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Me? Am I a cheesehead?

It’s not out of the question The unthinkable is about a year or so from happening.

Having grown up during what could at best be called the lean years of the Bears franchise, I watched a lot of bad football. I endured games with Bob Avellini at quarterback, as well as Mike Phipps, Vince Evans and a parade of other guys whose primary job was to hand the ball to Walter Payton and get out of the way.

I was fortunate enough to be around to see the Ditka era, also known as when the Bears used to be relevant. Those games were the can’t-miss variety. You never knew what might happen, other than they were going to win.

I watched ESPN’s “30 for 30” episode on the 1985 Bears and just let the memories flood back. That team was such a joy to watch. Anytime you see someone who is the best at something, you appreciate it, and that Bears team was the best at playing defense, ever. Say what you want about the Ravens of 2000, but give me the ’85 Bears any day and twice on Sunday.

When the season ended with a 46-10 win over New England in the Super Bowl, it should have been the start of a dynasty. But it didn’t end up that way.

It was the only Super Bowl that the best collection of Bears ever put together in

VIEWS Rob Oesterle my lifetime won.

Blame whatever you want. Greed, free agency, jealousy over who was getting endorsement deals, Ditka losing the players during the strike – they all played a part in the demise. Buddy Ryan leaving as defensive coordinator didn’t help matters and soon the good times faded. Next thing you know, we have Doug Flutie playing quarterback and Darrell Green of Washington returning interceptions for touchdowns.

Now, after a brief spike during the magical 2006 season that ended in a Super Bowl loss to Peyton Manning and the Colts, we are back to bad football in Soldier Field.

Which leads me back to the unthinkable.

During the 20 years between Super Bowl appearances by the Bears and the 10 or so since, there’s a team up north that has become much more fun to watch. I used to like to watch the Bears-Packers games because of the rivalry. Then it was because I liked to

• Rob Oesterle is the senior sports writer for the Morris Herald-News. He can be reached at roesterle@shawmedia. com.

Morris approves zoning amendment

By HEIDI LITCHFIELD

hlitchfield@shawmedia.com MORRIS – Morris City Council approved an ordinance granting the Zoning Text Amendment to allow a single-family dwelling unit in a B-3 commercial zoning district during its Jan. 17 meeting.

The amendment will allow for the single-family dwelling, when it is located above the ground floor, on lots no greater than 15,000 square feet in the B-3 commercial zoning district, as a conditional permitted use.

Morris Mayor Richard Kopczick said Monday that Trailblazer Holding, Inc. asked to have the ordinance for property commonly known as 604 Bedford Road in Morris.

“They want to create living quarters on the second floor of the building,” Kopczick said.

The board voted unanimously to grant the amendment and to approve the ordinance for the unit on Bedford Road.

The board also authorized the mayor and the city clerk to enter into contracts during an upcoming bid process for the

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electrical needs for the city’s streetlights, sewage treatment plant and other electrical needs of the city like the lights at the city airport.

In other action, the board approved: A request by Bonnie Latta of Bone-ifide Care Inc. to hold its 13th annual Doggie Easter Egg Hunt at Goold Park on Saturday, April 8, from 9 a.m. until noon.

A request by The 3 French Hens to use Canal Port Park for their ninth season of French Country Markets on the second Saturday of the month from May through October from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m.

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watch Brett Favre throw the ball. Same now with Aaron Rodgers.

But it’s become more than just that.

In watching to see someone who’s the best at his craft in Favre and Rodgers, I find myself on the verge of actually being a Packers fan. Is this possible?

You have to admire how they go about their business. They draft well and develop players. They have stability in the front office and on the sideline. They have made the playoffs for eight straight seasons, despite whatever injuries come up. Outside of New England, they are really the model of success for the modern NFL. Organizationally, they are much better than the Bears.

My sense of geographic loyalty will make me remain a Bears fan for maybe another year.

After that, I might become a fullfledged cheesehead. Lord knows there were a bunch of people who jumped on my team’s bandwagon this summer.

Maybe those in Green Bay can make room for me on theirs. It’s got to be better than watching the Bears struggle toward mediocrity over and over again.

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Lt. Todd Horrie has never missed a day of work since joining the force in 1986 “The fact that he comes to work every day makes it easy on me.

Todd is responsible, loyal and it’s unusual this day and age to have perfect attendance.

It’s a sign of the generation he grew up in and shows his great work ethic.”

By ALLISON SELK

Shaw Media correspondent MORRIS – For 30 years, Lt. Todd Horrie has woken up, put on his uniform, left his Gardner home and dedicated himself to a professional career in service. On July 15, 1986, Horrie took his first shift as a conservation officer. Two years later, he joined the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department and hasn’t missed a day of work in law enforcement, wherever his work took him, since 1986.

“I never had any major sickness, a few colds, but I fought it off. I just wanted to come to work,” Horrie said.

“It’s just one of those things.”

Horrie said in high school he knew he wanted a career in conservation and law enforcement and thought he would go the conservation route because of his love of the outdoors. After a two-year stint in that field, he took a position as a night patrol officer with the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department.

During his 30-year career, Horrie wore many hats in the law enforcement realm. Other titles included metropolitan narcotics squad in Will County, day patrol, night patrol sergeant, sergeant in investigations and currently lieutenant in investigations.

At present, Horrie said a typical day at work has him checking in and taking photos of evidence, sending evidence to a crime lab if needed and casework.

“The fact that he comes to work every day makes it easy on me. Todd is responsible, loyal and it’s unusual this day and age to have perfect attendance. It’s a sign of the generation he grew up in and shows his great work ethic,” Grundy County Sheriff Kevin Callahan said.

Horrie sat in his chair at the office

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Grundy County Sheriff’s Department Lt. Todd Horrie, who will retire in June, has worked in law enforcement for 30 years, without a day missed. on West Illinois Avenue in Morris and looked at an old picture on the wall where he had his undercover look – mullet and piercing – and said that time of his career undercover in narcotics with the Joliet and Bolingbrook police departments was his most memorable.

“It was a great group of guys; we were tight, and I do miss that most.

We were hanging out and doing something different than patrol, which gave us kind of an edge, I guess. I was

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young when I was doing it, so I liked the thrill and drama of it,” Horrie said.

As the narcotics assignment came to a close, Horrie said he had an opportunity to join the Joliet Police Department, but he chose to go back to the small towns he knew well.

“I wanted to stay in the Grundy County community because I worked with a good bunch of people there,” Horrie said.

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Horrie was a good fit for the job and the office because he was a people person and offered patience.

“He has the ability to deal with people and talk to them at length. He is pretty laid-back and doesn’t like to rush into things; he thinks everything through,” Meece said.

During the past 30 years, Horrie said there were ups and downs to the job. The best for him was waking up every day with the opportunity to serve the people in Grundy County.

The worst was seeing victims in auto accidents, especially children – one accident has stuck with him and always will.

“The accident on Gardner Road and Illinois 47 took a lot out of me. I was the second car on the scene, and it was something I never want to replay in my mind again. But, I do; I think about it a lot,” Horrie said.

Horrie referred to the Nov. 6, 2008, accident in which Amanda Jahn and her two young children, Ryan and Kaitlyn, were struck and killed by a drunken driver on their way to their home in Dwight.

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Coal City Library plans events just for kids

By HEIDI LITCHFIELD

fifth grade are asked to read 100 minutes, and babies to preschool just have to have 10 books read to them,” Norris said. “Each one who completes the program will get a little prize.”

In addition to the prizes they also will have their name put in a drawing for one of eight prize baskets, with half of those baskets having tickets to a Chicago Wolves Hockey game.

In addition to the winter reading program, the library also has several events planned for children with upcoming early dismissals and days

off school, “We try to create more programs for the community,” Norris said.

On Feb. 16, the library will host an Early Dismissal Fun Day, which will provide kids with a place to go and interact when they get out of school.

Norris said they can bring their own lunch and then programming includes group activities to get them moving and includes crafts and other fun things to do, On Feb. 17, while they are off for parent-teacher conferences, the tween

group that includes fourth- and fifthgrade students will be invited to attend the tween monthly gathering where they will make “junk drawer robots” with the help of youth educators from University of Illinois Extension.

Norris said the extension will provide the necessary objects and the how-to while the library just has to provide the children.

For information on what is going on at the Coal City Library, a calendar is available on their website ccpld.org.

stage shows (fall, winter, spring, and summer).

Anyone interested is asked to visit “Harvey” opens on Friday, Feb. 10. morristheatreguild.org to fill out the The production continues on Feb. 11, director proposal form.

12, 17, 18, and closes on Sunday, Feb. The director proposal form and a 19. All Friday and Saturday evening copy of the script will need to be sent performances will begin at 7:30 p.m., and both Sunday matinee performanc- to Morris Theatre Guild Inc. at 516 W. Illinois Ave., Morris, IL 60450. es will begin at 2:30 p.m.

Ticket prices for adults are $12 each if All scripts and proposals must be reserved by email, phone, or purchased turned into the Morris Theatre Guild Inc. by Tuesday, March 31. online, and $15 each if purchased at the door.

For those ages 13 and younger, or If you go students able to show their ID, the ticket price for email, phone or online n WHAT: Family Fest 2017 reservations are $10 each. Otherwise, n WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 11 the adult price applies. n WHERE: Minooka Junior High School, Also, groups of 10 or more people 333 McEvilly Road Minooka making a reservation by phone will n COST: Free n INFO: Call the Chamber of Commerce receive a 10 percent discount off the at 815-942-0113 or email events@grundytotal ticket price. chamber.com All seating is based on first-come, first-served. There are no refunds.

Reservations can be made by emailKumla Feast event planned ing tickets@morristheatreguild.org, calling the theatre at 815-942-1966, or for Feb. 25 in Sheridan An all-you-can-eat Kumla Feast online at the guild’s website of morrisevent is scheduled from 4:30 to 7 theatreguild.org. p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Norway All unpaid reservations will be held until a half hour before the production Community Building at 3676 E. 2603rd Road, Sheridan (Norway), IL (across begins and then they will be released from Go Kart Track). if needed. For house buyouts or other Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for chilinformation, call the theater at 815dren younger than age 10. The event 942-1966. is sponsored by the Norway Improvement League.

Morris Theatre Guild directors Homemade delicious Kumla and needed for 2017-18 season The Morris Theatre Guild Inc., a non- succulent ham, all you can eat.

Delicious traditional and Norwegian profit community theatre, is looking desserts will also be available. for script proposals for its 2017-18 Do not miss out on the “taste season. There are slots for four main

of heaven” event.

There is no need to buy tickets ahead of time – just show up and have fun. Carryouts welcome – we will pack your order and you can be on your way.

VFD informational meeting available to livestock farmers

hlitchfield@shawmedia.com COAL CITY – Coal City Public Library District is asking kids to “Warm up to a Good Book” this February with their winter reading program.

René Norris, head of the children’s department, said the program is designed to get kids from birth through fifth grade involved in reading, whether the book is being read to them or they are the ones reading.

“Those in kindergarten through

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The deadline has come and gone for livestock farmers to comply with the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD), which took effect Jan. 1.

An informational meeting will be at Immaculate Conception School 6:30 p.m. Feb. 15 in the Dwight High to hold kingergarten open house School gymnasium.

Immaculate Conception School will The goal of VFD is to ensure that antihold a Kindergarten Open House on biotics medically important for humans Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the are not used to improve feed efficiency kindergarten classroom. Parents may or to promote livestock growth. enter the school through the door by VFD requires that livestock farmers the school office. establish a formal working relationship The office entrance is at the corwith a veterinarian. It’s called a Veteriner of North and Pine Streets. The nary Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR). entrance is marked by a sign.

Having this relationship in place The Open House will feature a preensures that your vet knows about your sentation by the kindergarten teacher, farm and the livestock you raise. It also Sister Debrah, which will detail the verifies that you have the same expeckindergarten curriculum. tations about how your animals care The I.C.S. staff is committed to cared for. Because the Jan. 1 deadline providing each student with a Catho- has passed, livestock farmers will need lic education that emphasizes morals written instructions from their vet in and values. I.C.S. strives to create a order to deliver antibiotics in feed or safe and loving environment in which water. each student will grow in spirit, mind Drugs may be used only to treat, preand body. vent or control a disease. They cannot The school strives to challenge be used as “extra label.” students to seek excellence.

You and your veterinarian must keep The open house will last about 40 written copies of the instructions for minutes. There will be time for ques- two years. The vet will also give a copy tions. to the VFD drug distributor. Dr. Al WhitAttendance is not required to enroll, man, owner of Whitman Vet Clinic in but it is helpful if your oldest child Piper City, will present the new program is entering kindergarten during the to members in attendance and take any 2017-18 school year. questions.

For information about the school, To register for the meeting, call visit the school website at ics1.org, 815-942-6400 or email grundycfb@ call 815-942-4111 or email kdeslaur@ sbcglobal.net. ics1.org.

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FAMILY POPCORN FLAVOR STATION

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BUILD WITH LEGOS

WHEN: 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday WHERE: Morris Public Library COST & INFO: For toddlers through fifth-graders: Come build with Legos or Lego Duplos. Creations will be displayed in the Children’s Department.

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WHEN: 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday WHERE: Shorewood Troy Public Library COST & INFO: Parents, kids, and popcorn fans of all ages, join the library as the group tries its hand at creating and mixing different popcorn flavors. There will be plenty of tasting, and you can even take some of your favorite flavors home. All ages.

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YOUR WEEKEND FORECAST H: 33 L: 22

Chance of flurries

WHEN: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday WHERE: Morris Public Library COST & INFO: For infants through age 5 (not in kindergarten.)

Children will have the opportunity to use their gross motor skills on age-appropriate equipment. All parents and caregivers must be present to supervise their children.

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Fri.

H: 29 L: 20 Mostly cloudy

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WIGGLE WORM WEDNESDAY

WHEN: 7 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday WHERE: Three Rivers Library, Channahon COST & INFO: Put the kids in their PJs, pack up their favorite nighttime friend, and treat them to a bedtime story or two at the library. Expect a little singing, dancing and other fun activities. There will be milk and cookies ready.

Thurs.

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CRAFTY KIDS

WHEN: 4 to 4:45 p.m. Tuesday WHERE: Morris Public Library COST & INFO: The biweekly program takes place in the multipurpose room for those in kindergarten through fifth grade. Get creative and make some awesome crafts. Just drop in and you’ll find something easy and fun to make and take home.

Sat.

H: 28 L: 17 Mostly cloudy

Sun.

H: 27 L: 16 Partly sunny

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Morris native rides her horse in inauguration

By ALLISON SELK

Shaw Media correspondent At 5 a.m. Samantha Leach polished her boots, cleaned her helmet, donned her uniform and made her way down to breakfast. After, she headed out into the nation’s capital, where she and her quarterhorse, Charlie, went through security. She took Charlie by the reins and for three hours walked him up and down the streets of Washington, D.C., until it was “go” time.

“I’m a Trump fan, and when it kicked in that I was riding through the streets of D.C. for the president of the United States, I was crying a lot because I was so happy. This will be a story to tell everyone,” Samantha said.

Samantha, a Morris native, began riding horses at the age of 2, said her mother, Lisa Leach, manager of Rocking L Ranch on Gore Road. Once her top rider in the Rocking L Equestrians team, Lisa Leach’s daughter is now riding for the competition at Culver Academy in Culver, Indiana.

“As a mom, I am so proud of her. She has been trying to get into Culver since seventh grade, so she was in the system.

She applied her freshman year of high school and was accepted, but the scholarship money was not available. She applied again for her sophomore year once again, was accepted and the scholarship was available,” Lisa said.

On Jan. 20, 96 students took the trek to Washington, D.C., for the Presidential Inaugural Parade. Eighty were chosen to ride in the parade on horseback, 57 boys and 23 girls, as well as banner-carriers and alternate riders.

Culver Academy Assistant Director of Communications Jan Garrison said that Culver Academy was first asked as official escort, in the inaugural parade of 1913, to Vice President Thomas Marshall, who was the governor of Indiana before his vice president nomination. In 1917, once again, the academy was asked to escort Thomas Marshall into a second term as vice president of the United States.

“It was a nice symmetry of the first time [riding] due to an Indiana governor being vice president,” Garrison said.

The next year, Culver Academy was asked to ride was the 1957 inauguration of Dwight D. Eisenhower, and, according to Garrison, the school has attended each inauguration since that 1957 date, except for 1993.

Samantha, now in her sophomore year of high school at Culver Academy, was allowed to break tradition. Traditionally, students must be an alternate for a year before they are eligible to ride in the parade, so this being Samantha’s first year at Culver; she was assigned to the alternate position. However, she said that on Dec. 14, right before winter

Morris native Samantha Leach with her horse at Culver Academies in Indiana.

“When we were riding right by President Trump, the bright lights were the only thing I could see. Then I saw American flags from the horse troop in front and I looked left to see President Trump and his whole family. I then realized this was my dream come true.”

Samantha Leach Morris native

break, a rider was not able to attend. Samantha said she was the No. 1 alternate and was asked to ride.

“This was a dream come true for me,” Samantha said. “We practiced by riding in columns and lines and also practiced with fog machines, bands and sirens to desensitize the horses, because anything can happen.”

The team rode in drill team style, Samantha said, and other than stopping a few times and a shortened parade route due to protesters, the parade was described as “fast” and “overwhelming.”

“People were everywhere cheering for us and taking pictures. People who didn’t even know us were supporting us, and when it was said over, the loud-

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speaker that Culver Academy was the largest cavalry group in the nation. It was amazing,” Samantha said.

Garrison said that in the history of Culver Academy, the boys have ridden in the inaugural parade 17 times and the girls eight times due to the fact that Culver was an all-boys school until 1971.

Samantha describes her most memorable moment of the parade.

“When we were riding right by President Trump, the bright lights were the only thing I could see. Then I saw American flags from the horse troop in front and I looked left to see President Trump and his whole family. I then realized this was my dream come true.”

At that moment, Samantha knew that all of her hard work made it worth it.

“I know if I work hard, my dreams will come true,” Samantha said.

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In June 2017, Horrie will walk out of his office for the last time when he retires from the department. Callahan said Horrie will be difficult to replace because of his dedication and knowledge.

“With 30 years of experience in all different parts of the job, he has a wealth of experience that will be hard to fill. We have such a young department right now, so it will take a lot of years for someone to gain the experience he has, with our current staff,” Callahan said.

Horrie has been married for 24 years to his wife, Karen. The couple has two children, Abigail, 22, and Scott, 19. With his love of the outdoors, he plans to spend his retirement days fishing and hunting with his dog, Tulip.

“Tulip likes to fish, hunt and go out for firewood. I was a hunter in my early days, and I live in Gardner and see all of the birds in the air and want to duck hunt,” Horrie said.

Horrie said that when he looks back on his 30-year career in law enforcement he is proud of, “being here every day doing good work. Thirty years is a long time, but I never thought about it. I wanted to come to work and do what I wanted to do.”

Grundy County Sheriff’s Department Lt. Todd Horrie checks in case evidence as part of his daily routine as a lieutenant of investigations for the department.

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CHANNAHON – With housing starts up and the recession all but gone, Channahon is taking steps to get ahead of growth. At last week’s village board meeting, trustees approved hiring Strand Associates, for $37,600, to create a plan to update its wastewater treatment plant.

“We’re looking at expanding the wastewater facility to be able to accommodate the anticipated growth, both residential and other forms of growth,” Village President Missey Moorman Schumacher said after the meeting.

The original plan was designed by Strand in 2002, with a completion date for upgrades estimated for 2010. The downturn in the economy, however, set the project back a few years.

Strand’s job now will be to update the plan by bringing it up to date with current Illinois Environmental Protection Agency regulations, submitting it to the IEPA for approval and assisting the village with a State Revolving Fund loan, if requested.

The engineering firm will also complete an economic analysis of rerouting the wastewater outfall to the main chan-

nel of the Des Plaines River.

Trustees this week also approved the purchase of streetlighting materials necessary to repair damaged streetlights along Route 6 and to restock its inventory. For $22,525, Crescent Electric Supply Company of Joliet will send the village five complete units of UMCO streetlights.

Two police officers were sworn in at the meeting Monday. Officers Brian Kasher and Alicja Rozcyka completed all of the hiring criteria as required by the village, Schumacher said, and will now begin field training with the department.

The officers have already graduated from the police academy.

Deputy Chief Adam Bogart said that Rozycka moved to the United States from Poland in 2007 and has worked with the Transportation Security Administration for three years. Rozycka also holds a master’s in criminology from Loyola University. Kasher served fours year with the U.S. Marine Corps., where he was deployed twice to Ramadi, Iraq. He holds an associate degree from Joliet Junior College and a bachelor’s degree in physical education from Northern Illinois University. Kasher previously served as a conservation police officer with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

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Shaw Media correspondent MORRIS – Ten-year-old Kedzie Auwerda scaled the climbing wall in the gym at White Oak Elementary on Saturday morning. A uwerda was among toddlers, students and adults who filled the classrooms and gyms at White Oak for the annual Fun Day Winter Carnival.

“In winter, there is not a lot to do outside. This event is inside, where we have gyms, and it lets kids be active and have fun,” Auwerda said.

White Oak Parent Teacher Organization member and co-coordinator Sandy Zacha said this event was designed to raise funds for the Accelerated Reader Program at the school. Wristbands for entry to play carnival games, take a chance at the cake walk, play bingo and jump in the bounce house were $12 in advance, and $15 at the door. Baskets of goodies were donated for raffle, and concessions were available for purchase.

Zacha said there were three large prizes, which cost $5 per ticket or $10 for three tickets, and prizes included an Apple watch, a three-night Disney vacation for a family of four or $1,000 and $100 cash.

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Madison Lightfoot, 10, of Morris takes on an opponent while playing the life-size Connect Four game Saturday at the Fun Day Winter Carnival, hosted by the White Oak Elementary PTO. White Oak second-grade teacher Laura Morizza said the Accelerated Reader Program incorporates independent reading as well as assisted reading.

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“The program motivates kids to read and they are encouraged to read

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Morizza said the online program was expensive to acquire, so the funds will help pay for the program itself, as well as books and prizes for the students.

Saturday, staff and student helpers alike transformed the gym areas into a carnival with golf games, a large Connect Four game, bowling, basketball, a tattoo station, and more. Children ran from game to game to see whether they could master the task, and received prizes from the volunteers.

“Lucas Sheets, 6, of Morris said the bowling was his favorite because, “I got to knock down three balls.”

Sheets’ grandmother, Tana Sheets, said she brought Lucas as well as his sister, Lauren Sheets, 8, for a day of fun.

“How can you not come to a fun day?

I think it’s a wonderful and easy way for the PTO to raise money without the kids having to sell,” Tana said.

Zacha said the day was designed for fun, fundraising as well as community.

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hlitchfield@shawmedia.com MORRIS – The Morris Fire Protection and Ambulance District responded to a structure fire Friday night at 310 E. Main St. in Morris.

Deputy Chief Bob Wills said firefighters responded to a report that a fire had started in a back bedroom.

“By the time we arrived at the scene, the fire was venting through the bedroom window to the roof,” Wills said. “The guys did a fantastic job and had the fire out in about 15 minutes.”

Wills said all of the occupants made it out safely, but a family dog died in the fire.

He said the cause of the fire is under investigation, and the amount of damage is estimated to be $150,000.

Fire Chief Tracey Steffes said the investigation would be ongoing and officials were working with the family to make sure they had a place to stay, as the house is uninhabitable.

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“We have one bridge on Lowery Road that is closed and being addressed now,” said Brian Tjernlund, civil engineer for the Highway Department and current bridge program manager.

While the county has three bridges on the “Closed-Failed Condition” list, 3175 Lowery Road over Waupecan Creek is the only one on that list being addressed this year.

The two other bridges, 5115 Jugtown Road over East Fork Mazon River and 4995 Grand Ridge Road over West Fork Mazon River, on the closed list are not being addressed because they have been closed for several years and see very little traffic, Tjernlund said.

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County Engineer Craig Cassem said the county works off of a fiveyear bridge plan that rolls over and remains at five years.

Each year that is completed is crossed off the list and another year is added.

Doug Pryor, county administrator, said the practice of having the five-year plan is common, and said most counties and states have a similar plan in place.

The Lowery Road bridge project will be a large project as the design moves forward to span 90 feet with a raise on the east approach to help stop the flooding that often covers the bridge area.

The county will also work on two more bridges this year, 3210 Grand Ridge Road over the Johnny Run and 3260 Braceville Road over East Fork Mazon River.

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Tjernlund addressed the Highway & Transportation Committee on Jan. 19 to inform the committee of the state of the county bridges.

“There is an increase in the numbers of bridges on the list,” he said on Tuesday. “While we have time, we need to start planning how to address these higher numbers.”

Cassem said that while the county is the lead on the projects, the costs are divided. State and federal funds cover part of the cost of each project,

“There is an increase in the numbers of bridges on the list.

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The website also includes images from the 2007 highway building fire that the public hasn’t seen and it also includes a slide show that Cassem put together several years ago of the fire.

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MORRIS – When Brian Tjernlund, current Grundy County civil engineer, moved to Morris in the mid-1990s, he had no idea that one day he would be tracking down the names of highway engineers from years gone by or researching Grundy County Highway Department history.

“History is something I’ve always enjoyed,” Tjernlund said.

During the past two years, originally starting during his own time off work, he started compiling information about the history of the highway department and two weeks ago his research went live on the county website.

“It took two years to do it because there would be months I didn’t touch it,” he said. “It started on my own time and then times I could fit in an hour at the end of the day now and then.”

The history goes into how the department began, long before Illinois Department of Transportation existed, and includes history of some of the bridges, how names of roads came about, and the old highway building fire that left the department with one truck that just happened to be stored in a separate building the day of the fire.

He said he found it interesting that in the just over 103 years since the department began there has only been five county highway superintendents/county engineers.

“These men were Fred W. Stine, Charles H. Moon, Sam H. Bergstrom and Richard E. McTague. The current county engineer is Craig J. Cassem, who began his tenure in 1990,” the website reads.

He said he found some interesting facts that date back to when the area became Grundy County and there were five road districts.

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Student of the month not just a title Student of the month programs are very popular at schools, and why shouldn’t they be? The programs provide opportunities to recognize those students who go above and beyond.

In addition to great grades, different schools recognize students for things such as exemplary attendance, leadership, improvement, cooperation, good attitudes and community involvement.

We see the names of students of the month listed on school marquees, noted in the newspaper or on school websites, and they typically get recognized at school board meetings.

Minooka Junior High School is taking its program a step further and erected a wall of plaques outside the office, which will feature all of its students of the month, including a photo.

Recognizing students in a school that has a population of more than 1,000 kids can mean a lot to those who aren’t going to hit that top rung but are good students overall.

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VIEWS Kris Stadalsky eighth-grade and two outstanding seventh-grade students each week for the Aspiring to be Respectful, Responsible and Opportunistic While focusing on Safety and success program. Students of the month are selected from those individuals.

Massey said she had to call a parent of one of the students of the month, and when the parent realized it was a positive phone call, she was not only relieved but proud her child had been chosen.

Those are the good moments in our children’s lives.

Minooka Intermediate School has a very similar program.

“We are very fortunate to have a Lions Club who sponsors all the students of the month,” Massey said.

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Programs such as these are one more way to help students prepare to be good adults in the future.

The Rotary program takes into account many facets of a student instead of just one area in his or her life, DiLorenzo said.

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School board talks library needs, enrollment

By JEANNE MILLSAP

Shaw Media correspondent MINOOKA – School librarians are more important today than ever. That was the message the Minooka Community High School District 111 board heard Thursday evening as certified school librarian Carolyn Kinsella gave her annual report.

With the enormous amount of information and data available to students on the internet, she said, students need even more instruction on how to determine whether the information is good, solid fact.

“Certified school librarians are a great weapon against fake news, post truth and click-bait,” Kinsella told the board.

Information literacy especially is important going into college. Kinsella said a new study found that 80 percent of students in college have overwhelming difficulties getting started with research projects, and half had uncertainties assessing the quality of their research.

They can’t even evaluate the trustworthiness of web posts, she said.

Kinsella presented the board with goals she hopes to achieve in the next two years before she retires. One was to help institute a schoolwide curricu-

lum that includes teaching students the importance of validating information and how to solve problems and address issues through authentic research.

She also addressed the need for a second certified librarian at the school.

Kinsella currently divides her time between both campuses. The number of students using the South Campus library in fall 2015 was 18,950. In 2016, it was 22,452.

Central Campus saw 16,804 student library visits in 2015 and 26,306 in 2016.

Assistant Superintendent of Business John Troy also had some numbers to give the school board. Estimates for future student enrollment at the high school are in, and the projected number of students for the 2017-18 school year is 2,789. Enrollment this year is 2,727. Just five years ago, enrollment was 2,517.

Considering current enrollment in the feeder schools of Channahon School District 17, Minooka Community Consolidated School District 201, Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C and parochial schools, Troy said the conservative calculations call for the high school enrollment to increase the next two years, then decrease the next two years before it picks up again to 2,790 in the 2020-21 school year.

After the meeting, Troy said those numbers are a static picture of what the

district might expect.

“Housing permits are going up,” he said, “and a lot of them are in [Minooka School District] 201. ... As 201 goes, District 111 will follow.”

Troy added that considering growth in Minooka, he doesn’t expect there will be a dip in enrollment two years from now, as the numbers currently predict.

The student population likely will continue to grow.

“We certainly have the space to accommodate additional students,” he said.

The District 111 board on Thursday also considered next year’s school calendar, which would have the first day of student attendance be Aug. 14. The calendar will be up for official approval at a future meeting. Community relations director Dave DiLorenzo also told the board that applications soon are due for juniors and seniors who would like to work internships at local businesses through the Grundy Economic Development Council this summer.

There will be 42 internships with 17 companies this year, he said. Some are paid and some are unpaid.

“These internships provide students with a wonderful opportunity to get real-life experience in a given area of study,” DiLorenzo said, “prior to going off to college.”

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• Magdaleno Perez, 38, of Morris, was arrested on Jan. 20 by Morris police and charged with driving while license revoked. He posted bond and was released with a court date of Feb. 27.

• Johnnie Bailey, 35, of Lockport, was arrested on Jan. 21 by Morris police and charged with driving while license revoked. He posted bond and was released with a court date of Feb. 27.

• Phillip Jones, 20, of Shorewood, was arrested Jan. 21 by Morris police and charged with possession of marijuana over 10 grams but under 30 grams. He posted bond and was released with a court date of Feb. 27.

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• Matthew Fountain, 21, of Morris, was arrested by the sheriff’s department on a warrant for failure to appear on a theft charge. He pleaded guilty and was placed on court supervision for six months.

• Jeremiah Abbott, 21, of Coal City, was arrested Jan. 20 by the sheriff’s department and charged with driving under the influence. He posted bond and was released with a court date of Feb. 27.

• Zyanya Vollalpando, 28, of Aurora,was arrested Jan. 20 by the sheriff’s department and charged with driving while license suspended. She posted bond and was released with a court date of Feb. 27.

COAL CITY • Richard Filippo, 44, of Gardner, was ar• Kathleen Kapusniak, 49, of Wilmington, rested Jan. 19 by the sheriff’s department was arrested Jan. 19 by Coal City police and charged with aggravated battery of on a DuPage County warrant for failure to a police officer. He posted bond and was appear and also charged with operating released with a court date of Feb. 9.

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UP CLOSE Libraries more than books Photos by Heidi Litchfield hlitchfield@shawmedia.com

MORRIS – With dreary weather keeping kids inside, Morris Area Public Library provides a place for parents to bring their kids for some active fun and learning.

Scheduled activities take place daily, and the children’s area of the library has many hands-on learning opportunities, such as a Lego table and a train table, that allows the children to use their imagination.

TOP RIGHT: Hollis Rogers of Morris colors a picture as she waits for storytime at Morris Library.

TOP LEFT: Dessa Anderson builds a house on the Lego table at the Morris Area Public Library.

ABOVE: Two interested listeners get a closer look at the library book being read during Morris Library’s Lapsit storytime.

MIDDLE LEFT: Aiden, Carter and Dominic of Morris play with a toy train table in the children’s section of the Morris Library on Tuesday.

BOTTOM LEFT: Joey Martin of Morris plays on the Lego table while visiting Morris Library on Tuesday.

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Born: January 29, 1922 Died: January 15, 2017

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Dennis H. Huston, age 71, longtime resident of Gardner, IL, passed away peacefully, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017 at his home.

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Born: October 28, 1947 Died: January 21, 2017

Rachel Joy Tira, age 69, of Coal City, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017 at the University of Chicago Medical Center.

Born October 28, 1947, in Hinsdale, Rachel Joy was a daughter of the late Reverend Dean and Ellen (Deininger) Plassmann. She was raised in Hinsdale until the age of four, when her family moved to Lake Zurich for her father to pastor St. Peter’s Evangelical Reformed Church.

It was in Lake Zurich, that Rachel began junior choir, took up piano lessons, and decided that she wanted to be a nurse when she grew up.

The oldest of three children born to Rev. and Mrs. Plassmann, Rachel enjoyed traveling with her family throughout the United States and Canada before relocating to Peotone, during her high school years. Rachel followed her dreams of being a nurse, as she graduated Joliet Junior College with an associate degree in nursing in 1967.

She then went on to attend Elmhurst College, and earned her nursing diploma from the Evangelical School of Nursing at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn in 1970.

On October 31, 1970, Rachel married Donald Joseph Tira in Peotone, and together they made their home in Coal City. Rachel’s work from 1971to 1987 entailed working at Morris Hospital as a staff nurse, private duty nurse and later as a team leader on the Medical-Surgical Unit. In the 1990s Rachel’s love of traveling, eventually led her and Don into owning and operating Coal City Travel Center and also Adventure Travel II in Morris.

Rachel was an active member of New Hope Presbyterian Church, where she served as a trustee and youth choir director. She also served the Coal City Unit #1 School District as a school board member from 1977 to 1983, and held the position as school board president during that interim from 1981-1983. She will be remembered for her love of music, gardening, quilting, and playing tennis. Family was of utmost importance to Rachel, and she cherished her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband of 46 years Donald; five children, Mark Tira of Sterling, Scott Tira of Plainfield, Kim (Ben) Dickey of Antioch, Leigh Garrelts of Coal City and Chad (Sarah) Tira of Lombard; grandchildren, Ashleigh Tira, Evan Tira, Aubrey Dickey, Jarod Garrelts, Carter Garrelts, Ava Garrelts, Jacob Tira and Parker Tira; one sister, Deanna (Kit) Carstens of McHenry; one brother, Brian (Sharon) Plassmann of Winamac, Indiana; brothers and sisters-in-law, Joel (Cynthia) Tira of Coal City, Stephanie (Dennis) Lane of Sycamore, Joan (the late Michael) Kabala of Elgin and Robert (LaVaun) Tira of Coal City; and numerous nieces and nephews. Rachel was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Dean and Ellen Plassmann; her daughter-in-law, Paula Tira, and one nephew, David Plassmann.

Visitation and video tribute will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Reeves Funeral Home, 75 North Broadway (one block north of Illinois Route 113) in Coal City. Rachel will then lie in state Thursday morning, January 26th at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 80 North Garfield

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Street (at First Street) in Coal City from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service 10:00 a.m. Reverend Mark Hughey will officiate, and burial will follow in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Rachel’s memory to New Hope Presbyterian Church, 80 N. Garfield St, Coal City, IL 60416.

Family and friends may sign the guest book, upload photographs or share Rachel’s memorial page on social media, by logging onto: www.

ReevesFuneral.com. Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes Ltd. in Coal City. (815-634-2125)

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The outpouring of support, thoughtfulness, and prayers has been overwhelming and very much appreciated since the passing of my husband, John R. Davis. Words cannot express the gratitude for all the visits, food, flowers, memorial donations and kind words that have been given to myself and family.

A special thanks to Pastor Chappell, Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, and Masonic Lodge #826 for the wonderful service.

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Dolores I. (Jones) Mitchell, 94, Marianna, Florida, formerly of Morris, Illinois, passed away January 15, 2017, at the Chipola Nursing and Retirement Center in Marianna. Born Jan. 29, 1922, to David L. Jones Jr. and Elverda E. (Phillips) Jones in Irvington, Iowa. Dolores was MARY LEE COTE the second-oldest daughter in a family of ten.

She took great pride in her contributions to the Mary Lee Cote, 77, of Rhinelander, WI, formerly war effort during World War II working on the of Marseilles, passed away Monday, January ammunition line at Sanderson and Porter (Joliet Arsenal) and then later as a spot welder on the 23, 2017, at Ministry Saint Clare’s Hospital in LST ships at Seneca Shipyard. Dolores married Wisconsin.

Wilbur D. “Bud” Mitchell November 8, 1952, in Arrangements by Seals-Campbell Funeral Morris, Illinois, and was the loving mother to two Home, 815-795-5151 www.sealscampbell.com daughters, LuAnn (Jeff) Kindelspire of Marianna, FL and Karen (Gary) Sterling of Custer Park, IL. She worked at The Federal Paper Board and as a waitress at Saratoga Restaurant in Morris, later waitressing at the Holiday Inn in Port Charlotte, JOHN R. FARCUS JR. Florida and The Caravan in Marianna.

Born: July 15, 1938 Her happiest times were spent with family at Died: January 23, 2017 the annual Jones Family Reunion and other family gatherings. She enjoyed watching basketball John R. Farcus Jr., age 78. At and traveled to North Carolina to watch the rest Monday, January 23, 2017 NBA Championship Bulls and its all-star players at home surrounded by his Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Until the loving family. age of 90 she bowled regularly on leagues at Born July 15, 1938 in Joliet, IL Kindel Lanes Bowling Center in Marianna, Florida, to John Farcus, Sr. and Bertha making many friends along the way. (nee Simpson). Retired from She is survived by her eldest sister, Vivian Caterpillar as a break press op- Hutchins of Michigan and David P. (Judy) Jones of erator with 30 years of service. Illinois; and a multitude of nieces and nephHe enjoyed race cars, bowling, ews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews. Also fishing, hunting and he also surviving are her two daughters, their spouses coached Little League baseball and grandchildren, Jay (Paula) Kindelspire of in Morris and Channahon. John was a member of Ponce De Leon, Florida, their two children Jayla the American Legion Post #294. and Janzen; Jason (Kelley) Kindelspire, Marianna, Survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Lorraine Florida, their daughter Avery; Andy (Tryphaena) F. (nee Hakey) Farcus; children, John H. (Jane) Kukman of Janesville, Wisconsin, their children Farcus, Tina (Harry) Hedrick Jr., Tammy (Tom) Leah, Cali and Quinn; and Amy (Keith) Shannon of Paulsen and Richard (Tasha Ybarra) Farcus; Morris, Illinois, and their children Ryan (Jasmine), grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of 20. their two children Kaeden and Kamden, Jeremy, Services for John R. Farcus will be Monday, Brittany and Madison. Preceding her in death January 30, 2017 at 12 Noon at Fred C. Dames was Bud Mitchell, her husband of 42 years; her Funeral Home, 1201 W. Route 6 (at Deerpath parents; brothers, Rollan Jones of North Carolina, Donald Jones of Wisconsin, Thomas Jones (at Drive) Morris.

Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery birth), and Robert Jones of Michigan; sisters, with full Military Honors under the auspices of the Nancy Jones (in infancy), Ann Thoms of Michigan, and Betty Heidenreich of Illinois; brothers-in-law United States Army. Visitation Monday 10 a.m.

Horace Hutchins, Phil Thoms, Fred Heidenreich; until time of services at 12 noon. and nephew, Timothy Heidenreich.

For information (815) 942-5040 or visit his Cremation rites were accorded. A private memorial tribute page at www.fredcdames.com memorial service and burial is being planned in Marianna, Florida and at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes LTD. and Crematory in Braidwood, IL. Inurnment will be at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. For information, visit her online guestbook at www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com or find us on Facebook at R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes.

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Three-year-old first to finish 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program

By ALLISON SELK

a starter kit, which includes materials all designed by Peacy-Dye such as a book bag, countdown sheets, a library card and informational materials.

Along the way, children are given reading-related prizes to instill motivation.

The big ticket item located in the kit was the library card, specifically designed for this program. Peacy-Dye said children are not allowed to have their own library card until the age of 5, so these pre-kindergarten children who have their own card think it was a neat feature.

“Little boys will come in and take their library card out of their wallets

and get so excited to check out their own books,” Peacy-Dye said.

Erin said she heard about this program through another friend and signed up May 9, 2016, with a goal to just finish before Callum went to kindergarten. With her son’s love of all books that have to do with things mechanical and the supportive staff, he finished 1,000 books on Dec.16, 2016.

“The staff has been phenomenal with finding books for Callum. He wanted to learn about lawnmowers at one point and they went on a mad search and found lawnmower books for him,” Erin said. “We can come in and say this is what we are looking

for and they use their magic to find us unique books which allowed us to reach this goal.”

Children’s library assistant Mara Barbel said she knows what books Callum likes and, when new books come to the library, will put them aside just for him.

“He loves fire trucks, snow blowers, lawnmowers, vacuums, weed-eaters, trucks, landscape equipment; he just loves books,” Barbel said. “He also inspired my display I made, with books I know he likes.”

Erin said Callum has been diagnosed with a speech delay and she knows that the combination of speech therapy and the many books he reads has made all of the difference in his current progress.

“This program promotes literacy, which I know has supported his speech therapy and language. Plus, it expands his horizons. He likes combines, so we can read books to learn about farming. The other day when it was icy, he came up for an idea for an ice dryer to dry up the ice on the roads,” Erin said. “Also, the books we read have words and pictures, which add another level of understanding.”

Erin said being first was never a goal, but it was a great feeling. She said she cannot take all of the credit because the helpful nature of the staff was important in her son’s success.

“When we walk in, they all know my son by name, he’s not just another kid and, as a mother, that means a lot that someone else cares for my son,” Erin said.

The reading will not end for Callum now that he has reached 1,000 books. He said he wants to find a book about chippers and shredders, but that has been a tall order.

Patrick’s Catholic Church in Dwight with Father Chris Haake officiating.

Visitation was held two hours prior to the services on Wednesday, at Hager Memorial Home in Dwight. Burial will follow services at Round Grove Cemetery in Reddick, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church or the American Heart Association.

Alta was born on the family farm in Reddick, IL on December 6, 1918, the youngest of five children to Frank and Hattie (Brownsey) Clover. She grew up on the family farm in Reddick, IL and graduated from Reddick High School in 1937. Alta met and

married George Yasenchak in 1940. They settled in Dwight where they lived for more than fifty years.

She took great joy in her role as a homemaker and mother to their two children: Ronald and Judith.

Later, she worked with George at his State Farm Agency in Dwight. In 1996 George and Alta moved to Morris. They had been married 61 years when George passed away in2002.

Alta leaves behind her children, Ronald (Becky) Yasenchak of Lincoln City, OR and Judith (Wayne) McComb of Morris, IL; her grandchildren, Ronda Wiles, Jeffrey

McComb, David (Gabrielle) Yasenchak and Douglas McComb; and her great grandchildren, Joshua, Megan, and Alex McComb, Connor Wiles and Zoe Yasenchak.

She was preceded in death by brothers, Ervin, Donald, Merrald Clover; and her sister, Lotus Grob.

Alta is remembered by her friends and family for her gentle nature, and her unconditional love, loyalty and generosity. She will be missed and held in the hearts of those who knew her forever.

This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to the family at hagermemorial. com.

Shaw Media correspondent Callum Gillmartin, 3, stood on his tiptoes and carefully grabbed a book on construction vehicles off of the top shelf, placed it into his mom’s hands and sat down with laser focus as she read each word, page-by-page.

“If I read him a book he is interested in, he stays very focused and can sit down and read 10 books at a time. Some days, it’s book after book after book after book,” said Callum’s mother, Erin Gillmartin.

On Jan. 18, Callum was awarded a crown, stickers, a certificate and the opportunity to check out a book that no one else in the Shorewood-Troy Public Library has checked out before, all for being the first child to complete the new 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program.

The program took Tiernen Peacy-Dye, assistant director of the children’s department, nine months to create, what she calls her “baby.”

“I wanted to make sure it fit our library and the community we live in, programs we run and the parent requests we receive,” Peacy-Dye said.

“I spent nine months on planning, art and writing before we released it in May of 2016.”

She said she wanted to do this program to show parents that literacy doesn’t start just when the child reads on his or her own; it starts when parents are at home reading to their child.

Peacy-Dye said the program can take anywhere from six months to years to accomplish, as long as the child has not entered kindergarten at the time of completion.

At registration, children are given

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Shorewood-Troy Public Library assistant children’s director Tiernen Peacy-Dye (right) hands a certificate of completion to Erin Gillmartin and her 3-year-old son, Callum, of Channahon.

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ALTA IRENE YASENCHAK Born: December 6, 1918 Died: January 21, 2017

Alta Irene Yasenchak, 98, of Morris, IL, formerly of Dwight, IL passed away at 4:55 am on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Park Pointe Healthcare and Rehab in Morris, IL. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at St.

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Grundy Chamber, Channahon Minooka Chamber website gets an upgrade for 2017 It’s a new year and the Grundy County Chamber and Channahon Minooka Chamber website has started it with a new look.

Take a visit to grundychamber. com and check out our new website, done by Chamber member Cloud Nine Communications. What you’ll find is a fresh new mobile and user-friendly site with increased ways to interact with the Chamber and find Chamber and member news.

Right from the front page you’ll find a snippet on upcoming events and a listing of recent new members, access to the full Chamber Business Directory, a new Chamber News page, as well as Hot Deals, and information on how to join the Chamber and refer a business.

Through the website’s other tabs, you’ll find event and sponsorship opportunities, pages on the Chamber’s groups, such as Women in Business and the Business Expansion Network, information on the Grundy County Chamber Foundation, job opportunities, reloca-

VIEWS Christina Van Yperen tion information and more.

Having a strong web presence should be a priority of all businesses and organizations, so your brand is at every customer’s fingertips. Between the Business Directory and the Community Calendar listing events all over the county, the Chamber’s online presence has always been active and, with the new site, it is our goal to increase traction for the Chamber and its members.

“The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce has been an important part of the growth of our business and we’re really excited to have been given the opportunity to work with them on this,” said Ed Ellingham, owner of Cloud Nine Communications.

The ability to sign up for luncheons,

register for golf outings and even join the Chamber online is still available, and now you can also sign up for sponsorships and our business groups as well. Chamber members are still able to update their own business and organization information as well through their ChamberMaster log in.

You can add coupons through Hot Deals, add an event, update hours of operation, etc., through your ChamberMaster information you would have received when you originally signed up with the Chamber.

If you need your login information, or a reminder on how to use these functions, just email or call us and we’ll be happy to assist you.

Don’t forget to download the Grundy Chamber App as well as just one more way to have easy access to your Chamber and its 500 plus members. Get event reminders, find a business on the Business Directory, and check out member coupons all on your smart phone.

The app is free to download and

available through the Apple Store and Google play. A note to Android users, due to a Google issue unrelated to the Chamber App, you will be asked for permission to access your contacts when you try to download the Chamber’s (and other new apps).

The Chamber will not and cannot access your contacts, but the permission is required. You have my word that, despite the permission, the Chamber will not access your contacts.

If you download the Chamber App and fill out the Enter to Win form, you will get the chance to win a $50 Chamber gift certificate useable at any Chamber member. Do so by the end of this week, we’ll be pulling the winner next week.

• Christina Van Yperen is the executive director of the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry. For information or member benefits, call 815-942-0113 or email director@grundychamber.com.

Paid internship opportunities for local juniors, seniors SUBMITTED REPORT MORRIS – The Grundy Economic Development Council and the Grundy Area Vocational Center will have 50 paid internship opportunities for the 2017 Grundy County Summer Internship program.

According to a news release from GEDC CEO Nancy Norton, the program, now in its fifth year, has grown exponentially thanks to the successful partnership between the education and

business communities.

“This is a great opportunity for our young people to have real-world experience that will help them as they make future education and career choices. It also opens up their eyes to the great opportunities right here in Grundy County,” Norton said.

Summer internships are available to all juniors and seniors from the four area high schools, Coal City, Gardner/ South Wilmington, Minooka and Morris. A wide variety of paid internships

are available, in field including but not limited to accounting, engineering, IT, health care, machinists, and much more.

Most positions are fulltime, however, part-time opportunities are available to accommodate interns who might have other summer commitments. Students can view the positions and apply online at gavc-il.org. All applications must be submitted by Feb. 22. If students have additional questions, they can speak with the guidance counselors at their respective schools.

“Many thanks to this year’s participating businesses: Aux Sable Liquid Products, City of Morris, “D” Construction, GEDC, Grainger, Grundy County Health Department, Illinois Truck, Joliet Junior College, LyondellBasell, Mack & Associates, Metalstamp, Midwest Industrial Sales, Morris Hospital, Regency Care, Rezin Orthopedics, SpaceCo Engineering, Standard Bank, US Cold Storage, Utility Concrete, and Village of Minooka,” Norton said in the release.

Operating Engineers Local 150 donates to families in need SUBMITTED REPORT

The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 150 is making sure local families do not go cold in this harsh Midwest winter.

The union held a coat drive during December and collected nearly 1,000 coats, hats and other winter items for men, women and children in northern Illinois, northern Indiana and eastern Iowa.

With temperatures often dropping

well below average this winter, Midwestern families are in greater need of appropriate outdoor clothing and the price of good quality coats, scarves and hats adds up for families with many growing children. Local 150 is hoping to help eliminate this extra expense for families in need.

“So many working families are already struggling with high winter heating bills and we are hoping to lighten their burdens,” said James M. Sweeney, Local 150’s president-business manag-

er. “I am proud to see our members so willing to give back to their local communities. We take pride in being good neighbors.”

This is Local 150’s inaugural coat drive. Donations were collected in all eight of the union’s districts and donated to their local Salvation Army, covering communities in northern Illinois, northern Indiana and eastern Iowa. Because of its success, Local 150 will continue to hold annual coat drives in the future. Other recent charity work by

Local 150 includes the Sweeney Classic golf fundraiser, which raised $300,000 for the Navy SEAL – Naval Special Warfare Family Foundation in August.

The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 is a labor union representing 23,000 working men and women in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa.

Local 150 represents workers in various industries, including construction, construction material development, public works, concrete pumping, steel mill service, slag processing and others.

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OPINIONS OUR VIEW

Withdrawal from TPP hurts Illinois farmers

On Monday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a 12-nation trade agreement that took years to negotiate.

The TPP includes Canada, Australia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Vietnam, Chile, Brunei, Singapore and New Zealand. Countries including Colombia, Indonesia, Phillippines, South Korea, Thailand and Taiwan have expressed interest in joining the agreement.

“Great thing for the American worker that we just did,” The Associated Press quoted Trump as saying as he signed a notice in the Oval Office.

Many people celebrated the U.S. withdrawal of the trade pact. But its demise probably will not be cheered by many farmers.

In fact, farm bureaus from coast to coast, including in Illinois, had supported the TPP. Farmers depend on overseas trade for about 33 percent of their income, according to the Illinois Farm Bureau website. With a collapse in grain prices after a 2012 high-water mark, delinquency rates on farmland and production loans have risen.

The trade deal was expected to bolster farm incomes by opening overseas markets to an additional $357 billion in crop exports. Overall, U.S. incomes were expected to rise by $131 billion, and worldwide income was projected to grow by $492 billion, with the U.S. being the largest beneficiary.

Illinois is among the top three agricultural exporting states. In 2014, Illinois farmers sent $1.4 billion in soybeans and soy products overseas, an additional $1 billion in feeds and fodder, and $1.5 billion worth of pork, beef, dairy wheat and processed foods.

In fact, 46 percent of Illinois exports go to TPP countries, including 55 percent of Illinois goods.

The United States already has free trade agreements in place with five of the countries that were part of the TPP. The remaining nations clearly are willing to negotiate trade deals.

Trump came to office promising to negotiate better deals for America and its workers. We know of no harder workers than America’s farmers.

Fair agreements on free trade can provide economic benefits to people around the world. They also reduce the chance of war between nations.

Trump administration officials say the TPP was the wrong framework, in part because it put small-market countries on equal footing with an economic giant such as the United States.

However, American farmers did stand to reap significant benefits. We urge the president to seek alternative means of encouraging trade and opening markets to agricultural and other exports from Illinois and the rest of the country.

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AMENDMENT

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Small margin of victory in election does not a mandate make

To the Editor: One of the overused and misunderstood words is “mandate.”

My dictionary said it is “the will of the constituents expressed to their representative, legislature, etc.” The words I expected to see was “majority of the constituents” and it wasn’t there.

When someone is elected by a vast majority of the people – not just those who voted – I think that is a mandate.

That is the expressed will of the people.

Winning a few more votes in a couple of states than another nominee is not a mandate.

If more than two people are in the competition and one person wins with 42 percent of the vote, does that mean the winner has a mandate of the minority?

It means that the majority has an opposite viewpoint than the winner.

In 2008, Obama got 53.6 percent of those voting, which wasn’t a majority of the potential voters.

He won with over 9.5 million more votes.

It was a mandate of the voters but was it a mandate of the country?

With an even smaller number of the people voting, Trump got 62,979,636 (only 3 million more than McCain in 2012) to Clinton’s 65,844,610.

The other candidates got about 6 percent of the total votes.

Clinton got 2.1 percent more votes than Trump.

Add that to the 6 percent of others and Trump got only 42 percent of the vote.

I do not consider that to be a mandate since it isn’t even a quarter of the potential voters!

I don’t think we can say we have a democracy when our leader is picked by less than a quarter of the people.

In my opinion, the mandate is kept by the three-quarters who may not have agreed with the goals of Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton.

For the umpteenth time, we have a president claiming a mandate with a small minority of Americans.

How sad for a 227-year-old democracy!

Chuck Johnson Morris

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Devotions appears every Thursday and features news about local faith communities. Submissions can be emailed to news@morrisherald-news.com. Submissions are subject to editing for length, style and grammar.

CHURCH BULLETINS Mazon Park Street Congregational can eat for free. All proceeds will go to the church’s building fund. Tickets will (UCC) Church holds pecan sale

Mazon Park Street Congregational (UCC) Church is selling new crop Georgia pecans.

One-pound bags of pecan halves are $12 and one-pound bags of pecan pieces are $10.

For information, call 815-357-6449.

be sold at the door.

Each meal includes a choice of soup, a sandwich, crackers, a beverage, ice cream and dessert. Carry-outs will be available. Please join Coal City United Methodist Church on Saturday, Feb. 4, for their “Hallelujah” Soup Supper!

United Methodist Church to hold ‘Hallelujah’ soup supper Feb. 4

Three Rivers Gardening Angels meeting planned for Feb. 7

Coal City United Methodist Church at 6805 E. McArdle Road in Coal City invites the community to join them for their “Hallelujah” Soup Supper from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4.

They will be serving delicious homemade vegetable beef and chicken noodle soups.

The cost will be $8 for adults and children ages 13 and older; $4 for children ages 12 to 6; $2 for children ages 5 to 3; and children ages 2 and younger

Channahon United Methodist Church will host this month’s meeting of the Three Rivers Gardening Angels at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 24751 W. Eames St., Channahon. It will be a silent auction fundraising event. Refreshments will be served, and guests and new members are welcome.

Joliet Jewish Congregation to hold several events

Led by Rabbi Charles Rubovits,

services begin at 7 p.m. Friday evening Shabbat, and at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Joliet Jewish Congregation, 250 N. Midland Ave. Call 815-741-4600 or visit www. jolietjewishcongregation.com.

• Joliet Jewish Congregation’s Lunch and Learn will meet from noon to 1:30 p.m. every Thursday in January, unless otherwise stated. Cost is $5 a week.

Please call 815-741-4600 to RSVP. All are welcome.

• The Hadassah Book Club will not meet in January; however, we will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at the home of Linda T. to discuss “The Girl on the Train,” by Paula Hawkins.

This novel is a thriller with themes of domestic violence and alcohol and drug abuse. Call the office for details at 815-741-4600.

• Sunday school takes place every Sunday unless otherwise stated. For information on children’s or adult class-

es, call the office at 815-741-4600.

• Dairy Potluck and Family Services will be on Friday, Jan. 20. Services at 6 p.m., with potluck to follow. Call the office at 815-741-4600 to RSVP and let us know what dish will be brought.

First United Methodist Church 175th anniversary celebration

The First United Methodist Church of Morris is celebrating the church’s 175th anniversary this year.

Part of this celebration includes a performance from North Central Choir, which includes the concert choir and chamber singers at 7 p.m. Friday, March 10.

The concert is at the First United Methodist Church, 118 W. Jackson St. in Morris.

Admission is free. Come join us for this evening of wonderful music and celebration.

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AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST

CHURCH OF GOD

The Rev. J.M. Frechette.

(Call 584-1648 for place of service.)

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor’s Sammy L. & Patricia J. Ritchie Services held at Pioneer Path School 24920 S. Tryton St. (Rt. 6 & Tryton St.), Channahon, IL • Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. • Sermon 11 a.m., Church Phone: 521-9712 • Web Page: www.Familyworshipcommunitychruch.com.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN (Morris)

Jackson & Franklin Sts. Rev. Dr. Roy C. Backus Ph.: 815-942-1871. www.firstpresmorris.org.

Saturday Worship Service, 5:30 p.m.

Sun. Worship, 7:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.; Christian Education: 8:45 a.m.; Bible Study/ Christian Education for all ages. Nursery provided.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC (Braidwood)

FIRST APOSTOLIC CHURCH

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (Morris)

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH (MORRIS)

JOLIET JEWISH CONGREGATION SHABBAT (SABBATH)

Monroe & Jefferson Sts. 237-8312 Pastor Jan Chandler Sun: Worship Service 10:15 am; Wed: Pastor’s Lectionary Group Meeting, 8:30 am; Choir Practice, 4:00 pm

Family Worship Community Church (Channahon)

277 East Shipyard Rd. 357-6617.

Rev. Jason Sprinkle. Sun. School, 9am; Worship Service, 10am; Evening Service, 6:00pm Wed.: Family Night 6:00pm; Tues. & Thurs.: Intercessory Prayer 9am. www.senecaaog.com

CHURCH OF HOPE (Gardner)

ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD (Seneca)

245 S. Kankakee St.,Coal City, 634-4171 Rev. Robert Noesen Weekend masses: Sat. 4pm, Sun. 8 & 10:30 am; Daily masses: Monday, (No scheduled Mass) Rosary, 8am & Communion Service 8:30 am Tuesday, Rosary 8am, Mass or Communion Service 8:30am, Mass 6:30pm Wed. – Fri., Masses at 8:30am; Confessions: Wed., 1/2 hour before Mass, First Fri. before morning Mass, Sat. at 3:15–3:45pm & 1/2 hour before Sun. Masses, or by appointment.

118 E. Jefferson, Ph.: 448-2038 Pastor - Jerry Hill Sun. Worship Service 3:00 p.m.; Sunday Free Lunch 2:00 p.m.

Liberty & Jackson Sts.; Ph.; 815-942-0809 Sat. Worship, 6pm; Sun. Worship, 9am; Sun. School, 10:30am Sun. broadcast 95.7FM, 11am www.morrisumc.com

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE (Marseilles)

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (Channahon)

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (Seneca)

202 W. Jefferson St., 942-1145.

Pastor: Patrick Lohse Sunday: Worship Service 9:00 am Sunday School 10:15 am (Radio 95.7 FM) www.blc-morris-il.org.

1292 Morris Rd, Marseilles. Church phone: 795-4896. Pastor Bill Clark.

Sun.: Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wed.: Prayer Meeting 7 p.m.

24466 W. Eames St., Ph.: 467-6846.

Pastor Randy Blan Sun.: Worship 10:30 am; Bible Study 9:15 am; Wed.: Bible Study (All ages) 7:00pm Thurs.: Midweek Connections, 1:30pm; More info: www.fbcchannahon.org

BRACEVILLE UNITED METHODIST

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE (Wilmington)

FIRST BAPTIST (Coal City)

P.O. 46, 106 W. Goold St. • (815) 237-8512 Pastor Bennett Woods bumclighthouse@yahoo.com Sun: Worship Service: 9:30am; 1st Sunday Holy Communion;United Methodist Women 2nd Tues of mo. 1:30pm; Fri: Alcoholics Anonymous, 8pm

303 S. Kankakee St., Wilmington.

Pastor: Bill Luttrell, 458-2006.

Church phone: 476-5752.

Sunday School 9:30am, Worship 10:30am & 6pm; Wed.: Bible Study 7pm.

Visitors are always welcome.

Sun. School, 10 am; Worship, 11 am; Sun. Eve., 6 pm Wed. Eve., 7 pm

CALVARY BAPTIST

COAL CITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FIRST BAPTIST (Morris)

225 George St., 942-0261 Pastor: Phillip Arnold Sunday: Sun. School, 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:40 a.m.; Wednesday: Bible Study, 6 p.m.

6805 E. McArdle Rd., Coal City, 60416. coalcityum.org • Phone (815)634-8670 Rev. Bradley D. Shumaker Worship Service Schedule Sun: 8:00 & 10:30 am Sunday School for all ages: 9:00 am

CHANNAHON UNITED METHODIST

CROSS LUTHERAN (Yorkville)

Pastor David Gilleland Ph.: 634-2654.

1650 West Route 6, Morris, IL 60450 Pastor Steve Larson 815-942-0812 • fbmorris@csky.net Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Worship 8:00am; Worship 10:45 am Sun: Baptist Youth Fellowship (Grades 6–12), 6pm

On Rt. 47, about 15 miles N. of Morris.

PH: 630-553-7335, www.hiscross.org Saturday: 5 pm (Casual) Sunday: 7:45 am (Organ) 9:15 am (Praise Team) 10:45 am (Praise Team) Nursery Care Available.

455 W. Southmor Rd. Scott Zorn - Lead Minister Todd Thomson, Tim Henson, Scott Hunt, Trudy Moore, & Ryan Weimer, Ministers.

Ph.: 942-3454.

Sunday Morning Worship, 9 and 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School for all ages, 9 & 10:30 a.m.

CHRISTIAN LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD (Coal City)

DESTINY FAMILY CHURCH

FIRST CHRISTIAN (Wilmington)

25809 South Yellow Pine Drive Channahon, IL • Senior Pastor: Derek Ott Ph: (815) 342-5533 destinyfamily.org destinyfamilychurch@yahoo.com

121 W. Lincoln Street.

Pastor Kihwan Choi Ph.: 815-357-8340.

Each Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Worship Service

1824 Church St., 476-6734 Dallas Henry, Lead Minister, Josh LaGrange, Children’s & Youth Minister Sunday: Worship 10:00 am; Children’s Worship 10:00am; Coffee 9:45 am; Bible Study for all ages 9 am Nursery provided

Rev. Show Reddy Allam, Pastor, Rectory: 458-2125 Mass: Sat, 5:30 pm; Sun, 7:30 & 11 am; St. Lawrence O’toole, Essex, IL Sun: 9:15 am; Weekday Daily Masses Tuesday – Friday 8 am in the Adoration Chapel; Communion Service: Monday 8 am.

516 E. Jackson St. Father Edward Howe, Pastor.

Confession Saturday, 4 - 4:30 p.m., Saturday Mass 5 p.m.: Sunday Masses 7, 9 and 11 a.m., Spanish Mass 2 p.m. Weekday Mass 7 a.m., Wed., Thurs., Fri. Mass on Fri. at 8:15 a.m. when school is in session. Scripture & Communion Serv. 7 a.m. Mon., Tues.

250 N. Midland Ave, Joliet. 815-741-4600 Friday evening: 7:00pm Saturday: 9:00am • Sun School: 10:00am Led by Rabbi Charles Rubovits www.jolietjewishcongregation.com

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH

(Independent-Fundamental) 104 N. Main St., Seneca, IL. Pastor Joel Robertson. Ph.: 769-2305. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sun. Eve. Worship, 6 p.m.; Wed. Night Prayer Service, 7 p.m.

FRIENDS IN CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH 1338 Clay St., Morris, IL (LC-MS) 815-941-1255 www.ficlc.org Worship: Sat 5:30pm; Sun 8:15 & 10:45am Sunday School: (Sept.-May) 9:30am Bible Study: Sun 9:30am Pastor Mark Willig

GRACE LUTHERAN

24751 W. Eames St. (Rt. 6) Ph: 467-5275 • Pastor Steve Good Sunday: Worship - 9:00 am, Sunday School 10:15 am (all ages); All Welcome!

Rt. 113 & I-55. Pastor Mark Thompson.

Ph.: 458-2387. Sun.: Sunday School 9am, Adult Worship & Nursery 10:15am, Services (all ages) & nursery 6pm; Wed.: Adult Bible Study, Drop Zone, Kids’ Zone, Nursery 7pm

106 Lincoln St. Rev. Ph.: 458-6317.

Corner of Dupont Ave. & Lakewood Dr. Bishop Steve Gordon Missionaries Phone: (815)579-8303 Services: 10:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.

BETHLEHEM EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

HOUSE OF GLORY

Sunday Adult Bible Study 9 a.m; Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship, 10 a.m.;

Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Worship Service, 11:15 a.m.

702 E. North St. - Phone: 942-6214.

Pastor, W.C. Stinette Sun. School, 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Evening Worship, 6 p.m.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN (Braidwood)

A Spirit-Filled Church 815-651-8564 Pastor Esther Holiday – Called to the Prophetess Office, she has been a Pastor in the Morris area for 4 years.

Meeting at the Quality Inn, 200 Gore Rd., Morris Sunday Morning: 10:15am Youth ministry – ages 5-12

Pastor Caleb B. Counterman Pine Bluff & Goose Lake Rd.; 942-0675 Worship Service, 10:30 a.m., Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service 10;00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

(Rt. 47 at Airport Rd.) Pastor Steven Heilmann Church Ph.: 942-2252 www.glcmorris.net Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:45 a.m.

HELMAR LUTHERAN (A.F.L.C.) 11935 Lisbon Rd., Ph.: 695-5489 Pastor James Mostre Sun: Worship Service 9:00am, Sunday School for all ages 10:15am

KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Rt. 47, 1-1/2 miles south.

Public Talk, 9:30 a.m.; Watchtower Study, 10:20 a.m.

LIFE CHURCH MORRIS

508 W. Illinois Ave., Morris, IL 815-942-0800 www.morris.gotlifechurch.com Pastor Jonathan Horsfall Sunday Prayer 9am Fellowship & Worship 10am

LIVING WATER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

Rev. Steve Cook: 815-942-2000 Email: cooksd7@aol.com 118 East Jefferson St., Morris Sunday Worship - 9:00 am Christian Education - 10:30 am Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 pm

For Church Page listings & advertising, call

815-942-3221

THE SPONSORS OF THE CHURCH PAGE INVITE YOU TO WORSHIP IN THE CHURCH OF YOUR CHOICE THIS WEEK! BARRY HEATING & PLUMBING INC., 1302 Spruce St. • 815-941-0078

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EDWARD JONES Kristine Bennington 214 Liberty Street • 815-942-1181

EDWARD JONES Tammy Johnson • 640 S. Broadway, Coal City • 815-634-0205

EDWARD JONES Michael J. Wright 912 W. Rt. 6 • 815-942-6500

FRULAND FUNERAL HOME 121 W. Jefferson Street 815-942-0700

EDWARD JONES Jim Feeney 101 George St. • 815-942-5056

HARRINGTON’S FINE JEWELRY Michael Harrington Graduate Gemologist 308 Liberty St. - 815-942-2348

HEARTLAND BANK

Providing financial solutions since 1865.

Minooka: 500 Bob Blair Rd. 815-467-4474 Newark: Rt. 71 & Union St. 815-695-5113

JAMES R. BURROUGHS Tri-County Management Services Inc. “The Answer to all your Accounting Needs”

815-942-4147 118 E. Jackson St, Morris

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LIVING WORD BIBLE CHURCH (Morris)

304 E. Jackson St. • 815-521-1990 Pastor Timothy Greene. livingwordbible.org Sunday: Sunday School Hour 9 a.m.; Worship Serv. 10:15 a.m.

NEWARK LUTHERAN (A.F.L.C.) 101 E. Liberty Ph.: 695-5251 Pastor Luke Emerson Sun: 8:45 Meet and Greet Worship 9:30am

PEACE CHAPEL ASSEMBLY OF GOD 852 School St., 815-942-4462 Pastor Bob Hahn Sun: Sunday School 10:30 am Worship 10:30 am; Youth 6 pm Wed: Family Night 6:30 pm

LISBON BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH

NEW COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Dedicated to proclaiming the Word of God.

Pastor Larry Jacobsgaard 108 E. Woodman St., 815-736-6271 Sun Worship, 9:30 am Sunday School 10:45 a.m.

705 E. Washington St., Morris, 815-942-4255 Pastor Kevin Yandell Youth Pastor: Jake Raymer Sunday Worship at: 9:00am & 10:45am Nursery and Children’s programs offered.

“You’ve got a Friend at New Community”

MAIN ST. BAPTIST CHURCH (Braidwood)

NEW HARVEST WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH OF GOD(Wilmington)

Pastor George A. Hendricks.

458-6211. Sun. School, 9:45am; Fellowship Break, 10:45-11:00am Worship Service, 11:00am; Eve. Serv., 7pm; Wed. Prayer Mtg., 7:00pm

MAZON BAPTIST CHURCH

708 North 7th St. Pastor Andrew Wzorek.

Parsonage Ph.: 448-2327; Church Ph.: 448-5545.

Sun School, 9:30am; Worship: 9:30am, 10:30am & 6 pm; Wed. Service 7pm

ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL (Anglican)

ROSE OF SHARON MINISTRY(Coal City)

315 N. Daley 815-634-4148 Rev. Jan Quiett. Sun: Praise & Worship 6 p.m.; Tues: Kids Club 6 p.m.

Counseling by appointment.

317 Goold Park Drive (Chapin St. West) Morris Sundays - Holy Communion at 8 & 10 am 815-942-1380

PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A. 101 Candlelight Lane • 942-1010 peacelc@plcmorris.org Pr. Luanne Bettisch Sunday Worship - 9:00am, Sunday Education Hour 10:15am,

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC (Kinsman)

TRINITY LUTHERAN (LCMS) (Dwight)

PEACEFUL WATER ASSEMBLY OF GOD (Channahon)

SENECA EVANGELICAL

1.5 miles N. of I-55, 1/2 mile E. of Rt. 47 515 Stonewall Rd. Rev. William Mitschke, Pastor 815-584-3407 Sunday School & Adult Bible Class 9am Church Worship 10am

392-4245 or 237-2230 Fr. Stanley Drewniak Sunday Mass 8:00am Wednesday 8:30am

TURNING POINTE APOSTOLIC CHURCH

130 W. Scott St. • 357-6879 Pastor Rick Mitchell.

1200 Sunset Drive • 815-476-9036.

Pastor Shirley McClain Sun: Worship, 10:30am; Thu: Bible Study, 7:00pm.

Food distribution: 2nd & 4th Tues. of the month, 10am – 3pm. Mens fellowship breakfast: 2nd & 4th Sat. of the month, 9 am.

Middle School, Sage St. (S. entrance): Pastor Frank Snook. Ph.: 467-9754.

Sunday School, 9:00am; Worship, 10:00am & 6:30pm Wed. Prayer Mtg., 7:00pm

Sun. School, 10:00am Praise & Worship Service, 11:00am EYF, 7:00pm Thursday.

85 S. Broadway, Suite C • P.O. Box 254 Coal City • 815-342-0652 Email: tpacentre@gmail.com Pastor: Ida M. Nelson Sun: Worship Service: 10:00 am Tues: Worship Service: 7 pm

NEW HOPE PRESBYTERIAN (COAL CITY)

PHELAN ACRES BIBLE (WILMINGTON)

STANDING IN THE WORD MINISTRIES

UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCA

R.R.#1. Pastor Rodney Chappel.

Ph.: 476-7818.

Sun. School, 9:45am; Worship, 11:00am Eve. Worship, 6:00pm Wed.: Children’s Groups & Adult Bible Study.

Establishing foundations for lives to be built upon

Gardner - Pine & Jefferson, One Block N. of High School 237-2227 Pastor Jana Howson Sun.: Worship 10 a.m.

Women’s Bible Study - Third Wed. of the month at 1pm

NEW LIFE CHURCH (Coal City)

PLATTVILLE LUTHERAN

STAVANGER LUTHERAN (North of Seneca) Rev. Philip Peterson, Pastor Ph: 357-6302 Church Office, 815-357-6514

VERONA UNITED METHODIST Pastor Mary McQuilkin Church phone 815-287-2491 Sunday School 9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship: 8:30-9:30 a.m.

ST. LAWRENCE CATHOLIC (South Wilmington)

THE VILLAGE CHRISTIAN (Minooka)

MAZON UNITED METHODIST 509 7th Street Pastor Karen Fabian Cell: 815-483-9343 Sunday Worship: 9:00 AM www.mazonmethodist.com

495 E. 1st St., Coal City 815-634-4133.

Larry Garcia, Pastor.

Sun.: Sunday School 10:00am, Worship 10:00am Wed.: Worship at 7:00pm

5475 Bell Road, Minooka.

(4 miles north & 4 miles west) Office, 475-7220, Parsonage, 475-4127. Pastor Bret L. Reedy.

Worship Service, 9:15am; Sunday School, 10:30am

R. Giovannetti, Pastor • 815.942.3758 Sun: 10:00am & 6:30pm Kids Church: 10am, Nursery Provided Wed: 7:15pm standingintheword.org

8:30 a.m. Confirmation 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship

412 N. Wabena.

467-2205 • minookabible.org Saturday: Service 5:30 pm, Master’s Men 6:30 am; Sunday: Worship 8, 9:30 and 11 am

OUR SAVIOR’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN Rt. 47 & DuPont Rd. Pastor Dale Schilling Ph.: 708-212-4323.

Sun. Worship Service, 9:30 a.m.; Sun. School, 10:30 a.m.

RESURRECTION LUTHERAN (Channahon) ELCA 25050 W. Eames (Rt. 6) Phone: (815) 467-6875 Pastor Ben Ingelson Sun: Worship: 9:30 am Sunday School: 10:45 am www.resurrectionchannahon.org

135 Rice Rd. • 815-237-2230 stlawrenceswilm@yahoo.com Fr. Stanley Drewniak

Saturday Mass 4pm, Sunday Mass 10am Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:30am

8965 Bell Road, Minooka, Nate Ferguson, Lead Pastor, Jared Baker, Worship & Arts Pastor, (815)467-2265 thevillagechristianchurch.com Sun.: 2 Services 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.

(Kid’s program ages birth-5th grade during service) Adult Small Groups Meet Weekly

MINOOKA UNITED METHODIST

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN (Seneca, IL)

RIVER OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH LCMS (Channahon)

ST. MARY CATHOLIC (Minooka)

WEST LISBON CHURCH

MINOOKA BIBLE CHURCH

Pastor Sarah Hong 205 Church St. • 815-467-2322 2 blocks north of Minooka Post Office www.minookaumc.com Saturday Worship 5pm Sun Worship 9am and 10:30am Sunday School 10:30am

MORRIS CHURCH OF CHRIST 1330 Old Pine Bluff Sunday: Bible Study 10 a.m.

Worship 11 a.m.

815-942-0422 www.morrischurchofchrist.org Email: mcoc@uti.com

300 East Union Street Pastor Kris Ann Zierke Phone: 815-357-6128 Sun: Sun. School & Confirmation Class: 8:45 am; Worship: 10:00 am;

Pastor Hans Fiene 24901 S. Sage St., Channahon 815-467-6401 Sunday Worship Service 9am Sunday School & Bible Study 10:15am

PARK ST. CONGREGATIONAL (United Church of Christ)

RIVERSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST (Minooka)

806 Park St., Mazon • 815-448-5514 Tyler Carrell, Pastor Sun: Worship: 9:00am Sunday School: 10:15 am; Fellowship Hour immediately after worship

Meeting in The Crossing Business Center, 111 W. Wapella.

467-9513 Sunday: Bible Study 9:30am, Worship 10:30am & 6pm; Wed.: Bible Study 7:30pm

303 W. St. Mary St. 467-2233.

Father Tuan Van Nguyen Sat. Mass, 5:30 p.m. Sun. Mass, 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.

Confessions Sat. 4:30-5:00 p.m.

ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC (Seneca) 176 W. Union St. 357-6239.

Saturday Mass, 5:15 p.m.; Sunday Masses, 8:00 & 10:00 a.m.

14381 Joliet Rd., Newark, IL 815-736-6331 • westlisbon.com office@westlisbon.com Pastor Rex J. Howe

Sunday School 9:00 am • Worship Service 10:30 am Wednesday Programs: AWANA 6:00-7:30 pm • Jr. High 6:00-7:30 pm Sr. High 7:15-9:00 pm

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E-Mail: newhopepresbychurch@gmail.com Pastor: Rev. Mark Hughey Sunday School: 9:30 to 10:15 am (Sept. through May) Worship: 10:30 am

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Morris YMCA has big plans for 2017

In 2016, the Morris Community YMCA celebrated many milestones with its members and the residents of Grundy County. Over the past year, we marked the first anniversary of our joint facility with Morris Hospital and were recognized as the best health and fitness club in Grundy County.

In addition, we expanded the number of programs we offer across the county by adding a second site for summer day camp and growing our before- and after-school Kid Zone program by serving families at Saratoga Elementary School. Thanks to the generosity of our annual giving campaign donors, we were also able to support more adults, children and seniors through our YMCA scholarship program.

In December, we shared perhaps the biggest milestone of the year: the land announcement for the home of our future full facility YMCA. To say that we had a full year of activity is an understatement. With

COMMUNITY PULSE Missy Durkin 2017 well underway, we are dedicated to carrying this momentum forward and introducing even more programs and services to the community.

Following the celebration of our second anniversary on Jan. 5, the Y unveiled new programs for both small group training and group exercise classes with the addition of Strength Train Together, and a new cycling and fitness format. The decision to add these new classes was in direct response to feedback from our members, who were looking for more challenging workouts.

The beginning of the New Year also ushered in a brand-new membership model at the YMCA. To ensure that our memberships are designed to

meet the needs of the communities we serve, we now have seven different membership types for prospective members to choose from.

The month of January features our $0 joiner’s fee, so it’s a great time to stop in and learn more about YMCA membership and to tour the facility.

For a sneak preview, be sure to check out our virtual tour by visiting www. jolietymca.org.

While we are always working to introduce new programs and services at locations throughout Grundy County, we also remain dedicated to nurturing the programs that have helped to establish our footprint in the community.

Our youth basketball league is entering its 12th season in Morris, and its third year in Coal City. More than 500 children are participating in these two leagues, learning the fundamentals of the game and the importance of good sportsmanship and teamwork.

These programs would not be pos-

sible without our dedicated volunteer coaches and generous league sponsors. Our Youth and Family programs, including Kid Zone and Summer Day camp, are stronger than ever and we look forward to growing them and serving even more families in 2017.

We’re looking forward to another impactful year in Grundy County and ask for your continued support along the way by sharing how we can better serve your family. I encourage you to stop by for a visit anytime. We are your #hometownymca and look forward to working together to strengthen our community.

• Missy Durkin is the executive director for the Morris branch of the Greater Joliet Area YMCA. 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.

Minooka Community High Minooka Community High School senior named Rotary School to offer a summer Club ‘Student of the Month’ driver education course SUBMITTED REPORT

SUBMITTED REPORT MINOOKA – Minooka Community High School senior Zackary Kijowski, son of Debbie and John Kijowski of Channahon, was named the Channahon-Minooka Rotary Club “Student of the Month” for January.

In the classroom, Kijowski maintains a 3.9 grade-point average (on a 4.0 scale) and has been recognized on the MCHS Honor Roll and as an MCHS Scholar Athlete.

Outside the classroom, he is a member of several MCHS teams and organizations, including football (Southwest Prairie Conference All-Conference member), lacrosse and National Honor Society. Away from MCHS, Kijowski is a member of Boy Scouts Troop 444 and earned the rank of Eagle Scout this past October.

“It’s good to give back to the community and to others,” he said in a news release. “One small, simple act can mean the world to someone else.”

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“Students can make a difference by volunteering,” he added. “Even if you make it a point to do one good deed a day, you are making a difference.”

After graduation, Kiowski plans to attend the University of Iowa, where he will major in mechanical engineering.

MINOOKA – Minooka Community High School will offer a driver education course this summer for area teenagers who do not attend Minooka Community High School.

The course is open to students who are 15 years old before May 15, 2017; who live within the attendance boundaries of MCHS District 111; and who have completed at least eight high school credit hours.

There are two components to the course – classroom and behind the wheel. The classroom component of the course is scheduled from Wednesday, May 31, through Tuesday, June

27, and the behind-the-wheel component of the course will begin Thursday, June 1, and will end no later than Friday, June 30.

Information and registration forms can be picked up directly from students’ high school counselors at the school they currently attend. For information, call Bert Kooi at 815-5215043. The completed online application and fee is due to MCHS no later than February 24.

A mandatory meeting for parents and students enrolled in the summer driver education course will be held 7 p.m. Monday, May 8, in the cafeteria at Minooka Community High School – South Campus.

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SUBMITTED REPORT The Illinois State Police District 5 K9, Chief, has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s Inc. K9 Chief’s vest is sponsored by the Protecting K9 Heroes Fundraiser hosted by Staci Goveia of Lynwood and embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Jethro, Canton, OH - EOW 1/10/2016.”

Trooper James Kirr and K9 Chief have been partners in the Illinois State Police for a little over two years and currently patrol Will, Grundy and Kendall counties in Illinois. Trooper Kirr and Chief completed a 10-week certification course in Springfield and graduated in May 2015.

He is a dual-purpose dog and is trained in narcotics detection, article searches, tracking and apprehensions. Chief is a 3-year-old German shepherd/Belgium Malinois mix and loves going to work with Dad each day.

Vested Interest in K9s Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton, Massachusetts established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their fourlegged K9 officers.

Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s Inc. provided more than 2,200 protective vests in 50 states, through private and corporate donations, at a cost of more than $1.9 million. All vests are custom made in the USA by Armor Express in Central Lake, Michigan.

The program is open to dogs actively employed in the U.S. with law enforcement or related agencies who are certified and at least 20 months of age.

New K9 graduates, as well as K9s with expired vests, are eligible to participate.

The donation to provide one protective vest for a law enforcement K9 is $1,050. Each vest has a value between $1,795 – $2,234 and a five-year warranty, and an average weight of 4 to 5 pounds.

LOCAL BRIEFS Laney Torkelson graduates from Jacksonville State

JACKSONVILLE, AL – Laney Torkelson, daughter of Terry and Kristen Torkelson of Morris, was awarded a BS in exercise science/wellness from Jacksonville State University on Dec. 16, according to a press release from the university.

Torkelson graduated cum laude from the university with a minor in nutrition in addition to her major in exercise science.

She plans to continue her education as well as to one day pursue a career as an ultrasound technologist, her mother said.

Jacksonville State University was founded in 1883 as a state teachers college, Jacksonville State University has grown from humble beginnings into the Alabama regional university with the highest percentage of accredited programs.

Located in the Appalachian foothills midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, JSU offers more than 150 courses of study, including over 40 online programs, at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Iowa State University announces fall 2016 Dean’s List

AMES, Iowa – Approximately 8,775 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the Fall Semester 2016 Dean’s List.

Students named to the Dean’s List must have earned a grade-point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded coursework. Students listed below are from Grundy County.

Gardner: Abigail Elizabeth Horrie, 4, Apparel, Merchandising, and Design; Jamie Kay Sorensen, 4, Hospitality Management Morris: Amber Virginia Misek, 3, Public Relations

Fruland, Obrachta named to fall 2016 Marquette Dean’s List

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Molly Fruland of Morris has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2016 semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Fruland is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in human resources.

Samantha Obrochta of Morris, has

been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2016 semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Obrochta is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in public relations.

Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university that draws its more than 11,500 students from all 50 states and more than 75 countries. In addition to its nationally recognized academic programs, Marquette is known for its service learning programs and internships as students are challenged to use what they learn to make a difference in the world.

4.0 for straight A’s Braidwood: Faith Griffiths Channahon: Danielle Grygiel Dwight: Bryan Worby Gardner: Brandon Chopp Minooka: Mark Siegel Morris: Morgan Hussey, Olivia Kief, Michael McNelis, Autumn See, Sheldon Sobol

Teen driver safety speaker to talk at Morris Community High School

MORRIS – Morris Community High School’s drivers education classes recently had the opportunity to attend a seminar on Teen Driver Safety led by Illinois Wesleyan announces Tony Samento. fall 2016 Dean’s List Samento is the president of Samento BLOOMINGTON – The following Industrial Training Systems Inc., which students were named to the Dean’s is a company that assists businesses List for the fall semester of the 2016in complying with federal regulations 17 academic year at Illinois Wesleyan from the Occupational Safety and Health University.

Administration.

The Dean’s List, which was announced During the class, he provided visual aids

by Provost and Dean of Faculty Jonathan highlighting the dangers of distracted Green, includes 772 students from 25 driving, presented safety measures drivstates and 15 countries. ers should take after accidents, and gave To be on the Dean’s List, a student advice on how to avoid situations that must have a grade-point average of 3.50 could become life-threatening.

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MORRIS – Morris Hospital will be holding its Rhythm of Our Youth cardiac screening program at Newark High School on Feb. 14 and at Seneca High School on March 21. The purpose of the screening is to identify area high school students who may be at risk for sudden cardiac death by identifying those who may have existing cardiac abnormalities.

On the screening days, a team of specially trained volunteers from Morris Hospital will provide electrocardiogram screenings at the school free of charge to students who have received parental permission to participate. An electrocardiogram is a noninvasive, painless test that measures the electrical activity of the heart and detects certain heart abnormalities that can lead to sudden cardiac death. The test takes about three minutes to complete. Based on results of the screenings, students could be referred to their physician for additional follow-up.

Results are sent home to the student’s parents and are not shared with

the school by Morris Hospital.

The program was made possible with funding provided by generous donors to the Morris Hospital Foundation. Last fall, more than 2,600 students were screened at Gardner-South Wilmington, Morris, Minooka and Coal City high schools, as well as Premiere Academy. High schools in the Morris Hospital service area that weren’t scheduled for the 2016-17 school year will be invited to participate in 2017-18.

Sudden cardiac death claims more than 2,000 lives of children and adolescents in the United States each year.

Most victims of sudden cardiac death have had underlying heart conditions that could have been detected through a simple ECG. For information, visit www.morrishospital.org/rhythmofouryouth or call Jori Christensen, director of cardiovascular services and education at Morris Hospital at 815-705-7361. Parents of students at Newark and Seneca high schools can give permission for their child to participate by completing the electronic student consent form through the Morris Hospital website.

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Morris Hospital to hold cardiac K-9 ‘Chief’ at Illinois State Police screenings at local high schools District 5 receives body armor

Eighth annual Chocolat Ball for Shorewood HUGS to be Feb. 4 SUBMITTED REPORT SHOREWOOD – You’re invited to the sweetest event in town.

Shorewood HUGS will host its eighth annual Chocolat Ball, “The Streets of Paris,” from 7 to 11 p.m.

Feb. 4 at the Joliet Clarion at 411 Larkin Ave. This annual fundraiser is sponsored by Heartland Bank and Trust Company and was honored by The Herald-News in 2016 as the Best Non-Profit Fundraising Event in Will County.

Premier Sponsors are D’Arcy Automotive; Heroes West; Rathbun, Cszervenyak and Kozol, LLC; The Herald-News; Turk Furniture; and West Lockport Gleaners.

Guests will enjoy a walk through the streets of Paris while sampling chocolate creations from the finest bakeries and caterers around.

Also included are light appetizers catered by Bella Cucina, one free drink per person, a cash bar, raffles, a silent auction, dancing and a few surprises.

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n WHEN: 7 to 11 p.m. Feb. 4 n WHERE: Joliet Clarion, 411 Larkin Ave.,

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Chocolate sponsors include Barolo Restaurant, B Design, Bella Cucina, Candy and Corn, Cheesecakes

by James, HUGS Chocolate Martini Shots, Joliet Junior College Culinary Arts Program, Elegant Touch Catering, Nothing Bundt Cakes and Sweet Gallery Cups ‘n Cakes.

Celebrity chocolate judges for the evening will be representatives from area organizations and businesses that give back to the community including: state Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant; Audra Crowther from Team Make a Difference; Frank Cszervenyak from Rathbun, Cszervenyak and Kozol, LLC; and Lou Ann Peck from Breast Intentions of Joliet.

They will select a “Best Chocolate Creation,” all in good fun.

A special Grand Prize Raffle, featuring a weekend getaway to Las Vegas, will add excitement to an already fun-filled evening. Guests will enjoy the many beautiful raffle baskets and silent auction items, including golf packages, sports tickets and memorabilia, as well as a week stay at Grand Bear Resort in Utica, to name a few.

Proceeds from the Chocolat Ball benefit the HUGS & Wishes Program, fulfilling wishes for those who are disabled, deserving or in need.

To date, Shorewood HUGS has fulfilled more than 525 wishes and given back more than $350,000 to those in need, disabled or deserving within a 20-mile radius of Shorewood.

This year, HUGS will honor 2016 wish recipient Glen Marcum, who tirelessly worked to make his community a better place, even while battling cancer.

Tickets are $55 and can be bought by visiting www.shorewoodhugs.org.

The event has sold out for years.

Illinois State Police warn of phone scams SUBMITTED REPORT ELGIN – The Illinois State Police is warning the public of a phone scam currently circulating throughout the state.

Several individuals have reported to the ISP that they have received automated messages advising them they are under criminal investigation and requesting they send $600. The voice in the automated message appears to be a male with a foreign accent. The phone number associated with the calls has been faked to appear as a legitimate ISP telephone number of 847-608-3200, in a practice known as “caller ID spoofing.”

The ISP wants to inform the public these calls are not coming from the ISP. Citizens should be wary of calls soliciting money regardless of the phone number the call is made from, particularly if threats are made by the caller or they become pushy. The ISP will never call to solicit money on behalf of the Department or ask you to send money for any reason.

The ISP encourages those that believe they have been the victim of this phone scam to call the ISP at 847-294-4400 to file a report. For information on types of phone scams and indicators of phone scams, visit the Illinois Attorney General website or the Federal Trade Commission.

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Volunteer tax preparers can assist in filing federal and state income tax returns for tax year 2016, and, in some cases, for previous years.

Last year, more than 29,000 Illinoisans received free income tax preparation assistance from more than 1,800 volunteer tax preparers.

The Illinois Department of Revenue and the Internal Revenue

Service began accepting 2016 state and federal individual income tax returns Monday.

The 2017 tax filing deadline is Tuesday, April 18. Most sites will be open through April 18.

Participants are asked to bring appropriate documentation.

Appointments are made on a first come, first served basis.

A complete list of tax help sites and their hours of operation are available at www.dhs.state.il.us/ OneNetLibrary/5/documents/ CN16.1416.14S.pdf.

SUBMITTED REPORT U.S. Air Force Airman Jacob E. Close graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Close is the son of James and Cheryl Close of Shorewood. He is also the brother of Andrew Close, Jeremy Close and Kristi Kennedy.

The airman graduated in 2016 from Minooka Community High School.

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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Department of Human Services Secretary James Dimas has announced free income tax preparation and electronic filing is available for low-income workers and families, according to a news release from the state.

The services are provided free of charge at locations across the state to families with incomes up to $55,000 and individuals with incomes up to $30,000.

“Many low-income families don’t have access to affordable, professional tax preparation,” Dimas stated in the release. “Filing tax returns can be complicated and we want as many Illinois workers as possible to be made aware of this free service.”

Through a partnership between the Department of Human Services and tax assistance centers across the state, including the Center for Economic Progress and Ladder Up, volunteers provide counseling and

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• Thursday, January 26, 2017

COAL CITY – The Coal City girls basketball team struggled out of the gate this season, winning just two of eight nonconference contests before Interstate Eight play began.

At this point of the year, the Coalers have transformed themselves into a team others don’t want to face. While their record still is a tad below .500 at 11-12 after Monday night’s 47-37 win over second-seeded Plano in the I-8 tournament semifinals, Coal City has the look of a team that has turned a corner and will be a tough out for anyone the rest of the way.

Just ask Plano coach John Chernick.

“Give a lot of credit to Coal City for this game,” said Chernick, whose team fell to 16-5. “We knew they would be up in our face on defense, and they were.

We had too many empty possessions with missed shots and turnovers.

“We only shot 22 percent and you aren’t going to win a lot of games doing that, but a lot of credit goes to Coal City for how they played defense against us.

They took us out of what we wanted to do.”

The tight man-to-man Coal City defense not only limited the Reapers to the low shooting percentage, but also forced 22 turnovers. Meanwhile, the Coalers were patient on offense, always looking for the best shot.

Junior Bridget Kauzlaric often ended up with that best shot, as she finished with a team-leading 18 points, including shooting 4 of 5 from 3-point range. Senior Mackenzie Bugg finished with 13 points and a team-best nine rebounds for a big one-two punch.

“We have definitely learned how to mesh together as a team,” Bugg said.

“We have really come to understand that it’s a team game, it’s not just one player. There is no jealousy or anything. We don’t care who scores as long as the ball goes through the net.

“We really take pride in our defense.

We work on it all the time and it’s what other teams know us for.”

The Coal City defense was tough from start to finish Monday night, as the Coalers led nearly the entire game.

Plano held a 3-0 lead early on, but after a basket by Bugg and another by Cali Caruso, Coal City led, 4-3, and never trailed again.

The Coalers took a 12-10 lead into the second quarter, but Plano’s Mackenzie Vann tied it at 12 with the first basket of the period. Kauzlaric answered with the first of her three 3-pointers of the

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ABOVE: Coal City girls basketball coach Brad Schmitt gives his team instructions during a timeout in the Coalers’ 47-37 Interstate Eight Conference Tournament semifinal win over Plano on Monday. BELOW: Coal City’s Mackenzie Bugg prepares to shoot a free throw on Monday. second quarter for a 15-12 Coaler lead before Makayli Vann, who led all scorers with 19 points, scored on a putback to make it 15-14.

A pair of free throws and then a 3-pointer by Kauzlaric put Coal City ahead, 20-14, and the Coalers maintained the lead, taking a 25-20 edge into halftime.

Makayli Vann had a huge third quarter, going 5 of 5 from the field and scoring all 11 of Plano’s points in the quarter, but it wasn’t enough to offset the 10 points that Coal City put up and the Coaler lead was 35-31 entering the fourth.

Coal City, which plays Herscher for the tournament title Friday night at 7, went 6 of 12 from the free-throw line in the fourth, just enough to keep the lead intact, until sophomore Makenna Crater drained a 3-pointer with 2:00 left to turn a 39-37 lead into 42-37.

“We were in the bonus the entire fourth quarter and we just wanted the

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Last-second shot lifts Coalers past Lisle

By ROB OESTERLE

roesterle@shawmedia.com COAL CITY – With 10 seconds to go and the Interstate Eight Conference Tournament quarterfinal game against Lisle tied at 27, Coal City girls basketball coach Brad Schmitt called a timeout, brought his team together and devised a play for the last shot.

Most people in the gym figured the Coalers would try to get the ball to Mackenzie Bugg, who has been the Coalers’ leading scorer all year and was again Saturday.

Since Lisle’s defense was also in the gym, the Lions went hard at Bugg once the ball was put in play, leaving junior Bridget Kauzlaric open behind a screen from Bugg.

Kauzlaric took the 13-foot jumper and it went in with :04 left on the clock. Teammate Maddie Halladay intercepted the ensuing inbounds pass and the Coalers (10-12) came away with the win and the berth in Monday’s semifinal game against No. 2 seed Plano.

“The play wasn’t specifically designed for me,” Kauzlaric said. “We just wanted to run our offense and whoever got a good shot should take it. I got a good shot, and it felt really good to see it go through the net.”

It was a case of the third time being the charm for the Coalers, who had lost twice previously this season to Lisle. In each of those games, Lion guard Natalie Takahashi had scored more then 20 points, so Coal City coach Brad Schmitt decided to switch things up. He put 5-foot-10 Kenady Clayburn on Takahashi, and the ploy worked.

Clayburn was able to use her length to prevent Takahaski from driving

probably one of the top five defenders I have ever had here as a coach and she showed it tonight. She was a big difference maker.

“On the last play, we knew they would key on Mackenzie, and we told the girls that in the huddle that one of the other four would probably have a pretty good chance to score. Bridget got an open shot and knocked it down.”

Neither team could knock much down early, as the game was tied at 8 after one quarter before Lisle took a 12-11 lead into halftime lead. The only Coaler scoring in the second quarter was a three-pointer by Kauzlaric.

After halftime, Coal City limited Lisle to just six points and got a 3-pointer each by Maddie Halladay and sophomore Mackenzie Crater and a putback basket by Bugg to take a 1918 lead into the fourth.

Lisle tied the game on a free throw

by McKenzie Weaver with 7:24 to play before Bugg, who led all scorers with 12 points, scored in the lane for the Coalers at the 7:04 mark. Lisle countered with a bucket by TyAnn LaGrand-Melton to tie it at 21.

Following a timeout by Coal City, Bugg scored, followed by Halladay, for a 25-21 Coal City lead. Takahashi answered with a three-point play to make it 25-24, then had another one to give the Lions a 27-25 lead. Cali Caruso then tied the game for Coal City by hitting a short jumper after Clayburn Rob Oesterle – roesterle@shawmedia.com got an offensive rebound on a missed Coal City’s Bridget Kauzlaric puts up the game-winning shot in a 29-27 victory over Lisle shot by Kauzlaric.

Coal City’s defense got the ball in the quarterfinals of the Interstate Eight Conference Tournament on Saturday. back, setting up the final seconds. and was quick enough to keep up with “We knew we had to do something “They beat us twice earlier this her as she ran through screens on the different,” Schmitt said. “So, we put year, so it was nice to get a win perimeter. Takahashi finished with Kenady on Takahashi and she took against them in the tournament when six points, all in the fourth quarter. her right out of the game. Kenady is it counted,” Kauzlaric said.

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Brad Schmitt said. “We did that, and then Makenna hit that big 3. We tell her to Continued from page 35 shoot whenever she is open, and she was open and hit the shot in a huge spot for us.

“We really played good defense. The girls to move the scoreboard each time they were at the line,” Coal City coach last time we played them, they got us on

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our heels and we didn’t want that to happen again. Our girls did a real good job of getting in passing lanes and getting deflections.”

After Crater’s 3-pointer, Coal City went 5 of 8 from the free-throw line while

holding Plano scoreless over the final 2:00 to secure the win.

“I think people underestimated us coming into this tournament,” Bugg said.

“Now we get to play for the title on our home floor. That’s going to be a lot of fun.”

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WRESTLING INTERSTATE EIGHT

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ABOVE: Coal City’s Ryan Wasielewski (132 pounds) has control of Streator’s TJ Moran at the Interstate Eight Conference Championship at Wilmington High School. Coal City won the tournament. BELOW: Coal City’s Brock Crawford (195 pounds) has control of Wilmington’s Jesse Cox. Coal City won with a pin at the Interstate Eight Conference Championship at Wilmington High School.

over Lisle’s Mark Pivek in the 160 fi- two weights later, Bryan Stopka (24nals for the Coalers’ fourth title but 10) was lost at 182 when he fell 15-6 to

Manteno’s Steve Silva.

“At Princeton, I got second and wish I would have got first but came back and got first here,” Norton said.

“It’s a great feeling to be a part of this team and it’s awesome to have a good person at almost every weight. We’re hoping to be on top this year at state.”

A year ago, Crawford (28-5) lost a one-point decision in the I-8 title match but he became the Coalers’ fifth champ after pinning Wilmington’s Jesse Cox (19-12) in 1:48 in the 195 finals.

“We’ve been wrestling against some good opponents in order to get ready for the state tournament,” Crawford said. “We really have a good team that bonds well and when one person has success, the rest of the team has success. We definitely have a chip on our shoulders from last year. It was a great experience to go there as a team and get after it.”

For Seneca, Jackson Beene (31-5) won the title at 126 by injury default over Manteno’s Caleb Boudreau. The Irish’s Tyler Draine claimed third place at 132.

“I have a tough regional and sectional to go through to get to state, but I should do good there,” Beene said. “I have good practice partners and we go after it every day.”

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WILMINGTON – Although Coal City’s wrestling team is top-ranked in Class 1A after winning major titles in both a dual meet format and in a scored tournament, repeating as champions of the Interstate Eight Conference was far from assured on Saturday.

Rival Wilmington, which is ranked fifth and finished behind the Coalers at the ABE duals in Springfield and again at Princeton, demonstrated that after it trailed by only three points heading into the medal round of the league tournament.

However, coach Mark Masters’ Coalers went 9-3 during the finals and scored bonus points in eight of those wins to capture the championship going away, scoring 225.5 points while the Wildcats finished in second place with 199 points. Seneca collected 67 points to claim sixth.

Coal City received conference titles from Alex Friddle (113), Jake Hiles (120), Ryan Wasielewski (132), Danny Norton (160) and Brock Crawford (195), while TJ Jezik (138) and Bryan Stopka (182) were second and Daniel Jezik (145), Cole Garcia (170) and Brendan Nevin (220) took third.

Friddle (34-0) got things started on the title mat for the Coalers when he beat Herscher’s Vincent Rink by technical fall in 3:20 at 113 for his second-straight I-8 title before Hiles (211) followed with a pin in just 35 seconds against Sandwich’s Josh Fraser at 120.

“Jake and I are definitely pushing each other in the practice room right now,” Friddle said. “In the beginning of the year we really didn’t know where we stood, but when we went to ABE’s Rumble, we found out that we were something and at the PIT (Princeton), we beat Dakota and that sparked us. Whenever anyone sloughs off in our practice room, our coaches and seniors tell us to get to work because we know that other teams are busting their butts, too.”

Wasielewski (28-3) repeated as league champ, when he won 12-3 over Streator’s T.J. Moran in the 132 finals before teammate T.J. Jezik (31-7) fell 9-4 at the next weight to Lisle’s Drew Sonnefeldt.

“For the most part, I’m happy with how I’m doing and I’m just working hard,” Wasielewski said. “We’re hoping that we can pull off first place at team state. We’re feeling pretty good.

We have fun and we work hard, too.”

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Morris boys suffer road basketball loss at Yorkville STAFF REPORTS

YORKVILLE – The Morris boys basketball team suffered a 42-30 Northern Illinois Big 12 setback to Yorkville on Friday night, slipping back below the .500 mark at 8-9 overall.

Morris, which remains winless in five NIB 12 starts, got eight points each from JaQuan Boxley and Tyler Spiezio, while Matt Shaw finished with seven. Payton Voitik and Delaney Stutzki each chipped in with three points.

“It was a very frustrating game for us,” Morris coach Joe Blumberg said.

“We didn’t execute our sets at all. We took very quick shots early, and had too much one-side offense. We weren’t reversing the basketball, didn’t rebound, and were cold from the floor. Not a good combination.”

Morris shot 3 of 10 from the floor in the first quarter and finished the game with a 9 for 34 (26 percent) showing.

“We didn’t defend ball screens well and our help side defense was very poor,” Blumberg continued. “They pressured us, and we didn’t respond well. Rather than back cutting, screening harder, cutting sharper, and using our counters, it looked like the guys on the floor just sort of hoped the next play call would solve the problems. That’s not the way the game works.

“I thought the support from our students and community was great. I just wish we gave them more to cheer about.”

In sophomore action, Morris (3-12, 1-4) led 21-17 entering the fourth quarter, but Yorkville rallied for a 34-28 win. Scotty Scamen led Morris with nine points, while Austin Hatcher added six.

Coal City 84, Reed-Custer 76: The Coalers continued to have Reed-Custer’s number, beating them for the second time this season, this time in the Interstate Eight Conference Tournament. Zack Nolan scored 23 points to lead Coal City, while Christian Johnson had 19, Kaleb Spreitzer added 16 and Jake Brnca scored 15. Nolan was 9 of 11 from the free-throw line as Coal City shot a whopping 39 free throws in the contest, making 17.

“We had another exciting game with Reed-Custer,” Coal City coach Keith

Kiper said. “It was a great team effort.”

Plano 61, Coal City 50: The Coalers kept things close in the Interstate Eight Conference Tournament quarterfinals against No. 2 seed Plano on Saturday. Plano led 13-11 at the end of the first quarter and 24-20 at halftime. Coal City trailed 4133 at the end of the third quarter.

“We played very well against a very athletic Plano team,” Coal City coach Keith Kiper said. “We cut their lead to one in the fourth quarter, but could never get ahead.”

Christian Johnson led Coal City with 15 points, while Jake Brnca added 12.

Blake Harseim and Sean Micetich each scored six points. In the sophomore I-8 tourney, Coal City opened with a 64-52 win over Manteno on Saturday. Payton Hutchings led the Coalers with 17 points and also had four steals and two assists. Austin Pullara added 10 points, six rebounds, three steals and three assists. The Coalers played Seneca in the semifinals Monday at Reed-Custer.

Herscher 54, Seneca 40: The 11th seeded Fighting Irish lost to the No. 6 seed in the opening round of the Interstate Eight Conference Tournament.

Gardner-South Wilmington 65, Tri-Point 39: Sophomore Nathan Wozniak led all

scorers with 18; Senior Braden Marks chipped in 15 and sophomore Chris Bement scored 11.

“We got off to a quick start due to our transition game,” G-SW coach Chris Gibson said. “But then in the second quarter we didn’t have as many opportunities for that. Our guards didn’t shoot well in the second, but Braden finally started connecting in the third quarter followed by a fantastic fourth quarter by Wozniak.

“Anytime you can hold a team to under 40 you feel pretty good about your defense. I thought we were adequate in that area, but still room for improvement.”

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Minooka 56, Plainfield East 44: Senior point guard Brooklyn Bachmann played all 32 minutes of Friday’s Southwest Prairie Conference win for the Indians, and led all scorers with 26 points. Minooka (17-3, 7-1) led just 26-23 at halftime, but outscored Plainfield East 17-10 in the third

quarter to take a 10-point lead into the WRESTLING fourth. Cierra Bachmann added eight Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference Meet: points for Minooka, while Abby Hollo- Morris’ Cody Baldridge finished secway and Savannah Johnson each scored ond in the conference at 182, while the six.

Redskins’ Jeff Johnson, took third.

Gardner-South Wilmington 61, Tri-Point Seneca 39, Reed Custer 19: Winning for 36: Jenni Price continued her strong play Seneca were Brett Yegge (120, pin in 1:00 Friday night with 21 points and nine over John Koerner); Jackson Beene (132, steals for the Panthers (17-6, 7-2) in the 8-4 decision over Austin Peters); Tyler River Valley Conference win. Kaytlynn Draine (138, pin in 2:41 over Lucas TribKavanaugh had 18 points and seven re- ble); Mike Morse (152, pin in 4:31 over bounds, while Celia Barna had six points Noah Curl); Mason Dooley (160, pin in to go with a team-best 11 rebounds.

2:54 over T.J. Wilson); Edgar Reyes (182, “We shot the ball pretty well,” G-SW forfeit) and Kyra Jenkins (195, forfeit). coach Adam Leigh said. “We were able Seneca 54, Plano 15: Seneca winners to get quite a few steals against them in were Ben Virgo (106, forfeit); Brett Yegge the first half to pull ahead 40-17 at half- (113, forfeit); Jackson Beene (126, forfeit); time. Jenni Price had another phenome- Tyler Draine (132, pin in 5:44 over Giovannal game for us and Kaitlynn Kavanaugh ni Burciaga); 152 Mike Morse (152, pin in dominated the paint.”

OT over Mike Marshall); Mason Dooley Seneca 48, Peotone 43: The Seneca (160, tech fall 17-2 over Connor Kensel); girls basketball team has shown steady Levi Clark (170, forfeit); Kyra Jenkins improvement from the start of the sea- (182, forfeit) and Jacob Hampton (285, forson. That improvement manifested itself feit).

Saturday at the Interstate Eight ConferCoal City 64, Peotone 9: Notching wins ence Tournament, when the Lady Irish, for Coal City (25-4) were Brandon Strnad seeded seventh, upset No. 2 seed Peotone, (106, forfeit); Garrison Rolley (113, forfeit); 48-43.

Jake Hiles (120, pin in :24 over Allan SanSeneca (13-10) led 11-9 at the end of the day); Lane Kettemeier (126, forfeit); Ryan first quarter in the Interstate Eight Con- Wasielewski (132, forfeit); T.J. Jezik (138, ference Tournament on Saturday, but 13-4 major decision over Jakob Wheeler); second-seeded Peotone rallied to tie it at Daniel Jezik (145, 6-4 decision over Na23 at halftime. Seneca took a 35-33 lead than Battiab); Danny Norton (160, forfeit); into the fourth quarter and held on for Cole Garcia (3-2 decision over Noah Brythe victory. ant); Bryan Stopka (182, forfeit); Brock Eva Bruno led a balanced scoring at- Crawford (195, pin in 1:20 over Carlos tack for Seneca, finishing with 12 points. Coreleanas) and Brendan Nevin (220, pin Lyda Robinson scored 11 for the Lady in :31 over Logan Hartnett).

Irish, while Abriana Jashari scored 10, Coal City 74, Westmont 6: Winners for Cora Wilkinson added eight and Lexi Coal City were Brandon Strnad (106, pin Greve had six. in :27 over Adrian Garcia); Garrison Rol“We had some great balance from ley (113, pin in 3:35 over Jose Montana); start to finish,” Seneca coach Barb Beck Jake Hiles (120, forfeit); Lane Kettemeier said. “The decision making was good on (126, pin in 2:37 over Christian Zubinte); both ends of the court. This is a big win Ryan Wasielewski (132, forfeit); T.J. Jezik for us over a strong Peotone program.”

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In the past, those dedicated souls who chased monster cats were regarded as only live bait anglers who used low-end tackle and equipment. That stereotype led retailers to miss a major customer base that is not only spending lots of money to pursue catfish, but they are also growing in numbers.

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I also noticed the influence of professional anglers is more powerful than ever before. Yes, we can still watch our favorite pros fish and compete on television, but these same anglers who grace the pages of our catalogs also have huge a huge social media presence.

Some of the more popular anglers have well over 100,000 Instagram followers. When these fishermen post an effective lure, the impact on the buying public is immediate. The pages of your favorite retail catalog are sporting the images of popular anglers more now than they ever have in the past. Associating a lure with a pro is a business model that works. Social media has increased the power of this strategy and the catalogs reflect that change.

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BOYS BASKETBALL 5:30 p.m. – Paw Paw at Newark 6:30 p.m. – Plainfield North at Minooka 7 p.m. – St. Anne at Gardner-South Wilmington TBA – Interstate Eight Conference Tournament at Coal City BOYS BOWLING TBA – IHSA State Finals GIRLS BASKETBALL 6:30 p.m. – Minooka at Plainfield North TBA – Interstate Eight Conference Tourna-

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SATURDAY’S EVENTS

BOYS BASKETBALL 7 p.m. – Morris at LaSalle-Peru BOYS BOWLING TBA – IHSA State Finals BOYS SWIMMING 8:30 a.m. – Northern Illinois Big 12 meet at Sterling GIRLS BASKETBALL 2:30 p.m. – Wheaton Academy at Newark 5:30 p.m. – Plainfield North at Morris GIRLS BOWLING TBA – Southwest Prairie Conference Tournament

MONDAY’S EVENTS

BOYS BASKETBALL TBA – Little Ten Conference Tournament at Somonauk GIRLS BASKETBALL 7 p.m. – Coal City at Kankakee 7 p.m. – Illinois Lutheran at Gardner-South

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This warm weather has got my outdoor clock all messed up. Last Saturday, I pondered the idea of hooking the boat up and fishing for the afternoon, then I looked at the lake. Ice covered it from one shoreline to the next.

My social media feed is full of news and info from other anglers across the country. Those who live in Florida were posting pictures of bedding bass. It was all I could do to not lose my mind. We will not see that type of activity until the end of April or even the first part of May. Although there is still plenty of open water in our area, an angler must figure out what else they can do when trying to survive the winter. For me, browsing the latest fishing catalog is not only relaxing, but it gives a lot of insight into the state of the industry. With all of the changes the internet has created within the publishing world, it is a wonder we receive any catalogs in the mail at all anymore, but thankfully we still do.

The other day I prepared my breakfast and sat at my kitchen counter with a fresh, crisp catalog. There are three things I noticed.

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Symptoms of postpartum depression mirror those of major depression.

These include a sad or empty feeling that won’t go away, feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness, pervasive pessimism, a change in sleeping or eating habits, withdrawal from loved ones, and often a lack of connection to or interest in the new baby.

Between 11 and 18 percent of new mothers experience postpartum depression. Fortunately, most women who seek treatment for postpartum depression will recover.

Meanwhile, there’s a lot that you can do to help your wife right now. Simply listening is important.

Get her to talk about how she’s feeling and what she’s going through so she knows that you care and understand. It’s quite likely you both have some of the same feelings, and sharing them can help build up your bond.

Help around the house without being asked. Make a meal, do housework, arrange for her to have some time to herself. Something as simple as getting outside can make a big difference. A daily walk will be good for both of you. Even a drive through the neighborhood just to look around can bring welcome distraction.

The baby blues are an isolating experience that comes at a time of life when women are told they should be happiest.

By stepping up to lend a hand, you’re not only helping your wife recover, you’re also setting the foundation to a parenting partnership.

• Eve Glazier, M.D., MBA, is an internist and assistant professor of medicine at UCLA Health. Elizabeth Ko, M.D., is an internist and primary care physician at UCLA Health.

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Dear Doctor: It’s been two weeks since our son was born, and my wife seems to be having a hard time. She cries easily and has a lot of anxiety. Is this just baby blues, like my mother says, or is it postpartum depression?

Dear Reader: Congratulations on welcoming a new baby! Your lives have undergone an enormous change, and that’s at the heart of your wife’s difficulties. Both in the short-term disruption of the so-called “baby blues” and the more serious struggle of postpartum depression, the physical, emotional and hormonal changes a woman goes through after she gives birth can often pose challenges.

First, let us reassure you that at two weeks postpartum, it’s perfectly natural for a new mother to feel overwhelmed. Up to 80 percent of new mothers report symptoms of mood swings, anxiety, mild depression, weepiness and negative thoughts or feelings in the first few weeks after the baby arrives.

Your wife’s body is not only recovering from the physical and emotional rigors of the birth process, but it is also now returning to its pre-pregnancy state.

That means she is experiencing a sudden drop in hormone levels – estrogen and progesterone in particular – which have been at record levels during her pregnancy.

Add in sleep deprivation and the seismic changes to her daily routine as she learns new tasks and takes responsibility for a new life, and it’s little surprise that she feels overwhelmed.

When these symptoms don’t go away after several weeks, or if they become more severe, then postpartum depression becomes a possibility. When this is the case, seeing a primary care physician is vital.

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7 p.m. on + WTTW Mercy Street Besotted with her secret Confederate spy beloved (Jack Falahee), Alice (AnnaSophia Robb) shifts her focus to a new houseguest (Chris Wood) who may be able to provide valuable information for the South. Dr. Foster’s (Josh Radnor) efforts to help the ailing Mary (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) only antagonize the new hospital chief (Bryce Pinkham). Charlotte (Patina Miller) desperately tries to contain the smallpox outbreak in the new episode “The House Guest.”

8 p.m. on ^ WBBM Madam Secretary After the murder of a prominent rabbi who was organizing a symbolic soccer game between Israel and Iran, the peace treaty Elizabeth and Jay (Tea Leoni, Sebastian Arcelus) had envisioned appears to be in serious jeopardy in the new episode “The Beautiful Game.” On a happier note, Elizabeth finds herself in contention for a Nobel Peace Prize, but Jay finds his marriage suffering from his long hours spent on the peace accord.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF GRUNDY MORRIS, ILLINOIS OLD SECOND NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, vs.

JOHN P. SOHAN AKA JOHN SOHAN AKA JOHN J. SOHAN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants,

16 CH 77 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at the hour of 2:00 p.m., Donald F. Black, 201 Liberty Street, Suite 211, Morris, Illinois 60450, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 114 - 116 Buchanan Street, Morris, Illinois 60450.

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The improvement on the property consists of a residencial property. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960.

For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F16060069 I712135 (Published in the Morris HeraldNews, January 12, 19, 26, 2017)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY MORRIS, ILLINOIS QUICKEN LOANS, INC, Plaintiff, -v.RACHEL LAABS F/K/A RACHEL SWANSON, TROY LAABS, Defendant 16 CH 92 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 11,

y 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 9:00 AM on February 21, 2017, at the Grundy County Courthouse, 111 East Washington Street front door entrance, MORRIS, IL, 60450, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2040 E. OLD PINE BLUFF, Morris, IL 60450 Property Index No. 05-12-351-001.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $159,363.83.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition. The sale is further subject

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subj to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of

par a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county

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For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 2630003 Please refer to file number C16-39791.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C16-39791 Case Number: 16 CH 92 TJSC#: 37-477 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY MORRIS, ILLINOIS Nationwide Advantage Mortgage Company PLAINTIFF Vs. Angela E. Springer; United States of America - Department of Housing and Urban Development; Parklake Village Homeowners Association; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00140 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Angela E. Springer Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1901 E.Park Lake Drive Morris, IL 60450 and which said Mortgage was made by: Angela E. Springer the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Grundy County, Illinois, as Document No. 484048 modified with 559904; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Corri Trotter Clerk of the Circuit Court, Grundy County 111 East Washington Street, Room 30 P.O. Box 707 Morris, IL 60450 on or before February 27, 2017, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-16-14979 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I712783 (Published in the Morris HeraldNews, January 26, 2017 February 2, 9, 2017)

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50 CLASSIFIED • Thursday, January 26, 2017 • THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF GRUNDY MORRIS, ILLINOIS OLD SECOND NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, vs.

JOHN P. SOHAN AKA JOHN SOHAN AKA JOHN J. SOHAN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 16 CH 77 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at the hour of 2:00 p.m., Donald F. Black, 201 Liberty Street, Suite 211, Morris, Illinois 60450, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: THAT PART OF LOT 15 OF ROSEMAN'S SUBDIVISION OF 95.32 ACRES OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 33 NORTH, RANGE 7, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 15; THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 15, A DISTANCE OF 64.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE EAST, 62.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH, 137.48 FEET; THENCE WEST, 62 FEET; THENCE SOUTH, 137.48 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN GRUNDY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 114 - 116 Buchanan Street, Morris, Illinois 60450.

P.I.N. 05-04-278-060.

The improvement on the property consists of a residencial property. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee

gage shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960.

For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F16060069 I712135 (Published in the Morris HeraldNews, January 12, 19, 26, 2017)

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PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY IN RE THE MATTER OF: Kaylee Denise Fuller CHANGE OF NAME TO: Kaylee Denise Fuller-Svarz

Case No. 16 MR 256 NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Notice is given you, the public, that PUBLIC NOTICE on March 13, 2017 at 9:00 AM, Kaylee Denise Fuller will request STATE OF ILLINOIS that this Court change his/her IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE present name of Kaylee Denise THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT to the name of Kaylee Fuller GRUNDY COUNTY Denise Fuller-Svarz. The hearing will take place at 111 East WashIN RE THE MATTER OF: ington Street in Morris, Illinois.

Katelynn Eileen Fuller Date: December 15, 2016 CHANGE OF NAME TO: Kaylee Denise Fuller Katelynn Eileen Fuller-Svarz Plaintiff

Case No. 16 MR 255 NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Notice is given you, the public, that on March 13, 2017 at 9:00 AM, Kaylee Denise Fuller will request that this Court change his/her present name of Katelynn Eileen Fuller to the name of Katelynn Eileen Fuller-Svarz. The hearing will take place at 111 East Washington Street in Morris, Illinois.

Date: December 15, 2016 Katelynn Eileen Fuller

(Published in the Morris HeraldNews on January 19, 26, February 2, 2017) 1259238

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS SS COUNTY OF GRUNDY IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

ilding Suite 300 220 West Main Street IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Morris, Illinois 60450 IN THE INTEREST OF, THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT (815) 942-0071 RYAN C. O'NEILL GRUNDY COUNTY, ILLINOIS joanharrop@sbcglobal.net a minor.

In the Matter of the Estate of A.R.D.C. #6237262 No. 17 JD 1 TOM J. WISE January 26, February 2, 9, 2017 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Deceased.

Morris Herald-News 1261068 Nara M. Newell, 15 Franklin NO. 17 P 6 Street, Calais, Maine 04619-1301 CLAIM DATE NOTICE and and To All Whom It May ConNOTICE IS GIVEN of the death of cern: TAKE NOTICE that on the 18th day Tom J. Wise and Letters of Office of January, 2017, a petition was were issued on January 19, 2017, PUBLIC NOTICE to Terry J. Wise, 8465 Ashley filed under the Juvenile Court Act IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE Morris, Illinois 60450, as InRoad,

by Tiffany C. Davison, Assistant 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT dependent Executor , whose attorState's Attorney in the Circuit Court GRUNDY COUNTY, ILLINOIS of Grundy County entitled 'In the in- ney is GOMIEN & HARROP, LTD., NO. 2017 P 2 terest of RYAN C. O'NEILL , a mi- 220 West Main Street, Suite 300, Estate of Morris, Illinois 60450. nor', and that in the Grundy County Patrick E. Klinckman, Courthouse, 111 E. Washington The estate will be administered Deceased. without court supervision unless, st Street, Morris, Illinois on the 1 day DEATH AND PROBATE NOTICE of March, 2017, at the hour of under 755 ILCS 5/28-4, any interNotice is given of the death of 1:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as ested person terminates indepenPatrick E. Klinckman. Letters of Ofthis cause may be heard, a trial will dent administration at any time by fice were issued Jan. 5th, 2017, to be held upon the petition to have mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Clerk. Christine Klinckman, 16819 Sayre the child declared to be a ward of Avenue, Tinley Park, IL, 60477, as the court under that Act. The court Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Circuit Clerk, representative. has authority in this proceeding to Claims may be filed in the Office of take from you the custody and Probate Division, Grundy County the Circuit Clerk, Courthouse, MorCourt House, 111 East Washington guardianship of the minor, and to Street, Morris, Illinois, 60450, or ris, Illinois, or with the representaappoint a guardian with power to or both, on tive, by July 13, 2017. Any claim consent to adoption of the minor. with the representative, or before the 7th day of August, not filed on or before that date is NOW, unless you appear at the barred. If a claim is filed with the hearing and show cause against 2017. Any claim not filed within Court, a copy must be mailed or the petition, the allegations of the that period is barred. Copies of a delivered to the representative and petition may stand admitted as claim filed with the Clerk must be the attorneys for the Estate within l0 against you and each of you, and mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within ten days. an order or judgment entered.

Christine Klinckman, days after it has been filed.

Representative Terry J. Wise January 20, 2017 Independent Executor Timothy P. Malmquist /s/ Corri Trotter Trial Attorney Clerk of the Circuit Court Joan N. Harrop (03124714) GOMIEN & HARROP, LTD. Malmquist & Geiger LLC (Published in the Morris Herald- First Midwest Bank Building 415 Liberty St. News, January 26, February 2, 9, 2017) 1261061 GRUNDY COUNTY, ILLINOIS

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO TRUCKERS In accordance with the Statutes of the State of Illinois, the Grundy County Board, at their January 1999 meeting, passed a resolution limiting the weight of vehicles and loads which may travel on County roads during times when the roads are soft or such other times when severe damage to the roads may result.

Therefore, notice is hereby given that during wet or thawing weather no vehicle that weights more than nine tons, including load, will not be permitted to travel over County roads which have been posted.

Your cooperation is necessary to save our County roads.

BY ORDER OF: GRUNDY COUNTY BOARD

Craig Cassem, County Engineer

January 26, 2017, February 2, 2017 Morris Herald-News 1261044

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NOTICE OF INTENTION OF COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 101, GRUNDY AND KENDALL COUNTIES, ILLINOIS TO ISSUE $1,700,000 WORKING CASH FUND BONDS PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that on the 12th day of September, 2016, the Board of Education (the “Board”) of Community High School District Number 101, Grundy and Kendall Counties, Illinois (the “District”), adopted a resolution declaring its intention and determination to issue bonds in the aggregate amount of $1,700,000 for the purpose of increasing the Working Cash Fund of the District, and it is the intention of the Board to avail of the provisions of Article 20 of the School Code of the State of Illinois, and all laws amendatory thereof and supplementary thereto, and to issue said bonds for the purpose of increasing said Working Cash Fund. Said Working Cash Fund is to be maintained in accordance with the provisions of said Article and shall be used for the purpose of enabling the District to have in its treasury at all time sufficient money to meet demands thereon for expenditures for corporate purposes. A petition may be filed with the Secretary of the Board (the “Secretary”) within thirty (30) days after the date of publication of this notice, signed by not less than 1,193 voters of the District, said number of voters being equal to ten percent (10%) of the registered voters of the District, requesting that the proposition to issue said bonds as authorized by the provisions of said Article 20 be submitted to the voters of the District. If such petition is filed with the Secretary within thirty (30) days after the date of publication of this notice, an election on the proposition to issue said bonds shall be held on the 20th day of March, 2018. The Circuit Court may declare that an emergency referendum should be held prior to said election date pursuant to the provisions of Section 2A 1.4 of the Election Code of the State of Illinois, as amended. If no such petition is filed within said thirty (30) day period, then the District shall thereafter be authorized to issue said bonds for the purpose hereinabove provided.

DATED this 12th day of September, 2016.

Judie Roth Secretary,Board of Education, Community High School District Number 101, Grundy and Kendall Counties, Illinois Dennis Best President, Board of Education, Community High School District Number 101, Grundy and Kendall Counties, Illinois (Published in the Morris Herald-News on January 26, 2017) 1260313

y Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-5072 (Published in the Morris HeraldNews on January 12, 19, 26, 2017) 1257556

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE NO. 2017-P-5 IN RE THE ESTATE OF NORMA J. STEWART, Deceased DEATH AND CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN of the death of Norma J. Stewart, of Morris, Illinois, on December 7, 2016. Letters of Office were issued on January 17, 2017, to Dawn Arnold, Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is Hanson and Hanson Attorneys at Law, P.C. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before the 28th day of July, 2017. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred.

Claims may be filed in the office of the Clerk, Corri Trotter, Grundy County Courthouse, 111 East Washington Street, Morris, Illinois, 60450, or with the Independent Executor in care of her attorneys, or both. If filed with the Clerk, the claimant must, within ten (10) days, mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the Independent Executor and her attorneys at the address below and file with the Clerk proof of such mailing or delivery.

DAWN ARNOLD, Independent Executor

pe John V. Hanson, Attorney No. 01124226 Hanson and Hanson Attorneys at Law, P.C. 1802 North Division St. Suite 304 Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-6700 jhanson@hansonlawoffice.com January 26, February 2, 9 2017 Morris Herald-News 1261076

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INVITATION TO BID Sealed proposals for the supply of a tractor with attachments and mower for the Township of Erienna will be received at the office of Chamlin & Associates, Inc., 221 West Washington Street, Morris, Illinois until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 27, 2017 at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read.

The project will be known as "Erienna Township - Tractor, Equipment, and Mower Supply”.

Proposal and specifications are available from the Consulting Engineer, Chamlin & Associates, Inc., 221 West Washington Street, Morris, Illinois at a non-refundable cost of $25.00. Contractors that request specifications and proposal forms mailed to them will be charged the shipping costs.

Erienna Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities.

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In re the Forfeiture of: $987,780.00 in United States Currency PUBLICATION NOTICE OF PENDING FORFEITURE TO: ANY OWNER OR INTEREST HOLDER IN THE PROPERTY MENTIONED BELOW: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS ARE NOW PENDING AGAINST THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY: $987,780.00 in United States Currency.

This property was seized by law enforcement authorities on 10/25/2016, at approximately 11:53 a.m., at or near the location of Interstate 80 Westbound at M.P. 112, Morris, Grundy County, Illinois, in the possession of Jose L. Herrera, Jr. This property has been determined to be subject to forfeiture under one or more of the provisions of the Money Laundering Article (720 ILCS 5/29B-1), which includes the Forfeiture provision (720 ILCS 5/29B-1(h)).

SUMMARY OF PROCEDURAL RIGHTS If you are an owner or interest holder in the above property, you must, in order to preserve any rights or claims to the property, file a proper verified claim with the Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Statewide Grand Jury Bureau, 100 West Randolph St., 11th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601-3271 within 45 days of the effective date of this notice. Your verified claim must set forth: (1) the caption of the proceedings as set forth on the notice of pending forfeiture and the name of the claimant; (2) the address at which the claimant will accept mail; (3) the nature and extent of the claimant's interest in the property; (4) the date, identity of the transferor, and circumstances of the claimant?s acquisition of the interest in the property; (5) the name and address of all other persons known to have an interest in the property; (6) the specific provision of law relied on in asserting the property is not subject to forfeiture; (7) all essential facts supporting each assertion; and (8) the relief sought.

If you are a claimant, along with your verified claim, you must deposit a cost bond, in the form of a cashier's check payable to the Clerk of the Grundy County Circuit Court, in the sum of 10% of the reasonable value of the property as alleged by the Office of the Illinois Attorney General or the sum of $100, whichever is greater, upon condition that, in the case of forfeiture, the claimant must pay all costs and expenses of forfeiture proceedings. Then, the Office of the Illinois Attorney General shall institute judicial in rem forfeiture proceedings and deposit the cost bond with the clerk of the Grundy County court within 45 days after receipt of the claim and cost bond. In lieu of a cost bond, a person claiming interest in the seized property may file, under penalty of perjury, an affidavit of indigence which has been approved by a circuit court judge.

If you fail to file the claim or cost bond within 45 days of receipt of this notice, the Office of the Illinois Attorney General will declare said property forfeited.

Date: January 19, 2017 January 19, 26, February 2, 2017 Morris Herald-News 1259227

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NOTICE OF ELECTION OF DIRECTORS To all owners and occupiers of lands lying within the boundaries of the Grundy County Soil and Water Conservation District, notice is hereby given that an Annual Meeting and Election will be held on the 27th day of February 2017 at the Grundy County Soil & Water Conservation District Office located in the USDA Service Center, 3605 N IL Rt 47, Suite B, Morris, Illinois at 5:00 p.m.

Two directors will be elected to ofserve the Grundy County Soil and Water Conservation District of the State of Illinois.

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

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

Alan Hill, Chairman Grundy County Soil and Water Conservation District January 26, February 9, 2017 Morris Herald-News 1261091

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on January 18th, A.D. 2017, a certificate was filed in the office of the County Clerk of Grundy County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: All Purpose Assistant located at: 1914 Cherry Ct. Morris, IL 60450 Dated: January 18, 2017 Kay T. Olson Grundy County Clerk January 26, February 2, 9, 2017 Morris Herald-News 1260570

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY - MORRIS, ILLINOIS QUICKEN LOANS, INC, Plaintiff, -v.RACHEL LAABS F/K/A RACHEL SWANSON, TROY LAABS, Defendant 16 CH 92 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 11, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 9:00 AM on February 21, 2017, at the Grundy County Courthouse, 111 East Washington Street front door entrance, MORRIS, IL, 60450, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 33 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 12; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 12 FOR A DISTANCE OF 726.24 FEET TO A POINT IN THE CENTER LINE OF STATE AND HIGHWAY ROUTE #19 PASSING IN A SOUTHEASTERLY AND NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION THROUGH THE SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 12, THENCE SOUTH 62 DEGREES 34 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE SAID CENTER LINE OF STATE AND ROUTE #19 FOR A DISTANCE OF 207.53 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 62 DEGREES 34 MINUTES ALONG THE SAID CENTER LINE OF STATE AID ROUTE #19 FOR A DISTANCE OF 13.67 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 63 DEGREES 20 MINUTES CONTINUING ALONG THE SAID CENTER LINE OF STATE AND ROUTE #19 FOR A DISTANCE OF 45.53 FEET; THENCE NORTH ALONG A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE SAID WEST LINE OF SECTION 12 FOR A DISTANCE OF 356.70 FEET TO A POINT WHICH FALLS IN THE CENTER LINE OF THE PINE BLUFF ROAD; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG THE SAID CENTER LINE OF THE PINE BLUFF ROAD FOR A DISTANCE OF 62 FEET; THENCE SOUTH ON A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE SAID WEST LINE OF SECTION 12 FOR A DISTANCE OF 362.20 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL LOCATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF GOOSE LAKE, GRUNDY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 2040 E. OLD PINE BLUFF, Morris, IL 60450 Property Index No. 05-12-351-001.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $159,363.83.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C16-39791.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C16-39791 Case Number: 16 CH 92 TJSC#: 37-477 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVE SAID PARCELS WERE SOLD ON NOVEMBER 12, 2014, FOR GENERAL TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2013 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES JUNE 16, 2017. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX DEEDS HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVE SAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED PARCELS BY GRUNDY COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON JULY 14, 2017 AT 11:30 AM, SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX DEED ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID PARCEL NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE JUNE 16, 2017. /S/ GRUNDY COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK ADDRESS: 111 E WASHINGTON ST, MORRIS, IL 60450 TELEPHONE: (815) 941-3222 January 12, 19, 26, 2017 Morris Herald-News 1256654

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