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An educational decade in review MORRIS – When I was a little girl, my mom taught me to leave a place better than I found it. I can honestly say Morris Elementary School District is in better shape today than the condition it was when I became involved a decade ago.

District 54 was on Illinois’ financial watch list of schools teetering on the brink of collapse. Another year with a slide in the wrong direction and the state may have taken control. Morris Elementary may have been shut down, teachers let go and students bused to Minooka, Channahon or Joliet.

There wasn’t a more stressful time in the history of Morris to become involved in public education. Board meetings were stressful. Blame was thrown in all directions.

Tensions and tempers got high and heated.

I was asked in 2004 to sit on a citizen’s committee to help develop recommendations for the board to consider with the

COMMUNITY PULSE TERI SHAW impending closing of Midwest Generation’s Collins Station.

In 2005 I was encouraged to run for the board. By 2007 I was board president and we were on our third superintendent in as many years.

In 2007, our new team began to work out of the huge hole our district was in. We returned the school day back to its normal dismissal time.

We found having full-day kindergarten provided more funding than only a half-day.

Kindergarten was back.

It was not difficult for our team to find a balance between budget, forecast and plan. We swiftly added the fine arts programs back into the curriculum. Using sound budgeting and forecasting, coupled with utilizing cost-containment strategies

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and negotiating some revenue increases, District 54 was off the financial blacklist and heading in the right financial direction.

Restructuring the bond portfolio was an instrumental move. A massive bond deal struck by a prior administration was not in the best interest of the school, employees or taxpayers. We restructured and refunded a portion of these bonds with a more fair and common result to all parties.

The decentralization of our Special Education Services was another innovative issue.

The creation of the Shared Services Committee and the resulting agreements with both Morris High and Saratoga resulted in large savings.

Using the talents, knowledge and skills of our employees has saved tens of thousands of dollars. Our shared busing agreement may have had a rocky first day, but has saved taxpayers well into seven figures.

I didn’t know if there would ever be a time when District 54 wasn’t embroiled in a lawsuit over the construction and assessment of White Oak, which went on for 15 years. Finally, all litigation has been settled and ended.

Today, we are in the first year of a two-year rollout of a 1:1 technology initiative that will put laptops in the hands of every student in third through eighth grade, among other technology upgrades.

Through the utilization of survey data, we know our teachers are proud to work for the district and optimistic about our future together. Our parents believe 54 promotes academic success and has adults who care about kids.

Our students are happy and respect their teachers.

Some people will never get over how I got my job.

To those of you, I’m sorry about how that was handled.

It is one of those lessons I’ve

The Grundy County Historical Society encourages Morris Herald-News readers to “look up” as they travel Grundy County and take time to notice some of its historical architecture.

The close up of some of the design on the building at 110 E. Washington St. in downtown Morris shows brackets with acanthus leaves above dentil, which is the use of small blocks repeatedly in the decorative molding of the building.

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Daniel Garcia, manager of Sonoma Farm, based in Chicago Heights, offers details about fresh olive oils, sauces and pickled items offered Saturday in the company’s first appearance at the 3 French Hens Country Market at Canalport Park in Morris. See story, page 3

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New vendors showcase items at 3 French Hens market

By MIKE MALLORY mmallory@shawmedia.com MORRIS – Damp grass and a little bit of mud from the previous night’s rainstorm didn’t stop shoppers Saturday at the 3 French Hens French Country Market along the I&M Canal in Morris.

At least 140 vendors from across the Midwest – a market record, said co-organizer Monica Spence-Vogel – set up at Canal Port Park early Saturday.

Shoppers went from tent to tent searching for items such as vintage jewelry, metal art, baked goods, gourmet cheeses and fresh flowers.

“I think people decided to stick around once they noticed the weather was going to stay nice,” Spence-Vogel said. “We have a nice group from all over. I spoke to people from St. Louis, Iowa, Indiana and Wisconsin.”

The market has been featured in “Romantic Homes” magazine and “Midwest Living,” among others, and continues to grow in popularity.

The park space was navigable Saturday, but any more vendors and they might have to set up on a barge on the canal.

It’s a sign of how much the

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Doug Bales, a woodworker from Joliet, talks about his recent pieces with shoppers Saturday at the 3 French Hens Country Market in Morris. It was Bales’ first time selling his crafts in the market’s seventh year. market series, now in its sev- local event with local vendors. and family bumping into each eral yearly favorites, but new enth year, has grown.

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UP CLOSE Making mom happy MORRIS – The Morris Lions Club’s annual Rose Sale had members surprising moms around the community as they delivered a dozen roses from someone who loved and appreciated them.

TOP: Lions Club members Brett Geiger and Judy Miller deliver roses to Annie Kowalczyk from her daughter in Morris on Saturday morning.

ABOVE: The Morris Lions Club delivered 422 dozen roses Friday and Saturday to local area moms for Mother’s Day as part of their annual Rose Sale.

LEFT: Morris Lions Club member Brett Geiger takes a box of roses to the car to be delivered to deserving moms in the community.

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GAVC holds first awards ceremony

By JEANNE MILLAP Shaw Media correspondent MORRIS – The inaugural Grundy Area Vocational Center Awards Ceremony proceeded without a hitch last week.

In previous years, the center handed out its awards and scholarships at the awards nights of each of the four high schools GAVC students attend – Morris Community High School, Minooka Community High School, Coal City High School and Gardner-South Wilmington High School.

This year, all students being honored were together in the auditorium of Morris High School.

“We were very excited about the ceremony,” GAVC Director Lance Copes said, “and we had a tremendous

turnout of students and their families. We really didn’t know what to expect, it being our first year.”

Copes said the center held its ceremony so all students being honored were in one place at one time. It made the recognition a little more special, he said, and allowed teachers, staff and administrators to all be present.

Some of the high schools also will continue to recognize the GAVC students in their own ceremonies, Copes added.

The director said he was proud of the students honored for their achievements Thursday and also of all of the center’s students.

“When we look at our future workforce,” he said, “these students are going to industry leaders. They have very bright futures ahead of them.”

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The Dave Potts Memorial Scholarship went to senior Lauren Daniels at the Grundy Area Vocational Center Awards Ceremony held Thursday.

In all, 170 awards and recognitions were given at the event, plus scholarships totaling more than $10,000. The

awards included Directors’ Awards, Keytrain Awards, Program Awards, School to Apprenticeship Awards, Competition Awards and Perfect Attendance Awards.

The Dave Potts Memorial Scholarship went to Gardner-South Wilmington senior Lauren Daniels, who excelled in the center’s Computer Maintenance Technology classes.

“I love computers,” Daniels said after the ceremony. “I’ve always loved working with them.”

She plans on attending Joliet Junior College next year to get her degree in an IT field, she said.

Friends Ryan Kowalczyk and Victor Toussaint, both Morris seniors, were two who were awarded Directors’ Awards for Fire Science.

“It’s a brotherhood,” Kow-

alczyk said. “It’s a lot of work, but you’re doing what you love to do. Getting in the gear and doing what you’re aspiring to be is what makes it fun.”

“It is like a family,” Toussaint said. “I wanted to be a firefighter even before the program. I think it’s a way to give back to your community and do a public service.”

Other honors bestowed at the event included Fire Science Outstanding Student Award, awarded to Morris senior Samantha Limbach, and Tradesman of the Year, awarded to Noah Rosak, of Minooka Community High School.

Given scholarships were Lauren Daniels, Brooke Baudino, Jordyn Bell, Natalie Wold, Alicia Headrick, Trevor McDaniel, Deja Carter, Devin Ryan, Erica Caher and Trevor McDaniel.

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By HEIDI LITCHFIELD hlitchfield@shawmedia.com MORRIS – The Grundy County Administration building has gotten its new generator running after a back-up generator last September stopped working.

The generator powers county infrastructure in the event of an outage. Without a back-up generator for power, $400,000 worth of health department vaccines, the county’s IT servers, the county morgue and the Grundy County Emergency Operation Center are at risk.

“A test was performed on Friday and everything is up and running,” Grundy County Board Chairman David Welter said Saturday. “It’s important to make sure there is no down time in the infrastructure.”

On April 23, a temporary generator was delivered to the building and hooked up.

On April 24, the county had ComEd disconnect commercial power, turning off all power to the facility so the rental generator could be

started safely. This was necessary to install the new, permanent generator to the power grid. The county ran on the rental generator until May 1, when ComEd could safely restore power with the new generator in place.

Welter said staff was alerted to power down their computers while the switches happened. The project was completed without issue.

Weekly tests will take place, with the unit run for about an hour, transferring power twice. Testing will be scheduled to occur before the building opens to the public.

Chris Kindelspire, county electronic operations director, said in an email to staff and board members there will be a remote monitoring system for power.

“Now we will be afforded situational awareness regarding power for the facility along with early warning in the event of a minor or major issue with the unit,” he said in the email. Welter said Kindelspire took the lead on the project, which made the project run smoothly.

Habitat to start 12th home MORRIS HERALD–NEWS

MORRIS – The public is invited to join Grundy-Three Rivers Habitat for Humanity in breaking ground on its 12th house at 918 E. North St. in Morris.

Shanna Enger and her children, Bridget and Bryson, have been selected as the partner family for the 12th home, according to a news release from Habitat.

The ceremony will be at 5:30 p.m. May 20 and will include introduction of the Enger family and recognition of sponsors and volunteers.

A volunteer appreciation event will be held immediately after the groundbreaking to recognize all past and present volunteers, according to the news release.

Shanna Enger is a lifelong resident of Morris and has been employed with R-Place Restaurant for 16 years. Shanna and her two children, Bridget, 11, and Bryson, 7, live in a second floor, two-bedroom apartment where her children share a bedroom.

The Enger’s were selected during a rigorous application process. Habitat “partner fam-

ilies,” as they are referred, must present a need for adequate housing and earn 30 percent to 60 percent of the area’s median income.

Partner families contribute 400 hours of “sweat equity” toward the construction of their home and Habitat fundraising events. The homes are then sold with a no-interest mortgage.

The Enger home will be the fourth of five to be constructed

in the Hancock Page Subdivision on the former paper mill property.

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Saratoga students become principal for a day FAR LEFT: Mossimo Gallo walks the halls to make sure students are where they need to be and the school is safe during his time as principal for the day at Saratoga Elementary School on Friday.

AT LEFT: Emma Johnson answers phone calls to arrange the eighth grade field trip while being principal for the day at Saratoga Elementary School on Friday.

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Gallo said lunch, along with a quick stop for ice cream, and possibly getting out of doing his student notebook test, were the best parts of the day.

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Each student was allowed to bring one friend along to this “business lunch.”

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“Emma went down the fifth grade hall, which is a side of the building she normally isn’t in, being in third grade,” Zweeres said. “She saw art along the walls and suggested that they send an email to the art teacher telling her that the art looked good on the wall.”

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MORRIS – On a typical Friday, students at Saratoga Elementary School hear an announcement calling for students to come to the multi-purpose room.

What made this past Friday atypical was this intercom message was given by third grade student Emma Johnson, one of the students acting as principal for the day.

At a Parent Teacher Organization fundraiser in March, one auction item up for bid was for a student to become principal for the day. Principal Joe Zweeres said the auction brought in double the money.

“During the auction, we had two families bidding back and forth and back and forth for the principal of the day prize. We decided to give it to two families for the amount they were bidding,” Zweeres said.

To their surprise, both Johnson and second grade student Mossimo Gallo won, meaning the two would put in a full day of principal duties.

“The kids kept busy taking phone calls, taking tours of the school and making notes of things that needed to be addressed, checking on classrooms, and the two even worked the lunch room during first grade lunch, helping students open items,” Zweeres said.

Gallo liked helping with first grade lunch, even if he had to file a report on a student who wasn’t following the rules.

“I had to report someone during lunch, because he punched his milk carton. It didn’t explode into the air. Instead, when he opened it, the milk went all over the table.”

Gallo said.

Communicating with the office and with Gallo was a highlight for Johnson.

“I like the whole day, but it was fun using the walkie-talkie’s to communicate so we didn’t get lost in the school when we were delivering notes and pencils,” Johnson said.

Zweeres said Johnson was very perceptive and took the job seriously when she had to walk the halls to check the school.

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Continued from page 2 learned. If I could do it over again differently, I would.

Based on my job performance since 2008, two different boards have given me contract extensions. During the first contract, 54 paid the tuition for me to complete a superintendent endorsement program.

During the term of the second contract, I completed a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership. District 54

did not pay any tuition, books, or any fee of any type on my behalf for that degree.

I’m in my third contract and when it concludes, I will have served eight years in this capacity.

During the years as a board member and subsequently as superintendent, the entire staff and I have worked diligently to put 54 in a better place.

That’s a little history of the last decade. Of course, I’ve made some mistakes along the way. I’ve had to learn some tough lessons; I’ve learned

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and tried not to make the same mistakes twice. There’s no one who will work harder for Morris Elementary, it’s children, teachers, staff and taxpayers.

• Teri Shaw is the superintendent of Morris Elementary School District. Community Pulse is a weekly column that provides a dedicated space for Grundy County-area nonprofits, schools, organizations and sometimes Morris Herald-News staff to share news and information about their organization.

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Continued from page 3 options included Sonoma Farm, a gourmet olive oil, vinaigrette and pasta sauce company out of Chicago Heights.

Manager Daniel Garcia, in charge of production, said Sonoma Farm sets up at markets across the suburbs, but 3 French Hens is one of the nicest he’s been to.

“It’s also easy to find and not many have a good view like this,” Garcia said, referring to the nearby canal.

Sonoma Farm seems to introduce a new item each year after starting with olive oils, Garcia said.It now offers sweet or spicy pickled items.

Some vendors who don’t have a store with regular busi-

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Q WHERE: Canal Port Park on Illinois Avenue in Morris. ness hours, such as Doug Bales of Joliet, get an opportunity to sell their work and converse with those who have similar interests.

Bales considers woodworking his hobby, although he’ll retire soon and have more time to craft his projects.

He works on six or more different pieces at any particular time, but one piece on display was a first for Bales.

A friend sold a family farm in Wisconsin, so Bales asked

for some barn wood. With it, he made an outhouse.

“I love coming to markets because it’s full of people who work with their hands,” Bales said. “Everyone tends to be on their computers these days.

What happened to the trades?”

Bales will work with any kind of wood, but since the barn wood was more than 100 years old, he didn’t apply any stains or sealers.

“You don’t mess with barn wood,” Bales said. “It’s lasted this long, why change it?”

Those who missed the first market of the year will have many opportunities left this season.

Five more 3 French Hens Country Markets are set to take place 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. the second Saturday of each month through October.

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one day, she thought it would be fun, until Zweeres said she would probably have to become a teacher first, and then go to school to be a principal.

“I would never be able to do it; I want to become a veterinarian. I already know a lot about animals so it won’t take that much thinking in college,” Johnson said.

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Although the day was filled with the fun parts of being principal, Zweeres wanted to show the two about a more serious side. After lunch, he arranged for the office to call his

phone, letting Johnson field a staged call from a concerned parent worried about bullying in her child’s first-grade classroom.

“Emma took a mock phone call, and after the call, she and Gallo, and I sat down and talked about what we can do about this situation. This afternoon, we got the students together in a group to talk about behavior expectations while at school,” Zweeres said.

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By VIKAAS SHANKER vshanker@shawmedia.com Many roadway departments in Will and Grundy counties plan on going back to the state bidding process for road salt amid uncertainty on salt price and some not receiving any bids at all last year.

But many public officials are tempering their expectations this year.

Last year, the state’s road salt industry experienced a shortage caused by the harsh 2013-14 winter.

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services has served as a marketplace where rock salt vendors can bid on municipal or county requests.

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The city of Morris has never used the state bidding process, Public Works Director Jim Gretencord said.

Instead, it has relied on a partnership with Morton Salt, and will continue to in the future despite the supplier cutting back on supply and increasing prices to $126 a ton.

“I actually get a better price not going through the state,” Gretencord said, adding that the salt comes out of Ottawa, allowing the city to retrieve salt itself instead of relying on delivery, which could take a long time during harsh winters.

However, Gretencord said he doesn’t expect salt prices to go down to pre-2014 levels.

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“It’s about half of what we auction items are plentiful. usually get because the price For information or for a was doubled,” Ronaldson said. registration form for the event, Plainfield recently explored visit the news and events tab developing a consortium of www.angelsofhopeinc.org or Heidi Litchfield – hlitchfield@shawmedia.com through the Will County GovA tractor sits at the City of Morris public works salt storage shed in ernmental League to get lower the Angels of Hope Facebook February. With expected increases in salt prices, area municipalities prices. page. are weighing their options for salt purchases for next winter.

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MORRIS HERALD–NEWS MINOOKA – Deb Warning of Minooka has been named a 2015 Fellow for the Illinois Lincoln Excellence in Public Service Series, a leadership program that trains and mentors up-and-coming Republican women in Illinois.

Warning is one of five women selected statewide to participate in the Illinois Lincoln Series this year.

“I’m excited and humbled to have been selected for the Lincoln Public Service Series,” Warning said in a news release. “Each year the Lincoln Series board chooses Republican women who aspire to positively shape the future of the Republican Party, and to mentor others who are willing to serve in public office, policy or government.

“Good policy and governance improves our community and our state. I am thrilled to serve the wonderful people of Grundy County. I expect to become better equipped to mentor and assist others, and am thankful for the opportunities and education this program offers.”

State Sen. Sue Rezin affirmed in the release, “In her several years serving as a member of her community’s school board and most recently as a member of the Grundy County Board, Ms. Warning has proven she has the gravitas, respect, ambition, and fierce conservative leadership

abilities that are necessary in continuing to build a strong coalition of Republican women in government across our state.”

Warning served on the Minooka High School Board of Education from 2003-2012.

She was elected to the Grundy County Board in 2012. Reelected in 2014, she chairs the Legislative Committee. In February 2015, Warning was appointed to the Legislative Committee of the Illinois Association of County Board Members. She serves on the Board of Directors of the University of Illinois Mom’s Association.

She helped establish a local Classical Conversations Community in Minooka.

Warning will be joining a network of almost 200 women who have participated in the Illinois Lincoln Series program, according to the release.

Graduates have gone on to achieve elected office, public service careers in the state and federal government and campaign management positions.

The Illinois Lincoln Series is a rare opportunity to gain more exposure to the different tiers of government and learn more about various aspects of public service, according to the release.

The Illinois Lincoln Series includes course work and hands-on experience at all levels of government and campaigns. For information, visit www.lincolnseries.com.

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RONALD E. BENNETT Ronald E. Bennett, 61, of Ottawa, formerly of Seneca and Marseilles, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015, at Rivershores HealthCare and Rehabilitation Centre.

Arrangements by Seals-Campbell Funeral Home, 815-795-5151, www. sealscampbell.com

THOMAS J. GASS Thomas J. Gass, 65, of Marseilles, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015, at his home.

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PHILIP E. PANTI Philip Eugene “Gene” Panti, 90, of Marseilles, passed away Friday, May 8, 2015, at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

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LELAN W. PIFER Lelan W. Pifer, age 78. At rest Thursday, May 7, 2015, at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center.

Born in Findlay, OH, the son of the late Roland and Leona (nee Redick) Pifer. Residing in Minooka the past 45 years. Graduate of Arlington High School, Arlington, OH. Received his bachelors degree from “THE” Ohio State University. A U.S. Army veteran. Retired from Olin Chemical (Blockson) as a lab technician in 1989 and Minooka High School following 10 years of service. Member, deacon and former treasurer of Plattville Lutheran Church, Minooka.

Lelan’s passion in life was following the stock market and he thoroughly loved THE Ohio State Buckeyes.

Surviving is his loving wife of 55 years, Anita (nee Brown) Pifer of Minooka; four children, Cynthia (Lawrence) Cook of San Diego, CA, John A. Pifer of Morris, Virginia (Michael) Keating of Shorewood and James E. (Tara) Pifer of Mint Hill, NC; 12 grandchildren, John (Tracy) Pifer Jr., Jason Rivera, Breanna (Tyler) Cap, Rachel Pifer, Jacquelyn Pifer, Jennifer Keating, Mikey Keating, Timothy James “T.J.”, Matthew, Nicholas and Samuel O’Brien-Pifer, Amanda (Scott) Blons; three great-grandchildren, Steven Stirrat Jr., Jordan Griggs and Kirsten Kent; mother, Leona; sister, Leanne Bateson; his aunt, Marcia Boehm, all of Arlington, OH; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded by his father, Roland.

Lelan W. Pifer will lie in state Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at Plattville Lutheran Church, 5475 Bell Road, Minooka from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 9:30 a.m. Rev. Brett Reedy officiating. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

Visitation Monday, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and again from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral

Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet.

For more information: (815) 7415500 or visit his Book of Memories at www.fredcdames.com

ROBERT R. STORM, SR. Born: April 23, 1934; in Goodfarm Twp., IL Died: May 9, 2015; in Morris, IL

Robert R. Storm, Sr., age 81, of Gardner, IL, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015, at Morris Hospital in Morris, IL surrounded by family.

Born April 23, 1934, in Goodfarm Twp., IL to the late Tracy and Mary (nee Larson) Storm. Robert retired from Fatlan Trucking in Gardner following over 20 years of employment. He loved watching Nascar and was a Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. fan. He enjoyed fishing in his spare time.

Surviving are his wife, Connie (nee Ferrari) Storm, of Gardner, whom he married October 16, 1954; three children, Robbyn (Keith) West of Dwight, IL, Robert (Tish) Storm, Jr. of Dwight, and Rhonda (Tom) Favero of Braidwood. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Shawn (Shelly) West, Sarah Storm, Heather Storm, Amelia Storm, Brandon Arnold, Angela Arnold, and Jordan Favero; ten great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents; six brothers, Hans Storm, Earl Storm, Tracy Storm, Marion Storm, Ernest Storm, and

Martin Storm; five sisters, Lorraine Willhoit, Lena Douglas, Pearl Carter, Mable Wheeler, and Marge Basham; and one grandson, Jeremy West.

Visitation will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory, Braidwood Chapel, Wednesday, May 13, 2015, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Cremation rites will be accorded following visitation. Graveside services will be Thursday, May 14, at 11:00 a.m. at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Braidwood, IL. Memorial gifts in his name may be directed to the donor’s choice. For more information and to visit his online guestbook, please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find us on Facebook at R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory.

ROBERT E. WITTENKELLER Robert E. “Butch” Wittenkeller, age 69, of Dwight, passed away at his home, surrounded by family on Thursday, May 7, 2015.

Arrangements by Hager Memorial Home. 815-584-2666

DARLENE M. ZINNEL

Born: Dec. 24, 1935; Joliet, IL Died: May 9, 2015; in Wilmington, IL

Born December 24, 1935, Joliet, IL to the late Anthony and Josephine (nee Koca) Cinotto. Darlene first and foremost was a wife, mother, and grandmother committed to her family.

She worked at Charter One Bank in Braidwood, formerly State Bank of Braidwood for 20 years. Member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Braidwood and the Braidwood Recreation Club. She enjoyed yardwork and gardening.

Surviving are two daughters, Denise (Joe) Zinnel-Kross of Corapolis, PA and Danielle Zinnel-Siegers of Homer Glen, IL; three sons, Dorian (Tami) Zinnel of Bourbonnais, IL, Dion (Vickie) Zinnel of Elk Grove Village, IL, and Donald (Jeanine) Zinnel of Braidwood; three grandchildren, Diana Zinnel, Ryan Siegers, and Rick Siegers; and one sister, Marian Cinotto of Braidwood.

Preceding her in death was her husband, Donald F. Zinnel; and one sister, Lorraine Barnett.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Private services will be held.

Inurnment Mount Olivet Cemetery in Braidwood.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in her name may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association.

R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory in charge of arrangements.

For more information and to visit her online guestbook, please log on to www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes. com or find us on Facebook at R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory.

Darlene M. Zinnel (nee Cinotto), age 79, of Braidwood, IL passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015, at Aperion Care in Wilmington, IL.

Turkish coup leader, former president, Evren dies at 97

By SUZAN FRASER The Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey – Kenan Evren, the general who led Turkey’s 1980 military coup that ended years of street-clashes between rival left- and right-wing militias but also unleashed a wave of arrests, torture and extrajudicial killings died Saturday. He was 97.

The ailing former general who later ruled as president for seven years, died at Ankara’s GATA military hospital, the state-run Anadolu Agency reported, hours after he was placed on a respirator due to multiple organ failure.

His family and lawyers were called to his side.

Evren was hailed as a hero at the time of the coup for ending fighting that had left some

5,000 people dead and put the country on the brink of a civil war. But he soon became one of the country’s most controversial figures, remembered more for the torture of former militants and their supporters and for introducing a constitution that restricted freedoms and formalized the military’s role in politics.

Turkish political leaders still are scrambling to replace

the constitution he helped institute.

Last year, Evren, alongside the only other surviving member of the 1980 coup, was convicted of crimes against the state and sentenced to life imprisonment, the first generals to be tried and convicted of leading a coup in Turkey which has a history of military takeovers.

The court decision stripped

him of his military title and demoted him to the rank of a private.

The trial was made possible after the Islamic-rooted government of then prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan secured constitutional amendments in a 2010 referendum, in the hope that the showcase trial would help put an end to the military’s interventions once and for all.

District 54 teachers receive awards MORRIS – The Morris Rotary Club recognized local school teachers as Teacher of the Year on April 14 at Chapin’s Restaurant in Morris.

Among the six chosen, two are teachers at Morris Elementary School District 54. The club recognizes local teachers annually for their dedication to kids, according to a news release.

Shabbona English teacher Carol Anderson and White Oak Reading Interventionist Betsy Lutz were presented with their awards by Club President Jim Bianchetta. Superintendent Teri Shaw congratulated the teachers on their commitment and dedication to the children, as well as the school district.

Anderson started her career at District 54 in 1998 after returning to college to earn her teaching degree. She has served on many committees

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LEFT: Shabbona English teacher Carol Anderson was recognized as one of Morris Rotary Club’s Teachers of the Year. RIGHT: White Oak Reading Interventionist Betsy Lutz was chosen as one of the Morris Rotary Club’s Teachers of the Year. and teams, such as Scholastic Bowl, Student Council Sponsor, and the School Improvement Team.

Lutz has taught reading at the district for 30 years, starting her career as a Language Arts and Title 1 Reading teacher at Shabbona. She also has worked at Center and Garfield

schools. Both Anderson and Lutz were humbled by their award.

“I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work with many excellent teachers, administrators, and in a wonderful community for the past 30 years,” Lutz said in the release.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Make a point to become well informed about important matters. Take part in functions that will benefit you. A recent acquaintance will be the catalyst for a new project.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Romance is on the horizon. Stick to the truth, especially at work. If you embellish or fudge the facts, you will end up damaging your reputation.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – You cannot change the past, so don’t look back. A positive outlook will generate beneficial results. Trust your intuition and have faith in your decisions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Lady Luck is smiling on you, making new gains a possibility. Previous investments or long-term savings accounts will bring in extra cash.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – You can move ahead, but do so slowly. Taking on too much too fast will end up causing problems. Attention to detail will give you the edge you need over the competition.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Tie up loose ends in order to get moving on something new. Keep your opinions to yourself. You won’t make friends if you interfere or criticize others.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Don’t let a recent setback deter you from forging ahead. Your hard work will pay off. Do at least one thing that makes you smile,.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Careful budgeting will help you move one step closer to a secure future.

You will have a full agenda, so it’s important to leave time for some fun and entertainment.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Don’t get upset if well-meaning friends or relatives give you unwanted advice.

Be polite, but let them know that the final decision will be yours alone.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Read the fine print and make sure that you negotiate fairly. It will be difficult to move forward if someone is constantly opposing you.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Avoid pessimism and negativity. Put past problems behind you. You have the strength and knowledge to achieve your goals, so stop dwelling on what you can’t change.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – You have a lot to offer, so don’t be afraid to express your ideas and opinions. By sharing your enthusiasm and charm, you will captivate everyone.

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The event will be from 4 to 7 p.m. May 20.

Information on the proposed Low Carbon Portfolio Standard legislation will be discussed.

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outreach program, designed to engage and inform the public on station operations. Station employees are active in the community by volunteering, hosting tours, visiting area schools, appearing at community events and financially supporting dozens of civic organizations throughout the year.

Jeremiah Joe is located at 807 LaSalle Street in Ottawa. For information, visit www.nuclearpowersillinois.com.

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OPINION Time for Ben Carson to run a real race Ben Carson declared recently his presidential candidacy in Detroit. Not a minute too soon.

The retired neurosurgeon and conservative star formed a presidential exploratory committee March 3. Since then, he’s been traveling around the country in what might be called a nonstrategic way – making paid speeches that he had longstanding commitments to give, appearing at events for his Carson Scholars Fund (which awards money to promising students around the country) and, in other ways, not directing any particular focus on the key early states of Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Nevada.

At the same time, Carson has been absent from some important party gatherings.

For example, Carson did not attend the GOP summit in New Hampshire a couple of weeks ago that featured a huge field – almost every serious (and nonserious) 2016 candidate. Nor did Carson go to Iowa last weekend for a big social conservative gathering that showcased a large number of hopefuls.

As Carson traveled nonpolitically, he slid down polls of the GOP race. Since the beginning of March, Carson has slipped from 12.3 percent in the RealClearPolitics average of polls – nearly in the top tier of candidates – to less than half that, 5.8 percent, about a week ago. Aides say Carson is doing well on social media and in various outreach efforts.

After Carson announced the exploratory committee, according to Mike Murray, a senior adviser for fundraising and grassroots efforts, the would-be campaign raised $2.1 million from a little more than 30,000 donors, with the average contribution between $50

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“It’s been tremendous,” Murray said.

On his committee’s website, Carson has been asking conveniently leading questions designed to offer him encouragement to run.

Which in your estimation is a more important quality for a president: Having a career in Washington politics or having solid values and character?”

Carson’s committee says people “overwhelmingly” choose solid values and character.

Carson made his announcement in Detroit. It’s a natural choice, since it is not just Carson’s hometown, but also a good political choice because some conservatives see the city, mired in bankruptcy and general, long-running decline, as a laboratory for new policies that could reverse its fortunes. Carson could direct special attention to the city’s problems.

Whatever Carson does, it will stand out from the rest of the field. Carson speeches, even in a political setting, can seem more like TED talks on the values that brought him success in the decidedly non-political field of brain surgery.

That ends soon. If he runs, Carson will have to get into politics in a big way. No more putting off questions. Carson may run an unconventional campaign, but it will still have to be a campaign. And it has to start very soon.

• Byron York is chief political correspondent for The Washington Examiner.

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NO ONE FIGHTS ALONE Morris baseball team honors former teammate Ryan Bernickus / 16

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Ryan Bernickus throws out the ceremonial first pitch at Thursday’s baseball game between Morris and Sterling that was held in his honor.

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Morris shows its support for Ryan Bernickus in several heartfelt ways

By ROB OESTERLE roesterle@shawmedia.com MORRIS – During Thursday’s baseball game against Sterling, Morris wore hats with the letters RB and the number 31 on the front and the incsciption “No One Fights Alone” emblazoned across the back.

That phrase was certainly in evidence all day as a large crowd gathered in support of former Morris player Ryan Bernickus, who has been fighting osteosarcoma, a cancer that starts in the bones.

The team also wore gray T-shirts with Bernickus’ nickname, “Bernie,” across the shoulders and his former number, 31, on the back, during infield practice before the game.

Bernickus and his family showed up just before the Redskins took infield and he made his way through the crowd of well-wishers on a cane fashioned out of a hockey stick before greeting the team in the duguot.

When Morris completed its pregame drills, the Morris softball team and its opponent for the day, Sycamore, came from the neighboring field.

The Morris team was also wearing its “Bernie” T-shirts, and stood along the grass between the infield and left fied.

The Morris baseball team was on the third-base line, and the Sterling baseball and Sycamore softball teams were on the first-base line.

Bernickus then made his way to the middle of the field

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The Morris baseball team poses with Ryan Bernickus and his family after Thursday’s Bernie Day game against Sterling.

– without his cane – and threw out the ceremonial first pitch to Morris catcher Tyler Bordner. He was then embraced by Morris coach Todd Kein as the crowd gave him a long standing ovation.

Among the crowd were Morris mayor Dick Kopczick, Morris Community High School principal Kelly Hussey, MCHS assistant principal Jeff

Johnson, former Cubs pitcher and Morris baseball standout Billy Petrick, and many of Bernickus’ former teammates.

Also, when the Sterling baseball coaches, Nick Pepper and Adam Roe, heard about what was going on that day and why, they voluntarily donated immediately.

“It was awesome to see everyone here,” Bernickus said

after the Redskins came away with a 4-1 victory on Bernie Day. “There were lots of people I haven’t seen for a long time, so it was nice to see them. It was great. Drew Walker was a teammate of mine, and his little brother, Matt, was the

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In between checkups, he will continue his fight, thanks to a perspective and attitude that goes well beyond his years. He already has completed three years of college at Univeristy of Iowa and, after having taken this year off because of his treatment, plans on attending University of Illinois-Chicago at Rockford to complete his pharmacy degree.

He said this as a matter of fact, not as something he hopes to do.

“It’s kind of the only way for me to look at it,” he said. “You don’t plan for something like this, but you adjust to it and keep going. I am working to be more independent, but I’m not quite there yet. I have to keep going to physical therapy and get to the point where I can live on my own.”

One constant in his life is his parents, Rick and Marcy.

Like Ryan, they don’t seek attention, but they have provided strength for him throughout his recovery.

“My parents,” Bernickus said, taking time to collect himself before continuing.

“During the eight months that I was in the hospital, they never left me alone. I don’t mean that like they were bothering me. I mean that they never left me by myself. They were always there for me.

“The first thing my dad said when we found out was, ‘We will get through this. No matter what it takes, that’s what we will do to get this done.’ ” Not only were there T-shirts and hats being sold, but 11 businesses in Morris pledged to donate $10 per run that Morris scored that day. That meant that an extra $440 went to the fund to help the Bernickus family with their expenses. The local businesses that donated were Chicago Pizza, Brandt’s Body Shop, Honest Abe’s Tap & Grill, Corleone’s, Greenhorn Saloon & Eatery, Montage Wine Bar, Feeney

“It’s been four years since I have been on this field. To walk out to that mound again and have everyone there, it was awesome.”

Morris catcher and team captain Tyler Bordner (right) embraces Ryan Bernickus after the Redskins beat Sterling 4-1 on Bernie Day Thursday.

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“The guys on the team did most of this,” Kein said. “When they found out about Ryan, they wanted to do something.

It just seemed natural to pick a date on our schedule and just make a day all about him. The kids on the team, especially the captains, took control and got this thing going. Tyler Bordner, especially, was kind of the ringleader for that and sparked everyone to want to pitch in.

“It was very gratifying to see them follow through on this and it shows what kind of character they have and that they realize there’s more important things than just baseball. When you’re 17 or 18 years old, it’s sometimes hard to see the bigger picture.

“As a program, we like to feel that we do things right.

This gave us a chance to see the human side of things and it’s kind of a reality check.”

It was definitely a day that Ryan Bernickus will always remember.

“It was fun to walk out to the mound again,” he said.

“It’s been four years since I have been on this field. To walk out to that mound again and have everyone there, it was awesome.”

“Ryan had a lot of great moments on this field,” Rick Bernickus said. “This one was by far the greatest. The thing about all this is, I have learned a lot of things from my son.”

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Morris softball cruises to win over Sycamore STAFF REPORTS MORRIS – The bats were out in force for the Morris softball team Thursday, as the Redskins rapped out 16 hits en route to a 17-2 Northern Illinois Big 12 East Conference win over Sycamore in five innings.

Ashley Phelps (2 RBIs) and Taya Torkelson (RBI) led Morris (17-7, 4-3) with three hits each, while Janelle Brehm, winning pitcher Abby Burns (2 RBIs), Melissa Benson (RBI) and Ryan Friend (5 RBIs) each added two hits. Emily Moore and Leah Lines (2 RBIs) each added a hit for the Redskins.

Burns threw three innings, giving up no runs and one hit while striking out three.

Phelps threw the final two innings, giving up one earned run.

Coal City 5, Lisle 3: Winning pitcher Leslie Youskevtch gave up four hits and had seven strikeouts in the Interstate Eight win for the Coalers (16-9, 8-4).

Taylor Meents led an eighthit Coal City attack by going 2 for 4 with two runs scored.

Leah Campos, Makenna Emerson and Abby Olsen each had an RBI.

collected three hits. Jake Brnca and Gubelman both had two hits with an RBI. Streator 17, Seneca 9: Seneca (11-15-1, 6-7) jumped to a 4-0 lead in the Interstate Eight bagme, but could not hold on.

Brody Harty went 3 for 3 with a double, home run and three RBIs, while Brant Baudino was 2 for 4 and Brandon Viken and Hunter Simon each doubled.

remained 1-0 until 14 minutes remained in the match, when Hercsher tied it up to send it into overtime.

After 2 scoreless overtime periods, the game was decided on penalty kicks, with Herscher winning the shootout 4-3. Carli McGinn made 13 saves for Coal City (5-7, 4-5).

Reed-Custer 5, Gardner-South Wilmington 3: Scott Horrie

led GSW (12-12) at the plate Saturday, going 2 for 4. Kody Kellogg and Blake Marks combined to give up six hits and strike out eight on the mound for the Panthers.

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BASEBALL 4:15 p.m. – Oswego at Minooka 4:30 p.m. – Morris at Yorkville 4:30 p.m. – Seneca at Coal City 4:30 p.m. – Indian Creek at Newark

BOYS TENNIS 4:30 p.m. – Kankakee at Coal City BOYS TRACK AND FIELD 4 p.m. – Coal City at Dwight Invitational BOYS VOLLEYBALL 5:30 p.m. – Plainfield South at Minooka GIRLS SOCCER 4:30 p.m. – Yorkville at Morris 4:30 p.m. – Romeoville at Minooka SOFTBALL 4:15 p.m. – Plainfield East at Minooka 4:30 p.m. – Morris at Sterling 4:30 p.m. – Seneca at Coal City 4:30 p.m. – Indian Creek at Newark

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Leona Burton finished first in the 100-meter dash with a time of 12.99 seconds and was second in the 200 with 26.90 seconds.

The long jump and triple jump events were not held because of weather safety concerns.

In the frosh-soph meet, Morris was eighth with 23 points. Madi Mayberry was first in the 100 (13.39), while BASEBALL Sabrina Baftiri was third in Coal City 15, Lisle 4: Jar- the 200 (29.11). ed Skubic picked up his sevMeghan Smith tied for secenth win of the season for the ond in the high jump, clearing Coalers (22-5, 10-2) in the I-8 4 feet 8 inches. victory, with Matt Gubelman hurling two scoreless innings GIRLS SOCCER with three strikeouts.

Herscher 2, Coal City 1 (SO): Joey Quinn had four hits, The Coalers got an early lead including his fifth homer of off a goal by Bridget Kauzlathe season. Nick Micetich had ric, with an assist from Shari three hits, including a home More. run, while Ryan Horrie also The Interstate Eight game

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Do you lead up here or there?

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Lisa Kudrow, who made her name as Phoebe on “Friends,” said, “I think it’s always a good move to listen to that inner voice, if it doesn’t lead to a crime.”

Some bridge players follow their inner voices. But most should analyze each deal, considering the alternatives.

Here, South is in four spades. West leads a trump. (What do you think of that choice?) How should South plan the play?

After South opened with a weak two-bid, North responded two notrump, which asked South to define his hand. With a maximum, South rebid three diamonds, showing his “feature,” which is typically the ace or king of that suit.

Many players would draw trumps and run the heart jack, but should fail.

East wins with his king and shifts to the diamond queen. The defenders take two tricks in that suit, then sit back and wait for a club winner. Instead, declarer should draw trumps ending on the board and lead a low heart toward his jack.

If West could take that trick with the heart king, he would do best to shift to clubs. However, South would win with dummy’s ace and cash the heart ace-queen, discarding the diamond four from his hand. Declarer would lose only one trick in each side suit.

Here, if East wins with his heart king, South gets six spades, three hearts and one club. If East ducks, South loses only two diamonds and one club.

Finally, West made a poor choice of opening lead. He should have selected the club three. Don’t be afraid to lead from a king, especially around to a weak hand.

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Doctor visit first step in treating chronic fatigue syndrome Dear Dr. K: For the past few months I just haven’t had my usual energy. Should I see a doctor?

Dear Reader: We all have times when we lack energy; it’s a universal human experience. We often can pinpoint the cause: hard physical or mental work, an ongoing stressful situation, lack of enough good-quality sleep.

Most people also probably experience times when they lack energy or feel unusually tired but cannot pinpoint the cause. Sometimes, it’s a brief infectious illness that hasn’t produced the usual symptoms, such as sneezing, body aches or fever. Sometimes, it’s just a mystery.

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ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff say “yes” if you stop them in the street and ask if they are feeling unusually tired for no good reason. Most of them will never contact their doctor about it, figuring it will pass.

Still, fatigue is one of the most common reasons people do seek medical care. My general advice is to contact your doctor if you’re so tired you can’t get out of bed, or if you experience fatigue or lack of energy that is very unusual for you – more intense or more long-lasting.

Two of the most common causes of fatigue are depres-

sion and just plain overwork.

Fatigue may be a side effect of medication or the result of poor sleep habits. Or it may be caused by one of many illnesses, from chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, to anemia, heart failure or multiple sclerosis.

Start by talking to your primary care physician. He or she will ask questions and perform a physical examination designed to root out any underlying medical or psychological illness. Many illnesses can cause fatigue. Describe your symptoms in detail to help your doctor narrow down the possible causes. For example: • Do you have trouble concentrating?

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than usual?

• Do certain activities take more effort than they used to?

As another example, think about which activities you’ve had to limit. For example: • You can no longer stay awake for dinner and a movie.

• You no longer wake up feeling refreshed, even after you’ve slept all night.

• When you exercise, your muscles feel achy and weak in less time than they once did.

Timing also is important.

Tell the doctor when you started noticing a decrease in your physical or mental energy level. Was the change gradual or sudden? Did the onset of fatigue coincide with any other significant change in your life: Had you been ill? Was there a death in the family?

Also, make sure to tell your doctor about any other symptoms you might be experiencing along with the lack of energy. Do you get out of breath easily? Do your muscles or joints ache? Do you have trouble sleeping? Are you feeling unusually sad or anxious? Different symptoms accompanying fatigue suggest different causes.

No matter the root of your problem, there are treatments and practical strategies that can help restore your energy.

The first step is to talk to your doctor.

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WAREHOUSE POSITIONS Norbert Dentressangle is currently recruiting for our Shorewood location. We are looking for people with a positive attitude, seeking opportunities for growth. Ambient temperature warehouse. We are accepting resumes for full-time positions: Material Handler - 1st (5:00am-5:00pm) and 2nd (5:00pm-5:00am) shifts available (work 4 days one week, and 3 days the following week- every other weekend off). 6 Months of relevant experience operating Crown standup RC lifts is desirable.

Packaging Supervisor - 1st shift. At least 4+ years of experience in a warehouse and/or packaging operations preferred.

Operations Manager - 1st shift, floating between multiple area locations (within a 50 mile radius). At least 5+ years of managerial experience in logistics or supply chain management preferred.

Norbert Dentressangle offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package. Drug screen and background check required. We participate in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Full benefit package available after 60 days.

PLEASE APPLY ON-LINE PRIOR TO ATTENDING CAREER FAIR. www.ryder.com/careers Search under current opportunities, logistics, search under Minooka, IL. Use req # 2015-14062 when applying to the material handler/ forklift operation position. EOE Vet/Disabled Drug test and Background check required for employment.

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KIT ‘N’ CARLYLE ® BY Larry Wright

PUBLIC NOTICE Ottawa Savings Bancorp MHC NOTICE

Morris Duplex –2276 Beverly Dr. Brick Ranch 3BR, 3½ BA, 2 master suites, lg. 2 car gar, 4' cement crawl space, all appliances included. Approx 2250 sf. Backs to wooded area, no association fees, offered at $215,000 Call Tom at 815-712-7247 by appt. only

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of members of Ottawa Savings Bancorp MHC will be held at 925 LaSalle Street, Ottawa, Illinois on May 20, 2015 at 11:00 p.m., local time. Business to be conducted at the meeting shall be the election of directors and any other business that may properly come before the meeting. As of the first publication date of this notice, the board of directors of Ottawa Savings Bancorp MHC is not aware of any other business to come before the meeting. Members of Ottawa Savings Bancorp MHC as of the close of business on March 25, 2015 shall be entitled to vote at the annual meeting and any adjournment or postponement of the annual meeting.

By Order of the Board of Directors Laurie Duffell Corporate Secretary (Published in the Morris HeraldNews May 11, 2015.) MPC 243

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE MINOOKA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 111 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 71 PASSENGER BUS LEASE BID FOR UP TO FOUR (4) BUSSES (CONDITIONAL PERMITTED USE) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 1. NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids for Leased busses for Minooka Community High School District No. 111, Minooka, Illinois, will be received by the Board of Education of Minooka Community High School District No. 111, Minooka, Illinois, at the School District Office, 26655 West Eames, Channahon, Illinois until 10:00 a.m. May 26, 2015.

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held before the Village of Carbon Hill Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals at the Carbon Hill Village Hall at 695 North Holcomb Street, Carbon Hill, Illinois, on Wednesday, May 26, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. to consider an Application for a Conditional Permitted Use filed by the Village of Carbon Hill for a Sewer Treatment Plant within the R2 Single-Family Detached Residence District. Said Conditional Permitted Use shall affect the real property which is legally described as follows:

HERMAN ® BY Jim Unger

Bids received after the time set for the opening will not be Holcomb Street right-of-way in its considered. entirety, situated North of Judson Street as platted in the Village of 2.BID OPENING Bids will be opened publicly at Carbon Hill corporate limits and the above stated time and place, right-of-way map as recorded with and read aloud. Bidders will be the Grundy County Recorder, furnished with a tabulation of Grundy County, Illinois. bids upon request as soon as feasible thereafter. Bidders and oth- The above described real properer interested parties are invited to ty is commonly known as Street, be present at the bid opening. Morris, Illinois.

Attendance by bidders is optional.

A copy of the aforementioned application may be obtained from 3.RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS The Board of Education of Mi- the Carbon Hill Village Hall. All innooka Community High School terested parties are invited to attend District No. 111 reserves the right the Public Hearing and will be givto reject any or all bids, to waive en an opportunity to be heard. informalities, irregularities, or de- Questions or comments may be fects in any proposal, and to de- submitted to the City of Morris oraltermine the responsibility of any ly, in writing, or both. and all bidders.

4.BID DOCUMENTS Bid documents may on-line obtained www.mchs.net/bids

be at

5.PRE-BID CONFERENCE The District will not hold a prebid conference on this contract.

(Published in the Morris Daily Herald, May 11, 2015) MPC244

BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE VILLAGE OF CARBON HILL PLANNING & ZONING BOARD

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(Published in the Morris Daily Herald, May 11, 2015) MPC249

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