Limited November 2018 - The Food Issue

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Bloomington-Normal’s Premier Lifestyle and Business Magazine - November 2018

Romelia Aza

THE

Lucy Meads

FOOD ISSUE Plus Coverage of 14 local events Chris Koos

Uma Kailasam

By the numbers

Single Family Home Sales Stats Through August 2018

NEW CONSTRUCTION 2018 YTD Totals Units 64 $Volume $18,854,708 Average Price $294,605

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2018 YTD Totals Units 1,920 $Volume $331,070,614 Average Price $172,433

TOTALS

2018 Units 1,985 $Volume $350,306,322 Average Price $176,477

2017 YTD Comparison Units 101 $Volume $30,610,183 Average Price $303,071 2017 YTD Comparison Units 1,878 $Volume $321,199,168 Average Price $171,033 2017 Units 1,979 $Volume $351,809,351 Average Price $177,771

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Index Staff and Contributors Jonell Kehias, editor Victoria Weinberg, creative director Deanna Frautschi, writer, photographer, naturalist Michael Escoubas, poet Thom Rakestraw, photographer Lewis Marien, photographer David Proeber, photographer Erin Woods, photographer Linda Foster, photographer Mary Ann Ford, writer Julie Gerke and Roger Miller, production

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By the Numbers................................... 2 Cinnamon Buns................................. 24 Chamber Member Appreciation A D’Vine Martini............................... 27 Cookout............................................ 4,5 Zoo Do............................................... 29 Komen Race for the Cure..................... 7 Evening of Dreams............................. 30 100 Black Men...................................... 8 Ike and Tina Turkey........................... 32 ISO Guild Membership Lunch.............. 9 In the kitchen with........................ 34-37 St. Vincent de Paul............................. 10 Inspiration......................................... 39 CommU............................................. 12 BNAR President’s Charity of Choice... 14 Business Barometer........................... 16 Alzheimer Walk................................. 17 Red Hots.......................................18, 19

Lifestyle CHCC Harvest Party.......................... 21

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Chamber of Commerce Member Appreciation Cookout T‌ hursday, Sept. 6 Alexander’s Steakhouse, Normal Photos by Lewis Marien

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The New Office Space Look: Dynamic And Comfortable A

s employers seek to define the workplace perks most likely to attract and retain employees, a recent Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates survey found that the physical office itself could keep staff happier.

According to the survey results, nearly two-thirds (63 percent) of employed US adults believe that their office could better utilize its physical space, and one-third (34 percent) say improvements can be as simple as a better floorplan.

“Over the years there have been many transformations that have shaken up the traditional office

functionality of their square footage.

Overall, the survey found that ample parking, food courts, and outdoor lounging space were the most coveted office amenities, signaling a desire for convenience and a sense of community.

• Ample parking is the most popular amenity: Sixty-four (64) percent of US adults surveyed report that having enough parking would be helpful to have within the workplace.

• More lunchtime options at the workplace: Sixty (60) percent of respondents surveyed would want to have a food court, cafeteria, or

As employers seek to define the workplace perks most likely to attract and retain employees, a recent Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates survey found that the physical office itself is more likely to keep staff happy.

63%

of U.S. adults believe that their office could better utilize its physical space.

configuration,” says Fred Schmidt, president and chief operating officer of Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates. “These go beyond the headline-grabbing news of foosball tables and napping pods. Workers, and notably the newest members of the workforce, are demanding smart uses of office square footage, and commercial real estate professionals are taking note.”

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34% say improvements can be as simple as a better floorplan.

restaurant onsite.

• Rooftops, outdoor patios, and gardens are in vogue: Forty-one (41) percent of US adults surveyed would like to have outdoor lounging space available.

The survey, which was conducted

by Harris Poll on behalf of Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates, surveyed over 2,000 adults, including Younger Millennials (18-29), Older Millennials (30-34), Gen Xers (ages 35-49) and Baby Boomers (50-69), to identify worker attitudes toward their current physical workplace and better understand how office space can be optimized to meet worker needs and comfort.

“Younger Millennials appear to be the tastemakers when it comes to office trends. As this group continues to enter the workforce, there will be a greater demand for convenience and community within the workplace,” noted Schmidt.

“Workers are demonstrating that they want to eat lunch with their colleagues rather than eat alone, and they want to spend time in outdoor office lounges rather than at their desks. Offices are becoming a center for social activity, and it is important for office commercial real estate to accommodate this.”

Workers Want Convenience – and a Social Scene – At The Office

US Workers Demand Private Workspace Within the Open Office

The survey also uncovered which popular office amenities resonated with respondents to see how office spaces could further improve the

Aside from identifying the added amenities that can enhance an office, the survey sought to uncover ways to improve existing open office

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layouts. Open floorplans might still be the dominant choice in US offices, but workers are increasingly seeking private space to temporarily withdraw from their shared workspaces, take a personal call, or focus on important assignments.

• Nearly 8 in 10 US adults (79 percent) report they would feel comfortable with an open floorplan if private spaces were available.

• This is especially popular among the newest generation of workers. Nearly 9 in 10 Younger Millennials (89 percent) would be comfortable working in an open floorplan if private spaces were available.

“Open floorplans can facilitate collaboration and creativity within the office, but it is also important to carve out private spaces in order to provide a break from the buzz around the office. We’ve noticed an increased demand for private space within the open office after years of conducting this survey.

The workplace is changing due to the preferences of the employees.

Although some of the above descriptions for space may not pertain to a smaller community like Bloomington-Normal, these trends are noted as new tenant space is built out.

Greg Yount is a licensed managing broker at Coldwell Banker Commercial The Real Estate Group in Bloomington.

For more information on commercial real estate, contact Greg at 309-530-9333 or gyount@cbcregroup.com

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Business Barometer State Farm settles $250 million suit‌

Emergency vet clinic reduces hours‌

BLOOMINGTON — State Farm agreed in a deal announced Sept. 4 to pay $250 million to settle a federal lawsuit that accused the insurance giant of breaking federal racketeering laws by funneling money into the election campaign of an Illinois Supreme Court justice.

BLOOMINGTON — A shortage of veterinarians contributed to a reduction in service hours, starting in September, for the Animal Emergency Clinic of McLean County, a privately owned veterinary clinic at 2505 E. Oakland Ave. in Bloomington.

Boutique offices come to downtown‌ BLOOMINGTON — Hoping to lure startup businesses downtown, developer Mike Manna has created eight upper-level boutique office-meeting-studio spaces for rent — a venture he is calling Space 417 — at 415 and 417 N. Main St., Bloomington.

Store, Carson’s, Elder Beerman, Herberger’s and Younkers — were relaunched in September as online retailers under InNORMAL — The Los AngeBLOOMINGTON — Grand diana-based technology and les-based Sky Zone trampoline Cafe West Side has opened at retail investment firm CSC park chain opened a location 1514 W. Market St. — the home Generation.

Sept. 30 at 300 McKnight of Yen Ching Express for more Drive, Normal, promising exthan 17 years — to offer the treme versions of basketball, same variety of Chinese-Amerdodgeball and jousting among ican and Filipino foods featured other “fun fitness” activities. at Grand Cafe Express, 2205 E. Oakland Ave., Bloomington, said co-owner Jimmy Mapugay.

Planet Fitness, H&M open‌

Mother Murphy’s parties for 50th‌ NORMAL — Mother Murphy’s, a store that opened in 1968 at 111 W. North St., Normal, “as a counterculture haven for the flower children and hippie nation sprawling across America,” celebrated its 50th anniversary by bringing artists from across media and genres to Uptown Circle for a 50th Anniversary Volunteer Jam on Sept. 8.

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Sky Zone opens in Normal‌

Grand Cafe West Side opens‌

BLOOMINGTON — After being shuttered for about a year, more than half of the former J.C. Penney store’s space at Eastland Mall in Bloomington was occupied this fall by Planet Fitness and family clothing retailer H&M, but no plans have been disclosed for the remaining 30,000 square feet.

Bergner’s returns online‌

Frontier, CIRA celebrate flights‌

Green Top seeks $400K‌ BLOOMINGTON — Sales have increased at Green Top Grocery since it revamped operations in April, but officials said in September they must still raise $400,000 by Nov. 12 or the doors to the Bloomington co-op will close.

Country Financial names CEO‌

BLOOMINGTON — Frontier Airlines and Central Illinois Regional Airport officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and showered the first plane from Denver to Bloomington with water cannons on Sept.

24 to celebrate the addition of flights to Denver and Orlando.

Little impact from landfill closure ‌

BLOOMINGTON — McLean County garbage is bound BLOOMINGTON — Jim for the Livingston County Jacobs of Bloomington, who Landfill near Pontiac following BLOOMINGTON — About has worked in leading legal closure on Sept. 30 of the Mca month after Bergner’s depart- positions for Country Financial Lean County Landfill at 2105 ment store closed at Eastland since 2008, was tapped in Sep- W. Oakland Ave., Bloomington, Mall, the bankrupt Bon-Ton tember to succeed CEO Kurt but officials don’t expect any stores and its associated name- Bock, who is retiring on Jan. significant changes for resiplates — Bergner’s, Boston 31, 2019. dents or local governments.

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s Saturday, Sept. 15 Heartland Community College Photos by Lewis Marien

Recently honored with the Excellence in Human Service Planning award

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Illinois Wesleyan Acacia members

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Anamarija Dimevska, Halie Clark, Jessie Kroeger, Chloe Dwyer

Flower Eddington, Megan O’Neal, Rachel White

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Illinois State University Women’s Athletics Red Hot Country Shindig Friday, Sept. 7 Home of Bob and Julie Dobski, Bloomington Photos by Erin Woods

Karen Magers, Amanda Lawler, Angela Roop-Lawler

Leanna Bordner, Julie Dobski, ISU first lady Marlene Dietz

Ed Voegele, Wendy Kendle

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Grandma Sally, Mary Ann Louderback

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Local Flavor

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hether you’re planning a night out on the town in downtown Bloomington or uptown Normal, two things are guaranteed: you won’t go hungry and you’ll never be bored. With its annual festivals, restaurants, bars and live entertainment, Bloomington-Normal offers both world-class culture and small-town rural charm. Our 200 restaurants - 65 of which are unique to BN - and 30 bars are waiting to satisfy your craving for food, fun and entertainment.

experience for their guests. Their newest venture is the Bakery and Pickle, a secret, supper-club dining experience. In true speak-easy fashion, you’ll need a password to get in!

Located in downtown Bloomington, the locally-owned Epiphany Farms Restaurant practices the farm-to-fork method, which uses socially-conscious farming techniques and the freshest locally-grown ingredients. In addition to dining, Epiphany Farms offers tours.

Visitors can learn about the sustainable farming techniques and processes before dining at the restaurants.

Located above Epiphany Farms, Anju Above serves internationally inspired small dishes to create a farm-fresh

Normal offers an upscale dining experience with Destihl Restaurant and Brew Works. It combines craft beer and unique twists on American pub favorites. Destihl Brewery offers its guests a delicious experience by serving sandwiches, pizza and burgers.

Also located in downtown Bloomington is Reality Bites, a tapas restaurant and bar which serves lunch, dinner and dessert in a sophisticated yet comfortable atmosphere. With its great location in downtown, Reality Bites gives you the best of both worlds: great food and an exciting night out on the town.

Medici in uptown Normal is all about keeping it fresh. Their pizza dough is hand-made in their bakery, and their menu includes everything from pizzas to pork loins and salads to sandwiches.

Medici also offers a full range of liquors

and cocktails, and have a selection of over 32 taps.

In 2017, BN had over 220,000 visitors.

Whether they’re killing time between meetings, a sports tournament or they’re a part of a group tour, our visitors help enhance our economy by dining at our area restaurants. The Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau helps promote our restaurants by providing coupons that are located in the back of our visitor guide, and they’re available to download from our website.

For a list of all of our area restaurants, go to our website at VisitBN.org.

Community Health Care Clinic Harvest for Health Party Wednesday, Aug. 29 Community Health Care Clinic, Normal Photos by Lewis Marien

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They just want it to end right away.

The sentiments certainly make a lot of sense. It does not make sense to think that any party would want a divorce to go on any longer than it must.

The reality, however, is that most family courts are extremely backed up. With divorce rates at about fifty-percent in the country, and out-of-wedlock birth rates at about forty-percent, there are a lot of divorce and paternity cases filed in the family courts.

In many jurisdictions, there are a limited number of judges who can hear these cases. With only 365 days in a year, and courts closed on weekend and holidays, it can be hard to have a case heard.

This can lead to lots of clients settling quickly just to get the case done. They might not think long and hard about the terms.

They might not consider throughly all the ins and outs of what they are agreeing to get the case done. They also might not consider the long-term impact.

They might not even consider all the variables that go into child support and spousal maintenance — and whether the numbers were fairly and accurately calculated. They might just agree to something to get the case done.

Unfortunately, this can lead to many parties experiencing disputes after the case is over. These disputes can lead to motions

to modify where parties try to change the terms of the original settlement as to custody and parenting time, spousal support and child support.

If a party is unable to comply with a court order in terms of child support or spousal support, for example, this can lead to motions for contempt in court. This is where a party tries to enforce a prior court order.

Motions to modify and motions for contempt can feel like going through the divorce or paternity case again. It can take a while to have these cases heard. They can cost significant sums in attorney’s fees. In many ways, these cases can cost as much or more as the divorce or paternity case itself.

While motions to modify and motions for contempt are not ever completely unavoidable, to the extent a party can avoid it, they should. This is where collaborative divorce can help.

Instead of just getting the case done quick, parties can work hard in the collaborative process to get it done right. Getting it done right can happen through the help of the attorneys who are trained in collaborative practice. It can also happen through the help of professionals like the divorce coach, child custody professional and financial neutral.

Through this process, important issues can be thoroughly addressed and considered. The short and the long-term can be considered. Instead of getting the case done quick, the parties can focus on getting it done right.

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For a Better Tomorrow Presents Youth Service Awards ‌Story and photos by Deanna Frautschi

For a Better Tomorrow presented its YICU service awards Sunday, Sept. 9, during a luncheon at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bloomington.

More than 50 young people from ages 12 to 21 were honored for their community service and leadership in McLean County. Many non-profit organizations hosted information tables before the noon luncheon and awards ceremony.

A team award went to The Little Free Pantry. It was started and run by youth volunteers who collect and distribute food via repurposed Pantagraph newspaper distribution boxes.

A youth mentoring award was presented to Jeff Schwartz, who founded and is the director of the McLean County Diversity Project for middle school and high school youth. The youth advocate award went to Unity Community Center.

Karen Schmidt congratulates Jeff Schwartz, winner of the Youth Mentor Award, for his work with McLean County Diversity Project

YICU winners

Ragi More, Sankelp Amaravadi and Yash Gollapudi, leaders of Little Free Pantry which won the team award.

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Poem

Cinnamon Buns It is Sunday morning.

A light snow glazes the ground.

Nothing stirs in the house save for the smell of Grandma’s cinnamon buns wafting from the kitchen up the stairs into my room. I float down like a feather helpless in the wind. I watch her hands at work kneading a second batch. She shapes a log long as a Dachshund, on a floured baking board, then cuts the rolls in equal shares.

With a bristle-brush she swishes melted butter on each one. Into the oven they go.

Yeast rises like the sun bursting through clouds.

As the rolls brown, happy smells squeeze through the oven door, caress my hungry face.

I’m eager to taste the first one out.

After a drizzle of luscious sugar glaze, I hear the sound of love in grandma’s voice, Here, try one, make sure they’re fit to eat.

by Michael Escoubas

The Journey to Mars Community Engagement Day Saturday, November 3rd 9:00 am-12:00 pm Challenger Learning Center at Heartland Community College Bring your kids for this fun-filled morning of STEM learning about Mars. This is a free event, but registration is required.

Visit heartland.edu/continuingEd or call 309-268-8160 to register. #journeytomars

Do you want more of Michael’s poetry? Then check out the weekly Home Market magazine which publishes every Friday in The Pantagraph.

And Michael has just published a new book, Monet in Poetry and Paint. In this book Michael examines 57 paintings by Monet. Each painting is accompanied by a poem that helps the reader look deeper into Monet’s art to notice techniques and details that might be missed by a more casual observer. Available on amazon.com

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2 Northcrest, BL $699,900 Incredible Price for a Stunning Home in BCC!!! Have to see in person to fall in love with the exquisite features of this amazingly beautiful, comfortable & spacious house built by BJ Armstrong Custom Homes!

Main floor features two story entry, cathedral ceiling in the living room, elegant formal dining room, office/den with built-ins and hardwood floors; adorable eat-in kitchen main floor master suite with gorgeous high ceiling, his and hers walk in closets with built-ins; flooring on the main floor is all Travertine stone tile, gorgeous and large family room with fireplace; large 3 bedrooms on 2nd floor with Jack & Jill bathroom and one with en-suite bathroom; Fully finished basement is ideal for entertainment! Please note the large size lot currently surrounded by large trees! Be the next proud owner!

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4 Smokey, BL $524,900 Stunning home in Hawthorne Hills with breathtaking view of lake. Over 5,900 finished sq. ft. Updates galore including remodeled kitchen, laundry, baths, basement and windows surround 4 seasons room w/ skylights. Deluxe trim and crown molding. First floor Master Suite, Wonderful Kitchen w/Hearth Room, large Dining room and spacious Great room, Office with many built ins, deluxe Laundry Room, 3 Bedrooms up and 2 full baths. Basement w/gorgeous wet bar, Family Room, Rec area, bedroom, full bath and craft room/office with built ins.

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102 S. Bellemont, BL $299,900 Located on a quiet and lovely street in a long established neighborhood, this lovely all Brick Ranch has attractive maple flooring on the main level with tile floors in the kitchen & baths, A Four Seasons back porch. Beautifully remodeled kitchen with granite counters, ample maple cabinets & pantry. The dining room has a bay window with a striking stone fireplace. The large living room has a second fireplace with a bay window which overlooks the fenced back yard with a flagstone area. The master bedroom has double closets in the en suite bathroom.

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Marcfirst A D’Vine Martini Thursday, Sept. 6 Ewing Cultural Center, Bloomington Photos by Thom Rakestraw

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STORY AND PHOTOS BY DEANNA FRAUTSCHI

We have wild turkeys roam through our yard just outside Bloomington’s city limit every year. In 2016, a pair of turkeys showed up in May at our back critter feeder where we put out

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birdseed. Unlike the wild turkeys, these two stayed. My husband, Alan Bedell, and I believe they were either let go or escaped from a pen.

Several times a day they would

check out the critter feeder. After a month, I put out some poultry food with the seed. We dubbed them “Ike and Tina” turkey. Ike would protect Tina and let her feed first. It was fun watching them run around the yard and roost in the trees for protection at night.

Sadly, in November, the day before Thanksgiving, Tina showed up without Ike. Since we heard a gunshot the previous evening, we feared the worst. Tina stayed in the yard all winter, roosting in

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our leafless 3. maple trees at night.

Often, she dined with other animals at the critter feeder including squirrels, rabbits and deer. She would often stay up under our deck at the back of the house during the day.

In April of 2017, Tina disappeared.

Always longing for a happy ending, I like to think she met a group of wild turkeys roaming through the backyard and left with them to enjoy their companionship.

1. Ike watching over Tina as she feeds from a critter tray.

2. Ike and Tina preening after a rain.

3. Tina roosting in a maple tree.

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How to Deal with Your “Stuff” in Your Estate Plan – Tangible Personal Property

Ritchie Family heirlooms on display in the Ritchie Law Office, Ltd. conference room

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very Estate Plan needs to address the “Tangible Personal Property”. Tangible Personal Property are assets that you own that you can touch and hold – furniture, appliances, clothing, jewelry, artwork, cars, boats, stamp collections, coins, photographs, quilts, etc. Here are some general points to consider when addressing your “stuff” for estate planning purposes: 1.HouseholdItems:WhenIdiscussaclient’sassets with them and we talk about general household items (furniture, appliances, clothes, etc.) –we are going to assign an “Estate Sale” or “Garage Sale” value for those assets. For example, all of the contents of your home might cost $100,000 to replace, but if you had to sell those items – my experience is that you will only receive 10% on the dollar – if you are lucky. For that reason, I value your General Household Items at $10,000 estate sale value --- not $100,000 replacement value.

2. More Valuable Items: I separate more valuable items such as cars, jewelry and coin collections from the general household items when I am talking to clients about their assets. For our initial discussion I just have clients give a ballpark figure as to the value of these items – but eventually we may need a formal appraisal to know the value of these assets for certain.

3. Not Valuable Anymore: Sorry to say – your Beanie Baby Collection and Longerberger Baskets are not worth as much as you initially paid for them. China dishes and formal silverware have also dropped in value. Younger generations do not have China Cabinets anymore and don’t collect “things” like in years past. We are in a digital age with a “share” or “rent” economy and

less value is placed on ownership – especially for collectables.

4. A Probate Asset: Tangible Personal Property is generally a “Probate Asset” for estate planning purposes. Probate Assets are assets owned by an individual that do not have beneficiary designations. These assets do not automatically transfer to your heirs when you die and therefore most likely go through “Probate” – unless the total value of all Probate Assets are less than $100,000.

5. Using A Trust: About the only way to make your Tangible Personal Property a “NonProbate Asset” is to set up a Trust for your estate plan and transfer those assets into the Trust. Any asset held by a Trust is generally considered a “Non-Probate Asset.”

6. A Source of Conflict: Even though your Tangible Personal Property may not have much monetary value – they can have a very high sentimental value to your spouse, children and family members. I have had situations where there were hundreds of thousands of dollars sitting in an estate checking account waiting to be distributed, but the adult children were in court fighting over photographs and other family heirlooms. Because of the emotional attachment to these items you should carefully think about how family heirlooms can be distributed to your family in a way that will avoid conflict.

7. How to Distribute Tangible Personal Property: Every Will or Trust should have a section that deals with how Tangible Personal Property is distributed. I have had clients that are fine with just stating that all of the Tangible Personal Property shall be distributed “to

their children in Equal Shares”. Many times, the heirs can work together to fairly divide Tangible Personal Property amongst themselves; however, sometimes that is not the case. Another option is to make “specific bequests” in your Will or Trust. A specific bequest is where you state who will inherit what specific property.

I have had clients draft very detailed specific bequests for their estate. Over the years I have developed specialized language for unique family situations – language can be customized to fit your specific needs.

Conclusion. It’s easy to overlook Tangible Personal Property in your estate plan. I would recommend everyone think about their “stuff” and list what is valuable (and what is junk) and what has sentimental value for your family.

Finally, if you have over $100,000 in Tangible Personal Property – consider a Trust-based plan to have your estate avoid probate. With these things in mind – you can create a complete estate plan that is best for you.

The Ritchie Law Office, Ltd. is a law firm in Bloomington, IL that concentrates in estate planning. Contact the Ritchie Law Office, Ltd. at (309) 662-7000 or chad@ritchielawoffice. com to schedule an Estate Planning Discovery Meeting and mention this article to find out how to get this $750 session at no charge.

Chad A. Ritchie

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Story by Mary Ann Ford Photos by Lewis Marien, David Proeber Food seems to be the tie that consistently binds peotogether. Whether it’s a family meal, a holiday gathering, an office food day or friends getting together for dinner, sitting down to eat gives everyone a chance to catch up on life’s happenings, share stories and memories and just chill out for a while.

It’s also a special time for those who prepare the food, as shown in the stories of four Twin City residents who love to cook and bake and have shared some of their favorite recipes with Limited.

Romelia Aza Photos by Lewis Marien

Romelia was born in Texas and raised in Bloomington but learned to cook authentic Mexican food while living with her in-laws in Mexico for a year.

“There’s no recipe to any of this; you have to learn how to do it,” she said. “If I did it wrong, she (her mother-in-law) would say ‘You’re not really watching me; you gotta do it this way.’ I’m thankful for her today.”

Romelia learned how to make flour tortillas from scratch and, despite working two jobs, carves out time to prepare them for an extended-family meal the second Sunday of each month. “My son and son-

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In the Romelia in her kitchen with her huge pan that she uses for her Christmas tamale making.

in-law love the tortillas,” she said.

She also is known for her homemade tamales. Nine of her friends come over each year before Christmas to make a batch. The laborintensive process involves soaking corn husks for 24 hours; spreading them with cornmeal; making a stuffing (pork and peppers, refried beans or cheese), and cooking them in a pot for an hour or more.

Her friends take some home for their family and Romelia’s family has their tamales and “Pozole” stew – (another special recipe from her mother-in-law and the one she shared with Limited) on Christmas Eve, a tradition passed on by her in-laws. Leftovers are shared on Christmas Day.

Pozole Stew

1 lb of pork butt or pork roast 5 chile de arbol 10 chile gaujillo 1 can of hominy 1/2 tsp salt

2 cloves of garlic (whole) Limes Cabbage Tortilla Chips

1. Cut meat into chunks 2. Boil in pot 3. Add salt and garlic 4. While meat stews, soak or boil the chiles until tender

Above: Romelia’s Pozole Stew with cabbage and limes.

Right: Romelia demonstrates her tortilla press.

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5. Blend softended chiles in blender for 5 minutes and strain to remove seeds 6. Add salsa and hominy to pot and boil with meat for 10 minutes 7. Serve with a squeeze of lime, cabbage and eat with chips

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Uma’s Chicken Chukka Fry

1-1¼ lbs Boneless Chicken Thighs – trim fat and cut to small 2 inch pieces 3 tbs Vegetable/ Canola/Avacado oil 1 small onion – finely chopped 2 sprigs of curry leaves 1 tsp fennel seeds (optional) ¼ tsp fresh ground black pepper 1 tbs Ginger Garlic paste (Equal amounts of garlic and ginger ground to smooth paste) or store bought Lemon wedges for garnishing 1 small onion - julienne sliced for garnishing

Marinade 2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder ½ tsp Spicy Red Chilli powder ½ tsp turmeric powder 1 tbs coriander powder 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp garam masala 1 tsp salt 1-2 drops of organic red food color (optional, depending on how red you want the chicken to be) Juice of 1/2 lemon

1. Mix chicken with all the ingredients listed under Marinade.

2. Marinate for minimum 2 hours or overnight preferably.

3. In a wide sauce pan, heat oil and add the fennel seeds and let it splutter.

4. Add onions and curry leaves. Fry till the onions are light brown and translucent.

5. Add the ginger garlic paste and fry for a minute till you get a nice aroma.

6. Add the marinated chicken, and mix well.Julius reluctantly sold cook for 157. Put a tight lid on the saucepan and let the chicken his ’56Stir Volkswagen 20 minutes in medium high flame. occasionally. ragtop at an auction, but 8. Remove the lid, and cook for another 10 minutes, till the water/ then was able to buy it back later. sauce is evaporated. Add more salt if needed.

9. Add pepper and transfer the chicken to a serving dish.

10. Add the remaining curry leaves to the same saucepan and saute for few seconds till the curry leaves get slightly fried.

11. Garnish with curry leaves, julienne onions and lemon wedges.

Uma’s Chicken Chukka fry.

Uma Kailasam Photos by Lewis Marien

Uma and her husband, Krishna, at dinner. In Indian tradition, the men are served first.

Uma’s love for cooking started with her mom while growing up in south India. “She was an amazing cook,” she said. As the oldest in the household, Uma always helped her mother. “I always watched her as all of my favorite dishes came to life. It was a time to bond with my mom. It was a great experience.”

Her father also played a role, teaching Uma “how to cut and clean a chicken properly,” she said.

Because sharing food with others is an important part of the Indian culture -- “It’s a way to express hospitality. Guests are close to God” -- Uma loves to cook for others.

Recently, she prepared 18 dishes for a party of 50 Sunrise Rotary members. A key to Indian cooking is the right measurement of spices and adding ingredients in the correct order, she said. The order the food is eaten also is important to enhance digestion and flavor.

“Cooking is my stress buster. I find it very creative,” said Uma, a global strategic account manager who has lived in Bloomington 10 years with husband Krishna Balakrishnan, owner of Parke Regency Hotel and Conference Center.

While many Indian dishes require specialty cooking utensils, Uma is sharing one that is easily made in a traditional American kitchen – Uma’s Chicken Chukka. Spices can be purchased at any Indian grocery store and some American ones, she said.

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Lucy Meads

Photos by David Proeber

Lucy started baking when she was 12 years old. “I just liked being in the kitchen,” she said.

Home Economics classes in junior and senior high helped her learn some techniques, but otherwise, she’s self-taught.

“I watched a lot of Food Network shows,” she said.

Her family, friends and former co-workers at County Financial (where she worked for 44 years before recently retiring) have been the lucky beneficiaries of her love of baking.

While still working, she baked birthday cakes – from scratch – for her co-workers and, each Christmas, she makes about 30 trays of cookies and candies for friends and family.

She makes 15 to 20 kinds of cookies and about 200 of each kind.

She also makes candies, including fudge, caramels, peanut brittle and

chocolate creams.

“If a cookie breaks when I take it off the tray, I can eat it,” she said.

Otherwise, all the treats go on the trays.

“There’s three of each cookie and candy on the trays. The trays are full,” she said.

She also volunteers to provide desserts for causes close to her heart like the Miller Park Zoo Do. She made four kinds of cakes – black and white; spice with cinnamon butter frosting; white and raspber-ry; and mini lemon Bundt – for the recent event. It was enough to serve 250 people.

She is sharing her chocolate raspberry cake for Limited. “It’s a good one,” she said.

Above: Lucy’s kitchen is organized so her baking ingredients are handy in one place.

Right: The chocolate raspberry cake doesn’t even need a mixer.

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Chocolate Raspberry Layer Cake

2 cups all purpose flour Chocolate Ganache 1-3/4 cups sugar 18 oz. bittersweet 3/4 cup unsweetened chocolate, chopped cocoa powder 2-1/4 cups heavy 2 tsp baking soda whipping cream 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup water 3/4 cup buttermilk 3/4 cup vegetable oil 3 large eggs 6 tbsp seedless raspberry jam, stirred to loosen 2 6-oz. containers fresh raspberries Powdered sugar

1. Position racks in top and bottom third of oven; preheat to 350°. Coat two 9-inch cake pans with 2-inch sides with nonstick spray. Line bottoms with parchment paper rounds; spray rounds.

2. Sift dry ingredients into large bowl; whisk to blend and form well in center.

3. Whisk wet ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Pour into well of dry ingredients; whisk just to blend. Divide cake batter between prepared pans (about 3 cups each).

4. Bake cakes until tester comes out clean, about 30 minutes. If cakes form domes, place kitchen towel atop hot cakes, then press gently with palm of hand to level. Cool completely in pans on cooling racks.

5. Place chocolate in medium bowl. Bring cream just to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Pour over chocolate. Let stand 1 minute, then stir until ganache is melted and smooth.

6. Transfer 1-1/4 cup ganache to small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ganache is thick enough to spread, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour.

Let remaining ganache stand at room temperature to cool until barely lukewarm.

7. Place rack inside rimmed baking sheet. Carefully run knife around pan edges to release cakes. Place 1 layer on cardboard round on rack. Spread with 3 T. jam. Spoon dollops of chilled ganache over, then spread evenly.

8. Top with 2nd layer. Spread 3 tbs jam. Pour half of lukewarm ganache over cake, spreading over sides to cover. Freeze until ganache sets, about 30 min. Pour remaining ganache over cake, allowing to drip down sides and spreading over sides if needed for even coverage and to smooth edges. Freeze to set ganache, about 30 min.

9. Arrange raspberries in concentric circles atop cake. Sift powdered sugar lightly over raspberries.

Chris Koos

Bolognese Sauce

Photos by David Proeber

Besides being mayor of Normal and owner of Vitesse Cycle Shop/Often Running in Normal, Chris Koos loves to cook.

“I came from a big family ... there were eight in the household. Family meals were very important,” he said.

He started helping prepare the meals at age 11 or 12 – “It was a way to keep from doing dishes” – but ended up enjoying it and continuing.

He owns about 300 cookbooks but often includes his own touches and rarely cooks the same thing two or three times. He also makes what intrigues him. A couple years ago, he attended a wedding in Spain and started preparing a lot of Spanish-style meals.

“Having a broad palate makes you a better cook,” he said.

One of his favorite foods is duck. “I do a lot of things -- French, Asian. I change it with spices.” He also likes shrimp, chicken, fish and lamb.

He cooks a lot of vegetables – especially seasonal ones. He doesn’t eat desserts but does like to make them, especially ice cream (toasted almond, dark chocolate gelato or buttermilk black pepper).

He might spend two days cooking a five- or six-course din dinner for friends. By the time his guests arrive, his kitchen is clean. “I clean as I go,” he said.

Chris is sharing a “hugely popular” recipe for Italian Bolognese sauce. While it takes some time to prepare, it’s worth it, he said.

1 tbs olive oil 3 tbs butter plus 1 tbs for tossing the pasta 2 tbs chopped onion 2 tbs chopped celery 2 tbs chopped carrot 3/4 pound ground beef chuck Salt

1 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup whole milk 1/8 tsp nutmeg 2 cups quality canned plum tomatoes, chopped with their juice 1 lb Tagliatelle Freshly grated parmesan

Serves 4

1. Cook oil, butter and chopped onion in pot over medium heat. Cook and stir until the onion is translucent, then add chopped celery and carrot. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring vegetables to coat them.

2. Add ground beef, a large pinch of salt and a few grindings of pepper. Crumble the meat with a fork, stir well and cook only until the beef has lost its raw, red color. Don’t let it brown as it will lose it delicacy.

3. Add the wine, turn heat to medium high, stirring occasionally until wine has evaporated. Reduce heat to medium, add milk and cook gently, stirring frequently, until it has bubbled away completely.

Add nutmeg.

4. Add tomatoes and stir thoroughly. When tomatoes begin to bubble, reduce heat to a lazy simmer, with just an intermittent bubble breaking the surface.

Cook uncovered for a minimum of 3 ½ to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

5. As sauce cooks, add 1/2 cup of water whenever necessary to keep from sticking. At the end, however, no water must be left and the fat must separate from the sauce. Taste and correct for salt.

6. Cook the pasta to package directions, drain, reserving ¼ cup pasta water. Spoon some sauce and the pasta water and the reserved 1 tbs butter on the pasta and mix. Top with the remaining sauce. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Chris slices salmon for a teriyaki salmon dish.

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