Limited: Girls World - March 2019

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Bloomington-Normal’s Premier Lifestyle and Business Magazine - March 2019

Girl’s World IT’S A

STORY ON PAGES 22, 23

Plus Coverage of

11 slocal events

pluNIGHT IN A CAR

BY JUSTIN BOYD ON PAGES 26, 27

Index

Staff and Contributors

Business

Lifestyle

Business After Hours ............................4

Dobski Big Game Party .............. 20, 21

Jonell Kehias, editor Victoria Weinberg, creative director Deanna Frautschi, writer, photographer, naturalist Michael Escoubas, poet Thom Rakestraw, photographer Erin Woods, photographer Carlos T. Miranda, photographer David Proeber, photographer Lewis Marien, photographer Mary Ann Ford, writer Justin Boyd, writer

By the Numbers .....................................5

Girls World Expo ........................... 22, 23

Business Barometer ..............................6

Brrrr! ........................................................ 25

Reid Big Game Party .............................8

Night in a Car ................................ 26, 27

Tim Johnson Retirement ................. 12

On the Wings of a Dove ................... 28

Community Cancer Center Open House ......................................... 13

MLK Chess Tournament ................... 30

Chamber Gala ............................... 14, 15 Business Achievements .................... 18

Gala Gowns .................................... 32, 33 Breakfast for Dinner .................... 34, 35 Inspiration ............................................. 38

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‌Grossinger Arena, Bloomington Wednesday, Jan. 9 Photos by Thom Rakestraw More photos at pantagraph.com/limited

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By the Numbers

2018 YTD* Single Family Home Sales Stats Through December 2018

NEW CONSTRUCTION 2018 YTD Totals

2017 YTD Comparison

Units 86

Units 138

$ Volume $25,268,662

$ Volume $41,606,999

Average price $293,822

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2017 YTD Comparison

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$ Volume $450,184,425

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Business Barometer

Pazar named Pantagraph publisher‌

BLOOMINGTON — Michelle Pazar was named the new publisher of The Pantagraph and Central Illinois Group publisher for Lee Enterprises Inc. in January after serving on an interim basis for four months.

Jones now Pantagraph sales VP‌

BLOOMINGTON — Appointed to the newly created position of vice president of sales for The Pantagraph, Amanda Jones now heads advertising sales in print, online and on other digital platforms while expanding the newspaper’s community events and special projects efforts.

Garcia’s Pizza closes doors‌

BLOOMINGTON — Garcia’s Pizza, a popular campus pizza place from decades ago that returned to the Twin Cities in 2015, shut down its downtown restaurant in early January, but officials haven’t commented on its future.

‘Fun’ store offers popcorn, treats‌

BLOOMINGTON — Thinking owning a popcorn store “looks fun,” nurse Donny Bounds has opened Donny B’s Gourmet Popcorn and Gifts at 1220 Towanda Ave., Bloomington, with 75 flavors of popcorn, fudge made in-house and a variety of “nostalgia” candies.

Owner: Butter an uptown treat‌

NORMAL — Yvonne Wilson, manager of The Coffee House at 114 E. Beaufort St., Normal, says she’s glad she turned her hobby of shopping for thrift-store bargains into Butter Twice and Again, the secondhand clothing store she opened at 120 E. Beaufort St. in late August.

New building set for uptown‌

NORMAL — Iowa-based Bush Construction plans to build Trail East, a $30 million, five-story, mixed-use building on the northeast side of Uptown Circle and open it as soon as Aug. 1, 2020, with $8.65 million in property and sales tax support from the town of Normal.

Spice shop to open downtown‌

BLOOMINGTON — Owners Ruben Granados and Don Mock hope to blend Granados’ passion for spices and cooking into a successful business this spring by opening Bloomington Spice Works, 507 N. Center St., in downtown Bloomington.

Alexander Lumber closes B-N, Lincoln sites‌

BLOOMINGTON — Alexander Lumber announced a statewide restructuring plan in January that would merge its operations at 910 Woodlawn Road in Bloomington into the company’s facility in LeRoy and close its Lincoln location.

Beer Nuts closes Normal store‌

BLOOMINGTON — Beer Nuts closed its retail outlet at the Shoppes at College Hills in Normal on Jan. 28 and changed the hours at its Robinson Street store in Bloomington in response to changing consumer trends, the company said.

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Fitness Quest joins sports health center‌

BLOOMINGTON — Fitness Quest, a longtime Bloomington-Normal fitness center, announced plans to move into the Orthopedic and Sports Enhancement Center, 2406 E. Empire St., Bloomington, in the latest step in a collaboration that began more than a year ago.

University Liquors reopens after fire‌

NORMAL — Eight months after a May 14 fire that virtually gutted University Liquors, the Normal institution that dates back to when the town started allowing liquor sales in the early 1970s, reopened Jan. 17 under longtime manager Dan Gray and owner Ricky Rakholia.

CM Promotions changes owner, not mission‌ BLOOMINGTON — CM Promotions, 25 Access Way, Bloomington, which provides custom logo products and other promotional materials and services, has been acquired by promotions distributor Geiger, a Maine-based company, but CM President Connie Mandula said the purchase will not change the company’s community involvement.

Barker Motor Co. co-owner retires‌

BLOOMINGTON — Barker Motor Co., which has gone through several ownership changes since opening in 1935, saw another in January with the retirement of Tim Johnson, who has been a co-owner since 1999 of the Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealership at 2030 Ireland Grove Road.

Furlong’s replaces Swinger’s Grill‌

NORMAL — Fine Eatz LLC hopes good food, lower prices and a more casual, sports-themed atmosphere will help Furlong’s Sports Grill succeed in the former location of Swinger’s Grille, next door to the off-track-betting facility that’s continued to operate at 1304 Cross Creek Drive, Normal.

Supplement Superstore offers personal touch‌

NORMAL — Supplement Superstore owner Jake Katnik hopes a personal touch, including consultation on diet, nutrition and workout plans, will differentiate his new store at 115 Veterans Parkway Suite C, Normal, from other places where customers buy supplements.

Tax to affect Airbnb-type rentals‌

BLOOMINGTON — A new 6 percent local tax on short-term housing rentals paid digitally to services like Airbnb is set to take effect April 1 in Bloomington and Normal, just in time to capture revenue from the vacation rental listing giant’s continuing growth in Central Illinois.

Chestnut expects to double patient count‌

BLOOMINGTON — An $8 million expansion of Chestnut Family Health Center in the 700 block of West Chestnut Street, Bloomington, should more than double the number of low-income patients treated at McLean County’s federally qualified health center, to about 5,000 patients, when the work is done later this year.

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Enjoy the beauty of all 4 seasons in this incredible home surrounded by trees. Over 4000 finished sq ft. Side entry 4 car garage. 3 Fireplaces, 2 story entry, beautiful wood floors in Living and Dining Rooms. Updated Kitchen w/stainless appliances, center island eating bar, tiled backsplash, pantry, Quartz countertops and large eating area. Family Room w/gas fireplace, Master suite w/sitting room, fireplace, updated huge bath and great walk in closet. 2 large bedrooms and full bath w/2 sink vanity. Walk out lower level w/ Family Room, Fireplace, Bedroom w/French doors, updated full bath, exercise area and storage room. Screen Porch, Deck w/gas grill and beautiful landscaping to patio area.

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The false mindset of fixing it later Individuals facing a divorce or family law matter are often faced with difficult decisions. Their spouse (or the other party to the family law case) may have an attorney. They indicate that their attorney is simply going to draw up the paperwork to conclude the case quick.

When faced with this, many decide not to get a lawyer. Their mindset is that although the settlement paperwork is flawed in many respects, they can simply go back and fix it later.

In other words, the view of some is that they should simply agree to the settlement that is being proposed. That will make the divorce or family matter end.

After the case is done, many think they will just come back later and fix what was wrong with the original agreement. For example, if there are children, and a prior child custody or support order, they figure that they will just modify it later.

This strategy is based on an incremental view that you can simply bite off certain parts of the case (like getting divorced) and then later deal with the other issues in the future. Often, this approach is based on saving attorney fees or keeping things civil with their soonto-be ex-spouse (or the other party).

The problem is that modifying a prior court order is not simple or easy. It can be harder to fix something that was not right to begin with than to simply make sure it was fair and just from the start.

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a substantial and continuing basis. In other words, one cannot come back to court with the incremental argument that they agreed to what they originally agreed to just to get the case done, but that it was not really right from the start.

In most courts, this argument will not work. A party has to show that something is now different. They have to show that the difference is something significant and continuing. For many parties, this can be a tough standard to meet in court.

This means that many parties who simply agree to a bad deal to get it done may end up facing a few problematic situations: • One, it might be that they end up being stuck with it and are never able to fix the bad parts of the original judgment or order.

• Two, even if a party is successful in obtaining a modification, many spend a lot more money in the long run on attorney’s fees trying to obtain a modification than if they simply had it done right from the start.

• Three, in terms of property and debt division in a divorce, this is almost always non-modifiable (meaning the you cannot come back to court later to change the original settlement).

This is why parties who have a mindset that they are going to fix the bad parts of their divorce or family law settlement later are often missing the mark. It is almost always vital to make sure everything is correct from the start.

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Broker is typically compensated through the Listing Agent, so there is frequently no cost to the Buyer. Your Broker should establish this relationship and clarify this for you upfront.

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

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

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

A knowledgeable Commercial Broker can help you wade through the options, and may even know of space that’s not currently on the market. If you are familiar with the residential real estate market in Illinois, you may be familiar with the concept of a Buyer’s Broker who works on behalf of a Buyer (or Tenant) to find the right property. In McLean County and surrounding areas, a Buyer’s

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

If you are buying a franchise, oftentimes, a franchise’s real estate department will allow a franchisee to work through a local Broker who is familiar with the market. The real estate department typically reserves the right to approve the location, but they will work together with

a local Broker to find the right site.

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

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

Laura Pritts is a licensed broker at Coldwell Banker Commercial The Real Estate Group in Bloomington.

For more information on commercial real estate, contact Laura at 309-662-3370 or lpritts@cbcregroup.com

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Business Achievements

Higgens joins First Mid Wealth‌

BLOOMINGTON — First Mid Wealth Management is pleased to welcome Ann Higgens to the Raymond James team as its newest financial adviser at the Bloomington location, 2306 E. Washington St. The Raymond James office is currently located in Soy Capital Bank, which will become a First Mid banking center on April 8.

Brad Beesley, president and CEO of First Mid Wealth Management, Raymond James Financial Services branch manager, says, “We are thrilled to have Ann on the team. With Higgens her background and commitment to the Bloomington community, I am confident that she will be instrumental in helping our customers achieve their financial goals.”

Higgens will be responsible for helping individuals and businesses build, preserve and manage their wealth through retirements and investment planning. She joins the team with over 35 years of financial service experience, and holds her series 7, 24, 65 and Illinois insurance licenses. She was also a former member of the Chicago Board of Trade and Chicago Board Options Exchange.

As part of her community involvement, Higgens is a member of the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Board, where she serves as chairman of the investment committee, and is the board’s liaison for the Woman to Woman Giving Circle. She is also an active member of Wesley United Methodist Church.

Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, and are not insured by any financial institution insurance, the FDIC/NCUA or any other government agency, are not deposits or obligations of the financial institution, are not guaranteed by the financial institution, and are subject to risks, including the possible loss of principal. Raymond James is not affiliated with the financial institution, the investment center or Soy Capital Bank.

First Mid Bank & Trust, First Mid Wealth management, and its affiliates, are not a registered broker/dealer and are independent of Raymond James Financial Services. Investment Advisory Services are offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Branch office 5QK15, phone: 309-664-6789.

Serratos named Heartland retail manager‌

BLOOMINGTON — Heartland Bank and Trust Company proudly announces that Angie Serratos has been promoted to retail manager at the bank’s 205 N. Main St. branch in downtown Bloomington.

Her new responsibilities include ensuring value and topof-the-line service to bank customers and overseeing retail employee development and training.

Serratos most recently served as the branch’s retail super-

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visor, and was mentored by Nancy Ammerman, a recently retired bank veteran at the downtown location.

Serratos has over 12 years of banking experience, the last eight years with Heartland Bank.

Heartland Bank and Trust Company is an Serratos independently owned community bank with assets of $3 billion. Headquartered in Bloomington, the bank has offices in communities throughout Illinois. The bank offers a complete line of financial services to commercial and retail customers. More information is available on the bank’s website at www.hbtbank. com.

Zozzaro Chiropractic upgrades therapeutic laser‌

NORMAL — Zozzaro Chiropractic Rehab of Normal has upgraded to the Platinum 4 Therapeutic Laser by K-Laser USA, for advanced pain relief and enhanced healing. High-power therapy lasers provide a safe non-invasive solution for pain management, wound healing and rehabilitation.

Zozzaro Chiropractic and Rehab proudly announces the addition of the Platinum 4 by K-Laser USA. Class IV therapeutic lasers deliver advanced pain relief and enhanced tissue Zozzaro healing.

“We have been using K-Laser in our office for the past eight years. The Platinum 4 is a huge leap in technology and power. This translates into targeting deeper tissues, reduced treatment times, and faster pain relief for our patients,” said Dr. John Zozzaro.

Laser therapy works by stimulating production of cellular energy in damaged cells and by enhancing the cell membrane permeability. This promotes the speed and the quality of healing, enhances the exchange of nutrients and wastes across the cell membrane and improves elasticity of injured tissues.

Laser therapy also modulates pain and reduces inflammation. It can be used immediately on acute injuries, over broken skin and over metal implants. Laser Therapy enhances the rate and quality of healing of acute injuries and can help with the resolution of chronic complaints such as arthritis.

Zozzaro Chiropractic and Rehab has staff members who have been professionally trained to effectively provide laser therapy treatments. They are ready to answer clients’ questions about suitability for their condition. Clients interested in knowing more can contact Zozzaro Chiropractic and Rehab at 309-862-2225, or visit the website at www.zozzaro.net Additional information about laser therapy can be found at www.k-laser.com

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Dobski Big Game Party

Paula Weiland, Jan Francois, Julie Dobski, Thresa Schmitt

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April and Brian Steigerwald

Nancy Brady, state Sen. Bill Brady, Nancy Brady

Mike Fowler, Kevin Killian

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Dobski Big Game Party

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Girl’s IT’S A

STORY BY MARY ANN FORD PHOTOS BY LEWIS MARIEN

T

he teen-age years can be challenging for girls -- and their parents -but community leaders have joined together for the second year in a row to bring an event that can not only help them navigate through some of the challenges but celebrate the positives and open doors to the future.

Girls World Expo/Bloomington will take place from noon to 4 p.m. March 3 at the Parke Regency Hotel and Conference Center, 1413 Leslie Drive, Bloomington.

Admission is free.

“It’s a great opportunity to touch young women in a time of their life when they are very vulnerable … shaping their lives,” said Colleen Kannaday, president of Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, sponsor of the event in partnership with Pantagraph Media.

“It’s an opportunity to focus on diversity and all different aspects of areas of interest; opening their eyes to so many different career opportunities, exposing them to different things,” she added.

The event will have a variety of breakout sessions, including “Love the Skin You’re In,” “Questions You Can’t Ask Mom” and “What Boys Are Thinking,” as well as a several workshops and demonstrations, including “Girls AUTO Know Workshop,” “Self Defense Demonstrations,” and “Jill of All Trades Workshop.”

Throughout the afternoon, there will be a host of ongoing activities including live music and dance performances, an exhibitor market place, college and

World

cause she has a nearly 14-year-old daughter. The two attended last year.

“It was a great bonding opportunity,” she said. “It also prompted conversations after the fact.”

Kannaday attended a technology session and learned about apps on social media. After the event, she said, she and her daughter had a conversation and changed some of the settings on her daughter’s Colleen Kannaday speaks at the 2018 Girls phone.

World Expo.

“I loved the diversity of the day and career coaching and a Girls World of Art the event,” said Kannaday. “Time went by show. so fast; we did so many things.”

Kannaday said Advocate BroMenn Her daughter got her hair curled and wanted to be a part of the expo because they got hand massages. There also was a “building a healthy lifestyle early in life booth to have pictures taken with funny will hopefully prevent diseases.” props and they checked out career opporShe also has a personal interest be- tunities.

“It really focuses on young women at a point when they are developing,” she said. “It’s investing in our youth – especially young girls – to give them the confidence to be anything they want to be and let them know the things they are going through are natural.”

The event will again celebrate exceptional girls with the Girl of Merit award, sponsored by Little Jewels Learning Center of Bloomington. The award is designed for girls 11Above: Julie Dobski gives 18 who have shown exceptional the keynote address qualities in their lives, said Julie during the 2018 Girls of Merit Awards Ceremony. Dobski, owner of Little Jewels.

“They serve the comLeft: A local dance group munity, do well in school, are performs during the developing their leadership, ar2018 Girls World Expo. tistic and athletic skills. They

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Ambria Maddox accepts her Girl of Merit Award at the 2018 Girls World Expo.

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may have overcome their own personal challenges,” she said.

“This award is very important because girls are at a crucial stage in their lives where their self-images and esteem struggle against unflattering portrayals of perfection and hurtful comments from peers.

Social media is a very prevalent means of communication and sometimes can have a negative impact,” she said.

“As a child care provider, I have a keen interest in surrounding our youth with positive role models,” Dobski said. “Girls World Expo is built on the premise that ‘if you can see it, you can be it.’ It teaches them not to compare themselves to others but to be their authentic self.”

Last year, Girls of Merit garnered 40 nominees and 10 girls were honored as Girls of Merit. Honorees are chosen by the Girls World Expo national committee. Ambria Maddox was one of the 2018 recipients. She is now chairperson of the 2019 Girls World Expo/Bloomington allteen-age girl Advisory Board.

Ambria, 17, a Normal Community High School junior, was nominated by her mother, Frances Maddox, for her work with the Gold Star Family’s Fallen Heroes Tree of Honor program. The trees, including one at the Central Illinois Regional Airport, have ornaments recognizing fallen heroes from all

military disciplines and all conflicts.

Ambria’s brother, Anthony, died in a non-combat incident while in the U.S. Army.

Frances Maddox said Ambria created about 90 percent of the 256 ornaments for the three Fallen Heroes Tree of Honor trees. Families of the fallen heroes have done the remaining 10 percent. Frances, chairwoman of the program, collects information on fallen heroes and passes it onto Ambria, who paints the ornaments for the trees.

“I wanted to recognize her work and effort and willingness to give of herself,” said Frances Maddox. “She put a whole lot of effort into it. It’s a humbling experience; she’s met many families who are so grateful. And she does it while balancing school and extra activities.”

Ambria said she was surprised and “really honored” by the recognition.

“I had never really received an award,” she said.

Ambria, an inspiring fashion designer, will be showing off her ornaments as well as the fashion and art work that she sells on her business Facebook page, @AmbriaKdesigns, at a booth at the expo.

Last year, one of her creations, “My Destiny,” a clay walking stick that told the journey of her life, won a silver award.

She also will be participating in the Next Step Dance Studio 4 entertainment at this year’s expo.

In her role as Advisory Board chairperson, Ambria said she wants to encourage non-profit organizations to have a booth at this year’s expo.

“I want to expose girls to (volunteer) comopportunities and get involved in the com munity,” she said.

Dobski, a member of BloomingtonNormal Sunrise Rotary Club, said the mis-

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Hot-Topic Seminars Workshops Marketplace Fashion Live Music & Dance Healthy Living STEM & Art Exhibits Girls of Merit Awards College & Career Info Face Painting & Henna Hair, Nails & Photo Booth Dance Groups DIY Crafts & Activities sion of Girls World Expo is very similar to that of the Rotary, which provides service to others, promotes integrity, and advances understanding, good will and peace.

“It’s not the big things, it’s the little things that they do on a regular basis that tell the story of what they are about and that is what makes them role models,” she said.

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E R E H OUT Blue Jays have scales on their feet that adapt to the cold well.

ver think about how animals we see outdoors stay warm in winter and early spring? As humans, we simply put on our winter coats, hats, scarves and boots before we go out in freezing temperatures.

But what about the birds, the squirrels and the deer…what do they do to stay warm?

Birds have actually taught us a lot about staying warm. They trap warm air in their downy feathers (beneath their flight feathers). This warm air trapped between the feathers and their skin helps keep them warm. In fact, we got the idea for down feathers used in coats and blankets from them!

And what about their feet….don’t they get cold? Not really because birds feet have scales on them that don’t really feel the cold like our bare feet would if we were walking around outside in the snow. Their feet don’t conduct the cold like ours do.

Deers’ thick coats and hollow hair trap heat and help them stay warm.

Squirrels spend a lot of time in the fall eating as much as they can find so they build an extra layer of body fat to help them through the winter and keep them warm.

They also stash lots of nuts and acorns so they can find food when the ground is covcov ered with snow.

They build leaf nests in trees, and if they’re lucky, they may find an abandoned owl box to build a nest in. Often they live in these nests with a mate and raise their young in late February and early March in these nests.

Deer also build body fat to help them stay warm. They have hollow hairs on their bodies with an inner layer of thick fur that helps them stay warm. The hollow hairs help trap warm air close to their skin. They often huddle together in groups in the winter to take advantage of each other’s body heat. Staying out of the wind is important. So hiding in amongst the trees helps them stay warm and protects them from predators too.

Our featherd and furred friends have many ways of knowing how to protect themselves from harsh winds, the cold and snowy nights and days. Watch the birds and squirrels with your children this winter. Talk about what you learn together about how they survive winter in Central Illinois.

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Nature Story

WHAT DO OTHER ANIMALS DO TO STAY WARM?

IN A

NIGHT CAR STORY BY JUSTIN BOYD | PHOTOS BY LEWIS MARIEN

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hen I first ran into Ashley Souk, donor relations coordinator for Home Sweet Home Ministries (HSHM), she asked me if I would be interested in participating in their annual Night In a Car fundraising event on Friday, Feb. 1 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Bloomington. I told her that I would think about it. Despite her enthusiasm, the idea of spending a cold night shivering in my car did not appeal to me.

My answer really was my way of hoping she would forget she ever asked me. I don’t like camping, I don’t like cold weather. This just did not seem like a good fit for me. Unfortunately, Ashley didn’t forget she asked me. She was persistent.

I support Home Sweet Home Ministries in other ways and my good friends Monica and Tristan Bullington have participated in the Night In a Car event for multiple years. Eventually, with Ashley’s persistence, the Bullingtons’ inspiration and my wife Christina agreeing to participate with me, I agreed to spend the night in my car.

The event approached during the worst weather this area had seen in 40plus years. Just days before the event, Bloomington-Normal had wind chills of minus 20 degrees. We had people coming up to us to tell us how lucky we were that on Feb. 1 it was only supposed to get down to about 12 degrees. As another participant at the event said, “Yes, we are

lucky; we have a choice.

We have a home to go home to; others in our community do not.”

Home Sweet Home asks each group participating to raise at least $1,000 and, with both Christina and I reaching out to friends and family, we felt confident we could raise $1,500. One thing that never ceases to amaze me about this community and our friends and family is Christina and Justin Boyd. their amazing generosity. Not only did over 100 people volunteer to sleep in their together is always inspiring to me. Howcars but local organizations stepped up as ever, the 8.5 hours I spent in my car, with well. Connect Transit had staff sleep in my wife, in freezing temperatures is where a bus. Keller-Williams Realty had a large I gained the most: one night simulating presence, I saw a Normal Town Coun- what to many in our community have to cil representative, I saw McLean County do every single day. We were grateful for Board members. It is truly a gift to be in 6 a.m. when we got to go inside for a warm a community that has this much love for meal, then return to our home. However, one another. We raised money all the way I find myself still getting emotional while through the event. I am pleased to say thinking of so many people who are outChristina and I (Team Boyd) raised more side trying to stay warm. The experience is than $2,000 and the event exceeded its one I will not soon forget. goal of raising $100,000!

One the next page are my efforts to The money raised was tremendous document my evening, for myself and to and I know Home Sweet Home Minis- share with others. I encourage all to get tries will be wonderful stewards of all the involved in Night In a Car next year. I funds raised. Seeing the community come promise the experience is worth it.

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THROUGH THE NIGHT

Pulled into Trinity Lutheran parking lot. We chose to park next to the Connect Transit bus so we could have friends nearby.

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5:45 P.M.

10:00 P.M.

7:30-8:30 P.M.

I add one more blanket and put on a face mask to help keep my nose warm. It is difficult to add more because of my sleeping position. The steering wheel makes it hard to maneuver.

I wake up and see Christina is also awake.

I mention I can’t feel my toes at all. She said she can’t feel them either and asks me to turn on the car to warm them up. I turn on car with the heat aimed at our feet and fall asleep.

12:00 A.M.

I give up on reading as my hands are too cold to turn pages. I put gloves on to warm my hands.

We finally fall asleep.

They open up the microphone to hear from some participants about their experience. Everyone who speaks uses words like grateful, blessed and lucky. We also hear the announcement that the event exceeded the fundraising goal of $100,000! The entire room applauds enthusiastically despite most of us getting little sleep and still thawing.

6:10-6:30 A.M.

We walk into our home and throw down our stuff. Christina and I both agree it was eye opening. We recognize how difficult it was but are both grateful that we were able to participate.

7:20 P.M.

We attend three breakout sessions. We heard testimonials, learned about food co-op, and played a game that taught us how luck, health and stress play a key role in how successful one can be while fighting homelessness.

11:00 P.M.

7:05 A.M.

6:26 P.M.

We tour the Connect Transit bus. I’m a bit jealous of their space as they have cots and a snack bar set up. Turns out my 2011 Sonata does not have the room for either of these.

9:30 P.M.

10:40 P.M.

6:00 P.M.

We go inside the church to eat a meal donated by Avanti's. We sit next to the staff of Connect Transit and throw some shade their way for having plenty of room to stretch out on the bus compared to us.

It was go time. We went to our car and the cold felt good after being in the warm church. Christina and I Facetimed my daughter to tell her good night and to ensure her we would be safe. Then we settled in by covering up with some blankets.

Christina is already putting on more socks. The cold doesn’t feel so good any more. I can already tell this may be more of a challenge than I anticipated. I put my head lamp on and try to read. Currently 14 degrees.

I realize my feet are sweating from my double layer of socks I am wearing. It is warm in the church but I am dressed for 20 degree weather.

1:10 A.M.

Wake up. It is so difficult to get comfortable. Face and toes are so cold. Eventually fall back asleep.

We decide to turn car on to warm up a bit and take off some layers before going inside. The heat from the car and the anticipation of going inside gives me my first burst of energy since we came out to the car.

6:00 A.M. We go inside the church and grab a warm cup of coffee and eat a warm breakfast prepared by volunteers.

3:00 A.M.

5:45 A.M.

I wake up and car is still running.

I can feel my toes again so I shut car off and fall back asleep.

5:35 A.M.

3:30 A.M.

I wake up, not as cold as I was at 3 a.m. but still very uncomfortable. Christina slowly wakes up next to me. We talk about how difficult it would be to have to do this every night and still function while trying to find employment or get your children off to school.

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Poem

On the Wings of a Dove (For Rita Dove, U.S. Poet Laureate, 1993-1995)

by Michael Escoubas Was it your father, the first African-American chemist in the tire industry, who first gave you wings?

No matter — when you wrote, The Rabbit with the Droopy Ear, at age ten, no nest could hold you.

Gwendolyn Brooks and James Wright.

You soared as the youngest Poet Laurette and second African-American to win

Was it your Shakespearequoting mother who kept her book shelves full saying, Read, read, read?

After hearing Ciardi you knew that poets were real people with needs, hopes and dreams.

the Pulitzer Prize — you’ve been a feather dancing on the bright sky ever since you closed out

Perhaps you began to catch an updraft when your high school teacher took you to hear John Ciardi read.

You also learned that poetry is about truth.

You flew on wings of truth spread wide by Langston Hughes,

your first poem, powerful in its simplicity. Who might be the next young poet to ride on the wings of Rita Dove?

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Chess Tournament

Josie Rupp, 7, a member of the Colene Hoose chess team, studies the move of her opponent.

Eva Coffman, 7, a member of the Colene Hoose chess team, reacts to a move by her opponent, Saket Juluou, 7, a member of the Northpoint chess team.

‌ onday, Jan. 21 M Normal Community West High School Photos by David Proeber

Garrett Scott, founder of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Chess Tournament, talks to competitors about King.

Emma Mayer, 9, studies the move of her opponent, Jeeteshi Giri, 9.

Lori and Isaac Henehan, 5, practice. Isaac is a member of the Epiphany chess team.

Conor Henson of the Kingsley chess team practices.

Chi Haru Lambert, a member of the Metcalf chess club, practices on a computer device.

Evans chess team members practice on the floor.

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Ganesan Perumal, left, plays chess with his son, Rajeeth Ganesan, of the Benjamin chess team.

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1-3 BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL AREA BUILDER’S ASSOCIATION HOME SHOW Interstate Center

15-16 HEARTS AT HOME 2.0 Illinois State University

2 HOME, LAWN AND GARDEN DAY Central Catholic High School 2 ZOO STAMPEDE 5K Miller Park Zoo 2 BACON AND BEER FESTIVAL Grossinger Motors Arena 3 GIRLS WORLD EXPO BW Premier Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center 3 ISU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL GAME Redbird Arena 8-10 CENTRAL ILLINOIS GIRLS HOCKEY MARCH MELTDOWN TOURNAMENT Grossinger Motors Arena 8-10 GYMNASTICS ETC. STATE MEET Redbird Arena 8 THE MIKADO Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts

15-16 IHSA DEBATE TOURNAMENT Illinois State University 15-17 SPECIAL OLYMPICS ILLINOIS STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Horton Field House 16 ST. PADDY’S OPEN SKATE Pepsi Ice Center 16 SHARIN’ OF THE GREEN PARADE Uptown Normal 16 SOUND OF ILLINOIS BARBERSHOP CHORUS 77th ANNUAL SHOW ISU Center for the Performing Arts 22 HAVANA HIP HOP Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts 23 LINER NOTES Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts 30 AMERICAN PASSION PLAY Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts

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Gala Gowns (plus Dan)

For the 10th Annual McLean County Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards Gala, all were dressed to impress. Below are just a few of the fashionable ladies (and gentleman) we captured on the red carpet.

Nanam Myszka

Erin Kennedy

Dan Woodman

Jennifer Deighan

Cheryl Hussain

Sandy Utsler

Catherine Porter

Stacie Croff

Liz Palma

Shelly Streenz

Nicole Norman

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Gala Gowns (plus Dan)

Laura Dobski O’Connor

Clare Dhom, Chemberly Cummings

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Bloomington-Normal Sunrise Rotary Breakfast for Dinner

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‌Fundraiser for The Baby Fold Monday, Jan. 21 Fort Jesse Cafe Photos by Thom Rakestraw More photos at pantagraph.com/limited

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Bloomington-Normal Sunrise Rotary Breakfast for Dinner

Adam Fridlin, Drew Huhra, Matt Kubsch, Keli Huhra holding Theo Kubsch

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Our Story O

ur mission at the BloomingtonNormal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is to enhance the region’s economic vitality, sustainability and quality of life by marketing McLean County as a compelling destination.

Through the direct efforts of the CVB, we welcomed an additional 207,194 visitors last year. We received $584,500 in hotel tax dollars. For every $1 of hotel tax received, $10.60 was returned to the local economy. This led to an economic impact of $6,243,120.

These visitors also impacted our economy by eating at our restaurants, shopping in our stores and visiting our attractions. In addition, we had 613,209 visitor inquiries this past year.

Our staff worked hard to promote the Bloomington-Normal area not just regionally, but nationally. Convention and Tourism Sales Manager Samantha Morehead traveled to the American Bus Association in North Carolina, Midwest Marketplace in Wisconsin, the Route 66 Miles of Possibility Conference in Carlinville and the ISAE

Convention Trade Show and Summer Session in Springfield and Peoria.

Sports Marketing Manager Matt Hawkins traveled to the Sports Illinois Huddle in Rock Island and the National Association of Sports Commissions Sports Events Symposium in California.

We were also represented at the Twin Cities Showcase, ISU Preview Expo and the Illinois Governor’s Conference on Travel and Tourism.

We advertised in multiple publications that had a combined circulation of 1.5 million. These publications included Midwest Living, Travel Illinois and the Chicago Sun Times Summer Guide.

We created Facebook advertisements that reached over 96,000 people.

Our Partners in Promotion program helped local events attract visitors from outside of our region, including the Illinois Shakespeare Festival, Sugar Creek Arts Festival and the American Passion Play.

Looking ahead to 2019, we have several new events coming to BN, including the B-Town Throwdown, a pickleball

tournament that will be held at the Evergreen Racquet Club. We had the privilege of sitting on the Downtown Bloomington Wayfinding Signage committee. These signs, as well as a gateway arch to downtown, will be installed later this year by the City of Bloomington. Look for a new Route 66 Experience Hub in Downtown Bloomington at the corner of Main St. and Jefferson later this summer, which will be installed by the City of Bloomington. This Route 66 Experience Hub will attract new Route 66 Visitors.

Thank you to all those who contribute to our BN story as you are making it one to be proud of.

Inspiration

March is the month God created to show people who don’t drink what a hangover is like.

— Garrison Keillor

Even though we think of robins as a sign of spring returning, some stay all year — eating berries off trees and bushes and drinking from heated bird baths and other open water sources.

Photo by Deanna Frautschi

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