Meet WriteOn Joliet Author Dale Hansen on March 11

WriteOn Joliet member Dale Hansen (right) was one of the local authors who gifted Ed Calkins, Steward of Tara, with a copy of one his books on Calkins Day, Feb. 13.

You see, Ed Calkins, Steward of Tara, really wanted to give some books away on his birthday. And  ever since he's published his first book, he's been slowly building up his personal collection of books by local and independent authors (and giving those books as gifts, too).

So why not extend the offer to other authors, too? Bring a book to give and take one of ours home. 

To our surprise and delight, some authors took a chance on this out-of-the-box idea and came out with their books.

Dale, who has Parkinson's, writes devotionals, blogs about ways you can practically apply the Bible in your life, and has written about his experience with Parkinson's through the eyes of faith.

And anyone who lives in the Will County area can get their own signed copies of his books by coming out to the Book and Bean Cafe from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 11.

The Book and Bean Cafe is located inside the Joliet Public Library at 3395 Black Road in Joliet. Its owner, Tammy Duckworth, is super friendly to local artists of all genres (including authors) and displays local art on her walls and hosts book signings now and then.

I actually own all of Dale's books. He writes in a personal, conversational style that makes it feel as if he's sitting right next to you, sharing from his life experiences.

More information about Dale's books can be found here. 

Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, May 15 through May 20

It's been a contrasting week of blessings and one disappointment, of tight deadlines, offsite meetings, fellowship with friends old and news, some hellos and goodbyes, and a bit of fiction and poetry writing.

This weekend is a working weekend, even if breaking news is light. I have some extra projects for features and a three-day weekend on the horizon (a rare occurance, the three-days off, not the horizon), and the work must get done sometime. At the very least, I will make sure I get my half hour of fiction time in this Saturday and Sunday, but not sure I can do much beyond that.

In the meantime...

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." :)

Third-generation stagehand at Joliet theater reflects back on 42 great years

By Jan Steele

In honor of the Rialto Square Theatre's 90th anniversary, my first Herald-News editor, now a freelance writer, shares the story of this man, whose family of stagehands goes back to the theater's beginnings.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/04/26/third-generation-stagehand-at-joliet-theater-reflects-back-on-42-great-years/avkju9h/


Joliet counselor inspired people through words, actions and advice

The Rev. Ray Lescher, pastor at Sacred Heart Parish in Joliet where Dick was a longtime member, said Dick was responsible, dependable, respectful of everybody, and he had a great sense of humor.

“He was everything you wanted to see in a Christian man,” Lescher said. “He walked the walk and he talked the talk. He helped a ton of kids over at Joliet Central High School. His door was always open to everybody and his heart was also open to everybody.”

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/05/12/joliet-counselor-inspired-people-through-words-actions-and-advice/ac1i7gq/


Pets of the Week: May 16

 Click on the caption of each photo to find out about that pet, including where he or she can be adopted.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/05/12/pets-of-the-week-may-16/a8kc9jo/

Shorewood man with early onset Parkinson's is raising awareness, rebuilding his life (VIDEO EXTRA)

The diagnosis was news that hurt the ex-U.S. Marine’s pride.

“The biggest thing I had to overcome is my self-image. I cared a lot about how I looked,” Tom Zielinski said. “I had this persona of a big strong guy.”

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/04/21/shorewood-man-with-early-onset-parkinsons-is-raising-awareness-rebuilding-his-life/ays4v0y/


Eastern Orthodox chapel in New Lenox practices ancient Christian faith (VIDEO EXTRA)

By Jeanne Millsap

“We are the most liturgical church in the world,” Rev Andrew Harrison, pastor, said. “We have lots of different services, and we have long services.”

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/04/21/eastern-orthodox-chapel-in-new-lenox-practices-ancient-christian-faith/ae70mgk/

Michael Carbonaro to bring his brand of magic to Rialto in Joliet

The Rialto Square Theatre website calls Michael Carbonaro “an actor, host, magician, comedian and improv artist.” Tonight at 8 p.m., Carbonaro will merge all those identities onstage at the Joliet theater.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/05/18/michael-carbonaro-to-bring-his-brand-of-magic-to-rialto-in-joliet/am3cykg/