uptown normal reinvents itself
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uptown normal under renovation
veterans parkway looking north from washington st., looks smooth over the noon hour 
in fields around bloomington fall colors are transforming our environment. 
schnucks in north normal is open for business and the development continues on other out buildings. photographed monday on a beautiful day with an 18 mph wind. the project was completed by brinkmann constructors based out st. louisa day at the airport
huey helicopter draws crowds
mold used to cast chuck yagers bronze statue
a4 sky hawk fighter jet on display at prairie aviation museum
Bloomington F15 STRIKE EAGLE IN 08 IS IN THE WORKS
John Ohler (Restoration Project Manager) and Frank Thompson (Curator) had a smash success this past weekend on a gorgeous day.
A Pancake and Sausage Kickoff Breakfast, preceded by ads and a media blitz, pulled in 1000 eager new and seasoned aviation fans. EAA Young Eagles (experimental aircraft association) flew 100 young aviators ages 8 to 17 in a variety of planes on Saturday Sept. 22 at the event held by Prairie Aviation Museum.
The first annual Day at the Airport event featured open cockpit day, an event often repeated throughout the year. Go to http://www.prairieaviationmuseum.org/ to view hours, event schedules, pricing, and more for the museum located on E. Empire near Image Air.
“We had a steady stream of people all day and the helicopter rides at $20 a head was busy all day as well” said Thompson. The Huey Helicopter, on site with open cockpit, is always a big attraction. The A4 Sky Hawk fighter jet, showcased by pilots David Wilson and Chuck Spreitsma was one of the day’s busiest attractions.
Charles Lindbergh, a man famous for his fearless dedication to aviation, during a storm in November of 1926, bailed out of his plane before a crash near Covell, IL. Artifacts of that plane are on display within the museum.
Due to residential developments around the airport, high speed jet teams no longer fit the safety criteria for the area. The air show, featuring displays such as the Blue Angels, can now be enjoyed in the Peoria area. The air show moved to Peoria in 2002.
The Bloomington museum features many interesting exhibits such as the mold used to cast Chuck Yagers bronze bust statue. This is great way to introduce your children to aviation’ exciting history and spark their interest in becoming future aviation enthusiasts. Group tours are welcome. Visit their website for details.
John Ohler (Restoration Project Manager) and Frank Thompson (Curator) had a smash success this past weekend on a gorgeous day.
A Pancake and Sausage Kickoff Breakfast, preceded by ads and a media blitz, pulled in 1000 eager new and seasoned aviation fans. EAA Young Eagles (experimental aircraft association) flew 100 young aviators ages 8 to 17 in a variety of planes on Saturday Sept. 22 at the event held by Prairie Aviation Museum.
The first annual Day at the Airport event featured open cockpit day, an event often repeated throughout the year. Go to http://www.prairieaviationmuseum.org/ to view hours, event schedules, pricing, and more for the museum located on E. Empire near Image Air.
“We had a steady stream of people all day and the helicopter rides at $20 a head was busy all day as well” said Thompson. The Huey Helicopter, on site with open cockpit, is always a big attraction. The A4 Sky Hawk fighter jet, showcased by pilots David Wilson and Chuck Spreitsma was one of the day’s busiest attractions.
Charles Lindbergh, a man famous for his fearless dedication to aviation, during a storm in November of 1926, bailed out of his plane before a crash near Covell, IL. Artifacts of that plane are on display within the museum.
Due to residential developments around the airport, high speed jet teams no longer fit the safety criteria for the area. The air show, featuring displays such as the Blue Angels, can now be enjoyed in the Peoria area. The air show moved to Peoria in 2002.
The Bloomington museum features many interesting exhibits such as the mold used to cast Chuck Yagers bronze bust statue. This is great way to introduce your children to aviation’ exciting history and spark their interest in becoming future aviation enthusiasts. Group tours are welcome. Visit their website for details.
business update .. waller scoops up cvs building
ward waller tells me his company has acquired the cvs pharmacy building on the other side of the alley just south of the ensenberger condo project. " the cvs is in on a long lease" waller says.
the ensenberger renovation includes two retail spaces flanking the grand entrance. as far as the space on the left, with acquisition of the cvs building the wallers now have control of the alley use. "lawyers have been asking about the space but with control of the alley, we could put in a drive up window for a possible drive through operation." ward explains. "we wouldn't want an office in what should be a retail space." waller says. the wallers are planning on moving their sales center into the retail space on the right hand side of the grand entry, in the near future.
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