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4/13/2016 11:46 AM Page 1 2016 Illinois Valley Community Review LS-PROG 2016 • Who we are e • What we do o • Where we work 4/13/2016 11:49 AM Page 2 Some of the NewsTribune staff who played a role in bringing this edition to you include (above) Skyler, Designer; Tina, Marketing Consultant; Jerry, Pressman, Mike, Circulation Manager; Brett, Reporter; Joy, Accountant from the Publisher’s desk April 2016 Dear Readers – Spring is in the air. For us here at the NewsTribune Springtime brings an opportunity to showcase the many outstanding people involved in business, industry, health care and social services here in the Illinois Valley. Much has been written of late of the sad state of the budget situation in Illinois. We hope you’ll take some time to review the positives our community has to offer and that you’ll enjoy your glimpse of the good things happening right here. From our news to advertising to design to press staffs, many people have put forth effort to present this package to you. Best wishes for a wonderful Spring 2016! Joyce McCullough 2 Saturday, April 23, 2016 | Community Review | A NewsTribune Publication LS-NT PROG 16 P2 I encourage your comments. Feel free to direct them to me at [email protected] or call me a 815-2206929. If your business is not represented in this edition and you would like to join in our efforts next year, contact Scott Stavrakas, Vice-President Sales and Marketing at 815-220-6945 or vpsales@newstrib. com. 4/13/2016 12:26 PM Page 3 2016 Community Review Article Index Page Advanced Chiropractic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Advanced Video Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Ag View FS, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 AgriNews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Anderson Pool Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Avanti Tools & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Beard Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Beaver Creek Golf Carts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Benjamin Edwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Big Boys Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Blue Collar Bikes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 Brennan & Stuart Ins.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Bruce Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Buckman Iron & Metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Burgess Funeral Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Center For Youth & Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Central Illinois Regional Airport . . . . . . . . . 110 Centrue Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 CIT Trucking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 City Of La Salle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 City Of Mendota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 City Of Oglesby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 City Of Peru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 136 City Of Spring Valley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Common Man Innovative Technologies . . .52 Connecting Point Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Crossroads Community Church. . . . . . . . . . 74 Debo Ace Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Devine Floral Designs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Door & Window Warehouse. . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Eakas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Ekana Nurseries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Eureka Savings Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Ficek Electric Communications . . . . . . . . . . 81 Financial Plus Credit Union. . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 First State Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Flint Hills Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Gailey Eye Clinic - Peru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Gay’s Body Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Grasser Plumbing & Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Grosenbach’s Auto Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Habitat For Humanity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Business Page Hartauer Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Heartland Bank & Trust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Hegeler Carus Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Heritage Health & Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Hometown National Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Hurlbert And Bauswell’s Basement Water Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Hurst Funeral Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Illinois Cement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Illinois Retina Institute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Illinois Valley Area Chamber Of Commerce And Economic Development. . . . . . . . . .103 Illinois Valley Center For Independent Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Illinois Valley Community College . . . . . . . 124 Illinois Valley Community Hospital . . . . . .136 Illinois Valley Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Illinois Valley Fence & Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Illini State Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Impact Networking LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Inman Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 J T S Pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Jack Wayland, Kathleen Wayland. . . . . . . . 101 James Spelich, Raymond James . . . . . . . . 125 Janko Realty & Development . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Kettman Heating & Air. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Kingery Printing Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Kishauwau On Vermillion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 Koolmaster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 La Salle Business Association . . . . . . . . . . 113 La Salle State Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 La Salle-Peru Township High School . . . . . . .9 Ladzinski Concrete Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Leynaud & Leynaud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Liberty Village Of Peru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Linsco Private Ledger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 March of Dimes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Marco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Marquis Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Maze Lumber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 McCleary Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Mendota Civic Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Business Page Mendota Mutual Insurance Co. . . . . . . . . . . 12 Mr Rooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Mueller Funeral Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Music Suite 408 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Nerds On Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 NewsTribune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Overhead Door Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Oxygreen Carpet Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Peru Federal Savings Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Pioneer Hybrid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Prime Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Progress Park Vet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 Pro-Remodeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Quesse Moving & Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Quilting The Illinois Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 R & R Landscaping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Senica Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Senica’s Oak Ridge/ Deer Park . . . . . . . . . 123 Sickley Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 Smith’s Sales & Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Social Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Spelich General Contracting. . . . . . . . . . . .102 St. Margaret’s Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Starved Rock Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Starved Rock Pet Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Starved Rock Runners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 State Bank Of Cherry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 State Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Steinberg’s Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Stor-Galor Self Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Streator Farm Mart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Sullivan Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 The Bike Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Turk Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 United Rentals Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Unytite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Vaessen Brothers Chevrolet . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Valley Regional Health Services . . . . . . . . . 118 Water Street Pub. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 WLPO \ WAJK \ WOLF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 YMCA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Other Advertisers: Andy’s Pet Shop, Apple Press, ARC Insurance, B & F Foundation Repair, Carus Corporation, Country Insurance Financial/Hostetter & May, Dakota St. Insurance, Delaney’s Family Restaurant, Dose Insurance, Dr. William White, Dysart-Cofoid Chapel, Eddie’s Pet Shop, Elmore Electric Inc., ESCO Energy Specialist Company, Garzanelli’s Supper Club, Granville Floor & Wall, Greenfield, Illinois Valley Insurance, Jackpot Bingo Too, Jamaka Me Tan, King Tire, Koyak Appraisal Service, La Salle Body & Fender, La Salle County Travel, La Salle Office Supply, Ladd Lanes, Leonard Kuzmicki D.P.M., Mark Lucas Builders, McDonalds, McHenry Machine, Mendota Monument, MJ’s Walnut St Pub-Grill, Perry Memorial Hospital, Peru Pizza House, Peru Waltham Mutual Insurance, Pottinger Concrete, Ptak Funeral Home, Putnam County School, Read Insurance Agency, Rick Anderson, Roto Rooter, Softails, Serenity Monuments, Spring Valley Supermarket, St. Bede Academy, Sullivan’s Foods, Summit Heating & Air Conditioning, Szott’s Carpet & Flooring, Taylor Made Machining, TKO Tire And Service, Tri-City Sheet Metal, Trinity United Church, Village Of Granville, Village Of Mark, Zion United Church A NewsTribune Publication | Community Review | Saturday, April 23, 2016 3 LS-PROG INDEX 2016 Business 4/13/2016 11:50 AM Page 4 After 50 years in the business, Kettman Heating and Plumbing knows how to help with all your plumbing, air conditioning, heating and generator needs. From residential and commercial service to restaurant equipment & refrigeration needs, call the man in the orange and white van! The Kettmans, Kory, Kim, and Craig, are experts when it comes to York, American Standard, and Amana products. They, and their staff of HVAC experts, will be happy to help, with trucks stocked and ready to go, any time, day or night. For more information, call Kettman’s at (815) 339-6124 or visit their website at www. kettmanheating.com. Overhead Door Make your home the envy of the neighborhood with the latest designs and colors in garage doors and openers from Overhead Door in Peru. Upgrade your old garage door or replace a noisy, outdated garage door opener to improve the style and performance of your home. Need a custom solution? We offer a wide variety of custom-made doors. Stop in and see (from left) Tom Prey, T.J. Prey or Joe Prey at 617 Shooting Park Road in Peru or give them a call at (815) 223-8471. Look for the Man in the Orange & White Van! We can help you with your: LS-331623 • Air Conditioning Sales & Service • Furnace Sales & Service • Boiler Sales & Service • Plumbing Remodels & Service • Generator Sales & Service • Water Heater Sales & Service • Water Softeners & RO System The Ribbon is always the sign of a winner. Dependable Local Service since 1952 Specializing in Residential & Commercial • Service Repair on Garage Doors & Openers • Replacement Garage Door • Opener Systems & Accessories • Rolling Steel Doors We have a system for any budget!!! Free Estimates Emergency Service Residential LS-331771 Kettman Heating and Plumbing, Inc. Commercial The Genuine. The Original. 50 Years of Service 107 E. Harrison Ct., Granville www.kettmanheating.com 815-339-6124 4 Saturday, April 23, 2016 | Community Review | A NewsTribune Publication PERU Company of Illinois Valley 815-223-8471 • 617 Shooting Park Rd. • Peru 4/13/2016 11:50 AM Page 5 R & R Landscaping & Irrigation spruces up businesses and homes From brick patios to a beautifully landscaped front yard or an enticing entrance for your business, R & R Landscaping in La Salle can help you achieve your outdoor design goals. For 17 years, R & R Landscaping has produced results from homeowners and local businesses. The company has been hired to complete landscaping for projects throughout the Illinois Valley, including the Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores in Oglesby. R & R Landscaping also performs residential work including building paver patios, driveways and outdoor kitchens, owner Mike Rosploch said. Do-it-yourselfers also can turn to R & R for sand, limestone, pavers, mulch, decorative rock and 15 types of gravel as well as bulk infield mixes for baseball diamonds. R & R Landscaping & Irrigation is open 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, and Sunday by appointment. R & R is located at 2703 St. Vincent Ave., La Salle. Call (815) 224-9370 or visit www. randrlandscapes.com. R & R Landscaping’s hydroseeding truck lays down a mixture of grass seed and mulch that holds seed to the soil and allows it to germinate rapidly. R & R Landscaping now boasts the largest hydroseeder and the largest selection of natural stone and rock in the area. LS-332907 Stones of all sizes and shapes • Sand • Road Rock • Mushroom Compost Belgard Authorized • Hardscape Installer! • Lawn Aeration & Fertilizing Lawns Our Professionally Trained Hardscape Tech’s • Delivery Available We Install www.randrlandscapes.com Mon.-Sat. by Appointment. Open Weekends. 815.224.9370 2703 St. Vincents Ave. LaSalle A NewsTribune Publication | Community Review | Saturday, April 23, 2016 5 4/13/2016 11:50 AM Page 6 OxyGreen Carpet Cleaning owner, Ken Troyan, takes a break from carpet cleaning in his home office. Troyan, and his wife Linda, celebrated their third year of business by growing to over 375 homes in their operation. OxyGreen is child and pet safe, and can be used on carpets, upholstery, tile and grout, hardwood floors, and mattresses. The earth friendly, low moisture cleaning only takes two hours from start to dry in the typical room. The Troyans are happy to include commercial properties in their growing client list. For more information on OxyGreen Services, visit www.oxygreenillinois.com or facebook.com/OxyGreenIllinois, or call Ken at (309) 740-4470 or (815) 882-2150. Call us about our Upholstery Cleaning Special! Bruce Jewelers Bruce Jewelers offers fine jewelry creations and personalized service. Bruce Jewelers is located at 631 S. Main St., Princeton and uses state-of-the art technology to custom design jewelry to the unique specifications of any customer. The store’s varied inventory includes engagement and wedding rings; anniversary bands; diamond and other precious stone rings, pendants, and earrings. Services include remounting of customer’s gems, ring sizing, engraving, appraisals and clock/jewelry/watch repairs. Pictured (clockwise from center) are owner Gary Bruce and staff members Trudy Miller, Wendy Mussche, Kathy Waca, Lori Hultine and Bill Parker. Absent from the photo: Alex Hall. For more information, call (815) 875-2289 or visit www.brucejewelers.com. You Can Count On . . . Sofa, Recliner & Ottoman $ 95 110 Expires 06/01/16 Reg $13995 Expect Different! SERVICE, KNOWLEDGE, TRADITION, QUALITY 70 Years 1946-2016 LS-331993 OxyGreen Carpet Cleaning LS-331916 631 South Main St., Princeton, IL 815-875-2289 www.brucejewelers.com McNabb 815-882-2150 | 309-740-4470 oxygreenillinois.com 6 Saturday, April 23, 2016 | Community Review | A NewsTribune Publication 4/13/2016 11:50 AM Page 7 3 YEARS 2 YEARS 3 YEARS 4 YEARS “Over 35 Years Experience” 29 Years Experience Owner/Operator Ken Troyan McNabb 815-663-4444 springvalleyautobodyinc.com 5 YEARS 5 YEARS 3815 Progress Blvd., Suite C Peru 92 Main Street • LaMoille 815-780-8695 23½ HR. TOWING & RECOVER General Automotive Owners: John, Jacob & Stacy Aden M-F 8:00-4:30 | Sat. 8:30-1pm 200 W. Dakota Street Spring Valley 343 Civic Road LaSalle 815-663-8281 815-223-6036 www.staffsolutions.biz 5 YEARS 815-638-2733 LS-333709 5 YEARS LS-333289 4 YEARS LS-332999 5 YEARS 6 YEARS LS-333026 1120 Peoria Street Peru, IL 61354 815-481-7664 7 YEARS 6 YEARS Princeton Insurance Group Mary Frances Passini 116 S. 2nd St. • Standard, IL 61363 Mary Frances Open 24 Hours LS-333544 Oxygreenillinois.com LS-333845 LS-333753 815-882-2150 309-740-4470 815-780-8581 perutravelconnections.com 636 S. Main Street Princeton 139 E. Walnut Street Oglesby 815-875-4464 815-883-9782 LS-333967 7 YEARS LS-333703 7 YEARS mjspub.wix.com/mjspub-grill LS-333650 LS-333025 116 South 2nd Street Standard, IL 61363 [email protected] 815-339-4108 500 West First Street Spring Valley LS-333545 David Passini Licensed-Bonded-Insured 9 YEARS WM. JAEGLE TRANSPORT LLC. 815-830-6568 815-539-7491 800-851-9943 10 YEARS www.JustAnimals.org [email protected] 10 YEARS PERU HOME ENTERTAINMENT LS-333854 10 YEARS 815-224-4212 10 YEARS 110 E. 12th Street Mendota DeVine Designs Floral & Tanning Terry McCleary 3705 Progress Blvd., Suite 2 Peru Over 25 Years Experience 1428 4th Street • Peru 815-220-8707 peruhomeentertainment.getdish.com 815-883-3373 LS-333646 OPEN 24 HOURS 815-780-8486 www.mcclearyengineering.com 110 N. Columbia Ave. • Oglesby LS-333633 815-220-8772 LS-333001 4383 Venture Drive Peru LS-333248 [email protected] P.O. Box 275 • Mazon, IL Most Vaccines $12.00 616 E. Grant Street • Granville 815-339-2400 www.devinefloraldesigns.net LS-334041 815-442-3661 LS-333715 1791 US Hwy. 251 • Tonica, IL Local and Long Distance 11 Wolfer Industrial Drive Spring Valley www.troysimptech.com [email protected] LS-333002 HEAVY HAULING OVER SIZE & OVER WEIGHT LS-333515 GRAIN CO. A NewsTribune Publication | Community Review | Saturday, April 23, 2016 7 4/13/2016 11:50 AM Page 8 Smith’s Sales and Service Starved Rock Lodge The showroom at Smith’s Sales and Service boasts handheld tools by Stihl including chainsaws, trimmers and leaf blowers as well as Exmark and Toro mowers. For 44 years, Smith’s Sales and Service has sold and serviced quality lawn care equipment. You can count on experienced staff to help choose a product that’s right for your lawn. Smith’s has a longstanding reputation for timely repairs, responsible lawn care sales and excellent customer service. Mike Smith and his sons Tom and Joel will help get your equipment ready for spring. Stop in at family-owned Smith’s Sales and Service, 1604 Peoria St., Peru or call (815) 223-0132. Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center will welcome spring by going green in 2016! Guest rooms will soon be refurbished with new carpeting, drapery and bedding to ensure a comfortable stay. The lodge is also switching to eco-friendly lighting, soaps, shampoos, and recyclable food and drink containers on the veranda so guests will know they’re preserving Illinois’ most-visited park for generations to come. Whether it’s an overnight stay, a wedding or a business meeting, Starved Rock Lodge is close to home but worlds away. Check out the pet-friendly Pioneer Cabins to enjoy nature with a four-legged friend. Yard Care the Easy Way Your Getaway That’s Close to Home LS-332023 • Sunday Brunch • Mother’s Day Buffet • Trolley Tours • Guided Hikes • Tribute Shows Count on it. www.exmark.com Snow plows and parts SMITH SALES & SERVICE 1604 Peoria Street • Peru • 815-2 223-0 0132 Miguel Zavala, Dining Room Manager 815-220-7321 starvedrocklodge.com LS-332099 8 Saturday, April 23, 2016 | Community Review | A NewsTribune Publication 4/13/2016 11:50 AM Page 9 LP High School develops master plan for future La Salle-Peru Township High School District 120 has tackled some difficult questions over the past several years. Questions such as: How to better prepare students for college and the workforce? How to improve learning spaces to provide better opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)? How to improve safety and security on campus? How to improve energy efficiency to save taxpayer dollars? A committee of more than 40 people — including faculty and district staff, students, architects and other community members — spent many months developing a comprehensive Facility Master Plan to answer those questions. The original plan defined about $95 million in building improvement needs at the high school. However, the LPHS Board of Education felt the scope of the proposal was too large and too costly, and downsized the proposal by $28 million to $67 million. The downsized plan calls for the following improvements to La SallePeru Township High School: ■ Add a new Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) wing to the southeast side of campus. ■ Replace an outdated, energy-inefficient HVAC system. ■ Improve accessibility for students, staff and visitors with disabilities. ■ Address critical life/safety and security improvements. ■ Renovate outdated classrooms. ■ Improve energy efficiency — and save taxpayer dollars. A new group of community members is now in the process of reviewing the revised plans in order to provide guidance to the Board of Education on the future of LP’s campus. LP looks forward to sharing more information on this revised plan with the community in the coming months. Keep an eye out for additional updates and building tour opportunities on the LP website, www.lphs.net. Learn more about LPHS Master Facility Plan Proposal during these upcoming presentations & campus tours: Noon - Saturday, April 30 Noon - Saturday, May 14 Noon - Saturday, June 11 LS-332930 LaSalle-Peru Township High School This architect’s drawing depicts the La Salle-Peru Township High School campus as it might appear with the new Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) wing. LP’s comprehensive Facility Master Plan also includes new heating and air conditioning, improved accessibility, renovations of outdated classrooms and improved energy efficiency. www.lphs.net (815) 223-1721 www.facebook.com/lphs120@lpcavaliers A NewsTribune Publication | Community Review | Saturday, April 23, 2016 9 4/13/2016 11:50 AM Page 10 & Extreme Sports QUALITY DOG FOOD • SMALL ANIMALS • BIRDS PET SUPPLIES • FRESH WATER • SALT WATER FISH LS-332022 Self Serve Dog Wash Station! Skateboards • Accessories • Paintball Supplies & More Route 6 • 2228 4th Street • Downtown Peru • 815-220-0282 SAVE THE DATES Village of Granville LS-331642 PUTNAM COUNTY Douglas Gimbal Village President (815) 339-6333 [email protected] www.villageofgranville.org MOVIE IN THE PARK AUGUST 4TH CRUISE NIGHT AUGUST 5TH KELLY MILLER CIRCUS SEPTEMBER 30TH MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW LaSalle State Bank Let’s get to know each other! Pictured above is Michael Benjamin. Mike is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of La Salle State Bank. He has been with the bank since 2004 and previously served as the bank’s Controller. Mike now supervises the bank’s accounting department, data processing activities, human resources responsibilities, and security measures. He is responsible for managing the investment portfolio of the bank while performing the duties of Internal Auditor and Controller. Mike’s office is located in the bank’s La Salle building. Stop in and meet Mike today! We offer you . . . ★ Commitment ★ Reliability ★ Precision ★ Quality ★ Fixtures Since ★ Dies 1993 ★ Jigs ★ General Machine Work TAYLOR MADE MACHINING INC. 239 Mark Industrial Park • Mark, Illinois 815.339.6267 or fax 815.339.6292 Call Us With Your Requirements! LS-331625 Let Us Bring Warmth & Richness to Any Home... Carpet • Hardwood • Tile • Vinyl LS-331624 LaSalle State Bank 327 S. McCoy St. • Granville (815) 339-2345 FLOOR COVERINGS Let’s get to know each other! Pictured above is Amy Moskalewicz. Amy is the Vice President of Retail Banking and Compliance at La Salle State Bank. She has been with the bank since 2001. Amy previously served as AVP of Retail Sales as well as Branch Manager of the bank’s Peru facility. In addition to overseeing the bank’s compliance program, Amy is responsible for supervising all Customer Service and Teller staff including all operational and retail sales activities for all three bank branches. Amy’s office is located in the bank’s La Salle building. Stop in and meet Amy today! www.granvilleflooring.com 10 Saturday, April 23, 2016 | Community Review | A NewsTribune Publication LS-332156 4/13/2016 11:51 AM Page 11 Grasser’s Plumbing and Heating, Inc. United Rentals of Peru Heather Grasser-Davis (left) and Holly Grasser-Lynch (right) show a customer a new refrigerator in their McNabb showroom. With over 60 years in the business, Grasser’s Plumbing & Heating can help push you in the right direction. Davis and Lynch are the next generation of Grasser’s ready to help you with your appliance, heating, plumbing, generator and geothermal needs. A phone call to (815) 882-2111, or toll-free (800) 664-9238, or a visit to their showroom, located at 404 W. Main St. McNabb, can help you heat your home, install a new bathroom, or finally update that old fridge. Grasser’s offers prompt service, affordable prices, and free estimates. United Rentals of Peru has well-maintained equipment, service and tools with affordable rates and on-time delivery. Equipment ranges from forklifts and man-lifts, including scissors and booms, to excavating machinery. It has a 24-hour repair hotline and serves a 50-mile radius. Larger customers can order equipment and begin or terminate rentals at www. unitedrentals.com. United Rentals of Peru is open MondayFriday at 2901 N. Peoria St., Peru. Call (815) 223-7962 or stop by and meet the staff: Nick Frasco, Dale Corcoran, Kayla Harvey, Dan Parochetti, Dan Cioni and Shawn Jeppson, Damon Schorn, Brian Fenza, Randy Steffens, Joe Pierski, Kelsi Ryan and Jake Taylor. G ET COM FORTABLE ...with a better system for cooling your home. Rely on United Rentals like no other company Offering you equipment, expertise, and solutions matched to your needs: General Construction • Industrial & Plant Maintenance Aerial • Trench Safety/Underground Construction Temporary Power & HVAC LS-332192 Call Us Today For • Spring Specials • Clean • Checks • Free Estimates Plan on our support services to help you get the job done. (State ID No. 58-100249) PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. grassersplumbingheating.com 404 W. Main St. McNabb 815-882-2111 or 815-875-2540 2901 Peoria St. Peru 815-223-7962 LS-333311 ® Consider it done.™ Rentals • Sales • Service • Supplies A NewsTribune Publication | Community Review | Saturday, April 23, 2016 11 4/13/2016 11:51 AM Page 12 Debo Ace Hardware Mendota Mutual Insurance Company The Mendota Mutual Insurance Co. motto is “For Protection, Not Profit.” Policyholders are the owners of the company which was established in 1875. Policyholders can benefit from a variety of insurance options including home/auto discount. For more information on all the services, please contact one of Mendota Mutual’s agents or visit their website at www.mendotamutual.com. Mendota. Mendota Mutual’s office staff includes (from left) Deb Geuther, manager; Christina Sanchez, administrative assistant; and Brianna Blanton, part-time assistant. Fire up the grill with help from Debo Ace Hardware, where Joe Suarez (from left) Dana Debo-Kuhne and BJ Gray are ready to show you the various models of Weber grills available and help you find all the accessories a grill master needs. Or go wild with Yeti coolers and insulated cups, which outdoorsmen have found can keep ice frozen for days at a time. Those are just a few of the products you’ll find at Debo Ace Hardware, 1713 Fourth Street in Peru. Stop by 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. MondayThursday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday or 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, or call (815) 223-0461 and get inspired for your next project. Mendota Mutual Insurance Company Now Available at Debo Hardware Deb Geuther, Manager 1019 Main Street • Mendota, IL 815-539-3426 www.mendotamutual.com ~ Se habla Espanol 141 Years of Service FOR TOWN AND FARM COVERAGES, SEE ONE OF OUR AGENTS Peru • 815-223-4660 Dose Agency, LLC Blackhawk Insurance Services Setchell Agency Erickson Insurance Plainfield • 815-436-6211 Fillman Insurance Mazon • 815-448-2563 First State Insurance Mendota • 815-539-5651 Earlville • 815-246-8261 Paw Paw • 815-627-8552 Mendota • 815-539-9311 Stilwell Insurance Pontiac • 815-844-5057 Kevin Thompson Insurance Ottawa • 815-792-8030 Jackson Kahl Insurance Agency Peru • 815-223-7923 12 Saturday, April 23, 2016 | Community Review | A NewsTribune Publication Debo Hardware 1713 4th Street • Downtown Peru • 815-223-0461 Mon-Thur 7-5:30 • Fri 7-6 • Sat 7-5 • Closed Sundays www.acehardware.com LS-332285 Dixon • 815-499-0127 Oglesby • 815-883-8616 LS-332215 ARC Insurance Renovate and Restore! Transform hidden treasures in one step. 4/13/2016 11:51 AM Page 13 The Center for Youth and Family Services brings families together Rick and Connie Falcon have received assistance from the Center for Youth and Family Solutions. In September, the Falcons adopted their foster children of three years, biological siblings, Cody, 6, and Kelly, 7. Connie Falcon said she and her husband had been looking into adopting children, when an opportunity arose to be foster parents. “They were great with answering our questions,” Connie Falcon said. “We never felt like our needs weren’t being met.” For example, she said without Center for Youth and Family Solutions, she would not have been able to provide family medical histories for Cody and Kelly. “I didn’t have their background, and we couldn’t do it,” Connie Falcon said. Families who choose to foster or adopt children through the center have a caseworker committed to them as long as they use the center’s services. The Falcons said transitioning from being foster parents to adoption worked out great. “It actually became a good process for them,” Connie Falcon said. “We also needed kids that were right for us. We were able to see how they fit, and they were a great fit.” She said the open adoption has also allowed the children to have contact with their biological parents, and she said people considering becoming foster parents should not be wary. “We do recommend it,” Connie Falcon said. “As long as people are realistic — your life kind of goes on someone else’s schedule…It really isn’t that different from having your own.” The Center for Youth Biological siblings Cody, 6, and Kelly, 7, giggle while they play a rockpaper-scissors game. In September, they were adopted by Rick and Connie Falcon, who have been helped by the Center for Youth and Family Solutions. and Family Solutions also encourages families to consider foster care. “We need foster families desperately,” said Erin Pocivasek, a foster care licensing worker for the Center for Youth and Family Solutions. “We constantly have kids that need a home.” She added in addition to foster care and adoption, the nonprofit serves nearly 1,600 individuals in the La Salle area and 20,000 people statewide who are experiencing trauma, grief, abuse and neglect. The La Salle office is at 815 Second St. For more information, call (815) 223-4007. The Center for Youth and Family Solutions is proud to serve LaSalle-Peru and its surrounding communities with strengths-based, family-centered social services to individuals and families in need, including: Comprehensive Counseling Adoption Services Foster Care Services Crisis Pregnancy Counseling Call today to learn more about CYFS or to find out how you can get involved! www.cyfsolutions.org LS-333194 815.223.4007 A NewsTribune Publication | Community Review | Saturday, April 23, 2016 13 4/13/2016 11:51 AM Page 14 Buckman Iron and Metal Co. honors its founder For four generations, Buckman Iron and Metal Co. has been family owned, from its beginnings in 1902, when Charles Buckman loaded industrial scrap metal onto his horse-drawn wagon, to the current operation with roll off trucks and hydraulic cranes. Charles’ son, Maurice, operated the business until 1956 when his son, George, became involved. George grew up in the family business and helped his grandfather and father collect scrap metal throughout the Spring Valley area as a young man. After high school, George received a football scholarship to La Salle-Peru-Oglesby Junior College and then to Iowa State University, where he earned his business degree. Soon after graduating he returned to assist his father in the family business. He grew the Spring Valley business, acquiring new industrial accounts from the factories developing in the area. During this period, the scrap industry did not operate with heavy machinery and all work was done with manual labor. George and his father unloaded scrap metal from trucks and reloaded it onto railcars using barrels, pushcarts, pulleys and ramps. In 1974, George purchased the La Salle yard and modernized the business, purchasing larger roll off trucks, forklifts, cable cranes and a 500-ton guillotine shear. He also hired more employees to help with the growing workload. In 1980 he expanded the business even more by opening a yard in Mendota. Later, he and his son Arnold opened a fourth yard in Ottawa and modernized their company even more: Together they purchased hightech equipment, including Caterpillar trucks and several Caterpillar hydraulic cranes. During the 1990s, George and Arnold started a new processing center in George Buckman stands in front of one of his first hydraulic acquisitions: a crane. Allentown, Pennsylvania. Later in life, George became more involved with the local community. He was a strong advocate for quality healthcare. He served on the Illinois Valley Community Hospital board for 35 years and as president for seven years. He also served on the IVCH Foundation board for 35 years, dedicating his life to quality healthcare for the local community. Buckman Iron & Metal is a full service processing facility that provides roll-off boxes or semitrailers for industrial customers. Accepting ferrous, nonferrous and exotic metals, Buckman Iron & Metal has 14 Saturday, April 23, 2016 | Community Review | A NewsTribune Publication expanded in recent years to be able to accept junk vehicles. They recycle everything from aluminum, brass, copper, stainless steel, auto batteries, radiators, appliances and much more. Call Buckman Iron & Metal Co Inc. today at (815) 2230322 or visit our business at 153 Canal St., La Salle. 4/13/2016 11:51 AM Page 15 Buying Junk Vehicles! We Also Buy: ¢ Cans 45 lb. Iron Copper Other Aluminum Brass Lead Stainless Steel Car Batteries Radiators Appliances We Are The Area’s LARGEST RECYCLER IRON & METAL CO., INC. 153 Canal St., LaSalle M-F 8-4; Sat. 8-12 LS-332047 BUCKMAN 815-223-0322 A NewsTribune Publication | Community Review | Saturday, April 23, 2016 15 McDonald’s® In Spring Valley, Mendota, Princeton, Morton, Washington, Chillicothe, El Paso, Metamora, Chenoa, Pontiac, Dwight & Lexington, IL LS-332261 4/13/2016 11:51 AM Page 16 Peru Federal Savings Bank Peru Federal Savings Bank offers a variety of products and services for its clients, including Secure Plus Checking. This product helps keep you and your family safe from fraud and loss by offering identity fraud reimbursement coverage, identity theft resolutions services, total identity monitoring and tools to monitor your credit. Secure Plus Checking also offers cash back rewards and gas and gift card discounts. Peru Federal also offers savings accounts, business accounts and an array of lending products. Contact either Peru location: 1730 Fourth St. (815) 223-4300 or 914 Shooting Park Road (815) 224-2213 or visit www.perufederalsavings.com. Heating & Air Conditioning LLC “The Company Your Neighbors Call & Trust” DR. LEONARD • Corns • Bunions • Ingrown Toenails • Calluses • Warts • Heel Pain • Office Surgery • Medicare Assignments K U Z M I C K I LS-332264 815-664-2535 www.summitheating-ac.com SPRING VALLEY FOOT CLINIC 663-2511 St. Margaret’s Medical Building 600 E. First St., Spring Valley HOURS: Mon. thru Thur. 9am-5pm Fri. 9am-3pm LS-332260 Call 815-872-2261 for more information or visit us at 508 Park Ave. East Princeton, IL • www.greenfieldhome.org 16 Saturday, April 23, 2016 | Community Review | A NewsTribune Publication LS-332897 Retirement Living at its Best! Premier Services + Competitive Rates = Highest Value! With Licensed Sheltered Care & Senior Apartments you can enjoy our caring staff, delicious meals & plenty of activities! LS-332259 Greenfield Comforts of Home and Security of Community 4/13/2016 11:51 AM Page 17 Steinberg’s Furniture committed to service The HGTV Home gallery by Bassett is the latest addition to Steinberg’s Furniture, which celebrates 127 years of excellent customer service this year. The family-owned business is along U.S. 6 on the west end of Peru at 3025 Fifth St. and offers the area’s best furniture, great service and the best deals in town. Stop by today to learn how their dedicated sales staff can help make your dream design a reality in your home. A lot has changed at Steinberg’s Furniture over the past 127 years, but one thing has remained the same. The family owned business remains committed to customer service. “It starts with our sales staff,” said Bruce Steinberg, the fourth generation of his family to operate the furniture store. “Their income is not dependent on commissions, so it creates a helpful, non-pressured atmosphere for the customer. “We also have a full in-store service department to quickly take care of any customer service needs after the sale.” The store is located on U.S. 6 at the west edge of Peru, just a block from local icons like The Igloo and Lou’s LaGrotto. Though the store’s front may look small, the showrooms contain 30,000 square feet of displays from well-known furniture brands such as La-Z-Boy, Bassett, Broyhill, Ashley and other companies, along with mattresses from Serta, iComfort and TempurPedic. New to the store this year is the HGTV Home Collection by Bassett, a gallery of styles inspired by the popular television network. Steinberg’s is a member of Furniture First, a nationwide buying group of more than 250 independent stores. This gives the store the same buying power as large chain stores, and the savings are passed along to the customer. Find out more about the store, and experiment with different styles and designs at www.steinbergsfurniture.com. Or, give them a call at (815) 223-6598. The Look You Love. The Comfort You Crave. LS-332283 Bring home the best of both worlds. Stop by our furniture showrooms today. Proudly serving the local area for over 125 years. On Route 6 at the West Edge of Peru, 815.223.6598 www.steinbergsfurniture.com Just JJu usstt 7 m money oney on ey ssaving avvin ing m mi minutes inu nute tes so ssouthwest out uthw hwes est of of tthe hhee PPeru erru M Ma Mall! al Mon., Wed., Fri. 10-7 | Tues., Thurs. 10-6 | Sat. 10-5 | Sun. Noon-4 A NewsTribune Publication | Community Review | Saturday, April 23, 2016 17 4/13/2016 11:51 AM Page 18 Unytite, based in Peru, moved some of its operations to this new plant in La Salle to lower electric costs. Unytite makes structural bolts and nuts and invested about $11 million in the new plant. Kelley Cawley in downtown La Salle relocated last year into the former Blakely store building. “It’s fun to see the sidewalks full of people walking up and down the streets frequenting all of the businesses. Locals are very conscious of shopping within their community and we can’t thank them enough for that!” said owner Kelley Cawley-Salazar. La Salle is growing its business community The city of La Salle has taken the initiative to grow its business community. From restaurants to factories to downtown boutiques, several businesses have chosen La Salle as the right place to grow. UNYTITE CORPORATION “The availability of suitable property, low power cost and the close proximity to our Peru location were the primary reasons Unytite Inc. chose the city of La Salle to locate our new manufacturing facility. During the planning and building phases of the project, the city of La Salle was very engaged and responsive to our needs. We are pleased with the decision to choose La Salle as the location for our new facility and look forward to working with the city of La Salle on future growth.” KELLEY CAWLEY BOUTIQUE “We are so honored to be included in the incredible mix of businesses located in downtown La Salle. This is such an amazing community that has grown tremendously over the years. It’s fun to see the sidewalks full of people walking up and down the streets frequenting all of the businesses. Locals are very conscious of shopping within their community and we can’t thank them enough for that!” — Kelley Cawley-Salazar THE CHILIHOUSE The Chilihouse’s business and marketing plans are built from the foundation that by supporting our community, our community will support our business. We feel that La Salle’s economic development plan and leadership coincide with our company beliefs and that is why we are proud to call La Salle home!” — Owner Desiderata Ratajczak BECK OIL CO. “Being a new business in La Salle, we can easily say how great this community is. I personally have never felt so welcome before by a community. Together the people, businesses and local leaders have gone out of their way to welcome us here. I have seen that sense of pride and support continues with every new business that has opened up since then. The city of La Salle is great, and we are very happy to be here!” — Cyle Dickens, store manager THE PINK CHIHUAHUA “Celebrating our second year in the heart of Starved Rock country. The many tourists that visit our beautiful area have been so rewarding. We have been visited by all 50 states and 25 countries! We’re so proud to be part of this growing business community.” INMAN ELECTRIC MOTORS, INC. “Inman Electric Motors has expanded our facility in La Salle six times. Each and every 18 Saturday, April 23, 2016 | Community Review | A NewsTribune Publication time the city administration has always been helpful, accommodating, and ready to help in every way. Mayor Jeff Grove, the city council and all the city employees work together to provide a probusiness approach to helping businesses grow and provide jobs for the community.” — David Inman STARVED ROCK BREWERY “When we decided to found a brewery, there was no question we wanted to return to our hometown area of Starved Rock country. Starved Rock Brewery found a home in La Salle because of their vision for the future and dedication to their downtown area. We were instantly drawn in by the city’s long-term goals for economic growth, forward thinking and the strong business community already in place. We are excited to join the rich history and tradition that is already in place. We believe in La Salle!” 4/13/2016 11:51 AM Page 19 Thanks for Helping LaSalle Grow. Grace’s N Natural Nails Living Environments / Vintage Works Jase & Joz {children’s boutique} Social Kitchen CHILI House LS-332183 Momento Bello Photography We would like to thank all the new businesses for believing in LaSalle and helping us continue our growth and success. City of LaSalle Mayor Jeff Grove and Council Members A NewsTribune Publication | Community Review | Saturday, April 23, 2016 19 4/13/2016 11:52 AM Page 20 First State Bank: total financial services provider for over 75 years Since 1940, First State Bank has been providing high quality, user-friendly financial products and services. From interest building Kasasa Checking and Savings to Cash Management Services, we offer a full suite of business and personal banking options. Innovative Kasasa products combine with First State Bank’s personal touch to give customers what interests them the most – attractive interest and automatic savings. Need to bank on the go? First State Bank has the product you need. Our Internet banking solution, Net Teller, along with FSB Mobile allow you to conduct business 24/7. Check out our newest product additions: FSB Direct, for your remote deposit needs and P2P, for sending secure person-to-person electronic payments. You choose whether you want the online experience or text or both. Just choose First State Bank. Celebrating over 75 years of community banking, First State Bank is led by an experienced team of dedicated professionals who are available to consult with you and answer any questions you may have. First State Bank is implementing EMV Chip Security on all of our Mastercard debit cards. One more way you can be confident that we will provide you with superior technology and security measures to keep your financial matters private. As a federally insured institution, your deposits are covered by the FDIC’s general deposit insurance guidelines. The staff of First State Bank in Peru (in front from left) Jamie Schmitz, Kayla Griffin, Sabrina Clark, Jessica Fitzpatrick, (in back) Bob Suarez, Kourtney Kobilsek, Melissa Maurice, Kristy Roby and (not pictured) Jessica Safranske invite you stop by any of the 20 locations throughout Northern Illinois to learn more about their convenient products and services. First State Bank, as a total financial services provider, serves the insurance, investment and mortgage markets through our affiliates, First State Insurance, First State Investment Services and Mortgage Services III. This full range of exceptional services gives our customers the tools necessary when planning for financial peace of mind. Come see your friends at any one of our 20 convenient locations throughout Northern Illinois. You may also visit us at www. firststatebank.biz to learn more about First State Bank. We want to be your financial services provider. small chip BIG PROTECTION First State Bank is implementing EMV chip-enabled debit cards, giving you enhanced security when making purchases! your banking SAFE & SIMPLE Online Banking & Bill Pay - Manage banking activities anytime, anywhere with internet access. View balances, transfer funds, pay bills, and much more Mobile Banking - Manage a number of banking tasks — even on-the-go • Available 3 ways: web browsing, app download, or text banking P2P (Person 2 Person) Money Transfer -Send money to friends and family securely • Set up payments day or night from your computer or mobile phone eStatements - Easily access account details 24/7, accessible through online banking • Eliminate clutter, paper waste, and waiting on the mail 4351 Venture Dr., Peru, IL 61354 • 815.224.4484 • www.firststatebank.biz 20 Saturday, April 23, 2016 | Community Review | A NewsTribune Publication LS-332380 FSBDirect Mobile Deposit - Deposit checks anytime, anywhere from your mobile phone• Only a few simple steps involved for completion 4/13/2016 11:52 AM Page 21 Family-owned Koolmaster celebrates 62nd anniversary Koolmaster, a family-owned home improvement center in La Salle, celebrates its 62nd anniversary this year. Owned and operated by the Suarez family, Koolmaster opened its doors in 1954 manufacturing aluminum awnings and canopies. Koolmaster continues the manufacturing of these awnings and canopies and has long since expanded to become one of the leading suppliers of home improvement products in the area. As a family business, the Suarez family attributes the continued success to the skilled, knowledgeable employees and union carpenters who have been with them for many years. Koolmaster provides several construction-related businesses under one roof, from being a complete home improvement center that provides windows by Provia Windows, interior and exterior doors, siding and trim, screen rooms and glass enclosures — to a commercial division installing high-grade windows, doors, storefronts and mansards which can be seen on schools, hospitals and businesses throughout the area. Koolmaster also has a complete glass and repair shop. From repairing storm windows and screens to large plate or insulated glass and custom showers and mirrors, Koolmaster can handle any residential or commercial glazing requirements. And do-it-yourselfers can rely on Koolmaster to get them through even the toughest projects. Koolmaster will provide the right products and helpful information backed by years of installation and remodeling experience. Stop in and visit the Koolmaster showroom at 300 Dave (back, from left), Pete, Steve and Mike Suarez, Julie Moore (front, from left), and Jeff Suarez celebrate the 62nd anniversary of Koolmaster in La Salle, a leading supplier and installer of doors, windows and other home improvement products. Second St., La Salle, where you will find top-quality products and friendly service. Koolmaster is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Call Koolmaster for a free estimate: (815) 223-8972. Delivering 62 Years of Top Quality Products and Services Hollow Vinyl Siding • Solid Core Vinyl Solid Vinyl / Replacement Windows: • Reinforced construction • Custom fit & installed • Insulated thermal glass • Easy to clean • Bow & bays • All styles & finishes Aluminum & Steel Siding Aluminum Gutter & Overhang 300 Second Street • LaSalle • 815-223-8972 LS-332030 Entrance Doors Aluminum Storm Doors Storm Windows A NewsTribune Publication | Community Review | Saturday, April 23, 2016 21 4/13/2016 11:52 AM Page 22 Grosenbach’s Auto Repair Avanti Tools & Accessories Contractors and do-it-yourselfers: Should you fix or replace that broken-down power tool? You can do both, with the help of Mike Partipilo III, Mike Partipilo IV and Heather Davis (above) at Avanti Tools & Accessories, 421 E. Fifth St., Peru. Mike has 17 years of experience and opened the Peru location in 2012. Avanti Tools & Accessories takes pride in serving its customers. “Customer service is the key,” Partipilo said. They will buy, sell, trade and repair new, used and reconditioned major brand power tools and small restaurant equipment. Avanti also repairs tools at job sites. Call (815) 780-8677 or email [email protected]. Derek Antkowiak (right) consults with Grant Grosenbach (left) while working underneath a truck at Grosenbach’s Auto Repair. The first thing you see when you walk into Grosenbach’s is people who enjoy their work. And when they enjoy their work, you will enjoy their results. Owner’s Gary and Shug Grosenbach have a small, but friendly and knowledgeable staff that work together to solve any vehicle related issues you may encounter in an efficient manner. Grosenbach’s is located at 301 N. Columbia Ave., Oglesby and is open 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday with early bird hours 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday. Walk-ins are welcome or call (815) 883-7055 for an appointment. If you love your car, take care of it with great service and maintenance. Your Power Tool Repair Shop 6 months 0% Interest! with approved financing LS-332899 Free Estimates Skil Delta Bosch DeWalt, Jet Milwaukee, Paslode General International Porter Cable, Powermatic An authorized Repair Center 10% OFF your repair OR 15% OFF an IN STOCK LS-332898 • • • • • • • Convenient repair drop off at all RP Lumber locations. Ask about our pick-up & delivery services 421 5th Street, Rt. 6, Peru (next to Cohards) CALL FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY 815-883-7055 IT'S EASY TO REMEMBER 'CAUSE YOUR DRIVIN' 70 INSTEAD OF 55 [email protected] • 815-780-8677 Grosenbach’s Auto Repair • 301 N. Columbia Ave • Oglesby accessory purchase 22 Saturday, April 23, 2016 | Community Review | A NewsTribune Publication 4/13/2016 11:52 AM Page 23 Let Our Family Take Care Of Your Family LS-332258 If your current furnace and air conditioner is old and inefficient, we can possibly save up to 50% on your heating and cooling bills. With our Energy Analyzer, we show you how! American Standard Systems are rated #1 for dependability by Consumer Reports. Electric 815-643-2354 • HVAC 815-643-2631 • Electrical Contractors • Heating & AC Contractor • Farm • Commercial Call for your FREE • Residential Energy Analysis! • Industrial • Maintenance Financing available to Qualified Buyers. ELIMINATE BLENDING CONTAMINATION Flint Hills Resources Flint Hills Resources in Peru manufactures expandable polystyrene (EPS). This product is in the form of small beads and molded by our customers into products for the construction and packaging industries. End-use applications include insulation for roofing and wall systems, road construction, protective packaging for electronics, consumer goods, insulated concrete forms and structural insulated panels. Molded EPS also is used to make packaging products that allow the shipment of perishables. Visit Flint Hills Resources at www.fhr.com. Multiple bin spreading eliminates blending contamination that can ruin crops. Spreading multiple products in one pass reduces man hours, field compaction and fuel consumption by reducing trips across the field. All these benefits add up to a higher rate of return on your investment. McHenry Machine Co. Inc. 1309 IL Highway 26 • Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-1953 [email protected] LS-332265 A Strong Heritage of Educational Excellence e nurture success in the classroom by teaching valuable study skills, along with specialized academic support. We equip students with the confidence, tools and knowledge they need to succeed at every level. W LS-332212 www.pcschools535.org 815-882-2800 MISSION STATEMENT “Where all students will learn and succeed, and all means ALL” Illinois Valley’s Entertainment Venue 501 Brunner Street Peru, Illinois 61354 www.fhr.com Bigger & Better than Ever! Raffles! Tuesday & Thursday Matinees 12:30pm Fridays at 6:30pm Slots! Private Parlor, Bar & Grill Open Tuesday-Saturday 11-11 15 29 32 49 63 9 16 37 60 1 21 40 51 5 24 45 55 6 8 27 35 47 65 Euchre! LS-333268 Every Tuesday at 6:30pm Bar & Grill! Daily Lunch Specials Taco Tuesday 4-8pm LS-332024 2700 May Rd., Peru, IL • 815-250-0299 Conveniently located just North of Rt. 80 Between Exit’s 73 (Plank Rd) and 75 (Rt. 251) A NewsTribune Publication | Community Review | Saturday, April 23, 2016 23 4/13/2016 11:52 AM Page 24 St. Margaret’s is Expanding Did You Know? St. Margaret’s Center for Family Health LQ3ULQFHWRQRƪHUVPRUHWKDQMXVW)DPLO\0HGLFLQH2%*<1DQG convenient walk-in care for minor injuries and illnesses. Economical lab services and diagnostic testing, including digital [UD\VDUHDOVRRƪHUHGRQVLWH7KHVHVHUYLFHVDUHDYDLODEOHWR DQ\RQHUHJDUGOHVVRI\RXUGRFWRUoVSUDFWLFHRUKRVSLWDODƯOLDWLRQ Call Today for More Information (815) 915-8748 1RUWK0DLQ6WUHHW3ULQFHWRQ &RQYHQLHQWO\ORFDWHGRQ0DLQ6WUHHWLQWKH2OG6XOOLYDQoV %XLOGLQJOHVVWKDQDPLOHVRXWKRI,QWHUVWDWH aboutsmh.org 24 Saturday, April 23, 2016 | Community Review | A NewsTribune Publication 4/13/2016 11:52 AM Page 25 NEW and Improved ER Approximately 10,000 patients visit the St. Margaret’s Hospital Emergency Room each year, and this number is growing. Our GHFLVLRQWRH[SDQGDQGUHPRGHORXU(5ZDVPDGHLQDQHƪRUWWR improve the experience for all. NOW OPEN Phase 2 Our two-phase, $5,5 million Emergency Room department expansion and renovation has seen WKHFRPSOHWLRQRILWVƬUVWSKDVHVTXDUH feet have been added to the east side of the existing ER. The expansion includes new exam URRPVZLWKXSGDWHGƬ[WXUHVDQGHTXLSPHQW an isolation room, a nursing station and other support areas. will now bring about the renovation of the existing ER. It will feature a new and much larger waiting room for patients and families, a Results Pending Area and a Family Consultation Room. 3KDVHZLOODOVRLQFOXGHWKHFRQVWUXFWLRQRI a new egress corridor that will route hospital WUDƯFDURXQGWKH(5SURSHUJUHDWO\LPSURYLQJ patient privacy. Our Goal: • Reduce ER Wait Times • Provide Greater Privacy • Enhance Family Access r,PSURYH6DIHW\(ƯFLHQF\ & Equipment Pictured: One of the all new, completed ER Exam Rooms. “At some point, nearly everyone needs access to emergency care, so the goal of this project is to improve the overall ER experience. We are excited about what this project will provide to our patients and the communities we serve.” LS-332266 Phase 1 Complete ǟTim Muntz, St. Margaret’s President and CEO Emergencies Happen. We’re Here For You When They Do. A NewsTribune Publication | Community Review | Saturday, April 23, 2016 25 4/13/2016 11:52 AM Page 26 JTS Pools provides amenities to enhance your home and life JTS Pools has been bringing fun to Illinois Valley homes for the past 27 years with stores in Ottawa and Peru. “People spend more time at home than anywhere else. It only makes sense to surround yourself with the things that enhance your life at home,” said owner Jim Matthews. “When you invest in your home, why not invest in high quality, high value products rather than cheaper products that won’t last.” JTS Pools offers swimming pools, high quality Baquacil and Poolife pool chemicals, darts, billiards supplies and more. JTS Pools offers three lines of Sunrise Spas. New this year is the Garden Leisure spa line, which offers price points not found in the Sunrise line. “With prices that beat the big box stores, we can fit almost any budget,” Matthews said. “JTS Pools carries more spas than any area dealer. Stop in and check out the newest spas at JTS Pools.” “We are very proud to offer a large selection of American made swimming pools,” Matthews said. “Americanmade pools are 25 percent heavier and more durable than the imports found on the Internet or at the big T JTS Pools staff Darryl Lopez (from left), Tony Lopez, Jim Matthews, Della Morris and Steve Richardson offer Illinois Valley residents highquality pool, spa, billiards and darts equipment at locations in downtown Peru and in Ottawa. Call the Peru store at (815) 224-4676 or Ottawa at (815) 433-4664 or visit jtspools.com. un B F e h box stores.” The Fox Ultimate pool, another American line, is truly the ultimate in swimming pools. Made from 14 gauge steel it can be built above ground, inground and semi-inground. JTS Pools strongly supports American made products in its stores, but also egins When You Get Hom e carries many items for the budget minded customer. “We work very hard to find products that are competitive with Internet stores and the discount stores,” Matthews said. “With JTS Pools, we know our customers save money shopping with us.” 1761 Chessie Lane OTTAWA 815-433-4664 815-224-4676 jtspools.com 26 Saturday, April 23, 2016 | Community Review | A NewsTribune Publication LS-33269 LS-332691 32691 1 1817 Fourth Street PERU 4/13/2016 11:52 AM Page 27 City of Spring Valley Pro Remodeling Pro Remodeling is a one-stop residential remodeling shop located at 1603 Peoria St. Peru. Since 1987, Kerry and Karen Petersen have served homeowners with quality work at a fair price, guaranteed. They couple this with insurance, licensing and bonding — all of which gives the homeowner the assurance necessary to move forward on their project. Give them a call at (815) 224-3371. The city of Spring Valley has shown growth and economic development recently and the city officials are excited about it. The city council (above) has been busy this year bolstering the town’s infrastructure. Through their efforts, the city has seen many accomplishments, such as the well rehabilitation projects, securing a state grant and beginning construction on the new wastewater treatment facility, and working in conjunction with IDOT to begin construction for the new Route 89 bridge over the Illinois River. The city proudly supported the new emergency room at St. Margaret’s Hospital and is working to enforce building code violations to bring structures back into compliance. You and your home deserve it. Fix. Build. Expand. Improve your home. SALES Siding Windows Doors & More SERVICE ONE STOP. Complete Shopping Visit us for a large variety of unique shopping, quality service & delicious restaurants. LS-333213 LS-332284 DINING Since 1987 Quality Work, Fair Price, Guaranteed 1603 Peoria St. • Peru 815-224-3371 www.proremodeling.org Voted IL Valley’s Favorite Contractor by the NewsTribune Readers’ Choice. Experience Spring Valley A NewsTribune Publication | Community Review | Saturday, April 23, 2016 27 4/13/2016 11:52 AM Page 28 Marco is proud to be in the communities of Peru, Bloomington, Peoria and Rockford. 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We’ll help you choose the right technology and keep it running smoothly day in and day out. Our performance-driven approach empowers you to make the most of your technology investment. That’s working smarter. meet your local peru team Scott Chatten &RSLHU3ULQWHU6DOHV 0DQDJHU Jule Ann Glynn &RSLHU3ULQWHU&OLHQW 6HUYLFH5HSUHVHQWDWLYH Ron Noel Jay Knauf &RSLHU3ULQWHU2WWDZD 7HFKQRORJ\$GYLVRU &RSLHU3ULQWHU3HUX 7HFKQRORJ\$GYLVRU Patty Edwards Jeff Olson Dan Voss Laura Pearson 0DQDJHG6HUYLFH 6SHFLDOLVW &RSLHU3ULQWHU,QVWDOODWLRQ 0DQDJHU &RSLHU3ULQWHU6HUYLFH 0DQDJHU /HDVLQJ&RRUGLQDWRU PSRZHULQJ taking technology further marconet.com | 309.820.9961 A NewsTribune Publication | Community Review | Saturday, April 23, 2016 29 4/13/2016 11:53 AM Page 30 Nerds on Call Provides Business IT Services and Local Tech Support Nerds on Call, part of the Facet family of companies, can help with all your business technology needs including networking, remote connectivity, security, and more. Our techs specialize in on-site PC, Mac, laptop, tablets, wireless and mobile devices, video game consoles and iPod repair services, as well as remote virus removal services for customers across the U.S. VIRUS REMOVAL AND COMPUTER REPAIR If you have problems troubleshooting and eliminating malware, spyware or viruses we can help. Our repair techs are specialists that help a wide range of customers with computer and IT support solutions for both simple and complex systems. Assistant controller Rose Marie Mack is ready to assist you with tech support at Nerds on Call in Peru. Nerds on Call is excited to promote a line of drones and smart toys available for demonstration in any location. Visit the showroom at 4325 Route 251 in Peru or call (815) 223-3800. Visit them online at www.callRnerds.com. WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT We will create you a website that will ensure your message is communicated beautifully and professionally. Our team of dedicated and experienced development and web design specialists understand what makes a website go from mundane to a captivating experience for visitors. SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS Whether you are looking for a solution to a problem in your current software, integration support, or an entirely new system, Facet and Nerds on Call is here to help your company achieve all of its goals. We have the skills you need for commercial and business software development and maintenance. SMART TOYS The Nerds on Call showroom has a wide variety of drones and tech toys like MiP, Raspberry Pi and Makey Makey available to demo. OUR INFO Nerds on Call is open Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit the showroom at 4325 Route 251 in Peru or call (815) 223-3800. Nerds has additional locations in Peoria, Normal and Pekin. Visit us online at www.callRnerds.com. Dependable & Local Business IT Services • On-Site IT Support • Business Networking • Security • Website & Software Development • Data Recovery & Backups Part of the Family of Companies www.FacetTech.com Visit Our Peru Location 4325 State Route 251 (815) 223-3800 We also serve residential needs: in your home or at our shop! LS-332992 30 Saturday, April 23, 2016 | Community Review | A NewsTribune Publication Service and Repair: PC, Phone, Tablet, iPod Sales: Laptops, Desktops, Computer Parts, Cables, Accessories, Drones, TVs and Home Audio www.CoolestNerds.com 4/13/2016 11:53 AM Page 31 • Plumbing • Electrical • Air Conditioning • Heating • Duct Cleaning • Stand-by Generators LS-333402 224 N. Main Toluca 1.800.782.7491 815.224.2332 IL LIC. #058-102211 “We go the extra mile” LaSalle County Travel Ekana Nursery Dream Honeymoons Destination Wedding Vacations Cruises Group Tours European Delights Welcome Spring with a fresh, new look from Ekana Nursery in Mendota. Yard art, statuary and hammered copper accents compliment the wide selection of perennial and annual plants, shrubs and trees at the garden center on U.S. 34 east of Mendota. New products are ready to greet you for exciting choices in and around your home. Plan a new landscape or refresh an existing yard by consulting with the seasoned professionals at Ekana Nursery and Landscaping. The center is open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday – Saturday and 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday. Call them at (815) 538-4800 or follow them on Facebook for regular landscaping and gardening tips. LS-333389 Gina Anna 545 First Street • LaSalle • 815-223-5500 www.LaSalleCountyTravel.com # How does your garden GROW? 1 Place to Buy Tires! 237 First St., LaSalle Before you buy any tires, call us! 815-223-8642 Come see what C h sets us apart!! 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They have been in business in the area for more than 20 years. They offer many types of quality fencing that will meet every customer’s needs. IVFP will continue to give customers outstanding satisfaction in product installation and professionalism. Customers are anxious about plans for fencing and other products. They have been actively contacting us about their ideas. They are an authorized Country Estate dealer for La Salle County. Country Estate Fencing uses 100-percent virgin plastic, which accounts for its strength and beauty. This fencing comes with a 50-year, non-prorated warranty. There are more than 40 styles of fencing in white, almond, adobe and gray. Decking and railing can be purchased with the same warranty and colors. Most of the styles can be seen at their outside and inside displays at Illinois Valley Fence and Pool Inc. offers a variety of products including maintenance-free aluminum fences, colored vinyl coated chain link systems, galvanized and aluminized chain link available and western red cedar and treated lumber wood fence options. customer choices as to where their budgets and needs are directed. They sell and install security fencing, construct baseball diamonds and backstops, dugouts and line fencing. They offer many types of quality fencing that will meet every customer’s needs. their store located on Route 178, a quarter mile south of U.S. 6 in Utica. They also offer vinyl fencing manufactured by Kroy and illusions by master Halco with lifetime warranties. Different options give the Also, they make and install cantilever gates and automatic operators to meet customer needs including gate automation with phones, card readers and keypads. Most gates are welded construction fabrication made in their 32 Saturday, April 23, 2016 | Community Review | A NewsTribune Publication Utica shop. They have maintenancefree aluminum fences, colored vinyl coated chain link systems, galvanized and aluminized chain link available and western red cedar and treated lumber wood fence options. They have a fence that will satisfy everyone. They are fully insured for their customers’ safety and work with all area building inspectors keeping up with local codes. They also sell pool and spa equipment and chemicals and have water testing available. Call today at (815) 2243667 or 667-3667 and set up your free estimate for your fencing needs. Beauty, safety and security — we have the right fence for your individual needs. Illinois Valley Fence and Pool Inc. is located at 2923 N. State Route 178, Utica. 4/13/2016 11:53 AM Page 33 IMPROVE YOUR PROPERTY OR ADD CHARACTER TO YOUR HOME WITH A CUSTOM FENCE! “YOUR FENCE EXPERTS” • Protection • Beauty • Privacy - COMMERCIAL - INDUSTRIAL - RESIDENTIAL • Red Cedar • Chain Link • Aluminum • Privacy Custom Built Gates Call for FREE ESTIMATES Year ‘Round LS-333065 SERVICE 2923 N. Rt. 178 Utica, Illinois 1/4 mile south of Rt. 6 Owner • Ron Kreiser (815) 667-3667 A NewsTribune Publication | Community Review | Saturday, April 23, 2016 33 4/13/2016 11:53 AM Page 34 BEARD BROTHERS: Expert auto collision repair with top service Collision Repair Auto Sales Classic Cars Paintless Dent Removal on body work and paint as long as you own the vehicle. Customs, exotics and classic cars are also a Beard Brothers specialty. They offer references upon request and are fully-licensed and insured. They also offer a process called paintless dent removal. With the paintless process, damaged areas are restored to original condition while keeping the factory finish intact, no body work or painting. Whether the dent is the size of a dime or basketball, Beard Brothers applies the best technique to repair your vehicle. Most paintless repairs are completed in one day and some can be done while you wait. Beard Brothers also buys and sells classic cars. They are always looking for cars, trucks, motorcycles and parts from 1900-1980 in any condition. Beard Brothers pays finders fees for good leads. You can find Beard Brothers at 1612 Fourth St. (U.S. 6) in downtown Peru. Stop in or call Jim and Justin at (815) 220-0756. They are open Monday-Saturday. You can visit them online at beardbrothersinc. com and follow them on Facebook. 1612 4th Street, Downtown Peru • 815-220-0756 • beardbrothersinc.com 34 Saturday, April 23, 2016 | Community Review | A NewsTribune Publication LS-332492 Beard Brothers in downtown Peru can repair damage to any vehicle, from a tiny ding to a major dent, from a damaged door to nearly-totaled vehicles. The guys at Beard Brothers have the skills, years of experience and knowledge to expertly restore your vehicle to pre-collision condition. They offer a lifetime warranty on their work and are open six days a week. The team at Beard Brothers includes (from left), Justin Beard, Jim Beard, Steve Wallock, Jim Beard Sr. and Ozzy. Beard Brothers Inc. in downtown Peru offers auto collision repair and top-notch service backed with years of experience. Don’t let the vintage look of the business make you think classic cars is all they work on. Beard Brothers’ main business is collision repair on late model vehicles you drive every day. From dents in your car’s door to nearly-totaled vehicles requiring repair or replacement of major body sections, their skilled personnel apply the experience and knowledge to expertly restore your vehicle to pre-collision condition. Beard Brothers not only perform insurance work but they also handle walk-ins and custom work. No matter what vehicle you have, they can handle any foreign or domestic auto. Repairs are backed by their warranty 4/13/2016 11:53 AM Page 35 GRILL YOUR OWN Prime Quarter Steak House the place for unique dining experience ...mmm Steak An abundant assortment of tender USDA Choice beef along with the freshest seafood selection awaits you at Prime Quarter. Grill your own while enjoying hot buttered Texas Toast or let Prime Quarter’s grill chefs char your steak to perfection while you relax and enjoy a cocktail with friends and family. Enjoy this unique dining experience tonight! Open Monday - Friday for dinner 5pm - 10pm Lounge Opens at 4:00 pm Open Saturday for dinner 4pm - 10pm Lounge opens at 3:30 pm Open Sunday for dinner 4pm - 9pm Lounge opens at 3:30pm Major credit cards welcome 2015 The Best of Bureau County 2016 Princeton 250 Backbone Road Minutes from I-80 (815) 872-3500 LS-332823 22nd Annual The Prime Quarter Steak House is a unique dining experience that you and your family and friends are sure to enjoy. Choose from the finest cuts of U.S.D.A. Choice beef, or try one of our succulent seafood selections. Grill them yourself to perfection on their giant hickory charcoal grills or have one of their professional chefs cook your steak or fish how you like it. Enjoy an unlimited salad bar, baked potato, and Texasstyle toast while you and your friends savor the relaxed, casual atmosphere. And if you’re just in the mood for the salad bar and/or baked potato bar, you can do that too. Let them host your next dinner party or night out with friends. They also have space for your next banquet or special event with personalized attention from their Prime Quarter party planners that can help you choose a menu that best suits your taste and budget. The Prime Quarter offers a full assortment of grilling ingredients grill-side to satisfy your individual taste buds. In addition to regular salt and pepper, you’ll find garlic powder, a specially prepared seasoning salt and tasty Cajun seasoning. Perhaps the best complement to your dinner is some perfectly-grilled Texas style toast. You can enjoy this thick white bread grill-side or with your dinner. After toasting it to a golden brown, you can top it off with some melted butter and garlic salt. Our grill chefs are close by to offer helpful suggestions and make sure your steak is grilled just the way you like it. Prime Quarter Steak House is located at 250 Backbone Road, Princeton. They also can be reached at (815) 872-3500. You can also follow them on Facebook. A NewsTribune Publication | Community Review | Saturday, April 23, 2016 35 4/13/2016 11:53 AM Page 36 Celebrating 25 Years in the Illinois Valley... ...And Supporting The Next Generation of Manufacturing 36 Saturday, April 23, 2016 | Community Review | A NewsTribune Publication LS-333109 Eakas Corporation 4/13/2016 11:54 AM Page 37 Eakas Corp. employees stand together inside and outside the Peru location. Employees with 20 or more years with the company, in the photo include Leslie Banks, Pam Bardell, Gina Blair, Christine Franklin, Mary Gillio, Shirley Junker, Scott L. Kmetz, Sandra Ostrowski, Dianna Papini, Roger Robinson, Linda Shan, Deborah Taylor, Kristi Bruno, Michael J. Burr, Steven Castelli, Sandra Eich, El Marie Foster, Linda Sanchez, Pam Schlegle, Daniel Schmitt, Barbara Struglinski, Mark Szuda, Edgardo Valencia, Julianna Zielinski, Susan Ceretto, Deb Delagarza, Josh Donelson, Tami Faletti, Dennis J. Hoffert, Denise J. Mathieson, Phyllis Mertes, Peter Peltier, Glenn Allen, Kangnong Chaichalad, David Englehaupt, Donald Gaddis, Michael Kowalski, Tom Messino, Cary Miller, Tim Nerad, David Rex, Ronald Rodriguez, Joseph Roliardi, Robert Russell, Gary Schaill and Connie Stielow. Not pictured: Lisa Matthews, Scott Boyle, Michael Chandler, John Gerrard, Susan Seyam, Linda Christman, Kay Redshaw, Barb Baron, Debra Hill, Susan Huebbe, Sylvia Johnson, and Masami Kurobe. Eakas celebrates 25 years in Peru June 2016 will mark 25 years of business for Eakas Corporation at our Peru location. From its humble beginnings as a cornfield north of the City of Peru, the facility was originally developed as 100,000 square feet of manufacturing space. Through the years Eakas has continued to grow substantially, and today hosts several dedicated associates who have served for more than 20 years, in addition to new generations that were required to support the increased business model. As a Tier 1 automotive supplier subject to market fluctuations, we are proud to continue to support the Illinois Valley community. As many in the surrounding community may remember, Eakas was originally established in 1989 by parent company Sakae Riken Kogyo, LTD, Co. from Japan at the request of Mitsubishi to support North American manufacturing objectives as they partnered with Chrysler to form Diamond Star Motors, and later becoming solely Mitsubishi Motors of North For 25 years, Eakas Corporation has called Peru home to an ever-growing facility. America. Fortunately, over the years Eakas was able to diversify our customer base, negating any impact of the recent closure of Mitsubishi Motors of North America. Through foresight and planning, Eakas experienced a rebirth after the recession of 2008 thanks to our 2011 expansion that doubled the size of our facility. The expansion added a PoP (Plating on Plastics) line and has fueled our employment numbers. Operating three shifts per day, five days per week, we remain optimistic of our future, provided recent trends within the automotive arena are sustained. Eakas produces decorative and functional components for both interior and exterior of the vehicle. Door handles, front grilles and other garnishes are injection molded, painted and/or plated, assembled and shipped direct to the OEM for immediate line side installation of a car build. Eakas also will celebrate a 10-year anniversary this year for its sister plant in Wynne, Arkansas. A NewsTribune Publication | Community Review | Saturday, April 23, 2016 37 4/13/2016 11:54 AM Page 38 Family owned since 1952 Painting • Body Repair • 24 Hour Towing 140 Crosat • LaSalle 815-223-0598 LS-333875 “We Take Pryde in Our Work.” Around the world, Carus has built a 100-year reputation on bringing together customers, employees, and specialty chemistries to create innovative solutions for ZDWHUWUHDWPHQWDLUSXULÀFDWLRQ and soil remediation. LS-333828 Locally, we serve the communities that have made this possible by providing educational and environmental outreach programs. Thank you to the many employees and community members who work with Carus to serve our customers and our neighbors! caruscorporation.com State Bank of Cherry After 110 years of forging community partnerships and 91 consecutive quarters of 5-Star rating, the State Bank of Cherry, 110 South Main St. Cherry, believes its success comes from the personal relationship that exists between employees and customers, seen here, as teller Kathy Bonucchi helps a customer at the drive-up. The bank offers consumer loans of all types, including auto, real estate, agricultural operating loans, and provides traditional deposit accounts, including checking, savings, money market, and certificates of deposit. They also provide internet banking, bill pay, telephone banking, and ATM services. For more information visit www.statebankofcherry.com, call (815) 894-2345, or email [email protected]. Zion United Church of Christ A Rock-Solid Reputation 6th and Grant Streets, Peru, Illinois Involved in the Community Since 1852 Sunday Worship and Sunday School 10:15 am Handicapped Accessible Rev. Kay Harding, Pastor LS-333794 Phone 815-223-2671 www.zionperu.org Zion UCC Peru, IL on Facebook SAINT BEDE ACADEMY ....will open the WORLD for you! Scholastic Bowl Regional Champions world class education small classes caring instructors extra curricular opportunities academic excellence Through thick and thin, we’ve been serving the banking needs of this community with respect and integrity since 1906. Our relationships with our friends and neighbors here at home are the true measure of our success, and we will continue to put our customers first for generations to come. Free Checking Services • Savings & Investments Vehicle & Personal Loans • Mortgages & Home Equity Lines LS-334014 Spiritual Life IHSA Class 1A Wrestling State Champion 24 US Hwy 6 | Peru, IL | (815) 223-3140 ST-BEDE.COM 38 Saturday, April 23, 2016 | Community Review | A NewsTribune Publication MEMBER FDIC Cherry, IL 815-894-2345 or 1-800-447-9138 statebankofcherry.com LS-332450 It’s where YOU belong! 4/13/2016 11:54 AM Page 39 Talented staff at Anderson Pool Supply the place for all of your pool needs Anderson Pool Supply has been servicing the Ottawa and surrounding area for over 47 years. Larry’s expertise with in-ground pool installation and his talented installers can have you swimming in your pool within 5 days, weather permitting. Customers can design the size and shape of their pool to meet their needs. Our pools have an hour glass brace every three feet for added support. The powder-coated steel walls are a unique feature. The above ground pools are a huge seller. Their Sentry pool has a 14 gauge steel wall, a one foot top ledge (that you can walk on). It also comes with a video showing each step of the construction process in case the customer wants to install themselves. Anderson Pool has a team that works to provide customers with an excellent service experience. They service what they sell and have a spacious 9,000-squarefoot showroom. Their store has a full line of GLB Chemicals for pools and spas, also a full line of pool maintenance equipment. The water test lab gives accurate readings and provides you with a printed copy of instructions to follow. They offer dart and dart supplies, pool toys and accessories. Anderson Pool carries the industry leader of hot tubs - which is the Nordic tub offering quality and therapy. There are too many features, sizes, shapes and colors to list so go there to see their displays. Look for their pre-season sale postcard in the mail. Anderson Pool strives to give customers a great value for a fair price, as well as excellent and courteous The Anderson Pool Supply family (from left) Edna Manning, Larry “Papa” Manning, Bode Manning, Jeremy Stenseth, Ashley Glant, Al Dotson, Pearl Manning, Glenn Manning and Cara Manning in front of one of their Nordic hot tubs. The full line of hot tubs is hydraulically balanced for proper hydro-therapy and come in 25 distinct models. service. They employ modern business practices and their employees have the skills to make you happy no matter what your needs may be. Give them a call at (815) 434-7362, check out their website at www. andersonpools.com or search for them on Facebook. Your Family’s Fun Is Our Priorityy # 1 EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR POOL AND MORE! ANDERSON POOL SUPPLY LS-332000 Inground and Above Ground Pools and Pool Openings and Closings • Chemicals • Heaters Equipment • Accessories • Toys • Games • Hot Tubs • Hammocks • Dart Supplier • Wicker Furniture 301 West Etna Road • Ottawa • 815-434-7362 • www.anderson-pools.com A NewsTribune Publication | Community Review | Saturday, April 23, 2016 39 4/13/2016 11:56 AM Page 40 Rod & Jeremy Anchor the IV’s #1 Morning Show For reliable, up-to-the-minute news to get your morning started, tune in Classic Hits 103.9 (AM1220) WLPO. News director Jeremy Aitken reads the morning news during Thorson’s morning show. Thorson and Aitken have the Illinois Valley’s most popular news-talk show and are a popular tandem for residents seeking the news of the day. The morning news and talk show features longtime radio host Rod Thorson expounding on the day’s events while news director Jeremy Aitken chimes in with all the news, weather and sports needed to keep you abreast of events in the world. Thorson and Aitken have the Illinois Valley’s most popular news-talk show and are a popular tandem for residents seeking the news of the day. “Ours is the most listenedto morning radio show in the Illinois Valley,” said John Spencer, vice president of operations for parent company La Salle County Broadcasting. “We believe strongly in serving our community.” That community is larger than most people suspect. Though the radio signal reaches a vast stretch of North Central Illinois spanning Princeton to Ottawa and Mendota to Streator, WLPO, WAJK and The Wolf have streaming programming since 2103. In the three years since, the volume of listeners has grown exponentially. But the anchor of the newstalk format is the morning show. Thorson and Aitken parse news media from across the nation with funny, notable and sometimes strange occurrences to keep listeners entertained as well as informed. “They’re not just cut-anddry news reports,” said Mark Lippert, sales manager for the stations. “They explore the stories and make observations about life in the Illinois Valley. “For many of our listeners, Rod and Jeremy are their best friends in the morning.” And while Aitken is an experienced newsman who gives it to people straight, Thorson is a commentator with a knack for getting people to tune in. “People like listening to Rod whether they agree with them or not,” Spencer said. “He makes them think.” Coupled with La Salle County Broadcasting’s evergrowing digital reach, the morning show also provides The sales team of WLPO, WAJK, 96.5 The Wolf can help your business target a growing body of listeners from a sprawling territory across North Central Illinois. From left are account executives Jeremy Reed, Betha Ghighi, Bob Mullane, Tammy Sondgeroth, Ashley Leopold and vicepresident of sales and marketing Mark Lippert. Radio personality Rod Thorson provides news and commentary during his popular morning show available on WLPO, WAJK, 96.5 The Wolf. “Ours is the most listened-to morning radio show in the Illinois Valley,” said John Spencer, vice president of operations for parent company La Salle County Broadcasting. “We believe strongly in serving our community.” local businesses with a strong avenue to connect with retail shoppers and clients. “Radio still reaches more than nine out of 10 people every week,” Spencer said. “For years, if you wanted to find out what was going on 40 Saturday, April 23, 2016 | Community Review | A NewsTribune Publication in the Illinois Valley, you had to turn on the radio. And you still can, but you can also turn on your computer, tablet or smart phone and find La Salle County Broadcasting doing what we do best: Keeping you informed and entertained.” 4/13/2016 11:56 AM Page 41 The #1 Morning Show in the Illinois Valley! Start your day with Rod and Jeremy 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM Shalizabeth in the Morning 6:00 AM - 10:30 AM LS-332900 Wolf Wake Up Show Rise and shine with Rob & Sean! 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM A NewsTribune Publication | Community Review | Saturday, April 23, 2016 41 4/13/2016 11:56 AM Page 42 Marquis Energy Senica’s Interstate Towing No towing job is too big for Senica Interstate Towing to handle. In the picture above Senica’s Towing is using two 75-ton rotator tow trucks to pull a semitruck out of a ditch. The next time you need a light, medium or super-duty tow or hauling service for any type of equipment, call Senica Interstate Towing in La Salle at (815) 223-2648. In 2015, the 13.7 billion gallons of ethanol blended into gasoline in the United States helped reduce greenhouse gas emissions from on-road vehicles by approximately 41.2 million metric tons, which is the equivalent of removing roughly 8.7 million automobiles from the road. Marquis Energy is proud to make a product that improves the environment, supports the local economy and local farmers, and also promotes energy independence. Thank you to those of you who help make Marquis Energy and the ethanol industry a success! We look forward to continuing to strengthen this industry and our nation together. Fast & Reliable Towing Wewanttothankourlocalgrowersandgrain We want to thank our local growers and grain elevatorsfortheirhardworkthroughoutthepast elevators for their hard work throughout the past cropyear.Yourcontributionstoourbusinessandto crop year. Your contributions to our business and to ourlocalcommunitiesmakeallthedifference. our local communities make all the difference. 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Come to Burgess Funeral Homes in difficult times, with difficult choices LaSalle, Utica 815-223-0587 LS-332913 Thomas E. Burgess Lawrence Happ Burgess Funeral Homes, with convenient locations in La Salle and Utica, has served generations of families in the Illinois Valley during the most difficult of hours. An experienced and professional staff can assist your family with religious services or secular memorials, visitations, and wake services, as well as dispositions compatible with all faiths. “Caring for the bereaved is a sacred duty in my family,” said funeral director Tom Burgess, who represents the second generation to assist the bereaved. “No matter what your faith or creed, Burgess Funeral Homes have the experience and know-how to aid you and your family through the toughest of times.” Burgess Funeral Homes also specializes in preplanning and encourages family sit-downs to discuss pre-arrangements and preferences. Tragedy can strike unexpectedly, and Burgess said families are well-served to “Have the Talk of a Lifetime.” A short consultation with Burgess funeral Homes can produce a healing meeting of the minds that will bring your family peace when it’s most needed. “We want people to be remembered in a positive fashion and for their loved ones to know the highlights and cherised moments of their family history,” Burgess said, encouraging people to share biographical information such as first dates, hobbies and fond memories. “When the time comes to say ‘Goodbye,’ the survivors should have a record of all the joys and achievements to offset the grieving process.” Make pre-arrangements or “Have the Talk of a Lifetime” by calling (815) 223-0587 in La Salle or 667-4781 in Utica (Se habla Espanol), or visit convenient locations at 860 Bucklin St., La Salle and 208 Church St., Utica. A NewsTribune Publication | Community Review | Saturday, April 23, 2016 43 4/13/2016 11:57 AM Page 44 Winding Supervisor Ron Walter and Repair Technician Joe Strack rewind a 9,000-horsepower, 4,000-volt motor with formed coils at Inman Electric Motors. Inman is the largest service center in Illinois for rebuilding servo and spindle drive motors for the machine tool industry, and also provides climate and access controlled storage for motors and apparatus of all sizes. Inman Electric Motors leads industry in repair and sales As a recognized leader in industrial electric motor repair and sales, Inman Electric Motors Inc. continues to expand its capabilities. Next year, Inman Electric Motors, Inc. will celebrate their 50th anniversary! The company’s repair facility and warehouses cover 75,000 square feet of space over 3.5 acres. Multiple 40-ton overhead bridge cranes, some of the largest curing ovens in the Midwest and the highest voltage testing capability in a five-state area allow Inman to repair and handle very large motors. Their high voltage test panel is capable of running electric motors through 13,000 horsepower at 13,800 volts. During test runs, motors are secured to a 20,000-pound steel floor plate on an independent foundation. Test results are documented and provided electronically to customers. Inman’s vacuum pressure impregnation system (VPI) is 12 feet in diameter, one of the largest in the Midwest. The system utilizes 8,000 gallons of high voltage resin for processing coils and windings of large electric motors. VPI provides the ultimate in rewind quality and electrical performance. Motors and generators are processed under vacuum and pressure with polyester resin to provide voidfree electrical windings. It is a 100 percent solid mass that gives the greatest mechanical strength, a cooler running motor, the highest level of environmental protection and a long-lasting motor. Inman provides motor rebuilding and rewinding services for power generation plants, petrochemical plants, oil refineries, steel mills, automotive and heavy equipment manufacturers, machine tool companies, cement and sand plants and other industrial manufacturers. The sale of new industrial and agricultural motors is also a large part of Inman’s business. In 2015, for the fifth consecutive year, Inman received the Outstanding Distributor Award from Baldor/Reliance. They are also a distributor for Toshiba, Teco-Westinghouse, WEG, Marathon and Lincoln/ Leeson gear motors. Inman provides extensive Motor Management Programs which include storage, maintenance, warehousing, and testing of customer-owned 44 Saturday, April 23, 2016 | Community Review | A NewsTribune Publication motors. Inman stores over 5,000 customer-owned motors for 50 individual industrial plants. Many of these motors are large high-voltage motors through 19,000 horsepower. Each of the warehouses is climate controlled, access controlled, and video monitored. Inman also is the largest service center in Illinois for rebuilding servo and spindle drive motors for the machine tool industry. They service all major brands including Fanuc, Siemens, Allen Bradley and Indramat. Inman has a large inventory of replacement parts and industry-trained electronic technicians who can provide electronic repair and alignment of all encoders and tachometers. Inman Electric Motors is located at 314 Civic Road in La Salle. The phone number is (815) 223-2288. Technicians are available around-the-clock, seven days a week. The company website is www.inmanelectric.com. 4/13/2016 11:57 AM Page 45 Complete Sale, Service and Repair of Electrical Motors from Fractional to 15,000 Horsepower. 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