February 2017 Limited Magazine

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Lifestyles Index

February 2017

Features & Galleries Young Men’s Club Holiday Celebration..........Page 6 Bill Flick........................................................Page 7 Home is where the wedding is................... Pages 8-9 Celebrate in style................................... Pages 10-11 I now pronounce you...................................Page 12 Team Mates..................................................Page 14 Employee Spotlight......................................Page 16 The ABCs of a wedding reception.................Page 18 McLean County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting......................................Page 19 Wedding wild cards......................................Page 20

Contributors Jonell Kehias

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On the cover: Nell and DJ Geiger.

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Affairs to Remember Story by Jonell Kehias, photos provided by Palace Events

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They work with all kinds of budgets and all kinds of venues. They can do anything…. except ordinary.

Palace Events helped give Melissa Simpson (pages 8,9) her fairy tale wedding. See below for photos from Melissa’s reception and pictures of some of the amazing Palace Events weddings.

Weather worries? Palace Events offers chic, glass-enclosed flaming to ward off cold and can cool off a venue with stylish fans.

Melissa Simpson’s sparkler exit took lots of organization. Extra long sparklers, a “handler” to get guests out the door, then 8-10 people to light sparklers. Lots of logistics, but it’s a thing of beauty when it works. And it always works when Palace Events coordinates a reception.

Photo by J. Kelley Photo

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Young Men’s Club Holiday Celebration Ewing Manor, Bloomington Tuesday, Dec. 18 Photos by Thom Rakestraw

Gene and Jan Culbertson, Marilyn Ericson

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Dr. Terry Fry

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Bill Flick Needed: food, water, oxygen ... and let’s not forget love In life, it’s nice to breathe and ya gotta eat; working is a must and relaxation is a nice, necessary artifact.

After that is just love.

The University of Illinois’ Lovie Smith.

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Love Rides The Rails.

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Love at first sight.

“What’s Love Got To Do With It?” Tina Turner asked the other morning on the radio.

On the eve of another Valentine’s season, amidthe bridal edition of your Limited magazine, there’s...

I Think I Love You.

They have a love-hate relationship.

I Love Lucy.

The Love Machine.

The Love Bug. Love potions.

Love beads.

Love seat.

Love handles.

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...She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not...

Love Me Do. Capt. Bill Flick Columnist

Mr. Howell and Lovie.

All’s fair in love and war.

Love Canal.

Love makes the world go ’round.

The Love Connection.

Dr. Love. Dr. Strangelove.

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Love Shack.

Love Field.

Jesus Loves You. The Love Shop. Love The One You’re With. A Love Like Ours Can Never Die. Everybody Loves Somebody.

That’s What Love Is All About. When A Man Loves A Woman. How Deep Is Your Love. Justify My Love. Love Will Save The Day. Love Will Keep Us Together. Stop In The Name Of Love! Baby Love. Love Potion No. 9. You Can’t Hurry Love. Love Is All Around. Sunshine Of Your Love.

She Loves You. Can’t Buy Me Love. And I Love Her.

He’s a fool for love.

Thou Shalt Love Thy Neighbor As Thyself.

For God So Loved The World.

Love Conquers All...

Crazy Stupid Love.

“What’s Love Got To Do With It?” Tina Turner asks.

Could It Be I’m Falling In Love?

Never My Love.

Are You Ready For Love?

All You Need Is Love.

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Love Stinks.

A love child.

Love Story.

The Love Boat.

Sea of Love.

To Sir With Love.

Apparently.

Love Me Tender.

Loving Missionary Baptist Church.

Neither love nor money.

If you think about it, while not mandatory for survival, in many ways it’s bigger than even food and water and oxygen.

Love Is Blind. Love Is Blonde. Love Is Blue. Green About Love.

Love makes the world go ’round, if not at least the word.

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Home is where the wedding is Story by Melissa Simpson, photos courtesy of J. Kelley Photo

in every wedding.

Lucky for me, my mother has vast experience in wedding planning.

My mom is well known as the “hostess with the mostest,” and has planned weddings ever since I can remember. She also threw two amazing weddings for my sisters in 2007. I dreamed of the day when I’d be able to plan a wedding with her, and when it came true, we became a team. But first, we had to get on the same page.

When my mom Matt and Melissa Simpson with their beautifully threw my sisters’ handcrafted lemonade stand made by the bride’s father weddings, Pinterest Fred Basolo and family friend Tom Holbrook. and Instagram didn’t our wedding day is commonly known exist. Through social as “the most important day of your life.” media, magazines and wedding blogs, I created As the youngest daughter of three, a vision of what I wanted our wedding to look my story is the classic small-town girl turned like. It was much harder for my mom to wrap New Yorker returns to her hometown to get her head around my vision because of all the married. content I provided through emails, texts, etc.

When my husband proposed to me last year, I learned very quickly, in planning a wedding I began planning for “the most important day from Chicago, you must pick up the phone and of my life.” But how does a New York City communicate properly. girl who recently moved to Chicago set out to For instance, I sent my mom a link to a achieve such a fete in Bloomington-Normal? wedding planner’s image gallery that I wanted Telling my story will hopefully shed some to draw inspiration from, which led to her light on wedding planning, and through my calling my sister and crying “Melissa is hiring experience you will find tips from a recently a wedding planner from California!” So my married woman. first piece of advice is to stop texting, and start The mother of the bride plays a critical role talking. Having a mother of the bride who is also a wedding planner made things easier.

My mom knows how to cut costs, negotiate GAYLE with vendors and how to recreate just about O’ SHEA anything on Pinterest.

Bloomington, IL 61704 The first decision made was where the wedding was going to take place. My husband 309.310.1459 and I played around with the idea of getting www.goshea.myrandf.com goshea5@gmail.com married in downtown Chicago, as we are both city dwellers, but with our budget we knew it Executive Consultant Check out my page on wasn’t an option. The budget given to us by Facebook our families was generous, but not generous enough for The Drake.

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where I was meant to have our wedding. As the princess of the family, I loved the idea of getting married at Ewing Cultural Center.

The problem we encountered was they don’t allow bands, which was a must-have for us. (In fact, we booked The Matt Stedman Band from Chicago within the first couple of weeks of planning, and travel to Bloomington is included in their rate!) We chose the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts as our reception venue. My family has a long history with the BCPA, and I grew up performing there. The grand lobby and sprawling ballroom sold it for me.

After booking the BCPA for July 30, we still struggled with finding a venue for the ceremony. We looked into Evelyn Chapel, but the time slots didn’t make sense for our timeline.

We had to get creative, so I reached out to the director of the Ewing Cultural Center to see if they’d make an exception to host our wedding ceremony, even though they are closed to weddings during The Shakespeare Festival. My m o m

always says “It never hurts to ask,” and she was right because they let us host our fairy tale wedding ceremony in July.

Our town has evolved over the years in fantastic ways. Uptown Normal was the perfect setting to host out-of-town guests traveling from coast to coast. My in-laws hosted the rehearsal dinner and welcome party at Medici in Normal restaurant, which was lovely and walking distance from the hotels. Through investigative work on Instagram, I got the idea to put our names on the Normal Theater marquee. “Congratulations Melissa & Matt” was displayed on the marquee throughout the weekend and provided an unforgettable photo opportunity.

Being a bride on a budget, the only way to achieve some of my musthave elements was to create them ourselves. I enlisted the help of my father and our dear family friend to create three large arbors for the head tables and sweetheart table. They also made a custom lemonade stand, and shelving units that were displayed behind the bars.

I fell in love with an escort table I found on Instagram. It consisted of a hedge wood backdrop and custom lettering that read “Love is a Walk in the Park.” We hired Palace Events for our rental and day of needs. Palace

Melissa and her bridal party looking out from Ewing Cultural Center.

Events agreed to create the hedge wood backdrop, and I ordered the lettering from Etsy. Our product was an exact replication of the celebrity wedding planner’s escort table. Speaking of Palace Events, we loved working with them. Mike Pohlmann and his team insist on nothing less than perfection, which is very reassuring to a bride.

Don’t be afraid to ask your talented friends and family to lend a helping hand. Enlisting the help of friends and family not only saves money but it is a great way to include them on your special day. We used J. Kelly Photography, who is a longtime friend. My aunt made golf ball cake pop wedding favors, my friends performed during the ceremony and reception, my mother-inlaw made jams for welcome bags and the list goes on.

Through a lot of blood, sweat and tears, I got our fairy tale Bloomington-Normal wedding. The biggest thing I learned through the process was that we put our own stamp on our wedding. It’s like the saying: “Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.”

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And the groom wore… polyester

Forget Jamaica, Hawaii, Italy or France.

When Dinah Saleh and Billy Rayner planned their destination wedding, they chose the “Las Vegas of the Black Sea,” otherwise known as Batumi, Georgia. Married in the famous Batumi Botanical Gardens, Dinah’s mother created her dress, with “petals” to play off the botanical theme. And on her feet, the bride wore a pair of white Doc Martens.

Billy Rayner’s 1980s suit came from a New York vintage store. This plaid polyester beauty cost $800 and had never been worn before.

And it needed no alterations. The suit is quirky, unique and definitely a show stopper, much like Billy.

Ladas over limos

No limousines or horse and carriage for Billy and Dinah Rayner. The ride from the wedding ceremony to the reception venue was via old Soviet cars. Following a popular Georgian custom, wedding guests all pile into cars, where the drivers compete to see who can get to the reception first.

Loudly honking horns, weaving in and out of traffic, and cutting each other off, this scary ride was a great start to a joyful and raucous reception.

Surf’s up

Guest book attendant, Mary Lou Koerner, displays the surfboard that guests could sign for California couple Nell and DJ Geiger.

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very couple has a unique style and your wedding day is the perfect time to let your personality shine. From the location to the dress and even the guest book, here are some photos of couples who did it their way.

School spirit

Michigan State University grads DJ and Nell Geiger showed their school spirit at their wedding in food and dress.

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Melissa Simpson rode to and from her ceremony in a golf cart, a nod to her husband’s love of the sport.

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I now pronounce you...

By Tricia Stiller, photos provided to Limited

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nternet resources like The Knot bridal guide, and Pinterest have thrust new trends into the marriage business. From color palettes to unique venues, couples today are creating one-ofa-kind experiences for their big day.

One of the trends that has become quite popular is having a loved one perform the marriage ceremony.

“We wanted our ceremony --- the entire evening, to be meaningful, personal,” shared Troy Clark and husband James Due, who asked me to become ordained to officiate their nuptials this past November. I was both honored and terrified by the request. There’s a lot of pressure to get things just right.

“The best way for us to make sure that happened was to have our closest and dearest friends with us every step of the way,” shared Clark. “With your creativity, we couldn’t imagine anyone else. We knew you would mean every well-crafted word.

“We really wanted the emphasis to be on the fun and excitement for our friends and family, and for us, too,” he continued.

“Logistically, all the shuffling around and moving from place to place always seems so distracting and can be exhausting. So we opted to have everything in one place. It reduced a great deal of stress and allowed everyone to just enjoy the day with us.”

Officiant Tricia Stiller shares a hug with newlywed Troy Clark.

“We knew we wanted to be married outdoors by the river,” shared Jes Freesen, who asked family friend Toni Lenzi to officiate her wedding. “Kyle and I didn’t have a church home, and we didn’t want to go to a courthouse – that seemed too impersonal. Having an important person in my life officiate our ceremony was the right choice. It was perfect.”

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Lenzi has gone on to officiate for several other friends, and those ceremonies have run the gamut, from large productions to small intimate gatherings.

“Each ceremony is personal,” shared Lenzi. “It’s about the love story. Weaving the personal anecdotes, adding a bit of humor. I truly enjoy taking what the couple shares with me, adding my own observations, and then giving that back to them. Seeing their reaction, watching their joy – that’s my favorite part.”

Lenzi also enjoys seeing the love, watching the jitters, and helping turn those into giggles during the ceremony. “To lead a couple into their new life – to be entrusted with this ability – it is such an honor.”

Deborah Risberg recalls her reaction when her friend Jeni Bratcher asked her to officiate at her wedding to her husband Dan Crafton. “I kept saying, ME? You want ME?,” laughed Risberg, who met Jeni at a yoga class. “Jeni and I just clicked, and I truly love her spirit. Still, I was really touched, humbled and deeply honored to be asked.”

Risberg did a lot of online research in preparation. “The process to become ordained is really simple. You just go online and answer a few questions. But I wanted to do the best job I could, so I looked for inspiration and guidelines. I didn’t want there to be any surprises.”

Lenzi agrees, the process is pretty simple, but cautions that each state, and even counties can have different rules when it comes to the legality. “Be sure you check with your county,” she advised. “It’s your signature going on all Val Laymon and Jean Michalski with that paperwork.” officiant Toni Lenzi “I really admire people who take their marriage – the concept of marriage and their relationship so personally, and with such commitment that they work to create such a meaningful start to their life together,” offered Risberg. “Being a part of that is a beautiful Jes and Kyle Freesen with Toni Lenzi officiating thing.”

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Team Mates

Pantagraph sports editor Randy Kindred with wife Martha 1981

“The Voice” of Illinois State Redbirds athletics Dick Luedke with wife BJ 1998

Check out the wedding photos of some well-known community sports figures.

ISU athletics director Larry Lyons with wife Maureen 1982

ISU head football coach Brock Spack with wife Aimee 1984

ISU head men’s basketball coach Dan Muller with wife Melissa 2004

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The charming Second Symphony of Sibelius concludes this uplifting evening.

April in Paris

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y initial conversation with Julie Johnson went something like this: Me: “Congratulations, Julie, you’re Limited magazine’s Employee of the Month! I’d like to come talk with you. Can you spare a few minutes?”

Julie (after a long pause): “Wait, what did you say? Who did this? Why? Do I have to talk to you?”

After a few minutes of pleasant conversation, I convinced Julie that reaching an honor like she has was not all that commonplace in today’s world, and that she should enjoy her time in the spotlight.

“I have no concept of time, really” said Julie Johnson. “I guess I’ve been lucky to find a place to work that is so supportive of its employees and their families. And I get to do what I love, which is even better.”

That place is Casey’s Garden Shop, where Julie has worked as a floral designer, department manager and merchandise buyer for 23 years.

“My kids grew up here,” she shares. “We’re a family.”

“Having Julie on our staff is phenomenal,” offers Casey Lartz, the third generation of his family to hold the business reins. “We have always placed our emphasis on customer service, and Julie gets that. She sees the bigger picture. She understands the bottom line. We’re with our customers for all the significant events of their lives, from cradle to grave. Julie will do whatever it takes for our customers. That’s important.”

“I just come in and do my job,” a humble Johnson offers with a shrug. “I didn’t plan this as my career. It just sort of happened,” she recalls. “I was in high school, and we had a career day. We visited Jean’s Flower Basket when it was still in Normal, and I remember thinking “this is a beautiful place.” I went to college, following the business path, like everyone else, but something kept calling me back to that career day. I told my parents how I was feeling, and they supported my decision to move in a different direction.”

“I signed up for a 3-week course at a school in Indianapolis,” she continues. “I don’t even know if it’s still there, but this was many years ago. I learned the basics in floral design, and in customer service. Eventually, I found myself here at Casey’s, and I learned most everything on the job.”

“Julie is people focused,” Lartz added. “She’s not one to brag, but really, she helped us break into the full-service floral business. She does it all: plantings, arrangements, designs. She’s good role model for the staff.

“Well, I used to do it all,” she adds with a laugh. “Now, I leave the ladder climbing to the younger people. My knees just can’t take it as easily as they used to.”

“You know,” she continues, “We’re a community business, inside and out. Casey’s is, and always has been, a place where you can foster your creativity. We all have creative power here. Over time, we all learn, and develop our own style. It’s my job to make sure that all of our products have a consistency; that the standard of excellence is met before anything leaves the store. We help each other. We learn from each other. We share ideas. We collaborate. You never know where your next inspiration might come from.”

One place that is inspiring her customers is the online web source, Pinterest. Today’s floral consumer, especially brides-to-be, come in with very specific items on the wish list for their big day.

“I’ve done some things in recent years that I would never have even imagined,” Johnson Julie Johnson with Casey Lartz admits. “It’s good. It’s creative. It can also be challenging to recreate things exactly, based on cost, the limitations of the venue… any number of things. But we try to get the desired outcome as best we can. We (almost) never say ‘no’.”

So, even after 23 years, Johnson is still experiencing on-the-job training. “You have to stay on top of the trends,” she explains. “I research a lot, so I can see what’s coming. I like puzzles. I like to make things fit.”

As we finished our visit, a beaming young bride-to-be and her mother arrived for their appointment with Johnson. I smiled as I said good-bye, knowing they were in excellent hands. I’m sure their special day will be beautiful.

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23 years of smelling the roses Employee Profile

Julie Johnson

By Tricia Stiller Photos by David Proeber

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The good news is that spider veins are primarily a cosmetic issue, and will cause only minor discomfort if any.

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The ABCs of a

WEDDING

RECEPTION Story by Mary Ann Ford, photos provided to Limited

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ustine Easter and Greg Shelton are planning a simple but elegant, black-tie wedding and reception this September.

They want to have a nice meal for their 75 guests, the traditional first dance and “daddy-daughter dance,” and an overall “great experience.”

But, they also want to stay within their $10,000 budget (including the honeymoon).

Like most couples, Easter and Shelton looked at a lot of facilities that could accommodate their dream reception.

“Parke Regency (Hotel and Conference Center in Bloomington) honestly had the best accommodations and pricing,” because of its new ABC program, said Easter of Champaign.

“The whole idea is providing flexibility for our guests,” said Parke Regency owner Krishna Balakrishnan. “Millennial brides are budget friendly. They want a very good facility but don’t want to spend a whole lot of money.

“We provide a platform for everybody,” he said. “They shouldn’t be limited. It’s all about their day.”

The ABC program, which stands for “bring your own Alcohol, bring your own Beverage and bring your own Caterer,” was introduced about four months ago and allows couples to merely rent the Parke Regency facilities while providing their own alcoholic beverages, caterer and decorations.

Balakrishnan said the option for alcohol alone would save $2,400 for a reception with 100 people.

A BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage) host bar would be about $1,420 which would include the alcohol the couple would purchase at a retailer, the liability insurance, bartender, bar setup fee and mixers.

While Easter and Shelton opted for an alcohol-free event (they will bring in their own soft drinks), they took advantage of Parke Regency’s option to bring in a caterer for the meal, resulting in a savings of between $5,000 and $8,000, Easter said.

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Justine Easter, Greg Shelton “All others had a $5,000 to $8,000 minimum for food, beverage and space,” commented Easter. Parke Regency staff “was willing to work with us and give us exactly what we wanted at our wedding.”

“I think the biggest thing is the Parke making it easy and flexible,” added Shelton, of Champaign and formerly of Bloomington.

Parke Regency General Manager Terry Stalsberg said in addition to saving money, the catering option allows couples to have their favorite food or even a specialty food.

Parke Regency still offers the option of providing everything for brides and grooms. And the ABC and BYOB programs aren’t only limited to couples planning a wedding and reception.

Stalsberg said the options are available for any event at Parke Regency from a birthday party to a corporate get-together or even a non-profit ticketed event.

“Using different people who are good at doing different things is a merge of talents,” said Balakrishnan of the idea of allowing outside caterers and alcohol sources. “Once it all comes together, the winner is the guest.”

In this case, it will be Easter and Shelton who so far have come in under budget for their dream wedding. That leaves more room for them to plan their honeymoon.

McLean County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Reality on Monroe, Bloomington Thursday, Dec. 15 Photos by Thom Rakestraw More photos at pantagraph.com/limited

Mark and Brandi Haeffele Butch Thompson, Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner Pam Eaton, Tricia Stiller

Vicki Tilton, Chrissy Benecke, Tim Tilton

Rhonda Massie, Jamie Mathy

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Wedding

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he bride is the undisputed star of the wedding. The mother of the bride, attendants and even the groom play a somewhat secondary role. And that’s exactly how it should be. But sometimes, there are scene stealers who upstage the star — otherwise known as the flower girl and ring bearer.

Kelly Rayner, who is a wedding coordinator in New Orleans, La., advises “Children 6 or younger should walk down the aisle together so they can keep each other going and to lessen the stage fright. Ultimately, the ring bearer and flower girl will be show stoppers and are a great, comical addition to any wedding ceremony. The younger the better … and cuter!”

Melissa Simpson (featured on pages 8, 9) had nephew Collin Hayden, 8, and niece Grace Hayden, 6, for her ring bearer and flower girl. Melissa explained: “Grace loved the experience and was so excited to share the day with us. We took her to pick out her dress and she told me that her dress was going to be prettier than mine, which was quite funny.”

Nell Geiger had two flower girls, nieces Camille Mischen, 9, and Adell Locke, 18 months. “I’m glad I had a backup plan,” said Nell, “Adell did not want to go down the aisle with Camille. Both her mom and dad were in the wedding so they knew there was a possibility that they would have to walk her down the aisle; which they did and it worked out perfectly. Camille stole the show by herself.”

Michelle Pazar’s beloved nephew Thomas Weathers, 4, was her ring bearer. “My nephew, Tommy, was a fabulous ring bearer!” bragged Michelle. “He did a perfect job walking down the aisle, sitting quietly during the ceremony and had fun during introductions. He was the first person I danced with on the dance floor. He was a social butterfly and practically stole the show!

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ultural To u r i s m plays a major role in the travel industry today. What is Cultural Tourism?

Crystal Cultural Tourism Howard describes travel and visitation activities directed at an area’s lifestyle, their arts, heritage, architecture and other elements that helped shape their way of life. These unique visitors make destination choices related directly to a community’s artistic and historical offering. Cultural Tourists include multiple attractions during a visit and will stay longer in the community.

An Economic Impact Study of Arts and Culture in McLean County, Illinois conducted by Diego Mendez-Carbajo, Ph.D. at Illinois Wesleyan University, indicates that in Bloomington-Normal the 16 largest Arts and Culture organizations have an average of $6.2 million in annual

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The Bloomington-Normal Area provides a wealth of opportunity for Cultural Tourism. Our area boasts major attractions and events that showcase the quality of life we have now and have had in the past.

Major attractions that include the David Davis Mansion, our unique festivals, the McLean County Museum of History, the Cruisin’ with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center, Miller Park Zoo, the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, the McLean County Arts Center, the Coliseum, our community theaters, the Looking for Lincoln sites and the Children’s Discovery Museum are all destination drivers for visitors.

Opening later this year will be another Route 66 attraction, Ryburn Place at the Sprague’s Super Service Station. We are also privileged to have 22 art galleries that offer a wide variety of art. The Convention and Visitors Bureau provides information and maps for these attractions on our

website at www.visitbn.org.

Tourism is what Cultural distinguishes our community from others, and in BloomingtonNormal we have much to celebrate and promote. We can provide the opportunity for authentic cultural exchange between our locals and our visitors. Let’s give these visitors a memorable experience so they might share our story with others.

For more information on cultural and historic events visit our website at www.visitbn.org or give us a call at the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at 665-0033.

Crystal Howard, Director of Bloomington-Normal Area the Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), encourages groups to use the CVB as your one-stop shop for organizing your next event. We can help you coordinate the details of your next meeting, from site selection to post-convention follow up. Please contact the CVB event team at 309-665-0033 or via email at info@visitbn.org

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The Biggest Office Party in Town To benefit Western Ave. Community Center Castle Theatre, Bloomington Thursday, Dec. 1 Photos by Thom Rakestraw

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Business Barometer

Rivian set to buy Mitsubishi plant

NORMAL — Rivian Automotive announced in December plans to buy the closed Mitsubishi Motors North America plant in Normal for building electric cars, and it obtained a deal for a $1 million grant from Normal and local property tax abatements for five years if it employs 500 workers and invests $40.5 million in the plant by the end of 2021.

Toyota showroom, repair shop planned

BLOOMINGTON — The Sam Leman Auto Group, which recently acquired the Bob Dennison Ford and Toyota dealerships at 1502 and 1508 Morrissey Drive, plans to build a new $8 million Toyota showroom and service facility on 6 acres south of Morrissey Crossing Shopping Center and open it by May 31, 2018.

Destihl brewery set for spring 2017 opening Westminster Village to expand NORMAL — Construction of the $14 million, 47,000-squarefoot Destihl brewery and attached 6,300-square-foot beer hall and taproom event space at 1200 Greenbriar Drive, Normal, was delayed by a wet fall, but founder and CEO Matt Potts anticipates a smooth opening in spring 2017.

BLOOMINGTON — Westminster Village, 2025 E. Lincoln St., Bloomington, a longtime continuing care retirement community, is planning a three-phase expansion and renovation project that could total $70 million, take at least three years to complete, and expand service at all levels of care.

BLOOMINGTON — Reality on Monroe, a 3,000-square-foot rental party and catering venue with a vintage vibe, opened Dec. 15 in a restored historic building at 111 E. Monroe St. in Bloomington.

BLOOMINGTON — The Illinois Department of Employment Security reported the Illinois unemployment rate dropped from 5.8 percent to 5.3 percent in November, reflecting the addition of 42,800 jobs, and the rate for the Bloomington metropolitan statistical area dropped from 5.3 percent to 4.6 percent.

Party venue opens in downtown Bloomington Jobless rate drops in November in state, B-N

Home sales run 2.8% ahead of 2015

BLOOMINGTON — McLean County home sales remained 2.8 percent ahead of last year’s pace at the end of November, and existing homes averaged 68 days on the market and sold at an average of $172,596, which is 96.7 percent of the average list price, according to the Bloomington-Normal Association of Realtors.

Chamber names Excellence honoree

BLOOMINGTON — Jerome Maddox of State Farm has been named Legacy of Excellence honoree by the McLean County Chamber of Commerce for efforts to make a difference in the lives of young African-Americans, in the financial stability of low- to moderate-income families, and in the community as a whole.

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You’ve been driving the market and perusing the internet for months (or years!) And you know where you need to be, but there are real estate signs everywhere.

Which spaces are the right size? Which locations can you afford? Are they zoned correctly? Do they have a grease trap?

How high are the ceilings? Do they have any use restrictions? How much parking will they allocate to you?

As you contemplate calling 10 different brokers to ask about 15 different spaces, you wonder if there might be a more efficient way to find the right space.

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A knowledgeable commercial broker can help you wade through the options, and may even know of space that’s not currently on the market. If you are familiar with the residential real estate market in illinois, you may be familiar

with the concept of a buyer’s broker who works on behalf of a buyer (or tenant) to find the right property. In mclean county and surrounding areas, a buyer’s broker is typically compensated through the listing agent, so there is frequently no cost to the buyer. Your broker should establish this relationship and clarify this for you upfront.

A good buyer’s broker will work really hard on your behalf, and he or she may ask you to sign an agreement that confirms your relationship. Always read everything before signing, but typically these agreements are simply to protect both sides, confirming that the broker will work diligently on your behalf, and that you will agree to work through your broker.

When you drive by a new sign on the “perfect” property, a quick call or text to your broker is all you need. No need to waste time setting up a showing appointment with the listing broker, just to find out your brand new specialty oven won’t fit in the space, the ceilings aren’t high enough for your gym equipment, or the zoning doesn’t allow outside storage for your raw materials.

If you are buying a franchise, oftentimes, a franchise’s real estate

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A good buyer’s broker can provide so much more than basic property information. A buyer’s broker can help you determine what market lease rates are, who typically pays for different operating expenses, how much landlords are likely to contribute towards tenant improvements, whether there are any red flags with regard to zoning, who you need to contact at the city and/or the county before proceeding, and much more.

Before you try to do it alone, consider enlisting the help of a professional. It might not cost you anything, and it might save you significant money, time and frustration.

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Distinguished Property Gallery 56 Country Club Place, BL $775,000

8 Worthington, BL $999,999 All brick home in Hawthorne Acres. Over 7800 finished Sq. Ft. Resort like back yard w/50 x 20 inground pool, slate surround fire pit and tile patio. 2 story entrance (17 x 14). 2 story Family Room w/ travertine tile floors, floor to ceiling mantel and wall of windows.

Incredible trim pkg throughout. Gourmet Kitchen w/ double ovens, stainless appliances, walk in pantry, eating bar and desk area. Dining Room w/ travertine floors & triple crown molding. 1st floor office w/coffered ceiling. 1st floor Master Suite w/vaulted ceiling and wonderful bath and huge walk in closet.

Deb Connor

(309) 531-1912

Beautiful Golf Course Setting, All Brick Home, Custom thru out, Very Open Floor Plan with lots of windows, Travertine floors, Cherry Cabinetry, Granite Tops, Stainless high end Appliances, 1st Floor Master Suite, Golf Course view from all back windows, Lower Level has family room, Theater Room, Bedroom, Full Bath, 3 car garage, 1 Car Heated, Golf Cart side overhead door, Shows like a Model Home.

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2104 Crimson, BL $585,000

Fabulous income generating opportunity.

Horsemens’s dream facility - 41 stall barn (15 heated), 2 foaling stalls, 59x120 indoor arena, apartment w/viewing room, rec area, stocks w h/c water, vet room, large tack room, tool room, mare teasing area, storage for shavings, grain bin, 4 horse walker, hay storage etc (large area).

Stalls w/ paddock turnout and easy access feeders.

11 tillable acres. 7 acres pasture.50x160 outdoor arena. Home of Champion Vandegraft Arabians.

Outstanding home with upgrades galore.

Crown molding, marble floors, abundance of windows, newer carpet, newer interior doors, newer garage doors and opener, newer GE profile appliances,newer deck and beautiful pavered patio. 5 Bedrooms w/walk in closets, 4 1/2 Baths. First floor Hearth Room w/Wet Bar, Living Room, Dining Room and Family Room. Kitchen w/ many cabinets, center island, double oven and cooktop w/grill.

(309) 826-4646

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2805 Alana Way, BL $409,500

Quality built 2 Story 5 bedroom home, 3.5 baths, 3 car garage, 2 Story foyer opens to Great room with beautiful glass tiled fireplace and wood floors throughout 1st floor, Stunning kitchen with Amish cabinetry and granite counter tops features a large pantry and stainless appliances. Drop zone off of the garage, Finished basement with family room - bedroom plus full bath and wet bar.

Basement family rm wired for projector. 9ft ceilings first floor and basement, Master suite with 10 ft. ceilings and recessed lighting -walk in closetspacious master bath with heated and jetted tub.

Jean Hutson (309) 825-5707 Mike Hutson (309) 825-6894

Bev Virgil

(309) 261-4116 bvirgil@cbhoa.com GoTeamVirgil.com Heart of America REALTORS® , LTD

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(309) 531-1912 Heart of America REALTORS® , LTD

2001 Woodbine, BL $339,000

1903 Sinclair, BL $329,900 New Construction home in Tipton Trails! Perfect home to downsize! Beautiful hardwood entry in this detached zero lot. All brick front. Open floor plan with gas fireplace in family room. Granite counters in kitchen. 1st floor laundry. Double sinks in master bath and walk-in shower, plus walk-in closet. Finished Walkout basement with daylight windows. Basement also features 3rd bedroom, full bath, and great storage. No HOA fees. Lot backs up to the trail.

309-275-6713 camillecornwell@comcast.net Heart of America REALTORS® , LTD

26151 E Cr 2500 North Rd, Lexington • $625,000

Steve Sovereign

Camille Cornwell

Tremendous curb appeal in a great neighborhood.

Kitchen has cherry cabinets, Corian counters, sub-zero refrigerator, Viking range, and all the space you need. Stunning great room along w/ office/den/family room on 1st. floor. Hardwood floors in living and dining rooms, and tile in the kitchen and utility rooms. See through fireplace, built-ins and 2 X 6 construction. Massive garage w/workbench. Beautiful raised patio w/Pergola.

Sprinkler system. Roof 2006.

Steve Sovereign (309) 826-4646

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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE INCREDIBLE INTEREST RATES! 2017 Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate.

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Normal Rotary Christmas Party Illinois State University Hancock Club, Normal Wednesday, Dec. 7 Photos by: Thom Rakestraw More photos at pantagraph.com/limited

Dr. Alan Chapman, Marcia Dennis, Gordon Bidner

Pat and Linda Healy

Bill and Joanie Semlak, Gordon Ropp

Marcia Dennis, Angie Fulton, Sherry Hawkins

Narinder and Surinder Sethi

The Old Men Boys Band

Bayo and Bunmi Adanri, Gordon Bidner

Seated: Dick Wagner, Normal Rotary Hall of Fame Inductee Bob Ward, Gordon Ropp, Standing: Bayo Adanri, Jim Rosenlund

Diane and Gene Jontry

Jim Rosenlund, Dana Brown-Nielsen, Dr. Alan Chapman

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PROPERTIES for SALE / LEASE

1833 W. Hovey, NL

517-521 N. Main St., BL

REDUCED

610 W. Chestnut St., BL

808 Eldorado, #202, BL

1710 E. Empire, BL

SOLD

205 N. Williamsburg, Unit D, BL

2,357 sq. ft.

31,720 sq. ft.

Warehouse/Office Mike Flynn

Turn-Key Restaurant/Bar For Sale Meghan O’Neal

1,690 sq. ft.

For Sale Mike Flynn

1,350 sq. ft. Office Space For Lease Yount/Pritts Team

2,293 sq. ft.

Class A Office Space Yount/Pritts Team

Class “A” Office Space For Lease Mike Flynn

3703 Ireland Grove, BL

803 E Layfayette, BL

810 IAA, BL

1703 S. Veterans Pkwy, BL

706 Oglesby, NL

2706 McGraw, BL

2,576 sq. ft.

Former Coffee House - For Lease Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal

2,600 sq. ft.

Office Yount/Pritts Team

37,458 sq. ft.

Office/Warehouse Greg Yount

Crossroads Center – Wylie Dr., NL

2011 S. Main, BL

603-607 Hannah, BL

2425 E. Lincoln St., BL

1701 E Empire, BL

2507 E. Oakland, BL

28,800 sq. ft. for Sale 1,800 sq. ft.

Warehouse/Office/Retail Office Greg Yount Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal

400 sq. ft.

Office Gary Trembley

10,000 sq. ft.

2,170–14,770 sq. ft.

For Sale or Lease Laura Pritts

Large Office Space For Lease Mike Flynn

2 bldgs., 3 parcels Retail/Office Yount/Pritts Team

2,220 sq. ft.

Office Space for Lease Yount/Pritts Team

1,160, 3,054, & 3,623 sq. ft.

Retail/Salon Yount/Pritts Team

5,000-10,069 sq. ft.

Retail Mike O'Neal

2409 E. Washington, Unit 1, BL

1717 Ft. Jesse, NL

420 Olympia Dr., BL

1503 E. College

1503 E. College

1328 E. Empire

SOLD

SOLD

2,332 sq. ft.

Office/Retail Yount/Sheehan

9,048 sq. ft.

Retail Yount/Pritts Team

6,686-18,928 sq. ft.

Warehouse Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal

13,190 sq. ft.

Retail Mike O’Neal

318 Susan Drive, NL

105 W. Front Street

2405 GE Road, Suite 1, BL

2206 Eastland, Units 100 & 300

1316 E. Empire, BL

2442 S. Main St., BL

FOR SALE or LEASE

885 sq. ft.

2,450-5,199 sq. ft.

Retail Office Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal

PENDING

5,360 sq. ft.

Office Meghan O’Neal

Turn-Key Bar FOR SALE Meghan O’Neal

3,042 sq. ft.

Office Building Yount/Pritts Team

2,660 & 613 sq. ft.

Office Space Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal

15,250 sq. ft. Office Bldg.

Investment Property Yount/Pritts Team

Investment Property Self-Storage/Office Greg Yount

2031 Warehouse Rd., NL

724 SW Adams, Peoria

802 N. Main St., BL

903 Morrissey, BL

1340-1344 E. Empire, BL

2444 S. Main, BL

PENDING

PENDING

32,000 sq. ft.

Retail on 2 levels Mike Flynn

3,000 sq. ft.

Retail Yount/Sheehan

SOLD

CORNER LOT PENDING

99,255 sq. ft.

10,860 sq. ft.

Warehouse Hotel across from ballpark Greg Yount/Art Thoma Darren Sheehan

13,138 sq. ft. B-1 Assemblage Possible Mike Flynn

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2,500-45,000 sq. ft.

Warehouse/Flex Gary Trembley

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2710 E. Lincoln, BL

25 Quest, NL

228 Greenwood, BL

2708 E. Lincoln, BL

604 Dale, Unit A1, NL

115 Susan Dr., Units D/E, NL

NEW PRICE PENDING 5,768 sq. ft.

Office Greg Yount

2,688 sq. ft.

Office Bldg. for Sale Janice Norris

3.3 Acres Residential or Commercial Yount/Pritts Team

7,960 sq. ft. + extra lot For Sale Mike Flynn

866 sq. ft.

Retail/Office Lease Space Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal

2,516 sq. ft.

Retail/Office Yount/Pritts Team

903 Morrissey, BL

413 E. Washington, BL

1005 E. Lafayette, BL

200 S. Towanda, NL

1609 Northbrook, NL

5 Westport Court, Unit A, BL

REDUCED

PENDING

Class “A” Office Space $375/month and up Gary Trembley

3 Parcels = .76 Acres Drive-Up Bldg. & Parking Lots Laura Pritts

5,000-7,000 sq. ft.

Industrial Space For Lease Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal

1,721 sq. ft.

Class “A” Office Lease Mike Flynn

1,200-6,000 sq. ft.

Office/Retail Meghan O’Neal

2,286 sq. ft.

Retail/Office/Salon Yount/Pritts Team

3703 Ireland Grove, BL

802 S. Eldorado, BL

715-755 W. Raab Rd., NL

421 Detroit, BL

207 E. Hamilton, BL

1716 RT Dunn, BL

LINCOLN COLLEGE

PENDING

FOR SALE

Multiple Building Facility Investment/User Greg Yount/Mike Flynn

Class A Office Space 13,840 sq. ft. for Lease Yount/Pritts Team

13,650 sq. ft.

Office For Sale Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal

1,000 sq. ft.

Retail/Office Space for Lease Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal

ADDRESS

10,000+ sq. ft. for Lease 15,000 sq. ft. for Sale Greg Yount

LAND for SALE

8,000 sq. ft.

Retail Lease Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal

SIZE

AGENT

Outlot 4, Route 116, Pontiac ................................................................................ 4.98 acres .............................................................Yount/Pritts Team 4013 Pamela Dr., BL ........................................................................................32,380 sq. ft. .........................................................................Greg Yount Downs Crossing....................................................................................................4.72 acres ..............................................................Yount/Pritts Team 1271 Airport, BL.................................................................................................... 1.1 acres .........................................................................Greg Yount 420 Kays, NL ......................................................................................................... 1.5 acres .........................................................................Greg Yount Highpoint Hill Subdivision, Lot 1 (LEX) ............................................................1.16 acres ..............................................................Yount/Pritts Team 2016 S. Main, BL.................................................................................................... 1.4 acres .........................................................................Greg Yount 111 Merle Lane, NL REDUCED .............................................................................. 4 acres .........................................................................Mike Flynn 210 Greenwood, BL ..............................................................................................4.15 acres .........................................................................Greg Yount Wylie Dr. & Enterpise, BL........................................................................................ 5 acres .........................................................................Greg Yount 1008 Wylie Dr., BL............................................................................................... 1.57 acres .........................................................................Greg Yount S. Elm and E. South, McLean .......................................................... Five multi-family lots ..............................................................Yount/Pritts Team Lumbertown Road, NL ........................................................................................7.38 acres .........................................................................Mike Flynn Rt. 9 West, BL REDUCED..................................................................................... 41 acres .................................................... Mike Flynn/Greg Yount Empire Business Park, BL ........................................................................................... Vary .........................................................................Greg Yount LeRoy Plaza Sub, (LRY) ............................................................................................. Vary ..............................................................Yount/Pritts Team Parkway Village/Veterans Parkway & Mercer, BL ............................................... 1-3 acres .......................................................................Mike O’Neal 207 9th Street, Pekin .................................................................................... 1.2 or 2.8 acres ................................................................. Darren Sheehan Crossroads Center-Lots 4 & 5, NL ...........................................................................3.09 & 3.88 acres ........................................................................Yount/Pritts Team 1404 Ft. Jesse, NL ................................................................................................................ 0.91 acres ................................................................................... Greg Yount 3808 Ballybunion REDUCED......................................................................Corner Lot 2.42 acres ...................................................................................Mike Flynn 419 Bronco, BL PENDING....................................................................Corner Lot - 1.83 acres .....................................................................Yount/Pritts Team 240 Greenwood, BL ........................................................................................................2.18 acres .................................................................................Mike Flynn 1611 N. Hershey Road................................................................................................. 4.5+/- acres ................................................ Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal 1801 Bradford Lane, Lot 16, NL..........................................................................2.15 Acres ............................................Mike O’Neal/Meghan O’Neal HEART OF AMERICA REALTORS®

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Bracelet Reveal 2017 Red Cross Evening of Stars Gala Jack Lewis Jewelers, Bloomington Wednesday, Dec. 7 Photos by Thom Rakestraw

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ISU president Larry Dietz looks on as Dr. Kathy Bohn helps Marlene Dietz try on the the bracelet. The Dietzs are the 2017 Evening of Stars co-chairs.

John Carter does the official “bracelet reveal” while SOHO Jewelry designer, Ceava Kats, looks on.

Dr. Tom Nielsen, Dr. Kathy Bohn, Coleen Moore and Catherine Porter inspect the bracelet

Cheryl Hussain, Illinois State University first lady Marlene Dietz, Karen Hanson, Catherine Porter

Court and Lyn Hruska, John Carter

Karen Hanson, Patrick Gavin, Wendy Wilber

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“ You say syrup, we say sirup.”

W

ant to see how maple “sirup” is made? Sign up for one of Sugar Grove Nature Center’s maple “sirup” experiences. You’ll learn how the maple trees are tapped and see how “sirup” is made from the sap.

Go to www.sugargrovenaturecenter.org for more information.

Friday, February 2 4, 2017 at Heartland’s Cam pus Café 6-9 p.m. ion Food, Cash Bar, Silent Auct ntest and Crowd Favorite Co ough 2/22 are $25, thr Advanced ticket purchases $35 at the door ling (309) 268-8110 Buy your tickets today by cal rningcenter.com or buy online at challengerlea

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