BLM - Limited - January 2022

Limited Bloomington-Normal’s Premier LIfestyle, Business and Health Magazine - January 2022

MEET

CATHERINE PORTER

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Carle Health & Fitness Center Pages 18-20

Events in Town Jingle Bell Run First Friday Be Great Breakfast Business Before Hours and more!

LIMITED LIST Check out new products for this year!

Index

Staff and Contributors

Business

Lifestyle

Editor

Business Before Hours..............4, 5

Poem: Snow Globe.......................22

Erin Martiens

Nonprofit Showcase..................6, 7

Jingle Bell Run...............................23

Designer

Be Great Breakfast.......................... 8

Bobby Vallie Concert...................25

Tea & Togs.......................................... 9

Holiday Spectacular..............26, 27

Michael Escoubas

Limited List.....................................11

Meditation on a Ball of String..28

Poet

Business Barometer.....................13

ExtraOrdinary Woman................29

Justin Hurt

First Friday................................14, 15

Parting Shot....................................31

Jonell Kehias

Deanna Frautschi Writer, photographer, naturalist

Photographer Thom Rakestraw

Meet Catherine Porter...... 16 – 18

Carlos T. Miranda

Kidney Mobile Screening..........19

Photographer

Selecting a Primary Care Provider............................................20

205 N. Main St., Bloomington, IL 61701 309-829-9000 Editor — Jonell Kehias jkehias@pantagraph.com | 309-820-3350

Four Friends....................................21

Health and Fitness

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Philanthropists of the Year.......... 3

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Now featuring Limited Magazine is getting healthy.

Bloomington-Normal’s premier Lifestyle and Business magazine is now covering our community’s vibrant medical scene. Taking on health from all angles, Limited will feature informative articles on the latest in fitness trends, medical practices and procedures and the faces of our medical professionals.

Arthur and Camille Taylor, 2020 Honorees

Jan and John Wohlwend, 2014 Honorees

George and Myra Gordon, 2017 Honorees

Bob and Julie Dobski, 2013 Honorees

Susan Hoblit, 2020 Honoree

Dale Maley, 2021 Honoree

Enjoying lunch

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Celebrating Local Philanthropy

Hank and Mary Campbell, 2021 Honorees

Thursday, Nov. 18 Holiday Inn Bloomington-Normal in Normal Story and Photos by Deanna Frautschi Illinois Prairie Community Foundation held its annual philanthropy luncheon where they presented the 2021 Philanthropist of the Year to Hank and Mary Campbell of Normal and Dale Maley of Fairbury.

The 2020 Philanthropists of the Year were also recognized in person at the event. Awards were given to Arthur and Camille Taylor of Bloomington and Susan Hoblit of Atlanta.

Illinois Prairie Community Foundation connects people who care with causes that matter by offering philanthropic leadership, organization and grant-making for the long-term enrichment of our community. To learn more, visit www.ilprairiecf.org

Business Before Hours

McLean County Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, Nov. 24 Jack Lewis Jewelers, Bloomington Photos by Thom Rakestraw It’s not Thanksgiving without the annual Wednesday Before Thanksgiving early morning get-together at Jack Lewis Jewelers. All the beloved traditions were back…a fabulous jewelry giveaway, lots of coffee and camaraderie, and those fabulous pinecones.

McLean County Chamber of Commerce president Charlie Moore

Kelly Mathy, Mike O’Grady, Jamie Mathy

Lila and John Carter

Kim Schoenbein, Tracy Patkunas

Aggie Hedin, Doretta Herr

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Susan Phelps, Alanna Wizieck

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Amber Gruenloh, Catherine Porter

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Nonprofit Showcase

Hosted by the McLean County Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, Nov.17 DoubleTree by Hilton, Bloomington Photos by Justin Hurt This annual event was well-attended and allowed the community to connect with any of 40 local nonprofits who participated. Guests got to learn about various groups and organizations and find out how they could be involved.

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Gary Wilson, Aggie Hedin, Heather Miller

Nonprofit Showcase

Michelle Cope, Rhonda Massie

Mary Idleman, Jackie Beer, Karen DeAngelis

Laura Golaszewski, Cheryl Magnuson, Kimberly Wright

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9th Annual Be Great Breakfast

Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, Normal Wednesday, Dec. 1 Photos by Justin Hurt More than 800 people attended this popular fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club. The Boys & Girls Club focuses on five key areas of youth development: providing a safe and positive environment; fostering a sense of belonging; encouraging supportive relationships; providing opportunities and offering recognition.

Scott Hintz, Dr. Dele Ogunleye, Jason Davis

Alan Sender, Tom Swearingen, Diana Hauman, State Rep. Dan Brady

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Photos by Justin Hurt Symphony Guild members and supporters modeled the latest in fall and winter fashion from Chico’s, JJill, OHMFit, Refine 309, Talbots and Von Maur. The day started with a Vendor Fair of local shops and artists who offered unique items for sale. At noon, sparkling wine was served as guests were treated to a short performance by a Young at Heartland Senior acting troupe.

The Guild supports the Illinois Symphony Orchestra by sponsoring a variety of events such as post-concert receptions, sponsored concerts, an annual musicians luncheon, stimulating interest in ISO activities, youth educational programs and scholarships for McLean County music students.

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Tea & Togs

Luncheon and Fashion Show Hosted by the Illinois Symphony Guild of Bloomington-Normal

Happy Holidays!

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ProsPering as a small retailer

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he popularity of small local retailers has risen of late, due in large part to the evolution of social media, when effectively utilized in tandem with owner attention to traditional fundamentals inherent to the business. Following are a few thoughts and observations on possible initiatives based on business characteristics that may be employed by those who may, for that reason, be contemplating entering the arena, or those wanting to grow their existing business.

An advantage that local stores have over their larger competitors is their ability to establish relationships with and to take care of their customers on a personal level. Large retailers do understand and invest significantly in the need to provide good customer service. In order to compete, the small retailer must go beyond just cordially helping a customer, to being genuinely invested in them, making them feel that it’s them and not just the sale that’s valued. Such customers will be happy to spread the word about their experience because they know that their acquaintances will also be pleased with the service.

People are often willing to pay a little more for exceptional service or unique or high quality product offerings. Small retailers also have the benefit of being nimble in contrast to larger competitors, where they can often start selling a new item on a moment’s notice, providing the first opportunity to offer and market exclusive new products.

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displayed starkly as items on a shelf. Small retailers can conversely present an atmosphere where shoppers like to go and spend time. Owners can bring in vendors or featured guests, or put on workshops enabling customers to try products. Frequently reorganizing and restocking displays give the impression that the inventory is always new. Perhaps form partnerships with complementary stores to share inventory items to enhance product presentations, or to increase buying power.

Small stores are exposed to a whole generation of people brought up on the internet, so a professional, effectively functional website, and active social media engagement is paramount to a small retailer’s success. Individuals tend to spend more and more time with the fun stuff, so entertaining videos and blogs become increasingly vital.

Small stores can set themselves apart from their larger counterparts and improve local online search results through locally-focused engagement on the owner’s backstory and mission or core values, narratives about the business, behind-the-scenes photos, or distinguishing product insights. Integrating the human aspects of the business into these will contribute to more loyal and lasting consumer relationships.

Involve customers in the interactions. Include loyalty rewards in regularly produced e-newsletters.

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their friends on social media. Set up displays that create fun photo-ops that encourage photo sharing from the store, and repost photos and social media comments from users who mention the store.

Customers are more likely to support local stores when they see the business interacting with other parts of their community. Build that presence through sponsoring local events or sports teams or working with local nonprofits and charities. Pay attention to local events calendars and align with civic-minded organizations that are targeting the same people the store may be.

In order to prosper, small retailers can’t be just another store offering the same thing. They need to find their own mix of personal customer service, community involvement, social media interaction and use of other tools that combine to present the owner’s unique vision of what the store is and what keeps customers coming back.

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Home sales up 12.3%‌

Rivian, Ford cancel deal‌

ISU honors entrepreneur‌

BAC expands worker training‌

Normal seeks developers‌

NORMAL — Rivian Automotive shares on the Nasdaq rose 10% at the opening bell Nov. 11 after its IPO the day before, pushing its valuation over $90 billion, making it more valuable than GM.

NORMAL — Rivian Automotive and Ford have canceled plans to develop an electric vehicle after the latter said it has what it needs to develop and compete with its own vehicles without using Rivian’s “skateboard” platform.

BLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington Area Career Center next year will offer a new program that grew out of a perceived need for more workers trained in trades and manufacturing.

Rivian may make RVs‌

NORMAL — Outdoorsy Inc., which specializes in recreational vehicle rentals, is in discussions to buy electric vehicles from Rivian Automotive, Bloomberg reports.

BLOOMINGTON — Home sales increased 12.3% in September compared to the same in period 2020, according to data released by the Mid-Illinois Realtors Association, which covers McLean, Dewitt and Livingston counties.

NORMAL — Illinois State University student Ashley Garrett was named the winner of this year’s Startup Showcase on Nov. 12 for her business, named Curlave, which would sell curly hair extensions for Black women.

NORMAL — Buoyed by growth at Rivian, the town of Normal announced in mid-November it was talking to prospective developers for the planned Trail East and Trail West buildings in uptown.

Train car may become B&B‌

BLOOMINGTON — David Parker is hoping to make a bedand-breakfast using a 110-year-old electric passenger train car he moved about 50 miles to his backyard off Historic Route 66 in southwest Bloomington.

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Business Barometer

Rivian surges past GM after IPO‌

Live Window Vignettes

Downtown Bloomington First Friday Friday, Dec. 3 Photos by Justin Hurt Beautiful weather helped bring out the crowds for one of the most popular First Friday events Windows featured everything from dancing presents to the Three Wise Women to a Steampunk party. Shoppers strolled the streets, picking up some unique holiday gifts and enjoying the many lively restaurants and bars of Downtown Bloomington More photos at pantagraph.com/limited

Joshua Zilm, Santa Claus

Jan Lancaster with her famous chocolate peppermint martini

Bloomington Pub Club Rotary

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McLean County Dance Association dancers Alivia Byers, Kaitlin Creighton, Lesley Sutton

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QUESTIONS WITH CATHERINE PORTER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF

CARLE HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER

Meet

Catherine Porter, Executive Director of Carle Health & Fitness Center, 1111 Trinity Lane, Bloomington. Catherine is an exercise physiologist with 25 years of experience health and fitness and has been in her current position since 2016. She is responsible for the collaboration of the four entities of the Center for Integrated Wellness: Carle Health & Fitness Center, McLean County Orthopedics, Carle BroMenn’s Cardiac Rehabilitation and Training and Performance Center.

HOW IS CARLE HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER DIFFERENT FROM OTHER GYMS/FITNESS CLUBS? There's more to Carle Health & Fitness than just fitness equipment and classes. Members benefit from

a comprehensive approach to fitness that focuses on wholeperson wellness. We recognize that health is a way of life, so we make it our mission to provide our members with the tools and support to live an active, healthy lifestyle.

two swimming pools, indoor track, sauna/steam rooms, sports performance training center, as well as specialty programming.

Members and non-members can also include the therapeutic benefits of massage by booking with our massage therapist.

Exercise is often the easiest part of getting healthier, so our team of professionals includes a dietitian and certified health Each member coach for those looking for a receives a health and comprehensive approach to their fitness assessment lifestyle change. from a Fitness Coach which results in a WHAT ARE THE KEYS personalized exercise TO SUCCESS? prescription tailored Our core values are crucial to to their individual our success. As a result of our needs and goals. At POSITIVE. PURPOSEFUL. every visit, they are PASSIONATE. approach, we greeted by a smile make member experience our from our member number one priority.

Service Team, and our Fitness Team is We reach this goal by offering a on hand and available professional culture, outstanding to answer questions, customer service, individualized demonstrate fitness equipment support, medical integration or offer fitness advice. Those and inclusive community (every needing more accountability can fitness level, every age, every join in on a fun, energetic Group person is welcome).

Fitness class or take advantage Our members have shared with of personal training, health us that they are comfortable in coaching and dietitian services. our facility and grateful for the support system provided by both WHAT ARE THE staff and other members.

AMENITIES AT CARLE HEALTH & FITNESS While we have always worked to CENTER? ensure a safe and clean facility, Our 50,000 sq. ft. facility provides during COVID we increased a safe and non-intimidating all our cleanliness and safety environment where members protocols, a practice that is not can enjoy unlimited group seen at every center. This year exercise classes including tai chi, we received our 4th Pantagraph

Readers’ Choice Award for #1 Health Club in Bloomington Normal. We are grateful to have such gracious members who trust us as their wellness partner.

HOW DO YOUR MEMBERS MEASURE SUCCESS? There have been many success stories over the years. We have had members who have lost weight (multiple that have reached over 100 lb weight loss), recovered physically from surgery, or gained strength and encouragement through our Rock Steady Boxing Program (Parkinson's Program). Many of our youth athletes have been accepted to college on sports scholarships and reached the top spot in their sports competitions through the sports performance programs offered through the Training and Performance Center. Success happens every day when members leave the facility de-stressed, energized and ready to live their best life.

HOW DO YOU KEEP FIT? I try and get at least four workouts in a week. I am most successful when I exercise early in the morning but appreciate a good lunch break workout as well.

I love to do a variety of workouts including cardio and strengthbased workouts. Every now and then I will get on a running kick but no matter what I do I love to

track my activity with my watch. If a workout is not recorded it didn’t happen!

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE FITNESS ACTIVITY? All fitness activities feel good to me!

I find that during exercise sessions, especially cardio, is a great time for me to unplug and do something great for myself. Fitness is a way of life and should be considered a treat versus a chore.

HOW DO YOU JUGGLE YOUR WORK LIFE, FAMILY LIFE & FITNESS? Life is a juggle more than a balance most days. I am blessed to have a supportive husband who helps with our three children; CJ (13), Zoe (10), Kate (17) and home in addition to his job with Caterpillar. I treasure the time that we spend as a family whether it is family movie night or traveling to one of their sporting practices or events. We are a busy family and they are my priority and my heart.

organizations. She currently serves as board president of the Child Protection Network and is a board member for the W.D. Boyce Council BSA board and Habitat for Welcome Liz German recently Catherine was Humanity McLean County CEO and President, YWCA McLean County named a 2021 Women of and the ReStore Operations Mesouani Remarks Distinction inHannah the Community Director, Mission and Equity Consulting, Committee. She is an active McLean County Leadership YWCA category.

This member of the BloomingtonWINGS Awards Camille award is given toTaylor a woman Normal Sunrise Rotary and YWCA McLean County Board Member, who has made icant Past Woman signif of Distinction, WINGS Chair a graduate of the 2015-2016 contributions asWhisman, a volunteer Women of Distinction McLean County Chamber Beth Frances Maddox YWCA McLean County Board Members of Commerce Leadership of to better McLean County.

McLean County.

Closing Remarks Liz German Catherine isCEOinvolved and President, YWCA in McLeana County variety of local community On behalf of the YWCA McLean County Board of Directors, I am pleased to welcome everyone to the 32nd Annual YWCA McLean County Women of Distinction Awards. We had fervently hoped to see you all in person this year and even though we can’t physically gather, I know we are sharing the communal spirit of this event.

It’s not only appropriate, but necessary that we recognize and honor the women in McLean County who rise each day and do the work that makes our communities thrive. This year’s 21 nominees represent excellence in many diverse endeavors, and they bring passion and resilience to that work. We celebrate them and are grateful for the positive impact they make every day.

Linda Kimber, Chair Board of Directors, YWCA McLean County

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Kidney Mobile

Emily Bell, Gina Olukoya

The Central Illinois Chapter of The Links saw a great turnout at their recent kidney screening drives.

Established in 1974, CIC The Links is a group of women “who are committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry.”

With that goal in mind, the

local chapter organized two area screening drives aimed at raising kidney health awareness among Black residents. The drives are part of a new CIC initiative called “Black K.A.R.E. ( Kidney Awareness, Resources, & Education).”

“CIC’s Black K.A.R.E. program will provide several activities enabling community members to increase their awareness of CKD, and steps to help manage

or reduce the diagnoses of chronic kidney disease in the Black community,” the group said in a news release.

According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 7 Americans or more than 37 million people have chronic kidney disease — and the majority of people are undiagnosed. The research also shows CKD disproportionately affects Black Americans: While Black Americans comprise 13% of the U.S. population overall, the group accounts for 35% of the population with end-stage kidney disease.

While the high rates of diabetes and high blood pressure in the Black community may account for some of this disparity, there are other non-medical contributing factors including lack of access to insurance, medical care and healthy foods and other conditions often linked to discrimination.

Standing: Thembi Conner Garcia, Cheryl Jackson, Jennifer Hawkins, Jocelyn McClain Hazlewood. Kneeling: Juanita Smith, Rhonda Smith

For more information on CKD go to ciclinks-blackkare.info

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Convenience should also factor into your decision.

Is the office close to your home or work?

Do they offer onsite laboratory services for routine blood draws?

Does your provider offer same day, walk-in appointments?

Can you schedule appointments, check lab results, and send messages to your provider online?

As medical providers, our goal is to keep you and your family healthy. Regardless of your

age, it is important to build a relationship with a primary care provider you trust and to schedule routine annual exams. Annual wellness visits are the best way to prevent and detect health issues early. Through these regular checkups, your primary care provider can monitor and promote your overall health. Checkups also alert your provider to any developing conditions or changes in your health. Detecting health issues early helps you get the treatment you need as soon as possible.

HOW TO FIND A

PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER It’s important to select a provider who is right for you. Talk with your friends, family members or coworkers to see if they have any recommendations, but keep in mind these are based off their personal experiences and you may have different wants and/or needs from your healthcare team. You’ll also want to ensure you find a provider who is covered by your medical insurance. Your medical insurance plan may be able to provide you with a network of providers accepting new patients.

HOW TO FIND A

CHRISTIE CLINIC PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER:

CREATING A

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A

HEALTHIER YOU

NEW PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER

Building a long-term relationship with

When searching for a primary care provider, be sure to select someone who listens and makes you feel at ease. When you are sick or need medical attention, you want to be comfortable knowing you are seeing someone you trust. Equally important, you want to be confident your provider knows your medical history and is looking out for your best interest.

a primary care provider can result in significant health benefits, including: More accurate diagnoses – A provider who sees you regularly is more likely to notice changes in your health, leading to better diagnoses of any health conditions you may experience.

Staying healthy – Your provider can help you manage any chronic conditions you may have and make a personalized treatment plan to improve your health.

Trust – A primary care provider who sees you regularly and knows your medical history can make you feel comfortable discussing any medical concerns.

It’s important to find a provider who meets your needs. Primary care physicians all provide comprehensive medical care which includes attention to acute and chronic conditions as well as preventative medicine. There are several different types of providers available in primary care including:

Referral to specialists – If you need to see a specialist for your health condition, your provider will be able to refer you to a specialist to fit your unique health care needs.

provide care to family members of all ages, newborn to end of life.

Lower costs – By seeing your provider on a regular basis and contacting them first when you have a health concern, you may prevent unnecessary emergency visits and hospitals stays.

Early detection & Prevention – Routine annual exams ensure you are staying up to date with preventative health measures and getting age and risk factor based appropriate health screenings.

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Family Medicine

Internal Medicine provide care to patients age 18 years and older.

General Pediatrics provide care to patients newborn to 18 years of age.

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VISIT christieclinic.com/providers Use the filter feature to select ‘yes’ for Primary Care Provider.

Check the box for ‘Accepting New Patients’.

Find a provider and schedule an appointment.

The decision of who you select as your primary care provider is a very personal one.

This will be a relationship you have for many years to come so finding the right fit is key.

All in all, your primary care provider should be someone you trust and who will serve as a healthcare advocate for you and your family.

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Kathi Miller, Teresa Haas

Zach Gocker

Amy Schultz, Growing Grounds owner Dale Naffziger, Sarah Wirth

Mark Jones, Judy Yoder

Lee and Anne Niepagen

Judy Adelman

Samantha Lavin with Hendrix

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Four Friends, One Fabulous Weekend

Paul Smith, Bill Inks, owner of AB Hatchery & Garden Center

Friday, Nov.12 Photos by Justin Hurt AB Hatchery & Garden Center, Casey’s Garden Shop & Florist, Growing Grounds, Wendell Niepagen Greenhouses, Bloomington This annual event heralds the start of the holiday season as shoppers travel from store to store and check out the Christmas decorations and goodies at each garden center. Attendees who shopped at all four stores had the chance to win one of four $100 gift certificates.

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BY MICHAEL ESCOUBAS We look up from our chores surprised at what we see— snowflakes big as quarters floating aimlessly as in a snow globe found by curious children reaching into some dark corner of a bookcase while visiting Grandma’s house—a winter scene ensconced in super slow-mo.

For one enraptured moment we dance in a magical world of white fairies and crystal butterflies— doilies intricately crocheted landing on collars and cheeks and outstretched tongues.

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Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run

Sunday, Nov. 14 Heartland Community College, Normal Photos by Justin Hurt The Jingle Bell Run is one of the most festive events of the season. Runners get decked out in the Christmas best and race to raise funds and awareness to Cure America’s #1 cause of disability.

Jingle Bell Run child honoree Aubrey Francois , who suffers from Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis was there with her family and participated in the Kids Dash.

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Bobby Valli Concert

Friday, Nov. 5 Rob Dob’s Restaurant & Bar, Bloomington Photos by Carlos T. Miranda Rob Dob’s Restaurant & Bar is famous for fresh seafood, grass-fed steaks, classic cocktails and live music on the weekends.

One of the popular performers was Bobby Valli, brother of Frankie Valli of the Four Seasons fame. Bobby and his friends performed to a full houses playing popular favorites in a special two-night event.

The Pantagraph’s Holiday Spectacular

Dec. 4, 5 Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts Photos by Carlos T. Miranda Now in its 20th year, The Pantagraph’s Holiday Spectacular features the very best of our local talent. Audiences enjoy hearing their favorite Christmas classics performed by beloved Holiday Spectacular stars. A heartfelt local script, amazing costumes and of course the cast make this a hoiday traditition for Central Illinois.

Angela Fulbright Wirsing, Kip Hayden

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Bob Mangialardi, Director Lori Adams, Andrew Kreiss, Playwright Nancy Steele Brokaw

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Angela Fulbright Wirsing, Kimberly Wright, Christie Vellella

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Front row: Ed Campbell, Laura O’Connor, Tricia Hayden, Amy Rea, Alicia Brown, Annie George

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The Pantagraph’s Holiday Spectacular

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BALL OF STRING Herb Eaton brings his artwork front and center to downtown Bloomington as he created an original frieze to update the façade of Main Street Yoga studio, 418 N. Main St., Bloomington.

Herb Eaton Frieze

This 8 ½-foot-long piece of art features Sisyphus, the Oracle of Delphi, the Three Graces, Atlas, Charon and other characters borrowed from Greek mythology and mythemes from various cultures. Meditation on a Ball of String represents meditation, curiosity, envy, pushing and striving and the supreme importance of just fooling around.

Herb Eaton prepares the façade of the former Main Street Yoga studio at 418 N. Main St., Bloomington, for his 8½-foot-long art frieze install on Sunday, Nov. 7.

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ExtraOrdinary Woman STORY BY SIMMY WOOD The turning point of Rebecca Lynn’s life was at the age of 21. She was accepted at Illinois State University and was on the verge of making the move from Decatur to Bloomington… while also awaiting trial for a Class X felony.

Rebecca’s son’s father was a gang leader and drug dealer. During a traffic stop he gave her unlawful paraphernalia to hold.

When police asked Rebecca to step outside the vehicle, she politely handed over a firearm and bags of cannabis. She was given two years of probation with a fine.

After the trial, Rebecca was prepared to begin a new chapter of her life at Illinois State University. However, things still weren’t smooth-sailing: “I was in a terrible identity crisis. I really thought I was this hood girl. I thought that I was this hardcore person, but God was really pointing out what the truth was versus what I was feeling about myself.”

Adding to the turmoil, in Rebecca’s first year at ISU, she “failed miserably” with a 0.62GPA. This resulted in losing her living space at Cardinal Court. “The only thing I had was my smarts… and I was not proving that very well.”

She enrolled at Heartland Community College the following semester and remained there until she was eligible to return to ISU three years later. She moved back into Cardinal Court and set out with a vengeance to prove herself. Being a single parent, a former “criminal,” and an abused person would not hinder her goals. She was not a failure, and she would achieve her dreams.

Through the NEW START program, ISU erased her GPA and granted her a fresh start at 0.00. Rebecca’s first semester, she earned a 3.5 -- and maintained it! She finally overcame her academic obstacles and learned how to learn.

Three years later, Rebecca was the first out of eight siblings to complete college. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Psychology.

Feli Sebastian, co-founder of the The ExtraOrdinary Women Project BN with Rebecca Lynn “No matter how much education I had, it was always very humbling to me that people listened, and they knew that I was genuine and that I was truly concerned about them. Four years into counseling, and I was still feeling the imposter syndrome. I still was feeling like, I can’t believe this! I can’t believe I’m effective at making a difference in someone’s life.” - Rebecca Lynn

After graduating from ISU, the first job Rebecca would land was at a homeless shelter. It was here that she would witness the complications of mental health and addiction first-hand. She wanted to know more in order to help people, so the next goal she achieved was earning her Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor credential from Illinois Central College.

A month later, she enrolled in online school through Capella University, while homeschooling her son who was then in 8th grade. After four to five years, she earned her Master’s of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling.

In 2018 Rebecca created her business Blue Skies Counseling. As Blue Skies was created, Rebecca also returned to Chestnut Health Services and started working in local schools. Before and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Rebecca would continue counseling at Normal West High School.

Eventually, scheduling conflicts led her to leave her counseling at Normal West.

So, on June 18th, 2021, Rebecca made the leap to make Blues Skies her full-time job.

The turning point of Rebecca Lynn’s life began 22 years ago. She is now unrecognizable from the woman she was then.From a fearful “rebel” facing 15-30 years in prison to an open, strong, and compassionate woman and counselor, Rebecca serves as a powerful inspiration to her community.

If you would like to nominate an extraordinary woman you know — even if it’s yourself — please nominate via the nomination page on the ExtraOrdinary Women website at theextraordinarywomenprojectbn.org

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REBECCA LYNN

2022 HOME REFRESH

REFERENCE GUIDE By: Nicole McGuire, Owner, The McGuire Home Collection Ready or not, 2022 is here!

This is the time of year most people are thinking about what they want the next year to look like.

We take inventory of what fills us up and what drains us. We consider the many possible lifestyle changes to create space – literally and figuratively – for more success, more family time, more growth and generally, more joy.

While we may be tapped out on the COVID talk and impact, the fact remains, COVID has seriously changed how many people do life. Remote learning, remote working, new careers, back to grad school, multi-generational living…the list goes on. The question is, has your home kept up with life’s new demands? Does it flow and function for you and your family as optimally as it should? Consider if you’ve ever thought or said any of the following:

“I wish my kitchen/bathroom/closet/ laundry room was…”

“If the kids had some place to drop all their stuff…”

“I just need a dedicated space to…”

Sound familiar? We get it.

The McGuire Home Collection is owned and operated by working moms and families with very packed schedules and competing priorities.

We are based in Champaign and have remodel projects all over central Illinois, in addition to a Design Studio and Shop we invite you to check out some time. We are passionate about work and whatever sport or extracurricular is in season at our house. We are on the go, just like you. That means we know exactly what a high functioning home needs to do, and we want it designed with simple sophistication, too. (That’s not too much to ask!)

Taking the leap this year on a home refresh or remodel project can be both exciting and a little intimidating, but the right partners can help make it easy and enjoyable. The right partners will deliver an outcome that will make you wish you’d done it sooner! As you consider what this process could look like, here are three key qualities you should look for in the right team to help make your design dreams come true:

1. Architecture + ACTUAL job site experience.

This is huge. Too many times someone with CAD experience will create something beautiful and aspirational sitting at a computer with software and/or sit and sketch on paper all day long, yet they don’t know how that translates to actual execution. We’ve seen too many ideas that were

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great in concept that fall short in the build-out process.

2. ASID certified interior designer.

There’s the seasonal decorator and person who can certainly pull together a pretty room, but we pride ourselves in our certifications and experience to design spaces that work within a home’s structural needs and family’s needs. ASID certification is important.

3. Alignment in lifestyle.

A team of designers who are going to help your home function for you should have similar needs as you. This is not something many people consider when selecting someone to help refresh or remodel a space, but there is no one better to do this than a qualified, expert team who also happens to personally feel your pain points and can make recommendations as they would for their own family.

We wish a joyous 2022 and hope you’ll reach out and let us know if we can help you achieve your design dreams over the coming year. You can find us online at www. themcguirehomecollection.com in store at 3301 Fields South in Champaign, or follow us on Instagram and Facebook for design and style suggestions @mcguirehomecollection – Happy home designing!

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- Nicole McGuire

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