Limited Bloomington-Normal’s Premier Lifestyle, Business and Health Magazine - July 2022
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Green Gables Fundraiser Tee it up! For the GFPD PLUS MORE!
KENTUCKY DERBY Read about all the Derby events that happened in B-N! July 2022 | Limited Magazine 1
LEFT: Brian and Kristin Peterson
Sponsored by the McLean County Chamber of Commerce Thursday, May 19 Photos by Justin Hurt Reliable Pools celebrated its move to a new location to 401 E. Lafayette Road, Bloomington with a McLean County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon cutting. Chamber ambassadors, friends and customers gathered to enjoy the nacho bar, margaritas and to congratulate Kristin and Brian Peterson on their continued success as they help local families enjoy “life at its best.”
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Reliable Pools Ribbon Cutting
ABOVE: Chamber Executive Committee chair LJ Johnson, Kristin Peterson
Green Gables fans find burgers, community at Epiphany Farms benefit PROVIDED BY PANTAGRAPH STAFF
For Smith Bachtold, the taste of that iconic Green Gables smash burger was all it took for him to call off work when he heard the news of the Hudson eatery coming back for one night. “I would’ve brought my buddies with but they’re all working right now,” said Bachtold, of Fairbury. “Events like these are always great and it shows how small towns really come together to help each other out.” As a way to help pay for staff wages and the rebuilding process, Epiphany Farms, 220 E. Front St., hosted a Green Gables fundraiser dinner from 4 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. The event was organized by WJBC radio host Scott Miller, who had owner Amy Tague on-air after the May 9 fire that left the beloved restaurant in ruins. Afterward, he told Tague and his audience that he would do anything to help the restaurant rebuild. “Green Gables is an icon,” Miller said. “We’ll never be able to replace what you would feel in that
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building, but the taste may be able to be recreated Having worked with Tague and co-owners of Epiphany Farms, Ken and Nanam Myszka and chef Stu Hummel, the dinner featured cooks from Green Gables working the grill and served $15 plates
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which included a classic burger, French fries and cheese balls. Ken Myszka said they contacted their purveyor and coordinated with staff at the Green Gables to make sure the burgers were as close to the original recipe as possible.
Customers wait for a table at Epiphany Farms Restaurant during the fundraiser for Green Gables.
“We’re one family. We’re not competing, but we’re cooperating,” Myszka said. “I can never imagine what would happen if I lost my restaurant ... but maybe we can get other events happening and get other people engaged.” A portion of all sales throughout the restaurant that night will be donated to the Green Gables’ owners to help pay staff and cover any other immediate expenses related to the fire. During the fundraiser, a framed Green Gables print signed by the restaurant owners was being auctioned off, along with other pieces created and donated personally by Doug Johnson, executive director of the McLean County Arts Center. “It’s amazing that businesses and people are willing to do this, and I know that if another business was in this kind of situation, we would have done the same thing, especially with how it’s making us feel,” Tague said. “My staff was just floored at the opportunity, and we haven’t all been together since the burn.” Before the doors opened, Tague said there was already a line of people waiting outside and even more coming in to pick up their plates throughout the evening. Bartender Mike Schneider, who used to work Wednesday nights at the Green Gables, said he saw multiple regulars and even came across groups who used to gather for wine nights. Although the grills at Epiphany Farms might be half the size, Schneider said both staffs worked together to give customers that same feel they used to have near Lake Bloomington. “It’s bittersweet,” Schneider said. “It’s good that we get to see each other, but knowing that next Wednesday or Friday I won’t be working … we just need to take the time we got now and make sure everybody’s OK. That’s what is important.” Annie Houston, of Normal, who came to Epiphany with her daughter Laurie Kunkel and
Greg Daniels, left, and Charles Bradley work in the back during the fundraiser.
Epiphany Farms Restaurant’s kitchen staff grills up a recreation of the iconic Green Gables smash burger.
her husband Charlie, said she remembers driving up to the Green Gables with her daughter in their matching Mazda MX-5 Miatas to get a burger and then race back home. “There are so many people all over, not only out of the state but other countries that would come to it,” said Houston, who previously lived in Colorado for 27 years but would make trips up to Hudson anytime she came home. “I think this is fabulous, and I wasn’t going to miss it, so I called the kids and said we gotta go.” In terms of rebuilding, Tague said she and her husband Kyle
have been talking with the McLean County Department of Building and Zoning about where the new building can be built, and they have considered constructing in chunks or possibly having a temporary food truck. As for now, they have already received inquiries about other partnerships for the future with Destihl Brewery, Crafted Commons and Lil Beaver Brewery, Tague said. “My staff and family are so thankful,” she said. “We plan to be back; one way or another we will get there.”
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Business Barometer
Business back ‘Idol’ run
NORMAL — As excitement built in the Twin Cities for Normal native Leah Marlene‘s ascent on “American Idol” (she finished third on the May 22 finale), a number of local businesses got in on the fun producing everything from popcorn mixes to ice cream flavors and yard signs honoring the singer-songwriter.
Fire destroys Green Gables
BLOOMINGTON — Many in McLean County and beyond are mourning the loss of Green Gables Bar and Grill, a popular Lake Bloomington gathering place since 1929, after it was destroyed by fire May 9.
Red Raccoon expanding
BLOOMINGTON — Red Raccoon Games owners Jamie and Kelly Mathy reached an agreement with the City of Bloomington on an incentive package that will allow them to remodel and move into the vacant Main Plaza building at 301 N. Main St., which is next to the game store’s current site at 309 N. Main St.
CII East gets new name, tenant
BLOOMINGTON — The former CII East building in downtown Bloomington will be renamed the Northwestern Mutual Building in honor of the first tenant signed up to occupy the now-vacant building after a $4 million renovation.
Ford sells Rivian stock
NORMAL —Ford Motor Co. sold 8 million shares of electric vehicle startup Rivian Automotive Inc.’s stock for $214 million, according to a regulatory filing May 10.
State Farm cuts LGBTQ group ties
BLOOMINGTON — State Farm has ended its partnership with Chicago-based GenderCool Project, a program that worked to provide LGBTQ-themed children’s books to teachers and libraries.
‘Uptown South’ designer OK’d
NORMAL — Normal Town Council approved an $80,000 contract with Farr Associates Architecture & Urban Design to create a master plan for 8 acres on the south side of the railroad tracks in uptown — known as “Uptown South.”
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Moms behind Flower Cafe
BLOOMINGTON — With little ones still sprouting at home, four Bloomington moms grew their passions and hobbies into flourishing backyard flower farms and a bustling home-based bakery and started the Flower Café.
Rivian plans farmers market
NORMAL — Rivian Automotive has partnered with the city of Bloomington to bring a farmers market for its employees to the plant in west Normal.
Bank names officers
BLOOMINGTON — Heartland Bank and Trust Co. has promoted Ryan Frye to assistant vice president, commercial lender serving Bloomington-Normal, and named Amber Van Winkle to be community reinvestment program coordinator for the bank’s Central Illinois and Iowa markets.
B-N showcase returns
NORMAL — The McLean County Chamber of Commerce‘s Twin Cities Showcase returned to the area May 12 with about 80 exhibitors after a two-year COVID-induced hiatus.
Koos named to Amtrak board
NORMAL — President Joe Biden announced he plans to nominate Normal Mayor Chris Koos to the Amtrak board of directors.
Ameren orders Rivian trucks
NORMAL — Ameren, the St. Louis-based power utility, has pre-ordered seven Rivian pickup trucks, one of the automotive industry’s most sought-after electric models, and expects delivery soon.
Soccer complex in works
BLOOMINGTON — Sale Barn Properties LLC could begin construction this summer on a new soccer complex on 46 acres north of West Hamilton Road and west of South Main Street, across the street from the Huck’s gas station, in south Bloomington.
Graduations boost business
NORMAL — As Central Illinois colleges and universities prepared for commencement ceremonies in May, the hospitality industry geared up for waves of visiting families and friends not seen since before the pandemic.
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Bloomington Public Library breaks ground on expansion, renovation PROVIDED BY PANTAGRAPH STAFF Local officials marked the beginning of the Bloomington Public Library’s $25.2 million expansion and renovation project with a ground-breaking ceremony Thursday morning. “It feels great,” said library director Jeanne Hamilton. “We’re so excited to be able to offer this expansion to the community, expand our library services, and this will really just improve the future of Library Director Jeanne Hamilton
Bloomington.” Representatives from the Illinois State Library, the Golden Prairie Public Library District, the Bloomington Public Library Board of Trustees, and the Bloomington Public Library Foundation Board were in attendance along with other library staff, city officials, major donors, and residents from the area. During the ceremony, Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe spoke about the importance of library services such as internet access and training programs, while mentioning his children, who use both the Bloomington and Normal public libraries. “Bloomington Public Library is only going to get better and better,” said
Ruth Novosad, president of the Golden Prairie Public Library Board of Trustees. “We have excellent communication with them; we meet every month with the library staff, and they’re very receptive to our ideas, so we’re fully committed to this expansion, both in spirt and monetarily.”
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BUTTERFLY MAGNETS STORY AND PHOTOS BY DEANNA FRAUTSCHI
TOP PHOTO: A Pearl Crescent on Black-eyed Susans BOTTOM PHOTO: A Black Swallowtail on Purple Coneflowers
There are several easy-to-grow flowers I’ve found to be excellent butterfly magnets. They are butterfly bushes, black-eyed susans, purple coneflowers and sedums. These adapt well to our Central Illinois clay soils and require little or no watering to maintain. Since their blooms last for a long time, they attract many butterflies all summer long as well as other beneficial pollinator insects. They are also perennials so you don’t need to replant them each year, and it’s easy to do new starts from your original plants. If you haven’t tried growing one or more of these beauties yet, now is the time!
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2022 YTD* Single Family Home Sales Stats Through April 2022
NEW CONSTRUCTION
RESALE
YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS
2022 YTD Totals
2022 YTD Totals
2022 YTD Totals
Units: 54
Units: 453
Units: 507
$$ Volume: $19,757,546
$$ Volume: $100,291,938
$$ Volume: $120,049,484
Average Price: $365,880
Average Price: $221,395
Average Price: $236,784
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2021 YTD Comparison
Units: 25
2021 YTD Comparison
Units: 505
$$ Volume: $7,538,865
Units: 530
$$ Volume: $95,083,383
Average Price: $301,555
$$ Volume: $102,622,248
Average Price: $188,284
Average Price: $193,627
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MIRA’s ‘Down & Derby’ Happy Hour
Thursday, April 28 Holiday Inn & Suites, Bloomington Photos by Thom Rakestraw Ladies grabbed their fanciest hats and gents donned their most dapper bow ties to celebrate ‘the most exciting two minutes in sports’ in true Derby fashion! Sipping mint juleps and snacking on a delectable selection of Baxters appetizers, over 80 Realtor and affiliate members cheered on their favorite horse and jockey at MIRA’s first-ever Stick Horse Derby race. Winners were: Best Hat (Sandy Vick); Best Horse/ Jockey Costume Contest (Valerie Crutchfield). Five heats were ‘ran’ with winners of each heat competing in the final ‘Run for the Roses’ for a chance to make it to the winners circle. Kendra Keck, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services and her horse, ‘Pretty in Pink,’ took home the trophy.
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Small Business Owners: The Ones Who Get It Done
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ou’ve probably heard it said that small business is the lifeblood of a community. They provide essential services, create jobs, attract visitors, and together, they create the unique place that people come to know and love. We are incredibly grateful for our large companies like State Farm, Country Financial, and Rivian. They are the economic drivers that allow small businesses to flourish. But small businesses are the color, the creativity and the personality of a community. As a commercial real estate broker, I am blessed to work with many local small business owners, and they are the some of the most incredible people I know. Successful owners are smart, creative, extremely hardworking, and almost without fault, incredibly generous. My beautiful friend, Ann Charback, passed away suddenly in April. It was a shock, and it was felt throughout the community. Ann owned JMC Productions, a small, local business, and she was
vibrant and involved. She was all the above things and more. Ann showed up! Whether it was a volunteer opportunity, fundraising event, social gathering, or just another “meeting,” you could always count on Ann to be there. Like Ann, small business owners tend to show up. In less than a month’s time, the Bloomington-Normal Sunrise Rotary club planned a dinner/auction fundraiser for Ukraine, raising over $45,000. This happened in large part thanks to local small businesses who generously donated auction basket items, food, and cash. There were at least sixty-one small businesses that contributed towards making the event happen. But they didn’t just donate. Small business owners had boots on the ground, helping set up and tear down. They helped serve food and helped take tickets. They used their resources and connections to get things done, from setting up the bar, to catering a meal for 150 people, to finding entertainment and setting up a sound system.
They showed up! Bloomington-Normal is a thriving community, and we are blessed with the stability of large businesses that allow our small businesses to flourish. I am honored to have the opportunity to work with so many small business owners on their commercial real estate needs, but even more importantly, I’m honored to call so many of them friends. Next time you run across a small business owner, please thank them. And if you need something done, ask a small business owner. It might not be remotely related to their business, but I’ll bet they get it done. Laura Pritts, is a licensed broker at Coldwell Banker Commercial Real Estate Group in Bloomington. For more information on commercial real estate, contact Laura at (309) 824-0507 or lpritts@cbcregroup.com
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HERE TO HELP. HERE TO CARE.
Providers in the Department of Neurology diagnose and treat disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems, which include the brain, spinal cord, and outlying nerves in the body. • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) • Alzheimer’s disease • Dementia • Epilepsy • Multiple Sclerosis • Muscular Dystrophy • Myasthenia Gravis • Neurodegenerative disease • Neuropathy • Parkinson’s disease • Stroke
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I remember the first time I saw someone who had a stroke. My good friend from high school’s beloved grandmother was in the hospital and we went together to visit her. I knew her well, a vibrant and outgoing 75-year-old woman. He and I encountered a very different woman that day. Instead, I saw a woman who was paralyzed on the left side of her body, head and eyes turned to the right, and she was unable to speak or communicate with us. It was a terrible scene and unfortunately, she died shortly thereafter. When I talk to people about stroke, they often share with me a similar kind of story; a loved one or friend of the family whose life was changed by a disabling stroke. Stroke in-fact is the third leading cause of death in the United States. According to the National Institute of Health Each about 795,000 people will have stroke in the United States, and of these 137,000 of the people die. Further estimates are that 610,000 of these cases are first strokes, and 185,000 people who survive a stroke will have another stroke within 5 years. What exactly is a stroke? A stroke is a kind of injury of the brain caused by interruption of blood flow to the brain. Blood flow most often is caused by narrowing of the arteries to the brain. Many people have heard of atherosclerosis, this is a Greek term that literally means scarring of the arteries.Yearsago,peopleusedtheterm “hardening of the arteries.” Hardening of the arteries essentially means the same thing as atherosclerosis. Getting older (aging), smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, elevated cholesterol levels in the blood, and family history (genetics) are the main
risk factors for atherosclerosis, and by extension risks for stroke. There are other risk factors for stroke such as abnormal heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation, blockage of the arteries to the brain such as the carotid arteries, enlargement of the heart chambers, or clot or debris within the heart. Sometimes the interruption of blood flow to the brain occurs because rupture or bursting of an artery in the brain. These last types of strokes are called hemorrhagic strokes. Hemorrhagic or bleeding strokes can often be devastating or even lethal, especially if the artery ruptures because of an abnormal weaking of the artery wall like an aneurysm. The symptoms of stroke can be different in everyone, but there are some signs and symptoms that are common, such as sudden weakness of one side of the body, slurred speech, inability to communicate, loss of sensation on one side of the body, or loss of vision in one or on one side. It is important to know that today there are treatments for stroke that can lessen the degree of injury and disability from a stroke, especially if treatment is started within the first three to four hours after the onset of symptoms. These so-called “clot busting” medications are widely used throughout the country. It was not always the case. I recall in 1994 being one of the first doctors in Chicago to start using this type of treatment. Emergency room doctors at that time were afraid to use this type of treatment. Now virtually every emergency room has it available. Recovery from stroke sometimes occurs right away, or other times it can weeks or months. Sadly, some people never recover from the stroke. That is
why it is so important to take good care to reduce the risk of stroke as best you can. No one can change their age or family history, but everyone can stop smoking, check their blood pressure and cholesterol, and make sure to take their medications for blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar. Some doctors ask that ultrasounds be done of the heart or neck arteries, and sometimes aspirin or blood thinners are used to reduce the risk of stroke. If you think you might be having a stroke, do not wait or delay doing something about it. Call 911 right away. Please also check with your doctor if you are concerned that you might be at risk of having a stroke. Thankfully, your doctor and the specialists in your community will be able to help.
Dr. Barry Jay Riskin sees patients at Christie Clinic in Bloomington on Empire, 2502 E. Empire St.
To schedule an appointment, please visit: www.christieclinic.com
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Tee It Up! for The GFPD Reception
ABOVE: Tom Cessna with Elliot Farmer LEFT: Natalie Clouse with Gwendolyn
Alan and Kathie Chapman
Thursday, May 19 ISU Alumni Center Photos by Justin Hurt When Max Chapman was 14 months old, he received the devastating diagnosis of Peroxisomal Biogenesis Disorder (PBD), a rare disorder that will cause him to lose his sight and hearing and eventually cause life threatening damage to his kidneys, liver, and bones. Treatments for PBD are very limited and many affected children do not live past the age of 10. The Global Foundation for Peroxisomal Disorders (GFPD) was created to fund much needed research around PBD and to support those families facing this horrible disorder. Tee It Up! for The GFPD is now in it’s 7th year, and the golf portion of this fundraiser has been sold out since January. The reception featured amazing food, music by Dan Hubbard and some great silent auction items.
Chris Schlipf, Todd Chapman, Eli Winn, Erin Engle
Anya and Elizabeth Hatfield, Corin Chapman
Tom Farmer, Sabrina Weislak
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Rob and Mary Cranston
Paul Finch, Kristin Givens, Susanna and Todd Berna
Rich Beal, Carol Ropp, Kathie Chapman Corin Chapman, Melissa Bryce
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Tee It Up! for The GFPD Reception
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Commitment to Health Luncheon
Friday, May 6 Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Normal Photos by Thom Rakestraw With a theme of “Under One Roof” the Community HealthCare Clinic (CHCC) resumed it’s in-person lunches to highlight the important work the Clinic does. The Clinic’s mission of caring for those that slip through the cracks of the health care system is supported be the generosity of hundreds of donors and organizations. CHCC has recently added mental health care to its umbrella of services. IN 2021 the Clinic served 1,294 patients including 236 new patients. For more information go to chcchealth.org
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Melanie Shellito, the Honorable Amy McFarland
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LEFT” CHCC Executive Director Mike Romagnoli (left) shaking hand with John Kim, who received the Commitment to Health Award
Lessons Learned from My Favorite Tree BY MICHAEL ESCOUBAS
As a child I loved to stretch out beneath you. You stood alone in the pasture, the way I often felt in my young life. I would stare clean up to the top where you let a patch of sun peek through. I loved your quiet, cohesiveness. Of course, I didn’t know fancy words like cohesive back then. Whenever I needed a friend, you were there. You taught me about change, as each season of the year your foliage messaged me, Nothing stays the same, though we want it to. I wondered about your roots, another world: underground, virile, extending to infinite pathways, a sort of unseen intelligence. I daydreamed; Will I ever be like you . . . one thing on the surface, so much more unseen?
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A Taste of Derby: Fashionably Neat
Saturday, April 30 Bloomington Country Club Photos by Jacalyn Hadley Bloomington Country Club was filled with big hats and bourbon as 200+ guests enjoyed a derby-themed fundraiser to support the Carle BroMenn Medical Center Mother Baby Unit. It was a unique evening of derby traditions including a style show featuring attire from Carle BroMenn Resale Boutique, a speakeasy and a silent auction. The Mother Baby Unit at Carle BroMenn is the first in the area to achieve recognition by the Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program and the first to offer neonatology services on-site.
Dr. James Leonard, president/CEO of the Carle Foundation, Colleen Kannaday, president of Carle BroMenn Medical Center and Carle Eureka Hospital.
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Sue Seibring, Tracey Vincent ABOVE: Shelleigh and Kevin Birlingmair
Annie Holdren, Kathleen Shirk, Kimberly Thompson
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LEFT: Dennis and Cathy Wentworth, Diane AndesFinney, Roger Finney
A Taste of Derby: Fashionably Neat
Dr. Nona Fulk, Dr. Andrea Kane, Dr. Sherri Thornton
Ketti and John Carter
Heather and Bryce Miller, Uma Balakrishnan
Linda Shirk, Trish Kallembach
Dr. Napoleon Knight, Nancy Willamonv
Rebert and Antoinette Harris
Carter Billingsley, Marie Casteel, Jaime Morris
Cheryl Magnuson, Courtney Zell
Stan Glazier, Joan Stralow, Mary Bennett-Henrichs, Scott Henrichs
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TENT Benefit
Sunday, May 22 The Bistro, Bloomington Photos by Justin Hurt Several downtown Bloomington businesses came together to support TENT (Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT). While TENT is a Texas based, organizer Brienne Reid noted that 22 states have laws that discriminate against the transgender community, and told the crowd “It’s Texas today, but when they come for one of us, they come for all of us.”
Jan Lancaster, David Bentlin
The event was a combination benefit drag show and auction. Red Raccoon Games hosted an auction during the day and BobzBay had a pop-up book shop in the Bistro with proceeds donated to TENT.
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Jamie Mathy, David Bentlin
Brienne Reid
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TENT Benefit
Todd and Shelli Willoughby
Brandy Maloney, Kris Williams
Sharon ShareALike
Bethany, Nancy and Ingrid Martin
McLean County Board Member Beverly Bell, David Bentlin
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St. Jude Kentucky Derby Gala
To benefit the Children of St. Jude Saturday, May 7 Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, Normal Photos by Carlos T. Miranda It was a night filled with big hats, bourbon and a St. Jude Experience as more than 200 guests joined together to watch “the most exciting two minutes in sports” but also raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital where families never receive a bill for travel, housing or food and where research is shared worldwide to help more kids Paul and Jackie Leahey enjoy the race More photos at pantagraph.com/limited
Christina Rogers with her amazing hats from Refine 309
Laura and Tripper Phipps
Karen and Tony DeAngelis, Cindy and Mark Segobiano, Barb and Dave Selzer
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Ivan and Kim Schoenbein
Cheryl Magnuson, Cindy Segobiano, Julie Dobski, Katie Rife
Dr. Jack and Joan Capodice
Tracy Patkunas, Kim Schoenbein, Kate Burcham
Tim and Katie Norman
Trisha and Dr. Chad Tattini
Dr. Jason and McKenzi Dunn
Mary Bynum, Jhun Medina, Jackie Leahey
Kristin Kubsch, Jeff Flairty
Dan Adams
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St. Jude Kentucky Derby Gala
Kelly and Jimmy Mapugay, Vivian and Redney Doctora
Retirement Party for Principal Jeff Lockenvitz
Thursday, May 12 Washington Elementary School, Bloomington Photos by Jacalyn Hadley Crowds came out to Washington School to celebrate the retirement of long-time principal Jeff Lockenvitz. And it was a double celebration, as Principal Lockenvitz also turned 60 that day. Many friends and former students dropped by to bid farewell to this beloved school administrator.
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Maggie Killian, Jeff Lockenvitz, Kelly Mathy
Brett Stevens, Jamie Mathy, Wyatt Stevens, Jim Waldorf, Greg Halperin
Dick and Victoria Folse, Sarah Gliege
Lisa Knuffman, Jen Stroyan
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Lisa and Brian Lockenvitz
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Angela Guerra, Patrick and Cooper Yocum
Katy Byers, Charli Lawrence
Kristine Stewart, Courtney Dodson
Lisa and Barry Reilly, Sue Silvey Dorothy Rossi, Katy Shalley, Ellen Caslow
Jeff Lockenvitz, Aarushi and Mihir Bafna
Liam, Mitchell and Megan Lockenvitz
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Retirement Party for Principal Jeff Lockenvitz
Marnajah Sterling, Marnisha and Malijah Hyson
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