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Smartphones help us keep in touch with loved ones during holidays MORRIS – Technology is to Christmas as wrapping paper is to a gift.

Without them, both are incomplete.

It’s been five straight years and I haven’t seen my sister in person on Christmas, Thanksgiving or even our birthdays, for that matter.

But I take solace that technology is there to keep our family together and connected at a moment’s notice. It softens the blow.

At least we get to see my sister, my brother-in-law, niece, nephew and their two canines through a screen.

Advancements like FaceTime, Skype, Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram are incredibly important this time of year, and I hope you use them to connect with your loved ones who are too far away to spend time with in person.

COMMUNITY PULSE Mike Mallory My brother-in-law is a Marine stationed in Massachusetts.

They were previously stationed in Oceanside, California.

This is why it’s become essential for us to use technology to stay in touch, particularly FaceTime.

A telephone call was great in the old days, but I think I’d be letdown if all that was on the other end was a voice.

It’s even more important when it comes to young kids, who often seem to grow so fast.

While it hurts when I stop to think that I’ve only spent a handful of days with my 1-and-a-half-year-old niece, Jacquelyn, and I haven’t met

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my 1-month-old nephew, Michael – I do get to watch them grow up from afar.

Jacquelyn is picking up on a lot of words and actions lately.

My theory is she’s stepping up her game since her brother was born.

Rather than hear about it happening, I get to see it.

My sister posts or sends videos or pictures almost every day.

If you think I’m happy about this, you should see my three living grandparents, who are all in their early 80s and don’t have smartphones.

When my grandparents on my mom’s side arrive from Wisconsin, they get an opportunity to see their great-grandchildren, granddaughter and grandson-inlaw through FaceTime.

The same goes for my grandma on my dad’s side as she makes the short trip over

from Westmont, and the rest of my family.

During each holiday or family gathering, we do our best to schedule a FaceTime call with my sister.

If all goes well, the phone gets passed around the room and everyone gets to speak with her and watch the kids do their thing.

If you are not already using the latest technology to keep in touch with the special people you can’t be with, I would encourage you to do so in the future.

• Mike Mallory is a staff reporter for the Morris Herald-News. 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.

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.

This home in the 1000 block of Freemon has an octagonal porch.

It is the Glengarry Club House, built in 1906 and moved to the present location in 1912.

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First Presbyterian members in Morris continue their Christmas celebration

By JEANNE MILLSAP Shaw Media Correspondent MORRIS – For some, Christmas is done on Christmas Day. After, thoughts of goodwill and peace on Earth are discarded along with the gift wrappings and empty boxes.

But at First Presbyterian Church in Morris, the joy of and meaning behind the holiday, recognizing the birth of Jesus, extend throughout the year and particularly during Sunday services the month after Christmas – because the church continues to celebrate Advent and Epiphany.

The church devoted its Sunday worship service to lessons and carols, and members read scripture relating to the birth of Jesus and sang Christmas carols in between.

The songs weren’t led by the choir, but instead involved everyone in the pews.

All but one of the verses were read by churchgoers who were not pastors.

“It really involves the entire congregation,” member Cheryl Roth said. “Singing carols that people have been singing since they were little children. ... The scripture in between gives more meaning to the carols.”

The Bible verses began with one prophesying about the coming of a savior, in the Old Testament book of Isaiah.

Others told the story of the birth of Jesus from the New Testament books of Luke and Matthew.

“We have the festival of lessons and carols the Sunday after Christmas,” said The Rev. Jeri Baker, associate pastor, who organized the service. “We use Christmas hymns and carols and scripture to tell the Christmas story.”

Among the carols sung were “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” “To a Maid Whose

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First Presbyterian Church of Morris’ associate pastor, The Rev. Jeri Baker, greets members after Sunday’s lessons and carols service at the church.

Name Was Mary,” “Go Tell it on the Mountain” and “Hark the Herald Angels Sing.”

“The carols are just part of your whole being,” member Sue Morse said. “They bring back Christmases of many years ago. They’re more Christmas than all the secular songs you hear when you’re out on the street ...

Christmas is Christ.”

“First Presbyterian has always been known for their music,” said The Rev. Dr. Roy Backus, pastor. “This service, combining the gospel and Christmas music, rounds out our Advent season for us.”

“It really involves the entire congregation. Singing carols that people have been singing since they were little children. ... The scripture in between gives more meaning to the carols.”

same story.

Music director Kim Struck played piano during the songs, high school junior Paulie Stevens played trumpet and led the singing, and member Fred Kieslar played the organ.

Cheryl Roth Backus added to the harFirst Presbyterian Church member monics with his saxophone.

“Christmas keeps going through Epiphany,” Struck said.

Epiphany is the time when Yesterday was the first churches were designed to Sunday of Christmas in the tell the story of the gospel to the wise men followed the star and found Jesus.

Christian calendar, Backus those who could not read.

Struck said the church’s said.

His church’s lessons and He said the ornate stained carols Sunday used music next Sunday service will be g l a s s w i n d o w s i n o l d e r and readings to share the about the wise men.

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Christmas Eve Celebration MORRIS – The second annual Grundy County Housing Authority and Grundy County Development Corporation Christmas Eve party held at Saratoga Tower in Morris went off without a hitch thanks to the residents of Grundy County and beyond.

For the second year, Jeff and Jamie Eberhard and family, along with my family, hosted the Christmas Eve party to give residents of Saratoga Tower, Mazon Park Place and Gardner Commons time to be with friends and community members for the holidays.

We were joined by the Lardi family of Coal City, the Mitchell family of Morris, the Brenner family of Channahon, the Johnson family of Morris, and Mary Lee Howard of Morris, who all volunteered their time to serve dinner, play games, and deliver gifts and Christmas wishes to the residents. The community came together and donated more than $3,000 to provide gift certificates to the residents, as well as make a donation to the resident council.

Santa and Mrs. Claus took time out of their busy Christmas schedule to deliver the gifts with the help of “Santa’s Little Helpers.”

GCHA and Grundy Development Corp. provide low-income housing to elderly and disabled residents who meet low-income guidelines. We would like to thank everyone who donated to make Christmas special for the residents.

TOP RIGHT: Residents of Saratoga Tower pose with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

ABOVE LEFT: One of Santa’s helpers plays Hungry Hungry Hippo with Saratoga Tower residents Shirley Leopold and Chris Seng on Christmas Eve. ABOVE MIDDLE: Armanette Fannin, a resident at Saratoga Tower stops to pose with Santa before going home after the Christmas Eve celebration.

ABOVE RIGHT: Saratoga Tower resident Judy Farmer gives Santa’s little helper Rosie Brenner a hug during the Christmas Eve party.

LEFT: Some of Santa’s little helpers pose for a photograph with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

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Katie McGann explains the blood donation procedure to a donor who participated in a Grundy County Health Department drive in January at Heartland Blood Centers in Morris.

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Heartland Blood Centers, which serves 65 hospitals in 12 counties, including in Grundy County, is in the middle of a 12 Days of Giving drive, which kicked off Dec. 18 and runs through Dec. 31 at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg.

It has a goal of recruiting 2,000-plus blood donors.

Since each donation can save up to three lives, Heartland Blood Centers’ goal during the event is to touch 6,000 lives.

Heartland Blood Centers did not immediately return a request for comment.

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Smartphone users can download the Red Cross’ blood donor app – the Red Cross Blood Donor App – to find local blood drives, schedule appointments, track total donations, earn rewards, receive shortage alerts and invite others to donate, according to the Red Cross’ website.

“It’s neat,” Cozzi said. “I’ve even downloaded the app.

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Blood donations often decline during the holidays when busy schedules and seasonal illnesses get in the way.

But the American Red Cross and Heartland Blood Centers are urging eligible people to give the gift of life by donating blood this holiday season.

“There’s absolutely a need.

Every year at this time, the donors, they fall off. It could be holiday plans, travel plans.

Seasonal flu. This is the time to donate,” said Ken Cozzi, executive director for the American Red Cross’ southwest suburban chapter.

The local chapter serves 1.1 million people and covers six counties, including Grundy County.

The need for blood doesn’t stop during the holidays, Cozzi said Wednesday.

As an organization, the Red Cross nationwide collects 14,000 units of blood each day “to simply meet the needs” of patients.

Cozzi said the Red Cross will wrap up its winter campaign – titled “Give Something That Means Something” – on Jan. 3.

During the final two weeks of the year, the Red Cross needs to collect more than 175,000 blood and platelet donations “for those depending on transfusions at hospitals and transfusion centers locally and across the country,” according to a news release

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How long does it take to give blood?

The process for whole blood donation usually takes about one hour. The blood collection itself is usually about 10 minutes. The donation process includes registration, a brief medical screening, blood collection and refreshments.

How much blood is taken?

Whole blood and apheresis (platelet) donations are about 1 pint.

How often can I give?

Donate whole blood every 56 days.

Red blood cells are the oxygen-carShaw Media file photo rying cells. They can take two Sandy Lisy of Morris prepares to donate blood at the Heartland Blood weeks or longer to fully return to Centers drive at Grundy County Health Department in January at normal. Donate platelets (apheresis Heartland Blood Centers in Morris. Blood donors are needed during donation) as much as twice in one the holiday season in order to meet the need. week – or up to 24 times a year.

How much blood do I have in my body?

Women have about 10 pints, and men about 12 pints of blood in their bodies.

Are there age limits for blood donors? ment to donate and help • DONORS 17 years old is the minimum blood ensure hospitals have the Continued from page 6 donor age. (In some states, 16-yearblood they need for patients olds may donate.) There is no upper this winter, according to a age limit.

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The HERALD–NEWS JOLIET – Joliet Junior College staff are at work to complete three major projects by 2017.

JJC officials are focused on finishing and opening City Center Campus in downtown Joliet, expanding the Romeoville satellite campus and constructing the Multipurpose Facility at its main campus, according to a news release.

The exterior of the six-story City Center Campus building has been finished since spring 2014, and crews are focused on interior work. Underground and rough plumbing, ductwork installation and sprinkler piping at the sixth floor are complete.

Now, crews are working on framing of metal stud walks and partitions, installation of exhaust fan curbs and other projects.

The Romeoville campus is being completed to meet increasing student enrollment demands.

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Diamond aims to boost economic development Kernc also wants to improve residents’ quality of life Diamond’s top 2016 priorities

By MIKE MALLORY mmallory@shawmedia.com DIAMOND – For a village of about 2,500, Diamond is taking an aggressive approach to economic development, according to Mayor Terry Kernc.

The top priority for Diamond in 2016 is to widen Route 113 from Will Road to Interstate 55 to three lanes, Kernc said.

“This will make it attractive and easy for developers because the road- Terry Kernc way is already in place for them,” Kernc said. “It expedites the process.”

The village titled the project Service TransNancy portation ProNorton gram 2, and it is designed to Ammer bring commercial development to the municipality, which already has prime access to I-55. Diamond was able to secure about $2 million from the federal government for the project, Kernc said.

Property owners and developers are pitching in and

n Widen Route 113 to three lanes

from Will Road east to Interstate 55 n Install traffic lights at intersection of Will Road and Route 113 n Construct bike path through center of village, providing safe route for bikers, joggers and walkers

the village is paying a portion through motor fuel tax revenue.

“If we left it as is, it’d probably take two years to do because the Illinois Department of Transportation approval process is lengthy,” Kernc said.

“This is a great example of a public-private partnership.”

Grundy Economic Development Council CEO Nancy Norton Ammer said she commends the mayor and Village Board for working hard to get the project going.

“As the economy has bounced back, we see businesses willing to invest again,” Norton Ammer said. “The more site-ready your community is, the more attractive it is to developers.”

In August, the Illinois Department of Commerce & Eco-

nomic Opportunity approved 49 enterprise zones – one of which is along Route 113 in Diamond.

The enterprise zone program was created in 1982 to stimulate economic growth and revitalization in depressed areas of the state, according to the IDCEO website. The zones guarantee sales tax abatements and local taxing districts are free to negotiate further tax incentives within the stimulus areas.

The second priority for Diamond in 2016, Kernc said, is to install a stoplight system at the intersection of Route 113 and Will Road. The goal is to get the project done by the end of summer. Kernc said the village is awaiting word on an enterprise zone loan for the project.

“This is another part of promoting economic development,” she said.

The third priority figures to improve recreation and navigability for pedestrians. Diamond was awarded in 2014 more than $160,000 from IDOT to construct a bike path through the center of the village.

Kernc said it’s important to get the project done this year.

The asphalt path will be about 1,600 feet long, beginning at Amber Lane, running north and east to the Claypool Drainage Ditch and continuing on to McGinty Street.

The total project will cost about $200,000 with the remaining $40,000 to be funded through local matching.

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Robert Spitzer, ‘influential psychiatrist,’ dies at age 83 The ASSOCIATED PRESS SEATTLE – Dr. Robert Spitzer – a psychiatrist who played a leading role in establishing agreed-upon standards to describe mental disorders and eliminating homosexuality’s designation as a pathology – died Friday in Seattle.

He was 83.

Spitzer died of heart problems, said his wife, Columbia University Pro- Dr. Robert fessor Emerita Spitzer Janet Williams.

Dr. Spitzer’s work on several editions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or the D.S.M., defined all of the major disorders “so all in the profession could agree on what they were seeing,” Williams said.

Oscar winning Haskell Wexler dies

By JOHN ROGERS The Associated Press LOS ANGELES – Haskell Wexler, one of Hollywood’s most famous and honored cinematographers and one whose innovative approach helped him win Oscars for “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” and the Woody Guthrie biopic “Bound for Glory,” died Sunday.

He was 93.

Wexler died peacefully in his sleep, his son, Oscar-nominated sound man Jeff Wexler, told The Associated Press.

A liberal activist, Wexler photographed some of the most socially relevant and influential films of the 1960s and 1970s, including the Jane Fonda-Jon Voight anti-war classic, “Coming Home,” the Sidney Poitier-Rod Steiger racial drama “In the Heat of the Night” and the Oscar-winning adaptation of Ken Kesey’s “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.”

He was also the rare cinematographer known enough to the general public to receive a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame.

“He was a wonderful father. I owe most of who I am to his wisdom and guidance,” said his son, nominated for Oscars himself for “Independence Day” and “The Last Sa-

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Cinematographer Haskell Wexler arrives at a 2009 premiere in Los Angeles. murai.”

“Even in an industry where, when you’re working on a movie, there is not much else you can do, he was always there for me,” Jeff Wexler said.

When the elder Wexler wasn’t working on big-budget studio fare, he traveled the world directing and photographing documentaries for favorite causes.

His 1969 “Medium Cool” mixed documentary and dramatic elements, telling the story of a fictional television photographer (Robert Forster) who covers the violence between Chicago police and

protesters at the 1968 Democratic National Convention.

The real-life unrest was filmed on the spot for the movie, and its “cinema verite” approach was closely studied by aspiring filmmakers.

“I was under surveillance for the entire seven weeks I was in Chicago, by the police, the Army and the Secret Service,” Wexler once told a reporter.

Throughout his career, Wexler was noted for his versatile and intuitive approach.

For “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf,” the last film to receive an Oscar for best black and white cinematogra-

phy, he used hand-held cameras to capture the tension of the tirades between Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.

For “In the Heat of the Night,” he put silks over the tops of sets and aimed lights at their centers.

His aim was to contribute to the tension between Poitier’s big-city black detective and Steiger’s Southern white lawman.

As visual consultant on George Lucas’ “American Graffiti,” he hosed down the streets to achieve a moody, reflective style. He helped give Terence Malick’s “Days of Heaven” a hazy, dreamlike atmosphere.

Wexler was also noted for his clashes with directors.

Francis Ford Coppola fired him during the filming of “The Conversation.” Milos Forman dropped him during the filming of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and Wexler shared the cinematography credit with Bill Butler.

“I don’t think there’s a movie I’ve been on that I didn’t think I could direct better,” he said in 2005.

For one of his documentaries, 2006’s “Who Needs Sleep?” Wexler turned his attention to the film industry itself, decrying the long hours endured by Hollywood set workers.

Former outfielder Dave Henderson dies of heart attack

By TIM BOOTH The Associated Press SEATTLE – Dave Henderson, the former major league outfielder who hit one of the most famous home runs in postseason history, died Sunday after suffering a massive heart attack. He was 57.

Henderson died early Sunday morning at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, according to a statement from the Mariners, one of five teams Henderson played for in his career. Henderson had a kidney transplant in late October.

Henderson was best known for his home run in the 1986 AL Championship Series for Boston. With the Red Sox one strike from elimination in Game 5, Henderson hit a two-

run homer in the top of the ninth against the California Angels to send the series back to Boston. The Red Sox won Games 6 and 7 to advance to the World Series.

But beyond his memorable playoff moment, Henderson was a reliable contributor to four teams that reached the World Series and played 14 seasons total in the majors.

His greatest success came from 1988-91 with Oakland.

During that four-year stretch, the A’s went to the World Series three times.

Henderson played in 575 regular-season games during that span, hitting .275 with 84 homers, 123 doubles and 322 RBIs. Henderson was an AllStar in 1991.

“Henderson was an instrumental part of the A’s

1989 World Series championship club and an even more impactful member of the A’s family and community,” the A’s said in a statement. “Hendu and his smile will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with his family.”

Henderson began his career in Seattle as the first draft pick in the history of the Mariners franchise in 1977.

He made his debut in 1981 and played parts of six seasons with the Mariners. Henderson was traded to Boston during the 1986 season and later played for San Francisco and Kansas City.

“He was a devoted father to his two sons and always willing to help someone in need,” Mariners President Kevin Mather said in a statement. “Dave was one of the

most popular Mariners in our history, but Dave was also one of the most popular players in Red Sox and A’s history. He had a special ability to connect with people, both inside the game and in the communities in which he lived. I never saw him at the ballpark, or on the golf course, without a big smile on his face.”

After his playing career ended, Henderson spent time as a broadcaster for the Mariners and ran fantasy camps for A’s and Mariners fans. He also raised funds to support research of Angelman Syndrome, a genetic disorder that affected his son Chase.

Henderson was born July 21, 1958, in Merced, California. He is survived by sons Chase and Trent, wife Nancy and his first wife, Lori.

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Inspired ideas for redoing a child’s room

By LAURA FIRSZT Networx/GateHouse News Service Decorating a child’s room should be easy – a splash of pastel color, a few posters of baby animals, a bed, and the biggest toy chest your local FAO Schwarz boutique has on offer – and you’re done, right?

Not so fast.

Kids are people, too, with their own special needs and preferences. Take these into account when you redo a room for a youngster.

Color

rine blue. And, yes, kids, just like their elders, enjoy accent walls.

Play

The biggest question you are likely to have about your youngster’s room arrangement is how to encourage play while discouraging chaos. The key is thoughtful organization.

Dump that bottomless-pit toy box in favor of smaller bins or baskets. Then sort playthings into the containers by type – dolls, blocks or Legos, puzzles and so on.

Label with pictures, not words, for the preliterate set.

Rotate the toy supply – stash half of them at a time in a basement or garage. This keeps down clutter and makes old toys seem new when they’re brought out again. Consider a carpet (you know, the type printed with a street map for Matchbox cars and Hot Wheels) to visually separate the play area from the sleeping quarters, or even a room divider. A child-size table dedicated to messy play with paints or glue is necessary.

Children tend to love bright colors – although these are best tempered with softer shades in a bedroom. Too much can overwhelm and make it difficult to sleep. The modern trend is to go for gender-neutral hues.

Think spring green or sunny apricot. Pennywise parents choose top-quality paint in shades that will go the distance from infancy through adolescence.

(The best interior latex is an investment that pays off, often lasting 10 years or longer. Be sure to choose a low- or no-VOC version for the sake of Education your offspring’s health.)

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Redesigning children’s rooms can help encourage positive traits within young, developing lives. decor will turn into a major fail if it’s not fun. So tap into your own inner child and get creative. Since small folks are attracted to the oversized and the unusual, experiment with hanging a gigantic alphabet poster ... on the ceiling, perhaps? One quirky idea we like is educational furniture hardware – dresser knobs and closet handles adorned with images of what belongs inside – to help teach the very young how to dress themselves.

For older children who will be doing homework and preparing school projects in the

room, set up a comfortable desk or worktable, complete with bookshelves and storage drawers.

Privacy

Most children begin asserting their independence at an early age. Fierce demands for privacy are frequently part of this process, particularly if they share their bedroom with a brother or sister.

Should the square footage be big enough, you might consider a mini bedroom remodel to accommodate both kids.

Otherwise, fabric curtains are

one of the most flexible solutions to the need for personal space, whether they are sheltering a bottom bunk or an entire section of a room.

Another possibility is two lofted beds, each with an individual homework area/reading nook underneath; this will minimize the sense of one sibling being the underdog. In a small room, placing beds toeto-toe (preferably with a nightstand in between) feels more private than the more usual head-to-head arrangement.

Transition

Don’t ignore the age your child is now, cherish it. At the same time, keep the future in mind when outfitting his or her room. Choose a few special features to grow into – for example, elegantly framed art that has the bold colors that appeal to a tot, yet is sophisticated enough for a high schooler.

Classic furniture pieces can be embellished with stickers of your little one’s favorite Disney or Sesame Street characters, to be removed when they’re no longer best buddies.

Use statement upholstery fabrics, window treatments and rugs; they won’t get outdated.

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Morris’ Aurelius Lennon-Rios wins the opening tip Saturday against Somonauk. Morris was one of five local teams to win Saturday in Christmas tournaments and will play Fenton on Monday night at 8 in the Plano Holiday Classic.

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WINTER SPORTS Rob Oesterle For a lot of people, and I have to admit that I have been guilty as charged for most of my sports viewing life, the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day is reserved for a feast of college football bowl games.

For me, it’s because I love to watch college football and it’s a time when you can see teams and conferences match up that normally don’t.

Plus, it’s late in the NFL season and, aside from a game or two, not a lot of intrigue going on. If you are a fantasy football player, the NFL may hold a little more interest this week as most of you are in championship week. But if you had gotten into playing daily fantasy football, you now have nothing since it’s illegal in Illinois.

For those that don’t really get into football, I have a suggestion.

Check out some of the boys high school basketball tournaments that are going on this week.

Dan Voitik for Shaw Media Much like college bowl ABOVE: Morris’ Tommy Balentine (left) plays defense on Somonauk’s Nate Wegener in the Redskins’ victory Saturday night. week, it’s a way to see teams match up with other teams Holiday Tournament off to a 49 in the first quarter en route entire game against Sandshouldn’t be taken lightly. that they wouldn’t normally rousing start, as the unseeded to a 116-44 win over Tri-Point. wich. Junior guard Matt Shaw Joe Butler, who recently went see, and on Saturday, the Panthers pulled off an upset At the 24-team Plano Holienjoyed a career night for the over the 1,000 career point Morris Herald-News’ coverage of fifth-seeded Spring Valley day Classic, Newark, seeded Redskins, hitting for 35 points, barrier, added a big number area had a banner day.

Hall, 68-59, in the first game fourth, got off to a solid start which is the second-highest to his total by tossing in 27 The six teams that this of the tournament. Seneca, by upending Streator, 63-29. game of th tournament so points in a 54-35 win over paper covers – Morris, Miseeded seventh, moved into Six-foot-seven Jack Clausel far, behind only Mendota’s McHenry in the opening nooka, Coal City, Newark, the winners’ bracket at the was a force for the Norsemen, Joe LaShonse, who scored a round. Minooka (7-3) will face Seneca and Gardner-South same tournament later in delivering 16 points and nine tournament-record 45 in an a tall test Monday at 4:30 p.m.

Wilmington, combined to go the day, topping Chicago St. rebounds, while his brother, opening win over Plano. against Hinsdale South and 5-1 in their respective games Benedict by a 43-26 score. On Will, had 13 points, as did Then, in Coal City’s game 6-foot-10 Northwestern recruit Saturday, and it was nearly a Monday, G-SW will play No. Evan Schomer. Later on, against Fenton, the Coalers’ Barrett Benson. perfect 6-0. At the 53rd Annual 4 seed Putnam County at 3:30 Morris rebounded from its Blake Harseim did not miss All in all, it is shaping up to Plano Holiday Classic, Coal p.m., with Seneca taking on first-round loss to Sandwich a shot, going 8 for 8 from the be a very interesting holiday City had a 10-point lead in the second-seeded Flanagan-Corby outscoring Somonauk 30-14 field and finishing with 20 hoops week. fourth quarter against Fenton nell at 6:30 p.m. in the fourth quarter to claim points.

• Rob Oesterle is the sports only to see it slip away in the Also, if you are a fan of a 67-53 win in the consolation Meanwhile, at the Elmfinal seconds. points being put on the board, bracket. That was more points hurst York Jack Tosh Classic, editor for the Morris HerGardner-South Wilmington top-seeded Reed-Custer is a in the fourth quarter than the Minooka continued to let it be ald-News. He can be reached got the 16-team Marseilles must-see. The Comets scored Redskins had scored in the known that this year’s Indians at roesterle@shawmedia.com.

MARSEILLES HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT 3:30 p.m. – Gardner-South Wilm-

High school boys basketball schedule – Monday’s events ington vs. Putnam County 6:30 p.m. – Seneca vs. Flanagan-Cornell

PLANO HOLIDAY CLASSIC 3:30 p.m. – Newark vs. Kaneland

5 p.m. – Coal City vs. Somonauk 8 p.m. – Morris vs. Fenton

YORK JACK TOSH TOURNAMENT 4:30 p.m. – Minooka vs. Hinsdale South

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3-and-out: Chicago snaps losing streak

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3 quotes

1. “As I told you, I never had any doubts. This team has responded pretty well. Last week was not one of our better performances. They knew it better than any of us standing here. I like the way they responded.” – John Fox 2. “When people lock in on the older guys, we need the younger guys to step up, and they did that. They did it all year. They answered the bell.

It was fun out there today.”

– Pernell McPhee 3. “There’s one yard there and if you can’t get that one yard, they’re going to have to find a fullback or somebody else to get it. I had to make sure I was getting in there.”

– Ka’Deem Carey

three turnovers – two fumble recoveries for John Timu and an interception for Harold Jones-Quartey. They held Doug Martin to 49 yards rushing on 2.9 yards a carry and forced Jameis Winston into completing only 51.7 percent of his throws. The Bucs were 2-for-8 on third down.

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1. Avoiding special-teams mistake: Last week was the

peak for the Bears’ third phase on the season, but it came in a bad loss. Sunday, things were good for the most part, but LaRoy Reynolds appeared at fault for Jeremiah George’s blocked punt, which led to a Bucs touchdown.

2. Red-zone offense: A problem throughout the season, the Bears were only 2-for-4 scoring touchdowns inside Tampa’s 20-yard line. A sack on third3 things that worked and-goal and an Eddie Royal 1. Running the football: The drop on the next third-andBuccaneers hadn’t allowed 100 goal opportunity led to two yards rushing in four weeks Gould field goals instead of and were second in the league touchdowns. in yards per carry, but Matt 3. Downfield passing game: Forte, Jeremy Langford and Without Alshon Jeffery, the Ka’Deem Carey helped a Bears Bears couldn’t really do anyrushing attack go for 174 yards thing deep in the passing game. at 4.5 yards a pop.

Cutler completed 20 passes, 2. Robbie Gould: With the but for only 156 yards, averred-zone offense still an is- aging 5.8 yards an attempt. sue, Gould came through by He was efficient and took care making all four of his field of the football, which is what goal attempts – and both extra matters, but if the Bears had points. His 50-yard field goal fallen behind it would have was his seventh this season been extremely tough to come from at least 50 yards out, a ca- back the way the offense was reer-high. Gould also had six limited. touchbacks on his kickoffs.

3. Defense: The young, un- 3 moments that mattered dermanned defense forced 1. The facemask penalty: We

couldn’t see it in the press box and there didn’t seem to be a replay on Fox, but Alterraun Verner was flagged for a facemask, which nullified a William Gholston interception. How’s this for a swing — without the penalty, the Bucs would have had it first down at the Bears’ 15-yard line with a 7-0 lead. Instead, the Bears tied the game 7-7 five plays later.

2. The interception: Already trailing 14-13 early in the third quarter, the Bears seemed destined to face an even bigger deficit on third-and-11 from their 12-yard line, but the pass rush got to Jameis Winston who threw a jump ball that Harold Jones-Quartey picked off, keeping Tampa off the scoreboard.

3. The throw to Mariani: Up by nine points with 4:54 left, the Bears faced a third-and-12 from their own 40-yard line.

Cutler avoided the rush, stepped up in the pocket and found Marc Mariani open over the middle for a 25-yard gain.

Instead of punting and giving the Buccaneers a chance for a comeback, Chicago was able to put the game away.

What now?

Record: 6-9. What it means: In the win column, the Bears officially are one game better than last year’s disastrous season, but they’ll still need a win against Detroit to avoid a second year in a row in last place.

What’s next: The Bears end the 2015 season at home against the Lions, looking for their first win at Soldier Field since Week Four.

Offense methodical behind running backs; Jones makes impact in return

By KEVIN FISHBAIN kfishbain@chicagofootball.com TAMPA – Going against a highly-ranked Buccaneers run defense, Matt Forte and Jeremy Langford combined for 137 yards on 30 carries (4.6-yard average) and then Ka’Deem Carey came in at the end to be the hammer as they ran out the clock. Carey also had two touchdowns.

“I never know who’s in the game,” Kyle Long said. “I’ll go to the sideline and say, ‘Hey Matt, what’d you see on that play?’ He’ll point at Ka’Deem or something and I’ll go, ‘Oh, he was in.’ I know when Ka’Deem is in because I can hear his runs. I can hear the shoulder pads rocked at the second level and that’s him doing the rocking of someone else’s shoulder pads. …

But we have a three-headed monster, we’re happy with it. I think Matt has done an exceptional job getting these guys ready to go.”

Jones makes most of return to lineup: Christian Jones re-

ceived a clear message from the Bears’ staff last week when he was inactive for the game in Minnesota. Prior to that, he had played in all 29 games in his two NFL seasons.

Vic Fangio said Jones had been inconsistent. The second-year player said he worked harder this week, and found out Wednesday that he would be starting again because of Shea McClellin’s

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concussion.

In the 26-21 win over the Buccaneers, Jones tied John Timu for the team lead with six tackles. He also had a QB hit and a pass defensed. The hit he got on his former college teammate, Jameis Winston, helped lead to Harold Jones-Quartey’s interception.

“We had a blitz on … I came through free and I was able to get in a nice shot on Jamies,” Jones said. “Quartey did a great job finding the ball and picking it off. It was a good play.”

Linebackers coach Glenn Pires told Jones during the week to “keep working and don’t take a step back,” Jones said. “Just finish strong.”

Efficient, patient offense:

With Alshon Jeffery sidelined for the sixth time this season, it was a dink-anddunk day for Jay Cutler, who completed 74.1 percent of his passes, but at only 5.8 yards an attempt. He was ready for the challenge, though, against Lovie Smith’s group.

Quick hits: Matt Forte didn’t play in the fourth quarter because of a back injury. Eddie Goldman left the game and did not return with an ankle injury. … Vladimir Ducasse returned to the starting lineup at right guard. …

This was the 11th time in Robbie Gould’s career he made four field goals in a game, which included his seventh 50-plus yard field goal of the season, a career-high.

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Desperate actions by desperate taxpayers

MACOMB – Look out, folks.

The state of Illinois is in crisis, the higher education budget is facing cuts and university administrators are talking about desperate action.

Yes, you read that right: desperate action. They’re going to hold talks. Who knows what comes next? They might actually form a committee.

Western Illinois University President Jack Thomas asked the school’s board of trustees earlier this month to hold off voting on a plan he’d earlier submitted that called for cuts of $7.5 million, including the elimination of 50 faculty positions by the summer.

Instead of asking the board to move forward with the cuts, Thomas proposes more talks: “We will meet with union leaders and other faculty, staff, and administrative leaders immediately to search for possible alternatives out of this difficult situation,” he wrote.

Western isn’t alone. The budget impasse in Springfield has administrators at all of Illinois’ state universities wondering what’s next.

Words are flowing out of Springfield, but money isn’t.

Universities have overextended themselves by offering scholarships to students in anticipation of the money eventually coming from the state.

But now, six months into the fiscal year without a budget, they are beginning to wonder if the money is ever coming.

With House Speaker Mike Madigan and Gov. Bruce Rauner staring eyeball to eyeball, don’t hold your breath.

In lean times, tough decisions have to be made. Thomas’ initial instinct to cut faculty positions was on target.

No one likes to see anyone lose his or her job.

But it is a preferable alternative to seeing tuition jacked

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VIEWS Scott Reeder up even higher. Or, worse yet, seeing hard-working taxpayers bear an even greater burden.

Should folks living paycheck to paycheck sacrifice their own well-being – or their children’s – to ensure greater job security for professors making more than they will likely ever earn?

Not surprisingly, the union representing college professors at Western doesn’t like that question. University spokeswoman Darcie Shinberger said part of the issue is that the university’s labor contracts call for faculty members to be given six to nine months notice before they are let go. Raise your hand if your boss has to give you nine months notice before showing you the door.

Yeah, I didn’t think so.

This privileged group wants to shift the burden of balancing the university budget elsewhere, namely to taxpayers and students. Our universities exist to educate our young people, yet there are some in academia who don’t see it that way. They view their tenured positions as cozy cocoons protecting them from harsh economic reality.

But one reality no one can escape is that our state is spending too much.

When your spending exceeds your revenues, something has to be cut.

And it doesn’t take a committee to figure that out.

• Scott Reeder is a veteran statehouse reporter and a journalist with Illinois News Network, a project of the Illinois Policy Institute. He can be reached at sreeder@illnews. org.

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BRIDGE by Phillip Alder

Steer partner in the right direction

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German theologian who was murdered in 1945, said, “If you board the wrong train, it is no use running along the corridor in the other direction.”

It is frustrating for a defender to see how to defeat the contract, but not have partner on the same train and let the contract make. Often, though, the defender who sees the winning line can get partner to run in the right direction by carding carefully – as in this deal.

South is in four hearts. West leads his fourth-highest spade. What should happen after that?

North should probably discount his spade queen, but he gets two points for the singleton given the eight-card heart fit.

So his hand is strong enough for his three-heart rebid. South raised to game, of course, hoping for a suitable dummy.

East can see only two tricks: one spade and one diamond. Given the red suits in the dummy, East should realize that the defenders must also take two club tricks – and there is no time to waste. But after winning with his spade ace, which club should East lead?

When shifting to a new suit like this, it is important to follow the rule that a low card from length guarantees at least one honor in the suit.

Here, East must lead the club nine.

Then, when South covers with his king (or queen), West should signal enthusiastically with his eight.

Shortly, East will get in with his diamond king and can lead the club three.

The defenders will take one spade, one diamond and two clubs.

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We have professed our love for each other. He never said “I love you” to any of his past girlfriends, and I’m happy he said it to me.

My concern is that we talk like we’ll be together forever. I think I’d be happy, but should I worry that I’ll never know if there

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips may be other guys I feel a stronger connection to? Or if I have enough experience to know what love is? – Just

Thinking In Florida Dear Just Thinking : If

you’re writing to me, you ARE worrying. While for many couples their first love is also their last one, for many others it isn’t, which may be why there are so many exes in this world. My advice is to tell Cody that while you care

for him, you feel it would be better for both of you to take a break and see other people. In some cases, it can cement a relationship.

In others, it can destroy it. Going that route can be risky, but if either partner is having any doubts, that’s the road to take.

Dear Abby : My father died last month. He’d had a massive stroke and was incapacitated for the last 10 days of his life and was on life support.

After I arrived at the hospital, I received a call from a woman who informed me that she is my half-sister. It was upsetting,

to say the least. Not only was I losing my father, but I never thought he could keep a secret of this magnitude from me. Because I was angry, I wasn’t friendly toward her.

Should I initiate a relationship with this woman?

I’m 38. My siblings and I were born during my parents’ marriage. This woman’s mother is someone he had an affair with before, during and after his marriage. I have mixed emotions because I feel loyal to my mother, and I’m devastated by my father’s deception regarding this child. – Upset in Georgia

Dear Upset : I doubt your mother will welcome this person’s presence in her life, so at least for now, I think reaching out would be a mistake. Your mother might perceive it as almost as much of a betrayal as your father’s was with his girlfriend.

Before going further, the question you need to ask yourself is, “Would the benefit outweigh the cost?”

Until you can answer that, my advice is to do nothing.

• Write to Dear Abby at www.dearabby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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