Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, Oct. 7 through Oct. 12

I'm going to be "Principal for a Day" in less than an hour, so let's get straight to the stories!

Tomorrow, I will be at the Crest Hill branch of the White Oak Library District as part of an author fair featuring 50 authors and publishers. Stop out and say, "Hi."

Have a wonderful day, dear readers! :)

The very nice Dick Schuster from Joliet Community Television (JCTV) came out on Sept. 27 and did a 15-minute segment on the artists participating in the "Art of the BryonySeries" show. He is planning to air the episode several times a day through the next month (the exhibit comes down on Oct. 31).

For the station's program schedule, visit cityofjoliet.info/residents/jctv.

Also, the exhibit will remain up through October. I do have plenty of photos to share and am hoping to make albums on the BryonySeries Facebook page in another week or so.

To learn more about each individual artist, visit the story that ran in The Herald-News:

Artworks: 4 artists in group show at Joliet cafe

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/08/28/bc593eb99bc3459285b283962945731f/index.xml

And now, here's where to find me on social media and links to this weeks's feature 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.

Upcoming events: 

These are listed here: https://www.bryonyseries.com/fetes-and-feasts

Books and Such

Information on my books (including where to buy) along with upcoming events 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.

Giving teens experience on the road 
Elwood facility the site of Oct. 14 program of real-world driving situations

Tire Rack Street Survival is a national 501c3 organization that takes licensed and permitted drivers ages 15 to 21 through real-world driving situations.

Using their own cars, teens will learn emergency braking and skid control, how to control proper braking and how to avoid accidents, a news release from Tire Rack Street Survival said.

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/10/03/8fbd332f910941ef83b145992cd5f118/index.xml?page=1



Whisking It Up: Small dice cuts JJC chef instructor Ken Thompson demonstrates proper technique 

And explains why they are important, even for the home cook.

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/09/25/6afb07c07804497792bef0044bfd4674/index.xml

VIDEO: Whisking it Up with JJC - Episode 3 

Joliet Junior College chef instructor Ken Thompson shows how to make uniform small dice cuts in episode three of "Whisking It Up." 

https://www.theherald-news.com/video/id/ae7a664f-ec5e-41c8-bbaf-dc954345d27a.html

Sharing the faith together in Kenya
New Lenox priest teaches the sacrament of confession to other priests 

While in Kenya, Rev. Andrew Harrison had the opportunity to participate in the Divine Liturgy (the main worship service of the Orthodox faith) and was impressed with the enthusiasm with the people who attended, many of whom have an income of only $100 a month.

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/10/09/6289c969002342aabaf2e8cbb8741c39/index.xml

Preserving barns with her camera

Former Joliet Junior College horticulture professor is organizing a tour

 I have long admired the individuals that provide our food and fiber. This is just a small way for me to connect with these hard working individuals.

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/10/08/494f245adf584842906f45747f7eca0f/index.xml




Artworks: Get scared in Shorewood and help a Joliet student
Couple offering haunted event for the 4th year 

 Domum Diaboli Haunted House has no age limit, but the event "is meant to be scary," he said.

"It's focused on older children, teenagers and adults," Ben Raffe said. "But little kids can come through. They can request a guided tour, which is more toned down."

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/10/08/artworks-get-scared-in-shorewood-and-help-a-joliet-student/aicurwo/



LocalLit author spotlight: James Guseman of Oswego 

James Guseman said, "I like to write the drafts narratives in the early morning hours. It is not uncommon for me to wake up at 3:30 a.m. with the creative motivation to write."

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/10/10/locallit-author-spotlight-james-guseman-of-oswego/aluc88c/

Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage." Follow him at www.facebook.com/artbymattcoundiff