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Easter season brings out the foodie in me

Take a look at my picture in this column. It’s pretty obvious that I am a fan of food.

Not as big a fan of vegetables as my mom or wife would like me to be, but all other food, definitely.

We just passed my favorite food holiday, too. Most people love Thanksgiving or Christmas because of all the side dishes that show up on the family table.

Personally, I can take or leave green bean casserole or any type of salad because, well, you know, veggies.

Easter, on the other hand, in my house as a youngster anyway, meant ham and double-baked potatoes. There were still a few salads floating around, but with us having found our Easter baskets and eating candy in the morning, the meat and potatoes were usually enough.

There were five kids in our house, plus mom and dad and whichever side of grandparents’ turn it was to come visit, so there were usually at least nine people around the table for dinner. I didn’t think

VIEWS Rob Oesterle about it at the time, but Easter Sunday was usually the one time of year we were treated to homemade double-baked potatoes. And no wonder. I can’t imagine the amount of time and work my mom put in making those.

We lived in a ranch house, so there were not many places for the Easter bunny to hide the kids’ baskets. I recall one year when he actually put one of my sisters’ basket in the oven and she couldn’t find it. Apparently Mr. Easter Bunny forgot to leave a note with my mom as to the whereabouts of all the baskets, because mom turned on the oven to get the ham and first baking of the potatoes going, only to smell melting chocolate a few minutes later. Poor Wendy was left

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with Easter candy soup in her basket.

With Easter having passed, I now have a good supply of jelly beans – my favorite candy and another big reason I love Easter – built up at home. Now it’s time to turn my gastric cravings elsewhere.

Thank goodness there’s a Buffalo Wild Wings opening up in town soon. April 4 is the scheduled date, in the building next to Big R that used to be Aldi’s. I hadn’t really visited them much in the past, but the last few months or so have led me to be in the neighborhood of one quite often and I have become a full convert. I do enjoy spicy food and they definitely hit the spot when that craving hits.

Welcome to Morris, B-Dubs. If anyone needs me during lunch hour, there’s a good chance that’s where I will be. Just follow the trail of boneless wings covered in wild sauce.

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

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ON THE COVER Grundy County Sheriff’s Detective R.H. Coleman and Deputy Chad Hrechko fill a cart at Aldi in Morris as part of the Farm Bureau supermarket challenge. See story on page 3 Photo by Heidi Litchfield – hlitchfield@shawmedia.com

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Police, firefighters shop for We Care of Grundy County

By HEIDI LITCHFIELD

hlitchfield@shawmedia.com MORRIS – The average American family can annually go to work after the third week in February knowing wage-earners have made enough money to feed their family for the year.

They haven’t, however, made enough to pay taxes, mortgage, insurance and other expenses by the end of February.

The Grundy County Farm Bureau, which once celebrated Food CheckOut Week, now wraps the reminder in with National Nutrition month at the heels of National Agriculture week.

“The event originally started with Food Check-Out Week,” Grundy County Farm Bureau Young Leader representative Sara Mitchell said.

“We want to let consumers know you can find cheap healthy food, and a lot of the food is raised here in Grundy County and throughout the Midwest.”

The nationwide message of Food Check-Out Week included helping consumers find solutions to eating healthy on a stretched budget, as well as showing that America’s farmers and ranchers are committed to producing safe, abundant and healthy food.

As part of the celebration, the Grundy County Farm Bureau last week held a 2-minute shop-until-you-drop contest between the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department and the Morris Fire Protection and Ambulance District.

For this year’s contest R.H. Coleman and Chad Hrechko represented the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department and Capt. Jeff Wilson and Deputy Chief Bob Wills represented Morris Fire Protection and Ambulance District.

“It’s good for the community to come out and participate,” Coleman said. “It’s also fun to go against the fire

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limit was up.

Wills, who participated with Chief Tracey Steffes a couple of years ago, said it’s an honor to support a community organization like We Care.

“We support We Care 100 percent,” he said. “I remember working with Shirley [Kiss] when she started We Care. It’s grown into a strong organization that really helps the community.”

The two teams took different strategies, as the fire district looked to provide We Care with needed items that may be a bit different than its normal donations. That strategy wound up

MORRIS – During the 1990s, the American Farm Bureau Federation established “Food Check-Out Day,” which is the day of the year – typically in the third week of February – most Americans have earned enough income to pay for their groceries for the entire year.

Today, Grundy County Farm Bureau Young Leaders want area residents to know the food they eat is not only some of the safest in the world, but also the most affordable.

That food also often can be found growing or being raised in the fields and on the farms that make up more than half of the land in Grundy County.

Grundy County Young Leader Sara Mitchell was raised on the family farm in rural Verona, raising hogs she often showed at the Grundy County 4-H fair and used for her FFA projects while attending Seneca High School.

Today her family, which operates Brockman Farms, still operates in pork production, often selling hogs to family and friends throughout the county or delivering them to Chenoa Locker for processing.

Purchasing directly from the farmer is a great way to stretch your food dollars, which is one of the messages “Food Check-Out Day” promoted.

“Prices for hogs and cattle have been down the last two to three

See FOOD CHECK-OUT, page 33

See LOCAL FOOD, page 33

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Capt. Jeff Wilson and Deputy Chief Bob Wills with the Morris Fire Protection and Ambulance District load groceries onto the check-out belt to find out what their average cost per item is at the Grundy County Farm Bureau Young Leader supermarket challenge at Aldi in Morris. department.”

The goal of the contest was to fill shopping carts with nonperishable foods to donate to We Care of Grundy County. The catch: in order to win bragging rights, a team had to come up with the lowest cost for each item.

Once the two teams arrived, they cased the store to determine a mode of attack that would allow them to win.

Hrechko said he had an upper hand.

“I learned from my wife to be a smart shopper,” he said.

Each team was given two carts, one to start with and one to place strategically in the store for use once the event began – but neither team made it to the second cart before the 2-minute time

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Buzz builds before Buffalo Wild Wings’ debut

New restaurant scheduled to open 10 a.m. Monday

By MIKE MALLORY

mmallory@shawmedia.com MORRIS – The long-awaited opening of a Buffalo Wild Wings in Morris is almost here.

The nationally renowned grill and bar is scheduled to open its doors at 10 a.m. Monday to its newest location at 2685 Sycamore Drive next to Big R – just in time for the NCAA men’s basketball championship game. The first 100 people in the door will receive free wings for a year.

“Our goal is to be a great partner with the community,” general manager Eric Perez said. “We’ve had such a great reception from the Morris community, and we just want to add to the excitement they’ve shown.”

With visibility to motorists on Interstate 80 as well as a loyal customer base in Morris who previously traveled to Shorewood, Peru or farther for the signature wings, beer and sports-viewing atmosphere, the Morris area has been buzzing in anticipation for months.

Discussion exploded in June on social media when developers presented preliminary plans for the property to the city of Morris’ Development Review Committee. At the time, the cement parking lot of the former Aldi grocery store was cracking and sprouting weeds.

Remodeling began in September and the building was downsized from 12,500 square feet to about 5,200. As

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Staff members at the new Morris Buffalo Wild Wings take a break Tuesday from practicing ahead of the grand opening scheduled for April 4, which will feature the restaurant’s new “Stadia” audio and video arrangement. landscapers and electricians put the finishing touches on the property all week, the parking lot has been full while experts train new employees.

The work will culminate in a series of “preseason games” Friday and Saturday. The new staff will serve people lucky enough to get their hands on a voucher for two that management passed out around town in recent days.

Customers who RSVP by Thursday can

dine with a guest for free on appetizers and meals for lunch or dinner.

Once inside, dedicated customers might experience something new at the Morris location. Over the last couple of years, Perez said, the company has introduced its new “Stadia” design, which features improved audio and video quality from a higher rate of televisions for each customer and with better viewing angles. The layout

also is conducive to more interaction between guests and fresher beer that arrives faster, Perez said.

Screens are positioned at the entrance so guests can watch while they wait in line. There also is an outdoor seating area.

Operations manager Richard Snyder said there were about 500 applications filed to work at the restaurant, and about 125 people were hired.

Minooka, Channahon and Shorewood are invited.

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GOTTA DO IT Lisbon Fire Department to hold annual breakfast

process. It meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and is for those of high school age and LISBON – The Lisbon Fire Department’s older.

• Yarn Yoga – Bring in yarn and annual breakfast will be from 7 a.m. to needles and work on projects with other 1 p.m. Sunday at the Lisbon Fire House. yarn lovers at 11 a.m. April 7.

The cost is $6 a person.

Newark Library to hold writing, crafting programs

NEWARK – The Charles B. Phillips Library, 6 N. Jackson St. in Newark, will hold the following events: • Writers’ Group – helps authors explore ideas and themes as well as receive assistance with the writing

Minooka Women’s Club to meet 7 p.m. Tuesday

MINOOKA – The Minooka Women’s Club will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Community Room of the Minooka Village Hall. The program for the evening will be Fairy Gardens and each member will be making her own. Women of

Learn how to raise chickens at Extension workshop

Hope Helps to hold annual raffle and silent auction

JOLIET – The Hope Helps sixth annual Raffle and Silent Auction for Autism will JOLIET – Learn about chicken basics be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 9 in at a workshop held from 9 a.m. to noon the gymnasium at St. Paul’s Church, 18 April 7 at University of Illinois Extension, Woodlawn Ave. in Joliet. The event is a Will County, 100 Manhattan Drive in fundraiser to help the autism nonprofit, Joliet. There is a $10 fee for each parwhich serves residents of Grundy and ticipant and advance registration with Will counties.

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SHORELINE CLEAN-UP

WHEN: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday WHERE: Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, 25055 W. Walnut Lane, Channahon COST & INFO: Start Earth Month on the right foot by joining the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s “River Shoreline Clean-Up.” Help collect small and large debris along the banks of the Des Plaines River.

Dress for the weather and for getting dirty. Wearing knee-high rubber boots or waders is highly recommended. The free event is for ages 14 and older. For details or to register, call 815-722-9470.

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HINES MOBILE MEDICAL UNIT

FFA TOY SHOW AND AUCTION

WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday WHERE: Morris American Legion, 212 W. Washington St., Morris COST & INFO: Veterans who wish to receive care through the Veterans Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) from Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital must bring a copy of their DD Form 214 or their VA medical ID card with them. The MMU provides an opportunity to engage veterans and to assist them with enrollment in VA health care. For information, call Ken Buck, superintendent of the Grundy County Veterans Assistance Commission, at 815-941-3152.

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MINOOKA STATE OF THE VILLAGE

THREE RIVERS GARDENING ANGLES

WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday WHERE: Minooka Village Hall, 121 McEvilly Road, Minooka COST & INFO: Join Mayor Pat Brennan for an update on what’s happening in the Village of Minooka. Cost is $30 a person. Visitors can register online or email events@ grundychamber.com. Space is limited. For information, call 815-942-0113.

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WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday WHERE: Seneca High School, 307 E. Scott St., Seneca COST & INFO: The 28th annual Seneca FFA Farm Toy Show and Auction and Antique Tractor Show is this weekend. Cost is $2; children 10 and younger attend free. There will be food, door prizes hourly, and a pedal pull competition at noon. An auction will be at 2 p.m.

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WHEN: 7 p.m. Tuesday WHERE: Channahon Methodist Church, 34751 Eames St., Channahon COST & INFO: The monthly meeting of the Three Rivers Gardening Angels will be held. A speaker for the evening will be from Hornbaker Gardens giving a presentation on garden maintenance. Guests and new members are welcome and refreshments will be served.

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No structural damage found in downtown Minooka fire

Volunteers needed for New Ombudsman Program in Diocese

MINOOKA – A fire was put out about 7:30 a.m. Friday in downtown Minooka before it did extensive damage.

Minooka Fire Protection District Deputy Chief Brad Sprague said a wooden box caught fire on the second-floor porch of 115 W. Mondamin St., near the building’s exhaust pipes.

Minooka, Channahon and Troy firefighters reached the scene while other agencies turned around after the fire was deemed not to be serious.

Not only was structural damage prevented, the fire wasn’t given the opportunity to spread to adjoining downtown properties.

“It’s good for the community it wasn’t more serious,” Sprague said.

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Saratoga School D-60C keeps school fees flat

MORRIS – The Saratoga Community Consolidated School District 60C board voted March 21 to not change the school fees for the 2016-17 year.

Superintendent Kathy Perry said the fees will remain $125 for K-5 and $150 school fee and an additional $50 technology fee for sixth through eighth grades.

The approval for the FY2017 final school calendar was on the agenda for approval; after discussion, no action was taken.

“We tabled the calendar to talk more about the early dismissals,” Perry said.

The final action item that was passed was the approval of the Building and Grounds Services “Economies of Scale” Intergovernmental agreement between Morris Elementary School District 54, Morris Community High School District 101 and Saratoga Community Consolidated School District 60C. “This agreement was something we have had for 10 years or more.

It’s allows the districts to work together on maintenance items, such as bleacher inspections, asbestos inspections and fire inspections,” Perry said. “We voted to extend the agreement for another year.”

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Fire at Maria’s Ristorante & Pizzeria draws response

By HEIDI LITCHFIELD

hlitchfield@shawmedia.com MORRIS – A small fire contained in the wall between the bar and kitchen at Maria’s Ristorante & Pizzeria in Morris caused the restaurant to close early Saturday night.

However, it was able to reopen in time for Easter brunch.

Owner Ozzie Dzelil said he and his staff served about 450 people.

“It was a good day,” Dzelil said.

The Morris Fire Protection and Ambulance District responded to the call and extinguished the fire

by 10:30 p.m.

Staff said they smelled smoke and called the district immediately.

Chief Tracey Steffes said the health department responded and allowed the restaurant to open for brunch after a deep cleaning Saturday night.

Dzelil was on the scene and said the restaurant would do what was needed to be ready to serve the Easter reservations.

Dzelil said Sunday afternoon that the fire started in an electrical socket between the kitchen and the bar.

Three Rivers Soccer Club to hold tryouts for travel team

education courses every year.

Three Rivers Soccer Club is a nonMINOOKA – Three Rivers Soccer Club profit charitable organization.

For information, visit www.3riversin Minooka will be holding tryouts for its travel team at Saratoga School on soccerclub.com.

May 20. Three Rivers has travel teams Three Rivers also offers the area’s only soccer program for athletes with from the age of 7 and up. While located in Minooka, Three Rivers brings mental or physical disabilities.

TOPSoccer (The Outreach program athletes from all over with players from Marseilles, Coal City, Braidwood, for Soccer) is a community-based training and team placement program Plainfield and Ottawa. for young athletes with special needs.

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JOLIET – Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, is seeking residents from Grundy, Kankakee and Will counties to volunteer in the most recent addition to its Aging & Disability Services Programming – the Ombudsman Program.

This is a great opportunity to become an advocate for people living in long-term care, according to a news release from the Diocese.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and relate well to older individuals and persons with disabilities.

In addition, volunteers for this programs should display strong communication and problem-solving skills and be able to demonstrate empathy and sound judgment.

Time commitment for this opportunity is a minimum of eight hours per month.

Training for the first group of volunteers is scheduled for April 5 to 7. Contact Debbi Baldauff at 815523-9919 or dbaldauff@cc-doj.org.

For more information about the programs and services provided by Catholic Charities, visit catholiccharitiesjoliet.org.

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Pickup collides with semi’s unhitched trailer on I-80

CHANNAHON – A pickup truck driver suffered injuries that were not life-threatening when his vehicle collided last week with an 18-wheeler’s unhitched trailer along westbound Interstate 80 in the Channahon area.

Illinois State Police Master Sgt. Sergio Ortiz said Friday that a semitrailer was traveling westbound on I-80 at milepost 125 when it lost its double bottom trailer.

The crash occurred about 10:45 p.m. March 24.

A small fire broke out and the driver of the pickup was extricated and transported to a nearby hospital. Westbound I-80 lanes were shut down for about an hour and a half the night of the incident.

Ortiz said he was not aware of any issued citations.

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Q&A: D-54 interim superintendent on merger

By HEIDI LITCHFIELD

hlitchfield@shawmedia.com MORRIS – Morris District 54 interim Superintendent Al Gegenheimer responded last week to community questions about combining the district into one school building for the 2016-17 school year. The decision to move Shabbona Middle School students to the White Oak Elementary School building was made at the March 22 school board meeting.

After readers raised questions on the Morris Herald-News Facebook page, reporter Heidi Litchfield took those questions to Gegenheimer.

Litchfield: How can the district fit all the students at White Oak Elementary?

Gegenheimer: White Oak Elementary School, when built, was the largest elementary school in Illinois. The building was built and designed to house 1,500 students. There are about 1,200 students in the district. We have created a tentative floor plan. This was not an easy decision for the board, staff or administration. The move is motivated to address a portion of the nearly $2.4 million deficit. We will save taxpayer dollars without losing one teaching position or classroom district wide. This move is to save staff and teachers and keep class size consistent.

Litchfield: Some people have con-

cerns with combining prekindergarten through eighth-grade in one building.

Should this be a concern?

Gegenheimer: This is a legitimate concernthatwasraisedbyparentswhoattended our community forums. At the forums, we shared how students will be separated [as] developmentally appropriate. Please understand that prekindergarten through fourth grades will be located downstairs; fifth through eighth grades will be located upstairs. We also know there are many school districts that have successful prekindergarten-through-eighth grade academic programs housed in one building.

Actually, starting next year, all of the feeder schools for Morris Community High School District 101 will have prekindergarten through eighth grade housed under one roof.

Litchfield: Does this mean that everyone’s property taxes will decline?

Gegenheimer: This will not impact property tax bills directly, negatively or positively. This move is being made to eliminate a portion of the district’s large deficit. If we do not address the deficit, that will negatively impact property taxes. It is well known that Morris 54 has been experiencing a multimillion-dollar deficit annually. The district has been funding a part of the deficit by issuing working cash fund bonds since 1989. To

exacerbate the problem, the district lost all of the assessed value revenue from the Collins Station closing. While this move will only solve a portion of the district’s deficit, and it will not directly lower property taxes today, it will help offset potential future property tax increases.

Litchfield: What will happen with bus schedules? Traffic at arrival / dismissal?

Gegenheimer: Next year we will continue to have “staggered starts” at White Oak. Fifth through eighth grades will start and end about 45 minutes earlier than the prekindergarten through fourthgrade students. This will assist traffic patterns because this year we have prekindergarten through fifth grade arriving and dismissing at the same time. Next year we will have one less grade level or about 125 fewer students for the elementary arrival and dismissal time. We are also working with a traffic consultant to study the most efficient way to accommodate arrival and dismissal.

Litchfield: Is there enough room in the cafeteria and can the kitchen serve the necessary number of lunches?

Gegenheimer: This was a serious issue that the board questioned. The board, administration and staff were concerned about this issue because we all believed it would be unfair to children to serve lunch all day. This issue was a “deal breaker.”

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The cafeteria staff and the administration have developed a plan. The lunchroom actually has the capacity to seat three grade levels at a time. We developed a plan and scheduled four lunch periods daily starting at about 11 a.m. and ending at about 1 p.m. That time period actually matches the current lunch schedule. The kitchen has the capacity to serve more than 2,000 lunches daily.

Litchfield: Is the district still keeping the “Shabbona Braves” name?

Gegenheimer: Yes. This is ultimately a Board of Education decision. As adults the board and administration did not really think about this issue. It was assumed the name would stay the same.

When our teachers and administrators talked with students, we learned this was a serious question for children. Please also be aware that athletic after-school practices and competitions will still be held at Shabbona Middle School.

Litchfield: What does the district intend to do with the Shabbona Middle School building?

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MORRIS – The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce luncheon held last week had a law enforcement theme.

Local business leaders gathered for the monthly lunch, held at Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Morris, as Morris Police Chief Brent Dite detailed more than 20 new public safety laws that took effect this year.

The presentation ranged from tweaks to current laws to several new reforms that residents should be aware of.

But a few laws generated more discussion than others. The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board is now required to develop a curriculum for a mental illness crisis intervention training program. It is intended to help people mentally at the scene of an incident.

“The state made mental health a huge priority,” Dite said. “That’s a

good thing, in my opinion, because agencies may not give that training to their officers.”

Dite said that although he is usually against unfunded mandates with a one-size-fits-all approach, this one is different.

At one time, police academy training was 10 weeks, but it grew to 12 weeks.

He said it may grow to 14 weeks when this training is added.

“And upfront is when you want to spend money training officers,” he said.

Another key topic discussed was the use of Narcan by police officers.

The medication can reverse a potentially fatal overdose almost instantly and is used to help fight the heroin epidemic.

Although he is supportive of Narcan, Dite hopes the law receives further tweaks.

How soon police officers in Grundy County use Narcan remains in limbo. Agencies in the county were scheduled to receive in early Febru-

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“We used to fossil hunt in the strip mines south of Braidwood,” he said.

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MORRIS – Residents of Grundy County and far southwestern Will County have a particular affinity for the Tully Monster, an odd little creature that used to swim the shallow tropical seas and coastal swamps of the area some 300 million years ago.

Fossils of this fearful-sounding beast are found only here, mostly in a strip mining pit called Pit 11. It’s also the Illinois state fossil, designated as such in 1989.

The strangely shaped Tully Monster has become headline news of late.

A team led by Yale University paleontologists – together with Argonne National Laboratory, The Field Museum of Natural History and the American Museum of Natural History – announced March 16 in the scientific journal Nature that the Tully Monster was a vertebrate.

It put to rest a decades-long quandary on how to classify the odd animal.

Rural Morris resident Dan Tully – the son of Francis Tully, who discovered the animal’s fossil – said he found the news interesting. He said his father, since deceased, would have too.

Tully said he was with his father

He remembers the day in 1957 when his father found his first monster.

“I was fishing, and he was hunting fossils, and it was already opened up because of the weathering,” he said.

“He had never seen anything like that before, and he took it up to The Field Museum.”

His father had a relationship with the scientists at the Chicago museum at the time, especially Eugene Richardson, who found the fossil fascinating. Tully said his father told him that Richardson showed it to other paleontologists across the country, and they didn’t know quite what to make of it.

“Nobody had seen anything like it,” Tully said. “It was common talk among paleontologists at the museum. Now and then, somebody would say, ‘Anybody ever hear anything about Tully’s monster?’”

That was how the animal known scientifically as Tullimonstrum gregarium got its name.

Carbon Hill School Museum Curator Michelle Micetich said what is known as the Mazonia fossil beds are rich with hard evidence of prehistoric plant and animal life.

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MORRIS – Community Nutrition Network participated last week in the 14th annual March for Meals event, with area mayors and village presidents serving seniors at area meal sites.

Morris Mayor Richard Kopczick returned to Saratoga Tower to serve meals to the residents who gather each weekday to have lunch in the community room.

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Continued from page 11 “You’ll get plants and animals,” she said, “like ferns and ammonites, worms, mollusks, shrimp and fish, amphibians ... and the Tully Monster.

That’s a rare, rare thing. ... I think we have two of them.”

During the Great Depression, Micetich said, paleontologists would hire men to dig up and bring them fossils from the site.

Eventually quite a collection was amassed, and about 1,200 specimens were used in the recent scientific analysis.

The Grundy County Historical Museum in Morris has nice examples of Tully Monster fossils, as well as a couple of re-creations of what the animal must have looked like. One was made by historian Brian Nolan.

Grundy County historian Debbie Steffes said Nolan also made a cookie cutter in the shape of the monster, which she uses to make cookies for groups of schoolchildren who tour the museum.

Steffes said she enjoyed hearing the recent news about the Tully Monster.

“I think it’s just great,” she said.

“He’s the state fossil, and it’s nice to rejuvenate him. We’re the only state that has a fossil.”

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MORRIS $133,500 Lovely ranch duplex! Seller has extensively updated this home! 2 BR, 1.5 BA, att. screened porch & att. gar. Call Betty 325-7081. DR1036

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Call Della 258-6467.

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Call Della 258-6467.

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Estate sale. Call Bruce 343-2847.

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Deer Creek Estates 55+ community. 1/2 duplex, 2 BR, 1 BA, att gar. All appl. stay!

Asses. fee covers lawn care, snow removal, maint. clubhouse. Call Betty 325-7081.

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Lisbon. Call Jim Maskel 693-0180.

CP200

MORRIS $99,900 Nice 2BR ranch duplex with one car garage in Deer Creek Estates.

Immaculate, move-in condition. Call Shawn 815-474-6670. CW1802

JOLIET $96,500 3rd floor condo. 2 BR, 2BA, 1 car garage, 984 sq. ft. New appliances, move in ready. Call/text Kelly 847-830-1905.

IK3107

MORRIS $92,500 2 BR one-level duplex in new Deer Creek Estates Association.

Appliances included. Call Jim Maskel 693-0180.

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MORRIS $85,000 Deer Creek Estates, a 55+ community. 2 BR, 1 BA, 1/2 duplex with all appliances. New roof and carpet.

Call JoEllyn 252-1724.

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TS904

KINSMAN $80,000 3 BR, 1 BA completely remodeled.

Spacious rooms throughout. Large yard. All appliances. Call Della 258-6467.

ES107

KINSMAN $65,000 Affordable 3 BR bungalow in nice quiet town. Lovely woodwork. Loads of storage. Needs some work. Call Theresa 735-8494.

EV115

DWIGHT $53,900 2 unit apartment building. 2BR, 1BA in each. Downstairs newly remodeled. Call Della 258-6467.

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UP CLOSE Walk With the Cross Photos by Eric Ginnard eginnard@shawmedia.com

MORRIS – Songs of adoration sprinkled between the seven last words of Jesus Christ as he hung on the cross. That is what more than 100 parishioners of many different churches came together to hear on Good Friday as they participated in the annual cross walk.

The unlikely gathering of Catholics, Lutherans, Presbyterians, Methodists and Episcopalians, to worship together shouldn’t be an unlikely gathering at all, said the Rev. Ed Howe, a priest at Immaculate Conception Church in Morris.

“We’re all the body of Christ, we all believe in Christ and we all share the word of Christ,” Howe said.

“We’re kind of like different households, but the same family.”

TOP RIGHT: Rafael Gonzalez carries a cross on his shoulder Friday during the annual Walk with the Cross in Morris.

TOP LEFT: Rafael Gonzalez (right) and Maren Bashor (left) take up the duty of carrying the cross.

ABOVE LEFT: The Rev. Robert Sathuri leads a multidenominational congregation in prayer.

ABOVE RIGHT: Rafael Gonzalez carries a cross on his shoulder into the Canal Port Plaza Life Church.

LEFT: Rafael Gonzalez carries a cross on his shoulder.

Born: March 30, 1943; in Newark, IL Died: March 28, 2016 ; in Morris, IL

(Michael) Schanks, Patrick Malby, Bradley Bedford, Andrew (Meghan) Bedford, Jeffrey (Callista) Bedford, Austin and Nicholas Bedford; five great-grandchildren, Logan and Landon Schanks, Summer, Skylar and Braylee Biskie Donald is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Matt; and one son, Jeff Bedford.

There will be no services at this time.

Memorials may be given to the NRA, Randolph County Relay for Life, or American Heart Association. Friends may sign the guestbook at www.mcdanielfh.com. Arrangements are under the auspices of McDaniel & Lee Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Sparta, IL.

DOLORES A. HAINZINGER

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RICHARD VIRGO

Born: Aug. 28, 1959; in Ottawa, IL Died: March 22, 2016; in Chicago, IL Richard Virgo, age 56, of Morris, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at University of Chicago Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at noon, Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at St. Patrick’s Church of Seneca with Father Ray Guthrie officiating.

Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2016, at St. Patrick’s Church of Seneca.

Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Osborne-Nelson Funeral Home in Seneca has been entrusted with his arrangements.

Richard was born Aug. 28, 1959, in Ottawa, Illinois, to Richard Sr. and Donna (Hess) Virgo. He graduated from Seneca High School and Lewis University. He was a journeyman meat cutter for 10 years with Eagle Food Stores in Ottawa before returning to college to get a degree in accounting. He was a CPA with William Peabody Firm in Ottawa for more than 20 years and was a member of AICPA. He was a founding member and treasurer of the Seneca Jaycees organization. He loved to cycle and completed the Iowa Ragbrai and several other multi-state rides. He enjoyed camping, canoeing, and fishing in the BWCA every summer. He was an avid supporter of all activities and sporting events of his three nieces and two nephews. He was a Boy Scout in his youth and participated in activities at the YMCA and was an active supporter of both organizations. He was a member of Starved Rock Cycling Association and participated in their annual Pumpkin Pie Ride.

He is survived by his parents, Richard Sr. and Donna Virgo; one sister, Cheryl (Jeff) Wignes of Marseilles; one brother, Jeff (Elaine) Virgo of Verona; and his nieces and nephews, Brad (Devyn) Wignes, Jill and Jessica Wignes, and Sarah and Ben Virgo.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Burton (Mary) Hess; and his paternal grandparents, Otis (Evelyn) Virgo.

Pallbearers will be Bob McCullough, Steve Virgo, David Johnson, Marty Steep, Paul Bryant, Les Patton, Kett Johnson, Brad Wignes, and Ben Virgo.

The online guest book may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.ottawafuneralhome.com Osborne-Nelson Funeral Home, 135 E. Lincoln Street, Seneca, IL 61360; 815-357-6172 • Continued on page 24

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Dolores A. (Kaszynski) Hainzinger sounded early Dennis L. “Denny” Anderson, Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016, 72, of Morris, passed away days shy of her 81st birthday, peacefully Monday, March 28, the final note in the symphony 2016, in his home surrounded of love and service comprising by his family. the life of the Morris resident.

Born March 30, 1943, in Visitation is 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Friday, April 1, Newark, IL, he was the son of 2016, at Immaculate Conception Church, 600 E. the late Vern and Eunice (Henninger) Anderson.

Jackson St., Morris, IL 60450. A Mass of ChrisDenny was raised and educated in Newark, tian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Fr. graduating from Newark High School with the Edward J. Howe as Presider.

Class of 1960. He married Linda Price. Dennis Her death at Agrace Hospice Care in Madison, worked for the family business, Anderson Farm Wis., concludes a complex four-month battle Service, and later for Walmart after retiring from RICHARD E. DEPUNG with illness. the Farm Service. He was a member of the First Born: March 23, 1921; in Aurora, IL She was born in LaSalle, IL, in spring 1935 to Baptist Church of Morris.

Roman and Anna (Dergance) Kaszynski. Her lifeDied: March 27, 2016; in Hollywood, FL He enjoyed working on his computer, and long love of music found rhythm in the concert Richard E. DePung, 95, loved acting silly, wearing funny clothes and and marching bands at then-LaSalle-Peru-Oglesformerly of Morris, passed hats with his good friend, Walter Weeks, who

by High School in the late ’40s and grew richer away Sunday, March 27, 2016, playing the flute and piccolo for community preceded him in death on March 27, 2015. He in Hollywood, Florida. also enjoyed going for walks and doing yard symphonies in Elgin (’70s) and Kankakee (’80s Funeral services will be held and ’90s). work. One of Denny’s favorite quotes was “A Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at little nonsense now and then is relished by the High school also led Dee to Hillard Hainzinger, 11 a.m. at the Fruland Funeral best of men.” whom she married in Nov. 1955. She earned Home, 121 W. Jefferson St. in Morris, with Pastor a teaching certificate and taught briefly, then He is survived by his wife, Linda; his son, Gerald Steele officiating. Interment will follow in devoted herself to raising three children. Dee Andrew Ciesla; and daughter, Amy Gray; nine Braceville-Gardner Cemetery. Visitation will be grandchildren and one great-grandchild; one later enjoyed working as a telephone sales brother, Joel Anderson; and good friend, Dr. Bill. held on Wednesday, from 9:30 a.m. until time of specialist for Sears Roebuck & Co. in Kankakee service at the funeral home. Military honors will and bowling in women’s and mixed leagues at Dennis was preceded in death by his parents. be provided by the Morris Color Guard.

A Celebration of Denny’s Life will be held at Gala Lanes in Bradley and Dandelles Lanes in the First Baptist Church of Morris on Friday, April Born March 23, 1921, in Aurora, he was the son Kankakee. of Fred and Pearl (Vickroy) DePung. He gradu1, 2016, at 2 p.m., officiated by the Rev. Steve She was an avid supporter of her kids’ ated from Bloomington Normal High School. He and grandkids’ musical, athletic and artistic Larson. Cremation rites have been accorded. married Loretta Girot on November 30, 1941.

Arrangements have been entrusted with U.C. endeavors, as well as, four decades of Scouting He was a veteran of WWII and served in the Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, 301 W. Washactivities. The longtime member of St. Joseph U.S. Marine Corps. He owned and operated Eco Catholic Church in Bradley recently attended ington St., Morris, Illinois. For information, visit Water- Crystal Clear in Morris for several years. Immaculate Conception in Morris. the website at www.ucdaviscallahan.com or In 2001, he moved to Florida with his lifelong contact the funeral home at 815-942-0084.

She is survived by sons, Hillard “Bud” (whose Online condolences may be made to the family friend Roger Hodney, where he met a wonderful wife is also named Dee) of Morris, IL and Scott friend, Sharon Roscoe. Dick lived on the beach by visiting our website.

(Beth) of Verona, WI; grandchildren, Nathaniel and played in a band, The Beach Combers.

(Shana) Hainzinger of Seattle, Anna (John) He is survived by his children, Patricia (Dave) Howard of Denver, Callie Hainzinger of Verona, Barry of Morris and Rich (Linnell) DePung of WI, and Joshua Hainzinger of Milwaukee.

Morris; four grandchildren, Tom Barry, Kelly Dee was preceded in death by her sister; Misewicz, Brian DePung and Sara (Adam) parents; in-laws; husband; daughter, Holly; Cherven; four great-grandchildren, Haylee Barry, grandson, Ian; and many beloved relatives in the Matthew Misewicz, Kaitlyn (Joe) Rigazio and LaSalle area.

Kristin Stump; two great-great-grandchildren, Family and friends fondly recall Dee’s devotion DR. DONALD E. BEDFORD Hailey Cherven and Marcello Rigazio; several to loved ones, sharp sense of humor and ready nieces and nephews. laugh, along with her stoic indifference to pain Dr. Donald E. Bedford, MD, He was preceded in death by his parents; his and suffering.

74, of Sparta, IL, passed away loving wife, Loretta on Feb. 3, 2000; and one The family suggests memorials to Agrace on Friday, March 25, 2016, at brother, William T. DePung.

HospiceCare, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, Sparta Community Hospital.

He was a member of the Morris American WI, 53711. Visit www.agrace.org or Immaculate He was born in Joliet, IL, Legion Post 294, Loyal Order of the Moose Conception at www.icmorris.org. the son of the late Donald Lodge No. 967, the Water Quality Association, Arrangements have been entrusted with U.C. Wesley and Evelyn (Thomsich) served on the Morris Planning Commission and Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, 301 W WashingBedford. Donald married Judith Bonner on Feba dedicated member of the Morris Color Guard ton Street, Morris, Illinois. ruary 14, 1986, in Las Vegas, NV. Donald was a for 63 years where he performed “taps” at For information, visit the website at www.uclieutenant commander of the U.S. Navy. Donald local burial services. Dick was an avid Chicago daviscallahan.com or contact the funeral home was a Gastroenterologist at Morris Community White Sox fan, enjoyed golfing, doing crossword at 815-942-0084. Online condolences may be Hospital in Morris, IL. He was an NRA member. puzzles, reading, but the best time he ever had made to the family by visiting our website.

Donald is survived by his wife, Judith Bedford was every time he played music. of Sparta; two daughters, Phyllis Rhodes of He was a dedicated father, grandfather and Sparta, and Mary Ann (Osborn) Johnson of enjoyed spending time with his family and Ashley, IL; two sons, Raymond Biskie of Sparta, grandchildren. For information, call the funeral and Donald (Laura) Bedford II of Waterloo; home at 815-942-0700 or sign the private oneight grandchildren, Ryan Rhodes, Ashley line guestbook at www.frulandfunerlhome.com.

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Gov. Bruce Rauner to speak Minooka votes to regulate vaping the same way it regulates tobacco at Morris Country Club

By KRIS STADALSKY

SHAW MEDIA MORRIS – The Grundy County Republican Party Central Committee announced Tuesday that Gov. Bruce Rauner will be the keynote speaker for its Lincoln Day Luncheon on April 16.

The luncheon, to be held at the Morris Country Club, 2615 W. Route 6, will begin at 11:30 a.m. Tickets to “Lunch with the Governor” are available for $80 a person and $150 a couple. Rauner will address attendees during the luncheon.

Invitations to buy tickets to the event have been mailed, according to a news release from the committee.

If you are interested in attending, contact Michael Mattingly at 815-4671300 or Aren Hansen at 815-545-9573, or your Grundy County Republican precinct committeeman. Tickets for “Lunch with the Governor” will be available while supplies last or until April 13.

Shaw Media file photo

Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks Feb. 13, 2015, at the DuPage Water Commission in Elmhurst. Rauner will speak April 16 at the Morris Country Club.

LOCAL BRIEF Shaw Media to acquire Elburn, Sugar Grove weekly newspapers

Shaw Media, owner of the Morris Herald-News, is acquiring Kaneland Publications Inc., the publisher of the Elburn Herald and Sugar Grove Herald. The deal is expected to close the first week of April, the two companies announced last week.

According to Shaw Media Vice President J. Tom Shaw, the acquisition is part of Shaw Media’s strategy to expand its weekly newspaper network in suburban

Chicago.

Last June, Shaw acquired weekly newspapers in the suburban communities of Oswego, Yorkville, Plano and Sandwich.

In October of 2012, Shaw acquired 22 suburban Chicago weekly publications from GateHouse Media.

With the addition of the Elburn Herald and Sugar Grove Herald, Shaw will publish 31 weekly newspapers in the Chicago suburbs, as well as dailies in DeKalb, McHenry and Will counties.

– Shaw Media

POLICE REPORTS Note to readers: Information in Police Reports is obtained from local police departments. Individuals listed in Police Reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.

COAL CITY

MORRIS

MINOOKA

• Brandon Doden, 25, of Elwood, was arrested by Morris police and charged March 25 with unlawful possession of marijuana, under 2.5 grams and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. He was issued citations and released with a court date of April 25.

• Jason R. Jackson, 34, of Channahon, was arrested by Morris police March 25 and charged with possession of marijuana between 30 and 500 grams and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. He was given an April 25 court date.

“This allows us to identify if there is anything that’s being introduced into our water system and stop it,” Trustee MINOOKA – Vaping, or electronic Barry Thompson said. vapor cigarettes, will now be regulated in Minooka the same way as tobacco.

Firm hired to handle hail repairs The Village Board on March 22 apHail storms that damaged village proved a change in the village’s tobacco property last year caused in excess of ordinance to include vapor products, $1 million in damage. Because of the with all present members voting in fa- scope of repairs, trustees approved hirvor. Trustee Rudy Martin was absent. ing project management firm American The ordinance describes an alter- Technologies Inc. to handle bidding, hirnative nicotine product as a product or ing of subcontractors and completion device not consisting of or containing of work. tobacco that provides for the bodily inDamage occurred on the village’s gestion of nicotine. major water tower and pump house on It also describes a vapor product as Ridge Road, the public works building any noncombustible product that uses and administration center, wastewater a heating element, heating source, elec- treatment clarifier domes and at varitronic circuit or other electronic chem- ous park pavilions. The cost of the reical or mechanical means used to pro- pairs will be covered by the village’s duce vapor from nicotine. insurance company, Village AdminisVapor products are now banned trator Dan Duffy said. from public places such as parks, playgrounds and shopping centers. Sales can New sidewalks will be wider no longer be made to anyone under 18 New developments in Minooka will and retailers will be regulated the same now be required to make sidewalks and as tobacco sellers. pedestrian walkways wider. Effective immediately, with approval of the ordiIllegal discharge ordinance nance, walkways are increased from the Another ordinance receiving only previous 4 feet to 5 feet wide. “yes” votes will help the village identify illegal discharge in the village’s storm Sign will help truck traffic sewer system that could affect public Semitrailer drivers pulling off Inhealth, safety and welfare. terstate 80 in Minooka will soon have The ordinance establishes methods an easier time finding their destination for controlling pollutants, prohibits il- with a new logistics truck route sign on licit connections to the system and gives Ridge Road. the village legal authority to carry out Duffy said after working on the projinspections, surveillance, monitoring ect for two years, the village has entered and enforcement. into an agreement for a five-year rightThe ordinance applies to any water of-way lease on ComEd property to erect or liquid, other than uncontaminated a sign at the corner of Ridge Road and stormwater, going into the system from Grainger Way. any developed or undeveloped lands, The directional signage will help creunless allowed by an authorized en- ate a safer traffic environment on Ridge forcement agency.

Road.

Shaw Media Correspondent

• Kara L. Mason, 26, of Coal City, was arrested by Coal City police March 27 and charged with two counts of domestic battery. She was booked into the Grundy County Jail.

• Trevor S. Kloberdanz, 20, of Plainfield, was arrested by Minooka police March 27 on possession of marijuana between 2.5 and 10 grams.

STATE POLICE

• Christi M. Riedlinger, 38, address not listed, was arrested by Illinois state police March 28 and charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug equipment and endangering life of a child. She was booked into the Grundy County Jail.

OBITUARIES • Continued from page 23

JACQUELINE A. WARDELL Jacqueline A. Wardell (nee Smart), age 76, of Dwight, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016, at home after a valiant battle with cancer.

Born in Cuba, IL, to the late Jack and Frances (nee Branch) Smart. A longtime Morris area resident.

Surviving are her four sons, Craig Wardell of Verona, Vincent (Sandra) Wardell of Ottawa, Darren (Cheryl) Wardell of Dwight and Sean (Kim) Wardell of Dwight; seven grandchildren, Matthew, Brandon, Derek, Jacob, Garrett, Kati

and Clayton; one brother, Joe (Sarah) Smart of Cuba, IL. Preceded by her husband, Charles Wardell (2004), her parents and one sister, Janet Rich. Private funeral services will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name to the charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated. For information, call 815-9425040 or visit her Book of Memories at www. fredcdames.com.

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BUSINESS Chamber’s BEN group to use business roundtable Send your business news to news@morrisherald-news.com.

MORRIS – Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s Business Expansion Network has recently undergone some changes transitioning the group from a leads group into a business roundtable.

B.E.N. was formed several years ago as a referral group to help members give each other client leads.

Although this group continues to refer each other, it has evolved into a business group that also uses each other to solve problems, bounce ideas off, share references, and to communicate about the local business climate.

Owning and running a business can be one of the most rewarding and difficult experiences one has in his or her professional life.

We cannot be experts in everything related to owning a business. Some are great with budgeting or business plans, but may not have the strongest customer service or marketing

VIEWS Christina Van Yperen skills. Participating in a group such as B.E.N. – where you build relationships with others facing the success and growing pains of the business world – helps provide the tools you need to help grow your business. B.E.N. meets the first and third Tuesday of every month. One meeting features a presentation by a member on his or her business, and the other monthly meeting features a topic for discussion.

B.E.N. met March 15 and discussed handling customer complaints – something no one wants to happen, but unfortunately an aspect every business owner has to deal with.

The group members came with

questions and suggestions on how to handle these tough situations.

Some of the conversation points included listening to the customer or client’s concerns, knowing what they expect and to be honest about the possible outcome; acknowledging, apologizing and offering a reasonable resolution; empowering employees to fix problems without an executive decision; and responding immediately.

After the B.E.N. meetings, members receive wrap-up notes on the discussion points to keep for their reference.

With the changes to B.E.N., the group’s industry exclusivity has been eliminated, opening it to all Chamber members. Business owners and managers are invited to attend one meeting as the Chamber’s guest to see for yourself whether the group would benefit you and your company.

“The ability to work on presenta-

tions and discuss business topics to help grow our business is just as beneficial as the leads group was,” said B.E.N. member Eric Peterson, owner of Peterson Computer Consulting.

The B.E.N. group is available to Grundy County Chamber members.

B.E.N. members may join for the year paying an annual fee or can attend a limited amount of meetings for a per meeting rate.

The next business discussion meeting is scheduled for 8 a.m. April 19 at the Grundy County Chamber office, 909 Liberty St. in Morris. The topic will be on the unique challenges of a home-based business. For information on B.E.N., contact Membership Director Liz McKee at 815-942-0113 or liz@ grundychamber.com.

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

Blackbird’s Bowl wins national Morris resident wins national award award for best customer service for leadership in manufacturing

By MIKE MALLORY

mmallory@shawmedia.com MORRIS – The 12th annual Global Pet Expo received the most submissions for the award of “best customer service” in its history, and Blackbird’s Bowl of Morris was fortunate enough to take home the trophy.

“I did a cartwheel,” owner Tammi Janel said March 21 from Florida, where the convention was held. “I was just thrilled. It was a great surprise.”

Janel really did a cartwheel. After all, she and the staff at Blackbird’s Bowl have worked hard for their customers, because service is at the foundation of their business. It was founded in 2009, and opened a downtown Morris storefront five years ago.

“My husband and I talked about this,” Janel said. “The biggest value is that it’s an awesome way to recognize our staff, which is why we won this award. It’s a big deal to say, ‘You guys made this happen.’ ” To be considered for the award, a business either had to either nominate itself or be nominated. Janel said Blackbird’s Bowl submitted an essay, customer testimonials and met a variety of other requirements.

Store staff adheres to a “pretty rigorous” training protocol rooted in customer service. Janel said they reference customer service gurus and books.

“It’s about understanding and know-

ing the products we carry,” Janel said.

“Our product list is always changing, so we communicate with our staff on why we pick our products.”

Blackbird’s Bowl focuses on high-quality products for cats and dogs, which are handpicked based on manufacturing methods and contents of the items. The product portfolio consists of at least 80 percent American made and sourced pet foods, supplements, treats and toys.

“We are a 100 percent wheat- and corn-free store, from dry, to canned, to raw food,” Janel said. “We have a very intimate knowledge of a product’s history, so the staff is well-trained in knowing whether or not a product is suitable for your pet.”

She said customers are surprised by the price and selection. Foods, for example, are simple – no gluten, corn or artificial color. Cats and dogs often are allergic to the ingredients of well-known food brands found in supermarkets and pet store chains.

“Our foods are often less expensive than what you see in a big store,” Janel said. “The companies we buy from are putting the money back into the food.

The ingredients are better and the price doesn’t have to be high.”

The Global Pet Expo was held March 16 to 18 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Blackbird’s Bowl is located at 221 N. Liberty St. in downtown Morris.

SUBMITTED REPORT

CHICAGO – The Manufacturing Institute announced that Morris resident Jodi Keller-Wheeler, vice president of Cicero-based United Scrap Metal, has been awarded the 2016 Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead Award.

The STEP Ahead Awards honor women Jodi Kellerwho have demonstrat- Wheeler ed excellence and leadership in their careers representing all levels of the manufacturing industry, according to a news release.

On April 21. the Manufacturing Institute will recognize 130 recipients of the STEP Awards at a reception in Washington, D.C. “I am incredibly honored to work for an aggressively growing woman-owned organization,” Keller-Wheeler said in the news release. “I am fortunate to have a career I am passionate about and inspires me every day.”

As a member of the executive leadership team at United Scrap Metal, Keller-Wheeler has helped lead the company to double-digit growth in

“I am incredibly honored to work for an aggressively growing, woman-owned organization.

I am fortunate to have a career I am passionate about and inspires me every day.”

Jodi Keller-Wheeler

Vice president of United Scrap Metal each of the past four years.

A career in manufacturing was encouraged at a young age because of the influence of her sister, who has a degree in mechanical engineering, and her father, who has more than 40 years of experience in manufacturing.

The 130 honorees were nominated by their peers.

More than 400 women have been honored since the program’s inception in 2012.

The STEP Awards call upon honorees to advocate for the manufacturing industry, mentor young women and girls, share best practices, and lead as an ambassador for manufacturing education.

OPINIONS

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Accepting political reality is not Rauner’s strong suit It’s almost impossible to make a VIEWS deal with somebody who won’t accept reality. And that’s been the case in Rich Illinois for over a year, as Gov. Bruce Miller Rauner has made one politically unrealistic demand after another while just 32 percent of the vote. Oops. refusing to negotiate a budget until And, of course, there’s state Sen. those demands were met, all the while Sam McCann, R-Plainview. Rauner blaming the entire impasse on House personally endorsed McCann’s GOP Speaker Michael Madigan’s intransiopponent Bryce Benton, funneled milgence. lions of dollars into Benton’s race, both Many see this fight as the “new, via Proft and through a $50,000 contrigood” Rauner versus the “old, bad” bution from himself, and personally Madigan. While that argument campaigned with Benton in the days certainly has plenty of merit, it’s not leading up to the election. He threw nearly the entire story. the kitchen sink at McCann, with a It takes two to tango, and the truth boatload of cash spent to make the is, and has always been, that Rauner doesn’t even have enthusiastic support race about how McCann was Speaker Madigan’s “favorite senator.” Mcamong legislative Republicans for a Cann won by more than 5 percentage big chunk of his “Turnaround Agenda,” particularly his demands that are points. That’s a solid Rauner defeat in opposed by labor unions. His complete anyone’s book.

Rauner won several other primary agenda cannot pass both legislative races, but he basically steamrolled a chambers no matter who the House bunch of unprepared amateurs with Speaker is. overwhelming financial resources and After what happened the day after the March primary election, however, (in most cases) viciously negative ads.

Without a doubt, it’s important to win Rauner’s obvious inability to accept those little races (Madigan himself some stark political realities may finally help more folks understand what does it a lot), but the marquee contests against formidable foes – who are far the rest of us have been seeing for the more like the legislative Democrats past year or more.

There is no doubt that Rauner had a Rauner will face in November – most bad March 15. While he wasn’t directly definitely went south.

And, yet, there he was, claiming via involved in Speaker Madigan’s Democratic primary, there’s zero doubt that news release that Madigan was the primary election’s real loser, even though the people who funded Madigan’s opponent were friendly to the governor’s all of Madigan’s candidates won.

Somehow, in Rauner’s mind, it’s interests. They made the campaign Madigan’s fault that some Republican a referendum on Madigan’s entire hopefuls with a smidgeon of union career, and Madigan won handily. backing lost their races to Rauner’s The same money conduit Rauner heavily financed candidates. used to fund other races, Dan Proft, The excuse I heard afterward was somehow came up with $1.3 million in cash via a “dark money” group to give that Madigan had issued his own news release pointing out the governor’s directly to Rep. Ken Dunkin, D-Chilosses and the governor felt he needed cago. All that other Raunerite money ($1.6 million) spent on Dunkin’s behalf to respond. OK, I get that. Madigan didn’t have to rub Rauner’s nose in the didn’t just appear out of nowhere, either. And nobody really believes that previous day’s humiliations. But has nobody ever heard of taking the high the Illinois Chamber decided without road, or at least a road which exists in prompting to all of a sudden run an the real world? additional million-dollar TV ad supAccepting political reality is not porting Dunkin (who had one of the this governor’s strong suit. lowest Chamber ratings of any state legislator) without first consulting • Rich Miller also publishes Capitol its own board of directors. That race Fax, a daily political newsletter, and became a very public referendum on Rauner, but Dunkin ended up winning CapitolFax.com.

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AMENDMENT

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Bipartisan energy working group a good start

To the Editor: U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Channahon, deserves to be commended for his recent decision to join with 11 other conservative and moderate Republican members of Congress to create the House Republican Energy, Innovation and Environmental Working Group.

For too long, Republicans have ceded energy and environmental issues to the Democrats, but it’s clear that Kinzinger and this working group understand the value of uniting common-sense, pro-business policies with clean energy reform and environmental conservation.

Upon joining the group, Kinzinger said: “Taking control of America’s energy potential is critically important to keeping our nation secure while advancing our economy in an environmentally friend-

ly way. The recent boom in domestic energy production is indicative of what can happen when we allow American innovation to thrive, as our workers are the best in the world in energy production. I look forward to working with my colleagues on these important issues.”

These longtime Republican allies recognize the role that innovation and the free market play in developing new technologies that will create jobs and protect our air and water. Congressman Kinzinger and the rest of the working group’s efforts are crucial to usher in a new era of clean energy technology that will strengthen America’s national security, bolster our economy and help achieve energy independence in the 21st century.

James Dozier

Executive director, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions

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CoMe WorShip WiTh uS CHURCH OF GOD

The Rev. J.M. Frechette.

(Call 584-1648 for place of service.)

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH

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

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

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN (Morris)

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

Saturday Worship Service, 5:30 p.m.

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

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC (Braidwood)

FIRST APOSTOLIC CHURCH

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (Morris)

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH (MORRIS)

JOLIET JEWISH CONGREGATION SHABBAT (SABBATH)

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

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

Family Worship Community Church (Channahon)

277 East Shipyard Rd. 357-6617.

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

CHURCH OF HOPE (Gardner)

ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

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

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

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD (Seneca)

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

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.

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

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

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE (Marseilles)

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (Channahon)

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (Seneca)

BETHLEHEM EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 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.

BRACEVILLE UNITED METHODIST

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE (Wilmington)

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

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)

24751 W. Eames St. (Rt. 6) Ph: 467-5275 • Pastor Steve Good Sun.: Worship - 9:00 and 10:30 am, Sunday School 10:15 am (all ages); All Welcome!

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.

CHRISTIAN LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD (Coal City)

DESTINY FAMILY CHURCH

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

HOUSE OF GLORY

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN (Braidwood)

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

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

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

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

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

121 W. Lincoln Street.

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

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

FIRST CHRISTIAN (Wilmington)

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

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

455 W. Southmor Rd. Scott Zorn - Lead Minister Todd Thomson, Tim Henson, Brent Popejoy, 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.

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.

(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 Sun: Christian Education/All Ages: 9:45am Worship Service: 10:45am Wednesday Study and Prayer 7:00pm

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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.

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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

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) James Steele, Pastor 815-942-1380 Sun: Holy Communion at 8 & 10 am Church School at 9 am

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

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

E-Mail: newhopepres1@sbcglobal.net Pastor: Rev. Nate Manzo Sun.: Adult Bible Study 9am Sun School 9:15am, Worship 10:30am; Wed.: Choir Practice 5:45pm

R.R.#1. Pastor Rodney Chappel.

Ph.: 476-7818.

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

Establishing foundations for lives to be built upon

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

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

NEW LIFE CHURCH (Coal City)

pLATTvILLE LUTHERAN

STAvANGER LUTHERAN (North of Seneca) Rev. Philip Peterson, Pastor Ph: 357-6302 Church Office, 815-357-6514 Confirmation: 8:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.

Worship: 10:30 a.m.

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

MINOOKA BIBLE CHURCH

ST. THOMAS EpISCOpAL (Anglican)

ROSE OF SHARON MINISTRY(Coal City)

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

412 N. Wabena.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meeting at Minooka Jr. High, 333 W. McEvilly, Minooka, Nate Ferguson, Lead Pastor, Jared Baker, Worship & Arts Pastor, (815)467-2265 thevillagechristianchurch.com Sun.: 2 Services 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. (Kid’s program ages birth-5th grade during service) Adult Small Groups Meet Weekly

MINOOKA UNITED METHODIST

OUR SAvIOR’S LUTHERAN (Seneca, IL)

RIvER OF LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH (Channahon)

ST. MARY CATHOLIC (Minooka)

WEST LISBON CHURCH

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

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

Worship 11 a.m.

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

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

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

pARK ST. CONGREGATIONAL (United Church of Christ)

RIvERSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST (Minooka)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sun: Sun. School (all ages, nursery provided) 9-10am Worship Service 10:30-12pm Wed: AWANA (ages 3yrs old through 5th grade) 6pm-7:30pm Jr High Youth Group (6th through 8th grade) 6pm-7:30pm High School Youth Group 7:15pm-9pm

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Church hosts expedition Norway training event

its seventh annual “A Nite at the Races” at 5 p.m. April 9 at the Gardner American Legion Hall. The first race will begin at 6:30 OTTAWA – An upcoming vacation Bible p.m. Anyone age 21 and older is welcome school training and networking event called Friends in Christ Lutheran Easter to attend; admission is $10 a person and VBS FunShop is being hosted Saturday at Series: Evangelism After the Cross tickets can be bought at the door.

First United Methodist Church, 100 W. JefMORRIS – The resurrection of Jesus is not There will be raffle items, food and a cash ferson St., Ottawa. Registration will be from a one day thing.

Christ is risen, and continues bar.

Proceeds will go to improvements for 8:30 to 9 a.m. with the training being held to walk with us, answer prayers, and gather the rectory. from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $28 and His kingdom. The church’s Lenten services can be paid at the door or online at group.

Christian ladies retreat “Evangelism on the Way to the Cross” com/vbsfunshop. scheduled for April weekend were about how, as He was on the way to For information or to register, call Debbie UTICA – Retreat to the “ROCK” Christian the cross, Jesus called individual people at 815-228-0746. ladies retreat will be held April 8 and 9. This to believe in Him, follow Him, and have life through Him. There will be weekend services year’s featured speaker will be Jill Savage.

United Methodist Church to hold Special music will be presented by Melissa last ‘Hallelujah’ soup of the season with “Evangelism After the Cross.”

Milbourn and praise and worship by StephSaturday and Sunday will be “Evangelism COAL CITY – Coal City United Methodist anie Wolfgang. Retreat to the “ROCK” is a on the Emmaus Road”; April 9 to 10, “EvanChurch, 6805 E. McArdle Road in Coal City, invites the community to attend it last “Hal- gelism in the Upper Room”; and April 16 to 17, nondenominational Christian ladies retreat.

Pricing and registration information is lelujah” Soup Supper of the season from 4 to “Evangelism by the Good Shepherd.” Friends available at www.retreattotherock.com or 7 p.m. Saturday. Homemade chicken noodle in Christ has services at 5:30 p.m. Saturday call 815-343-4695 or 815-228-6835. and at 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday, with and stuffed green pepper soups will be served. Each meal includes choice of soup, a Sunday School and Bible Study at 9:30 a.m. sandwich, crackers, a beverage and dessert. Friends in Christ is in the old Grundy County Dwight church to hold 150th anniversary event Nursing Home, 1338 Clay St., Morris.

Carryouts are available.

DWIGHT – The Community is invited to Cost is $8 for adults and children ages 13 St. Lawrence Church to hold help celebrate the 150th anniversary of and older; $4 for children ages 6 to 12; $2 the First Congregational United Church for children ages 3 to 5; and children ages 2 ‘Nite at the Races’ on April 9 GARDNER – St. Lawrence Church will host of Christ, 200 W. Delaware St. in Dwight, and younger eat for free. Tickets will be sold at the door. All proceeds go to the church’s Senior High Youth Mission Trip to the Appalachians in June.

during the 10:30 a.m. service April 10.

The featured speaker will be representing the Farm Resource Bank, which raises money to help people in underdeveloped countries grow their own food. In addition to the speaker, there will be special music provided by the Kindred Sisters, who are graduate students at Olivet University.

New Hope to hold Cake Decorating Competition

COAL CITY – New Hope Presbyterian Church, 80 N. Garfield St. in Coal City, is holding a cake decorating competition from 2 to 4 p.m. April 16.

Two events will be held: Teams of one child or teen ages 6 to 18 and one adult male will be given one hour to decorate a cake while completing three challenges – there will be two age groups for judging 6- to 11-year-olds and 12- to 18-year-olds.

The second event is a Little Boss Cupcake Competition, where teams consisting of one child ages 5 and younger team up with an adult to decorate two cupcakes. Registration is due by April 8. For information, call the New Hope Presbyterian Church at 815-634-8332.

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Building a good work ethic in our children It is spring break!

In the school setting, this is a time everyone anticipates for a multitude of reasons. Students want a break from school so they can get together with friends, play games, have fun with family, and not have to worry about school work. Teachers want a break from school for many of the same reasons.

Parents look forward to this week as they get a break from the day-to-day routine of crazy hectic schedules and homework. Some of us look forward to spring cleaning and others plan a vacation to completely escape the dayto-day grind.

Like everyone else, I enjoyed spending time with family over the break.

As I reflect on the rest of this school year and begin preparing for next school year, a pair of conversations I had with two of my sons stick out in my mind.

My youngest son is still a college student and he told me that he is finally to the point in his classes that he has to “work” at them to do a good job.

COMMUNITY PULSE Kathy Perry Yes, I told him that it does take work, and going above and beyond, to do a good job in school and in his future.

Another one of my sons was talking about his girlfriend, who happens to live on a farm and has to help with farm work and daily chores. Her dad always tells her that “hard work” builds character and work ethic. I would agree.

There is a lot of time left in the school year and a lot of work left to be done by students, teachers and administrators.

There are many opportunities for all of us to display our “work ethic” to positively impact the school district and our community. Through Google I was led to an article from Entrepreneur magazine that described seven key components of a rock-solid work

ethic.

The first component was professionalism, which “involves everything from how you dress and present yourself in the business world to the way you treat others.”

The next component was respectfulness, which “shows you value people’s individual worth as well as their professional contributions.”

Three more qualities were Dependability, dedication and determination.

These qualities mean that “you can be relied on to keep your promises”; “you put in the extra hours to get things right, giving attention to detail and devotion to excellence”; and “you enthusiastically embrace challenges.”

Accountability is described as taking “personal responsibility for your actions and outcomes in every situation, and avoid making excuses when things don’t go as planned.”

Finally, humility is described as “you acknowledge everyone’s contributions, and freely share credit for accomplishments.”

On April 4 everyone will be back

to school and back to the day-to-day schedules.

I hope that students, teachers, and administrators come back ready to display the characteristics of strong work ethic.

It takes teamwork and individuals that display the above characteristics to continue to improve the overall organization.

As we return from spring break, finish this school year and head into the summer, I am ready to team with those individuals to improve our school district and community. As Henry Ford said, “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.”

• Kathy Perry is superintendent of Saratoga School District 60C in Morris. 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.

Goold Park in Morris comes alive with Lions Easter Egg Hunt

By ALLISON SELK

Shaw Media Correspondent MORRIS – Four-year-old Cruz Bachert placed sticks in the bottom of his plastic Angry Birds bucket to make a nest for the plastic eggs he would soon place hurriedly in his bucket.

“I want 100 eggs in my basket. I don’t know what will be inside them, but I want candy,” Bachert said.

The clock turned to 10:30 a.m. and hundreds of children ages 10 and younger raced through the grass and trees to capture as many candy-filled eggs their hands could grab before the next “hunter” nabbed it, during the annual Lion’s Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday at Goold Park.

The weather was perfect for the spring tradition. There was a calm breeze, bright sun and temperatures in the 50s.

“God has been good to us with the weather most years,” Morris Lion’s Club President Judy Miller said.

The Morris Lion’s Club members spent hours placing 8,000 treat-filled eggs along four separate hunting areas.

The eggs were stuffed by National Entertainment Technologies, which works with sheltered workshops to employ the disabled. According to N.E.T., approximately 140 disabled individuals work

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Morris Lion’s Club member Cheryl Tesdal of Morris (right) hands second-place winner Serenity Gray, 3, an Easter basket filled with candy and stuffed animals at the annual Morris Lion’s Club Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday at Goold Park. year-round to stuff millions of eggs.

“I feel like we are doing a good deed by getting our eggs from them and it saves us time and we can do more eggs this way,” Miller said.

Along the park grounds, children were split up according to age, and large prize baskets were given to five winners in each section who found the special hidden gold, silver or bronze eggs with

a first-, second- or third-place sticker.

First-time egg hunter Autumn Litrento, 6, of Minooka, enlisted the help of her mother, Jennifer Donaldson, when it came time to hunt eggs, which allowed her to find 16 eggs.

“This is awesome. We haven’t done an egg hunt before and there were plenty of eggs, and it was easy enough for the kids her age to find, yet there were some hidden, which was fun as well,” Donaldson said.

The Easter Bunny was a big hit as he roamed around the park grounds and took photos and selfies with children and adults alike.

“Last year was the first year to have the Easter Bunny come to the event, and it was so successful the Lion’s Club has its own bunny now. It’s great for the kids,” Miller said.

Miller said the reason for the event was fun.

Although the day was for fun, the success of the event has been the traditions it has created in its 20-plus years.

“Our hunt is always the Saturday before Easter, so it puts everyone in the mood for Easter,” Miller said. “We have children who have grown up in Morris and moved out of the community, but come back with their families to visit grandma and grandpa and come to the hunt.”

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Grundy County residents get college honors

Junior high students from Immaculate Conception visit Springfield

SUBMITTED REPORT The following residents received the following honors from colleges and universities.

All names and information were submitted by each respective college; different information was submitted by the various schools.

• Craig Claire of Morris was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2015 semester at Washington University in St. Louis. Claire is enrolled in the university’s School of Engineering & Applied Science.

• Benedictine University announced that 895 students were named to the Fall 2015 Dean’s List and 275 students were named to the Dean’s Recognized List. The Dean’s List recognizes fulltime students who achieve a 3.5 gradepoint average or above. The Dean’s Recognized List recognizes part-time students who achieve a 3.5 grade-point average or above. Local residents named to the Dean’s List are Gabriella M. Campbell and Jeanette Noelle Corso of Channahon; Carina Gomez, Kelli Elise Holstine and Alexandra Rachel Klepec of Minooka; and Jonathan Mason of Newark. Named to the Dean’s Recognized List are Angela Henderson of Marseilles and Corey John McReady of Minooka.

• Frank D’Angelo of Morris has received the WGU Continuing Graduates Scholarship from Western Governors University. As a nonprofit, online university that is committed to making higher education more affordable and accessible for everyone, WGU typically awards scholarships based on the applicant’s academic record, readiness for online study, financial need, and other considerations.

• Alexandra Henning of Morris was named to the dean’s list at Carroll University for the fall 2015 semester. To be named to the dean’s list, students must have a grade-point average for the semester of at least 3.5 on a 4-point scale.

• Grace Kumor and Alyssa Rogers of Morris were named to the Saint Mary’s College Dean’s List for the fall 2015 semester. To earn academic honors at Saint Mary’s, a student must achieve a grade-point average of at least 3.6 on a 4.0 scale, have at least 12 graded credit hours, no incompletes, and no grades lower than a C. • Samantha Obrochta, of Morris, has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2015 semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Obrochta is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in public relations.

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Seventh- and eighth-grade students and staff from Immaculate Conception School in Morris were in Springfield on March 22 visiting the capital. Staff from state Sen. Sue Rezin’s Capitol Office took the students on the floor of the Illinois Senate and showed them around.

Grundy students compete in Chemistry Challenge SUBMITTED REPORT Students from Coal City Junior High, Mazon-Verona-Kinsman School, Nettle Creek School, Saratoga Middle School, Minooka Junior High School and Channahon Junior High School competed in the 12th annual Grundy County regional You Be The Chemist Challenge.

Illinois Valley Community College hosted the event and members of the American Chemistry Society performed chemistry demonstrations. The 12 participants were the top qualifiers from more than 200 students countywide that took a preliminary written exam.

The Challenge is a scholastic bowlstyle competition that tests students’ knowledge of general chemistry, scientific history, math, physics and a wide range of other scientific facts. The program is administered nationally by the Chemical Educational Foundation in Arlington, VA and has more than 35 states participating this year.

The 2016 Grundy County regional winners were: • First place – Lawrence Zhao of New Generation School • Second place – Tommy Cahill of Mazon-Verona-Kinsman School

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Students from Coal City Junior High, Mazon-Verona-Kinsman School, Nettle Creek School, Saratoga Middle School, Minooka Junior High School and Channahon Junior High School competed in the 12th annual Grundy County regional You Be The Chemist Challenge.

• Third place – Dominic Curtis of Coal City School • Fourth place – Zach Jantz of Minooka Junior High School.

The winners will compete in the Illinois State You Be The Chemist Challenge April 30 at Lewis University in Romeoville. The top winner in the state competition will advance to the national contest in June. Illinois has more national champions than any other state.

The intent of the Challenge is to in-

volve members of the chemical industry in outreach initiatives that encourage educators and students to learn more about chemistry. Contest operations and prizes were made possible through the generous sponsorship of thefollowing local companies: Air Products & Chemicals, Akzo Nobel Surface Chemistry, Aux Sable Liquids, Inga Carus, Flint Hills Resources – Peru, Flint Hills Resources – Joliet, LyondellBasell Industries and PQ Corp.

LOCAL BRIEF Morris Library to take trip to see Tickets are $72 a person, for lunch and For questions, call the Morris Area Public Library at 815-942-6880. show performance. The bus leaves the ‘Hazel’ at Drury Lane Theatre MORRIS – The Morris Area Public Library is taking a bus trip to Drury Lane Theater on April 21 to see the world premiere of the stage production “Hazel.”

library promptly at 10 a.m., and tickets are available for purchase, in person only, at the library’s main circulation desk.

The Morris Area Public Library is located in historic downtown Morris at 604 Liberty St.

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Capt. Jeff Wilson and Deputy Chief Bob Wills from the Morris Fire Protection and Ambulance District fill a cart as they compete against the Sheriff’s Department at the Grundy County Farm Bureau Young Leader supermarket challenge at Aldi in Morris.

months,” Mitchell said. “You don’t see it reflected in the supermarket right away.”

She said it takes awhile for the prices to go down at the grocery store because the meat being sold today often was bought at higher prices, and it takes time for the cost savings to trickle down to the store level.

Dropping livestock prices can in part be related to the cost of feed.

Grundy County Young Leader Kaylee Shell – a grain merchandiser for Grainco FS Inc.’s Serena facility – said grain prices are currently in a lower price cycle.

“The lower price cycle is caused by an abundant supply,” Shell said.

“The past few years, we’ve had good

crops. There is currently enough to meet the demands, which drives the prices down.”

Lower grain prices means livestock producers are paying less to feed their animals.

Even though the price of feed and the price of livestock is down, the costs associated with retail food prices includes energy costs for processing, packaging and transporting the food. One way to cut down on costs is buying locally, whether directly from a farmer for livestock or at a farmer’s market, where you can buy locally grown vegetables and fruit.

Mitchell said the Farm Bureau is one place consumers can contact to find out which local farmers sell directly to consumers, or you can call the Chenoa Locker in Chenoa, where many local farmers take their livestock.

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Therapeutic riding program to come to Ellis House SUBMITTED REPORT MINOOKA – The Kendall County Forest Preserve District’s Board of Commissioners unanimously approved March 16 an agreement with Sunrise Center, Inc. – Sunrise Center North to allow for the relocation of its therapeutic riding program to the district’s Ellis House and Equestrian Center in Minooka.

Sunrise Center North is an Illinois nonprofit corporation which offers therapeutic riding services to disabled children, adults and veterans. Within the agreement, Sunrise Center North and the district will work together to schedule shared use of the Ellis Equestrian Center’s stable, arenas, pastures and classroom space to accommodate

the needs of both programs.

“Sunrise Center North is a perfect fit for Ellis,” Kendall County Forest Preserve District’s Executive Director David Guritz said in a news release.

“Their program needed a new home to grow and thrive. This cooperative effort will enhance the use of the Ellis facilities, create new learning opportunities for staff and volunteers, and build important community connections to support both programs.”

Sunrise Center North Program Director Kris Mondrella is also excited about moving operations to the Ellis Equestrian Center, and said that the “relocation to Ellis and connection with the forest preserve district will open new opportunities both agencies are eager to explore.”

Sunrise Center North is currently raising funds for the program and needed improvements at Ellis, which will include the installation of a new sidewalk and side entrance to the indoor horse arena to accommodate student access to the center’s ADA horse mounting ramp.

A fundraising event featuring appetizers and an open bar, live music, a silent auction and wine pull will be held at the Joliet Country Club from 6 to 10 p.m. April 9.

Tickets for the event are $50 a person. For information, or to purchase tickets, contact Mondrella at 815-4679332, or visit www.sunrisenorth.org.

Sunrise Center North provides services to 30 to 40 special needs riders each year. Benefits from therapeu-

tic riding includes improvements in core strength, flexibility and balance, improved cognitive comprehension, psychological benefits including improved relationships, self-esteem, and social awareness, with additional benefits resulting from the bond formed between riders and horses.

The Ellis House and Equestrian Center offers beginner riding lessons and birthday party programs, with registration currently open for youth summer horse camps. Ellis House also hosts tented weddings and private events year round.

Ellis House and Equestrian Center is located at 13986 McKanna Road in Minooka. For information, call 630553-4131 or email kcforest@co.kendall. il.us.

Exelon Fishing for a Cure selects Easter Seals Joliet Region as 2016 charity SUBMITTED REPORT BRAIDWOOD – Exelon Generation has selected Easter Seals Joliet Region as the benefiting charity for its 2016 “Fishing for a Cure” bass tournament.

Easter Seals Joliet Region provides services to people in Will, Grundy, Kankakee, Kendall, Ford and Iroquois counties. People like the Stone family.

Eight-year-old Matthew Stone is eager to ride a bike alongside his 12-yearold brother Steven or challenge him to a race to the back door.

He holds hope that day is coming soon, and he’s working to make it happen by raising money for Easter Seals.

“The more money Easter Seals gets, the better they can do their therapy on my brother because I want to ride a bike or run around with him,” Matthew said.

Matthew’s brother, Steven, was born with periventricular leukomalacia, a type of brain damage that affects visual, motor and behavioral abilities.

This disorder caused Steven to receive a diagnosis of cerebral palsy at 3 years of age.

Since birth, Steven and his family have relied on services provided by the Easter Seals Joliet Region Bradley Center.

“Each year employees nominate local not-for-profit organizations to receive the proceeds from the tournament,” Braidwood Station Site Vice President Marri Marchionda-Palmer said. “It is always a difficult decision because there are many excellent organizations and the needs are great.”

The organization must have a tie to the local community as well to an employee at Braidwood Station. Steven and Matthew’s father, Steve, is a maintenance electrician at Braidwood.

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Hat tipped back, pole in the water, this little guy is eager to reel in the big one. He was one of 50 kids to participate in a previous year’s Exelon’s Fishing for a Cure Kids’ Tournament.

“I don’t know what we would have done without Easter Seals,” Steve Sr. said. “They have not left our side since we brought Steven home from the hospital at 8 weeks old. They provide far more than just therapy.”

Now in its 15th year, “Fishing for a Cure” has donated $412,000 to local nonprofits. Exelon covers all costs of the tournament, including the $10,000

prize money, and all proceeds are donated to the charity. This year’s tournament will take place May 7 on Braidwood Lake. The entry fee is $150 per team and spots are still available. That same day, a children’s fishing derby will be held at the Godley Park District pond from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. The entry fee is $5 per child.

To receive an entry form for the bass tournament or for information on the bass tournament or the children’s fishing derby, visit www.exeloncorp. com/newsroom/events/exelons-fishing-for-a-cure, or contact Pegg Warnick, Braidwood Generating Station communications manager, at peggy. warnick@exeloncorp.com or call 815417-3184.

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12 teammates qualify for Illinois Special Olympics

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roesterle@shawmedia.com MORRIS – To say it’s been a good year for the Special Connections of Grundy County swimming team would be an understatement.

At the district meet held March 16, 12 of the 13 members of the team qualified for the State Special Olympics Summer Games in Bloomington-Normal, which will be June 10 to 12. The opening ceremonies for the games take place on the campus of Illinois State University, but the swimming will take place at the Shirk Center on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University.

“This is the best we have done,” said Tina Weir, who coaches the Special Connections of Grundy County team, with assistance from Lynda Kirkman, Deidre Hicks, Christina Boywid, Leslie Babson and Alicia Holligan.

“To get 12 out of 13 to get out of the district meet is tough. You have to get first to qualify for state. It’s not like the top three places get to go. You have to win your race to go,” she said.

The Special Connections team began practice in October, using the pool at the District 101 Rec Center twice a week. The effort paid off.

At the district meet, Marcus Bennett took first in the 25-meter freestyle and was fourth in the 50-meter backstroke.

Mackenzie Blair took second in the 25-meter breaststroke, while Kevin Boywid was second in the 200-meter freestyle.

Lynnette Calogero took first in the 25-meter freestyle and 50-meter freestyle, while Colin Campbell was first in the 50-meter freestyle and 50-meter backstroke.

Julian Delgado was fourth in the 25-meter backstroke and second in the 25-meter freestyle, while Callie Frazier was first in the 25-meter backstroke and second in the 25-meter butterfly.

Lori Jean Harvill took fourth in the 25-meter backstroke and was first in the 25-meter freestyle, while Chris Jansen was first in the 25-meter backstroke and first in the 25-meter freestyle.

Drew Kirkman also finished first twice, taking the gold in the 25-meter butterfly and 50-meter butterfly, while Rikki Kirsch was first in the 25-meter backstroke and third in the 50-meter freestyle.

Dylan Thompson was second in the 100-meter freestyle and first in

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Twelve members of the Special Connections of Grundy County swim team qualified for the state Special Olympics meet in June in Bloomington. Front row: Shannon Wexell (from left), Marcus Bennett, Callie Frazier and Lynnette Calogero. Back row: Kevin Boywid (from left), Colin Campbell, Mackenzie Blair, Julian Delgado and Lori Jean Harvill. Not pictured are Drew Kirkman, Dylan Thompson, Chris Jansen and Rikki Kirsch. the 25-meter butterfly, while Shannon Wexell took first in the 50-meter backstroke and first in the 50-meter freestyle.

The Special Connections team also took part in a few relay events and were equally as successful.

The Sharks, a 100-meter freestyle relay team, consisting of Bennett, Kirsch, Wexell and Blair, took first place, as did the Piranhas, a 200-meter freestyle relay team of Boywid, Thompson, Campbell and Kirkman.

The Stingrays, a 100-meter relay team of Delgado, Harvill, Calogero and Frazier, finished second.

“The hardest part is telling someone who worked hard and didn’t win that they didn’t qualify for state,” Weir said. “But we had kids who finished fourth going up and congratulating the winners without us having to tell them to do it. That probably made me happier than if we had won, because it’s more about sportsmanship and having fun than winning.”

With such a large and diverse group of people heading to state, there are differing aspects of the state weekend that appeal to each

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When asked what she is looking most forward to during the state weekend, the 51-year-old Harvill immediately answered, “The dance! I have friends from when I lived in Kankakee that are going to be there and I get to see them again! And, I finally won a gold medal in the freestyle, so I get to swim in that, too.”

Campbell, on the other hand, had his mind on other things.

“I have two left feet, so I don’t like to dance much,” he said. “I really like spending the night in the dorm and then going out and swimming. I am 20 and I think I have been to state 10 times now, so I spend half of my life in the water, it seems like. I want to try to get first in the 50 freestyle.”

Frazier, a fresh-faced youngster, smiled and said she was looking for-

ward to dancing with a certain person, but wouldn’t reveal the young man’s name.

“It’s a lot of fun for the team,” Weir said. “Most of them don’t really spend much overnight time with peers their age, so this is a big trip for them. They work very hard and they are a good group. They have the opening ceremonies and last year the governor gave a speech.

“The Illinois State Police have a torch run throughout the state as a fundraiser and they come and the light the torch for the games. We’ll have our competition, then they have a dance for all the competitors and we will spend the night in the dorm at Illinois Wesleyan. We will probably have a pizza party Saturday night, then breakfast in the cafeteria at Wesleyan and get back home.

“It’s a busy weekend, but it’s something they really look forward to. I am so happy to be taking 12 of the 13 team members. And, the one that didn’t qualify in swimming actually did qualify as a bocce ball player, so he will be there, too, just not swimming.”

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Minooka’s Hayden Laczynski watches a pitch during the Indians’ 7-3 win over Morris on Tuesday. Laczynski had three hits, including a double, and two RBIs. Morris’ Kenny Graman had a quick answer in the bottom of the second, when he hit a solo home run to left-center, cutting the Minooka lead in half. The Indians added single runs in the third and fourth on a sacrifice fly by Lebeau and an RBI double by Laczynski, respectively.

In the bottom of the fifth, the Redskins (1-3) pulled to within 4-3 after scoring on an error on a bunt by Dylan Callahan allowed Ben Larson to score, then a single

to right by Jordan Miracle scored Ricky DelFavero. Minooka wasted little time getting those runs back, though, greeting reliever Danny Borgstrom with singles

by Zach Earls and Laczynski. A bunt by Jonny Butler moved runners to second and third before a passed ball and a wild pitch each brought home a run. Later in the inning, Lebeau’s second sac fly of the game provided the final margin.

“This was a pretty good game for

High school sports schedule THURSDAY’S EVENTS

BASEBALL 1 p.m. – Seneca vs. Elgin Westminster Christian at Goreville 4 p.m. – Seneca at Goreville 4:30 p.m. – Ottawa Marquette at Coal City 4:30 p.m. – Gardner-South Wilmington at Leland-Earlville 4:30 p.m. – Oswego at Morris BOYS VOLLEYBALL 5 p.m. – Minooka at Wheaton-Warrenville South Tournament GIRLS SOCCER 4:30 p.m. – Morris at Wilmington 4:30 p.m. – Minooka at Plainfield South SOFTBALL 4:30 p.m. – Ottawa Marquette at Coal City 4:30 p.m. – Reed-Custer at Gardner-South Wilmington 4:30 p.m. – Joliet Catholic Academy at Minooka

FRIDAY’S EVENTS

BASEBALL 4:30 p.m. – Gardner-South Wilmington at Watseka 4:30 p.m. – Newark at Westmont BOYS VOLLEYBALL 5 p.m. – Minooka at Wheaton-Warrenville Tournament

BOYS TENNIS 4:30 p.m. – Bishop McNamara at Coal City 4:30 p.m. – Yorkville at Minooka GIRLS SOCCER 4:30 p.m. – Princeton at Morris SOFTBALL SATURDAY’S EVENTS BASEBALL 4:30 p.m. – Coal City at Pontiac 10 a.m. – Streator at Morris 4:30 p.m. – Gardner-South Wilmington at 11 a.m. – Plainfield East at Coal City Beecher 11 a.m. – Newark at Christian Liberty 4:30 p.m. – Morris at Reed-Custer Academy (DH) 4:30 p.m. – Bradley-Bourbonnais at 12 p.m. – Hinckley-Big Rock at Seneca Minooka BOYS TENNIS 4:30 p.m. – Somonauk at Newark 8 a.m. – Coal City at Lincoln-Way Central Quad 4:30 p.m. – Seneca at Prairie Central 8:30 a.m. – Minooka at Lincoln-Way East Quad BOYS VOLLEYBALL TUESDAY’S EVENTS 8 a.m. – Minooka at Wheaton-Warrenville BASEBALL South Tournament 4:30 p.m. – Morris at Plano GIRLS SOCCER 4:30 p.m. – Minooka at Plainfield North 10 a.m. – Bolingbrook at Minooka 4:30 p.m. – Newark at Somonauk SOFTBALL 4:30 p.m. – Ottawa at Seneca 11 a.m. – Plainfield East at Morris BOYS TENNIS 4:30 p.m. – Coal City at Princeton MONDAY’S EVENTS 4:30 p.m. – Sterling at Morris BASEBALL BOYS TRACK & FIELD 4:30 p.m. – Coal City at Joliet West 4:30 p.m. – Reed-Custer, Wilmington, 4:30 p.m. – Gardner-South Wilmington at Morris at Coal City Beecher 4:30 p.m. – Serena, Ottawa Marquette, St. 4:30 p.m. – Somonauk at Newark Bede at Seneca 4:30 p.m. – Mendota at Seneca

SOFTBALL 4:30 p.m. – Gardner-South Wilmington at Watseka 4:30 p.m. – Newark at Westmont

BOYS VOLLEYBALL 5:30 p.m. – Minooka at Oswego East GIRLS SOCCER 4:30 p.m. – Sycamore at Morris 4:30 p.m. – Minooka at Plainfield East GIRLS TRACK & FIELD 4 p.m. – Plainifeld Central at Minooka 4:30 p.m. – Reed-Custer, Wilmington, Morris at Coal City 4:30 p.m. – Serena, Ottawa Marquette, St. Bede at Seneca SOFTBALL 4:15 p.m. – Oswego East at Minooka 4:30 p.m. – Morris at Plano 4:30 p.m. – Newark at Somonauk

WEDNESDAY’S EVENTS

BASEBALL 4:30 p.m. – Beecher at Gardner-South Wilmington 4:30 p.m. – Ottawa at Morris 4:30 p.m. – Plainfield North at Minooka 4:30 p.m. – Seneca at Spring Valley Hall GIRLS SOCCER 4:30 p.m. – Yorkville at Coal City SOFTBALL 4:30 p.m. – Beecher at Gardner-South Wilmington 4:30 p.m. – Minooka at Lockport 4:30 p.m. – Seneca at Spring Valley Hall

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MORRIS – There aren’t many baseball teams in the state of Illinois that have faced as tough a three-game stretch as Morris has the last few days. The Redskins played top-ranked Plainfield North on Friday, Bradley-Bourbonnais on Saturday and then hosted perennial power and Grundy County rival Minooka on Tuesday.

After getting shut out by both Plainfield North and Bradley-Bourbonnais, Morris’ offense showed a spark Tuesday, but it wasn’t quite enough to overcome the Indians, who won their season-opener, 7-3. It was a different Minooka team from the one that started last season, 3-10, before rallying to reach the Class 4A Normal Sectional championship game.

This edition of the Indians appeared to be clicking on all cylinders early.

The game’s starting pitchers – Matt Walker for Morris and Joe Butler for Minooka – will be teammates at Illinois State University next season, but they staged a nice battle against each other for four innings Tuesday.

After a scoreless first, Minooka got on the board in the second when a grounder by Patrick Rumsey bounced over the head of Morris first baseman Josh Lawson, scoring Cherokee Lebeau, who had singled. Later, a bad-hop single to short

by Hayden Laczynski brought home courtesy runner Kris Ledesma for a 2-0 lead.

us for an opener,” Minooka coach Jeff Petrovic said. “We did a lot of things right. Our pitchers [Joe Butler, Devin Smith, Tyler Fitzgerald and Brandon Rossiter] threw well and we put the ball in play all day. We hit well up and down the lineup, which was nice to see. When you are just waiting for one part of the order to hit, that can be trouble.

“We had a lot of positives tonight.”

Morris coach Todd Kein saw some positives as well, but refused to let himself or his team be satisfied with coming close.

“Take nothing away from Minooka,” he said. “They are a very good program and played well. But we didn’t play as well as we would have liked. We’re a young team and no one is going to dispute that. But that doesn’t mean we can’t still have the bar set high.

“We haven’t worked as hard as we have and taken the approach we have taken just to be satisfied with being mediocre. At the end of the day, it’s stil a loss.”

Even in the loss, Kein saw good things.

“We had the bases loaded with a chance to get some runs with a big hit,” he said. “We’ve had that situation in all four of our games this year. I will take that. What we need to do now, though, is find a way to get some runs out of that situation.

“We’ve shown that we can compete with some of the best teams in the state for about five innings. We need to put a complete game together.”

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40 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Minooka Junior High wins IESA Class 8-4A title

By ALLISON SELK

Shaw Media Correspondent MINOOKA – The Minooka Junior High School eighth-grade volleyball team took center stage at an assembly last week to celebrate their successful season.

“This was amazing. And all of the support these girls received shows a lot about the community, parents, students and coaches. They do what’s best for the kids. This will be an accomplishment these girls will never forget.” Minooka Junior High athletic director Adrianne McKerrow said at the March 24 event.

Dubbed the “comeback queens” by head coach Coral Berta, the eighth-grade volleyball team clinched the IESA Class 8-4A state championship title March 22 in Rochester.

“This feels amazing to be a part of a team like this; it’s the perfect way to end the eighth-grade season,” team captain Zoey Seput said.

Berta said the team went 23-2 this season, which Berta credited to the fact that most of these girls played last season together, extra training and a strong unity on and off the court.

“These girls came into this year with a fire and a desire. From the start they knew my expectations of them and that

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The Minooka Junior High School eighth-grade volleyball teams celebrates their IESA Class 8-4A championship at an assembly Thursday. Front row: Hannah Hugunin (from left), Zoey Seput, Meredith Conant, Taryn Sandei and Mia Alessio. Back row: Allison Berkley (from left), Ashley Fals, Hailey Sperling, Desiree Anderson, Elizabeth Cullen, and Kara Pokrzywa. Not pictured: Head coach Coral Berta and assistant coach Chris Lincoln. on the court and in practice everyone needed to work,” Berta said.

The team of 11 girls pushed through regional play in Coal City and sectionals, which were held in Minooka. Berta said it was big for the team to have home-court advantage in a playoff game after a heavy travel schedule.

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said. “We only had five home games, but the girls overcame that hurdle, and the fact that we could win on the road all of the times we did was amazing.”

In the first round of state play, Minooka went up against Liberty Middle School out of Edwardsville. Minooka had a difficult match because of different playing styles, but scored, 25-18 and 25-22, for the

win, losing the second game, 25-23.

“Liberty was a tough game. I told our team that we had to leave it all on the line and that this was our moment. We were down five points in the last game and came back and won,” Seput said.

The rally spirit was what made Berta, assisted by Chris Lincoln on the sideline, coin the team the “comeback queens.”

“They were down so many times, but they never gave up. I told them to hold their heads high and not show emotion to the other team,” she said.

The team went in aggressive and confident into the next round of play with Parker Junior High out of Flossmoor.

They swept in two games, 25-10 and 2518, which secured their spot for the state championship game.

On March 22, Minooka and nearly 120 fans trekked to Rochester to play Summit Hill Junior High from Frankfort.

“I told the girls to play Minooka ball, which means to play clean, take risks and run plays,” Berta said.

The girls did just that, and beat Summit hill in two games, 25-18 and 25-17.

“This was a great experience because our team was a close group this year. The fans were awesome and that last game felt so good. Once we won, we all jumped up and hugged each other,” Seput said.

BASEBALL, SOFTBALL

STAFF REPORTS

winning games. The Redskins recently won four games in a span of four days to improve to 5-1 on the young season.

Morris 13, Regina Dominican 2: On Thursday at Jacksonville’s Lenz Field, Emily Moore (3 RBIs), Melissa Benson (triple, 2 RBIs) and Abby Burns (RBI) each had two hits for Morris, while Ashley Phelps, Amanda Jenkins and Olivia Schultz (double) each had a hit Burns pitched two innings, giving up four hits and two earned runs while striking out three. Gigi Corban threw two shutout innings with five strikeouts.

Morris 4, El Paso-Gridley 3: Morris had three hits – two singles from Ryan Friend and a single from Burns – but they were enough. Amanda Jenkins, Friend, and Jasmine Cook each recorded a RBI. Corban threw the first SOFTBALL two innings, giving up two hits and an The Morris softball team has tak- earned run. Burns came in and threw en advantage of the recent stretch of five innings, giving up four hits and no good weather by hitting the field and earned runs. She struck out seven.

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JACKSONVILLE – After a tough three-game stretch that featured losses against highly-regarded teams such as Plainfield North, Bradley-Bourbonnais and Minooka, the Morris baseball team saw its fortunes turn a bit over the weekend at the Jacksonville Jamboree at Lenz Field.

The Redskins won three straight, capped by a dominating performance Saturday by Illinois State-bound Matt Walker in a 1-0 win over Mercer County. That followed a Friday’s verdicts of a 4-2 win over Hampshire and a 10-0 six-inning whitewashing of Genoa-Kingston.

Against Hampshire, Andrew Peters went the full seven innings on the mound, allowing just four hits.

He walked five and struck out four in notching his first win of the year.

Walker paced the offense for Morris (4-4), going 2 for 3 with two RBIs, while Jordan Miracle (run) and Ben Larson were each 2 for 4. Payton Voitik (2 runs), Danny Borgstrom (2 RBIs) and Dylan Callahan (run) all had a hit.

Borgstrom worked all six innings in the win over Genoa-Kingston, striking out nine in a two-hitter. Walker was 3 for 4 with an RBI and scored twice, while Larson had two hits, including a triple and three RBIs. Kenny Graman was 2 for 4 with a double and two RBIs, while Borgstrom was 2 for 4 with two RBIs and two stolen bases.

Voitik added two RBIs and two steals in his 2-for-4 showing, while Callahan (run) and Josh Lawson each had a hit.

Against Mercer County on Saturday, Walker (2-1) fired a one-hit shutout with 17 strikeouts against four walks, making an unearned run in the first stand up. Miracle reached on an error with one out in the first before Borgstrom advanced him to second on a ground out to first. Walker then drove in Miracle with an RBI single.

The only other hit Morris had was a double by Voitik in the sixth.

“With the stretch of games we had prior to the trip, it certainly was nice to come down here and put some wins together,” Morris coach Todd Kein said. “We swung the bats pretty well on Friday, and our pitching staff did an excellent job all weekend, capped off by Matt’s dominant performance on Saturday. Andrew and Danny both threw really well on Friday as well.

“Hopefully this can build some momentum for us moving forward.”

LEFT: Morris’ Matt Walker threw a one-hitter with 17 strikeouts in a win over Mercer County over the weekend.

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BELOW: Ashley Phelps helped lead Morris to four straight wins in its most recent stretch of games.

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Morris 3, Genoa-Kingston 0: Melissa Benson (two RBIs), Ashley Phelps, Gigi Corban (double), and Abby Burns each had a hit for Morris, while Jenkins recorded a RBI. Burns went the distance on the mound, firing a three-hitter while striking out 10.

Morris 11, Sandwich 1: Back at home on Monday, Janelle Brehm led Morris offensively with three hits and two RBIs. Jasmine Cook (RBI) and Ashley Phelps (two doubles, 3 RBIs) each had two hits; while Jenkins (double, RBI), Moore (double, RBI), Benson, Kukman (double, 2 RBIs) and Claire Gugerty (solo home run) each recorded a hit.

Burns threw the complete five-inning game, giving up two hits, two walks, and one earned run while striking out striking out 11 and walking four. Careight.

Morris sophomores 5, Sandwich 4: li Foddrill (double) and Clare Collard Gigi Corban picked up her first win of each had two RBIs for Morris, while the season for the Redskins (3-0). She Abbey Moore had the other RBI. Baypitched seven innings, allowing five li Doss, Corban and Olivia Schultz all hits and four runs (2 earned) while had a hit as well.

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Take your time searching for fish this spring Have you ever noticed that we do everything at warp speed? Hurry up.

Do this. Do that. We’re late. I don’t have time for that. From when we first wake up in the morning to all the chores we try to accomplish before bed, we are always in a hurry.

We become so accustomed to our chaotic days that often it permeates our leisure activities. Some friends of mine often talk about the boredom they experience on vacations. They express how they feel as though they need to be doing something or they feel out of sorts. I understand. I, too, fall into this trap.

When we finally have the time to pick up a rod and reel, those haphazard and hectic habits do us more harm than good. This time of year is about being thorough, almost to a fault.

Fish of all species are anticipating warmer weather. They are staging in areas that lead to spawning coves and bays. When an angler is fortunate enough to locate one of these areas, it is time to stick around and be methodical.

INTO THE OUTDOORS Steve Rogers My brother found one such place several springs ago on his favorite lake.

He pulled up to a long tapering point that dropped into a deeper channel. He scoured the bottom with a Carolina rig, working it slow and just creeping the bait along the bottom. He was rewarded with one fish after another. The largemouth had piled up on the end of this point just waiting to move shallow.

It almost was a fish-every-cast type of situation.

The adage that says 10 percent of the water holds 90 percent of the fish couldn’t be more spot-on in the prespawn. Look for shallow flats and bays that you believe fish will move toward when looking for spawning beds. Now back out of the bay until you find that place where deeper water approaches

the shallows. That is the place to start.

If there is current moving past the area, you have really found the golden ticket.

As you are researching your area, keep a close eye to the water. Do you see fish moving or cruising about?

Which way are they going? The bay that I live on has seen quality fish moving shallow during the warmer parts of the day, but when that evening sun moves low, they are all heading back to the main lake. This has happened every day for the last couple of weeks. Bass, sunfish, and catfish have followed this pattern.

As you work the staging area to a spawning cove, force yourself to slow down and give it time. Look at your watch and set a time goal. I will work this area for 15 minutes before moving on. Too often we change locations after a cast or two. Try different lures and change when the bite changes.

I like to start off with a slow moving swim bait or jig. Work it slow and entice those fish to an easy meal. If that

doesn’t work, or the fish quit hitting it, then I might move to a jerkbait. Something that has more of erratic action.

My next option is to work a large creature bait and crawl it across the bottom, keeping it in contact with the structure the entire time.

Larger baits are great early spring choices. The fish are still entranced by a slower metabolism and it requires energy to move for a meal. If you are lethargic and plastered to the couch are you going to move for one little potato chip? Nope. If you take the energy to move, you will grab the whole bag. The fish are the same way right now.

We have had some good luck this week catching cold-water bass. Every day should be getting better, but until that water hits the 60-degree mark, make sure to take your time and slow down when you locate one. Save the hectic and chaotic pace for your other daytime chores. Good luck.

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

AREA ROUNDUP

Morris grad Smyk has big weekend for Illinois Wesleyan baseball STAFF REPORTS BLOOMINGTON – A big weekend against Washington University helped former Morris baseball player Tim Smyk jump to the top of the Illinois Wesleyan baseball team’s leaderboard as far as batting average goes.

Smyk, a sophomore first baseman, went 9 for 14 with five RBIs in a threegame series against Washington, boosting his average to .529 on the season. On Friday, Smyk went 4 for 5 with two doubles and three RBIs for the Titans in a 9-8 loss to Washington before going 2 for 4 in a win in the opening game of a doubleheader and 3 for 5 with a double and two RBIs in a Game 2 loss on Saturday.

Smyk also has seen a little time on the mound for Wesleyan so far this year, appearing in three games and throwing 61⁄3 innings with an ERA of 4.05.

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

Putnam County 2-5, Seneca 1-4: Game 1 was tied 0-0 after seven innings. Arik Applebee threw five no-hit innings for Seneca, striking out three and walking four. Michael Rhodes suffered the loss in relief, allowing two runs and four hits in three innings. Seneca had nine hits, two each by Mason Mitchell, Hunter Simon and Brody Harty (double).

In Game 2, Seneca owned a 4-2 lead, but three unearned runs allowed Putnam County to escape with the win. Pete Hogue went six innings, allowing four

hits, while Zach Zilm got the loss in relief. Simon led the Irish hitters, going 2 for 4.

Coal City 8-1, Beecher 4-7: The doubleheader split left Coal City with a 5-2 record. The Coalers began the opener with four consecutive hits and cruised to the win behind winning pitcher Matt Gubelman. Dillon Seijka led the offense with three hits and Blake Harseim added two.

In Game 2, losing pitcher Nick Micetich scored the only run for Coal City.

Seneca 3, Dwight 2: The Seneca baseball team began its year with a 3-2 nonconference win over Dwight, scoring the winning run in the bottom of the seventh.

In Seneca’s half of the seventh, Mason Mitchell lead off with a single followed by a strikeout and a groundout to first, with Mitchell remaining at second base.

Brody Harty got on first via a dropped third strike, with Mitchell moving to third. Matt Grushkin then lifted a fly ball to right, which went off the right fielder’s glove, scoring Mitchell and Harty giving the Irish the win.

Arik Applebee worked a scoreless seventh inning to claim the win on the mound, in relief of Hunter Simon, who worked six innings and allowed just three hit and two walks while striking out seven. Applebee walked one and fanned one in his one inning.

Mason Mitchell was 2 for 4 with a double and a stolen base, while Michael Rhodes, Harty, Uriah Tobolski, Wyatt

Quigley and Kole Gallick (RBI) all singled.

Pontiac 3, Coal City 2 (8 innings): The Coalers suffered their first loss of the season last Wednesday. Jared Skubic went the first five innings, allowing an unearned run on one hit and two walks.

Brad Littleton threw two perfect innings with four strikeouts while Blake Harseim allowed two runs in the eighth and suffered the loss. Nick Micetich had a hit and two RBIs for the Coaler offense.

Herscher 10, Morris 0 (6 innings): Losing pitcher Colton Akre allowed five runs, four earned, in three innings. The Redskins (1-4) had three hits, singles by Matt Walker, Danny Borgstrom and Ben Larson.

SOFTBALL

Coal City 14, Grant Park 2: Coal City (3-0) rapped out 16 hits in support of winning pitcher Elaina Bach. Makenna Emerson (double, triple, RBI), Makenna Crater (2 RBIs), Blaire Harseim (double, 2 RBIs), Alivia Phelps (double, 3 RBIs) and Abby Olsen (RBI) all had two hits.

Dwight 12, Seneca 10 (9 innings): Taylor Bushman had three hits and an RBI for the Irish (2-4), while Kylie Winsor had two doubles and three RBIs. Karlie Cade added a pair of hits, while Abby Klicker had a double and two RBIs.

Herscher 16, Gardner South Wilmington 5: Maranda Residori slugged a three-run

homer for the Panthers (1-1), while Sydney Perkins and Emily Hopwood each

doubled.

Bishop McNamara 5, Coal City 4: Makenna Emerson had two hits and two RBIs for Coal City (3-1). Blaire Harseim added two hits, while Taylor Meents scored twice.

Wilmington 11-16, Gardner-South Wilmington 0-2: Maranda Residori had the lone hit for G-SW in the opener and took the pitching loss in Game 2. Also in the nightcap, Kylie King and Sydney Perkins each had two hits for the Panthers.

TRACK & FIELD

Illinois Top Times Meet: In what is commonly known as the unofficial state indoor meet, Minooka boys athletes qualified in nine events and place in five.

The 1,600-meter relay team of Justin Wolz, Isaiah Hill, Brandon Adams and Matt Dluopolski took first with a time of 3:25.60, while Quintin Durov was third in the high jump with a personal best of 6-5. Steve Lasinis set a personal best of 44-0.5 in taking fifth in the triple jump, while Wolz was fifth in the 60-meter high hurdles with a time of 8.46.

He set a personal best time of 8.24 in the preliminaries and also placed seventh in the 400-meter dash with a time of 50.93. Also in the 400, Adams was fourth with a time of 50.36 and Dlugopolski took sixth in 50.56. The 3,200-meter relay of Jack Sullivan, Miguel Lomeli, Chris Drey, Jake Swank took ninth in 8:21.27, while Kevin Lam was 10th in the shot put (51-1).

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Spanish classics influence island culture’s staple flavors and recipes

By LINDA BASSETT More Content Now

Cuba is on many people’s minds these days.

Airlines submit bids on contracts from American cities to Havana. People planning vacations wonder if they should venture into this land so long off limits. Auto aficionados want to ride in a pre-1958 car looking nearly as pristine as the day it rolled out of the factory. Baseball fans, hoping to get a look at future all-stars, plan to flock to more than one of the fields tucked into so many neighborhoods. Literature lovers will search for Ernest Hemingway’s famous fishing spots and other haunts to order up his favorite mojitos and daiquiris on his favorite barstool.

And chefs are seeking out undiscovered recipes to bring back to their menus as found, or as inspiration for new flavor combinations.

Some expect a lot of heat here, but they’ll be disappointed. Unlike other Caribbean islands, Cuban recipes don’t rely quite as much on spiciness for flavor. Much of the food, in restaurants and in home kitchens, is based on Spanish classics, often following the original very closely. No wiggle room.

Other recipes, known as “creole,” took detours like the languages that develop within closed communities.

A fried chicken is a lot like America’s own Southern fried, adding some Mediterranean fresh garlic and Caribbean lime juice. I learned that planning this one ahead is a good strategy. Pat the chicken pieces dry and leave them overnight on a sheet pan, uncovered, in the refrigerator, for a much better finish.

Root vegetables like sweet potatoes or yams became an especially filling staple in Cuba during the time called the “special period” when the island suffered all types of shortages.

They could be grown on a tiny plot of land and supplement whatever was available. Glazed and flavored with a combination of cinnamon and lime juice is unexpected.

The avocado and pineapple salad is another surprisingly mellow blending of flavors, and once again no spicy stuff. The salad makes a delicious tweak to the side of the plate accustomed to a heap of potato salad and slaw beside the fried chicken.

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Creole fried chicken is a lot like America’s own Southern fried, adding some Mediterranean fresh garlic and Caribbean lime juice.

CREOLE FRIED CHICKEN Makes 4 to 6 servings

A 3-½ pound chicken, cut into serving pieces 5 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup fresh lime juice oil for deep frying 1-½ cups flour Crush the garlic and salt together in a bowl.

Whisk in the lime juice. Slather this mixture over the chicken pieces and refrigerate, for 3 to 5 hours.

Heat the oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Drain the chicken pieces and coat thoroughly in flour. Pat the flour onto the chicken, making sure it sticks to the surface.

Fry for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden. Drain on paper towels.

Strain the oil into a bowl, then return the cleared oil to the skillet, adding more if needed. Return chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 10 to 15 minutes longer on medium heat.

The exterior will be deeply golden and very crisp; the interior will be fully cooked.

AVOCADO AND PINEAPPLE SALAD Makes 4 to 6 servings

2 or 3 avocadoes 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped scallions Cut the avocadoes in half. Remove pits by inserting the blade of a knife and twisting.

Keep the avocados intact, then make crisscross cuts through the inner flesh without cutting through the skin. Loose the avocado flesh. Fill the hollows in the avocado halves with the pineapple chunks.

Make a dressing by whisking together the oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.

Spoon this dressing over the avocado and pineapples.

Sprinkle chopped scallions over the top.

Serve an avocado half to each person.

GLAZED SWEET POTATOES Makes 6 servings

1-½ pounds sweet potatoes 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

½ cup brown sugar ½ teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons dry white wine Peel the raw sweet potatoes under cool running water and place immediately into a pot of cool water, to cover, to keep them from discoloring.

Turn the heat up and bring the pot to a boil, adding the salt and lime juice. Simmer briskly for 35 to 40 minutes, until just tender, but not mushy, when pierced with a fork. Drain and rinse in cool water so that they stop cooking, and cool enough to be handled. Cut into ½-inch slices.

Arrange the slices in an ovenproof baking dish. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Dot each slice with butter; sprinkle the wine over the top.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in a preheated 350F oven. Serve right away with the fried chicken while still hot.

• Linda Bassett is the author of “From Apple Pie to Pad Thai: Neighborhood Cooking North of Boston.”

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Dave’s (Albert Tsai) new nickname at school has an impact on Allison (Suzy Nakamura).

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8 p.m. on ^ WBBM Hawaii Five-0 The discovery of a man near death in the waters off Oahu clues Five-0 into a slavery operation run from an illegal fishing boat in the new episode “Kanaka Hahai” (Hawaiian for “The Hunter”). Danny (Scott Caan) finds himself a victim while on an excursion with his children, and he takes unusual steps to retrieve his stolen car. Al Harrington, a cast member during this show’s original 1968-80 incarnation, reprises his earlier guest role. Alex O’Loughlin also stars.

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7 p.m. on @ WFLD Rosewood Actor and director Vondie Curtis-Hall (“Chicago Hope”) guest stars as Rosewood’s (Morris Chestnut) dad, who generates problems for his son during a trial in which both are testifying, in “Quadriplegia and Quality Time.” The father also causes a shock for his son when he and Donna (Lorraine Toussaint) offer a revelation.

Mackenzie Astin also guest stars. Jaina Lee Ortiz and Gabrielle Dennis also star.

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6 p.m. on @ WFLD Bordertown Without his even knowing it, Bud (voice of Hank Azaria) is made the inside source of a narcotics kingpin — one of Ernesto’s (voice of Nicholas Gonzalez) top rivals for riches — in the new episode “Drug Lord.” Bud only thinks he’s earning some extra money on the side from someone, but once he realizes the source is a criminal, he has to figure out how to handle the matter. Alex Borstein, Judah Friedlander and Missi Pyle also are in the voice cast.

6:30 p.m. on @ WFLD Cooper Barrett’s Guide to Surviving Life Talk about a crazy ex-girlfriend: Cooper (Jack Cutmore-Scott) has one (guest star Lyndon Smith), and he’s not too happy when she reenters his life in the appropriately titled new episode “How to Survive Your Crazy Ex.” The results prove embarrassing for Cooper, and Neal (Charlie Saxton) tries to help keep them to a minimum. Kelly (Meaghan Rath) makes a new acquaintance (guest star Parker Young) who’s just as competitive as she is.

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7 p.m. on + WTTW Call the Midwife The series opens its fifth season with “Episode 1,” set in 1961, a time when Nonnatus House isn’t immune to the onset of social change. The basic job becomes an emotional challenge for the staff all over again as a couple debates their deformed child’s prospect for a normal life. Patsy (Emerald Fennell) is delighted to see a completely recuperated Delia (Kate Lamb), whose mother’s desire to move her back to Wales is troubling. Jenny Agutter also stars.

7 p.m. on @ WFLD The Simpsons “Star Trek” legend George Takei voices his animated likeness in the new episode “The Burns Cage,” as Homer (voice of Dan Castellaneta) tries to broker a romance for the dejected Smithers (voice of Harry Shearer). Bart (voice of Nancy Cartwright) engineers the recasting of the male lead in a school staging of “Casablanca,” but co-star Lisa (voice of Yeardley Smith) isn’t happy with the appointment of Milhouse (voice of Pamela Hayden) as the replacement.

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Guest voices include sisters Sarah and Laura Silverman. Another episode follows.

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by Nina and Clements (Margot Bingham, guest star Matthew Lawler) to lure and capture his kidnapper (guest star Michael Esper). The plan goes awry, though, and Adam ends up in the hospital. Flashbacks recall various ways in which the night of the kidnapping could have gone differently. Joan Allen and Alison Pill also star.

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Geordie and Sidney (Robson Green, James Norton) both are cautioned not to proceed on the respective paths they’re on in the new “Episode Two” of “Grantchester Season 2.” When Geordie looks into the death of a professor whose fatal fall might not have been accidental, a government agent wants him off the case.

Sidney strikes up a renewed relationship with a former romantic interest, but someone doesn’t want him to pursue it.

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8:30 p.m. on @ WFLD The Last Man on Earth If Phil (Will Forte) thought Carol (Kristen Schaal) was going to forget about wanting to start repopulating the planet by having a baby with him, that clearly isn’t going to happen, since she broaches the subject again with him in the new episode “Fish in the Dish.” Todd (Mel Rodriguez) finally determines he has more than he can handle. January Jones, Mary Steenburgen and Cleopatra Coleman also star.

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Those personalities are Meredith Vieira, Bellamy Young (“Scandal”), Julia Stiles, RavenSymone, “Today’s” Natalie Morales and fashion model Hannah Davis. The “Ladies Night” concept extends to this show’s host, of course, since Jane Lynch fills that role.

9 p.m. on _ WLS Quantico Shelby (Johanna Braddy) is affected, profoundly and surprisingly, by one of the training exercises detailed in the flashback sequences of the new episode “Clue.” As the tale moves forward to the present day, Alex (Priyanka Chopra) finds a partner in Hannah (guest star Eliza Coupe) in trying to stop another terrorist attack. Marcia Cross and Jacob Artist also continue their guest roles. Josh Hopkins and Aunjanue Ellis also star.

9 p.m. on + WTTW Masterpiece Classic Romance is most assuredly in the air in the new “Episode Two” of “Mr. Selfridge Season 4,” with Harry Selfridge himself (Jeremy Piven) among those struck by Cupid’s arrows. He takes an interest in one of the Dolly twins (Emma Hamilton, Zoe Richards), while Jimmy (Sacha Dhawan) pursues Mae (Katherine Kelly). Elizabeth Arden takes an interest in Kitty (Amy Beth Hayes), and Harry and Jimmy become partners in a deal that worries Gordon (Greg Austin).

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CLEANING - Country Maids is now hiring team players part time, flexible hours. $10+/hr. Call 815-467-9888

Clerical/Secretarial Village of Minooka

Summary

The Village of Minooka has an excellent opportunity for an administrative professional in the Public Works Department under the direction of the Superintendent of Public Works. Areas include Water Operations, Water Reclamation Operations, Streets & Alleys and Parks.

CUSTODIAL - PT Evenings Approximately 18 hrs weekly. Evening shift. 40 hours per week during summer day shift. $8.25-10.25hr. No Benefits.

Physical/TB/ background check required. Submit letter of application, employment history, and 3 references.

Gardner South Wilmington High School, 500 E.Main St., Gardner, IL 60424.

Duties

The following duties represent a general range of assignment to the position but are not intended to define the limits of required duties.

The Administrative Assistant shall assist with planning and administering ongoing public works tasks utilizing secretarial, clerical, and administrative skills, support public works staff to maintain quality, deadlines, productivity, work flow and cost effectiveness. Monitor budget expenditures for operational efficiency, along with monitoring compliance legislation with federal, county, and local law and regulations.

Requirements

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Exciting Opportunities with Clover Technologies Group

This person shall have good computer knowledge, good verbal and written communications skills. Work cooperatively and maintain effective working relationships to accomplish job requirements. Applications for this position are available at the Minooka Village Hall located at 121 E. McEvilly Road, Minooka, Illinois from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Applications shall be accepted until April 22, 2016.

Automation Engineering Department How would you like to be a part of the future! Clover has a state-of-the-art Automation Center with cutting edge technology being used and created every day. Due to continued growth, Clover is currently seeking talent to fill a Machinist position in our Automation Technology Team located in Ottawa, IL. This is an exciting opportunity to use your creativity, work independently for a fast paced growing business, and work with seasoned professionals who enjoy what they do and where they do it! Clover Technologies Group is one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the U.S. Clover is the global leader in collection, remanufacture, recycling and resale of electronic assets. Come be part of the team!

As a Machinist you will be Responsible for setting up and operating a variety of machines such as Clausing Lathes, Bridgeport Manual Milling Machines and Harig Surface Grinders. High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum 2-3 years' experience are required. Good blueprint reading and math skills are a must since you will be required to follow jobs thru from start to finish.

Visit the web address below to see what your clean, well equipped and air conditioned future work environment looks like.

DRIVER / WAREHOUSE

Opening for a motivated, hardworking & dependable individual.

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

Apply in person at:

Carroll Construction Supply

GENERAL CLEANERS & FLOOR TECHNICIAN CHANNAHON ★ Part Time Evenings

$9.25-$10.00, depending on experience.

Background check, drug screen & drivers license required.

Apply online at www.dsicorporation.com or call 815-579-8763

DIRECTOR OF NURSING

We are currently seeking a Director of Nursing for our Assisted Living Community. The right candidate must possess strong leadership skills and be ready to take ownership of the department. A clinical background and management experience is a must. As part of the Management Team, this critical position will play an integral role in the development of our organization. Current Illinois Licensed RN with current CPR certification required.

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Must have own tools. Competitive wages. Health Insurance, Vacation pay. Apply at: Joliet Suspension 809 S. Larkin Ave. Rockdale, IL. 60436 Call: 815-729-0356 Morris Herald-News is Morris' local news source!

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MINOOKA

Antiques, Household, Kids Toys, Furniture.

Marriage, Relationships, Most Issues. 815-584-9312

Bartenders/Beverage Cart Attendant/ Waitress/Busser & Kitchen Help

More from John Georgoulakis, the Nick Georgoulakis Estate and others. Large Collection of Antique Carpenter Tools & Stanley Planes; Seth Thomas Clocks;; Ansonia Mantle Clocks; Local Advertising Collectibles; Art Prints; Gerlach-Barklow Calendars; Very Nice Pocket Watches; Local Joliet Brewery Items; Consecration Bells; Tiffany Style Lamps; Antique Levels and much, much more!

There will be two auction rings.

Owner(s): John Georgoulakis & the Estate of Nick Georgoulakis and Barb Legner, Sandwich, IL, Willy's Carborator Shop other Estates Contents Terms: Cash or good check w/ proper ID. Every thing sold as is. Everything paid for day of sale. Not responsible for accidents or items after sold. No buyer premium!

Please try to attend this quality sale.

405 San Carlos MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE THURS & FRI. 8AM-4:30 SAT. 8AM-NOON

When: Thursday April 7, 2016

Most jobs are Monday through Friday Some have 1st and 2nd shifts available AND**GET PAID WEEKLY **

10826 IL Route 71, Yorkville, IL 60560 Saturday, April 2 9:00 AM Start

Midnight CNA's

We are currently seeking Midnight CNA's for our Assisted Living Community. These individuals must possess their CNA Certification, a current non-web based CPR Certification and be a minimum of 18 years of age.

If you are a hardworking, caring and compassionate individual, please submit your resume to:

★★★ JOB FAIR ★★★

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Kendall County Fairgrounds

Please email a current resume to: sara@parkpointe.biz

Attn: Chuck Frazer 460 E. Briscoe Drive, Morris

Time: 10:00am to 2:00 pm Where: VFW Post 5422 57 Baltimore St. Wilmington, IL

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3485 W. GREER RD. APRIL 1 & 2 – 8AM - 4PM

MOVING SALE! Antiques, collectibles, men's tools, lawn furniture, men's & women's clothing.

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PUBLIC ESTATE AUCTION

Furniture, Sporting Goods, Household Items, Beer Signs, Antiques, Tools, Too Much To List!

Everything Must Go!

MORRIS

Wauponsee St. Just north of the tracks, follow signs.

Thurs, 3/31 & Fri 4/1 10am-4pm Tools, tools tools! Household, construction, electrical, painting, yard tools & misc. household.

Large Sale! Don't miss it!

Trucks/Semis - Skid Steers - Backhoes - Trailers Vintage Tractors & Eq - Hay Equipment

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Crew Benefits Include:

• Current Average Salary = $30,000+ • Potential Compensation = $70,000+ • Top Rated Training Program (paid) • Earn Up To 46 College Credits • Subsidized Health Insurance • Paid Vacation(s) • 401k Investment Plan

Apply at your local McDonald’s restaurant or online at: www.MyLocalMcDs.com *valid through 5/31/16. Requires 90-day retention * Participating locations Only - Peru, Oglesby, Morris & Streator

Sat. April 9, 2016 9 am

8890 N. IL-47, Morris IL Directions: 1½ miles North of I-80 (exit 112) on Rt 47 in Morris

Backhoes - Skid Steers: 2008 NH B95B Ldr/backhoe, Extendahoe, 4wd, flip over forks, cab; Ford 555B ldr/backhoe, 4 wd, cab; 2012 NH 225 Skid Steer; 2010 NH C190 Skid Steer, tracks, 1200 hrs; Skid Steer buckets& attachments - post auger - FFC Preparator Power broom - fork attachment - 9’ blade Avalanche 12’ Box blade; (2) Skid Steer tires/rims; Neighbor is bringing JD 5085M Utl Tractor, 563 ldr, FWA, 442 hrs, 16.9-30 rear, 11.2-24 frt, ROPS, clean. Hay EQ: 2015 NH BC5070 Baler, like new, less than 450 bales; Kuhns 15 baleBale Accu #1534; Kuhns 15 bale grapple; (2) hayrack/gears; Trucks/Semis: 2013 Ford F450, 4x4, Lariat, 6.7L, V8, 6 spd, auto, dsl, duals, crew cab, 114K mi; ‘94 IH 2674 Dump truck, tandem w/Bonnell V-plow; ‘85 GMC Brigadier Semi, winch; (3) Ford 9000 Semi Tractors, AS-IS; Trailers: ‘09 PJ 40’ Gooseneck flatbed trlr, 24K lb, 10’ hyd ramp, winch, tandem axle, duals; ‘12 PJ 36’ Gooseneck tri-axle trlr, 6’ beaver tail/ ramps; ‘09 PJ Dump trlr, gooseneck, tandem axle, tarp; ‘06 Redi Haul trlr, 20’ tandem-axle w/ramps; ‘06 Cargo Mate, 6x14 tandem axle; ‘06 Cargo Mate, 6x12 sgl axle; Hi-Tensile 16’ tandem axle, duals, 20k lb w/ramps; Pole trlr; 10’ Flatbed trlr; (5) Semi 53’ Van trlrs; 18’ Van body; Neighbor is bringing Sundowner 28’ Gooseneck stock trlr, alum, tandem, Vintage Tractors/EQ: 1952 IH M #296600, M&W, fenders, restored; ‘51 IH-M w/fenders, restored; IH-H #95230, fenders, restored; Cub 154 Low Boy w/mower/blade; IH-H; IH 300 Utl tractor, ldr, fast hitch; IH Super M #511820; IH 300 Ldr/ backhoe, as-is; (2) IH 560 Farmall tractors; AC WD w/Woods #45 mower; Farmall B Tractor; Farmall B frame; IH 2 pt, 4R culti; 10’ 3pt disc; IH 70 3btm plow; IH 2 pt 3btm plow; (2) IH 70 4btrm plows; IH 2 pt 2 btm plow; IH 2 pt sickle mower; EQ: Skyjack SJ6826 elec scissor lift, 40’; 5-sh V Ripper, 3 pt; SS 1000 gal tank/trlr; 5th wh cart; 3 pt blade; drag sec; scaffolding; 8’ Landscape leveler; Pull road grader; ldr boom; Adapter 3 pt wheel; Kraus belt auger; Misc: 4+ Racks-Shop Tools/Supplies; Misc tires; log chains; HD pulley hooks; (2) New Master Forge tool boxes; (2) Knaack tools boxes; MIG Welder; 625 Plasma Cutter; lg sand blaster cab; Acetylene tanks/torch set; 60 gal upright air comp; Am Harvester corn furnace For complete Terms, Serial #s, Photos & Flyer, contact Auction Agency or visit website.

Owner: Estate of Denny Bennett

Richard A. Olson & Assoc, Inc. Morris, IL 815-942-4266 Dick Olson 815-258-3003 Erik Olson 815-931-0699 adno=0365407

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HUGE BUILDING MATERIAL & TOOL AUCTION

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SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2016

Take U.S. Route 34 to Sandwich, IL. to 3rd Stop Light (Latham St.), then 5 Miles North to Chicago Road, then West 1 mile to 16746 Chicago Road.

Huge Amount of High Quality Trim & Moulding, Pre-Finished Oak Casing & Base, 5” Primed Wood Base, 4” & 5” Crown, Rough Lumber, Decking, Plywood & O.S.B., Many Anderson Windows, Interior & Exterior Doors, Mission Style Doors, Flooring & Tile, Vanities, 12” Miter Saws, Welders, Sandblast Pot & Cabinet, Oil, Floor Jacks, Wheel Chair, Many Pumps of All Sorts, Huge Amount of Shop & Power Tools & Unilock Pavers. Very Partial Listing. For a More Complete List Go To Gavinauctionservices.com. 6 1/4 Sales Tax Must Be Applied.

WE NEVER CANCEL!

GREGORY T. GAVIN AUCTION COMPANY 815-509-8018

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510 DEPOT ST., MAZON. $400/mo. + sec.

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Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby 815-942-9190

It’s as easy as giving us a call We will be glad to help you!

Morris $15 sq. ft., up to 1,032 sq. ft. Office Space for Lease, 2 blocks from Courthouse, P.O., Banks, etc.

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

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Publisher's Notice: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation of discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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Morris - Quality 4,650 sq. ft. Commercial Bldg w/2,000 sq ft office area and 2,650 sq. ft shop/warehouse, $409.000.

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Minooka Very Nice Quiet Location, Large 2BR

W/D, no pets/smoking, $865/mo 815-255-2558

Morris 1 Bedroom ~ Heat, Water Included 815-942-6776

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY MORRIS, ILLINOIS WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE FOR STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A Plaintiff, -v.YOLANDA EVANS, et al Defendant 12 CH 00012 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 29, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 9:00 AM on May 2, 2016, at the Grundy County Courthouse, 111 East Washington Street front door entrance, MORRIS, IL, 60450, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 26922 S. RIVER BLUFF DRIVE, CHANNAHON, IL 60410 Property Index No. 03-25-476-010.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1

$1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOME-

HERMAN ® BY Jim Unger

(H OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-28081.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-28081 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 12 CH 00012 TJSC#: 36-2778 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be

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rpor tj for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-19768 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 13 CH 00175 PUBLIC NOTICE TJSC#: 36-3443 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF advised that Plaintiff's attorney is THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT deemed to be a debt collector GRUNDY COUNTY attempting to collect a debt and MORRIS, ILLINOIS any information obtained will be WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND used for that purpose.

SOCIETY, FSB, AS TRUSTEE FOR I688440 STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST A (Published in the Morris Daily Plaintiff, Herald, March 24, 31, 2016 April -v.YOLANDA EVANS, et al 7, 2016) Defendant 12 CH 00012 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY PUBLIC NOTICE GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 29, Ref. No. 15-02226 2016, an agent for The Judicial IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Sales Corporation, will at 9:00 AM on May 2, 2016, at the Grundy COUNTY OF GRUNDY County Courthouse, 111 East MORRIS, ILLINOIS Street front door Washington U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER entrance, MORRIS, IL, 60450, sell at public auction to the highest PARTICIPATION TRUST; bidder, as set forth below, the Plaintiff, following described real estate: vs.

TANYA L. BREYNE AKA TANYA L. LOT 490 AND 490A THE A UNIT 9, MEARNA AND CLINTON BREYNE; HIGHLANDS SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE Defendants, SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 15 CH 116 25, TOWNSHIP 34 NORTH, RANGE NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL that pursuant to a Judgment of MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE THEREOF RECORDED Foreclosure entered in the above PLAT 4, 2003 AS entitled cause on March 9, 2016, DECEMBER Intercounty Judicial Sales Corpora- DOCUMENT NO. 427474, IN tion will on Wednesday, April 20, GRUNDY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. 2016, at the hour of 2:00 p.m. in Commonly known as the office of Donald F. Black, 201 26922 S. RIVER BLUFF DRIVE, Liberty Street, Suite 211, Morris, CHANNAHON, IL 60410 Illinois 60450, sell to the highest Property Index No. bidder for cash, the following 03-25-476-010. described mortgaged real estate: The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale P.I.N. 03-16-376-012. terms: 25% down of the highest Commonly known as bid by certified funds at the close of 5395 SAND RIDGE ROAD, the sale payable to The Judicial MORRIS, IL 60450.

The improvement on the Sales Corporation. No third party property consists of a single family checks will be accepted. The balresidence. If the subject mortgaged ance, including the Judicial sale real estate is a unit of a common fee for Abandoned Residential interest community, the purchaser Property Municipality Relief Fund, of the unit other than a mortgagee which is calculated on residential shall pay the assessments required real estate at the rate of $1 for each by subsection (g-1) of Section $1,000 or fraction thereof of the 18.5 of the Condominium Property amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified Act. Sale terms: 10% down by funds/or wire transfer, is due within certified funds, balance within 24 twenty-four (24) hours. No fee hours, by certified funds. No shall be paid by the mortgagee acrefunds. The property will NOT be quiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale open for inspection.

For information call Sales Clerk or by any mortgagee, judgment at Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 creditor, or other lienor acquiring North Franklin Street, Chicago, the residential real estate whose Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The Ref. No. 15-02226 subject property is subject to generI688013 al real estate taxes, special assess(Published in the Morris Daily ments, or special taxes levied Herald, March 17, 24, 31, 2016) against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of NOTICE title and without recourse to Plaintiff Pursuant to the Business Opportunity Sales Law of 1995, and in \"AS IS\" condition. The sale every business opportunity must is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of be registered with the Illinois the amount bid, the purchaser will Securities Department.

Protect yourself and get the facts receive a Certificate of Sale that will before you hand over your hard entitle the purchaser to a deed to earned money by contacting the the real estate after confirmation of Illinois Secretary of State's the sale. The property will NOT be Securities Department at open for inspection and plaintiff 1-800-628-7937. makes no representation as to the (This notice provided as a public condition of the property. Prospecservice by Morris Herald-News.)

prope y. pe tive bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-28081.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-28081 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 12 CH 00012 TJSC#: 36-2778 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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any used for that purpose.

I687184 (Published in the Morris Daily Herald, March 24, 31, 2016 April 7, 2016)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY MORRIS, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.TIMOTHY A. BURCIAGA, et al Defendant 13 CH 00175 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 6, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 9:00 AM on April 19, 2016, at the Grundy County Courthouse, 111 East Washington Street front door entrance, MORRIS, IL, 60450, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1810 CHARLES STREET, MORRIS, IL 60450 Property Index No. 02-33-327-020.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The

party pt balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-19768.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com NOTICE Pursuant to the Business Opportunity Sales Law of 1995, every business opportunity must be registered with the Illinois Securities Department.

Protect yourself and get the facts before you hand over your hard earned money by contacting the Illinois Secretary of State's Securities Department at 1-800-628-7937.

(This notice provided as a public service by Morris Herald-News.)

(Published in the Morris Daily Herald, March 24, 31, 2016 April 7, 2016)

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54 CLASSIFIED • Thursday, March 31, 2016 • PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY MORRIS, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.TIMOTHY A. BURCIAGA, et al Defendant 13 CH 00175 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 6, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 9:00 AM on April 19, 2016, at the Grundy County Courthouse, 111 East Washington Street front door entrance, MORRIS, IL, 60450, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 27 IN HARMON ACRES THIRD ADDITION AS PER PLAT RECORDED SEPTEMBER 20, 1977 IN PLAT CABINET F AT SLIDE F-21 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 251704, BEING PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 34 NORTH, RANGE 7, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN GRUNDY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 1810 CHARLES STREET, MORRIS, IL 60450 Property Index No. 02-33-327-020.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-19768.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-19768 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 13 CH 00175 TJSC#: 36-3443 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I688440 (Published in the Morris Daily Herald, March 24, 31, 2016 April 7, 2016)

PUBLIC NOTICE Ref. No. 15-02226 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF GRUNDY MORRIS, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST; Plaintiff, vs.

TANYA L. BREYNE AKA TANYA L. MEARNA AND CLINTON BREYNE; Defendants, 15 CH 116 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on March 9, 2016, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at the hour of 2:00 p.m. in the office of Donald F. Black, 201 Liberty Street, Suite 211, Morris, Illinois 60450, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT 16 IN DRESDEN ACRES SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 2, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK D AT PAGE 35, IN GRUNDY COUNTY,

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ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 03-16-376-012.

Commonly known as 5395 SAND RIDGE ROAD, MORRIS, IL 60450.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Clerk at Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125.

Ref. No. 15-02226 I688013 (Published in the Morris Daily Herald, March 17, 24, 31, 2016)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY MORRIS, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association PLAINTIFF Vs. John A. Lynn; Jennifer E. Lynn; JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA; Prairie Ridge Homeowners Association; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 16 CH 00002 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: John A. Lynn Jennifer E. Lynn Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 249 Blazing Star Drive Minooka, IL 60447 and which said Mortgage was made by: John A. Lynn the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for Market Street Mortgage Corporation, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Grundy County, Illinois, as Document No. 431753; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Karen E. Slattery Clerk of the Circuit Court, Grundy County 111 East Washington Street, Room 30 P.O. Box 707 Morris, IL 60450 on or before April 18, 2016, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.

Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-15-19824 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

I687799

/s/ Patricia Helgeson Representatives Timothy P. Malmquist Trial Attorney (03124714) Malmquist & Geiger 415 Liberty St. Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-5072

(Published in the Morris Daily Herald, March 17, 24, 31, 2016) (Published in the Morris HeraldNews on March 17, 24, 31, 2016) 1168852

PUBLIC NOTICE

Public notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, commencing at 7:00 p.m., Grundy County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing in the County Board Room of the Grundy County Administration Center, 1320 Union Street, Morris, Illinois, to consider an application case number 16-ZBA-002 for a Map Amendment of 60 acres from R (Residential) to A (Agricultural) in Section 15, Township 33 North, Range 8 East, Goose Lake Township, filed by Petitioners Roger Shem and Dominic and Patsy Faletti, 19328 Whisper Creek Circle, Mokena, IL 60448.

Address: Erickson Road Morris, IL 60450 Pin Number: Parent Parcel # 0615200001 A copy of the aforementioned application may be obtained from the Grundy County Land Use Department in the Administration Center. Persons wishing to be heard in support of or opposition to the proposed Map Amendment shall be afforded such opportunity, and may submit their statement orally, in writing, or both.

Dated this 31st day of March, 2016, in Morris, Illinois.

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY, ILLINOIS NO. 2016 P 25 Estate of RAYMOND FRANCIS HIBNER Deceased.

DEATH AND PROBATE NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Raymond Francis Hibner. Letters of Office were issued March 11, 2016 to Toni McCarty, 11434 Plattner Dr., Mokena, IL 60448 and Tracy Thompson, 101 Crabapple Lane, Morris, IL 60450, as representatives.

Claims may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Courthouse, Morris, Illinois, or with the representative, by September 29, 2016.

Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. If a claim is filed with the Court, a copy must be mailed or delivered to the representative and the attorneys for the Estate within l0 days. /s/ Toni McCarty & Tracy Thompson Representatives

Cheryl Wardell Grundy County Zoning Board of Appeals

Timothy P. Malmquist Trial Attorney (03124714) Malmquist & Geiger (Published in the Morris Herald- 415 Liberty St. News, March 31, 2016) 1172597 Morris, IL 60450 (815) 942-5072

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY, ILLINOIS NO. 2016 P 23 Estate of WILFRED KENNETH GOODE, Deceased.

DEATH AND PROBATE NOTICE Notice is given of the death of Wilfred Kenneth Goode. Letters of Office were issued March 7th, 2016 to Patricia Helgeson, 1805 Naomi Drive, Morris, IL 60431, as representative.

Claims may be filed in the Office of the Circuit Clerk, Courthouse, Morris, Illinois, or with the representative, by September 22, 2016.

Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. If a claim is filed with the Court, a copy must be mailed or delivered to the representative and the attorneys for the Estate within l0 days.

(Published in the Morris HeraldNews on March 17, 24, 31, 2016) 1168840

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PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING NOTIE IS HEREBY GIVEN To the legal voters, residents of the Town of Aux Sable in the County of Grundy and State of Illinois, that the Annual Town Meeting of said Town will take place on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at AuxSable Township Hall for the transaction of the miscellaneous business of the said town and after a Moderator having been elected, will proceed to hear and consider reports of officers and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting and especially to consider and decide on the following: 1.

2.

3.

Minutes from April 14, 2015 Supervisor's Financial Statement Report Road Commissioner's Annual Report

Dated March 25, 2016 /s/ Kurt J. Miller (Town Clerk) AUX SABLE TOWNSHIP MONTHLY MEETING DATES FY 2015-2016 8:00 a.m.

April 9, 2016 May 14, 2016 June 11, 2016 July 9, 2016 August 13, 2016 September 10, 2016 October 8, 2016 November 12, 2016 December 10, 2016 January 14, 2017 February 11, 2017 March 11, 2017 (Published in the Morris HeraldNews, March 31, 2016) 1172552

NOTICE Pursuant to the Business Opportunity Sales Law of 1995, every business opportunity must be registered with the Illinois Securities Department.

Protect yourself and get the facts before you hand over your hard earned money by contacting the Illinois Secretary of State's Securities Department at 1-800-628-7937.

(This notice provided as a public service by Morris Herald-News.)

between the hours of 8:00 am 4:30 pm Monday - Friday or online at www.morris54.org.

Deadline for submission of bids is at Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 2:00pm at the District office of Morris Elementary School District 54, located at 54 White Oak Dr. Morris, Illinois, 60450.

The Board of Education of the Morris Elementary SD54 reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive all informalities in the bidding and to accept the bid deemed best for the district.

(Published in the Morris HeraldAl Gegenheimer News on March 24, 31, 2016) Interim Superintendent 1170775 815/942-0056 - phone 815/942-0240 - fax bi This District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PUBLIC NOTICE (Published in the Morris HeraldNews on March 31, 2016) 1172530

PUBLIC NOTICE PAPER BID Grundy Area Vocational Center 1002 Union Street Morris, IL 60450 GAVC is accepting bids for a group paper order at the location listed above. Bid specifications and paper order summaries are available upon request from the Grundy Area Vocational Center, 1002 Union Street, Morris, IL 60450.

Questions may be directed to Mr. Lance Copes, Director, or Joan Tully, Board Secretary, at 815942-4390 ext. 4222.

Please forward bids to the attention of: Mr. Lance Copes, Director Grundy Area Vocational Center 1002 Union Street, Morris, IL 60450 Bids are due 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 20, 2016 (Published in the Morris HeraldNews, March 31, 2016) 1172603

PUBLIC NOTICE The Grundy County Sheriff's Office is seeking proposals to replace their existing Jail Control System. The request for proposal documents can be picked up at the Grundy County Sheriff?s Office 111 E. Illinois Ave. Morris, IL 60450 between 8:00AM and 4:30PM Monday through Friday. A pre-bid mandatory walkthrough is scheduled for April 13, 2016 at 10:00AM. Proposals are due on April 20, 2016 by 12:00PM.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Morris Herald-News March 24, 31, April 7, 2016 1170729

Invitation to Bid Milk Products

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that bids will be received for fresh milk products for the 2016-2017 and 20172018 school years for Morris Elementary School District 54.

Bid packets are available at the Morris Elementary School District 54, District Office located at 54 White Oak Drive, Morris, IL 60450

www.storagebattles.com to enforce liens, due to default, against such designated persons and units listed, unless payment is made, in full and in person at our office, before the sale. Units to be sold at 620 Gore Rd.: Robert Cheshareck - Unit 20 Kaylee Cromer - Unit 27 Christopher Good - Unit 117 John Laursen - Unit 130 Units to then be sold at 750 Gore Rd.: Robert Fulkerson - Unit 407 Ryan Erickson - Unit 412

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT GRUNDY COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: RONNIE STOVALL, Petitioner, and CARMENCITA WARE, Respondent.

CASE NO. 16 D 36 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Notice is given you, CARMENCITA WARE, Respondent, that this cause has been commenced against you in this Court asking for Dissolution of Marriage and other relief.

Unless you file your response or otherwise file your appearance in this cause in the office of the Circuit Court of the 13th Judicial Circuit Grundy County, Courthouse, 111 E. Washington Street, Room 30, P. O. Box 707, Morris, Illinois, on or before the 2nd day of May, 2016, a Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage and other relief may be granted as prayed for by Petitioner. /s/ Karen E. Slattery Circuit Clerk Morris Herald-News March 31, April 7, 14, 2016 1172515

PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on March 22, 2016 a certificate was filed in the office of The County Clerk of Grundy County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as: Maid To Be Clean located at: 760 East Jefferson St. Morris, IL 60450 Dated: March 22, 2016

Kay T. Olson Grundy County Clerk Notice of Lien Sale Ace Storage located at 620 Gore (Published in the Morris HeraldRoad and 750 Gore Rd. in News on March 31, April 7, 14, Morris, phone number 815-941- 2016) 1172570 1499, is hereby giving notice DON'T NEED IT? that on or after 10am on April 9, SELL IT FAST! 2016 the contents of the following self-storage units and con- Morris Herald-News Classified Call 877-264-2527 tained articles will be sold at

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