Friday, February 2, 2018

Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, Jan. 28 through Feb. 2

Busy Friday!

As in, impossibly busy.

Next week, I'll share some new and upcoming projects. But for today, we'll just move right into the stories and one reminder about Calkins Day.


A reminder of an upcoming event:

Calkins Day Book Signing

​WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 13, 2018

WHERE: Book and Bean Cafe, 3395 Black Road, Joliet

​ETC: Meet BryonySeries' real Ed Calkins, Steward of Tara and first (and only) Irish vampire on Calkins Day. Buy signed copies of his yet untitled or released book about author Denise M. Baran-Unland's "Irish" genealogy. Refreshments and great coffee for sale. The evening will celebrate Ed's birthday, limericks, Celtic lore, and all things fun and creative. Irish garb (Irish apparel, dressing as leprechauns and other Celtic mythological characters) encouraged.


CONTACT: bryonyseries.com


And now, 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 some only on 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.

If you're a writer anywhere in the world, you're welcome to jon WriteOn Joliet's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/writeonminooka/?ref=bookmarks. We're based in Joliet, Illinois, but we love to meet and interact with writers outside our area, too.

Books and Such

Information on my books (including where to buy) is at www.bryonyseries.com

Thank you for reading The Herald-News. And for reading this blog. And if you've read (or plan to read) any of my books. Your support is greatly appreciated.


Channahon teen gets extra preparation for teaching career

According to the Irish American Society of County Will website, the Irish Life Experience provides students the opportunity to live in a different cultural environment.

“I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, a trip to Ireland! How cool would that be?’” Hannah Borgra said.



An Extraordinary Life: Joliet woman gave all she had to give

"She was always very service-oriented," Elmer Geissler said of his wife Jean Geissler, one of the first women superintendents in Will County. "She wasn't one to take credit for anything at the school. 'It was always the staff,'" she said. 'I had wonderful staff.' She lived just to give back to others. That's all there was to it."

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/01/23/c4551c0d32eb4bc1b1c71b16ec017f85/index.xml



Oh, Baby
Lockport network offers holistic prenatal, pregnancy and postpartum care under one roof

“We share the space; we share the rent,” said Danielle Meintanis, a certified Hypnobabies hypnosis instructor. “I use it mostly on the weekend. The lactation consultant comes in a couple times a month for meetings with moms or hosting a breastfeeding support group.”

Meintanis said she’s also led meetings for mothers considering a vaginal birth after a past Cesarean section and that Cathy Smith, a certified birth doula, also has hosted a prenatal loss support group.

“We’re just trying to help,” Meintanis said. “A lot of moms out there don’t know they have options.”

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/01/29/4df8c12cdc464098b90d03adbba4b0d5/index.xml?page=1


Mystery Diner Paisano's in New Lenox delivers quality pizza delicious desserts

If you're into pizza, they have a $10.95 special for a large 16-inch two-topping option on Mondays and Wednesdays. Any other night, the same pizza costs $17.95.

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/01/29/35260f89caaa4bdead77ac7b0f235c25/index.xml


Joliet school is gone, legacy remains

In 1988, the bishop at that time transferred the pastor – who was assigned to St. Mary’s in 1955 – and closed the school.

Parishioners unsuccessfully appealed the decision all the way to Rome.

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/01/30/9ac35da5edf849b1b1223d7e1b08fcc7/index.xml


Intriguing films, thoughtful discussion
Joliet museum to host film festival for Black History Month

Each week, a different presenter will show clips from one film and lead a discussion based on those clips.



Artworks: Joliet 8th-grader holds fast to her dreams

Last year, Jessika Ortiz was one of 19 students who had a perfect score (Jessika was one of them) at the Joliet Public Schools District 86 Solo and Ensemble Performance Assessment, according to District 86.

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