Doctors in Concert

John Nottoli, Terry and Dele Ogunleye, Heather and Bryce Miller Dr. David Skillrud Dr. Frank Han

To benefit the Children’s

Discovery Museum Friday, April 29

DoubleTree by Hilton, Bloomington

Photos by Justin Hurt

Back after two years of virtual concerts, guests were definitely enjoying the in-person experience of hearing our talented physician musicians. Doctors in Concert supports exhibits and programs at the Children’s Discovery Museum, including the new Healthy Me Museum, which was recently honored by T the Illinois Association of Museums with its Award of Excellence.

The Children’s Discovery Museum is now back in full operation. For more information go to childrensdiscoverymuseum. net

More photos at pantagraph.com/limited

Beth Whisman, Children’s Discovery Museum Executive Director Christen Bergstresser, event chair Elise Albers

Jan Wohlwend. Dottie Fleener

Carole and Jerry Ringer, Carolyn Yockey Emcee David Horine, Dr. Susan Sheppard

Dr. Thomas Kelly

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History Makers History Makers

Honorees

Since 2012, the History Makers Gala recognizes citizens whose outstanding, lifelong contributions of time and talents have helped to make McLean County a better place to live.

Deanna Frautschi & Alan Bedell

Two McLean County residents with working class roots continue to make history as major community and philanthropic leaders. Deanna Frautschi and Alan Bedell both impact many lives with their generous souls, nurtured by their love of nature.

Deanna has a legacy of involvement serving on over a dozen non-pro�it boards including United Way of McLean County, where she served as board chair, campaign chair and on various other committees. She most recently headed United Way’s Covid Relief Task Force (2020-21). This effort directed emergency community resource allocation and mobilized food distributions with other agencies. Through Women United, she has also helped seniors and those without computers in setting up Covid vaccine appointments.

Alan’s volunteer efforts began with youth baseball in Downs and blossomed with the Cornbelt chapter of National AMBUCS building wheelchair ramps throughout the community. He also helps provide Amtrykes, customized tricycles for those with special needs. His enthusiasm led Alan to greater leadership when he served as national AMBUCS president. He traveled the country towing a trailer promoting the organization and helped found 10 chapters in Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa. Providing Amtrykes gives him a great smile and a lump in his throat every time a child receives a tricycle. Alan has also been an active Midwest Food Bank volunteer the last 10 years.

Alan worked at State Farm after graduating from Illinois State University with a business administration degree and completing his military service. Deanna graduated from Bloomington High School and then received a communications degree from the University of Illinois. She spent 33 years at COUNTRY Financial, leaving as Executive Vice President for Human Resources and Communications. She most appreciates that COUNTRY gave her the responsibility for helping direct corporate resources to meet community needs.

Besides United Way, Deanna is deeply involved in the Multicultural Leadership Institute and serves on its advisory board. She has also served on the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Board and serves on the Parklands Foundation Board and the Miller Park Zoological Society Board, where she was a past president.

The pair have chaired numerous fundraisers, including Zoo Doo, Red Cross Evening of Stars, and Carle Cancer Center events. They also use their own �ive-acre property, which is certi�ied as having good wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation and Illinois Audubon Society, to host small group tours and fundraisers in a relaxing educational environment.

Deanna and Alan sponsor scholarships for AMBUCS physical therapists, Illinois State University, the University of Illinois, Heartland Community College, and the Multicultural Leadership Institute. “We value our commitment to the community and the long-lasting effects,” Alan said, He added that they enjoy using their resources to bene�it fellow community members.

Deanna’s zoo connection brought the two a special task – feeding the baby snow leopards, Sabrina and Necee.