Two Weeks of Story Links

Between graduation and the death of Charity, last week's story round up didn't happen.

Below are fourteen days (or so) of Herald News stories. Perhaps you will find something here to interest and/or inspire you.

Later tonight, I will publish Ed Calkins' comments on Visage.

Enjoy!


Putting pen to paper

One writers group has lasted over four decades, but its members are still tackling new projects.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/19999494-423/putting-pen-to-paper.html


Sparks fly at welding competition

Teens pit their best skills against their peers.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/20056922-417/sparks-fly-at-jjc-welding-competition.html


Longtime Joliet planning commissioner was dedicated to city

Al Wilhelmi's love for roads began in childhood and ended with a street named for him.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/news/20022696-418/longtime-joliet-plan-commissioner-was-dedicated-to-city.html


Have a HART, help a shelter

Local rescue group hosts a fundraiser to help meet expenses.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/news/20081528-418/have-a-hart-help-shelter.html


A break from the norm

Some Christians think pastors shouldn't write steamy romance novels. This pastor doesn't care what they think.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/20126246-423/a-break-from-the-norm.html


Joining the cancer fight

A high school English teacher has watched both her parents battle cancer...and one of them lost. Under her guidance, students are now raising awareness and funds.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/20125337-423/joining-the-cancer-fight.html


Young goats abandoned in Crest Hill

Two kids would never have survived the coyotes near that retention pond, but they now have a home at a local pumpkin farm.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/news/20156365-418/young-goats-abandoned-in-crest-hill.html


Reflexology: Relievingh pain without meds

This alternative healing method is no ordinary foot rub. Learn how reflexology may benefit you.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/20131897-423/reflexology-relieving-pain-without-meds.html


Business helps families deal with transitions

Senior relocation is easy when one business does the sorting, packing, donating, cleaning, moving, and unpacking.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/news/20129740-418/business-helps-families-deal-with-transitions.html


Woman's laugh and simplicity will remain

Joy Thompson was an artist and an educator. Both interests developed her mind.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/news/20172551-418/womans-laugh-and-simplicity-will-remain.html


Photography for the birds

It's not enough for Maureen Blevins to watch birds. She captures their likenesses for her and others to forever enjoy. Here's how you can do it, too.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/20228181-423/photography-for-the-birds.html


Something to smile about

Dentists make adjustments to care for the needs of its most special clients.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/19793530-423/something-to-smile-about.html


Multi-faceted leaning

Robot competitions provide real-life opportunities for teens to learn and apply science, technology, electronics, and mathematics.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/news/20275622-418/multi-faceted-learning.html


Easing the burden of home ownership

A new group takes the sting out of property management and replaces it with strong neighborhood ties.

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/lifestyles/19873508-423/easing-burden-of-homeownership.html