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Grundy County is a county of giving Grundy County is a county like no other.

I don’t say this because I was raised my whole life here, or because I chose to move back later to raise two of my four children. I say this because I’ve never seen a place so generous.

Working for the newspaper, I go to many events such as Operation St. Nick, We Care at the Farm, Hospital Gala, Draw Down for Grundy County Farm Bureau and 4-H, families raising money for other families during a time of crisis.

Hands down, I’ve seen more money pass from person to person in this county to do something for someone else.

Feed them, house them, pay a propane bill, but then a freezer, a car, you name it – I’ve pretty much seen it all.

I often wonder if Grundy County is some kind of alternative universe, or a throwback to a time our grandparents lived in.

Whatever it is, I hope it never stops. I hope the bleak, dark, seemingly uncaring world stays out of our county.

I remember my mom, who worked at Grundy Bank for 40 years, tell me of

VIEWS Heidi Litchfield times when her dad, a tenant farmer, got a loan on a handshake to plant his crops.

She tells me of times when the bank overlooked credit a little bit because they knew the family was doing the right thing, Mother Nature just wasn’t cooperating.

I wonder if it’s those roots that bring members of this town to the aid of others, time and time again.

The naysayer might say they do this to get the fame, their name mentioned in an article or a thank you of some sort, but I personally know some who give and give, and when asked if they want credit, the response is simply, “Nope, this is anonymous,” or “If you have to use a name, use Tony the Pony, I’ll explain that one day.”

I’m still waiting to hear that story, but in the meantime I just get over-

whelmed by others who are just as generous.

Generosity doesn’t come from the person who gives the most money, it comes from the one who gives.

If someone who makes $250,000 a year gives an organization a check for $5,000, that’s wonderful, right? But what about the person who makes $32,000 a year and donated $1,000?

Surely $5,000 is more than $1,000 but the person who gave $1,000 gave a higher percentage of his income.

So now, what about the single parent with the two kids in tow who drops the spare change in a red kettle or a jar on a counter? Are they any less valuable?

My answer is no, because they cared enough to give back something.

That is what our community is filled with, those willing to give back something to someone, and that’s what makes Grundy County special.

• Heidi Litchfield is the senior news writer for the Morris Herald-News. She can be reached at hlitchfield@shawmedia.com.

Grundy County board discusses Brisbin Road

By HEIDI LITCHFIELD

hlitchfield@shamedia.com MORRIS – Grundy County is looking at ways to save money as it moves forward with the construction of Brisbin Road in order to get new facilities to the area – which was the goal at the time the road’s interchange with Interstate 80 was built.

In 2015, officials from Morris, Minooka and Grundy County said that it was only a matter of time before a pre-annexation agreement was reached regarding Brisbin Road.

However, almost two years later, work appears to be at a standstill with

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no intergovernmental agreement in place.

The municipalities – the Grundy County Highway Department and the Grundy Economic Development Council – are laying the foundation for industrial development along Brisbin Road, north of Interstate 80 to Sherill Road.

That foundation relies on the construction of a concrete 80,000-pound, two-lane driving surface to replace the thin and pothole-riddled asphalt country road.

During the Grundy County Board meeting Tuesday night, county engineer Craig Cassem proposed an Illinois

Department of Transportation preliminary engineering agreement for local funds to look at special provisions to reduce the cost of building Brisbin Road.

The board approved moving forward with the agreement.

Board Chairman Chris Balkema said the county is hoping to see the road finished by 2020.

In other business, the board also adopted resolutions to reappoint Kevin Callahan, Brent Dite and Craig Williamson to the Emergency Telephone System Board, as well as adopted a resolution to reappoint Kevin Olson to the Upper Illinois River Valley Development Authority.

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Dick and Terri Parrish of Minooka look back on their wedding day in 1964 when Terri was still a senior in high school in West Virginia and Dick was serving in the Air Force.

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A story on the interim director of the Morris Public Library on page 25 of the Feb. 9 edition of the Herald-News was written by correspondent Jeanne Millsap. The byline on the story was incorrect. The Herald-News regrets the error.

••• Accuracy is important to the Morris Herald-News and it wants to correct mistakes promptly. Please call errors to our attention by phone at 815-942-3221 or email news@morrisherald-news.com.

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Minooka couple has lived all over the country in their 53-year marriage

By ALLISON SELK

Shaw Media correspondent MINOOKA – In 1963, a New Jersey city boy with an assignment to serve our country in France swept a smalltown West Virginia girl off her feet and invited her to see the world.

“When we fell in love, it was a romantic love like in the movie ‘An Officer and a Gentleman.’ I love him more today than then, and it’s a different kind of love,” said Terri Parrish of Minooka.

Dick and Terri Parrish have lived in Minooka for 12 years, the longest amount of time Dick has ever lived in one place during his entire lifetime.

Back up to 1963, when Dick, from New Jersey, visited his parents, while on break from college in Kansas, after they recently moved to West Virginia. That May, he decided to not return to college, but move with his parents and work at a local grocery store.

One evening, he attended a high school party, where he heard a voice that intrigued him.

“She had the most unique voice I had ever heard. It was something I had never heard because I was used to the New Jersey accent. It got my attention,” Dick said.

Terri said she noticed Dick because he was different from anybody in her small town.

“I was used to the people in my town; most of us live the same kind of life. Dick lived all over the country and was from New Jersey, I had never been to New Jersey,” Terri remembered of their first meeting.

That night, Dick ended up asking Terri out on a date, but the cautious 17-year-old wasn’t sure she should go out with a 20-year-old, and she stood him up. It wasn’t long after that she reconsidered, and they dated over the summer of 1963 until Dick, who

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On April 25, 1964, Dick Parrish married Terri Yeater at a small ceremony in rural West Virginia only days before Dick was scheduled to take an assignment in France for the U.S. Air Force. joined the Air Force with a friend, had to report to Colorado for training.

The two wrote letters back and forth those months Dick was away, and most of the letters the two still have in boxes in their Minooka home.

Over mail correspondence, the couple spoke of marriage, even though Terri was still in her senior year of

high school. Dick knew he only had 30 days of leave before he had to take an assignment.

“I figured we should be engaged for a few months before we got married.

You know, small-town gossip,” Dick said. “I went to the base exchange and put a down payment on a ring. Each month I got a paycheck, I put money

down on the ring.”

Terri said that one day she received a metal container usually meant to store eggs in the mail.

When she opened the lid, there was the ring and a proposal note from Dick within.

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Coal City schools to go back in time to celebrate 100 years

By HEIDI LITCHFIELD

hlitchfield@shamedia.com COAL CITY – Coal City Intermediate School will ask former students and history buffs to take a walk down memory lane this Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m.

The school was the Coal City High School from 1916 until 1971, when it was turned into the middle school from 1971 until 2000. Today it is the district’s intermediate school.

Carol Talty, a Coal City alum, said the event was planned to give everyone a chance to walk down memory lane.

“The rooms will be filled with artifacts and memorabilia,” Talty said.

They’ve also lined up a list of entertainment in the south gym starting at 1:30 until 3:45 p.m. including Rachel Drauden, former Coal City High School singer, as well as area dance centers and the high school winter guard, jazz band and poms.

Each room will feature a decade of the 100 years since the building was built.

Talty said there will be refreshments in the cafeteria and a chance to visit with special guests.

If you go n WHAT: Coal City School District 100th

Anniversary Celebration n WHEN: 1:30 to 1:45 p.m. – Rachel Drauden, former Coal City High School singer 1:45 to 2 p.m. – Broadway Dance Center 2 to 2:15 p.m. – Dakota Rueger, Coal City Middle School singer 2: 15 to 2:30 p.m. – Coal City High School Cheerleaders 2:30 to 2:45 p.m. – Major School of

Dance 2:45 to 3 p.m. – Coal City High School Winter Guard 3 to 3:15 p.m. – Coal City High School Musical Singers 3:15 to 3:30 p.m. – Coal City Jazz Band 3:20 to 3:45 p.m. – Coal City High School Poms n WHERE: 305 E. Division St. Coal City n COST: Free

GOTTA DO IT Morris Theatre Guild directors needed for 2017-18 season

& Kumla dinner sponsored by Fern Dell Historic Association.

The dinner will have serving at 4, 5, 6 The Morris Theatre Guild Inc., a nonand 7 p.m. Saturday at the Newark Fire profit community theater, is looking for Station at the corner of Main and Jackson script proposals for its 2017-18 season.

There are slots for four main stage shows streets in Newark.

Tickets are available at Heartland Bank (fall, winter, spring and summer). in Newark and Millbrook or by calling Van Anyone interested is asked to visit at 815-695-5656 or Arlene at 815-695morristheatreguild.org to fill out the 5638. director proposal form.

The director proposal form and a copy Morris Runnin’ Redskins Baseball of the script will need to be sent to Morris Theatre Guild Inc. at 516 W. Illinois Bash set for March afternoon The Morris Runnin’ Redskins Baseball Ave., Morris, IL 60450.

Bash, held by the Baseball Boosters, will All scripts and proposals must be turned into the Morris Theatre Guild Inc. take be from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the Morris VFW Hall. The VFW Hall

by Tuesday, March 31. is located at 309 McKinley St. in Morris.

Tickets to the event cost $25 and inKumla Feast event planned clude entry to the bash and access to the for Feb. 25 in Sheridan drawdown, food, drink and silent and live An all-you-can-eat Kumla Feast event auctions loaded with baseball and other is scheduled from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Satsports memorabilia. urday, Feb. 25, at the Norway CommuThe ball park-style dining menu will nity Building at 3676 E. 2603rd Road, include brats, hot dogs, pizza, bash potaSheridan (Norway), IL (across from Go toes, treats, refreshments and more. The Kart Track). drawdown will begin at 5 p.m. and bash The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children younger than age 10. The event prizes will be given out every 25th draw, starting with $25 and finishing with a top is sponsored by the Norway Improveprize of $1,200. ment League. Homemade delicious There are only 300 tickets available Kumla and succulent ham, all you can eat. Delicious traditional and Norwegian that include entry in the drawdown, but even people who don’t want to be in desserts will also be available. the drawdown can still show up at the Do not miss out on the “taste of heaven” event. There is no need to buy tickets VFW the night of the event and get in for $10. Those who do will still be eligible to ahead of time – just show up and have try the food and drink as well as bid on fun. Carryouts welcome – we will pack auction items, but will be ineligible for your order and you can be on your way. the drawdown.

Tickets are available from the Morris Fern Dell Kumla Dinner meals Runnin’ Redskin Baseball Boosters. For planned for Saturday information about the bash or to buy a Tickets are still available for the Ham

The theme for “Night of Broadway” this year is “A Musical Mix-Up.” Thirty of the Fox Valley’s most talented Minooka high school to present vocalists will perform songs from Broad‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’ way musicals in a nontraditional way.

Minooka Community High School The concert will be directed by musical proudly presents the musical “Seven theater expert Meg McGarry. Piano acBrides for Seven Brothers” on Thursday, companiment will be performed by Nan March 16, through Saturday, March Grommes and Mary Ann Free.

18, 2017, in the Performing Arts Center For information or to order tickets, at Minooka Community High School’s visit www.foxcountryplayers.org or central campus at 301 S. Wabena Avenue call 630-234-5459. in Minooka.

Channahon Antique Fair dates Productions begin at 7 p.m. each scheduled for March evening. Tickets cost $10 an adult and Visitors can find antique treasures $8 a student/senior citizen, are available galore at the 2017 Antique Fair, now in its online at www.greateventseats.com/ 17th year. The fair will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

MinookaHS. Tickets also can be bought Friday, March 10, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. by calling 830-460-0883.

For information, call Anne Seidel in the Saturday, March 11, at Channahon United MCHS Activities Office at 815-521-4108. Methodist Church, 24571 W. Eames St. in Channahon.

Matinee of ‘Night of Broadway’ A variety of dealers will assist you with scheduled for Sunday jewelry, glassware, furniture, and much, Tickets are available for the Sunmuch more. Admission is $2. Bring in one item a person for a free appraisal, and day matinee concert of Fox Country an additional item for $2.

Players’ “Night of Broadway.”

The show’s appraiser will conduct apThe concert will begin at 2 p.m Feb. praisals from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday 19 at the Yorkville Congregational Church, 409 Center Parkway in Yorkville. and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

No firearms.

Tickets for Sunday’s performance are A church-sponsored silent auction and $20 and are available for presale and will bake sale will also be featured. Food and be available at the door. beverages will be on sale in our new All proceeds from the cabaret-style concert will benefit the Fox Country Play- Fellowship Hall throughout the event.

The CUMC Thrift Shop will be open ers’ Theatre Arts Academy that will take place this July at Waubonsee Community during the show from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Friday and from 8:30 a.m. until noon College in Sugar Grove.

Saturday.

At the Academy, students ages 6 For information, call 815-351-1254 or through 14 can learn to enrich their per815-467-5275. forming arts skills while preparing for a – Morris Herald-News culminating performance. ticket, contact Bob Bardash at 815-7685556 or bbardash@att.net.

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‘TROLLS’ MOVIE NIGHT

WHEN: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday WHERE: Morris Public Library COST & INFO: All Ages event where a snack and refreshments will be served. Come and enjoy the movie “Trolls.”

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FAMILY BINGO NIGHT

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WHEN: 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday WHERE: Morris Public Library COST & INFO: Stay warm while having fun playing bingo for great prizes. Refreshments will be served.

WHEN: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday WHERE: Three Rivers Library, Minooka COST & INFO: Drop by the library on Sunday afternoons for open crafting. Bring your own project supplies to paint, knit, color, whatever you like. Light snacks and beverages will be provided to keep your creative spirits churning. No registration is required.

WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday WHERE: Coal City Public Library COST & INFO: A special presentation where Michele Micetich will share background, stories and photos about our rich coal mining history and the jobs associated with coal mining.

YOUR WEEKEND FORECAST

Source: National Weather Service

Thurs.

Fri.

H: 42 L: 30 Mostly sunny

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COFFEE AT THE LIBRARY

Sat.

H: 55 L: 38 Sunny

H: 61 L: 39 Sunny

Sun.

H: 62 L: 44 Mostly sunny

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DRINKS WITH THE DIRECTOR

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WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday WHERE: Cookie’s Lounge in Minooka COST & INFO: Enjoy some adult beverages with Three Rivers Library’s director, Laurie Offerman. You’ll have the chance to get to know Laurie, ask questions and share suggestions, and find out more about what’s going on at the library.

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Teaching the next generation of poms

By JEANNE MILLSAP

Shaw Media correspondent MORRIS – About a hundred girls in grades pre-kindergarten through eighth grade clustered in groups at the Morris Community High School gymnasium Saturday morning to learn the latest competitive dance moves from the award-winning Morris Redskin Pom Squad.

The girls who attended the 26th Annual Morris Pom Clinic came in at all levels, from beginners to seasoned dance academy participants, from Morris, Coal City, Wilmington, Diamond and other surrounding communities.

“I like everything about it,” said participant Mikah Barkley, a Saratoga School sixth-grader who has been going to the pom clinic since preschool.

“She wants to be on the pom team when she hits freshman year,” her mother, Jodie, said while they were registering before the clinic.

White Oak Elementary School first-grader Tessa Villarreal said she loves dance and that her favorites are ballet and hip hop.

“She’s been wanting to do it for several years, and we’ve always had a conflict,” her mother, Stephanie Cupples, said of the clinic.

The clinic began with all grades combined for stretches, then the girls were separated by age to learn routines

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Morris Community High Schohol Redskins Pom Squad team members teach young girls at Saturday’s Pom clinic. that they will perform for a Redskins sophomore boys’ basketball halftime (pre-K through fourth-grade girls) and at a Redskins varsity boys’ basketball game (fifth-through eighth-grade girls).

“There are a lot of girls who come every single year,” poms coach Becky Bernardi said. “About half come through the dance studios, but some have never danced before.”

Bernardi said the clinic is a different atmosphere from the studios and is

good for the girls to get a taste of what it’s like to be on the poms.

The participants, initially seated on the bleachers, seemed to love watching the poms introduce themselves oneby-one with individual dance moves.

Then, the poms members showed the entire group the routines each individual age group would be learning that day.

They then divided into age groups to learn their routines. Pom senior Delaney Eber said she always looks for-

ward to the clinic.

“The little girls come in and are really shy, and they leave confident. It’s so fun,” she said.

“It shows them how to perform and have fun with it,” pom senior Marissa Olson said.

Pom senior Hannah Bookheimer said she hopes the clinic teaches the girls a little about how to become a team player. The poms, she said, are not only good team players, but also a big family.

“I hope they walk away inspired and have fun and enjoy what they’re doing,” assistant coach Megan Carlson said.

Carlson said some of the specific moves the girls learned at the clinic were kicks and turns such as the threestep turn. The program is good for the members of the pom squad, as well, she said.

“They are role models for the girls, and have leadership roles,” she said.

Many of them participated in the clinic when they were younger, as well, Carlson said, so they can relate to them. Both Bernardi and Carlson went to the clinic when they were kids, as well as being on the MCHS Pom Squad in high school. The squad is well-recognized statewide, earning high honors each year. They placed second at state competition this year and last, and won their last four IHSA conference competitions in a row.

Local special needs individuals get prom-like event at Joliet church

By DENISE M. BARAN–UNLAND dunland@shawmedia.com

JOLIET – On Friday night, 180 volunteers played fairy godmother to transform Joliet’s Crossroads Christian Church into a Cinderella-at-the-ball experience for 95 special needs individuals.

The event is Night to Shine, a complimentary prom-like, red carpet experience for people ages 14 and older with special needs. Crossroads Christian Church, where Night to Shine was held, partnered with The Village Christian Church in Minooka to bring this international event to the Joliet area.

Night to Shine is sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. This year, 375 churches and 150,000 volunteers in all 50 states and 11 countries served a total of 75,000 special needs people, said Amy Reich, a member of Crossroads Christian Church and coordinator for the event.

In an email, Crossroads Pastor Matt Summers said Night to Shine gives everyone involved a chance to “walk in the footsteps of Jesus.”

“Jesus lived in the margins of society, and ministered to people living in the margins of society,” Summer said.

“And he said to his followers, ‘Whatever you did for the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ ” Reich said she learned about Night to Shine when Summers posted about it on Facebook after hearing Tim Tebow speak at a convention.

“I thought it was a great idea,” Reich said. “So I filled out an application.”

It cost $8,000 to host the event, Summers said. Two grants offset the cost: a $5,000 one from the Tim Tebow Foundation and a $7,500 one from The Solomon Foundation.

“They [The Solomon Foundation] told us to use the rest for other initiatives,” Summers said.

In an email, Summers said he first learned about Night to Shine in the book “Jesus Prom,” written by Jon Weece, a former college classmate of Summers. In the book, Weece wrote how his church – Southland Christian Church in Lexington, Kentucky – offers a prom for special needs individuals.

“Jon is friends with Tim Tebow, and

Eric Ginnard – eginnard@shawmedia.com

Cameron Bryant sits in a chair Friday after having her hair and makeup done by volunteers before the Night to Shine event at Crossroads Christian Church in Joliet. with Tim’s heart for people with special needs, it snowballed into this massive global initiative to celebrate God’s love for people with special needs,” Sum-

mers said, “and to recognize their intrinsic value as human beings.”

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Available safety features include dual-front, side-impact, seat-mounted driver-side impact, and side-curtain airbags; rearview camera, traction control, stability control, forward-collision alert, lane-departure warning, side blind-zone alert, front pedestrian braking, forward automatic braking, 360-degree camera, rear park assist, rear cross-traffic alert and lane-change alert.

Engines include a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 193 hp and a 3.6-liter V6 with 310 hp, available with either front-wheel or all-wheel drive, and paired with a sixspeed automatic.

The GMC Sierra full-size pickup truck remains a workhorse, available

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Available features include 18-inch wheels, 20-inch wheels, off-road suspension, infotainment system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, navigation and 4G Wi-Fi hotspot.

Standard and available safety features include trailer-sway control, hill-start assist, rollover mitigation, rearview camera, forward-collision alert, lane-keep assist, front and rear park assist and low-speed forward automatic braking.

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GMC’s all-new 2018 Terrain takes the brand in a bold new direction in the compact SUV market, boosting a lineup that includes the popular Acadia luxury SUV and the stalwart Silverado 1500 pickup.

All are featured at the Chicago Auto Show, but you can get a closer, more personal look at your dealership, and perhaps arrange a test drive.

The new Terrain’s bold exterior signals the next chapter of GMC’s design language, evolving the brand’s signature cues with stronger, sharper and more sculpted elements. Its shape was refined in the wind tunnel to help ensure the distinctive profile cuts through the air with optimal efficiency and quietness.

“It is a striking design with functional beauty,” said Helen Emsley, executive director, Global GMC Design. “There’s confidence and optimism in its stance, with exceptional attention to detail that speaks to GMC’s rise as a premium brand.”

Terrain’s boldness extends far beyond looks, with such features as GM’s Electronic Precision Shift, which replaces the conventional shifter with electronically-controlled gear selection consisting of intuitive push buttons and pull triggers.

Also standard is a driver-controllable Traction Select system, which optimizes throttle response and fuel economy for the selected driving mode. Available engines include a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 170 horsepower, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 252 hp, and a 1.6-liter diesel four-cylinder with 137 horsepower. The gas engines are linked with a nine-speed automatic transmission, while the diesel is matched with a six-speed automatic. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is offered in all models,

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Morris Gala keeps patients moving at auction

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hlitchfield@shawmedia.com MORRIS – Sparkly evening gowns and men in tuxes made their way through a host of auction items Saturday night at the 49th annual Auxiliary Charity Gala “Loving Hearts, Helpful Hands.”

The event, put on by the auxiliary each year, has helped finance many events throughout the years. This year’s event was to help start an endowment to help continue to provide transportation to the many patients who need rides to and from doctor appointments.

The 2017 Gala committee was Linda Beaty, Debbie Bols, Barb Boma, Becky DiVincenzo, Sheila Funk, Judie Roth, Cheryl Tesdal and Tracy Zabel, along with Auxiliary and Foundation Officer Hannah Wehrle, development associate Kelly Barry, and development intern Sarah Roth were the hosts for the evening held at Jennifer’s Garden.

In years past they have helped raise money for machinery, programs such as Rhythm of Our Youth and now the program that make sure those who can’t get to the doctor can get there,

tioneer Stan Knudson work the room to sell high ticket items such as trips to Ireland, an African safari along with trips to Aruba and a signed Anthony Rizzo Cubs jersey.

Janet Long, public relations manager, said the night of the event brought in about $88,000, but they typically receive more money, which continues to come in after the event is over.

This year also saw a large number of sponsors at both the gold level, which is $2,500, and the table sponsors, which contribute $1,500.

Gold sponsors this year included Block Electric Company, D’Arcy Autos Morris Drinker, Biddle and Reath LLP, Low Voltage Solutions Inc., Standard Bank and Trust Co., and Spring Creek Nursing.

Table sponsors this year included Anesthesia Consultants of Morris, Bernie and Debbie Bols, Century 21 Heidi Litchfield – hlitchfield@shawmedia.com The 49th annual Auxiliary Charity Gala “Loving Hearts, Helpful Hands” helped to raise Coleman-Hornsby, EPIC Group, Grundy Radiologists, Joliet Area Commumoney for an endowment for Morris Hospital’s Patient Transportation program. nity Hospice, Kurtz Ambulance Service, Everett and Shantel Leasure, LyondellBasell, George McComb and The event starts with a silent auc- want. tion as well as a “big auction,” where After a dinner of chicken and beef, Mike Hoover, Morris Hospital Medical Staff, and Newsome Home Health people can watch the bids raise to the real action begins. make sure they can buy what they Emcee Shawn Hornsby and auc- Care.

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Morris man challenging his conviction on sexual assault and battery charges

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“When I spoke to [Kenton Pellegrini] this morning, all he could say was, ‘All I’ve ever wanted was my side of the story heard.’

He hopes the presentation of evidence from the character witnesses and specialists will allow that to happen as they move forward.”

Emily Fletcher

Kenton Pellegrini’s fiancée day she tweeted, “Won evidentiary hearing. A crucial step closer to justice for wrongfully convicted inmate Kent Pellegrini #MakingAMurderer #lifeafterten” The state’s attorney did not immediately respond to calls on Friday morning.

Chanooka Wish turns 10 years old, and plenty has changed With her familiar big smile and extending a handshake to all who entered the room, Chanooka Wish founder and President Carolyn Koranda thanked everyone who attended the open house, celebrating the organization’s 10-year anniversary.

Along with the public, Koranda had invited those who either helped the organization get its start or had continued to support it along the way. The guest list included officers from the Channahon Police Department, the Channahon fire chief and firefighters from the fire department, Minooka Mayor Pat Brennan and Channahon Park District Executive Director Chuck Szoke.

Koranda’s drive to make Chanooka Wish successful – in the midst of raising three kids, having a firefighter husband as a board member (Al Koranda) and working – stems from her own childhood of being “one of those kids who went to school with holes in her shoes and no food in her stomach.”

Koranda is not shy sharing her past; in fact, she wants people in need to know she understands the feelings of not having enough, not measuring up and not wanting to ask for help.

Koranda credits her sister, Pam Heiy, a Chanooka Wish volunteer,

VIEWS Kris Stadalsky with “tattling” on her mom when the kids were hungry.

The four young sisters at the time were in a program at church when Pam stood next to the instructor’s desk salivating over a box of doughnuts. When the instructor asked why she wasn’t reading her book, Pam had no hesitation in exclaiming they hadn’t had food yet that day.

While their mom resisted help from the church at first, baskets of food became a regular reality for the family who eventually had five children to feed. Koranda’s mom later started many programs at the church to return the kindness.

When the organization Helping Hands, run by members of Channahon Police Department, decided to dissolve, Koranda, a volunteer, jumped in with both feet and started Chanooka Wish to take up the slack.

Her first program was helping to organize the Thanksgiving meal drive along with the Minooka Lions Club. With a bake sale held during a St. Baldrick’s fundraiser, Chanooka Wish volunteers collected money to

buy Christmas toys and food for local families in need.

The organization was run out of the Koranda home for many years.

Her three children, two of whom were born after the inception of the organization, have only known holidays filled with boxing food, wrapping gifts and working to help those less fortunate.

Now the nonprofit organization is renting its first space on Thomas Dillion Drive, which includes storage space, a huge foyer and conference room where distributions can be held, and for the first time, an actual office – furnished by items donated to the organization.

It was a difficult decision for Koranda to designate money to pay rent instead of using it for people who need it, but Chanooka Wish has grown so exponentially that it was a logical next step.

The organization now collaborates with 50 other agencies in the area so services aren’t duplicated, including Minooka Women’s Club, church food pantries, Channahon Park District, Lions Clubs ... the list goes on.

Koranda and the handful of regular volunteers who make up the board would like to see more sponsorship from area businesses so they

can continue expanding things such as the school supply program, which costs families between $65 and $80 a year per child. It’s the organization’s biggest growing program right now.

Chanooka Wish has gotten involved with Safety First, a program through the Channahon and Minooka fire districts that buys and installs smoke alarms mostly for senior citizens but for anyone in need.

The open house also was an opportunity to pick the brains of people from other organizations and see where they can collaborate or fill in gaps to help determine their path for the next 10 years.

By evening’s end, there was a possible candidate for an opening as volunteer secretary and volunteers proposed brainstorming with Shorewood HUGS on a program, among other great ideas.

“Now that the economy is back on track, what else can we do to help people?” Koranda said. “We are trying to build resources for tomorrow. Chanooka Wish needs to reach into that and find out what we need to do.”

• Kris Stadalsky writes about people and issues in areas southwest of Joliet. Reach her at writestuff56@ comcast.net.

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MORRIS – The state’s motion to dismiss a post-conviction appeal from Kenton Pellegrini in a sexual assault and battery case was denied on Thursday in the courtroom of Robert Marsaglia.

Douglas Johnson, with the Law Offices of Kathleen T Zellner P.C., represented Pellegrini, who was not present. Assistant State’s Attorney Mike Quinlan represented the state.

According to Judici.com, the state was granted 30 days to file an answer to the defendant’s petition and case will now continue at 9:30 a.m. March 23.

Marsaglia heard arguments for the first time Jan. 21 on the post-conviction petition.

Pellegrini, of Morris, was indicted in October 2013 after being arrested

by Morris police the previous month following an investigation of a female screaming in the 1200 block of Brendan Drive.

The indictment against him alleged Pellegrini committed the offenses against a family member and caused her physical harm.

In 2016, he was found guilty of sexual assault and battery. In November, he was sentenced to eight years in prison.

An earlier appeal was denied and his lawyers filed the post-conviction petition.

A post-conviction petition is used to challenge a conviction or sentence based on federal or state constitutional rights that were not and could not have been raised on direct ap-

peal of the conviction or sentence.

Quinlan filed to have the petition dismissed, with both sides arguing whether information that was not presented by Pellegrini’s original attorney would have changed the outcome of the trial or the sentencing.

The main issue argued in court in January was the blood-alcohol content of the victim and whether she blacked out during the event. Marsaglia said he would take the matter under advisement.

Emily Fletcher, Pellegrini’s fiancée, said on Friday that this is a win for Pellegrini and she’s happy that they are moving forward with phase three, the evidentiary hearing, “When I spoke to [Kenton Pellegrini] this morning, all he could say was, ‘All I’ve ever wanted was my side of the story heard,’ ” Fletcher said. “He hopes the presentation of evidence from the character witnesses and specialists will allow that to happen as they move forward.”

Zellner could not be reached for comment on Friday but on Thurs-

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LOCAL BRIEFS Minooka senior named February’s Rotary Club ‘Student of the Month’

Minooka Community High School senior Abigail Belluomini, daughter of Jennie and Brian Belluomini of Minooka, was named the Channahon-Minooka Rotary Club “Student of the Month” for February.

In the classroom, Abigail has a 4.17 grade-point-average (on a 4.0 scale), has been recognized as an Illinois State Scholar, and has received an Abigail Belluomini MCHS Academic Excellence Award. Outside the classroom, Abigail is active with several MCHS groups and organizations, including Marching Indians, National Honor Society, and International Thespians Society. She also participated in the past four MCHS fall plays, winter children’s theater productions and spring musicals.

Away from MCHS, Abigail gives back to the community as a karate teacher for the Channahon Park District, as a preschool religious education teacher for her church, as a volunteer for Feed My Starving Children, and as a counselor-in-training at a summer camp for children with diabetes.

Although she is unsure of where she plans to continue her education after graduation,

Abigail plans to major in early education or elementary education.

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Morris High receives donation from Morris Woman’s Club

MORRIS – The Morris Community High School Board meeting Monday night was short but full of good news about students and community members “We had a lot of pause for applause for our students and we received a donation for the Redskin Helping Hands from the Morris Woman’s Club,” Superintendent Pat Halloran said on Tuesday in a followup call.

The group presented a check for $746.63 to be used to cover breakfast for those in need as well as other items needed, such as food or clothes, Halloran said.

The district also approved a vote to allow three teachers to fill in for the rest of the fourth quarter driving students to fill in for an instructor who cannot continue to do it. A meeting was approved for Feb. 27 to approve working cash bonds.

There was an error that needed corrected in the total number of voters, according to Halloran, so the special meeting will be held at 5 p.m. Feb. 27 so working cash bonds can be issued.

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Waxed Hands business owner Rick Reichman started his own waxed hands business five years ago out of his garage.

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“I went to an event and I told the kids they could do a Captain America hand. They wanted to do Iron Man, so I said, ‘We can do that.’ Not one idea was all mine – I get ideas from other people. ... Hands tell a story.

People want to trap that story because it defines them and is unique to them.”

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one and then throw it away. After an hour we finished, looked up at a rainbow outside and said we got it right,” Dick said.

It’s the purpose behind this business that he feels sets him apart.

“Hands tell a story. People want to trap that story because it defines them and is unique to them,” Rick said.

Rick said it only takes two minutes a hand, so this process lends itself well to events. He has a variety

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COAL CITY – As a child, Morris resident Rick Reichman had a wax mold made of his hands, but the uncomfortable process was limited to older ages because of the heat and cold.

Fast-forward more than 20 years, and this construction worker who always had a knack and desire for inventions and career ideas decided to take a chance in the wax hands business. Reichman opened his own business, Waxed Hands.

“This was the first idea that I ever told my dad that he said was a good idea. I pitched a thousand ideas to him and he always shot them down,” Reichman said.

So five years ago, Reichman bought pallets of wax and trained himself on how to perfect the technique of cooling the hands in ice water, placing them in the wax and repeating the steps several times until the desired thickness and design is reached.

“It took about a month to figure it out. My daughter made hands for me. I would ask her if she wanted ice cream and in return she would have to make five hands for me for practice,” Reichman said.

His first prototype cart took him a month to build in his garage, but now he said he can put one together in a week if needed. His original cart design stayed at one level as well. Now, because of younger clients, clients in wheelchairs and adult-only clients, the cart can move to three different heights to accommodate everyone.

Each cart has two buckets of ice water, as well as vats of melted wax in white and an array of colors. Because of the process he uses and the temperature of controlled wax, Reichman has worked on clients as young as 2 months old.

He said his ideas come from his clients, they show him what the public looks for in design.

“I went to an event and I told the kids they could do a Captain America hand. They wanted to do Iron Man, so I said, ‘We can do that.’ Not one idea was all mine – I get ideas from other people,” Reichman said.

He can dip single hands, can combine hands or do groups of three, but he said too many hands and the sculpture “stops looking cool.” He also can create a wax mold and pour plaster into the mold.

Reichman’s father, Dick, said that they wanted to make a rainbow hand, which took an hour to perfect.

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Yes, you can have it all.

That seems to be the strategy behind Chevrolet’s all-new 2018 Equinox and the 2017 Cruze Hatch, at least when it comes to safety, convenience, versatility, comfort, technology, style and fuel economy.

And, well, what more is there?

Both are attention magnets at the Chevrolet display at the Chicago Auto Show, but you can also get a personal tour, one-on-one contact and maybe a test drive at a local dealership.

Either way, Equinox and Cruze are attention-grabbers. Chevrolet says Cruze is its best-selling car world-wide, and it’s easy to see why, especially with the “Hatch” hatchback model added to the lineup.

The Cruze lineup is offered in L, LS, LT and Premier, and an expressive RS package featuring unique front and rear fascias, rocker panels, rear spoiler and fog lamps. Premier models add 18-inch wheels. The 2017 Cruze Hatch is offered in LT and Premier trims, and with the RS package.

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The all-new Pacifica reinvents the minivan in a segment Chrysler launched more than 30 years ago, and the Jeep Renegade has added newer, tougher models to the iconic nameplate.

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For example, the Touring L has a tri-pane panoramic sunroof, which “expands” an interior that leads the class in volume. Big reasons are the very clever storage, including redesigned Stow ‘n Go seating with Stow ‘n Go Assist and Easy Tilt access to third row seats. Eight-passenger seating is available.

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MORRIS – Four area high school seniors appeared before the Alida C. Bliss chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution on Monday, winners of the DAR’s Good Citizen Award, an annual essay competition.

The essays, which the students read before the membership, answered the question, “How do the combined actions of many good citizens keep our nation moving forward?”

Essayists were first chosen by the student bodies and staff of their respective Grundy County high schools, then they were given the topic on which to write and two hours in which to write the 550-word essays. They were not allowed to use any reference materials, including the internet. The essays were judged by three judges who were not DAR members. One winner was chosen from each school.

It’s not an easy task to do the writing or the judging, but DAR Vice Regent Barb Bomathere said some very good essays were submitted.

“These are very thought-provoking questions,” Boma said. “We are very big on historical education, and we also feel it’s important to do for your community.”

Alison Kirk, the Good Citizen Award winner from Gardner/South Wilmington High School, was the first to read her essay, which focused on preserving our nation’s legacy.

“The precise actions of many outstanding leaders and citizens have affected the way our country has been governed,” she read at Monday’s DAR meeting.

Kirk told about how such leaders as George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr. played important roles that changed our country in positive ways. Many average citizens have also advanced our nation, she said.

The Coal City High School Good Citizen Award winner, Leah Campos, said a good citizen is someone who “exemplifies what their town stands for with the utmost respect and pride. ... always looking to better the city in which they live.”

Campos said she saw many citizens exemplifying this when the Coal City tornado of 2013 hit her neighborhood.

“Seeing a whole town come together to help one another has truly shaped the citizen I have become today,” she said.

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Alida C. Bliss chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution members Barb Boma (left) and Sue Ansell (right) pose for a photo with this year’s DAR Good Citizen Award recipients. The students who received the awards are Alison Kirk (from left) of Gardner-South Wilmington High School, Leah Campos of Coal City High School, Ryan Friend of Morris Community High School and Maria Ruettiger of Minooka Community High School.

Good Citizen Award winner Maria Ruettiger, from Minooka Community High School, told about the unselfish people, groups and organizations that came forward after one of the country’s most difficult periods – that of the Sept.

11, 2001, terrorist actions.

“A group of men and women were able to come in and create an idea to help cherish the loved ones that many people hope will never be forgotten,” Ruettiger said of the building of the 9-11 Memorial.

She also held up our country’s law enforcement officers, whom she said “no longer get the respect that they deserve because they are constantly being put down and tarnished.”

Ryan Friend, Morris Community High School’s Good Citizen Award winner, wrote about the individuality of Americans and how the qualities of brawn, brains and beauty combine to

Know more Winners of the 2017 Alida C. Bliss DAR Good Citizen Award Maria Ruettiger, Minooka Community High School Alison Kirk, Gardner/South Wilmington High School Leah Campos, Coal City High School Ryan Friend, Morris Community High School

move the country through continual progress.

Brawn, she said, represents the strength that supports our nation.

Brains pool together to give the country new advances, and beauty, representing entertainers, athletes and artists, showcases the country’s creativity and feelings through ways of

expression.

“Built on the promise that all men are created equal, these citizens stand united in the American dream of helping our nation move forward,” Friend said.

After the meeting, DAR Secretary Sue Ansell said the organization lifts up young people who show an appreciation of history and community service.

“It’s a very good thing for young people to become involved in their community,” she said, “and to realize the importance of the history of our country.”

Junior high school winners of the DAR essay competition are Kellianne Latta and Hannah McGhee, from Immaculate Conception School, and Kaden Welch, from Saratoga School.

The DAR will recognize them at its March meeting.

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Employee to seek Equal Employment Opportunity Commission action against Morris Hospital

By HEIDI LITCHFIELD

hlitchfield@shawmendia.com MORRIS – When Brandi Green was allegedly served an indefinite suspension, initially unpaid, from Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers on Feb. 1, she felt that proper procedure was not followed. So she inquired about that procedure with the hospital.

The suspension came after Chad Green, Brandi’s husband, got a call from his wife asking him to stop in at the hospital and lay hands and pray over a few of her co-workers who were experiencing pain, one of whom would require surgery soon. Chad said that he was headed to work as a village of Ladd police officer when he received the call.

Brandi claims that she was suspended while an investigation took place.

She felt she should have been written up or allowed to work while the incident was under investigation.

Janet Long, public relations manager for Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers, said the hospital will not comment on personnel issues.

Brandi, who alleges she was off work at the time, videotaped her husband praying over three co-workers, and the video was posted on Facebook.

Chad and Brandi Green are filing an Equal plaint against Morris Hospital.

Shortly afterward, Brandi said, she was put on suspension without pay and decided to seek legal counsel.

The Greens’ attorney, Michael J. Marovich with Hiskes, Dillner, O’Donnel, Marovich and Lapp LTD, said the

personnel issues, it will discuss the role of religion at the hospital.

“The hospital absolutely allows prayers,” Long said. “It’s a daily occurrence here.”

Long said the hospital respects the staff and patients’ religious preferences and understands that spiritual health and prayer are an important part of healing.

Long said that when admission staff talks to a patient, one of the questions asked is if they have a religious preference and if they would like to see clergy.

“While we are not a faith-based organization, prayer and invocation is used at a lot of the hospital’s events,” she said.

Chad said that the hospital tried to change the reason for the suspension, so it didn’t involve faith, and instead said it was due to disruption of staff duHeidi Litchfield – hlitchfield@shawmedia.com ties. But Chad said that he was invited Employment Opportunity Commission com- in to the hospital.

Long said she could not comment specifically but that the hospital does Greens would be filing for the U.S. have policies in place that discuss beEqual Employment Opportunity Com- havioral expectations.

Marovich said the investigation mission to investigate whether their civil rights had been violated due to will come out one of two ways. The commission will file in federal court or religious beliefs.

While the hospital will not discuss give the Greens the right to sue.

REAL ID Act legislation supported by Secretary White Bill allows customers to choose between REAL ID-compliant and noncompliant cards SUBMITTED REPORT Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that REAL ID Act legislation, which authorizes the Secretary of State’s Office to offer customers the option to obtain either a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license/identification card or a noncompliant DL/ID, passed the Senate Executive Committee.

Illinois currently is REAL ID-compliant through an extension granted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in recognition of the state’s recent improvements to the issuance process and security upgrades to the DL/ID design.

“This legislation gives customers the right to choose between applying for a REAL ID-compliant DL/ID and a noncompliant DL/ID,” White said. “If you are someone who doesn’t use air travel or have a reason to visit a federal facility or military base, or prefer to use a U.S. pass-

port, which itself is considered REAL ID compliant, the noncompliant card may be a viable option.”

Senate Bill 674, which now goes to the full Senate for consideration, is sponsored by state Sen. Iris Martinez, D-Chicago, and is designed to give the public the right to choose between a REAL ID-compliant card and a noncompliant card, similar to other states that have been declared REAL ID compliant by DHS. The documents required to obtain a REAL ID-compliant card are more extensive than those required for a noncompliant card, such as showing identity and establishing legal presence. The main documents required to satisfy these federal requirements are U.S. passports, certified copies of birth certificates or federally mandated immigration documents. The requirements to present these additional documents will apply to new applicants and to customers who have a

current noncompliant DL/ID and choose to obtain a REAL ID-compliant card.

If customers do not wish to obtain the REAL ID-compliant card, they do not need to bring in additional documentation. Noncompliant cards will be marked “Not for Federal Identification.”

According to the Transportation Safety Administration, individuals with noncompliant DL/IDs will be required to present an alternative to a REAL ID-compliant DL/ID, such as a U.S. passport that itself is considered REAL ID compliant, to board an airplane or gain access to a military or federal facility.

The REAL ID Act is a federal mandate

by DHS that sets standards for state-issued DL/IDs and prohibits federal agencies from accepting DL/IDs from states that do not meet the standards. Last summer, DHS acknowledged that the changes Illinois made to the issuance process and card design helped the state meet REAL ID standards. These changes produce a more secure driver’s license and identification card, according to DHS. White noted DHS has granted Illinois an extension of time through October of

this year to become fully REAL ID compliant. In addition, DHS stated there will be no security changes at airports before Jan. 22, 2018. However after this date, DHS clarified that citizens from states that are noncompliant and have not received an extension of time to become compliant will not be allowed to board airplanes unless they present an alternative acceptable document such as a U.S. passport, which itself is considered a REAL ID-compliant document. If necessary, Illinois still has the option of applying for another compliance extension for 2018.

According to DHS documents, the Secretary of State has satisfied approximately 90 percent of the REAL ID requirements. The office is currently working on the remaining 10 percent that includes: procuring the funding to remodel and reconfigure the state’s Driver Services facilities, moving the camera function to the front of the process and initiating an electronic verification procedure with the federal government to verify required identity documents, such as a birth certificate or a U.S. passport.

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Morris speech team members qualify for state

By JEANNE MILLSAP

Shaw Media correspondent MORRIS – The Morris Redskins Speech Team experienced another award-winning competition season this year, with three members of the team earning the right to compete at the state level this weekend.

Dylan Obrochta and McKayla Zorn took first place in the category of Humorous Duet Acting at last weekend’s IHSA Sectional Speech Championship; Chris Duffy took third place in the category of Informative Speaking; and Obrochta took third place in the Original Comedy category.

“It was such a great day,” coach Andrea Gustafson said.

This particular sectional competition was a difficult one, Gustafson said, with the team going one-on-one with some very large Chicago-area high schools.

“There are big programs up there,” she said, “with much bigger schools and lots of coaches. . . We’re really the only school activity where there are no class divisions at all.”

For the past three years, the team has won their regional competitions.

Last year, the Redskins Speech Team won the sectional competition for the

first time in school history. They were competing with smaller, more comparable schools that time, Gustafson said. But she and the team were strong going into sectionals this year, as well, and had the talent and confidence they needed to shine.

Of the 58 team members, 10 qualified on the regional team, and 19 participated in the Performance in the Round at regionals and sectionals and will at state.

Gustafson said there were three reasons the team is doing so well this year.

“They work incredibly hard, number one,” she said. “And they really help each other. I feel that that’s something we do really well. There is also a lot of talent with this group. We have a lot of seniors on the regional team this year, so they kind of know what’s expected. They’re very strong in every way, and are the nicest kids, as well.”

Gustafson said speech team students are something special, and she should know. She’s been around them for years, including as a team member herself when she was a student at Morris Community High School.

“They’re kind of a second family to each other and to me,” she said.

Two weeks before the sectional competition, Gustafson’s mother died

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“Spending time with the kids and watching them grow,” she said has been the best part of it for her.

Senior Emily Trader, a sectional competitor, competed in Dramatic Interpretation and Poetry Reading.

“I really like the adrenaline of it,” she said, “and I really like the sense of competition, and people are so friendly.”

Poetry is Trader’s favorite category.

“There are so many creative licenses you can take,” she said, “and you can put your own interpretation in it.”

“The team aspect is what I like best,” sectional competitor and senior Avery Baetzel said.

Baetzel competed in Original Oratory and Oratorical Declamation. Her original work focused on social media having the ability to produce social movements.

“We put a lot of time and a lot of energy into everything we do,” Obrochta said.

He added that just about anyone can fit into speech team.

“There are 14 team events,” he said, “and every one is different.”

The state competition is Friday and Saturday at the Peoria Civic Center.

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Wrangler Unlimited offers the same off-road ruggedness as Wrangler, but has greater flexibility by providing seating for five, or 71 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seat folded down.

both linked a nine-speed automatic transmission. The Cherokee is available with front-wheel or four-wheel drive.

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Upon seeing a Wrangler in the wild, the uninitiated might look up at a cliff and ask “How did it get up there?”

But fans of the ultimate off-roader know the iconic Jeep can scale some really rough terrain with a ruggedness and capability matched by few if any others in its class.

The whole Wrangler lineup – and its most-award-winning cousin, the Cherokee – are on display at the Chicago Auto Show. An easier trek might be to a local dealership, where you can get one-onone service and maybe a test drive (cliff not included).

The four-passenger 2017 Wrangler and its close kin, the five-passenger fourdoor Wrangler Unlimited, are even more capable than previous models. However, true to its mission, Jeep offers buyers a host of trims with varied strengths depending on how they intend (or dream) of using it.

Trims include the basic Sport, Sport S, Sahara and Rubicon, with Rubicon considered the most rugged. There several limited editions also available.

All Wranglers are four-wheel drive, and all are powered by a 3.6-liter V6 with 285 horsepower. Buyers can, however, choose between a six-speed manual transmission and a five-speed automatic.

Wrangler continues to offer a bodyon-frame design, front and rear five-link suspension system and live axles, and a variety of available 4x4 systems to suit off-road challenges and driving conditions. Several axle gear ratios allow buyers to optimize fuel economy and vehicle capability.

Jeep’s signature features are all there, such as classic round headlamps,

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Brandon Christman, 6, of Braidwood came to the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce Family Fest with his mother, Amanda, to see what is available in their new communities.

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thought we would come try this out.

It’s a fun activity for the kids and I can Shaw Media correspondent see what there is around town for kids Amanda Christman chatted with lo- to do and what the county has to offer,” cal businesses to learn about her new Amanda said. community while her son, Brandon, Over 40 vendors and 1,000 peo6, dressed up for pictures and played ple walked through the doors of the games for prizes.

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“It’s [attendance] based on location of the expo, some of it’s based on marketing budgets and some based on new members of the chamber,” Van Yperen said.

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Minooka Junior High School on Saturday for the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce annual Family Fest.

Chamber Executive Director Christina Van Yperen said the fest had been held in Minooka for a number of years, last year it was held in Morris and going forward, the event will move around to various Grundy County locations in order to serve all areas of the county.

“The purpose is two-fold. It’s winter and this is a great opportunity for families to come out and burn off energy. We always ask the vendors to offer something for the kids to do so adults can chat about services while the kids have activities,” Van Yperen said. “And local businesses or organizations show off their products or services.”

Van Yperen said the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce hosted the event, and is the parent chamber of the Channahon-Minooka Chamber, which services Will, Grundy and Kendall counties.

Vendors ranged from civic and nonprofit organizations to businesses that offer products and services. Van Yperen said attendance to the expo has always been open to chamber members and nonmembers, and there are staple businesses that look forward to this event due to its popularity, with new

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es, and internal and external activities seven days a week,” Deckinga said.

In the Kid Zone, bounce houses were set up as well as a variety of shows throughout the morning for families, as well as face painting in the main expo room, most sponsored by local businesses.

Family Fest was presented by Exelon and Grundy County Health Department.

Entertainment included hula hooping sponsored by First Community Financial Bank, St. Ann’s football demo, Painting Faces and Spaces face painting sponsored by Hampton Inn and Suites, Dave DiNaso’s World of Reptiles sponsored by Davidson Farms, a dance demonstration by Gina’s School of Dance and bounce houses from Channahon General Rental.

“We have this Kid Zone to advertise the family friendliness of this show.

Kids get bored fast. Parents can get more out of it if they can stay longer and everybody thinks businesses when they think of the chamber, but we are community-oriented,” Van Yperen said.

Minooka Mayor Pat Brennan also attended the expo and was found chatting among the other revelers.

“It’s a beautiful day to get everybody out and anytime we can showcase our businesses we are way better off; buy local is the main pitch, it helps,” Brennan said.

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U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home opened a new celebration room within the funeral home for expanded use during visitations and also to accommodate funeral luncheons. Owner and director John Callahan along with director, Victoria Brown, are excited about the new room and it’s function. “From the time someone’s loved one passes away, all of the details and celebration of life events including the funeral lunch may be held within one facility.” Callahan states the room has allowed larger celebrations during visitations which families may bring food and beverages in or have the event catered. During arrangements, all of the options are offered and made convenient for the family.

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MORRIS – When it comes to fundraising, making sure there is something for everyone to bid on is the key.

The 49th annual Auxiliary Charity Gala “Loving Hearts, Helpful Hands” has had many years to practice getting the perfect items to draw in everyone’s interest.

From tabletop pingpong, to antique wheelchairs the, gala was filled with something for everyone.

TOP RIGHT: An American flag pallet lit up the auction room as one of the many auction items.

TOP LEFT: Emozioni bracelet is just one of the auction items for bid at the Hospital Gala.

ABOVE: To make sure there isn’t a shortage on water, a cedar chest filled with random spirits was available for auction at the 49th annual Hospital Gala.

MIDDLE LEFT: Tabletop pingpong was one of the more unique items up for auction at the annual Hospital Gala.

BOTTOM LEFT: A scent-filled home can be expected at the winners of the Yankee Candle collection at the auction.

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LINDA K. ANDERSON Linda K. (Price) Anderson, 64, of Coal City, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, February 12, 2017.

Funeral arrangements are pending with the U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home in Morris.

Ocoee, FL; Ryan Anderson (Michelle) of LaGrange Park, IL; Kyle Anderson of Lockport, IL; six great-grandchildren, Noah and Eliana Dean, Mia and William Anderson, Madison and Ian Snavely, and seventeen nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 118 West Jackson Street, Morris, Illinois at 10:30am on Friday, March 10, 2017. Interment will held at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the First United Methodist Church or Tidewell Hospice 12034 N Access Rd, Port Charlotte, FL 33981.

Cemetery in Elwood, IL. Expressions of sympathy for Donna may take the form of memorial contributions to Joliet Area Community Hospice or Park Pointe Healthcare.

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of America, World Wildlife, and ASPCA. Following her death, friends commented that “She was an incredible person who positively affected everyone she met;” and “Molly’s compassion won her the love of many.”

Survivors include her husband, John Newcomb of the home; stepdaughter, Emily Newcomb of West St. Paul, MN; her two brothers, Matt Couch (Sandra) of Hilton Head Island, SC and Todd Couch (Lisa) of Noblesville, IN; as well as many beloved aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, April Couch.

A memorial service will be held in Wilkesboro, NC at a future date.

Ralph E. Brown, age 80 of WILLIAM GEORGE HARVEY Morris passed away Monday, Born: July 9, 1980; in Brookfield, IL Donna M. Bausano, nee February 13, 2017, at Park Died: February 13, 2017; in Morris, IL Gerlt, age 77, of Joliet, passed Pointe Healthcare in Morris.

SUE L. ANDERSON away peacefully Saturday FebA memorial service will be William George Harvey Born: August 14, 1923 ruary 11, 2017 at Park Pointe held at a later date. Green Cremation services “Billy,” 36, of Diamond IL. Died: February 6, 2017 Healthcare and Rehab Center and memorial arrangements are under the passed away unexpectedly on in Morris Illinois, where she Monday, February 13, 2017 at direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes Sue L. Anderson, age 93, of spent the last part of her life Morris Hospital.

Ltd., 408 E. Washington St., in Morris. 815-942Venice, Florida (formally of enjoying bingo and socializing with the many He was born July 9, 1980 2500.

Morris, Illinois) passed away friends she made there. in Brookfield, IL, in the family peacefully on February 6th Born on May 1, 1939 in Staunton, Illinois, she truck on the way to the hospital. His parents 2017 at Sunset Lake Nursing was the daughter of the late Roland and Isabelare John W. Harvey Sr. and Pamela Frye Oram.

Home. la (Nee Anderson) Gerlt-Bollini. Donna and her Billy enjoyed animals and had two dogs and Sue was born in Eustis, husband Bob owened Armando’s Bar in Crest many cats. The joys in his life were fishing and Florida on August 14th 1923 to Charles Bruce Hill, in the early ’80s. Donna also worked as a riding in his Monte Carlo SS. He was a fan of and Hattie Leath. She graduated from Hillsboro probate clerk at Cook County in Chicago from NASCAR and especially of Dale Earnhart Jr. High School in 1940. She met and married Carl the late ’80s until her retirement in 2006 when He is survived by his parents, John (Denise) E. Anderson in 1943. she returned back to Joliet.

Harvey Sr. of Braceville, IL. and Pam (Brad) In 1950, she developed polio, leaving her Left to cherish many loving memories are her Oram of Diamond, IL.; three brothers, John unable to walk without the assistance of children, Susan (Ken) Watson of Morris and (Melissa Welsh) Harvey Jr., Braidwood IL., Joe MOLLY JEAN crutches and braces. Even with this setback, Mark Bausano of Joliet; Eight grandchildren, (Beth) Harvey, Wilmington, IL., and Joe (Jenny) she was able to drive a car, provide care for Lauren (Jason) Spang of Walnut, Lindsey (Josh) COUCH-NEWCOMB Zolper of Minooka, IL.; a sister, Mindy (Lenny) her husband and three children, and particiBorn: January 14, 1965; in North Wilkesboro, Friddle of Diamond, IL; three nieces and one Geiss of Morris, Ken (Fiancé Pearl Schappate in many other social activities.

NC pat) Watson of Chicago, Brandon Bausano nephew, Ashley Swatzell, Pearl Friddle, Jaden Sue was a member of the First United Meth- of Mountain Home, AR., Dustin Ehrhardt of Died: January 24, 2017; in Joliet, IL Friddle and Ruby Zolper; his girlfriend, Lolly odist Church in Morris, Illinois. She belonged to Taylorville, IL., Zachary Schumann, Brandon Espinoza of San Antonio, TX.; and numerous the Business and Professional Women’s Club, Molly Jean Couch-Newcomb, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Schumann and Anthony Bausano all of Joliet; the Morris Hospital Auxiliary where she volun- Proud Grammy of seven great-grandchildren, age 52, of Channahon, Illinois He was preceded in death by his grandparteered for the hospital gift shop. She was also Emma, Sophia and Ryan Geiss, and Olivia, Ava, passed away peacefully on ents; and a nephew, John Patrick Harvey. a member of the Morris Country Club, where January 24, 2017 at Joliet Area Ella and Brett Spang; a sister-in-law, Mary Kay Memorials may be made to the Grundy she enjoyed playing bridge and dining with her (John) Brozovich; Numerous nieces, nephews Community Hospice, Joliet, County Humane Society. good friends and family.

Illinois after a brief battle with and cousins also survive.

Funeral service will be Friday, February 17, After losing her husband of 58 years, she liver cancer.

Donna is preceded in death by her husband 2017 at 11:30 a.m. at the Ferrari Funeral Chapel lived alone until 2013. When she moved to Molly was born January 14, 1965 in North of 56 years, Robert L. Bausano (2014); a son, (corner of Spring Road and Ferrari Drive) with Englewood, Florida to live with her daughter Robert J “Bobby” Bausano (2004); a grandson, Wilkesboro, NC to Billie Gray and Peggy Reverend Bradley Schumaker officiating. and spend time with her sister. For health rea- Bryan R. Bausano (2014); a brother, Dale Gerlt (Petree) Couch. She grew up in Purlear, NC. Visitation will also be Friday from 10:00 a.m. sons, she entered Sunset Lake Nursing Home She attended Wilkes Community College and (2003) and her parents. until the time of the funeral service at 11:30 in August of 2014. She was still able to leave lived and worked in the Wilkes County area The family would like to thank the staff of a.m. Cremation rites will be accorded following the facility and pursue her passion of playing the Joliet Area Community Hospice as well as for many years before moving to Indiana the visitation and funeral service. bridge, going to the movie theater, and out to the staff of Park Pointe Healthcare and Rehab and then onto Illinois. Molly dearly loved her Online guestbook may be signed at www. dinner. Other interests included crosswords, family, friends and golden retriever, Elvis. She Center for their support and guidance during ferrari funeral.com jigsaw puzzles and bingo. spent many happy hours crafting, drawing this difficult time.

She was proceeded in the death by her and cross-stitching gifts for family and friends.

God saw she was getting tired, a cure was parents; husband; and son-in-law.

She also enjoyed reading, especially the Bible, not to be, So he put his arms around her, and Sue is survived by her daughter, Carla S. a daily ritual. Molly possessed a vivacious whispered “Come With Me.” Guy of Englewood, FL; and two sons, Charles personality, a steadfast faith, and never knew Cremation rites were accorded. Donna’s Anderson (Jan) of Western Springs, IL; F. a stranger. She was always available to help family will receive friends at the Woodlawn Dewey Anderson of Morris, IL; and her loving Funeral Home 3201 W Jefferson Street in Joliet, family and friends and even started a business sister Gennelle VanSickle of Nashville, TN, based on helping others called “Your GoIL on Wednesday February 15, 2017, 11:00am four grandchildren, Andrea L. Dean (Adrian) fer-Gal.” She compassionately supported many until 1:00 PM . Funeral Service Wednesday of Groveland, FL; Mikel A. Ferri (Stephanie) of 1:00pm. Private internment Abraham National worthy causes, such as the Paralyzed Veterans • Continued on page 33

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wins and was inducted into the Mazon Speed Bowl / Grundy County Hall of Fame in 2004. Jim worked as a truck driver for JIM McCLEAN Hoffman Transportation until retirement Born: February 26, 1945; in Chicago, IL in 2011. He was a member of the Eastern Died: February 11, 2017; in Braceville, IL Museum of Motor Racing, The Miller/ Offenhauser Historical Society and was Jim McClean, age 71, of active with the Mazon Speed Bowl.

Braceville and formerly of Survivors include his two daughters, Joliet, passed away peaceSuzette Costillo of Tinley Park and fully at home Saturday Ericka Wilson-Heaton of Sumpter, South evening, February 11, 2017.

Born February 26, 1945 in Carolina; six grandchildren, Juan, Julian, Chicago, James Elliott was Christian and Adrian Costillo and Jenna a son of the late George and Edna (Gorski) and T.J. Wilson; one sister-in-law, Janice McClean of Braceville; lifelong best friend McClean. and caregiver, Valerie Carter of Coal City; Jim grew up in Summit and Charleston before moving with his family to Joliet at numerous nieces, nephews, and countless friends, including, Al (Sandra) Harris of the age of eight.

Elwood, Bruce (Linda) Field of Lockport, He was a graduate of Joliet Township Aaron (Helen) Willis of Coal City, MickHigh School with the class of 1963. Jim’s ey Yeager of Joliet and Dick Lubbers of main passion was racing and in May of 1966 he began racing midget cars at Joliet Midlothian.

Jim was preceded in death by his parMemorial Stadium. ents and brother, Ronald McClean.

Throughout his racing career he set Friends were invited for a celebration of numerous track records, had over 100

Jim’s life between 3 and 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 E. Kahler Road in Wilmington. Green flameless cremation rites will be accorded.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Jim’s memory to the Grundy County Speedway – Mazon Speed Bowl Hall of Fame.

Family and friends may sign the guest book, upload photographs or share Jim’s memorial page on social media by visiting www.BaskervilleFuneral.com.

Life celebration arrangements and green flameless cremation services have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington.

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JOAN MARIE PTACEK Joan Marie Ptacek (nee Martin), age 82, of Wilmington, IL, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 11, 2017 at her home.

Arrangements by R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes Ltd. & Crematory, 815-458-2336 www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com

WILLIAM M. ROHWER SR. William M. Rohwer Sr., 79, of Naplate, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at his home. Arrangements by Seals-Campbell Funeral Home, 815-795-5151 www.sealscampbell.com

DONNA JEAN WENDT Donna Jean Wendt (nee Swedun), age 55, of Braidwood, IL, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at her home.

Arrangements by R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes Ltd. & Crematory, 815-458-2336, www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com.

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Waxed Hands business owner Rick Reichman combines two hands that will look as if they are holding one another.

of events he attends throughout the year, such as birthday parties, graduation parties, school fairs, camps, church functions, school dances, weddings, fundraisers, company parties, sporting events, holiday parties, fairs and mall events.

At least once a year, he volunteers at the Shriners Children’s Hospital to make keepsakes for the child patients.

“You see the magic in their face and they remember this, because these kids can’t get out and do something like this because they are stuck in the hospital,” Rick said.

“Every kid, no matter how much they are hurting, can do it. One time, there was a child who hadn’t been out of his room for a week. He heard we were coming and wanted to come out.”

Rick also travels to hospice centers to make hands and feet for kids and parents or a husband and wife because “it makes them feel good that they have that forever,” Rick said.

Rick said the most unusual things he has waxed were baby tiger feet

at a fair and deceased baby feet and adult hands at a crematory. “It’s the last chance to have that memory,” he said.

Rick has expanded his business and now sells his machines and trains subcontractors to make hands.

He currently has workers around Illinois, Iowa, Florida and Canada. He trains them personally, and offers promotional materials and a booking agent, so all the subcontractor has to do it go to the event and make hands.

“They own their equipment, so they could make up to $100 per hour for a private party. This would also be great for a young couple for a part-time job on the weekends, it’s a fun way to make money on the weekends and they could maybe bring in $1,000 on a weekend,” Rick said.

Dick has partnered with his son in order to keep up with the high demand. He said seeing the kids’ reactions are his favorite part of the job.

“The kids’ excitement at parties is a lot of fun because they have never experienced it before. They laugh because of the weird feeling and we make it fun by being corny. We always tell a new artist that they are not just selling hands, they are selling an experience,” Dick said.

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The kids’ excitement at parties is a lot of fun because they have never experienced it before.

They laugh because of the weird feeling and we make it fun by being corny.

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You can also add a bit more style and some more standard equipment with different trim levels, which include the base SE and SXT, Crossroad, Crossroad Plus and GT, which replaces R/T and is new for 2017.

Standard and available features include remote start, cruise control, roof rack, dual- or tri-zone climate control, heated steering wheel, heated front seats, leather seats, in-seat and in-floor storage, sunroof, satellite radio, USB port, navigation system, Bluetooth, remote start and keyless entry.

Safety features include dual-front, front-side, and side-curtain airbags; rear park assist and rear-view camera.

Journey’s brawnier kin, the Ram 1500, is a workhorse even without options. The base model seats three across in comfort, is powered by a 3.6-liter V6 with 305 hp linked to a smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic, and features such workhorse attributes as front and rear heavy-duty shock absorbers and a 5-foot 7-inch cargo box.

Ram is offered in an impressive wide lineup of 11 trims, so you can pick the model with the standards you need. Or you can pick one model and build on that.

For example, the Express comes with the standards above, but offers the options of four-wheel-drive, a hefty 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with 395 hp, and cab configurations that seat up to six. Quad Cab adds a nifty feature: reverse rear door hinges that make the opening wider and loading and unloading more convenient.

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Upond 2017 Ram 1500 pickup might seem like the “odd couple” of motor vehicles.

But Chrysler market strategy is behind and built into both, which means Journey and Ram not only look good, they also work for you.

Journey is a stylish mid-size crossover SUV billed as a rolling “Swiss army knife,” offering the choice of four- or six-cylinder engines, five- or seven-passenger seating, and either front- or all-wheel drive.

Ram stands out in any crowd for its “big rig” front end and aerodynamic style – unusual in the boxy pickup market – while offering a choice of three cabs, seating for three to six, and two- or -four-wheel drive.

Both are on display at the Chicago Auto Show, but you may want to opt for a more personal tour, one-on-one contact and maybe a test drive at the local dealership.

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Add all-wheel drive, fold the seats down, and Journey’s cavernous rear end turns it into a family vacationer, a back-country recreational vehicle, or a hauler for work or shopping. And don’t forget, available seating options can turn it into a sort of seven-passenger mini-bus.

There is plenty of standard power with the 2.4-liter, 173-horsepower four-cylinder, but you can boost it with a 3.6-liter V6 with 283 hp. The four-cylinder comes with front-wheel drive and mates to a four-speed automatic transmission, while the V6 pairs to a six-speed automatic and is available with front-wheel or all-wheel drive.

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Continued from page 3 “I was blown away, I thought, ‘Oh my God, I’m engaged.’ I knew he wasn’t going to do it in person because there wasn’t enough time, but I didn’t know when. My parents never said don’t do it, but they never could have because my sister married at 17,” Terri said.

The couple married April 25, 1964, in West Virginia, just after Terri turned 18.

While she finished high school, Dick, who was discouraged from having his young wife join him on assignment, did so anyway and secured a 1900s war-torn apartment, which contained bullet holes dating back to World War I. “With military services on base, I got the apartment all done, and it looked nice. There was no heat or air conditioning, no shower or bathtub, but we did have a toilet. I bought a plastic tub for Terri; I took showers on base,” Dick said.

Terri graduated from high school in May and met Dick where he was stationed in France in June.

Terri said she was a fish out of water when she went on her travels. She was 18, newly married and had never traveled alone. She thought back and said that this was a time vacant

of technology, so there was no way to communicate if plans went awry.

And plans did go awry. She missed her connecting flight from Pittsburgh to New York City and tried to get out that day to France.

“I got a seat on a plane at 10 p.m. I was the last person on, the last seat, between two guys who drank the entire flight. We were supposed to stop in Luxembourg, but this plane went to Brussels. I sat all day in the airport alone with no luggage, telling myself I can’t wait to get to Luxembourg on the plane,” Terri recalled.

Terri was scheduled to meet her husband in Luxembourg because of its proximity to the base. Dick drove to the airport, but no Terri.

She took a train, which got off at midnight, to Luxembourg. Unsure and unable to call, she found a hotel for the evening.

On Day 3 of her travels, she took a taxi to the airport and back in hopes she would bump into Dick.

“The weather was nice, so I thought I would sit at an outdoor café and have a Coke when all of the sudden Dick walked up,” Terri said.

“Where in the hell have you been?”

Dick said.

The couple thrived in France, traveled all over Europe and enjoyed many years while stationed there. After returning stateside, the couple has lived in Florida, Kansas, Delaware,

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The couple have three children.

Jeffrey and Jennifer reside in Minooka, and the youngest daughter, Jamie, lives in Ohio.

Dick is a trustee on the Minooka Village Board and member of the Minooka Citizens Police Academy, while Terri is a member of the Minooka Women’s Club.

When asked what the secret was to a long marriage, Dick said tolerance.

“I couldn’t have asked for a better mate; Terri usually took the back seat to what I was doing. I listen more

than I did in the beginning, and she’s always been my all,” Dick said.

Terri said patience has kept them in love for the past 53 years.

“People have different views, and we need to accept them. Patience has taught me not to jump the gun. Think about the other person,” Terri said.

Terri and Dick’s daughter, Jennifer Simios, said her parents taught her that love is endurance.

“It’s a commitment, even when you want to run away, and lots of patience.

It’s so easy to give up when times get tough, but so worth it to fight through to see where the next chapter brings you,” Simios said.

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-- Set strong passwords. A strong password is at least eight characters long and includes a mix of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.

-- Watch out for phishing scams. Phishing scams use fraudulent emails and websites to trick users into disclosing private account or login information. Do not click on links or open any attachments or pop-up screens from sources you are not familiar with. Forward phishing emails to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at spam@ uce.gov .

-- Keep personal information personal. Hackers can use social media profiles to figure out your passwordsandanswerthosesecurityquestionsin the password reset tools. Lock down your privacy settings and avoid posting things like birthdays, addresses, mother’s maiden name, etc. Be wary of requests to connect with people you do not know.

-- Secure your internet connection. Always protect your home wireless network with a password. When connecting to public Wi-Fi networks, be cautious about what information you are sending over it.

-- Shop safely. Before shopping online, make sure the website uses secure technology. When you are at the checkout screen, verify that the web address begins with https. Also, check to see if a tiny locked padlock symbol appears on the page.

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End of fiscal 2016 was good news for us Two financial events have happened here at the Community Foundation of Grundy County recently.

First, the Foundation’s Investment Committee met last week for our quarterly review, which included a review of FY16 ending Dec. 31. Jim King, our manager at Balasa Dinverno Foltz, reported that our 50-50 asset mix fund returned 7.11 percent (net of management fees) in 2016.

This is good news for the donor-designed funds who chose to be in this asset mix – as well as for the Foundation’s program and operating endowments in this 50-50 “moderate” mix – because now there is more money for grantmaking.

Donors who set up funds that they design at the Foundation get to select one of three asset mixes of stocks and bonds: aggressive 80-20; moderate 5050; and conservative 20-80. The FY16 return for the aggressive fund was 9.72 percent and the return for the conservative fund was 4.79 percent.

For nonendowed funds, this is a simple gain. Non-endowed funds can be granted down to zero, so those donors have more grant money available to distribute to their favorite charity(ies) this year.

VIEWS Julianne Buck The FY16 return is important for donor-endowed funds, but not to the same extent.

Endowed funds are permanent, so to ensure that the market doesn’t take an endowment “underwater,” we calculate an endowment’s annual distribution to be 4 percent of the value of the fund averaged over the past 12 rolling quarters (3 years).

This evens out the highs and lows of the market. Some community foundations go back even further to the rolling average of 20 quarters (5 years). The goal is to preserve principle.

The second financial news from us is that we have scaled back our administrative fee from 2 percent to 1 percent on agency and designated endowments only.

Why? One main purpose of the Community Foundation of Grundy County is to help fellow nonprofits, whether through grants or funds.

By reducing our administrative fee on agency and designated endowments, more money is able to be reinvested in the fund for faster growth. Also, agency and designated endowments aren’t as labor-intensive as other donor-designed funds that we steward, so it makes sense to scale back the fee that we charge for our labor and administration.

Agency endowments are set up by nonprofits to generate a long-term source of income. Think of it like your personal IRA. The agency invests some of its monies so that, eventually, they will be able to draw a steady annual income from the endowment and (hopefully) expend a higher percentage of donations into programs rather than overhead. (I believe that “overhead” is “programs,” but that’s another column).

Designated endowments are set up by donors as a gift to their favorite nonprofit. By endowing a designated fund, that donor is assuring that every year that nonprofit will receive a grant check totaling 4 percent of the fund value (calculated over a 12-quarter rolling average).

This annual grant check will occur annually FOREVER as a gift that

lasts well beyond the lifetime of the donor. Designated endowments are a great way to leave a legacy!

If your nonprofit is considering creating an endowment, please do not start your own 501c3 – start a fund with us instead and save yourself the cost and headache of filing your IRS and State of Illinois paperwork.

If you are a donor considering a donor-designed fund, now is a good time to donate stock while the market is up as you won’t pay capital gains on the higher stock value. Please call us for instructions so that we can give you and your investment manager our account number at Grundy Investments where the stock will arrive.

Then, we sell the stock and deposit the cash into the fund that you design, whether it is a donor advised, designated, scholarship, or field of interest fund.

The Community Foundation of Grundy County has great services for both donors and nonprofits. We invite you to learn more at http://cfgrundycounty.com.

• Julianne Buck is the executive director for the Community Foundation of Grundy County.

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Strategies for protecting against identity theft and financial fraud

By RONALD STENGER Morgan Stanley

Identity theft is all around us, even in Joliet and Will County. It seems that almost every week, we read about an identity theft arrest or a warning on the latest scam.

From an unsolicited phone call requesting financial information to an email seeking your Social Security number to claim a prize, it’s likely that many of us have experienced an attempt at identity theft or financial fraud.

It’s important to remember that identity theft can happen to anyone regardless of age or financial situation. Here are a few tips for reducing your vulnerability and keeping your personal information secure.

Look for abnormalities

Keeping a vigilant eye for anything out of the ordinary is a great practice to protect yourself against identity theft. Make sure to regularly scan statements for any unusual charges,

as that can help with early detection.

In addition, take advantage of requesting the three free credit reports you are entitled to each year.

Scrutinizing these reports may help uncover anything from foreign accounts to lines of credit opened without your knowledge.

Taking time now to stay on top of statements and financial reports may help you identify and catch fraud early, mitigating some of the longterm effects and preventing a larger financial headache.

Shred sensitive documents

It is not uncommon for identity thieves to get creative in locating personal information. How many of us think twice before throwing away a paper statement or bill? It may not seem like a big deal, but these types of documents contain a wealth of personal information that can be used to perpetuate fraud.

Therefore, any documents containing personal data or information should be kept in a separate shredding

pile. Many cities and local companies even host shredding drives or document destruction days for people who do not own a shredder.

Erring on the side of caution and disposing of important documents in a safe manner is a key strategy to reducing your overall susceptibility to identity theft.

keeping up with all the advances can be difficult, and technology can also represent new points of access for identity thieves.

In fact, in a recent Morgan Stanley poll of high-net-worth investors, 81 percent say that, with changing technology, it is difficult to know how to best protect themselves from identity theft. Take some time to learn about Protect your passwords and PINs strategies for keeping your devices Avoid using obvious passwords and safe and your information secure.

PINs such as your birthday, address Knowing how to change passwords, or Social Security number when set lock codes and use security programs may help reduce your overall creating new accounts, as hackers will often try them first. Additionally, vulnerability.

While identity theft is a constant make sure to frequently update your passwords and PINs. It’s good practice risk, being extra diligent and always erring on the side of caution can help to change all login information and ensure that your personal and sensicredentials if you suspect that even tive information does not end up in one account has been hacked or compromised. the wrong hands.

Understand the risks of technology

There is no doubt we live in an age of technology. Almost everything can be done from the comfort of our own computers or on a smartphone, but

• Ronald Stenger is a managing director, wealth management and wealth adviser with the Wealth Management Division of Morgan Stanley in Oak Brook.

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Don’t rely on pharmacies alone to catch all the drug interactions

When you fill a prescription at your local pharmacy, you assume the medicine you receive is safe and won’t interact badly with other drugs you’re taking.

That’s not an unreasonable assumption, considering that pharmacists enjoy a positive reputation among the public.

A recent Gallup poll found that pharmacists are among the most trusted professionals ranking second only to nurses.

But pharmacists’ reputations as patient guardians may be unwarranted.

The results of an investigation published by the Chicago Tribune before Christmas showed that patients may be in danger after all.

The paper sent reporters to more than 200 pharmacies in the Chicago area, ranging from small neighborhood drug stores to those operated by large national chains. Fifty-two percent of the pharmacies they visited failed to warn patients that a pair of drugs, if taken together, could result in serious potential harm, even death.

The Tribune called its findings “striking evidence of an industry-wide failure that places millions of consumers at risk.”

No doubt the poor practices uncovered in Chicago are common in other places. Twenty years earlier, in 1996, U.S. News & World Report published a lengthy study that found as the Tribune did that pharmacists failed to warn their patients of dangerous interactions.

Back then, the magazine sent reporters to pharmacies in seven cities and found that “well over half failed to warn consumers when presented with prescriptions for drugs, that, when taken separately are safe but when taken together can be risky at best and at worst deadly.”

What was striking to me was that in 20 years not much has changed in the pharmacy business, and unaware patients are still at risk. In 1996 a spokesperson for the American Pharmaceutical Association told U.S. News reporters about ongoing financial turmoil in the retail drug business. Chains had begun to crowd out independents, HMOs were cutting their reimbursements, and pharmacists were under greater stress.

A spokesman for the American Pharmaceutical Association said the profession was “looking at a re-engineering of the whole profession.”

Fast-forward to now. Was there really a re-engineering given what the Tribune

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Since findings from the two studies are similar, I’m skeptical. A vice president of CVS pharmacy told the Tribune, “There is a very high sense of urgency to pursue this issue and get to the root cause.”

My question: Why wasn’t there such urgency 20 years ago?

There still appears to be little protection for patients who have no idea whether a particular combination of drugs they take will kill them. While many pharmacies do have computer programs that alert them when a patient is being prescribed drugs that may interact badly, John Norton, director of public relations for the National Community Pharmacists Association, told me pharmacists sometimes fail to heed the warnings.

They may be suffering from what he called “alert fatigue.” In other words, pharmacists get so many alerts that they fail to comprehend them all, and something slips through. As the Tribune found, those slips are far too common.

Where does this leave patients?

You should still ask the pharmacist to check your records to make sure a new drug doesn’t interact badly with others you take. You can, of course, ask your doctor. But even they may not know – as I found out.

My doctor continued to prescribe Cipro for traveler’s diarrhea for years even though it reduces the effectiveness of another medication I’ve been taking for decades. I learned about this only recently at an urgent care clinic where a doctor refused to prescribe Cipro because of the possible interaction.

Nor can you always rely on those leaflets put in the bags the pharmacist gives you. You can ask the pharmacist for the professional product label. I asked mine for Cipro’s label. He handed me a tiny, tightly wrapped packet, and said, “You’re not supposed to see this unless you ask.”

My advice: Ask!

• What problems have you or a family member had with drug interactions?

Write to Trudy at trudy.lieberman@ gmail.com.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Big Pharma spends big money to get its way

To the Editor: As regular readers know, I agree with very few of Donald Trump’s ideas. Most are illegal, unconstitutional, amoral or just plain stupid. One of the few ideas we agree on is how Big Pharma is ripping off the people and Medicare. Congress passed laws that allow the V.A. and the Defense Department to negotiate drug prices.

The law allows the Medicaid to get rebates. Medicare is not allowed to do either by law. How did the lobbyist get

so powerful? They wrote the law and 60 percent were either in Congress or the government. In 2015, the drug industry had more lobbyists in Washington than we had elected officials.

They spent over $11 million a year to get their way with the people we elected.

I doubt Trump will be able to get a law written, much less passed. Among those senators who got money is Trump’s vice president. The river of money flows and Congress swims in the deep water.

Chuck Johnson Morris

LEGISLATIVE DIRECTORY U.S. SENATORS

Dick Durbin, D-Ill. District office 230 S. Dearborn, Suite 3892 Chicago, IL 60604 312-353-4952 Washington, D.C., office 711 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 202-224-2152 Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill. District office 230 S. Dearborn, Suite 3900 Chicago, IL 60604 312-886-3506 Washington, D.C., office SD-G12 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 202-224-2854

U.S. REPRESENTATIVES

Adam Kinzinger, R-Channahon (16th District) District office 628 Columbus St., Suite 507 Ottawa, IL 61350 815-431-9271 Washington, D.C., office 2245 Rayburn House Office Bldg.

Washington, DC 20515 202-225-3635

STATE SENATORS

Sue Rezin, R-Morris (38th District) District office 350 Fifth St., Suite 264 Peru, IL 61354

815-220-8720 Springfield office 309 J Capitol Bldg.

Springfield, IL 62706 217-782-3840 Toi Hutchinson, D-Olympia Fields (40th District) District office 222 Vollmer Road, Suite 2C Chicago Heights, IL 60411 708-756-0882 Springfield office 121 C Capitol Bldg.

Springfield, IL 62706 217-782-7419 Pat McGuire, D-Joliet (43rd District) District office 2200 Weber Road Crest Hill, IL 60403 815-207-4445 Springfield office 311-B Capitol Bldg.

Springfield, IL 62706 217-782-8800

STATE REPRESENTATIVES

David Welter, R-Morris (75th District) District office 1421 N. Division St. Morris, IL 60450 815-416-1475 Springfield office 200-2N Stratton Office Bldg.

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CHURCH BULLETINS Living Water Church of the Nazarene to host Ramsey class

The church, located at 118 E. Jefferson St. in Morris (the old movie theater), will be hosting an upcoming events: Financial Peace University – Dave Ramsey’s video series and class instructor aim to provide methods on how to pay off debts, set up an emergency fund and financially plan for the future. Class begins at 5 p.m. Sunday Feb. 26.

To register, visit www.daveramsey. com/fpu/classes/1035245. Materials and a kit are on sale online for $93. For information or financial help in buying a kit, call class leader and Pastor Steve Cook at 815-252-4744.

United Methodist Church to hold ‘Hallelujah’ soup supper

Coal City United Methodist Church, located 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, March 4.

They will beserving delicious homemade cheesy potato soup as well as chili.

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

All proceeds will go to the church’s building fund. Tickets will 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.

The concert is at the First United Methodist Church, 118 W. Jackson St. Admission is free. Join us for this evening of music and celebration.

For information, call Sandy Bednarik at 815-941-1856 or email jnsbednarik@ gmail.com.

Arts Academy, there will be a silent auction on Saturday night. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for bidding.

Dinner will be served at 6:30 and the show will begin at 7:30 p.m. Bidding will be open through intermission, and the winners will be announced at the end of the show.

Yorkville Congregational Church Dinner will be catered by Five B’s Cater“Night of Broadway – A Musical Mixing, and will include a pork chop, chicken up” will hit the stage on Feb. 18 and 19. breast, au gratin potatoes, green beans, New this year: a sit-down dinner on salad, rolls, coffee and tea. Desserts and Saturday night and a matinee at 2 p.m. punch will be available during intermisSunday. sion. Sunday’s matinee concert will start Our sixth annual fundraiser concert is at 2 p.m.

United Methodist Church of Morris called “Night of Broadway – a Musical Tickets will be available at the door. to hold 175th anniversary party Mix-up.” We’re mixing up genders, ages Tickets are $30 for the dinner and show The First United Methodist Church of and whatever else we can. We have on Saturday and $20 for the show on Morris is celebrating the church’s 175th selected a variety of songs performed by Sunday. We are preparing two ensemble anniversary this year. Part of this celebra- talented singers in our area. numbers, as well as a men’s chorus, tion includes a performance from North The show will be directed by Meg Mcwomen’s chorus, a barbershop quartet, Central Choir, which includes a concert Garry, with piano accompaniment by Nan several duets and small groups and some choir and chamber singers at 7 p.m.

Grommes and Mary Ann Free. solos.

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Continued from page 6 Crystal Winterroth, the Christian Crossroads Church ministry director for children in first through fifth grade, helped organize the event, both in terms of matching volunteers to jobs and planning the logistics.

Finding the 95 attendees was the easiest part, especially since some church members work with people from Cornerstone Services in Joliet and Trinity Services in New Lenox, Winterroth said.

“As soon as we said we were having it, word just spread. Everyone wanted to be a part of it,” Winterroth said.

That included The Village Christian Church in Minooka.

This past summer, the missions team at The Village Christian Church in Minooka suggested the church host a similar event, Pastor Nate Ferguson said in an email. Ferguson said he contacted Summers and asked whether The Village could partner with Crossroads.

“He replied and proposed we assist Crossroads with volunteers this year while they host and then we would host the same event in 2018 and they would assist us with volunteers,” Ferguson said in the email. “The process

For information, visit crossroadsofjoliet.org, www.thevillagechristianchurch.com, www. timtebowfoundation.org or thesolomonfoundation.org.

Eric Ginnard – eginnard@shawmedia.com

Vanessa Kempke high-fives several volunteers Friday while walking down the red carpet. could not have been smoother.”

After stopping at the shoe-shining station (men) and the hair and makeup station (women), the guests were ushered into three waiting limousines and taken for a ride around the block before arriving back at the church.

Each guest and his or her “buddy” (a volunteer partner for the evening) walked down a red carpet amidst the

applause of waiting volunteer admirers in formalwear, who cheered them on and snapped their photos.

The guests then entered a dimly lit “ballroom” and enjoyed a complimentary dinner before being crowned as kings and queens and moving out to the dance floor. Cindy Harvey of Joliet, whose daughter attends Crossroads Church, was thrilled and honored to participate.

“I think it was important,” Harvey said. “Everyone deserves a chance at happiness.”

Kathy Dolan, a member of Crossroads Christian Church, oversaw the respite room, where the guests’ caregivers could enjoy a catered meal and watch their loved ones enjoy their Night to Shine on a large screen, although it was not mandatory they stay.

“Some went off to have a little time to themselves,” Dolan said.

Summers feels events like Night to Shine underscores the mission churches have to serve all people.

“Churches often talk about being pro-life, and rightly so, but the followers of Jesus should be pro-life from the womb to the tomb,” Summers said in an email. “As Christians, we should be pro-life for unborn babies, but we should also be pro-life for immigrants, for refugees, for people with physical needs and financial needs, and for people with special needs.”

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277 East Shipyard Rd. 357-6617.

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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

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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

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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

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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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80 N. Garfield. Ph.: 634-8332.

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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BUILDING A PRESENTATION Homeschool students share learning experiences at fair

By ALLISON SELK

Shaw Media correspondent Brayden Caraynoff-Huber donned a Jewish badge upon his shirt pocket as he told stories of what he learned about the Frank family of Amsterdam, both in text and in person.

Early fall of 2016, the 12-year-old Minooka resident studied the book, “Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl,” as part as his homeschool curriculum and, as promised, when he finished his studies, his mother, took him to Amsterdam to live out what he learned in books.

“I learned they were cramped and had to be very quiet. I felt guilty.

Those people had a great life and the Nazi’s had to take it away because they were Jewish,” Caraynoff-Huber said.

Caraynoff-Huber, among other local homeschool students, showcased his favorite fiction or non-fiction book in the second annual Homeschool Fair on Feb. 9 at the Shorewood-Troy Public Library. Participants filled out a book information sheet provided by the library in order to guide the students, and then they made a tri-fold poster board, some with three dimensional props.

“It’s a good way for the kids to look at a book, take it apart and then build a presentation on what they have learned,” children’s library assistant Mara Barbel said After a successful first event last year, Barbel said the department wanted to offer it again for the homeschooled students. Eleven children registered from Morris, Channahon, Minooka and Shorewood.

“It’s good for the homeschoolers to get out and meet new people than their used to being around, Barbel said.

After each child placed his or her display upon the book shelves, parents, children and patrons of the library were allowed to walk around, read the boards and ask questions of the child.

Nine-year-old Eloise Malley of Shorewood chose to present the book, “Little Women” because it was one of her favorite books. Along with her poster, she made a 12-inch tall chair, and a fireplace with twigs.

Mother Reyna Malley said she has one rule when it comes to these events; the kids have to use their own thoughts.

“One of the things we work on in language arts is how to summarize a story, pick the theme, ideas and character, so this fits perfectly with the skills we are working on. My kids also

Photos by Allison Selk – For Shaw Media

Eleven-year-old Kaelan Minett of Morris explains the ins and outs of the book, “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,” to a homeschool mother, Reyna Malley, during the Homeschool Fair Feb. 9 at the Shorewood-Troy Public Library. like crafty things,” Reyna said.

Barbel said the goals of this fair were to get the kids to think about the books they are read, allow the kids to interact and use public speaking skills when they present and to open doors to different books available in the library.

“It’s really fun reading other people’s boards and see which book they read. This gives me ideas on books I might want to also read,” Eloise said.

Reyna chatted with Kaelan Minett about his book “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,” and told him, “my son checked out this book because of your display.”

Minett, with his shirt with the book title, gave her a comprehensive overview of the events, but warned her of a couple parts of the book that could be scary for her younger son.

Barbel said as she talked to, and watched the kids tell their stories, she was impressed with their enthusiasm.

“It’s nice to talk to kids about books they are excited about. I’m excited about books, and it’s good to see the kids excited about books. You could

Homeschool students Eloise Malley (left) and Sophia Jara of Shorewood attended and participated in the Homeschool Fair Feb. 9 at the Shorewood-Troy Public Library. Here, they read over and discuss a presentation of the book, “Pax.” see the enthusiasm for their books on their faces,” Barbel said. “One child said his book made him want to write

his own book.”

Book fair displays will be available to view until March.

A look at Morris D-54 finances into future

During my tenure at Morris 54, I have met wonderful and supportive people, but many ask the same question. How are finances at Morris 54?

Unfortunately, there is a lot of history and misinformation regarding our past and current financial status at Morris 54. I would like to take the opportunity to answer some questions and educate the community on our past, current and future financial profile.

As many of you know, White Oak Elementary was built in 2000, and it had an initial construction cost of roughly $22 million. Bonds were sold to complete the contract and PMA Securities currently manages the debt service.

In 2005, 2010 and 2011, the building bonds were refinanced or restructured, and the building debt payoff moved from 2018 to 2029.

Also, other building projects were completed with the use of refinanced bond sales over this time. For example, approximately $5.5 million was spent at

cess. Our students, parents, and teachers have shared incredibly positive stories.

Secondly, our school district has become efficient on all dollars spent.

Shannon Because of the loss of support toward Dudek education funding from the State of Illinois and the continued debt repayShabbona Junior High School for buildments, teachers and administrators are ing enhancements such as a competitive very responsible when spending district gym and additional classrooms. funds.

After restructuring and refinancing Finally, district administration building debt over the past 18 years, is forced to meticulously plan for the 75 percent of our existing debt will be financial impact of debt repayment and repaid by 2025, and the final 25 percent financial forecasting. will be repaid by 2029.

The most important component of So, by 2029, all Morris 54 building debt successfully ending our building debt is will be repaid. to effectively plan for the future.

Now, I understand the first part During my time at Morris 54, we have of this message seems daunting and received a tremendous amount of supfrustrating, but there are many positives port from community leaders, taxpayers, to identify. First, we have an incredible fellow administrators and financial school building for our students. professionals.

This year, all of our students particWe have developed a financial ipated in a building consolidation, and outlook that protects our taxpayers from this change has been an incredible sucoutrageous property tax increases, while

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providing the best possible education for our students. Barring any unforeseen changes from the State of Illinois, we plan to stabilize our property tax rate, currently at $3.60, over the next eight years.

By stabilizing the rate, we’ll be able to repay all building debt, not restructure or refinance any building debt, and not raise taxes.

Our duty as educational leaders at Morris 54 is to be financial stewards of our citizen’s tax dollars, and our financial plan is going to guide us out of long-term building debt.

The future is bright at Morris 54!

• Shannon Dudek is the superintendent of Morris School District 54.

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Minooka Community High Minooka high school musicians School students recognized by named to conference honor bands Grundy Area Vocational Center SUBMITTED REPORT

SUBMITTED REPORT Minooka – Two Minooka Community High School students taking classes at the Grundy Area Vocational Center (GAVC) in Morris were recently presented with Director Awards for their outstanding performances in class.

Director Award winners for January were junior Adam Platt ( C o m p u t e r M a i n t e - Danielle nance Technology) and Dwyer senior Danielle Dwyer (Cosmetology).

GAVC Director Award winners are presented with a prize package and have their names andphotographs displayed at GAVC for the duration of the school year.

GAVC aims to offer students an opportunity to explore potential careers that would have a significant impact on their success after high school.

GAVC strives to promote academic excellence and lifelong learning among its students by addressing six quality areas of learning: • Integration of core academic skills • Classroom instruction • Hands-on laboratoAdam ry instruction Platt • Work-based learning • Personal & leadership development • Relationships with partners (business, industry, community, andpost-secondary)

MINOOKA – Minooka Community High School congratulates the following band members for their selection into the 2017 Southwest Prairie Conference Honor Bands. This band festival will be hosted by Plainfield North High School on Feb. 21.

A concert showcasing the conference honor bands will begin at 7 p.m. and is free to the public. Junior/Senior Honor Band honorees from MCHS include: Elizabeth Badalamenti (senior) – Bass Clarinet Christopher Brandt (senior) – Percussion Hailee Dilworth (junior) – Clarinet Blaine Fuson (junior) – Clarinet Nathan Garner (senior) – Baritone Saxophone Isabelle Japer (junior) – Tuba Jenna Morgan (senior) – Bass Clarinet Carmella Russell (senior) – Euphonium Danielle Sumner (senior) – Flute

Emily Worden (senior) – Trumpet Freshman/Sophomore Honor Band honorees from MCHS include: Josh Beck (sophomore) – Trombone Grace Bette (freshman) – Piccolo/ Flute Rixie Davis (freshman) – Alto Saxophone Miranda Gierman (freshman) – Clarinet Nick Lochik (freshman) – Bassoon Haille Lindstrom (freshman) – Clarinet Gina Russell (sophomore) – Flute Giovanny Sanchez (sophomore) – Tenor Saxophone Rachel Troksa (sophomore) – Trumpet Hailee Wilmouth (sophomore) – Flute The freshman/sophomore Honor Band will be directed by guest conductor David Morrison (retired band director from Prospect High School). The junior/ senior Honor Band will be directed by guest conductor Dr. Mark Heidel (director of bands from the University of Iowa).

LOCAL BRIEF Minooka Quilt Guild provides quilts to Minooka workers

making charity quilts for the Minooka fire uses. They work all year round on these to keep them supplied. and police departments.

They meet at the Minooka Community MINOOKA – The Ladies of the Log Cabin The ladies try to keep them supplied Room the second Thursday of the month with quilts and blankets for emergency Quilt Guild in Minooka have been busy

at 10 a.m. and the fourth Thursday at 6 p.m. Anyone that would be interested is welcome.

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SUBMITTED REPORT SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is asking for additional input from the public in developing its Long Range Transportation Plan.

The plan will identify policies to provide Illinois residents and businesses with innovative, sustainable and multimodal transportation solutions that support local goals and grow the economy.

Feedback and comments can be provided at AllOurIdeas.org/IDOTideas, an interactive site that allows participants to vote for ideas to improve transportation in Illinois or add their own ideas. The site is available between Feb. 8 and March 8.

“We want our Long Range Transportation Plan to drive how we operate as an agency and how we are making investment decisions,” Illinois Transportation Secretary Ran-

dy Blankenhorn said. “By working together with members of the public and our industry partners, we are confident we can develop a solid vision for how we are going to invest in transportation in Illinois over the next 10 to 20 years.”

Last year, IDOT received more than 700 survey responses during the initial comment period. More than a quarter of respondents indicated that safety was their top priority.

Respondents also expressed that maintaining Illinois’ infrastructure is critical to improving the state’s economy and that a need exists for a multimodal transportation system.

Based on feedback received to date, and to assist in prioritizing the plan’s strategies and objectives, IDOT is seeking the additional round of input.

The new online survey allows participants to vote on objectives to inform IDOT’s drafting of the plan.

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HARROGATE, TN – Hope Johnson, of Diamond, earned Dean’s List recognition for the Fall 2016 semester at Lincoln Memorial University. To be placed on the Dean’s List, the student must be a full-time undergraduate and have a 3.5 grade-point average for the semester.

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies.

The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee.

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MORRIS – State Rep. David A. Welter, R-Morris, was appointed to serve on the Public Utilities Committee, Public Safety Appropriations Committee, the Special Committee on Police and First Responders, Committee on Counties and Townships and the Energy Committee in the new 100th Illinois General Assembly.

“Many of my constituents are employed by the energy sector and these committees will be an excellent venue to advocate on their behalf,” Welter said. “I look forward to being their voice in Springfield.”

The State House of Representatives has committees for each industry sector or subject.

Each representative is considered an expert on matters addressed in their committees.

The committees meet to ask questions about the bills and then vote whether to bring a bill to a full vote on

“Many of my constituents are employed by the energy sector, and these committees will be an excellent venue to advocate on their behalf. I look forward to being their voice in Springfield.”

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State representative, R-Morris the House Floor.

“I am extremely excited to use my knowledge of counties and townships from my time on the Grundy County Board,” Welter said. “I believe this is the perfect time to enact good government reforms.”

The State House of Representatives of the 100th General Assembly convened on Feb. 8.

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• Thursday, February 16, 2017

COAL CITY – One of the big goals for the Coal City wrestling team this season was to advance to the state dual team finals and come home with the first-place trophy.

That dream got derailed a couple of weeks ago when the Coalers were edged out by Wilmington in the regional.

That still has not prevented Coal City from using the team concept as their individual qualifiers prepare for the Class 1A state individual tournament this weekend at Assembly Hall on the campus of the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana.

In fact, it’s that team spirit that has improved many of the wrestlers as individuals.

Take, for example, 120-pounder Jake Hiles.

The senior, who sports a 27-1 record heading into the state finals, spent the last two seasons either injured or wrestling at a weight that didn’t best suit him because of the presence of state champion Joey Rivera. Now in his senior season, Hiles has stepped into the spotlight and been one of the brightest stars in the Coaler galaxy, having won the sectional championship last Saturday in the Coal City gym.

“I wrestled 120 last year because Joey was at 113,” Hiles said. “Now this year, 120 is the best fit for me, but I learned so much from Joey the last couple of years that it really helped me.”

And Hiles is eager to spread around his own experience and knowledge as well.

“When I come into a practice, Jake is already there, getting guys going with their warmups or whatever needs to be done,” Coal City coach Mark Masters said. “He’s just been a tremendous senior leader. Here’s a guy who has missed part of the last two or three years with an injury, but he keeps working hard.

“Sometimes, he’ll grab Alex Friddle and go against him in practice. Until today, Alex was undefeated at 113, so that’s a good sparring partner and those two going against each other does nothing but help both wrestlers. I’ve even seen Jake go and grab [132-pound sectional champ] Ryan Wasielewski and go against him in practice.

“That allows both of them to go against competition unlike anything they’ve seen so far this year and try to get into and out of positions they may not have faced. That’s what I like about this team. They are always looking for

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ABOVE: Coal City’s Jake Hiles wrestles Chicago Hope Academy’s Oliver Willis in the 120-pound weight class during Saturday’s IHSA Class 1A Sectional hosted at Coal City High School. BELOW: Coal City’s Ryan Wasielewski wrestles McNamara’s Andrew Steffes in the 132-pound weight class. ways to get better.”

It’s hard to get better than what the Coalers did Saturday. They had 10 wrestlers qualify for sectionals at last week’s regional. Due to an unforeseen event, they were able to qualify 11 for the state individual tournament when Brandon Strnad was selected to take part in the sectional after another qualifier did not make weight. Strnad went on to finish in the top four at the sectional on short notice and advance.

“We qualified 10 for the sectional and we are sending 11 to state,” Masters said with a smile. “We like that as a percentage.”

Hiles and Wasielewski (32-3) were the lone sectional champs for the Coalers, while Friddle (40-1), Danny Jezik (145, 34-14), Danny Norton (160, 40-2), Bryan Stopka (182, 30-12) and Brock Crawford (195, 33-7) finished second. Other qualifiers were Strnad (106, 4th), Lane Kutemeier (126, 4th), T.J. Jezik (138, 3rd) and Brendan Nevin (220, 3rd).

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LaSALLE – The Morris girls bowling team will find out if life is truly a bowl of cherries this weekend after winning the championship of the LaSalle-Peru Sectional last Saturday.

The Redskins put up a team score of 6,007 to claim the sectional title and advance to the state finals, which will be held at The Cherry Bowl in Rockford. It is the first state appearance for Morris since 2010.

Leading the team was freshman Angel Heck with a six-game series of 1,300, followed by senior Amy Waldron with 1,281 and sophomore Olivia Schultz with 1,265.

Also contributing to the win was sophomore Cadenz Fitzgerald and seniors Corrinne Day and Allison Kukman.

“After seeing our confidence be at an all-time high after shooting our largest score of the season at regionals, I never thought we would continue on to sectionals and score an even bigger score,”

“After seeing our confidence be at an all-time high after shooting our largest score of the season at regionals, I never thought we would continue on to sectionals and score an even bigger score.”

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Morris coach Harry Banks said. “Bowling 6,007 has to be a team effort. The team came together and it is nice to see that many members are able to shoot big scores. It is always a surprise who the leader on the team can be with these curPhoto provided rent bowlers.

Morris’ girls bowling team poses for a picture after winning the LaSalle-Peru Sectional on “With the team’s confidence at an allSaturday. BACK ROW: Cadenz Fitzgerald (from left), Amy Waldron, Olivia Schultz, Angel time high, I am looking forward to seeing Heck and coach Harry Banks. FRONT ROW: Corrinne Day (left) and Allison Kukman. what this team can do at state.”

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MORRIS – It was an idea that Morris boys basketball coach Joe Blumberg picked up from another school.

No, it wasn’t a special offensive play or defensive alignment for his team to try out. It was more along the lines of a public relations tool.

Regardless, the inaugural Morris Winter Sports Autograph Night was quite a success Friday night.

After the boys basketball game against DeKalb, tables were set up in a U-shape on the basketball court and the senior winter athletes from the boys and girls basketball teams, cheerleading and pom squads were seated at the tables with posters featuring all of their pictures. In the middle, students ranging from preschool to high school went from player to player, talking to them and having them sign the posters.

“It’s something I borrowed from Geneseo,” Blumberg said. “I saw them do it about five or six years ago when we played over there, and I always thought it would be a good idea.

for the first time of doing it, things were OK.” Although nearly 50 people sought autographs Friday night, Blumberg and Johnson think they can draw more in the future and perhaps add a few more participants at the table as well.

“The one big thing I felt bad about was that we didn’t have the Chief on the poster,” Johnson said. “She asked me if I wanted her to sit even though her picture wasn’t on the poster, so I let her and a lot of the kids went up to her. Next year, we will have the Chief on the poster.”

Blumberg also said they will take a harder look at the schedule next year when it comes time to plan the event.

“Having this after a game against DeKalb might not have been the greatest idea,” he said after his team had lost, 54-22. “We will have to try to plan it next year against a school that tends to draw a bigger crowd.

Also, we need to promote it to the elementary and middle schools, like send a flier over there to announce when we are having it so kids can tell their parents about it.”

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Class 5A all-state football players Michael Feeney and Keagan Sobol both will play at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, while softball player Abby Burns will go elsewhere in the NCAA Division III Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and play for Wisconsin-Platteville. Both Feeney, who is projected to be a running back, and Sobol, slated to be a linebacker, liked the small-town feel of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

“It’s really similar to Morris,” Feeney said. “It’s small and has very good football tradition. That’s what I was looking for.”

Sobol also liked the hometown feel, as well as being able to team with his hometown friend.

“I just thought that Whitewater had everything I wanted,” said the 2016 Morris Herald-News Player of the Year.

“What really sealed it was Michael deciding to go there. It’s going to be nice to have a familiar face there with me. We’ll be going against each other in practice because he’ll be on offense and I’ll be on defense, but we’ve done that a lot before.”

“I could not be happy for both Keagan and Michael,” Morris football coach Alan Thorson said. “Whitewater is gaining two great football players and, even more important, two leaders on and off the field.

Throughout their time as Redskins, they played with tremendous pride and have great work ethic, which was a huge factor in our success this past season. I know that their work ethic will follow them to Whitewater, and I can’t wait to see how they grow as players.”

Burns has been a staple in the pitcher’s circle for Morris since her freshman year, when the Redskins reached the Class 3A sectional championship. She is glad to have her college choice made before her senior year starts.

“It’s a load off my mind,” she said.

“Now I can just go out there and play and have fun and enjoy my senior year without worrying about who’s here watching or recruiting. I can just concentrate on helping our team go as far as possible.”

“Abby’s signing is much more than a commitment to play at the next level,” Morris coach Jen Lowery said. “Abby is a very strong young lady. At a time when some people would have quit, Abby held her head up high and followed her heart.

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FRONT ROW: Melissa Benson (from left), playing softball for Robert Morris University; Megan Davy, playing tennis for St. Mary’s University; Sabrina Baftiri, competing in track for University of St. Francis; Abby Burns, playing softball for University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Janelle Brehm, playing volleyball for Missouri Southern University; and Alyssa Larsen, playing tennis for University of St. Francis. BACK ROW: Jake Hulbert, playing golf for University of St. Francis; Keagan Sobol, playing football for University of Wisconsin-Whitewater; Andy Peters, playing baseball for Maryville University; Matt Samolis, playing soccer for Loras College; and Michael Feeney, playing football for University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Ryan Friend (center) signed in November to play softball for St. Ambrose University. Not pictured is Zach Chapman, who will compete in track for Indiana State University.

She has impacted our program tremendously, showing us all what the power of family and a team can have.”

Janelle Brehm will be a part of the Redskins’ softball team this spring, but the multi-talented athlete will be playing volleyball for Missouri Southern University next year.

“There were a couple of schools that wanted me to play both sports, but I just wanted to play volleyball in college,” she said. “Missouri Southern is one of the few that had my major. I want to study health sciences and major in ultrasound or radiology, so I am going to be plenty busy with that and volleyball.”

“Janelle has been a three-year varsity starter for the volleyball program,” Morris coach Taylor Lafond said. “She played outside hitter all three years, and was a great all-around player. We could not afford to take Janelle off the court with her court awareness, aggressiveness, and leadership. She was a great asset to

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“Our team next year has some big shoes to fill, but I’m so excited to watch Janelle at the next level. She is very smart and mature, and a great all around student-athlete that has a lot of potential.

I think her experience at playing at the varsity level for the three years and her club team experience has prepared her for a smooth adjustment. The volleyball team and coaching staff wishes her nothing but the best as she continues her volleyball career.”

Megan Davy will be joining a familiar face at St. Mary’s University in Indiana, where she will continue her tennis career. Her older sister, Monica, is also a member of the Belles’ tennis team.

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Larsen switched from doubles to singles this fall and was still able to be named all-conference.

“Alyssa made up her mind to play without pressure and to enjoy the game whether it was a match or practice,” Eric Davy said.” Her new approach earned her 21 wins against 9 losses at No. 2 singles and NIB XII Conference Champion making her All-Conference as well. Alyssa, along with Megan, made one of the most formidable 1-2 singles combinations in school history.”

Hulbert will also be staying close to home and bringing a solid background to a quality program.

“Jake has done so much and meant so much to this program in more then one way,” Morris coach Matt Lafond said. “He

has shown the younger kids in the program what hard work and dedication will do for you. We have a major void to fill not only on the course, but how he was as a person. I have no doubt that Jake will be successful at the next level. The way he juggled everything in his senior season will speak to how much of an asset he will be for the program at St. Francis. They have a fine golfer headed their way, and even a finer young man.”

Finally, Benson earned high praise from her high school coach as well.

“Melissa has an incredible work ethic and is a great leader,” Lowery said. “She’s been a tremendous mentor to the younger girls in the program. Robert Morris is gaining an incredible athlete, scholar and leader.”

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loved the campus and coaches, it was an easy decision. I have seen some of their matches, and I think I can get in there and compete right away. I am looking forward to it.”

“Megan earned this resume,” Morris coach Eric Davy said. “Four-time state qualifier and the only player in Morris history to my knowledge to earn a seed at the IHSA Sate Tennis tournament as well as being named All-State at the end of the tournament. Megan also earned NIB XII All-Conference all four of her years at No. 1 singles. She took a 28-2 record to state this year and made it to the Sweet 16 before losing to the third-ranked player and battling back to win one more match before being eliminated.

“Megan’s past coaches will agree that she is the savviest and most mentally and physically fit Redskin player ever to play on these courts. What made her special was how she would set up her opponent three or four shots from winning a point.

Fitness played a vital role in Megan’s success as she would win the majority of rallies exceeding 20 shots. The quality that most people notice is her genuine love for the game of tennis.

Baseball player Andrew Peters will attend Maryville University in St. Louis, while soccer player Matt Samolis will play at Loras College in Iowa. Softball player Melissa Benson will play for Rob-

ert Morris in Chicago, while tennis player Alyssa Larsen and track/cross country runner Sabrina Baftiri will join golfer Jake Hulbert at University of St. Francis in Joliet and track/cross country runner Zach Chapman will attend Indiana State University.

For Baftiri, it was a quick change of focus, as she only ran cross country for two years.

“Admittedly, when Sabrina walked into MCHS, she didn’t know what cross country was,” Morris coach Joe Blumberg said. “She played volleyball her freshman and sophomore seasons, but chose a different path her junior year, and our program benefited from that decision.

“To be an all-conference runner in the NIB XII is no small feat. It’s a great accomplishment, especially for someone who does not run distance during the spring.

St. Francis is getting an extremely hardworking, determined, talented Morris Redskin.”

Peters has also shown the value of hard work, coach Todd Kein said.

“I still consider Andy to be an up-andcoming player for us, which isn’t typical to say about a senior, but he missed most of last season due to an injury,” Kein said. “His progress since that injury has been outstanding, and as a pitcher he has made tremendous strides. Andy is a very cerebral player, and that really pays off for him as a pitcher. I think going into a college program with that kind of an approach will only help him continue to progress.”

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Gander Mountain the latest victim of internet age It is no secret that the advent of the internet has changed the retail industry forever. Brick-and-mortar stores have had to reinvent themselves in ways they never imagined. This internet impact has hit the outdoor retail segment with a vengeance. The latest retailer to make the news with dubious headlines is Gander Mountain.

According to sources from the Reuters News Agency, the store is rumored to be heading for bankruptcy.

There have been no specific details reported yet and company spokesman Jess Myers has nothing to add.

According to Myers, “They’ve taken a vow of silence.” Myers is referring to upper management from the struggling outdoor chain.

Gander Mountain is based in St. Paul, Minnesota, and has grown its business to cover 27 states with 160 retail stores. The largest growth for the company has come in the last five years, when 50 stores were opened.

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time, then how come there are others that seemingly are doing well? One specifically that comes to mind, of course, is Bass Pro Shops. They are in Steve the process of attempting to acquire Rogers Cabela’s for a reported $5.5 billion deal. That process, however, is not sporting goods industry founder is going smoothly, but that is a topic for not something new. Sports Authority another time. declared bankruptcy and closed 300 The question remains, how do those stores last year. There are also other stores compete in the internet age? I regional sporting goods retailers suffer- think the first thing to keep in mind, ing and filing for bankruptcy. One is that this cycle of store closings has of those is Eastern Mountain Sports. been around for quite some time. The They filed paperwork last week. difference is the stores that closed a At this point, we have no informadecade ago were small “Mom and Pop” tion as to what type of bankruptcy shops. The giant outdoor retailers filing Gander Mountain will be a part drove those little establishments to of, if in fact the rumors are true. Will shut their doors by the thousands. they just restructure and close a few loThe chain stores bought merchancations down? Will upper management dise in such large quantities they be removed and a complete overhaul of offered prices the little shops couldn’t the top executives happen? Time will compete against. They also provided tell. an environment with waterfalls, huge You may be wondering, if sporting aquariums, restaurants, and a themed goods retailers are having such a hard shopping experience not usually seen

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The other strategy is to offer customers your own well-maintained and operational website to purchase products from. It sounds easy, but to create the online shopping environment consumers are used to and expect costs lots of money and requires massive amounts of personnel.

Gander Mountain reportedly tried to sell their online branch, Overtons, recently but no deal could be struck with any potential buyers. The Reuters sources also state that the company has a $30 million loan and a revolving credit line of a reported $525 million.

It will be interesting to see how all this plays out if in fact Gander Mountain does file for bankruptcy. All I know, is when I drive by the parking lot of our local Gander Mountain branch, there are by far more empty spaces than full ones.

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AREA ROUNDUP

Morris’ Cody Baldridge claims Class 2A sectional title at 182 pounds STAFF REPORTS STERLING – Last week, Morris wrestler Cody Baldridge suffered his first loss of the season in the Northern Illinois Big 12 Tournament, falling to Kaneland’s Riley Vanik in the title match at 182 pounds. Baldridge, the defending Class 2A state runner-up in the weight class, got a quick chance at revenge Saturday and took advantage.

Baldridge beat Vanik, 3-1, in the title match of the Class 2A Sterling Sectional and will enter this weekend’s state finals in Champaign with a 36-1 record.

Class 1A Byron Sectional: Seneca’s Ben Virgo qualified for the state finals by finishing fourth at 106 pounds.

Hall of Fame: Former Morris wrestling coach George Dergo will be getting inducted into the Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Hall of

Fame in April. This year’s group of inductees will be honored before the IHSA state semifinals this Friday at Assembly Hall in Champaign.

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At the Indian Creek Shootout on Saturday. the Redskins (10-14) got off to a 19-8 lead at the end of the first quarter and never looked back. Morris led, 32-21, at halftime and led, 48-38, at the end of the third quarter.

Matt Shaw drained four 3-pointers in the first quarter and finished the first half with 21 of his game-high 29 points. JaQuan Boxley scored 16 points for Morris, with Nathaniel Halcomb chipping in with five.

“It was a much-needed win at the end of a long and tough week,” Morris coach Joe Blumberg said. “We were able to shoot the ball well the first quar-

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ter, which I think allowed us to relax and play. I believe 29 points is a career high for Matt Shaw and he was very good in all areas today. He rebounded, shot the 3, attacked the basket, and led on the floor.

“Delaney Stutzki appears to be over his quad injury, which limited him the last three plus weeks. But we are now dealing with foot/ankle injuries to Halcomb and [Tyler] Spiezio. It’s just that time of the season.”

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Kankakee Kays Tune Up: Garrett Kirkland led the way for Morris on Friday, as he won both the 200 freestyle with a time of 1:58.88 and the 100 breaststroke in 1:05.44. Soren Knudsen finished with two third-place medals – one in the 500 freestyle (6:01.49) and one in the 100 backstroke (1:06.53).

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in the 50 freestyle (25.17) and fourth in the 100 freestyle (55.11). Ryan Nagel had podium finishes in the 200 individual medley (2:33.30) and the 100 butterfly (1:13.29). Ethan Frobish placed in the 100 backstroke (6th, 1:12.87), Josh Houston in the 500 freestyle (4th, 6:05.60) and Rick Young in the 100 freestyle (6th, 59.74).

The 200 medley relay team of Knudsen, Nagel, Kirkland, and Collet placed third (1:55.45). Houston joined Knudsen, Kirkland, and Collet to take third in the 400 freestyle relay (3:51.15), and the 200 freestyle relay team of Elam Yost, Negal, Young, and Houston placed fifth (1:48.57). Morris also had Frobish, Brett Simmons, Luke Riley, and Gavin Leake finish on the podium in the 200 medley relay (6th, 2:07.64).

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DEAR ABBY daughter and son are heroin Jeanne addicts. After livPhillips ing through this hell for 11 years, I have reached my breaking point. My daughter, who just turned 18, is in jail. My heart is broken.

Therapists, parent sessions, etc. haven’t helped.

I’m 60 years old and should be retiring, but my retirement money was all spent on rehabs, etc. I won’t even go into the many items that were stolen from me. How do I move on? I’m so depressed I can’t get out of bed in the morning, and I cry all day. I don’t want to take meds for depression because drugs have caused all my misery. My marriage is falling apart, too. How do I carry on with this misery? – Miserable in Connecticut Dear Miserable: The way to carry on is to let it go. If you haven’t heard of Nar-Anon, you should check into it. It’s a support group for the family and friends of people who are addicted to narcotics, based on the principals of Al-Anon, which is for the loved ones of alcoholics. Help is as near as your computer. Visit nar-anon.org to find a group near you, and you will find that you are not as alone as you feel right now.

Dear Abby: Five years ago, I discovered my wife had been cheating on me with an ex-boyfriend for eight years. We have two young children, so we resolved our differences and decided against divorce. Now she says she wants us to have another baby. I feel I cannot handle a pregnancy with her because of her infidelity. As a hands-on father, I would want to be part of the pregnancy and the complications/changes that come with it.

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– Hands-on Dad Dear Dad: Clearly you are not over your wife’s

infidelity, and frankly, I can’t blame you. The best way to get the message across to her would be during marriage counseling.

Dear Abby: Several years ago I gifted one of my nephews, who was serving in the military at the time, with a .38-caliber revolver that had belonged to my uncle and reportedly had been used during World War I. I also gave his older brother a Colt .45 pistol from World War II. The nephew with the .38 revolver suffered from PTSD and died several years ago. The gun went to his father. My question is, shouldn’t I have been asked if I wanted the revolver returned? I didn’t give it to his father but to him. The father has made no attempt to return it to me. Abby, guns with histories are very personal to owners, and this one was doubly personal and an antique.

What should I do? – Empty Holster in Texas Dear Empty Holster: Technically, once a gift is given it becomes the property of the person who receives it. Because your nephew is deceased – and I’m assuming his father is his next of kin – the gun became the father’s property. Since the gun has emotional significance to you because of its history, depending upon your relationship with the father, you can ask him to return it -- or offer to buy it back from him. However, there is no guarantee he will agree to your request.

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

Stop smoking and save lots of money Dear Wallace: I read your letter from the mother who quit smoking for the benefit of her children. I also stopped smoking for my soon-tobe-born grandson. It was difficult for me to break the habit because I had been a tobacco slave for over 37 years. I overcame the urge to light up with the help of a hypnotist. I have now been smoke-free for one year. My habit cost me $50 a week.

I now put this money into a bank account, and since I bank online I can see all my money that would have gone up in smoke. When I get the urge, I go online and look at my more than $2500! The money I save is for my grandson and any other grandchildren who come along.

-- Happy Grandma, Rock Island, Illinois Happy Grandma: This is truly a win-win solution. You’ve reclaimed your own health at the same time that you’re contributing to your grandson’s future. Just being around longer as a loving grandma is your greatest gift to him. I’m sure your letter will inspire others.

Dear Wallace: Please end this silly debate and educate your readers at the same time. I do a lot of weight-lifting. Let’s say that I could be addicted to weight training. I enjoy being in good health and also having girls go gaga over me when they see me at the seashore.

My girlfriend also is involved in keeping her body strong, but lean.

She is a long-distance runner and has participated in the Boston, New York and Los Angeles marathons.

When we work out we sweat a lot.

My girlfriend refreshes by drinking pure water. During and after lifting, I quench my thirst by drinking various kinds of sports drinks. She says that sports drinks do more harm than good. I disagree. What’s the story? – Atlas, Miami, Florida Atlas: Wow, I’m impressed just by your name. Your namesake in Greek mythology carried the world on his shoulders.

Now back to your question. I de-

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’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace fer to the expertise of Racquel Murphy, a registered dietician in New York City, who says, in essence, that you and your girlfriend are both half right. Someone who is active for less than two hours should rehydrate with pure water, because the body will absorb it better than other liquids. But after longer workouts, sports drinks are better because they contain carbohydrates. These provide extra energy and help the body absorb fluids at a faster rate.

Dear Wallace: I’m 17 and work part-time during the school year.

I worked a 40-hour week this past summer. I saved most of my money to help pay for college. My mom has the habit of “borrowing” money from me to support her smoking habit. I keep a log of all the money she has borrowed and never repaid even though she always promises to pay me back -- with interest. So far, it’s over $200. My dad keeps trying to get mom to stop smoking and is not happy that I’m helping her support her habit. I love my mother and find it hard to tell her no when she asks me for “a few bucks.” Should I tell her that I love her and that’s why I’m telling her no the next time she hits me up for money to buy cigarettes?

I don’t want to lose her early from lung cancer.

P.S.: I really don’t care if she repays me or not. She is a wonderful human being, my best friend and a terrific mother! – Kerry, Lake

Charles, La. Kerry: You will be doing your

mother a big favor if you stop giving her money to buy cigarettes. Cut out this column and tape it on the refrigerator. It might supply the spark to encourage her to end her tobacco habit. Let’s hope so!

Dear Wallace: Recently, my best friend and her boyfriend, both 16,

were planning to drive to Disneyland early one Saturday morning and return home very late that same evening. I was thrilled when she invited my boyfriend and me to ride along.

Well, my thrill didn’t last too long. When I asked my dad if I could go, he said no immediately. Of course I got upset, especially since he didn’t take time to think about it. All he said was, “Since when do you think you can just jump into a car and take off with a bunch of kids? You never have before, and what makes you think you can start now?” Dr. Wallace, that’s just it! I never get to do anything like this with my friends. I’m not permitted to go cruising, and when I’m on a date I must come directly home after we have a late snack or dinner. After all, I’m a 16-year-old young lady who feels she can’t be trusted. I get good grades and I have never done anything wrong to cause my parents not to trust me. I’d like your opinion, please. – Jenny, Bakersfield, Calif.

Jenny: Your father might have been abrupt with his explanation, but I must agree with his decision.

According to my map of California, Bakersfield is about 125 miles from Disneyland. That makes for a round trip of 250 miles, which translated to about five hours on the road. That’s a lot of driving for one day.

Your father’s decision doesn’t indicate a lack of trust in you; he just doesn’t want to risk your safety to the judgment of a young, inexperienced driver who will be putting in a lot of time behind the wheel on an exhausting day. I think most parents would have made the decision your dad made.

While I agree with his decision, I believe he could have given you a better reason for refusing your request. “Since when do you think... and what makes you think you can start now?” doesn’t cut it.

• Write to Dr. Wallace at rwallace@thegreatestgift.com.

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7 p.m. on @ WFLD The Simpsons Bart (voice of Nancy Cartwright) pays a big price for betraying Lisa (voice of Yeardley Smith) in the new episode “The Cad and the Hat,” in terms of the guilt he feels over it. Homer (voice of Dan Castellaneta) surprises the rest of Springfield — and quite possibly himself — when he proves extremely proficient at chess. Actual World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen and comedian-actor Patton Oswalt supply guest voices.

8 p.m. on ^ WBBM NCIS: Los Angeles Distress continues for the team members in the new episode “Payback,” as one is captured and tortured by the mole, while another is shocked and dismayed to learn who betrayed him. The story marks one of the last appearances of late cast regular Miguel Ferrer as Assistant Director Owen Granger. Guest star Elizabeth Bogush returns as Joelle Taylor. Erik Palladino (“ER”) also guest stars. Chris O’Donnell, LL Cool J and Linda Hunt also star.

8 p.m. on + WTTW Victoria on Masterpiece In the penultimate episode of the drama’s first season, “The Engine of Change,” the pregnant Victoria (Jenna Coleman) faces a difficult decision ... choosing a potential successor in the event she should die during childbirth. Her pick meets with disapproval from the Tory Party, but she and Albert (Tom Hughes) are able to apply then-modern means of technology to ensure her choice is secure. Daniela Holtz, Margaret Clunie and Peter Bowles also star.

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Restaurant

Morris Chop Shop & Big Fish Grille now hiring Sous Chefs, Cooks, Waitstaff, Bartenders.

FT/PT, paid vacation, health insurance.

Apply in person at 701 N Liberty St, Morris -- call 815-513-5726 or email resume to: jmathias@bigbashrestaurants.com

WAREHOUSING AND CDL DRIVER POSITIONS

Local agricultural company has several warehousing and CDL driver positions available, both seasonally and full time.

Interested candidates should send letter of interest and resume to: GRAINCO FS, Inc. 3107 N State Route 23 Ottawa, IL 61350

BEAUTICIAN

Established Beauty shop located in downtown Morris for over 25 years would like an experienced Beautician to join our team. Please Email resume to: jhns708@aol.com or call 815-735-0172

JANITORIAL - Country Maids is now hiring Janitorial help part time, 25-30 hrs/wk. Nights & weekends. $10.50+/hr. Call 815-467-9888

DRIVER / WAREHOUSE

Opening for a motivated, hardworking & dependable individual.

Position involves loading & unloading supplies, general warehouse duties, delivery & service. Class A or B CDL. We are a team oriented company with 23 locations in the Midwest. Excellent compensation & benefits. Physical & drug screen required.

Apply in person at:

Carroll Construction Supply

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ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE AUCTION SUNDAY, FEB 19 AT 12 NOON

810 BELLEVUE AVE., OTTAWA, ILL LEATHER FIREMANS BUCKET, FOUR CORNERS "HAMPTON" CHINA, LATE 1800'S-1900'S B. SHONINGER VICTORIAN UPRIGHT PIANO W/ VICTORIAN MUSIC STOOL, STERLING SILVER WALLACE=WASHINGTON PATTERN 1911 SERVICE FOR 6, CASE XX 1992 BOWIE KNIFE W/ SHEATH, WYATT EARP TOY MARSHALL BADGE FROM 1957, OLD MANNIQUINS, GLASS PAPERWEIGHTS, STAMP COL., COL. OF CHRISTMAS DECO., FROM POLAND, ROMANIA, & MEXICO, GREYHOUND PULL TYPE WAGON, OLD GAMES,WICKER BUGGY, DRUM TABLE, LAMPS, HORSES FROM BESWICK, ENGLAND, CRIB QUILTS, CEDAR CHESTS, BEDS, VANITY W/ MIRROR, SEWING MACHINES, SCHOOL DESKS, ELEPHANT CI BOOK ENDS, LOTS OF MISC.

T & L AUCTION 815-434-4431

West Highland Terrier

CHECK AUCTIONZIP.COM I.D. 9525 FOR LISTING AND PHOTOS MODEL A CAR PARTS-DAIRY BOTTLESCOLLECTIBLES-TOOLS-PRIMITIVES -GLASSWARE

CDL-A LOCAL DRIVERS

Please send resume to: Liberty Laser Solutions 375 Commercial St. Marseilles IL 61341

Medical Assistant - Full Time (32 hrs.)

CNA/CMA to rotate 50/50 doctor assist vs. front desk.

Some Travel is required to 3 locations. 401K match plan, PTO (paid time off), Six pd holidays, Aflac, No health benefits.

Print application: www.FootAndAnkleExperts.com Resume is not sufficient Email to: employmentcffas@aol.com or fax: 630-553-9306

Medical Billing Assistant - Full Time

Possess knowledge in: medical billing, fee schedules, posting charges and payments, collections. Detail oriented and excellent communication skills. Paid time off, 401K matching plan and Aflac. No health Benefits. Print application at: www.cffas.com and fax to: 630-553-9306 Resume only is not sufficient Call to advertise in Morris Herald-News Classified.

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Marseilles Nice 1BR, 2nd Flr, Gas, Heat, Water sewer incl, $595/mo, avail now. 815-795-6021

ESTATE AUCTION

SUNDAY FEB 19, 10:00 AM

Good MVR. Great starting pay, benefits & insurance. 401K available.

Home daily. Full Time and Overtime. Must have 2 years exp.

Start immediately. Call 815-955-9078

is looking for someone to join our growing company. The individual needs to possess strong leadership skills, oversee new business management, create and design marketing strategies and techniques and handle multiple assignments flawlessly. This roll will work directly with management and assist in various tasks.

Strong technology background a must.

Competitive Salary & Benefit Package.

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GENE & ANDY ANDREWS OF AURORA. IL.

801 E. FRANCIS RD. NEW LENOX, IL

Liberty Laser Solutions

Restored or Unrestored Cars & Vintage Motorcycles Domestic / Import Cars: Mercedes, Porsche, Corvette, Ferrari's, Jaguars, Muscle Cars, Mustang & Mopars, $$ Top $$ all makes, Etc.

CHECK: www.tandlauctionservice.com or: auctionzip.com

Attn: Chuck Frazer 460 E. Briscoe Drive, Morris

Driver

CLASSICS WANTED

HINTZE AUCTION SERVICE INC. MAZON IL. 60444

Female, All White Lost Wednesday, August 17 in McKinley Woods in Channahon.

Please call 815-467-0566 or cell 815-370-0734

BOB LIC #440000682

CELL 815-228-7634/252-1911 FIREARMS AUCTION MARCH 12, 10:00 AM HINTZE SALE BARN. 503 GRUNDY ST., MAZON. IL ACCEPTING CONSIGNMENTS NOW

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MORRIS - 2 & 3 BEDROOM

Heat, Water Included. 815-942-6776

Morris 2BR - Appliances, Balcony, No Pets $725/mo. Call 815-318-5300 or 630-631-7774 Morris 3BR $950, 1BR $650, Great Location!

Full deck, no pets, coin laundry. 901-569-0747 Morris 518-1/2 W. Washington St. 2BR $675/mo All Utilities Incl, Coin Op Laundry. 815-474-1621

Morris 2BR, 1.5BA TH, Appl, W/D, 1 Car Gar

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Morris 1BR, $650/mo + Deposit + Balcony

901-484-6700 or 815-603-6478 Morris 3BR Tri-Level, 2BA, Lrg FR, 2 Car Garage $1600/mo + security deposit. 815-941-1532

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1-630-910-5304 or 1-630-698-2229 Seneca Efficiency Rooms Short term available. 815-942-6776

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY MORRIS, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS Publisher's Notice: All real estate advertising in this INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MFRA makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation TRUST 2014-1 or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an Plaintiff, intention, to make any such preference, limitation of -v.discrimination." Familial status includes children under DEBORAH HENNIGAN, et al the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, Defendant pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

16 CH 00040 This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate NOTICE OF SALE which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment opportunity basis. of Foreclosure and Sale entered in To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777.

The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275 the above cause on December 9, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Get the Morris Herald-News mailed to your home every Thursday. Sales Corporation, will at 9:00 AM on March 13, 2017, at the Grundy Call 800-397-9397 to subscribe.

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 729 E. WASHINGTON STREET, MORRIS, IL 60450 Property Index No.

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op ty 05-10-126-004.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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

r subj 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. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. 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

quire by 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, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-03408.

THE JUDICIAL SALES

LARGE PUBLIC AUCTION

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2017 Starting at 9:00 am

Held inside at the Mendota Civic Center 1901 Tom Merwin Dr., Mendota IL. 61342

Take IL Rt. 52 (251) to Tom Merwin Dr., just North of the intersection of IL Rt. 34 and Rt. 52 in Mendota IL.

(2 auction rings running simultaneously will be necessary for part of the day)

Morris Open House

COLLECTIBLE & ANTIQUE - FRAMED PRINTS & PICTURES, ELEGANT & COLLECTABLE GLASSWARE, STONEWARE & HOME DECOR - COINS Several pieces of Stoneware & Crock Pottery Collection including water pitchers, jugs, bowls, Bottles, Rockdale union, & Rowe commemorative pottery, collectible decorative stoneware in various shapes sizes Design & art work, some older salt glazed crocks, & Jugs, Lg collection of Sugar buckets, different sizes, Coffee grinders and mills Lg collection of wooden bowls & carriers, wood cooking utensils, spoons, paddles, mashers, rolling pins etc., Wood cheese molds, candle molds, Sev Butter molds different sizes shapes and molds, Wooden well buckets & others, Several wall mount wood, spice cabinets, (2) Spinning wheels, Graduated Brass sleigh bells, Collection of hp. Duck Decoys., Lg. Collection of collectable glassware, Fenton, carnival glass, Vaseline, cranberry glass, Spanish lace, Satin, hobnail, dazey & Button, crackle, inverted thumb print, paper weights, brides baskets, sev. Cruets, fluted bowls, perfume bottles, Shakers, toothpicks etc. coin glass, ruby. Hand painted dishes, lemonade & Chocolate sets, bowls & Plates, Iron stoneware, Roseville pottery Dazey #20 glass churn, Wood Cylinder churn w lettering, Silver quarters & dimes, Roosevelts & Merc dimes, Watt pottery, Little red riding hood shakers & Teapot, Sleepy eye pitchers, Older bottles, bitters, different colors sizes & Shapes, Cast iron door stops bulldog & others, cast HD iron toys, Wood keg, Longaberger basket collection, Egeland, framed thermometer Earlville IL. & bullet pencil, Decorative Handmade log cabins & Birdhouses, dated samplers, Lg. amt. of holiday decorations, carolers, Santa's, snowmen, greens, lights etc. Dept 56 Dickens & New England series, artificial greener & decorative items, HP porcelain & pewter coffee / teapots, 2001- 2013 Sandwich Fair toothpick collection, Staffordshire Washington & Lincoln plate, Flo Blue & other Blue & White decorative teapots & Plates. Many other items too numerous to mention.

ANTIQUE & BRAND NAME FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS, FLAT SCREEN TV'S (Furniture Auction stating @ 11:00 am)

SUNDAY, FEB 19 1-3 New 3 Bedroom Home, SS Appliances

Don't Miss Out!

$139,900

Maytag Washer & Gas Dryer, Sm. Kenmore up right freezer, Samsung Flat screen 42” colored TV, Sony Bravia 50” flat screen Colored TV, Windsor back white upholstery chairs, Brown leather chair, Flex steel, Lighted mirror back oak cabinet corner cabinet, Lighted corner cabinet, (2) Walnut Parlor tables w turned legs, 2pc. Walnut, drop frnt. Glass doored cabinet, w teardrop pulls & pigeonholes, Lg. Oak slated trunk, Walnut dresser w/ hanky boxes, East Lake framed mirror, Matching love seat & Couch Earth tones, Lazy boy recliners, Pine kitchen cabinet w glass doors, Claw & Ball oak stool, Sm Gate leg table, Single Craftmatic Hospital bed Like new, RD. oak Pedestal dining table, 2 bar stools, Maple 2pc breakfront, Sorague Carleton, 3 pc oak book cabinet, Pine dry sink, Dry Sink w towel bar, Parlor lamp w HP globe, Deacon's bench, 2pc pine porcelain pull cabinet, 4' oak jewelry cabinet, (2) Oak dressers w/ wishbone mirror & towel bars, 5 pc Maple Bedrm. Set w/ high boy chest, dresser, side tables, King size bed, Sprague & Carlton, bed,Oak commode, White Wicker Patio furniture, Walnut parlor table, Floral pattern Sofia, Walnut commode w hand carved pulls, Glass top Cherry table, Oak Cabinet w pull out desk, Walnut Oval drop leaf table, 4 Oak bent wood chairs, 2pc Maple drop frnt Desk w bookcase, Misc antique table & Chairs, Wood footstools Oak Drop leaf table Queen Anne style, (6) Ladder back chairs, Sev. Cedar chest and cedar lined closet, Stenciled fern stand, Table & Floor Lamps, some brass, decorative, Living rm. Tables, Sev floor braided rugs, Many other items too numerous to mention.

Terms: Cash, Good Check, Visa/Master card, Registration requires proper Id. No property removed until settle for. All items will be sold to best

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.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-03408 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00040 TJSC#: 36-14430 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.

I713279

Plaintiff, -v.ROBYN S. MEDDER, PRAIRIE HOMEOWNER'S RIDGE ASSOCIATION Defendant 16 CH 81 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 27, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 9:00 AM on March 15, 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 317 GOLDENROD DRIVE, MINOOKA, IL 60447 Property Index No. 03-12-325-014.

The real estate is improved with (Published in the Morris Herald- a townhouse.

Sale terms: 25% down of the News, February 2, 9, 16, 2017) highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third PUBLIC NOTICE party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, GRUNDY COUNTY which is calculated on residential MORRIS, ILLINOIS real estate at the rate of $1 for each JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, $1,000 or fraction thereof of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

LAND AUCTION

Auction to be held at: The Brookfield Township Hall Located At: #2099 E. 27th Rd., Seneca, IL.

Directions: From Ransom, IL, go North (on E. 27th Rd) 5 miles OR From Seneca, IL, go South (on Rt. 170), 5 miles to N. 21st Rd / Mazon-Grand Ridge Rd, then 2 miles West (at the Jct. of N. 21st Rd & E. 27th Rd)

Thursday, March 2 10:00 AM See Terms, Maps & Data @ www.bradleyauctionsinc.com

Recreational Land Farmland & Timber 105 Acres M.O.L.

Brookfield Township -- LaSalle County (In 1 - Tract, Unimproved)

Near Illinois River and Springbrook Marina

Well Populated With Deer And Wild Turkey Sand And Gravel Reserves On The Property Exact Acreage To Be Determined By A Survey Conducted Prior To Auction

Farm Location: Located On N. 2553rd Rd. (Near Springbrook Marina) Directions: From Downtown Seneca, IL., Go South On Rt. 170 (Over Illinois River Bridge) To N. 25th Rd., Then East 1/10 Mile To The First Left, Then 1-4/10 Mile West On 2553rd Rd. (On South Side). Land Posted With Auction Sign.

Brief Legal Description: The West 1/2 Of The Southeast Quarter Of Section 34, And River Road Lots 2, 3 & 4 Of The Subdivision Of The West Half Of The Northeast Quarter Of Section 34 (Except 4.96 Acres Previously Sold Off), Township 33 North, Range 5 East Of The Third P.M.

28 Acres Farmland, 77 Acres Timber & Grassland

Tenancy: The Tenancy is Open for the 2017 Crop Year Closing: On or Before April 3rd, 2017

Auctioneers' Note: This Property Is A Hunter's Dream With Farmland Income And A Great Location Near The Illinois River.

and highest bidder. Not responsible for items or accidents. The items must be removed on sale day. This is a partial listing only for more complete see internet or phone us with address. NO Buyers Premium being charged, home is full we expect to find some surprises.

For Appointment To Inspect The Property Contact Dan At Ph. (815) 252-2019

JUANITA SELLERS, ESTATE

Seller: Theodore J. “Ted” Szafranski Sr. Estate

AUCTIONEERS: Chris & Joe Wegener, SANDWICH IL 815-451-2820 - or - ROCHELLE IL @ 815-766-0756 Go2wegenerauctions.com

Daniel Szafranski, Executor

BRADLEYS' AND IMMKE AUCTION SERVICE

Morris Herald-News / MorrisHerald-News.com • Thursday, February 16, 2017 • 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 con-

prop ty dominium 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: Visit our website

FARMLAND AUCTION Auction to be held at: The Brookfield Township Hall Located At: #2099 E. 27th Rd., Seneca, IL.

Directions: From Ransom, IL, go North (on E. 27th Rd) 5 miles OR From Seneca, IL, go South (on Rt. 170), 5 miles to N. 21st Rd / Mazon-Grand Ridge Rd, then 2 miles West (at the Jct. of N. 21st Rd & E. 27th Rd)

Monday, March 6 10:00 AM See Terms, Maps & Data @ www.bradleyauctionsinc.com

157.42 Acres M.O.L.

Allen Twp. - LaSalle County In 1 - Tract, (No Improvements) Surveyed Acres Alternate Site For a Proposed Wind Turbine

Farm Location: From Ransom, IL. Go South (On Rt. 170), 1 Mile

To N. 14th Rd., Then 2-1/2 Miles West (1-Mile South Of The High Railroad Crossing) Legal Description: The Southwest Quarter Of Section 19, (Except A 3 Acre Building Site, Previously Sold Off) T. 31 N.-R. 5E.Of The Third P.M. (Allen Twp., LaSalle County Illinois) Passive Income: Temporary Meteorologist Tower: $2,500 Annual Payment. Option To Construct Wind Turbine: Currently $15/Acre With Step-Up Payments Every 10 Years From Iberdola/Avangrid Renewables (Otter Creek Wind Farm LLC). Additional Payment for Actual Wind Turbine (If Constructed). 17.14 Acres C.R.P. (Filter Strips) @ $379.84 per Acre Through 9/30/26. 5.61 Acres C.R.P. (Waterways) @ $286.47 per Acre Through 9/30/24.

Crop Productivity Index: 129.8 (University Of Illinois Bulletin 811)

Tenancy: The Tenancy is open for the 2017 Crop Year Closing: On or Before April 5, 2017 Auctioneers' Note: This Is A Good Productive Farm With Good

Soils & A Great Passive Income. Good Potential For Future Wind Turbine Income.

Seller: First Financial Bank Farm Trust

BRADLEYS' AND IMMKE AUCTION SERVICE

at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 256709.

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.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. 256709 Case Number: 16 CH 81

TJSC#: 37-889 I714471 (Published in the Morris HeraldNews, February 9, 16, 23, 2017)

Pictures increase attention to your ad!

Be sure to include a photo of your pet, home, auto or merchandise.

Call to advertise 877-264-2527 Or place your ad online MorrisHerald-News.com

Matthew Bullock Auctioneers

409 E. Stevenson Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350

Saturday, February 18th 9:30am Special Preview: Friday, February 17th 10:00-5:00

Winter Ephemera Auction All Paper All Day! Highlights - 1842 Andrew Jackson ALS, Circa 1850 Boxer Daguerreotype, 18th & 19th Century Maps, Collection of Colton's folding maps, numerous 19th century Books and Book Sets including 1st edition “The Law of Success” 8 Vol set., Henry on the Bible circa 1721, History Books Local and National, Collection of 1850's1860's letters, Tintypes, Daguerreotypes, CDV's, Cabinet Photos, Stereoviews, Victorian Trade Cards & Albums, Valentines, Photo Albums, Miniature Tintype Album, Civil War Soldier CDV's, Cat & Dog Tintypes, Broadsides and Advertising Posters, USSR Propaganda Posters, Early Pin up and Pulp Magazines, Large Collection of Saturday Evening Posts & Esquire Magazines, Early Letterheads, Quack Medicine Items, Framed Artwork and Photographs, Fantastic Sepia Toned Photographs of the Chicago after the Fire, Giovanni Battista Piranesi Original Etchings of The Prisons, Japanese Woodblocks, Japanese Star Map, Collection of Air Force Airplane Photographs, Early Auction Sale Bills, Collection of 19th Century Ottawa IL Black & White Glass Negatives including 1898 Street Fair, LaSalle Co IL History Books, Stamp Collection, and much more.

Postcards - Complete set of 60 Cherry Mine Disaster Real Photo Postcards from The Masters Studio Princeton IL, Over 10,000 postcards from the early 1900's covering nearly every topic. Real photos, Townviews, Street Views, Railroad, Train, Large amount of Topicals and Holiday - Ellen Clappsaddle Collection, Francis Brundage, and many other artist signed cards, Halloween, Patriotic, 4th of July, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, HTL, World's Fair, Presidents, Easter, Valentines, Christmas, Santas, Animals, Advertising, Teddy Roosevelt, Teddy Bears, Black Americana, and much more. This is a very nice collection from a longtime collector!

Sellers: Marie S. King and others

Terms: Cash, Check, Credit Cards (add 5%), No out of state checks or checks over $500 if unknown to auction company. 10% Buyers Premium

www.BullockAuctioneers.com

815-220-5005

Is it time to sell your collection? Matthew Bullock Auctioneers specializes in large collections from coins, jewelry, firearms, antiques, ephemera, and more.

Matthew Bullock IL Lic 441.001731 Brian Bullock IL Lic 441.002146

County Clerk.

PUBLIC AUCTION

Grundy County Clerk 111 E. Washington St., Room 12 Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-3222

Located At: #4805 S. Woods Rd., Mazon, IL 60444 Directions: Exit I-55 at Dwight, IL (Rt. 47 Exit #220) & go North (On Rt. 47) 6 Miles to Grinter Rd., then 2 Miles East to Woods Rd. & 7/10 Mile North. OR: Exit I-80 at Morris, IL (Rt. 47 Exit #112) & Go South 10 Miles to Mazon, IL, then (at Casey's General Store) PUBLIC NOTICE Go East (On Grand Ridge Rd./S. 3000 Rd.) 2-1/2 Miles to Tynan TO: PBJM SQUARED, LLC,BRUCE Rd., then 1-1/2 Miles South to Booth Rd., then West 4/10 Mile to BARR, AS REGISTERED AGENT FOR Woods Rd. & 2/10 Mile South. Watch For Auction Signs.

PBJM SQUARED, LLC,OCCUPANT,MICHAEL CLARK A/K/A MIKE CLARK,PARTIES IN OCCUPANCY OR ACTUAL POSSESSee Full Sale Bill & Photos @ www.bradleyauctionsinc.com SION OF SAID PROPERTY; UNTractors - 1997 John Deere 9400, 4-W.D., 24 Speed Trans., 5 KNOWN OWNERS OR PERSONS Hyd, Outlets, 3 Point, P.T.O., 710-38 Tires & Duals, Quick Hitch, INTERESTED IN SAID LAND OR Green Star Ready, 5,967 Hrs.; John Deere 7800, M.F.W.D., 19 LOT. Speed Trans., 2 Hyd. Outlets, 14.9R46 Tires w/Axle Mnt. Duals, GRUNDY COUNTY CLERK Front Fenders, Radar, Extended Mirrors, Quick Hitch, 4,949 Hrs.; TAX DEED NO. 2017TX10 1/24/2017 1983 John Deere 4650, M.F.W.D., 15 Speed Powershift Trans., 3 FILED TAKE NOTICE Hyd. Outlets, 18.4-42 Tires & Axle Mnt. Duals, Quick Hitch, Front Fenders, Radar, Extended Mirrors, 3,785 Hrs.; 1972 Massey Fergu- County of Grundy, State of Illinois son 1130 D., Cab, No Air, High-Low Trans, 3 Point, Dual P.T.O., Date Premises Sold 11/12/2014 14-00008 18.4-38 Tires & Duals, Front Fenders, 6,950 Hrs.; 1958 Allis Certificate No. Chalmers D-17, Gas, N.F. Snap Coupler Hitch, P.T.O., 4,360 Hrs.; 1950 I.H. “M” Power Steering, Live Hyd., Fenders N.F., Belt Pulley; Sold for General Taxes of (year) I.H. 706, Gas, Engine Stuck, (Rough); Case 580 CK, Engine Stuck, 2013 (Rough); Noble “Hitchmaster” Front 3 Point Hitch, 9980 Lb. Lift Ca- Sold for Special Assessment of N/A (municipality) pacity; 4- J.D. 400 Lb. Rear Wheel Weights; I.H. Wide Front End and Special Assessment Number (Fits Model “H” through 806); 16-Massey Harris Front Weights.

N/A John Deere Combine & Heads - 2007 John Deere 9660 STS, Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A Bullet Rotor, Premiere Cab, High Cap. Unloading Auger, 2600 Display Receiver, Autotrac, SF-1 Signal, 20.8-42 Drive Tires, & Duals THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD 28L-26 Steer Tires, 1,817 Hrs., 1,243 Sep. Hrs; 2006 John Deere FOR DELINQUENT TAXES 893 Corn Head, 8-30”, Contour Sensors, Hyd. Stripper Plates, Sin- Property located at 35 LYNWOOD gle Point Hook-Up,; 2006 John Deere 630 F HydraFlex Grain Head, DR., MORRIS, IL 30 Ft., Full Finger Auger, Hyd. Fore & Aft, Single Point Hook-Up; Un- Legal Description or Property Index verferth HT 30 Head Moving Trailer, 30 Ft.; Down Corn Reel, 8-30”. No. 02-33-427-004 Farm Equipment - 1998 Kinze 2600 Interplant 16-32, Insecticide, No-Till, Trash Whips, Keton Seed Firmers, Big Seed Boxes, This notice is to advise you that the Corn & Bean Meters, Row Shut Offs, Kinze Seed Monitor; Case-I.H. above property has been sold for 730B “Ecolo Tiger” Disk/Ripper, 7 Shank, Lead Shanks, Cover delinquent taxes and that the periBoards, Hyd. Disk, Hyd. Disk Levelers; Case-I.H. “Tiger-Mate II” Field od of redemption from the sale will Cultivator, 48” 6” w/ 5 Bar Spike Harrow. Case-I.H. 496 Tandem expire on 6/16/2017 .

Disk, 28 Ft., 7-1/2” Spacings, Buster Bar Harrow; John Deere 8-30 Row Cultivator, w/ Shields; Fox 546 Forage Chopper w/ Hay Head; The amount to redeem is subject to A.Chalmers 2 Bottom Pull Plow, On Steel, Rope Trip; Fetral 10” x increase at 6 month intervals from 61' Port. Auger, Swing Away Hopper; 8” x 21' Port. Auger. Wagons: the date of sale and may be further 4-Brent 644 Grain Wagons (3-Green & 1-Red) All Have 4.25/6SR increased if the purchaser at the tax 22.5 Tires; Parker 275 Bu. Seed Wagon (Divided Box) w/6” Hyd. sale or his or her assignee pays Side Auger, Telescoping Spout; Kilbros 400 Bu. Side Unload Wag- any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the on; Farm & Fleet 275 Bu. Side Unload Wagon. property from subsequent forfeitures Trucks & Trailers - 1978 GMC K-2500 Pick-Up, 400 Engine, 4 or tax sales. Check with the county Sp. Manual, 4 W.D. Flat Bed w/ Side Boxes; 1974 I.H. 1700 “Load clerk as to the exact amount you Star” Bucket Truck, Gas, Single Axle, P.S., 40' Telescoping Boom, owe before redeeming: Post Hole Digger, Winch; Old U.S. Army Truck w/ Dragline, Tandem Axle, All Wheel Drive, 2-Gas Engines, 35 Ft. Boom, (Cables Work); This notice is also to advise you 1965 I.H. F-1800, Dump Box, Tandem Axle, Gas, (Runs, NO that a petition has been filed for a Brakes); 1960 Phelan Low-Boy Equipment Trailer, Tandem Axle, w/ tax deed which will transfer title Donkey; Semi Van Trailer, 40 Ft., For Storage; 1,000 Gal. Steel Wa- and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made ter Tank/Trailer. on or before 6/16/2017.

Model T Ford Car (To Sell At Noon) - 1926 Ford Model T Sedan, 2 Sp. Auxilary Trans., (Extra Parts: New Top, New Interior), This matter is set for hearing in the Engine & Trans. Good.

Circuit Court of this County in MorAirplane Kit (To Sell At Noon) - Avid MK IV Airplane Kit Com- ris, Illinois, on 7/25/2017 in the plete, #10690, “New”, Speedwing Airobatic Tricycle Or Tail Dragger, Grundy County Courthouse, 111 E. White Powder Coated, Set-Up For Rotax 582 Engine, (No Engine), Washington St., Morris, IL 60450, 3 Blade Propeller, Spinner, Cowling, Radiators, 2 Gas Tanks, Oil In- UPSTAIRS Courtroom at 9:00 A.M. jected, Maule Tail Wheel, Tow Bar, Gauges, Parts List & Builder's Manual; Rotax Engine, New In Box, Model R582 LC DCSM, Gas, You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will alMag Elect. Start. ready have expired at that time.

Thursday, February 23 10:00 AM

CLASSIFIED 65

UNION TAX INVESTORS PURCHASER or ASSIGNEE Dated: 01/26/2017 (Published in the Morris HeraldNews, February 16, 23, March 2, 2017)1265088

PUBLIC NOTICE

TO: VILLAGE OF MINOOKA, VILLAGE PRESIDENT,VILLAGE OF MINOOKA, VILLAGE CLERK,OCCUPANT,MICHAEL A. URBAN,VILLAGE OF MINOOKA, BOARD OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS,PARTIES IN OCCUPANCY OR ACTUAL POSSESSION OF SAID PROPERTY;UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID LAND OR LOT. GRUNDY COUNTY CLERK TAX DEED NO. 2017TX11 FILED 1/24/2017 TAKE NOTICE County of Grundy, State of Illinois Date Premises Sold 11/12/2014 Certificate No. 14-00015 Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of N/A (municipality) and Special Assessment Number N/A Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 103 N. WABASSO ST., P.O. BOX 729, MINOOKA, IL Legal Description or Property Index No. 03-01-258-008 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on 6/16/2017 .

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming: This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before 6/16/2017.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Morris, Illinois, on 7/25/2017 in the Miscellaneous Items Grundy County Courthouse, 111 E. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IM- Washington St., Morris, IL 60450, AUCTIONEERS' NOTE: Gene's Equip. Have Been Well Maintained MEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF EAST Courtroom at 9:00 A.M. And Is Field Ready. View Photos On Our Website & Plan To Attend!!! PROPERTY You may be present at this hearing Redemption can be made at any but your right to redeem will altime on or before 6/16/2017 by ready have expired at that time.

Seller: Gene R. Hansen - Mazon, IL applying to the County Clerk of For Info. Ph. 815-448-5584 (Evenings) Grundy County, Illinois at the Office YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMof the County Clerk in Morris, Illi- MEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF BRADLEYS' AND IMMKE AUCTION SERVICE nois.

PROPERTY For further information contact the

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66 CLASSIFIED • Thursday, February 16, 2017 • Redemption can be made at any time on or before 6/16/2017 by applying to the County Clerk of Grundy County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Morris, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

Grundy County Clerk 111 E. Washington St., Room 12 Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-3222 UNION TAX INVESTORS PURCHASER or ASSIGNEE Dated: 01/26/2017

yo ght ready have expired at that time.

by undy y, of the County Clerk in Morris, Illi- applying to the County Clerk of Grundy County, Illinois at the Office nois.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IM- For further information contact the of the County Clerk in Morris, Illinois.

MEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF County Clerk.

For further information contact the PROPERTY County Clerk.

Grundy County Clerk Redemption can be made at any 111 E. Washington St., Room 12 Grundy County Clerk time on or before 6/16/2017 by Morris, IL 60450 111 E. Washington St., Room 12 applying to the County Clerk of (815) 941-3222 Morris, IL 60450 Grundy County, Illinois at the Office (815) 941-3222 of the County Clerk in Morris, Illi- DIAMOND QUEST REALTY INC. PURCHASER or ASSIGNEE nois.

CENTRAL BUYER CORP. For further information contact the Dated: 01/26/2017 PURCHASER or ASSIGNEE County Clerk.

Grundy County Clerk 111 E. Washington St., Room 12 Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-3222

(Published in the Morris Herald- DIAMOND QUEST REALTY INC. News, February 16, 23, March 2, PURCHASER or ASSIGNEE 2017)1265111 Dated: 01/26/2017

PUBLIC NOTICE

TO: VILLAGE OF MINOOKA, VILLAGE CLERK, MINOOKA PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, WILLIAM J. LOPINA, AS REGISTERED AGENT FOR AMG MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC, AS MANAGEMENT FOR LAKEWOOD TRAILS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, AMG MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC, AS MANAGEMENT FOR LAKEWOOD TRAILS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, LAKEWOOD TRAILS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, CHERYL A. HUNT A/K/A CHERYL A. CASSELMAN, VILLAGE OF MINOOKA, WATER DEPARTMENT, VILLAGE OF MINOOKA, VILLAGE TREASURER, MICHAEL A. CASSELMAN, OCCUPANT, BRIAN WIELGUS, ALEKSANDRA KUZYK,JOHN CARVER, VILLAGE OF MINOOKA, VILLAGE PRESIDENT,PARTIES IN OCCUPANCY OR ACTUAL POSSESSION OF SAID PROPERTY; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID LAND OR LOT. GRUNDY COUNTY CLERK TAX DEED NO. 2017TX5 FILED 1/24/2017 TAKE NOTICE County of Grundy, State of Illinois Date Premises Sold 11/12/2014 Certificate No. 14-00093 Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of N/A (municipality) and Special Assessment Number N/A Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 1413 BLUESTEM LN., MINOOKA, IL Legal Description or Property Index No. 03-13-178-022 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on 6/16/2017 .

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming: This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before 6/16/2017.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Morris, Illinois, on 7/25/2017 in the Grundy County Courthouse, 111 E. Washington St., Morris, IL 60450, EAST Courtroom at 9:00 A.M. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will al-

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PUBLIC NOTICE

TO: OCCUPANT,NANETTE TALLER, WILLIAM PATRICK A/K/A BILLY PATRICK, MANDEE MCCLAIN, AMANDA MCCLAIN,PARTIES IN OCCUPANCY OR ACTUAL POSSESSION OF SAID PROPERTY; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID LAND OR LOT. GRUNDY COUNTY CLERK TAX DEED NO. 2017TX6 FILED 1/24/2017 TAKE NOTICE County of Grundy, State of Illinois Date Premises Sold 11/12/2014 Certificate No. 14-00130 Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of N/A (municipality) and Special Assessment Number N/A Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A

(Published in the Morris Herald- Dated: 01/26/2017 News, February 16, 23, March 2, (Published in the Morris Herald2017)1265080 News, February 16, 23, March 2, 2017)1265077

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TO: FRED N. BLITT, AS R/A FOR BLITT AND GAINES, P.C., ATTORNEY FOR MIDLAND FUNDING LLC,BLITT AND GAINES, P.C.,ATTORNEY FOR MIDLAND FUNDING LLC,ILLINOIS CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY, AS R/A FOR MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, DORA CRUZ A/K/A DORA CRAIG, OCCUPANT, ALISHA REVELS A/K/A ALICIA REVELS A/K/A ALISHA STRONG A/K/A ALICIA STRONG, MICHAEL J. HESTER A/K/A MIKE J. HESTER, CHRISTINA HESTER A/K/A CHRISTINA MATEO, PARTIES IN OCCUPANCY OR ACTUAL POSSESSION OF SAID PROPERTY; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID LAND OR LOT. GRUNDY COUNTY CLERK TAX DEED NO. 2017TX2 FILED 1/24/2017 TAKE NOTICE County of Grundy, State of Illinois Date Premises Sold 11/12/2014 14-00172 Certificate No. Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of N/A (municipality) and Special Assessment Number N/A Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A

THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 2880 N. COUNTRY OAKS LN., MORRIS, IL Property located at 135 DEERPATH DR., MORRIS, IL Legal Description or Property Index Legal Description or Property Index No. 04-24-127-004 No. 05-04-303-010 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for This notice is to advise you that the delinquent taxes and that the peri- above property has been sold for od of redemption from the sale will delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on 6/16/2017 . expire on 6/16/2017 .

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from The amount to redeem is subject to the date of sale and may be further increase at 6 month intervals from increased if the purchaser at the tax the date of sale and may be further sale or his or her assignee pays increased if the purchaser at the tax any subsequently accruing taxes or sale or his or her assignee pays special assessments to redeem the any subsequently accruing taxes or property from subsequent forfeitures special assessments to redeem the or tax sales. Check with the county property from subsequent forfeitures clerk as to the exact amount you or tax sales. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming: owe before redeeming: This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a This notice is also to advise you tax deed which will transfer title that a petition has been filed for a and the right to possession of this tax deed which will transfer title property if redemption is not made and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before 6/16/2017. on or before 6/16/2017.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Mor- This matter is set for hearing in the ris, Illinois, on 7/25/2017 in the Circuit Court of this County in Grundy County Courthouse, 111 E. Morris, Illinois, on 7/25/2017 in Washington St., Morris, IL 60450, the Grundy County Courthouse, UPSTAIRS Courtroom at 9:00 A.M. 111 E. Washington St., Morris, IL 60450, UPSTAIRS Courtroom at You may be present at this hearing 9:00 A.M. but your right to redeem will alYou may be present at this hearing ready have expired at that time. but your right to redeem will alYOU ARE URGED TO . REDEEM ready have expired at that time.

IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS YOU ARE URGED TO . REDEEM OF PROPERTY IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS Redemption can be made at any OF PROPERTY time on or before 6/16/2017 by applying to the County Clerk of Redemption can be made at any Grundy County, Illinois at the Office time on or before 6/16/2017 by

PUBLIC NOTICE

TO: MICHAEL SAJNAJ A/K/A MIKE SAJNAJ, WILLARD HARPER, OCCUPANT, MICHELLE BRCIK A/K/A MICHELLE MOSSBERGER A/K/A MICHELLE HARPER, MALLORY MOSSBERGER, RICKEY MOSSBERGER, PARTIES IN OCCUPANCY OR ACTUAL POSSESSION OF SAID PROPERTY; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID LAND OR LOT. GRUNDY COUNTY CLERK TAX DEED NO. 2017TX7 FILED 1/24/2017 TAKE NOTICE County of Grundy, State of Illinois Date Premises Sold 11/12/2014 Certificate No. 14-00187 Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of N/A (municipality) and Special Assessment Number N/A Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 1785 E. NORTH ST., MORRIS, IL Legal Description or Property Index No. 05-11-478-006 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on 6/16/2017 .

(815) 941-3222 DIAMOND QUEST REALTY INC. PURCHASER or ASSIGNEE

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Morowe before redeeming: ris, Illinois, on 7/25/2017 in the This notice is also to advise you Grundy County Courthouse, 111 E. that a petition has been filed for a Washington St., Morris, IL 60450, tax deed which will transfer title UPSTAIRS Courtroom at 9:00 A.M. and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will alon or before 6/16/2017. ready have expired at that time.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this County in Mor- YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMris, Illinois, on 7/25/2017 in the MEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF Grundy County Courthouse, 111 E. PROPERTY Washington St., Morris, IL 60450, EAST Courtroom at 9:00 A.M. Redemption can be made at any time on or before 6/16/2017 by You may be present at this hearing applying to the County Clerk of but your right to redeem will al- Grundy County, Illinois at the Office ready have expired at that time. of the County Clerk in Morris, Illinois.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IM- For further information contact the MEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF County Clerk.

PROPERTY Grundy County Clerk Redemption can be made at any 111 E. Washington St., Room 12 time on or before 6/16/2017 by Morris, IL 60450 applying to the County Clerk of (815) 941-3222 Grundy County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Morris, Illi- CENTRAL BUYER CORP. PURCHASER or ASSIGNEE nois.

For further information contact the Dated: 01/26/2017 County Clerk.

Grundy County Clerk 111 E. Washington St., Room 12 Morris, IL 60450

PUBLIC NOTICE

TO: OCCUPANT, EDWARD A. MATIA, DAWN S. MATIA, PARTIES IN OCCUPANCY OR ACTUAL POSSESDated: 01/26/2017 SION OF SAID PROPERTY; UN(Published in the Morris Herald- KNOWN OWNERS OR PERSONS INTERESTED IN SAID LAND OR News, February 16, 23, March 2, LOT. 2017)1265104 GRUNDY COUNTY CLERK TAX DEED NO. 2017TX8 FILED 1/24/2017 PUBLIC NOTICE TAKE NOTICE TO: VILLAGE OF CARBON HILL, County of Grundy, State of Illinois THOMAS V. TESTA, VILLAGE OF Date Premises Sold 11/12/2014 CARBON HILL, WATER DEPARTCertificate No. 14-00279 MENT, VILLAGE OF CARBON HILL, Sold for General Taxes of VILLAGE CLERK, PARTIES IN OC- (year) 2013 CUPANCY OR ACTUAL POSSESSold for Special Assessment of N/A SION OF SAID PROPERTY; UN(municipality) KNOWN OWNERS OR PERSONS and Special Assessment Number INTERESTED IN SAID LAND OR N/A LOT. Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A GRUNDY COUNTY CLERK TAX DEED NO. 2017TX4 THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FILED 1/24/2017 FOR DELINQUENT TAXES TAKE NOTICE Property located at 211 E. PARKER County of Grundy, State of Illinois ST., P.O. BOX 216, GARDNER, IL Date Premises Sold 11/12/2014 Legal Description or Property Index Certificate No. 14-00197 No. 12-09-232-011 Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2013 This notice is to advise you that the Sold for Special Assessment of N/A above property has been sold for (municipality) delinquent taxes and that the periand Special Assessment Number od of redemption from the sale will N/A expire on 6/16/2017 .

Warrant No. N/A Inst. No. N/A The amount to redeem is subject to THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD increase at 6 month intervals from FOR DELINQUENT TAXES the date of sale and may be further Property located at 715 N. FIFTH increased if the purchaser at the tax ST., (CARBON HILL), COAL CITY, IL sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or Legal Description or Property Index special assessments to redeem the No. 06-34-158-009 property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the county This notice is to advise you that the clerk as to the exact amount you above property has been sold for owe before redeeming: delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will This notice is also to advise you expire on 6/16/2017 . that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title The amount to redeem is subject to and the right to possession of this increase at 6 month intervals from property if redemption is not made the date of sale and may be further on or before 6/16/2017. increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays This matter is set for hearing in the any subsequently accruing taxes or Circuit Court of this County in Morspecial assessments to redeem the ris, Illinois, on 7/25/2017 in the property from subsequent forfeitures Grundy County Courthouse, 111 E. or tax sales. Check with the county Washington St., Morris, IL 60450, clerk as to the exact amount you UPSTAIRS Courtroom at 9:00 A.M. owe before redeeming: You may be present at this hearing This notice is also to advise you but your right to redeem will althat a petition has been filed for a ready have expired at that time. tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMproperty if redemption is not made MEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF on or before 6/16/2017.

PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before 6/16/2017 by applying to the County Clerk of Grundy County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Morris, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk.

Grundy County Clerk 111 E. Washington St., Room 12 Morris, IL 60450 (815) 941-3222 DIAMOND QUEST REALTY INC. PURCHASER or ASSIGNEE Dated: 01/26/2017 (Published in the Morris HeraldNews, February 16, 23, March 2, 2017)1265183

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT GRUNDY COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION (Published in the Morris Herald- Deutsche Bank National Trust News, February 16, 23, March 2, Company, as Trustee for NovaStar 2017)1265091 Mortgage Funding Trust, Series

gage unding 2006-6 NovaStar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-6; Plaintiff, VS. Kimberly Gleason; Patrick Gleason; Ninovan Lake Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.; Capital One Bank (USA), N.A.; Cortina, Mueller & Frobish, P.C. f/k/a Cortina & Mueller, P.C.; Old Plank Trail Community Bank, National Association as s/i/i to First National Bank of Illinois; Seaway Bank and Trust Company as s/i/i to First Suburban National Bank; The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as Trustee; The Minooka Grain, Lumber and Supply Company; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Kimberly Gleason, if any; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Patrick Gleason, if any; Unknown Owners and Non Record Claimants; Defendants.

16CH 129 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: -Kimberly Gleason -Patrick Gleason that Plaintiff has commenced this case in the Circuit Court of Grundy County against you and other defendants, for foreclosure of a certain Mortgage lien recorded against the premises described as follows: LOT 39, IN NINOVAN LAKE ESTATES PHASE 1, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 34 NORTH, RANGE 8, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 12, 2002 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 401852, IN GRUNDY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. C/K/A: 201 Slalom Court, Minooka, IL 60447 PIN: 03-04-351-001 said Mortgage was given by Kimberly Gleason and Patrick Gleason, Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Novastar Mortgage, Inc., Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Grundy County, Illinois, as Document No. 469968.

YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, this case is set for Mandatory Mediation on February 17, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Grundy County Courthouse, 111 E. Washington St. Morris, IL 60450.

A lender representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss options that you may have and to pre-screen you for potential mortgage modification.

YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN, OR YOUR RIGHT TO MEDIATION WILL TERMINATE. UNLESS YOU file your appearance or otherwise file your answer in this case in the Office of the Circuit Clerk of Grundy County, Grundy County Courthouse, 111 East Washington Street, Morris IL 60450 on or before March 13, 2017 A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED FOR IN THE PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT. Russell C. Wirbicki (6186310) The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff

ey 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-360-9461 WA16-0598 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com I714669 (Published in the Morris HeraldNews, February 9, 16, 23, 2017)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY MORRIS, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS CAPACITY, BUT INDIVIDUAL SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR MFRA TRUST 2014-1 Plaintiff, -v.DEBORAH HENNIGAN, et al Defendant 16 CH 00040 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 9, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 9:00 AM on March 13, 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: THE EAST HALF OF LOT 4 IN BLOCK 4 IN COUNTY'S ADDITION TO MORRIS, IN GRUNDY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 729 E. WASHINGTON STREET, MORRIS, IL 60450 Property Index No. 05-10-126-004.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for

Morris Herald-News / MorrisHerald-News.com • Thursday, February 16, 2017 • day pe redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. 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 Lpay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium TProperty 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 BYARE 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 tFORECLOSURE LAW. You will need ra photo identification issued by a agency (driver's government stlicense, 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, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-03408.

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.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-03408 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 16 CH 00040 TJSC#: 36-14430 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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ASSOCIATION Defendant 16 CH 81 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 27, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 9:00 AM on March 15, 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: LOT 77, IN PRAIRIE RIDGE SUBDIVISION, PHASE TWO, UNIT ONE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 34 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JANUARY 13, 2005 AS DOCUMENT 443779, IN GRUNDY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 317 GOLDENROD DRIVE, MINOOKA, IL 60447 Property Index No. 03-12-325-014.

The real estate is improved with a townhouse.

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 re(Published in the Morris Herald- quired by The Condominium PropNews, February 2, 9, 16, 2017) erty 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 PUBLIC NOTICE purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF shall pay the assessments required THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT by The Condominium Property Act, GRUNDY COUNTY 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU MORRIS, ILLINOIS ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEJPMORGAN CHASE BANK, OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT NATIONAL ASSOCIATION TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR Plaintiff, 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN OR-v.DER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORROBYN S. MEDDER, PRAIRIE DANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 RIDGE HOMEOWNER'S

(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a agency (driver's government 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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 256709.

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.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. 256709 Case Number: 16 CH 81 TJSC#: 37-889 I714471 (Published in the Morris HeraldNews, February 9, 16, 23, 2017)

PUBLIC NOTICE

Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: Lot 1 and the North 40 feet of Lot 2 in Block 2 in Fellingham's Addition to the Original Town of Verona in the Southwest quarter of Section 26, Township 32 North, Range 6 East of the Third Principal Meridian; in Grundy County, Illinois.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS 433 Clark St., Verona, IL 60479 PERMANENT INDEX NO. 07-26-327-011 and which said Mortgage was made by: Lorena Delgado and Jose A. Mora, husband and wife, the Mortgagor(s)], to United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Grundy County, Illinois, as Document No. 431722; 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, United States Courthouse for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, Thomas G. Bruton Clerk of the United States District Court Northern District of Illinois Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse 219 S Dearborn Street Chicago, IL 60604 on or before March 22,2017, 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. Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 223 W. Jackson Boulevard, Ste. 610 Chicago, IL 60606 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this law firm is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Our File No.: C16-35666 I714259

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS EASTERN DIVISION UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ON BEHALF OF ITS AGENCY RURAL HOUSING SERVICE OR SUCCESSORY AGENCY, UNITED DEPARTMENT OF STATES AGRICULTURE, Plaintiff, Vs. LORENA DELGADO N/K/A LORENA FAVELA; JOSE A MORA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

16cv 10746 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: JOSE A MORA; UNKNOWN (Published in the Morris HeraldOWNERS AND NONRECORD News, February 9, 16, 23, 2017 March 2, 9, 16, 2017) CLAIMANTS That this case has been Follow the commenced in this Court against Morris Herald-News you and other defendants, praying on Twitter for the foreclosure of a certain @morrisherald

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY, ILLINOIS In the Matter of the Estate of Charles T. Greenway, Deceased.

NO. 17-P-1 NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE Notice is given of the death of the above and that Letters of Office were issued to Debra L. Packley and Bettie L. Greenway, Co-Executors of the Estate of Charles T. Greenway, 1661 Stoney Brooke Lane, Morris, Illinois 60450. The Estate is represented by the law firm of Elias, Meginnes & Seghetti, P.C., 416 Main Street, Suite 1400, Peoria, Illinois 61602.

Claims against said Estate may be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Grundy County Courthouse, Morris, Illinois, or with the one of the Co-Executors, or both, within six (6) months from the first date of publication of this notice; any claim not filed within that period is barred.

Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Executor and the Executor's attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

Dated: January 20, 2017 John S. Elias, Esq. Lauren A. Christmas, Esq. Elias, Meginnes & Seghetti, P.C. 416 Main Street, Suite 1400 Peoria, Illinois 61602 Telephone: (309) 637-6000 Facsimile: (309) 637-8514 February 2, 9, 16, 2017 Morris Herald-News 1262555

PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF ILLINOIS

) ) SS COUNTY OF GRUNDY ) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ALEXANDER GODFREY, Deceased.

Case No. 2017 P 4 CLAIM NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN of the death of ALEXANDER GODFREY, of Minooka, Illinois and that Letters of Office were issued on JANUARY 19, 2017 to VIRGINIA CHERYL ROSENKRANS, Executor, whose attorney is MICHELLE ROWE, 101 Grove Street, Shorewood, Illinois 60404. Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the GRUNDY COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK, P. O. Box 707, Morris, Illinois or with the representative or both, any claim not filed by August 9, 2017, is barred. Copies of a claim filed wiith the Circuit Court Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney, if any, within ten days after it has been

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/s/ Michelle Rowe PUBLIC NOTICE ATTORNEY MICHELLE ROWE ARDC #06182202 ASSUMED NAME 101 GROVE STREET PUBLICATION NOTICE SHOREWOOD, IL 60404 PHONE: 815-729-3932 FAX: 815-729-1127 Public Notice is hereby given michellerowepc@sbcglobal.net that on February 8th, A.D. 2017, a February 9, 16, 23, 2017 certificate was filed in the office of Morris Herald-News 1264800 the County Clerk of Grundy County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all persons PUBLIC NOTICE owning, conducting and transactIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ing the business known as: THE l3TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY, Haan Carpentry MORRIS, ILLINOIS Estate of located at: 25162 S. Plainview Dr., John Anthony Baudino, Channahon, IL 60410 Deceased.

NO. 2017 - P - 9 DEATH AND PROBATE NOTICE Notice is given of the death of John Anthony Baudino. Letters of Office were issued February 7th, 2017, to David Baudino, 5340 S. Rt. 47, Mazon, IL 60444; Duane Baudino, 10000 South Main, 73542; James Frederick, OK Baudino, 7655 S. Swell Rd, Verona, IL 60479, and Steven Baudino, 7525 S. Swell Rd, Verona, IL 60479, as representatives.

Claims may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Courthouse, Morris, Illinois, or with the representative, by August 17th, 2017.

Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. If a claim is filed with the Court, a copy must be mailed or delivered to the representative and the attorneys for the Estate within l0 days.

David Baudino, Duane Baudino, James Baudino, and Steven Baudino Representatives Timothy P. Malmquist Trial Attorney (03124714) Malmquist & Geiger LLC 415 Liberty St. Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-5072 (Published in the Morris HeraldNews on February 16, 23, 2017 March 2, 2017) 1266075

PUBLIC NOTICE

Deer Ridge Home Owners Assoc., Morris, IL 60450 will be seeking bids for the 2017-2018 mowing and landscaping season. Contact Mark Conley @ 815-545-3812 for bid info or site visitation. Bids will be accepted no later than the end of business Tuesday, February 28, 2017.

February 9, 2017 Morris Herald-News 1260570

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT,THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, GRUNDY COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE 17-TX-1: TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL AND SECRETARY OF STATE, GREENE COUNTY CLERK, COUNTY TREASURER, STATES ATTORNEY, GREENTREE FINANCIAL, LLC, AND TO OCCUPANTS AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED: Parcel Number Owners/Parties Interested Cert Number Street Or Common Address 08-40-01-006-1 MCRUMB, CHARLES 14-80039 935 E SUCKER RD 09-40-03-052-3 MBOOKWALTER WOODS 14-80040 52 CAMBRIDGE DR 09-40-03-052-3 MCASTLEBERRY, KYLE 14-80040 52 CAMBRIDGE DR 09-40-03-052-3 MCASTLEBERRY, BAILEY 14-80040 52 CAMBRIDGE DR 09-40-03-052-3 MLAURENCELL, ANNETTE 14-80040 52 CAMBRIDGE DR 09-40-03-052-3 MLANHAM, DALE 14-80040 52 CAMBRIDGE DR 09-40-06-059-6 MBENAITIS, SEAN 14-8004 259 CHAUCER RD 09-40-06-059-6 MBENAITIS, JESSICA 14-80042 59 CHAUCER RD 09-40-06-059-6 MBENAITIS SEAN 14-80042 59 CHAUCER RD TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID MOBILE HOMES WERE SOLD ON NOVEMBER 12, 2014, FOR DELINQUENT MOBILE HOME LOCAL SERVICES TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2014 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 CERTIFICATES OF TITLE HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVESAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED MOBILE HOMES 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 CERTIFICATE OF TITLE ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID MOBILE HOME 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 February 2, 9, 16, 2017 Morris Herald-News 1262550

Dated: February 8th, 2017 Kay T. Olson Grundy County Clerk February 16, 23, 2017 March 2, 2017 Morris Herald-News 1266086

CLASSIFIED 67 Publisher's Notice: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation of discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Sealed Bids will be received by the City of Morris for "WTP Brine Storage Tanks Rehabilitation" and is further described as follows: Removal and disposal of existing support material from 2 brine pits, power washing the inside of the tanks, inspecting the tanks and piping, and installation of 16" of graduating size media as per the specifications.

Bids shall be submitted no later than 10:00 a.m. at the office of the City Clerk, at City of Morris, 700 Division St., Morris, IL 60450 on March 14, 2017. Bids will be opened and publicly read at that time.

Specifications may be accessed on-line at: www.chamlin.com Specifications may also be viewed at: Chamlin & Associates, Inc., 221 W. Washington Street, Morris, IL 60450 City of Morris, 700 Division St., Morris, IL 60450 Specifications are available from Chamlin & Associates, Inc., 3017 Fifth Street, Peru, IL 61354 at the non-refundable cost of $25.00 per set.

Bidders are advised that this Contract will be subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act. The Bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the gross amount of the bid and be payable to the order of the City of Morris.

There will be no pre-bid meeting. Bidders interested in visiting the site should contact the Engineer.

Bids may be held by the City of Morris for a period not to exceed 60 days from the date of the opening of Bids for the purpose of reviewing the Bids and investigating the qualifications of Bidders, prior to awarding of the Contract.

The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding.

BY ORDER OF: MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MORRIS (Published in the Morris Herald-News, February 16, 2017) 1266059

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