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                       Fundraiser at Thirty Buck

On December 8, 2007, the Friends of Tim Placher held a campaign fundraiser at Thirty Buck in Joliet. Many of Tim's friends and family came out and generously supported his election efforts.
e Tim with (left to right) cousin Jeff Moore, sister Peggy, cousin Sue and Jim Moore of Moore Glass in Joliet.

Wife Patty, Tim, and campaign chairwoman Jodi Wartenberg

     Jill Tibble and Liz Kelly, owner of Salon 7 in Crest Hill

          
Peggy Christensen and Kathe Malinowski graciously worked the check-in table.

    
Clockwise, from top left: Mike Sheppard with John and Pat Simpson; Frank Fehrenbacher and Larry Ley; Tracy hangs the bunting; Kevin J. Codo.

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                    Photos from Tim's World

                          Wife Patty, son Cal and Tim

Cal (with the 2nd place trophy) and buddy Eddie (with the championship trophy). For the story on Cal's frown, click here!

Cal at Camden Yards on the way to Cooperstown, N.Y. for Cal Ripken's Hall of Fame induction. Cal was named for Ripken. For more on their connection, visit the "Ball" page.

Tim's mom and dad after their wedding at St. Ray's in 1960. Read some of Tim's columns about them at "Family."

Cal at Monument Valley in Arizona, soon after a planned stop at Four Corners. For the story, click here.  

The Cathedral Area Money Pit. For more on the "joys" of owning an old home, read "Mr. Handyguy Answers Your Questions" and "Confessions of a Home-moaner" at "Humor."

Cal at Mathiessen State Park, near Utica. For more scenic secrets of the Joliet Area, read here.

When you run for office, it's always good to throw in a cute baby. This one is Tim's stepson's daughter.