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SuperBowl Bowling Center to reopen with new ownership
Harold (left) and Tressa Besserman (right) shake hands with Roy Sherman (center) after purchasing SuperBowl Bowling Center. (Photo/Besserman SuperBowl)
After being closed for over one year, the SuperBowl Bowling Center will reopen this spring under new ownership in the same location on Broadway Street, the new owners told The BenGil Post.
New owners Harold and Tressa Besserman are very excited about reopening the bowling alley that has been an icon for decades in Gillespie’s business community. The Wilsonville couple purchased the business from the Sherman family last Tuesday – approximately 17 months after it was listed for sale.
The Sherman family listed the bowling alley business for sale in October 2015 after health issues on both sides of the family left them little choice. The alley was built by Sadie and Dorothy Sherman in 1959 and has been a second home to the family ever since. Now, the Besserman family is committed to restore the same family friendly fun atmosphere in the bowling center as soon as next month.
Besserman Bowling Dynamix, Inc., doing business as SuperBowl Bowling Center, has intentions of being open in early April. The couple has been working non-stop at the location that boasts over 7,600 square feet with eight bowling lanes, plenty of seating area, a locker room, and a bar area with gaming machines. The bowling center is already up to date with automatic scoring, bumper bowling, and automatic pin setting, and the Besserman’s say the equipment is running well.
When it comes to changes and improvements, the Besserman’s are planning to implement changes in stages. A new roof has already been installed and light remodeling in the bar area to add space is underway as well as redecorating and cleaning. Improvements to the heating and air conditioning are planning to be made in the future as well as an added outdoor enclosed smoking area.
“We want to ensure our community that we want to make this a fun entertainment center again for people of all ages – both families and friends,” Tressa told The BenGil Post. “We are new at this, but we are dedicated to making it a great, safe place to hang out again!”
The bowling center will have both leagues and open bowling with snacks, pizza, pasta and drinks available. The bar will be stocked with bottled and draft beer. The couple is also considering adding more food options in the future, adding dart boards and operating the state’s gaming machines once their gaming license is obtained.
“New ownership” and “Opening soon” are the new messages on the outdoor lighted sign at the bowling center and an advertisement posted to their social media page says the Fourth Annual Bowlin With Roland will be held at the SuperBowl on Saturday, April 8.
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Gillespie nursing home changes ownership, renamed to Gillespie Health & Rehab Center
Heritage Health Gillespie announces it has changed ownership. Renamed Gillespie Health & Rehab Center, the 100-bed subacute and skilled nursing facility provides a broad spectrum of care, including long- and short-term care and rehabilitation, in an intimate and compassionate environment.
The new ownership team is a group of individuals who are skilled nursing facility managers and operators based in Illinois. The ownership change was effective July 1, 2023, and Heritage Health was the seller.
“In these challenging times, it is very reassuring that our new ownership team has years of know-how, shared values and a great group of experienced experts – based right here in Illinois – to support our care team,” said Kim Schardan, the facility’s CEO/administrator.
Gillespie Health & Rehab Center, at 7588 Staunton Rd., in Gillespie, Ill., will benefit from the hands-on attention that comes from a smaller, but very skilled “non-corporate” ownership and management team. The team has overseen operations at similar-sized care centers, in rural and suburban communities in Illinois and the Midwest, and brings many new ideas that have been very successful at other facilities.
“Our new owners view Gillespie Health & Rehab Center as a world of family and friends,” said Schardan. “They share core principles and standards that reflect the people and beliefs of our region: Genuine Hometown Care, Community Integration, and Employees are Family.”
Gillespie Health & Rehab Center is known for its focus on providing hometown care with a commitment to fully integrating with the healthcare needs of the Gillespie, Ill., community. As it continues to grow, the center will benefit from working with a skilled, hands-on regional ownership team.
“The ownership group has significant experience in overseeing operations at similar-sized care centers in rural and suburban communities,” Schardan noted. “We anticipate incorporating new ideas that have been successful at their other facilities as we work to advance our mission of excellence in care.”
About Gillespie Health & Rehab Center
Gillespie Health & Rehab Center is a 100-bed subacute and skilled nursing facility in Gillespie, Ill., and offers long-term care, short-term care, rehabilitation, occupational therapy, physical therapy, rehab-to-home, speech therapy, hospice care, and respite care. The center is currently accepting new admissions for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. For further information, please contact (217) 839-2171 or visit the Gillespie Health & Rehab Center website at www.gillespiehrc.com.
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Enjoy a spring buffet at JoDanni’s Amore on Thursday, April 13, 2023, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. The buffet will include pork chops, chicken spiedini, house salad, garlic rolls, scalloped potato, pasta con broccoli, vegetable medley, drink, and key lime cupcake for dessert.
The price for a ticket is $25. Tickets must be purchased by Thursday, March 30.
For tickets, contact Catherine Young at 217-825-8488 or Mary Griffel at 217-556-5456. The meal is sponsored by the First United Methodist Church of Gillespie.
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Great joy took place on Sunday, March 12, 2023, as members of the United Methodist Church of Gillespie witnessed and celebrated six young people being baptized and/or confirmed at the 10:30 a.m. church service.
The students professed their faith in Jesus and became members of the church.
The new members include Clayton Bethard, Izzy Manus, Lydia Lowry, Makenna Martin, Marshall Garwood, and Wyatt Rondi.
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