Limited: Our Thankful Edition

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Bloomington-Normal’s Premier Lifestyle and Business Magazine - November 2020

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Recipes from local chefs Our community gives thanks Coverage of 7 local events

Index

Staff and Contributors

BUSINESS

LIFESTYLE

Stronger Together......................... 3

YMCA Groundbreaking............. 18

Chairs 4 Change............................. 4

All-star recipes....................... 19-23

Victoria Weinberg, creative director

Let Us Give Thanks.................... 6-8

Our deer ones............................... 25

Charity of Choice........................... 9

D’Vine Affair.................................. 26

Deanna Frautschi, writer, photographer, naturalist

Faith in Action Volunteer Appreciation................................... 9

Poem: To Autumn........................ 27

Michael Escoubas, poet

Member Appreciation Lunch.. 12

Carlos T. Miranda, photographer

Business Barometer.................... 16

Jonell Kehias, editor

Lewis Marien, photographer

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Docs in Concert............................ 14

Alzheimer Walk............................. 28 Wahlburger Ribbon Cutting.... 30 Inspiration...................................... 31

By the Numbers........................... 17

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WE ARE ronger Sometimes it takes the worst to bring out the best. Sometimes when things seem overwhelming, taking a minute to breathe can make all the difference. Sometimes the best way to help ourselves is to help others.

Thanks to Covid-19, Meltdown Creative Works has experienced all those “sometimes.” In mid-March, when the pandemic shut down events, restaurants and bars, churches and gatherings “We panicked a bit,” explained Bella Bourn, General Manager of Meltdown Creative Works, 409 E. Washington St., Bloomington. “We had a moment of what are we going to do?”

Meltdown Creative Works offers screen printing, sign making, promotional products and live printing. With a local staff of 10 employees, Meltdown has worked with hundreds of local businesses and groups. And while 10 people might not seem like a huge staff, it is more than double the employees they had two years ago. So things were definitely moving in the right direction for this creative group of hard-working folks, “We would usually work an event every weekend, “said Bourn. We would take our mobile press and print shirts at events ranging from Bruegala to Uptown Normal’s corn festival.”

So when it became evident that the Corona virus was changing life as we knew it, Meltdown changed gears from “What are we going to do?” to “What can we do?”

“We worked with so many small businesses,” said Bourn. “We asked ourselves what can we do to help them?”

Out of this desire to help others, the staff at Meltdown approached 40 local businesses and offered to print shirts with their logos.

For some businesses they just printed one shirt. For another they printed 160. The program grew to include 90 businesses. And for

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every shirt printed, Meltdown would donate 40 percent from the sale of the shirt back to the business.

Sales were brisk and eventually Meltdown had 700 orders. The shirts featured the business logo on the front and a #commUnity logo on the back. The Meltdown team had come up with the #commUnity logo as a way to emphasize that we are all in this together.

A few weeks into the tshirt campaign, Charlie Moore, president and CEO of the McLean County Chamber of Commerce reached out to Meltdown. “Charlie said he liked our #commUNITY logo and hashtag and that the Chamber was looking to launch a similar initiative,” remembers Bourn. “He wanted to partner with us and make this into something bigger.”

And thus was the birth of the #commUNITY-confident campaign that was launched in mid-June. “We wanted people to feel confident re-engaging in their old shopping habits, “explained Moore. “We’re hoping this will help kick-start and get the economy up and running.”

Part of the #commUNITY Confident Campaign is a pledge that approximately 200 local businesses have signed that promises

that these places will adhere to a set of guidelines to promote consumer and employee health.

Businesses that have signed the pledge display a window cling prominently on their doors. The pledge, a list of businesses that have signed up and a list of business resources can be found at community-confident. com Besides window decals, many businesses are displaying large #commUnity banners and yard signs. A #commUnity committee, made of people from a variety of organizations including the Chamber, Town of Normal, City of Bloomington, Convention and Visitors Bureau, Economic Development Council, ISU, Pantagraph Media and Meltdown Creative meet weekly to continue to promote community togetherness, bolster consumer confidence and redefine customer relationships in the age of COVID-19.

“What we want people to know is that this initiative wasn’t something that was created by an outside agency or a big company,’ explains Bourn. “It was started by a small business to help small businesses.”

Above: Meltdown Creative staff: Trevor Basham, Gabe Plue, Max Papineau, Bella Bourn, Donny Scones, Jeremy Plue, Arturo Salazar, Arturo Salazar, James McHenry, Dan Hermes Left: Bella Bourn holding a commUnity sticker.

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Story by Jonell Kehias | Photos by Lewis Marien

Chairs 4 Change

chair-ity fundraiser Story by Jonell Kehias Photos provided to Limited

TO BENEFIT TWO LOCAL NON-PROFITS

“Sunflower” by Jasmine Moon Thrasher

“Historic Route 66” by Mary Beth Wright

Chairs 4 Change is coming soon to a computer, smartphone or tablet near you. Now in its fourth year, this popular event pairs artists (budding and professional) with “orphan” chairs. And the results are nothing short of fabulous.

Funds raised will benefit Habitat for Humanity of McLean County, which works in partnership with families to build safe, decent, affordable homes and Recycling Furniture for Families, which partners with more than 50 local service agencies and churches to give furniture to people living at or below the poverty line.

This year more than 100 chairs and other items are being painted, decorated or otherwise embellished

Chairs 4 Change Virtual Fundraiser Friday, Nov. 6 • 7 – 8:30 p.m.

by artists of all ages and include chilChildren who participated in the Children’s Discovery Museum summer arts camp.

Decorators could use a chair of their own or pick out a free chair from either Bloomington ReStore, Blooming 1402 W. Washington, Bloomington or Recycling for Furniture for Families, 515 N. Center St., Bloomington. The chairs range from dining or kitchen chairs to stools, kids chairs and even an old school-desk chair.

The designs span from whimsical to classical to bright and colorful ba to dark and muted, basically something for everyone and every room.

It’s free to participate, but attendees must sign in:

bit.ly/chairs4change The catalog can now be viewed at above link with new items being added as they arrive.

“Starry Night”

by Bonnie Bernardi

Student Chair Desk [no title] by Jeremy Langston

“Birds of a Feather Perch Together”

by Kim Brown

Little Jewels COVID-19 Procedures

At Little Jewels our number one priority is the safety of our staff and students. We have taken certain safety precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, while still ensuring that your children are provided with the high-quality care that our families expect from Little Jewels.

In addition to the already strict cleaning protocols used to maintain the cleanliness of the center, you will also see the following being implemented in the center: 1 Only one parent will be allowed into the building to drop students off. All adults will be required to wear a mask upon entry.

2 Daily temperature checks for all students, parents and staff up-on arrival will be administered at the front desk.

3 Lower student to teacher ratios in the classrooms.

4 No combining of classes, including the closure of the cafeteria for meals until further notice.

5 6 foot distancing in classrooms including table spots and cots.

6 Increased handwashing for everyone that enters the building.

7 All staff will be required to wear a mask while in the building.

8 Heightened illnesses policies including a lower max temp of 100 degrees to be in the building. (Staff and students included.)

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thanks LET US GIVE

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I am blessed to have a wonderful husband, three adult children and their spouses, and five grandbabies. They fill our hearts!

I am also extremely grateful to work with wonderful, dedicated, and compassionate volunteers (including hospital, Resale Boutique, Outpatient Center, Service Auxiliary Board and Chase for Champion) who choose to spend their time helping others in need. This amazing group of people really want to make a positive difference in the world. Carle BroMenn is blessed to have these stars!

I am thankful for the children in our community. They are a natural resource for optimism, enthusiasm and energy, despite hard times. I’m grateful that kids give us a reason to find creative ways to honor our holiday traditions, even if they have to look different this year. Kids will always find the fun!

Beth Whisman

Director of Cultural Arts Department and Children’s Discovery Museum

I’m thankful for cooler temperatures and the north wind. Bow season started recently!

Mike Romagnoli

Sue Seibring

Executive Director, Community Health Care Clinic

Manager of Volunteer Services, Carle BroMenn Medical Center

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I am grateful for an emerging diversity of thought in McLean County on issues big and small. People have become woke and have remained woke...which bodes well for a better future free of discrimination and injustice.

Dave Bentlin

President, Prairie Pride Coalition

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It is perhaps more important than ever this Thanksgiving to focus on gratitude. Read on to find out what Bloomington-Normal citizens have to be grateful for.

I’m grateful for being able to have a voice and not be afraid to use it for the voiceless, the underrepresented, the underserved and the disenfranchised.

Linda Foster

President Bloomington-Normal NAACP

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I am grateful for my faith, family, friends, health, the opportunity to serve the University and community, and for the freedom we have in all of its forms.”

Dr. Larry Dietz Illinois State University President

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The Not In Our Schools (part of Not In Our Town) young people edify and amaze us. We have some amazing young people who stand up for each other and are highly aware of their nation’s and our community’s challenges. Our students today make positive responses to our problems, and this gives us great hope.

I’m incredibly grateful for community leaders, donors, and pillars of our community who really brought to life a new vision between the YMCA and Easterseals. One that’s welcoming, empowering and inclusive for all.

B.J. Wilken

Executive Director/CEO, Bloomington-Normal YMCA

Mike Matejka & Camille Taylor

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I am thankful for a loving God, my family, friends, my two delightful granddaughters Emma and Cora, Eastview Christian Church for keeping me focused, for a very enjoyable job and that we live in a community with leaders who genuinely care. I also give thanks for the many small things that enrich our lives.”

Crystal Howard

President and CEO Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

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In a world of chaos, especially lately, I have learned to be grateful for the things that seem little but in reality, are big. Some of these things include: Watching my 10-month-old baby girl smile when I walk in the room, my 2-year-old son running around the room with a clothes hanger acting like Captain Hook, and my wife laying down at night exhausted from the kids all day and me realizing how blessed I am to have such a great wife that is a FANTASTIC mother.

Most importantly, I am grateful to know that God has everything under control and sent his son to die on the cross so I can spend eternity with him some day.

Andy Traeger

General Manager - Barker Motor Company Barker Buick GMC Cadillac Service & Parts

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Co-Chairs - Not In Our Town

I am grateful for my wonderful present and past clients in our community.

I am thankful for my family, friends, my pup Bailey, and my home.

Kirsten Schroeder Real Estate Agent & Broker, Coldwell Banker -The Real Estate Group

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I am grateful for… all of our families and friends in our BloomingtonNormal Community.

The love, compassion and support that our Bloomington-Normal Community has is one of the many reasons we are blessed to live in such an amazing community.

Chief Executive Officer Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal

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Tony Morstatter

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I am thankful for our friends at Carle Hospital for providing an amazing space to build out our new Pediatric Therapy center. I am thankful to my friend and colleague Gregg Chadwick for providing a brilliant business plan and roadmap for this buildout. I am thankful to the Board of Directors at Marcfirst for supporting this expansion.

Brian Wipperman Marcfirst CEO

I’m grateful for how the Bloomington/ Normal community has come together in so many ways, both to confront the COVID-19 pandemic and to address the race-based inequities in our society. The openness to working together gives me hope for the future.

Dr. S. Georgia Nugent Illinois Wesleyan University President

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I am thankful to live in such a great community here in Bloomington/Normal and continue to make new friends and acquaintances.

Robert Bosquez

Director, West Bloomington Revitalization Project

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I am grateful for women who have led the way. Women who have sacrificed, struggled, and set precedent for us at work, in the board room, and in the court room. And especially for those who are still struggling and still standing up to ensure equal rights and fair treatment for all women.

Christy Germanis

YWCA, Director of Marketing and Public Relations

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I am grateful for the professionalism and commitment to provide needed infrastructure from the men and women of organized labor in this COVID pandemic.

Mike Raikes IBEW Local 197, Business Manager & Financial Secretary

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Photos provided to Limited This fundraiser was the first of its kind for the Mid-Illinois REALTORS® Association. This popular event is normally crowded with REALTORS donating to a charity that the current president of the Association chooses. However, due to Covid-19 restrictions, the event this year took the format of a live-streamed telethon that featured performances by local entertainment throughout the evening Money raised this year was donated to 2020 President Penny Wilson’s charity of choice, Central Region Children’s Home & Aid. With the help of our very generous members, the public and major sponsors including Marine Bank, Busey Bank, First State Mortgage and MRED, this event raised more than $7,000 in three hours.

All funds raised from this event will help the Children’s Home & Aid support the crisis nursery, affordable free early education, family-centered counseling services and other resources offered to at-risk children and families in our community.

Jessica Devore, MIRA CEO Diane Cote, Penny Wilson, Brandon Shaffer

Left: Brandon Shaffer, MIRA President-Elect; Tim Barnes, Event Emcee ; Penny Wilson, MIRA President

Above: MIRA Treasurer Jessica Devore, MIRA Past-President Danell Moberly, Brandon Shaffer, Penny Wilson

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Faith in Action Volunteer Appreciation Wed., Sept. 9, Thurs., Sept. 10 Flingers Pizza Pub, Normal Photos provided to Limited Faith in Action volunteers who went above and beyond during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic were thanked for their service in a novel way.

Faith in Action volunteers drive people age 60 and older to medical appointments and limited grocery visits.

Volunteers were able to pick up a free medium pizza at the drive-through of Flingers Pizza Pub, 1503 E. Vernon Ave., Normal, as a token of appreciation, said Faith in Action Executive Director Doretta Herr. They also were given water, hand sanitizer and a cookie.

The gifts were possible thanks to donations from Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center, Thrivent Financial, Flinger's and Faith in Action.

Kathleen Phillips dons her cape while handing out water, hand sanitizer and sugar cookies as a way to recognize all the volunteers as super heroes who worked through COVID.

Doretta Herr, executive director of Faith in Action, waves to volunteers as they go through the drive thru to pick up their free pizza.

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Member Appreciation Drive-Thru Cookout

State Rep. Dan Brady, Erin Williams Cheryl Magnuson, Chamber President/CEO Charlie Moore

‌McLean County Chamber of Commerce Friday, Sept. 25 Alexander’s Steak House, Normal Photos by Lewis Marien The McLean County Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Member Appreciation luncheon, albeit it in a bit of a different format.

This year the event morphed into a drive-thru lunch in the parking lot of Alexander’s Steak House.

Chamber staff was on hand to greet the 366 members who signed up for the free lunch as they drove through and grabbed a hot meal to go.

Entrees ranged from cheeseburgers to chicken sandwiches to bean burgers. Chick-fil-A, Nothing Bundt Cakes and Ivy Lane Bakery donated desserts that were included with the meal.

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Doctors in Concert Virtual Concert

Dr. Joseph Liu

Beth Whisman, Executive Director of Cultural Arts

‌Children’s Discovery Museum Friday, Sept. 18 Children’s Discovery Museum, Normal Photos by Lewis Marien Originally schedule for April, Friday’s virtual concert was the best of all worlds.

Amazing musicians. Songs ranging from Mozart to Sinatra to Coldplay. An MC who made it seem like there was a live audience. And funds raised will go toward the Museum’s new “Healthy Me” exhibit, a 1,000 square foot addition to be located on the first floor of the museum, occupying two gallery spaces.

With a goal of $20,000, the museum was already at 90% of its goal before the concert started. Approximately 200 people had purchased tickets and a silent auction gives the community an opportunity to “purchase” play items for the new medical exhibit that will serve more than 2 million visitors and offer learning opportunities for the next 10 to 15 years.

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Are You Thinking AbouT invesTing in CommerCiAl reAl esTATe?

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o, you think you want to own commercial real estate? You think this just might be your ticket to financial freedom? If you are new to this type investment, do not try and do this alone. Just like you would not perform your own root canal, or appendectomy, why do you think suddenly now you can invest in commercial real estate without professional help? Should you buy apartments, industrial, hospitality, flex, office, or retail? What is the CAP rate? Can you get a 10% cap rate?

Do you even know what CAP rate means? Is it a Net lease or triple Net Lease? Do you know what inspections to perform from a liability stand point? If you do, you are in a small group; if you don’t, please look for a professional Commercial Broker to help you - not someone who sold you your home. So, what do we start with: 1. Property Type You have several types of housing you can chose from but at the end of the day they are all housing units that people use for shelter to live in.

Commercial property varies greatly from use, style, construction, zoning, etc. You can own industrial, flex, warehouse, retail, office, apartments, hospitality, etc. Do you have knowledge to understand the unique qualities and issues behind these different commercial property types?

2. Location Location historically has been at the top of the list on where to buy or lease. Today, technology and the pandemic are impacting location and like never before. For example, just

a year ago office space in downtown Manhattan, New York City was priced at some of the highest office and retail space in the world. Today, Manhattan looks quite different with a large portion mostly deserted, with high-end retail stores still have windows boarded up from rioting and looting. So, what is that “location” worth today a year later? Has the supply and demand for this property gone completely upside down in less than a year? You must understand your locations as it pertains to the current demand.

3. Consumer Behavior Changes Zoom, Amazon, curbside pickup, autonomous, pandemic. All words that have made consumers change how they work, shop, eat, travel, and where they will live going forward.

Consumer behavior drives commercial real estate so you need to understand the impact - to my comment of seeking out professional help. How does future “growth”, either up or down, impact your consumer investment going forward? What are the trends in consumer behavior, and will a traditional mall exist in ten years?

4. Physical Construction Know what your building is made of, from, and what risks you could have. This gets into environmental, power source capacity, “bones” of the property, types of roof, heating and colling systems and the cost associated with all of these.

5. Property Management Do you want to play landlord, or

would you turn over your day-today responsibilities to a management company? Again, this depends on what your experience is and tolerance for dealing with tenants, contractors, and municipalities? The type of property you are looking at also requires different management. If you own a 32-unit apartment building your phone is going to ring – a lot. If you own a building with a warehouse distributor under a triple net lease, this will be extremely different.

6. Summary Commercial property can be a tremendous asset in your investment portfolio mix. The landscape of commercial property continues to change, and consumer trends will continue to impact these changes in ways we have not yet seen. If you still want to look at commercial property or if you own commercial property and are not sure what you should do now, reach out to a professional Commercial Real Estate Broker and get the help you need.

Mike Talkington, is a licensed broker at Coldwell Banker Commercial Real Estate Group in Bloomington. For more information on commercial real estate, contact Mike at (309) 530-4913 or mtalkington@cbcregroup.com

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Business Barometer

Delta adds Detroit to CIRA lineup‌

Vendors use ‘virtual farmers market’‌

State Farm buys Texas insurer‌

OSF adds Westminster clinic‌

BLOOMINGTON — Central Illinois Regional Airport in Bloomington announced in September the resumption of flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, a major aviation hub, and the local business community, especially Rivian Automotive, welcomed the news.

BLOOMINGTON — State Farm has agreed to buy Texas-based minimum-limits personal auto insurance company Gainsco in a $400 million stock purchase deal, the first acquisition of another insurance company in its 98-year history.

Aldi opens new store‌

BLOOMINGTON — Aldi has opened a new, 12,515-squarefeet grocery store at 907 Maple Hill Road on Bloomington’s west side, offering more space and more amenities such as added refrigerator capacity than its now-closed, smaller store at 1025 Wylie Drive.

2nd cannabis store coming to B-N‌

BLOOMINGTON — Market Wagon, a growing e-commerce delivery service connecting farmers with customers through a “virtual farmers market,” helped dozens of Central Illinois vendors such as PrairiErth Farms endure this summer after the pandemic hit local farmers markets.

BLOOMINGTON — OSF HealthCare began offering primary care services late in the summer at Westminster Village Clinic on the campus of the continuing care retirement community, 2025 E. Lincoln St., Bloomington, and it was in conversations to offer similar services at The Village at Mercy Creek in Normal.

Normal raises gas tax‌

NORMAL — Drivers in Normal will pay 4 cents more per gallon of gas at the pump starting Dec. 1 after the Town Council voted in September to double the tax to 8 cents per gallon to pay for road and sidewalk repairs, mirroring a similar move by Bloomington city leaders in 2019.

BLOOMINGTON — Beyond/Hello LLC plans to open McLean County’s second adult-use recreational cannabis dispensary by year’s end at 118 Keaton Place, Bloomington, adding it to its current business at 501 W. Northtown Road, Normal.

UniFirst donates masks to local businesses‌ BLOOMINGTON — UniFirst Corp., a Massachusetts-based supplier of work wear, protective clothing, floor care and safety products, donated 10,000 masks and several cases of surface sanitizer for the McLean County Chamber of Commerce to distribute to local businesses working to stay open during the pandemic.

Ferrero hosts COVID test site‌

BLOOMINGTON — Ferrero USA‘s candy manufacturing plant at 2501 Beich Road, Bloomington, hosted for three days in September a drive-up site where people could be tested for coronavirus for free.

Normal apartment complex in works‌

NORMAL — Plans for a five-story, student-oriented apartment building in Normal continue to move forward after the Town Council approved again in September the final plat for the project, which will replace three older buildings at 105, 107 and 111 W. Locust St.

YMCA breaks ground at OSF campus‌

BLOOMINGTON — Ground was broken in September for a 76,000-square-foot, $23 million Bloomington-Normal YMCA building and parking lot on the OSF HealthCare campus at 202 St. Joseph Drive, Bloomington, that also will house Easterseals Central Illinois and OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center programs.

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2020 YTD TOTALS

2020 YTD Totals

2020 YTD Totals

2020 YTD Totals

Units: 37

Units: 1,987

Units: 2,024

$Volume: $10,230,378

$Volume: $346,461,795

$Volume: $356,692,173

Average Price: $276,497

Average Price: $174,364

Average Price: $176,231

2019 YTD Comparison

2019 YTD Comparison

2019 YTD Comparison

Units: 25

Units: 1,725

Units: 1,750

$Volume: $6,823,373

$Volume: $299,967,045

$Volume: $306,790,418

Average Price: $272,935

Average Price: $173,894

Average Price: $175,309

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By the Numbers

2020 YTD* Single Family Home Sales Stats

New YMCA Groundbreaking Ceremony

T‌ uesday, Sept. 22 OSF Healthcare St. Joseph campus Story by Paul Swiech Photos by Lewis Marien Ground was broken on new, larger Bloomington-Normal YMCA building — which will include programs by Easterseals Central Illinois and OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center —that collaborators hope will feed some physical, therapeutic, social and spiritual needs in the Bloomington-Normal area.

The 76,000-square-foot, $23 million building, and a parking lot, will be built at 202 St. Joseph Drive, Bloomington, on six acres donated by OSF HealthCare to the YMCA to the south of the hospital and to the east of OSF HealthCare Center for Health.

“There is no question that this will change the face of the YMCA in the community,” YMCA Executive Director B.J.Wilken said.

“Not only will the new building have more space for existing and new YMCA programs but it will include 7,000 square feet for Easterseals therapy services and opportunities for collaboration with St. Joseph on programs such as diabetes prevention.”

“Without Easterseals and OSF, this project just doesn’t happen,” Wilken said. “The success of this (fundraising) campaign was a result of this collaboration.”

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What’s not to love about Thanksgiving? It’s the holiday that revolves around family, friends and food. So much food. We asked several local chefs and bakers to share their favorite holiday recipes. From the classic staples to the non-traditional, we hope some of these recipes will be debuting on your holiday table on November 26.

southern sweet potato pie

Courtesy of Kim Ward, Miss Kim’s Konfections

“This is my Mom’s recipe for sweet potato pie! This recipe says Thanksgiving, Christmas, all of the holidays for me. It’s amazing!”

I N G R E D I E N TS 1 ¾ cups sweet potatoes (about 5 medium) cooked and mixed; set aside 3 eggs, slightly beaten 1 ¼ cups sugar ½ stick butter ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. cinnamon ¼ tsp. nutmeg ¼ tsp. vanilla extract 2/3 cup evaporated milk ½ tsp. lemon extract (optional)

I N ST R U C T I O N S Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, sweet potatoes, salt and spices. Add milk, mix well, and pour into unbaked pie shell.

Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake approximately 40 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Prep: 30 min.

Cook: 55 min.

Total: 1 hr. 25 min.

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thanksgiving cider brine Courtesy of Chef Manny Martinez, Rob Dob’s Restaurant & Bar “I have brined turkeys, chicken and pork for my own table and professionally for many years.”

I N G R E D I E N TS 1 gallon apple cider 4 Tbsp. kosher salt ¼ cup brown sugar, packed 1 Tbsp. cracked black pepper 2 bay leaves 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon 2 Tbsp. granulated garlic 1 Tbsp. granulated onion 1 Tbsp. ground ginger ½ Tbsp. ground nutmeg ½ Tbsp. ground cloves 1 Tbsp. dried orange 1 Tbsp. dried lemon 1 bunch fresh parsley 1 small Spanish onion, thinly sliced I N ST R U C T I O N S

TURKEY In a large container that can hold up to 2 gallons Brine in airtight container or bucket for 6-12 of liquid, add cider, salt and sugar. Using a whisk, hours or overnight in refrigerator. stir to dissolve salt and sugar. Add pepper, bay leaf, cinnamon, garlic, onion, ginger, nutmeg, CHICKEN OR PORK SHOULDER cloves, orange and lemon. Stir to incorporate Brine in airtight container or bucket for 4 hours spices, add parsley and onion. or overnight in refrigerator.

Prep: 8 min.

Cook: 0 min.

Total: 10 min.

Yields: 1.25 gal.

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T E N D E R LO I N O R W H O L E LO I N Brine in airtight container or bucket for 2-4 hours or overnight in refrigerator.

Courtesy of Executive Chef Marc Plessis, Epiphany Farms Restaurant I N G R E D I E N TS Squash Filling: 3 lbs. butternut squash 2 Tbsp. butter, softened 1 tsp. Garam Masala ½ tsp. kosher salt ½ tsp. fresh ground black pepper 2 Tbsp. butter, melted 3 cups Spanish onions, diced small 1½ Tbsp. garlic, chopped ½ Tbsp. Garam Masala ½ tsp. nutmeg ¼ tsp. cinnamon 2 Tbsp. sage, chopped 1 tsp. kosher salt ½ tsp. fresh ground black pepper 1½ cups aged white cheddar, grated 1 cup toasted bread crumbs, fine 1 qt. shredded turkey meat Pierogi Dough: 1 cup sour cream 4 eggs, lightly beaten ¼ tsp turmeric powder 1 Tbsp. Butter, melted 1 tsp. kosher salt 4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted Pickled Lemons: 3 Meyer lemons 5 bay leaves ½ tsp. cumin seeds, toasted ½ tsp. coriander seeds, toasted 1 cup kosher salt Sauce: ½ cup butter 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped ½ cup sage, roughly chopped 2 Tbsp. pickled lemons, minced ½ tsp. kosher salt ¼ tsp. fresh ground black pepper

turkey & roasted butternut squash pierogi I N ST R U C T I O N S Cut the squash lengthwise, scoop and discard seeds. Place on a baking pan cut side up. Mix the butter, Garam Masala, salt, and pepper and brush on the squash. Bake in a 350-degree oven and cook until tender (about an hour). Peel the skin and pass the squash through a food mill.

Allow the mixture to cool down.

Heat the oil in a medium sauce pot, and lightly caramelise the onions.

Add the garlic, Garam Masala, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for two more minutes. Add the sage, remove from heat, and allow the mixture to cool down.

Combine the turkey meat, squash, onions, cheese, and breadcrumbs.

Mix well and adjust seasoning to taste.

For the dough, mix together the eggs, sour cream, and turmeric powder. Add in the salt and flour, and then mix until the dough is formed. Allow the dough to rest for a half hour.

Roll out the dough thin with additional flour to keep it from sticking. Cut three and a half inch round circles out of the sheets of dough. Place about one tablespoon of filling in the center and then fold the dough over creating a half moon shape. Seal by pressing the edges together with a fork. Reserve covered and refrigerate. Note: Due to the softness of the dough, no egg wash is needed.

To pickle the lemons, first cut them lengthwise and juice, reserving the liquid. In a mixing bowl combine all the ingredients and pack in an airtight container. Allow two weeks to pickle. When ready, remove the white pith so that only the yellow skin remains, then mince.

To prepare the dish, cook sixteen pierogi in salted boiling water for about five minutes. Meanwhile heat two large pans. In the first pan, add two tablespoons butter. Then add drained pierogi. Sautee them until lightly caramelized on both sides. Remove from pan and reserve hot.

In the second pan, add the butter and allow it to brown (do not burn the butter), then add the pecans. When the butter begins to foam, add sage and lemon. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add and toss the pierogi in the sauce.

Prep: 1.5 hrs.

Cook: 20 min.

Total: 1 hr. 50 min.

Serves: 4

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I N G R E D I E N TS Cake batter: 2 sticks margarine 1 stick of butter 1 8-oz. whipped cream cheese 3 cups sugar 6 eggs 1/2 tsp. salt 3 cups cake flour (sifted) 1 tsp. vanilla extract 3 tsp. lemon extract A dash of love Cream Cheese Lemon Icing: 1 stick margarine 8 oz whipped cream cheese 4-5 cups of powder sugar 2 tsp. lemon extract 1 Tbsp. of milk 1 egg white

I N ST R U C T I O N S Important: Do not preheat oven.

Grease and flour bundt cake pan; Line the bottom of the cake pan with wax paper, set aside. Cream butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl and add cream cheese; add vanilla and lemon flavorings and salt; cream again. Add 3 eggs and 2 cups of flour; mixing well. Add the remaining 3 eggs and now add the last cup of flour. Mix will but do not overmix.

Add a dash of love.

Spread in prepared pound cake pan, place in COLD oven, and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes at 325 degrees or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

Mix margarine and whipped cream cheese together well.

Add lemon extract, egg white and milk. Slowly add powder sugar until smooth and spreadable. This is the best cream cheese lemon icing you will ever taste!

Add icing to cooled cake. Nothing but smiles will come your way! This is a light and delicious pound cake that makes your soul dance in a melody of love.

Prep: 20 min.

Cook: 1 hr. 30 min.

Total: 1 hr. 50 min.

Serves: 6-8

Courtesy of Willie Holton Halbert’s cookbook “Cooking With Love”

“One of my greatest passions is cooking, as I do so with love. It was hard to just select one, so I have included two of the most requested recipes that are sure winners and oh so good. They both are from my cookbook, “Cooking With Love.” Every dish I prepare, I add a dash of love.“

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southern gumbo I N G R E D I E N TS 3 large cooked boneless chicken breast halves Salt and pepper 1 tsp. of crushed red pepper ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 lb. smoked sausage, cut into ¼-inch slices ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 stick of margarine 2 packages of gravy mix 1 large onion, chopped 8 cloves garlic minced 2 Tbsp. of fresh cilantro, chopped 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped 3 stalks celery chopped ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce 1/3 bunch of flat leaf parsley, stems and leaves, coarsely chopped, plus more for garnish 4 cups chicken broth 3 Tbsp. of tomato paste ¼ cup of red wine (optional) 4 green onions, chopped, and green parts I N ST R U C T I O N S Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Place the chicken in the oven with ¼ cup of water for 45 minutes or until brown. When the chicken is done remove from the oven, let it cool and remove the skin and cut up into cubes. Now take the sausage and cook in the vegetable oil in a skillet until browned, then remove sausage onto a paper towel. In a separate skillet, add 1 stick of margarine, let it melt over medium heat and sprinkle 1/2 cup of flour with the margarine, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until brown, and add 1 cup of chicken broth, stirring constantly for about 3 minutes. Add wine (optional but it does enhance the taste of the gumbo) while stirring and let boil. Now let the

1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined 2 lobsters, small pieces 2 pound crab legs, small pieces A dash of love

Prep: 1 hr.

Cook: 45 min.

Total: 1 hr. 45 min.

roux cool. Transfer roux to a large pot and add the chicken and sausage.

To the large pot add the chopped onions, garlic, green pepper and celery. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add Worcestershire sauce, crushed pepper, salt and pepper to taste. Add the small bunch of parsley while stirring frequently, for 10 minutes. Add 2 cups chicken broth, gravy mix package mixed with one cup of chicken broth, whisking constantly. Bring to a boil over medium high heat for 10 minutes. Now add two tablespoons of tomato paste and cilantro. If the gumbo is too thick, add a little chicken broth. Now add green onions, shrimp, lobster (cut up into cubes), crab legs and chopped parsley and cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. This gumbo is worth the effort and sure to feed the soul. Now add a dash of love and serve over rice.

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The land we live on originally belonged to the White-Tailed Deer’s ancestors. There is a tree line down the back of the property that they have followed for years. They will always find safe passage on our five acres as long as we own it. Many of our neighbors feel this same way.

We know they will be hunted from time to time when they move out of the safe zone in their several mile home territory, but they were the original homesteaders here and we respect that. We enjoy the privilege of watching them and admiring their beauty as they move through the trees.

DEER FACTS White Tails have adapted to many habitats as they have lost their original woods over the past few decades. Many males often range from 150 to 250 pounds. Females usually weigh in at 80 to 200. It takes a deer almost two years to fully mature. Ironically, the average life span is just two to three years.

Most White Tails are reddish-brown in color during the summer and a greyish-brown during the winter. Males begin to grow antlers as yearlings and shed these each year. It’s an old deer tale that you can always tell their age by the number of antler branches. Apparently, the number of branches produced each year varies per deer.

Males who have the start of antlers but without branches are called “spike” bucks. One in every 10,000 female deer also produce antlers.

Deer mate in late fall or winter and the young are born in late spring. It is fun to watch the wobbly, young spotted baby deer come out with their moms for the first time. Mothers can leave their

young for short times to feed themselves the first two weeks because the babies have no scent that predators can smell to find them easily.

PROLIFIC POPULATION

The White-tailed Deer is the state animal in Illinois and several other states. Deer populations have grown significantly and exceed normal limits in many Illinois counties. Natural predators (cougars and wolves in particular) are no longer found in significant numbers in many habitats. Viral diseases like Chronic Wasting and Blue Tongue have weakened the deer population the last few years.

While hunting season helps cull the population down, it is still not enough to bring it into normal range in many areas.

Trees and plants are often destroyed by hungry deer since they are herbivores.

Auto collisions with deer happen frequently as the deer population rises.

There are no easy answers as man and deer habitats come closer together. These beautiful mammals co-existed with man a hundred years ago. That’s when deer population numbers were kept in balance by both humans and other wildlife predators.

What will the next 100 years look like?

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Nature Story

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Story and Photos by Deanna Frautschi

Virtual D’Vine Affair for Marcfirst

T‌ hursday, Sept. 24 Marcfirst Pediatric Therapy Center, Bloomington Wentworth home, Downs Photos by Carlos T. Miranda Going virtual didn’t diminish the fun of this wonderful event that raises money for Marcfirst. Guests picked up their food and wine from Biaggi’s the day of the event to enjoy in the comfort of their own home with friends/family and then watched the livestreamed event through YouTube.

Frank and Angie Hoffman Marcfirst is the largest provider of pediatric therapy services in McLean county, providing a wide variety of therapy services to meet the needs of children in our community. Services are based on a child’s individual needs and are provided in a fun, rich, learning environment that enables children to reach their potential.

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Christy Kosharek, Marcfirst Vice president of pediatric services

Honorary chairs Larry and Marlene Dietz, Marcfirst CEO Brian Wipperman, Dani Loseke

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Poem

to autumn

by Michael Escoubas

Your colors blaze beneath Heaven’s azure blue.

I see, as if for the first time, your russet oaks, the golden bronze of hickories, aspen leaves twinkling like gold medallions.

You’ve outdone yourself, coloring the dogwood purplish red.

How do you blend them? Is there some secret mix of paints and brushstrokes?

Never mind, I don’t really want to know.

I amble along at peace . . . as change wraps me in its warm embrace, I revel in the Unseen’s sleight of hand.

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2020 Walk to End Alzheimer’s

‌ arious locations V Saturday, Sept. 19 Photos by Lewis Marien There was no large in-person walk this year, but small teams of friends and family were encouraged to walk on every Ashley Walter, Alzheimer’s Walk Manager, Crystal Biddle, Alzheimer flower sidewalk, track and Marianne Buhrow, Laura Kraynak trail to raise money to end Alzheimer’s.

More than 60 teams with 286 partcipants raised $81,184. Walkers and the public were encouraged to visit the view-only Promise Garden Walking with Integrity Team Sarah, at Heartland Josh and Katie Krueger, Shannon Gerwick, Cindy Giessinger, Janie Rainey Community College. Fred’s Forget–Me-Not Team

Body Language Can Matter in the Family Court

In any court date in the family court, there are a lot of moving parts. For example, if there is a trial or evidentiary hearing, parties are often worried about the case itself.

This might mean worrying about the witnesses who will be called, the evidence presented, and how the judge will rule. It also might involve the emotions and stress involved with having to be in court. For many, it took a long time to get a trial or court date.

Even if it is not a trial date, but merely a motion date, pretrial or settlement conference, these court dates can be stressful. Stress can cause parties to become nervous, anxious or even frustrated.

These feelings can sometimes bring out bad body language in the courtroom.

The bad body language can culminate in frowning, being fidgety, slouching or even reacting negatively from a body language perspective based on what happens in court.

Some parties may moan or gasp.

Others might throw up their hands or fidget in their chairs. In some instances,

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parties might furiously pass notes to their lawyers. Ultimately, the poor visuals can be damaging.

The bad body language can come when an individual simply sees the other party in a contentious case. But the wrong body language can begin when the opposing lawyer is speaking, when a witness is testifying or something happens that they feel is bad for their case.

Worse yet, it can come when the judge says something or announces a ruling from the bench.

Bad body language can damage a case. Judges have lots of discretion in divorce or family court cases in terms of what they do. Often, judges are weighing the credibility of witnesses not only based on what they say, but what they can see.

If the family court judge sees body language they do not like, it can be damaging. Ultimately, parties need to be careful that they are in control of their body language. They have to understand that this can make a difference.

Some useful tips include remaining stone-faced at all times. No matter what happens in a courtroom, most parties should not react to it in any way. Sitting in a chair with good posture can help. It can project confidence and a sense of calm.

Even with the stress of these court dates, parties have to go to their happy

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‌McLean County Chamber of Commerce Thursday, Aug. 27 HyVee, Bloomington Photos by Lewis Marien Andrew Cochran, HyVee store director, gets ready to cut the ribbon.

A crowd was on hand to celebrate the much-anticipated opening of Wahlburgers. The casual dining burger restaurant and bar was founded in 2011 by chef Paul Wahlberg and his brothers, actors Donnie Wahlberg and Mark Wahlberg. Wahlburgers replaced the HyVee Market Grille inside the store at 1403 N. Veterans State Rep. Dan Brady and Cham- Chamber ambassadors Tracy Patkunas, Suzi ber president/CEO Charlie Moore Nafziger, Annie Swanson and Bill Croff Parkway, Bloomington.

Distinguished Property Gallery 708 S. Mercer Ave., BL $639,900

Stunning and Amazing All Brick house on a gorgeous large lot (85x310) in Bloomington. 6040 finished sq. ft. of high-end quality and top of the line amenities! High ceilings & open floor plan, Custom trim and built-ins throughout, Dramatic entry way, 18x21 with Curved wrought iron staircase with open balcony, Back wall in the kitchen and family room all glass with round top windows to enjoy the view of the huge backyard; Gourmet eat-in kitchen with 8x6 granite island, double ovens, Subzero refrigerator, and custom cabinetry and all SS appliances.

Gorgeous First floor Master Suite with 9x15 walk in closet with built-ins. Finished L.L with huge Family Room, bedroom, & a full bathroom and 16x21 room with double closets. Lighted curved driveway, Sprinkler system, and alarm system and more to see in person!

705 Broadway, NL $374,900 Beautifully maintained Victorian on huge corner lot. It has to be seen to appreciate all the special details the home has to offer. Lovely original hardwood floors, original wood work, large leaded glass window, delicate filigree, and built ins. Both original fireplaces are in working condition. Additional room not showing on listing information is Anteroom on first floor measuring 13x12 with original hardwood flooring & original working fireplace.

First floor half bath. Nice sized brick patio. Basketball court in back yard. Newer 2 car detached garage. Zoned HVAC, one located in attic & one in basement. 2 Central air units all approx 8 years old (approx 35K). Roof 5 years old. All windows (except one in basement) replaced with historically correct windows. All double pane. Basement excavating (approx 27K). Home is designated on historic registry as a Historic Landmark. Information on program for monetary assistance on exterior improvements will be uploaded in associated docs when received. Great, convenient location. Across from the biking/hiking trail. 5 minutes to Uptown Normal with all restaurants & shops. Train & bus stations easily accessible.

Historic Property Grant information from the Town of Normal is accessible in Documents

NEW INCREDIBLE PRICE!

Liliana Taimoorazi

(309) 826-5559 ltaimoorazi@coldwellhomes.com JUST REDUCED!

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1917 Sinclair Ct., BL $424,900 Beautiful 2 story home with walkout finished basement in Tipton Trails. 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths. Gorgeous eat-in kitchen with granite counter tops, eating bar, stainless appliances, range hood and gas stove.

Family Room w/mantel surround gas fireplace. Main floor laundry. Wood floors and crown molding on main level. Walkout lower level with Family Room, Wet bar, Bedroom and full bath. Enjoy the custom outdoor fireplace on the oversized patio or deck, fenced yard and abundance of landscaping for privacy.

Enjoy the neighborhood trails and lake. Close to Schools and Shopping!

4668 Circle Dr., Heyworth $18,000 1st add to Longview Sub Lot # 22 on Circle drive, Heyworth IL. Tax ID # 2821276010. Wooded Lot, Possible walk out, Will need Septic and Shared well......Address might change when home will be built as per GIS department in McLean County. County has provided this address number for listing purpose only. All information deemed to be accurate but not warranted.

309 261-0999

carolinebird@hotmail.com

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