INSIDE Get to Know Parks and Recreation Director: Chris Cotten

Uptown’s newest development: High-end apartments promise a more urban lifestyle

One on the Circle, the new boutique residential development coming to Uptown, is moving forward. The project was approved by the City Council in late March and is slated to break ground early this summer. Occupancy is expected in late summer or early fall of 2017. The 21 apartments are designed for those who want the quality and higher-end amenities of a single-family home without all the obligations that come with it. “There’s something to be said about being able to lock your door and take off for three weeks without worrying about anything,” says Tartan Realty Group’s Doug Reichl, the team behind the development. “We spent a year talking to some of the area’s leading stakeholders about this project and saw there was an unmet demand for housing that embraces a more urban lifestyle.” Located directly on the Circle adjacent to the Hyatt Place Hotel (also developed by Tartan), the project offers a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. All will have in-demand features like open living and entertainment spaces; gourmet kitchens with stainless steel appliances; hotel-grade bathrooms; oversized, operable windows; and independently controlled temperature systems. Every unit on the penthouse level will also have a private terrace.

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Get to Know Chris Cotten ...... 2 Friday, August 26 & Saturday August 27 Sugar Creek Arts Festival ...... 5 at the Corncrib. Construction Map ...... 6 Calling all Filmmakers ...... 9 Bracing for Brugala . . . 4 Explore the Constitution Trail ...... 10 INSIDE Get to Know Parks and Recreation Director: Chris Cotten

“The one thing that a lot people don’t understand is that it takes exceedingly hard work so that other people can play.”

While NBC’s Parks and Recreation TV show has increased the awareness of his department, it doesn’t quite do the job justice in Chris Cotten’s mind. “The one thing that a lot people don’t understand is that it takes exceedingly hard work so that other people can play,” said Cotten. Cotten has spent the better part of his working career in parks and recreation. After obtaining his Master’s degree in Sports Management from Texas State University, Cotten’s career evolved from aquatics, to managing recreation centers and programs, to administration. Prior to taking the job in Normal in August of 2015, Cotten served as the Parks and Recreation Director in Joplin, Missouri where his commitment to the field was well-tested. On May 22, 2011, Joplin was hit with an EF5 tornado that killed 161 people and flattened or blew away about 8,400 houses, 18,000 cars, and 450 businesses. The Joplin tornado remains the costliest single tornado in U.S. history with damages amounting to $2.8 billion. “The police chief of Joplin at the time, his Dad was in World War II, and he came to Joplin and said the destruction reminded him of Cotten began a lengthy process of making them playable again. “It was Japan after it had been hit by an atomic bomb... he wanted to leave a long time before we even got to rebuilding, it took months to clean right away,” Cotten recalled. the parks — just to clean them,” said Cotten. The tornado’s destructive path did not avoid Joplin’s parks and But the community was far from ready to play in Cotten’s mind. “A lot of people were critical that we didn’t start the rebuild right away, but there weren’t any houses there anymore. Everything was gone. So we were very cognizant of the message it was going to send to the community. ‘Well, Chris is rebuilding the parks, but everyone else is rebuilding what’s left of their lives,’ ” said Cotten. Five months after the tornado hit, Cotten’s attention turned towards revitalizing Joplin’s most damaged park. Cunningham park was where the tornado went from an EF4 to an EF5 resulting in many deaths around the area. Today, many of the park’s features including the trees, reflecting pond, and butterfly garden pay tribute to these victims. For Cotten, the move to Normal was a welcome one. “If you focus on the past too much, you don’t focus on the future. That was one of the reasons I chose to leave Joplin — it was such a traumatic event and I felt that I had done what I needed to do. When this opportunity came along, it was a nice opportunity to further my career while putting to rest the events from Joplin. I’m happy to be here and happy Photos of Joplin, MO and Cunningham Park taken by Chris Cotten to serve,” said Cotten. High-end apartments, continued from cover

Reichl also notes that Tartan is open to some customization to Its prime location—right on the Constitution Trail—is ideal for select units for those who sign leases early on. “The plans have some those who who want to bike more and take public transportation. flexibility for modifications.” Other amenities include a residents’ The development team is also working with the principals of club lounge; indoor heated parking; dedicated passenger elevators Epiphany Farms to bring a new restaurant to the first floor retail and receiving room; and onsite bike storage and electric car charging. space on the Circle. “We believe Epiphany’s farm-to-table concept Just as important though, is what One on the Circle won’t have. will flourish in Uptown,” says Reichl. The project is being designed to LEED Silver standards to consume See plans and read more about the project less energy and water and provide residents with higher air quality. at www .LiveOnTheCircle .com . Bracing for Bruegala

Planning is already underway for the 17th annual Bruegala. The Bloomington-Normal Jaycees, a group of young professionals with a commitment to community service, host the craft beer tasting to raise money for local charities. Participants receive a sample glass & the chance to try out over 300 beers and 100 wines with admission. “It’s a great way to try a lot of beers that you might now be able to otherwise. Or you don’t want to buy a whole six pack of it and find out later that you don’t like it,” said Bruegala Co-Chair Jennifer Brown. In 2015, 6,000 people attended Bruegala over its two-day span resulting in $69,000 raised for charity. However, Brown remembers when that was not the norm. “Initially it was either Septemberfest or Beerfest. So it started as just a small beer tasting that we were using as a way to raise funds for charities. Then throughout the years it continued to get bigger and bigger,” said Brown. In fact, Bruegala has outlasted or outgrown many of its former venues including the Sale Barn, the Interstate Center, & the The 17th annual Bruegala takes place Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. In 2015, Bruegala moved to the Corncrib. Friday, August 26 and Saturday, August 27 “I think a lot of people enjoyed the open-air feel of the event. And at the Corncrib. More information can be anywhere you were at in the stadium you could hear the band. From found at www.bruegala.com. our perspective we thought people hung around a lot longer because they weren’t cramped elbow to elbow,” said Brown. The bigger Bruegala gets the more work the Bloomington-Normal of work and worry and stress. But we have a follow-up event when we Jaycees have cut out for themselves. pass out the checks to the charities. I think that’s when we are really “I think the biggest enjoyment that I personally get out of the event able to see the impact we had on the community,” said fellow Bruegala maybe isn’t the two days of Bruegala because they are a huge amount Co-Chair Leslie Romagnoli.

“In 2015, 6,000 people attended Bruegala over its two-day span resulting in $69,000 raised for charity. ”

Vietnam Wall Coming to Evergreen Memorial Cemetery

Honor, Respect, and Remember! Pay tribute to our active, veteran and fallen American heroes August 24–28 . Evergreen Memorial Cemetery and Cargill Inc . have partnered to bring the American Veterans Traveling Tribute Vietnam Wall to Evergreen Memorial Cemetery . The 80% replica of the Vietnam Wall is 360 feet in length and reaches 8 feet at its apex . It provides those who are not able to visit the memorial in Washington, D .C . with the opportunity to honor those who served while paying specific tribute to those that gave all in that service .

For more information, visit www .evergreenmemorialcemetery .com . Cultivating the Community

From just starting out to skilled, the Community Gardens peppers, celery, chives, and beets at their plot in can offer any sort of grower the chance to get their hands the Community Gardens. dirty. For Illinois State University students Mireille Mutesi “…The vegetables that we grow are fresher and Asamoah Ishmael Ohene, the community gardens than vegetables/fruits sold at grocery also represent the chance to cultivate a life in Normal. stores; they go from the garden straight “I have found that people do things differently here, to our plate,” said Mutesi. so this has been a learning experience for all involved,” “I have grown to enjoy the quality said Mutesi. time I spend with my fellow gardeners,” Mutesi and Ohene are international students from Mutesi added. Rwanda and Ghana respectively. They came to the United The Town of Normal has two organic States to pursue graduate degrees at the University. community gardens on Oglesby Avenue directly east “I found out about the Community Gardens of the Community Activity Center at 1110 Douglas through a friend, Uma, whom I met at the Campus Street and at Ironwood Park on North Linden Street Religious Center. She had been gardening for a couple (north of Raab Rd. and continue under the 55 overpass). of years and told me about it. I got excited and I decided I wanted to give it a try,” said Mutesi. Last year, Mutesi and Ohene along with their Community members can register for a plot of land through friend Uma, grew carrots, corn, green beans, peas, the Parks and Recreation Department at 100 E. Phoenix Avenue. eggplants, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, squash, Sugar Creek Arts Festival

In its 33rd year with nearly 20,000 annual attendees, the Sugar Creek artwork to be reviewed by a panel of jurors. Jurors then score the Arts Festival is a well-known event in Normal. Fewer may be aware of images without the identity of the artists being revealed and the the changes McLean County Arts Center Executive Director Doug results are complied. Artists with the highest scores are invited to Johnson and his team have made to the festival over the years. participate in the festival. “When I came on, the festival had about 130 artists and most artists During the event, artists are further judged for festival prizes were the same from one year to the next... You had a festival that was including Best of Show, First Place Fine Craft, First Place Fine Art, indistinguishable from the prior year and that wasn’t really what the and the recently established D. Bill Memorial Award for artwork community or ultimately what the artists needed,” said Johnson. made from recycled material. In an effort to expand its scope, the festival became a juried arts “It was a refreshed festival,” said Johnson. show. Artists from across the country now submit images of their Johnson is now looking to widen the scope of the festival with the possibility of a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The grant might mean embracing additional forms of art such as theatrical performances, musical performances, and a film festival. “We can really expand what is a great event and turn it into something that is not just known in Central Illinois and Illinois but more broadly in the Midwest,” said Johnson.

The 2016 Sugar Creek Arts Festival will take place Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10.

McLean County Arts Center Executive Director Doug Johnson at the Sugar Creek Arts Festival

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F B Staff Prairie State Legal Services Recognized Offers Guidance to Seniors for Town Prairie State Legal Services, Inc. is a not-for-profit law firm that provides free civil legal aid to the poor, elderly, and people with disabilities. Prairie Gown Efforts State has 12 offices serving 36 counties throughout northern and central Illinois. The local office in Bloomington serves all of McLean County, including the Town of Normal, as well as Livingston and east Congratulations to Normal Police Officers Woodford Counties. Amanda Street & Greg Leipold, Inspections Prairie State exists to serve the community, but because demand for Director Greg Troemel, Janice Blair and Harriett Steinbach, both from Illinois State services far exceeds available resources, a person must meet income University, for receiving the Innovation by and asset guidelines, or be age 60 or older, to qualify for services. a Team Award from ISU! The Innovation by Furthermore, Prairie State must prioritize assisting people who have a Team award is a category of the STAR the most urgent legal issues. These are typically legal problems that Awards, which recognize “Staff That Are impact the person’s ability to meet basic human needs, such as Remarkable” within the Division of Student Affairs and have made significant contribu- protection from abuse, maintaining or gaining access to adequate tions to the University during the year. The housing, utilities, food, health care, and a sustaining income. Prairie previously mentioned award recipients are State executes their mission both through traditional legal advice and members of the Neighborhood Action Team representation as well as through education and other outreach. (NAT) and have worked closely to develop and deliver an innovative response to stu- Prairie State has several projects which prioritize assistance for dent needs. They have created a proactive certain vulnerable populations. In 2011, they launched the Older Adults system to manage topical issues that result Legal Assistance Helpline for adults age 60 and over. While they from the University being centrally located continue to provide telephone counseling for all eligible clients, the in the Town & 14,000 of the 21,000 students residing off-campus. NAT has increased liv- new helpline for older adults allows Prairie State to provide an easier ability in near campus neighborhoods and way for this population to get help from an attorney when facing urgent helped students understand their role as issues such as abuse or loss of medical or long term care. The Older community members. Adult Helpline, 888-965-7757, is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Often the helpline attorney is able to give legal advice to the caller and, depending on the type of issue, may send their application to the local office for an in-person interview as well. Prairie State gives advice on many issues affecting older adults, such as landlord issues and evictions, creditor and collection problems, powers of attorney and guardianships, and questions about Medicaid eligibility.

Left to Right: Officer Amanda Street, Officer Greg Leipold, Janice Blair (ISU), Persons in need of assistance and living in our service area Harriett Steinbach (ISU) can apply for legal help by contacting the Bloomington office Not pictured: Greg Troemel at 827-5021 or by applying online through the Prairie State website, www .pslegal .org . Town of Normal Partners with Nextdoor

The Town of Normal, Normal Fire Department and Normal Police With Nextdoor, Normal residents can join private neighborhood Department are excited to be partnering with Nextdoor, a private social websites to share information, including neighborhood public safety network for neighborhoods, to improve town wide and neighbor-to- issues, community events and activities, local services, and even lost pets. neighbor communications. This integration enables the departments to The Town of Normal, NFD and NPD will be able to post information, build stronger, safer communities with the help of residents. Already such as important news, services and emergency notifications to these Nextdoor has proven to be an essential and well-adopted tool for websites within the town. Normal residents with 42 neighborhoods having started Nextdoor websites and over 2,600 total members.

For more information about Nextdoor and how to join, visit www .nextdoor .com .

CALLING ALL FILMMAKERS: Eligibility: Short films 15 minutes or less are acceptable. Request for Submissions Submission Format: The Normal Theater accepts links to online Are you interested in seeing your film on the big screen? The Normal Theater submissions, Blu-Ray and DVD screeners, is hosting the Normal Short Film Festival on October 22, 2016 and is looking and USB submissions. The application form is for features. This festival is an opportunity for filmmakers to screen their available at normaltheater.com. Hard copy shorts (films 15 minutes or less), be recognized for their accomplishments and submissions can be mailed to Adam Fox at gain exposure to a broad audience. 100 E. Phoenix Avenue in Normal, IL 61761. The festival is being held in conjunction with the Route 66 “Miles of Deadline: Possibility” Conference. Film submissions should be inspired by Route 66 and Films must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, its sense of discovery and possibility. September 16, 2016. Hard copy submissions A juried panel will award three cash prizes: 1st place ($500), 2nd place must be postmarked by September 15, 2016. ($250) and 3rd place ($100). The public will also choose an Audience Choice Award, with a cash prize of $500. Winners will be announced at a reception For more information, please contact immediately following the festival. Adam Fox at afox@normal org. . Explore the Constitution Trail

Take time this summer to explore a branch of the Constitution Trail you’ve never experienced! Thanks to a partnership with the Friends of the Constitution Trail, the City of Bloomington and the Town of Normal, approximately 160 wayfinding signs at about 80 locations have been installed on the Constitution Trail. This new signage helps trail users navigate all branches of the trail, especially in confusing areas where the trail temporarily jumps onto an existing sidewalk or street. In addition to the new signage, the main branches of the trail have been given names to better assist users: Illinois Central, Bloomer Line, Interurban, Collegiate, Northtown and Southtown. “We’ve had nothing but positive comments since installation of the wayfinding signs began last fall,” stated Patrick Dullard, President of the Friends of the Constitution Trail. “Creating Branch identities has encouraged folks to explore sections of the trail that they had previously never visited and more than one person has told me that knowing the distances along the way has pushed them a little further in their workout.” Dullard and the Friends of the Trail are especially excited about the signage on the Collegiate Branch around Illinois State University. “Some have referred to this as the “lost” branch of the trail but there are great destinations like the Fell Arboretum on the ISU Quad, Fairview Park, the ISU Horticultural Center and the Corn Crib. Just follow the signs!”

Umpire Shelter Dedicated to Bob Daniels

Bob Daniels, a lifelong Amateur Softball Association (ASA) umpire, is the recipient of numerous awards and a member of two halls of fame: the Illinois ASA Hall of Fame and the Bloomington/ Normal Officials Association Hall of Fame. In his 25 years as an active umpire, he participated in both slow pitch and fast pitch games and worked with the men’s, women’s, and youth divisions. On May 22, the Town of Normal was proud to dedicate a new umpire shelter at Champion Fields-Maxwell Park in his honor. Festivities included a cake and punch reception and the presentation of a proclamation declaring May 22, 2016 as “Bob Daniels’ Day.” Daniels continues to serve the ASA as Umpire in Chief Emeritus and recording secretary for the Illinois ASA Executive Board. Chili’s Tip-A-Cop

On June 17th, local law enforcement officers will be working alongside Chili’s wait staff while collecting “tips” for Special Olympics Illinois. Officers will be volunteering their time at this event, while promoting awareness and raising money for the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. Please come out and support this great cause and the community! PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Town of Normal 11 Uptown Circle, ECRWSS PO Box 589 Normal, IL 61761 Postal Customer Mayor: Chris Koos Normal, IL 61761 Town Council: Jeff Fritzen, Cheryl Gaines, Kathleen Lorenz, R. C. McBride, Kevin McCarthy, Scott Preston Communications Manager / Newsline Editor: Heather Wagner CALENDAR JUNE 18: Make Music Normal Uptown Normal 24: Hello from Japan! Children’s Discovery Museum 24: Dress Up Movie Night Connie Link Amphitheatre JULY 4: Swim and Fireworks Fairview Family Aquatic Center 9–10: Sugar Creek Arts Festival Uptown Normal 16: Medici Craft Beer & Jazz Festival Do Your Part, Mow Smart! Uptown Normal 29: Dress Up Movie Night Connie Link Amphitheatre A campaign to protect our creeks and AUGUST keep the Town’s water clean. 4: Kids Make and Sell Children’s Discovery Museum Why you should leave an un-mowed area on or near creek banks: 20: Dress Up Movie Night §§ Decreases erosion Connie Link Amphitheatre §§ Deters Canada geese 27–28: Sweet Corn Blues Festival Uptown Normal §§ Decreases storm water runoff and associated contaminants such as lawn chemicals and animal waste Visit www .normal .org for the most complete and updated list of events. Join us in securing a NO-MOW area on creek banks and within 5 feet of the top of the bank to keep our water and our community healthy.

Masthead photo is the west wall of Questions? 104 East Beaufort Street in Uptown Call the storm water hotline: (309) 433-3403. Normal, leased to the art-related gift shop, the Pod. The mural was created in 2010 by 50 local artists ages four to 74 who responded to an open call. Photo by Bea Corbin, photobea.com