Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, Sept. 8 through Sept. 13

I have a meeting in just a little bit, so no great commentaries this morning - just sincere wishes that anyone reading this post today has a wonderful Friday and even better weekend, full of simple pleasures and sublime blessings.

Immediately below is where to find various information. Directly below that are this week's feature stories. Enjoy! :)

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): 

 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:

Once Timothy Baran is done updating this page, these will listed here: https://www.bryonyseries.com/fetes-and-feasts.

Check out the progress he has made so far. Each square is hand-built. And be sure to "hover" your hand over the first square. Note: this only works (so far) with the desktop version.

But he's also made A LOT of changes to the website. So be sure to roam around a bit.

Books and Such

Information on my books (including where to buy) along with upcoming events is at www.bryonyseries.com. Again, Timothy is in the process of updating the website, so all titles may not appear. If you have any questions, email me at bryonyseries@gmail.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.

New Lenox mother speaks out after daughter's serious vaping-related illness 
Teen’s mother wants other parents to learn from her daughter’s experience

Dr. Aaron Weiner, director of addiction services at Linden Oaks Behavioral Health in Naperville thinks it isn’t THC or nicotine alone that may be contributing to the mysterious vaping-related respiratory illnesses. It’s the toxins in the vapor aerosol, he said.

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/06/new-lenox-mother-speaks-out-after-daughters-serious-vaping-related-illness/am4onmz/


Giving back to those who served
Joliet Boy Scout creates memorial patio for Shorewood veterans

The project, a brick memorial paver patio honoring veterans, will be privately dedicated on 9/11, following the remembrance ceremony for the Shorewood Glen veterans.

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/09/05/98cc66a5f3784354bb5bc3413ee5f11a/index.xml


An Extraordinary Life Keeping a child's memory alive
Joliet family to dedicate Caleb's Corner on Sept. 14 in Mokena 

“It’s very tricky,” Claudia Neff said. “No one wants to talk about death, let alone the death of a child. It’s very scary to talk about. We’re trying to find a way to talk about it. I think that’s very important.”

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/09/07/5f89dfb726de4b34aeb135c891886810/index.xml


Quick tips for healthier eating
Plan ahead for cost-effective, nutritious meals the entire family can enjoy 

Family life seems to get busier with each passing year, and it’s hard to plan for healthy eating.

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/11/quick-tips-for-healthier-eating/armqkxx/


Joliet artist creates with a purpose
'I'm not here to entertain you, I'm here to make you think.'

Kump’s recent CD “Animal Spirit Soul” features “Wovoka Ghost Dance” and “My Favorite Part of a Woman."

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/09/10/c48ea97810d84753b266bc35233ac37a/index.xml


Stage or screen, this Minooka teen loves acting and singing

"I love portraying different characters and stepping out of my comfort zone to do something," Lauryn Glossett said. "In the long run, that has always been a positive experience."

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/10/stage-or-screen-this-minooka-teen-loves-acting-and-singing/aj0o5j0/


LocalLit book spotlight: 'Life's Wisdom Overcoming Addiction' by Ralph Carey of Joliet

Read how one local man addressed his addiction.

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/09/12/locallit-book-spotlight-lifes-wisdom-overcoming-addiction-by-ralph-carey-of-joliet/ahf448q/

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