Community News: Aug. 30, 2018

Check out upcoming events in the Joliet area, as well as the awesome things people are doing.

Local faith events Aug. 30 through Sept. 6

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/08/29/local-faith-events-aug-30-through-sept-6/a6vpp5v/

Joliet Jewish Congregation announces cantor for High Holiday services

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/08/29/joliet-jewish-congregation-announces-cantor-for-high-holiday-services/ablr1qh/

Joliet Catholic Academy kicks off 2018-2019 school year

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/08/29/joliet-catholic-academy-kicks-off-2018-2019-school-year/a87j0qi/

Goose Lake church hosted 10th anniversary for pastor 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/08/29/goose-lake-church-hosted-10th-anniversary-for-pastor/a2obya2/

Plainfield church hosts successful Vacation Bible School

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/08/29/40deb827ae984da7b35ed76e3cac04d8/index.xml

Sadie Robertson to appear at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/08/29/sadie-robertson-to-appear-at-olivet-nazarene-university-in-bourbonnais/a437rd6/

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http://www.theherald-news.com/newsletter/will-county-go-guide/#//


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http://www.theherald-news.com/newsletter/locallit/


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Illustration by Christopher Gleason for "Staked!" Follow him at www.artworkbytopher.com

Community News: June 9 and June 10, 2018

Check out upcoming events in the Joliet area, as well as the awesome things people are doing.



Gotta Do It: June 3 through June 10 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/30/gotta-do-it-june-3-through-june-10/au9vhj/

Chess club building math minds at Troy school

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/06/07/92fcc06b44cd4f5d9e670b4f4b94c714/index.xml


Romeoville schools held McTeacher's Night on May 10

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/06/07/476c53103dc240a58eaa2eae4a823672/index.xml


10 teachers in District 202 receive grants

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/25/10-teachers-in-district-202-receive-grants/awzc9ez/

Joliet students remember the Holocaust

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/31/joliet-students-remember-the-holocaust/azfuf4u/

Local students named to dean’s lists for fall 2017 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/31/local-students-named-to-deans-lists-for-fall-2017/av7aae/

Juan J. Gloria receives INSPRA award for his contributions to the Joliet community

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/31/juan-j-gloria-receives-inspra-award-for-his-contributions-to-the-joliet-community/aj17ucs/

Plainfield East HS grad earns full ride to Vanderbilt University

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/31/plainfield-east-hs-grad-earns-full-ride-to-vanderbilt-university/aeln430/

Program helps Joliet high school students prepare for college

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/31/program-helps-joliet-high-school-students-prepare-for-college/apmuqn3/

Troy robotics clubs win at competition

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/31/troy-robotics-clubs-win-at-competition/aod42jc/

Lockport principal earns doctorate

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/31/lockport-principal-earns-doctorate/ac5afra/

Stone City VFW Post 2199 in #Joliet celebrates Memorial Day

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/31/stone-city-vfw-post-2199-in-joliet-celebrates-memorial-day/a5q1c7y/

Joe and Donna Marshall received service award June 5 in Crest Hill

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/31/joe-and-donna-marshall-to-receive-service-award-june-5-in-crest-hill/amyqt9y/

Lockport school took part in technology conference

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/31/lockport-school-took-part-in-technology-conference/a89mc8/

Joey Horn named asst. principal at Bolingbrook school

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/31/joey-horn-named-asst-principal-at-bolingbrook-school/a5b9cay/

Plainfield students earn honors for Spanish exam

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/31/plainfield-students-earn-honors-for-spanish-exam/aj5tpsf/



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Sign up for the Will County Go Guide

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http://www.theherald-news.com/newsletter/locallit/

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https://www.bryonyseries.com/munsonville-times

Illustration by Christopher Gleason for "Staked!"

Community News: May 31, 2018

Check out upcoming events in the Joliet area, as well as the awesome things people are doing.

Local Faith Events: May 31 through June 7 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/30/local-faith-events-may-31-through-june-7/ad9j8l7/

Joliet Catholic Academy announces senior awards at annual baccalaureate liturgy 

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/05/23/c0a92a36aaa84f6ab9fd647720e9d12c/index.xml

Joliet students do well in essay contest 

http://www.theherald-news.com/articles/2018/05/30/3bf656cff38b4f72ba799778e07e1358/index.xml

News from St. Mary Immaculate Parish in Plainfield 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/31/news-from-st-mary-immaculate-parish-in-plainfield/a47sn88/

2 resources to grow your faith

http://www.theherald-news.com/2018/05/31/2-resources-to-grow-your-faith/ass6zsw/


And the newsletters:

Sign up for the Will County Go Guide

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Sign up for the LocalLit Short Story Newsletter

http://www.theherald-news.com/newsletter/locallit/

Sign up for The Munsonville Times

https://www.bryonyseries.com/munsonville-times

Illustration by Christopher Gleason for "Staked!"

Community News: Dec. 21, Dec. 22, and Dec. 23, 2017

Check out upcoming events in the Joliet area, as well as the awesome things people are doing.

Local faith events: Dec. 21 through Dec. 28

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/17/local-faith-events-dec-21-through-dec-28/awsi6ok/

Local arts and entertainment: Dec. 22 through Dec. 29

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/17/local-arts-and-entertainment-dec-22-through-dec-29/a7q2w6q/

Santa Sightings

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/17/santa-sightings/aba1rq/

Providence Catholic students named 2018 Illinois State Scholars

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/13/providence-catholic-students-named-2018-illinois-state-scholars/amg2isg/

Minooka troops 'Scout for Food' to benefit church food pantry

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/20/minooka-troops-scout-for-food-to-benefit-church-food-pantry/aojda8f/

Joliet 8th-graders make snowmen for nursing home residents

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/20/joliet-8th-graders-make-snowmen-for-nursing-home-residents/az8q8k7/

Shorewood school blesses those in need

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/12/19/3f86cdc441a2403caf77020e17ac985e/index.xml

Minooka church renovates two rooms at Joliet DCFS office

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/12/20/2670b579aec74cf39aef81f3d6aa8a84/index.xml

Joliet Knights donate to Compassionate Friends

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/12/20/37e5c04b727c44b5840a0d2cc48aec1c/index.xml

Joliet Jewish Congregation participate in menorah lighting at Grundy County courthouse

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/12/20/c7e0e5f54db645698d00ee80aa0b2d1d/index.xml

Zonta of Joliet accepting scholarship applications

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/20/zonta-of-joliet-accepting-scholarship-applications/avgxom5/

New Lenox quilting club donates to food pantry

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/12/20/324fa48ca1374aa28410b4d2bf892378/index.xml

IDPH posts Legionnaires’ disease reports

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/22/idph-posts-legionnaires-disease-reports/a4zmb2r/

St. Edward’s and Christ Church of Joliet and Kendall County will celebrate 3 Christmas services

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/19/st-edwards-and-christ-church-of-joliet-and-kendall-county-will-celebrate-3-christmas-services/a579ld7/

Plainfield Fire Protection District receives Toys for Tots donation

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/22/plainfield-fire-protection-district-receives-toys-for-tots-donation/ar32m7q/

IDOT’s Annual Traveler Opinion Survey Available

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/07/idots-annual-traveler-opinion-survey-available/ataz34d/


'Santa' blesses Joliet seniors

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/12/23/30df9ca459794313818a37f9efea80f1/index.xml

IDPH announces preliminary test results for Legionella bacteria at veterans' home

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/23/idph-announces-preliminary-test-results-for-legionella-bacteria-at-veterans-home/a10fan4/

Plainfield church announces Christmas Eve, Christmas Day Masses

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/19/plainfield-church-announces-christmas-eve-christmas-day-masses/adm2knk/

Archery fall turkey harvest update

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/06/archery-fall-turkey-harvest-update/aayg51q/

Sara Evans to appear at Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/12/23/b6d61fe7ec624502bdd5ea2a3e194a30/index.xml

Forest Preserve District’s ‘Snow Day Festival’ debuts Jan. 20 at Plum Creek Nature Center

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/23/forest-preserve-districts-snow-day-festival-debuts-jan-20-at-plum-creek-nature-center/aogex1b/

Lincoln-Way Marching Band to host first Tournament of Roses fundraiser 

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/23/lincoln-way-marching-band-to-host-first-tournament-of-roses-fundraiser/azgdjm1/

Workforce Center of Will County to host LinkedIn speaker

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/12/23/workforce-center-of-will-county-to-host-linkedin-speaker/ayjvrae/

Illustration by Kathleen Rose Van Pelt for Bryony.

Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, March 26 through March 31

It's been an incredibly packed week with an unexpected life stressers: extra work in preparation for a church spaghetti dinner, one very sick cat, one son sick with either the flu or flu-like illness, and I woke up with a sore throat this morning, too.

Plus, some imp has tossed pebbles in my path all week, so that I'm entering a very packed Friday very much behind. Some good thoughts and prayers much appreciated.

And now...

First, the non-bylined work: the health, faith, and arts and entertainment calendars. Three of them can be found at this link:. 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.

Another option: I do post the briefs and calendars on Twitter during the week, so you're welcome to follow me at @Denise_Unland61. And of course, I post curated content relating to the BryonySeries at @BryonySeries.

Just an FYI: On free days, holidays, and Sundays I'm not on call, I only post the blog to my "real" Twitter account, as my company insists we do take time off. I'm less reasonable, so unless I'm on a real vacation, I still post to the BryonySeries accounts.

FYI: videos have not been attaching to my Herald-News stories, although they do run for a time on the home page. You may also find them under the "videos" tab.

If you'd like to watch a video, and it's not showing up for you, message me, and I'll manually attach it. No worries for this week, though, although I will have videos for Sunday.

Thank you for reading The Herald-News.

Mokena man finds a father figure in 90-year-old Joliet veteran (VIDEO EXTRA)

“He’s been with me through thick and thin," Tom Grotovsky of Mokena said. "Through my trials and errors in life, and in business and in relationships, he’s mentored me and given me encouragement, and told me to keep praying, and told me God is going to reward me. He [God] has already rewarded me by giving me a friend like Albert.”

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/03/21/mokena-man-finds-a-father-figure-in-90-year-old-joliet-veteran/ag4dhmq/

For the 2013 story on how this Mokena man sent his Joliet friend//mentor on Honor Flight Chicago, read Mokena man helps Joliet WWII vet to a special day at http://www.theherald-news.com/articles/archive/2013/11/07/southstarjhn110713/?page=1. 

For my 2013 blog post on this pair, read
http://bryonyseries.blogspot.com/2017/03/amazing-recapped.html

An Extraordinary Life: Joliet man of faith was known for building

Andrew Betts lived for God and shared his construction talents at home and church

“He never boasted about the things he did. He was just an awesome man of God,” Bonnie Winfrey of Joliet, said. “He built a legacy of love and a spirit of ‘I can.’ People can look at his life and pattern it after him and know they can go after the things they feel is impossible.”

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/03/22/an-extraordinary-life-joliet-man-of-faith-was-known-for-building/a7nzdte/

By coincidence, Joliet mother and son both have seizure disorders

Absence seizures may resemble daydreams

Dr. Takijah Heard, pediatric epileptologist and neurologist at NorthShore University HealthSystem in Evanston, said some seizures are very subtle and can be difficult to diagnose if people never see them

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/03/14/by-coincidence-joliet-mother-and-son-both-have-seizure-disorders/abng6aa/

Mystery Diner: Merichka's is family owned since 1933, famous for fine dining and poorboy

Now, the Merichka’s name is associated with its famous poorboy sandwich: 6 ounces of tenderized cube steak on a toasted roll drenched in minced garlic and butter, mozzarella cheese extra.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/03/20/mystery-diner-merichkas-is-family-owned-since-1933-famous-for-fine-dining-and-poorboy/ag13gw8/

Joliet Jewish Congregation educates about Passover at local Jewel Osco

Rabbi Charles Rubovits said Christians are interested in their Old Testament roots. Celebrating Passover with a Seder meal is one way to connect with those roots.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/03/28/joliet-jewish-congregation-educates-about-passover-at-local-jewel-osco/ag9k2t9/

Photos: A brief guide to Passover from Joliet Jewish Congregation

http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/03/28/7d2a3379c9b648d5aced4ca2a04106f4/index.xml


Joliet area residents foster healing through painting, poetry and theater (VIDEO EXTRA)

Meet three people with lofty purpose behind their artistic vision

Two couples donated $100,000 to create a contemplative place near a local hospital's emergency department for families with seriously injured or recently passed away loved ones.

One woman publishers her original poetry about her struggles so others can find a companion in theirs, too.

A fourteen-year-old girl began her own theater company to produce fundraising musicals and donate the free will offerings from performance to those in need.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/03/24/joliet-area-residents-foster-healing-through-painting-poetry-and-theater/aazyv0o/

Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, April 24 through April 29

It's been a good productive, well-rested week.

I had a quiet on-call weekend, which I used by getting Tuesday's Health pages done early (just in case) and editing about 75 briefs and pushing about half of them to web...and still not done!

I'm coming into Friday better prepared than I had the last several weeks, so I'm content. Novel-wise, I worked out a couple stubborn scenes in Before the Blood. 

Now the roundup.

Check out 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 through 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.

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

And if you do peek at these stories, to quote our editor Kate Schott, "Thank you for reading The Herald-News." :)


American Red Cross to honor Plainfield teen with rare disorder for outreach efforts

In the last three years, Caley Trepac, who has a neurological disorder of the brain and spine called Chiari malformation, has donated thousands of stuffed animals to hospitals through collection drives.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/04/21/american-red-cross-to-honor-plainfield-teen-with-rare-disorder-for-outreach-efforts/at6df5p/


Outgoing Plainfield woman went skydiving at age 77

“We took her to the athletic store to get the right outfit and she had her hair done because she knew it was going to be videoed,” said Bobby Bostanche, of Plainfield. “I said, ‘Mom, as soon you jump out of the plane, it’s not going to matter,’ but she said, ‘I have to look good for it.’ ”

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/04/21/outgoing-plainfield-woman-went-skydiving-at-age-77/acw0b0v/


Joliet woman to speak at Holocaust event at Joliet Jewish Congregation (VIDEO EXTRA)

Michelle Rubovits has flashbacks of German soldiers in their big black boots asking her, “Where is your father?”

“If I would have said, ‘Oh, he’s in the barn milking the cows,’ that would have been the end of us,” Rubovits said. “But I said, “I don’t have a father.’ ”

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/04/21/joliet-woman-to-speak-at-holocaust-event-at-joliet-jewish-congregation/az16d7t/


Lewis University student showing photos of Joliet prison in Lockport

By Jeanne Millsap

“What you see is the architectural detail,” said Pam Owens, executive director of the Gaylord Building in Lockport. “She took such beautiful artistic photos of such a high resolution.”

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/04/21/lewis-university-student-showing-photos-of-joliet-prison-in-lockport/asz50c1/

Joliet Elks Lodge #296 auctioning Fletcher Ransom painting for capital improvements

The current bid is $40,000. Overseeing the auction is Robert Edward Auctions in New Jersey, whom the Elks contacted in late 2015, said Brian Dwyer, president of the auction facilitator. Dwyer said the painting is significant for several reasons.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/04/26/joliet-elks-lodge-296-auctioning-fletcher-ransom-painting-for-capital-improvements/ah8emb8/

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

Phenomonally busy on-call weekend staring me in the face: taxes, errands, one interview, one video, a story to write (Saturday), Divine Liturgy and health pages to assemble (Sunday), as well as minding the shop.

WHEW!

The timing is perfect because the muse is slow to perk up for Henry's section of Before the Blood, although I am dutifully pecking away at it for about half an hour every morning. I will continue to peck in tiny bursts through the weekend and next week, hoping that by then it will be awake and raring.

Back to the real work.

Check out 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 through 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.

And if you do peek at these stories, to quote our editor Kate Schott, "Thank you for reading The Herald-News." :)


Joliet resident's book addresses race relations with solutions for healing
By Jeanne Millsap

A thoughtful look at the topic.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/02/03/joliet-residents-book-addresses-race-relations-with-solutions-for-healing/aimg3bx/


An Extraordinary Life: Joliet farmer was the nicest guy you'd ever want to meet  (VIDEO EXTRA)

A lifelong farmer who never owned a farm (or a house), John Phelps maintained his easygoing personality through his senior years.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/01/29/an-extraordinary-life-joliet-farmer-was-the-nicest-guy-youd-ever-want-to-meet/aqy1vzd/


Retired Morris teacher had rare stress-induced heart attack
By Jeanne Millsap

Details here, plus comments from local health professionals on symptoms of heart attack in women. Those symptoms are not always the same as men's.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/02/05/retired-morris-teacher-had-rare-stress-induced-heart-attack/av0y475/


Joliet Jewish Congregation offers Torah study for people of all faiths

"Lunch and Learn" is a friendly discussion of what is commonly known as the Old Testament, along with some sidetracking into other related areas. About a third of the attendees are not of the Jewish faith.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/02/09/joliet-jewish-congregation-offers-torah-study-for-people-of-all-faiths/am4dntq/


Twenty-one years later, Joliet chef still coordinating tasting event to aid those with disabilities

Joliet Junior College Chef Fred Ferrara even teaches culinary to disabled students - and some of those students will be serving up food at the event.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/02/10/after-21-years-joliet-chef-still-coordinating-tasting-event-to-aid-those-with-disabilities/a5mhz2y/