Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, March 3 through March 9

I capped a week of people being sick at my house with ramming a toe into a door jam yesterday morning in my hurry to leave the room.

But despite working from home so I could keep it elevated and iced, the toe started too look like someone smarter than me should look at it. So once deadlines were met, it was off to quick care! No breaks, hurray, but elevations and ice continue.

I still haven't cracked open the box of books that came last weekend or held an official copy of the first two Before the Blood books in my hands. But I'm hopeful for this weekend.

Of course, I still have to get past today. A bout of insomnia last night plus a very long day today equals a slow and steady approach for Denise.

Now, here's where to find information and after that, 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.

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.


Memories of living in Marycrest in Joliet
Minooka resident commemorates letting go of the family homestead

Jean Tyrell said: "When going through our house, we came across items that generated other recollections. We had a lot to say and talk about and I wanted to capture it."

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/03/02/0b0bc89913224aea966d12cef7a6e4e5/index.xml


An Extraordinary Life: Joliet woman served family and friends 

Rev. Larry V. Tyler, pastor of Second Baptist Church in Joliet said this about Willie Mae Thompson-Stokes: “She sacrificed herself to help others; that’s what stood out to me about her. She had great sensitivity to the needs of others.”

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/01/joliet-woman-served-family-and-friends/aq2eqnk/

Jewish missionary to speak at Lockport church

"It intrigues me because he's become a Christian out of a Jewish background and a Jewish home," John Billow, associate pastor at High Road Bible Church, said. "And he has a real heart for Jewish students."

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/03/05/jewish-missionary-to-speak-at-lockport-church/a2v5bmx/

Center for Disability Services in Joliet held annual Great Chefs tasting

In the theme of “Carnaval," more than 20 southwest Chicagoland chefs, restauranteurs and caterers provided food samples for attendees to enjoy. All proceeds benefit CDS's programs.

Check out this photo list!

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/03/05/445c83761f4142f48cab1a16857b7a74/index.xml


Waste not, want not? Maybe not.
Tips for cutting back on needless food waste and knowing when to toss

It's not worth a bout of food poisoning to eat food that is potentially unsafe or spoiled. And don't rely on the "sniff test."

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/03/05/b10e69f6e2c7431183510066091cb81e/index.xml

No skiing due to snow? It's true

Snowstorm strands Joliet Ski Club to the lodge during week-long trip

Craig Lichtenwalter of New Lenox, a member since 1992, recalled a snowstorm during a ski trip to Montana, but nothing like the club experienced at Mammoth Mountain.

"It felt like Groundhog Day," Lichtenwalter said. "You'd wake up and it'd be the same thing: lots of snow and not being able to ski. We just stayed around the hotel rooms. There wasn't much to do.

https://www.theheraldnews.com/lists/2019/02/27/43b7560f18ad4393a8ebd520fb657061/index.xml?page=1

Elwood native living his dream as a full-time artist

"I don't know that I have a specific goal other than to take people away from reality for a few moments a day and let their minds wander and keep their imaginations alive because so much is fed to us these days.

https://www.theheraldnews.com/lists/2019/03/05/a5ec8068aa3c4a2c95263c4dfb827be1/index.xml?page=1

LocalLit author spotlight: Ken McGee of Plainfield

McGee said: "After listening to the works of more skillful authors, I realized I needed to learn the craft. I learned how to create worlds and spaces for my characters. I learned how to have my characters act and react to each other which gave them more dimension."

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/02/28/e3c09585af824b94b8389e2279a48213/index.xml

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