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Student Spotlight Thursday, March 29, 2018 • The Times Business & Industry Review

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Makena McConnaughhay

Making the most of Marquette ‘Opportunities are limitless, people are welcoming’ Charles Stanley charless@mywebtimes.com 815-431-4063 Marquette Academy high school is rich with opportunity for students.

And senior Makena McConnaughhay has been cashing in, not only for herself but also for her community.

All Marquette students are required to complete 30 Christian service hours each of their four years.

Service hours are based on the Catholic Church’s teachings on the Works of Mercy, charitable actions that benefit others.

But Makena has completed much more than the minimum.

By last count, she was up to 572 hours — and does not seem to be slowing down.

“People ask me, ‘Do you make her go do this stuff ?’ ” said her mother, Mindy McConnaughhay.

The answer is Makena just seemed to take to the program as a freshman.

“Now it’s just second nature,” Mindy said. “Any time there’s an event or anyone says they need help, she is there working it. She just does it.”

“Anything you go and do

outside school activities that you don’t get paid for earns you hours,” Makena explains.

For her, that has included volunteering for Labor of Love, Ottawa Riverfest’s Welcomeburger, Freezin’ for a Reezin’ and the Key Club blood drive, as well as five years as a coach for Ottawa’s Volleytots team and a year as an assistant coach with the Wedron Wildfire 10 team.

Of course, there is much more to Makena’s academic career.

She is a second-generation Marquette High School student.

Her dad, Jamie McConnaughhay, of the McConnaughhay Roofing family, graduated in 1998, and Mindy in 1999.

Makena started school at St. Patrick elementary school and then moved to Marquette Academy when Ottawa’s three elementary schools merged in 2010.

At the high school, she found a personally fulfilling experience she does not hesitate to recommend to those who may be considering Marquette.

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Makena McConnaughhay, a senior at Marquette Academy high school in Ottawa, has accumulated nearly 600 Christian See McConnaughhay, page 6 service hours, far more than the 120 needed to graduate.

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Student Spotlight: About this section The Times’ annual 2018 Business & Industry Review will publish today its third of four special sections that will include local “Student Spotlights.”

The multi-section editions will be worth saving. Besides recognizing achievements of young adults in our area, these sections will be an excellent directory of businesses and organizations serving the La Salle County and Starved Rock Country area.

This year, The Times will honor 16 high school and community college students who have excelled as students and members of their community.

Each was featured in a cover story outlining their achievements. The students being recognized were nominated by the schools.

In this edition, these four students will be featured: n Makena McConnaughhay, Marquette Academy n Jesus Quintana, Illinois Valley Community College n Josh Norsen, Ottawa High School n Tyler Jenkins, Woodland High School In the first two editions, these eight students were featured: n Megan Saar, Ottawa High School n Rylee Madden, Ottawa High School n Matthew Klein, La Salle-Peru High School n Brayden Cunningham, Fieldcrest High School n Braydon Deats, Streator High School n Emma Harris, Streator High School n Jasper Banister, Serena High School n Michael Killelea, Marquette Academy Four more students from Streator, Seneca,

McConnaughhay

Quintana (page 9)

Norsen (page 17)

Jenkins (page 25)

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Leland and Woodland will be featured in upcoming editions of the Business & Industry Review.

The articles and photos published inside each section were created in cooperation with businesses and organizations that also have advertising messages throughout the special editions. You will quickly see they share a common message of pride in their products, service and the staffs and workers who make it all happen.

These local businesses and organizations pin their success on your support.

Our 2018 Business & Industry Review will be inserted in The Times on Thursdays in March and into April. Publication dates are March 15, 22, 29 and April 5.

An index to all business articles and the advertisements is provided on this page for easy reference and future use. Each edition of the Business & Industry Review also will be posted at mywebtimes.com soon after all have been printed in The Times.

INDEX ARTICLE INDEX ABC Exteriors................. 28 Accounting, Tax & Business Services......... 7 Athletico........................... 4 Bromley & Brown Boutique...................... 23 Central Church of Christ............................. 18 Don’s Furniture.............. 22 Dr. William Vesely.......... 31 Eureka Savings Bank...... 2 Evergreen Place............. 22 Faber Dental Arts.......... 14 Family Vision Corner.... 30 First Federal Savings Bank.............................. 26 Gay’s Body Shop........... 28 Grasser’s Plumbing & Heating......................... 29 Halftime Restaurant..... 13 Heritage Health............. 11 Illinois Waterway Visitor Center........................... 23 James Hardie................. 18 J’s Tire and Service........ 20 Jr’s Bar.............................. 21 Morris Hospital.............. 19 Norway Kennels............ 27 Norway Store................. 10 Ottawa Pavilion............... 2 Reilly Law Office............ 14 Rock Paper Scissors...... 26 Steinberg’s Furniture.... 11 Streator Eagle 6............... 3 Your Interior Motives..... 7 ...............................................

ADVERTISERS Athletico Physical Therapy..........................29 Auction Grouping............6 Baldwin House...............21

Businesses & Services Grouping..................12, 13 Careers Grouping..........15 Engle Lane Theatre/ Community Players . ....8 Epworth Village, Inc......14 Eureka Savings Bank.....20 Family Vision Corner.....20 Financial Plus Credit Union..............................32 Dr. Gary Finkelstein.........3 First National Bank of Ottawa.........................8 Illinois American Water................................4 Illinois Valley Community College...........................17 Illinois Waterway Visitor Center/US Army Corps of Engineers.........................27 Joe’s Station House Pizzeria...........................16 JTS Pools............................4 Lodging Group...............22 Matthew Bullock Auctioneer.......................5 Maze Lumber....................1 Meet Your Local Merchants........................30, 31 Ottawa Chamber of Commerce.....................20 Ottawa Christian Academy........................23 Pavers & More...................9 Pleasant View.................24 Reilly Law Office............24 Sheridan Adventist Elementary School......11 Steinberg Furniture.......25 Streator Children’s Clinic...............................27 Streator Farm Mart........21 Streator VFW Post 1492.3 Sunfield Restaurant......19 The Stough Group...........7 Turk Furniture-Ottawa....28

Ottawa Pavilion has six separate wings that each have their own personal dining rooms. Suites can be reserved for postoperative needs prior to a patient undergoing surgery. “Between Ottawa Pavilion and the patient, much of the legwork can be done before they go in to have a procedure,” said Haley Robinson, director of marketing. “It is a huge relief knowing you have a place to go after surgery.”

Ottawa Pavilion provides high quality personal care, intensive rehab program Ottawa Pavilion is continuing their tradition of providing the highest level of personalized quality care.

A key design feature of the new center, which they moved into in 2012, is the six separate wings that each have their own personal dining rooms.

Two of these wings are dedicated to the center’s intensive rehabilitation program and contains 35 private suites with full bathroom, flat screen TV and free WiFi. Ottawa Pavilion is known for an outstanding in-house Therapy Department and the ability to get patients back on their feet and back home after an illness, accident, or surgery.

Suites can be reserved for postoperative needs prior to a patient undergoing surgery. Then, when the hospital comes with the discharge papers, they can say they already have a room at Ottawa Pavilion.

“Between Ottawa Pavilion and the patient, much of the legwork can be done before they go in to have a procedure,” said Haley Robinson, director of marketing.

“It is a huge relief knowing you have a place to go after surgery.”

These Rehabilitation Suites are separate from the rest of the

Ottawa Pavilion ADDRESS: 704 E. Glover St., Ottawa PHONE: 815-431-4900 WEB: ottawapavilion.com

facility so therapy patients are only amongst others who are working toward regaining their strength and returning home. The benefits are a positive and uplifting environment where patients can support and encourage one another as they work to achieve their goals.

Inpatient services are offered from a team of physical therapists, speech therapists and occupational therapists who are hired by the facility — not contracted out.

This makes it easier to establish a relationship with the therapist.

Then, if you choose to, you can continue outpatient services at Ottawa Pavilion.

With the opportunity of a new building and a chance to create something unique, they constructed a downtown in the center of the facility known as “Main Street.” In

this area you will find everything from an Ice Cream Parlor and Sports Lounge, to an Internet Café.

Some of the services offered are massages in the Spa Room, assistance from the concierge, restaurant style dining, and personal training in the Community Fitness Center.

Ottawa Pavilion also offers free in-home consultations where Haley Robinson, director of marketing, can make recommendations about possible future needs. Haley also can provide information on what services are covered by Medicare and Medicaid.

For families looking for a break from taking care of a loved one, Ottawa Pavilion offers respite care.

“If a family is going through a tough time and they just need a break, they can have their loved one admitted under a respite plan, which is only for a short period of time,” Robinson said.

Ottawa Pavilion is also accredited by the Joint Commission. To receive this accreditation, facilities must adhere to more stringent standards than non-accredited facilities.

For more information on Ottawa Pavilion, please contact Haley Robinson at 815-431-4900.

Eureka Savings Bank adding to already full list of offerings for customers Eureka Savings Bank has long been known as the Best Place to Borrow…The Best Place to Save.

We are now adding several new services to assist our customers in even more ways. In the very near future, customers will be able to apply for real estate loans online. Our mobile app will be enriched with the addition of remote deposit capture.

Keep your eyes open for these new services!

Eureka is also pleased to have now added commercial lending to its list of lending products. We are now able to assist even more The Times people that would like to Eureka Savings Bank is adding several new services to assist customers. Soon, customers expand their business, will be able to apply for real estate loans online. Their mobile app will be enriched with the or increase the size of addition of remote deposit capture. their building, or any number of possibilities.

You can receive information on these Eureka Savings Bank exciting new offerings at any convenient Eureka ADDRESS/PHONE: The locations are 250 Marquette St., La Salle, 815-223-0700; 1300 13th location in the Illinois Ave., Mendota, 815-539-5656; 101 N. Columbia Ave., Oglesby, 815-883-3354; and 2959 Peoria Valley.

St., Peru, 815-223-9400.

For those who cannot HOURS: Lobby hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8:30 a.m. to noon visit a branch location, Eureka Savings Bank Saturday. Drive-up hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. offers Internet Banking Friday and 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturday. with free bill-pay, ATM & Master Money Debit Cards, and mobile banking.

HSA accounts for requiring a minimum home equity, and Eureka Savings Bank customers with high deposit of $1,000, with automobile loans. is one of the leading deductible health plans. maturities ranging from We are truly a local lenders in the Illinois It’s easy to see why 91 days to five years. lender, making our own Valley, offering fixed and Eureka Savings Bank is Eureka also offers IRAs decisions and servicing variable rate mortgages a great place to borrow, and the Money Miner our own loans unlike along with a great and a great place to save.

Savings Account for most of our competitors. first-time homebuyers Equal housing lender, children 14 and under.

Certificate of Deposit program and personal, Member FDIC. Eureka also can offer accounts are available, home improvement,

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Eagle 6 movie theater offers luxury seating, free refills Streator Eagle 6 has started a new tradition in southern La Salle County, and judging by the nearly 7,600 likes it’s garnered on Facebook since they opened, the cinema must be doing something right.

Not only did the December 2016 opening of this six-plex movie theater mark the return of movies to Streator, but its luxury seating, free refills, and adult beverages have made the theater a destination for patrons from surrounding communities.

The theater just won the 2018 Entertainment/ Restaurant Business of the Year award from Streator Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Streator Eagle 6 became the first La Salle County theater to offer reserved seating, with a choice of luxury recliners or rockers. The larger seats and generous aisle space turn the experience into an intimate, living room atmosphere, and the two largest auditoriums each have a capacity of 95.

“We thought that might be a problem,” said CEO Eric Gubelman, “but we simply book a second auditorium when we expect large crowds, such as ‘Avengers: Infinity War.’ In any event, the reality is that we show a film at least 20 times a week, so there is plenty of opportunity to see the film you want.”

In another La Salle County first, Streator Eagle 6 features beer and wine in single-serve containers, and plans are on the drawing boards to expand concessions beyond traditional drink, popcorn, and candy. The adult drinks include craft beers, shots, mixed drinks, wine and frozen margaritas, as well as crowd favorite Budweiser products. The theater features free soda and popcorn refills on all sizes.

The combination of a new facility, six screens and state-of-the art amenities is creating quite a buzz in Streator and nearby communities.

Streator residents are pleased that the new theater is open.

Kathy Tutoky loves the loyalty program, free popcorn on Thursdays, the cleanliness, and the friendly staff. Theresa Missel says she was surprised to learn she had accumulated enough loyalty points for a free admission, and commented how pleased she was to have movies in Streator again. Barbara Crouse says “they always have something fun going on.”

Ottawa residents are finding their way to the Eagle. Laura Guerrero credits the “comfy seats” and friendly staff as reasons to come to Streator, but she also cites Free Popcorn Thursday as another reason. Julie Threadgill of Ottawa stopped at the Eagle for the first time to see “Beauty and the Beast” in 3D. “So clean, everyone was extremely friendly,” she said. “(I) love the drink choices and chairs!”

Unlike most theaters, Streator Eagle 6 allows customers to pour their own drinks, including 16 flavors of Pepsi products plus an additional three

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Streator Eagle 6 staff members include (from left): Katlynn Doran, Shea Wilkerson, Dylan Woolford, Rachel Stout, Manager Rachel Rapson, and Dylan McStoots. Not pictured: Xena Pratt and Assistant Manager Deb Handzo.

Streator Eagle 6 ADDRESS: 301 Dannys Drive, Streator PHONE: 815-673-7229 WEB: eagletheater.net EMAIL: Rachelr@eagletheater.net HOURS: The theater opens 30 minutes before first showing, and will have extended summer hours beginning Friday, May 25

flavors of ICEE. Threadgill said she planned to return.

Ginny Phillips of Ottawa divides her dollars between the Roxy and Streator Eagle 6, which she praises for its cleanliness and friendly staff.

Ottawa resident Shelby Pellino notices the small touches in the new theater, which features glitter floors, a gallery of photos from the construction project, comfortable seats, and a self-serve butter machine.

“I live in Ottawa and will be traveling for all my movie experiences,” she wrote in a review on the theater’s Facebook page.

Pam Kruswicki, of Tonica, says that coming to Streator is “a nobrainer,” while Monical Kreiser of the same community praises the recliners and low prices.

Cherie Crouch, of Seneca, says she no longer looks for other theaters to go to, and Bryan Mular, of Princeton, says that Streator’s theater is “like a big-city theater at a small-town price and experience.”

Dalton Owen makes the trip from Spring Valley to see movies at the Eagle, and he says that with the

new theater, he no longer sees films at Peru Mall.

For Wenona resident Russa Aussieker, there are two reasons that Streator Eagle 6 is her preferred theater: “We love the price and being able to choose seats before we come. It’s a great theater!”

Dawn Christie, of Grand Ridge, said, “I love this theater,” citing a friendly staff. “We’ll definitely be back!”

The new theater also is breaking some new ground in promotions.

In addition to free popcorn on Thursdays and bargain pricing on Tuesday, Streator Eagle 6 has held fundraiser events for groups as well as held Saturday morning, sensory-friendly movies that feature lower sound and higher levels of lighting.

In addition, merchant sponsorships have resulted in a number of free showings aimed at kids. For information about latest events, follow Streator Eagle 6 on Facebook.

Beginning in June, the Eagle will begin its second annual Summer Kids Series, which features a free kids’ movie two or three times a week all summer long.

If you would like to advertise in the remaining section on April 5, please call the advertising department at 815-433-2002.

ant in the mall, and plans for a Holiday Inn Express are in the works.

“That building was a bit crusty,” is how Gubelman describes the renovation that began in August, 2016 and was completed in early December. “It had good bones, but it needed a complete overhaul.”

Until the December 2016 opening, Streator had been without a movie theater since August of 2014 when the Majestic, a stately and historic three-screen movie house, closed.

Advance tickets can be purchased online at eagletheater.net. The website also has complete showtimes, as does the Thursday edition of the Times. There also is a showtime hotline at 815673-7229. Rachel Rapson of Streator is the onsite manager.

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The Eagle has begun offering a hot food menu with choices such as chicken tenders, chili/ cheese hot dogs or french fries, macaroni bites, mini pizzas, corn dogs, in addition to the soft pretzels, tasty popcorn, nachos and cheese (try them loaded!) or pulled pork nachos the theater already offers.

To satisfy your sweet tooth, the Eagle offers Crispy Critters (chocolate

chip cookies) and milk, cinnamon/sugar pretzel with icing, funnel cake fries (topped with delicious raspberry or chocolate sauce and sprinkled with powdered sugar.)

Come early and eat your meal in the Critics Corner Bistro, or take a tray with you and eat in your theater seat.

Eagle Theaters, a Southern Illinois-based regional movie chain, invested $1.11 million in restoring a building abandoned by RMC Cinemas in 2008. That project at Northpoint Plaza was the first major undertaking to refurbish the mall on the city’s north side, and the city of Streator pitched in with $340,000 of Tax Increment Financing loans, which the theater will repay through the increase in taxes that will result from refurbishing the six screens.

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Jessica Gregory, Maggie Blair, Courtney Galvin, Lori Flanary, Pam Travers and Emily Fargher, of Athletico in Streator.

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Ottawa’s Athletico staff members include (back, from left) Cambria Robinson, Kristen Wampler, physical therapist; and Ashley Krug; and (front) Becky Luca, physical therapist; and Tammy Ries.

Athletico — A leader in physical therapy services Wrapping up an exciting year full of changes and new opportunities, Athletico has been busy creating a physical therapy experience designed with our patients’ needs at the forefront.

In an ever-changing health-care field, we hope to be the first choice for physical therapy.

Athletico currently has four ASTYM-certified therapists who treat between the Streator, Ottawa and Peru clinics.

ASTYM is a manual therapy that safely and effectively regenerates damaged soft tissues.

This treatment is an evidence-based program, which has proven effective in treatment of repetitive stress injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, golfers elbow, plantar fascitis, Achilles tendonitis and other chronic injuries as well as conditions resulting from scar tissue following an injury or surgery.

This versatile treatment is appropriate for all ages and can be incorporated into all treatment programs from athletics to total knee or hip replacements. We are very excited to now be able to provide our patients with this successful treatment throughout all three of our local clinics.

We are also proud to

Athletico ADDRESS: 205 S. Park St., Streator PHONE: 815-673-1770 FAX: 815-673-1772 HOURS: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday ADDRESS: 2744 Columbus St., Suite 300, Ottawa PHONE: 815-434-4550 FAX: 815-434-4510 HOURS: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday WEB: athletico.com

offer our patients a great variety of specialty programs that can be combined with a general physical therapy program and altered to provide a positive outcome for the specific needs of our patients.

These programs include ASTYM, certified wound care, work conditioning, functional capacity evaluations, work hardening, spine rehab, urinary incontinence, womens health, community education, sports physical therapy, lymphedema, vestibular rehab, TMJ and pediatrics. Most recently three of our therapists at both locations are becoming certified in dry needling. We are excited to add dry needling as a tool to get our patients better.

Our therapists are happy to answer any questions about these specialty programs and work closely with the patient’s physician to provide the best care and treat these specific needs.

Patient care is the number one focus at Athletico and something that our therapists take pride in. Providing an “at home” experience for all who treat with us is our goal as we truly care about the well-being of each and every one of our patients.

We understand that the patient does have the right to choose where they receive their physical therapy but hope to be given the opportunity to share our talents and advanced specialized care with our community.

In 1991, Athletico

CEO and founder, Mark Kaufman, opened the first Athletico center in Chicago. As a licensed physical therapist and certified athletic trainer, Mark opened the first center with one employee and provided services to two affiliations—Francis W. Parker High School and Chicago Lions Rugby.

Today, Athletico has facilities throughout Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin, and employs over 4000 clinical and administrative staff, and offers over 50 specialty programs and services. Our team of specialists includes physical therapists and occupational therapists, physical therapist assistants, certified athletic trainers, personal trainers, strength and conditioning specialists, and massage therapists.

Athletico has staff with expertise in treating the worker’s compensation population with such services as work conditioning, functional capacity evaluations, post-offer testing and ergonomic assessments. In addition, Athletico provides athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and fitness services to affiliations including high schools, colleges, and many professional sports teams.

To demonstrate Athletico’s commitment to providing quality care and service to our patients, in early 2011 we began measuring functional patient outcomes and patient satisfaction using a thirdparty outcomes system, Focus on Therapeutic Outcomes, Inc. (FOTO®).

While many in health care say they are committed to quality care and service, few are willing to put their resources into actually measuring these cornerstones and responding to them.

Athletico is doing just that.

It is Athletico’s mission to continue to strive for clinical excellence providing our therapists and healthcare professionals with the educational tools to become experts in our field.

Athletico Physical Therapy and Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers and PRORehab closed on a

deal in late 2014 that gives our combined company a geographic footprint of nine states and over 350 locations. Both companies integrated under the Athletico Physical Therapy brand. Without the support of our patients, partners, medical community, employees and stakeholder, this opportunity to combine our platforms would not be available to us. Thank you for striving to make your communities Better for Every Body.

Thank you for putting your trust in Athletico Physical Therapy.

Locations can be found on our website at athletico.com, with the closest clinics currently in Streator, Ottawa and Peru.

If you have any questions or are interested in how Athletico can help you, please feel free to call or visit one of our three local clinics.

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McConnaughhay: Next step for Marquette Academy senior is pursuing nursing degree From page 1 “I would say go here because opportunities are limitless and people are welcoming,” she said. “Because we’re a small school you can do pretty much everything. You’re not limited to doing just one sport the entire year or being in two clubs.”

Makena is proof of her claim.

All four years, she played volleyball and softball, including serving as captain of both teams the past two years. She participated in cheerleading and basketball for three years, served as student council vice president for four years, was named to homecoming court for two years and is a member of the Fine Arts Club.

This year Makena has been joined at the high school by her sister, Addison, age 15, another multi-sport student.

With two active daughters, Jamie and Mindy stay organized with a multicolored schedule posted on the kitchen refrigerator.

It can be hectic, said Mindy, but she and Jamie show their support by attending as many events as possible.

This fall, Makena will attend St. Ambrose University, a Catholic liberal arts college with fewer than The Times | Charles Stanley 4,000 students in Davenport, Iowa.

Marquette Academy high school senior Makena Because of her class credit work at McConnaughhay and her mother, Mindy McConnaughhay, Illinois Valley Community College who works at the high school’s office. during the past few years, she will

that didn’t surprise me at all. And I knew that was something she would be capable of because she is a compassionate and caring person.”

Even so, Mindy is not looking forward to the change.

“I’m not ready for her to leave for school, but I’m not worried about her leaving because I knew with her, it’s school first. Everything else second,” Mindy said.

start her college career with 30 hours of credit.

She will continue her softball career and work toward a Bachelors of Science in nursing degree.

“I want to be a nurse because I really like helping people,” she said.

“I think that shows a lot about her character and her heart,” Mindy said.

“Makena’s a giving person. When she said she was going into nursing,

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Seek style, find flair at Your Interior Motives in Ottawa The designers at Your Interior Motives in Ottawa bring years of expertise to clients.

Julie Bowers opened Your Interior Motives on June 1, 2011, in downtown Ottawa, and has been bringing flair to living spaces since.

Julie has more than 23 years of experience in the decorating field.

Julie’s goal is to help clients, so clients’ living spaces reflect their lives.

The accent is always on quality and the unique.

However, Julie is not alone. Customers can also tap into the knowledge of her staff.

David Zera specializes in kitchen and bath design, and is ready to help turn visions into reality. Hillary Natale graduated from the Harrington School of Design and brings 10 years of experience with a design firm in Chicago.

Jean Garland is also available to help send you in the right direction when it comes to interior design choices.

Julie and her staff cover it all -- paint selection, shower design, room layout, residential and commercial design, space planning, furniture choice, flooring, everything!

Designers will coordinate with contractors in new construction projects, starting with the blueprint, making sure everything pulls together from the ground up, including furniture placement and wall colors.

Your Interior Motives is able to supply most materials for any project, including wood and vinyl flooring, ceramic and porcelain

Your Interior Motives brings flair to living spaces, and the accent is always on the quality and the unique. tile, backsplash tiles, furniture, accent furniture pieces, artwork, lamps, blinds, shades, shutters, window treatments and accessories.

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Staff can also custom order upholstered furniture. Everything on the store floor is for sale.

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The company has six employees and has been in business more than 18 years.

Owners are Laurie Skromme, Jill Talbott and Theresa Muntz, who have been serving Streator and the surrounding area for more than 38 years.

We offer tax preparation for individuals, corporations, partnerships, limited liability corporations, estates, trusts, nonprofit organizations and pension plans. Accounting professionals are available year-round to answer any tax questions.

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Community Players of Streator, Inc invite you to join us for our

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The Penguin Project at Engle Lane Theatre offers thanks for all the support that helped contribute to the success of our run of Annie Jr. Keep a watch on our website and facebook for exciting information for next seasons production!

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Jesus Quintana

Discovering new walks of life abroad Travels around globe offer new sense of motivation Brent Bader brentb@mywebtimes.com 815-431-4045 Jesus Quintana traveled to many countries on a study abroad program and returned not with souvenirs or mementos, but instead with a new lease on life.

The Illinois Valley Community College student said he was always a “floater” and was never excited to truly excel in his courses, but the experience left him with new motivation and a number of friends from across the globe.

“They really shaped me into who I am now and I’m still continuously growing and adapting and reflecting on my experiences on the tour and applying it to everyday life here,” Quintana said.

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Jesus Quintana, an Illinois Valley Community College student, broadened his horizons after a study abroad experience. He hopes to revisit friends he met in other countries and continue his travels.

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Many generations of the Borchsenius family have been involved with The Norway Store. Pictured here are Gabe, Connor, Susan, Carly and Charles Borchsenius.

A long history in Norway The Norway Store is celebrating its 170th year.

1848-1890 Charles James Borchsenius was born in Rudkobing, Langeland, Denmark. He came to the United States in 1853 and settled in Chicago with his family. In 1853, Chicago was a growing metropolis with a population of 20,000 people. He was employed for six years by J. Byron & Company, wholesale crockery dealers.

He moved to a small town called Norway, 75 miles southwest of Chicago.

Norway was founded in 1834

by Cleng Peerson. Norway is the first permanent Norwegian settlement in America. Charles bought the goods of Mr. William Nitter, his brother-in-law, and engaged in a general mercantile business around 1860. He was a very successful businessman and owned a few farms in the area. He also had some valuable property in Chicago before the Great Chicago Fire in October of 1871.

He married Marie Schlanbusch, who was born in Vossvangen, Norway. Marie’s family, the Schlanbusches, came to the United States some years before, and established some businesses in Norway and Sheridan.

They had seven children, and only five survived to adulthood — Otto, Helene (Mason), George, Anton and Marie (Fleischer). All the children helped with the businesses at various times.

Charles sold a variety of merchandise, including sewing machines, tinware, agricultural implements, stoves, watches, coffins and shrouds. Charles was the postmaster of Norway from 1867 to 1871. The old post office boxes are still used today by the store employees to receive their paychecks.

1885-1909 George C. Borchsenius was the next generation to operate the store. He went to school in Chicago and became a druggist. George added a pharmacy to the prosperous business. He also had a gym down in the basement of the store, where the locals would get together and work out and have boxing matches. He married Elizabeth “Libby” Hupp of Serena, Illinois, in 1887.

Libby took in Norwegian immigrants to work in the store, so they could get a new start and get acclimated

Norway Store ADDRESS: 3654 Illinois Route 71, Sheridan PHONE: 815-496-2669 WEB: thenorwaystore.com FACEBOOK: facebook.com/TheNorwayStore HOURS: Store: 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday; 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; Restaurant: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Thursday; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday

Lutheran Church (now the Norsk Museum) leading out onto Old Chicago Road. Wayne literally turned the store around. The door you came in is actually the back door. After the front was closed, a small one-bedroom apartment was added in 1971, where Charles and his wife, Susan, resided.

Wayne served as the Justice of the Peace from 1950 to 1970.

He performed marriages and settled small disputes in the back of the store.

1973-present to a new life in America.

George and Libby lived in the apartment above the store as did Charles and Marie. They had one son, George LaVerne “Vern,” in 1891.

1909-1920 Vern Borchsenius was the third generation to manage the store. He sold general merchandise and hardware.

He also sent out hides to be tanned. His advertisements read, “From Rib to Robe.”

Vern married Nettie Benson of Wedron, Illinois, in 1911.

Vern and Nettie ran the store until 1920, when tragically Vern died, leaving a young and pregnant wife behind.

Wayne Laverne Borchsenius was born two months later.

1920-1945 Libby kept the store running by leasing it out first to George T. Schlanbusch, first cousin of George Borchsenius. George T. Schlanbusch ran the store from 1920 to 1930. Later, Glen Sampson did and then Si Johnson.

Si played baseball on the Marseilles team and had a 22-and-3 pitching record before heading to the Rock Island Islanders. That team told him he was not worth keeping unless he paid his own way, which he did. He also played for St. Louis and Boston. After a career of 22 years, he retired and ran the store with his brother, Glen.

Baseball legends Johnny Mize and Dizzy Dean would gather at the store to play checkers with Si. Mize (1913 to 1993) was a baseball player who was a first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Giants and New York Yankees. He played Major League Baseball for 15 seasons between 1936 and 1953 and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1981.

Dean (1910 to 1974) played professional baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago

Cubs and St. Louis Browns.

Dean was the last National League pitcher to win 30 games in one season. After his playing career, he became a popular television sports commentator. Dean was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1983.

Johnson (1906 to 1994) was a professional baseball player for the, a right-handed pitcher who appeared in 492 Major League games and pitched over 17 seasons for the Cincinnati Reds (1928 to 1936), St. Louis Cardinals (1936 to 1938), Philadelphia Phillies (1940 to 1943 and 1946) and Boston Braves (1946 to 1947).

He was born in Danway, near Ottawa, Illinois.

Charles J. Borchsenius is the fifth generation to be the proprietor of the store. He married Susan (Morahn) of Sheridan, Illinois, in 1971, and two years later, took over the store.

Chuck started out by adding beer and packaged liquor to the inventory. Then fresh meat, seafood, Scandinavian foods and gifts were added. He built an addition to the north side that included a walkin cooler in the late 1970s, increasing the square footage of the store. He also reclaimed the area that had been his apartment and eventually took back the craft shop to enlarge his lunch counter area. He also bought the lot south of the store, so he could make a backyard for his 1945-1973 children.

Libby died in 1945, leaving In 1982, Charles and Susan the store to her grandson, moved to the apartment above Wayne “Buck” Borchsenius, the store with their children, who took over after serving Cory, Carly and Gabriel. in the Coast Guard in World Shortly after, he added an War II, including D-Day office area to the south side at Normandy, France. He of the building, a porch to returned home and married the upstairs apartment and a Irene (Meling) of Ottawa, new porch to the front of the Illinois. They lived in the store. A dragon was added to apartment above the store and the front roof of the store. It raised four children, Robert, is a nod to the old Norwegian Terry, Charles and Ann. churches and sterns of Viking Wayne added coffee and ships to ward off evil spirits. a lunch counter and meat To keep up with the times, locker to the business. He also Chuck added movie rentals, carried a full line of clothing, lottery tickets and propane tires and hardware, buggy gas rentals. In the 1980s, whips, horse harnesses and Chuck replaced the dirt collars. The store used to floor in the basement with have large bins where sugar, concrete. He also purchased flour and grains were sold by the old one-room schoolhouse the pound. There was also a on the north side of the store, room for a barbershop at the next door. He added a garage. back of the store that was run In 1995, it became the home

by Jim Castelli. Later, it was of Francesca’s Pizza, run by made into a beauty shop for Pietro “Pete” Parrino and his Irene, who ran it for 50 years family. until 1995.

In 1997, Chuck decided the Later, he remodeled the store was still not big enough, meat locker into a small shop, so he started planning for a where Carla Gianotti and new addition on the south Joyce Davis ran a craft shop. side of the building. The Wayne also made another lunchrooms was completed significant change to the store. in the spring of 1998. Along Up until the 1940s, Illinois with two new restrooms Route 1971 was not finished. (marked “waterclosets”), the The store’s front door was old restroom didn’t have any in what is now the back of heat. In 1999, Chuck decided the store, leading out by the to put gas pumps at the store.

Norway had been without gas since the Ness Brothers Garage closed in 1989. In 2003, the barbershop in the back was refurbished, and Harvey Alexander is our resident barber. He is in on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Be sure and get lunch, then get a haircut. Harvey will take care of you.

Although the store has been changed throughout the years, we’ve strived to keep the nostalgia alive. Our old hardwood floors have been oiled twice a year for the last 165 years. We still have old bottles, scales and cash registers adorning our old wooden countertops and shelves. Chuck and Sue still run the store today along with daughter Carly, who is managing the lunchroom, and son, Gabe, who is managing the butchershop/meatroom.

They will be the sixth generation to run the store.

The Borchsenius family has a big seventh generation growing up too. They have been helping their parents in the store. Carly (Knoebel) has three children with husband, Jack: Ethan, Aiden and Liam Knoebel. Gabe has three children with wife, Dawn (Behrens): Connor, Devin and Libby Borchsenius.

In 170 years, we’ve seen so much ... what will the future hold? We hope this small historical biography has given an insight to the many generations who put an abundance of care, love and hard work into the Norway Store.

Without our customers and visitors, including our amazing community of Norway and its people, the store would be just another meeting place. Instead, we live in a community we are proud to call home and welcome everyone from our local regulars to distant travelers.

If you need a gallon of milk, some gas or just a friendly smile, stop by and see us.

As you walk the wooden floors that creak.

And feel the history beneath your feet.

And wonder at all the things you see.

May you think of your past, and your history — Poem by Susan and Cory Borchsenius Mange Takk (Many Thanks) ... the Borchsenius Family.

Be sure to visit the museum located behind the store in the old Lutheran Church. It is open from 1 to 5 p.m. June through September. It is run by the Sons of Norway.

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‘Dynamic Duo’ of nursing leads Heritage Health into the future of health care

Heritage Health “Dynamic Duo” Glenda Spaulding, director of nursing; and Allison Maubach, assistant director of nursing, bring compassion to their jobs.

With over 50 years between them at Heritage Health, “Dynamic Duo” Glenda Spaulding and Allison Maubach, the director of nursing team know the success of Heritage is rooted in one word: compassion.

Spaulding, the Director of Nursing, boasts 36 years in the field, having started out in obstetrics and pediatrics at the former St. Mary’s Hospital in Streator. Presently at Heritage, her focus is on physical rehabilitation and quality of life of the seniors she serves.

“I knew I wanted to be in healthcare, always directed toward babies at that point in my life. When I was working OB I actually lost a baby so I began teaching a bereavement group. It became a calling for me.”

Spaulding’s experience working with those facing the end of their lives has served her well in her current position.

“The age is the only thing difference,” she said. “Ironically I worked with parents who lost their babies and taught them how to cope and now I’m teaching adults how to lose their parents. I think I learned a lot back then that helped me here.”

Maubach, the Assistant Director of Nursing, has spent her entire 30 year career at Heritage Health. But she’s nowhere near done yet.

Maubach’s mother has been a nurse at the clinical facility for 52 years and often brought her daughter to work with her as a child. Maubach began working in the kitchen as a senior in high school in the late 1980s, then as a nurse aide. Twenty years ago, she became a nurse herself.

“I’ve done it all pretty much,” she said. “I grew up here...I started here. I’ll end here.”

Maubach has been around for so long she is beginning to see generations of families she worked with previously as children of residents come in as residents themselves.

“It really is like a family,” she said.

“I never would have thought of going anywhere else. We have a really good team.”

Heritage Health in Streator often has a wait list and the two nursing leaders believe the nursing center is so sought after because of the staff and what they provide for the residents. Heritage Health services range from short-term rehabilitative nursing & therapy, to respite, to a continued tradition of quality long term care.

“I truly think it is at the bedsides with the CNAs, housekeeping staff and dietary aides,” Spaulding said. “The people love it here because they feel like they are loved.

Residents come in the first couple days and they are angry because they don’t want to be here and then after a few days their children will say “ok, you can go home” and they don’t want to go. It’s endearing to see the transformation. At Heritage you can feel the compassion. That’s our goal, for them to feel comfortable enough to call it home.”

To be sure, Spaulding and Maubach have no down time. When they are not helping the nursing staff on the floor or setting up new admissions directly from the hospital, they are doing administrative work that keeps them busy, including hiring and recruiting. They are very involved in the restorative process of new patients. They work with the CDC on infection control and prevention by administering immunizations for staff and residents as well as with the La Salle County Health Dept. and Illinois Department of Public Health regulations where they’ve been able to keep exposure to influenza and other viruses at a bare minimum. They manage varying degrees of wound care with a team of in-house trained Wound Treatment Associates and a wound physician who makes rounds weekly. They teach a specialized resident feeding class to all employees several times a year, and oversee daily operations as Safety Coordinators. Spaulding and Maubach spend much of their time focusing and processing their efforts in Medicare’s Quality Assurance Performance Improvement program. These efforts have recently yielded Heritage Health in Streator recognition with an Advanced Accreditation from Providigm, the company that designed the web-based tool that measures and reports a facility’s information in meeting federal regulation and quality improvement standards. This system is aligned with the review process done by state agencies during a state survey.

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Weekly Digest at Telligen, the Quality Improvement Organization contracted by IL Medicare, for their strategy to visually increase team member involvement in rootcause analysis through their performance improvement projects. Demonstrating this is one way of incorporating Quality Assurance into their daily work. Spaulding and Maubach always get great feedback from their team because they are respected in the field and the expectations are always there.

“It’s a lot. We do a lot in a day,” Maubach said, noting she finishes Spaulding’s sentences. “We respect each other very well.

We just click.”

Amy Spears, Community Relations Coordinator has an appropriate title for the two.

“I call them the ‘Dynamic Duo’ of the nursing department because these ladies are so aware of the overall mission,” Spears said. “They are sensitive to the patients’ needs and perceptions. They understand what seniors worry about: cost, time, medications, etc. They take the time to explain what doctors orders are and why, or what medications might be more effective and affordable than others. Glenda and Allison are good stewards of senior care.

Together, they will walk your Heritage journey with you… They want to ensure you have the best rehab and senior care experience possible! You can’t ask for more…Heritage is blessed to have them leading our nursing team! They don’t compromise quality and they practice with integrity!”

As for the future, Heritage Health continues to evolve.

AJ Querciagrossa, president of OSF Postacute Care Services commented on a new telehealth program it is offering as a pilot exclusive to Heritage Health in Streator.

“As part of our commitment to a Healthier Streator, OSF is pleased to be partnering with Heritage Health to explore an innovative approach to caring for those we serve. We plan to do this through testing technology that will allow us to bring the provider and OSF services to the resident instead of taking the resident to the provider,” he said.

“It’s a pilot program, the first they’re doing in this setting,” Spears said. “It follows with our mission here to improve quality clinically, for both short and longterm stays. Heritage is so keyed in on reducing readmissions and being the best partners in healthcare… This is going to hit it out of the ballpark for us. We know there are interventions we can do clinically to keep people out of the hospital. This service is patient-centered, efficient, and the best possible health care one can get in a postacute care center.”

Spaulding spoke for herself and Maubach in conclusion.

“Our careers are our passions, so making the decision to be a nurse is our reward,” she said. “To have chosen it at age 18 it has never been better and I feel like we’re up for the challenge of our life with our new endeavors, sustaining all the achievements we reached thus far, and embracing what new opportunities confront us in the future.

Everything is always evolving.

Being DON and ADON here is very demanding at times, but gratifying. It’s all in the mindset. Heritage is not just a nursing home, it’s not just a business, and we’re not just coworkers or employees… we’re family. We care for your loved ones as if they are ours. We are fortunate to have so many staff members with exemplary history here. We’re talking employment longevity ranging 20-50+ years here! You just don’t find that anywhere. That’s true commitment and compassion for sure. It translates in our resident satisfaction rate of 100%... Many of our residents call Heritage their “home”. And we are so honored and humbled by this sentiment.”

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The 30,000-square-foot Steinberg’s Furniture stresses service before, during, and after the sale, with low-pressure salespeople, and an in-store service department.

Steinberg’s: Customer service before, during and after sale Just seven moneysaving minutes southwest of the Peru Mall. That’s the way Bruce Steinberg of Steinberg’s Furniture likes to describe the location where the 130-year-old familyrun business has been servicing generations of customers.

“We’re a little off the beaten path,” said Steinberg, who is the fourth generation of his family to operate the store. “We’re not on the north end of town, but rather the west end, on U.S. Route 6, just a block from local icons like the Igloo Drive-In and Lou’s LaGrotto pizzeria. But we’re definitely worth the trip.”

The 30,000-square-foot store stresses service before, during, and after the sale, with lowpressure salespeople, and an in-store service department. The store is a member of Furniture

Steinberg’s Furniture ADDRESS: U.S. 6 West, Peru PHONE: 815-223-6598 WEB: steinbergsfurniture.com

First, a nationwide buying group of more than 250 independent stores. This gives Steinberg’s Furniture the same buying power as large chain stores, and the savings are passed along to the customer.

New this year is Steinberg’s Mattress 1st Sleep Shop. The in-store shop features mattresses from Serta, iComfort, Simmons-Beautyrest, and TempurPedic. The store also now features the Support Report imaging system which uses science to guide customer’s to the correct mattress.

“The Support Report

system detects and measures an individual’s pressure points with the same technology used to evaluate patients at the Mayo Clinic,” Steinberg said. “It guides a customer to the correct group of mattresses for their body type. Each group contains a selection of mattresses at different price points. It lets you select your mattress based on your body’s pressure points, not pressure from a salesperson.”

The company has also added new features to their website.

See for yourself at steinbergsfurniture.com.

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Quintana: College student faces his ‘challenge zone’ From page 9

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Jesus Quintana demonstrated alongside other students during the Illinois Valley Community College walkout which was organized in remembrance of the 17 victims of a mass shooting in Parkland, Fla. He has taken more of an interest in his classes and group organizations after traveling abroad.

The demonstration was organized in remembrance of the 17 victims of a mass shooting in Parkland, Fla., and as a way to bring awareness to violence in school.

Quintana first found the international nonprofit Up With People when looking at study abroad programs online.

The program encourages students to become “positive agents of change,” according to Quintana.

The six-month program had Quintana traveling the globe and singing hit songs from multiple decades for a two-hour program.

Quintana, who had never been a part of choir or musicals in school, was intimidated at first but also found it as a great bonding experience. “(Music is) sort of a universal tool really and it connected everybody so well and the group was so diverse,” Quintana said.

Part of the process dealt with getting Quintana out of his comfort zone and getting him into the “challenge zone.”

He said the challenge zone is the place where the students were challenged to do more than they were used to taking on.

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and give aid.

“The way they were treated was heartbreaking but also inspiring because they have to be so strong to go through that and do what they can with what little energy they still have,” Quintana said.

Since returning home, Quintana has gotten more involved in group organizations such as Hispanic Leadership Team and IVCC College Democrats, which were some of the organizers of the IVCC walkout event.

He’s also applied himself more in his classes so that he can succeed and get a job in crop sciences. From there he hopes to create a business to help those in need in thirdworld countries to find crops they can grow.

For now though, he’s focused on his classes and said he’s receiving high marks across the board.

Still, he’s excited to pack his bags again in the future and meet new people whom he hopes will continue to inspire him.

“The world is a big place,” he added. “There’s so much to see out there. You don’t want to contain yourself to one area.

You really want to broaden your horizons.”

‘If you’re always in your comfort zone then you won’t be able to grow as much.’ jesus quintana IVCC student “Because that’s where you grow the most,” Quintana explained. “If you’re always in your comfort zone then you won’t be able to grow as much.”

He visited locales in Italy and Switzerland, which he returned to over spring break to visit friends, but his personal favorite stop was Germany for its “beautiful” geography and thick bread.

“It’s just so tasty. Bread is not the same anymore,” he said with a laugh.

The student was also exposed to different walks of life and specifically found inspiration when working with refugees.

Quintana said the stories they shared about their own personal struggle encouraged him to seek out others in need

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Halftime Restaurant Pizza & Cocktails has expansive menu Since opening early in 2014, Halftime Restaurant Pizza & Cocktails, 1625 E. Norris Drive, Ottawa, has been receiving rave reviews for its pizza and other food items ordered off its expansive menu.

Owned and operated

by Sonny and Paula Fejzoski — who formerly ran the Ottawa House on Madison Street until 2004 — the Halftime Restaurant features handcrafted pizza made from scratch with all the toppings you could ask for or dream about.

“We have been getting great positive feedback from customers about our homemade pizza since we opened,” said Sonny. “It is so good that many of our customers are saying they’re getting hooked on it.”

Sonny explained that his restaurant’s beef rolls, gyros on pita bread, chicken, wings, loaded nachos and specialty sandwiches are also becoming very popular with his clientele. Halftime also offers a salad bar with all dinner entrees.

The restaurant offers a full menu with a huge selection of food choices including breakfast (served all day) and a The Times children’s menu.

Halftime Restaurant Pizza & Cocktails offers beef rolls, gyros, chicken, wings, loaded nachos, sandwiches and homemade pizza, among many other menu Sonny said, “We are a items. The spacious dining room includes plenty of room to relax and enjoy a meal. family-friendly restaurant.

We have great service. Stop have tried our food. We patrons wanting to watch in and see us, or have us appreciate their business their favorite teams play deliver food to your door.

Halftime Restaurant Pizza & Cocktails every day of the week, and and we hope to attract Delivery is available from many new customers each now, video gaming.

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PHONE: 815-324-9389 Dayton, Wedron as well as this business because Halftime offers rewards it looked like a good other locations.”

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High quality dental care provided by Dr. Faber

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Reilly Law Office is a full-service general practice law firm. Kris Conarro, James T. Reilly and Lauren Hicks (back, from left) and Jennifer Bunker are ready to assist clients with their needs.

Reilly Law Office: Serving your legal needs in Streator, Ottawa and La Salle Reilly Law Office, LLC is located in Streator with appointments available in Ottawa and La Salle.

Attorneys James T. Reilly and Jennifer L. Bunker (Skerston) have represented clients in Streator and throughout Central Illinois for more than 45 years combined.

Reilly Law Office, LLC is a full-service general practice law firm including Estate Planning and Administration, Social Security Disability, Family Law, Personal Injury, and a variety of civil and criminal litigation.

Both Jim and Jennifer handle family law matters involving custody determinations, divorces, paternity, adoptions and guardianships. Jim is a mediator certified for family law issues required to be heard according to Rules of the Illinois Supreme Court and Local Court Rules. Attorneys at Reilly Law Office, LLC offer agreed divorces for set fees and zealously represent their clients when agreements cannot be reached by the couple initially. Jim and Jennifer are knowledgeable concerning recent major changes in family law, including how maintenance and child support are calculatead.

They provide individuals who are considering a divorce information about their rights and what to expect during the process.

Jennifer is actively involved in the Illinois State Bar Association Trusts and Estates Section Council. She is the Editor of the Council’s monthly publication distributed to members throughout Illinois. She also assists the Council in providing continuing legal education to attorneys, determining the need for new legislation, and reviewing and suggesting changes to current legislative proposals affecting wills, trusts and estates. She has developed and drafted will and trust-based estate plans and administered probate and trust estates. Jennifer Bunker has also taught an advanced Master of Laws (LL.M.) class at The John Marshall Law School in Estate Planning and Tax Law. Jennifer explains the need for people to have appropriate estate planning regardless of age: “Proper estate planning is important at all stages of life. Anyone who, if they passed away today, would leave assets, including proceeds of life insurance, to an individual who is a minor should seriously consider having appropriate documents drafted to protect the minor child(ren) from frivolously spending the inheritance at age 18. Likewise, although

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not binding on courts, all parents of minor children should have their proposed guardian of their child(ren) named in a Will. As individuals grow older, issues concerning Medicaid and protecting assets from being spent on nursing homes become an important aspect of estate planning. The sooner a client comes to our office to address these issues, the more likely we are able to protect their assets. We also regularly draft Powers of Attorney which grant another individual the ability to make decisions concerning healthcare and finances. These can be used to avoid expensive public hearings for guardianship when a person can no longer make decisions for themselves or to simply allow another (usually a child of the elderly person) to provide assistance when needed.

Additionally, proper estate planning eases much of the burden on loved ones after the person has passed.”

Jim is an experienced trial lawyer with over 50 jury cases tried to verdict.

Jury awards include medical malpractice, wrongful death, fraud prosecution and various types of personal injuries. He has defended individuals in criminal courts ranging from mental fitness trials in murder cases to DUI cases. He has successfully defended persons charged with arson, aggravated battery, drug offenses, driving while revoked, domestic battery, and other felonies and misdemeanors.

Jim has served as a La Salle County Assistant Public Defender since 2000. He represents virtually all minors charged in La Salle County for adjudication of wardship under the Juvenile Court Act. He is also the La Salle County Guardian Ad Litem for abused and neglected children.

Jim is a presenter at this year’s Juvenile Justice Symposium on “DCFS’s Response to the Federal Court Oversight Requirements.”

Jim also represents clients before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission and has an extensive Social Security Disability practice obtaining permanent

disability awards for over 150 clients throughout La Salle County and Central Illinois.

Both Jim and Jennifer are actively involved in their communities.

Jennifer was recently recognized by the Streator Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry as an Outstanding Young Leader. She was also recognized as an outstanding young professional and a member of the “Forty under 40” class for Bureau, La Salle, Marshall and Putnam counties. Jennifer is Secretary of the La Salle County Bar Association, and Vice President of the OSF HealthCare Foundation Council for Ottawa/Streator. She has been actively involved in the Zonta Club of the La Salle-Peru Area. Jennifer and her husband, Scott Skerston, have one daughter, Lydia.

Jim has served the Illinois State Bar Association as: a member of the Marketing and Communications Committee since 2004; a member of the Assembly, the governing body of the Illinois State Bar Association; a member of the Subcommittee on Technology for the ISBA Website; and a member of the Subcommittee on Public Events and Publicity.

He is past president of the La Salle County Bar Association for many years and currently is the Treasurer.

He is active in the United Way (especially their Labor of Love repair project for the poor and elderly). He is a member of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Child Welfare Team. He is the Foundation Chairman of the Big Brother/ Big Sister Program of the Mississippi Valley.

He is also a member of Ottawa’s Special Events Committee, Ottawa Civil Service Commission, Dayton Preserve Volunteer, member of the Reddick Mansion Association, member of the Ottawa Avenue Cemetery Board, and a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus. Jim and his wife, Debby, have two sons, Damian and Phillip, and three grandchildren, Alexandria, Zander, and Creed.

Call Reilly Law Office, LLC for your legal needs.

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Faber Dental Arts focuses on providing individualized patient care. Staff members include: Dr. Jonathon Faber, Donna, Maria, Leanne, and Molly.

Faber Dental Arts is committed to providing high-quality, general dental services for the entire family.

To achieve that goal, Dr. Jonathan Faber is committed to staying abreast of the current trends in dentistry and keeping his skills sharp to better serve his patients.

Last July, Dr. Faber earned a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry at the group’s annual meeting and is working toward the Masters of the Academy of General Dentistry.

The Fellowship requires 500 hours of continuing education and passing a written exam.

“I truly enjoy helping patients of all ages achieve and maintain healthy, attractive smiles using some of today’s most advanced cosmetic and restorative procedures,” said Dr. Faber. “A beautiful smile can do more than make you look good — it can make you happy and more confident and improve your life in ways you never thought possible.

“I will spend the time to get to know you, learn about your smile goals and explain any recommended treatment in simple, easy-to-understand terms so you are completely informed and confident with your care. Plus, I will treat you and your smile with skill and a soft touch.”

Dr. Faber’s father was a dentist and he met his wife while attending dental school at Southern Illinois University.

“Our focus is providing individualized patient care,” Dr. Faber said. “We want to provide what best fits the individual needs of our patients.”

Faber Dental Arts offers: n Dental checkups and cleanings with fast, easy scheduling — regular exams, hygiene, and education helps

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prevent gum disease and other dental problems. n Cosmetic dentistry including veneers, professional teeth whitening and the best new ways to improve your smile. n Dental implants, crowns, and more solutions to restore the look and function of your smile. n Gentle, friendly dentists who take time to understand your concerns. n A comfortable, relaxing atmosphere.

Dr. Faber has added a digital 3D scanner to his office to allow for impression-less procedures, which are more comfortable for the patient. He has also added a Cari-Vu, which allows Dr. Faber to look for cavities without exposure to X-rays in some situations.

Dr. Faber has the excellent training, skill and experience you can trust for your smile. And his entire team share an uncompromising dedication to your excellent care and dental health.

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Show us your resume we’ll connect you with a great job Ottawa Recreation

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Josh Norsen

Following his tune, music helps shape Ottawa senior Norsen expresses self in ‘second language’ of saxophone, piano, song Derek Barichello derekb@mywebtimes.com 815-431-4073 Josh Norsen is confident in his abilities.

When the Ottawa High School senior received the call to sing five songs with the best-of-thebest musicians at the Illinois Music Education Association’s All-State concert with two days to practice, he knew he could do it.

“I spent every minute breaking that music down, trying to drill it into my head,” said Josh, who stepped in as a last-minute alternate. “It still sticks in my head.”

One of those days of preparation was a Friday, meaning Josh had to work around his school schedule to practice. Thankfully, many of his teachers excused him to rehearse.

He left that Friday afternoon to meet up with the 23 other students in the group. They sang together for a day, then performed.

Ottawa choir teacher Spencer Rockford said what Josh accomplished was difficult, but he was not surprised how gracefully Josh handled it.

“He’s definitely very mature,” Rockford said. “He takes a lot of pride in what he does.”

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Josh Norsen sings during Ottawa High School’s Fine Arts Festival. A music lover, Norsen sings, plays the saxophone and is teaching himself piano.

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Lead Minister, Dr. Rory Christensen, of Central Church of Christ. The church has been expanding the borders of God’s Kingdom in the greater Streator area, as well as around the globe, for more than 140 years.

Central Church of Christ in Streator spreads God’s love Central Church of Christ, located at 2001 E. Main Street in Streator, is a church that has been expanding the borders of God’s Kingdom in the greater Streator area, as well as around the globe, for more than 140 years. And we are intent on carrying that legacy of faithfulness into the future. We believe the Lord is the hope of the world, and we’re committed to bringing that hope to not only Streator, but beyond.

Central Church is a Christlike community of believers, presenting Christ to the unchurched in relevant, innovative and life-changing ways.

We’re committed to the following goals: n Christ-like: Keeping Christ at the Center. This is our baseline, our foundation. We follow Jesus and submit to his Word; we grow like Jesus and live fruit-full lives. n Celebrate: Exalting God together. We glorify God through continuous participation in personal and community worship. n Connect: Growing in community. We grow like Jesus through discussion and interaction in group environments. n Contribute: Blessed as We’re Blessed. We use our gifts to serve others, by faithfully stewarding our time, talent, and treasure. n Catalyze: Expanding God’s Kingdom Footprint. We are

committed to bringing the local and global unchurched into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. n Construct: Releasing our resources. At Central, people are our greatest resource! We build lives and include others in building lives and structures for life-change.

We would love to have you visit one of our three Sunday Morning Services: 8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11 a.m. Can’t make it to service? Enjoy a live audio stream of our services every week at 9:30 a.m. by visiting our website: www.centrallive.net.

We also have numerous opportunities for children and youth. n Central Kids is the children’s’ ministry at Central for children birth through sixth grade. Our goal is to connect families and children to God and others in a safe, fun and highenergy environment. We offer Sunday School and Children’s Worship every Sunday during our 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services. From September to April every Wednesday night, we host Awana club for children three years old through sixth grade. Awana is a fun and interactive Bible group for children. Throughout, the year there are also a variety of activities taking place. Check out our Central Kids Facebook page to stay up-to-date. Chelsea Davis is our Children’s Minister, contact her at: children@

Central Church of Christ ADDRESS: 2001 E. Main St., Streator PHONE: 815-673-1581 WEB: centrallive.net HOURS: 8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays; 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Easter Sunday

centrallive.net. n Central Students program exists to allow a safe place for students, sixth through 12th grades, of our area to experience Jesus and engage in relationships that help them to become who God made them to be. We offer Sunday school every morning at 9:30 a.m.

Our main service we offer is called the Gathering on Sunday nights from 5:45 to 8 p.m. At the Gathering you can expect to learn about Jesus through relative teachings, embrace fellowship and have fun with all sorts of activities! Rico Diaz is our Director of Student Ministries, contact him at: youth@centrallive.net.

In addition to our Sunday morning services, Central is involved in numerous community outreaches, such as being a host site for The Global Leadership Summit, Financial Peace University, GriefShare, Mission Possible and Bethlehem Walk, as well as Operation Christmas Child.

Jessica Pastirik is our Director of Involvement and Community Outreach, contact her at: involvement@centrallive.net.

At Central we take Jesus’ Matthew 28 Commission seriously, to “go and make disciples of all nations.”

Because that commission is global in scope, we take a cue from Jesus in Acts 1:8 and partner with individuals and ministries to reach our “Judea” (surrounding geographic area), “Samaria” (surrounding regions), and “ends of the earth” (global outreach) with the good news of Jesus.

Individuals and ministries we partner with include, Central Missionaries in Illinois, Axiom Christian Campus Fellowship at the University of Illinois and the Ranch, which is an internet outreach ministry, based in Chenoa, Ill. and founded by Eric Elder for the purpose of helping people around the world grow in their faith in Jesus Christ.

Central also works with Lincoln Christian University,

which has been preparing Christian Leaders for ministry in the local church, on the mission field, or in parachurch organizations for 70-plus years. It is “a transformational community of global difference makers,” based in Lincoln, Ill. Another partner is Encounter Campus Ministries, which is a campus ministry that strengthens Christian fellowship and encourages Christian growth in students at Illinois State University.

Out-of-state partners include: n Rock River Christian Camp, a Christian camp that glorifies God by impacting all generations for Christ in a natural setting. n International Conference on Missions that encourages, equips and enlists workers for the Harvest n Scarlet Hope is a ministry that shares the love and hope of Jesus Christ with women in the adult entertainment industry.

We partner with Scarlet Hope to bring hope and love to this loveless and dark environment. n Soldiers of Christ, an international motorcycle club and brotherhood of Christian bikers. They provide a means for bikers to use their God-given gifts to answer God’s call to serve others, witness and make disciples.

Central also works with global partners in the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, England, Germany, Japan, Haiti and South Africa.

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Dr. Paulo Aranas was Morris Hospital’s first family medicine physician in Ottawa, complementing the Morris Hospital cardiologists and obstetrician/gynecologists already established there.

Dr. Victoria Ochoa and Dr. Douglas Toussaint are obstetrician/gynecologists with Morris Hospital Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialists. Their office is located at 1300 Starfire Drive.

Morris Hospital’s Ottawa services growing strong Dr. Paulo Aranas believes his role with Morris Hospital is about more than providing quality health care in the Ottawa community. As he says, it’s about building relationships with patients to inspire them to live healthier lives.

“Once patients come to the office, they will understand I truly love building those relationships.” says Dr. Aranas, a board-certified family medicine physician.

“I believe in empowering my patients to take control of their health. I am there for them. I listen to them.

I work to give them the utmost care that I can provide. I love working with people and talking with them.”

Two years ago, Dr. Aranas was Morris Hospital’s first family medicine physician in Ottawa, complementing the Morris Hospital

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cardiologists and obstetrician/gynecologists already established there. Now he is part of a team of primary care providers at the Morris Hospital Ottawa Campus that features two family medicine physicians, one pediatrician, a family nurse practitioner and laboratory services.

Dr. Hassnain Syed, a board-certified family medicine physician, and Family Nurse Practitioner Angela Todd are the newest additions to the Morris Hospital Ottawa Campus located at 1306 Gemini Circle, Suite A.

In March 2017, Syed and Todd joined the team when Morris Hospital and Liberty Medical Center completed an affiliation agreement.

As family medicine providers, Dr. Aranas, Dr. Syed and Todd provide care for patients ranging in ages from newborn to seniors.

In addition to the family medicine providers, Dr. Melissa Hill brings the expertise of a boardcertified pediatrician to the Morris Hospital Ottawa Campus. She joined Morris Hospital in September 2016 and

provides care for patients ages newborn through 17. As a pediatrician, her focus is preventive care, health management, nutritional counseling, immunizations and growth development for infants, children and teens.

“Morris Hospital is a group of people dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to the community,” says Dr. Hill.

“I am impressed by Morris Hospital’s investment in the community, as well as the reciprocal investment of the community in Morris Hospital.”

Located just down the street from the Morris Hospital Ottawa Campus at 1404 Aquarius Circle, the Morris Hospital Cardiovascular Specialists practice strengthened its team with the addition of board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist Dr. Muhammad Marwali in February 2017. Dr. Marwali

practices with boardcertified cardiologists Dr. Syed Ahmed and Dr. Athar Saeed.

As an electrophysiologist, Dr. Marwali has special expertise in the diagnosis and management of heart rhythm conditions and implantation of cardiac devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators and implantable cardiac monitors.

Together, the three cardiologists specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disorders, including heart disease, hypertension (high blood pressure), cholesterol management, heart failure, acute venous disease, circulation problems of the lower extremity, hyperlipidemia (abnormal cholesterol) and irregular heartbeats and arrhythmia.

Also among Morris

Hospital’s three Ottawa locations is the Morris Hospital Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists’ office at 1300 Starfire Drive. Dr. Victoria Ochoa and Dr. Douglas Toussaint, both boardcertified obstetricians/ gynecologists, specialize in the care of women, including pregnancy, labor and postpartum care; normal and high risk pregnancies; family planning counseling; birth control options; diagnosis and treatment of female reproductive system disorders; minimally invasive surgeries; and more.

To learn more about Morris Hospital’s services in Ottawa, visit morrishospital.org/ottawa or call 815-433-9200 for the Ottawa Campus, 815-7051000 for Cardiovascular Specialists or 815-3249700 for Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists.

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Music has helped shape Josh Norsen’s life. The student, who lives in Marseilles, says working through the process of learning music and listening to it has helped him grow into a leader.

Norsen: Music is hobby, while computer-aided design is career path From page 17 Josh enjoys getting to meet new people and perform with them, especially when they have the same appreciation for music he does.

“It was an amazing group,” Josh said. “We all still stay in touch. We all keep together. We share so many stories.”

Much of Josh’s free time is devoted to music. He begins at 7 each morning practicing his vocals at a piano and teaching himself the instrument. He started playing piano about a year and a half ago. He doesn’t learn a song by ear — a talent he acknowledges is amazing — but he knows some chords and scales.

“Every day there’s something new I learn with it,” he said of the piano.

Josh learned to read music in fifth grade, calling it a second language.

Also an alto and baritone saxophone player, he hopes to compose his own music in the near future.

“Music can be so powerful, especially songs with a good message. The power is in the way they are delivered, the way the message is delivered.”

He likes jazz, because of the diversity in its sound.

He listens to some of the classic crooners like Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole.

He also enjoys newer stuff, such as The Lumineers and Passenger, taking in the tunes mostly on his phone, but sometimes on an old vinyl record player.

While Josh is drawn to music, he also plays tennis, bowls, works with freshmen in the DoChange mentoring group and helps organize events in the Fine Arts Club.

He wants to keep music as a top hobby, setting his sights on teaching computer-aided design (CAD) for a career.

There is a technical aspect in both music and drafting that

‘Music can be so powerful, especially songs with a good message.

The power is in the way they are delivered, the way the message is delivered.’ josh norsen Ottawa High senior appeals to Josh.

“Josh is just so capable of doing things, his talent and ability, that my coursework is not difficult at all for him,” said Ottawa CAD instructor Ed Frankenberger, who has taught Josh all four years of high school. “Many of my best students also are very involved in music.”

Josh was inspired by Frankenberger to go into the teaching field, understanding there is a need for CAD instructors across the country.

“Teachers have changed my life. I want to do that for other people, too,” he said.

Josh has developed into a leader, a skill his teachers say blossoms more each day and will make him a strong mentor if he continues on his desired career path.

“He takes ownership and pride in what he does,” Rockford said. “He helps other kids do that, and helps them see what he does in their work.”

Looking back on his experiences in music, Josh believes it has taught him how to be a leader.

“It’s taught me how to figure things out, how to listen to others,” Josh said.

“It’s pushed me.”

J’s Tire owner Jesse Rodriguez is still working hard for his customers at 81 years old.

His business, J’s Tire and Service, has been serving the Streator community for 41 years, and is the Streator area’s leader in tire sales and vehicle repair. J’s provides dependable, full auto service and is a proud and respected business name.

The Streator Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently honored Jesse with its Retail Business Wholesale Award.

The “J” in J’s stands for family members Jesse, Juanita, Jay, Joe, John, Jacki and Jeff. In 1977, on Feb. 4, Jess Rodriguez opened J’s Tire and Appliance at 110 E. Hickory St., then moved two years later to a larger location at 1724 North Bloomington St. In 1983, Jess opened the area’s first video store, J’s Video.

Continuing to expand, Jess purchased Illini Plaza in 1988 and soon built the current eight-bay tire store.

Today, J’s has the area’s largest selection of quality name brand tires at the most competitive prices. No matter what your budget or vehicle, J’s can provide what you need from its full range of tire products in all sizes.

Expert tire services at J’s include mounting, balancing, rotation, repair, inspection and advice on upgrades. Additionally, J’s offers oil changes, lubes, filters, brakes, shocks, mufflers, motors, transmissions, front-end alignments and air-conditioning service.

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J’s Tire owner Jess Rodriguez is still working hard for his customers at 81 years old.

Always looking to provide customers with the latest in automotive advancement, J’s was the first area vehicle business to offer nitrogen for tires.

The staff takes pride in providing good oldfashioned person-to-person customer service. Along with Jess, John Rodriguez, manager; Diane Geb-

hardt, office manager and mechanics Mike DeLancey, Jeff Wakeman and Ray Russow are here to help with your tire and service needs.

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Jr’s Bar an iconic sight on Route 23 The beginnings of what is now Jr’s Bar in Grand Ridge dates back to the postProhibition Era. Don Harsted, whose sons Andrew and Tanyr own the bar, said historians believe Sam Armstrong was the first to open the iconic bar south of Grand Ridge on Route 23. Following Armstrong’s ownership, the bar was known as Wright’s Tavern, then Klein’s Tavern, Willy’s Tavern and finally Pat’s Farm Pub before it became Jr.’s Bar. The Harsteds have owned Jr’s Bar for eight months.

The bar and grill, which serves mostly local folks, started serving food when it was known as Pat’s Farm Pub. Some of the favorites on the menu include Ronnie’s Roast Beef and Jr’s chicken on Thursdays and Saturdays. Other highlights are Polancic’s tenderloins and pizza.

The locally-owned bar seeks to help town organizations, such as the Ridge Round Up and

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Jr’s Bar ADDRESS: 2048 IL Route 23, Grand Ridge PHONE: 815-249-5259 FACEBOOK: Jr’s Bar HOURS: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Grand Ridge PTO raise funds through celebrity bartending.

“You support people, they’ll support you,” Don Harsted said.

Vicki Finley is part of the friendly staff at Jr’s Bar in Grand Ridge.

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Don’s Furniture staff members include: Trevor Sparks, Melanie Riordan, Ali Coyer, Mark Burash, Cheri Schmitt, Bill Schmitt, Carrie Uratchko and Mike Jamison.

Don’s Furniture offers selection, competitive pricing Don’s Furniture has been in business since 1954. We continue to stock quality products at prices to meet all budgets. Don’s Furniture is dedicated to meeting the needs of all our customers. We continue to research new products to meet today’s everchanging styles and product line changes. Stop in and see new products from Fusion and Serta Upholstery.

With stores in Ottawa and Streator, Don’s offers many styles from the most popular brands in the industry.

We sell products from La-z-Boy, England, Best Home Furnishings, Franklin, Sealy Tempur-Pedic, VaughanBassett, Midwest Amish dining and many more.

Don’s Furniture offers a complete line of Sealy bedding to meet everyone’s comfort needs. We sell, deliver and show more Sealy bedding than anyone in La Salle or surrounding counties. Stop in and try a new Sealy or Tempur-Pedic mattress and feel the difference a

quality sleep system can make.

Don’s has La-z-Boy Comfort Studios in both locations.

We offer over 6,000 square feet of recliners, stationary and reclining sofas and love seats. You also have the ability to custom-order fabric and pillow combinations on many items.

Our sales staff is noncommissioned. They are trained to help customers find the right product to meet their needs. At Don’s we will do our best to see that you get the right product at the best prices possible. We continue to offer free delivery, set-up and removal of your old bedding or furniture. Don’s also has an authorized manufacturer’s service department.

At Don’s Furniture, we take pride in the amount of repeat business we do and are also proud to say those numbers continue to go up. Thank you for considering us for your next home furnishing needs.

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Streator’s Evergreen Place offers supportive living If you are searching for a compassionate senior care community, look no further than Evergreen Place Supportive Living in Streator. Our community provides compassionate care and support to seniors in a beautiful setting with a variety of upscale amenities.

What is a supportive living community, and how does it differ from the more commonly understood assisted living option?

The answer is quite simple – the hospitality, services, and care are all exactly the same. The only difference is supportive living communities, like Evergreen Place in Streator, work with Medicaid and Veterans Assistance Programs.

Individual long-term care insurance policies may apply as well. The supportive living program in Illinois accepts a broader range of benefits, so as to make senior living options an affordable and realistic option for every senior. Assisted living communities accept only private pay, Veterans assistance programs and long-term care insurance.

The services at a supportive or assisted living community are for seniors who want to maintain their independence while also receiving some assistance with daily activities.

Residents live in their own apartments within the community, but have help and support from the Wellness Team available at any time.

The Wellness Team provides personalized care services that are dependent upon the resident’s individual needs and preferences. An

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evaluation that includes input from the potential resident’s physician, will determine the level of care that is appropriate.

Supportive living believes in an interdisciplinary approach: all departments work together to provide seamless communication and care to residents and their families.

Standard services available at Evergreen Place and other assisted or supportive living communities include: 24-hour Wellness Support Routine medication management Discreet Personal Assistance Three nutritious meals each day, served restaurant style Housekeeping services Laundry Services Senior-friendly transportation Social Activities and engaging programming Residents are free to come and go as long as they are able, in fact many residents still drive their own cars. Building maintenance teams take care of the upkeep of each apartment, so residents have the freedom to spend their time doing activities and hobbies they love, rather than changing

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Evergreen Place Supportive Living in Streator is a living community for seniors who want to maintain their independence while also receiving some assistance with daily activities. light bulbs or air filters.

Today’s supportive and assisted living communities boast restaurant-style dining, giving residents options for their meals and the ability to provide recipes and input to the Culinary

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Lifestyle Enrichment programs provide activities that are focused on residents’ interests.

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culture at Evergreen Place. It is also a petfriendly community, allowing residents to bring their beloved companions with them.

Evergreen Place is committed to assisting residents in living life

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Bromley & Brown offers beautiful clothing, accessories for beautiful women As lifelong Streator residents, Mary Zavada and Abbey Brown are so happy to share Bromley & Brown Boutique with their community.

The shop features beautiful jewelry, accessories, women’s fashion in standard sizes (S-L), curvy sizes (XL-3XL) with a small children’s section coming soon!

From dresses for a wedding to a summer cookout, to basic T-shirts and professional attire, Bromley & Brown offers a variety of styles, sizes and products and hopes to provide something special for everyone.

Bromley & Brown Boutique is also proud to be a part of the revitalization of Streator’s downtown.

In continuing with their efforts, the shop will be re-opening at 308 E. Main St. the beginning of April!

The boutique will be sharing space with the girls of Reveal Salon and provide a one-stop shop for all things beautiful! Stay tuned for new facade updates and additions to this historic downtown building!

The girls of B & B would like to thank the community for shopping local and supporting their small business. Providing beautiful things to Main St. would not be possible without the support of their amazing customers. Thank you.

Visit the shop Tuesday through Saturday to find your something special! In the meantime, stay up to date with announcements and new arrivals by following Bromley & Brown Boutique on Facebook and Instagram.

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Bromley & Brown Boutique offers women’s clothing, jewelry, accessories and soon, a children’s section. Staff members include: (front) Krista Luckey and Abbey Brown; and (back): Mary Zavada and Karen Wilkinson.

Illinois Waterway Visitor Center participates in pollinator support program Pollinators are pretty important.

By moving pollen from flower to flower, bees, birds, butterflies, bats and other bugs are responsible for helping plants produce one out of every three bites of food.

Honey bees have been found to pollinate at least 90 commercially grown crops. Unfortunately pollinators’ numbers are severely declining.

But the US Army Corps of Engineers proudly participates in a national effort to expand and improve pollinator projects and programs.

At the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center, a tall grass prairie is beginning its second full growing season. Although many of the prairie seeds already planted will take years to germinate and grow to full size, park rangers are preparing for the next pollinator project — inviting flying guests.

In spring 2018, park rangers will install two new outdoor honeybee hives within the prairie.

Although the prairie has a mowed trail around its exterior, guests will likely not see the hives for most of the growing year.

Trail signs will notify visitors of the presence of working hives nearby.

The US Army Corps of Engineers is partnering with the Illinois Valley Beekeepers Association to maintain the bees and hives. Naturally, the beekeepers want to “bee” safe and will wear protective bee suits during their periodic visits to the hives.

Hopefully, the bees will one day produce enough honey that the Illinois Valley Beekeepers Association can sell it in the visitor center.

Park rangers are looking forward to another pollinator project that may take place as soon as next year: an indoor observation beehive.

Visitors will see bees work through a seethrough hive. The bees will come and go inside and outside as they wish but will have an indoor hive.

The first goal towards the pollinator initiative was to bring native nectar-producing prairie plants to the visitor center. The second goal is establishing a stable population of pollinators within the beehives. The last goal we’ve actually been working on from the beginning — raising public awareness of pollinators and other important topics.

In addition to signage and brochures that educate visitor center guests, park rangers present informative and engaging programs to groups for free.

Community groups, schools, and scouts are just some of the groups that come to the visitor center or benefit from ranger-led outreach programs on various topics from river navigation and water safety to environmental use and invasive species.

Park Rangers also conduct free Boating Safety classes for the public. The 2018 classes are scheduled for April 28, May 19, June 23, July 14 and Aug. 18. For more information on registering for a boat class or scheduling a group program, contact the visitor center at 815-6674054.

For the casual guest, the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center features an auditorium and an observation balcony for dramatic up-close views of eagles and pelicans as well as river towboats, barges and other watercraft as they “lock through” the Starved Rock Lock & Dam. The center contains exhibits and displays explaining the rich history of transportation on the waterway. A newlyplanted pollinator prairie way station features native plants specifically chosen to offer food and shelter for pollinating bees, butterflies, and birds. For humans and their leashed pets, the prairie wayside area is a beautiful place to take a short stroll. The visitor center also has a bookstore with field

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Bob Petruney and Julie McDonald plant Milkweed seeds on the Native Prairie area at the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center.

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guides, local history, children’s books and river information.

Native American artifacts, bird, animal and river displays make the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center a “must see” stop on any trip to the Starved Rock area.

The Illinois Waterway is a system of rivers and canals that form a connecting link between the Mississippi River and Lake Michigan. The waterways that comprise the system are the Illinois River, Des Plaines River, Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, the Cal-Sag Canal, Chicago River, Calumet River and Little Calumet River.

The barges on the

waterway transport a variety of materials necessary to make the products that we use every day. Salt for the roadways, coal for power plants, petroleum for refining and grain for export and domestic use are some of the products you may see during your visit.

More than 330 miles long, the Illinois Waterway provides opportunities for boaters, fishermen and recreational users to enjoy many leisure activities.

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In January each year, the center’s staff hosts the “Bald Eagle Watch Weekend.” This event has attracted more than 5,000 people in recent years.

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Tyler’s always ready to help Woodland junior’s trademark is his generous nature Dan Churney danc@mywebtimes.com 815-431-4050 High school can be tricky for any student, but especially for those few whose parents teach at the same school.

But Woodland High School junior Tyler Jenkins sails right along with it.

“Tyler has to walk a line, with me being a teacher, but he handles it well,” said Tyler’s mother, Margaret Jenkins, who teaches mathematics at Woodland, a few miles south of Streator.

Tyler’s philosophy is simple.

“It’s a good idea to help people,” said Tyler, who is now in the middle of a crayon collection drive for needy children.

In school, Tyler is on the Warriors’ baseball squad, handling third base last year and shortstop this season.

“I don’t hit a lot of home runs, more walks and base hits. I like fielding a lot,” Tyler noted.

On the basketball court, Tyler handles the guard position and swings a club on the school’s golf team.

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Woodland High School junior Tyler Jenkins certainly shines on the diamond, but also off-field with his generous nature.

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‘Everything appeals to the inquisitive nature of your kids’ Born from a desire to maintain the legacy of the old Classroom Store and the necessity of keeping an educational store in town, Mary Olson and Sue Vandervort opened Rock Paper Scissors on Aug. 20, 2012, after a summer of construction and stock selection.

In the time since, the business has moved away from primarily providing teacher classroom supplies, as its predecessor did.

Instead, they have expanded into the realm of board games, toys, crafts, and much more.

Nevertheless, the store’s original aim remains true: to provide fun and educational resources for children of all ages. A popular destination for children’s gifts, the store offers free gift-wrapping.

In speaking about their book room, Vandervort refers to a saying on the internet, “When a parent holds both a child and a book, it creates a bond by communicating a love for reading and a love for the child.”

“We have probably the largest picture book and young readers’ book selection in La Salle County and a wider radius that that,” Vandervort said. “Reading helps your child’s brain develop by opening up new horizons of imagination and possibilities.”

At Rock Paper Scissors, on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, the store offers Story Time at 10:30 a.m.

“It helps kids enjoy the love of reading. We read them two or three stories. We can have them play the parts with puppets. We want to let people know reading is so important.

It is huge. if we can start it off early, then kids will have a lifelong love for books.”

Vandervort credited co-owner Mary Olson as the genius behind the book selection.

“Books are her love, her forte,” Vandervort said. “She reads every day.”

Story Time at Rock Paper Scissors is usually held by Jeanne Roppolo, one of the store’s handful of employees.

The store also offers handson experiences, classes, workshops and events to the community (including

Rock Paper Scissors, an educational store in downtown Ottawa, offers unique products and individual attention.

Rock Paper Scissors ADDRESS: 712 La Salle St., Ottawa PHONE: 815-433-4233 WEB: rpstoys.com FACEBOOK: facebook.com/RockPaperScissorsUSA HOURS: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday

story times, craft days and writing letters to Santa at the holidays). Rock Paper Scissors continues to be committed to helping further children’s EDUCATION, encouraging their IMAGINATION and providing

everyone with INSPIRATION. “You don’t have to search endlessly through the aisles of a big-box store to find our employees,” Vandervort said.

“They know our products. We stand behind our products. We

can demonstrate our products to our customers and show how something works. For example, some things are good for handeye coordination or others could be great for development of gross motor skills.”

Rock Paper Scissors offers products that foster early learning of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). STEM lets kids explore and find different ways to do things hands-on.

“Our products are unique.

That’s one of the things this store is all about,” she said.

“That’s what sets us apart from other stores. You can get individual attention and talk with employees who know the

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products. We can help them select the perfect gift. Our employees know most of the customers in the store. They are repeat customers. That’s what has kept us here six years.”

One mom, Camille, said she had a list of reasons why she liked Rock Paper Scissors “Everything appeals to the inquisitive nature of your kids,” Camille said. “For me, as a mom, the biggest thing is encouragement for kids to interact with things you may want to get them. There’s always some sort of thing for them to be involved in. Other stores you have to guess what’s inside the box. Here you know the product you’re going to get.”

First Federal Savings Bank offers ‘Banking for Life’ services First Federal Savings Bank is a true community bank that has been in business since 1889.

With 12 locations to serve you, First Federal is a full service bank offering Loan, Retail, and Insurance products, and the opportunity to travel with The NICE Life. At First Federal we adopt a “Banking for Life” philosophy because we are tailoring our products and services for every stage of life, for every member of the family.

While we are small enough to offer personal and professional customer service, we also offer the level of technology that our customers expect.

We have invested our resources in technology to keep our customers’ accounts safe as well as offering updated and innovative features.

Our mobile banking app allows the convenience of banking on the go. We have recently updated our mobile app with Touch ID. Now you can access your mobile banking app, on your mobile device, with your fingerprint. That means one less password to remember. Card Valet allows you to turn your debit card on and off.

In addition, you can set notifications to alert when your card is used and set spending limits on your debit card or your child’s debit card. Our debit cards also provide added security through microchip technology.

We also offer a wide range of deposit products, including savings and checking accounts. In addition to our retail products, we offer competitive residential, consumer, and commercial loans. We also offer an online mortgage application which makes applying for a home loan easier than ever. Our loan officers are here to make the home loan process

seamless and convenient for you.

Our Commercial Loan Department offers a full suite of lending products for business owners and real estate investors in Northern Illinois. We also recognize the importance of balancing both sides of the company books, so we provide a variety of business deposit accounts in addition to offering business on- line services.

We are also proud to offer commercial insurance products through our wholly owned subsidiary First Fed Insurance Agency, Inc. As your local bank, we are committed to providing the necessary financing for businesses in our communities, because we know when our local businesses succeed we all win.

Our subsidiary, First Fed Insurance Agency, Inc., understands that for every stage of life your needs change. As your needs change over time, your insurance coverage should adapt as well. To help you through those changes, we offer the most comprehensive lineup of Life, Health, Property, and Casualty products.

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April 2-8 First Federal First Federal Savings Bank Savings Bank will be celebrating Community ADDRESS: Main office, 633 La Salle St.; drive-up facility, 433 W. Main St., Ottawa; or Streator location at Banking Week in Illinois.

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Our bank is safe and sound and in business to stay.

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Jamie and Tim Brown (back) trust Norway Kennels to care for their cats, Ace and Duece. The Browns have been bringing their pets to Norway Kennels for over 12 years. Norway Kennels owner Julie Workman (front, with Thunder) said customers regularly say how excited their pets are to visit Norway Kennels.

Norway Kennels grows from hobby Jeff and Julie Workman have had thousands of visitors to their business just outside Norway during the last 20-plus years — most of the four-legged variety.

Since opening in 1996, the Workmans have owned and operated Norway Kennels, a pet care business that has grown from a small seven-unit operation to include 25 indoor/outdoor units and seven outdoor-only.

This from what started as simply a hobby for Julie.

And from there the small operation grew into one of the most premier kennel businesses in North Central Illinois.

“Being a sole proprietor is tough because I have to wear many hats,” she said. “I know this business has been such a success because of my loyal customers, my

Norway Kennels ADDRESS: 3550 N. State Route 71 PHONE: 815-496-2150 WEB: norwaykennels.com EMAIL: norwaykennels@msn.com HOURS: By appointment, 9 a.m. to noon and 4 to 6 p.m.

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hands-on care and a great staff. Customers realize their animals are closely watched and cared for.”

The couple has always owned dogs, most of them hunting breeds as well as a few rescued pets.

“I have a love for animals. I was always the caregiver to our animals growing up,” Julie explained. “It was just a natural thing for us since

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we’ve always had four to six dogs. I think it’s my calling.”

These days there are many pet care options, whether you choose totally indoor and walked a few times a day, in-home care and walked a few times a day, indoor and let out with a large pack of dogs, or a vet hospital. HERE AT NORWAY KENNELS, THEY HAVE THE CHOICE TO GO

INDOORS OR OUTDOORS ANYTIME THEY CHOOSE!!

The indoor/outdoor units, which Jeff constructed himself, include pet doors with the inside being heated in the winter and air-conditioned in the summer. The outdoor runs each have a kiddie pool in the summer and are covered to keep the animals cool and dry.

EVERY DOG GETS THEIR INDIVIDUAL EXERCISE/ PLAYTIME IN THEIR PLAY YARDS AT NO ADDITIONAL COST. Pet owners are encouraged to send their animals with their own bedding, toys and food.

“I wanted to make it more homey,” Julie said.

“As our pets are part of the family, I want their stay here to be as comfortable as possible.”

While Norway Kennels boards mostly cats and

dogs, they have also housed ferrets, guinea pigs and rabbits, but steer clear of lizards, snakes or birds.

“I’ve always been active in the community and believe in supporting the community, Ottawa and the surrounding area, I am involved in many other professional business organizations across North Central Illinois,” Julie said.

In addition to La Salle County residents, we also get customers from as far away as Aurora, Naperville, Plainfield and Hinsdale.

Norway Kennels is a clean place which has reasonable prices to house your fur babies while you are away. Julie said she takes pride in her commitment to individually playing and caring for each of her kennel’s boarders.

“On regular occasions, many of our customers tell me how excited their pets get when their animals are brought to my kennel,” she said. “It is a vacation for the animal and we provide a safe, fun haven away from home. After all, your pet deserves a vacation from home too.”

“People like that I focus on the care and I live right here on the property.

I’m the owner. I’m the caregiver,” Julie said. “I get to know each of the boarders, their disposition, temperament, activity level and individual needs.”

“I take a lot of pride in providing quality care in a clean, safe, loving environment.” Julie also said to please check out the video on her website (norwaykennels.com) and like her Norway Kennels Facebook page.

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“Thank you, parents, for letting us be a part of your child’s medical home. From the time your baby got their first tooth, going through the terrible twos, first day of school, and high school prom, we’ll be there with you, as partners, in every step of the way. And the best part of it all is the thrill of watching your young kids grow into fine, young adults. With that alone, it truly makes my job worthwhile.”

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‘Among the best in the business’ Gays has grown in 4 decades

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Jorge Valdez, owner, Dentfixx PDR, Ottawa, (left) with Gay’s Body Shop staff: Jose Valenzuela, Steven Swartz, Kimbo Lamchick, Joe Edwards, Briar Bruck, Becky Crockett, Grant Crockett, owner, Chad Lampson, Randy Bruck, Tom McGinnis, Todd Krafft and Brian Carriere. Not pictured, Cameron Lair.

For more than four de­ cades, the Crockett family and their outstanding staff have served the auto body repair needs of Ottawa and the Illinois Valley, offering world-class quality repairs and outstanding customer service.

“We just really want to thank our customers,” said Grant Crockett, who owns the shop in Ottawa. “They have made us what we are and helped us to become one of the leading auto body repair shops in the region.”

Our vision and goal is to provide outstanding customer service while providing world-class, topquality repairs and care for your vehicle — from cars and trucks to vans and motorcycles — if you can drive it we will help you care for it.

Gay’s Body Shop Inc. ADDRESS: 1601 Poplar St., Ottawa PHONE: 815-433-3277 FAX: 815-434-1618 EMAIL: gaysbodyshop@sbcglobal.net FACEBOOK: Follow and “like” Gay’s Body Shop Inc. HOURS: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday; 8 a.m. to noon Saturday Founded in 1969, Gay’s Auto Body began as a small operation run by Gay and Lynette Crockett. In the four decades since, the shop has grown and changed with the times.

The shop now boasts a staff of 13 auto body tech­ nicians and office support workers, which include owner Grant Crockett, Becky Crockett, Chad

Lampson, Brian Carriere, Todd Krafft, Jose Valenzue­ la, Kimbo Lamchick, Cam­ eron Lair, Randy Bruck, Tom McGinnis, Steven Swartz, Briar Bruck and Joe Edwards.

The technicians are among the best in the business, said Grant, fully trained in state-of-the-art auto body techniques and are certified by the Inter-

Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair.

In addition to their staff, Gay’s partners with Jorge Valdez of Ottawa, owner of Dentfixx PDR, to provide outstanding Paintless Dent Repair service; from door dings to hail and storm damage — Paintless Dent Repair is an excellent way to preserve the original paint of your vehicle while safely removing the dent.

In addition to Dentfixx PDR, for additional needs and large storms Gay’s also partners with DentSmart for Paintless Dent Repair needs.

And the technicians have at their disposal a full ar­ ray of state-of-the-art auto body repair technology

and equipment, including digital eye cameras, paint booths, bake booths, PPG computerized paint mixing systems and laser measur­ ing systems, among other devices, to ensure your car’s finish is a perfect match.

A recent addition in the summer of 2010 was a multipulling frame machine.

The shop also has grown physically, from a four-bay garage to a full 8,000-squarefoot facility with a reception area that is among the best in the region.

Gay’s also maintains a great working relation­ ship with all auto insur­ ance providers. No matter which insurance company a customer is covered by, Gay’s works with them.

“We’ve really kept up with the changes in the industry,” said Grant.

But while continuing to advance with the times, Gay’s Body Shop has maintained its local flavor.

Still owned by the Crockett family, the shop remains committed to its loyal customers in the Illinois Valley.

“We are always getting a stream of newcomers,” Grant said. “But we still have a lot of repeat business as well, from people who started taking their cars to my Dad decades ago, and that is the great­est compliment to us. And my goal is to continue earning their business and their trust.”

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ABC Exteriors, which is celebrating its 14th year in business, offers a wide range of manufacturer warranties on all their products, and most of ABC’s materials come locally from RP Lumber and ABC Supply.

ABC Exteriors proud of 14 years ABC Exteriors is celebrating its 14th year of business, having incorporated in 2004.

Growing from word of mouth and repeat customers due to their quality work, ABC Exteriors is knowledgeable about insurance claims to help better your repair experience.

ABC Exteriors understands that navigating the ins and outs of insurance claims can prove to be a confusing and time-consuming process, and the staff hopes to assist customers to make the process as easy and understandable as possible.

They offer a wide range of manufacturer warranties on all their products, and most of ABC’s materials come locally from RP Lumber, ABC Supply, and Lindsay windows.

ABC Exteriors of Streator continues its successful marketing of

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quality vinyl replacement windows from the Lindsay Window and Door Company for its area customers.

Lindsay is a familyowned company, which has been in business since 1947. Now located in Illinois, ABC Exteriors owner Archie Crouch can say that they are a local manufacturing facility.

Crouch said with the lead time from Lindsay Windows, customers will have a minimal wait in getting the order processed and completed.

We do offer financing through One Main Financial right here in Streator.

At ABC Exteriors “attention to detail” is the key to our success.

The team at ABC Exteriors come into every project with their many years of experience and knowledge to ensure every project meets the needs of customers while also lending new perspectives.

Whether you need windows, siding, roofing, a new deck or garage, ABC can do it for you.

We serve a 25-mile radius from Streator. Licensed and insured, for all your outdoor needs, call for a free estimate: Archie Crouch at 815-674-6124 or Brian Crouch at 815-8227766. Call today.

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Jenkins: Adults tout teen’s character traits From page 25 Away from school and athletic competition, Tyler enjoys raising pigs with his father, Kevin Jenkins, on their homestead near Cornell. He has a brother, Charles.

In addition to lending a hand to anyone in need, Tyler also derives satisfaction from “solving hard problems and finishing a long project.”

His mother sees a number of fine traits in her boy.

“Tyler is special. He is really a well-rounded student. Sports, FFA, student council, National Honor Society — he is a leader in all of them.

He works at things, but isn’t focused on any one thing. And when someone needs him, he’s there.

He pitches in, helps out other students,” Margaret observed.

One memory stands as an example of her son’s character.

“Tyler was running a race in fifth grade with a boy, who was a little disabled. Tyler slowed and let the boy win, but without letting him know,” Margaret recalled.

Amy Lee has been a guidance counselor at Woodland 12 years, and vouches for Tyler’s character.

“He’s an outstanding student, incredibly bright and hardworking, but the greatest thing about Tyler is he is always willing to help others and volunteer. It’s hard to pick an example of what he does, because he does great things all the time,” Lee said.

However, Lee was able to highlight one example.

She said last summer, volunteers were needed for

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Tyler Jenkins is an active student. When he’s not on the baseball field, he’s on the basketball court or the golf course, representing Woodland.

‘Tyler is special. He is really a well-rounded student. Sports, FFA, student council, National Honor Society — he is a leader in all of them. He works at things, but isn’t focused on any one thing. And when someone needs him, he’s there.’ margaret Jenkins, Tyler’s mother a Snowball (anti-substance abuse) event. Volunteers are hard to come by during summer vacation, but Tyler showed up, Lee said.

“There are things nobody wants to do, but Tyler will do them,” Lee said. “He’ll also let other kids win.”

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Athletico Physical therapists are experts in targeting pain at its source.

Consulting a PT early for acute pain is an effective way to prevent long term and chronic pain down the road.

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Grasser’s Plumbing and Heating can meet all your plumbing, heating or appliance needs.

For more than 70 years Grasser’s Plumbing and Heating has served Illinois Valley customers as a trusted source for appliance services and the purchase of energyefficient products at affordable prices.

24-hour Service: Equally important, Grasser’s knowledgeable and courteous technicians are available 24 hours a day to service your heating and cooling systems for those times when repairs just can’t wait. In any circumstance, expertly maintained heating and cooling systems are important to ensure the maximum efficiency. Air conditioners, furnaces, fireplaces, generators and water heaters should be installed by professionals.

Saving Money: An expertly installed and maintained HVAC system will maximize your home’s air flow, while even slight installation errors can cause your monthly energy costs to skyrocket.

Grasser’s technicians will help keep your energy costs in line. With the everincreasing utility costs hitting unseen heights,

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energy-efficient heating and cooling systems are an important key to reducing your monthly bills. As Grasser’s customers know, keeping the temperature in your home comfortable no matter the season can be accomplished – without draining your bank account.

Top Brands: Grasser’s supplies and installs Goodman and Carrier heating and airconditioning units. They also offer free estimates in your home or business on new units and upgrading your current system. At the Grasser’s showroom in McNabb there are displays of microwaves, wall ovens, gas and electric ranges, dishwashers, freezers, refrigerators and washers and dryers. All the top brands are represented,

including Maytag, Amana, Whirlpool, GE, Kitchenaid, and other higher-end brands like Viking, Bosch and Sub-Zero. Grasser’s will deliver, install and service all the products it sells.

Backup Generators: Backup generators also are a Grasser’s specialty.

For homeowners, Generac automatic home backup generators automatically deliver power during an outage.

They can back up your entire home if you choose and are the preferred brand of homeowners who invest in home backup power.

Rely on Grasser’s: No matter what your plumbing, heating or appliance needs, Grasser’s has the employees who can meet your expectations.

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Family Vision Corner offers complete services for the entire family Family Vision Corner offers complete family eye care services, as well as a variety of eyewear.

Dr. Steven Trzepacz provides complete eye exams and therapeutic treatment for certain eye diseases and glaucoma. Dr. Trzepacz uses the new ICare Tonometer, which means no more puff of air in the eye.

Dr. Trzepacz sees patients of all ages and his paraoptometric staff is fully trained and certified.

The office offers a wide selection of glasses and contact lenses.

Dr. Trzepacz does specialty fittings for contacts including disposable lenses for people with astigmatism and bifocal contacts.

His assortment of frames for eyeglasses features many designer lines.

Dr. Trzepacz also provides top-quality prescription and nonprescription sunglasses.

Please feel free to come in and try the magnetic sunglass clips from Aspex and Manhattan eyewear.

Dr. Trzepacz and his staff plan to continue offering quality eye care and eyewear to patients and their families.

Visit us on the web at familyvisioncorner.com.

Family Vision Corner ADDRESS: 223 E. Main St., Streator PHONE: 815-673-1591 WEB: familyvisioncorner.com EMAIL: familyvisioncorner@frontier.com HOURS: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday

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Dr. Vesely keeps smiles alive in dentistry practice This year marks the 36th anniversary of Dr. William C. Vesely becoming a Doctor of Dentistry.

The popular South Side Ottawa dentist graduated from the University of Illinois school of dental surgery in 1981 after earning a Bachelor of Science degree from Marquette University in 1976.

For decades, Dr. Vesely has been one of Ottawa’s most successful practitioners of family and general dentistry, attracting patients from all over the Illinois Valley. His office has provided comprehensive, allphase dental care for people of all ages.

Dr. Vesely believes, no matter what your age, most people can benefit from new options in dentistry that promote good oral health and improve the cosmetic appearance of a person’s teeth. Due to many recent advances in dentistry, many people may not be aware of several new alternatives that could dramatically benefit anyone’s smile.

His practice participates in cosmetic dentistry and he prides himself in gentle, caring, thorough examinations and treatments in a friendly and comfortable environment.

The family-oriented dentist services include:

Dr. William C. Vesely ADDRESS: 111 E. McKinley Road, Ottawa PHONE: 815-433-3996 WEB: drveselydental.com HOURS: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Monday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday to Friday; closed Saturday and Sunday

• Root canals • Crown and dentures • Emergency service with evening hours available • Digital X-rays • Implant restorations • Whiteners • Cosmetic bonding and veneers Only a generation ago, it was normal for the majority of seniors in the U.S. to lose all their teeth, replacing them with dentures. Now, only a few decades later, most older Americans keep most of their teeth for their entire lives. This is a major achievement of modern dental practices and the work of professionals like Dr. Vesely.

Dr. Vesely’s staff works to develop a relationship with each patient. They listen to concerns and provide all

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Staff members for Dr. William Vesely’s dental office include (from left): Pam Spencer, Danielle Wright, Valerie Vesely and Dr. William Vesely. His office provides comprehensive, all-phase dental care for people of all ages. with personal attention and custom care. And dentistry education never ends for his staff so his office can provide cutting-edge technology and the latest techniques.

Patient comfort is of most importance to Dr. Vesely. His exam rooms have flat screen TVs in them to help take the patient’s mind off the procedure. There is also

a television located in the waiting room along with complimentary coffee. The doctor also has nitrous oxide, (aka laughing gas) available for those who might be a little nervous.

Whenever you have questions or concerns about caring for your teeth or gums, or about improving the appearance of your smile, talk with Dr. Vesely first.

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