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A P R I L 2 0 1 5 V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 7
A John the Barber Foundation Publication
Nothing but good news ! And Good people doing Great things!
From Arlington, Cherry, Ladd, Seatonville/Hollowayville, Spring
Valley,and Dalzell, Illinois
Templeton Band a Huge Hit at March Cherry Pie & Coffee
Social Hour!
A crowd of approximately 120 people from all over Ravioli Alley
crowded into the Cherry Church Hall Thursday March 5, 2015 to see
the fantastic Templeton Band, a bluegrass and gospel group out of
Lostant, IL. The St. Patricks Day themed event was an especially
fun time for all. The Templetons wowd the crowd for over an hour
with their pro-fessional instrumental, singing, and even dancing
performances. Check them out at www.templetonfamilyband.com. Also,
please help the Templetons fund their next CD entitled Cherry Mine.
The CD is full of original bluegrass songs and fiddles tunes done
in the Templetons unique style. To donate to the effort, go to
Kickstarter.com and type Cherry Mine, watch the video and select
Back this Project. Make a donation of $20, $50, $100, or $200 and
receive the CD and other thank you gifts for donating. Deadline for
donations is March 28, 2015. Album release is April 27, 2015.
THANKS to Alice Ring, the Kirkmans, Bob Templeton and everyone else
that made this all happen!
Mr. St. Bede Academy Seeing Many Doing Great things
Those not directly exposed to St. Bede Academy could easily not
be aware of the Great level of volunteerism and support that so
many do every year to help the school and its students. This year,
eight brave volunteers competed for the title of Mr. St. Bede
raising over $34,000 along the way. These Great guys included Dr.
Bob Morrow of Spring Val-ley, Mike Brown, coach Jim Eustice, Dave
Hancock, Deacon Tom Jagella, Brother George Matsuoka, Brother Luke
McLachlan, and Andy Rice. The proud winner was Dr. Morrow with his
fantastic performance of Dr. Bob and Company. Bonnie Prokup again
did a tremendous job of co-ordinating the event as did Patti
Leynaud who has been chairman of the event since 2011. Good St.
Bede supporters doing Great things!
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Mathew 6:24 No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one
and
love the other; you will be devoted to
one and despise the other. You cannot
serve both God and money Ravioli Alley translation: Its a good
thing to work every day to make a living, its
another thing to fo-cus every minute
and every effort on nickels and dimes.
The John the Barber Foundation
P.O. Box 88 Cherry, IL 61317
[email protected]
Heres what people around the country are saying about Up Ravioli
Alley!
Father Jules Adator of Ghana, West Africa formerly of Ottawa
writes, God bless you for the Great job you are doing for the Lord.
Greetings from Ghana, West Africa!
Ralph Paulson of Columbus, OH, great nephew of Alex Rosenjack,
writes, Very nice article on my Uncle Alex in the March, 2015
issue. Speaking for the Rosenjack family, I want to thank you for
your efforts in changing the past per-ception that the survivors of
the Cherry mine fire may have held. Its never too late for
forgiveness!
Deacon Greg Luigi SerAngeli of Peoria writes, March 2015 issue
is another Great issue! Loved the "true" story of Alex Rosejack!
Well done!
Sonia Nelson of the Catholic Post in Peoria writes, I especially
enjoyed the sto-ry about the donations for the pie and coffee
social hour memorial to Mary Rooney and the story about Alex
Rosenjack and, as Paul Harvey would say, The rest of the story! May
Alex rest in peace! God bless you for your ability to bring
community together!
Carlo Olivero of Dalzell said, Those Templetons at the Pie &
Coffee event were Great! You all did a Great job from about 5
people originally to over 100 this month! Alice and her team always
do a Great job! Your accomplish-ments are noticeable for everybody
to see!
Tari Sangston of Spring Valley United Church of Christ says,
Thanks for your help! Up Ravioli Alley is awesome!
Hey Ravioli Alley wine and beer tasters! Why not buy a whole
table and make this a
family night out. Grandpa, Grandma,
Mom, Dad, brothers, sisters, Aunts, Uncles,
cousins! Take in dinner
somewhere before or after!
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Remember that when you leave this earth, you take with you
nothing that you have received or ownonly what
you have given to others: a full
heart, enriched by honest service,
love, sacrifice and courage.
-Saint Francis of Assisi
We NEED your stories about people from your town doing
Great thingseither now or in the past.
Please email or mail to JTB.
Q1 Annual Fish Fry to Benefit the Utility Fund for the Needy
LiHeap
Q2 Bottoms Up Diaper Drive and Baby Shower
Pinter General Contracting Jack & Lynn Cissell
Lee Kirkman CIT Group
CIT Group Larry & Monafae Scriba
Alan & Sandy Vander Meersch Pfstier Seed
Larry Ping Will Linker Pioneer Seed
Will Linker Pioneer Seed Phil Hocking
Larry & Monafae Scribe Jeff Doll Dekalb Seed Sales
Pfister Seed Jeff Perry Buick GMC
Phil Hocking Brandner Mapping & Sales Inc.
Jeff Perry Buick GMC R Equipment
AG Industrial Supply AG Industrial Supply
Be a $100 event sponsor? Call Lee Kirkman 815.488.7873 open
Q3 5K Walk Run to Benefit the LaSalle Veterans Home
Q4 Warm Hands, Warm Hearts Coats, Hats, & Gloves Drive
King Tire Larry & Linda Kirkman
CIT Group CIT Group
State Bank of Cherry member FDIC Lous Spring & Welding
CIT Group Will Linker Pioneer Seed
Larry & Monafae Scriba Larry & Monica Scriba
Pfister Seed Pfister Seed
Will Linker Pioneer Seed Jerry Perry Buick GMC
Larry & Linda Kirkman R Equipment
Jeff Perry Buick GMC AG Industrial Supply
R Equipment Kirk Roof & Tree Service
AG Industrial Supply AG Industrial Supply
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Below is a listing of the 2015 Holy Trinity Cherry Stewardship
Events Sponsors. Each spon-sor donated $100 toward the listed
event. Please make sure to say "thank you" to these businesses and
families when you see them!
Please contact Lee Kirkman 815.488.7873 if you would like to
sponsor.
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Dont Forget: Cherry United
Church of Christ/ Holy Trinity Cherry Pie & Coffee
Social Hour, first Thursday
of each month. 1:30 3:30 at Cherry
Church Hall. Bring a friend!
A little bit of mercy (forgiveness) makes the world less
cold
and more just. -Pope Francis
Heres a few quick Rav-notes... Twelve St. Bede Students Come-Up
Big in Illinois State Scholars Ranking for
2015: The following St. Bede Seniors have been named to the 2015
Illinois State Scholars list, ranking in the top 10% of students
state-wide: Garrett Barto, Gabe Braboy, Jordan Brolley, Rachel
Cessna, Cassiday Donnelly, Claire Dudek, Brandon Glynn, Fernando
Hernandez-Campos, Joseph Kim, Jak Quesse, Keaton Smith, and Matt
Szczepaniak. Congrats to all these sharp young students and their
par-ents!
Ladd Student John Pelc Spelling Champ: Congrats to John Pelc,
Ladd seventh grader for capturing this years Bureau County Selling
Bee! John is the son of Chris Pelc and Kelly Robinson. Great job
John!
Ravioli Alley Neighbors Utica Knight of Columbus Super Great:
Wow! Knights of Columbus chapters across the country pack a big
punch when it comes to helping the needy. Utica K of C chapter,
celebrating its 100th anniver-sary, recently donated $6500,
collected from their annual tootsie roll drive, to local charities
including Lighted Way, Horizon House, Special Olympics, and East-er
Seals. Good Knights doing Great things!
Ladd 125th Miss Ladd & Mini King & Queen Details
Announced: The Ladd 125th Celebration Miss Ladd (Ages 13-17) and
Mini King & Queen (Ages 5-8) Pageant will be held on Thursday
July 9, 2015. Entry forms are now available for pick-up at Ladd
Library, Ladd Grade School, and Ladd village office. Can also be
downloaded at www.villageofladd.com. Deadline for entry is June 1,
2015. Must be a resident of Ladd to enter.
Ladd 125th A Fair in the Park Art Show: Saturday July 11, 2015,
9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. at park south of Ladd Community Center. $25 for
10x10 space. Must bring own tables, chairs, tent. No electricity
available. For more info, by July 3, 2015, contact Molly Thrasher,
119 S. Chicago Ave., Ladd, IL. 61329 815.894.2619
National Society for the Daughters of the American Revolution
Good Citizens Award: Heres a big shout out to DAR award winners
from Ravioli Alley Emma Perona of Spring Valley daughter of Amy/Jim
and Emily Hoscheid of Arlington/Cherry daughter of Becky/Jack. Drop
these Great young folks and their parents a note and say Great
job!
Seatonville Congregational Church, Independent All-Community
Banquet hon-oring Mothers and Daughters: Friday, May 1, 2015 6:00
PM. The church will provide all meat and table service, but each
guest is asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Following
the banquet, Phil Kaufmann who is known in our ar-ea for presenting
the Cotton Patch Gospel will be the featured speaker, singer, and
musician for the program at 7:00 PM. Reservations are not required
for the program, but we do ask for advance reservations for the
banquet portion and those may be secured by calling Mary Michael at
815-875-1697
DO SOMETHING GREAT! Have your family or business sponsor the
printing of Up Ravioli Alley" for one month! Email or mail John the
Barber to learn how to do it!
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Cont...Rav-notes... Seatonville Congregational Church,
Independent Final Second Sunday: Sunday evening, April 12, 2015
6:00
PM, they will be hosting the final alternative worship gathering
of the season. Second Sunday is an alternative worship gathering
with an eclectic mix of ancient-future worship practices and
elements. People can expect a unique blend of psalms, spiritual
songs, hymns, choruses, The Word, The Table, and more. All folks
and families from the Illinois Valley and Bureau Valley region are
invited to come and experience this unique alternative wor-ship
gathering and the final Second Sunday until the outdoor Summer
Edition on August 9, 2015. The Sea-tonville Church is located on
Rt.6 in Seatonville. For further info call Pastor Bill Jacobsen at
815-228-6717 or on Facebook at secondsunday.Seatonville.
Cherry Car Show 2015: Mark the date! Saturday, August 1, 2015.
This years theme will be Honoring Cherrys Home Town Hero, Dante
Bulli and all who have served our country. Businesses and
organizations can sponsor the event for $150 and receive various
pieces of recognition and advertising.
Ladd 125th Asks you to Predict the Future: Can you envision what
Ladd might be like 25 years from now? Since the Ladd Centennial
Celebration in 1990, we have seen the emergence of smart phones,
the internet, and flat screen TVs. Here is an opportunity for you
to predict what Ladd might be like in 2040 - the 150th Anniversary.
Some examples to wet your imagination might include:
Planting and harvesting with farm equipment operated remotely
Community-wide Wi-Fi utility service replacing hard-line phones
Self-driving automobiles Thriving internet-based businesses
Population constant at 1313
Send a one-liner similar to these examples and include your name
and age to [email protected]. Your predic-tions will be included
in the Time Capsule and the Ladd 125th Commemorative book.
John OReilly, St. Bede Class of 1961: Going beyond Great to Make
His Alumni Class the Standard of Excellence
As people mature in life, they often recognize that there is a
very small group of 1% people that can launch your business, club,
or even high school alumni class to levels never thought reachable.
One trait of these 1% people is that their high level of focus and
tenacity allow them to drive through details and over obstacles,
understanding the power of their own relentlessness. John OReilly
has been just that person for the St. Bede Class of 1961 Alumni
Group. The Class of 61s has always been very close. A group of ten
boarders all from the same high school in Gary, IN provided an
unique and powerful nucleus. Although a large percentage of the
group moved away from Ravioli Alley, they consistently held
reunions every five years. Along the way, the group, lead by John,
did an excellent job
of tracking names and addresses. A very impressive group of
twenty-five got togeth-er for their 49th reunion simply to plan out
the details of their 50th event! John in-creased the pressure to
track down every class member, actually finding one class member
who was completely off the grid in Mexico. The 50th event was a
Great success! The class named John their Class Shepherd presenting
him with a staff. A glance at the 2013 -2014 St. Bede Annual Report
shows that the Class of 1961 has set a truly lofty mark for other
classes to shoot for with a perfect 69 of 69 class members donating
to the St. Bede annual appeal. The Class of 61 also started a
scholarship fund in the memory of the Great Father Allen. The fund
now contains over $175,000 that helps students attend St. Bede. Hey
St. Bede Alumni out there! Be like John and step-up SUPER LARGE and
have your alumni class reach these Great heights! Contact Julia
Yaklich, St. Bede Development Director at 815.223.3140 x359 or
[email protected] to learn more.
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Ravioli Alley Non-For-Profit Organizations All Showing that John
The Barber Spirit This Spring
Do something a little bit Great and TAKE someone who doesnt get
a chance to get out too often.
BRING a carry out to someone new on your block. SEND in a
donation if you cant make it.
Cherry Booster Club Easter Celebration/Easter Bunny
Breakfast/Easter Egg Hunt/Bake Sale: Saturday April 4, 2015 ,
Cherry Church Hall/Cherry City Park
Bake Sale (Cherry Church Hall) 8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. homemade
noodles, cinnamon rolls, cream puffs, pies, Easter cutout cookies,
famous Easter Ring Bread and carrot cakes made by the Sister of St.
Francis of Lacon, Illinois. Proceeds benefit Holy Trinity
Cherry.
ATTENTION HOLY TRINITY MEMBERS: PLEASE BRING DONATED BAKED ITEMS
Easter Bunny Breakfast (Cherry Church Hall) 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Easter Egg Hunt (Cherry City Park) 10:30 a.m. Bring your cameratake
pictures of kids with Easter Bunny Breakfast cooking provided by
Heidi Templeton of Torris Ladd
Spring Valley Boosters 9th Annual Father/Daughter Dance:
Saturday April 11, 2015. JFK School. Last year 100 girls and their
attendants (fathers, grandfathers, uncles, friends) all
participated. If you would like to donate or contribute a door
prize, please contact Deb Ladgenski at 815.303.4327 or
[email protected]
Hall Twp Food Pantry Flapjack Fund Raiser: Sunday April 12, 2015
8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. at Applebees, 1507 36th St., Peru, IL. Kill
two birds with one stonehave a nice relaxing Sunday morning
breakfast while helping those in need!
Ladd After-School Program Rips Night Fundraiser: Tuesday April
14, 2015 4:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. at Rips of Ladd. $8. Carry outs
available by calling 815.894.3051. Bake sale, 50/50, raffles. All
proceeds to benefit the Ladd after school program.
Ladd 125th Comedy Night for Women Fundraiser: Friday April 17,
2015 6:30 p.m. at the Ladd Grade School. Former DePue resident
Tracy Moran DeGraff will present a 45-minute program of hilarious
true stories. She is the author of the book Life Anyway Mom. The
event will also feature a fashion show of clothing from
Layna-Bellas of Ottawa. Tickets $15. Light refreshments, door
prizes.
Spring Valley United Church of Christ Spaghetti Dinner: Saturday
April 18, 2015 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 227 East Erie St (Alley
Entrance). Adults $7, Children $4, Pre-school FREE. Drive up or
walk in. All you can eat spaghetti, bread, desert, beverage
2015 Dalzell Fire Department Vendor Bazaar: Saturday April 18,
2015 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Dalzell Fire De-partment. Inside &
Outside Vendors. 50/50 drawing, Concessions, Door Prizes, 45+
Raffles
3rd Annual St. Margarets Health 10k Race/3 mile Fun Run Walk
Habit for Health: Saturday April 18, 2015, 415 East 2nd St. Spring
Valley, IL. Race day registration 7:00 a.m. 8:50 a.m. in west
pavilion parking lot. On-line registration available at
runrace.net. Proceeds benefit on-going improvements to St.
Margarets Hospital. St. Margarets Portly Promendade : Saturday
April 18, 2015. Registration 10:30 a.m. 12:30 a.m. Progressive
lunch and card game. Proceeds benefit on-going improvements to
St. Margarets Hospital.
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cont.Ravioli Alley Non-For-Profit Organizations All Showing that
John The Barber Spirit This Spring
Ladd Socibles Town History Day: Thursday, April 23, 2015 1:00
p.m. at the Ladd Community Center. Local
school kids will be in attendance to interview Ladd current and
former residents, gathering information for re-ports that will be
submitted to a book that will be printed as part of the Ladd 125th
celebration. Everyone is en-couraged to attend and be part of this
history in the making! Jen Manning/Ladd School, Father Ron /St.
Bede, and Kathy Martin/Hall will be guiding the group. Questions
about the interviews can be directed to Kathy Martin at
815-878-0268. Other questions can be directed to Barb Lunn at
815-894-2893 or Ethel Lund at 815-894-2917. EVERYONE IS INVITED TO
THIS DAY OF REMINISCING AND SOCIALIZING
Holy Trinity Cherry/Hy-Vee Third Wine/Beer Tasting Fund Raiser:
Friday April 24, 2015 5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Cherry Church Hall.
Fellowship, food, fun! Ticket on sale at State Bank of Cherry. Call
Holy Trinity for info 815.894.2006.
St. Bede 32nd Annual Auction Gala Celebrate our Spirit: Saturday
April 25, 2015 at St. Bede. Come enjoy the Great fun and fellowship
of St. Bedes annual fundraiser gala. Participate in the silent
auction, bid on/acquire cool auction items and packages, enjoy an
open bar and delicious meal served by St. Bede students. This event
helps make student attendance at St. Bede affordable. Contact Barb
Prokup at [email protected] or 815.250.0342 for more information
and tickets
Team Thrive/Relay for Life Pancake and Sausage Breakfast: Sunday
May 3, 2015 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lamoille
Lions Club. Pancakes, "Nuco's" sausage, ham, eggs (made to
order), toast, beverage. $6.00 adults, $4.00 children
6 to 10, and free children under 5. Tickets sold at the door.
Carry outs. Bake sale. All proceeds benefit the Relay
for Life of Bureau County. Team Thrive members include Renee,
Steve and Allie Carlson, Lauren Koch, Angie
Rush, Lynne Bonnell, Brad Bonnell, Travis and Lisa Moore, Becky
Hoscheid, Shelley Dinges, Nicole Fischer, Jen-
nifer Phillips, Jennifer Donnelly, Rachel Thompson-Waldorf
Joanne Buczkowski Helps Moms Earn While They Learn by Ashley
Choate, Hall High Student
Moms truly are amazing individuals and being a mother takes a
lot of work! Of-ten they need a little help from other people. This
is exactly what Joanne Bucz-kowski is trying to do -- help
expectant as well as new mothers. For the past 25 years, she has
helped pregnant moms by offering programs and helping the new
mothers obtain necessary items for their babies. She offers a
program that she calls Earn While You Learn. Soon-to-be moms, as
well as new mothers, meet at the Project Success office building in
Spring Valley on Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. Joanne gives a lesson that
better prepares the expectant mothers for having a baby. It also
provides those who already have a baby with additional parenting
tips. After staying for the lesson, the ladies earn mommy bucks,
which can be used to purchase diapers, wipes, bibs, and other
things that the mom will need for her baby. This is a Great thing
that Joanne is doing and it enables new and soon-to-be moms to get
a little help. She hopes to expand it and help more moms in the
near future. If there are any new or expectant moms in the area
that would like to be involved, just come to the Project Success
office building in Spring Valley on Thursdays from 3-5 p.m., or
give Joanne a call for more information. Joanne is doing a Great
job helping these moms, but she would like some more supplies to
give to the mothers. She is asking the community if they would be
willing to donate some items to help her support them better. Some
supplies that she needs include diapers, newborn to size 4 baby
clothes, onesies, sleepers, bibs, pacifiers, bottles, baby wash,
shampoo, lotion, powder, and wipes. If you would like to help
Joanne help these moms out, you can contact her by calling
815-481-2955. Let us all give a big round of applause for Joanne
and all of the help she is providing for these moms and their
babies!
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Anyone know the story of this picture?
Identified as Fisty Hand and looks to be pulling small wagon The
Spirit of Spring Valley.
If you know can shed some light on what this picture is, please
mail or email John the Barber and let us know. Will award a John
the
Barber sweatshirt to the best answer received!
Please place an Up Ravioli Alley personal ad and help everyone
received URA!
No subscription fees or major ad sales, but buying a personal ad
is a nice little way to help us!
Mail $20 payment to John The Barber Foundation, Box 88, Cherry,
IL 61317
or email [email protected] and we can use
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