Friday, June 13, 2014

Catching Up on Story Round-Up

WHEW! the last few weeks have been a blur!
And here's why!


New Lenox woman commits to relay for life after cancer diagnosis

Actually, she had been involved for many years, but stepped it up this year...WAY UP!

 
Lockport dog lover helps re-home unadoptable dogs
And check out the dog organization she's helping, one of the most eclectic I've seen.
 
An Extraordinary Life: Living his dream
Timmothy Bailey always dreamed of becoming a doctor. A bug he picked up during a medical mission trip to Africa cut that dream short, but his inspirational legacy lives on.
 
Silver Cross surgeons making their mark
By Jeanne Millsap
A very teeny tiny mark...but that's the point. AND it's made state history.
 
JJC prepares for second annual farmers market
With extras for low-income people receiving state assistance
 
Church to hold barbecue fundraiser to support church restoration
The event is past but the need for funds is not. Check out this beautiful church, which looks like it stepped right out of Munsonville.
 
JJC horticulture professor offers tips on wedding flowers
From seasonal to centerpieces to mason jars to DYI, everything you need to make that wedding gorgeous without breaking the bank.
 
Spreading information and hope
Suicide is always devastating, especially when it's a young person that worked for you. Here's one store owner's single-handed response to it.
 
An Extraordinary Life: It was a good opening day for Chuck
Chuck Bernard was all about sports, and he tackled his cancer like a pro. In return, God blessed his final moments in a way that will make you smile.
 
Area libraries offer 'Paws to Read' program
Sign-up is still possible in many places: books about animals combined with winning programs about animals. What's not to like? BTW: the photos alone are worth clicking on the link.
 
Coalition offers free balance classes to New Lenox residents
By Jeanne Millsap
Taking tumble can have more serious consequences than an OUCH on the backside. Read on for the pitfalls of, well, falls...and how to prevent them.
 
Plainfield girl's nut allergy leads to nut-free bakery
What does a tromp through the woods have to do with pig noses? And why is that bad? And what's a Callie's Cutie? Click on the link and find out.
 
Former Joliet music director returns to perform piano only concert
This story generated sixty attendees. "Google" G. Richard Deal on YouTube. Beautiful, beautiful. Why, oh why, was this concert scheduled for a Friday afternoon? :(
 
Plainfield 'School of Rock' encourages children to create music as a group
It's young owner - once a kid taking music lessons and forming horrible sounding bands and now touring as  lead singer in a group that's played House of Bloues in Chicago - has had a wildly successful first year.
 
Manhattan mom organizes garage sales for diabetes research
Great stuff, right? Well, that's the least that Melanie Cabeen has done since her little girl was diagnosed.
 
Something that belongs to Madelynn
She has cerebral palsy and is legally blind, but this little girl is helping train her own service dog.
 
An Extraordinary Life: New Lenox man didn't allow tragedy to interfere with life
Michael McGurk had planned to live a life of service. A devastating high school injury realized that goal.
 
Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center offers new procedure for blocked arteries
By Maureen Blevins
Only five other hospitals in Illinois are doing it, and a Wilmington woman is now able to enjoy her grandchildren becaue of it.
 
Joliet man is self-made expert on Joliet's brewing history
Boy, is he ever! He's speaking at the Joliet Area Historical Museum on July 17 as part of the museum's craft beer event. This is guy is worth the trip. You'll find his stories fascinating, even if you don't like beer or history.
 
Heart of the community
I had interviewed this pastor several years ago and immensely enjoyed, on a personal level, the opportunity to spend time in his presence. Earlier this week, I had the good fortune to repeat it. This man truly deserves the lauds.
 
'They pretty much take care of themselves'
What's not to like about native planting? For the uninitiated, the answer is below. Plus, a national organization devoted to the promotion and support of native planting now has a Will County chapter.

 

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