Friday, November 17, 2017

Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, Nov.12 through Nov. 17

First of all, a huge "thank you" to everyone who supported "An Evening with Tom Hernandez" last night. It was an enjoyable evening of readings from Tom's latest book, which he infused with humor, inspiration, and tremendous introspective transparency.

If you missed Tom last night (or feel like seeing him again) he, along with other members of WriteOn Joliet, will be at The Book Market tonight at 6 p.m. hosting an anthology release party. Details below.

WriteOn Joliet Anthology Release Party

When: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 17

Where: The Book Market, 2365 Plainfield Road, Crest Hill

Etc.: Copies of "Write Where We Are" (WriteOn Joliet's first anthology) will be for sale. Information about WriteOn Joliet. A chance to meet and talk to some of WriteOn Joliet's members, as well as purchase books written by individual WriteOn Joliet authors as well as browse the store and purchase others books. Chef-created refreshments. BryonySeries raffles. Free admission.

Contact: bryonyseries@gmail.com

Visit: writeonJoliet.com or www.bryonyseries.com

Next week, I have vacation time to use, so I'm giving myself a "writer's retreat" and immersing myself in Before the Blood. Social media postings will be sporadic in order to maximize my time, but I'm hoping to give a brief update about my progress each day via this blog.

Also in 2018, I'll be starting a newsletter. I'm giving away the first chapter of one of the books in the BTB prequel as a "thank you" for signing up. Want to be included? Drop me a line at bryonyseries@gmail.com

Now some quick information before the stories:

Non-bylined features:

Monday through Saturday I assembled my non-bylined works - brief posts and calendar listings - into one convenient file and posting them on Facebook in the evening, so readers can easily choose the ones they want to read.

One can also find those event listings, the Gotta Do It calendar, as well as the pets, health, faith, and arts and entertainment calendars, under the sections tab on the left hand side of http://www.theherald-news.com/. Click on "features" and the topics drop down.  Gotta Do It runs under "people."

Community news? Again, under the sections tab, under features, and by topic. Updates are posted on these days in print and web and in web on other days as I have the time: Monday (pets), Tuesday (health), Thursday (faith), Friday (arts and entertainment), and Sunday (people).

Social media:

Daily updates: I do post the briefs and calendars on Twitter during the week, so you're welcome to follow me at @Denise_Unland61.

BryonySeries stuff: I post curated content relating to the BryonySeries at @BryonySeries. And assorted related content at www.facebook.com/BryonySeries. And of course, please follow the adventures of Bertrand the Mouse on Instagram at bertrand_bryonyseries.

Thank you for reading The Herald-News. And for reading this blog. Your support is greatly appreciated.



Will and Grundy counties offer resources for veterans

A listing of services and organizations for veterans along with opportunities to serve veterans in return.



Beagle ‘best companion’ for Joliet family

To make up for his neglected years, Allie Rios admitted she spoiled Spanky with an abundance of toys and food. Spanky’s favorite toy was his stuffed beagle. Spanky’s favorite food was all of them.



Pets of the Week: Nov. 13


Read the caption of each photo to find out about that pet, including where he or she can be adopted.



'Ellie has spina bifida'
'But spina bifida does not have Ellie'


Ellie Fontanetta of Lockport serves as an ambassador for various charitable outreaches.


“We honestly just have a heart to help,” Nikki Fontanetta, Ellie's mother,  said. “From an early age we wanted her to be involved with her hospital. Philanthropy is a core value in our family.”



'A little bit of comfort' in Nicholas' name


July 4, 20111: That was the day Joanna and Bart Veghts' 8-year-old son, Nicholas, was diagnosed with leukemia. While on vacation, Nicholas “wasn’t himself” and his lymph nodes in his neck had grown very large, Joanna said.



Mystery Diner: Pesciolino Osteria isn't easy to say, but it's worth your time to try


The place isn't huge, but it's well-decorated with an intimate setting that was more welcoming and comforting than loud.



Thursday: The Center returns to its Joliet roots


Incorporated in 2013, The Center has one mission: to help teens connect with God, so they can experience the life Jesus promised to everyone in John 10:10: “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”


Joliet artist shares her autumn art


A freelance artist for many years, Terri Ellinger specializes in watercolor, gouache, pencil, colored pencil, mixed media and ink. She enjoys creating custom portraits of people, places and pets.

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/11/15/f92f64ac843b449db66d49f06b3d2a96/index.xml


Artworks: Joliet resident wrote lyrics for 'Here Come the Irish'

John Scully said: "As a musician, I think it's always good to add to something to people's lives, something that's worthwhile, and I think we're on the mark here with 'Here Come the Irish.' It has added immeasurably to the quality of people's lives. [And that's just not a ] good goal for music. I think that's a good goal for anything."


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