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Proverbs 13:20
He who walks with
wise men will be wise.
Ravioli Alley
Translation:
Find those folks out
there who are trying to
do little Great things
and hang with them!
Thats the stuff you
want to rub off on you
man.
Hey Ravioli Alley folks, JTB needs your stories, photos, announcements and bits of
news for Up Ravioli Alley. We are looking for stories about Good people doing
Great things both now and in the past, both in Ravioli Alley and in other parts of
the country. We could really use your help!
Please email us at editor@JohnTheBarberFoundation.com or write to
the John The Barber Foundation, Box 88, Cherry, IL 61317
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Mrs. Edna Peart Struthers formerly of Ladd now of Granville says, Dear Editor, I was given the April 2014
issue of Up Ravioli Alley because my brother Cliff Peart was featured on the front page. What a nice little
article! I will forward it to him. I would like to receive URA via e-mail. Our grandparents, Anton & Minnie
Burgoni lived in Cherry by the water tower. My grandfather ran a tavern across the alley from where
they lived on the main street.
Carla Carlson Senica formerly of rural Cherry/Ladd now of LaSalle says, I would love to receive Up Ravioli Alley. I have read it at my Moms. You are doing a wonderful job!
Peggy C. Ali Khan of Spring Valley wrote, I have been reading and enjoying Up Ravioli Alley for the last
few months. I also share it with my friends and neighbors.
Laura Dubberstine of Spring Valley wrote, I am so impressed! I have just seen this newsletter for the
first timeI love it! Have dreamed of something positive like this. Thank you!
Elaine Phalen of Depue writes, Currently receiving your fine newsletter by email. Pease keep up the
wonderful work you folks do with keeping us abreast of what is going on in our area. Can't tell you how
much it is appreciate it. God bless you!
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Betty Templeton Raasch of Milwaukee, WI formerly of Cherry writes, Just a thank you to Good people doing
Great things. My sister Mary Ellen and her husband Dick Storkman, my brother Bob and cousin Al Templeton,
along with Beatrice and Harold Dober for keeping the west side/Cherry Congregational/Cherry United Church
of Christ of the Miners Memorial Cemetery so well and beautiful for so many years. My Dad Charlie Templeton would cut with a hand mower. My brother Charles took over with Bob and Al for many years. John the
Barber lies there. Keep up the good work guys as I have a plot there!
Hats off to Arlington residents who are definitely Good people doing Great things these days, specifically
with efforts to build a new community shelter for residents, friends, and family members. The Arlington Park
Project Committee is targeting to have the shelter done by the end of this summer. Folks from neighboring
towns have been assisting in the effort too.that is definitely Great! Hey, do something Great and bring a
friend any Saturday evening to Jackpot Bingo on the frontage road headed east of the Plank Road (site of
the old Off Track Betting). Proceeds go to the park shelter fund!
Trevor Urbanski Signs to attend Illinois Benedictine: Say congrats to Trevor next time you see him! The
Hall football standout is headed to Illinois Benedictine University next Fall. No doubt Trevor received some
great tips from his Dad Ted who was the hard hitting linebacker and Red Devil team captain in 1980.
Kaitlyn Padgett Signs to attend Lindenwood University: Halls tremendous bowling talent likely wont need it,
but drop Kaitlyn a note and wish her the best of luck. Coinisidently, Kaitlyns Dad Jim was the super hard
hitting defensive partner with Ted Urbanski at Hall in 1980.
Ravioli Alley Firefighters Definitely Doing Something Great for a Future Fireman: Wow! Hope you saw the
recent May 22, 2014 Bureau County Republican article entitled Firefighters to the Rescue. The Great article
told the story of how eight local fire departments got together to and created a very special experience for a
four year old Clinton, Iowa boy suffering from congenial lymphodema. Kellen Seifert spent a wonderful day
with the firemen and their equipment and even went home with his own firemens helmet. Great job Ravioli
Alley firemen! Great job Bureau County Republican for the super article!
Ladd's 124th year of incorporation birthday party will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Birthday cake, ice
cream, coffee and lemonade will be served in Ladd's Community Center at 6:00pm. Thanks to the generosity
of the John & Dena Bussa family, plans are underway to show video footage of Ladd's 50th and 75th Anniversary Celebrations taken by John in 1940 and 1965. The winners of the 50/50 drawing and the handmade
throw donated by former Ladd resident Ann Koenen will be drawn during the evening.
Follow-up: Hey, in regard to those Cherry Grade School kids that reached the State History Exposition in
Springfield May 8.they did Great! The following kids received a Superior rating: Kaitlynn Donovan, Taytum
Hahn, & Payton Kerper. Excellent rating: Madison Soldati. Great job!
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Do Something alittle
Bit Great this Summer for
Your Church:
Ministers/priests will tell
you that the summer
months and all its
activities accidently
create smaller crowds at
weekend church services.
Do something a little big
Great THIS summer
address/stamp some
envelopes ahead of time
to send in your weekly
donation for when you
are out of town.
Signing up for your
churches automated or
electronic giving is even
better! Your minister/
priest will really appreciate your Great effort!
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Some Memories are truly Great: 1974 Ravioli Alley Little League All-Stars
Ravioli Alley baseball fans still talk about the 1974 Little League All-Star team that advanced deep into the State of
Illinois tournament. Strong at every position, the team was lead by Great pitching and catching by Jeff Sebben and
Dan Carruthers. Every player contributed Greatly, but fans all clearly remember Joe Jablonskis
back-to-back walk off home run games. Pictured are: Back (L-R) Coach Bob Mack , Bob Conners/Ladd, Steve Taliani/Ladd, Jim Padgett/Ladd,
Jeff Sebben/Ladd, Dan Carruthers/Ladd, Nick
Eiten/Ladd, Jay Schultz/Seatonville, and Coach
John Massatti.
Front (L-R) Brian McAdams/
Ladd, Kurt Keutzer/Cherry, Jim Sandrolini/Ladd,
Dino Gualandri/Dalzell, Joe Jablonski/Ladd,
Chuck Taliani/Ladd, and Jack Jenkins/Dalzell. (If
you have any other pictures of these Ladd Little
League All Star teams from any year, please get
them to JTB. These teams represent Great instances where Ravioli Alley folks all came together!)
John Cisco Doing Something a little big Great every day for Ladd students,
parents, residentstoss in a couple strangers too!
John Cisco has been working the school crosswalk on main street in Ladd for four years now
and everyone appreciates his efforts to not only help the kids but brighten everyones day.
His two grandkids Christian and Hunter both attend Ladd Grade School. He really enjoys his
task and seeing and talking to all the kids. At the same time, nobody comes through Ladd in
the morning or afternoon without John giving them a friendly wave! Rain or shine, even if
he's sitting in his truck waiting for kids, John is still waving and smiling. "John Cisco is such a
happy soul - he is truly kind to everyone, says Rhonda Bezely. There's not a day that goes
by without a big smile and a wave!! I look forward to it." "It's always good to know John is
there making sure the kids are safe crossing main street, says Lisa Trevier. His infectious
smile and wave starts your day off right!" "He is always so friendly. He makes your day
when passing through., says Dawn and Gene Croisant. Make sure next time you see John to say thanks for doing
something a little big Great every day for Ravioli Alley. Good crossing guards and Grandpas doing Great things!