Showing posts with label pet rescue. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pet rescue. Show all posts

Friday, April 7, 2017

Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, April 2 through April 7

Running a bit behind this morning, not quite up to par yet. I'm the weekend editor, too, so still trying to take it a bit easy AND work, a daunting task.

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.


Frankfort woman and Palestinian native recognized for educational contributions to Arabic youth

Hala Tibi Qato takes a diverse approach when teaching the Arabic language and religion

The students read Arabic literature and listen to Arabic radio broadcasts. They put on skits in Arabic and play charades in Arabic. Qato found the students enjoyed role-playing, which impacted their love for the language.



An Extraordinary Life: Born in Italy, Irma Kump blossomed in Joliet
Irma Kump lived altruistically and artistically, in her own fashion

Her son Timothy S. Kump said she leaves behind “a spirit of unselfishness” and called her life “a guide to how to treat people and live decently. 

"She was telling me, ‘Everyone is so nasty today,’ ” Timothy said. “ ‘Let’s do a campaign, design a button and tell everyone two words: Be nice.’ ”



Pets of the Week: April 3

The Herald-News presents this week's Pets of the Week. Click on the caption of each photo to find out about that pet, including where he or she can be adopted.



Joliet urologist offers new treatment for enlarged prostate
By Jeanne Millsap

Joliet urologist Dr. Gregory Andros, of Advanced Urology Associates, said he’s been using a new procedure to correct BPH called UroLift and is getting better results than he has seen with other nonsurgical methods of treatment.



Mystery Diner: Easy to see why Cemeno's Pizza was rated the best

Pizza isn’t the only food option here, it was just the only option I was going after. They also have an assortment of appetizers, from $5.49 garlic breadsticks to $10.99 for eight of Joe’s Hot Wings or the combo snack with onion rings, zucchini, mozzarella sticks, cheddar nuggets and breaded mushrooms.



Joliet's East Side Knights of Columbus still serving up faith, fraternity and fish
At 60, Knights of Columbus Council 4400 active, strong

“It reaffirms your faith,” Rodney Van Der Karr of Joliet, a longtime member, said. “A couple times a year, we meet to say the rosary, stuff like that. There’s good Catholic men there.”



Joliet school to skate through literature in annual show (VIDEO EXTRA)
‘Through the Pages’ will showcase students’ skating and acting abilities

“I just feel like more of our personalities show,” Cora Menelli, 18, of Plainfield, said. “We all get our own special touches this year.”





Friday, March 17, 2017

Story Round-Up: Features in The Herald-News, March 12 through March 17

I pronounce this past week as "sick week" and happy to leave it behind.

I worked from home for part of last week and this, but I'm feeling much better now and ready for a partial Saturday of writing fiction. It's partial because I am covering an event Saturday afternoon.

However, before I get to that point, I'll have a late Friday playing a bit of catch up from the rest of today. One of my sons was admitted to the hospital last night with blood poisoning, (an appropriate finale to "sick week"), so prayers, nice thoughts, the sacrificing of goats, etc. all 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.


Elwood woman publishes a book about her miracle rescue dog  (VIDEO EXTRA)

‘Eva’s Heart’ has uplifting message for all ages

Milo was uncertain of Eva’s breed, saying that Eva “is a brindle and has beautiful coloring.” But that didn’t matter to Milo. She couldn’t believe several families had rejected a dog that remained so calm and loving, despite being returned several times to the shelter.

But Milo had an explanation for it.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/02/28/elwood-woman-publishes-a-book-about-her-miracle-rescue-dog/apq6cjt/



An Extraordinary Life: Frankfort woman helped anyone, anytime, anywhere

Terri Rossi epitomized selfless generosity

"It didn't matter how busy she was or how spread thin she was," Amanda Marshall of Orland hills, Terri's daughter said. "She always told everyone, 'Sure, no problem. I can do that.' "

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/03/07/an-extraordinary-life-frankfort-woman-helped-anyone-anytime-anywhere/as6t88s/


Morris dentist discusses the changing face of oral health
Dr. Keith Jaeschke looks back on 30-plus years of dentistry

Jaeschke said in those early days, dentists practiced "wet-fingered," meaning no gloves and no masks.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/03/12/morris-dentist-discusses-the-changing-face-of-oral-health/ao2z457/


Mystery Diner: Fire Water BBQ has some outstanding brisket

For starters, the restaurant is set up like a picnic, with picnic and square tables set up throughout and bar stools near the windows. Then there’s board after board of menu options, written in different colored chalk.




Joliet Franciscan publishes guide for family and friends of incarcerated people

Former director of Center for Correctional Concerns authors book

“Everybody thinks it happens to other people,” Ujcik said. “But one out of every 32 people ends up interacting with the system and one of every 100 ends up spending time there.”

http://www.theherald-news.com/2017/03/08/joliet-franciscan-publishes-guide-for-family-and-friends-of-incarcerated-people/auexzxd/


Joliet area residents celebrate their Irish spirit

Lots of people post pictures of their children on Facebook, and Marianne Uthe of Manhattan is no exception.

But it was the photo of her son Corey Uthe, 17, of Manhattan, that made me remember a story I wrote several years ago, about a Joliet resident that dressed up as a leprechaun for charity.

If there's two, I mused, there's gotta be more.

So I asked on Facebook: "Does anyone in Will/Grundy counties have photos of themselves dressed as leprechauns? If I can get several, I'd like to run them in this Friday's Herald-News. Please message me."

And people responded. Happy St. Patrick's Day and enjoy!

Monday, January 16, 2017

George the Cat Needs a Home: Can You Help?

Once upon a time my son Christopher's cat Alex lived with us. He was the nicest kitty that ever lived.

This is Alex. Isn't he sweet?



My cats bullied him so Alex retaliated in true cat form.

He marked. Everywhere.

When we lost our Channahon home, we could not take a marking cat into a rental situation. The Will County Humane Society accepted him. He was adopted in a week.

This past summer, the same shelter submitted an owner return named George to The Herald News' Pets of the Week. George looked like Alex's double.

So I went to meet George. If this was my cat, I felt responsible to help rehome him. George was not Alex, but he was equally friendly and sweet. So now I feel responsible for finding George a home. And until he's adopted, it's likely he'll reappear on this blog.

Meet George. Can you help find him an owner that will cherish him? Thank you.

http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/07/20/pets-of-the-week-july-25/a8llyp3/