LNT_Bureau & Putnam County Progress 2021

Bureau County

Progress 2021 Putnam County

An in-depth look at the people, places, businesses and towns that make up Bureau and Putnam Counties est. 1851

Jodi Piacenti Registered nurse and green thumb volunteer

Community is our specialty At OSF HealthCare, we’re your partner for building a better, healthier Illinois.

It’s about caring for you where you live and helping you grow.

Personal care, backed by the support and resources of a strong, you-centered health system – that’s OSF HealthCare.

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AAA Tree Service

Look no further than the skilled and insured arborists at AAA Tree Service for your tree removal needs. Our team has the experience and tools required to remove the diseased trees safely from your property. Stump removal, stumps not only affects the appearance of your property, but it also poses a threat to the safety of those who are around. Call us for professional stump grinding or removal services. You’ll be glad to know that we’re licensed and insured for your safety.

Increase the aesthetic appeal of your property by keeping your trees in shape.

Contact our knowledgeable professionals today! We provide trimming, pruning, and various other services to keep the trees looking beautiful at all times. We also provide snow removal and salting during the cold winter months. Land clearing services and firewood delivery available. Don’t forget to ask for a 5% senior DISCOUNT if you’re eligible for it. Feel free to contact us at 815-883-4551 for your FREE ESTIMATE today!

Services include:

Total Tree Care

• Trimming • Pruning • Dangerous Removal • Grinding • Brush • Lot Clearing

Senior Rates

Experienced Tree Maintenance and Removal

Fully Insured • Free Estimates • 24 Hr. Emergency Service

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Bureau County

Progress 2021 Putnam County

Bureau County

Progress 2021 Putnam County

INDEX A & B Garage...............................................................................16 AAA Tree Service......................................................................... 3 Al Cioni Ford............................................................................... 22 Alfano’s Little Sicily.................................................................... 17 Andy’s Karpet Kleaning............................................................... 5 Blended Together...................................................................... 24 Bruce Jewelers...........................................................................10 Bureau, Putnam & Marshall Health Department......................21 Capital Agriculture...................................................................... 6 City of Spring Valley...................................................................18 Cody Burroughs State Farm......................................................15 Compeer Financial.................................................................... 25 Comprehensive Insurance - Yepsen Agency............................. 28 Diamond Senior Apartments..................................................... 11 Dimond Bros. Insurance.............................................................21 Dysart-Cofoid Chapel................................................................ 25 First State Bank........................................................................... 5 Flowers by Julia..........................................................................18 Granville Floor Covering............................................................ 29 Grasser Plumbing & Heating.....................................................15 Greenfield.................................................................................. 29 Helmer-Shields Funeral Home...................................................14 Hennepin Park District Swimming Pool....................................18 Illinois Valley Credit Union..........................................................13 In-Home Care Connection........................................................ 29 Johnsons Carpet........................................................................14 Kettman Heating and Plumbing................................................. 8 Ladd Community Consolidated School.................................... 20 Land Pro LLC............................................................................... 6 Landmark Realty - Team Noble................................................. 26 Lee’s Water Systems................................................................. 22 Lorita Hellman State Farm........................................................ 29 McDonald’s................................................................................. 11 Norberg Memorial Home...........................................................19 North Central Bank..................................................................... 8 Nyman Insurance...................................................................... 23 OSF St. Clare Medical Center...................................................... 2 Passini Plumbing....................................................................... 24 Piehl Motors................................................................................. 7 Putnam County Community Center......................................... 20 Read Insurance Agency............................................................. 25 Something Different.................................................................. 29 Spring Valley Bakery...................................................................18 St. Margaret’s Center for Holistic Health & Wellness................31 Sullivan’s Foods......................................................................... 26 Taylor Made Machining............................................................. 25 The Cabinet Shoppe.................................................................. 24 Valley Coin Jewelry Pawn...........................................................16 Village of Granville..................................................................... 25 Wyaton Hills Golf Course............................................................18

An in-depth look at the people, places, businesses and towns that make up Bureau and Putnam Counties est. 1851

Featured on the front cover: People stand to honor the American flag during the 2021 Princeton Homestead Festival Parade on Sept. 11, 2021.

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McNabb

Andy’s Karpet Kleaning

Princeton

First State Bank Now in our 81st year of community banking, First State Bank has been providing high-quality financial products and services since 1940.We offer an entire suite of business and personal banking options including our popular high-interest FSBPremier checking account. FSBPremier offers high-quality financial products like the big banks, but with the First State Bank personal touch they can’t match. FSBPremier accounts pay consumers to use their account and receive what interests them most – high interest. Come see your friends at any one of our 18 locations- Including our location at 1693 N. Main St. in Princeton and 411 W. Main St. in McNabb.

Andy’s Karpet Kleaning has been a family owned and operated staple in the Illinois Valley for 25 years. Andy (center) and his experienced cleaning technicians (from left) Brad Kunkel and Matt Oberholz offer their expertise on a variety of residential and commercial cleaning techniques such as hot water extraction, low moisture cleaning and dry cleaning. Andy, Brad and Matt will determine the best technique for each individual situation. From carpet and upholstery to area rugs and tile and grout, Andy’s Karpet Kleaning does it all. Call or text us today to set up your appointment at 815-894-2042

CALL ABOUT OUR AFFORDABLE PRICES!

VOTED #1 IN THE 2021 READERS’ CHOICE!

SM-LA1912615

CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED Commercial & Residential Seatonville, IL

CALL OR TEXT

Brad Kunkel

Technician

815-894-2042

Matt Oberholz

Technician

SM-LA1911486

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Land Pro Since 2013, Land Pro has been involved with the buy or selling side of real estate transactions totalling $252,360,528 within 31 countries in Illinois. Land Pro farm managers professionally manage more than 14,300 acres in 23 Illinois countries. Their clients are individuals, families, investors and major financial institutions. Land Pro prides itself in providing personalized attention to all their clients to help them determine their goals regarding selling a farm, buying a farm or ownership of a farm.

To learn more about what Land Pro has to offer, you are invited to visit www.landprollc.us or feel free to call 331-999-3490.

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Professional Land Specialists

Management & Consulting Real Estate Brokerage & Auctions

ARMLAND SERVICES

Timothy A. Harris, AFM

Managing Broker, IL Lic. Auctioneer #441.001976, Princeton, IL

Cell: 815-875-7418 timothy.a.harris@pgim.com

Designated Managing Broker

630.258.4800

SM-LA1913033

SM-LA1913050

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Leslie H. “Chip” Johnston IL Managing Broker 815.546.8276 based out of Princeton IL

Piehl Motors celebrates 17 years Piehl Motors in Princeton is currently celebrating 17 years in business. Selling new Chevrolet, Buick and GMC cars and trucks, as well as used vehicles from all manufacturers at its expansive dealership showcases. Visit our website to see the latest vehicles in our inventory or stop in and work with a friendly sales associate.

Our state-of-the-art service

Appointment is Recommended but Not Necessary

department is dedicated to servicing all brands of vehicles. We can take care of brakes, tires and resolve your check engine light issues.

Have your routine oil change at our speedy drive-thru oil change facility. No appointment needed. We can repair your dents and more at our on-site body shop and a dedicated detail department can provide a variety of services.

We can provide rental car services so you can continue with your busy day while we service your vehicle.

Located on 1402 N. Main St., Piehl’s is open for business Monday through Friday, from 7a.m. to 6 p.m.; and on Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The service department and oil change facility closes at noon on Saturday.

In light of the recent health

crisis- we are offering hassle free test drive that can be delivered to you, and vehicle purchase can be performed 100% remotely.

Visit Piehl Motors in Princeton today and see for yourself why they’re “Simply Unbeatable.”

Piehl Motors: (815) 8754411 our check out their website for all the great deals at piehlmotorsgm.com

Don’t Let Your Car Let You Down This Winter Enjoy a complimentary 27-point inspection including

TIRE PRESSURE CHECK, FREE COOLANT CHECK, WIPER BLADE CHECK. Free warranty and recall checks*

$10 Off Oil Change Expires 2-28-22. See dealer for restrictions *On GM vehicles.

1402 North Main • Princeton 815-875-4411 piehlmotorsgm.com SALES HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. & Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Closed Sunday SERVICE HOURS: 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday & 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday BODY SHOP: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

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Kettman Heating and Plumbing Furnace or Air Conditioner out at night? Who do you call? Come home from vacation at 11:30 p.m. on a Sunday to a burst pipe? Who can help?

The man in the orange and white van! Kettman Heating and Plumbing trucks are stocked and ready to go at any time of the day or night. We service all brands, and offer a full line of York products and Honeywell generators. We offer residential & commercial plumbing services, kitchen & bath remodels, and many other plumbing repairs, including pool heaters. We also service commercial refrigeration and restaurant equipment service and sales. For more information, call Kettman at (815) 339-6124 or visit the website at www.kettmanheating.com.

Look for the Man in the Orange & White Van!

We can help you with your: • Air Cond/Furnace/ Boiler Sales & Service • Plumbing Remodels & Service • Generator Sales & Service

North Central Bank offers a wide variety of mortgage loans to assist you in the purchase/ construction of a home or the refinance of your current home. Our knowledgeable lending staff is always ready to help you with our quick pre-approvals, competitive rates, fast loan processing and friendly service for all your financing needs. In addition to our outstanding mortgage loan options, we offer numerous flexible options for financing cars, boats, ATV’s, personal needs, vacation and any of life’s “unexpected” expenses. If you are interested in Ag loans, we are at the top of our field with our experienced and dedicated Ag lending team. From seed to harvest and all the steps in between, we can meet your need to enhance your operation! We are here to assist you achieve your financial success every step of the way!

Equal Housing Lender - Member FDIC NMLS#405315

Keep your next

• Water Heater Sales & Service • Water Softeners & RO System • Commercial Refrigeration Sales and Service

NMLS #1454881

SM-LA1913652

126 E High St., Hennepin

110 N. Main Ave., Ladd

Dean (815) 925-7373

107 E. Harrison St., Granville www.kettmanheating.com

LOAN close to home

815-339-6124

Deb (815) 894-2386 NMLS #719170

Zac (815) 894-2386 NMLS #1593736

www.northcentralbank.com k

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685 YEARS IN SERVICE

Keeney CONTRACTING Rich Keeney, Proprietor

SM-LA1920196

25 YEARS

18 YEARS

The Only Family Owned Petroleum Retailer in Bureau & Henry Co

Valley News & Booze

105 First Street • Manlius

SM-LA1919471

601 N Main, Ladd keeneycontracting1@gmail.com (815) 878-1817

10 YEARS

103 E. St. Paul St. Spring Valley, IL 61362

815-445-6921 800-624-5593 michligenergy.com

815-664-2325

21 YEARS PRINCETON 30 West Century Drive

815-875-1161 WALNUT 101 N. Main Street

SM-LA1919470

6 YEARS

815-379-2137 readinsurance.com

SM-LA1920238

36 YEARS

26 YEARS

42 YEARS

SPRING VALLEY BAKERY 119 W. St. Paul Street Spring Valley

Carpet, Upholstery & Tile Cleaning

815-663-4444

815-894-2042

800 W Dakota St, Spring Valley

SM-LA1919868

SM-LA1925301

43 YEARS

REAL ESTATE CONSULTANTS, LTD

500 West First St. Spring Valley 815-663-4444 s.v.autobody@gmail.com

Full line bakery including special order cakes.

Wholesale deliveries.

Commercial & Residential

Hours: Tues. - Sun., 5 a.m.-Noon Closed Mon.

SM-LA1917325

45 YEARS

61 YEARS

51 YEARS

DUBBERSTINE HOME IMPROVEMENT & LOCKSMITH SERVICE

Michael R. Crowley, SR., SRA, RM Michael R. Crowley, JR., SRA Certified General Appraisers/Analysts

815-664-4422

Fax 815-663-1017 SM-LA1920264

realapprsr@aol.com

SM-LA1925300

63 YEARS

75 YEARS

1180 North Sixth Street Princeton, IL 61356

815-875-3835

111 Railroad Street Spring Valley

815-663-7491 IL Lic. # 191-000-586 SM-LA1920252

81 YEARS

82 YEARS

T O’S LI TLE SIC AN IL F L

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“Best Pizza For Over 60 Years!”

115 W Saint Paul St. Spring Valley (815) 663-9081 SM-LA1920249

631 S. Main Street Princeton

815-875-2289 www.brucejewelers.com

Member

firststatebank.biz 800.362.9623

P.O. Box 97 210 S. Memorial Street Ohio

GRAVEL • DIRT • SAND • ASPHALT PAVING WE BUILD ROADS, PARKING LOTS, ETC.

SM-LA1920291

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2139 N Main St, Princeton

SM-LA1920760

200 West St. Paul Street Spring Valley

FAX 815-376-2039 dmpaver@gmail.com

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Over 75 Years of Sparkle Bruce Jewelers has served as one of North Central Illinois’ leading professional jewelers since 1946. This year marks the store’s 75th year in business. Ready to assist you with all your jewelry needs are owner Gary Bruce, Wendy Mussche, Kathy Waca, Trudy Miller, Lori Hultine and Sue Carlson. Store hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday thru Saturday.

Bruce Jewelers marks 75 years Bruce Jewelers has served as one of North Central Illinois’ leading professional jewelers since 1946. This year marks the store’s 75th year in business.

Gary Bruce is a third generation owner since 1979, continuing the business established in 1946 by the late George Bruce Sr. and the late George Bruce Jr. Gary Bruce is a graduate of Gem City College and is a certified master watchmaker. He is a past president of the Illinois Jeweler’s Association and served a number of years on its board of directors.

Bruce Jewelers uses state of the art technology to custom design jewelry to the unique specifications of any customer, With full color computer imaging and CAD design, customers can view the final appearance of their custom jewelry creation.

Along with custom design, Bruce Jewelers can supply additional stones to a family heirloom or remount loose stones to create a one of a kind jewelry item.

The store’s varied inventory includes engagement and wedding rings; anniversary bands; diamond and other precious stone rings, pendants and earrings; Citizen, Seiko, Caravelle and Timex watches; a complete selection of Steelx jewelry; Black Hills Gold jewelry; Bulova, Seiko and Howard Miller clocks, including wall, mantle and anniversary; gift coin sets; and a selection of baby gifts.

Services include ring sizing, engraving, repair services, custom design services, remounting of customer’s gems, appraisal services, complimentary gift wrap and no-charge layaway.

Bruce Jewelers is located at 631 S. Main St., Princeton. Call (815) 875-2289 or visit brucejewelers.com for more information. You can also visit Bruce Jewelers on Facebook.

75

Years 1946-2021

631 S. Main, Princeton, IL 61356 • 815-875-2289

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Diamond Apartments:

Maintenance-free independence Diamond Senior Apartments of Princeton is income-restricted villastyle 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for seniors 55 and over. Apartments offer central heat and A/C, dishwasher, refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave and washer/dryer in-unit and small pets are welcome.

Residents can enjoy maintenance-free independent living in a quiet, friendly neighborhood setting with amenities including clubhouse, community room with activities, fitness center and library. Pictured is Kaitlyn Pugh, Property Manager. Diamond Senior Apartments is located at 1000 Diamond Circle, Princeton. Diamond Senior Apartments will be building a new development in Peru, opening in 2023. For more information, or to add your name to the waiting list, call Kaitlyn Pugh at (815) 915-8243 or email kasmith@ludwigco.com.

Offer one bedroom and two bedroom units to seniors 55 years and older.

Income restrictions do apply.

Appliances and washer and dryer furnished.

McDonald’s

Come in to our Princeton location and meet store manager Nancy Roberts (center) as well as assistant managers Calina Durey-Borsh (right), Clark Wilkins (left) and their crew. At our Spring Valley location, you can meet store manager Kyle Madsen and her crew. Both locations are proud to serve their communities and look forward to the opportunity to do so every day. Gift cards are available. Also, download our McDonald’s App and register to be a part of the Rewards program earning points with each purchase.

Try the

NEW

Crispy

Chicken

SANDWICHES

Spring Valley • Princeton 1000 Diamond Circle Princeton, IL 61356 • 815-915-8243

NOW HIRING/EOE

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BIG, GREEDY BANKS TAKE BITES OUT OF

YOUR MONEY! IT’S TIME TO SWITCH TO A LOCALLY-OWNED FINANCIAL INSTITUTION THAT CARES ABOUT YOU AND THE COMMUNITY • • • • • • • •

24/7 mobile and online banking Free ATM network 9.9% APR credit cards with no annual fees Loans for every need starting at 2.49% A variety of checking and savings options Fast and reliable customer service Family-oriented services Not for profit

JOIN TODAY ANYONE WHO LIVES, STUDIES, WORKS OR WORSHIPS IN BUREAU, PUTNAM AND LA SALLE COUNTIES! ENJOY BANKING WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS AT LOCATIONS THAT ARE ONLY A FEW BLOCKS AWAY.

Illinois Valley Credit Union Peru | Princeton • 815-224-2667 • ivcu.com SM-LA1917010

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Illinois Valley Credit Union providing services to the area for over 50 years At Illinois Valley Credit Union you’re not just an account. You are a part of the team at a full-service financial institution where friendly staff is there to answer questions and provide assistance.

For more than 50 years, Illinois Valley Credit Union has been providing services to the area. Initially started to service employees of Marquette Cement Manufacturing, in 1998 Illinois Valley Credit Union became a community charter and opened its doors to all residents of La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties.

At Illinois Valley Credit Union, the account holders are members of a non-profit finan-

cial institution. Unlike other financial institutions, Illinois Valley Credit Union exists to serve its members and doesn’t answer to stockholders.

To serve the community is to be there for those first savings accounts to help a teen save income from that first job, to help members access low rates for their auto loans and mortgages.

With handy tools on its website, www.ivcu.com it’s easy to calculate payments and see some savings that using Illinois Valley Credit Union can provide over the length of your loan. With a wide range of loans that offer competitive and convenient terms, the Illinois Valley Credit Union strives to

match its members with the loan that will be the best fit.

Mobile banking has never been easier and with a few clicks check an account balance, make a payment or deposit funds all from the convenience of your home or work.

Though mobile banking has simplified many financial tasks, the staff at Illinois Valley Credit Union remains available to answer questions by phone or by appointment, answer questions and assist with a new account or line of credit.

Illinois Valley Credit Union has the tools you need to help you save for that special need. It offers Christmas and

Vacation club accounts to help you save for the holidays or that family getaway. Its Property Tax Savers Account is a great way to automatically tuck away earnings to help make the payment for the annual real estate tax.

Illinois Valley Credit Union provides services to individuals, families and businesses with its knowledgeable professionals who understand the community.

Visit the Illinois Valley Credit Union at its Princeton location at 200 Ace Road or call 815-875-3400 or visit the Peru location at 1311 Shooting Park Road or call 815-224-2667.

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1,393 YEARS IN SERVICE Mahindra, Kinze 701 East Peru Street Princeton

815-875-3389

115 YEARS BARTO FUNERAL HOMES Pre-Need Trust (5 Generations)

FIRST STATE BANK OF VAN ORIN VAN ORIN, IL • 815-638-2111

MALDEN BANKING CENTER

A Licensed Sheltered Care Facility Offering Quality Care For Senior Citizens

508 Park Ave. East, Princeton

815-872-2261

MALDEN, IL • 815-643-2121

“Your Independent Community Bank” SM-LA1920208

Member FDIC

www.greenfieldhome.org

SM-LA1920840

115 YEARS

116 YEARS

Member FDIC Serving the Illinois Valley Since 1906

110 S. Main Street Cherry

Spring Valley and DePue

800-447-9138 or 815-894-2345

815-663-5021 SM-LA1920202

113 YEARS Quality Since 1908

bartofh.com

SM-LA1920919

DILLER-ROD INC. Stihl, Torro, Grasshopper

110 YEARS

102 YEARS

97 YEARS

SM-LA1920920

146 YEARS

315 N. Cornelia St. Spring Valley IL 61362 2107 Marquette Street Peru IL 61354 (815) 663-2211 www.svcb.com

SISLER’S DAIRY PRODUCTS COMPANY • Ice Cream • Ice

Ohio

815-376-2913

SM-LA1920752

132 YEARS

ALBRECHT WELL DRILLING INC. 2600 North Avenue Ohio 815-376-2811

176 YEARS

171 YEARS

BRYANT NURSERIES

Oldest Business in Bureau County Established 1845

815-875-1161

www.berlinmutual.com

SM-LA1920280

SM-LA1920776

30 W. Century Drive Princeton

21 East Bryant Parkway Princeton

2 South Main Street Princeton 815-875-2631

815-875-6432

Johnsons Carpet Shoppe “A Complete Floor Covering Shoppe”

Janice Shields 815-339-6234

Incorporated 1995

Custom Showers • Vinyl • Backsplashes Hardwood • Waterproof Laminate te Carpet • Ceramic Tile SM-LA1921288

Specializing in Prearranged and Prepaid Funerals & Cremations Services

815-875-3444 www.johnsonscarpetshoppe.com dana@johnsonscarpet.comcastbiz.net SM-LA1920790

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1033 N. Main Street Princeton, IL 61356

Grasser’s Plumbing and Heating Grassers Plumbing & Heating is a reliable air conditioning, heating, plumbing company located in McNabb IL. Serving the Illinois Valley for over 70 yrs, our family owned and operated company is friendly, reliable, and affordable to bring your home or business total comfort.

Cody Burroughs State Farm

Cody Burroughs is your local State Farm agent located in Spring Valley.

Cody has been helping clients in the Illinois Valley since 2012. Cody served as a sergeant in the United States Army and is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom.

With free estimates, affordable prices, and courteous service, Grasser’s is the place to shop when you need plumbing fixtures, fireplaces, heating and air conditioner systems, home appliances and much more.

Grassers educated staff and technicians are available 24 hours a day and ready to serve you!

With a staff of eight to serve your needs, we are here to answer your questions. We provide auto, home, renters, fire, life and health insurance as well as investment planning services. Contact us at 815-664-5302 and see how we can help you.

Pictured L to R: Laurie Urbanski, Devin Gerdes Marchesi, Matt Staab, Cody Burroughs, Ian Trevier, Brandi Kunkel and Kali Pettit.

Not pictured Ashley Burroughs .

Growing Team, Same Great Agency!

Here to take care of all your needs 24/7

Cody R Burroughs State Farm Agent

GET READY FOR FALL! Plumbing• •Heating Heating••Air AirConditioning Conditioning • Refrigeration Plumbing Refrigeration••Installation Installation

FREE !

ESTIMATES LICENSED & INSURED Get your furnace checked & cleaned or replace that old unit with a new high efficiency American Standard unit.

313 S Spalding Street Spring Valley, IL 61362 Bus: 815-664-5302

Our Team is Here to Help!

PLUMBING & HEATING, INC.

815-882-2111 | 815-875-2540

404 W. Main St., McNabb, IL • www.grassersplumbingheating.com SM-LA1915714 A NewsTribune Publication | Bureau County & Putnam County Progress | October 2021 15

Valley Coin Jewelry Pawn

A & B Garage

For honest, dependable care, see the mechanics at A & B Garage.

We are a family-owned and operated garage that has been serving the community for the last three and half years, and Andy has been a mechanic since 1993.

A & B Garage has the latest diagnostic scan tools to analyze your vehicle. A & B Garage is a NAPA Auto Care Center. In addition, Andy enjoys working on older model vehicles, making custom exhaust and can rebuild carburetors.

Pictured above (from left) Bob Parker, Brandy Groleau and Andy Groleau.

A & B Garage is located at 235 N. Main Ave., Ladd. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

If you are in need of a quick, short-term cash loan, visit Valley Coin Jewelry Pawn in Spring Valley. We are a collateral-based pawn shop.

Just bring in an item of value and receive cash for your item within minutes. No credit checks. No dipping into your banking accounts and no hassle. We are a non-recourse lender. Your collateral (pawn) becomes security for your cash loan.

To redeem your pawn, just come back in with the amount given to you plus a modest finance charge. Or you can extend the loan another 30 days by just paying the minimum finance charge.

Shop our store for a variety of things such as jewelry, coins, tools, musical equipment and the unusual.

For more information, visit valley-coin-jewelry-pawn.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram or stop in at 123 West St. Paul St., downtown Spring Valley.

Left to Right: Luke Drewel, Noah Drewel, Chris Drewel, Abby Drewel and Jonah Drewel

VA L L E Y

A&B Garage

COIN • JEWELRY • PAWN

Honest Auto Repair

20% OFF

ALL ITEMS IN STORE.

Andy & Brandy Groleau

Except coins and bullions. Include: Expires Nov. 30, 2021.

Auto Repair Technician & Owner

235 N Main Avenue Ladd, IL 61329 P: 815-894-9200 F: 815-894-2871

SM-LA1915791

a_bgarage@yahoo.com

Open Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sat. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Closed on Sun. 123 W. St. Paul Street, Spring Valley 815-663-2313 www.valley-coin-jewelry-pawn.com

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Alfano’s Little Sicily has been family-owned for more than 60 years Whether on a boat, in your home or at the office the best lunch, dinner or late night snack is from Alfano’s Little Sicily in Spring Valley. With its great delivery service and kitchen open until 2 a.m. you can have your pasta, pizza and more when you want it and where you want it.

For more than 60 years this family-owned restaurant has used the freshest ingredients.

The menu includes soups, salads, sandwiches, subs, pasta, pizza and ribs, chicken and even tasty tacos, too.

Our hand-tossed pizzas are made to order. If it’s in the kitchen, we can put it on your pizza. We can top your pizza with pepperoni, meatballs, even shrimp and turkey. Try our chicken, bacon ranch pizza.

Family and community are at the heart of Alfano’s Little Sicily. We are proud to partner with many organizations

through the years.

Try our catering options at your next event and party.

Take the night off cooking and try our Family Value Meals. Our restaurant is the only place to find our frozen take and bake pizzas, the perfect item to keep in your freezer for that last-minute meal.

We offer delivery service to more than a 15-mile radius including Princeton.

We can bring your next meal right to you whether you are working in the field, fishing in the canal or enjoying a day on the water and steer your boat to nearest dock for our fresh delivery.

We are located at 115 W. St. Paul St., Spring Valley.

Visit our website at www. alfanospizza-restaurant.com or to order call 815-663-9081 or 815-664-5422. Open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

815-663-9081 • 815-664-5422 • 115 West Saint Paul Street • Spring Valley

We Go the Extra Mile!

We Deliver to a 15-Mile Radius or Will Meet You Somewhere Delivery 11am to 2am - 15 Hours a Day 7 Days a week!

DELIVERY AREA: Arlington, Bureau, Cedar Point, Cherry, Dalzell, DePue, Dover, Florid, Malden, Granville, Hennepin, Hollowayville, Jonesville, Ladd, LaMoille, LaSalle, Lostant, Magnolia, McNabb, Mark, Mt. Palantine, Oglesby, Ottville, Peru, Princeton, Seatonville, Spring Valley, Standard, Starved Rock, Tonica, Utica, Webster Park

PIZZA, PASTA, SUBS, RIBS, GYROS, TACOS, SANDWICHES, CHICKEN, SHRIMP, APPETIZERS, DESSERTS & MORE!

We Are MORE than Just Pizza!

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Wyaton Hills Golf Course

four CDGA tee rating

1789 1500 N. Ave, Princeton, IL | 815-872-2641

Challenging, family friendly 9-hole golf course

Designed to Fit You to a Tee ◆ Complete pro shop ◆ Driving range ◆ Lessons available ◆ Club repair

◆ Titleist, Callaway, Footjoy, Wilson, Ping ◆ Authorized Ping Fitting Centers

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Serving the Area for 41 Years!

• Unique Full Service Floral Shop • Fresh And Silk Flowers and Plants • Home Decor • Gifts • Delivery Service

City of Spring Valley Spring Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and shop. We have a lot to offer from great parks, local businesses and delicious dining choices. Spring Valley has something for everyone. We invite you to experience our small town community pride.

Visit our website spring-valley.il.us. for details on our community events. Mark your calendars for holiday events including Christmas in the Valley Nov. 13 and a day full of fun with the 5K Santas on the Run, Shop Small Saturday and the Lighted Christmas Parade on Nov. 27.

Family owned business • Two floors of merchandise for your gift buying needs • 815-875-3819 811 E Peru St • Princeton • flowersbyjuliaprinceton.com

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Life is Short, Eat Dessert!

FULL LINE BAKERY: • Cakes • Cookies • Cheesecakes • Pies • Donuts • Cutout Cookies

ONE STOP

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SALES 119 W St Paul St, Spring Valley 815-664-5102 TUESDAY-SUNDAY 5AM-NOON • CLOSED MONDAY

Hennepin Park District Swimming Pool 326 S. Milan St. Hennepin, IL 61327 815.925.7319 For current hours & info please visit our website www.hennepinparkdistrict.com

SERVICE

DINING

Complete Shopping Visit us for a large variety of unique shopping, quality service & delicious restaurants.

Experience Spring Valley

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Norberg Memorial Home Inc. & Monuments honored to serve

Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments has been honored to serve area families since 1903. Norberg’s is owned and operated by J.D. and Janice Smallwood.

Norberg’s has been in the Smallwood family since 1956.

J.D.’s father Bodie, partnered with the late Arthur Norberg, buying into the company in 1966 and eventually becoming sole owner. J.D. purchased the funeral home from Bodie in 2008. J.D. started working with Bodie in 1996 after graduating from Worsham Mortuary School in Wheeling, IL. He was able to work with his father for over 10 years, before Bodies’s passing in late 2008. Janice came on board in early 2018 after moving back home to Princeton.

J.D. and Janice’s love story began at the Skate-A-Rama

in Princeton. In the late 70’s, Janice moved to South Carolina after her father took early retirement. She owned a bookkeeping company in South Carolina, Palmetto Bookkeeping Services, as well as sales and support for Peachtree Accounting Software and Quickbooks. She managed and maintained the

Readers Choice Awards 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 & 2016 Voted Most Respected Funeral Home

books for several large not for profit organizations including the South Carolina State Firefighters Association as well as USTA South Carolina.

J.D. and Janice reconnected through a mutual friend after her husband’s passing. J.D. and Janice will soon be celebrating their five-year anniversary.

“Not only was J.D. my first love, but he will also be my last,” Janice said. “It’s one of the hardest jobs I’ve ever loved. It’s a true honor that people select us to care for their loved one during their time of need,” says J.D. and Janice.

Norberg’s provides affordable funerals, cremations, burials, prearrangements, monuments and headstones as well as urns, vaults and a variety of memorial and customized jewelry. During these trying times, they also offer live-streaming services at no charge and have the capability for drive-through services if needed.

Norberg’s is located at 701 E. Thompson St., Princeton.

Ph: (815) 875-2425. Please visit our website at www.norbergfh.com or email: norberg@norbergfh.com.

Funerals • Cremations Pre-Arrangements Monuments Caskets • Urns & Jewelry

www.norbergfh.com

815-875-2425

701 East Thompson Street Princeton, IL 61356

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Putnam County Community Center Each year from October 15-December 7, Medicare beneficiaries should review available Part D plans to ensure they have the best plan for their needs. Through SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program) funding, the PCCC has Medicare counselors who can provide unbiased help and enrollment assistance. In addition to Part D plans, counselors can help you explore other parts of Medicare such as Extra Help and Medicare Savings Programs to help with the cost of Medicare. Medicare assistance is available Monday through Friday by appointment only; please call 1 (815) 339-2711 or 1 (800) 757-4579 to schedule.

Ladd School When the Ladd staff planned for students to return to full days this year, they knew that social emotional learning had to take priority. Students had felt disconnected with remote learning. It is time to bring joy back into school and to help students focus on team building, positive behavior and social emotional skills. Our giant Laddopoly game has the entire school divided into four teams that meet monthly to work together building each other up and focusing on the team’s core values.

Students earn money for their teams by displaying those core values and supporting others.

The pictured team is the “Cash Collectors”, our current leading team.

They are standing in the middle of a giant Monopoly board that fills our main foyer where we play the game weekly.

PUTNAM COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER 128 First St., P.O. Box 208 Standard, IL 61363 (815) 339-2711 or (800) 757-4579 pcaservices.org

Medicare Part D Open Enrollment is October 15 - December 7

Have you reviewed available plans?

You could be saving money!

Let the PCCC help you.

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Appointments Available from 8:30 am - 2 pm Monday-Friday.

Evening appointments available by request Call (815) 339-2711 or (800) 757-4579

The mission of Ladd C.C. School is to provide opportunities for students to explore and expand individual talents, potential, and life skills in a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment.

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Dimond Bros. Insurance For more than 150 years, Dimond Bros. Insurance has been providing security and peace of mind to individuals, businesses and government entities. Founded in 1867 by Albert Dimond in Arcola, IL, this small agency of just two employees has grown to become one of the largest privately held insurance agencies in the United States. With over 300 employees serving more than 40 locations in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, we can serve clients both big and small. From the corner grocery store to first-time home buyers to national franchises, our team can assist you.

Bureau, Putnam & Marshall County Health Departments The mission of the Bureau, Putnam and Marshall County Health Departments is to prevent disease and promote and protect health through education, collaboration and public service.

The Marshall County Board of Health shall strive to provide the programs and public health services that ensure safety and good health for the community of Marshall County.

The value of being an independent insurance agency is having access to multiple carriers and meeting our customers’ needs by getting them the right products and coverage for a competitive price. Dimond Bros. finds great pride in providing this service to our customers in a professional and friendly manner. We know that insurance can be confusing and overwhelming, and it is our job to assist you with that.

Whether sitting down across table or speaking in a boardroom, we take the time to explain to our clients what they may need to be protected.

Dimond Bros. has local offices in Kewanee, Mazon, Ohio, Peru and Princeton — making it convenient and easy for you to reach us.

For more information or to contact the office closest to you, visit www.DimondBros.com.

Our vision is to be a collaborative agent for change in health problems that our community faces and to become a health/wellness provider and resource for all in our community.

Our office is located at 526 Bureau Valley Pkwy. Princeton. To reach the main office call (815) 872-5091 or fax: (815) 872-5092.

Providing Public Health Women, Infants, & Children WIC

Environmental Services:

Septics/Wells Food Licensing/Inspections Vector Program

Public Health Planning

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Emergency Planning Response

Health Education:

Youth Programs Substance Use Education

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Bureau County: 815.872.5091 Putnam County: 815.872.2324 Marshall County: 309.246.8074 www.bchealthdepartment.org

245 Backbone Rd. E. Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-4404

102 N. Main St. Ohio, IL 61349 815-376-2954

120 E. Dakota St. Spring Valley, IL 61362 815-663-9905

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COVID-19:

Lab Draws, Flu Shots, Covid Vaccines

AUTO | HOME | LIFE | HEALTH | FARM | COMMERCIAL | WORKERS COMPENSATION | BONDS

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Lee’s Water Systems Al Cioni Ford

At Al Cioni Ford, there’s no Boloney when it comes to great service and hassle-free shopping.

This family-owned dealership has been serving the area since 1968.

The staff at Al Cioni Ford works hard to care for their customers. The staff was recognized with the Ford Motor Company’s 2020 Presidential Award for Outstanding Customer Service and Sales Excellence, the highest honor for a dealership. This is the eighth time Al Cioni Ford has earned this award.

Shop for your next vehicle at Al Cioni Ford and discover why customers say it’s a great car-buying experience.

Visit online at alcioniford.com, call 815-339-2511 or stop in at 504 S. McCoy St., Granville. Pictured above, from left, Monnie Cioni, Al Cioni, Laura Vaessen and Jared Vaessen.

Since 1974, Lee’s Water Systems has served the Princeton and surrounding area with excellent customer service in the Water Treatment industry. With a Salt Delivery Service, Water Conditioners, Softeners and Drinking Water Systems, Lee’s Water is equipped to handle all water problems! They are under new ownership, but with the same fantastic staff! There is a system for every budget with great rental and financing options available.

Stop in and see us! 1790 N. Euclid Ave. in Princeton.

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - noon.

For more information, call 815-875-2506.

HASSLE FREE BUYING EXPERIENCE

WhereThere is Service After the Sale!

Water Softeners Drinking Water Systems Sales & Service Commercial & Residential 815-875-2506 leeswater.com

504 S. McCoy St. • Granville 815-339-2511 • www.alcioniford.com SM-LA1918941

1790 N Euclid Ave, Princeton

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Nyman Insurance: Helping Seniors navigate Medicare since 1986 At Nyman Insurance, we have been helping seniors navigate the maze of Medicare, insurance, rate increases and coverage changes for the last 35 years.

We are a family-owned and operated business. We care for our clients as if they are our family. We work directly for our clients and not the companies we carry. Our job is to make sure that our clients always receive the best coverage for the best rates.

We never want somebody to pay too much.

At the Nyman Insurance Agency, we will help you understand each part of Medicare and what is included in each part of Medicare. Additionally we are 100 percent certified in Prescription Drug Programs, Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage.

Our expertise and real-world advice will help

you to get the best coverage and the best prices to save you money. On average, we save our clients thousands of dollars a year on their insurance.

We are also a full-servicing agency, which means we help you directly. There are no

1-800 numbers. We are available if you have a question on a bill or your coverage.

If you are looking for a company who has the experience and expertise to offer that personal touch, our agents are here to take care of your Medicare needs.

Choose Nyman Insurance, “the Medicare Ex- perts.” We always offer free advice and quotes including prescription drug coverage quotes. We’re located at 15 W. Warren St. Ste 3., Princeton. To speak with one of our agents, please call (815) 878-2721.

The Medicare Experts Providing seniors with knowledge, personal service, great prices, and peace of mind since 1986.

Let us show you why we are called the medicare experts.

Call us at 815-879-2721 or visit us on the web at Illinoisvalleymedicareexperts.com for free advice or quotes anytime.

Nyman Insurance Inc

15 West Warren Street • Ste 3 • Princeton 815-879-2721 SM-LA1919236

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Passini Plumbing & Heating The Cabinet Shoppe

Passini Plumbing & Heating.

In its eighth year of service, is available to serve all your heating and plumbing needs.

The business also offers sewer and water repair work, as well as water service taps. Owner David Passini has more than 30 years of experience in the industry. Joining David on the crew is his son Jacob Passini and Roger Doyle. Located at 116 2nd St. Standard, he can be reached at (815) 339-4108 or a davidpassini@hotmail.com

Blended Together

Discover a healthy café offering the community something nutritious and delicious and an environment that is positive and welcoming.

Our shakes are full-meal replacements that are also kid-friendly, diabetic friendly. Try our energizing teas and high-protein iced coffees.

We offer pre- and post-workout beverages as well as items that are caffeine-free. We also offer coaching on healthy lifestyles, meal guides and workouts. Ask about our 3-day jump start.

Our first location in Streator is celebrating its third anniversary, and we are excited to bring our delicious and nutritious menu to Spring Valley.

Visit us at 106 St. Paul St., Spring Valley. Open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

Healthy Smoothies

The Cabinet Shoppe owner Mary Frances Passini can design the perfect kitchen, bath, office, or entertainment space.

Her business is located at 116 2nd St. Standard. Her business offers top-of-theline manufactures, such as DuraSupreme and Wellborn Forest as well as Wolf Cabinetry and Carstin Brands for stone and marble countertops. She also offers a cost-efficient cabinet line, Baileytown USA. Great for a flip or rental with 7-10 day lead times. Joining her is Jenna Fiorentini, who worked with Mary Frances at a custom cabinet shop in the past. Together they bring their experience and expertise. They can be reached at (815) 339-4108 or at thecabinetgirl@hotmail.com

Let us make the kitchen you’ve always dreamed about a reality.

» Energizing Refreshers, Teas & Coffees » Pre & Post Workout » Vegetarian & GF Options » Kid & Diabetic Friendly

116 2nd St • Standard Ph 815-339-4108 • Cell 815-481-7664 thecabinetgirl@hotmail.com

Done Right the First Time.

Every Time.

106 West St. Paul St. Spring Valley, IL

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815-339-4108 • 116 South 2nd Street Standard, IL 61363 Licensed-Bonded-Insured davidpassini@hotmail.com

SAVE THE DATES OCTOBER 31ST

HALLOWEEN

Village of Granville

Compeer Financial

DECEMBER 4TH

VILLAGE CHRISTMAS

PUTNAM COUNTY

Compeer Financial is a member-owned Farm Credit cooperative serving and supporting agriculture and rural communities. We provide loans, leases, risk management and other financial services throughout 144 counties in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Based in the upper Midwest, Compeer Financial exists to champion the hopes and dreams of rural America. With 1,300 dedicated team members serving approximately 72,000 member-owners, we offer specialized expertise and personalized service regardless of the size of the farm, the type of crop grown or the livestock raised. Our services are provided with convenience in mind, through visits to fields, barns and homes, or by maximizing technology to make the most of every hour in every day.

Compeer Financial regularly collaborates with others who are also dedicated to agriculture and rural America. Our in-house specialists participate in conversations that extend beyond our service area, providing formal and informal insight on topics pertinent to all industries, including dairy, swine, grain and renewable energy. With $25.5 billion in total assets, Compeer Financial is one of the largest cooperatives in the Farm Credit System. This nationwide network of lending institutions supports agriculture and rural communities with reliable, consistent credit and financial services.

Pictured above is the Princeton staff which includes, from left, Nate Edlefson, Myron Rumbold, Dan Legner and Adam King.

JARED BAKER • VILLAGE PRESIDENT

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We offer you . . .

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TURN WHAT IF INTO WHAT IS. 30 West Century Drive Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-1161

101 North Main Street Walnut, IL 61376 815-379-2137

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WISHING FARMERS AND GROWERS A SAFE HARVEST SEASON.

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Working relentlessly to feed, clothe and fuel our nation and world takes passion and dedication. From real estate and operating loans to crop insurance programs and more, our solutions are designed to give you the tools needed to succeed. And our focus on exceptional client experience is at the heart of everything we do.

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See why our clients trust us to make their goals possible.

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Myron Rumbold

Dan Legner

Myron.Rumbold@compeer.com

Dan.Legner@compeer.com

Nathan.Edlefson@compeer.com

(815) 275-5313

Serving Putnam County & surrounding area since 1919

Adam King

(815) 760-2490

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Nate Edlefson

(309) 255-0648

©2021 All rights reserved.

Compeer Financial, ACA is an Equal Credit Opportunity Lender and Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

Funeral Chapel

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Landmark Realty - Team Noble

Sullivan’s Foods

Sullivan’s Foods in Princeton is a hometown grocery store to fit all your needs! A family-owned company since 1967, Sullivan’s offers the best in fresh bakery, deli, produce and meat. Ask about free meat slicing from our in-house butcher. Our caterers can service any size gathering – from your small business meeting to your big wedding day! Our managers are in store daily to help you with any question. We have a great gaming section available in the store with free snacks and adult beverages available! Online groceries to go is now available by computer or mobile app. Stop by our gas station for some of the cheapest fuel prices in town.

Open daily 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 125 E. Backbone Rd. in Princeton. Phone: (815) 879-7351, Gas Station: (815) 875-1494

Team Noble’s aim is to make your real estate transaction as seamless as possible. We use our combined resources to find your dream home or sell your property. The benefit of using our team is having five realtors working for you instead of just one!

We know the local market and it shows with more than $21 million dollars in sales in 2020!

As a team, we hold ourselves to a high standard of trustworthiness, professionalism and dependability. We believe that every client deserves the best service possible.

Pictured above: Team Noble’s Realtors Susan Jones, Beth Mulcahy, Kaye Pearson, Roxana Noble and Lauren Smith Roxana Noble �����������815-878-7171 Kaye Pearson ���������� 815-866-7783 Beth Mulcahy ����������815-866-3630 Susan Jones ������������815-324-4737 Lauren Smith ����������815-200-8746

Landmark Realty of IL, LLC 1221 North Main Street Princeton, IL 61356

$21 MILLION REASONS

WHERE QUALITY, FRESHNESS AND SERVICE IS GUARANTEED!

Team Noble sold over $21,000,000 in commercial properties in 2020

TEAM RESOURCES

Our team in GROWING! We combine our resources to your benefit! Five realtors work for you instead of just one.

KNOWLEDGE

The team has firsthand knowledge of the inventory in our market.

RELATIONSHIPS

We are motivated by creating and maintaining relationships with our clients and and community.

CONTACT US TODAY!

Serving you for 52 Years

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Roxana Noble

815-878-7171

Kaye Pearson

815-866-7783

Beth Mulcahy

815-866-3630

Susan Jones

815-324-4737

Lauren Smith

815-200-8746

Thank you!

From August 30 through September 3, 2021 the NewsTribune Women’s Virtual Expo brought attendees aspects of an in-person expo online. Vendors and topics such as health, fashion, beauty, shopping, finances, cooking and parenting were featured each day for women of all ages. Plus, all guests received a digital goody bag with great local offers from sponsors. Thank you to all of the sponsors and vendors that helped support the expo and thanks to all who attended.

SPONSORS AND VENDORS

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Comprehensive Insurance - Yepsen Agency Comprehensive Insurance Services was formed in Peoria in 1992. Since that time the agency has grown substantially by adding locations, agents and office staff. The Dave Yepsen Agency, located in Princeton, was formed in 1998. We are partnered with many reputable insurance companies who offer insurance programs through the independent agency force. We are a “full lines” insurance agency offering insurance products to protect individuals, farms, and businesses throughout Illinois.

Our Princeton office is staffed by Dave Yepsen, Brent Yepsen, Charmaine Hansen and Kayla Kunkel.

We are all licensed insurance professionals with years of experience. We use

(L-R) Kayla Kunkel, Dave Yepsen, Brent Yepsen, Charmaine Hansen a team approach in discussions involving our quotes and policies for our clients and prospective clients.

Our agency was founded on the principles that we must be available to our clients when their schedule permits, not ours. We will

listen to our clients’ needs and requests, then present the appropriate policy recommendations. Our clients have our cell phone numbers for reaching us after hours or on weekends, as needed. Please call for an appointment to discuss and

we know insurance can be complicated. luckily, we’re experts. simple human sense

BRENT YEPSEN

CHARMAINE HANSEN

DAVE YEPSEN

KAYLA KUNKEL

Yepsen Agency 717 S. Main Street Princeton, IL 61356

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review your insurance coverage and needs, at your convenience.

If we are temporarily away from our phones or the office, please leave us a message, send us an email, or even text message if that works best for you.

128 E. Dakota Street Spring Valley, IL 61362 Donna Rutgens 815.664.5236 or 815.252.5536 – 28 Years Experience –

In-Home Care Connection & IHCC Hospice Team

Left to Right: Trina Hamrick, RN Agency Supervisor; Dawn Moutray, MSW Community Liaison; Joe Park, Administrator; Kris Reinbeck, RN Director of Patient Care Services; Tara Bitting, Client Care Coordinator

IHCC

In-Home Care Connection HOMECARE & HOSPICE

Providing Home Health, Hospice, & Caregiver Services

Your hometown home & auto team Lorita Hellman, Agent 324 N Main St Princeton, IL 61356 Bus: 815-875-2393 www.lhellman.com

When you go with State Farm®, you get neighborly service and a local agent — all for a surprisingly great rate. Give me a call and get a quote today.

Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.®

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In-Home Care Connection & IHCC Hospice team is made up of Nurses, Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists, Medical Social Workers, Home Health & Hospice Aides, Caregivers and Client Care Managers who all have a passion for serving the disabled and senior citizens living in our communities. We are proud to come together as a locally owned and operated Home Health, Hospice & Caregiver Agency serving clients and employing staff from our communities. We are your friends and neighbors. Many of us have years of experience providing Home Health, Hospice and Caregiver Services in the community setting, have backgrounds in long term care, or in the hospital setting. We understand the importance and desire to live safely and independently at home for as long as possible. We promise to be partners in the communities we serve and ethically provide Home Health, Hospice & Caregiver Services to those in our communities needing our assistance.

Authorized Dealer for:

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Call about our Apartment Opening!

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FLOOR COVERING 327 S McCoy St • Granville • granvillefloors.com • 815-339-2345

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Serving a Growing Need in Our Area St. Margaret’s Center for Holistic Health & Wellness COMING SOON

In Partnership with:

1916 North Main Street | Princeton

(815) 664-1010 aboutsmh.org The mental health and wellness of our community is just as important to St. Margaret’s as physical health and wellness. As such, we are pleased to announce Spring Valley was the recipient of a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grant to support expanding behavioral health services to our area.

This grant will provide two million dollars each year for two years to establish a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, St. Margaret’s Center for Holistic Health & Wellness (CHHW), which will be in the adjacent space in our St. Margaret’s Center for Family Health (CFH) location in Princeton. Construction is underway. The center will work primarily with residents of LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam and Marshall Counties.

We have welcomed Mike Miroux, LCPC, as program director for CHHW. Mike is thrilled to return to his roots in the Illinois Valley and help our community on this exciting journey stating, “I think Center for Holistic Health & Wellness will be looked at as a leader and model for providing innovative and effective behavioral health services in rural communities.

I am excited about working with a dedicated team to expand access to comprehensive behavioral health care in the Illinois Valley.”

Hiring is also underway for Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPC) and Behavioral Health Care Coordinators.

While the primary location will be in Princeton, the plan is to also embed counselors in some of our larger primary care clinics to improve timely access to these services and assist providers in attending to

this patient population.

St. Margaret’s will not be doing this work alone. We’ve partnered with the Arukah Institute of Healing in Princeton.

In addition to counseling, Arukah brings a strong wellness component through complementary therapies and other approaches, which are daily activities that all people can do to stay well. Arukah will relocate services to CHHW once renovation is completed. With Arukah on site, St. Margaret’s CHHW will be equipped to provide wellness, counseling, psychiatry, primary care and crisis or group/family therapies to whomever walks through the door.

Dr. Sarah B. Scruggs, CEO of Arukah and Lead Evaluator for CHHW remarks, “We see this as a powerful way to increase care options and provide on-demand care for people in our rural area. We value our partnerships with, for example, OSF and other medical/behavioral health providers in the area. Our goal is to be a safe landing spot for people that are struggling, find out what is best for each individual and help get him or her there.” St. Margaret’s CHHW is also looking forward to providing peer support services by partnering with Perfectly Flawed Foundation, Freedom House and other community partners.

Only half of the important work will occur in a clinic.

The other half will take place in the community right when and where the need arises.

To deliver a fast response in a crisis, CHHW will provide on-demand mobile services 24/7 to help individuals in mental health or substance abuse crisis in their homes, schools, places of work or other public spaces. A critical partner for this work is local law enforcement since the

responsibility of around the clock care is often shouldered by officers alone.

However, this should not be the case. There is a need for support and we are taking important steps to help. This grant will allow social workers and counselors to work alongside law enforcement to provide proper and timely help to those needing mental healthcare and/or substance abuse interventions. Chief Tom Kammerer of the Princeton Police Department has been a driving force for this type of model in our area.

At present, the Princeton, Spring Valley and Peru Police Departments, as well as the Bureau County Sheriff’s Office, have been early adopters of this model, which is key for reducing relapse and preventing hospital readmissions.

“The provision of 24/7 crisis response will help the police and emergency rooms divert people in need of services to a more appropriate type of care.

The Living Room [model] has been a proven method of addressing certain mental health crises, helping to deescalate potentially volatile encounters once they have been stabilized by police,” Chief Kammerer explains. “We intend to extend this service to those battling substance abuse, too.

We believe this approach will save lives. We have already trained more than half of our officers in Crisis Intervention Training (CIT), and all our staff has some measure of mental health training. We are grateful to St. Margaret’s and Arukah for including us and our law enforcement partners in this groundbreaking effort.”

Having the means to help people in our community 24/7 is essential. However, mental health and substance abuse are only part of the work in impacting health and

wellness. Individuals often struggle with other non-medical concerns as well, which are responsible for 85% of a person’s overall health. This includes things like reliable employment, food, education, housing, social support and family dynamic.

To meet these non-medical needs, CHHW will leverage collaborations of the C5-Rural Network. C5-Rural, which stands for Collaborative, Complementary, Conventional and Community-based Care for Rural Populations, was formed in 2019. C-5 Rural brings together medical providers, schools, churches, social services, industries, law enforcement and other community-based providers monthly to develop integrative care strategies that bridge gaps in rural mental health and substance use prevention, treatment and recovery in new and innovative ways. St. Margaret’s and Arukah were among the first five organizations to join.

Now, the network has grown to 36 members. C5-Rural has been tremendously successful at bringing otherwise siloed entities together to learn how to work together. Dr. Scruggs comments, “Inter-organizational collaborative care is difficult to do well, but it’s vital in an area like ours where resources are limited and people are underserved. C5-Rural has shown that this is possible, but it requires good communication, trust and creativity to develop new workflows among otherwise separate organizations.”

Watch for more information on the development of these services by following St. Margaret’s Health on Facebook or visiting aboutsmh.org. For more information regarding Arukah Institute of Healing, and the C5-Rural network, please visit arukahinstitute.org.

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St. Margaret’s Center for Holistic Health & Wellness COMING SOON to Princeton

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The mental health and wellness of our community is just as important to us as physical health and well-being. At St. Margaret’s, we strive to help people live their healthiest life. That sometimes means helping people to heal and restore their hearts and minds – not just their body. .M

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To help meet the needs in our community, St. Margaret’s, in partnership with Arukah Institute of Healing, will soon be expanding behavioral health services to our area, including LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam and Marshall Counties.

Some Services that Will

• Counseling • Psychiatry • Primary Care • Crisis Therapy • Group/Family Therapy

To deliver a fast response in a crisis, the new center will also provide on-demand mobile services 24/7 to help individuals in mental health or substance abuse crisis in their homes, schools, places of work or other public spaces.

Watch for more information on the development of these services by following St. Margaret’s Health - Spring Valley on Facebook or visiting us online.

Healing for a Better Future.

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