Memorial Day
Richwoods High School Marine Corps JROTC cadet Cpl. Mike Bussman, 15, left, and cated staff Sgt. Kevin Mason, 16, walk past flags set out for the Memorial Day weekend ceremony at Springdale Cemetary on Sunday.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Remembering a Hero
Jim Piper, 51, of Peoria stands over the grave of his father, Darrell Piper, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War who died in 2001 at the age of 72, during the Memorial Day weekend ceremony at Springdale Cemetary. "I was never in the service, but he really instilled God and country in all of his kids," says Piper, who was one of six children. "I miss him."
Helms Graduation
Left to right, Mimi, Shannon, Ben, Bevin and Samantha Helms pretend to toss their caps for a family photo in their back yard before heading off to graduation ceremonies at Richwoods High School on Wednesday. All 19, the quintuplets of local fame will all begin classes at Illinois Central College in the fall. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR
Helms Graduation
Ben Helms and his date, Kay Sauder, walk up the driveway of a friend's house where a group of prom-goers were meeting for photos. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR
Helms Graduation
Mimi Helms has fun on the dance floor with friends at the Richwoods senior prom at the Downtown Holiday Inn. Shannon and Ben also attended. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR
Helms Graduation
Four of the Helms siblings, left to right, Bevin, Mimi, Samantha and Shannon, help paint a room at Children's Home Academy with fellow members of First Federated Church on a Saturday morning in April. Ben, not pictured, was there to help out as well. Taking part in church and youth group activities is a big part of the Helms' life. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR
Helms Graduation
Front to back, Mimi, Ben, Shannon, Bevin and their mother, Roz Helms, watch "Will & Grace" on a Thursday night in May. Despite their hectic and diverse schedules, the Helms family tries to get together every Thursday to watch their favorite TV shows, such as "ER." DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR
Helms Graduation
Samantha, left, and Shannon Helms take advantage of open swim at Richwoods High School in May. All four of the Helms sisters swam competitively for Richwoods. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR
Helms Graduation
Left to right, Bevin, Shannon, their grandfather Dirk McGinnis, their mother, Roz, and Ben Helms share a laugh as they celebrate McGinnis' 70th birthday at Maid-Rite diner in the Metro Centre in early May. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR
Helms Graduation
Ben Helms is assisted by his parents, Roz and Ron, as he prepares for prom at their home. Ben, Mimi and Shannon all attended their senior prom. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR
Helms Graduation
Roz Helms congratulates her daughter Shannon as Ben, left, Bevin, center, and Samantha look on following their high school graduation at Richwoods. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Rugby
Richard Kim is seen through the legs of TJ Lane as the new high school rugby club started by Mike Schubach, president of the Peoria Rugby Club, practice at Detweiller Park Wednesday evening. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR
Rugby
Doug Phelps tosses the rugby ball during a drill at club practice Wednesday evening at Detweiller Park. The new high school club team was formed and is coached by Mike Schubach, president of the Peoria Rugby Club. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR
Graduation Rose
Illinois Central College students cross SW Jefferson Ave as they proceed from the downtown campus to ICC's Spring commencement ceremonies at the Civic Center on Sunday. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR
Organic Life
Brian Poeppel tills a field at Broad Branch Farm, the organic farm he owns with his wife Anita in rural Wyoming, Illinois. In addition to organic food, they make and sell farm therapy soaps, lotions and granola. They sell locally through CSA, where people subscribe and receive a box of fresh food each month.
Organic Life
Anita Poeppel weeds rows of organic vegetables growing under one of three hoophouses that allow them to farm through most of the year. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR
Organic Life
Brian Poeppel holds his daughter Susannah, 2, while talking with employee Matt Braker, 17, on his organic Broad Branch Farm in Wyoming, Illinois. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR
Honoring the Fallen
Left to right, Jail Superintendent Steve Smith, Captain Dave Briggs, Chief Deputy Joe Needham and Sheriff Mike McCoy join others in salute during a memorial service for fallen soldiers at the Peoria County Sherrif's Office, 301 N. Maxwell Rd., on Tuesday. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR
Piper
Bagpiper Megan Murray of Monmouth College Pipes and Drums stands after performing during a fallen officers memorial service at the Peoria County Sheriff's Department. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR
Mason City Revisited
Downtown Mason City is reflected in front window of the dental office of Dr. Daniel Moffett. Once a bank, Moffett has renovated the building into a modern dental office. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR
NICU
Troy and Jena Hobbs share a tender moment with their newborn baby Larissa in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Children's Hospital. The couple made almost daily commutes from their home in Normal to spend time with her. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR
NICU
RN Robyn Green checks the heartbeat of Larissa Hobbs while she rests in her incubator in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Children's Hospital. The Hobbs' were comfortable enough with the quality of care their newborn received that they occasionally spent a day away from their baby's bedside and were even able to take in a ball game in St. Louis. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR
NICU
Two weeks after being born, Larissa Hobbs holds onto her father's pinky finger while laying in her incubator in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Children's Hospital. Larissa was delivered unexpectedly premature at only 28 weeks and weighing 2 pounds. 8 ounces. Troy and Jena Hobbs of Normal brought their baby to Children's Hospital because of the good reputation of the NICU. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR
NICU
Jena Hobbs holds baby Larissa as she and Troy, with video camera, are visited by their parents, left to right, Dick Mowery, Lila Hobbs, Duane Hobbs and Jena's stepmother Mary Sue Mowery. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR
NICU
Just over 31 weeks, three weeks after being born, Larissa yawns in her incubator, made cozy by a palm frond cross placed there by her Jena's mother, Judy Vonnordheim, on Easter and a photo of her parents, which is actually used to help nurses quickly identify each of the several babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR
NICU
One month and one day after being born Larissa Hobbs is transported from Children's Hospital to Bloomington by paramedic supervisor Diane Close and EMT Chris Tippett in order to be closer to the family's home in Normal. Doctors at Children's Hospital were satisfied enough with her progress to make the move, ending the almost daily 45 minute commutes for the Hobbs. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR
Hot, Sweet
A variety of salsas, including mango chutney, left, strawberry, top, pineapple, right, and traditional tomato. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR
Monday, May 08, 2006
Sunday, May 07, 2006
Justification for a Wrong Turn
While working on an unrelated story, I took a wrong turn when leaving. The folks I'm doing the story on had been teasing me about never knowing where anything is since I'm new to town. Thinking they might be driving out behind me, I quickly began looking for a way to justify my goof. "I just turned that way to photograph that balloon against the beautiful sky," I'll say to them if they happen to mention it.
Unhappy Camper
Jack May wails at OSF Hospital following the removal of a heart monitoring device to check on an atrial flutter he has had since birth. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR
Dreamland
Jack May rests on an examining table at OSF Hospital during a check-up for an atrial flutter. DAVID ZENTZ/JOURNAL STAR
Close Call
Levi Warner, 32 weeks, is fed by his father, Jason Warner, of Chillicothe in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Children's Hospital. Levi was born at 29-weeks, weighing only 2 lbs. 9 oz. and is now 3 lbs. 9 oz. two weeks later. Levi was born premature via c-section due to his mother Leah developing pre-eclampsia. Any earlier and it would have been too soon for the baby to survive. Any later, neither of them would have survived, Jason says.
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