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March 31, 2022

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Morris YMCA

Summer Day Camp returns and offers new experiences

By Allison Selk Morris YMCA Summer Day Camp will return in full-swing this summer, chock-full of on and off campus field trips, pool days and on-campus entertainment and sports.

It’s been two years since the camp was able to be back to “normal” status since the Covid restrictions began in 2020, and Jordan Overton, youth and family director said she was ready for this year’s camp.

“We are ready to bring normalcy back to camp and offer new experiences,” Overton said. “We have new field trips, we are partnering with local organizations and provide variety. Last year was still a different summer, we want to broaden horizons.”

Each of the 10 weeks of camp has a different theme such as “Imagination Destination,” “Magnificently Messy,” “Y-Limpics,” “SPLASHtacular,” and “Camp Superheroes” to name a few. Each week brings new field trips, arts and crafts, athletic games, guest entertainers and projects to coincide with the theme.

Overton said it’s important to not only focus on play during the summer camp at the YMCA, but a strong focus on character traits such as relationship building, personal development, empathy, emotion management and responsibility.

“What sets us apart is how we focus on character traits and develop the traits into the daily camp with team building, crafts and activities; we want to keep kids busy, moving and trying something new,” Overton said.

Along with the character traits, the counselors also teach the YMCA four core values, respect, responsibility, honesty and caring.

“We want to shape kids into great individuals in the community,” Overton said.

Individuals 16 years of age and older work as counselors for the camp and the application process remains open for these positions. Overton said she sees a large number of young adults work at the camp who have goals to work in recreation or education.

“It’s a great resume builder with hands-on experience,” Overton said.

In addition to the counselors, those who will be

in junior high, grades 7-8, the following year can apply to the Counselor in Training (CIT) program.

Students register for camp as usual, but fill out the CIT application, an interview process and references will follow before selections made for the CIT positions.

Overton said her favorite part about camp continues to be the “unplug” aspect of camp.

“Especially in this day and age, kids can unplug from electronics, meet together with friends, try new things, build lasting memories and get out and have fun. It’s important for kids to unplug and try new experiences.”

Children in grades K-8 can attend summer camp, which runs 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 6 to Aug. 12. Weekly rate for facility members runs $170 per child and $195 per child for community members, plus a $45 non-refundable registration fee per family.

Registration opened March 5. Registration and more information on the camp can be found on the website at jolietymca.org, Morris location.

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Summer Day Camp

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FIND YOUR FUN. FIND YOUR Y.

REGISTRATION IS UNDERWAY!

At the Y, we provide safe, affordable, and fun camps for youth and teens in grades K-8.

YMCA Summer Camps offer kids a chance to have fun while building a healthy spirit, mind, and body. Kids have the opportunity to explore nature, find new talents, try new activities, gain independence, and make lasting friendships.

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Grades K-8

CAMP LOCATION:

Saratoga Elementary School 4040 N. Division Street | Morris, IL

HOURS:

Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

EXCITING ADVENTURES

The YMCA will also offer a variety of sports and specialty camps this summer. Register today!

STAYING HEALTHY TOGETHER

To keep everyone healthy and safe this summer, we will follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local, state, and federal health officials.

WHERE EVERYONE IS WELCOME

DHS funds are accepted. Financial assistance is also available.

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Stop in to receive the personal touch at

The Front Porch SUBMITTED STORY This year, The Front Porch has been open for 22 years. There have been many changes throughout those years, but there have also been many aspects of the store that has remained the same. The Front Porch began in 2000 with about 1,800 square feet of retail space on Washington Street. Today they have over 4,000 square feet of retail space on Liberty Street. Different products have come and gone over the years, mostly merchandise to stay with the current trends. But The Front Porch has stayed true to their mission when they opened their doors. They have always been that “one stop shop” in Morris. It’s an old cliché but they also strive to be an old fashioned store. They believe in common courtesy, kindness, friendliness and good old-fashioned personal customer service. In this day and age where the only thing between you and your purchases are a click of a mouse on a computer and a random box left on your front stoop, The Front Porch prefers to offer the personal touch that is lost in that transaction.

From the beginning in 2000, they have stayed true to their roots. The Front Porch has always been the place to go for gifts, candles, unique home furnishings, linens tabletop accessories, gourmet foods and kitchen gadgets. In 2003 they became the first store to acquire a wine license to sell wine and accessories.

Throughout the past year, The Front Porch has reconfigured the interior of the store to a more open flow to really showcase all of their offerings. This has allowed them to expand their products. They have increased their line of kitchen gadgets and they now carry more gourmet food lines, including charcuterie boards and beautiful trays. Additionally, you’ll find new jewelry lines in the store.

As always, another old cliché The Front Porch lives by is “without you, there is no us.” The Front Porch is thankful for 22 years of business, opportunity and customers that have become friends

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Feeney Package Liquor brings knowledge and friendship to local store SUBMITTED STORY Feeney Package Liquor has been a fixture in Downtown Morris for 89 years. Opened in the wake of prohibition, the liquor store is a fourth generation family owned and operated business. When you shop Feeney’s you will be greeted by one of their seasoned, long time employees – Slim Peterson, Andy Niewinski, Michael Henderson, Scot Hastings or Mary Sheedy. You may also be greeted by newer employees, Michael Feeney (Mike’s son) or Walt Vander Veen.

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Spring is approaching and Feeney’s will be fully stocked with Ream’s Meats including fresh brats, bacon cheddar smoked sausages, cheddar brats, summer sausages, Bier Stix and much more. Feeney’s also has specialty cheeses including curds,

blueberry, cheddar, swiss and rye, tomato basil, ghost pepper jack to name a few.

Speaking of bourbon, Feeney’s is proud to announce their 2nd private barrel store pick. “We were fortunate to pick a cask strength single barrel from Angel’s Envy. This is a very rare opportunity and we look forward to releasing and having bottles for sale sometime in April 2022,” says Mike Feeney.

Feeney’s will have another store pick arriving later in the year from a well-known distillery.

Follow Feeney’s on Facebook/Instagram or Twitter @Feeneypackageliquor. To keep up with new products, in store sampling and all the latest trends in the industry.

Apple Butter and Shugie’s offer something for everyone on your list SUBMITTED STORY Jane Kerr, co-owner of Apple Butter and Shugie’s, has been in retail since 1988. Being a cheer coach for 23-plus years put her into a position to become the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association scholarship fundraiser.

In 1992, the Kerr’s purchased their first brick and mortar location in Morris. Over the years the Kerr’s have had three different locations, Morris, Ottawa, and Downers Grove. As the Kerr’s family grew, adding five grandchildren to the mix, Jane wanted to put herself in a position that her husband, Stu and her could help babysit. Hence, the 309

N. Liberty location was created. Apple Butter and Shugie’s Jane, Stu and their crew, pride themselves on offering friendly and helpful customer service.

They offer a wide variety of inventory for many occasions. They describe themselves as a NOVELTY GIFT SHOP. Something for everyone on your gift giving list.

Apple Butter and Shugie’s belong to 2 prestigious buying groups in the United States that help them find those unique and one of a kind items and definitely the next big trend. Shopping is a holiday.

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This year, Weits Café in downtown Morris became a ghost kitchen for three concept restaurants in addition to the café.

Buddy V’s cake slices, Wow Bao and Mr. Beast Burger are all virtual brands consumers can order online and either pick up in store of have delivered through DoorDash.

Brian Olson, owner of Weits Café said his 15 year background in corporate quick service restaurant (qsr) gave him the idea launch this concept in Morris to offer a variety of food options for customers.

A unique spin-any of the foods can be ordered any time during hours of operation, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., so if someone wants a burger at 9 a.m. from Mr. Beast Burger, that can be ordered.

The re-branded Weits Café opened during the pandemic and Olson said the ghost kitchens have help supplement during low foot traffic times in the café.

Minimal equipment needed to be purchased to be able to prepare the different menus, and some ingredients have been streamlined with the café and the virtual restaurants.

Olson said he chose the three concepts to start based on popularity of the brands. For example, Mr. Beast Burger has celebrity status all over YouTube, and also exchanges promos on other social media sites such as TikTok and Roblox, which typically targets 12 to 18 year olds, but Olson said he sells significantly to the 30 to 45 year old market too, so the product awareness has broadened.

Olson said mid-week he sees an upswing of pick-

Chicken sandwiches and sides such as the “Beast Style Fries” with caramelized onions, American cheese, pickles, mayo, ketchup and mustard round out the menu.

Wow Bao offers selections such as Bao, yeast leavened filled bun; teriyaki chicken, Kung Pao chicken, and orange chicken bowls; pot stickers; and steamed dumplings. Buddy V’s cake selections include confetti, vanilla rainbow, chocolate fudge, red velvet and black and white fudge.

Olson said he could see the café add two to three more virtual brands soon and thoughts remain on the table to have its own digital brand called “Weits After Dark,” a concept with a limited menu and carry-out only after the normal 3 p.m. close time of the café.

The café itself will see a spring menu roll out within the next 30 days with new fresh options such as salads, dips and appetizers as well as an expanded frozen drink selection.

Beer, spritzers, Irish cream coffee, cocktails and specialty and bottomless mimosas, can be ordered at any time as well as coffees, cocoas, juices, teas, sodas and monthly drink specials.

The menu reads as an upscale diner, where customers can get classic favorites or a modern twist.

Olson wanted to extend gratitude toward his chef Adam Schlotter, who through a pandemic created a menu to launch the restaurant and provides homemade soups, family recipes as well as brings Olson’s ideas to fruition. He also wanted to praise his staff and cooks-all of the people who put it all together to create Weits Café.

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Weits Café offers classic favorites or a modern twist

Countryside Village celebrates 25 years in business SUBMITTED STORY Countryside Village is celebrating 25 years in business, owners Randy and Cathy Fleetwood would like to Thank all their customers who have supported them throughout the years, especially through the pandemic. Without your continued support for our small business, there would be no Countryside Village.

Inside the 9,500 sqft store shoppers will find everything from candles, lotions & soaps, home & garden décor, a full kitchen department, rugs & table linens, women’s department with apparel, jewelry, purses, to a large variety of baby gifts, gourmet foods such as spices, jams, jellies, sauces, salsas, breads, dips, soups, etc., a wide variety of coffees & teas, along with a large wine selection and so much more. If it’s a gift that you’re purchasing, complimentary gift wrapping is always available. If you follow their Facebook page, you will always be first to see what’s new in the store.

Wine tastings are held on select Saturdays in the store. You will always find the list of wines that will be sampled, along with the dates, on our Countryside Village Facebook Page throughout the year.

You will also find a Fabric/Quilt Center within the store, with over 2,000 bolts of fabric. Our hands on employees have a combined 47 years of experience and ready to help you with your next project. They also teach classes

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for the beginner and advanced quilter. Customers who take a class receive a discount on their supplies needed for the class. You will find all upcoming Class Schedules posted on their website at www.countrysidevillagegifts. com and on their Countryside Village Fabric Department Facebook Page.

The three-acre property at their storefront, lends itself to be an ideal spot to host outdoor markets. They started the outdoor Village Markets in 2019; this will be the 4th year. The 2022 Village Market dates will be June 18, August 20, and September 17. Customers can enjoy free admission to the outdoor market and shop from over 60+ local handmade artisans and crafters, with specialties in home & garden décor, handcrafted items such as bath & body soaps & lotions, jewelry, woodworking, vintage & repurposed items and more. You will also find gourmet & specialty food vendors, local food trucks and wine samplings.

In addition to the Village Markets, they have added two special events—Annual Sidewalk Sale July 16 and Anniversary Open House Celebration October 15. Both events will have a smaller outdoor Pop-up Market.

When Randy and Cathy began their business in 1997, they wanted it to be considered a one-stop shop, like an old-style department store. “A lot of customers tell me they love that they can come here and buy things for anyone and everyone.” Many customers refer to us as the hidden gem.

Brianna Lynn’s Boutique offers top-notch service Quality children’s

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apparel from Mayoral, Under SUBMITTED STORY Maureen and Monica are a mother/ daughter team. Both have extensive background in retail and have studied business marketing and fashion.

They work in their stores every day in order to understand their customers’ needs and to be sure each customer gets top-notch service. They are involved in the Morris Retail Association and work together with other retailers to promote all the downtown businesses.

They own two downtown buildings, so they have a vested interest in the vitality of the downtown.

Brianna Lynn’s will be celebrating 32 years in business this spring.

They’ve stayed in business all these years by listening to their customers

and adapting to fit the needs of their community. Maureen and Monica built their business on customer service, being open 6 days a week (7 at holiday time) and keeping up on current trends.

Brianna Lynn’s customers donate thousands of dollars each year to Breast Cancer Research through their Gold Card Program. Members who make a donation receive discounts, invitations to private sales, etc.

Brianna Lynn’s carries high quality boutique brands such as: Tribal, French Dressing, Joseph Ribkoff, Brighton Jewelry, Mulitples, Slimsations, and more.

Follow Brianna Lynn’s Boutique on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with all the great things happening at the shop.

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Grundy County Historical Society creating genealogy research area SUBMITTED STORY The Grundy County Historical Society was established in 1923. Historic items donated to the Society were displayed in the county courthouse for many years until they opened in a store front on Liberty Street for a few more years. In May 2009, the museum opened in the Canal Port Condominiums. With a generous donation from Ken and Joan Sereno, in 2019 the museum opened an addition that nearly doubled their size and includes an archive and storage areas.

The Grundy County Historical Society’s mission is to house, preserve and exhibit objects pertaining to Grundy County and its history. The museum is open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10am-3pm and admission is free. One major fundraiser for the past 26 years is the Festival of Trees held on Thanksgiving weekend in conjunction with the Home for the Holidays celebration. All other funding is from donations and memberships in the Historical Society. There are 9 board members, one paid administrative assistant and about 25 regular volunteers.

The historical society receives regular donations of historic items

from citizens. New in the last few months include items from Matteson’s Hardware Store back when the store was originally located downtown on Liberty St. until the 1970’s. There is also a display of pottery made by Tom Turner and a display of bricks that he has been collecting in his research on brick factories in Morris. We have a bigger than life size Shabbona done by John McNabb carved from a basswood tree.

During the pandemic they had to close a few times and cancel regular meetings and annual meeting with speakers. Those are resuming this spring.

A small room in the museum that was never finished is in the process of becoming the genealogy research area with a computer that visitors can access Ancestry.com. That, along with the microfiche of Morris Daily Herald’s, cemetery records, high school yearbooks, plat books, phone directories, etc. and archive files will help people wanting to do genealogy research.

The Grundy County Historical Society is already thinking ahead to a celebration in 2023 for their 100th anniversary and the next 100 years.

Visit your local museum!

Open: Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Grundy County Historical Society

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While many of the agents of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby were out working with clients, the group pictured above took time out of the busy day to appear in the photo. over 99%!

Besides their sales and service commitment they are also dedicated to giving back to the communities that they serve. In fact in 2021 the agents of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby raised $10,000 for Easterseals making them the #1 real estate office in Illinois Easterseals fundraising.

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The year 2021 was a very good one for Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby as they once again proved that they are unsurpassed in sales, service to their clients and dedication to the communities they serve.

Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby finished 2021 as the #1 office for home sales in Morris and Grundy County and in fact sold nearly 2.5 times as many Morris homes as any other real estate office in 2021 and 1.6 times as many Grundy County homes as any other real estate office. Their high sales volume earned Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby the prestigious Gold Medallion award for outstanding sales in 2021.

However, it is not enough to sell far more local homes than any other real estate office because at Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby outstanding sales and client satisfaction are both equally important. In fact, the office was recently awarded the 2021 Century 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Award for outstanding customer service, the highest customer service award bestowed to any Century 21 office, by earning a client satisfaction score of

are all components of a successful real estate office.”

Although the agents of Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby had a great 2021, they look forward to the successes they will have serving their clients in 2022!

Two agents, Amber Wills and Owen Toler, joined the winning team of agents at Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby in 2021. They join the outstanding team of Anni Romines, Betty Piotrowski, Brianna Legner, Bruce Flatness, Christy Schmaedeke, Cindie Hunt, Cody Krug, Della Coughlin, Jim Maskel, JoEllyn Johnson, Kelly Pina, Lorrie Toler, Melissa Morsch, Rodney Baudino, Scott Hunt, Tami Ferguson, Terri Kief, Theresa Lamb, Tom Wawczak, Walter Castelluccio and Shawn Hornsby. Marni Van Cleave is the Office Coordinator.

Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby is located in the Morris Business and Technology Center at 1802 N. Division St., Morris. They are open 7 days a week and specialize in residential, vacant land, farms, commercial and industrial properties.

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Morris Country Club’s new bar at The Creek open to public all week

By Allison Selk Morris Country Club has been voted best fine dining and golf course in Grundy County for the past eight years, consecutively.

Tricia Werden, event coordinator, said customer service sets Morris Country Club apart from other local facilities.

“We try to give top-notch service all of the time. We take pride in excellent customer service,” Werden said. “We get a lot of compliments how the staff goes above and beyond.”

Morris Country Club was founded in 1924 and has now expanded from the one club, to two, as it acquired Nettle Creek Country Club in 2019. Morris Country Club remains the umbrella company and the two separate clubs are now coined, “The Club” and “The Creek.”

The Club remains a private membership club, and memberships allow play and access to both courses seven days a week as well as access to the restaurant and bar at The Club and the bar at The Creek, practice facilities and activities.

“It’s great, family friendly and also a place for singles and seniors,” Werden. said.

The Creek allows the public access to the bar daily and open play on the golf course on weekends and holidays.

Gambling machines took the place of the smaller pro-shop which used to be housed next to the bar for additional entertainment.

“The addition of the new bar at The Creek with garage door style walls

that open in the summer months and provide panoramic views of the course is open to the public seven days a week,” Werden said.

Morris Country Club can cater banquet needs whether a wedding, private party or dinner, or business meeting for staff or clients as well as golf outings on Mondays at The Club.

The Creek can host golf outings seven days a week, with an open tent available in warmer months.

Morris County Club 18- hole courses at The Club and The Creek present distinct differences, according to Werden, as The Creek course has flatter architecture and The Club course terrain provides hills and valleys.

A new pro-shop was constructed adjacent to the parking lot at The Creek and will be open to the public weekends when golf season starts, a date yet to be set, Werden said. Shoppers will be able to purchase golf needs such as hats, balls, gloves and apparel.

April 1, a new range machine will open at The Creek. Golfers can pay with a credit card directly at the machine which the public can use seven days a week, so patrons can practice at their leisure. Werden said this makes a great addition to The Creek because people who may not want to play on the course can still come out and hit range balls for recreation.

As of May, one Sunday a month, The Creek will host live entertainment from 5 to 8 p.m. Werden said it will be a great event open to members and the public for live music, food from their food truck and cocktails with a view.

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Grundy Bank helps students gain financial skills for adulthood

By Allison Selk Grundy Bank, with roots dated back to 1864, prides itself on being a community bank to serve the people of the county and surrounding areas through outreach, donations and upto-date technologies and programs.

Being a community bank, Christine Mendez, marketing and sales director, said this year Grundy Bank wanted to get into the local schools more and one way was to became a sponsor of a 3-year financial educational program geared toward high school students.

Five schools within the county, Minooka Community High School, Morris Community High School, Seneca High School, Wilmington High School and Reed-Custer High Schools were sponsored by the bank for this program.

Mendez said teachers at these respective schools, mostly economics and consumer education, were offered a chance to register for the program which taught students how to budget, borrow, save, spend and set goals. Materials were available online as well as workbooks for the classrooms and teachers were given the opportunity to have Mendez present in the classrooms as well.

The interactive online games, Mendez said, showed real life scenarios for students to work through such as a budget, if a car breaks down would repairs or a new vehicle make a smarter choice, or how to move money around from checking to savings and what happens when there is an overdraft.

Mendez said of the importance of financial education for students, “Being financially responsible at a younger age will help them when they are in the 20’s buying houses, buying cars at lower interest rates and not paying too much and being more knowledgeable to their finances and saving.”

According to teachbanzai.com, over 80,000 teachers and 50 percent of schools in the United States use this financial program designed to, “teach real-world finance and practical life experience.”

Grundy bank not only wanted to showcase a new program for students this past year, but also celebrate the youth in the two communities

in which the bank has branches.

Mendez and Joe Schmitz, founder of Operation St. Nick in Morris, developed a “$3 for 3-Pointer Program” for Morris Community High School and Wilmington High School athletic departments during the boys and girls varsity basketball season.

The Morris girls made 25 3-point shots while boys put up 214 3-point shots for a total of 239 and $717 donated to the athletic department. Wilmington girls shot 30 3-pointers and the boys 64, with a total of 94 shots and $282.

New to Grundy Bank Tom Tesdal was new addition to the Grundy Bank team in 2021, with 45 years of banking experience. Tesdal will work as an ambassador of the bank’s commercial and agricultural lending division.

In a press release Tesdal said, “The banking world allows us to get involved with people of the community we might not normally meet; Grundy Bank is giving me the opportunity to continue to meet people and give back to the Morris Community.”

“Grundy Bank looks forward to working with Tom and helping him create more memories and relationships along with way,” Kevin Olson, president and CEO of Grundy Bank said in a press release.

Brittany Herman, commercial banking specialist said coming soon to Grundy Bank in 2022 will be instant issue debit cards, no longer will clients have to wait weeks for a card in the mail, cards will be issues at branch locations; an updated app with new features such as travel alerts where customers can let the bank know through the app that card usage will vary from usual locations and a wheel which tracks where clients spend funds, a benefit to a budget and for business clients, Positive Pay, a service to protect businesses against check fraud.

In 2023 a modern website will launch to be Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant and have new features for the hearing and vision impaired, it will be quicker to navigate and more user friendly.

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Today, some 158 years after we began, Grundy Bank is the only locally owned and managed bank remaining here in Grundy County and the surrounding area.

Our decisions are not made in Chicago, Springfield or New York for that matter. They are made right here by our local management team. We’re your neighbors, your friends and make this our home.

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As your hometown agency, we give you personal assistance and offer choices from several excellent insurance companies to make sure you can obtain the quality coverage you deserve.

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Roth Jorstad strives to be your hometown independent insurance agency SUBMITTED STORY Roth Jorstad Insurance, located in downtown Morris at the corner of Liberty and Jefferson Streets strives to be your hometown independent insurance agency.

As an independent agency Roth Jorstad has capabilities to quote and write your business with more than one company. Dealing with numerous companies allows Roth Jorstad agents to “shop” for a client’s coverage.

Roth Jorstad can assist clients who only require coverage for a scooter or a family with many household vehicles. They can quote coverage for your starter home or your dream home, your downtown business or your farmland.

Steve Jorstad and Jordan Jorstad would be happy to help you with all your Crop Insurance needs along with

any necessary farm coverage. Steve and Jordan are always up to date on the most recent crop insurance changes and updates to assist farmers with their decisions.

Deborah Baker, Managing Agent, can be found at the 322 Liberty St. location along with Personal Lines licensed assistant, Cindy McCormack and Commerical Lines assistant, Sandy Wiekert. The Morris office can assist you with your questions or quote requests for home and auto or business and farm insurance. Baker can also assist you with Life, Health and Long-Term Care Insurance. Roth Jorstad has access to several companies where they can find the coverage best suited for your needs.

Roth Jorstad at 322 Liberty St. can be reached by calling 815-942-4900 or stop in anytime to learn more ways they can be of assistance.

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SUBMITTED STORY This year, Fruland Funeral Home celebrates 110 years in the funeral business. Lifelong Morris resident Richard Hexdall has been funeral director of the downtown Morris business since 1972 and owner since 2000, when he purchased it from H. Paul Fruland. Earl Fruland had given the business to his son in 1973.

The staff at Fruland includes J. LeRoy Claypool, Paul W. Jung and John Thompson, all assistants to the funeral director. Fruland Funeral Home also added a new face to its staff when Morris Community High School graduate Savannah Strange began working at the funeral home after attending Joliet Junior College and graduating from Worsham College of Mortuary Science.

Hexdall and his staff are active members of the community and are committed to providing funeral services to families of all faiths and nationalities. Their commitment to helping families in need includes individualized attention and answering calls personally. Clients of Fruland’s may be assured that the staff understands their needs and respects their considerations, and they will feel comfortable and confident with the funeral home’s ability to carry out a loved one’s last wishes.

Fruland Funeral Home offers a variety of options to fit families’ requests and needs, including traditional fu-

nerals, graveside services, customized caskets and rental caskets for cremation services. With the popularity of cremations, Fruland now offers several options to families. They carry a large selection of urns and mementos in many shapes, sizes and colors to suit individual tastes. Also offered are options of keepsake jewelry such as rings, crosses, hearts, bracelets, necklaces and rose stems.

Personalized caskets and memorial service selections are also available.

Fruland Funeral Home offers pre-planning, so that clients may select the type of funeral and end-of-life wishes they desire. Planning ahead of time can also take some of the burden off families. Pre-planning a funeral may be done at a client’s own pace, with ample time to consider the pros and cons of each option. Many say they have peace of mind knowing plans are already in place. Pre-need funds are placed in trust in an Illinois bank or other financial institution.

Visit the Fruland Funeral Home website for more information about pre-planning. Many updates have been made to the interior and exterior of the business in recent years, including improved accessibility for the handicapped.

Fruland Funeral Home is located at 121 W. Jefferson St. in Morris. For more information visit them online at www.frulandfuneralhome.com or call 815-942-0700.

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For as long as modern medicine has been in practice, primary care has been vital in addressing physical concerns and health-related issues. Often viewed as the patient’s most trusted medical professional, a primary care provider guides patients through a wide variety of health care needs, usually for routine and traditional reasons. But the catch is, mental health treatment is usually addressed in another setting.

Seeing this obstacle, Dr. Jennifer Thomas, a board-certified family medicine physician who practices at the Braidwood and Gardner Healthcare Centers of Morris Hospital, embraced the opportunity to break new ground by spearheading a new, integrated behavioral health program at Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers that incorporates the whole person – both mind and body – into a primary care provider’s realm so treatment for depression and anxiety can come as easily to a patient as it does for a cough or earache.

“It’s really a practice transformation. It’s a different philosophy for everyone – for the healthcare system, for the primary care provider, and even the patient,” says Dr. Thomas, director of Morris Hospital’s Integrated Behavioral Health Program. “Our new approach empowers people to have an open, compassionate conversation that allows primary care to address mental health needs.”

Specifically, behavioral health is the connection between the health and well-being of the mind and body. This involves several aspects of life, what we eat and drink, activities and habits, and a variety of mental health conditions. The problem is, only 43 percent of the 44.7 million adults with mental health disorders receive treatment. And the need and demand is only increasing, including in our local communities.

“The need for behavioral health treatment is high,” says Dr. Thomas. “While the primary care provider can tackle and treat many of these issues, traditionally, mental health has been very siloed from physical health in our medical health system.”

Currently available at eight of Morris Hospital’s primary care locations, Integrated Behavioral Health Care is structured from the Collaborative Care model developed at the University of Washington, a national leader on behavioral health integration that has helped Morris Hospital build its program. This model establishes three team members for the patient’s behavioral health care: a primary

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Amanda Comer, a licensed clinical social worker, is one of the six Behavioral Health Care Managers who are part of Morris Hospital’s Integrated Behavioral Health Program.

care provider, a behavioral health care coordinator, and a consulting psychiatrist.

Together, the team is able to provide behavioral health treatment for patients of all ages in the primary care setting, addressing mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and beyond.

“One of the biggest benefits of treating mental health in the primary care setting is the team based approach,” Dr. Thomas says. “Patients really appreciate their providers communicating and working together. It helps you feel seen and heard and like you’re getting the best possible care.”

“The public has embraced integrated behavioral health with open arms and excitement,” Dr. Thomas adds. “I’ve had many patients tell me they wish we had this years ago. It helps you be able to start the process for the patient and have that conversation and empower patients to talk to their primary care provider about mental health. We can address a lot of things right here in the primary care office.

It’s just a really great opportunity to engage patients in a healthcare setting that they are already comfortable and familiar with.”

The program is currently available through primary care providers at select Morris Hospital locations, but Dr. Thomas envisions a future where mental health concerns are treated through primary care providers just as easily as any other health concern.

“I hope to see in the future that behavioral health integration is part of really great primary care,” Dr. Thomas says. “You would go in for your blood pressure checks or school physicals, and it would coincide with mental health screening and mental health treatment. We are proud to be leading the way in behavioral health integration in Illinois.”

Morris Hospital’s Integrated Behavioral Health Program is available in primary care settings in Channahon, Gardner, Minooka, Morris, Ottawa, and Seneca.

For more information, visit morrishospital.org/ integratedcare.

BRAIDWOOD: Braidwood Healthcare Center of Morris Hospital 389 E. Main St. 815-458-2532 (Family Medicine)

JOLIET: Morris Hospital Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 1310 Houbolt Road 815-741-4000 (Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy)

CHANNAHON: Morris Hospital Ridge Road Campus 27240 W. Saxony Dr. 815-521-1500 (Immediate Care, Occupational Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Cardiology, Allergy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Laboratory, X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT Scan, MRI, Mammography, Bone Density)

MARSEILLES: Marseilles Healthcare Center of Morris Hospital 580 Sycamore St. 815-795-2122 (Pediatrics)

Channahon Healthcare Center of Morris Hospital 25259 Reed St. 815-467-0555 (Family Medicine, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, Neurology) DIAMOND-COAL CITY: Morris Hospital Diamond-Coal City Campus 1450 E. Division St. 815-634-3500 (Convenient Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Occupational Medicine, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Laboratory, X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT Scan, DEXA Scan, Mammography) DWIGHT: Dwight Healthcare Center of Morris Hospital 101 S. Prairie Ave. 815-584-3291 (Family Medicine, Cardiology) GARDNER: Gardner Healthcare Center of Morris Hospital 409 N. Route 53 815-237-0413 (Family Medicine)

MAZON: Mazon Healthcare Center of Morris Hospital 522 Depot St. 815-448-2423 (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine) MINOOKA: Minooka Healthcare Center of Morris Hospital 603 W. Mondamin St. 815-521-1010 (Family Medicine) MORRIS: Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers (Main Hospital Campus) 150 West High St. 815-942-2932 Radiation Therapy Center of Morris Hospital 1600 West U.S. Rt. 6 815-364-8915 Diagnostic & Rehabilitative Center of Morris Hospital 100 Gore Rd. 815-364-8919 (Immediate Care, Occupational Medicine, Laboratory, X-Ray, Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation) Morris Hospital Cardiovascular Specialists 151 West High St. – Lower Level 815-705-1000 (Cardiology)

Morris Healthcare Centers of Morris Hospital 1345 N. Edwards St. 815-942-9299 (Rheumatology) 815-467-0555 (Endocrinology) 815-942-1421 (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine) 815-941-1580 (Internal Medicine) 425 E. U.S. Route 6 815-942-8080 (Internal Medicine) 815-513-3074 (Infectious Disease) 1499 Lakewood Drive, Suite C 815-416-1300 (Family Medicine) 948 W. U.S. Route 6 815-942-5474 (Family Medicine) 1300 W. Dresden Dr. 815-942-5200 (General Surgery, Family & Internal Medicine)

Morris Hospital Obstetrics Gynecology Specialists 237 W. Waverly St. 815-941-0441 (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Morris Hospital Pediatricians 151 West High St. – Upper Level 815-705-3300 (Pediatrics) Morris Hospital Neurology Specialists 1802 N. Division St., Suite 703 815-942-4506 (Neurology)

OTTAWA: Morris Hospital Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists 1300 Starfire Dr. 815-324-9700 (Obstetrics & Gynecology, Bone Density, Mammography) Morris Hospital Cardiovascular Specialists 1300 Starfire Drive 815-705-1000 (Cardiology) Morris Hospital Ottawa Campus 1306 Gemini Circle, Ste. 1 815-433-9200 (Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Laboratory) Morris Hospital Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 1306 Gemini Circle, Ste. 1 815-433-0850 (Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy) SENECA: Seneca Healthcare Center of Morris Hospital 271 N. Main St. 815-357-8511 (Family Medicine) YORKVILLE: Morris Hospital Yorkville Campus 105 Saravanos Dr. 630-553-8200 (Convenient Care, Occupational Medicine, Physical Therapy)

Morris Hospital Sleep Center 1499 Lakewood Dr. Unit I 815-941-7533 (Sleep Center) Morris Hospital Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 1051 W. U.S. Route 6, Suite 100 815-942-4875 (Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy) NEWARK: Newark Healthcare of Morris Hospital 5 N. Johnson St. 815-695-5042 (Family Medicine)

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When it comes to varicose veins, putting off medical attention is not an option. That’s because left untreated, they can worsen over time. Just some of the symptoms associated with varicose veins include swelling, aching, cramping, fatigue, heaviness, itching and burning. In more serious situations, varicose vein disease can lead to the formation of a blood clot. Here are three things Kathe Malinowski, lead esthetician and marketing manager for Eterna MedSpa & Laser Vein Center, wants you to know about varicose veins and their treatment:

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There are several effective options for combatting the condition, including endovenous laser treatment, sclerotherapy, and microphlebectomy.

They can be done in-office under local anesthesia. That means no downtime for the patient.

“After your treatment you walk out of your appointment and encouraged to walk a lot through the day,” Malinowski said.

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Compression stockings, which come in a variety of styles and colors, are designed to exert pressure on the legs in order to decrease swelling caused by varicose veins. The risk of the treatment failing increases dramatically if the patient is not compliant with their compression stockings.

“And patients shouldn’t wait until the day of your treatment to try them on,” Malinowski said. “Wear them a couple of times before your treatment.”

There are many different options in styles and color. The experienced Eterna staff can guide patients in choosing the best fit.

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The real measure of my effectiveness is in the thousands of patients who have seen improvements in their health and mobility as a result of regular chiropractic care and changes in their lifestyle.

Wilkinson Clinic of Chiropractic offers the latest treatment protocols SUBMITTED STORY At Wilkinson Clinic of Chiropractic, patients benefit from the latest treatment protocols and research on both health and wellness. Morris native Dr. Phillip Wilkinson holds three post-doctorate certifications in sports, extremities, and wellness. He prides himself on helping patients improve their overall health.

Among the holistic healthcare tools available at Wilkinson Clinic are Foot Levelers custom orthotics. Orthotic users are experiencing pain relief in the hips, legs, back, and neck; many patients order multiple pairs. Innate Choice Vitamin D, Omega 3, multivita-

mins, and probiotics are also available at the Clinic.

Dr. Wilkinson’s most recent addition is the high-performance Human Touch massage chair. The chair offers dozens of programs to target problem areas or soothe aching muscles, with heat and tranquil sounds to enhance the experience. Online scheduling is available for existing patients.

Dr. Wilkinson will continue research and implement holistic ways to progress the health and wellness of patients in his hometown. For more information, visit www.drphilwilkinson.com or call 815-942-5350 to make an appointment.

Call today for an appointment!

Dr. Phillip Wilkinson 815-942-5350 115 E. Waverly St. Morris

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I pride myself on personalized patient care. Whether it is acute injury or wellness care, I believe in helping my patients achieve and maintain optimum health through quality, affordable, chiropractic care.

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Dr. George Roebuck Family Eyecare provides eyecare updates for 2022 SUBMITTED STORY “We have a number of new products that have been approved this year” says Dr. Roebuck, a local optometrist in downtown Morris. Note they have all been shown to work as expected and proven effective by the FDA. Here is a list of the most noteworthy products.

VUITY Eye Drops, help people to read without their reading glasses.

Are you 40 or 50 years old and wearing reading glasses when you need to read? Vuity Eye Drops treat age-related blurry near vision in adults. It does it by primarily reducing the pupil size to help you focus up close. You use 1 drop in each eye daily. It lasts for 8 to 10 hours, and is the first and only FDA approved prescription eye drop to treat blurry near vision, and reduce the need for bifocals or reading glasses. Other companies will be coming out with other treatments in the next few years, but this one is a good choice if you don’t want to be so dependent on your reading glasses.

You need a prescription, so see your eye doctor to get a prescription to try it.

Upneeq Eye Drops, help patients with droopy eyelids. As we get older, our eyelids lose their elasticity and start to droop, making us look tired or sleepy. Droopy eyelids interfere with reading and driving if you have to work at keeping your eyelids open. So, if a patient says that they aren’t seeing well at night and their eyelids are drooping, I have the patient look at themselves in the mirror, and run and get a sample for then to try. I will put a drop in each eye and then do the office call or eye exam. After the exam is done, I have them look back in the mirror and many patients are surprised by how much better their eyelids look, or by how much more they are seeing. I even asked a few of my relatives be “Guinea pigs” to be sure this product works and they love it.

Tyrvaya Nasal Spray, is a new treatment for dry eyes. Dry eyes are often a winter problem where your eyes feel like they are full of sand or grit, along with dryness and eye pain or irritation. If you don’t like to put

eyedrops in your eyes, or if eyedrops don’t do enough, now we have nasal spray. It stimulates the trigeminal nerve that runs from your eyes down to your nose. When it’s stimulated, your eyes know to tear more, and your nose may run a little more. By activating tear production your eyes feel better. It’s so new I only have a few patients using it, but it has possibilities. I am excited for patients to try it.

Bandage Contact Lenses, are an older treatment for irritated eyes, but I am surprised that several of my patients have never heard of them.

My Mother-in-Law developed a very irritated dry eye this last winter. Eye drops were just not doing enough. So, I put a bandage contact lens in her eye and had her put Oasis Tears over the contact lens every 2 hours while she was awake. The bandage contact holds extra moisture against the eye, and gives the eye an extra chance to heal. After 3 days I removed the contact and she had beautiful new skin under the contact and the eye felt so much better. Bandage Contact Lenses are also great for scratched eyes, and really help after taking a big piece of steel out of an eye. If you wear a ban-

dage lens, you heal twice as fast and have 50% less pain during recovery.

Eyeglasses are still the backbone of optometry. The new color of the year is a very light see-through gray. Very light transparent pastels are also popular for the ladies. Perfectly clear plastic has been trendy for

the last 2 years, but is now on the way out. And the larger slightly oversized look is the most popular.

Dr. Roebuck practices in downtown Morris. He can be reached at 815-942-1951 for an appointment.

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Lightways Hospice opens award winning expanded and renovated Hospice Inpatient Unit in Joliet Through darkness, we bring light.

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Founded as Joliet Area Community Hospice, Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is the largest nonprofit hospice in Illinois. For 40 years, we've provided unwavering guidance and support to families in need of end-of-life care.

With Lightways, hospice and serious illness care patients are supported in their home, assisted living or nursing facility by staff dedicated to serving Will, Grundy and surrounding counties.

Care is also provided in our newly renovated and expanded Hospice Inpatient Unit in Joliet.

At Lightways, we know how important time is. Our devoted team of highly-skilled healthcare professionals listen to your needs and work with you to develop the best plan of care. Our goal for all patients and families is simple: Time together with less pain and more joy.

Our team is always available at 815-740-4104 to answer your questions and explain how we can help.

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The first free-standing hospice inpatient unit in the State of Illinois is now the largest.

After a four-year fundraising and construction project, Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care has opened a completely-renovated and expanded 20-bed facility that offers patients exceptional end-of-life care in a family-focused setting.

According to Lightways CEO Mary Kay Sheehan, the most common first reaction from visitors and families is surprise.

“People expect this to be a very institutional setting. They are surprised and heartened by the look and feel of the unit. The entire facility is light-filled and uplifting, providing calmness for patients, families and visitors during a difficult time.”

The majority of Lightways hospice patients are supported in their home, assisted living or nursing facility with staff local to the area. However, the inpatient unit is available to those who need a higher level of care to control pain and symptoms. The 30,000 square foot facility in Joliet offers warm and welcoming spaces for patients and families.

The unique design and décor earned the organization honors in the 2021 Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Awards. This is an annual competition that recognizes cutting-edge design, excellence, and innovation in senior living.

Each patient suite is set up for maximum comfort and ease of care. The

patient bed is oversized. There is a fully-accessible washroom and a large television with streaming services.

There is ample seating for visitors and a pull-out queen-sized bed for those staying overnight. A small refrigerator, storage and special shelves to display photos and mementos add to the comfort.

All patient suites include operable windows, and French doors that are wide enough to allow the patient to access a private patio from the comfort of his or her bed. “Our families love being able to open the window or go outside when weather permits,” said Sheehan.

The inpatient unit allows 24-hour visitation, so many families stay with their loved one around the clock. To accommodate that, Lightways offers family-focused amenities including a family kitchen and dining room where food, beverages and snacks are available 24 hours a day and private family suites for rest, showers or uninterrupted family meetings.

For Mary Kay Sheehan and her team, the patient’s goals and wishes are paramount. “At Lightways, we know how important time is. Our devoted team listens to your needs and works with you to develop the best plan of care. Our goal for all patients and families is simple: Time together with less pain and more joy.”

Anyone seeking information about Lightways services is encouraged to call 815-740-4104 or visit lightways.org

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SUBMITTED STORY In February of this year, Silver Cross Hospital observed the 10th anniversary of its New Lenox campus and achieved many milestones and firsts along the way.

In the last decade, Silver Cross has had 253,000 patient admissions, 752,000 emergency visits, 2.8 million outpatient visits and delivered 28,000 babies at its New Lenox campus!

“What was once a cornfield has been transformed into a vibrant, ever-growing regional medical center allowing us to focus on our mission to improve the health of those we serve and advance wellness in the community,” explains Ruth Colby, President and Chief Executive Officer of Silver Cross.

In the past decade, Silver Cross has partnered with several of Chicago’s leading academic medical centers so residents wouldn’t have to travel far for cancer care, advanced pediatrics care, rehabilitation, or stroke care.

The hospital started the Midwest Institute for Robotic Surgery, a robotic surgery program that today is Chicagoland’s busiest and most successful.

In 2019, Silver Cross introduced an open-heart surgery and structural heart program, and now has an expansive lung cancer program. Also, in 2019, through its partnership with Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital, Silver Cross helped bring needed mental

health services to the area.

In 2020 and 2021, Silver Cross opened two urgent care centers, one in New Lenox and one in Mokena; opened a 16-bed observation unit; debuted its state-of-the-art heart care expansion that features two dedicated heart operating rooms and a hybrid room for minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacement; and became the first hospital in Illinois to use highly advanced imaging technology that creates a 3D model of the heart arteries during an angiogram.

In early March of this year, the hospital also added the Ion robot to its expansive fleet of robotic technology within the Midwest Institute for Robotic Surgery at Silver Cross. The new robotic-assisted platform, called ION by Intuitive (which also produces the da Vinci robot, well-known for many years at Silver Cross), uses an ultra-thin, highly maneuverable robotic catheter to reach parts of the lung not possible through a standard biopsy, allowing for lung cancer diagnosis sooner and with greater accuracy than ever before.

Also in March, Silver Cross Hospital’s Level 2E Special Care Nursery officially moved into the space that eventually will be home to its Amy, Matthew and Jay Vana Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, pending approval from the state.

The proposed NICU will ensure that babies with special needs, including those born as early as 22

weeks, can receive all the care they need under one roof – and keep families together close to home.

Equipped with the latest technology and specially trained nurses and therapists, the new unit is adjacent to the hospital’s Women and Infant Services Birthing Center and features 24 private, single-family rooms. The design is modeled after the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. It will also be staffed by a team of Lurie neonatologists around the clock and supported by Lurie neonatal nurse practitioners. What’s more, Silver Cross also has several leading maternal-fetal medicine physicians on staff to provide care for women with complicated or high-risk pregnancies.

Nationally Recognized for Excellence Silver Cross has also earned numerous national awards for safety, quality and patient experience over the years, including a historic first with the “Triple Crown” for healthcare in 2021. The “Triple Crown” included a 5-Star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, a 100 Top Hospital recognition and Straight A’s for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group, putting Silver Cross among a very exclusive group of U.S. hospitals achieving this level of excellence in patient safety, patient care, patient outcomes and patient experience.

For more information about Silver Cross Hospital, visit www.silvercross.org

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Silver Cross continues to advance while delivering an unrivaled healthcare experience

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