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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017 | A FREE PRESS NEWSPAPER Two dead after call of shots fired Chicago, and James A. Benson, 25, Braidwood Police a resident of the Parkview Lane home. The victims were identified investigate weekend as half-brothers. They were both shot once. shooting deaths A .357 revolver was recovered at the scene, along with spent car- BY MARNEY SIMON tridges. STAFF WRITER According to the office of Will County Coroner Patrick K. O’Neil, A call to the police on Sunday both victims were both pro- night of shots fired ended with two nounced dead at 10:29 p.m. The dead bodies and a death investiga- coroner’s office described the tion. shooting as a domestic incident, The call came in around 9:15 with both men suffering a single p.m. on Sunday, April 2. The caller gunshot wound to the head. complained of possible shots fired Braidwood Police Chief Nick at a home in the 200 block of Ficarello said the investigation is Parkview Lane, near the center of ongoing. the city. “We are looking at murder- Inside the home, police found suicide,” Ficarello said. “Obviously !"#$#%&'%()*+,'%-./#+ two males, both deceased. the coroner’s office makes the final THIS TIDY HOME on Parkview Lane was home to a deadly shooting on Sunday night. Braidwood police said the Those victims were identified SEE SHOOTING, PAGE 2 shooting is being investigated as a murder-suicide. Brothers Joseph O. Burgess and James A. Benson both died as Joseph O. Burgess, 35, of of a gunshot wound to the head.
Police seize 57 Spring is in the air! bags of heroin STAFF REPORT
A tip that a wanted man had been spotted in a Braidwood neighborhood led to an arrest, with police confiscating 57 bags of hero- in. It happened on Saturday, April 1. Around 1 p.m., Braidwood police received a call that a man who was wanted on war- rants in two counties was at a home in the 200 block of north Walker Street. BRIAN KOBIELA After a brief investiga- said the seizure represents a tion, police took Brian street value of about $450 Kobiela, 32, of Dwight, into worth of heroin. custody on those outstand- Kobiela was arrested on ing warrants. Kobiela was two felony charges of pos- wanted on two arrest war- session of a controlled sub- rants, one from Livingston stance with intent to deliver. County which had a $1 mil- He was transported to lion bond, and one from the Will County Adult Cook County on an unrelat- Detention Center, where is ed charge. he being held without bond. While taking Kobiela The Dwight Police !"#$#%&'%()*+,'%-./#+ into custody, police found 57 Department, Livingston SPRING IS HERE! Lilies wave hello to drivers from their perch at the corner of School Street and David Court in Braidwood. bags of what they suspect is County Sheriff’s Department But Mother Nature is still planning on a bumpy ride for the season, cooler temperatures and possibly some snow expected heroin and other prescrip- and Will County Sheriff’s this week, with temperatures ready to warm up into the 70s by the weekend before heading back down to the 50s. tion medicine in his pockets. Department assisted in the Police Chief Nick Ficarello apprehension of Kobiela. VFW still plans to build We have explored the possibility of cleaning catastrophic medical bills and termi- Elections may turn rather than replacing restaurant nal illness, who are allowed free use of equipment . the hall. The VFW has to pay the bills for “Our mission is to help veterans,” focus away from cleanup up front, and wait for the said Terry Cerutti, who is running for insurance company to reimburse commander and supports the build- launched! project, however those costs from its dwindling savings. ing project. The members of Post 5422 Commander Mario Cornelio BY PAM MONSON approved the construction of a 10,000- points out that if the group doesn’t After months of planning your EDITOR square foot building last year, about have a hall and can’t raise funds, it will double the size of the original build- not be able to provide much help to digital paper gets an update WILMINGTON - Although other ing. Whether or not that particular veterans. What comes to the VFW in opportunities have been presented, plan proceeds could very well be the support of veterans, mostly goes out in BY ERIC FISHER five state championships, a the members of the Wilmington VFW decision of the officers who are elect- support of veterans — whether that be PUBLISHER police shooting, road clo- Post 5422 are still planning to build a ed at the April 10 membership meet- in the form of donations to the sures, Friday night football new post. ing. Manteno Veterans Home, helping an When the Free Press wins, structure fires and so Malcolm J. Mayo Post 5422, at the Opponents of the plan could take indigent veteran’s family with funeral Newspapers launched a much more. corner of Baltimore and Third Street, control of the organization, and there- costs or sending care packages to news website almost 10 Our site suddenly lev- was heavily damaged by a fire last fore the project, and eliminate many entire units of active duty service men years ago, we wanted to eled the playing field with April. The insurance company still of the features that the active mem- and women, when a tube of tooth- make significant changes big league newspapers hasn’t settled, and representatives of bers and the community consider paste can mean not having to do with- within the first couple of because instead of waiting the VFW have had to stay on top of valuable assets, including the banquet out until the next supply order. weeks. until Wednesday to bring every decision and offer the company hall. “We can’t do that anymore, unless That’s what happens you the news in print, we makes, challenging many. Without the hall, the VFW cannot we get going again,” Cerutti said. when technology changes could break it as soon as it In addition, the few members host the fundraisers that help it sup- “People don’t realize how much we did for newspaper people SEE WEB, PAGE 2 who are actively engaged in the proj- port veterans, including its fish fries for the community.” focused more on showing ect have been accused of procedural and the controversial but highly suc- “And the people around here do their work in ink on paper. errors and faced a union contractor cessful Queen of Hearts raffle. It also miss it,” added Cornelio. But our website served debate, had to prove to the insurer would be unable to support a long list Meanwhile, residents are hearing its purpose. It brought our that what was being discarded was of local causes, not the least of which SEE VFW, PAGE 2 readers breaking news and truly garbage and wait while it are fundraisers for individuals facing photos of two tornadoes, The Braidwood Journal, Wednesday, April 5, 2017, page 2 WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM
Shooting Road closures back for spring BY MARNEY SIMON between Center Street and In order to complete the fall 2017. STAFF WRITER Division Street. Chicago to St. Louis High City leaders reminded determination in this circumstance, but the Braidwood City crews helped Speed Rail (HSR) program drivers to take care when police are investigating the murder-suicide angle on remove a fire hydrant at work, Strip Mine Road is driving around town, and this case. Witness statements are corroborating that Spring has sprung! And just as allergies are Route 129 and Division closed at the railroad tracks between Braidwood and information.” Street last week, in prepara- west of Route 53 in Wilmington. Autopsies were completed on April 3. The final sure to cause headaches, so are traffic hassles. tion for more work at the Wilmington, bringing traffic “Just be patient,” said cause and manner of death will be determined at a intersection with the rail- to a detour alongdetouring Commissioner Eric Tessler. later date, pending police, autopsy, and toxicology Signs are already hung for road closures headed to road crossing. traffic to Coal City Road. “I know the weather is get- reports. “The railroad is closing Daily lane closures will ting nicer, and everyone the area as the first wave of Neighbors said the occupants of the small white south Division at 53 on April continue to take place on wants to get home from house on Parkview Lane are quiet and pleasant people, construction to hit 14,” Commissioner Jim Route 53, as needed. The work faster and enjoy the and that they were shocked to see about a dozen squad Braidwood, with closures Hutton said. “First it was the closures will reduce the evening, but just be patient. cars and two ambulances show up at the scene on already underway on Strip 3rd, now it’s the 14th. At the roadway to one lane with Heads up on kids on bikes, Sunday night. Mine Road affecting traffic same time they’re doing flaggers while construction they’re going to start riding Witnesses told police, however, that Burgess and on the Coal City Road Strip Mine Road in activities are in progress. them all over the place Benson had been seen arguing off and on for most of between Wilmington and Wilmington. It can change at Route 53 traffic will be again.” the evening. One family member and an acquaintance Braidwood. the drop of a hat, but they’re shifted to temporary pave- Information on closures of the family were in the home at the time of the shoot- Closer to home, traffic is closing Strip Mine Road also, ment. on state roads as well as HSR ing. getting ready to come to yet so it’s going to get interesting The overall project is updates can be found online The Braidwood Police Department was assisted on another halt on Route 53 pretty quick.” expected to be completed in at http://idot.illinois.gov. the scene by the Will County Sheriff’s Department and the Will County Forest Preserve Police. City to consider audit of special fees Enough of the building VFW plan is in place that it will BY MARNEY SIMON in Braidwood’s database and in [the upfront costs or monthly fees, and the take just a couple of phone STAFF WRITER provider’s] database are matching the city would only get billed if the auditors calls to get the project start- correct city code. And that’s that 4-part find something. ed. Cornelio can make those The city of Braidwood will consid- city code after your zip code.” “Ultimately it’s found monies,” that the group is looking at calls before he leaves office, er a special audit, seeking to find and The service is available as a result Fagan said. “It’s money you wouldn’t Ben Franklin, which is not if the settlement comes capture funds that are rightfully theirs. of the state’s electricity infrastructure know were on the table, that would be true — they were invited to through in the next three On March 28, Tom Fagan of Azavar maintenance fee law. coming back to you. All we ask is that tour the 33,000-square foot months. Audit Solutions addressed the mem- That law allows municipalities to you share with us what you help us building but rejected the “It’s for the future gen- bers of the Braidwood City Council, conduct an audit of fees paid by an find. There are a lot of jagged edges offer because parking would erations, it’s not going back- looking for the city to join a proposed electricity delivery company every two with Braidwood and Wilmington where be inadequate. They might wards,” commented Gina consortium with Coal City and Dwight. years. The law allows similar audits for you might have things on the outskirts consider Factory to You The consortium between the three public utilities and municipal franchise of town that are not coded correctly.” Furniture; it has potential as Wills, director of operations. “We’re going from 5,000 municipalities and the 20-year-old fees. Essentially, the auditor is able to Azavar represents 150 municipali- an alternate plan because of tech company would allow Azavar to make sure that coding for billing for ties in Illinois. its location. square feet to 10,000 square feet, so we have a lot of crack open the books on the services those services is correct, in order to “We’re here to help and we’re here Post 5422 is not moving ensure that taxes and fees are being to be a sounding board for you and room, a lot of possibility; a being used at residences and business- to Braidwood, either. Its es in each town, and make sure fees paid to the correct municipality. In your constituents,” Fagan said. “We’re bigger hall, an outside eat- members were working with associated with those services are short, making sure that Braidwood is not here to cause trouble or havoc. ing area, a bigger state of the the state organization to being paid to the proper place. getting cash that it is due. We’re just making sure that your establish a Braidwood post. art kitchen, pizza oven — “We help municipalities maximize “Ultimately what we do, is we municipality is maximizing its revenue They signed on new mem- we’ve got a lot of plans.” revenue by making sure that all your make sure that we get confirmation and getting everything it so deserves. bers, but the coming elec- The owner of property remitters, your providers, whether they from the provider, and then and only That’s the basis of the program.” tion may determine behind Faletti Meats has be electric, gas, hotel/motel, food and then do we get paid,” Fagan said. The audit would take about six whether Post 5422 can help donated the lot, valued at beverage, your telecom, your cable, Under the agreement, which months, and would be conducted by a the new group with trans- $165,000, to the VFW last making sure all your addresses are would last 36 months, Azavar would team of approximately 15 auditors. ferring members. month for overflow parking. being remitted to the correct city receive 40 percent of fees collected, The council did not take any code,” Fagan said. while Braidwood would hang on to 60 action on a possible agreement with “We just make sure that addresses percent of that cash. There are no the company. Web Heroin summit set for April 21 happened. Combined with social media, our audience suddenly The abuse of prescrip- Overdose Prevention Grant panel discussion, partici- Families, public offi- grew. Within five months from launch, we delighted when tion opioids, heroin and/or and the innovative strategies pants will discuss their cials, police, health care we topped 10,000 pages views in one week. When a tornado fentanyl claimed at least Will, DuPage, Lake and Cook efforts on the front line to providers, educators and the struck Coal City and Diamond on November 17, 2014, we 1,000 lives in Northeastern counties are implementing end heroin/opioid epidem- public are encouraged to had over 35,000 page views in 24 hours after posting photos Illinois last year, and the to prevent prescription opi- ic. attend the free event. of the damage. devastating final tallies are oid abuse, which is a path- “This year’s summit will There will also be a We more than doubled that readership in 24 hours on a expected to rise significantly way to heroin addiction for concentrate on one of the resource expo to provide as local coroners and med- many. root causes of opioid addic- fateful day in June one year later. We couldn’t believe a tor- information on their servic- nado had hit Coal City again, this time even harder, but we ical examiners continue The summit is set for tion and focus on unique compiling 2016 statistics. Friday, April 21, from 7:30 to approaches to slow the rate es. had the photos to prove it and our readers wanted to see Pre-registration is not them. Posting them shattered our earlier milestone and The 2017 HERO-HELPS 11:30 a.m., at Edward of overdose deaths,” said required, however those even news stations in Chicago were sharing our work. Southwest Coalition Hospital Athletic and Event Paul Lauridsen, executive Still, with all that traffic and the satisfaction that people Community Summit will Center, 55 Phelps Ave., director of Stepping Stones attending are encouraged to were wanting local news and wanting it now, we wanted to focus on the Illinois Romeoville. Treatment Center and sum- visit www.HeroHelpsSWC. give our readers something better. Prescription Opioid During an informative mit organizer. org. That day has come. The Free Press Newspapers has launched a revamped news website. For the past three months we’ve tweaked its design, added new features and prayed it would work. We switched to a new provider with the hopes that our overall site will be easier to navigate, while having more St. Vincent’s Table moving to Braidwood content and expanding on the latest technology involving video, social feeds and more. The weekly St. Vincent’s Table din- Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Each participating church is tak- If you have a minute, visit it at www.freepressnewspa- ners are being moved to a new location First Baptist Church, New Hope ing a turn at hosting the meal so the pers.com and let us know what you think. But do it within in April. Presbyterian Church, Ignite Christian location will change again in July. the next two weeks. Because after that, if you’re not a sub- Beginning April 3 the Monday Church and Help for Hope to provide Immaculate Conception will host scriber to our digital edition, you’ll have to pay a fee. night meals will be prepared and the free weekly meals to people who through June 26. Yes, we’re putting up a pay wall. We have to because our served in the Father White Hall at are hungry and/or in need. Individuals, business and organi- employees expect to get paid for covering all those meet- Immaculate Conception Church in A hot, nutritional dinner will be zation who would like to assist with the ings, going to sporting events and taking a lot of photos, day Braidwood. served between 5 and 6 p.m. at the dinners through financial support or and night. Immaculate Conception Church church hall located at 110 S. School St. the donation of time can contact Cathy While there’s an expectation that everything on the has teamed up with Assumption of the Parking is located behind the building. Milne at 815-370-7817. internet should be free, we’re leaving that to all the fake news that’s out there. Our news isn’t fake (unless it’s April Fools week) and it’s worth every penny to keep our journal- ists and photographers out on the street. Because that’s where the news happens and it costs a lot to bring it to you. But just like our website and print publications, we think Heart failure Oral, head, neck cancer you’re worth it. support group to support group to meet Morris Hospital's monthly and is lead by Ali Support for People with Bute, speech pathologist at Kuhajda to speak at garden Oral and Head and Neck Morris Hospital, and meet in Morris Cancer (SPOHNC) support Sharon Bernico, a regis- club meeting group will meet Monday, tered nurse from Morris Morris Hospital & tions used to treat heart fail- April 17, from 2-3 p.m. at Hospital's Radiation Nancy Kuhajda will be the guest speaker at the next Healthcare Centers ure. Participants will have an the Radiation Therapy Therapy Center. Bute and Wilmington Garden Club’s meeting on Wednesday, April 19, announces the next meeting opportunity to participate in Center of Morris Hospital, Bernico have extensive at 1 p.m., at U.S. Bank, 417 S. Water St., Wilmington. of its Heart Failure Support general discussions on ways 1600 W. US Route 6, Morris. experience working with Kuhajda is the University of Illinois Extension Program Group on Thursday, April 6, to manage their chronic SPOHNC is a patient- individuals with head and Coordinator and Master Gardener and teaches master nat- from 10-11 a.m.in Whitman condition and share their directed, self-help organi- neck cancer and can help uralist classes. Assembly Room 2 at Morris experiences with others who zation dedicated to meet- navigate the illness and She is one of the Wilmington Garden Club’s favorite Hospital, 150 W. High Street, have heart failure while ing the emotional, physical rehabilitation process. speakers. Morris. gaining emotional support. and humanistic needs of Registration is not The support group is for Pat Cravens, RN, cardiovas- people with oral and head required. For more infor- anyone who has been diag- cular clinical educator at and neck cancer and their mation, call the Radiation nosed with heart failure, a Morris Hospital, is the sup- caregivers. The SPOHNC Therapy Center of Morris chronic condition that port group facilitator. Morris chapter meets Hospital at 815-364-8915. occurs when the heart mus- For more information, cle doesn't pump blood as call 815-705-7832. well as it should. Certain lifestyle changes can help improve the quality of life of people with heart failure. 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April 17- Board of trustees meeting, 6 p.m. Storytime age 3-5, Lapsit age birth-3, 5:45- April 19-Adult Movie, Jason Bourne, 5-7 p.m. 6:15 p.m. April 20-Teen Book Club, 4-5 p.m., dis- April 6, 20-Knitting 101, grades 4-6, 3:30-4:30 cussing We Were Liars, by E. Lockhart. p.m. April 24-Adult Book Club, 6:30 p.m., dis- April 6-Jr. Friends of the Library teen volun- cussing The Lonesome Gods, by Louis teer meeting, 4-5 p.m., grades 6-12. Lamouor. Teen Game Night, 5-7 p.m., grades 6-12. April 28-LIHEAP, 1-3 p.m. April 7, 21, 28-Small Fry Friday for toddlers, April 28-29-Seventh annual teen art exhibit. 10-10:30 a.m. High school and middle school artists may sub- April 8-Teen Craft Studio: Mini Terrariums, mit p to five pieces. Submission forms are Noon-2 p.m., ages 6-12, registration required. required and are available at the library and on April 11, 18, 25-Krafty Kids, 10:30-11 a.m. the library’s website. Completed forms and art and 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 9 and under must be must be submitted by April 20. The exhibit will accompanied by an adult. be open April 28 and 29 during library hours. April 12, 19, 26-Lapsit, birth to 3, 11-11:30 For more information check out the library’s a.m. newsletter, go to www.fossilridge.org or call Lego Club, 3:30-4:30 p.m. 815-458-2187. To register for a program come to the library or visit the bookmobile. April 12-Table Top Fairy Gardens class for adults, 5 p.m., registration required. !"#$%&'()*+"%" THERE’S STILL TIME to see the vintage kitchen displays at the Braidwood Area Historical Society’s museum at 111 N. Center St. The exhibits will be extended until Saturday, April 22. The museum is open every Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. It’s garage sale season Popular displays to be Coal City, Diamond announce sale dates COAL CITY — It’s on Friday, April 21 and on the village’s website and spring time, and time to Saturday, April 22, from 8 on the day of the sale at clean out the closets and a.m. to 4 p.m. Benson Insurance, 155 S. garage to get ready for Anyone interested in extended at museum Broadway; Rolando’s TV, another garage sale season. participating can call Coal The village of Coal City Village Hall at 815-634- Appliance and Furniture, The Braidwood Area Historical Society The book “Braidwood Sesquicentennial City’s Park Board is once 8608 or register online at 140 S. Broadway and Coal met on Saturday, April 1, at the museum. Ten - 15 Decades of Work and Play” and sesqui- again teaming up with the w w w. c o a l c i t y - i l . g o v. members attended. centennial ornaments are for sale at the City Village Hall, 515 S. village of Diamond to spon- Information provided will The displays of vintage kitchen items at museum, 111 N. Center St., for $20 each. The Broadway. sor the spring sales. This be used to develop a map the museum have attracted many visitors. addendum to the book is completed and is year the communitywide and listing of all the regis- Participation in the These displays were slated to be taken down also available at the museum. Coal City and Diamond sale on April 8, but it was decided to extend these Artifacts from the area’s coal mines and event is two days long. Sales tered sales. exhibits until Saturday, April 22, because of historical displays of local churches, will be held, rain or shine, Maps will be available is free. their popularity. schools, businesses, industries and the rail- During the months of May and June, road are permanent displays at the muse- many military items will be on display. um. These exhibits will portray the visual history “The Braidwood Story” by M.J. Donna of the United States Armed Forces and the and “Traveling the Historic Route 66” by crucial way they have defended the freedom John Weiss, small bags of coal and vintage of our country. postcards are sold at the museum which is Plans were finalized for participation in open every Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. the Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor on Beginning in May, it will also be open on Saturday and Sunday, May 6 and 7, the Lions Sundays, from noon to 3 p.m. seniors and veterans event on Saturday, May There is never an admission fee but 20, and the Shadow Lakes Flea Market on donations are appreciated. Appointments to Saturday, May 27. visit can be made by calling Ed at 815-458- A history of the Williamson family of G- 2431 or Carida at 815-258-4026. shaft candy fame is now available for perus- The next meeting will be on Saturday, al at the museum. May 13, at 10 a.m., at the museum. Tickets on sale to see Street Corner Symphony COAL CITY — Street location, however seat selec- Symphony is one of three Corner Symphony is bring- tion can be made by the concerts planned for the ing its unique brand of a buyer simply by clicking on year as part of the series cappella to the Coal City the ‘let me choose my seats’ established by Coal City Unit 1 Auditorium stage this tab located under the seat- High School sophomore month. ing chart. Megan Bugg and her family. Reserved seat tickets are Street Corner The goal is to bring quality on sale for the Saturday, Symphony made its debut in musical entertainment to April 22 concert, part of the 2010 for the NBC show, “The the community at an afford- recently established Megan Sing Off.” Since appearing able price. Bugg Concert Series. The on the show, the vocalists Those attending the auditorium is located at Coal have developed scores of concert will have an oppor- City High School, 655 W. fans across the country. Division St. They’ve performed around tunity to assist Megan in Tickets for the 7 p.m. the world, recorded albums, supporting other childhood show can be purchased conducted clinics for cancer patients undergoing online at bit.ly/CCSCS422. schools, and sang at benefit treatment by donating items Admission is $15 per student concerts. such as coloring books, and $20 per adult. Coal City The group’s repertoire crayons, playing cards, Unit 1 Auditorium has intro- covers a wide range of music board games, blankets, etc. duced a new ticketing site from rock and pop to gospel that will be donated to local for this concert. The new site and barbershop, so some- hospitals. Donations will be automatically will assign thing for everyone. collected in the school lobby seats based on best available Street Corner prior to the show. EASY TO REMEMBER www.braidwoodjournal.com The Braidwood Journal, Wednesday, April 5, 2017, page 4 WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM RCMS student receives IESA Scholar Students of the Month Attitude Award !"#$%&'()*+"%" STUDENTS OF THE MONTH for March at Reed-Custer High School included Riya Patel, Mitch Perona, Crystal Boyle, Mackenzie Collier, McKenna Snyder, Skylar Allen, Bobbi Cummins and Orlando DeJesus. The theme for the month was commitment. !"#$%&'()*+"%" REED-CUSTER Middle School eighth grader Leah Tomano was nominated for the very competitive and prestigious IESA Scholar Attitude Award. She has excelled in school Underwater robotics offered for teens musicals, speech, choir, madrigals and cheerleading at The University of Inwood Athletic Club pool in Inwood Athletic Club, 3000 and $60 for non 4-H mem- RCMS, as well as maintaining a 4.18 grade point average. Illinois Extension program Joliet. W Jefferson St, Joliet. bers. in Will County is going to During these meetings Transportation will not This is a continue club offer youth the opportunity youth will use their robots be provided for youth and participants should to learn underwater simulate real word prob- between locations. If trans- plan to attend all meetings. Remotely Operated Vehicles lems, such as retrieving portation is a problem, con- There is a limited number of (ROV) this summer. items from the ocean floor. tact Megan Walsh at 815- spots. SeaPerch is an under- Youth will learn by doing, 727-9296. More information and water ROV that teens will get and will completely assem- The first session will be registration information can What’s for lunch at to build from the water up. ble to ROV, test it and partic- held June 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. be found at the Will County During the program ipate in launching their Additional meetings will be Extension website at Reed-Custer schools? youth will learn basic skills vehicles. held every Wednesday web.extension.illinois.edu/g in ship and submarine The first two meetings through Aug. 2, excluding kw/. April 10-14 design while building and will occur at the University July 5, from 1 to 3 p.m. For questions contact High school designing their robot. Teams of Illinois Extension Office, The club is open to Will Megan Walsh, 4-H Youth and Middle School will also have the opportuni- 100 Manhattan Road, Joliet. County youth 13 to 17 years Development Educator at Monday-Mini corndogs with roll; pizza ty to take the ROV for a dive All additional meetings will of age. The cost is for the 815-727-9296 or at Tuesday-Bosco sticks with sauce; pork patty on bun at the Joliet Park District occur at Joliet Park District club is $40 for 4-H members [email protected]. Wednesday-Hot dog on bun; quesadilla Thursday- Chicken stir fry with egg roll; barbacued rib on run Friday-No school Assorted sandwiches and chef salads available daily. R-C Intermediate School Monday - Popcorn chicken, chicken flavored rice, car- rots, fruit Family Wellness Night coming to CCHS Tuesday -Hot dog on bun, baked beans, chips, fruit Wednesday-Nacho supreme, refried beans, fruit Thursday-Max sticks with marinara sauce, broccoli with cheese, fruit Friday-No school R-C Primary School Monday-Pizza, peas, pears Tuesday-Mini ravioli, green beans, breadstick, cinna- mon apples Wednesday-Soft taco, potato wedges, strawberries Thursday - Macaroni and cheese, peas, garlic bread, peaches Friday-No school ,-.&)*+"%" PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER will take part in the 6th annual Family Wellness Night hosted by the Unit 1 School District Wellness Committee. Representatives from the cen- ter’s Grundy and South Will County location will be distribut- ing information about the organization and its services at Coal City High School on April 11. Breakfast in Essex The Essex Lions Club will host a pancake breakfast on Sunday, April 23, from 7 a.m. to noon at 217 Parls Street, Essex. The menu will include pancakes, French toast, biscuits and gravy, hashbrowns, eggs made to order, bacon, sausage, hash browns, toast, milk, orange juice and coffee. The cost will be $7 for adults and $4 for children ages 6 to 12. Children under 6 will be free. The Lions Hall is always for rent. For more information call Phil at 815-405-5020. Visit the Essex Historic Museum across the street. Auditions to be held for Cabaret Night COAL CITY — Looking utes. to showcase your talents on Those auditioning for a the stage? Auditions for spot in the show are expect- Cabaret Night, Coal City ed to come prepared. High School’s annual variety Individuals/groups should show, will be held Friday, come in performance attire, April 7. and bring any necessary Bands, vocalists, actors, props and/or music (instru- dancers, and comedians are menal versions if sining). being sought to participate Sound equipment with in the annual show sched- access to play compact discs uled for Friday, April 21 in or iPods will be available, as the Coal City Unit 1 well as microphones, a Auditorium at Coal City High School. Individuals of piano and special lighting. all ages and from all area Questions can be communitieis are welcome directed to Bonnie to audition. McDowell, vocal music Audtions will be held in director, at b m c d o w e l l @ c o a l c i - the auditorium, 655 W. SUDOKU - Here’s how it works: Division St, from 4 to 11 p.m. tyschools.org. Soduko puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To A sign-up sheet will be post- Admission to the April solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each ed on the door outside the 21 show is $4 per person. number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the auditorium at 3:30 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided Each audition runs six min- door. in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle. WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM The Braidwood Journal, Wednesday, April 5, 2017, page 5 Lady Comets get back on track with shutout win BY BRENT SUMNER hit each. the same until the seventh STAFF WRITER Hamilton had one RBI inning, where Reed-Custer and one run scored, and came fighting back. The Reed-Custer varsity Emily Wolf chipped in with Votta got things started softball team closed out one run. with a double, and would their competition in the “Mentally, these kids are reach third on a ground-out Providence Celtic preparing themselves to play from Mack. Invitational on Saturday, as anyone, and see that they Wilkey ripped a single they picked up a 4-0 win over can not only compete, but up center to score Votta, and Minooka. also win against top compe- Hill would reach base on an The Lady Comets (4-3 tition,” Harkness added. “As error, advancing Wilkey overall) wound up going 2-1 long as we remain focused, across the plate to tie the during the tournament, the sky is the limit. We game up. picking up wins over always need to focus on the The game would take Minooka and Neuqua Valley. little things and everything three extra innings to decide The two wins came after los- else will work itself out.” the winner, but in the 10th ing three in a row on the Reed-Custer 7, Mazon recorded a sacrifice schedule. Neuqua Valley 6 fly to score Hill for the win- Reed-Custer lost in the The Lady Comets were ning run. opening round of the tour- in for a long game Saturday Mackenzie Collier got nament to Andrew (4-3), and morning, as they went 10 full the start in the pitcher’s cir- suffered losses earlier in the innings against Neuqua cle, lasting 3.1 innings. She week to Bishop McNamara Valley to earn the win. surrendered six runs (three (1-0) and Joliet Catholic Reed-Custer recorded earned) off seven hits, struck Academy (6-5). the first run of the game in out two and walked one. “I always say that each the back-and-forth affair Wilkey recorded the win season is a process for me during the top of the first in the circle, pitching the and the players,” said Reed- inning. Hill blasted a double remaining 6.2 innings. She Custer coach Ramsey with two outs to push across let up just four hits and one Harkness. “We have a great Wilkey for the go-ahead run. walk, while striking out 16. pitching trio in Wilkey, Their offense continued Andrew 4, Collier and Hill. Defensively, in the top of the third, Reed-Custer 3 we have moved some kids recording three more runs. The Lady Comets stayed around to put together the Hannah Fordonski got in the game until the end, puzzle to be ready for con- thing started, reaching first but Andrew wound up ference and playoffs.” on an error from a bunt. pulling away late to hand Against Minooka, Georgia Votta received a Reed-Custer an opening loss Kenna Wilkey threw lights walk, and Michelle Mack during the Celtic out yet again, as she allowed would put down a bunt Invitational. just one hit and one walk advancing all runners. Andrew took the initial over her seven innings of Wilkey received a walk lead in the game, recording shutout work. She also to push across a run, fol- three runs in the bottom of struck out 14 batters on the lowed by a single from Hill the first, and would hold that path to her win. driving in Votta and Mack. lead through most of the In fact, Wilkey kind of Unfortunately, a double game. did it all on Saturday, as she play would end the series. Reed-Custer responded was potent at the plate, hit- With a 4-0 lead heading in the top of the fifth and ting two home runs. into the bottom of the frame, sixth innings, supplying !"#$#%&'(&)*+,&-.+$/0&%1#*$%&1"#$#2*31"+* Antoinette Hill, Haley Neuqua Valley eventually three runs to tie the game Hamilton and Grace answered, recording six runs up. KENNA WILKEY turns for a quick out during Reed-Custer’s battle with Joliet Catholic Academy Colclasure each added two between the bottom of the Andrew responded in last week. She ended with 12 strikeouts, even though the Lady Comets lost the game, 6-5. hits, and Georgia Votta, third and fourth innings. the bottom of the sixth Haley Mazon and Kelsi The score would remain though, recording one run to Dillon chipped in with one take the final lead of the The Lady Comets were the plate, while Votta, game. unable to answer back in the Hamilton and Guzman each Votta, Wilkey, Collier bottom of the frame, as they added one hit. and Dillon each recorded suffered the loss. Mack scored two runs, hits in the game, with Wilkey Mack and Hill registered followed by Votta, Hamilton adding two RBIs. the only hits in the game, as and Collier with one each. Votta, Collier and Dillon Mack finished with two sin- Hill and Collier also each crossed the plate once, gles. added one RBI each. and Val Guzman added one JCA 6, R-C 5 RBI. The Lady Comets suf- Wilkey suffered the loss fered their first loss of the in the circle, surrendering six season last Tuesday evening, hits over six innings of work. as Joliet Catholic Academy Errors were the tale of came rallying back late in Godley Park Dist. seeks the game, as Wilkey let up the game. just one earned run (three Joliet took the initial partial roof replacement bids unearned), while walking lead, recording one run in one and striking out 11. the top of the first, but Reed- PUBLIC NOTICE The Lady Comets had Custer rallied back in the The Godley Park District Board four fielding errors in the bottom of the second with of Directors invites qualified contrac- game. four runs to claim a 4-1 lead tors to submit sealed bids for the partial roof replacement of the district field Bishop Mac 1, heading down the stretch. house. Bids will be received at the Reed-Custer 0 JCA cut into the lead in Godley Park District by 2:00 PM on The Lady Comets were the fifth with one run, but May 9, 2017 local time. A mandatory pitted in a tough battle last the Lady Comets continued pre-bid conference will be conducted Wednesday, as they took on to answer back, tallying one on April 17, 2017 at 9:00 am. more run in the bottom of Procurement and bidding documents Bishop McNamara in non- may be obtained after April 11, 2017 by conference action. the frame. contacting the Office of the Architect, It was a true pitcher’s Reed-Custer seemed to Carlile Architects LLC, (815) 401-0526 duel, as both teams were run out of answers late or via email at inquiry@carlile -archi- held to only three hits down though, as Joliet fought back tects.com. Bidding Documents may be the stretch, as the game went with four unanswered runs picked-up upon advanced notice for a into extra innings. between the sixth and sev- non-refundable fee of $50. Electronic enth inning to secure the bidding documents may be obtained at Wilkey was brilliant no cost by contacting the Office of the from the circle, hurling win. Architect. The project includes removal seven innings and surren- Wilkey received the loss of the existing batten seam roof sys- dering just two hits and two in the circle, pitching all tem, installation of new standing seam walks. She struck out 12 bat- seven innings. She let up six roof, replacement of metal copings, ters along the way. runs (three earned) off eight and installation of various roof acces- hits, walked one and struck sories. See bidding documents for Bishop Mac would insurance and bond requirements. record the eventual winning out 12. Prevailing wage requirements apply. run in the top of the ninth She also went 3-for-4 at Published in the Braidwood inning, as Caitlyn Engelking Journal on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. would push Makenna Morales across the plate. Unfortunately, the loss went to Reed-Custer pitcher Foreclosure of 340 N. Walker St. Hill, who surrendered just one hit and one run through PUBLIC NOTICE MICHELLE MACK fields a hit during Reed-Custer’s game last Tuesday against JCA. Mack also two innings. She also walked PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE three. ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR scored two runs for the offense. ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF WILL IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS Wilkey, Guzman represent Sheriff’s sale of 163 W. Bodine Dr. WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF, -vs- JEFFREY A. HAARMAN; LYNZIE D. HAARMAN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS DEFENDANTS 17 CH 416 Reed-Custer basketball PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT YOU ARE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR you Jeffrey A.Haarman and Lynzie D. Haarman and Unknown Owners and Non- Record Claimants; Unknown Occupants. ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. in the Circuit Court of Will County, by the said Plaintiff against you and other defen- STATE OF ILLINOIS dants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises COUNTY OF WILL described as follows, to wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LOT 5, IN BLOCK 31, IN CHICAGO AND WILMINGTON COAL COMPANY'S WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS ADDITION TO BRAIDWOOD, A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SEC- First Community Financial Bank, F/K/A and as assignee of Mazon State Bank TION 8, THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 8 AND THE NORTHEAST Plaintiff, vs. Scott Fitzwater; Angela Fitzwater; Unknown Owners; Non-Record QUARTER OF SECTION 7 AND THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST Claimants Defendant. No. 16 CH 1451 QUARTER OF SECTION 5, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 32 NORTH, AND IN RANGE 9 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, (EXCEPT THEREFROM THE Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to a judgment entered in the above COAL AND OTHER MINERALS BENEATH THE SURFACE OF THE LAND ALSO EXCEPT ALL MINING RIGHTS PERTAINING THERETO), ACCORDING TO THE cause on the 22nd day of December, 2016, MIKE KELLEY, Sheriff of Will County, PLAT THEREOF RECORDED ON JANUARY 20, 1872, AS DOCUMENT NO. Illinois, will on Thursday, the 27th day of April, 2017 , commencing at 12:00 o'clock 83116, IN WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. noon, at the Will County Courthouse Annex, 57 N. Ottawa Street, Room 201, Joliet, Commonly known as 340 North Walker Street, Braidwood, IL 60408 IL 60432, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder or bidders the follow- Permanent Index No.: 02-24-08-108-031-0000 ing-described real estate: and which said Mortgage was made by Jeffrey A. Haarman and Lynzie D. Lot 6 in Tammalot Estates Subdivision, being a Resubdivision of Lots 1, 2, 3, Haarman Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as 4, 5, 10, 11 and Part of Lots 6 and 7 of County Clerk's Resubdivision of Lot 8, being Nominee for Guaranteed Rate, Inc. as Mortgagee, and recorded in the office of the a Part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 5, Township 32 North, Range 9, East of Recorder of Deeds of Will County, Illinois, Document No. R2014055836. the Third Principal Meridian, According to the Plat thereof recorded February 4, 1993 And for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of the said Court as Document No. R93-10164 (Excepting coal and other minerals beneath the sur- against you as provided by law, and that the suit is now pending. face together with right to mine and remove the same.) YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO SAVE YOUR HOME. DO NOT IGNORE THIS DOCUMENT. Commonly known as 163 W. Bodine Drive, Braidwood, IL 60408 By order of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Description of Improvements: Single Residential Home this case is set for P.I.N.: 02-24-05-310-001-0000 Mandatory Mediation on May 11, 2017 at 1:00 pm at the Will County Terms of Sale: ten percent (10%) at the time of sale and the balance within Arbitration Center, 57 N. Ottawa Street, 3rd Floor, Joliet, Illinois 60432. A lender twenty-four (24) hours. No judicial sale fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring representative will be present along with a court appointed mediator to discuss the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, options that you may have and to pre-screen you for a potential mortgage modifi- judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in cation. and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. All payments shall be made YOU MUST APPEAR ON THE MEDIATION DATE GIVEN OR YOUR MEDI- in cash or certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Will County. ATION WILL BE TERMINATED. In the event the property is a condominium, in accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15- Now therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your 1507(c)(1)(H-1) and (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance there- are hereby notified that the purchaser of the unit, other than a mortgagee, shall pay in, the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Will County, Andrea Chasteen, 14 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432-4399, on or before the 30th day after the the assessments and legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section first publication of this notice which is May 5, 2017. Default may be entered against 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Illinois you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer Condominium Property Act. of said Complaint. Pursuant to Local Court Rule 11.03 (J) if there is a surplus following applica- Clerk tion of the proceeds of sale, then the plaintiff shall send written notice pursuant to Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC 735 ILCS 5/15-1512(d) to all parties to the proceeding advising them of the amount Attorney for Plaintiff of the surplus and that the surplus will be held until a party obtains a court order for 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301 its distribution or, in the absence of an order, until the surplus is forfeited to the State. Bannockburn, IL 60015 FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: (847) 291-1717 Malmquist, Geiger & Durkee LLC [email protected] 415 Liberty Street THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT Morris, IL 60450 REED-CUSTER girls basketball players Val Guzman (left) and IF YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY FOR THIS DEBT HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED Kenna Wilkey, recently represented the Lady Comets in the P: 815-942-5072 BY A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY OR BY AN ORDER GRANTING IN REM F: 815-942-5073 RELIEF FROM STAY, THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED SOLELY TO FORECLOSE conference All-Star game. The Interstate Eight wound up Plaintiff's Attorney THE MORTGAGE REMAINING ON YOUR PROPERTY AND IS NOT AN defeating the Little Ten Conference, 54-48. Wilkey finished MIKE KELLEY ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THE DISCHARGED PERSONAL OBLIGATION. Sheriff of Will County I717971 with 10 points, and Guzman added eight. Published in the Braidwood Journal on Wednesday, April 5, 12 and 19, 2017. Published in the Braidwood Journal on Wednesday, April 5, 12 and 19, 2017. The Braidwood Journal, Wednesday, April 5, 2017, page 6 WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM JACOB BEYER slides into home to record a run during Reed-Custer’s win over Pontiac last HUNTER MURAWSKI picks up a tag to stop a Pontiac baserunner during Tuesday’s game. week. The Comets defeated the opposition, 4-1. Comets split double-header with Clifton, suffer first loss of season BY BRENT SUMNER complete the sweep over Cody LaGrange came on initial lead in the first inning STAFF WRITER Clifton Central, as they for .2 innings, giving up one with their only run of the wound up falling, 3-2. earned run off one hit, walk- game, but the Comets The Reed-Custer varsity Clifton took the initial ing two and striking out two. responded in the bottom of baseball team played a dou- lead with a two-run second Josh Loomis also the frame to tie the game up. ble-header Saturday against inning, but the Comets pitched part of the inning, Murawski got things Clifton Central, splitting the responded in the bottom of letting up one hit. started with a double, and two games, going 1-1 on the the frame to cut the lead in Reed-Custer’s game on would advance to third after day. half, 2-1. Monday was canceled, but a balk from the pitcher. The Comets (3-1 overall) Gavin Grace singled on they will be back in action on Richey hit a ground ball picked up a win in the first a fly ball, pushing across Friday when they travel to into a fielder’s choice, but game, defeating the visitors McLaughlin for the score. Westmont. Murawski advanced across in five innings, 10-0. The Comets wound up They will also play in a the plate for the run. Reed-Custer came out tying the game in the sixth, double-header with Crete The Comets added their swinging, as they jumped to thanks to a home run from Monee on Saturday, before second run in the fourth an early 7-0 lead in the sec- Wilkins, knotting the game returning home on Monday with some pitching struggles ond inning. at two runs each. to take on Peotone. from the opposition. Singles by Trevor Unfortunately, Clifton Reed-Custer 4, With bases loaded, Dan McLaughlin, Hunter Central wound up earning Fierro was hit by a pitch, Murawski, Tyler Richey, the game winning run in the Pontiac 1 advancing McLaughlin Eddie Wilkins and Mason seventh with a two-out sin- Brilliant pitching from across the plate. Roach lead to runs getting gle, pushing across one run. Wilkins helped give Reed- Reed-Custer added two pushed across the plate. The Comets were Custer another win on the more insurance runs in the The Comets added two unable to respond, as they season, as they defeated sixth inning. more runs in the third and received their first loss of the Pontiac on Tuesday. Sam Lepper hit a hard one more in the fifth to season. Wilkins put in a seven- ground ball to force an error, enforce the mercy rule. McLaughlin got the start inning one-run perform- scoring Jacob Beyer, and Wilkins led the offense, on the mound, and put in six ance, as he allowed just one Mason Roach also picked up going 3-for-3 with one dou- innings of work. He surren- unearned run off two hits, an RBI driving in Fierro for a ble, driving in three RBIs and dered two unearned runs off walked two and struck out run. scoring two runs. two hits, walked four and 10. Richey went 2-for-3 struck out four. The opposition took the with a double, adding one RBI and two runs scored. Murawski, Josh Loomis, Tyler Duha, Roach (2) and McLaughlin also added RBIs in the win. On the mound, Murawski and Loomis com- bined for the shutout win. Murawski hurled three innings, surrendering just two hits and striking out seven. Loomis closed out the remaining two innings, giv- DAN FIERRO fields the ball for an easy out during Reed- ing up just one hit. Custer’s game last Tuesday against Pontiac. The Comets won In the second game, two of their last three games, improving to 3-1 on the season. Reed-Custer was unable to !"#$#%&'(&)*+,&-.+$/0&%1#*$%&1"#$#2*31"+* EDDIE WILKINS put in another solid performance during Reed-Custer game against Pontiac last week. He hurled all even innings, surrendering one unearned run off two hits, walked two and struck out 10. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2017 THE FREE PRESS NEWSPAPERS SECTION 2 | 12 PAGES Spinach and Sundried Tomato Quiche Recipe courtesy of Jarlsberg Cheese Servings: 6 Pie Dough: 3/4 cup butter 1 cup white flour 2 tablespoons water Filling: 1 cup fresh spinach 1 red onion, cut into rings butter 1 cup milk 4 eggs salt, to taste pepper, to taste 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes, sliced 1/4 cup olives 1 cup shredded Jarlsberg Cheese To make pie dough: Heat oven to 400 F. Mix butter and flour in food processor or by hand until mixture has granular consistency. Add water and knead into dough. Let chill 30 minutes. Roll dough and fit into 10-inch pie pan. With fork, make holes in dough and bake 15 minutes. To make filling: Heat oven to 350 F. In frying pan, fry onion and spinach with butter then scoop mixture into quiche base. Whisk together eggs, milk, salt and pepper, and pour over spinach and onion. Top with olives, sundried tomatoes and cheese. Bake 35-40 minutes. Spinach and Sundried Tomato Quiche FAMILY FEATURES osting an elegant Easter brunch is easy when you build a menu around excep tional ingredients. Your dishes don’t have to be overly complicated; Focus on simple dishes are perfect for the occasion when you let stand-out flavors steal the show. quality HBrunch calls for a combination of light and savory fare, and an ingredient like Jarlsberg Brand Cheese lets you go either way. Best known for its classic wedge, ingredients this nutty, mild cheese is also available sliced and shredded – perfect for adding a distinctive taste to nearly any indulgent dish you can imagine. Quiche is a brunch staple, and no variation of this classic is complete without for a simply cheese – in this case, a rich, creamy layering of Jarlsberg’s unmistakable flavor does Cheesy, Crispy Smashed Potatoes the trick. delicious meal For a lighter bite, try these Cheesy, Crispy Smashed Potatoes from Chef George Cheesy, Crispy Smashed Potatoes Chef George Duran Duran, host of TLC’s “Ultimate Cake Off” and Food Network’s “Ham on the Recipe courtesy of Chef George Duran Street.” You could go a more decadent Servings: 4 route with Duran’s Brown Sugar Ham 25 red bliss or fingerling potatoes, bite-size and Cheese Sticky Buns, or even 4 tablespoons olive oil appeal to kids of all ages with his 4 garlic cloves, finely minced Spicy Tater Tot Breakfast Muffins. salt, to taste Explore more recipes for a simply pepper, to taste elegant Easter brunch at jarlsberg.com. 1 cup grated Jarlsberg Cheese 2 tablespoons minced parsley Spicy Tater Tot Heat oven to 450 F and cook potatoes by steaming, Breakfast Muffins boiling or microwaving. Set aside. Recipe courtesy of In small saute pan or saucepan, add olive oil and Chef George Duran garlic. Cook on medium-low heat until garlic browns Servings: 12 and turns crispy, about 5 minutes. Strain garlic, reserving olive oil and crispy garlic. Nonstick cooking spray Once potatoes cool, use back of pan to gently 36 frozen tater tots smash them down to about 1/2-inch thickness. Drizzle 2 cups grated Jarlsberg olive oil throughout roasting pan then add smashed Cheese, divided potatoes. Drizzle reserved garlic olive oil on top of 8 large eggs each potato and season with salt and pepper. Roast 2 jalapeno peppers, seeds 20 minutes. and veins removed and Remove from oven and evenly divide cheese finely chopped and parsley on top of each potato. Cook another 1/2 red pepper, finely chopped 10 minutes until cheese begins to brown. Top each 2 tablespoons heavy cream potato with reserved crispy garlic and allow to cool 1/2 teaspoon salt before serving. 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper Spicy Tater Tot Breakfast Muffins finely chopped parsley, for garnish Brown Sugar Ham and Cheese Sticky Buns Recipe courtesy of Chef George Duran Heat oven to 425 F. Spray 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray. Servings: 12 Place three tater tots into each Nonstick cooking spray muffin cup and bake 10 minutes. 2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated Remove from oven and use small crescent roll dough spoon or fork to gently press down flour, for dusting on tater tots to form base and sides 4 tablespoons brown sugar, divided of each muffin. 12 slices thin-cut ham Sprinkle 2 cups Jarlsberg cheese 12 slices Jarlsberg Cheese equally over tater tots and bake 10 1/2 cup grated Jarlsberg Cheese minutes. chives or green onions, for garnish Beat eggs in large bowl and add Heat oven to 375 F. Spray nonstick spray in 8-by-8- jalapeno, red pepper, heavy cream, salt inch pan or similar. and pepper. Unroll dough on floured surface and gently stretch Remove tater tots from oven and until dough is about 8 by 12 inches. Sprinkle 2 pour egg mixture into cups. Top evenly tablespoons brown sugar over dough then evenly with remaining grated cheese and bake space six slices of ham and six slices of cheese on 10 minutes. top. Starting on short side, begin rolling dough jelly Remove each muffin and allow to roll style. Cut into six pieces. Repeat with second cool 5 minutes on cooling rack before piece of dough. garnishing with parsley and serving. Place all 12 buns inside pan. Sprinkle grated cheese Tip: For a non-spicy alternative, on top. Bake 20-25 minutes until buns are fully replace jalapeno with same amount of cooked and browned. Garnish with chives or green Brown Sugar Ham and Cheese Sticky Buns green bell peppers. onions and serve. The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, April 5, 2017, page 2B WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM Community calendar of events To submit your event here, visit www.freepressnewspapers.com Wednesday, April 5 Friday, April 7 Diner, Winchester Green Shopping Center, each Tuesday • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., AARP sponsored free tax aid, Fossil • 6:30 p.m., WE-PTO movie and karaoke, Wilmington • 12:15 to 3:30 p.m., Bridge Buddies, Wilmington Public Ridge Public Library, 386 W. Kennedy Rd., Braidwood Middle School, 715 S. Joliet St. Library, 201 S. Kankakee St., each Tuesday • 10:30 a.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, Coal City United • 4 to 7 p.m., Lenten fish fry, Immaculate Conception • 5:15 p.m., TOPS 2264, Main Street Baptist Church, Methodist Church, 6805 E. McArdle Rd., every Wednesday Church’s Fr. White Hall, 110 S. School St., each Friday of Main and Division streets, Braidwood, each Tuesday • 6 to 7:40 p.m., Awana Club, Main Street Baptist Lenten • 6 p.m., Narcotics Anonymous meeting, Immaculate Church, 110 S. Division St., Braidwood, each Wednesday Saturday, April 8 Conception Church, Fr. White Hall, 110 S. School St., • 7 p.m., Learn to Quilt, Wilmington Lions Hall, 708 E. • 9:30 a.m., Weight Watchers, Grace Lutheran Church, Braidwood, every Tuesday River St., each Wednesday 907 Luther Dr., Wilmington, each Saturday • 6 p.m., Diamond Village Board meeting, Diamond Thursday, April 6 • 10 a.m., Easter egg hunt, Reddick Fire Protection Village Hall, 1750 E. Division St., second Tuesday of each • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Our Caring Closet, 205 N. First St., District month Wilmington, each Tuesday and Thursday • Noon to 3 p.m., Braidwood Area Historical Society • 6:30 p.m., Coal City Public Library Board of Trustees • 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 1:30 p.m., Mobile Workshop museum open, 111 N. Center St., each Saturday through meeting, Coal City Public Library, 85 N. Garfield St., second Center, Wilmington Public Library, 201 S. Kankakee St., each April Tuesday of each month Thursday • 4 to 8 p.m., Elwood Cub Scout Pack 156 spaghetti din- • 7 p.m., Braidwood City Council meeting, Braidwood • 1 p.m., Wreath laying, Abraham Lincoln National ner, Elwood Community Church, 101 S. Chicago St. City Hall, 141 W. Main St., second and fourth Tuesday of Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Rd., Elwood, to honor the 100th • 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Ham and bean dinner, and raffle, each month anniversary of the U.S. entry into World War I New Hope Presbyterian Church, 80 N. Garfield St., Coal City • 7 to 8:30 p.m., National Alliance on Mental Illness sup- • 5 to 8 p.m., Godley Park Circle Jam, Godley Park port group meeting, Morris Hospital, second Tuesday of District, 500 S. Kankakee St. each month • 6 to 10 a.m., Euchre tournament, Assumption Church • 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Coal City United Methodist Church, Madonna Room in Berst Center, Coal City 6805 E. McArdle Rd., every Tuesday • 6 p.m., Narcotics Anonymous meeting, Coal City Wednesday, April 12 United Methodist Church, 6805 E. McArdle Rd., every • 7:30 a.m., TOPS IL 1024, Island City Baptist Church, Saturday 120 Vine St., Wilmington, weigh-in followed by meeting each Sunday, April 9 Wednesday • Noon, St. Rose School Booster Brunch, St. Rose • 5:30 p.m., Wilmington Buildings, Grounds, Parks, School, 626 S. Kankakee St. Health and Safety Committee meeting, Wilmington City • 8 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, Coal City United Hall, 1165 S. Water St., second Wednesday of each month Methodist Church, 6805 E. McArdle Rd., every Sunday • 6 p.m., Wilmington Water, Sewer, Streets and Alleys Monday, April 10 Committee meeting, Wilmington City Hall, 1165 S. Water St., • 4:30 p.m., Braidwood Area Healthy Community second Wednesday of each month Coalition meeting, Braidwood Fire Department, 275 W. • 6:30 p.m., Coal City Junior Women’s Club, Coal City Main St. Public Library, 85 N. Garfield St., second Wednesday of each • 5 to 6 p.m., St. Vincent’s Table, Fr. White Hall, month Immaculate Conception Church, 110 S. School St., • 7 p.m., Coal City Village Board meeting, Coal City Braidwood, dinner for those in need or hungry each Village Hall, 515 S. Broadway, second and fourth Wednesday Monday through June 26 of each month • 6:15 p.m., Women’s Alcoholics Anonymous, Coal City Saturday, April 15 United Methodist Church, 6805 E. McArdle Rd., every • 2 to 3 p.m., Wilmington Lions Club Easter egg hunt, Monday South Island pavilion, Wilmington • 6:30 p.m., Wilmington High School Athletic Boosters Monday, April 17 meeting, Wilmington Middle School all-purpose room, 715 • 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Hydrant flushing in Wilmington S. Joliet St. • 7 p.m., Coal City Planning and Zoning Board meeting, • 6:30 p.m., Wilmington Coalition for a Healthy Coal City Village Hall, 515 S. Broadway, first and third Community meeting, Wilmington Public Library, 201 S. Monday of each month Kankakee St., second Monday of each month • 7 p.m., Ladies Auxiliary VFW meeting, Wilmington • 7 p.m., Coal City Music Boosters meeting, Coal City Moose Lodge, 32050 W. River Rd., third Monday of each Middle School, 500 S. Carbon Hill Rd., second Monday of month each month Tuesday, April 18 • 7 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous, Grace Lutheran • 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Hydrant flushing in Wilmington Church, 907 Luther Dr., Wilmington, each Monday • 6:30 p.m., Coal City Park Board meeting, Coal City • 7 to 8:30 p.m., Wilmington Boy Scout Troop 440, Village Hall, 515 S. Broadway, third Tuesday of each month Wilmington Lions Club, 805 River St., each Monday • 7 p.m., Wilmington City Council meeting, Wilmington Tuesday, April 11 City Hall, 1165 S. Water St., first and third Tuesday of each • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Our Caring Closet, 205 N. First St., month Wilmington, each Tuesday and Thursday • 7:30 p.m., Braidwood Police Pension Board of Trustees • Noon, Wilmington Rotary Club meeting, Mikki’s meeting, Braidwood City Hall, 141 S. Main St. The Navy Grog could make you groggy Has anyone ever asked the method of distillation, if you were feeling a little blending and aging used in “groggy”? How did you production. answer? For example, some The term “groggy” is yet countries use molasses as another drinking slang term opposed to cane sugar as a that has roots in naval histo- base for distillation. There is ry. Grog was a cocktail of a good chance that you will rum, citrus and water served like a rum from a particular aboard ships in the 1700's. region if you like other rums The Grog had two pri- from that region. mary purposes: prevent THE SUNDAY Avoid spiced rum in scurvy, and to make the stag- COCKTAIL classic tiki drinks even nant water aboard the ship !"#$%&'(%) though spiced rum is dark in more palatable. color. Many, if not most, If you consumed too spiced rums are low-grade much grog, you became Trader Vic's, but Nixon was rums with heavy doses of added artificial flavoring and intoxicated, or some would their most famous regular Jamaican rum-based liqueur color. say that you were “groggy.” and almost always ordered infused with allspice berries. These days the term is used the Navy Grog. A quick glance at the Availability of allspice dram to apply to someone who is Like many of its tiki recipe for the Navy Grog may sleepy rather than someone counterparts, the Navy Grog be intimidating. It shouldn't could be hit or miss in your who is intoxicated. uses blends of multiple be. area, the brand that you are The Grog was given a rums, each with unique fla- This is your chance to most likely to find is St. new lease on life during the vor notes. put three different types of Elizabeth's from Jamaica. tiki revivial of the 1940's and Trader Vic, Donn Beach rum in your home bar that At some point club soda 1950's, and became known and other masterminds of can be used in many other was added to the Navy Grog, as the Navy Grog. the tiki era, made their living recipes, and will give you the and if you want to add a hint The Navy Grog never finding the perfect balance opportunities to share your of sparkle to the drink, feel achieved the notoriety of the of rum for each drink served newly acquired knowledge free to add an ounce. Mai Tai, the Zombie, or other in their establishments. of rum producing regions These original blends with your guests. I would put the Navy iconic tiki drinks, but it did Grog up there with the Mai have a loyal fan in the White were closely guarded secrets For your Jamaican rum Tai, and I think a heck of a lot House. that were known only to the you can't go wrong with During the Watergate owner of the establishment Appleton or Myer's. Both of a good Mai Tai. scandal, Richard Nixon and the bartenders. mix well and are widely The Navy Grog is built in would have the secret serv- Therefore, a Mai Tai at available. a blender and served in a ice call the Trader Vic's DC Trader Vic's was not going to Demerara rum is chilled double old-fash- location to inform them that taste the same as Donn's imported from Guyana. My ioned glass. the president was coming Mai Tai. favorite demerara for mixing Combine in blender: over for a drink, possibly Rum is divided into two is El Dorado 5. Angostura 5 Add 3/4 oz fresh lime general category, light and two. and Zaya are two of the top juice. dark. Dark rum is sometimes mixers from Trinidad. The restaurant manager Add 3/4 oz grapefruit would be given about a 30 revered to as “aged rum” in Demerara syrup is various recipes. Light rum is essentially a simple syrup of juice. minute notice to clear the Add 1/4 oz demerara restaurant as the White typically unaged, or aged for 1:1 sugar to water using simple syrup. House limousine headed less than three years. demerara sugar in place of over to the restaurant on Locating the different cane sugar. Add 1/4 oz allspice rums needed for a given 16th Street. You can find the darker- dram. recipe can become difficult Upon arrival, Nixon colored demerara sugar at Add 1 oz aged Trinidad when the recipe calls for would sit alone at the bar your local grocery store rum. Puerto Rican, Jamaican or under the Domino brand. Add 1 oz aged Jamaican pouring his heart out to the Trinidad rum. Steer clear of pink or rum. bartender while enjoying a Don't panic, the coun- Navy Grog. ruby red grapefruit juices in Add 1 oz aged demerara try of origin is printed on the cocktails unless the recipe Many powerbrokers of every rum label. Each rum rum. the era frequented the DC specifically calls for them. producing region will have I keep a few six ounce Add 1 cup crushed ice unique flavor profiles due to cans 100 percent juice then blend for 3 seconds. unsweetened grapefruit Serve chilled double juice in my home bar at all old-fashioned glass. times. Until next week, enjoy Low cost Allspice dram is a responsibly. animal clinic set for April 15 Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue will host a low cost shot clinic on Saturday, April 15, from 10 a.m. to noon. Available services will include rabies, distemper, bordetella, microchipping and nail trimming. Schedule an appoint- ment by emailing hopeful- [email protected]. Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue is located at 2303 Oak Leaf St., Joliet. WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, April 5, 2017, page 3B How working in retirement can affect your Social Security benefits Dear Savvy Senior, I'm con- lated to a higher amount to make sidering retiring later this year up for what was withheld. and starting my Social Security For details and examples benefits, but would also like to of how this is calculated, see work part time. Will this affect SSA.gov/planners/retire/while- my benefits, and if so, how working2.html. much? 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If the sum of your collecting benefits, then you can earn up to adjusted gross income, nontaxable interest, $16,920 in 2017 without jeopardizing any of and half of your Social Security benefits is your Social Security if you don't reach your between $25,000 and $34,000 for individuals full retirement age this year. ($32,000 and $44,000 for couples), you have But if you earn more than the $16,920 to pay tax on up to 50 percent of your bene- limit, you'll lose $1 in benefits for every $2 fits. over that amount. Above $34,000 ($44,000 for couples), In the year you reach your full retire- you could pay on up to 85 percent, which is ment age, a less stringent rule applies. If that the highest portion of Social Security that is happens in 2017, you can earn up to $44,880 taxable. About a third of all people who get from January to the month of your birthday Social Security have to pay income taxes on with no penalty. their benefits. 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Utah, Vermont and West Virginia - tax Social To figure out how much your specific Security benefits to some extent too. earnings will affect your benefits, see the If you live in one of these states, you'll Social Security Retirement Earnings Test need to check with your state tax agency for Calculator at details. SSA.gov/OACT/COLA/RTeffect.html. Send your senior questions to: Savvy It's also important to know that if you do lose some or all of your Social Security Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or benefits because of the earning limits, they visit SavvySenior. org. Jim Miller is a contrib- aren't lost forever. When you reach full utor to the NBC Today show and author of retirement age, your benefits will be recalcu- “The Savvy Senior” book. Circle jam play WPA plans Good There will be a circle jam on Friday services Saturday, April 8, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Godley Park District, 500 S. The Wilmington Pastors' Association will conduct Kankakee Street, Godley. their annual Good Friday worship service on Friday, The event is open to everyone April 14, at 6:30 p.m. The service is in commemoration including musicians and listeners. of the Passion of Jesus Christ, particularly his crucifix- Circle jams are social hours ion. The service will offer a unique perspective, as sev- featuring a mix of music from eral pastors will present brief talks about various ele- classic country to bluegrass and ments of Jesus' crucifixion. Worship music that will more. focus on the suffering of Christ will also be included in The free music in the park the service. event will continue to be held on The service will be held at Abundant Life the second Saturday of each Fellowship Church, 23632 Route 113, Wilmington month. (Custer Park). Several congregations will be represent- For more information call ed at the service, and everyone is welcome. For more Randy at 815-237-8139. information, contact Greg Linkous at 815-651-6625. The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, April 5, 2017, page 4B WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM Sound-Off is a 24-hour phone every effort to forward unpublished to www.freepressnewspapers .com, - Free Press Newspapers readers line provided to give readers a comments to the parties to whom > Submit Sound-off or call 815-634- chance to voice their opinions. Calls they are directed. 4256. Please state the town in which may be anonymous. The comments stated are the you are calling from or in regards to. The Free Press Newspapers opinions and ideas of the callers and If mailing comments please direct SOUND-OFF reserves the right to edit remarks for not that of the newspaper. them to Sound-Off, 271 S. Broadway, taste, length, personal attacks, calls Information may not constitute the Coal City, IL 60416 or 111 S. Water To voice your opinion 24 hours a day, go to for boycotts and libel. In cases where actual events or facts of a particular St., Wilmington, IL 60481. www.freepressnewspapers.com or call 815-634-4256 the publisher selects not to publish topic. these remarks the newspaper makes To voice your opinion, please go elderly couple we wonder if we’re going to Reason to be ashamed be the next victim. While we like living in a SHADOW LAKES—People should look small town and feeling safe, it’s all the out- up political.com and find out about the OFA side world that is a threat and that’s due to which is the Organization For Action and the internet and older people not being another organization called Invisible. These safeguarded by their adult children. If you have been started by Barack Obama who is have an elderly parent who lives alone, very upset and has been agitating and check in with the regularly. Ask them if organizing around the country for riots they’ve talked with any strangers recently going on with Republican town hall meet- and if they have spent any money. It never ings. If you have watched any of this on tel- hurts to check with them often because it’s evision it is the liberal Democrats who have easy to become a victim the older you get. so much hatred for the Republicans win- ning the White House, the Senate and the No more signs House because they do want to bring WILMINGTON—Thank goodness the America back to what it once was from what election is coming to an end this week. I am Obama destroyed. And if you would look so sick of looking at all the yard signs that into political.com you can read some of were put up by those running for mayor and this. For these people who I have seen riot school board. Now we get to watch and see on television I would be ashamed to be a who are the sore losers by not going around Democrat. and taking their signs down. Dan Hill Just don’t care WILMINGTON—A television movie had a scene in which two women were It would help arguing. One said, “But you don’t get it, you WILMINGTON—The story about the don’t get it. You just killed someone.” And elderly person getting scammed out of the other responded, “No, you don’t get it. I $8,000 is sad to read. While we’ve lived here don’t care.” Many abortion supporters know a long time and still feel fairly safe, as an abortion kills children. They just don’t care. Still on ballot mistakes kill two to three hundred thou- secret as possible, the taxpayers don’t have ESSEX—Only in Illinois sand people a year in this country. Far more the right to know. How about an article can you get arrested as a than guns ever do. comparing water and sewer rates, or com- township clerk for writing Dan Hill paring the police pension debt in the three yourself checks from taxpay- towns. You know they don’t put that on their er money for $30,000 and Gone overboard websites because they don’t want to show still remain on the ballot to WILMINGTON— I opened my front how much they’re giving away. keep your job. The Illinois door to find a political letter taped to my State’s Attorney arrested her recently painted door. That is wrong. These Others should back in February for stealing mayoral candidates have gone overboard from the township and yet with advertising. Hopefully the tape residue do their part her name remained on the will be able to be removed without damage. BRAIDWOOD—Read more than 20 ballot. What is she going to million people across four African and go, write checks from a jail Private property Middle East countries are facing starvation cell? It’s a slap to every voter WILMINGTON—Two of the candidates according to the United Nations. This is in Essex Township. for mayor in Wilmington have no respect Somalia’s third famine in 25 years of civil for a citizen’s rights. I have no trespassing war and anarchy. The United Nations No signs signs on my property and twice came home claims it needs at least $5 billion by July to ALL COMMUNITIES— to find unsolicited political advertisements prevent catastrophe. The United States tra- When you call to put a sign on my property. Both were placed on my ditionally has been the largest donor to the in a person’s yard and they door while I was not at home, making it United Nations and gives more aid to Africa say no, this means no. Stop appear that I was endorsing that person. than any other continent. In 2016 the being so pushy. Perhaps the city needs to amend the politi- United States gave more than $2 billion to cal sign ordnance to add that it shall be ille- the United Nations World Food Program, a More of them gal to place any political advertisements on quarter of their total budget. Sudan has BRAIDWOOD—There private property without the consent of the been entrenched in civil war. Since 2013. are people in this town suf- property owner. Other continents should do their share. fering from drug addiction and mental illness. I saw a Sounds of Spring Overweight for sure guy walking near the grade COAL CITY—You can tell it’s Spring. WILMINGTON—How can a semi-trac- school the other day and he Loud music coming from cars, motorcycles tor trailer come into town from River Road looked like he was in a daze. revving their engines, parents screaming at down Kankakee Street? The bridge over the He was on something and it kids. Oh Spring time! creek has a load limit of 6 tons. A semi trac- was scary to me and my kids. tor trailer weights almost 83,000 pounds He was obviously talking to To the fullest extent loaded. That’s 71,000 pounds more that the himself as he walked by our WESLEY TOWNSHIP—The reason bridge is safe to carry. Where are the police? car. Thank goodness I locked there is vandalism and theft in this area is An overweight ticket for 71,000 over would the doors because he because even when the perpetrators are bring some much needed revenue to the stopped and looked at us caught red-handed or all evidence points to city with out burdening the local citizens. and said something at my them, nothing is done about it. If we are daughter who was scared supposedly cracking down on crime then I fell for it out of her mind. Now I’m why don’t we see more arrests? BRAIDWOOD—I have to admit I fell for not sure where he was from Stop smear campaign your Donald Trump April Fools story...hook, but I know he shouldn’t be line and sinker. I read it thinking this is COAL CITY—Seems like Bruce Rauner unbelievable, Trump really sent a letter to out on the street, especially is more concerned about campaigning than near the school. Why aren’t the newspaper. Then someone suggested it he is about getting our state straightened was an April Fools story and it hit me how people like him getting out. He’s already buying TV commercials help? Seems like there are gullible I was. Thanks for the laugh, another knocking the Democrats for trying to duct reason why I love my local newspaper. more crazies these days on tap government. Seems to me that Rauner is the streets. just as much as part of the problem as the Border laws Make it a crime Democrats when he spends all his money BRAIDWOOD—Read the number of SHADOW LAKES—I’m on commercials bashing them. It’s time undocumented immigrants crossing the calling about the opioid they all stop their smear campaigns and get south western borders in Texas is dropping problem in this country and things done. from 1,500 a day in January to 840 people a why is it not a criminal Clogged up day caught stopped from entering the offense if parents are United States from Mexico. The border laws BRAIDWOOD—Braidwood, Coal City have been on the books for years. President allowed to leave drugs that and Wilmington were in a contest last week they are taking (opioid) and Trump has ratcheted up deportations and for clogged curb drains. First prize goes to signed executive orders to hire 15,000 new their children get a hold of it all three for having almost every drain and they continue to take it border patrol. It’s time to follow the border blocked with leaves so the water would not laws. In 2014, 275,000 babies were born to from their parents. They drain. Springtime is here. become addicted and then parents here illegally according to Pew possibly turn to crime. But if The Braidwood way Research. you leave a handgun laying BRAIDWOOD—We were out of town so Affects of immigration out and your child gets a I’m just catching up on my reading. It was B R A I DWO O D — Im m i g ra t i o n hold of it and someone gets interesting reading the comparison of changes a nation’s culture. Fifty years ago hurt then it’s a major crime. Braidwood, Coal City and Wilmington in only five percent of the United States popu- Why don’t the Democrats do regards to which ones are transparent and lation was foreign born. By 2010 immigrants something about the opioid which ones are not. We all know it’s not made up 14 percent of the population and problem in this country and Braidwood. They keep everything a secret, nine of 10 were coming to America from quit worrying about guns. that started with credit card charges like outside Europe. These Asian, African, After all drugs and medical b u y i n g Middle Eastern and Hispanic immigrants chocolates. bring diversity to America. They forced us to That’s just revise our thinking about what it means to t h e become Americans. Gone is the melting pot Bra i d w o o d idea with its assumption that immigrants way: Keep can become indistinguishable from natives. city govern- Wars have taken its toll on our native born ment as over the years. Yet 52,000 people died of drug overdoses in 2015, more than the peak year of AIDS which took 50,000 in 1995. Drug companies helped with the AIDS prob- lem only to help create the opioid epidemic as millions have become addicted. God bless America. WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, April 5, 2017, page 5B Lori Austin Robert Novy WILMINGTON—Lori Lynn Theo and many nieces and nephews. CARBON HILL—Robert L. Novy, Etzkorn) and five great-grandchildren: Austin, 50, of Wilmington, IL, went Cremation rites have been "Bob," 80, a 55 year resident of Kylee, Cody and Emmett Scheer and home to the Lord Thursday, March accorded. Carbon Hill, passed away Tuesday, Nathan and Liam Schoolman; one 23, 2017 surrounded by family at A memorial service will be at March 28, 2017 at his home. brother, Bill Novy of Gardner; two the Joliet Area Community the Families of Faith Church in Born Feb. 11, 1937 in sisters, Lillian Honiotes of Hospice Home in Joliet, IL. Channahon Saturday, April 8, 2017 Braidwood, Bob was a son of Shorewood and Virginia Lincheski Born Sept. 28, 1966 in at 11 a.m. Pastor Randy Blan will Gustav and Hilda (nee Kvalvik) of Dwight and two sisters-in-law, Kankakee, IL, she was the daughter officiate. Inurnment will be pri- Novy. He was raised and educated Betty Novy of Wilmington and of Howard and Katherine (nee vate. in Braidwood and attended the Helen Marie (Aaron) Willis of Coal Ingram) Austin. Lori was an avid In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts Braidwood schools. He was City. Bob is also survived by addi- Chicago Cubs fan and Cleveland in her name may directed to her fami- employed by Caterpillar Tractor tional step-children, step-grandchil- Cavaliers fan. He favorite player was ly. Company, and retired after 30 years of dren and step-great-grandchildren, who LeBron James. She was known to be a moth- For more information and to visit her service. Bob was a member of the Miner's were part of his life. er to many. online guestbook, log onto www.rwpatter- Club, where he enjoyed fishing, camping Bob was preceded in death by his par- Surviving are her son, Zachary Austin of sonfuneralhomes.com or find their and water skiing. In earlier years, he volun- ents, one son, Cary Novy; one step-son, Wilmington; two sisters, Brenda (late Bill) Facebook page at R.W. Patterson Funeral teered and did maintenance work for the Chuck and five siblings: Bonnie Mecum, Welsh of Wilmington and Cindy (Rick) Homes, Ltd. & Crematory. Village of Carbon Hill under three different Dan Novy, Harvey Novy, Gloria (Phil) Bock Chaffee of Thornfield, MO; two brothers, Arrangements are under the direction mayors. Bob will be remembered as a great and Roger Novy. Gary (Mary) Austin of Cullum, IL and Dan of R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & classic car enthusiast, who enjoyed showing Funeral servies were held at Reeves (Carol) Austin of Custer Park, IL; her dog, Crematory, 401 E. Main St., Braidwood. his three different show cars. Funeral Home, 75 N. Broadway in Coal City. Survivors include his wife, Roseann Funeral services followed with Reverend Dr. "Ronie" Novy, whom he married Feb. 11, Roy Backus officiating and burial was in the 2015; one son, Kip Novy of Coal City; one Bohemian National Cemetery, Braidwood. daughter-in-law, Peggy Novy of Reddick; Family and friends may sign the online Gilbert B. Rogers step-children: Ken (Sue) Watson, Joretta guest book, upload photographs, or share Allen, Jana (Carlos) Paez, Kevin (Kim) Bob's memorial page by logging onto PARIS, IL—Gilbert B. Rogers, 88, children, several great-grandchildren Watson, Karl (Deanna) Watson and Kurt www.ReevesFuneral.com. of Paris, IL, passed away Monday, and several great-great-grandchil- (Stephanie) Watson; three granddaughters: Funeral services and arrangements April 3, 2017 at Twin Lakes Rehab dren. Brandy (Joe) Scheer, Kayla (Cole) were made under the direction and care of and Health Care Center in Paris. He was preceded in death by Schoolman and Abby Novy (fiancé Joey Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Coal City. Born April 13, 1928 in his parents, his wife and six sib- Newton, IL, he was the son of E.P. lings: Earl E. Rogers, Mary Ellen and Carrie Ellen (Smallwood) Thatcher, Hamilton Rogers, Peter Rogers. He married Mary L. Rogers, Abby Rogers and Thomas James D. Benson (Duke) Rogers in Newton, IL on William Rogers. Jan. 26, 1947, and she passed away Visitation will be held Friday, BRAIDWOOD—James D. Benson, 25, 183rd St. and Wolf Rd., Orland Park, use east June 13, 2008. Gilbert was a welder in April 7, 2017 from 10 a.m. to noon at longtime Braidwood resident, passed away parking lot, from 9:30 a.m. until time of the tractor plant for Caterpiller in Joliet, Stewart and Carroll Funeral Home, 303 E. Sunday, April 2, 2017. Memorial Service at 11 a.m. IL and he was in the Illinois National Guard Wood St. in Paris, IL with funeral services to He was a graduate of Reed-Custer Future inurnment of ashes will be at in Paris, IL. follow the visitation. Burial will be in High School and was a member of Laborers’ Good Shepherd Cemetery, Orland Park. Survivors include six children: John Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Union Local 68. For further service information contact James was the beloved son of Colleen Edward (Teresa) Rogers of Braidwood, IL; Memorial contributions may be made Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, Chicago Beverly Jean (Richard) Webb of Braidwood, to the Alzheimer’s Association. (nee Burgess) and James B. Benson, proud Heights, 708-481-9230 or go to panozzo- IL; Janet Kay (Bob) Hubbs of Danville, IL; For further information and online con- brother of Megan and Jacob Benson and the Michael Stephen (Tina) Rogers of dolences go to www.stewartandcarrollfu- late Joseph O. Burgess and a dear nephew, bros.com. Sevierville, TN; Richard Olin (Jenny) Rogers neralhome.com. cousin and friend of many. Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home in of Dandridge, TN and Daniel Joseph Stewart and Carrol Funeral Home in A memorial visitation and service will Chicago Heights is in charge of arrange- (Andrea) Rogers of Paris, IL; several grand- Paris, IL is in charge of arrangements. be held Friday, April 7, 2017 at Parkview ments. Christian Church, 11100 Orland Parkway, Melinda Dabels Joseph O. Burgess GLENDALE HEIGHTS—Melinda hood parties. Melinda was one who Joy Dabels, 41, of Glendale Heights could always be counted on and was BRAIDWOOD—Joseph O. Burgess, 35, 183rd St. and Wolf Rd., Orland Park, use east and formerly of Wilmington, always there for anyone in need. of Braidwood passed away Sunday, April 2, parking lot from 9:30 a.m. until time of passed away Tuesday March 28, Survivors include her hus- 2017. Memorial Service at 11 a.m. 2017 at Central DuPage Hospital band, Damon Dabels; son, Jack He was a loving son of Colleen (nee Future inurnment of ashes will be at in Winfield, after living with can- Dabels; parents, Stanley and Mary Burgess) and James Benson, devoted father Good Shepherd Cemetery, Orland Park. cer for the past eight years. Smith; sister, Erin (Dan) Moran of of Gracie and Joie Burgess, brother of For further service information contact Born May 4, 1975 in Joliet, Wilmington; mother-in-law, Peggy Megan, Jacob and the late James D. Benson; Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, Chicago Melinda Joy was a daughter of Dabels of Bloomington; father-in- beloved boyfriend of Kayla Hastings; dear Heights, 708-481-9230 or go to panozzo- Stanley and Mary (McShane) Smith law, Jerry (Marlene) Dabels of St. nephew, cousin and friend of many. bros.com. of Wilmington. She was raised in Louis, MO; sister-in-law, Amy (Ethan) A memorial visitation and service will Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home in Wilmington, attended St. Rose School Tadel of Shorewood; aunts and uncles: be held Friday, April 7, 2017 at Parkview Chicago Heights is in charge of arrange- and graduated from Wilmington High Kathleen (William) Krempa of Orange Park, Christian Church, 11100 Orland Parkway, ments. School with the class of 1993. Mindi went on FL; Rosemarie (Vince) Gardner of Peoria to attend Illinois State University, where she and Carol (Bob) Lyday of Staunton, IL and earned a bachelor’s degree in pre-law in nieces and nephews: Brendan, Nolan and 1997. On May 8, 2004, Melinda married Declan Moran and Sean and Kate Tadel. Damon Dabels in St. Rose Church in Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Patricia Gallagher Wilmington, and they were currently raising Wilmington. their son in Glendale Heights. Preferred memorials may be made to MORRIS—Patricia L. Gallagher, Paige Hercreg; Katina and Kira Bolos, Melinda was currently employed with Bright Directions, a fund established for her 78, of Morris, formerly Morton, Daniel and Anna Schellin, Paul, Kate Genex Insurance, where she was a health- son, Jack’s future education or to the Breast passed away Wednesday, March 29, and Megan Murphy; Tristan, care coordinator. She was active at her son’s Cancer Research Foundation. 2017 at Morris Hospital. Kamrin and Brynn Gallagher and school, assisting with class parties, book Family and friends may sign the online Born Jan. 2, 1939 in Highland Julia, Ariel, Dawson and Sydney fairs and school activities. Melinda was also guest book, upload photographs or share Park, Patricia Lynn was a daughter Trapp; one great-granddaughter, the team mom and photographer for Agnes’ memorial page by logging onto of William and Anita (nee Farne) Aria; step-mother. Lyn Martin of Glendale Heights Youth Baseball and www.BaskervilleFuneral.com. Hutchings. She was raised and Northfield, IL; two half-sisters, Softball (GHYBS). Funeral arrangements were made educated in Highland Park, and Christine (John) Eisner of Kansas She will be remembered for her love of under the direction and care of Baskerville graduated from Highland Park High City, MO and Linda (Tom) Kelley of scrapbooking, photography, flower garden- Funeral Home in Wilmington. School with the class of 1957. Patricia Boulder, CO and two step-sisters, ing, reading and baking. She took pleasure furthered her education by attaining her Dianne Viti of Highland Park and in crocheting and coordinating neighbor- bachelor’s degree at the University of Illinois Dolores VanderPal of Lake Bluff, IL. in 1960. On Aug. 5, 1961, she married Patricia was preceded in death by her William J. Gallagher at Immaculate parents, William Hutchings and Anita Conception Church in Highland Park. (Lawrence) Morano. Patricia was employed as a junior high edu- Per Patricia's wishes, cremation rites cator of American History and English at have been accorded. Agnes M. Porterfield Blessed Sacrament School in Morton. She A memorial visitation and video tribute WILMINGTON—Agnes M. children: Logan, Cole, Braylen, held membership with Immaculate were held at Immaculate Conception Porterfield, 93, of Wilmington Hayden, Ellie, Ryder, Knox, Kylie and Conception Church in Morris, Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church, 600 E. Jackson St. in Morris passed away Wednesday March 29, Parker; one brother, Wayne (Gloria) Catholic Church in Seneca, and with the followed by a Mass of Christian Burial with 2017 at Rosewood Care Center in Neal of Morris, and numerous University of Illinois Alumni Association. Reverend Ronald Margherio presiding. Joliet. nieces and nephews. Patricia was an avid fan of college basketball A private inurnment will be in Born July 19, 1923 in Onarga, Agnes was preceded in death and football, and enjoyed reading and was a Riverview Cemetery, Marseilles. IL, Agnes Marie was a daughter of by her parents, her husband, member of the Morris Friends of the Library. Preferred memorials may be made as Harry and Rose (nee Colebank) Martin A. Porterfield; one daugh- She was a wonderful homemaker, who rel- gifts in Patricia’s memory to a charity of a Neal. She was raised and educated ter, Barbara Jean Miller; one grand- ished her role as a wife, mother and grand- donor’s choosing. in Onarga, and graduated from son, Chad Latham; one great-grand- mother. Family and friends may sign the online Onarga High School. On March 1, daughter, Alyssa Danielle Keeley and Survivors include her husband of 55 guest book, upload photographs or share 1946, Agnes married Martin Allen two sisters, Norma Eileen Nelson and years, William; five children: Jennifer Patricia’s memorial page by logging Porterfield at Trinity United Methodist Wilma O’Hare. (Robert) Hercreg of Cedarburg, IL; Joan onto www.ReevesFuneral.com. Church in Kentland, IN. She was a devoted Per Agnes’ wishes, cremation rites have Gallagher of Evanston, Jeanne (Ken) Schellin Cremation services and memorial mother and grandmother that cherished been accorded. of Libertyville, Jane (Patrick) Murphy of arrangements have been made under the spending time with her family. The family will receive friends Saturday, Indianola, IA and William L. (Erin) Gallagher direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Survivors include her three children: April 8, 2017 from 12 noon until time of of Morton; 17 grandchildren: Emily, Jack and Ltd., 408 E. Washington St. in Morris. Leslie K. (Charles) Jackson of Wilmington, memorial service at 2 p.m. at Baskerville Richard (Sandy) Porterfield of Frankfort and Funeral Home, 700 E. Kahler Rd. in Douglas (Reba) Porterfield Custer Park; nine Wilmington. Reverend Brad Shumaker from grandchildren: Lisa (Kent) Keeley, Dayna Coal City United Methodist Church will offi- (Jeremy) Haddon, Jeffrey (Dawn) Jackson, ciate. Donald G. Blecha Danny (Stephanie) Porterfield, Todd Inurnment will follow in Oakwood BRAIDWOOD—Donald G. Blecha, 78, of Naperville, IL; five grandchildren: Ben, Porterfield, Michael (Stephanie) Porterfield, Cemetery in Wilmington, where Agnes will of Braidwood, IL, passed away Thursday, Haley, and Brett Blecha and Josh and Nick Matthew Porterfield, Monte (Lara) be laid to rest with her late husband. March 30, 2017 at Presence St. Joseph Keefe and two brothers, Richard (Pat) Blecha Porterfield and Shannon Miller-Willson; 19 Preferred memorials may be made as Medical Center in Joliet, IL. of Moodus, CT and Ken (Kathleen) Blecha of great-grandchildren: Becca (Cory) Acred, gifts in Agnes’ memory to Saint Jude Born April 29, 1938 in Braidwood, he Braidwood. Brandon Keeley, Kaylie (Don) Christensen, Children’s Hospital. was the son of George and Mildred (nee Cremation rites have been accorded. Brooklyn Haddon, Tanner Haddon, Jenna Family and friends may sign the online Jakoplic) Blecha. Donald retired from Private services will be held. Jackson, Drew Jackson, Nicole (Dr. Michael) guest book, upload photographs, or share Caterpillar, Inc. in Joliet following 30 years of For more information and to visit his Gershon, Danielle Porterfield, Taylor Agnes’ memorial page by logging onto employment. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, online guestbook, log onto rwpattersonfu- Porterfield, Josh Porterfield, Sydney www.BaskervilleFuneral.com. and trapping. neralhomes.com or find their Facebook Porterfield, Stephan Porterfield, Jacob Cremation services and memorial Surviving are his wife, Arda (nee Frank), page at R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes. Porterfield, Cailyn Porterfield, Arron arrangements have been made under the whom he married March 31, 1962 in R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Porterfield, Hailey Porterfield, Kelsie Willson direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Braidwood; son, Don (Robin) Blecha of Crematory, 401 E. Main St., Braidwood is in and Karlee Willson; nine great-great-grand- Home in Wilmington. Goose Lake, IL; daughter, Dawn (Jeff) Keefe charge of arrangements. The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, April 5, 2017, page 6B WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM Rauner’s flannel wearing thin The gover- faltered over a unnamed source in a news- Governor nor's people "five and five" paper article that the grand firmly believe proposal to bargain was dead. worried more that they have raise the Rauner will continue to staked out a income tax for counter with a campaign about next c o m f o r t a b l y five years and based on running against poll-tested plat- cap property the Springfield "status quo," campaign than form. "What we taxes for the and in particular the over- oppose, the same amount of whelmingly unpopular state’s future public opposes," time. The House Speaker Michael As the Senate's two a Rauner official S e n a t e Madigan. But after over two leaders tried again to find said last week. Democrats are years in office, a kabillion- the votes to pass their "What we sup- also still refus- aire who conspicuously "grand bargain" last week to port, the public ing to specify drops his "g's" and dons the end the state's two-year gov- supports." major budget costumes of the working ernmental gridlock, Gov. The public cuts (which the class in expensive TV ads to Rauner began spending over hates tax hikes and Rauner is governor has refused to do claim he's on the common a million dollars on two new gearing up for the 2018 cam- as well), and a dispute has man's side may be finally be TV ads that portray him as paign with a message that he developed over the latest wearing thin. The governor’s an every-man "duct tape" saved the state from ruinous education funding reform 58 percent job disapproval hero in the fight for Illinois' Democratic tax increases bill. rating in the latest Paul future. without his demanded job- Should the Senate's Simon Public Policy Institute "Illinois is broke and creating reforms, which plan go down in flames yet poll didn't appear out of broken," Rauner says to the include the above-men- again, the Democrats will nowhere, after all. camera while standing in a tioned balanced budget, undoubtedly say that Instead of constantly well-kept garage and wear- property tax and state gov- Rauner never actually want- worrying about his own ing a plaid flannel shirt. ernment spending freezes, ed a deal to begin with. political future by producing "And the politicians that got term limits and other awe- They'll claim in unison that yet another round of expen- us into this mess, their solu- some stuff. the Turnaround Agenda was, sive TV ads far away from tion is this," Rauner says as Trouble is, he's never in reality, a mere ploy to election day, the governor he holds up a roll of duct once proposed a balanced achieve Rauner's "real" ought to find another way to tape. "Higher taxes," he says budget and can't get any- result, which is the slow but improve his state's future. as he yanks out a piece of thing else passed. Rauner is very deliberate destruction He has a Republican Senate duct tape, "More spending," heading into a reelection of "weak" universities and Leader who is firmly com- he says with another jerk on campaign without much of social service programs and mitted to getting us out of the roll, "No real reforms," anything to show for his the crushing of unions and this horrific ditch. Instead of he says as he takes one more time in office. Hence, the "the middle class." And they undercutting her at every strong pull. duct tape ads. might possibly even get turn, he ought to be helping "After decades of ignor- Team Rauner is also still some backup from a clearly her across the finish line. ing problems, it's time opposed to whatever comes furious Senate Republican Doing otherwise will only someone fixes 'em," the gov- out of the Senate's negotia- Leader, who lashed out at prove the Democrats' point ernor says. A list of bullet tions because the proposals the governor and his chief of that he doesn’t really want a points appears on the screen don't meet its demands. staff earlier this month for deal. in front of a line of tools Talks have reportedly declaring through an neatly arranged against the garage wall as Rauner says: "Our balanced budget plan freezes property taxes, caps spending, creates jobs and puts term limits on politi- cians." Rauner is then shown sitting on a chair in the garage. "Our plan brings real Louie Peterson reforms to Illinois," he says as he grabs the roll of duct GARDNER—Louie Peterson, 60, He was preceded in death by his tape. "Their duct tape solu- of Gardner, IL, passed away Monday, parents, sister-in-law, Melissa tions won't work anymore. April 3, 2017. Born June 1, 1956 in Christensen and nephew, Josh We will fix Illinois together." Joliet, IL, he was the son of Harry Mellen. The second, shorter ad, and Dell (nee Vota) Peterson. Cremation rites were begins with Rauner peeling Louie was a member of the accorded per his wishes. off duct tape from a piece of Laborers Union Local #75 for 20 Visitation will be Friday, glass over the camera. years and also the International April 7, 2017 at the R.W. Patterson "Springfield politicians Union of Operating Engineers Funeral Home & Crematory, South don't want you to see what Union, Local #150 for 13 years. He Wilmington Chapel, from 4-7 p.m. A they're up to," the governor retired in 2012. Louie enjoyed hunt- Mass of Christian Burial will immedi- begins, wearing the same ing, fishing, shooting and arrowhead ately follow visitation at St. Lawrence flannel shirt in the same hunting. He was known to be able to make Catholic Church in South Wilmington. garage. "'Cuz their duct tape anything. He especially enjoyed spending Casual dress per Louie's request. Inurnment solutions just cover up time with his family. will be private. Illinois' problems. They Surviving are his wife, Tammy (nee In lieu of flowers, take a little kid fishing. don't fix 'em," he says with a Christensen), who he married Oct. 9, 1982 in For more information and to visit his smile on his face. "Fix Dwight, IL; son, Dane Peterson of South online guestbook, log onto www.rwpatter- Illinois," an announcer says. Wilmington, IL; sister, Trudi (Phil) sonfuneralhomes.com or find their Cheshareck of Morris, IL; mother-in-law, Facebook page at R.W. Patterson Funeral Joan Utley of East Peoria, IL; brother-in-law, Homes. Curt (Linda) Christensen of Kickapoo, IL; R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & sister-in-law, Kim Paquette of Seneca, IL; Crematory, 2nd & Lemmon, South and his beloved beagle, Henry. Wilmington is in charge of arrangements. WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, April 5, 2017, page 7B Manietta, Schneider Easter egg announce engagement hunt in Reddick The annual community Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Reddick Lioness, will be held on Saturday, April 8, at the Reddick Fire Protection District grounds, formerly Reddick Grade School, at 10 a.m Park on the east side of the buildings and bring a basket or bag for collecting eggs. Everyone will leave with a bag of treats. Local student named to President’s Jason Manietta and Lindsay Schneider List Jason Phillip Manietta and Lindsay Marie Schneider, Christian Faber of both of Louisville, KY are happy to announce their engage- Braidwood was named to ment and approaching marriage. Jason is the son of Mary the President's List at Drake Manietta of Coal City and the late John Manietta. Lindsay is University, Des Moines, IA. the daughter of Lou and Lora Schneider of Marietta, GA. The academic honor is The bride-elect is a graduate of George Walton High achieved by earning a School in Marietta, GA. She earned a bachelor of science straight-A grade point aver- degree in mathematics from Bellarmine University and is age of 4.0 for the fall 2016 employed by The Gleason Group Wealth Management semester. Firm. The future groom is a graduate of Coal City High School. He graduated from the University of Illinois with a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science and is employed with ADP. Wreath laying The happy union will take place June 17, 2017 at 2 p.m. on 100th of at St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church in Louisville, KY. World War I planned A wreath laying cere- mony will be conducted at WGGS meeting Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery on Thursday, April 6, at 1 p.m., to honor the 100th anniversary of the set for April 8 United States entry into World War I. The Will/Grundy known story of the “Orphan Everyone is invited to Genealogical Society will Trains” of the 1850's and the attend. The event will begin hold its April membership at 1 p.m. meeting on Saturday, April 8, The cemetery is located at 10 a.m. at the Coal City part they played in our fami- Public Library, 85 N. Garfield at 20953 W. Hoff Rd., ly histories. St., Coal City. Elwood. Park at the main flag Guest speaker will be The meeting is open to Susan Rouch, a historian pole. For more information and former teacher from the public and refreshments call Sean Baumgartner at Marseilles, IL. She will pres- 815-423-9958. ent the interesting but little will be served. The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesdasy, April 5, 2017, page 8B WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM NEW HOPE FIRST ISLAND CITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PRESBYTERIAN BAPTIST CHURCH Good Friday service 80 N. Garfield St. CHURCH 120 Vine Street Serving dinner Coal City, IL 106 S. Lincoln Street Wilmington, IL at Abundant Life 815-634-8332 Braidwood, IL Pastor Jeff Logsdon to those in need [email protected] Pastor Dale Tolly 476-9750 The Wilmington Pastor’s Association The Rev. Mark Hughey Church: 815-458- Sun.: 8:30 a.m. and Braidwood’s Immaculate Conception will host a community Good Friday service Wed.: 4 to 7 p.m., prayer gathering; 7 p.m., com- 6317 11 a.m. to noon, wor- Church has partnered with Ignite Christian at Abundant Life Fellowship on April 14, at mittee night Pastor: 815-922-2212 ship service, nursery Sat.: Noon to 2 p.m., Kids Easter celebration; provided; 9:45 to 10:45 Church and Coal City’s First Baptist Church, 6:30 p.m., at Abundant Life Fellowship. www.firstpresbraid- Six different pastors will talk about six 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., ham and bean soup dinner and wood.org a.m., Sunday school New Hope Presbyterian Church and basket raffle classes for all ages Sun.: 10 a.m., wor- different Good Friday sermons. A nursery Sun.: 9 to 10:15 a.m., Sunday school - play Wed.: 6 to 7:30 Assumption Church in operating St. Vincent ship Table. attendant will be available. rehearsal; 10 a.m., elders/new members meeting; p.m., Adult Bible study Abundant Life Fellowship is located at 10:30 a.m., Kids Parade of Palms, kids theater pro- and prayer meeting Free hot, nutritious dinners will be 23632 Route 113 in Wilmington, just east of duction of “The First Easter”, worship service and Living Stones year-round; served to those in need or hungry every greet new members with child care available fol- • Kindergarten Braidwood. Community Church Monday through June 26, from 5 to 6 p.m. lowed by coffee hour 25124 S. Fryer St. • through twelfth grade Mon.: 8:45 to 11 a.m., food pantry; 10:45 a.m., Channahon, IL students meet from 6 to The weekly event will be held in Fr. Meals on Wheels; 1 p.m., Bible study 7:30 p.m. for Bible study White Hall at Immaculate Conception • Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 815-325-8476 during the school year. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Pastor Joe Church, 110 S. School St., Braidwood. St. Rose School Easter schedule: April 9 - 10:30 a.m., Palm Popischill invited bikers Sunday; April 13 - 7 p.m., Maundy Thursday foot and people of faith to washing; April 14 - 7 p.m., Good Friday; April 16 - church on Sundays at MAIN STREET BAPTIST CHURCH to host annual 10:30 a.m., Easter 10:30 a.m. 110 S. Division St. • Braidwood, IL • A ham and bean dinner and basket raffle will • Fellowship and Pastor Justin Kinder be held on Saturday, April 8, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Bible study follows. msbbraidwood.com Booster Brunch • New members will meet with elders at 10 a.m., • Blessings of bikes Sun.: 9:45 a.m., Sunday school; 11 a.m. and 6 on Sunday, April 9, before being received at the 10:30 coming soon. p.m., worship The annual St. Rose School Booster a.m. worship. Coffee fellowship will follow. Wed.: 6 p.m., prayer meeting Brunch is set for Palm Sunday, April 9, in the • Committee Night will be at 7 p.m. on ROSE OF SHARON • Office hours are Wedneday and Friday, 9 a.m. St. Rose School gymnasium, 626 S. Wednesday, April 5. MINISTRY to noon. • The next Session meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Kankakee St., Wilmington. 29 Aqueduct • CHURCH OF • Awana and youth will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19. Wednesdays. Cocktails will begin at noon and enter- • An open prayer gathering will be held on the Diamond, IL THE NAZARENE tainment will be provided. Each ticket will first Wednesday of each month, from 4 to 7 p.m. 303 S. Kankakee Rev. Jan Quiet • UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH be entered to win door prizes, free drinks, a Group prayer will be at 5:30 p.m. followed by refresh- 815- 228-9585 Wilmington, IL buffet dinner and desserts. ments. Everyone is invited. 476-HOPE 309 E. Jefferson St. • St. Vincent’s Table has temporarily moved to Sun.: 2 p.m., serv- Gardner, IL The cost is $50 per person. Checks ice Rev. Bill Luttrell Immaculate Conception Church. To volunteer to [email protected] Pastor Jana Howson should be made payable to the St. Rose cook, set-up, do dishes or clean-up, sign-up on the • Gospel Sing is on 815-237-2227 School Endowment Fund. the second Saturday of Sun.: 9:30 a.m., sheet on the tri-fold. Desserts can be dropped off by Sun.: 10 a.m., worship, word and sacrament Ticket proceeds will benefit the St. Rose 4 p.m. at the New Hope kitchen each Monday. Use each month at 5 p.m. Sunday school; 10:30 a.m., worship; 3 p.m., • Alcoholics Anonymous meets every School Endowment Fund. disposable containers or wrap in plastic individually. • Christian Singles Wednesday at 8 p.m. For more information call 815-370-7817 or email meets at 6 p.m. on the Hands of Praise puppet team practice; 6 p.m., • Join in on the third Thursday of each month Cathy Milne at [email protected]. third Friday of each for bingo and a bake sale from 4 to 6 p.m. at the service • Sign-up for the food pantry and Meals on month. Gardner American Legion Hall. Wheels at least a week in advance on the tri-fold. • A healing service Mon.: 7 p.m., video GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH is held on the fourth exercise class in fellow- RITCHEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH & Grace Lutheran Preschool Saturday of each month ship hall 907 Luther Dr. • Wilmington, IL JOLIET JEWISH CONGREGATION Route 102 • Wilmington, IL at 6 p.m. Wed.: 7 p.m., fel- Office: 815-476-9480 250 N. Midland Ave. • Joliet, IL lowship, outreach min- 815-476-6166 815-741-4600 istry teams, teen Bible Sun.: 10:30 a.m., worship service Reverend Zak Wagner ABUNDANT LIFE studies • Communion with Pastor Brent Phillips is on Preschool Director Mary Kay Hays Rabbi Charles Rubovits the first Sunday of each month. www.jolietjewishcongregation.org FELLOWSHIP Thu.: 7 p.m., video [email protected] exercise class in fellow- • A fellowship dinner is held on the first Sunday Fri.: 7 p.m., service 23632 W. Hwy. 113 of each month following the service. [email protected] Sat.: 9 a.m., service ship hall Wed.: 6:15 to 7 p.m., Simple Supper hosted by • Religious school for pre-kindergarten through Wilmington, IL Sat.: 8 a.m., Men’s the confirmation group; 7 p.m., Lenten worship serv- eighth grade features Hebrew and Bar/Bat Mitzvah 815-458-6530 prayer at the church and ice followed by choir practice breakfast at Chick-A- FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH training. Call the synagogue to register. Pastor Greg Linkous Fri.: 9 a.m., Friday Crew • All life cycle events and Jewish holidays cele- Dee. 401 E. Kahler Rd. • Wilmington, IL Sat.: 9:30 a.m., Weight Watchers brated. Social programs include congregational alfwilmington.com • Call 476-HOPE Pastor Tom Kingery Sun.: 9 a.m., Palm Sunday worship with com- Shabbat dinners, Seders, folk dancing, bagel and lox • Sun.: 10:30 a.m., for prayer if you or 815-476-5474 munion; 10 a.m., coffee time; 10:30 a.m. to noon, brunches, book clubs, adult education classes and worship, children’s someone you know is web page: www.fumcwilm.com Easter event other special events. church and nursery hospitalized. Wed.: 9 a.m. to noon, preschool; 6 p.m., Genesis Mon.: No Bible study; 7 p.m., Alcoholics available • Those who need a 1-6; 7 p.m., Trustees meeting, Alcoholics Anonymous Anonymous • Tue.: Home ride to Sunday school Thu.: 10 a.m., Methodist Women cleaning day; • Grace Lutheran Preschool is accepting 2017- SOUTH WILMINGTON RIVER OF LIFE church (Bible study) and church should call 6 p.m., education; 6:30 p.m., finance/stewardship 2018 registrations. For more information visit UNITED LUTHERAN • Wed.: 6 to 7 p.m., or e-mail the church. meeting; 7 p.m., church council www.gracewilm.org, or call the church office. METHODIST CHURCH LCMS prayer meeting at the Fri.: 9 a.m. to noon, preschool • Maundy Thursday service will be held on church; 7 to 8:30 p.m., Sat.: 8 a.m., Men’s Club; 1 to 4 p.m., Ruby’s 90th 225 Rice Street • 815- 24901 S. Sage St. • FIRST BAPTIST Thursday, April 13, at 7 p.m. men’s Bible study at the CHURCH birthday party; 7 p.m., Alcoholics Anonymous • Good Friday service will be held on April 14, at 426-6169 Channahon, IL Sun.: 8:30 a.m., Sunday school for sixth through church 4470 E. Rt. 113 7 p.m. Pastor Dennis Pastor Hans Fiene • Fri.: 6:30 to 8:30 twelfth grade, and adults; 9:30 a.m., Sunday school Brooks 815-467-6401 P.O. Box 39 preschool; 9:30 a.m., worship service - Easter egg • Confirmation students will serve Easter break- p.m., ladies’ Bible study fast on Sunday, April 16, from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. The Sunday worship - Sun: 9 a.m., wor- Coal City, IL hunt, wave palms every other Friday at the Festival worship service with Holy Communion will 8:30 a.m. ship; 10:15 a.m., Sunday church Pastor Mon.: 9 a.m. to noon, preschool Tue.: 6 p.m., Phillippians; 7 p.m., Praise Ringers follow at 9 a.m. • Holy communion school and Bible study • Sat.: 8 to 10 a.m., David Gilleland served on first Sunday of 815-634-2654 • Preschool information can be found in the • Beginning Sunday, April 23, worship service men’s prayer breakfast church office or website. will begin at 9:30 a.m. each month and special on the second Saturday www.fbccoalcity.com occasions. Wed.: 7 p.m., adult • Our Caring Closet, at 205 N. First St. in COAL CITY UNITED of each month Wilmington, is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each • Potluck fellow- Bible study and activi- METHODIST ties for children and Tuesday and Thursday. NEW LIFE CHURCH CHURCH ship dinner is held on • The church offers youth group, Men’s Club, the first Sunday of each youth A United Pentecostal Church 6805 E. McArdle Rd. Sun.: 9:45 a.m., women’s groups, Christian fellowship dinners, and month following wor- mission and community outreach opportunities. 495 E. First St. • Coal City, IL 60416 FAITH BAPTIST 815-634-8670 ship. Sunday school for all Pastor Larry Garcia, CHURCH The Reverend ages; 11 a.m., Sunday Bradley D. worship BRACEVILLE UNITED 815-634-4133 3950 N. Goose Lake TURNING POINTE Shumaker METHODIST CHURCH Sun.: 10 a.m., Sunday school and worship Rd. APOSTOLIC Wed.: 7 p.m., Bible school Morris, IL www.coalcityum.org FIRST 106 W. Gould Street • P.O. Box 46 CENTRE Braceville, IL Thu.: 7 p.m., addiction support group (Corner of Pine Wed.: 9 a.m., PRESBYTERIAN women’s Bible study; 85 S. Broadway; Pastor Bennett A. Woods Bluff, Lorenzo and Suite C • Coal City, IL CHURCH Goose Lake roads) 10:30 a.m., Alcoholics 815-237-8512 IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH Anonymous in the com- Pastor Ida M. Nelson 301 N. Kankakee St. 942-0675 [email protected] 110 S. School St. • Braidwood, IL munity building 815-342-0652 Wilmington, IL Wed.: 6 p.m., Ash Wednesday service Rev. Show Reddy Allam Pastor Caleb Sat.: 6 p.m., Sun.: 10 a.m., Office: 815-476-9025 Sun.: 9:30 a.m., worship, first Sunday with Holy Rectory: 458-2125 Counterman Narcotics Anonymous worship Communion Sun.: 9:30 a.m., in the community build- The Rev. Winn Alley Reconciliation: 4:45 to 5:15 p.m., Saturday Tue.: 7 p.m., wor- • United Methodist People meet on the second Weekend Mass: 5:30 p.m., Saturday; 7:30 and 11 Sunday school; 10:30 ing Tuesday of each month, time and location to be ship http://1st-presbyte a.m., Sunday; 9:15 a.m., Sunday at St. Lawrence a.m., worship service, Sun.: 8 and 10:30 determined rian-church.net O’Toole in Essex children’s service; 6 p.m., a.m., worship service; 9 • Women’s Bible study is held on Tuesdays at 10 Sun.: 9:30 a.m., worship a.m., Sunday school for THE CHURCH OF a.m. • The Adoration Chapel in Fr. White Hall is open Wed.: 7 p.m., all ages; 8 p.m., adult Sunday school, • Exercise with Patty, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 24/7, but unlocked daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. A code JESUS CHRIST OF is available for those visiting the chapel before or prayer meeting Alcoholics Anonymous LATTER-DAY “The Bible from a.m. the community building Stratch”; 10:30 a.m., • Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are on after hours. Everyone is welcome. If you would like SAINTS to make a commitment, or access the code, call Bill Mon.: 6:15 p.m., worship service; 11:30 Friday at 8 p.m. women’s Alcoholics 1414 W. Dupont Ave. Scheer at 815-458-6800. a.m., fellowship • Children’s after school programs JAM ST. LAWRENCE Anonymous in the com- Morris, IL Junction, and Jesus and Me, for kindergarten through CHURCH munity building 6:30 815-579-8308 Mon.: Bible study - fourth graders; and EDGE for preteens, are held on P.O. Box 190 p.m., evening Bible Sun.: 10 a.m., the Book of Matthew Wednesday from after school until 4:30 p.m. STATIC ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH study Wilmington, IL So. Wilmington, IL service youth group Standing Together As Teens in Christ, for Tue.: 7 p.m., Al- seventh through twelfth grades, is held on Rev. Steve Bondi 815-237-2230 Anon in the community Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Snacks are provided. School Principal: Linda Bland Masses: 4 p.m., building There will be no JAM, EDGE or STATIC on March 29. ESSEX UNITED PARK STREET Rectory 476-7491; School 476-6220; Religious Saturday; 10 a.m., Easter CONGREGATIONAL • A Dayspring Native American service, includ- Education 476-6220; Kuzma Cottage 476-2030, METHODIST ing drumline, will be held on Sunday, April 23,, at Sunday; 7:30 a.m., • April 9, 8 and CHURCH Hours: 9-11 a.m., Mon.-Fri. 10:30 a.m., Palm Sunday CHURCH 9:40 a.m. Everyone is invited. Schedule Monday, Tuesday and United Church Thursday worship service with 114 W. Waverly Street Easter Daily Mass 8 a.m. on Mon., Wed. and Fri.; Bishop Frank Beard Sun: 9 a.m., chil- of Christ Sunday, April 9: 9:30 a.m., Palm Sunday service Saturday Vigil at 4:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 7 and 11 Reconciliation: 3 806 Park Street to 3:45 p.m., Saturday or preaching. dren’s Sunday school; Thursday, April 13: 7 p.m., Maundy Thursday a.m. • April 13, 7 p.m., 9:30 a.m., adult Bible Mazon, IL Wed.: 5:45 to 7 p.m., REP by appointment service Maundy Thursday serv- study; 10:30 a.m., wor- 815-448-5514 Friday, April 14: 10 a.m., Good Friday Thu.: 10 a.m., Legion of Mary in the St. Rose • CCD classes are ice ship Pastor Tyler Carrell Crosswalk; 11 a.m., Good Friday service Church meeting room held on Sunday morn- • April 14, 7 p.m., • Holy ### Sunday, April 16: 8 a.m., Easter breakfast, 9 Fri.: 1:30 p.m., Living Stations ings from 8:30 to 9:40 Good Friday communi- Communion is served Sun.: Building and Maintenance collection; boost- Sun.: 9 a.m., wor- a.m.; Easter egg hunt; 9:40 a.m., Easter service ty Easter cantata on the first Sunday of er brunch at St. Rose School a.m., at the South ship; 10:30 a.m., Sunday • April 16, 6:30 each month and on spe- • Mass is celebrated on Saturday evening at 4:30 Wilmington Grade school a.m., Easter Sunrise cial occasions. p.m. Sunday Mass is at 7 and 11 a.m. Weekday School. Call the rectory Wed.: 6 p.m., Bible ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED service; 8 and 10:30 Masses are on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 for more information. study a.m., Easter worship VIRGIN MARY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH a.m. During school months the Wednesday morning service; 9 a.m., Sunday 195 S. Kankakee St. • Coal City, IL Mass begins at 8:10 a.m. Communion services, pend- school for all ages and WILMINGTON 815-634-4171 ing volunteers, are on Tuesday and Thursdays at 8 Easter egg hunt for chil- CHURCH OF GOD Reverend Robert Noesen a.m. Any prearranged Mass intentions for Tuesdays CHRISTIAN FAITH dren; 9 to 10:15 a.m., 1200 Sunset Dr. • WILMINGTON stmaryassumptionparish.org and Thursdays have been rescheduled for either the CENTER Easter breakfast served Wilmington, IL PENTECOSTAL Monday and Tuesday - 8:30 a.m. communion serv- Monday, Wednesday or Friday Mass as close to the by high school youth 60481 CHURCH ice original date as possible. 1800 S. Water St. • Stations of the Cross will be held on Fridays with free will offering 32111 S. Rt. 53 • Due to church renovation, Sunday Mass will be cel- Wilmington, IL Pastor ebrated in Berst Hall. Weekday rosary, Mass and com- during Lent at 2 p.m. with the exception of Living 815-388-8628 Raymond H. Jones Wilmington munion services will be celebrated in a temporary Stations which will be on Friday, April 7, at 1:30 p.m. Home: 815-237-2158 815-365-2318 chapel at the south end of the religious education build- Pastor Jeff A. Urban IGNITE CHRISTIAN • The St. Rose Athletics will prepare Easter bas- Sun.: Sun.: 10 a.m., PASTOR DOROTHY ing. Mass on the first Tuesday of the month, Saint kets for Kuzma Cottage. Sponsor one or more baskets 10 a.m., CHURCH Peregrine Devotions and first Saturday 8:30 a.m. Mass Family worship with Sunday school; 11 a.m., WALDRON with a $5 donation for each. Envelopes are available 301 S. Broadway • worship service and the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be at the church entrances and may be returned to the classes for children Sun.: 6 p.m., serv- held in Berst hall. Coal City, IL Wed.: 6:30 p.m., ice school office, with a St. Rose student or dropped in ages newborn to 11- Ignitechristianchurc Bible study • Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. Mass; Wednesday through the collection basket. years-old Friday - 8:30 a.m. Mass; Saturday - 4 p.m. Mass; Sunday - • The St. Rose School kindergartners will host a h.org 8 and 10:30 a.m. Mass; first Saturday of the month - 8:30 Wed.: 7 to 8 p.m., Sun.: 10:30 a.m., a.m. Mass and the sacrament of anointing of the sick lemonade stand on Friday, April 28, from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. Only $1 bills will be accepted. Family worship with worship ST. PATRICK CHURCH OF • Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturday from 3:20 classes for all ages The non-denomi- CATHOLIC to 3:45 p.m.; Sunday before the 10:30 a.m. Mass; and • The St. Rose Council of Catholic Women’s national church offers CHRIST Wednesday before the 8:30 a.m. Mass annual card, bunco and game party is set for Sunday, CHURCH 1440 Sunset Dr. May 7, at noon, in the St. Rose School gymnasium. children’s church and 14936 W. Peotone Rd. • Daily rosary - 8 a.m. in the church weekly men’s and P.O. Box 202 • Devotional prayers Novena to Our Lord and His • Mass with prayers for healing is on the first PHELAN ACRES women’s Bible study. Wilton Center, IL Wilmington, IL mother, Our Lady of Perpetual Help - Wednesday, follow- Friday of each month at 7 p.m. Call the parish to ver- BIBLE CHURCH Visit the church on 478-3440 ing the 8:30 a.m. Mass ify the Mass will be celebrated. Everyone is invited. 815-476-2616 • Devotional prayers Novena to Our Lord and His 26009 Willow Lane Facebook. Father Roger Britton Roth Kutzner servant, Saint Peregrine, patron saint of those who suffer Phelan Acres 815-476-7659 with cancer or any incurable disease or condition, Pastor Steve Gibson Solemn Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament - first FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Wilmington, IL Rev. Mr. Milt Leppert 815-634-4396 Tuesday of the month following the 6:30 p.m. Mass 1824 Church St., Wilmington, IL 476-7818 Permanent Deacon • St. Vincent DePaul Monday evening dinners for www.wilmingtoncoc.com Dallas Henry, Lead Minister Pastor Rodney L. Mass schedule: 9 the needy are held in Berst Hall. For the parish food and BURNING HEARTS Sun.: 9:30 a.m., a.m., Monday through household pantry call 815-634-4171. Zach Griepenstroh, Student & Arts Minister Chappell BIBLE CHURCH Bible classes; 10:35 a.m., Friday; 5:30 p.m., • Mother of the Eucharist Perpetual Adoration 815-476-6734 Sun.: 9:45 a.m., Custer Park worship; 5 p.m., after- Saturday; 9 a.m., Sunday Chapel is located across from the church at 195 S. www.fccwilmington.org Sunday School; 11 a.m. noon worship Kankakee St. The chapel is a place of silent prayer in the Township Hall • Adoration of the Sun.: 8:30 and 10 a.m., worship service and morning worship; 6 Wed.: 7 p.m., Bible presence of Jesus Christ, truly present in the Eucharist. 35332 Grant Ave. • Blessed Sacrament is on children’s worship; 10 a.m., Bible classes for adults; p.m., evening service study The Eucharist is solemnly exposed for adoration 24 Custer Park, IL Fridays from 9:30 to 11 preschool through fifth grade children are invited to Wed.: 7 p.m., adult hours a day, seven days a week. It is a place of silent and Pastor Dan Ahlenius a.m. reverent prayer. Everyone is encouraged to stop in any- join Kid’s Cove to discover God’s word with singing Bible study and prayer; and Bible stories during each worship service; a children’s Bible clubs 779-205-8606 time, make regular visits, and sign-up for a specific hour Sun: 10:30 a.m., of adoration each week. nursery is provided for all Sunday morning activities worship KINGDOM HALL OF NEW COMMUNITY Holy Week • Collision for sixth through twelfth grades meet CHRISTIAN • April 8, Vigil of Palm Sunday: confessions after 4 each Sunday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. CHURCH OF HOPE JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES CHURCH p.m. Mass • Men’s and women’s Bible study meet on every Monroe & Jefferson • April 9, Palm Sunday: confessions after 10:30 a.m. Monday at 7 p.m. West River Road 705 E. Washington St Streets; Gardner, IL UNIVERSALIST Mass • Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) meetings are Wilmington, IL • April 12, Wednesday of Holy Week: confessions Pastor Jan Chandler; UNITARIAN Morris, IL on the first and third Thursday of each month at 9 815-476-4060 Pastor Kevin Yandell after 8:30 a.m. Mass and the last until Divine Mercy a.m. at the church. 237-8312 CHURCH OF JOLIET Tue.: 7:30 p.m., Sunday • Celebrate Recovery meets at the church each Sun.: 9 a.m. 2505 Washington St. Midweek meeting, Children’s Director • April 13, Thursday of Holy Week: 2 p.m., offices Thursday at 7 p.m. close; 7 p.m., Mass of the Lord’s Supper Sunday school; 10:15 Joliet, IL Christian Life and Patsy Phillips • Family groups meet each week in Wilmington Rev. Emily Gage Ministry • April 14, Good Friday: 3 p.m., Passion of the Lord a.m., worship 815-942-4255 with Veneration and Holy Communion; 7 p.m., Stations and Coal City. Call the church for times and loca- Sun.: 10 a.m., Bible tions. Wed.: 8:30 a.m., 722-0836 of the Cross and Veneration of the Cross topic: Discourse on Sunday worship: 9 • The Deep Roots after-school program pro- Pastor’s prayer and lec- Sun.: 9 a.m., adult • April 15, Holy Saturday: noon, Blessing of Easter gather, child care; 10:30 Bible Topic and 10:45 a.m. foods and baskets outside Berst Hall; 8 p.m., Mass of the vides care for kindergarten through sixth grade stu- tionary study group a.m., worship and All interested per- • Nursery and chil- Resurrection dents on school days from 2:30 to 6 p.m. There are Thu.: 8:30 a.m., church school. sons welcome, no col- dren’s programs offered • April 16, Easter Sunday: 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. still openings for the 2016-2017 school year. Call the church prayer group lections taken. Masses church office for information. WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, April 5, 2017, page 9B How old is that Mason jar? Look at the logo BY TONYA MICHALEC with numbers like “10,12,3.” produced says Karen M. SPECIAL TO THE According to ball.com, Vincent, in her article titled: FREE PRESS NEWSPAPERS Ball Mason jars were made by “How to Date a Ball Jar.” them 26 years after Mason Unfortunately, according Mason jars didn’t just secured his patent. Ball, which to Vincent, none of the manu- come out of the blue. They began in 1880 as the Wooden facturing companies, Ball evolved out of necessity. Jacketed Can Company, was Brothers included, stuck to For generations, founded in Buffalo, NY by five any kind of routine when it mankind searched for ways to brothers determined to corner came to embossing produc- better preserve food. What the container making busi- tion dates into jars. And, just eventually developed was ness: William, Edmund, Frank, because a date is present, such heat-based canning, also Lucius and George Ball. as 1858, that does not mean called water bath canning. The brothers started that is when it was made, nor And what they learned early making wood-jacketed tin do the series of numbers fea- from failure was just the right cans for holding hardware tured on the underside of the container to withstand the store liquids like paint and jars. !"#$%&'()*+"%" heat was needed. kerosene before expanding to Remember, 1858 is when A CRATE OF blue Mason jars In the beginning cooks glass and tin-jacketed con- Mason received his patent for was spotted by The White used whatever they could get tainers. By 1884, the company his design of the threaded clo- Glove last week in their hands on, such as glass- began producing home-can- sure. And, since many differ- ning jars. ent brands used his design, Wilmington. Mason jars were es or jars, and even cham- designed for food preserva- pagne bottles. But most didn’t Within two years of their many different jars were first batch of Mason jars, the required to have his patent tion and patented by John work. Either the glass was too Landis Mason in 1858. thin and would crack under men changed the name of year on them. the boiling water, or the neck their company to Ball Brothers Back to the numbers was not wide enough to allow Glass Manufacturing embossed on the bottom, slash drawn from right to left. for the passage of food. Some Company and relocated to often shown in a set of three From 1910 to 1923 Ball jar Muncie, IN. and separated by commas, exploded during the boiling logos feature a lower posi- The business thrived, they are called mold numbers. process because little was tioned “a” and removal of loop thanks to a decrease in over- They say nothing about when known about proper sealing used to connect the last “l” to head expenditures, such as the item was produced, but the underscore. The sixth logo and head space. the natural gas incentives point out the position that the But all this changed in style was used from 1923 to offered by the city, and from mold in which the jar was 1933 and is void of both the 1858 when a New Jersey native the rapidly growing demand made attached to the glass- filed a patent for a glass jar that underscore and ascender. for its reliable food preserva- making machine. The underscore was stood up to the test. tion jars. Vincent claims the best returned to the seventh logo John Landis Mason, Although Ball is no longer way to date Ball mason jars is style and used from 1933 until inventor and tinsmith, real- the name of the company by the Ball logo itself. Since ized that reusing jars designed today, production of Mason they were first made, the script 1962. The eighth style change for other purposes was getting jars takes place in 45 different of the Ball logo has changed is still in use today and is the everyone nowhere. locations worldwide. slightly after its first year, oth- only logo that has a fully Through his own trials, he Little has changed with ers after several decades. enclosed, loopless “B.” found that the container must the product since Ball started In the beginning, Ball was Prior to it, all of the other be made of strong glass, have a rolling them out 133 years ago. not yet the name of the com- logos have had at least one wide mouth and a screw The jars can be pur- pany, so the first logo on loop and at least one open thread on the outer perimeter chased in a wide range of Mason jars has BBGMC, edge in the first letter of the of the opening allowing for a sizes, shapes and colors. which stands for Ball Brothers brand name. metal band, or ring, to allow Choices in size go from 4- Glass Manufacturing By using Vincent’s points for a better seal due to a rim- ounce quilted jelly jars all the Company. It was used for of identification, it appears less lid. way up to 64-ounce smooth roughly two years when the that the Ball jar shown in the A milk crate filled with old glass jars that work great for plant was based in NY, circa snapshot above was produced Mason jars stopped The White whole vegetables or large 1885 to 1886. during the seventh wave of Glove last week at Two batches of sauce. The second and third logo styles, making it approxi- Hounds Antiques, 202 N. Companies have stayed logo styles are the block and mately 55 to 84-years-old. Water St., Wilmington. Each of true to sticking with the Ball underscored script-styled Ball For what they are worth, the blue-tinted glass jars were brothers’ tradition of making logos. Both were used it looks like in the case of priced at $5. them from clear glass, or that between 1895 and 1896. The antique Ball Mason jars, the Along with the logo of which is lightly tinted blue or fourth style, which was used bigger and the older, the bet- “Ball Perfect Mason”, the green. Recently, Mason jars from 1900 to 1910, consists of ter. Per popular on-line auc- quart-sized jars have small can be bought in nearly every a script-style Ball that appears tion sites, one can expect to imperfections inside the glass color of the rainbow. to have a third “l”, which is pay less than $1 for 5-ounce that look like bubbles and are There is a way to identify actually just a connected jars and up to $111 for one- also embossed on the bottom when a Ball mason jar was underscore, or underlining gallon jars. Saturday hours at Midewin Saturday hours have vide information and The 2017 Volunteer Interpretive Association. resumed in the Welcome updates to visitors to the Ranger season started with a • Two telescopes are Center and the Ranger Iron Bridge Trailhead. The two-hour training session aimed in the direction of Trailer opened for the sea- Ranger Trailer is open from for new information rangers where two bald eagles are son at Iron Bridge Trailhead 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every at Midewin National occasionally spotted in the at Midewin National Saturday and Sunday until Tallgrass Prairie on Tuesday, Tallgrass Prairie. Nov. 4, which is National March 21. trees across Highway 53 (old Volunteer rangers pro- Bison Day. The training curricu- historic Route 66). lum was developed and the • Trail maps and other class was led by volunteers. information is printed and Topics ranged from bison to available. native Illinois seed harvest- • Archaeology exhibits ing and planting. Each vol- include fossils and pre-his- unteer trainee received a binder with reference mate- toric bones and teeth of rials and information about mastodons and bison that entering shifts in Volgistics. roamed the area thousands Volunteers with previ- of years ago. ous experience at the • Picnic tables are avail- Ranger Trailer shared heart- able on the porch. felt stories about their vol- • Aldo Leopold quotes unteer experiences. Staff with Midewin and are on the walls of the inside The Nature Conservancy in of the Welcome Center and Illinois launched the trailer engraved on a large stone outreach last season in outside the front door. response to remarkable Midewin volunteer public interest in the Carol Ference recently put Midewin bison herd. the finishing touches on the The herd was intro- 2017 Program Guide, and duced in 2015 as a 20-year conservation experiment. At the annual publication was Midewin, volunteers, part- released on March 17. ners and staff are working Read about the exciting, side-by-side, year-round, informative tours, walks and monitoring to see if the other educational activities herd's grazing pattern is that are planned here at helping to attract a more www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/F diverse array of native Illinois prairie birds and SE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd insects. 535052.pdf. About 1,000 people are The latest information signed up to volunteer at about Volunteer activities is Midewin National Tallgrass located at Prairie, with a core group of www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/F some 100 who are highly SE_DOCUMENTS /stel- involved. prdb5444192.pdf. "We have the best vol- unteers on the planet, for Trails are open daily the planet," said Midewin from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. Volunteer Coordinator For more information, Allison Cisneros. Cisneros is visit the newly designed co-located with Midewin Midewin National Tallgrass National Tallgrass Prairie Prairie website at Staff and works side-by-side www.fs.usda.gov/main/mid with volunteers and staff every day. ewin/home. "Hardly a day goes by when you don't see a volun- teer engaged in a project here," she said. Volunteers are also active in the Midewin Welcome Center. The Welcome Center is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday through Saturday, Nov. 4. Plans will be announced for the 2017 National Bison Day program when more details are con- firmed. The Midewin Welcome Center is a good starting point where you can talk with information specialists before heading out on your experience on the prairie. Specialists sometimes have updates to share about what other visitors have seen and where. 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Dear EarthTalk: What is Mike Garner, New Orleans, meant by “environmental LA justice” and how is it under assault in the new Trump Environmental justice is administration? defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as “the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin or income, with respect to the develop- ment, implementation and enforcement of environ- mental laws, regulations and policies.” In layperson's terms, it means making sure specific groups of people don't bear !"#$%&'()%*&+"%,(-%*.#"%/01(23%*."!! a disproportionate burden SOME CONSIDER the lead contamination of the water supply from potential and existing of predominantly African-American Flint, Michigan to be an environmental threats. Traditionally, we think environmental justice issue. of situations like the siting and construction of a pollu- health or environmental tion-spewing factory in or effects of its programs, poli- near a low-income minority cies and activities on community as an example minority populations and of an environmental injus- low-income populations.” tice. Clinton's order created Some recent examples the Interagency Working ripped from the headlines Group on Environmental include the lead contami- Justice to coordinate and nation of the water supply oversee implementation of of predominantly African- the rule across different American Flint, MI, and the Resources Defense Council federal agencies, and siting of the potentially haz- (NRDC), a leading environ- spawned the Environmental ardous Dakota Access mental advocacy non-profit. Justice Small Grants Pipeline adjacent to sacred Environmental justice Program, which has award- and ecologically sensitive has been a hot topic lately as ed upwards of $24 million Standing Rock Sioux tribal it relates to who bears the since then in funding to land. brunt of climate change more than 1,400 communi- “The federal govern- impacts. According to EPA ty-based and tribal organiza- ment has recognized for research, city dwellers and tions working in communi- decades that air and water the poor are among the ties facing environmental quality are especially poor in Americans most likely to suf- justice problems. low-income areas and com- fer from climate change. But that all is likely to munities of color, and some NRDC points out that 24 change now that Donald of that imbalance stems to 27 percent of urban Trump has proposed slash- directly from government African-Americans, Latinos ing the EPA's overall budget permitting decisions, such and indigenous people in by $2 billion and cutting as where to allow the dump- the U.S. are now living below funding for environmental ing of toxic materials,” the poverty line, compared justice programs specifically reports the Natural with only 13 percent of by 78 percent, from $6.7 mil- urban whites-meaning that lion to just $1.5 million. minority groups are at the “These cuts are a direct greatest risk from the heat attack on low-income com- waves, bad air, stronger munities and communities storms and other negative of color everywhere who are consequences of a warming on the front lines of toxic climate. pollution,” says NRDC's The federal government environmental justice head has been working on envi- Al Huang. ronmental justice issues CONTACTS: EPA since at least 1992 when Environmental Justice, then-President George H.W. www.epa.gov/environmen- Bush created a White House taljustice; NRDC, www.nrdc. office dedicated to “environ- org. mental equity.” EarthTalk® is produced Bill Clinton took up the by Roddy Scheer & Doug mantle when he assumed Moss and is a registered the presidency in 1994 and trademark of the nonprofit issued Executive Order Earth Action Network. To #12898 calling for the federal donate, visit www.earthtalk government to identify and .org. Send questions to: ques- address “disproportionately [email protected]. high and adverse human Joliet Hospice to celebrate 35 years The Joliet Area the Hospice Gardens, and Community Hospice’s The Carl Labus family for (JACH) Emerald Dinner and fundraiser will be held on their advocacy and Monday, April 24, beginning initiation of Peyton’s at 5 p.m., at 176 West Promise and the annual Banquets, 1100 NE Frontage Rd., Joliet. JACH 5K Family Fun Reservations are due by Run/Walk. April 14 and tickets are $75 Joliet Area Community per guest. Tables of 10 are available. Hospice serves the the coun- JACH will honor this ties of Will, Grundy, Kendall, year’s Heart and Courage Livingston, LaSalle and parts award winners, John and Jean Roach for their of DuPage, Kankakee and advocacy and dedication to Southern Cook.