Shop owner intends to enjoy life

BY KATIE KIENAST
Commercial-News
Ted Baer, originally from the Danville area, is the owner
of Baer’s Time Shop in the Village Mall. His shop offers
watch repair services and carries a selection of timepieces.

But the time is not the only thing shoppers will find in
Baer’s shop.

The walls of his shop contain photographs that highlight some of the many experiences Baer has had in his lifetime.

Baer has lived in New York and California.

Before he got into the timepiece business, he
worked in broadcasting for more than 30 years.

During his broadcasting career, Baer was a
radio show host, did voices for commercials
and even worked for Merv Griffin.

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DACC center revels in Meis donation

BY ANNA HERKAMP
Commercial-News
Preschool-age children rushed back and forth on rubber
chips at the Child Development Center playground at
Danville Area Community College on Thursday, vying
for a position on one of the new slides.

The center’s charges have been enjoying some new
equipment, which was paid for through a donation
from some generous benefactors.

As the kids played, college and community dignitaries
gathered to recognize the generosity of Alma and Henri Meis.
Their child development fund was set up by Ellen and Lee
Metzendorf, the Meis’s daughter and son-in-law.

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Online votes needed for local musicians

BY BARBARA GREENBERG
CHICAGO — Two former Danville men stand poised
on the brink of success, but they need some help
from their hometown friends to make the leap.

“It’s an easy, easy favor to fulfill,” Ben Hunt said.
“(Our band) The Dirty Rooks has a chance to play
at Lollapalooza.

“Really.”

For those unfamiliar with the music festival,
Lollapalooza started in 1991, before Hunt
and fellow band member Grant Ghol-son started
high school. The event’s popularity continues.
People who grew up in the years since then
sometimes are called the “Lollapalooza
generation.”

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Bismarck festivities to begin Friday

Festival filled with softball, food, fireworks

BY CHRIS HIGHTOWER
Commercial-News
BISMARCK — This weekend, the Men’s Club of Bismarck will be celebrating the
Fourth of July at Lions Club Park, and all are welcome to partake in the festivities.

“We will have entertainment for all,” Men’s Club President Larry Hill said.

“It’s a great time, and thanks to our supporters, we have one of the best fireworks
displays in the area.”

The Men’s Club has been putting on its fireworks display for the last six years, and for
the past two years its members have built upon that to create a weekend-long event.

This year, the festivities start on Friday with the start of the Twilight & Minor girls
softball tournament.

On Saturday, there will be bounce house games for children beginning at noon
and concluding at 8 p.m., as well as the conclu-sion of the tournament.

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