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Mark Mehochko
‘A driven, unique young man’
Seneca High student has many talents STEPHANIE JAQUINS For The Times
In the span of a recent week for Seneca High School senior Mark Mehochko, he competed in a regional scholastic bowl meet and performed in five shows of the spring musical, using a French accent to play the part of Lumière in “Beauty and the Beast.” That alone may seem like a lot for the average high school student, but Mehochko, of Mazon, wasn’t done. He competed in the District FFA Profiency Award interviews as he described and defended his garden mum production project. He was honored at the National Honor Society ceremony where he performed his speech team routine. He spent time in the gym practicing for a pole vault and also composed a speech for an upcoming FFA public speaking event. And according to his agriculture teacher, Jeff Maierhofer, he did each of them well. “I would describe Mark as a driven, unique young man with a wide variety of talents,” Maierhofer said.
See MEHOCHKO, page A3 t Seneca High School student Mark Mehochko donates blood at a recent blood drive at the high school. Mehochko stays busy with many organizations and activities.
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Student Spotlight: About this section The Times’ 2019 Business & Industry Review releases today the third of four special sections that will include local Student Spotlights. The multisection 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 stuMark Mehochko, Page A1 dents 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 the third edition, these four students will be featured: u Mark Mehochko, Seneca High School u Emma Freebairn, Serena High School u Kekoa Gross, Ottawa High School u Julia Niles, Leland High School A dozen more students Emma Freebairn, Page B1 from Ottawa, Streator, Woodland, Marquette Academy, La Salle-Peru, Fieldcrest, St. Bede Academy and Earlville high schools as well as Illinois Valley Community College are being featured in the other 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 Kekoa Gross, Page C1 products, service and the staffs and workers who make it all happen. These local businesses and organizations pin their success on your support. Our 2019 Business & Industry Review is inserted in The Times on select Thursdays in March and into April. Past publication dates include March 14 and 21. The final publication date will be April 4. 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 Julia Niles, Page D1 Review also will be posted at mywebtimes.com soon after all have been printed Student Spotlight articles in The Times. To find these also will be posted to myand other special sections webtimes.com as individual online, visit mywebtimes. articles. com/online-newspaper.
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ARTICLE INDEX Marseilles Sheet Metal ..A2 Hammers’ Hearing Care Center ............................... A3 Rock Paper Scissors ........A4 Illinois Valley Radon Mitigation ........................ A5 Quality Care Cleaning ....A6 Noreway Store ................ B2 Avanti Tools & Accessories Inc. ......................................B3 Woodhill Cabinetry ....... B4 City Folk Urban Decor ....C2 Kmetz’s Hawthrone Kennel & Grooming ..................... C2 Vicki’s Cleaning Service ...............................C4 HOME Hardware ............ C4 Law Offices of Reilly & Skerston, LLC ....................C5 T&L Janitorial Supply .... C6 First Federal Savings Banks .................................D2 Solon-Telford Funeral Home ................................ D2
ADVERTISERS Auction Directory ............A4 Businesses & Services Directory ............................C3 Careers Grouping.............C5 Casanova Chiropractic....A3 Church Grouping .............A5 Connecting Point Computer Center .............A3 Eureka Savings Bank.......A3 Financial Plus Credit Union......................D4 Furniture Sellers...............B4 Illinois Valley Community College/Ottawa Center ..C1 Illinois Waterway Visitors Center .................................C2 JTS Pools Inc......................A3 Marseilles Sheet Metal ...D2 Maze Lumber ...................A1 Meet Your Local Merchants...............D3 Ottawa Chamber of Commerce .........................C4 Pavers & More...................B1 Prairie Fox Books..............B4 Reilly Law Office LLC .......A6 Reserves Network............C4 Rock Paper Scissors .........B4 Steinberg’s Furniture.......D1 Streator Children’s Clinic ...................................B2
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The staff at Marseilles Sheet Metal include (back, from left) Randy Ernest, John Ziegler, Brian Moline, Richard Jeffries, Matt Wroblewski, Rocco Paris, Brady Saylor, Robert Mann; (front, from left): J.R. Dunning, Nick Goolsby, Alex Ahern, Jared Khoija, Bill Kummer Sr., Rick Smith, Nate Nevins, Bill Kummer Jr. and Jamie Kummer.
Family-owned Marseilles Sheet Metal is a proud member of the community Business serves customers well, gives back to those in need Marseilles Sheet Metal, Inc. is owned and operated by William J. Kummer Sr. and family. Bill, an Ottawa resident, began his career in the sheet metal trade as an apprentice in 1967. The opportunity for Bill Sr., now president, to purchase Marseilles Sheet Metal came along in 1976. Marseilles Sheet Metal has 20 employees, including his son Bill Jr., who works as a project estimator who manages all the Industrial-Commercial Projects & Estimator. His other son Jamie assists part-time for the overall growth of the company. Marseilles Sheet Metal is family owned and operated. They are backed by 65 years of experience, new state of the art technology, and proudly serve the greater La Salle County area. The company specializes in industrial, residential and commercial HVAC services. From small fabrications to extensive custom installations they have what it takes to support a growing industry. Along with doing custom sheet metal fabrication for industrial applications, the company also offers a complete line of YORK heating and air-condition-
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Marseilles Sheet Metal staff members include: Patty Wheeler, Darlene Wiltfong, and Cherise Byone. ing equipment. Marseilles Sheet Metal can also support commercial heating/ AC and sheet metal needs offering 24 hours, 7-days-aweek on-call service. Along with excellent service, Bill Sr. is committed to giving where it is most needed in the community, including the Ottawa PADS shelter, Friendship House, YSB of La Salle County and several other charitable organizations throughout the community.. Bill is part of the “Partners in Education” for the Marseilles Elementary School. He is a proud sponsor of Marquette Academy and
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ADDRESS: 901 W. Bluff St., Marseilles, IL 61341 PHONE: 815-795-4500 WEBSITE: marseillessheetmetal.com Ottawa Township High School sports programs, including the arts. Marseilles Sheet Metal also is a proud member of Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce. Bill Sr. serves as a board of directors for Illinois Valley Contractors Association. Bill was part
of the OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center board of directors for five years. The business won “contractor of the year” — GE Sabic 2014-2015. Marseilles Sheet Metal committed its services to Pilkington after the Feb. 28, 2017, tornado aftermath with repairs throughout the plant, including roof to bring the plant back to production. Bill has a love of classic foreign cars, but No. 1 in his life is his love for his family, grandchildren and business, which he is very proud of, including all of his hard-working employees who are committed to him.
Hammers’ is ‘Always hear for you’ Hammers’ Hearing Care Center, with four convenient locations and 90 years of experience, is committed to providing excellent quality care for patients. Hammers’ professional staff keeps abreast of the latest technological advances to pass this knowledge on to patients. This allows us to deliver the best hearing experience possible to each and every patient. For a free consultation and no-obligation trial, visit a Hammers’ Hearing Care Center in La Salle, Mendota, Princeton or Ottawa. For all locations, call 815-224-2445, or toll free 800-937-2609. “We’re Always Hear For You.”
Hammers’ Hearing Care Center LOCATIONS: La Salle, Mendota, Ottawa, Princeton PHONE: 815224-2445, or toll free 800937-2609 WEBSITE: hammers hearing.com
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Mehochko: For Seneca teen, FFA‘ended up transforming into ... a big part of who I am’ From page A1
Mehochko, son of Dan and Julie Mehochko, sees the value in using these high school years to hone those talents and develop skills to help his career. “I think it’s a drive to do all I can while I have the opportunity to do it. I think a lot of people in life don’t have the opportunities I have, so I might as well use those opportunities while I’m given them,” he said. Growing up, Mehochko went to his grandparents’ farm every Thursday while his mother worked late and would help with chores. Now in high school, he uses the farm to run a small business growing mums. “It’s been a really cool experience FFA brought to me, because that was my sister’s FFA project when she was in high school and it got passed down from her to my other sister and then I continued the project for all four years of high school.” The FFA, Mark said, is where he’s spent most of his spare time in high school. “I’ve just always grown up around agriculture. My dad traded commodities and different stuff like that and my grandpa owned a farm and I was out there a lot so it was just kind of natural for me to join the FFA. “It ended up transforming into something that honestly is a big part of who I am and who I have been during the high school career,” he said. Outside of FFA, Mark also enjoys participating in the speech team and said it’s helped develop his personality. On Saturdays, he and the team visit different high schools for public speaking events. He noted he and his
‘I’ve just always grown up around agriculture. ... My grandpa owned a farm and I was out there a lot so it was just kind of natural for me to join the FFA. ’ friend recently did humorous duet acting. “I’ve always loved public speaking and getting in front of people and talking. Some people may say I talk a little too much,” he said with a laugh, “but it’s something that really makes me happy. I think it’s an important thing for a high schooler to do.” Mark also credits his involvement in plays for developing a better sense of self. His extra-curricular activities and leadership roles have helped him grow over these last four years. “During Mark’s freshmen and sophomore year, it was evident that he was a talented student academically,” said Chris Jackson, Mark’s guidance counselor. Mehochko owns a 4.304 GPA/4.0 scale. “While that hasn’t changed, the growth that I have seen is with his confidence. I think his extra-curricular involvement has really helped Mark’s confidence. Not that Mark was ever shy, but he has really grown into a student who is confident in their decisions and determined to succeed.”
Mark is involved in various clubs and leadership activities. He also just began his track season and participated in golf in the fall. When this fall rolls around, he’s not sure yet where he’ll attend college as he’s waiting to hear back from a few colleges he applied to, including University of Notre Dame, Vanderbilt University and the College of William & Mary. He thinks his love for debate makes him a good candidate for law. “I was very argumentative for a long time. I have very strong opinions. Now I’ve relaxed and I try to be more open to what people say.” Eventually, though, he hopes to enter politics. “I want to make the world a better place,” he said. “I think all people need to be treated equally and I think there’s often times where we see discrimination and that’s a difficult thing. It’s something that has to be acknowledged and dealt with.” Jackson said he expects great things from Mark in the future. “I truly feel that one day, after practicing law, we will see Mark running for office and wining an office to begin a successful career as a politician,” Jackson said. “A role in Washington D.C. could easily be in Mark’s future.”
Senior High senior Mark u Mehochko performed in five shows of the spring musical, using a French accent to play the part of Lumière in “Beauty and the Beast.”
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Emma Freebairn
Leadership and labels Serena student embraces academics, rural life MIKE MURPHY For The Times Emma Freebairn frequently deals with people who label her, since she is so active in Serena’s FFA program. “I’ve done a lot of explaining about what FFA really is about and who is in it,” said the 18-year-old Serena High School senior. “We have a lot (of members) who do not come from farms. The majority of members do not live on farms. “People who don’t know FFA might be surprised. They don’t understand the leadership aspects.” Leadership is something Freebairn knows about. She’s one of the top-ranked students in the senior class and is active in several SHS organizations. “She does do many things for agriculture but still has a full schedule. She takes a full load of advanced courses,” including calculus, anatomy and advance placement English,” said Jenny Hoppis, the school’s guidance counselor. Yet agriculture remains central to Freebairn’s life. Sure, she’s lived her entire life on the family farm eight miles west of Serena, but agriculture also has gotten her a full college scholarship. The Freebairn family runs a feed lot for beef cattle, and Emma has shown cows for Fox River Warriors 4-H Club as well as helping out on the farm — feeding cattle, growing peas for Del Monte, harvesting and planting corn and soybeans. Her father, Scott also was a Fox River Warriors member and is La Salle County 4-H’s livestock judging coach. Additional family members include mom Heather; sister Kara, a 16-year-old SHS sophomore; and brother Cole, a 14-year-old Serena Middle School
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Serena High School student Emma Freebairn is president of the Serena FFA and leader of Section 7 of the Illinois FFA. The state is divided into 25 sections, and Freebairn oversees the FFA in 13 high schools, ranging from Mendota to Streator to Minooka. The Times | Tom Sistak
eighth-grader. “We’ve had cattle as well as the grain (operation) for a long, long time,” Emma Freebairn said. Being around animals her entire life led Freebairn into livestock judging at age 10. The practice involves evaluating different classes of animals, including cattle, swine, sheep and goats. Judges note different traits of animals, specifically what is desireable and what isn’t. Students practice by inspecting different animals, and one-day competitions have them inspecting livestock later the same day. The students write reports called “reasons,” memorize them and recite them to adult judges. Students’ dress, tone of voice and poise all are part of the competition. “Emma has a unique combination of communication skills, decision-making ability, and knowledge of the livestock industry, which makes her elite amongst high school livestock judgers,” said Chad Mahler, Serena ag teacher and FFA adviser. “I wish I could take credit for Emma’s livestock judging ability, but she had a lot of those skills before joining FFA her freshman year.” Freebairn’s prowess at livestock judging has earned her a full scholarship to Lake Land College, Mattoon, which has a good ag program and top-notch livestock judging team. Livestock judging “can get very competitive at that level,” she said. Freebairn will remain in 4-H another year, and is an FFA leader locally and around the state. She’s president of the Serena FFA and leader of Section 7 of the Illinois FFA. The state is divided into 25 sections, and Freebairn overseas the FFA in 13 high schools, ranging from Mendota to Streator to Minooka.
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Norway Store celebrates 171 years Centuries of history, heritage celebrated close to home 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 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
If you need a gallon of milk, some gas or just a friendly smile, stop by the Norway Store, which has been around for 171 years. 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
Gabriel. Shortly after, he added an office area to the south side of the building, Norway Store a porch to the upstairs ADDRESS: 3654 Illinois Route 71, Sheridan apartment and a new porch PHONE: 815-496-2669 to the front of the store. A HOURS: Store: 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday; 6 a.m. to 8 dragon was added to the p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; Restaurant: 6 a.m. to 2 front roof of the store. It is p.m. Monday to Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 6 a.m. to 7 a nod to the old Norwegian p.m. Thursday; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. churches and sterns of ViWEB: www.thenorwaystore.com king ships to ward off evil spirits. FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/TheNorwayStore To keep up with the times, Chuck added movie rentals, lottery tickets and was born in Danway, near Lutheran Church (now the propane gas rentals. In the Ottawa, Illinois. Norsk Museum) leading 1980s, Chuck replaced the out onto Old Chicago Road. dirt floor in the basement 1945-1973 Wayne literally turned the with concrete. He also Libby died in 1945, store around. The door you purchased the old one-room leaving the store to her came in is actually the back schoolhouse on the north grandson, Wayne “Buck” door. After the front was side of the store, next door. Borchsenius, who took over closed, a small one-bedroom He added a garage. In 1995, after serving in the Coast apartment was added in it became the home of Guard in World War II, 1971, where Charles and his Francesca’s Pizza, run by including D-Day at Norwife, Susan, resided. Wayne Pietro “Pete” Parrino and mandy, France. He returned served as the Justice of the his family. home and married Irene Peace from 1950 to 1970. He In 1997, Chuck decided (Meling) of Ottawa, Illinois. performed marriages and the store was still not big They lived in the apartment settled small disputes in the enough, so he started planabove the store and raised back of the store. ning for a new addition on four children, Robert, Terthe south side of the build1973-present ry, Charles and Ann. ing. The lunchrooms was Wayne added coffee and Charles J. Borchsenius completed in the spring of a lunch counter and meat is the fifth generation to 1998. Along with two new locker to the business. He be the proprietor of the restrooms (marked “wateralso carried a full line of store. He married Susan closets”), the old restroom clothing, tires and hard(Morahn) of Sheridan, Illididn’t have any heat. In ware, buggy whips, horse nois, in 1971, and two years 1999, Chuck decided to put harnesses and collars. The later, took over the store. gas pumps at the store. store used to have large Chuck started out by addNorway had been without bins where sugar, flour ing beer and packaged ligas since the Ness Brothers and grains were sold by quor to the inventory. Then Garage closed in 1989. In the pound. There was also fresh meat, seafood, Scandi- 2003, the barbershop in the a room for a barbershop at navian foods and gifts were back was refurbished, and the back of the store that added. He built an addiHarvey Alexander is our was run by Jim Castelli. tion to the north side that resident barber. He is in on Later, it was made into a included a walk-in cooler Tuesdays, Wednesdays and beauty shop for Irene, who in the late 1970s, increasing Thursdays. Be sure and get ran it for 50 years until the square footage of the lunch, then get a haircut. 1995. store. He also reclaimed Harvey will take care of Later, he remodeled the the area that had been his you. meat locker into a small apartment and eventually Although the store has shop, where Carla Gianotti took back the craft shop to been changed throughout and Joyce Davis ran a craft enlarge his lunch counter the years, we’ve strived to shop. Wayne also made area. He also bought the keep the nostalgia alive. another significant change lot south of the store, so he Our old hardwood floors to the store. Up until the could make a backyard for have been oiled twice a year 1940s, Illinois Route 1971 his children. for the last 165 years. We was not finished. The In 1982, Charles and Sustill have old bottles, scales store’s front door was in san moved to the apartment and cash registers adorning what is now the back of the above the store with their our old wooden countertops store, leading out by the children, Cory, Carly and and shelves. Chuck and Sue
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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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Freebairn: Agriculture deeply rooted in Serena student’s life From page B1
“I’ve learned a lot serving as (Section 7) leader,” she said. “Because of FFA I’ve been able to travel to different parts of the state and the country.” “Emma has a great personality and gets along well with other students. She has outstanding communication skills and the ability to speak to people on all levels, whether it be a group of students or adults,” Mahler said. “She isn’t afraid to speak in front of a group and composes herself in a very professional manner. Emma also has the ability to work well in a group, yet as president isn’t afraid to delegate jobs or ask for help. Further, she is highly organized and stays focused on tasks she needs to complete.” Freebairn said FFA also involves leadership, team building and public speaking, agricultural mechanics, and seed and plant studies (agronomy). “Our FFA chapter has 63 members on our roster this year. Serena’s enrollment is around 230 students. I think FFA offers diverse opportunities for all students. No matter their background, where they live, or their future plans, FFA has something to offer and benefit all students. The FFA organization realizes that not all of its members are going to be involved in the agriculture industry. So, FFA focuses more on leadership, personal growth, and career skills.” Freebairn may not stay on the family farm, but she isn’t leaving her life behind. “I want to keep showing cattle, but I want to branch out into agribusiness or ag
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The Freebairn family runs a feed lot for beef cattle, and Emma Freebairn has shown cows for Fox River Warriors 4-H Club as well as helping out on the farm — feeding cattle, growing peas for Del Monte, and harvesting and planting corn and soybeans. communications. I know I want to stay with agriculture,” she said. Freebairn’s FFA work sometimes takes her away from the SHS campus, but when she’s in school her activities include student council, where she is vice president; senior class, president; and National Honor Society, president. “She has a perfect
attitude,” Hoppis said. “The amount of extracurriculars she’s involved in exceed just about everyone. Emma is gone so much for agriculture activities. For her to be that involved that much and still be a top student is amazing.” On her FFA travels, Freebairn has encountered students from Southern Illinois to the Chicago
suburbs. Yet it comforts her to know she always has a place close to home. “(At Serena) some kids wear boots and jeans every day. Some wear sweats all the time,” she said. “(And) it can be a very weird dynamic, dealing with people from the Chicago area. I enjoy the tight-knit community we have here.”
‘I want to keep showing cattle, but I want to branch out into agribusiness or ag communications. I know I want to stay with agriculture.’ EMMA FREEBAIRN, on her future plans in ag industry
Avanti Tools celebrates 20 years in business
Avanti Tools & Accessories Inc. has been at its present location at 210 N. Columbia Ave. in Oglesby, for two years, with a slogan of “We Buy, Sell, Trade, Repair New, Used, and Reconditioned Tools.” The business was in Peru several years, but owner Mike Partipilo needed more room, so he found a property a few miles away in Oglesby, which at 4,700 square feet, is more than four times larger than his former location. Partipilo wanted more space so he could start woodworking and metalworking classes, which he said there is a demand for in the Illinois Valley.
‘I want to see people happy when they go out the door. I believe in customer service. That’s why I’m here.’ MIKE PARTIPILO, owner of Avanti Tools & Accessories “Working with tools is therapeutic,” he said. “That’s why I want to teach woodworking and metalworking. I had a customer this morning, and she was asking me about the classes. Those are coming down the road in a year or two.” April 2 marked Avanti Tools’
20th year in business. It has been in the Illinois Valley for seven years. Before that, it was in the Fox Valley area. “I’m a little guy, not a big box store or online. The money I make stays in the community,” Partipilo pointed out. Besides sales and repairs, Par-
tipilo offers service calls as well as pick-ups and deliveries. Nearly every part of the store is stocked with new, used and reconditioned items. Prominent among the power tool brand names are Milwaukee, DeWalt, Bosch, Jet, General International, Paslode and Skil. What you don’t see, Partipilo can order. Partipilo also repairs bench-top restaurant equipment. His business serves as a dropoff center for R.P. Lumber, primarily Ottawa and Streator. He also sells nostalgic and auto-related signs, as well as signs with funny sayings. But repair is Partipilo’s princi-
Mike Partipilo, owner of Avanti Tools in Oglesby, says, “I’m a little guy, not a big box store or online. The money I make stays in the community.”
pal preoccupation, with customers able to watch him at work, as his repair bench is open to view. “It doesn’t bother me at all when people watch me,” he said. “Some people get edgy when people watch them work.” Customers are invited to visit and talk with him while he works. He especially likes to hear about the projects they’re working on, giving advice customers can’t find at big-box stores — he also hears from the stores themselves for help. “I want to see people happy when they go out the door,” Partipilo said. “I believe in customer service. That’s why I’m here.” Partipilo, who lives in Utica, served five years in the Navy, where he was trained as a pattern maker, a career he pursued after his discharge. With jobs going overseas, Partipilo was tired of getting laid off. He discussed his situation with his sisters, and they said the solution was obvious. “My sisters said that I like selling and repairing tools, so I should get into that work. In 1999, I started my business,” Partipilo said. “They were right. It was great to take my sisters’ advice. Here I am 20 years later, this was the perfect fit. I feel successful, and that’s why I’m willing to help other people achieve their goals.” Ebner Platinum Builders, which is owned by Jason Ebner, is also based in the Avanti building. Ebner does all types of construction and remodeling. Platinum’s phone number is: 815830-5709. Partipilo and Ebner also operate Avanti Maintenance Co., which provides maintenance service, such as snow plowing, grass cutting, tree removal, painting, deck building, etc. The company services Grand Bear Homeowners Association in Utica.
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ADDRESS: 210 N. Columbia Ave., Oglesby PHONE: 815-993-9047 EMAIL: avantitoolsinc@yahoo. com HOURS: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Saturday and Sunday by appointment.
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Woodhill Cabinetry receives Houzz Awards
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Ottawa High student is military bound DAN CHURNEY For The Times
Kekoa Gross has the right stuff. The 18-year-old Ottawa High School senior is headed to the wild blue yonder this June when he enters the Air Force Academy in Colorado. “It’s college with a military backbone. I hope to be a pilot, be in a leadership capacity and serve my country,” Kekoa said. The teenager said he was influenced to join the Air Force by his parents, who both worked in aviation and by Shamus McGettigan, who went to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. McGettigan was a senior at OHS when Kekoa was a freshman. Kekoa should soar in the Air Force, in light of what others say about him.
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Ottawa High School senior Kekoa Gross will enter the Air Force Academy in Colorado this summer. The Times | Tom Sistak
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Unique treasures available at City Folk Urban Decor Get sneak peek at the latest pieces on ‘New Art Sundays’
Visitors can expect a unique adventure through culture with every visit to City Folk Urban Decor in downtown Ottawa. Owner John Fisher-Dann has acquired every object in his ever-shifting eclectic collection which consists of a variety of fine art, pottery and glass objects as well as African art. “What you see in here is really my own collection,” Fisher-Dann explained. While he’s a Marseilles native, he’s ventured across the globe from the moment he graduated college with an art major. His travels took him to the Netherlands, Australia, Paris and all throughout Africa with a backpack slung over his shoulder to take with him the many interesting art pieces he uncovered. The exploratory nature of discovering the pieces is replicated for visitors in his storefront as customers navigate the tables and art pieces on the walls, discovering what treasures each one holds. Fisher-Dann’s appreciation for pop art is on display with pieces from Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Robert Mapplethorpe hung on the walls. Warhol is one artist Fisher-Dann was able to connect with in person, in fact, many of the pieces were purchased from the artist themselves or at least have the artist’s fingerprints on them in some capacity. “Our unique niche is everything in here is a
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ADDRESS: 722 La Salle St., Ottawa PHONE: 815-386-5533 WEBSITE: CityFolkOttawa. com FACEBOOK: fb.com/CityFolkUrbanDecor HOURS: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
designer piece. I can tell you the history, who made it, what factory it came from, what year it was produced, who owned it before you and where I bought it from,” Fisher-Dann said. And if you’re unable to stop into the store, Fisher-Dann hosts “New Art Sundays” on his Facebook page where viewers can get a peek at the new pieces being added to the store on a weekly basis. The art scene in Ottawa is seeing something of a resurgence and City Folk Urban Decor supports that by being a part of “Third Friday” art nights. Those engaged in the arts or looking to explore local pieces are invited to come to Ottawa every third Friday of the month and visit City Folk Urban Decor, Open Space Art Gallery and Cat’sEye wine bar where local artists and their pieces are put on display and available for sale. A variety of distinct home decor items are available for sale and viewing at City Folk Urban Decor. As to whether Fisher-Dann has that perfect piece to be placed up in your home? Well, you’ll just have to come in and explore.
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p City Folk Urban Decor Owner John Fisher-Dann’s appreciation for pop art shows in the display pieces from Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Robert Mapplethorpe in his downtown Ottawa storefront. “Our unique niche is everything in here is a designer piece. I can tell you the history, who made it, what factory it came from, what year it was produced, who owned it before you and where I bought it from,” Fisher-Dann said.
t City Folk Urban Decor in downtown Ottawa has an ever-shifting eclectic collection that consists of a variety of fine art, pottery and glass objects as well as African art.
Kmetz’s Hawthorne Kennel & Grooming offers 30+ years experience
Sue Kmetz of Kmetz’s Hawthorne Kennel and Grooming grooms Louie as Matthew and others look on. hope you’ll visit or call Kmetz’s Hawthorne Kennel & Grooming LLC soon. They’ll make sure your furry friend is given the care and attention they deserve while you’re away from home — you can trust their seasoned staff to always be on hand while your pet is with them.
Kmetz’s Hawthorne Kennel & Grooming ADDRESS: 1607 S. Hawthorne Road, Streator PHONE: 815-672-3871 WEBSITE: kmetzkennel.com HOURS: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday
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Since 1983, Kmetz’s Hawthorne Kennel & Grooming has been the premier provider of pet boarding and dog grooming in the Streator area. They are a proud local, family-owned and operated business with more than 30 years experience, and it shows through in the quality of their work and customer service. Their friendly and professional staff works hard to provide quality care with your pets in mind. As passionate pet people, they know that you don’t trust your pets’ well-being to just anyone. “We take our responsibility to our two and four-legged customers very seriously!” Kmetz’s Hawthorne Kennel specializes in pet boarding, doggie daycare Monday through Friday and pet grooming, including cats. If you are a senior citizen who has mobility trouble, they will pick up and drop off your furry friend for you! Their grooming services run the full gamut, from basics like trimming and teeth cleaning to extras like nail grinding and even spa packages. They have special shampoos and conditioners for all dogs and cats. They offer medicated specialty shampoos for those with coat and skin conditions. Services also include: Mats (combed or clipped), flea and tick bath, baths, teeth cleaning, nail trimming, table drying, pet grooming service, a full service groom / puppy trim, nail grinding, groom package, spa package, deluxe spa package, a basic bath package, shed-less treatments and blowouts. If you are in need of personable and affordable grooming or pet boarding in La Salle or Livingston counties, in and around the Streator area, they
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Gross: Ottawa High teen a model for how to tutor and show kindness to those who struggle From page C1
“He’s a very hard-working kid. Gives 100 percent. He always pitches in to help around the house or the neighborhood. It’s been easy for us to be his parents. He’s done well in school without a big push from us. Kekoa is an upstanding young man,” Tim Gross, Kekoa’s father, said. As an example of Kekoa’s diligence, his father pointed out Kekoa would always make sure in his sports activities, to put away equipment after every practice and game. “Most kids don’t want to do that,” his father said. Kekoa’s mother is Malia. He has a brother, Keoni, who is in college. Matt Gross, who is no relation, teaches English at OHS. “Kekoa knows how to work with people. His personal skills are off the charts. He’s a mentor for freshmen and tutors students. Kekoa is very intelligent and kind with kids struggling academically. He’s a model for how to tutor,” Matt Gross said. Matt Gross pointed out Kekoa also visits the grade schools that feed into the high school to fill in eighth graders on what to expect as freshmen. Among Kekoa’s other activities are student
‘Kekoa always amazes me. He mentors freshmen and if you go by his homeroom, he’s always interacting with his students. ’ — Beth Gealow, Ottawa High School teacher
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Kekoa Gross visits the grade schools that feed into Ottawa High School to fill in eighth-graders on what to expect as freshmen. Among Kekoa’s other activities are National Honor Society, student council, 4-H Club, Key Club, robotics, soccer and track.
council, 4-H Club, Key Club, honor society, robotics, soccer and track. “He’s example of how to be a successful student athlete. He’s got his stuff together,” Matt Gross observed. Beth Gealow is another teacher mightily impressed. “Kekoa always amazes me. He mentors freshmen and if you go by his homeroom, he’s always interacting with his students. He takes it seriously. Freshmen who have him are truly lucky. He’s 100 percent involved, always encouraging, trying to keep them on track,” Gealow noted. Kekoa is not solely about achieving in the classroom and excelling on the field. He’s also one of those wildly costumed superfans at OHS basketball games. However, Kekoa pointed out that whatever he’s doing, he always remembers, “I was raised to go out of my way for others.” As another example of Kekoa’s helpfulness – and grace – his father noted Kekoa has helped with the Red Stocking holiday charity drive, delivering gifts to the needy. A few times, Kekoa ended up bringing gifts to kids he knew from school, but handled the potentially awkward situation with poise, just happy to lend a hand.
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Vicki’s Cleaning has served the area for 33 years Customers are the No. 1 priority at Vicki’s Cleaning Service. Going strong for 33 years, they are extremely proud to be servicing Ottawa-area customers. They are one phone call away and available to customers 24 hours a day and seven days a week. They work very hard to provide customers whatever cleaning services they need. Owning a janitorial service is very challenging but it does have its rewards such as helping customers manage whatever situation comes along. They are thankful for their great employees that have helped Vicki’s Cleaning Service become a success over the years. “I enjoy working with all these great people in Ottawa which is a great community to live and work in,” said Vicki Mayberry. She and her employees always feel good as they complete their cleaning for the evening. Their buildings are always cleaned and ready for the next business day and they always accomplish the tasks set for them. The Times They also provide their service for move-in or move-out cleaning if
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the home is completely empty. They are more than happy to provide you with a free estimate. Moving can be a very trying time so let Vicki’s Cleaning Service make your move smoother and Vicki’s less stressful. They also use Cleaning green cleaning products to Service help keep our ADDRESS: environment 2201 Caton safe for everyRoad, Ottawa one. PHONE: 815They would 433-1223 like to thank all of their customers for helping to make Vicki’s Cleaning Service a success over the years. They appreciate your business. Vicki’s Cleaning Service is offering a spring special for the month of April and May with a 10 percent discount on all new customers for their first month of service. Please call at 815-433-1223 or 815343-2280 for a free estimate and they will provide you with a price to work within your budget.
Get the best supplies and advice for improvement projects at HOME Hardware
Starting a home improvement project can be intimidating but it’s made easier with the tools and staff available at HOME Hardware. Do-it-yourselfers of all skill sets can expect to get the equipment and supplies as well as the information they need to make their home projects a success. Ottawa’s full-service hardware store has been in operation since April 2000 according to Store Owner Ruth Snelting and the staff has been pleased to see the city’s downtown grow in both shopping options and pedestrian traffic over those nearly 20 years. HOME Hardware offers chain, rope, and electric wire by the foot, nut and bolts by the inch, and they still cut window shades to your width. And don’t forget pipe cutting and threading as well as keys copied and locks re-keyed. FULL Service at HOME Hardware! As the downtown has grown, so has the store’s offerings and its revolving line-up of supplies based on the community’s needs. The staff is currently in the “spring swing” as Snelting put it with fertilizers, mulch and soil being stacked up for gardening and landscaping projects. Additionally, the hardware shop is the best place to get assistance prior to other summer projects such as painting your house or cleaning your siding. Snelting said she routinely receives positive comments from customers regarding the sales staff and their ability to help customers out with their individual projects and make suggestions for the right supplies to fit their need. And if they don’t have something on the shelves, special orders are always available with two deliveries weekly from their distributor, Do It Best. Extra stock or non-stocked items are available in just a few days, plus they’re always taking notice of the community’s interest in products and continually look to add new supplies based on those demands. There’s also the extra convenience of home or business delivery within a 15-mile radius. Some projects can also be left to the professionals, such as HOME Hardware’s ability to repair storm windows and screens. The HOME Hardware staff can use their immense experience to help customers, some of them having worked over a decade at the store. This means that regardless of your home improvement question or problem, there’s a solid chance that the friendly staff has tackled it before. The company’s first store originally opened in 1926 in LaGrange and has serviced a variety of other towns including Granville and Spring Valley. But today the Ottawa store stands alone. There’s never been a better time to step inside the store to have a look around then right now. HOME Hardware is in the middle
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Law Offices of Reilly & Skerston, LLC Serving your legal needs in Streator, Ottawa, and La Salle
The Law Offices of Reilly & Skerston, LLC is located in Streator with appointments available in Ottawa and La Salle. Attorneys James T. Reilly and Jennifer Bunker Skerston have represented clients throughout central Illinois for more than 45 years combined. Law Offices of Reilly & Skerston, LLC is a full-service general practice law firm including estate planning and administration, Social Security disability, family law, accidents, workers’ compensation, criminal and traffic matters. 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. Jim and Jennifer are knowledgeable concerning recent major changes in family law, including how maintenance and child support are calculated. They provide individuals who are considering a divorce information about their rights and what to expect during the process. Jim is an experienced trial lawyer with over 60 jury cases tried to verdict. Jury awards include medical malpractice, wrongful death, fraud prosecution and various types of personal injuries. Jim has defended individuals in criminal courts ranging from murder cases to truancy. He has successfully obtained “not guilty” verdicts for persons charged with Arson, Aggravated Battery, drug offenses, Driving Under the Influence, Driving While Revoked, Domestic Battery, and many 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 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 LaSalle County and Central Illinois. 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 and provides continuing legal education to attorneys, determines the need for new legislation, and reviews and suggests 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 Skerston 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. 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 concern-
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ADDRESS: 7 Dannys Drive, Suite 1, Streator PHONE: 815-672-8505 EMAIL: jtrlaw1@yahoo.com or jenniferbunker@yahoo.com WEBSITE: reillylawofficestreator.com ing 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.” Recent 5-star reviews of Law Offices of Reilly & Skerston include: Civil Litigation – Thank you both for handling my case. I very much appreciate your knowledge, patience and time that you devoted to my case. … I was very pleased with the outcome of the case. They are very professional, honest, and they talk to you in a way that you can understand. Mike K. Social Security Disability – I was treated with respect and my lawyer always kept me in the loop. He also won my case in a very timely fashion. … They kept me informed and were so easy to talk to. I would recommend them to anyone. William H. Criminal/Traffic – Competent and professional counsel in several personal cases. Outstanding results – better than anticipated. Very knowledgeable and their staff related personally to our family. Jack M. Estate Planning – Helped me with a very interesting matter. Got problem solved within a week. Professional, fair and timely. Great job. Gregory M. Family Law – Will definitely use for any future legal matters. Beau B. Able to get appointment quickly. Straight talk about what’s needed. Dwight F. 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 selected as a 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star in Family Law. 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. She has been nominated for the 2019 ISBA Young Lawyer of the Year Award. Jennifer is Secretary of the LaSalle County Bar Association, and Vice Chairperson 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 Public Relations Committee; Marketing and Communications Committee; ISBA Assembly (the governing body of the Illinois State Bar Association); and Subcommittee on Technology for the ISBA Website. He is past president of the La Salle County Bar Association for many years and currently is the LCBA Treasurer. He is
active in the United Way (especially their Labor of Love repair project for the poor and elderly); member of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Child Welfare Team; Juvenile Justice Symposium Board; Foundation Chairman for LaSalle County’s entry into 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, email or view the website of Law Offices of Reilly & Skerston, LLC, for your legal needs. Reputation Matters.
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T&L Janitorial Supply offers great products at low prices
Tami Thomas-Leonatti’s second business was grown out of necessity for both herself and other local businesses. When a local janitorial supply service closed down, owner Thomas-Leonatti of Quality Care Cleaning found it much harder to get the supplies she needed and assumed that others in the area were struggling as well. The prices for supplies rose dramatically and those dollars were then being spent outside of the community. Additionally, some products that many had come to love were now impossible to find. “We thought the community needed someone else to help them as well,” she said. “If we couldn’t find it then we knew people in our community couldn’t find it. Thomas-Leonatti formed a partnership with Midlab Chemicals and opened T&L Janitorial Supply at the start of 2015 to fill the void. Four years later and the family-owned company has grown considerably while word of their products continues to reach new customers. “And you’ll get that feeling too,” Thomas-Leonatti said of the family-owned business. “Louie is my little dog and he’s also the office mascot. Everybody who comes in gets to meet him.” The business offers a variety of cleaning and paper products but with the added benefit of free, local delivery. Products range from a specialty wax that commercial businesses have grown to love as well as floor cleaning products such as the Midlab Glide which individual customers have come to appreciate for its floral scent. In addition, the company offers a variety of other environment-friendly products. Their love for their product line is on display in the lobby which has a shelf of some of the company’s more popular items. But their selection is not limited to what’s immediately visible in their office. Paula Helton, office manager,
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T & L Janitorial Supply staff u members Paula Helton and Denise Griffin. The business offers a variety of cleaning and paper products but with the added benefit of free, local delivery. The Times said there is an entire warehouse and online catalog of products available for purchase to meet everyone’s specific needs. Some may not consider cleaning supplies on the list of items that can be purchased from a local business, but the ones that do know that with smaller businesses comes an increased understanding of an individual customer’s need. “Paula always has the answer and if she doesn’t have the immediate answer then she finds it for you,” Thomas-Leonatti said. “She’s gold.” Staff members are available either in person or over the phone to discuss their product line and estimates. Many of their products are likely more budget friendly compared to the offerings at larger businesses. And don’t let their small upbringings fool you. The company is more than willing to send a representative to a school and bid for larger contracts as well. Helton said the proof of success is in the products themselves, which have generated repeat customers and filled a need in the community. “The people that know we’re here are thankful because they didn’t know what do or where they were going to get their products,” Helton said. “They’re thankful that now we’re carrying them.”
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Niles lives with adjustments in school, sports MIKE MURPHY For The Times The village of Leland and its unit school district each have been comfort zones for Julia Niles. Her grandparents and parents long have resided in the northern La Salle County town, and it’s where Niles has lived her entire life. She’s attended Leland grade and high schools (they’re in the same building), and her mother, Andrea, works in the main office. “I like how I know everyone in my class. I can relate to them because we’ve known each other forever,” said the 17-year-old Leland High School senior. Daughter of Andrea and Brian Niles and sister to Jake Niles, Julia is vice president of the Leland senior class, vice president of student council, vice president of National Honor Society, a member of Academic Bowl, and an actor in the school play.
“Most anything you can do, I like to be involved,” Niles said. “She is the student we all want our younger students to look up to as she is dedicated to academics, sports, band, student council, Academic Bowl, Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering, and the high school play, just to name a few things. Leland will miss her after graduation. She is one of those ‘go-to’ students,” Mandy Hawk, Leland High business teacher and volleyball coach, said in an email interview. Sports are a big part of her life — she’s played volleyball, basketball and softball all four years of high school — and when that world was altered, it was a shock that required adjustment. Last year, school boards for both Leland and neighboring Earlville decided to split some of the sports the unit districts previously shared in a co-op agreement.
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Sports are a big part of Leland student Julia Niles’ life — she’s played volleyball, basketball and softball all four years of high school — and when that world was altered, it was a shock that required adjustment. The Times | file
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Niles: With Leland athletics changes,‘I had to become more of a leader. ... I had to teach them’ From page D1
That meant in 2018-19 Leland would have its own volleyball team for the first time in several years. Last season, as Leland-Earlville, the squad had great success, earning a Class 1A regional title. Yet this year, as Leland, Niles was the only returning upperclassman. Three sophomores also were back, but additional students were needed to fill the roster. The split may not sound like much to a casual observer, but for Niles, the impact was huge. “It was really hard for me when I heard some of the sports would be separated,” she said. Instead of being one of the leaders on a good volleyball team, Niles found herself as the veteran on an inexperienced squad. “I had to become more of a leader. A lot of the girls who went out this year hadn’t played in a long time. So I had to teach them,” she said. “It turned out a lot better than expected. The girls learned a lot and hopefully will improve next year.” The Leland Lady Panthers improved during the year and ended up with an 8-17 record. Hawk noticed the upgrades made by her captain and her teammates. “She wore the green jersey with pride though and kept frustrations to herself, conveying a positive attitude with the rest of the team even though she had to watch her old team (Earlville) have a very successful season,” the coach said. Niles ended up as an all-Little Ten Conference selection.
Earlville’s Lady Raiders defeated Leland both times the teams played. “It was really weird for me, being across the net from girls I’d become best friends with. Sometimes we’d look at each other and laugh,” she said, reflecting on those matches. While volleyball required adjustment, Niles’ schoolwork and extracurricular activities didn’t. She remains a top student and keeps busy when not in class. “Julia has been involved throughout high school in both athletics and extracurricular activities. It takes a special person to be successful academically while meeting the expectations of these outside demands. Julia handles it like a pro. She is very organized, responsible, and dedicated,” Ann Smith, Leland English teacher, said in a phone interview. Niles captained Leland-Earlville’s girls basketball team. Coming up next will be participating on the Earlville-Leland softball team. Between sports, academics and extracurriculars, Niles has been focusing on what she will do for college. Again, adjustment was needed. She was interested in pursing a veterinary medicine career, especially after hanging around her grandmother’s home, where there were horses. “In veterinary medicine you have to deal with injured or sick animals. I didn’t think I could do that,” Niles said. After she sprained an ankle during volleyball season of 2017, a sports medicine workshop at Plano High School piqued Niles’ interest in that field.
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In addition to being a multisport athlete at Leland High School, Julia Niles is a role model and good student. She was named Student of the Month for January 2018.
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