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Street road work in front of her home By HEIDI LITCHFIELD hlitchfield@shawmedia.com MORRIS – Road construction on Nettle Street in Morris has one resident up in arms, concerned with safety of children getting to the bus and concerned about alleged damage to her property and the length of the project. “They came up from the floodplain and told us we wouldn’t have access to our garage for two weeks. That turned into two months,” Halstead said. “They first dug for sewer and now they are redigging the road to put in water lines.” She said the closing of the street has students being picked up at the corner of Nettle Street and Jackson Street. With no sidewalks, parents are walking students in the road where heavy equipment is being operated. Orlando Duran with “D”Construction, who is doing the work, said safety is of “utmost importance” to them. Duran said that after hearing some of the allegations, he spent several hours at the worksite investigating. “We have gone out of our way to accommodate the best we can,” he said. He said that anytime a street is torn up, he knows it’s an inconvenience to those who live there.

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Morris resident Victoria Halstead alleges workers working on Nettle Street and Goold Court have damaged property and been a danger to her and her child as they walk to the school bus stop. Guy Christensen, engineer with Chamlin & Associates for the city, said that while the work did get behind schedule because they hit much more rock than they expected, it is still on schedule with the contract, which has a May 3 deadline. Christensen said the reason the road has to be dug up twice, once for sewer and once for water, is because they are laid at different depths, so it is common to do it in a two-part process. Morris Mayor Richard Kopczick said

Three Morris cops recognized as officers of the year By HEIDI LITCHFIELD hlitchfield@shawmedia.com MORRIS – Three officers were celebrated and named Officers of the Year for 2016 at Monday’s Morris City Council meeting. “Officers of the year are nominated by their supervisors and are voted on at an administrative meeting,” police chief John Severson said in a news release. “Sergeants, the deputy chief, and I vote on the nominees, and all three received equal votes and were subsequently named Officer of the Year.” Officer Scott Ator, a 19-year veteran, is the DARE program coordinator, motor unit officer and participates in many public relation ship details including tours of the facility and bicycle rodeos. “In the 19 years I’ve been here, I’ve never seen a three-way tie, but the three of us each work for the department in different ways, and we are a team,” Ator said after

receiving his award. Officer Tristan Borzick, who has been with the police department for four years, was awarded for having 87 misdemeanor arrests, 10 felony arrests, 13 drug arrests, 34 DUI arrests, 48 suspended or revoked arrests, and 14 warrant arrests in 2016, Borzick is a two-time recipient of a certificate of appreciation in 2015 and 2016 from the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists. “It’s an honor just to be nominated for the award,” Borzick said. “This isn’t about individual work, though I work with a great shift of great guys.” Officer Patrick Funk is celebrating a three-peat, winning the award for the third year in a row of the four years he’s worked as an officer for the department. Funk is a DARE instructor and a K-9 officer who works with his partner, Talon, who he credits for many of the drug arrests. Funk was recognized for having 138 misdemeanor arrests, 48 felony arrests, 96

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drug arrests, 9 DUI arrests, 58 driving suspended/revoked arrests, and 18 warrant arrests for 2016. Officer Funk is a two-time recipient of the AAIM award in 2015 and 2016 as well. “I love my job, I love working hard and Talon makes a big difference,” Funk said. In other business, the city council approved an ordinance authorizing the execution of a contract for the purchase of 308 Northern Drive in Morris for public restroom facilities and additional parking near the band shell in Goold Park. They approved Rosemary Grossi doing business as The Exhibit Fine Art Center & Gallery to operate the art gallery and offer art lessons at 315-A Bedford Road. They approved Melissa Oswald, doing business as Clutter, to operate a vintage and antiques store at 115 W. Washington St. They approved Steve Black, doing business as DJ Steve Black, to operate a DJ business at 1361 Park Blvd.

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that, in other instances, the bus company has contacted him. But, on this site, he has received no calls of issues with safety or concern. The bus company did not return calls by press time. Kopczick said he has spoke with the resident and is well aware of the concerns but stated damage to the grassy area along the two streets is on city right of way and will be returned to its former state when construction is completed.

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Organic farm in Grundy County produces for restaurants, residents By JEANNE MILLSAP Shaw Media correspondent

MAZON – A local farm just south of Mazon has been receiving some attention from big buyers as well as from local residents. Brian and Karen Severson own Brian Severson Farms, 150 acres of grains designated as nongenetically modified organisms, many of them certified as organic. Some of the grains they sell are wheat berries, hulless oats, rolled oats, buckwheat hulls, wheat middlings and popcorn. They also sell a grain sampler to taste test their variety of products. They have their own mill and make various grinds of their grains for flour, grits and cornmeal. They sell samplers of those, too. Most of their products are available online, although they also spend quite a bit of time on the road, selling at farmers markets in Chicago and at trade shows, where major restaurant owners and chefs come to find the best and freshest for their establishments. “A lot of the chefs go to the Green City Market,” Brian said. “It’s in Lincoln Park, outside the zoo. It’s every Saturday through the summer.” In the colder months, the market is inside the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, next door to the Lincoln Park Zoo. “Rolled oats is a really big seller,” the Severson’s teenage daughter, Sarah, said of the markets they attend. “Popcorn is popular, too, and whatever we’re sampling each day.” Severson’s family have been farmers in the area since Brian’s great-great-grandfather, Lars Severson, emigrated from Sweden. Brian himself never has planted seeds from genetically altered plants. For a time, American farmers weren’t

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A view of organic, non-GMO hulless oats from Brian Severson Farms on Monday. allowed to sell GMO grains overseas, Brian said, but many farmers did anyway. He agreed with the reasons many other countries had banned GMOs and decided he would not grow them on his farms. “GMOs introduced enzymes in the food supplies that weren’t meant to be there,” he said. Brian said that we understand a small percent of the genome of plants and to alter them might be dangerous.

Altering the plant’s genes could add something that might be found to be harmful to people, he said. Or it could take away something that is beneficial to our health. He began his foray into growing organic in 2007, kicking it off with sweet corn. It was all that Brian was learning about harmful effects of putting chemicals on seeds that grow into the foods we eat that led him to the decision. He

was affected by the chemicals he used, as well. They made him sick. His children were young then, and he was worried about their health, too. “The kids would want to play on the machinery,” Brian said, “but they couldn’t.” Like-minded people have been discovering the farm’s products and

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LOCAL NEWS Website gives resources to domestic abuse victims Have a news tip? Contact Rob Oesterle at 815-942-3221 or news@morrisherald-news.com.

By HEIDI LITCHFIELD hlitchfield@shawmedia.com MORRIS – Breaking Away Inc. is a nonprofit to aid those involved in domestic violence cases and was formed in December 1996. As the number of domestic violence cases increased, at the time they reached out to police for aid, there was no safe shelter for them locally in the county. According to a new website created by the organization, “Rose Marie Bell, former Grundy County Circuit Clerk, addressed the need for a temporary domestic violence shelter. She partnered with community leaders to raise mon-

ey and establish a local safe shelter for domestic violence victims. Since then, we have a 20-year track record of providing temporary shelter for domestic violence victims in Grundy County.” Grundy County State’s Attorney Jason Helland said the group has been working for two years to get more visibility, and the creation of the new website was a way they felt they could do that. “We were the Girl’s Night Out beneficiary which helped raise money to create the website, so now we’re announcing that the website is up and running,” Helland said. The site www.breakingawaygrundy.com states what the organization is,

how it can help and gives contact information as well as accepts donations to house those who need to seek shelter immediately to leave an abusive relationship. “The primary purpose of Breaking Away Inc. is to provide emergency services to families that are affected by domestic violent. The main service that we provide is temporary housing for domestic violence victims. We consider clients for our services when a police report is made by a victim of current or past domestic violence,” said Helland, who also serves as the board president. He said during a phone interview on Monday that they are the only access

to shelter for domestic violence victims in Grundy County and, with the numbers reported in Grundy County, he feels it’s important the information can be easily found. In 2013, there were 104 cases, 2014 there were 127 cases and in 2015 there were 69 cases of domestic violence against both women and men reported. “The importance of having immediate shelter within the county is to make sure no one gets killed while the tensions are high,” Helland said. Once the victim, and possibly their children, are given immediate shelter they are put in touch with other social service agencies who can help them permanently get out of their situation.

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

The Morris Theatre Guild Inc., a nonprofit community theater, is looking for script proposals for its 2017-18 season. There are slots for four main stage shows (fall, winter, spring and summer). Interested parties are asked to visit morristheatreguild.org and fill out the director proposal form. The director proposal form and a copy of the script will need to be sent to Morris Theatre Guild Inc. at 516 W. Illinois Ave., Morris, IL 60450. All scripts and proposals must be turned into the Morris Theatre Guild Inc. by March 31.

you, but every report counts. There are some requirements to participating in the program and Three Rivers Library is hosting an opportunity for you to learn more about being a volunteer rainfall observer. CoCoRahs will be at Three Rivers Library Minooka Branch at 109 N. Wabena Ave. in Knights of Columbus Blood Minooka at 1 p.m. March 25. Drive planned for April 1 The library requests registration for The Knights of Columbus from St. the Every Drop Counts where visitors Mary’s and St. Ann’s are sponsoring a can learn to be a volunteer rainfall blood drive for Heartland Blood Centers observer program. from 7:30 a.m. until noon April 1 at the Registration can be done by visiting Minooka Village Hall. the library’s website at www.trpld.org For information or to make an apor by calling the library at 815-467pointment, visit the Heartland website 6200. at heartlandbc.org; or call or text John Arthur Hornsby to speak to at 815-325-8409. ages 14 and younger is reduced to $18 if done in advance. To register or download an application, visit http://www.liberty5k.com. For information about the run/walk, to request application or to volunteer, call 815-941-0245.

Protection District’s Facebook page or call the station at 815-695-5147. Proceeds will go toward updating the equipment.

House of Glory Healing School to hold 6 weeks of learning

Beginning March 28, House of Glory will be having healing school for six weeks. There will be a morning and evening class. Morning class will be 10:30 a.m. until noon. Evening class will be 7 to 8:30 p.m. Classes are free, but we will take up a free will offering at each class. In order to attend the healing class, you must sign up, giving your name, phone number or email address, as well as the class time you want by Liberty 5K Run/Walk Grundy County Historical Society either emailing houseofglorychurch@ registration now open Learn to gauge the weather Arthur Hornsby, longtime businessyahoo.com or calling 815-651- 8564 Registration is now open for the at Three Rivers Library man and lifelong resident of Morris, ask for Pastor Holiday. eighth annual Liberty 5K Run/Walk. event will take place at 7:30 p.m. July 3 The National Weather Service is look- will be guest speaker at Grundy County The class will be held at House of Gloing for more bodies to help with their Historical Society’s monthly meeting at ry Church, 1522 Creek Drive in Morris. in downtown Morris. Some of the subject covered will be: information gathering. 7 p.m. Tuesday. Beginning at Liberty and Jefferson 1. Is it God’s will to heal? The agency is trying to recruit more He will be discussing businesses in streets, the course will run through 2. The origin of sickness citizen volunteers to track precipitaMorris between 1945 and 1955, as well nostalgic downtown Morris, area 3. If it’s God’s will to heal, why are tion in northern Illinois through the as describing how business functioned parks, neighborhoods and returns Community Collaborative Rain Hail and at that time. To reserve a seat, call the there so many Christian sick? downtown on Liberty Street. 4. Does God put sickness on people Snow Network (CoCoRahs). museum at 942-4880. The course is completely paved, to teach them? Rainfall can vary widely in a given primarily flat, with some slight hills for Newark Fire Department More questions will be answered area and, although there is already a a fast and enjoyable race. to host 58th pancake supper about healing in the class. Attendees system of statewide data collectors, The event is a chip-timed race on a The 58th annual Pancake Supper will will be required to buy two books for there are areas that need more data to certified course and honors, supports the healing class. We either will email and recognizes our military personnel. offer a more complete record and make be 4 to 8 p.m. April 8, serving cafeteria-style from at 101 E. Main St. in or call registered attendees to inform forecasting more accurate. The cost is $25 for participants who Newark. them of the names of the books. We The community network is strictly register in advance by June 30, and the Tickets can be bought at the door. will be praying for the sick every class. voluntary; you can report every day or cost is $35 for those who register the – Morris Herald-News For information, see the Newark Fire day of the race. Registration for those just during the rainy season. It’s up to

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WHEN: 1 p.m. Saturday WHERE: Three Rivers Library Minooka COST & INFO: The National Weather Service is trying to recruit citizen volunteers to track precipitation in northern Illinois through the Community Collaborative Rain Hail and Snow Network (CoCoRahs). The community network is strictly voluntary. You can report every day or just during the rainy season; it’s up to you, but every report counts. There are some requirements to participate.

WHEN: 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. Saturday WHERE: Morris Public Library COST & INFO: Bring the whole family to a show with lots of audience participation, music, funny magic and more.

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Morris Hospital heart screening program visits area high schools By JEANNE MILLSAP Shaw Media correspondent It always hits the heart when news travels of a young student in the prime of youth is struck down by a sudden, unexpected cardiac event. He was the picture of health, those who knew him would say. Morris Hospital has decided to do its best to prevent these deaths with a new program called Rhythm of our Youth. Partnering with area high schools, the hospital sends medical staff and volunteers to area high schools to screen students for electrical abnormalities in their hearts using electrocardiograms, ECG, a painless, noninvasive three-minute test. “It’s an excellent program,” Minooka Community High School nurse Jill Pfieffer said. “There are certain cardiac issues that you can’t screen for in a regular exam.” Pfieffer said the hospital brought the program before the school’s administrative team last spring. Everyone was on board with it. “It was free to us,” she said. “All it required of us was our time.” The program debuted with screenings at Morris, Gardner, Coal City, Newark and Minooka high schools, including Premier Academy, wrapping up with Seneca High School this month. The results of the screening were astounding and just what organizers hoped for. Hidden cardiac abnormalities in several students were discovered. Many were treated for their conditions. Some underwent procedures and surgeries that their cardiologists said could likely have saved their lives. Daniel Luna, a Minooka Community High School junior, was one of them. A cross-country athlete and wrestler, he never experienced any signs of a heart problem on the tracks and mats or during any other activities. Just, oddly enough, after meals. “I had chest pains after I ate,” he said. “Not bad. I thought it was normal.” He said he was surprised when he learned from the screening that he had an abnormality in the electrical system of his heart. His parents scheduled an immediate appointment with his pediatrician, who ran her own ECG, then referred him to a cardiologist for further evaluation. After yet another ECG, a stress test and Holter monitoring, Luna

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Daniel Luna (second from right), with his mother, Sara; father, Dan, and sister, Geanna. Daniel Luna will be able to continue cross-country and wrestling after a cardiac abnormality was discovered through Morris Hospital’s Rhythm of our Youth program and later repaired by his cardiologist. received a diagnosis of ventricular preexcitation, a structural defect in the heart where the ventricles depolarize earlier than normal. In Luna’s case, it was the left ventricle.

It was a bittersweet time for him and his family. His mother, Sara, said it was scary, but she was glad the abnormality was discovered before it was too late. His father, Dan, said the diagnosis made sense

of a couple of things in his son’s life, such as the fact that his running times had been increasing, and they couldn’t figure out why.

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Minooka Community High School junior Daniel Luna will be able to continue cross-country and wrestling after a cardiac abnormality was discovered through Morris Hospital’s Rhythm of our Youth program and later repaired by his cardiologist.

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In January, Luna was put under general anesthesia for a cardiac ablation. His mother said the cardiologist told them the procedure would fix the problem. He is now able to live a full life, including participation in sports. “They should do this in all of the schools,” said Luna’s grandmother, Julia Leal. A serious heart condition was also caught in another MCHS cross-country student – Mick Ward, a junior who also plays tennis. He said he never had any symptoms at all. Diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome after abnormalities were found in his screening, Ward underwent a six-hour cardiac procedure where catheters were inserted through arteries in his neck, shoulder and groin to map electrical circuitry in his heart then to perform a cardiac ablation. “We are incredibly thankful to Minooka High School and Morris Hospital that programs like this exist,” said his father, Chris. “This screening was designed to catch this exact thing.”

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Continued from page 7 He said he wasn’t too worried about his son once the diagnosis was made and the procedure explained. “The risk is not catching it,” he said. MCHS freshman Luke Breen was another student whose cardiac abnormality was discovered through the Rhythm of our Youth screening. After further tests by physicians, he was diagnosed with Long QT syndrome, a condition that can cause fast, chaotic heartbeats and sudden death. His mother, Chris Ruddy, said she made an appointment for her son with a cardiac specialist within the week. “We did a lot of praying,” she said. “He was hoping to be a star pitcher on the baseball team this year.” With the discovery of the condition, Breen is now not allowed to play sports or participate in PE. His hopes to enter the military after graduation may have been dashed, as well. Ruddy said this summer, Breen might get a heart implant. “We are very grateful for this

program,” Ruddy said. The results weren’t good, she said, “but he’s alive.” “This program was actually designed to assist with identifying students who are at risk for sudden cardiac death,” said Morris Hospital director of cardiovascular services Jori Christensen, who organizes Rhythm of our Youth. So far this year, the program has screened around 2,800 high school students and identified about 60 who might have cardiac abnormalities. They tell parents of the results and refer them for additional follow-ups. “It’s phenomenal,” Christensen said of how well the program is going. “Ideally, that was what this program was designed for.” On the screening team visiting the schools is a Morris Hospital board-certified cardiologist who reviews every single ECG on site, Morris Hospital nurses, an echocardiology technician, a stress test technician, cath lab staff, volunteers and others. All students, freshman through seniors, whose parents gave permission, received the screenings. Christensen thanked those who donated to the Morris Hospital Auxiliary and Foundation, which funded the program.

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are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the man in this incident. Any tips or information can be directed to detectives@co.kendall.il.us or 630-553-5856. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can contact the Kendall County CrimeStoppers at 630-553-5999. The public is reminded that criminal defendants are presumed innocent until the government is able to prove its charges in court beyond a reasonable doubt.

bond and was released with a court date of April 24. • George Aimone, 38, of Morris, was arrested March 19 by the sheriff’s department and charged with aggravated fleeing/eluding a peace officer. He was unable to post bond and was kept at the Grundy County Jail. • Patrick Kelly, 42, of Morris, was arrested March 19 by the sheriff’s department and charged with driving while license suspended. He posted bond and was released with a court date of

April 24. • Arturo DeLaRosa, 31, of Morris, was arrested March 19 by the sheriff’s department and charged with driving while license revoked. He posted bond and was released with a court date of April 17. • Carllethe Peterson, 48, was arrested March 19 by the sheriff’s department and charged with driving while license suspended. He posted bond and was released with a court date of April 17.

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The subject was described as a black man in his early 20s with a medium build. He was described as wearing a blue hoodie, black coat, blue jeans, and white-rimmed sunglasses with a reflective-type lens. The man departed the area in a blue Dodge Charger heading south on Ridge Road. None of the customers nor the clerk suffered any injuries during this incident. Kendall County Sheriff’s deputies

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Titans Red Team from Special Connections of Grundy County brings home the gold By ALLISON SELK Shaw Media correspondent BLOOMINGTON – When the time ran out and the buzzer sounded, the Titans Red Team looked at the scoreboard, which showed a 56-44 win, which clinched the gold medal. “There was fist bumping and screaming; they were excited. Someone even said, ‘I really didn’t think we were going to win,’” coach Jeremy McNabb said. On March 18-19, the co-ed basketball team called the Titans Red Team from Special Connections of Grundy County took to the basketball court for the first time in four years in the Illinois Special Olympics Games in Bloomington. McNabb said the team of 11 men and women, aged 18 to 35, practiced twice a week at Morris Community High School from November to January, along with three to five games during the season to prepare for regional play and hopefully state competition.

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division,” McNabb said. On March 18, the team traveled to Bloomington and played its first game against the SRACLC Crusaders out of Chicago and won, 43-22. With four teams in the Senior 9 division, the next game was the winners of the two first games to vie for first and second place. McNabb said that before the final game, his team was unsure of its ability to win over the CSFR Mustangs because the players were taller and bigger, most said “we aren’t going to win.” “We were younger and faster and tried a different approach. I told them if they listen to the coach, sometimes it works,” McNabb said. “We had a 10-0 run at the start, which boosted their confidence, and the game was an allaround team effort, that’s what it’s about for me.” After the win, McNabb said the best part for him was to see the excitement on the players’ faces and he knew everybody had a good time. “An athlete wants to win whether he has a disability or not,” McNabb said. Perhaps one of the most special parts of the win was when Morris Police Officer Derek Zumbahlen, who came down to watch the game, hand-

ed the players their gold medals after their victory. “After the kids saw him, that was it for me,” McNabb said. “It’s great to be a part of a community that supports us.” In preparation for the games, McNabb said the hardest part was to erase the play style of what the players see on TV when they watch NBA games, and stick to basic ball handling skills. “They watch too much NBA; we want them to learn fundamentals and learn the right way to play basketball,” McNabb said. Other obstacles included the mental part of the game, overcoming a mishap. “A couple of ours are hard on themselves and get down on themselves when they make a mistake; everybody makes mistakes. If they had a bad pass while playing offense, we tell them to make up for it on defense and not let it ruin the whole game,” McNabb said. McNabb said that on Saturday night, eight of his 11 players were allowed to try out for a national Special Olympics team that will play in a world tournament in Seattle in September. The players will know in two weeks whether they made the national team. McNabb and his family began the basketball program, which has grown in Special Connections and now hosts 100 athletes in eight sports, 10 years ago.

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Kimble and the other contestants had no contact with the outside world. “It wore on me more than I ever thought it would,” Kimble said. Not only that, the lack of food affected him more than he expected. That’s why Kimble said the tundra climate was the toughest one to deal with, but he was fortunate it was the first zone he entered. “If I ended up there, I would be in a lot worse situation,” Kimble said. His favorite zone, surprisingly, was the Amazon. He was most worried about it before filming started. He envisioned hot, wet weather with lots of predators. But it was there that he had his best food, including fish and nuts. Not to mention, he took a selfie with a sloth. Unfortunately, he returned home in November to the news that Smith had died. Smith’s wife, however, told him it felt like Smith was holding on long enough to see Kimble one last time. Kimble and his wife now live in the Lake Tahoe area, but he returned home to Minooka to be with family and friends after the death of his close friend. He’s now building on his motivational speaking career that he launched last year. He has a couple of more experiences that he can build on to inspire others. “I get the opportunity to speak to lots of different groups – students, teachers,

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Farm Bureau has plan for legislative year By PAM EGGEMEIER Shaw Media correspondent Amid a backdrop of political change in Washington, the Illinois Farm Bureau has set its lobbying agenda for 2017. The organization’s board of directors approved its national legislative priorities list Dec. 21, but it will serve as more of a starting point until the ag industry gets a better feel for a new administration and Congress. Adam Nielsen, IFB’s director of national legislation and policy development, said the list is short because of the unknowns created by the transition of power at the White House. The list is largely based on what is known, he said, and the top issues in the early going appear to be regulatory and tax reforms – both of which received President Donald Trump’s strong support on the campaign trail. “We’ve been told by congressional staff that right after everyone is sworn in, they will begin work on a regulatory reform bill,” Nielsen said. “The House expects a vote in the next couple of weeks.” Trump has named billionaire investor Carl Icahn as a special adviser on regulatory issues, and they have

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Reduce the Need for Adult Diapers “Overactive bladder syndrome is a widespread problem,” says Dr. Seipel. Many of these individuals wear adult diapers. Insiders in the adult diaper industry are keeping a close eye on Dr. Seipel’s bladder support breakthrough because of people like 78-year-old retired teacher, Glenda B. from Gold Coast, Australia. Glenda wore adult diapers every day to guard against accidents. “My bladder capacity was good but the leakage and accidents would occur without warning. So, I wore them every day,” confesses Glenda. Since Glenda discovered Dr. Seipel’s UriVarx™ formula, you won’t find her shopping in the adult diaper section of the store anymore. “After only 10 days on UriVarx™, I reduced the need to wear my diapers. Now, I am managing very well, thank you,” says Glenda. According to Euromonitor International, a respected market research firm, the size of the adult diaper market in the U.S. was approximately $1.4 Billion in 2012.

Prostate or Bladder? Hard to Tell Many men confuse the symptoms of overactive bladder syndrome with prostate woes. Dr. Seipel explains, “Prostate enlargement restricts urine flow. The bladder compensates for this by trying harder and harder to push the urine out.” As bladder pressure increases, so does instances of urinary frequency and urgency. Long after a man’s prostate woes are relieved, he may still experience the same symptoms thanks to his now-overactive bladder.

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Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO GEORGE E. BRYAN LEO T. HYMAN How to submit aka. Devic’s Disease). Born: November 17, 1937 It is the family’s wishes to George E. Bryan, 32, of Marseilles, passed Died: March 8, 2017 Send obituary information to obits@ bring attention to this disaway Sunday, March 19, 2017, at his home. MorrisHerald-News.com or call 815ease in hopes more research Arrangements by Seals-Campbell Funeral Leo T. Hyman, on November 526-4438. Notices are accepted until and a better understanding Home, 815-795-5151, www.sealscampbell. 17, 1937, was born in Morris, 3 p.m. Tuesday for the next edition. can be made in order to find com Illinois but he left us suddenly Obituaries also appear online at Mora cure. and far too soon on March 8, risHerald-News.com/obituaries where Barbara was a United 2017, at 79 years old. you may sign the guest book, send States Army veteran, who Known to many as Papa flowers or make a memorial donation. proudly served as an Army Smurf, Leo was loved and JERRY E. HACKER medic and LPN during the adored by his surviving Born: April 17, 1945 Vietnam Era, after leaving the Army she family: wife of 28 years, gion Riders Post 294 will lead a procession Died: March 19, 2017 continued her service as an LPN at Parkland Candace Knopf Hyman; his 6 to the Mazon American Legion Hall where Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Tx. kids, Kevin, Lisa, Deb, Brian, Jerry E. Hacker, 71, of Ma- a luncheon will be served. Cremation rites She later became a special needs teaching Shayna and David; and his 13 have been accorded. zon, passed away peacefulaide for autistic children, and then spent the grandchildren, Matthew, Amber, Sadie, Nick, A private burial will take place at a later ly Sunday, March 19, 2017, majority of her life very proudly serving the Savannah, Mitchell, Tyler, Luke, Natalie, Taydate. in Joliet Area Community law enforcement community as a deputy Arrangements have been entrusted with lor, Riley, Matthew; and 6-month old Peyton. Hospice. sheriff at the Lee County Sheriff’s DepartLeo’s huge and genuine smile lit a room U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, 301 W. Born April 17, 1945, in ment and Florida State Highway Patrol in instantly and his boisterous personality made Harrison, Indiana, Jerry was Washington Street, Morris, IL. Fort Myers, FL, a dual certified correctional him a fantastic naval officer, soccer coach For further information visit the website the son of the late Morgan officer in Citrus County, FL, continuing her and salesman. Leo never met a stranger, at www.ucdaviscallahan.com or contact and Bernice Hacker. career as a dual certified correctional officer either professionally or personally; and you the funeral home at 815-942-0084. He proudly served our in Westminster, SC. didn’t even have to share his love of the Online condolences may be directed to country with the United Barbara was born in Streator, IL, graduated Dallas Cowboys. the family by visiting the website. States Navy from 1962 to from Seneca High School and was a longtime You might have met Leo at the Fair Park 1966, as a seaman on the USS Canberra, resident of Morris, Illinois. She attended (EdiMusic Hall, the local hockey rink, or his synathe USS Rupertus, and on the USS Joseph son) Florida State Community College where gogue but he would treat you just the same, P. Kennedy when it was involved in the she received her criminal justice degree from like you were the only person that mattered Cuban Missile Crisis. the Florida Department of Criminal Justice in and you had known him for years. He was a recipient of the Armed Forces Lee County, Florida. But it was those lucky enough to call him Expeditionary Medal and was honorably Barbara is preceded in Death by her beloved family who were blessed to be led by a padischarged in 1966. mother, Betty (Taylor) McCumsey; Sandra triarch who not only knew how to have fun, Jerry worked at Relco Locomotives in Swanson (Sister); David McCumsey (Brothand longed for that every day, but also knew Minooka, IL, retiring from there after many er); David McCumsey Jr. (Nephew); Timothy how to teach his family to love each other years. He married Beverly Norton on April McCumsey (Brother); Elizabeth Ehnert (Great constantly and unconditionally. 17, 1993. LEROY HORNING Niece). Leo’s family was priority in everything he He was a member of the Mazon United Born: July 7, 1934 She is survived by her Father, Robert Mcthought and did and every decision he made. Methodist Church and a longtime volunteer Died: March 12, 2017 Cumsey Sr. (FL); Daughter, Bridgette (Kruger) And his moral center showed at every family fireman with the Seneca Fire Department. Sharp (Morris); Son, Brian Kruger (Morris); gathering. As the oldest child in the family, Jerry was very active with the Mazon Leroy Horning, 83, a resident of Morris for Leo would be the one driving remote control and 3 wonderful grandchildren, Tyler Sharp American Legion Post 352. He had a special 27 years, passed away on Sunday March (Morris), Trinity Sharp (Morris) and Maximus cars, playing ping pong, or shooting baskets love for the American Legion and Veterans 12, 2017 at the Morris Hospital. Kruger (Morris); Sister, Judith Miller (Richard in the driveway, but whatever he did he did of Foreign Wars. Born on July 7, 1934 in Pontiac, Michigan, Miller) (TN); Brother, Robert McCumsey (Olewith an unquenchable desire to win temJerry is survived by his wife, Beverly; he was the son of the late John L. and Ada na Lyevshukova) (FL); Sister, Kathleen Howe pered by honor, love and compassion. son Joe (Linda) Hacker; daughters, Julia Horning. (Tom Meek) (FL); and Sister, Patricia Price How could anyone not love Papa Smurf? (Jeff) Thumm, Amy Hacker; Annette (Terry) Leroy is survived by his son, Jeffery L. At 6’4” tall, bright blue eyes and a laugh that (Michael Price) (FL); and numerous Nieces, Tackett, Angie (Bob) Hopkins, Brenda (Diane) Horning; grandsons, Joshua and Ian Nephews, Great-Nieces and Great-Nephews. could be heard for what seemed like miles, (Ken) Funk, Amy Hansen, and Paula (Kevin) Horning. She loved life and her entire life was dedLeo drew people to him and you became a Middendorf; 17 grandchildren and 13 He is preceded in death by his wife, icated to helping others, she will be greatly friend for life. And those eyes, and that laugh great-grandchildren; and one sister, Carol Shirley (February 2017); and his parents, missed and is loved by all. will be missed. (Hacker) Corn of Hamilton, OH. John and Ada. A private, closed service for family was Donations are welcome in Memory of Leo He was preceded in death by his parents. Per the family’s wishes, there will be no already held in her honor and at her request. Hyman to the American Heart Association, Memorials may be made in Jerry’s name services held. Cremation rites have been Any public honor and remembrances of her 10900-B Stonelake Blvd., Suite 320, Austin, to the Mazon American Legion Post 352 accorded. TX 78759 or the Rik Knopf Fund for Pancreatic can be done on the date of her death annually Ladies Remodeling Fund or the Morris Arrangements have been entrusted with by releasing pink and purple balloons on her Cancer Research, Washington University, American Legion Riders Post 294. U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, 301 W. behalf and celebrating her life. Campus Box 1204, 7425 Forsyth Blvd., Suite Visitation for Jerry will be held from 2:00 Washington Street, Morris, IL. In lieu of flowers, please consider the needs 2200, San Louis, MO 63105. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 24, 2017 For further information visit the website of the family. Contributions can be made in at the U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, at www.ucdaviscallahan.com or contact Barbara’s name to Grundy Bank, 201 Liberty located at 301 W. Washington Street in the funeral home at 815-942-0084. St., Morris, IL. 60450. Morris. A Celebration of Jerry’s Life will be Online condolences may be directed to Any proceeds will be divided between her at 4:00 p.m., officiated by Pastor Karen BARBARA JEAN McCUMSEY the family by visiting the website children to assist with financial expenses and Fabian of the Mazon United Methodist the Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation in Church. Barbara Jean McCumsey, age 64, of Morris, the behalf of NMO research. For information Military honors will be provided following IL passed away peacefully with her family regarding NMO please visit https://guthythe service by the Mazon American Legion by her side on March 18, 2017 at the Edward jacksonfoundation.org Post 352. Hines Jr. Va. Hospital, from an extremely After the service, the Morris American Lerare incurable autoimmune disease called • Continued on page 24

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GREGORY A. PATTERSON

ANNETTE L. PELLENS Born: December 29, 1964 Died: March 20, 2017

Born: May 19, 1951; in Joliet, IL Died: March 15, 2017; in Joliet, IL

Annette L. Pellens, age 52, of Gardner, formerly of Coal City, passed quietly March 20, 2017, Gregory A. Patterson, age with her family by her side at 65 of Coal City, passed away the Joliet Area Community Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Hospice Home. at Presence St. Joseph MediBorn December 29, 1964, in cal Center in Joliet. Born May 19, 1951 in Joliet, Clinton, Iowa, she was the daughter of Robert L. and Ruth A. (Cush) Hartman. She graduated Gregory Allen was a son of from Coal City High School in 1983. On July 21, the late Arthur “Pat” and Frances (Wilson) 1984, she married Raymond E. Pellens. Patterson. He was raised in Plainfield and Annette has been everyone’s favorite graduated from Plainfield High School with bartender for 30 years. She also worked as a the Class of 1969. On December 19, 1970, senior move manager with her sister for 8 years. Greg married Martha Jane Benson in the Plainfield United Methodist Church. Together Annette loved camping at the Coal City Area they made their home and raised their family Club, boating, and their annual vacations to Wisconsin. in Coal City. Annette was a great cook and loved her Greg retired from Lyondellbasell in April books. She was an avid pool player and loved of 2014, and was a member of the Coal City spending time with her daughter and her myriad Area Club. In addition to hunting, riding his motorcycle and carpentry, Greg enjoyed tak- friends. Annette is survived by her husband of 33 ing evening rides to look for deer and feeding years, Raymond; her daughter, Samantha (Justin his pet squirrels. He will be remembered for always being willing to lend a hand, whether Hurley) Pellens; and her 1-month-old grandson, Elijah Ray. She also is survived by brothers, helping a friend build a garage or a deck. He also cherished time spent with his grandsons Marlin (Adrienne) Hartman of Minooka, IL, Rex Hartman of Momence, IL; and sister, Denise fishing on the pontoon boat. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Jane; (Dennis Meyer) Hartman-Joyce of Custer Park, IL. Annette was preceded in death by her two sons, Gregory Scott (Nicole) Patterson parents. and Patrick Allen (Stacy) Patterson, both of Memorials may be made in Annette’s name to Coal City; three grandsons, Korey Wren and the Joliet Area Community Hospice, 250 Water Connor and Hunter Patterson;sister, Patricia Stone Circle, Joliet, IL. 60431. Nowman of Crystal Lake; brother, John PatFuneral service will be Friday, March 24, terson of Plainfield, and brothers-in-law and 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ferrari Funeral Chapel sisters-in-law, Donna Benson of Diamond, (corner of Spring Road and Ferrari Drive) in Coal Donna (Gary) Arnold of Wesley Chapel, Florida, Ron (Vanessa) Benson of Goose Lake, City. The Rev. Bradley Schumaker will officiate. and Jean (Dave) Wilcox of Diamond; as well Visitation will be Thursday, March 23, 2017 from as numerous nieces and nephews. Greg was preceded in death by his parents; 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Ferrari Funeral Services. Cremation rites will be accorded following the and one brother-in-law, Keith Benson. The family will receive friends for a memo- visitation and funeral service. Family and friends may sign the online guestrial visitation at Coal City United Methodist book at www.ferrarifuneral.com Church, 6805 E. McArdle Rd. in Coal City on Ferrari Funeral Services in Coal City is in Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. until charge of arrangements. time of memorial service 12:00 p.m. Rev. Brad Shumaker will officiate. Inurnment will be private. Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Greg’s memory to Grundy-Three Rivers Habitat for Humanity, 105 E. Main Street, Suite 202, Morris, IL 60450. Family and friends may sign the guest book, upload photographs or share Greg’s memorial page by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral. com. JOYCE E. RILEY Green flameless cremation services and memorial arrangements have been made un- Born: May 9, 1944 Died: March 19, 2017 der the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes Ltd. in Coal City. (815-634-2125) Joyce E. Riley, 72, of Morris, passed away Sunday afternoon at the Morris Hospital with her family by her side. Funeral services will be held Wednesday,

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March 22, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. at the Fruland Funeral Home, 121 W. Jefferson St. in Morris with the Rev. Steven Lombardo II officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Born May 9, 1944 in Morris, she was the daughter of Albert and Marjorie (Hansen) Scaman. She graduated from Morris Community High School with the class of 1962. For several years, she was employed at the Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois Bell Telephone Company and Quantum Corporation. Joyce is survived by her children, Laura(Robert) McCullough of Morris, Susan (Mark)Castanier of Morris, Jennifer Riley of Morris and Joshua (Christine) Taylor of Prescott Valley, Arizona; seven grandchildren, Amanda (Orlando) Olvera, Zachary (Stephanie) Bartels, Eli Bartels, Amber (Adam) Stambaugh, Kelsey (Matt) Panico, Kaya Taylor and Moxie Taylor; nine great-grandchildren; her beloved friend, Ron Ellerbrock and his family; one brother, Richard (Faye) Scaman of Morris; two sisters, Judy (Philip) Zink of Morris and Joan (Bill) Hoge of Lakeland, Florida; several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; one great granddaughter, Hannah Bartels. She loved to go camping, calling her family members on their birthdays and singing to them, doing arts and crafts, and working puzzles with her friends at the Elliott Manor. Memorials may be directed to We Care or the Morris Hospital Foundation. For information, call the funeral home at 815-942-0700 or sign the private online guestbook at www.frulandfuneralhome. com.

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

AARON SMITH Aaron Smith, age 65, formally of Morris, passed away on February 24, 2017 in Galveston, Texas, at the Jennie Hospital. Aaron was the son of the beloved late Donald and Helen Smith. Surviving are brothers, Bruce (Julie), and Perry Smith of Morris and Donn (Debbie) Smith of Huntley, IL; Sisters, Christine Smith, of Morris, Patricia (Mike) Burash of Yorkville and Pamela Smith of Chicago. Aaron was a fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was a graduate of Loyola University. He later became V.P. of a large folding carton company Chicago and transferred to a folding carton company in Texas. He was an avid White Sox fan. A Memorial service will be held at the First Christian Church of Morris IL, April 8 at 10:00 am with a brunch to follow. Memorials may be given to the First Christian Church, or the Salvation Army of Chicago.

Kevin J. Murphy LORETTA R. SIMMONS Loretta R. Simmons (nee Parks), age 76, of Wilmington, IL, formerly of Tinley Park, IL, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home in Joliet, IL. Arrangements by R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes Ltd., 401 E. Main St., Braidwood, IL, 815-458-2336.

DONALD L. SLOVER JR. Donald L. Slover Jr., 51, of Marseilles, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017, at his home.

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MORRIS – The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry is bringing back the downtown banner program. It’s been a few years since the “Welcome to Downtown Morris” banners that help promote our local businesses on the light poles have been replaced, but they will be this spring. Chamber membership director Samantha Yeager-Walrath is reaching out to our local businesses interested in promoting their company or organization in downtown Morris. Whether you’re in retail, health care, service or other products – advertising on the streets of downtown Morris is a way to showcase your business to the diners, shoppers, tourists and residents who find their way to Liberty and its surrounding streets. Thousands of people spend time downtown in the summer months between Morris Cruise Nights, Corn Festival, the Liberty Arts Festival and

VIEWS Christina Van Yperen other events in the downtown area, so this is a great opportunity to get your logo and contact information before that captive audience all while supporting the Chamber. The banner program is open to Chamber members and nonmembers and will allow for a logo or two lines of wording that will be at the bottom of the 53-inch-by-18-inch banner. The top half will feature the Morris Retail Association, Corn Festival and Grundy Chamber logos. For details, a depiction of the banner and cost, call Samantha at 815-942-0113 or email her at samantha@ grundychamber.com. The banners are limited, so reserve your banner or banners as soon as

possible. The banner program also will be conducted in the village of Coal City through the Chamber. For information on banners in downtown Coal City, again contact Samantha.

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With spring comes even more opportunities through the Chamber to network your business and meet your next customer. The next monthly Coffee & Company event will be March 30 at the Chamber’s Morris office, 909 Liberty St., but will be hosted by the Morris Downtown Development Partnership. Join us for coffee and breakfast and hear about MDDP’s upcoming events and programs, such as the Liberty 5K and the Liberty Arts Festival. The event is free to attend and is from 8 to 9 a.m. March 30. MDDP also will be showcasing its new logo on coffee cups for attendees to take home. Coffee & Company is a new networking event the Chamber began offering

last year, and we’ve been very excited by its popularity. Our evening after-hours or luncheons are not always the most opportune time for all business owners, managers and employees to come out and network so we started offering a morning event and have been pleased with the new faces joining us during these events. The April Coffee & Company will be from 8 to 9 a.m. April 27 at LyondellBasell, 8805 Tabler Road, Morris in the ECC Room. Anyone interested in hosting a Coffee & Company event can call events director Christine Mendez at 815-942-0113 or email events@grundychamber.com. For information on the Grundy County and Channahon Minooka Chamber, visit grundychamber.com or download the Chamber’s free app.

• Christina Van Yperen is the executive director of the Grundy Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

2016 Grundy County final multiplier announced SUBMITTED REPORT SPRINGFIELD – Grundy County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, said Constance Beard, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue. The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier,” is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. This equalization is particularly important because some of the state’s 6,600 local taxing districts overlap into two or more counties, such as school districts, junior college districts and fire protection districts. If there were no equalization among counties, substantial

inequities among taxpayers with comparable properties would result. Under a law passed in 1975, property in Illinois should be assessed at one-third of its market value. Farm property is assessed differently, with farm homesites and dwellings subject to regular assessing and equalization, but with farmland assessed at one-third of its agriculture economic value. Farmland is not subject to the state equalization factor. Assessments in Grundy County are at 33.56 percent of market value, based on sales of properties in 2013, 2014 and 2015. The equalization factor currently being assigned is for 2016 taxes, payable in 2017. Last year’s equalization factor for the county was 1.0000.

The final assessment equalization factor was issued after a public hearing on the tentative factor. The tentative factor issued in November 2016 was 1.0000. The equalization factor is determined annually for each county by comparing the price of individual properties sold over the past three years to the assessed value placed on those properties by the county supervisor of assessments/county assessor. If this three-year average level of assessment is one-third of the market value, the equalization factor will be 1. If the average level of assessment is more than one-third of market value, the equalization factor will be less than 1. If the average level of assessment is less than one-

third of market value, the equalization factor will be more than 1. A change in the equalization factor does not mean total property tax bills will increase or decrease. Tax bills are determined by local taxing bodies when they request money each year to provide services to local citizens. If the amount requested by local taxing districts is not more than the amount received in the previous year, then total property taxes will not increase, even if assessments increase. The assessed value of an individual property determines what portion of the tax burden a specific taxpayer will assume. That individual’s portion of tax responsibility is not changed by the multiplier.

Grundy County Mobile Home tax bills sent by treasurer SUBMITTED REPORT MORRIS – Grundy County Treasurer Lori Werden has mailed all Grundy County mobile home tax bills. Per state statue 35IL/CS 515, the mobile home tax bills are based on the model year and square footage. The model year, first and second year is 15 cents per square foot; third, fourth and fifth year 13.5 cents per square foot; sixth, seventh and eighth years 12 cents per square foot; ninth, tenth and 11th years 10.5 cents per

square foot; 12th, 13th and 14th years 9 cents per square foot; and 7.5 cents per square foot for the 15th year and subsequent years. Mobile home owners who occupy the home and are age 65 years, or whom are disabled, are entitled to a 20 percent reduction on the mobile home tax bill. A Grundy County mobile home exemption form must be filled out and returned to the assessor’s office. The state of Illinois requires a mobile home tax release to be issued when

a mobile home is sold or when the title is transferred into another individual’s name. To obtain a release from the Grundy County treasurer, the mobile home taxes must be paid in full. A mobile home being transported to another location must have a Grundy County treasurer’s moving permit. Mobile home tax bills are due June 1. A late fee of $25 a month might be assessed for delinquent payments. If mobile home taxes go unpaid, the taxes, penalty and fees will be “sold” at the annual tax

lien sale. Sold taxes are in the form of a tax lien attached to the mobile. If the taxes are not redeemed, the homeowner has the chance of losing their property. Taxes generated by the mobile homes are distributed to the various tax districts such as the school districts, libraries, fire departments, etc. The mobile home park owner pays real estate taxes on the real property, land or improvements. To check the current mobile home tax, visit the Grundy County website at www. grundyco.org.

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OPINIONS April is organ donor month – opt to save a life SPRINGFIELD – The phone call came early in the morning. It was my mother and she was crying. Mom didn’t weep easily. But that day her tears were happy ones. A donor liver had come through for my brother, Dan, who had been atop the Mayo Clinic’s transplant list for weeks. For months, I had found myself wondering: Will this be the day he dies? I didn’t want him to die. But I fretted. It’s hard not to. I loved him. He was my only brother. And I’d never lost someone close to me. For years, he had suffered from a rare liver disease – primary sclerosing cholangitis. Finally, his liver was giving out. Death was near. But someone else’s death saved his. A middle-aged woman in Roch- VIEWS ester, Minnesota, died suddenly Scott of a brain aneurysm. Sometime earlier, she’d signed an organ doReeder nor card. That small act saved my brother’s life. On Father’s Day 2004, he began his path to recovery. With the gift of a new liver, his yellowing skin returned to a healthy peach color. His weakened body regained energy. But this isn’t an “and they lived happily after” story. I wish it were. Cancer began to grow in his transplanted liver and by December 2005 he was dead. Still, some woman, whose name we will never know, gave him a year and a half that he never would have had. My brother was not a man prone to much introspection. He was a farmer. Most things were black and white: crop yields, commodity prices, hog weights. But when it came to the unknown woman who gave a part of herself to him, he became quiet and contemplative. “I wonder what she was like. Did she have kids?” he said shortly before he died. I wondered if her family missed her as much as I would miss Dan. We do know this much about the woman: She cared enough to give. Next month is organ donor month in Illinois. Please consider being an organ donor.

• Scott Reeder is a veteran statehouse journalist. He works as a freelance reporter in the Springfield area and produces the podcast Suspect Convictions. He can be reached at ScottReeder1965@gmail.com.

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LEGISLATIVE DIRECTORY President Donald Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20500 202-456-1414 Comment: 202-456-1111 Gov. Bruce Rauner 207 State House Springfield, IL 62706 217-782-0244

U.S. SENATORS Dick Durbin, D-Ill. District office 230 S. Dearborn, Suite 3892 Chicago, IL 60604 312-353-4952

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

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Washington, D.C., office 711 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 202-224-2152

Sue Rezin, R-Morris (38th District) District office 350 Fifth St., Suite 264 Peru, IL 61354 815-220-8720

Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill. District office 230 S. Dearborn, Suite 3900 Chicago, IL 60604 312-886-3506

Springfield office 309 J Capitol Bldg. Springfield, IL 62706 217-782-3840

Washington, D.C., office SD-G12 Dirksen Senate

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. Springfield, IL 62706 217-782-5997

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By HEIDI LITCHFIELD hlitchfield@shawmedia.com MORRIS – In today’s world of people sitting with their eyes focused on their smart phone, Pastor Steve Cook from Living Water Church of the Nazarene decided to join them. “They’re on their phones all the time,” Cook said. “So this is a way to provide inspiration without all the negativity of other social media.” Cook said there are several church apps out there that provide an extra way of engaging the members, so his church decided to try one created by Nick Bond that is free from the app store on your phone. The church is also active on Facebook and has a website, but Cook feels this just gives one more technology-driven way to reach people. “Members of the church, or people who come, would hear about an event and said I would have liked that but I

didn’t know it was going on,” Cook said. “This gives them one more way to know.” It also gives them one fewer excuse to miss out on events geared directly toward them. Once the app is downloaded, it offers a verse of the day, church service announcements, and will eventually have a working calendar and audio version of the sermons each week. There is also a private prayer chain, where members can add people they feel need prayer to get extra prayers sent up for them. “It also has a link on how to become a Christian,” Cook said. “It’s similar to a website but easier.” To get the app, search in the app store for “your church app.” Once downloaded, look up Living Water Church of the Nazarene and the app will automatically go to their chosen church in future visits. Heidi Litchfield – hlitchfield@shawmedia.com The church has Wi-Fi available to Pastor Steve Cook is seen using the new church app on his phone Sunday. download on site.

CHURCH BULLETINS United Methodist Church to hold ‘Hallelujah’ soup supper April 1

Coal City United Methodist Church invites the community to join them for their final “Hallelujah” Soup Supper of the season from 4 to 7 p.m. April 1 at 6805 E. McArdle Road in Coal City. They will be serving homemade chicken noodle soups and stuffed green pepper soups. Each meal includes a choice of soup, a sandwich, crackers, a beverage, ice cream and dessert. Carry-outs are available. The cost will be $8 for adults and children ages 13 and older; $4 for children ages 12 to 6; $2 for children age 5 to 3; and children ages 2 and younger can eat for free. Tickets will be sold at the door. All proceeds will go to the church building fund.

Confessions and Stations of the Cross during Lent now listed

The Confessions and Stations of the Cross observance will be every Friday during Lent at St. Mary Immaculate Church, 15629 S. Route 59 in Plainfield – except Good Friday, April 14. Confessions are at 6 p.m.; English stations at 7 p.m. in the narthex; Spanish stations at 7:30 p.m. in the narthex; and Polish stations at 7 p.m. in the cana.

Midweek Lenten Workshop scheduled for Wednesday nights

• Good Friday service: 7 p.m. April 14. • Easter Sunday sunrise service: 6:30 a.m. and a second Easter service at 9:30 Grace Lutheran Church will gather Wednesday evenings, through April 5. This a.m. April 16. Breakfast will be served between services. year, its Lenten focus will be “The Truth All are invited to Immanuel Lutheran About Forgiveness.” Church for the Lenten season as the Visitors can come to hear Pastor Steve Heilmann speak about the Biblical idea of church prepares for the death and resurrection of the Lord. Throughout Lent, we forgiveness. will worship through scripture, song, felHe and the church hope to see friendly lowship and communion as we reflect faces each Wednesday evening as well upon the ultimate sacrifice made on our as at 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday for Holy behalf so that we might all find feeling Communion, and at 9:30 a.m. for Easter and wholeness. Sunday. Immanuel Lutheran Church, a congreWednesday evenings begin at 6 p.m. with a light supper followed by worship at gation with roots in the surrounding community and a sense of tradition, 7 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church is located actively is responding to what God has across from the Morris Airport, north begun in the area: new people, new of Morris on Route 47. For information needs and new opportunities for faith or questions, call 815-942-2252 or visit in action. They invite all to visit and www.glcmorris.net. explore worship services, Sunday school programs or the many ministries and Immanuel Lutheran Church fellowship groups that aim to make offering services for Lent Immanuel a wonderful and exciting place • Soup Supper Wednesdays: Held to grow and be a part of. every Wednesday from through April 5. For information, call the church office Soup suppers at 6:30 p.m. followed by at 630-553-5368 or visit www.Immanmidweek Lent Service at 7 p.m. uelYorkville.org. The church is at 10104 • Palm Sunday: One service at 10:30 a.m. April 9, with breakfast, an egg hunt Immanuel Road, Yorkville, just a few minutes from Route 47. Immanuel is a and games. • Maundy Thursday: Service with com- congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. munion 7 p.m. April 13.

Joliet Jewish Congregation Shabbat services listing

• Friday evening services, unless otherwise stated, are at 7 p.m. Saturday services are at 9 a.m. at Joliet Jewish Congregation, 250 N. Midland Ave. To RSVP, call 815-741-4600. For information, visit www.jolietjewishcongregation.com. • Sunday school (ongoing): Visitors are encouraged to join Joliet Jewish Congregation’s children every Sunday at 9 a.m. for religious school at 250 Midland Ave. The children’s religious school includes age-appropriate Jewish education, celebration of holidays, introductory Hebrew classes, participation in our Friday night family services and potluck and more. We also have adult education available. For information, call 815-741-4600. • Gift shop (ongoing): Joliet Jewish Congregation’s gift shop will be open during Sunday school hours. Visitors are encouraged to consider shopping at the store. All proceeds benefit Joliet Jewish Congregation. For information, call 815741-4600. • Joliet Jewish Congregation’s Hadassah book club meets monthly at a congregant’s home to discuss Jewish works and authors. To RSVP, call 815-741-4600. For updated information, visit our Facebook and web page.

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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.

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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (Channahon)

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (Seneca)

202 W. Jefferson St., 942-1145. Pastor: Patrick Lohse Sunday: Worship Service 9:00 am Sunday School 10:15 am (Radio 95.7 FM) www.blc-morris-il.org.

1292 Morris Rd, Marseilles. Church phone: 795-4896. Pastor Bill Clark. Sun.: Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Worship 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wed.: Prayer Meeting 7 p.m.

24466 W. Eames St., Ph.: 467-6846. Pastor Randy Blan Sun.: Worship 10:30 am; Bible Study 9:15 am; Wed.: Bible Study (All ages) 7:00pm Thurs.: Midweek Connections, 1:30pm; More info: www.fbcchannahon.org

BRACEVILLE UNITED METHODIST

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE (Wilmington)

FIRST BAPTIST (Coal City)

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

303 S. Kankakee St., Wilmington. Pastor: Bill Luttrell, 458-2006. Church phone: 476-5752. Sunday School 9:30am, Worship 10:30am & 6pm; Wed.: Bible Study 7pm. Visitors are always welcome.

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

CALVARY BAPTIST

COAL CITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FIRST BAPTIST (Morris)

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

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

CHANNAHON UNITED METHODIST

CROSS LUTHERAN (Yorkville)

Pastor David Gilleland Ph.: 634-2654.

1650 West Route 6, Morris, IL 60450 Pastor Steve Larson 815-942-0812 • fbmorris@csky.net Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship 8:00am; Worship 10:45 am Sun: Baptist Youth Fellowship (Grades 6–12), 6pm

On Rt. 47, about 15 miles N. of Morris. PH: 630-553-7335, www.hiscross.org Saturday: 5 pm (Casual) Sunday: 7:45 am (Organ) 9:15 am (Praise Team) 10:45 am (Praise Team) Nursery Care Available.

455 W. Southmor Rd. Scott Zorn - Lead Minister Todd Thomson, Tim Henson, Scott Hunt, Trudy Moore, & Ryan Weimer, Ministers. Ph.: 942-3454. Sunday Morning Worship, 9 and 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School for all ages, 9 & 10:30 a.m.

CHRISTIAN LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD (Coal City)

DESTINY FAMILY CHURCH

FIRST CHRISTIAN (Wilmington)

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

121 W. Lincoln Street. Pastor Kihwan Choi Ph.: 815-357-8340. Each Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Worship Service

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

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

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

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

FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH

(Independent-Fundamental) 104 N. Main St., Seneca, IL. Pastor Joel Robertson. Ph.: 769-2305. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Morning Worship, 11 a.m.; Sun. Eve. Worship, 6 p.m.; Wed. Night Prayer Service, 7 p.m. FRIENDS IN CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH 1338 Clay St., Morris, IL (LC-MS) 815-941-1255 www.ﬁclc.org Worship: Sat 5:30pm; Sun 8:15 & 10:45am Sunday School: (Sept.-May) 9:30am Bible Study: Sun 9:30am Pastor Mark Willig

GRACE LUTHERAN

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

Rt. 113 & I-55. Pastor Mark Thompson. Ph.: 458-2387. Sun.: Sunday School 9am, Adult Worship & Nursery 10:15am, Services (all ages) & nursery 6pm; Wed.: Adult Bible Study, Drop Zone, Kids’ Zone, Nursery 7pm

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

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

BETHLEHEM EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

HOUSE OF GLORY

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 Kristine Bennington 214 Liberty Street • 815-942-1181

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

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

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

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

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

HEARTLAND BANK

Providing ﬁnancial solutions since 1865.

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

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

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

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

26009 Willow Ln. - 815-476-7818 Pastor Rodney Chappell Sun. School 9:45am, Worship 11:00am Sat. Contemporary Service 7:00pm - Mr. Jeff Whittum Wed. Study / Blessings / Prayer

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

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

MINOOKA UNITED METHODIST

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN (Seneca, IL)

RIVER OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH LCMS (Channahon)

ST. MARY CATHOLIC (Minooka)

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

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

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.

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

WEST LISBON CHURCH

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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Grundy’s earth-friendly activities in spring Spring is almost officially here and with that are the 2017 events that we have planned for the Grundy County residents. We aim toward goals that help not only with the 4Rs of Recycle, Reduce, Reuse and Respect the Earth, but also sustainability for the residents. There are several Spring Events that will interest Grundy County residents. Earth Hour will be from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday, when visitors can enjoy having the lights out at home or business. To honor our fragile planet, the conservation and group enhancement gives residents the ability to feel their efforts in a much larger way. As the entire planet is participating in this event, there are many events and activities planned for cities all over the world. This year for the first time in the 10 years that Earth Hour has been celebrated on March 27, there will be live streaming of bands via their Facebook link.

COMMUNITY PULSE Heidi Miller April is the month that all should celebrate as Earth Month as Earth Day is April 22. We will be celebrating this month by having an e-waste event at the Animal Control Facility on April 29 from 8 a.m. to noon at 310 E. DuPont Road, Morris. We will be charging $20 a TV and $10 a monitor and ask that all Grundy County residents limit the TVs to two per vehicle. All other typical electronics, with the exception of white goods, will be free. Visit our website for details. May is the month where following the tax season of 2016 leaves some confidential paperwork. To aid this, we will be having our annual Shredding Event on May 19 from 10 a.m. to noon in the admin-

istration building parking lot at 1320 Union St., Morris. We ask that you limit the amount of paper to be shredded to two paper ream boxes. This is limited to residents only. Some other events that are planned for the rest of the year include a used children’s book drive, used tire recycling day, and other events for children to enjoy the fun of creating ornaments, and trashformation sculptures. Composting and garden design assistance will be available this spring, as well. Composting is another way of becoming a more self-sustainable family by preventing greens such as vegetable/fruit/plant matter, and browns such as dried yard waste, from being landfilled. These items constitute at least 15 percent to 20 percent of the air space of a landfill and contain an abundant nutrient base. Our office currently is selling compost bins for $50 a bin. These single body units allow yearlong composting and also come with a compli-

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Pastoring became my second career By KY BETTISCH MORRIS – Since this is my first column for you, I’d like to introduce myself and give you a bit of background. My name is Lu Bettisch, and I am the pastor of Peace Lutheran Church here in Morris. I’ve been with Peace almost four years now! I am also the current president of the Morris Ministerial Association and the volunteer fire chaplain for the Channahon Fire Protection District, where I live. I have two grown children and three grandchildren and as I said, I live in Channahon with my two Maine Coon cats. Being a pastor is a second career for me. I earned my Bachelor of Science in vocal music education and intended to teach. Well, after a couple of years, it became clear that wasn’t my thing. So I reverted to what I knew I could do and had done through college and went back into banking. I had always been involved in music at church and finally took a full-time position as

music director for a mid-sized church in Crystal Lake. The pastor there sensed something special in me and encouraged me to go to seminary to be “rostered” in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. My intent was to get my master’s and continue on as a church musician. So I entered the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago in 2006. At each and every turn, my decision to stay a musician was questioned innocently enough. “Are you sure you are supposed to be a pastor?” And I vehemently replied, “No, thank you!” I was raised in a bit more conservative version of the Lutheran faith that didn’t ordain women, so being a pastor wasn’t even on my radar. But, as I said, people asked me all the time during that first week of classes. I was ready to come home that last afternoon and just cry. But something amazing happened as I sat through the last worship service. I really wasn’t paying attention.

I was in a foul mood and was just ready to get out of there. But, as the service progressed and I moved out into the aisle, I looked up and there was a woman presiding over Holy Communion. Suddenly, I felt like warm honey had been poured over me and it was like a light bulb went off not only in my head, but my soul as well. I heard the words come out of my mouth, “Wow, God is calling me to be a pastor!” I went home and shared the news with my family, friends and pastor – and they all said, “Well, duh, Lu … we knew you would be a pastor eventually!” So, 11 years later, here I am…pastor of an amazing church that is doing an incredible job of sharing God’s love in the community of Morris and I couldn’t be happier! Well, bye for now! I look forward to chatting with you in my next column.

• Lu Bettisch is the pastor of Peace Lutheran Church.

mentary compost bucket, booklet on composting as well as other recycled items for your use. Designing the garden is an enjoyable part of any gardener’s life. This year as we look into building gardens that are providing sustainability and natural beauty to your homes, why not also think of our pollinators the bees. Growing specific species of plants whether it is a perennial flower, bush, or annual plant will help attract and sustain bee populations in our area. Thank you, Grundy County, for your environmental efforts. Happy Spring and stay Green!

• Heidi H. Miller is the land use director for Grundy County. Community Pulse is a weekly column that provides a dedicated space for Grundy County-area nonprofits, schools, organizations and sometimes Morris Herald-News staff to share news and information about their organization.

Spay and neuter special for area cats SUBMITTED REPORT

Beginning April 1, cat owners residing in DeKalb, LaSalle and Grundy counties will qualify for a $35 spay-andneuter deal at The Pet Well Clinic, located at 2765 Maple Ave. in Lisle. Spay Illinois is offering female cat spays and male cat neuters for $35. This price includes surgery, anesthesia and a painkilling injection. This limited-time special is available through the month of April, and transport service is available April 3 from Tails Humane Society, located at 2250 Barber Greene Road in DeKalb. To book a cat’s appointment, call 630-961-8000. All pets are required to be current on a rabies vaccination. We offer low-cost rabies vaccinations on the day of surgery for an additional charge. Cats older than age 10 require pre-operative blood work to undergo surgery; certain breed restrictions might apply. Spay Illinois is a registered nonprofit with a mission to end pet homelessness by empowering pet owners and rescuers with the resources they need. For information on pet programs and how we can help, call 630-961-8000 or visit www.spayillinois.org.

SUBMITTED REPORT MINOOKA – Minooka Community High School senior Elizabeth Badalamenti, daughter of Thomas and Susan Badalamenti of Channahon, is being honored for being named the Channahon-Minooka Rotary Club “Student of the Month” for March. In the classroom, Elizabeth maintains a 4.1 grade-point-average (on a 4.0 scale), and she has been recognized on the high honor roll at MCHS for four years, as an MCHS Academic Excellence Award winner, and as an

Illinois State Scholar. Outside the classroom, Elizabeth is active with several MCHS groups and organizations, including Marching Indians (clarinet section leader), concert Elizabeth band (bass clarinet), Badalamenti wind ensemble, National Honor Society, and the spring musical (light crew). Away from MCHS, Elizabeth serves the community as a member of the Joliet Juniorettes and as an

SUBMITTED REPORT The JMD Fund for Needy Families is the name of the new donor-designed fund at the Community Foundation of Grundy County. “It is a field of interest fund to support Catholic Charities, Meals on Wheels, and Guardian Angel Community Services in Grundy County,” Julie Buck, executive director of the Community Foundation of Grundy County said. “It’s also important to note that the donor chose to give the fund an anonymous name, which is an important service that we provide.” The donor started the fund in 2016 with a donation from an IRA, taking advantage of the recent law that allows donors age 70½ or older to make a charitable gift as part of an IRA’s Required Minimum Distribution and not have that distribution count as income and therefore taxed. The donor already has donated from the IRA in 2017, too. “We’ve been told that this will be an annual gift from the donor’s IRA and then we forward the grant checks to the three charities identified by the donor,” Buck said. “It appears as if approximately $10,000 will come into the fund annually, but it may fluctuate, which is the donor’s choice.” The three charities selected by the donor have expressed their thanks. “Catholic Charities is pleased to learn about the new JMD Fund for Needy Families and the fact that your donor is sharing his/her contribution with Catholic Charities. Because we serve so many clients in Grundy County, we will have no trouble putting our

piece of this generous donation to good use,” said Kathleen Langdon, director of development and communications for Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet. “We are so grateful to the Community Foundation of Grundy County for leading the charge on the new Field of Interest Fund and to the generous donor for selecting Guardian Angel Community Services as a recipient,” said Ines Kutlesa, CEO of Guardian Angel Community Services. “Your gift will support critical domestic violence and sexual assault services provided to Grundy County residents. Thank you for making the new year brighter for so many individuals and families in need.” Patty Strahan is nutrition director of Grundy County’s Community Nutrition Network, which is the parent organization of the Meals on Wheels program. “On behalf of Community Nutrition Network, we are excited and thankful to be selected for this grant,” Strahan said. “It will allow us to continue with our mission to ensure the no senior goes hungry in Grundy County.” The Community Foundation of Grundy County aims to forever improve the quality of life in Grundy County through leadership and philanthropy. Fund creators intended for it to be a way for donors to meet their charitable goals while also avoiding a personal tax. For information about the Foundation and how to make a charitable distribution from an IRA, visit http:// cfgrundycounty.com, call 815-941-0852 or visit their office at 520 W. Illinois Ave. in downtown Morris.

their community, students should first discover what they are passionate about,” she added. “From there, the sky’s the limit. Whether you choose to improve it, share it, or study it, you’ll see the that things you’ve done have left an impact on at least one person’s life, and that can make all the difference.” After graduation, Elizabeth will attend the University of St. Francis, where she plans to major in marketing and minor in communications as she prepares for a career as a marketing manager.

Illinois AMVETS locations for donor-collection now open in Morris, Minooka locations SUBMITTED REPORT MORRIS – The AMVETS organization is the fourth-largest congressionally chartered Veterans Organization; it began in 1944 and originally was formed to help WWII veterans. Illinois AMVETS was founded one year later in 1945, and has since grown to be one of the largest AMVETS departments. With about 12,000 members and a little more than 100 posts, Illinois AMVETS has been at the forefront of community and veterans’ service for the state of Illinois. With the AMVETS organizations’ open-door policy to any veteran who is honorably discharged, we hope to continue to grow and provide service for the veterans and their surrounding communities. The Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation was chartered in 1946 in an effort to raise money for veterans’ rehabilitation and medical supplies. The Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation is supported by donations collected from discarded household goods, bequests, corporate giving and personal donations. These fundraising efforts are vital for helping AMVETS support veterans and their surrounding communities. The foundation board primarily consists of past commanders of the AMVETS Department of Illinois, with the exception of three trustees. The foundation directors are all experienced AMVETS members and are from all over llinois. These members aim to ensure that

certain grant requests are adequate for approval, ensure the principles of AMVETS remain the apex of the organization, and to oversee the general operations of AMVETS. The Grundy County Veterans Assistance Commission is proud to be working with the Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation in advancing their mission to support the Illinois AMVETS and Illinois Veterans. The Grundy County VAC has worked with the Grundy County Board and has approval to place an AMVETS collection site in Morris at the Grundy County Administration Building, 1320 Union St., Morris. The site will be open 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. all week. A site also will be opened in the Ace Hardware Parking Lot at 855 S. Ridge Road in Minooka, which will be staffed 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. “The Grundy County VAC has for years gotten calls about making donations of goods to a veteran or veterans organization, and this site will enable the community to do that and support an established veterans service organization,” said Ken Buck of the Grundy County VAC. “We look forward to this site being a success and being able to continue our mission of advocating for and supporting Grundy County Veterans and their families. The AMVETS provide a variety of programs and services similar to the American Legion, the Disabled American veterans, the Marine Corps League and the VFW – and these donations will allow them to continue their work.”

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employee of the Channahon Park District’s after-school child care programs. “Service is an incredibly important component of my community, as it unites people from all economic, social and racial backgrounds in order to accomplish a similar goal,” Elizabeth said. “This is a powerful ability in such a divided society.” She also stressed that all high school students can make a difference within their community “In order to make any kind of difference at their school and within

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Grundy County Veterans Assistance Commission continues outreach to area veterans, families SUBMITTED REPORT MORRIS – The Grundy County Veterans Assistance Commission has worked with a variety of veteran resources to make VA services more available to Grundy County Veterans and to provide local outreach to make veterans more aware of the benefits and services available to them. According to a press release, as the weather gets a little more bearable, the VAC again have started a variety of outreach opportunities to include the following resources and events: The Hines Mobile Medical Unit program has changed since the mobile vehicle is no longer in use. Hines VAMC has changed the mobile medical team to an outreach team and they come to Grundy County twice a month.

The first Monday of each month they are in Morris at the Morris VFW, 309 E. McKinley St., and on the third Monday of each month they are in Coal City/Diamond at the Coal City American Legion, 1752 E. Division St. The outreach team consists of a social worker, an eligibility clerk and a nurse. Basic information and some very basic health care services are available from the team. The Hines Outreach team is at these locations from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Vet Center was one of the first services the Grundy VAC worked to bring to Grundy County and it has returned. The Orland Park Vet Center is responsible for services in Grundy County and the surrounding area and were once holding office hours in Morris but due to a lack of interest from local veterans the

Funds available for energy assistance SUBMITTED REPORT MORRIS – Kendall-Grundy Community Action Services, a division of the Kendall County Health Department has funds available for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program. The mission of LIHEAP is assist low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs by paying partial cold weather energy bills to prevent service interruptions. Those who have not applied for LIHEAP since September 2016 might qualify for assistance. To qualify for assistance on gas and electric bills, households must have an income equal to or less than 150 percent of the poverty level as defined in the 2017 poverty guidelines and pro-

vide required documentation during the scheduled appointment. 2017 poverty guidelines – family size gross monthly income: 1) $1,485; 2) $2,003; 3) $2,520; 4) $3,038; 5) $3,555; 6) $4,073 Required documentation for appointment: • Social Security cards for every household member • Proof of income for the last 30 days for anyone 18 years or older in the household. • Current gas and electric bill Qualified individuals residing in Kendall County can call 630-553-9100; residents of Grundy County can call 815-941-3262 to set up a verification appointment.

Illinois 4-H hosting college experience SUBMITTED REPORT MORRIS – Illinois 4-H is proud to present a college exploratory experience for high school aged youth, hosted at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Campus. Illini Summer Academies is a fiveday, four-night experience for youth to attend an academy of their choice, which are taught by university professors, explore campus in a safe setting, and overall explore potential career opportunities. Being hosted from Sunday, June 25, to Thursday, June 29, this year’s program has 15 different academies and ex-

periences to choose from. Youth need not be a 4-H member but must be at least age 14 by Sept. 1, 2017, and have completed eighth grade to attend. Registration costs vary based on the academy chosen and covers supplies, lodging in the U of I dorms (two delegates per room) and all meals except for three lunches. From molecular and cellular biology to theater and hip-hop, Illini Summer Academies features 15 academies to choose from. Registration ends May 15, but space is limited at each academy, so enroll soon. For information and to register, visit go.illinois.edu/illini4H.

services ended. Recently, the Vet Center contacted the Grundy VAC and they have several veterans in the area and want to again offer services in Morris. The Vet Center is providing counseling services to local veterans from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Grundy County Administration Center, 1320 Union St., Morris. For information, call the Vet Center at 708-444-0561. The Grundy County VAC will be out to local events in the next few months. Veterans can call the Grundy County VAC office at 815-941-3152 to learn more about the events and to also learn more about the variety of programs and services available to them from the federal, state and local level, superintendent Ken Buck said.

Know more The Veterans Assistance Commission is established to promote the welfare of honorably discharged veterans of military service and their families, and to act as a central service office for all veteran organizations to assist with VA claims work and a variety of other services. The GCVAC offers assistance with federal, state and local veterans’ benefits and services to include referral to other agencies needed. For information, call the GCVAC at 815941-3152, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. We are located in the Grundy County Administration Building, 1320 Union St., Morris, IL 60450.

Kendall-Grundy Community Action Services now receiving applications for scholarships SUBMITTED REPORT MORRIS – Kendall-Grundy Community Action Services, a division of Kendall County Health Department, is pleased to make available the Community Action Scholarship. Scholarships provide financial assistance to eligible individuals for education or occupational training at an accredited Illinois educational institution. About $6,000 in scholarship awards will be granted in 2017. Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria when applying for the Community Action Scholarship: • Applicants must be income eligible under DCEO/CSBG income eligibility guidelines. • Applicants must be a resident of Kendall County or Grundy County. • Funds must be used to secure formal or occupational training at an education institution accredited in the State of Illinois. • Applicants must be pursing shortterm training (two years or less) in oc-

cupational training, general post-secondary education or in exceptional circumstances consideration will be given to applicants for general education. • Applicants must have demonstrated positive community/school involvement. • Scholarship funds may be used for books, tuition, fees, etc. Scholarships will be awarded in June 2017. Applications will be evaluated on the basis of financial eligibility, scholarship potential, commitment to civic affairs, career goals and personal interviews. Applications are available from High School Guidance Counselors. Applications also can be obtained by visiting Kendall-Grundy Community Actions Services office at 1802 N. Division St., Suite 602, Morris, 815-941-3262; or by visiting Kendall County Health Department, 811 W. John St., Yorkville, 630-553-9100. The deadline for applications to be received is April 21.

SUBMITTED REPORT MORRIS – After a three-year hiatus, the sound of vintage tractors roaring down the streets of Morris from June 9 to 11 will be a welcome sound to many area tractor enthusiasts. Led by Max Armstrong, well-known agriculture reporter, the Morris Tractor Ride will begin with a “welcome back” dinner featuring the musical talents of “Back Paige’s” and the wit of Max Armstrong at the Bill Burnham farm on Scott School Road in Morris. This ride replaces the Heritage Tractor Adventure, managed by the Heritage Corridor CVB, that hosted its last ride in 2014. This popular family friendly event had a 13-year run before

being dismantled. The City of Morris had hosted 12 out of the 13 rides and is a major sponsor of this ride. In addition, Mary Beth DeGrush, who had organized the ride from beginning, is the organizer of the Morris Tractor Ride. “I am excited to be involved with this tractor ride,” she said. “I had made a lot of friends during the years. Actually, participants are more like family. I can’t wait to see everyone again and am grateful to Morris Mayor Dick Kopczick for believing in the value of this event and in me!” The route is still a work in progress but tentatively we are hoping to make stops in downtown Gardner and Marseilles Lions Club for lunches and stops at D Construction, Coal City, Carbon

Morris Theatre Guild to perform comedy of ‘Sex Please, We’re Sixty’ MORRIS – The Morris Theatre Guild Inc. has begun rehearsals and is taking reservations for its spring production of Michael and Susan Parker’s comedy, “Sex Please, We’re Sixty.” The story: Mrs. Stancliffe’s Rose Cottage Bed & Breakfast has been successful for many years. Her guests (nearly all women) return year after year. Her nextdoor neighbor, the elderly, silver-tongued Bud “Bud the Stud” Davis, believes they come to spend time with him in romantic liaisons. The prim and proper Mrs. Stancliffe steadfastly denies this, but doesn’t do anything to prevent it. She reluctantly accepts the fact that “Bud the Stud” is, in fact, good for business. Her other neighbor and would-be suitor Henry Mitchell is a retired chemist who has developed a blue pill called “Venusia,” after Venus the goddess of love, to increase the libido of menopausal women. The pill has not been tested. Add to the guest list three older women: Victoria Ambrose, a romance novelist whose personal life seems to be lacking in romance; Hillary Hudson, a friend of Henry’s who has agreed to test the Venusia; and Charmaine Beauregard, a Southern belle whose libido does not need to be increased. Bud gets his hands on some of the Venusia pills and the fun begins, as he attempts to entertain all three women. The women mix up Bud’s Viagra pills with the Venusia, and we soon discover that it has a strange effect on men: it gives them all the symptoms of menopausal women, complete with hot flashes, mood swings, weeping and irritability. When the mayhem settles down, all

the women find their lives moving in new and surprising directions. The cast is directed by Matt Johnson of Newark and assistant directed by Annie Ficht-Kowalczyk of Oak Brook. The cast includes experienced and new guild members, including William Slivka of Dwight, Kathleen Schore of Lockport, Sue Burich and Bill Gillespie, both of Morris, Annie Ficht-Kowalczyk, and Sharon Pagoria of Sandwich. “Sex Please, We’re Sixty” opens April 28. The production continues on April 29, 30, May 5 and 6, and closes on May 7. Friday and Saturday night performances begin at 7:30 p.m., and both Sunday matinee performances begin at 2:30 p.m. Ticket prices for adults are $12 each if reserved by e-mail, phone or bought online, and cost $15 each if purchased at the door. For those ages 13 and older or students able to show their ID, the ticket price for e-mail, phone or online reservations are $10 each. Otherwise, the adult price applies. Groups of 10 or more making a reservation by phone get a 10 percent discount off the total price. Seating is first come, first served. There are no refunds. Reservations can be made by emailing tickets@morristheatreguild.org, calling the theater at 815-942-1966, or by visiting the guild’s website, morristheatreguild.org. All unpaid reservations will be held until a half hour before the production begins and then they will be released if needed. For house buy-outs or other information, please call the theatre at (815) 942-1966. “Sex Please, We’re Sixty” is presented with permission from Samuel French Inc., to whom royalties are paid. The Morris Theatre Guild Inc. is a nonprofit community theatre with a website at www.morristheatreguild.org.

includes a T-shirt, embroidered hat, commemorative pin, break refreshments and fuel. If you are unable to drive all three days, you may register a second driver for $75 as that person will receive a T-shirt, hat, pin, etc. Buddy seat riders are allowed for a $75 fee for the same reason. 3D Sound will provide DJ services at the three-day event and FS Growmark will fuel tractors during the ride. The public is invited to attend all events. There is a charge for all meals but resdients can come out to all stops and meet the drivers, Max Armstrong, listen to the band, and have a great time! For information, email Mary Beth at mbd52@aol.com or call 815-258-6298.

LOCAL BRIEFS Nettle Creek announces honor rolls for 2016-17 third quarter

Nettle Creek Grade School has released its third-quarter honor rolls for the 2016-17 school year, listing the highest scoring students by grade.

Morris CNA named January Fire Starter of the Month

MORRIS – Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers recognized certified nursing assistant Chely Becerra as Fire Starter of the Month for January. Straight “A” Honors A lifelong resident of 8th Grade – Olivia Dunlap, Tyler Greve, Morris currently living Taylor Nelson, Aryan Patel, Sophie Pfaff, in Montgomery, Becerra Drew Smith was recognized for her 7th Grade – Michael Carlson, Eland positive demeanor, Miller, Carter Wills radiant smile, thought6th Grade – Olivia Cameron, Bret fulness, helpful attitude Chely Evenson, Ava Ostrem, Noah Smith, and ability to make a Becerra Amber Tessone difference. She originally 5th Grade – Keaton Cryder, Aden was attracted to the health care field delaHera, Alex Ochoa, Ava Smith by her aunt, Susie Gonzalez, a nurse on “A” Honors Morris Hospital’s 2 South nursing unit. 8th Grade – Kayla McCarthy, Joslin Becerra completed her CNA certificaWise tion while she was in high school and 7th Grade – Jada Gross, Lillian Ochoa 6th Grade – Gage Phillips, Kayla Vina- worked in the nursing home setting for three years before coming to Morris chi, Lilliana Wise Hospital in 2011. She currently is taking 5th Grade – Haylee Dunne, Joey classes at Joliet Junior College with Vinachi plans to complete a nursing degree. “B” Honors Joann Bradley, charge nurse at Morris 8th Grade – Emma Berkley, Geno Hospital, says Becerra makes a tremenEberhard, Ben Evenson, Christian dous contribution on 2 South, serving Rohder, Sean Smith as both an aide and unit clerk at times. 7th Grade – David Baumgarner, Bradley has witnessed Becerra’s interMichael Ross actions with patients and says that she 6th Grade –Andrew Brockett, Matdoes indeed go the extra mile. thew Fischer, Gavin Nusbaumer – Morris Herald-News 5th Grade – Isabella Cameron.

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Hill Park for morning and afternoon breaks. They will take the tractors for a ride to the Seggebruch compound on Friday afternoon before the welcome dinner. While in Morris, the participants and their families will be invited to attend the annual Dulcimer Festival in Gebhard Woods and also the year’s first Morris Cruise Night. The French Country Market also will be open on Saturday. A new visitors guide with the tractor drivers’ information, local annual events, dining and lodging options will be placed in their welcome bags. Additional copies will be available to the public. Tractor registration has begun. Tractor registration fee is $125, which

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Morris senior led Redskins boys team to regional title By ROB OESTERLE roesterle@shawmedia.com

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Matt Shaw averaged 15 points a game this past season, and aims to further his career at Marian University in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin next season. consistently for us all year long. “While the points are nice, I am most proud of his dramatic improvement freshman year through senior year as well as the development of his leadership skills.” It was those leadership skills that allowed Shaw to become more of a coach on the floor for the Redskins this year, calming things down and making rough patches a lot less rough. He said he began trying to do it last year, but knew that it would be needed of him this year as a big portion of the Redskins’ roster was late in arriving because of an extended football playoff run. Shaw responded, with the help of fellow non-footballer JaQuan Boxley, helping the Redskins to a sixth-place finish at the Plano Christmas Classic before the football players really began to get into basketball shape. Along with his 15 points a game, Shaw made 83 3-point field goals, shooting 39.4 percent from beyond the arc, was an 83 percent free-throw shooter, made the Coal City Thanksgiving All Tournament Team and Plano Christmas Classic All Tournament Team, as well as being a unanimous NIBXII All Conference choice. “I’m not sure Matt is a vocal guy nat-

“The thing that will mean the most to me is the regional plaque. Coach has told us that those are pretty rare around here, so to know that any time I come back and see it and know that I played a part in it is pretty special.” Matt Shaw Morris senior guard

urally,” Blumberg said. “But our team needed one. To be honest, he increased his vocal presence toward the end of last season and just carried that right into the summer. And he did that on his own. I think Matt recognized we needed a floor general during games and a cheerleader during practice. “I’ll admit that our staff was probably tougher on Matt than anybody else this year, but we expected and demanded a lot of him. I know it wasn’t always easy on him, but he persevered and I

hope he feels like the work was worth it.” Shaw definitely knows the value of his hard work, and he knows it’s what got him noticed by Marian. “They came up to me after a game during the [Morris] Shootout this summer,” Shaw said. “They liked the way I played and handled myself on the court. It was between them, JJC, and Benedictine University. “I visited Marian in October and really liked the campus, so I figured it would be a good fit. They had two freshmen made all-conference this year and one of them is a guard, so I am going to have to work my hind end off to get much playing time right away, but I am ready to do the work.” Shaw, who plans on majoring in education and becoming a teacher and basketball coach, said he had no problems helping out other players in either practice or open-gym type of situations throughout his high school career. “I didn’t look at it like I was giving away some big secret,” he said. “If someone needed some pointers, I was glad to help them out. It just makes the whole team better if every player gets better. And, if I can help them do that, that’s fine with me.”

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MORRIS – When the boys basketball season ended last year, there was no question that Morris’ Matt Shaw was a scorer. The biggest question involved the other parts of his game. Shaw recognized that about his own game, and dedicated himself to becoming a more complete player, one who could be a force not only as a scorer, but as a rebounder, a defender and, perhaps most importantly, as a leader. Shaw knew that, entering his senior season in 2016-17, that the 10-18 record from the 2015-16 year had left a bitter taste in his mouth. He hit the gym with a renewed fervor during the summer months, drawing the attention of not only his own coach, but also the head coach at Division III Marian University in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. That’s where he will play next year, and, after leading Morris to a regional title by averaging 15 points a game this season, will also take with him the title of Morris Herald-News Player of the Year. “The thing that will mean the most to me is the regional plaque,” Shaw said. “Coach has told us that those are pretty rare around here, so to know that any time I come back and see it and know that I played a part in it is pretty special. “If you look at our record this year, we were 14-16. Five or six of those losses were by one, two or three points. Turn those games around and we could have been about 18-12. But losing those tight games was worth it if it helped prepare us to win that regional plaque. People might not remember the overall record, but the plaque is there for everyone to see forever.” Shaw had a season-high of 29 points in a win over Westminster Christian and had games in which he scored 28 (at Rochelle), 26 (at Kaneland) and 25 (vs. Streator). That’s impressive enough, but it’s a bit more so when the other team knew he was the one that was going to be getting the ball. “Matt was the first guy mentioned in every opponent’s scouting report,” Morris coach Joe Blumberg said. “He saw no help or face guard, diamond-and-one, box-and-one ... and was still able to score

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36 ALL-AREA BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM

Meet the Morris Herald-News’ 2016-17 season All-Area Boys Basketball Team By ROB OESTERLE roesterle@shawmedia.com

The following is a list of the 2016-17 Morris Herald-News All-Area Boys Basketball team, in alphabetical order.

Eric Bendt, Seneca, junior, guard

Averaged 7.0 points per game and led with 56 assists and 34 3-pointers ... Coach Russell Witte: “Eric became one of our primary options from the perimeter. He is just a junior, so we have him coming back as well. He is just a basketball junkie.”

JaQuan Boxley, Morris, senior, guard

Scored 265 points ... Game high of 21 (vs. Coal City) and 19 (at Pontiac) ... Was in double figures 13 times ... Averaged 8.8 points per JaQuan game and 3.3 rebounds Boxley per game ... Coach Joe Blumberg: “ ‘Q’ had the ability to attack the basket on the dribble and frustrate the opponent’s best guard. He hopes to play basketball at the Juco level.”

Jonny Butler, Minooka, senior, guard

Averaged 17.7 points per game ... Shot 54 percent from the field ... Also had 4.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.2 steals per game ... Named Jonny MVP of WJOL ThanksButler giving Tournament, All-Tournament at York Jack Tosh Christmas and Galesburg MLK tourneys ... Two-time Southwest Prairie all-conference ... Coach Scott Tanaka: “Jonny was voted Mr. Indian by his teammates. He was the team captain of back-to-back 20-plus win teams.”

Will Clausel, Newark, senior, guard

Four-year starter has played for three sectional champions and is the eighth Newark player to reach

1,500 career points ... Averaged team-best 15.5 points, 5.5 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 2.5 steals for 28-6 Little Ten Conference champions ... Named second-team Class 1A all-state by Illinois Basketball Coaches Association.

(2.1 per game) ... Coach Keith Kiper: “Christian was asked to play just about every position for us, and he played them all very well.”

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Keegan Graebner, Minooka, junior, guard

Averaged 3.9 points per game and shot 71 percent from the freethrow line. Coach Scott Tanaka: “Keegan was the floor Keegan leader for a 21-win basketball team. He always Graebner defended the other team’s point guard and did a great job orchestrating our offense.”

Kyle Graebner, Minooka, junior, guard

Averaged 8.9 points per game and shot 36 percent from 3-point range ... Coach Scott Tanaka: “Kyle always seemed to hit a big-time 3-pointer in big games. He not only knocked down shots, he continued to do the little things in games.”

Sam Grushkin, Seneca, junior, guard

Averaged team-leading 9.2 points per game. Also averaged 4.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists ... All-Tournament at Interstate Eight Conference tourney ... Coach Russell Witte: “Sam made big strides this year in going from hardly shooting the ball to becoming our go-to and leading scorer. I think the future is very bright for him here at SHS.”

Christian Johnson, Coal City, senior, guard/forward

Led team with 13.4 points per game ... Second on team with 120 rebounds (4.3 per game) and led with 60 assists

Austin Kavanaugh, G-SW, senior, guard

Averaged 15.9 points and 4.7 rebounds a game ... Also collected 65 steals and 54 assists ... Had season-high 29 points against Momence and scored 25 vs. Cross- Austin roads Christian, 24 vs. Kavanaugh Peotone and 22 vs. Ottawa Marquette in the regional semifinal ... Named IBCA Class 1A Special Mention All-State and finished just shy of 1,000 career points with 947 ... Coach Chris Gibson: “Austin was First-Team All-Conference in the River Valley with the third highest votes received, and that is with the St. Anne coach not giving one vote to Austin. He scored 16 and 15 points against St. Anne, who won our league.”

Antonio Milazzo, Minooka, senior, guard

Averaged 65 points per game ... Shot 86 percent from the free-throw line and 34 percent from 3-point range ... Coach Scott Tanaka: “Antonio Antonio was a senior leader for Milazzo us in every way. He defines what it means to be a Minooka Indian.” Cameron Myre, Newark, senior, forward: This 6-foot-7 wing had 11inch growth spurt in high school, but kept shooting skills ... Averaged 13.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.0 blocks ... Hit 60 3-pointers at a 38 percent rate ... Named all-Little Ten Conference.

Matt Shaw, Morris, senior, guard

Christian Johnson

Scored 451 points, averaged 15 points per game, made 83 3 point FG (39.4 percent from 3 for season), 83 percent FT shooter, Coal City Thanksgiving All Tournament Team, Plano Christmas Classic All Tournament

Team, Unanimous NIBXII All Conference ... Had highs of 29 (vs. Westminster Christian), 28 (at Rochelle), 26 (at Kaneland), 25 (vs. Streator) ... Signed to play Matt for Division III Marian Shaw University ... Morris Herald-News Player of the Year... Coach Joe Blumberg: “Matt was the first guy mentioned in every opponent’s scouting report. He saw no help or face guard, diamond and one, box and one ... and was still able to score the basketball consistently for us all year long. While the points are nice, I am most proud of his dramatic improvement freshman year through senior year as well as the development of his leadership skills.”

Tyler Spiezio, Morris, junior, forward

Scored 191 points (6.4 PPG) and collected team-high 148 rebounds (4.9 RPG) ... Coach Joe Blumberg: “Ty is put toTyler gether. We are working with him to develop his Spiezio outside game to supplement his back-to-the-basket skills. He grabbed some big rebounds for us on both ends of the floor.”

Nathan Wozniak, G-SW, sophomore, guard

Averaged 9.7 points per game... Made 39 3-point field goals and had 109 rebounds with 47 steals and 68 assists ... First-team all-River Valley Conference ... Coach Chris Gibson: “Nathan was a typical sophomore – somewhat inconsistent at times – but when he was good, he was usually really good. He had big games against Serena [14 points], Peotone [10 and 13 points] and St. Anne [23 points] and all of those teams ended up playing for regional championships. Nathan is going to be a real special player by the time he finishes his high school career. I fully expect him to be a 1,000-point scorer.”

BASEBALL: MORRIS 8, BRADLEY-BOURBONNAIS 5

By ROB OESTERLE roesterle@shawmedia.com

• Thursday, March 23, 2017

MORRIS – One of the shortcomings of last year’s Morris baseball season was the timely hit. It seemed like the Redskins had no problems getting runners on base, but getting that hit to bring the runners home eluded them. If Saturday’s season-opening 8-5 win over Bradley-Bourbonnais is any indication, however, the Redskins may be on their way to getting over that hump. Morris (1-0) went down in order in the bottom of the first, but then proceeded to score at least a run in each of its next five innings en route to the victory. The Redskins collected 12 hits, two each by Jared Lines, Danny Borgstrom, Kam Dransfeldt, Andy Peters and Tyler Dunne. Ben Larson and Payton Voitik each had a double for their line hit, and Dransfeldt also hit a double, which was the first Morris hit of the season, leading off the bottom of the second. “We hit up and down the lineup,” Morris coach Todd Kein said. “It wasn’t just one little pocket of guys getting the hits, which was good to see. I thought that a lot of the kids that were sophomores last year and have a year under their belts looked a lot more comfortable at the plate today. “That’s the thing about us this year. On paper, we look like a young team, but a lot of these juniors that we are starting were up with the varsity last year and have a year’s worth of experience.” Take Dransfeldt, for example. The junior catcher, hitting in the cleanup spot, led off the second inning with a ringing double to right. He later added an infield single and had the baseball gods been a little kinder to him, he would have finished the day with four hits. In his third atbat, he lined a ball to center, but the base umpire called a balk just before he swung, making the play dead. In his final at bat, with a runner on first attempting to steal, he hit a sharp grounder up the middle, but the Bradley-Bourbonnais second baseman was literally standing on second base to field it for the force out. “Kam’s in the four spot for us for a reason,” Kein said. “He makes good, solid contact almost every time and you saw that today.” One thing that Kein and every area coach will have to contend with is the

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Morris highlights season-opening win

Photos by Dan Voitik for Shaw Media

ABOVE: Danny Borgstrom had two hits to help Morris to an 8-5 win over Bradley-Bourbonnais on Saturday. BOTTOM LEFT: Andy Peters struck out six in three-plus innings of work Saturday. He allowed two hits and four runs while walking six. BOTTOM RIGHT: The Morris baseball team heads toward the dugout after meeting before Saturday’s victory.

pulled two batters into the fourth. He was at 72 pitches. Three more and he would have had to have an extra day off, so Jacob Overbeck was new IHSA rules governing pitch count called on in relief. Besides Overbeck, and how many pitches a pitcher can Dawson Moore and Nathan Wantland throw on a given day against how long also saw time on the mound. they must wait to come back and pitch Peters, one of just three seniors in again. the Morris starting lineup, allowed That’s why starting pitcher Pe- just two hits in his three-plus innings ters threw only three innings and got of work, but walks were his nemesis.

He issued six free passes, but also struck out six and the other three outs were on balls hit back to him on the mound. “I wasn’t able to locate my fastball like I wanted,” Peters said. “But, I definitely went out there with a lot of confidence because I know our guys will be able to hit and score some runs for us. We have been working hard in practice and it paid off today.”

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38 AREA ROUNDUP

Seneca softball captures 3 wins on turf STAFF REPORTS

JACKSONVILLE – The Seneca softball team got its season off to a rousing start last weekend at Jacksonville’s Lenz Field, going 3-0 and outscoring its opponents 37-10. The Lady Irish upended Jacksonville Routt, 11-0, beat Luther North, 150, and ended the trip with an 11-10 win over Princeville. In Game 1, winning pitcher Rachel Sangston threw a five-inning, one-hit shutout with five strikeouts, while Taylor Bushman had three hits. Kylie Winsor (2B, 2 RBIs), Sangston, and Britney Helms all had two hits. Bushman threw a four-inning, onehit shutout with six strikeouts in the win over Luther North, and also collected three hits of her own. Sam Tondini (3 RBIs), Winsor (2B, 2 RBIs), and Cassidy Draves (2B, 2 RBIs) all had two hits for the Irish (3-0). Sangston went the distance in the wild win over Princeville, with Winsor providing a bulk of the offense by going 4 for 4 with a pair of doubles and Shaw Media file photo five RBIs. Helms had a two-hit game, including scoring the walk-off winning Seneca’s Taylor Bushman delivers a pitch in a game last year. Bushman threw a one-hit shutout for the Irish in one of their three wins at Jacksonville last weekend. run.

BASEBALL

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ing on the Hornets Youth Sled Hockey dom outside a wheelchair or walker,”

Coal City baseball team hit the road Saturday and opened its season in the Spring Jamboree at Lenz Field. The Coalers split their two games by losing to Rock Island, 15-3, then bouncing back to defeat Peoria Richwoods, 7-3. “We did not play well in the opener,” Coal City coach Jerry McDowell said. “We played nervous and our defense let us down. It was nice to see this good competition from larger schools.” In Game 1, Jake Brnca took the loss, giving up three earned runs in two innings. He was followed the mound by Justin Dabulskis and Connor Best. Dean Moir and Blake Harseim collected the Coalers’ only hits. Game 2 saw freshman Payton Hutchings pitch three shutout innings and collect four strikeouts in picking up the win. Austin Mellen and Blake Harseim followed him to the mound and combined to give up three runs on four hits and strike out two. Leadoff hitter Brnca had three hits and two runs scored. Harseim and Austin Friddle each had two hits and an RBI. Keegan Gagliardo and Connor Best each added a hit and an RBI. Justin Dabulski added a double and Sean Micetich collected two RBIs on a perfectly executed squeeze bunt. “We bounced back and played error-

ers get in and finally get game action. I thought our six pitchers did pretty nice overall, considering it was the first game and cold.”

mediately by a game between the Jaguars Midget Major team and the Blackhawks Warriors. The second game’s puck drop should be around 7:20 p.m. The Hornets provide an opportunity, at no cost, for any individual with a physical disability to participate in the sport of ice hockey. The only difference is these players use special equipment when they play. Players sit in specially designed sleds mounted atop hockey skate blades, and instead of a single stick, they use two that are equipped on the butt ends with metal picks to propel themselves across the ice. The Hornets are funded entirely though donations from organizations, such as the Chicago Blackhawk Charities; through benefit games like the one the Jaguars are hosting Sunday; and from private donations. “The Hornets Sled Hockey Team consists of a great group of kids ages 5 to 20 who have physical disabilities, yet are determined to play ice hockey,” J.J. O’Connor, general manager and founder of the Hornets, said in a letter introducing the organization. “As almost all children do, they want the opportunity to participate in sports, to feel the camaraderie of being a part of a team.” “For some, it is their only free-

Coal City splits in Jacksonville: The noted. “It was nice to see all 19 play- Team. That game will be followed im- O’Connor said. He’s a former hockey

GIRLS TRACK

Minooka wins SPC Indoor Meet: Minooka’s girls track and field team beat Plainfield South, 83-69, to win the Southwest Prairie Conference indoor meet. Romeoville (68), Oswego (60), Plainfield East (53), Oswego East (51), Joliet West (43) and Plainfield North (35) were next-best. The Indians got firsts from Brooklyn Bachmann in pole vault (9-3), Emily Shelton in the 3,200 (10:54.81), Ashley Tutt in the 1,600 (5:09.53) and the 3,200-meter relay of Tutt, Olivia Kics, Gwen Barnes and Ali Mondrella (10:06.25). The individual distance runs were new meet records.

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Joliet Jaguars to host benefit games at Inwood: When the Jaguar Hockey

Club’s teams takes to the ice on Sunday, March 26, the final score won’t matter. The outcome will be important. The Jaguars will host back-to-back benefit games at Inwood Ice Arena in Joliet, beginning at 6:15 p.m. Sunday, with the Jaguars Bantam 1 team tak-

player who also suffered a catastrophic injury during a game. The goals of the Hornets Sled Hockey Team and those of the Blackhawks Warriors are similar. The Blackhawks Warriors hockey team, sponsored in part by the Chicago Blackhawks, is made up of military veteran who have been injured in combat. The team is one method for these injured veterans to get back into sports and, by so doing, return to a life of normalcy. “Our staff and players are excited to play this Sunday with the Blackhawks Warriors,” said Dan Ciszek, manager of the Jaguars Midget Major team. “We were lucky enough to play the Chicago Blackhawks Special Hockey Team earlier this season, and the boys had a blast. I think they are really honored to be playing in such a special event one last time together as a team.” By hosting these benefit games on Sunday, the Jaguar Hockey Club hopes to provide support for both organizations, raise awareness of the teams, and to continue the hockey tradition of giving back to the to others in the hockey community. Donations will be accepted throughout the evening and a silent auction will be held. Admission is free. For information, visit at www.jaguarhockeyclub.com.

INTO THE OUTDOORS Steve Rogers every manufacturer offers some sort of swim jig that can be paired with a variety of soft plastic trailers. I am a fan of the twin-tail grub myself. The next item was in the finesse soft plastic category. I fish the drop shot rig a lot and the tiny baits I use on the rig were nearly wiped out. I am a huge proponent of fishing natural colors. Watermelon seed and green pumpkin drop shot baits mimic the vast amount of bluegill we have in our local waters. These baits, presented on something as venerable as the drop shot, get used in a flurry. As I worked my way through the empty tackle storage, I also noticed I needed to restock the swim baits.

This soft plastic craze worked its way across the country from the west. I used them more last year than I ever have. Why? They work. Swim baits are simple to fish and most predators have a hard time leaving potential prey that is lazily floundering through the water column alone. In fact, fish chase them so often, you never know if you are going to catch a toothy giant like a pike, or a ravenous smallmouth. In the past, I used lots of spinnerbaits. Not last year. My spinnerbait boxes were still full and ready to go. It’s not that I don’t love spinnerbaits, because I do. But for me, I found other lures to throw in the same types of places the traditional safety pin wire bait would work. It is strange how our lure of choice varies over a lifetime. I have no doubt that if I fish long enough, my old favorites from decades back will make another appearance at some point.

Every time I work through my tackle, it takes much longer than it should. Memories flood back as I flip open each lid and think of the last time I tied that bait on. I smile, tidy up a few things, and then move on to the next memory. As my sons help me, they speak of their own angling adventures. It warms my heart to think that they are on the path to such fond memories as well. My tackle order for 2017 is nearly complete. Some of those lures will have the chance to see the water often. They may even become the pivotal link in an epic tale of man versus fish. Other lures will sit snug in their containers and may never be touched. Each year is different. Each year brings about its own stories. I am eager to see how the upcoming warm months unfold.

• Steve Rogers can be reached at salcrogers.comcast.net.

Area high school sports schedule

THURSDAY’S EVENTS BASEBALL 4:30 p.m. - Clifton Central at Coal City 4:30 p.m. - Streator Woodland at Gardner-South Wilmington 4:30 p.m. - Herscher at Morris 4:30 p.m. - Seneca at Beecher GIRLS SOCCER 4:30 p.m. - Coal City at Morris SOFTBALL 4:30 p.m. - Plainfield North at Coal City 4:30 p.m. - Streator Woodland at Gardner-South Wilmington 4:30 p.m. - Morris at Montini Catholic 4:30 p.m. - Putnam County at Seneca GIRLS TRACK 4:30 p.m. - Morris at Ottawa

FRIDAY’S EVENTS BASEBALL TBA - Newark at Jacksonville Tourney

SOFTBALL 6:45 p.m. - Morris vs. West Carroll at Jacksonville

Wilmington (DH) 11 a.m. - Morris vs. Genoa-Kingston at Jacksonville 3 p.m. - Morris vs. Woodstock North at Jacksonville

SATURDAY’S EVENTS BASEBALL 11 a.m. - Beecher at Coal City (DH) 11 a.m. - Gardner-South Wilmington at Wilmington (DH) 11 a.m. - Seneca at Putnam County 11:15 a.m. - Morris vs. Genoa-Kingston at Jacksonvolle 3:45 p.m. - Morris vs. Limestone at Jacksonville TBA - Newark at Jacksonville Tourney BOYS TRACK 10 a.m. - Seneca at Cogdal Relays at Illinois State University GIRLS TRACK 10 a.m. - Seneca at Cogdal Relays at Illinois State University SOFTBALL 11 a.m. - Gardner-South Wilmington at

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SUNDAY’S EVENTS BASEBALL 10 a.m. - Morris vs. Antioch at Jacksonville TBA - Newark at Jacksonville Tourney

MONDAY’S EVENTS BASEBALL 4 p.m. - Seneca at Pleasant Plains 4:30 p.m. - Prairie Central at Coal City 4:30 p.m. - Tri-Point at Gardner-South Wilmington SOFTBALL 12:30 p.m. - Morris at Sandwich 4:30 p.m. - Bishop McNamara at Coal City 4:30 p.m. - Tri-Point at Gardner-South Wilmington

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TUESDAY’S EVENTS BASEBALL 1 p.m. - Morris at Wilmington 4 p.m. - Seneca at Ziegler 4:30 p.m. - Newark at Ottawa Marquette BOYS TRACK 4 p.m. - Newark at Plano GIRLS TRACK 4 p.m. - Newark at Plano SOFTBALL 1 p.m. - Morris at Wilmington

WEDNESDAY’S EVENTS BASEBALL 4 p.m. - Seneca at Massac County 4:30 p.m. - Gardner-South Wilmington at Tri-Point SOFTBALL 4:30 p.m. - Gardner-South Wilmington at Tri-Point 4:30 p.m. - Joliet Catholic Academy at Morris 4:30 p.m. - Newark at Ottawa Marquette

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Last weekend, I took some time to think about what tackle I needed to order. Over the course of the year, certain lures were used more than others and they are running low. During that process, it was interesting to see which baits I focused on for the last 12 months. Trends come and trends go. The same is true of fishing techniques and lures that anglers use. When I was a kid every sportsman knew about and used things like a Rapala floating minnow, an Arbogast Jitterbug, or a Heddon Teeny Torpedo. You can still buy all of these wonderful creations, but most anglers follow the current “hot” lure. As I wrote down my tackle reorder, the first at the top of the list was a swim jig. If you have been around a while, you know that a swim jig is nothing new. Yet the last couple of years have seen a massive resurgence in the longtime fishing staple. Nearly

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Albert Almora Jr. looks ready for impact role By GORDON WITTENMYER gwittenmyer@suntimes.com MESA, Ariz. – The play that November night was like the player himself: Easily overlooked in the din and celebration of the bigger names and the larger picture. But if Albert Almora Jr. doesn’t decide on his own to tag and take second base on Kris Bryant’s deep fly to center in the 10th inning of Game 7, the whole complexion of that two-run inning – and possibly the outcome of the World Series last fall – changes. “That ended up being a really critical play,” general manager Jed Hoyer said of the surprising chance the pinch-running rookie took just ahead of an intentional walk to Anthony Rizzo. “Because that walk ended up scoring.” And the Cubs held on to win by that one-run margin. And because World Series MVP Ben Zobrist had the big go-ahead double in the 10th, and because the story was about 10 innings of emotional whiplash, a rain-delay players meeting and 108 years of thirst finally quenched, Almora’s heady play tends to get lost.

But those five seconds on the biggest baseball stage of his life offered a glimpse into why many are confident Almora will become the next touted position prospect to take his place as an impact performer in the Cubs’ lineup. The first player drafted under team president Theo Epstein’s front office regime, Almora already is a Gold Glove-caliber center fielder – Bryant calls him the best he’s seen – and has a line-drive hitting ability that led to a .277 debut season that included 13 extra-base hits in his 47 games last year. The instincts and baseball gym-rat sense for the game, though, are what set him apart – a confidence and mature-for-his-age grasp that former Cubs scouting director Tim Wilken identified in the years leading up Almora’s 2012 draft year. For example, he more than once surprised a runner rounding second on a hit by throwing behind him for an out, Wilken said. For another example, on Monday in a spring game against the Rockies, he singled and then stole second and third in quick succession against Tyler Anderson, a left-hander with a high leg kick Almora had faced in one game in Class AAA last year.

And the mother of examples in the 10th inning of Game 7 of the World Series – after all of 13 weeks of major-league seasoning. “I’m just ballsy,” Almora said. “I don’t get scared too much. I don’t know if that’s a good thing or a bad thing. But that’s just how I am. “I knew in that situation [in the Series], my job was to be on second base, either get there and be a hero or get thrown out and everybody hates me.

But my instincts there were to go and to try to make it.” The instincts are what make Almora one of the more exciting players among the young Cubs to watch play, in a Javy Baez mold but without the flash. Veteran outfielder Jon Jay, signed over the winter to help Almora’s transition in center by sharing the job at least early in the season, has known Almora for years, going back to their shared Miami roots.

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42 ASK THE DOCTORS / ELIZABETH KO AND EVE GLAZIER Alzheimer’s patients often get pneumonia Dear Doctor: I understand that Alzheimer’s disease causes memory loss and leads to dementia. But when someone has Alzheimer’s, what is the actual cause of death? Dear Reader: Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease of the brain in which dementia is the most noticeable of numerous symptoms. Changes within the tissues of the brain slowly destroy vital connections between different regions of the brain, and between the brain and the body. The result is that Alzheimer’s disease is the fifth-leading cause of death among adults over 65, and is the sixth-leading cause of death for all adults nationwide. The disease was first identified in 1906 by Dr. Alois Alzheimer, who connected a patient’s dementia to certain physical abnormalities he found when he examined her brain after her death. But the human brain is so intricate and Alzheimer’s itself is so complex that more than a century later, scientists are still working to discover both the cause of, and a cure for, the disease. Although each case of Alzheimer’s is different, researchers have identified three general stages of the disease. In the first stage, symptoms of cognitive impairment, such as memory loss or confusion, have either not yet appeared or are quite mild. However, significant changes are taking place within the brain, including nerve death, tissue loss and the buildup of abnormal clumps and tangles of protein. These changes lead to the second stage of the disease, during which symptoms become more pronounced. Patients begin to experience significant memory loss, confusion, impaired reasoning, poor spatial skills and a loss of language. By the final

stage of Alzheimer’s, the brain has shrunk dramatically. Patients can no longer communicate, are unable to recognize faces, even of family members and loved ones, and are unable to care for themselves. Patients with advanced-stage Alzheimer’s need 24-hour supervision and help with personal hygiene, dressing and eating. Changes in brain function make it increasingly difficult for them to move about, sit up and even swallow. This leads to complications such as bedsores, skin infections, blood clots and sepsis. Injuries from falls are common. Difficulty in swallowing makes eating and drinking an ongoing challenge, and can lead to weight loss, malnutrition and dehydration. The most common cause of death among Alzheimer’s patients is aspiration pneumonia. This happens when, due to difficulty in swallowing caused by the disease, an individual inadvertently inhales food particles, liquid or even gastric fluids. Because our mouths and throats contain numerous bacteria, these are carried deep into the lungs. There they multiply and grow, which leads to pneumonia. Due to the impaired immune systems of Alzheimer’s patients, pneumonia is often fatal. It’s important to remember that Alzheimer’s patients are often elderly and thus may have a range of medical conditions associated with advancing age. These include stroke, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and stroke, any of which can cause death, whether or not Alzheimer’s is present. • Eve Glazier, M.D., MBA, is an internist and assistant professor of medicine at UCLA Health. Elizabeth Ko, M.D., is an internist and primary care physician at UCLA Health.

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6 p.m. on ^ WBBM 2017 NCAA Basketball Tournament

The 2017 NCAA Basketball Tournament Regional Semifinals, also known as the Sweet 16, get underway on both CBS and TBS tonight. The West Regionals take place in San Jose, California while the Midwest Regionals will be held in Kansas City, Missouri. New York City and Memphis, Tennessee will host the Eastern and Southeastern Regionals, which begin on Friday. Winners advance to the Elite 8 (Regional Finals) on Saturday and Sunday, March 25-26.

7 p.m. on @ WFLD Rosewood When a criminal lures Rosewood (Morris Chestnut) to the murder scene of a former tech millionaire, he forces Rosie to re-examine a case from his past, possibly discovering a new result in the process, in “Clavicle, Trauma & Closure.” Sam Huntington, Eric Winter and LaToya Luckett guest star; Jaina Lee Ortiz, Lorraine Toussaint and Eddie Cibrian also star.

7 p.m. on % WMAQ Superstore

7 p.m. on @ WFLD MasterChef

Former “Top Chef” champ Richard Blais is guest judge for the new episode “Junior Edition: Pie-Eyed,” which — as the title suggests — finds the Top 12 young chefs, working in four teams of three, cranking out as many pies as they can manage in 10 minutes. The winning team is safe from elimination in the big challenge, which tasks them with using a blow torch to make an appetizer, entree or dessert from ingredients in the show’s pantry. 7 p.m. on R WPWR Supernatural

Mary (guest star Samantha Smith) fails to include some critical information when she seeks help from Sam, Dean and Castiel (Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins) in “Stuck in the Middle (With You).” The British Men of Letters turn out to be part of her mission, and they follow suit in exactly the way the others would have expected — which likely would have made them abstain from assisting her. Richard Speight Jr. directed the tale. Another episode follows. 7:30 p.m. on % WMAQ Powerless

Determined to help the financially strapped Jackie (Christina Kirk), Emily (Vanessa

7 p.m. on R WPWR The Originals

Richard Blais is a guest chef on “MasterChef” Thursday on Fox. Hudgens) is confounded to meet with resistance from the intended beneficiary of her generosity in the new episode “I’ma Friend You.” Van (Alan Tudyk) targets Teddy, Ron and Wendy (Danny Pudi, Ron Funches, Jennie Pierson). 8:01 p.m. on @ WFLD Kicking & Screaming After an intense elimination, paranoia kicks into overdrive among the contestants, with each team fearing they’ll be sent home next. As they spend more time together in the jungle though, efforts to strike a productive team balance begin to give way as romances spark and tempers flare in the new episode “Going Coconuts.” Hannah Simone (“New Girl”) is host. 9 p.m. on % WMAQ The Blacklist: Redemption A new episode called “Borealis 301” finds Tom and Mr. Solomon (Ryan Eggold, Edi Gathegi) going under cover on an international flight that they believe — and, indeed, hope — will be hijacked by ruthless thieves who steal highly classified material. Meanwhile, Howard (Terry O’Quinn) urges Tom to search for proof of a conspiracy that was orchestrated by Scottie (Famke Janssen).

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7 p.m. on % WMAQ Grimm The dark prophecy appears to be nearing fulfillment when a sinister force arrives in Portland with its eyes set on Diana (Han-

After they are cured and awakened, the Mikaelson siblings and Hayley (Phoebe Tonkin) set out to rescue Klaus (Joseph Morgan), an endeavor that likely will face deadly opposition from Marcel (Charles Michael Davis), in the new episode “No Quarter.” Meanwhile, the effects of the Tunde Blade start to manifest themselves, causing Klaus’ darkest demons to materialize, and Vincent (Yusef Gatewood) investigates a haunting more sinister than he could imagine. Daniel Gillies also stars. 8 p.m. on _ WLS Shark Tank Who doesn’t love puppies? Viewers find out if the Sharks do in this episode, since a San Francisco couple uses canines in their pitch for products designed for the animals’ use. A Boston woman advocates the use of algae as a nutritional health supplement. Las Vegas friends present the clothes they designed themselves to suit — literally — their athletic physiques. Mark Cuban, Kevin O’Leary, Daymond John, Lori Greiner and Robert Herjavec are the Sharks here. 8 p.m. on R WPWR Reign As Mary (Adelaide Kane) confronts potential political consequences to a marriage with Lord Darnley (Will Kemp), King Charles (Spencer MacPherson) vanishes, leaving Catherine to deal with the aftermath, in the new “Love & Death.” Elsewhere, Claude (Rose Williams) is presented with an interesting proposition, while Elizabeth (Rachel Skarsten) comes to the aid of Gideon (Ben Geurens). Craig Parker and Dan Jeannotte also star.

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Bitsie Tulloch stars in “Grimm” Friday on NBC. 8:01 p.m. on @ WFLD Sleepy Hollow Former series regular John Noble returns in a guest appearance as Henry Parrish, Ichabod’s (Tom Mison) son (don’t ask, it’s really complicated) in the new episode “Tomorrow,” wherein the team learns more about Lara (guest star Seychelle Gabriel) and gets a harrowing glimpse into the horrific dystopian world that will come to pass if Dreyfuss (Jeremy Davies) rises to power. Only these heroes stand in the way of the insane billionaire, but they may be too late. Janina Gavankar and Lyndie Greenwood also star.

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7 p.m. on ^ WBBM Ransom While engrossed in playing a hot new smartphone game, a band of five teenagers is lured into a deadly trap in a presumably empty old structure in France in a new episode called “The Castle.” In short order Eric (Luke Roberts) and the other members on his team are summoned to negotiate the release of the captives. Camille Langer, Boyd Ferguson, Britta Meier, Simon Holman and Logan Smythe guest star. Sarah Green and Brandon Jay McLaren also star. 7 p.m. on % WMAQ Movie: Despicable Me 2 This animated 2013 sequel was more than a raging success at the box office; It has a place in film history as one of the

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Mateo (Nico Santos) is eager to transfer to one of the signature stores in the Cloud 9 chain, but that will require resolution of his current status as an undocumented alien in the new episode “Mateo’s Last Day.” As Jonah and Cheyenne (Ben Feldman, Nichole Bloom) try to give Mateo legal advice, Amy (America Ferrera) comes to the rescue when Glenn (Mark McKinney) is tormented by an Internet troll. Elsewhere, Dina and Garrett (Lauren Ash, Colton Dunn) have a bone to pick with corporate.

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nah R. Loyd) in the new episode “Zerstorrer Shrugged.” Trying to protect her, Nick (David Giuntoli), along with Captain Renard and Adalind (Sasha Roiz, Claire Coffee), returns to the scene of his first investigation as a Grimm. Meanwhile, Monroe, Eve and Rosalee (Silas Weir Mitchell, Bitsie Tulloch, Bree Turner) make a discovery that uncovers the origins of the mysterious stick.

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Enrico Colantoni (“Flashpoint,” “Veronica Mars”) guest stars in the new episode “Convergence,” playing the lawyer for a suspected CIA mole who may be connected to a weapons-smuggling operation. Elizabeth (Tea Leoni) fears larger, deadlier factions are involved, while the poaching of black rhinos in Namibia poses other concerns for her. Henry (Tim Daly) has new worries about his embedded agent. Michael Gaston also guest stars.

most profitable movies Universal Pictures ever has released. Steve Carell returns as the voice of the now-domesticated Gru, brought back into a life of excitement by the Anti-Villain League, which wants him to find the thief who made off with a dangerous serum. Russell Brand, Kristen Wiig and Miranda Cosgrove also lend their voices again. 7 p.m. on _ WLS Movie: Over the Hedge

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“Me likey cookie!” This computer-animated 2006 film is stolen by Steve Carell as the voice of Hammy, a hyper squirrel with an addiction to sugar and caffeine. The main plot revolves around a cunning raccoon (voice of Bruce Willis) who uses naive forest residents to steal food from humans to replenish the stash he took from a hungry bear (voice of Nick Nolte). Additional voices include Garry Shandling, Wanda Sykes and William Shatner.

Though the death of a cancer-stricken policeman first is thought to be a suicide, Dawson and Nagel (Jon Seda, Joelle Carter) recognize it as a murder in the new episode “Dead Meat.” The case turns out to be connected to a longtime enemy of Stone (Philip Winchester), who must go to great lengths to see that justice is done. David Eigenberg guest stars in his “Chicago Fire” role. Carl Weathers also stars.

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2:30 p.m. on @ WFLD NASCAR Racing Fontana, California’s Auto Club Speedway is about to see its only Monster Energy Cup race of the season with the running of the Auto Club 400. Fontana’s D-shaped, two-mile oval with low banks has seen reigning Cup champion Jimmie Johnson win six races here since its inception in 1997, the most of any driver. He also has 13 top five finishes. Among the victories are three at this particular race.

“The Princess and the Hot Dog” may seem like a random title for this new episode, but it isn’t. One of the youngsters showcased by host Steve Harvey became a hit on the Internet by costuming herself as a frankfurter on Princess Day. (Well, of course. Who wouldn’t?) The other specially gifted children featured during the hour include the members of an acrobatic troupe, two singers, and two siblings from India who both play the piano.

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A new, hour-long presentation combines the episodes “Aquaticism” and “Ain’t Miss Debatin’,” with Jim Gaffigan, KeeganMichael Key and Nick Kroll reprising their earlier guest voices. Tina (voice of John Roberts) leads a campaign to keep the local aquarium from shuttering, then she’s pursued to join the debate team. Louise and Gene (voices of Kristen Schaal and Eugene Mirman) support the making of a stop-motion movie about a certain subject.

The reason for venturing to the 1990s is more personal than historical for the time travelers in the new episode “Chadwick’s Angels.” The mission is to allow Dan (Adam Pally) to complete his unfinished goal of consuming a huge ice cream sundae appropriately known as the “Bellybuster.” His plans hit a snag when he encounters a bully again. Vicki Lewis (“NewsRadio”) guest stars. Leighton Meester and Yassir Lester also star.

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8 p.m. on _ WLS Time After Time The Paris of the early 1900s reputedly was a magical place ... unless you happened to be H.G. Wells (Freddie Stroma) in pursuit of Jack the Ripper (Josh Bowman) there, as is the case in the new episode “Picture Fades.” The chase continues around and through various French landmarks as Wells tries to prevent his nemesis from altering history. Genesis Rodriguez, Nicole Ari Parker, Will Chase and Jennifer Ferrin also star. 8 p.m. on + WTTW Movie: To Walk Invisible: The Brontë Sisters Some of literature’s all-time classics, including “Jane Eyre” and “Wuthering Heights,” are among the credits of the siblings whose relationships are dramatized in this new “Masterpiece” offering by writer-director Sally Wainwright. Finn Atkins, Chloe Pirrie and Charlie Murphy respectively play Charlotte, Emily and Anne, whose conservative lives made the sensational content of their books (which they devised under male pseudonyms) surprising.

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Anna Gunn stars in “Shades of Blue” Sunday on NBC. 8 p.m. on @ WFLD Family Guy If there’s one person Peter (voice of Seth MacFarlane) doesn’t expect to outperform him at fantasy baseball camp, it’s Lois (voice of Alex Borstein) ... but she does just that in the new episode “Peter’s Lost Youth.” Meg’s (voice of Mila Kunis) assignment to babysit Stewie (also voiced by MacFarlane) gets a lot more complicated when he runs away. Seth Green, Mike Henry and Patrick Warburton also are in the voice cast. 9 p.m. on % WMAQ Shades of Blue Harlee (Jennifer Lopez) undertakes her own investigation of Julia Ayres (guest star Anna Gunn), since Stahl (Warren Kole) is fiercely determined to bust the politician, in the new episode “Daddy’s Girl.” Wozniak’s (Ray Liotta) deep ties to Ayres are explained as a drug case forces him to revisit the circumstances of his daughter’s death. Drea de Matteo, Dayo Okeniyi, Vincent Laresca, Hampton Fluker and Sarah Jeffery also star.

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