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MORRIS Rauner doubles down on union attacks

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Municipal Employees, are “out of touch with reality.”

Republican lawmakers, on and HEIDI LITCHFIELD the other hand, agreed with hlitchfield@shawmedia.com Rauner’s call to “install common sense into [Illinois] union SPRINGFIELD – Even as Illi- contracts,” remove red tape nois remains without a budget, from the state procurement Gov. Bruce Rauner on Wednes- process and hold universities day used his second State of more accountable. the State address to double down on his call for the Dem- Education focus ocrat-controlled Legislature to Rauner also promised big go along with his pro-business, changes to the way Illinois anti-union agenda. His speech funds K-12 education and how left Democrats with few posi- the state will work to target the tive things to say about the underlying cause behind crimrookie governor, but Republi- inals repeatedly finding themcan lawmakers said they sup- selves in the state’s correctionport his call for a spending plan al system. that’s paired with structural State Rep. John Anthony, reforms, including changes to R-Plainfield, issued a statement collective bargaining. saying he was glad to hear Speaking very little on the Rauner emphasize a “shared state’s budget gridlock, which commitment” to education. has left social service agencies “Together we are going to reeling, Rauner said business- continue on the path of elimies and jobs are leaving Illinois nating wasteful bureaucracy, left and right because of the putting more money into classstate’s costly workers’ comp rooms and holding schools acsystem, liabilities, labor regu- countable for results,” Antholations and high property tax- ny said. es.

Rauner pledged to work “All I’m asking is a return with Senate President John to balance in this state ... [be- Cullerton, a Democrat from cause] right now, we don’t have Chicago, to increase state supcompetitive balance and jobs port for education by focusing are leaving,” Rauner said in additional resources on low-inhis speech. come and rural schools withDemocrat lawmakers were out taking money away from quick to criticize Rauner, who other districts. went as far as to say recent “Early on when we saw contract demands from the changes to the formula used to state’s largest public employ- determine how schools would ees union, the American Fed- be paid there were too many eration of State, County and winners and losers,” Morris lleonecross@shawmedia.com

NRC OKs Braidwood operating license SUBMITTED REPORT BRAIDWOOD – The Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved on Wednesday Braidwood Generating Station’s license renewal application, which means the facility will be able to operate until 2046 for Unit 1 and 2047 for Unit 2.

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Community High School Superintendent Pat Halloran said.

“It sounds like they may be willing to take our opinion and come up with a more palatable approach.”

District 54 Interim Superintendent Al Gegenheimer said he is in State Rep. support of fund- John Anthony ing that will not R-Plainfield take from other school districts, although he’s interested in seeing what the method will be.

Halloran said he also was hap- State Sen. py to see Raun- Pat McGuire er’s support for D-Joliet more partnerships between high schools, community colleges and local employers.

“Career and technical education is back in style now that we are leaving the No Child Left Behind Act behind,” he said. “Locally we are working with employers and Joliet Junior College to focus on the whole child. We’re very excited for this goal because it fits in place with what we are currently doing.”

Gegenheimer said he did not listen to the speech, but from what he heard it’s hard to find anything to disagree with. He did say he was concerned with how the state will achieve the goals, noting educators have

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Station Site Vice President Marri Marchionda-Palmer said in a news release. “In addition to the vast economic impact, it also allows us to continue producing safe, reliable, carbon-free electricity for the state of Illinois for decades to come.”

In a 2014 report by the Nuclear Energy Institute, Exelon Generation’s nuclear fleet’s total economic output impact on the state of Illinois is estimated at

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$8.9 billion – $1.7 billion of which is attributed to Braidwood Station alone, according to the news release. The study cites nearly 20 economic sectors benefiting from Braidwood’s continued operation. Braidwood Station, along with Exelon’s five other nuclear power plants, generate nearly half of Illinois’ electricity and about 90 percent of the state’s carbon-free electricity, according to the news release.

heard promises before.

“I hope we stop the parade of unfunded mandates and start funding the mandates already in place,” Gegenheimer said.

“I’m just glad to see education is a priority.

There are several areas State Rep. in which DemLarry Walsh Jr. ocrats and Republicans agree D-Elwood – including the need to better fund schools, reduce recidivism rates and enact pension reform, said state Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., State Sen. D-Elwood.

Sue Rezin “If he would R-Morris get off the unions, there could be more movement on some of his agenda items,” Walsh Jr. said.

But Rauner hardly backed down Wednesday, saying “taxpayers are losing from the hidden costs of work rules buried in previous [state employee] contracts,” such as AFSCME’s ability to file grievances against volunteer efforts or to manipulate overtime policies to boost pay.

State Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, agreed, saying that while she values state workers, the state “cannot afford” to continue down a path where contracts include generous compensation packages and pay raises.

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In the article “Morris council OKs $3.3M bid for storm sewer plan” that was on page 2 of the Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016, edition of Morris Herald-News, Alderman Don Matteson was incorrectly quoted as saying “I hope we hit coal,” in reference to deep digging associated with the plan. Matteson said “gold” rather than “coal.” The Morris Herald-News regrets the error.

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ON THE COVER Grundy County Chief Deputy Clerk Julie Thornton demonstrates how judges can help voters during a training on Wednesday. See story on page 3 Photo by Heidi Litchfield – hlitchfield@shawmedia.com

Grundy County Clerk Kay Olson hosts classes for election judges

By HEIDI LITCHFIELD

hlitchfield@shawmedia.com MORRIS – As Grundy County prepares for election season, County Clerk Kay Olson hosted classes for local election judges Wednesday at the Grundy County Administration Building in Morris.

Each election cycle the clerk’s office depends on election judges – both Democrat and Republican – to man the polling places. In Grundy County those judges serve for two years, from November in an even year until March in the next even year.

“It’s required that they have four hours of training to be a judge,” Olson said. “We offer training before every election to give them a refresher and teach new things.”

Olson said often election laws change between voting cycles and judges need to be updated on the newest laws.

This year that means sameday registration.

The county has purchased new software to help with same-day registration that will update in real time to every polling place and to the clerk’s office. Olson said if someone shows up in one district to register and votes, the system won’t allow them to register at a second polling place to prevent voter fraud.

“The judge will input the information in the poll book, and once it is in there, everyone will be able to see in real time,” Olson said.

Jamie Packley of Morris has been serving as an election judge for about 22 years.

“I feel they explain everything well,” she said after her two-hour Wednesday training class.

Olson said the room where the class is held was set up like a polling place. During the class, handouts and a training book are reviewed, as are the basics of what the job entails.

“We’ve thrown so much at

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Grundy County Clerk Kay Olson speaks to election judges during a two-hour class held Wednesday morning at the Grundy County Administration Building.

To be an election judge Election judge qualifications To become a Grundy County election judge, call 815-942-3222. them the last few years, and they’ve done really well,” Olson said.

Packley said she enjoys serving as a judge because it’s a chance to see everyone in the township she lives in.

“It’s a fun day,” she said.

There are about 350 judges in the Grundy County system, 200 of whom signed up for the training offered Tuesday and Wednesday.

“Some sign up as an alternate and are called in only if they are needed,” Olson said.

According to the Illinois State Board of Elections, election judges must: n Be a U.S. citizen n Be of good repute and character and not a registered sex offender n Be able to speak read and write English n Be skilled in the four fundamental rules of mathematics n Be of good understanding and capable n Not be a candidate for any office in the election and not be an elected committeeman n Reside in and be entitled to vote in the precinct where selected to serve as judge. However, in each

precinct one judge of each party may be appointed from outside the precinct, but from within the county.

All judges must be electors within the county.

If a judge is under 18 in Grundy County, he or she may be a judge if they: n Are a junior or senior in good standing enrolled in a public or private secondary school, or are a student currently enrolled in community college or a public or private Illinois university or college. n Have the written approval of both the principal and a parent or legal guardian if enrolled in a secondary school n Have a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale n Have satisfactorily completed the training course for election judges

“If they only want to work in Connie Connelly of Mazon tion Day. their polling place, they may has served as an election judge “It’s very interesting to see not get called to serve at every for the past 11 years, and said how the voting process actualelection.” she enjoys working on Elec- ly works,” she said.

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Finance committee forwards We Care grant “The larger building allowed for expanded services, thus, benefiting the community as a whole.”

By MIKE MALLORY

mmallory@shawmedia.com MORRIS – The Morris Finance and Administration Committee recommended Morris City Council approve a grant request from We Care of Grundy County on Wednesday evening.

The $50,000 grant, if approved by the council, would go toward past and future buildout costs at We Care’s building, located at 530 Bedford Road in Morris. We Care moved in March 2015 to the 18,000-square-foot building after previously occupying a 3,500-square-foot building at 520 W. Illinois Ave. Mayor Richard Kopczick said the grant would be beneficial for both the city and We Care because it helps offset costs incurred with the building, which allows for additional food, clothing and – potentially in the future – a homeless shelter.

“With the economic downturn of the last eight years or so, needs have increased,” Kopczick said. “The larger building allowed for expanded services, thus, benefiting the community as a whole.”

Although the building cost We Care $200,000 to construct, there are additional costs with further development of the building. Kopczick said a fire alarm system and electrical work alone cost about $50,000.

Richard Kopczick Morris mayor

mended the council approve a $809 cyber backup system that would protect city data from hacking attempts. This was a small point of discussion when Northern Insurance group, which recently was approved by the city for a cybersecurity insurance plan.

“The cost is reasonable,” Alderman Bill Martin said.

The data system would enShaw Media file photo Bob Garcia, a volunteer with We Care of Grundy County, helps load groceries into the back of a vehicle on crypt all data, making it unJan. 21. A Morris City Council committee on Wednesday evening heard a proposal for a grant for We Care. readable to anybody trying to access the data illegally, KopWe Care originally ap- tween the frozen tax value and improvements to properties czick said.

“It’s a good idea,” Alderproached the city about a present-day value goes into a within the district. grant in early 2015, Kopczick special TIF fund to be used for The committee also recom- man Julian Houston said. said, but recently inquired again about it. Kopczick said the money for the grant was budgeted for last May in the 2015-16 budget.

If approved, the money will come out of the city’s tax incremental financing district fund. A TIF district is an area in which assessed property values are frozen at their current level. The difference in tax revenue generated be-

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Burglary suspect from Plainfield arrested near Midway airport

By MIKE MALLORY

mmallory@shawmedia.com MORRIS – The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday arrested Jonathon P. Ballard, 26, of Plainfield, who was a suspect in a recent series of residential burglaries in the county.

Sheriff Kevin Callahan said Wednesday morning that Ballard was arrested between 1 and 2 p.m. Tuesday with assistance from Chicago police in the 5800 block of South Nagle Avenue in Chicago, near Midway International Airport.

Callahan said deputies in recent days watched Ballard’s last two known addresses – one in Plainfield where his parents reside and one in Braidwood where his girlfriend lives. On Tuesday, they followed his girlfriend’s vehicle to Chicago, which led to the arrest of Ballard. He was charged with a felony count of residential burglary.

“It was important that we got this guy in custody,” Callahan said.

The arrest comes after Callahan announced Jan. 21 a second suspect was wanted in a series of burglaries following the Jan. 15 arrest of Gretchen L. Franc, 39, of Manteno.

Franc was arrested in Wil-

lowbrook by DuPage County deputies after Grundy County detectives witnessed what appeared to be a burglary take place.

Because it was out of Grundy County’s jurisdiction, detectives alerted nearby officers, Jonathon who arrested P. Ballard Franc while Ballard escaped on foot, Callahan said.

Franc then implicated Ballard in three burglaries and one attempted burglary in Grundy County.

Callahan said Ballard is now a person of interest in several more residential burglaries reported in the county in the last year or so.

“We have physical and circumstantial evidence that leads us to believe he was involved in more Grundy County residential burglaries,” Callahan said.

Ballard has been wanted by the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department for four years.

According to court records, he appeared Jan. 23, 2012, in Grundy County court after an arrest for a misdemeanor charge of theft.

But after making bail, a failure to appear warrant was

“The fact he was a fugitive and coming back to our county for residential burglaries, in my opinion this guy needed to be in custody.

He proved that a warrant wouldn’t stop him.”

Kevin Callahan

Grundy County Sheriff issued and Grundy County hasn’t arrested him since.

“The fact he was a fugitive and coming back to our county for residential burglaries, in my opinion this guy needed to be in custody,” Callahan said.

“He proved that a warrant wouldn’t stop him.”

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department received assistance from several agencies, including Braidwood, Plainfield, Chicago and Cicero police, Callahan said.

Ballard is being held in the Grundy County jail on $100,000 bond and was given a Feb. 11 court date. Callahan said charges may be brought by other agencies in DuPage and Will counties.

Sheriffs’ Association announces scholarships SUBMITTED REPORT MORRIS – The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announces that it will be awarding $54,000 in college scholarships throughout Illinois to students who want to pursue higher education during the 2016-17 academic year.

The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books and fees only. The student must be enrolled full time at a certified institution of higher learning

in Illinois.

Grundy County Sheriff Kevin Callahan will award one scholarship in the amount of $500.

There will be no restriction on any applicant by reason of race, age, creed, color, sex or national origin. The only limitations are as follows: Applicants must be permanent Illinois residents.

Scholarships must be used at institutions of higher learning within the state of Illinois.

Students must be enrolled as a full-time student during the 2016-17 school year (excluding summer session).

Applications are now available at the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, 111 E. Illinois Ave. in Morris, or at www. ilsheriff.org. Students must complete the application; answer the essay question and return all documentation to the Sheriff’s Office in their permanent county of residence by March 15.

Room of the Minooka Village Hall. Our program for the evening will be Trivia.

All women of the Minooka, Channahon and Shorewood area

are invited to attend. Visit www. minookawomensclub.com or email MWC60447@gmail.com for information.

GOTTA DO IT Minooka Women’s Club to meet Feb. 2 MINOOKA – The Minooka Women’s Club will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 2 in the Community

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• Adam P. Riley, 27, of Diamond, was arrested by Grundy County sheriff’s deputies Tuesday on a Will County warrant for a charge of delivery of heroin. He was booked into the Grundy County Jail.

• James L. Wiggins, 41, of Morris, was arrested by Grundy County sheriff’s deputies Tuesday on a drug court sanction.

He was booked into the Grundy

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• Richard C. Fisher, 21, of Essex, was arrested by Coal City police Tuesday on a Kankakee County warrant. He was booked into the Grundy County Jail.

• Margaret C. Korzin, 31, of Morris, was arrested by Morris police Monday on charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug equipment and possession of a hypodermic syringe. She was booked into the Grundy County Jail.

• Michelle Skurkis, 41, of Morris, was arrested by Morris police Monday on a Grundy County failure to appear warrant.

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By: Gina Kraman Because protecting private data online is a worldwide goal, January 28 has been named National Data Privacy Day in the U.S., and Data Protection Day by some of the other participating 28 countries, according to the Council of Europe.

Jaclyn Aldridge, Client Services Specialist Officer, Grundy Bank, explains that financial institutions use extensive safeguards to protect customer information, and urges everyone to take steps to keep personal information confidential, including: “Create complicated passwords, avoiding birthdays, pet names, and simple passwords like 12345. It’s important to change passwords at least three times a year,” Aldridge says. She advises not sharing passwords, as “friendly theft – theft by someone the victim knows – is the most common type of identity theft or fraud.”

Consumers are urged to monitor their own on-line accounts and credit card statements, to detect fraudulent activity.

“When a customer reports an unauthorized transaction in a timely manner, the bank could cover the

loss and take measures to protect the account,” she says.

Other advice: update computers and mobile devices with current anti-virus and malware protection; never divulge personal financial information in response to an unsolicited email; and only open computer links from trusted sources.

Aldridge adds, “When submitting financial information on a website, look for the padlock or key icon on the top or bottom of your browser, and make sure the Internet address begins with ‘https.’ This signals that your information is secure during transmission.”

She advises owners of smartphones and other devices to use the passcode lock, to thwart information access if the device is lost or stolen. Also, before donating or trading in a mobile device, wipe it data-free using specialized software.

If fraud is suspected, Aldridge says to contact your bank and credit card issuers, file a police report, call the fraud unit of the three credit-reporting companies, and contact the Federal Trade Commission’s Identity Theft Consumer Response Center at 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-4384338) or www.ftc.gov/idtheft.

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The 2015-16 Minooka Junior High Cheerleading Team performed their first-place routine at an assembly Wednesday in front family, friends, peers and teachers. The team scored 424.2 points at the IESA Cheerleading State Championship held Jan. 23 in Peoria.

Minooka cheerleading team earns first-place state finish

By ALLISON SELK

Shaw Media Correspondent MINOOKA – The Minooka Junior High School cheerleading team warmed up Wednesday on the mat in the gym and watched as the bleachers and floor space filled with familiar faces of peers, family and teachers.

The girls looked around in disbelief that they were about to perform in front of a crowd much bigger than the usual seventh- or eighth-grade basketball game where they cheered.

This moment was just for them, in honor of their recent accomplishments.

A “Large Team Cheer” first-place trophy belongs to the MJHS cheerleading team for the first time in the history of the school – and teachers, peers and family came together Wednesday in the MJHS gym for a congratulatory assembly.

On Jan. 23, the team of 24 girls from sixth through eighth grades traveled to the Peoria Civic Center to compete in the Illinois Elementary School As-

sociation 2016 Cheerleading State Championship under the direction of coach Jenna Ponio of Coal City. Ponio has coached cheerleading for 10 years between the Minooka Community High School and MJHS, and this was the first time she got a first-place finish as a coach.

“I felt a lot of pride when we were announced the winner. I have been coaching for 10 years and have tasted second and third place, but never a first-place win,” Ponio said.

“We receive great support from the administration and MJHS Athletic Director Adrianne McKerrow. She packed up her family, drove to Peoria for our two-minute performance and then drove straight home.”

In IESA cheerleading, there are two categories in which to compete, team cheer and team routine. Team cheer involves cheers, signs and audience involvement, whereas team routine incorporates dance and cheer, without signs or audience participation.

This is the first year the squad has competed in the team cheer division, which made the

win even sweeter for the coach and girls. Ponio said there were other teams there who had more difficult routines, but she has rules that the girls only perform what they mastered, so their performance is clean and free from mistakes.

“It was nerve-wracking to watch the teams compete before us. Some had more advanced tumbling skills than our team, but each athlete on our team was amazing at something and helped come together, which made our routine flawless,” seventh-grade MJHS cheerleader Elliana Duensing said.

Although Ponio has coached cheer for 10 years, she said she did have some fears because the team competed in a new division and only had eight weeks to perfect their routine.

“I can find the smallest mistake in a routine, but after the girls performed, I was speechless,” Ponio said. “They were loud and the line formation and timing was perfect, so there wasn’t one thing they could have done better in this competition.”

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Minooka bike path idea sees progress

By KRIS STADALSKY

Shaw Media Correspondent MINOOKA – Plans for the long-awaited bike and walking path between Minooka’s Lions Park and the south side of the DuPage River in Channahon have taken another big step forward.

Minooka village trustees unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday authorizing acquisition of easement rights for property near McEvilly Road for the path to be used for construction and utilities.

The path will be constructed on the north side of McEvilly Road and not only will make getting between the two towns easier for bikers and walkers, but also will keep people off McEvilly Road and create a safer mode of recreational travel. The project is on schedule and bid letting will go out in late spring, said an enthusiastic Mayor Pat Brennan, who has for years pushed for the path.

“We are getting closer,” he said.

Natural gas agreement is 32 percent decrease

Because the cost of natural gas is low right now, the village of Minooka was able to secure a contract with IGS Energy at a 32 percent a therm decrease for the next three years.

Minooka trustees unanimously approved the agreement for the supply of gas for municipality use with IGS through January 2019.

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Shaw Media Correspondent MINOOKA – The wheels screeched as they hit the wet runway. I lifted the window shade and watched the snowflakes blow in a whimsical pattern.

This Chicago weather was a far cry from the 90-degree temperatures, high humidity and swarms of mosquitoes of the past week. Once again, I adjusted to my First World life after experiencing a Third World reality.

Stepping out in faith

In the summer of 2010, Don Shire of Don Shire Ministries came to our church, Minooka Bible Church, for a trumpet concert and to share his ministry of widows’ homes and orphanages in Haiti, India and Honduras.

I told my husband, Nate Selk, “I would love to go to any of those places but Haiti – it’s so diseased and scary.”

Little did I know, God had a sense of humor. In 2011, Shire announced he was taking adults from Minooka Bible Church to Haiti to build a church. My body trembled, and I began to sweat. I asked God to show me a bold sign. I walked out of the sanctuary, and our pastor handed my husband and me registration forms. I had my sign.

Money has never abounded in my adult life, so to pay for a mission trip out of pocket was difficult. I shared my concerns with a friend, who said, “God’s will, God’s bill.” Her words proved true.

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Allison Selk uses her interview skills to write biographies of each child in Faith in Action Orphanage for a new sponsorship program through Don Shire Ministries. Daina Placide (left) said she likes cooking rice, beans and chicken, and wants to be a chef.

I have fully funded three out of my four mission trips by garage sales, personal donations, gift certificate sales and home parties. However, I wish someone had warned me about the roller-coaster emotions I would experience, especially when the time came to leave my small children.

I cried for two days before my departure and almost did not get on the plane. Sitting

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in my seat, I closed my eyes, prayed for more than an hour and released my fears to God. I never felt so free.

The work

Since that first trip to Haiti in 2012, I have returned three times with Minooka Bi-

ble Church, and our work has grown.

In the first three trips, we built a church and began a bond with 23 orphans at Don Shire’s Faith in Action Orphanage. We now help financially support those children. We also created an OrphanEd education fund for college and hired English teachers.

We also have built six homes for widows and children on the outskirts of Port-au-Prince and in Cite Soleil, offered medical clinics to more than 2,000 Haitians, and clothed and fed hundreds of children.

For this last trip, which was Jan. 2 to 9, we split into two teams: construction and outreach. Under gang protection, the construction team built a 29-by-14-foot home for a widow and her seven children in the gang-run Cite Soleil. Our outreach team set up a “store” inside a school for the restaveks and community children to get a pair of shoes, underwear and a new outfit. Restaveks are child slaves whose lives have little worth to the people in the community.

On another day, our outreach team went to a children’s hospital to help diaper and feed. Rows of cribs lined the room with 1- to 2-year-old children weighing 8 to 10 pounds.

I walked over to a girl who had an IV in one arm. Her opposite hand was tied to the crib. She lay there listless, eyes half open, barely breathing.

Touch is an important aspect

of human survival, so I sat and rubbed her belly.

As I moved down the line, I looked back at her big brown eyes staring at me, which hurt my heart. I thought, “At least they’re in a clean and loving environment for their last days.”

Later at a nursing home, we danced and ate cake with seven spunky elderly men and women, a far cry from the 2-yearolds facing death.

Miracles

We also witnessed miracles.

We prayed over a 2-year-old unable to walk. Two days later, he ran.

Dr. Rita Hart, a pediatrician from Minooka, stitched the lacerated foot of a 13-year-old named Sampson in the dining room of our home, which saved his foot from infection.

At Cite Soleil, we witnessed gang leaders change their hardened hearts, and their curiosity of salvation was piqued. We paid for a young mother’s medical care, and – after she died – we paid for her funeral so her family could say goodbye in a respectful manner.

In the United States, we often forget to rely on God. Christians in Haiti trust that the Lord will provide; they have hope.

On these mission trips, we don’t pass out cash to fix problems, because it won’t. We give jobs, clothing, food and homes so these human beings can have dignity and know God hears their cries.

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BONITA M. MCCASLIN Bonita M. McCaslin, 53, of Marseilles, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at her home.

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Born: Oct. 3, 1940 Died: Jan. 26, 2016

Dennis Watson Sr., age 75, of Coal City, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at Silver Cross Medical Center in New Lenox.

Born Oct. 3, 1940, Dennis was a son of the late George and Irene (Cornale) Watson. He was raised in Coal City, and graduated from Coal City High School with the Class of 1958. On Dec. 26, 1959, Dennis married Elizabeth “Betty” Doyle in Assumption Catholic Church, and together they made their home in Coal City.

Dennis’ employment entailed working at Illinois Clay Products,

the Joliet Arsenal, Caterpillar Tractor Company, and Uniroyal. He also worked as a mechanic at Boresi and Unger’s Service Station, and owned and operated Denny’s Service in Coal City. Dennis retired from Quantum/Equistar. In his earlier years, in addition to square dancing, Denny was quite the sportsman who enjoyed softball, bowling on a league and playing golf. He took pleasure in camping at the Coal City Area Club, was an avid hunter, and made many memorable fishing trips to Canada. Denny will be most remembered for his love of time spent with his family and grandkids.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Betty; three children, Dennis, Jr. (Laura) Watson of Coal City, Danny (Augie) Watson of Morris and David Watson (Wendy Wojner) of Abbotsford, Wisconsin; six

Marvin Minsky, pioneer of artificial intelligence, dies The ASSOCIATED PRESS CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Marvin Minsky, a pioneer in the field of artificial intelligence at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology who saw parallels in the functioning of the human brain and computers, died Sunday at age 88.

The university said Minsky died Sunday at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. The cause of death was a cerebral hemorrhage.

Minsky viewed the brain as a machine whose functioning can be studied and replicated in a computer, and he considered how machines might be endowed with common sense.

Daniela Rus, director of MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, said Minsky “helped create the vision of artificial intelligence as we know it today.”

Minsky joined MIT’s faculty in 1958, after earning degrees from Harvard and Princeton universities. It was at Princeton that Minsky met colleague John McCarthy, and in 1959 the pair founded the M.I.T. Artificial Intelligence Project, now known as MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. McCarthy is credited with coining the term “artifi-

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Marvin Minsky speaks to the audience during a 1987 panel discussion whose topic was “Artificial Intelligence: Society’s Atlas or Achilles,” at the Paramount Theater in Seattle. cial intelligence.”

The New York Times reports the lab brought about the notion that digital information should be shared freely and was part of the original ARPAnet, the precursor to the Internet.

Minsky’s other accomplishments include inventing and building the first ultrahigh-resolution confocal microscope, an instrument used in the biological sciences.

In 1969, he was awarded the prestigious Turing Award, computer science’s highest prize.

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Kubrick visited Minsky seeking to know whether he believed it was plausible that computers would be speaking by 2001, according to the New York Times.

Born in New York City, Minsky served in the Navy during World War II before studying mathematics at Harvard and Princeton.

grandchildren, Nicholas (Stephanie) Watson of Algonquin, Jason Watson of Vienna, Tiffany Watson (Kyle Oakes) of Goose Lake, Holly (Cole) Phillips of Sauk City, Wisconsin and Craig and Samantha Watson, both of Morris; six great- grandchildren, Doyle, Ryland and Brynn Watson and Emma, Brooke and Brian Phillips; and one brother and two sisters, Cheryl (James) Berta of Dwight, Ron (Rita) Watson of Naperville and Lana Pogliano of Walnut; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, George and Irene Watson; and brother-in-law, John Pogliano Jr. Per Denny’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, between the hours of 3 and 7 p.m. at Reeves Funeral

Home, 75 N. Broadway (one block north of Illinois Route 113) in Coal City. A private family inurnment will follow in Braceville-Gardner Cemetery at a later date.

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NASCAR broadcaster Barney Hall dies at 83 The ASSOCIATED PRESS DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Barney Hall, whose folksy delivery brought NASCAR racing to life for radio listeners across the country for more than five decades, died late Tuesday. He was 83.

NASCAR officials confirmed Hall’s death early Wednesday, with chairman and CEO Brian France saying, “The entire NASCAR family extends its condolences to the family, friends and fans of Barney Hall, a NASCAR broadcasting giant for more than 50 years.”

Hall called his first Daytona 500 in 1960 and missed “The Great American Race” just four times in 57 years.

A native of Elkin, North Carolina, Hall was one of the original members of the Motor Racing Network staff and widely known as the “Voice of MRN.” In 2012, he joined former MRN colleague Ken Squier as the initial recipients and namesakes of the Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence.

“Barney’s impeccable delivery and incredible storytelling skills left an indelible mark on the sport that he so clearly loved,” France said.

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Award for NASCAR Media Excellence. It will remain a constant reminder of the skill and passion that Barney brought to his work.”

Hall began his career in the 1950s working at local radio stations in North Carolina. He served as Bristol Motor Speedway’s first public address announcer before calling his first Daytona 500.

Hall joined MRN first as a turn announcer and then moved to the booth in the late 1970s, where he had been a fixture until 2014.

Hall called a number of the sport’s milestone moments including the landmark 1979 Daytona 500 that featured a post-race scuffle, Richard Petty’s 200th career victory in 1984 and Dale Earnhardt’s 1998 win in the Daytona 500.

“Barney was more than just an announcer,” said Performance Racing Network President Doug Rice, whose company was considered MRN’s rival. “To many, he was NASCAR. His was the voice that brought them to the race on countless Sundays. His casual style and delivery was a perfect match for the sport and its audience. In many ways, Barney Hall was not only “the voice” for “the voice of NASCAR” and the Motor Racing Network, but a familiar friend to generations of NASCAR fans.”

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MINOOKA – Minooka Community High School presents a Children’s Theatre production of The Ugly Duckling at 6 p.m. Feb. 2 in the MCHS Central Campus Performing Arts Center. Admission at the door is $1 a person, but attendees are invited to donate additional funds in support of the MCHS theater program. For information, call the MCHS Student Activities Office at 815-521-4108.

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CHANNAHON – The Three Rivers Gardening Angels will have their first meeting of 2016 at 7 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Channahon Methodist Church, 34751 Eames St. in Channahon. A.J. Vilt, from Vilt’s Garden Center, will speak on Spring Gardening. Dues $25 a person or $30 a family, can be paid at the meeting or mailed to: Renee Lake, 23965 Countryside Dr. Minooka, IL

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JOLIET – Shorewood HUGS presents “The Spy Who Hugged Me” from 7 to 11 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Clarion Hotel, 411 S. Larkin in Joliet. If you choose to accept this mission, you will enjoy an evening of entertainment, appetizers, silent auction, raffles, a James Bond look-alike contest

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Proceeds benefit Hugs & Wishes Program and is sponsored by Heartland Bank. Visit www. shorewoodhugs.org for more information.

Minooka Legion holding Valentine’s Day Dance

MINOOKA – A Valentine’s Day Dance will be held from 7 p.m. to midnight Feb. 13 at the Minooka American Legion Post 1188. It will include music, a raffle, snacks and auction. Cost is $20 a person and tickets are available at Chapin’s East, 502 Twin Rail Drive in Minooka, or through the Legion by calling 815-693-9162.

Proceeds will be used to help support troops and local programs. No charge for any serviceman who comes in uniform.

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GARDNER – The Gardner Grade School first-grade class recently donated a book to the school library that they created and printed earlier this school year. Each student drew a picture and wrote a short story about the season of fall. Student authors included Aiden Mack (first row, from left), Kallee Pennington, Abbie Olsen, Taylor Benoit-Adams, Will Cardwell, Mia Villarreal, Ryan Dennis, Aubrey Male, Aiden Bodine, Madison Grivetti, Stratton RitterBack; Reed Millette (second row, from left), Jomari Rodriguez, Cooper Biros, Reese DeMarse, Grace Vitko, Ayden Balaban, Dylan Hadaway, Ella Mack, Olivia Siano and librarian Linda Tyler.

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Morris senior Shain Hennessy (right) wrestles against Bolingbrook’s Josh Affriyie in the 170-pound bout Wednesday night.

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WRESTLING: BOLINGBROOK 49, MORRIS 21

Loss to Bolingbrook doesn’t discourage Morris

By ROB OESTERLE

roesterle@shawmedia.com MORRIS – For the fifth time in six years, the wrestling trophy known as the Redskin-Raider Cup went to Bolingbrook on Wednesday when the Raiders defeated the Redskins, 49-21, in a nonconference dual meet.

But the outcome wasn’t the most important thing for Morris coach Jon Lanning as the Redskins also hosted Senior Night for the lone graduating member of their team, Shain Hennessy, and also welcomed a group of at least two dozen former Morris wrestlers on Alumni Night.

Hennessy, a 170-pounder, was wrestling his first match in six weeks due to suffering a broken thumb earlier in the season, and went three periods against Bolingbrook’s Josh Afriyie. The match was tied at 2 after two periods, but Hennessy felt the effects of his six-week layoff in the third, dropping a 13-3 major decision. Regardless, he was happy to be on the mat in his last home meet.

“It felt good to get back out there,” Hennessy said. “My thumb still hurts a little bit, but the doctor said it was OK and I really wanted to get back out there. It was nice to be able to wrestle at home one last time. I would have liked to have won, but I just ran out of gas at the end.

“I had been working hard trying to stay in shape while I was out, but there’s no training to simulate being on the mat.

Now, I have a week or two to get ready for regionals and see what happens there.”

The match began at 145 pounds, where Morris’ Jacob Barkley scored a win by forfeit for a 6-0 Redskin lead. Bolingbrook’s Clarence Golden beat Merrick Hairapetian, 8-4, at 152 to make it 6-3 and a tech fall by the Raiders’ Gage Goodwin over Jeffery Johnson at 160 made it 8-6 in favor of Bolingbrook. After Hennessy’s match at 170 gave Bolingbrook a 12-6 lead, Morris tied it when Josh Skrapits won by forfeit at 182.

Morris’ Cody Baldridge then stepped up a weight class to wrestle at 195. There, he beat Isaiah Herrera, 6-4, to give the

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ABOVE: Morris’ Zach Sater (left) won by pin over Bolingbrook’s Danny Pellecer at 120 pounds Wednesday night. BELOW: Morris’ Cody Baldridge (right) takes down Bolingbrook’s Isaiah Herrera en route to a 6-4 win at 195 pounds.

More online Visit MorrisHeraldNews.com to see video of Morris’ wrestlers competing in Senior Night.

Redskins a 15-12 lead.

“Cody did a great job,” Morris coach Jon Lanning said. “He stepped up and wrestled a very good wrestler. He wasn’t able to overpower him like he does sometimes at 182, but he used his technique and won a very good match.

“It was also good to see Shain get out on the mat again.

It was touch and go for a while whether he would be back for Senior Night, but I was glad he was able to do it.”

At 220, Bolingbrook’s Demitrius Crisanto beat Colby Eschenbaum 11-3 for a major decision and a 16-15 Raider lead. Garrick Adams then

pinned Charlie Clark in :43 to put Bolingbrook ahead 22-15 and Cesar Lopez (106) pinned Abby Eisenbeis in 3:06 to give the Raiders a 28-15 lead. At 113, Bolingbrook’s Dylan Burnoski pinned Michael Milton in 4:32 for a 34-15 lead before Zach Sater got a pin against the Raiders’ Danny Pellecer in 4:41 at 120 to pull Morris to within 3421.

“Zach Sater did a real good job,” Lanning said. “Since the

start of the season, he has just gotten better and better. A win like this against a good Class 3A opponent may be just the confidence boost he needs heading into the regionals.”

John O’Brien of Bolingbrook pinned Mason Young in 1:16 in the 126-pound bout before Xevion Rolle pinned Jacob Eisenbeis at 132 before Lucas Garcia ended the night with a hard-fought 3-2 overtime win over Morris’ Ethan Elleson at

138.

“This was a great night,” Lanning said. “We hadn’t done Alumni Night in a while, so it was good to see a lot of former wrestlers show up. It’s always fun when we do that.”

The wrestling team also sent longtime Morris wrestling coach and retiring athletic director George Dergo out with a surprise presentation.

After thanking both him and his wife, Brenda, for their service to the program over the years, the team gave George Dergo a plaque that read, “In appreciation of your dedicated service as athlete, teacher, coach and athletic director, the students and athletes of Morris High School thank you for your positive influence throughout our community. Presented by the Morris Wrestling Team, 2016.”

Dergo’s teams won 223 dual meets during his tenure as the Redskins’ coach, the most of any coach in program history.

STAFF REPORTS GARDNER – He was on the mark when his team needed it.

Gardner-South Wilmington’s Braden Marks hit a three-pointer with just seconds left in overtime Tuesday night to help the Panthers remain unbeaten in the River Valley Conference with a 54-52 win over Beecher, which entered the game with just one conference loss.

The win capped a comeback that saw G-SW outscore Beecher 17-9 in the fourth quarter to force overtime and then 4-2 in the extra period.

Marks finished the game with 10 points, while Austin Kavanaugh led G-SW (14-5, 8-0) with 12. Walker Eutsey tossed in nine points for the Panthers, with Scott Horrie adding seven and Alex Bunna and Junior Schultz scoring six apiece.

“We survived a determined Beecher team,” G-SW coach Chris Gibson said. “I am proud of our resilience right now. We did not play our best basketball, but we found a way to win and that is the important thing.

“We put ourselves in a good position in the conference race. We have a very tough St. Anne team coming in now who has been the champion of this

conference for three consecutive years and we will need to play much better than we did tonight to get another win. But I have a lot of belief in these kids. They are growing up as basketball players.”

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Morris sophomores 40, Yorkville 38 (OT): Morris (8-13,

BOYS SWIMMING

DeKalb-Sycamore 136, Sterling 125, Morris 72: Leading the

way for Morris was Bailey Rath, who got finished second in diving with a score of 156.95.

Morris got fourth-place finishes from Soren Knudsen in the 200-meter individual medley (2:30.92) and 100 breaststroke (1:17.86), Sean Smith in the 50 freestyle, (24.86), and Chris Collet in the 200 freestyle (2:09.20).

3-6) overcame a 10-point second-half deficit. Mady Mayberry led all scorers with 11 points, while Amanda Schmidt scored 10 and Tailor Vuckov- WRESTLING ich scored eight. Alison BojoSeneca wins twice: On Sevic had six points to go with nior Night at Seneca, the nine rebounds while Megan Fighting Irish scored a 36-30 Gerischer scored five points. win over Streator and beat Minooka 40, Plainfield Central Dwight, 52-24.

28: Minooka (16-5, 8-2) broke Double winners on the open a tight Southwest Prai- night for Seneca were Jackson rie Conference game with a Beene (113), Tyler Draine (126 16-3 run in the second quarter. and 132), Kyle Sigmon (138), Brooklyn Bachmann led the Austin Richardson (145), Maway with 14 points, while Sa- son Dooley (152) and Hunter vannah Johnson added 12.

McAlpine (195).

Kankakee Trinity Academy 40, “We had a great finish to Families of Faith Christian Acad- the dual season,” Seneca coach emy 31: Destiny Villalejo led Todd Yegge said. “We won the Families of Faith (9-7) with 21 last six dual meets on the seapoints. son and eight of the last nine, defeating very solid teams in Streator and Plano down the BOYS BASKETBALL Kankakee Trinity Academy stretch. I am very proud of 77, Families of Faith Christian how this young team is startAcademy 55: Jaylin Barnes led ing to improve and hopefully Families of Faith (17-10) with peak as we approach the IHSA 23 points, while Caleb Blan state series with regionals at home a week from Saturday.” scored 10.

BEARS

You can’t kill Super Bowl nostalgia

By PATRICK FINLEY

pfinley@suntimes.com Chicago never really stopped celebrating the Super Bowl XX champion Bears.

On Tuesday, 30 years to the day after the Bears’ rout of the New England Patriots, the players toasted their 46-10 victory yet again.

They arrived to the party at Soldier Field as though they were headed to a game, stepping off shuttle buses in the parking lot. Otis Wilson

barked like a dog, the way he did 30 years ago. Steve McMichael spoke with the gusto of a pro wrestler. William “Refrigerator” Perry smiled easily, and Jim McMahon joked.

Some of the Bears’ “Shufflin’ Crew” actually shuffle now. In other ways, however, the Super Bowl victory doesn’t seem 30 years old.

Asked when the city might stop memorializing the victory, McMahon was blunt.

“Probably not until they win again,” he said.

Until then, all anyone has is nostalgia. About 40 players from the 1985 team were in attendance at the party, which was organized by former linebacker Jim Morrissey and a liquor company. Notably absent, of course, was Ron Rivera, whose Carolina Panthers are preparing for the Super Bowl.

“This is really the first chance I’ve had a chance to come back,” Mike Singletary said. “I can’t wait to see the other guys I haven’t seen.”

THURSDAY’S EVENTS

BOYS BASKETBALL 5:30 p.m. – Wilmington at Coal City in Interstate Eight Conference Tournament 7 p.m. – Seneca vs. Manteno in Interstate Eight Conference Tournament BOYS SWIMMING 5 p.m. – Morris at Oswego East GIRLS BASKETBALL 7 p.m. – Grant Park at Gardner-South Wilmington 7 p.m. – Newark at Serena WRESTLING 5 p.m. – Minooka at Plainfield Central 5:30 p.m. – Morris at Sandwich

FRIDAY’S EVENTS

BOYS BASKETBALL 5:30 p.m. – Interstate Eight Conference Tournament at Coal City

6:30 p.m. – Minooka at Plainfield East 7 p.m. – Kaneland at Morris 7 p.m. – St. Anne at Gardner-South Wilmington GIRLS BASKETBALL 5:30 p.m. – Kaneland at Morris 6:30 p.m. – Plainfield East at Minooka 6:45 p.m. – Interstate Eight Conference Tournament at Coal City WRESTLING 5:30 p.m. – Coal City at Wilmington

SATURDAY’S EVENTS

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PUZZLES CROSSWORD

SUDOKU

BRIDGE by Phillip Alder

Lose those losers as soon as possible

CELEBRITY CIPHER

Harry Truman said, “It’s a recession when your neighbor loses his job; it’s a depression when you lose yours.”

At the bridge table, if you successfully eliminate losers, your opponents will be depressed.

That applies in today’s deal. How did South make East-West sad after West led the heart two against five clubs doubled?

South had a so-so hand for a three-level weak jump overcall, but the vulnerability was in his favor.

West’s three-spade response showed the values for a single raise. (With game-invitational strength, he would have jumped to four spades; and with game-forcing power, he would have cue-bid four clubs.)

Then North adopted a bad tactic: If you are willing to go to five clubs, do it immediately; do not give the opponents extra bidding space. Also, after East showed his second suit, and West retreated to four spades, North ought to have doubled and probably gone plus 500.

If West had led the spade ace, five clubs doubled would have failed. But when he led a heart, South took full advantage. He won with dummy’s heart ace and continued with the heart queen.

East defended well by playing low, but South discarded a spade.

That scenario was repeated at trick three: heart jack not covered and spade pitched.

Then declarer correctly led dummy’s last heart, and even though East played his king, South threw his last spade. A moment later, declarer got into his hand with a spade ruff to take the club finesse and ended with plus 550.

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Benefits of mammograms are less in women ages 40 to 49 Dear Readers: In yesterday’s column, I answered a question from a 47-year-old woman who had never had a mammogram and wondered if she should have one. She had heard one group of experts – the American Cancer Society (ACS) – had recently changed its recommendations on this issue.

The reader’s question raises a broader issue: What are the benefits of regular mammograms and what are the risks for a woman like her? A screening test, such as a mammogram, looks for early signs of a disease. It aims to catch the disease in a curable stage.

That’s the benefit.

But not everyone has the same benefit. A woman is more likely to benefit from a

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff screening test if her risk of developing the disease is higher. For example, a woman whose mother or sister has had breast cancer is at higher risk for getting breast cancer herself. Such women often begin mammograms before age 40. The new guidelines we talked about in yesterday’s and today’s columns apply only to women at average risk.

Another important factor that affects a woman’s risk of breast cancer is her age. Breast cancer is fairly unusual in women age 40-49, but becomes

more common after age 50. So the benefits of mammograms are less in women age 40-49 than in women age 50-59.

How great are the benefits in women age 40-49, like our reader who asked the question? My Harvard Medical School colleagues Drs. Nancy Keating and Lydia Pace estimate if 10,000 women turning 40 were screened each year for 10 years, about 200 cases of breast cancer would be discovered.

However, in about 100 of those 200 women, the cancer would be so slow-growing it would never spread or cause suffering.

Unfortunately, the opposite also is true: Some of the 200 women in whom cancer is

discovered will die anyway, because the cancer already has spread by the time it is discovered. My colleagues estimate, of the 10,000 women who get annual mammograms, five will be saved from premature death caused by breast cancer. That’s the benefit of annual mammograms in women age 40-49.

Now let’s look at the risks in these 10,000 women receiving annual mammograms. In about 6,000, a suspicious spot will be seen on the mammogram.

That is, 6,000 women will live for some time with the fear they have cancer.

They will have a repeat mammogram. About 1,000 of these repeat mammograms still will look suspicious. This

will lead to a biopsy, which is stressful and uncomfortable.

The biopsies will find about 100 women have a cancer that is at risk to spread. That is, 100 of the 6,000 women who were told they might have cancer will prove to have a cancer that is truly fearful.

Now, to your question, dear reader. The new ACS recommendations say a 47-year-old woman of average risk for breast cancer, and without a past mammogram, should get one. I’m hopeful my description of the risks and benefits will help your decision.

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COOKS

New restaurant located in Channahon looking for full time Cooks.

Must be bilingual.

Apply in Person after 5pm at: Mirancho 3501 Channahon Rd. Channahon, IL.

CUSTODIAL POSITIONS

Administrative

Professional Secretary / Receptionist

Accounting firm is looking for a Receptionist / Secretary in their Morris office. Experience is preferred, but not necessary. Requirements include: Effective communication and customer service; Attention to detail and organization; Ability to multi-task; and computer and typing skills.

For consideration, send resume to: morrisillinoiscpa@gmail.com

AGRICULTURAL

Full time and seasonal positions available for local agricultural company. Interested individuals should send cover letter and resume to:

GRAINCO FS, Inc.

3107 N State Route 23 Ottawa, IL. 61350

BOOKKEEPER AND PAYROLL/ INSURANCE OFFICER POSITIONS:

Grundy County Special Education Cooperative is seeking applicants for two positions: 1) a full-time Bookkeeper and 2) a full-time Payroll/Insurance Officer. Previous experience in a school or special education setting is preferred.

Send a cover letter with resume to: Neil Sanburg, Executive Director, 725 School St, Morris, IL 60450, email at: nsanburg@grundyspecialed.org or apply online at www.grundyspecialed.org by February 5, 2016. EOE

Conveyor Belt Technician/Millwright Rate of Pay: Chicago Local 1693 Belt Mechanic Rate Local Contractor has immediate opening for Conveyor Belt Technician.

The position requires on-site conveyor services including repair or replacement of conveyor components, rubber conveyor belt, and vulcanizing. Position requires availability 24/7, travel, and flexibility in working hours. Overtime and weekend work may be required.

Requirements: Experience in mechanical field Basic math skills Must pass background check, drug test, and obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) Valid driver's license and clean driving record is required Must be able to obtain a CDL-A license Must have own transportation Purchase, maintain and replace standardized set of hand tools as described by Company Must join Carpenters & Millwrights Local 1693 Union Education & Experience: High School Diploma, GED, or experience Conveyor installation & maintenance is highly desired, but not required Physical Requirements: Capable of lifting and moving materials Standing, kneeling, crawling and climbing Capable for standing for an 8-16 hour shift No Lifting Restrictions Must be able to pass medical test Benefit package managed by Chicago Local 1693 Forward resume to: 1seco@sbcglobal.net or FAX to: 815-448-2440

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GCA Services Group (Exelon Dresden Nuclear Station) is hiring full time custodial positions. Starting wage is $9.50 per hour. Afternoon shifts available. Opportunity for advancement. Benefits offered upon eligibility. 40 hour work week with opportunities for overtime and double time. Must pass all site specific training and testing. A criminal background check, results of which are not necessarily a bar to employment, and a drug screen are required. EOE.

Contact Account Manager @ 815-416-3049 for applications and interviews.

Dart Container

Restaurant

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CHEFS & COOKS FT / PT MORRIS CHOP SHOP & BIG FISH GRILLE

701 N Liberty St, Morris Email resume: jobs@chopshopgrille.com Ph: 815-710-5006

CHILD CARE – PART TIME NEEDED

Morris area, $10-$15/hour. Tracy 815-508-3147

ORGANIST - PART TIME

for Peace Lutheran Church in Morris. Worship at 9:00 am on Sunday plus special services throughout the year. Job share with our current organist and play two Sundays per month.

Please submit resume to: peacelc@plcmorris.org or call (815) 942-1010.

is looking for

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OPEN TENANCY!

CALL FOR TERMS Owner: First National Bank of Ottawa Trust #2075

BEAGLE “LACIE” Female, tri-color, spayed, young, about 20 pounds, micro chipped. Last seen at County Line Rd & Route 52 on Thurs, May 7 @ 6:30p.m. Please call 815-730-1157 or 312-504-9172 with any info. REWARD FOR SAFE RETURN

Time: 9:00am to 2:00 pm Where: 534 Bedford Rd., Morris, IL

PUBLIC NOTICE

Production, Assembly Line, Loaders, Clerical Most jobs are Monday through Friday

Some have 1st and 2nd shifts available and GET PAID WEEKLY!

CALL FOR TERMS

Owner: Elizabeth Dille Trust

Directions to Farm: From Route 170, go West 1 ¾ miles on N 21st Rd. to farm on the North side of the road (South side of Exelon LaSalle Lake,at the corner of N 21st & 26th Rds.)

When: Tuesday February 2, 2016

815-725-4121

1440 N. 2250th Road, Ottawa, IL. 61350

Directions to Farm: Take N. 21st Road West out of Grand Ridge to E. 16th Road, go North 1.5 miles then West on 2250th Rd. for 1.5 miles to farm on the South side of the road.

Section 15, Brookfield Twp., LaSalle County, IL

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Seeking employees for multiple locations in Grundy County

77 ACRES MOL PRIME FARMLAND

Located in the East ½ of the Southwest ¼ if Section 9, Farm Ridge Twp., LaSalle county, IL. OPEN TENANCY!

29.796 ACRES MOL QUALITY FARMLAND

TRUCK GARAGE MECHANIC PRODUCTION MECHANIC UTILITIES MECHANIC ELECTRICIAN Dart Container Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Farm Ridge Township Hall,

Attorney for seller: Michael F. Gulo 123 S. Monroe Street * Streator, IL. 61364 815-672-2472

This is a great opportunity for you to start a new career with a manufacturer of quality single-use foodservice products. We are currently looking for:

For immediate consideration please apply online at

Not Responsible for Accidents

Same Location: Sale will be conducted at the 228 W. Penn Street, Grand Ridge, IL

MECHANICS

All positions require previous mechanical experience.

2 PUBLIC LAND AUCTIONS

Same Date: Wednesday, February 17th, 2016 10:00am

p. elected to serve the Grundy County Soil and Water Conservation District of the State of Illinois.

All persons, firms or corporations who hold legal title or who are in legal possession of any land within the boundaries of the Grundy County Soil and Water Conservation District are eligible to vote at said election, whether as lessee, renter, tenant or otherwise.

Only such persons, firms or corporations are eligible to vote.

Attorney for seller: Richard L. Burton 227 W. Madison St. #101, Ottawa, IL. 61350 815-433-3111

AUCTIONEERS:

Joe McConville 815-539-5673 Marty McConville 815-712-1709 Dick McConville 815-246-7020 For a full packet w/Aerial photo, soil map, etc. visit our website at: www.McConvilleRealty.com

COWBOY BOOTS

Men's, black leather, size 9.5D, $20. 815-942-0021

EXERSAUCER $10

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Polk Audio large floor speakers $100/pair/obo. 5.1 Surround sound Yamaha speakers $300/obo. 815-290-5009 Alan Hill, Chairman Grundy County Soil and Water To all owners and occupiers Conservation District of lands lying within the boundaries CHINA CABINET of the Grundy County Soil and Wa- (Published in the Morris HeraldVictorian, solid dark wood. Clean condition, $75. ter Conservation District, notice is News on January 28, February 11, 815-325-5402 hereby given that an Annual Meet- 2016) 1153679 ing and Election will be held on the CHINA CABINET 22nd day of February 2016 at the With glass front doors, $300. 815-942-0021 Don't need it?

Grundy County Soil & Water Conservation District Office located in Recliner - La-Z-Boy Sell it fast! the USDA Service Center, 3605 N IL Contemporary style, neutral color.

Rt 47, Suite B, Morris, Illinois at In the Morris Herald-News Excellent cond, made in USA. $125. 815-325-5402 Classified.

6:00 p.m. Three directors will be elected to th Grund Count 800-589-8237 NOTICE OF ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

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PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Early Voting Information February 4 - March 14, 2016 General Primary Election - March 15, 2016 GRUNDY COUNTY DATES February 4 and 5 February 8-12

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February 13 February 16-19

Mazon 2 Bedroom With loft, C/A, W/D hook-up. $725/mo. No pets. 815-585-2372

Morris Newly Renovated Large 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath 1 year lease, $985/mo includes water and electric.

No pets/smoking.

815-351-1394 or 815-351-1407

One bedroom, all utilities paid. No sec. dep. $550/mo. 815-942-5892 Seneca, Small 1 Bedroom, Quiet, Stove, Refrig, A/C

February 22-26, 29 March 1, 3, 8 and 10 March 2 and 4 March 5, 6 and 12 March 7, 9, 11, 14

No pets/smkg, $550/mo, lease, Sr Discount. 815-357-8365

Morris Deluxe 2 Bedroom

2 bath, 2 car garage, $1175/mo. 815-791-9623 Mazon, 3BR, stove/fridge/dishwasher, deck & pool, newly renovated, $1200/mo + deposit 815-252-9902

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A Voter that is validly registered in Grundy County may vote during the Early Voting period. Any Vote cast during Early Voting is final and cannot be revoked. The Voter is not eligible to cast a vote on Election Day. No ID is required to vote early. If you have any questions, please call the Grundy County Clerk's office at 815-9413222.

ATTENTION GRUNDY COUNTY VOTERS: Due to ongoing objections to several Presidential Candidates not being resolved by the State Board of Elections in time for ballots to be prepared and voting tabulators to be programmed, it is likely that Early Voting and Vote By Mail, will not begin until February 17, 2016.

Voters are urged to please call the County Clerk's Office at 815-941-3222, to be assured ballot information has been received by the State and that ballots are available for Early Voting and Vote By Mail.

Morris Bi-Level Country Home 2 Bdrm, 1 ½ bath, garage, C/A, easy access to I80, no pets/smkg.

Available Now, $975+dep. 815-735-1161

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FREE HEAT, CABLE & WATER!

Morris 2400 Sq Ft Commercial Condo

1st MONTH RENT FREE! 150 sq ft office,14” OH door & 2 service doors, Leah Rd, off Ashley, $1100/mo. Scott 815-341-3157

Brentwood ApArtments

20 x 24 Storage Unit. Power/Heat/AC/Internet.

Perfect for sm. Bus. $250/mo. 815-378-4296

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