Hamilton, across from McDonalds.

1008 wylie dr. BL 1.57 Acres (Behind Farm & Fleet) At I -74 & Market St./ Rt. 9 Interchange

Empire Business Park, BL Various sizes available ‐ Located in the Enterprise Zone, across from CIRA.

s. Elm & E. south, mcLean Five 71’ x 132’ lots available. Great Multi-Family Development Opportunity

4013 Pamela drive, BL 23,381 sq. ft. ‐ Corner lot in growing area, near many new developments

1404 Ft. Jesse Road, nL .91 acre lot, Zoned B-1 Near Towanda Ave

Rt. 9 west, BL 41+/‐ Acres near I‐55/I‐74 Interchange.

Zoned M1 (can be rezoned to B1)

LeRoy Plaza sub, LeRoy 1‐3 Acres ‐ at I‐74 Interchange

1316 E. Empire, BL 15,250 sq. ft. Office Bldg.

Fully Leased

705 w. washington, BL Four Units-Fully Remodeled Four 1 Bed, 1 Bath Units

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101 E. Cleveland, heyworth Investment Laundromat / House

1655 n. main, morton 25,000 sq. ft. Warehouse 5 Units - Fully Leased

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Lifestyles Index Sun Tea .............................................................

Bloomington Flex .............................................

Alaska ..............................................................

Brews at the Zoo ...............................................

Cancer Bites fundraiser ....................................

Derby Days at the Manor ..................................

Diamonds and Desserts ....................................

Rock-the-Runway Fashion Show ......................

Memorial Day Parade .......................................

Night for Sight .................................................

Seeds of Change ...............................................

Pardi Paws Dinner, Auction .............................

Knapp Burn Foundation ..................................

For the Love of Children ...................................

Tri Valley Athletic Boosters ..............................

Tee It Up! for GFPD ..........................................

Inspiration .......................................................

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Sun Tea When days are long under widening blue spotted with cotton — mother pulls down her big clear fruit jar sitting shelf high, pumps in fresh falls of well water, throws in six tea bags, bows to the sun till nectar tumbles down mountains of ice.

by Michael Escoubas The Etheree is a syllabic form invented by Etheree Taylor Armstrong (1918-1994). Mrs. Armstrong lived and wrote poems in Arkansas. The form is known for its simple beauty and easy flow of diction. The Etheree features 10 lines with each line adding one syllable for a total syllable count of 55.

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Summer Travel Warning Keep Moving for Leg and Heart Health That’s called a pulmonary embolism and it is potentially fatal.

ccording to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 300 million people travel on long distance flights each year. As we begin the summer travel season, it is important to know that blood clots can be a serious risk for long-distance travelers. Anyone who travels for four or more hours, whether by plane, car, bus or train can be at risk.

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Blood clots can form in the veins deep in your legs during travel because you are sitting still for long periods of time. When we sit too long in one place, so does our blood. Our platelets start to stick together and form a clot. Many blood clots will dissolve on their own but if that clots breaks loose and starts to move through our system, it could end up in our lungs and cut off oxygen to our heart.

The biggest factor when traveling is lack of movement. The longer you are immobile, the greater your risk. Your risk factors increase if you are over age 40, are obese, have had surgery within the past three months, have a personal or family history of blood clots, are pregnant or have been pregnant within the past 6 weeks, use oral contraceptives or suffer from varicose veins.

If you experience any of the following symptoms of a bold clot, seek medical attention immediately: 1. Swelling of your leg or arm 2. Unexplained pain or tenderness 3. Skin that is warm to the touch 4. Skin redness

take frequent rest stops when traveling by car to get out and walk around for several minutes.

3. If you cannot get up to walk, exercise your calf muscles and flex your ankles to improve blood flow.

4. Always wear compression stockings when traveling.

5. Drink lots of fluids.

6. Wear loose-fitting clothing.

7. Avoid drinking alcohol.

If you want more information about your risk for blood clots, call The Vein Specialists at (309) 862-4000 to schedule a Consultation with one of our physicians or request an appointment online at www.

ILveins.com. We have convenient locations in Bloomington, Peru, Springfield and Streator.

To protect yourself when traveling, take the following steps: 1. Know the symptoms of a blood clot 2. Get up and move around when traveling. Walk around the cabin of the plane, walk the aisles of a bus or train and

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Bloomington Flex (Team USA)

Meet and Greet

Scott Henderson, Dee Brown and the Bloomington Flex “Team USA”

Schooners, Bloomington Saturday, May 13 Photos by Thom Rakestraw

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t was some old and some new for Bloomington Flex Professional Basketball team fans at a May meet and greet at Schooners. As the Flex were getting ready to go on a 21-day exhibition tour of China, team members wore their traditional colors as they greeted long-time fans and made some new friends. Dee Brown, the retired professional basketball player and soon-to-be University of Illinois Hall of Famer, served as head coach for the exhibition tour.

The Flex – billed for this tour as “Team USA” – arrived in Bloomington to train and then left for the tour, which included 13 games against two first division Chinese teams, the Chinese Olympic team, all-star teams from Serbia and Montenegro and the Nigerian national team.

“We are excited to have been selected, once again, by the Chinese Basketball Federation as the only USA team to participate in this upcoming tour, and thrilled for the fresh ideas and energy that Dee will bring to the table,” said Scott Henderson, president and owner of the Flex. Together, Brown and Henderson put together a solid roster of players, including two veteran

Scott and Katie Henderson, holding Ellie; Dee Bronw; Mike and Grace Henderson

Latrell Alford, Aaron Weaver

Mike Fowler, Dee Brown, Todd Bauer

Flex players, Chris McClellan and Latrell Alford.

The Bloomington Flex ended its 2017 tour of China with a tourney win of

103-70 over the Jiangsu Dragons in the championship game of the Four Nations International Basketball Challenge on June 4 at Guangzhou Athletic Center, China.

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Alaska - The last frontier

Above: Denali National Park and Preserve encompasses 6 million acres of interior wilderness. Right: Dee Frautschi hikes in Denali National Park. Below right: Grizzly bear sightings are not unusual in Denali. Below: Caribou graze on a wide variety of plants including flowering tundra, lichens, dried sedges and small shrubs.

Story and Photos by Deanna Frautschi

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laska has two seasons – winter and preparing for winter,” said the owner of a bed and breakfast in the Alaska wilderness north of Denali National Park. And the best time to go touring for most is during the preparing for winter season (primarily June to August).

Denali National Park requires passes to use the buses to tour inside the park so you want to go early and make sure you get into the park while the wildlife is still roaming for your best chance to see them. It’s a must see if you’re going to Alaska for the first time to see wildlife.

If you’re lucky, you’ll see grizzlies, moose and caribou. And you might get a glimpse of Denali itself if the clouds part long enough. The geography of this huge

park is amazing.

The last time we were there in August, we spent half of our week in the Denali area and half in the Kenai Peninsula. Both offer interesting and diverse perspectives on the geology of Alaska and its flora and fauna.

Venturing to the tip of the Kenai Peninsula brought us to Seward where hundreds of small fishing boats go out daily and provide a striking contrast to the huge tour

ships also docking here daily in the summer months. Eagles fly around the water’s edge looking for a quick meal.

The glaciers in this area are shrinking fast so the sooner you go, the better the view you’ll have.

Why Little Jewels?

We at Little Jewels take pride in helping to make happy families.

Our facility has over 60 employees, but we all feel like one big family ourselv ourselves. You can rest assured your child is in a safe, loving, nurturing environment. We know, too, that little things can make a difference.

Here are a few things you and your child will enjoy: • Outdoor play area with sprinklers • Weekly music • Gymnastics • Parent’s Nights Out (babysitting services) and many more...

LittleJewelsLearningCenter.com

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4117 E. Oakland Ave., Blm. 1730 Evergreen Blvd., Normal 210 N.Williamsburg Dr., Blm.

Bloomington-Normal Jaycees

Brews at the Zoo

Miller Park Zoo, Bloomington Friday, May 19 Photos by Erin Woods

More photos at pantagraph.com/limited

Doretta and Tom Herr

Dick Meads, Zoo Director Jay Tetzloff, Lucy Meads

Scott Kelley, Jaimie Landrus

Grace Mitchell, Brendan Gilloffo, Susie Ohley, Ben Olson

Anthony Carapella

Scott Schahrer, Shelley Lukaszak

Jon and Ed Voegele, Bob and Steve Dobski

Ann and Dan Schick

Kristie Wallace, Barb McKee, Andy Shelby

Michael Reidy with Martin the guinea pig and Marcia Hammerstrand with white rat Catnip

Seth and Amy Couillard

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Community Cancer Center

Cancer Bites Fundraiser

Thursday, May 18 Community Cancer Center, Normal Photos by Deanna Frautschi

More photos at pantagraph.com/limited Dr. Shermian Woodhouse, Dr. Kathy Bohn, Dr. Tom Nielsen, Dr. Darrell Looney

Nancy and Steve Snyder

Sandeepa Sangras, Phani Aytam, Jim and Cat Nevin

Darrell Hartweg, Randy and Judy Wills, Donna Hartweg Jane and Woody Shadid

Duane Farrington, Tim Leighton

Lucille and Don Engelkes

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Bill and Diane Crutcher

Mary Cessna, Dee Frautschi

Cat Woods

Kevin and Shelleigh Birlingmair

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Derby Days at the Manor Derby Days at the Manor Ewing Cultural Center, Bloomington Saturday, May 6 Photos by Carlos T. Miranda

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Toni and Mike Tucker

Joey and Stephanie McAdams with daughter Maddy

Camille King feeds the horse

Kristi and Sophie Polin, Lori Reed

Eva Pina (front), Joli Duquenne, Eden Pina

Sydney Early, Emily Rodriguez

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Jake and Mollie Emery with son Aedan

Zoo Lady Mickey Lower paints Lauren Hart

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois

Diamonds and Desserts

Jack Lewis Jewelers, Bloomington Thursday, May 18 Photos by Thom Rakestraw

John Carter, Linda Herman Doris Henderson, Tudy Schmeid, Barbie Trapp

Sandra Harmon, Pat Grogg, Dave Ezell

Jill Hutchison, Jan Wohlwend

Amy Edwards, Marci Rich

Mary Ann and David Webb

Makenzie Albert, Amber Hitchens

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Jennifer Worth, Laura Ewan

Kurt and Wendy Rudsinski

John and Jan Wohlwend

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Rock-the-Runway Fashion Show

The Sewing Room

Doubletree by Hilton, Bloomington Sunday, May 21 Photos by Thom Rakestraw

More photos at pantagraph.com/limited

Sewing Room owner Evon Long, Joe Considine and students with celebratory cake

Lilly Wheeler, Alex Jones, Sristi Ganta, Isha Golladudi

Madi Zimmerman (kneeling), Mara Merion, Chloe Bandeko, Emma Bottomley

Tory Herrmann, Evon Long Haley Rogers, Gannon Bates

Mahi Ganta, Okalpana Ganta

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Emily Broadfield, Emma Carroll, Aime Witham

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HERE are the GREAT EVENTS HAPPENING in OUR AREA THIS MONTH! For more information or to submit your own event go to VisitBN.org/events

July 1 DUNCAN MANOR BLUES BENDER Duncan Manor

15 CORNERSTONES OF ROCK CONCERT Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts

1, 8, 15, 22, 29 FARMERS’ MARKET Downtown Bloomington

22 MEDICI CRAFT BEER & JAZZ STREET FAIR Uptown Normal

1, 5-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-30 ILLINOIS SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL Ewing Cultural Center

27-30 MILLER PARK SUMMER THEATRE PRESENTS “ONCE UPON A MATTRESS” Miller Park Bandstand

3-4 THE PANTAGRAPH’S CELEBRATE AMERICA CONCERT Miller Park Bandstand

29 CORNBELTERS MCO LEGENDS GAME The Corn Crib

4-9, 21-23 CORNBELTERS GAME The Corn Crib

30-AUGUST 6 USA SOFTBALL 16A NATIONAL TOURNAMENT Champion Fields

7 F1RST FR1DAY ARTISTIC FREEDOM Downtown Bloomington 8 MIDWEST NATIONALS WRESTLING TOURNAMENT Illinois Wesleyan University Shirk Center 8 FRIENDS FOREVER 5K Moses Montefiore Temple 8-9 SUGAR CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL Uptown Normal 14-16 LINCOLN’S FESTIVAL ON ROUTE 66 Downtown Bloomington 13-16 ROCK N’ RODS ON ROUTE 66 FESTIVAL The Chateau Hotel and Conference Center

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Memorial Day Parade Bloomington Monday, May 29 Photos by Erin Woods

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Anthony Fallat, John Rice

Dorell Conley holding Tariq Howard

Patrick Kehias

Emma and Kennedy Harcharik Kaylee Rippeon, Krishna Patel, Emily Parker, Emily Chikahisa

Illinois Shakespeare Festival

University High School marching band

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Tin Lizzie Patrol

Dave Ashbrook, Bob Harshbarger, Dan Hyland

Bloomington-Normal Rotary clubs

The Penguin Project

Black and White Night for Sight

Eversight

Doubletree by Hilton, Bloomington Thursday, May 4 Photos by Carlos T. Miranda

More photos at pantagraph.com/limited

Dave and Barb Selzer

Karen DeAngelis, Leanna Bordner, Tony DeAngelis, Karen Magers

Cheryl Hussain, Gina Bianchi

Traci Bacon, Zach Miller, Dawn Ferris, Karen Stolts

Rob Hickman, Ray Rzybarek

Tina and Gary Horrie, Keri and Ryli Schmidt, Jordan Kociss, Dan Davis

Karen Magers, Steve and Nancy Snyder

Ali Seys, Scott Preston

Casey and Arron Pirtle

Julie and Bob Dobski

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Seeds of Change

Mid Central Community Action

Bloomington Country Club Thursday, May 4 Photos by Carlos T. Miranda

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Paul and Sue Jefferson, Debra White, Mark Haggen

Sue Albright, Kathy Tosh

Herb and Pam Eaton

Jean Lawyer, Laurie Peterson

Maggie Borkholder, Matt Drat

Jackie and Kevin White

Scott Black, Jeremy Studebaker

Linda Januzik, Denise Castillo

Rick and Kathleen Phillips

Ron Moore, Jerome Maddox

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Pardi Paws Dinner, Auction

Humane Society of Central Illinois

Doubletree by Hilton, Bloomington Saturday, May 20 Photos by Thom Rakestraw

Mike and Barb Hogan, Chris and Erin Anthony

Madonna Courtright, development director for Humane Society of Central Illinois

Parker, Wendy and Steven Ives

Rita Davis, Jeff Nottoli

Cheryl Hussain, Alexis and Mike Kalish

Lucy and Dick Meads

Theresa and Daniel Hering

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Amanda Weissgerber, Dr. Tony Dustman

Peggy Hundley, Dee Frautschi

Standing: Jeanne Whitehill, Carol Plotkin, Kevin Whitehill; seated: Rich Plotkin, Tom Smith

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Trial by Fire 5K Run/Walk

Knapp Burn Foundation

Tipton Trails, Bloomington Saturday, May 20 Photos by Thom Rakestraw

Angie Wilson, Kailee Dollarhide

Susie and Mike Zobrist, Dale Strassheim

Dr. Tom Nielsen, Nate Zobrist, David Leman

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Barb Knapp, Dinil Devassy, Chinju Paul

Matt Swaney, Steve Kiesling, Dave White, Brian Day

For the Love of Children Luncheon

Children’s Home and Aid

Doubletree by Hilton, Bloomington Tuesday, May 23 Photos by Brad McCollum

More photos at pantagraph.com/limited Tory Klingman, Deb Jaso, Kelly Kaiser

Jamie Russell, Tiffanny Powell, Amy Leichtenberg

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Herm Brandau, Ron Schwarcz

Laura Cordero; Josh Roberts, Community Partner Award winner; Jeannie Higdon

Vikings Night Lakeside Country Club Friday, May 13 Photos by Thom Rakestraw

Tri-Valley Athletics Booster Club

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David and Amie Mouser

Football coach Josh Roop with wife Bridget and 10-week-old Thor

Greg and Lynn Connor

Mike and Kristy Todard, Tony and Missy Todard

Jim and Debi Grossman

Charlie and Coleen Moore

Jordan and Mercedes Aylward, Kristina and Doug Corbin

Shelly and Matt Streenz

Carol and Mike Elam

Gail McCane, Kristi Goble

Donna Wilson, Brandi Maxedon

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2016 Year In Review

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he BloomingtonNormal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau works to enhance the region’s economic vitality, sustainability Crystal and quality of life by Howard marketing the county as a compelling destination. Our vision is that we will be a top of mind destination where people just want to be, enjoying a unique and diverse collection of experiences.

The Illinois Office of Tourism conducts research on visitor expenditures through receipts. This research indicates that visitors outside of McLean County spend on average $156 if they stay overnight in a hotel room. When they stay in a hotel they pay a state and local room tax and a portion of this tax is how the Bloomington-Normal Convention and Visitors Bureau is funded. In 2016, through the bureau’s efforts in marketing, 247,156 visitors representing 45,305 group rooms

contributed to the local economy.

The estimated economic impact of these visitors was $7,067,580. For every dollar of the local hotel tax we receive $10.20 was returned to the local economy.

Our advertising dollars were spent with 12 publications that had a total distribution to 1.3 million readers. These regional publications included prestigious magazines such as Midwest Living, Food Traveler Magazine, Sports Destination Management, Midwest Meetings and Travel Illinois. In 2016, our visitor inquiries were at 605,522.

These inquiries included website, mail, kiosks and phone. We also advertised local events in the Limited magazine, billboards and weekly radio announcements.

The 2016 marketing efforts focused not only on bringing visitors to Bloomington-Normal but also to enhance our local events. Our Partners in Promotions program assisted 9 local organizations with

funds to enable them to market their events and hopefully increase visitor attendance.

Our staff attended tradeshows to attract conventions, sporting events and motor coach tours. The National Association of Sports Commissions Symposium, the American Bus Association Marketplace and the Illinois Society of Association Executives Convention and Tradeshow are just a few of the shows attended in 2016. Our tradeshows produced 15 bookings representing 1,801 rooms.

These significant accomplishments were made possible through our partnerships with hotels, attractions, local and state governments, athletic partners, volunteers and corporate sponsors.

For more information or to receive our 2016 Annual Report contact the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at visitbn.org or 309-665-0033.

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Tee It Up! for GFPD Pre-event Reception and Silent Auction ISU Alumni Center, Normal Thursday, May 18 Photos by Thom Rakestraw

More photos at pantagraph.com/limited Angie Fulton, Angie Bellas, Mary Ann Fulton, Wendy Young, Carol Hajek

Jared Garbe holding Conor, Colleen Garbe

Brian and Katy Shoemaker

Betty and Gil Dorsey

Justi Miller, Barb Smith, Greg Cook, Gabe Goldsmith

Annaliese Gentry, Jane Chamberlain, Beau Gentry, Rhonda Massie

Sally and Ed Pyne

Gina Tenuta, Jen Barlow, Liz Meadows, Lanell Greenberg

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The Community Cancer Center will host its second butterfly release with 400 butterflies taking flight at 9 a.m. July 22. To release a butterfly in honor or memory of someone, go to www.cancercenter.org.

COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE & TIRES

MDA Ride of the Lake 37th-Annual Muscular Dystrophy Event

We Offer Complete Automotive Repair Brakes Exhaust Tires Lube/Oil/Filter Shocks & Struts Emission Repairs

Air Conditioning Starting & Charging Batteries Heating & Cooling Scheduled Maintenance Front End & Alignment

We Service all Makes & Models Don’t Worry, Call the Car-X man!

Sunday, June 25, Rain or Shine – 8:00 a.m.

Two great locations in Bloomington & Normal!

Car-X Tire & Auto 108 Towanda Ave. Normal, IL (309) 807-2900 Hours: Mon-Fri: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm Sat: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

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Davis Tire & Auto 1809 Eastland Dr. Bloomington, IL (309) 481-4092

DONATION: THE RIDE: DESTINATION: FREE: FREE: DUTCH TREAT:

$10.00 per person for MDA A Charity Motorcycle Ride of Lake Bloomington Self-directed Ride Starts at 10:00 a.m.

Lake Road Inn at Lake Bloomington at 11:30 a.m.

Pick-of-the-Litter Drawings – Many Items Lake Road Inn Pizza Courtesy of Winnie & Chuck’s H-D ® Food & Drink Off the Menu The Event Ends at The Lake Road Inn

2027 Ireland Grove Rd., Bloomington

Stop in, call, or schedule online at carx.com

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309-662-1648 www.chucksharley-dav.com

Legacy Dinner 3rd Annual

And Award Ceremony Thursday, July 13, 2017 - 6-9 pm The DoubleTree Hotel and Conference Center, Bloomington, IL

featuring Guest Speaker

Ed Rust Jr., retired State Farm CEO and Chairman of the Board

Individual Tickets: $200/person Visit www.eventleaf.com/legacydinner, email Sandy Zarndt at sandyz@bnymca.org or phone 309.827.6233 Proceeds benefit the Strong Kids Program, and to provide life enrichment opportunities for those youth and families experiencing financial hardship.

Limited — July 2017

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Doran, Capodice, Efaw & Ocheltree, L.L.C. Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

Serving Friends, Neighbors and Community

109 N.Regency Drive • Bloomington DENTAL IMPLANTS are changing the way people live. With them, people are rediscovering the comfort and confidence to eat, speak, laugh and enjoy life. For more information about Dental Implants or to schedule a consultation appointment, call our office in Bloomington, IL

DORAN, CAPODICE, EFAW & OCHLETREE, L.L.C. ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGE RY FACIAL COSME TIC SURGE RY DE NTAL IMPLANTS

(309) 663-2526 www.dceooms.com Satellite Offices in Lincoln & Watseka