Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, Oct. 30 through Nov. 4

The proof is in! A couple of tweeks, and Bertrand and the Lucky Clover will be available for purchase, most likely in a week.

Hoping to upload Cornell Dyer and the Missing Tombstone this weekend.

And I'll be doing some preparation on WriteOn Joliet's mic night in December.

Still, the main goal for Saturday is work on Before the Blood, especially since last Saturday was so productive.

Here's this week's work summary:

First, the non-bylined work: the health, faith, and arts and entertainment calendars. Three of them can be found at the link below. http://www.theherald-news.com/lifestyle/ Gotta Do It, runs each Sunday and often stays on the home page throughout the week.

Feature briefs for Tuesday (health), Thursday (faith), Friday (Arts and Entertainment), and Sunday (People) are also edited (texted and photos) by the lady of this blog, but only the stories have bylines.

I also put together an extra calendar, a listing of area craft fairs for 2016: http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/09/13/area-craft-events/aei3pml/

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

Thank you for reading The Herald-News.

Illinois is unprepared for a zombie attack, Joliet area residents speak out

Sue Klen of Joliet disagreed with everyone. A fourth-generation Jolietan, Klen said Joliet residents are community-minded, accepting people. They would simply befriend the zombies.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/10/26/illinois-is-unprepared-for-a-zombie-attack-joliet-area-residents-speak-out/a4cs5fs/

Plainfield family raises money for low-income children with Halloween scenes

“Last year, a wedding party got out and had their ceremony on the front lawn,” said Salvatore Perry, builder of the fundraising display. “They said, ‘Do you my mind if our minister blesses us?’ And I said, ‘Yeah, go for it.’ It was pouring rain outside.”

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/10/26/plainfield-family-raises-money-for-low-income-children-with-halloween-scenes/an9tc24/

An Extraordinary Life: Plainfield teen left his legacy

Adam Calkins left behind a lot of life

“He touched a lot of people in a deep way just because of how kind he was,” Keith Calkins said.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/10/28/an-extraordinary-life-plainfield-teen-left-his-legacy/a1nq68v/

Resale shop has donated more than $1 million to New Lenox hospital

Encore celebrates 55 years of supporting Silver Cross Hospital

The board’s newest goal is to raise $105,000 toward the purchase of a blanket warmer, nine new hospital beds, stretchers for moving patients and surgical tray for the robotic da Vinci surgical system.

“We can probably fill a $150,000 pledge in two to three years – with very little overheard,” Donna Zanzola said.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/10/21/resale-shop-has-donated-more-than-1-million-to-new-lenox-hospital/auf3y69/

Joliet churches remember and honor the 'communion of saints' (VIDEO EXTRA)

All Saints and All Souls days remembered in Joliet churches

“The souls of our beloved dead are still a part of our lives and we are a part of their lives,” Rev. Kathryn White said. “We understand that heaven is not somewhere we go only after we die. We believe we live in the presence of God.”

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/11/01/joliet-churches-remember-and-honor-the-communion-of-saints/aosp0ov/

Joliet nurse and faithful servant of God to receive award

Sherry Lindstrom recognized for decades of humble, unassuming service

“She’s like a Mother Teresa of Joliet,” Dr. Fred Alexander said. “She’s humble, selfless – she’s not looking for attention – and serves in whatever way she can for Christ’s sake.”

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/11/02/joliet-nurse-and-faithful-servant-of-god-to-receive-award/a4l75sw/

Joliet Township High School alumni are 'United In Excellence'

Alumni of JTHS after-school program brightening the future for current students

“We’re bringing back a sense of unity in this town,” Cristi Gaither said. “Instead of always worrying about the negative going on in the streets, we want them to know that positive outlets are now available.”

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/11/03/joliet-township-high-school-alumni-are-united-in-excellence/anoe7qj/