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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 | A FREE PRESS NEWSPAPER No longer sidelined, sports set to boost overall student morale BY MARNEY SIMON ning through March 13. Boys soccer shortened one, will benefit their empathize with the students not just EDITOR can begin practices on March 1 with “STUDENTS NEED MORE THAN physical, mental and social well as an educator, but as both a fan and the season running until April 17. being. Ricketts said for many of those a former student. Student athletes are ready to Football can start on March 3 for JUST SCHOOL/ACADEMICS athletes, getting to practice or play is “[The hardest part] for me, it was head back to their respective sporting practices, with the first games set for WHETHER IT IS SPORTS, MUSIC, a release at the end of the school day, no popcorn from the concession events, now that the Illinois High March 19. The season is set to con- THEATER, SPEECH, ETC., IT IS and something for them to look for- stand,” Ricketts joked. “For many stu- School Association (IHSA) has clude on April 24 with no state series. ward to each day. dents/athletes this is the highlight of cleared the way to bring sports back, Baseball, softball, and girls soc- ALL PART OF THE EDUCATIONAL But, it’s not just the athletes who their day and what they look forward even in a limited capacity. cer can start practices on April 5, with EXPERIENCE AND LEARNING benefit. to at the end of every school day. I was The IHSA Board of Directors met the season set to run until June 19. PROCESS.” “Many of our students not that kid when I was in school and I for a special board meeting on Jan. 27, Wrestling practices can start on involved in sports are in the band or cannot imagine having that taken where the Board provided an updated April 19, with the season expiring on just want to go to a game to away for nearly a whole calendar sports schedule and other guidance June 12. TIM RICKETTS watch/cheer on their friends,” year.” for the remainder of the 2020-21 Reed-Custer High School princi- RCHS PRINCIPAL Ricketts said. “The energy in the Ricketts added that families can school year. The COVID-19 pandemic pal Tim Ricketts said the return of school on a Friday before a home rest assured that the district will take and subsequent restrictions in the sports is likely to have a positive football game or a big game in Comet the steps necessary to bring back state have kept school sports side- impact in student morale. gymnasium, you can feel it during the sports safely. lined for almost a year. “Students need more than just tional experience and learning school day. Kids wearing their jerseys. “We will do our best to allow fam- The schedule includes boys and school/academics,” Ricketts said. process.” Talking to friends about homecoming ily and friends to be able to watch the girls basketball to start practices as “Whether it is sports, music, theater, Ricketts said for those student week.” SEE IHSA, PAGE 2 soon as possible, with the season run- speech, etc., it is all part of the educa- athletes, a sports season, even a Ricketts added that he can
Braidwood Police Chief responds looks to to critics of drug policy save cash BY BRIAN MURPHY responded to a] possible pre- CORRESPONDENT scription overdose and a 70- year-old man who had possi- on printing, Braidwood Police Chief bly taken too many pain pills. Todd Lyons said rumors of an “Out of 30 calls, I think 12 paper increase in local drug issues or 13 were possible heroin are not accurate, citing data overdoses and multiple ones BY BRIAN MURPHY based on official reports from were the same people.” CORRESPONDENT the last 20 months. Lyons also said that when The chief addressed the the police department receives The city of Braidwood’s issue during the Jan. 26 regular a drug tip, officers contact a new clerk has announced meeting of the city council. drug investigations task force some new policies aimed at “I received a FOIA which then conducts those saving some cash. (Freedom of Information Act) investigations and subsequent On Jan. 26, city clerk request last week about our arrests. Adam Beaty said there would drug calls for service and I've “We are doing our jobs, be some changes in how the heard from a couple people in and this is a great community,” city presents documents relat- town who have said we are not Lyons said. “I would recom- ed to city council meetings, a keeping our drug problem mend the city of Braidwood to plan intended to save costs. down for two years now,” anyone.” Until now, the city would Lyons said. In other business before print out copies of agendas, The chief reported that he the full council: bills, and other related docu- met with the Braidwood Fire • Commissioner Wayne ments for the public and leave Protection District Chief Barry Saltzman encouraged more them at a table in the council Eggers to review the reports of citizens to participate in chamber, where they could be calls related to possible drug Community Care Center the picked up, viewed, and kept by overdoses. Lyons said that food pantry. attendees. between March 2019 though “If you know anybody that “In an effort to reduce Nov. 21, 2020, Braidwood needs help from the food costs for the city, especially for police responded along with pantry, please send them up,” supplies and paper, from here the fire department to 30 drug Saltzman said. “I know there on out you will see a sign-up overdose calls. are a lot of people out there sheet on the end table,” Beaty But, Lyons said, the num- that might feel ashamed but said. “Previously we have just bers only tell part of the story. send them up. We don't care if printed copies of the material “It sounds like a lot and it you drive an Escalade or an old only to be left with stacks of BRAIDWOOD COMMISSIONER Doug Money (left) presented a Community Service Award to city is, but the first one was a 7- Ford, you're welcome. Let's paper that just end up getting employee George Weaver for his help in assisting a family whose toddler had been locked year-old possibly overdosed take advantage of what the thrown out. This way you can inside their home. The presentation was made during the Jan. 26 city council meeting. on vitamins, and then two community has to offer for our request a copy sent directly to months later we had a subject people.” your email and this way the that took too much medica- The pantry is located at citizens get the government tion and a month later, a possi- 112 S. Center St., next to City ble heroin overdose,” the chief transparency they want, and Weaver honored after SEE COUNCIL, PAGE 2 we save money on paper and said. “In June 2019, [we supplies.” According to the Illinois Open Meetings Act, the city is helping local mom required to post the agenda of any public meeting at City Hall within 48 hours of that meet- A members of the City of dler had been locked inside so they could get to the tod- ing. But, the act does not spec- Braidwood’s public works their home. dler, Braidwood PD was there ify that copies of agendas or department was honored by “On Jan. 22, George, a also with them.” other documents need to be the City Council last week, city employee, happened to Money reported that Homebuilder still on made available and on hand after he was able to lend a be driving past a house both mother and child were for the public. helping hand to a local where there was a woman fine after the incident. Beaty also urged the pub- mother in distriss. who was in distress,” Money “Just wanted to show hold over Townes of lic to go paperless by signing Commissioner Doug explained. “He stopped to this is a great example of up through the city’s online Money presented a offer assistance to her and people who go out of their Braidwood properties bill payment portal for utility Community Service Award to found out her toddler was way to help their fellow billing. city employee George Weaver stuck in the house with the neighbor in town,” he said. on Jan. 26, for his help in door locked. George worked Weaver works for the STAFF REPORT Mayor Bobby Jones SEE PAPER, PAGE 2 assisting a family whose tod- to get the door open for them city’s streets department. agreed to arrange a date for A homebuilder who has discussion. plans to develop more lots However, while Guinta inside the Townes of asked to discuss the issue Braidwood subdivision has immediately, city attorney asked again for some assis- Bryan Wellner advised the tance from the Braidwood City council to set an appointment Council. outside of the regular meeting Mike Guinta approached time. COVID numbers on the decline in Will County the council on Jan. 26, once “I would suggest sitting again seeking to discuss solu- down with administrative staff STAFF REPORT 1, hospitalizations in Region 7 • Select indoor recreation in separate rooms tions for his ongoing concerns before we bring it to full coun- have decreased by 36 patients. facilities, including bowling IDPH will continue to on properties he had planned cil,” Wellner said. A downward trend of The total number of COVID alleys, movie theaters, and closely monitor test positivity, to purchase. The city took possession cases and hospitalizations has patients hospitalized in skating rinks, can reopen at ICU bed availability, and the “At the last board meeting, of 58 lots in the Townes of pushed Region 7 — Will and Region 7 as of Feb. 1 was 111. the lesser of 50 people or 50% number of people in the hos- I addressed the issue about Braidwood subdivision in Kankakee counties — out of Phase 4 Guidelines capacity. Indoor playgrounds pital with COVID-19. Should moving forward so we could 2011. the resurgence measures put include the following: and trampoline parks should data show regions trending in continue building out that In 2017, the Braidwood in place in November to help Restaurants and Bars remain closed. Outdoor recre- the wrong direction, based on subdivision and I asked to join City Council approved the sale curb the spread of COVID-19. • Indoor dining and ation is permitted for groups the established mitigation in on an executive session so of two Townes of Braidwood On Monday, the Illinois drinking now permitted for of up to 50 people. metrics, regions could once that all these members of the lots on west Cermak to Guinta, Department of Public Health parties of up to 10 people Museums again find themselves in a board could discuss resolution owner of Ensure Construction (IDPH) announced Region 7 • Seated areas should be • Capacity limit of no higher tier with increased to our issue,” Guinta said. Inc., for a total price of has moved to Phase 4 of the arranged so that tables allow more than 25% occupancy measures. “To date, I haven't heard $18,000. Restore Illinois Plan. That for six feet between parties; • Guided tours should be On Tuesday, the IDPH anything about setting up a By March of 2018, the city means tighter restrictions on impermeable barriers may be limited to 50 or fewer people announced 2,304 new cases of time to meet. I've offered four had sold off an additional eight indoor dining, gatherings, installed between booths per group COVID-19 in Illinois, and 47 or five scenarios that would be lots Guinta for a total cost of retail outlets, and recreation which are less than six feet Meetings and Social additional deaths, including good for both parties, so at this have now been relaxed. apart Events three elderly patients in Will point I would like to ask to par- SEE TOWNES, PAGE 2 As of Jan. 30, the test pos- Retail, Service, and • Limit to the lesser of 50 County. ticipate in an executive session itivity seven day rolling aver- Personal Care people or 50% of room capac- Since the beginning of the so we could discuss this issue. age in Region 7 is 6.1%. In Will • Capacity limit of no ity pandemic, the total number of Mr. Mayor, are you in a posi- County, the seven day average more than 50% occupancy • Multiple groups may cases reported in the 60481 zip tion to say yes we are going to Indoor and Outdoor meet in the same facility if is 6.5%. SEE COVID, PAGE 2 resolve this issue and invite Between Jan. 26 and Feb. Recreation they are socially distanced and me for an executive session?” The Braidwood Journal, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, page 2 WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM
Reed-Custer is leaning toward and submit them to be judged. their decisions today are a IHSA not allowing any visiting fans “Ultimately, the Board positive step for the mental, Wellner explained the ordi- during home games while lim- adhered to its stated goals emotional, and physical well- Council nance and its purpose. iting spectators to two per throughout the pandemic: being of our students. We are “It's a contract that player for the home team. Providing an opportunity for excited to channel our energy would allow ESDA and any games. Whether it be in per- Will County is currently in every IHSA student-athlete to into creating as many positive other City of Braidwood son or live streamed. I think Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois compete safely this year and experiences for Illinois high Hall and the police station. personnel access to the most adults just want to see plan, and not under any addi- maximizing opportunities for school students as we can The pantry is open on radio system until 2027,” their kids happy and compet- tional resurgence mitigation traditional IHSA spring sports between now and the end of Tuesdays from 8 a.m. until Wellner said. “There are no ing again,” he said. guidelines. after they lost their entire sea- this extraordinary school 11:45 a.m. fees involved, no monthly The guidelines provide The state board is consid- son a year ago,” said IHSA year.” • City Administrator fees, no compensation for that sporting events in a ering State Series competition Executive Director Craig The guidelines require all Tony Altiery reported more access. The city has to pur- region that is not facing any for traditional IHSA spring Anderson after the decision student-athletes and game positive news on the busi- chase the equipment that specific mitigation efforts can sports only. Dance and cheer- was issued. “Our Board faced personnel to wear masks and ness front. is compatible with it and allow up to 50 spectators, leading will be allowed to con- an impossible task with a adhere to social distancing. “I'd just like to report take a training course, but indoors or outdoors. duct virtual Sectional and litany of factors. They were A closer look at how the that our talks with some of there is no real obligation Athletic Director Chuck State Final meets, where they conscientious in considering ruling will affect local teams the prospective businesses on the city's part. On top of Anderson said Monday that will record their performances every possibility and I believe can be found in sports. coming into town are that, we can terminate the going very well. Hopefully, agreement with six months in the beginning of March written notice to the coun- we will be bringing some to ty if we ever wanted to get the zoning board for out of it.” party service, it’s not recommended. Beaty added that the city’s new pay- approval and to the city • Council approved council not long after “As previously posted on our ment page includes past billing as well as the payment of bills in the Paper that,” Altiery said. amount of $50,241. The Facebook page and though I can't tell you tracking for water usage. • The council unani- largest bills were the not to, we strongly discourage the use of Beaty also reported on Jan. 26 that mously approved an inter- Water/Sewer department “Water billing has been streamlined the doxo.com third party service as a way business licenses yet to be picked up have governmental agreement of $23,431.54, the Police with the addition of automatic bill pay, so to pay your water bill,” Beaty said. been mailed, and gaming licenses will be between the city and Will department at $8,826 and if you have not signed up for the auto- “They are a third-party service that is ready soon. County to provide access Liability insurance of matic payments, I would strongly encour- not affiliated with the city in any way. “Business licenses that haven't been to the county’s 800 MHZ $7,476. age you to do so,” he said. While they do send a check on your picked up were sent out in the mail, so County Wide Radio • Council approved Utility customers can sign up for behalf, it usually takes about five to seven every business that sent out for a license System. payroll in the amount of paperless billing, make payments, view business days to get to us so some citi- should be checking their mail,” he said. City Attorney Brian $80,291. their bills, and sign up for auto pay using zens may be incurring a late fee because “My next priority is to issue the gaming the city’s website, www.braidwood.us, of that. That's why we encourage the use licenses now that restrictions are easing and clicking on the “pay my bill” tab. of our site, it's secure, it's immediate and and gaming licenses should be available Beaty also reminded the public that you also get a lot of added visual bene- in the next week as well as the required while they can pay bills through a third fits.” stickers for each machine.” RC Board looking at Annika Marchi in the spotlight at RCHS 2021-22 school The Senior Spotlight win- ner for the month of February is Annika Marchi. Annika is the calendar, new classes daughter of Kevin and Susan BY BRIAN MURPHY Marchi. During her high school CORRESPONDENT career, Annika was involved in Concert Band, Jazz Band, Just thinking about a new school year may be refreshing for Marching Band, Honors Jazz Reed-Custer administrators and the board of education. That’s Combo, Musical Pit, Pep Band, because they’ve had to deal with dozens of unknowns during a Solo and Ensemble, Joliet year of pandemic. American Legion Band, Here’s hoping 2021-2022 will bring more positives. Concert Choir, Madrigals, With that in mind the District 255U Board of Education Musicals, Fall Play, Thespians, addressed the new school year during its Jan. 20 meeting. Cabaret, IHSMTA All-State The school year will start for staff August 12 with teacher Musical Pit, and the Academic institutes Thursday and Friday. The first day of classes for stu- Challenge Team. dents would be Monday, Aug. 16, granted there are no COVID- She was also a Class 19 restrictions. Officer, Captain of the Speech Without any emergency days being used, the last day in ses- Team, Student Council Vice sion would be May 26, 2022. President, Band President, “We try to match the break schedules of neighboring Drum Major, an NHS member, schools that we share programs with, and we have to have five and ILMEA All-State qualifier. emergency days scheduled at the end of the year,” Additionally, she was on the Superintendent Mark Mitchell explained to the board. Math Team, the Golf Team, a her love and knowledge of a high level academically and Annika is “an old soul with an “If we don't use any of that time, we will actually end prior Comet Stop worker, a Student music with all of her students. I musically, as well as continu- ability to laugh at herself. She of the Month, in the RC am excited to see all that ing to be a leader among her is a great example to others of to Memorial Day. This is a fairly similar plan to what we're under Chatter, on the Honor Roll, and Annika will accomplish this peers. Annika is definitely one the power of hard work. Her this year and if you're ok with that, we will have the calendar for was a member of the ICE year and in the years to come.” of the very best students that accomplishments and acco- action during the February meeting,” Mitchell said. Leadership Conference. Mrs. Rankin thinks that Annika walks the halls of Reed- lades are simply the result of One thing the new school year will bring is new education- Her future plans are to is “an amazingly intelligent, Custer!” her commitment to learning.” al opportunities for students. attend a 4-year university, mature, and delightful young Ms. Askew believes that Mr. Frederiksen simply stated Danielle Valiente, director of teaching and learning, said the study music education, and woman. Annika “is a wonderful student that Annika is an “amazing District is looking at a couple of new courses for high school stu- become a band director. “She is a true leader and and young adult! She always musician.” Mr. Carrescia dents. Here are a few thoughts role model in the classroom, has a smile on her face and thinks that Annika is “a mature, “The first one is our accounting class we are actually run- from Annika's teachers. and just an all-around terrific finds the positive in any situa- intelligent young woman, who ning. Lori Terry (business and technology teacher) went ahead Mrs. Arseneau is “thrilled person.” Mrs. Dennis says that tion. Annika is always one of is willing to help others around and submitted her curriculum for an audit with Joliet Junior to finally have Annika in class Annika “is one of the hardest the first people to help out, her when they are in need. She College and they approved us this week to run dual credit this year! I am lucky enough to working students I've had. She even though she is involved in is great to have a conversation accounting next year,” Valiente said. have her double blocked. I is thoughtful, mature, organ- so many things! Her work ethic with and makes me laugh from “It's something we've been offering, but it hasn't been dual have heard such wonderful ized, and personable.” and positive attitude will carry time to time.” credit up to this point. So that will be offered in the fall for our things about her from RC Staff Mrs. Leveille was happy to her far!” Mr. Mangan says that Mrs. Cann believes that juniors and seniors, and that's exciting.” Annika “is not only talented, over the years. have Annika “in Honors Annika “is diligent, hard work- The board will have a full course proposal to review during Biology class when she was a ing and bright. but is one of the most down to “Annika is intelligent and its February meeting. insightful in class. She con- freshman. I was surprised at She brings a clear-headed earth, kind-hearted, and hard- “The first new course is from Mark Smith. He wanted to add tributes to the conversation how "outgoing" she was and sense of maturity to the class- working students I have had and adds new elements and full of confidence. She was room and puts her whole self the pleasure of knowing. She a 3D printing course so students will be focusing on 3D model- ideas that I don't even think willing to help others in class into everything she does. has always greeted me with ing software and actually get to print some of their designs,” about. She is that “go to stu- and her positive attitude was Annika has a great deal of tal- warm welcome and a smile on Valiente said. dent” you know you can call welcomed. She had a passion ent to be sure, but she backs it her face. She will definitely be “The next course is from Mark Wolf, it's an American on, or count on, with whatever for music and is extremely tal- up with persistence and plenty missed in the RC hallways next Originals course and they are going to be focusing on famous you need. ented (singing and playing the of hard work.” year!” individuals that have given historical contributions that are out- “She is gifted in so many ukulele for our class, perform- Mr. Swanson “appreciates As a final thought, side your typical study of focus.” ways and this is evident after ing an original song about a how Annika strives to be the Annika's advice to younger The board looks forward to a full review of the new course only knowing her for 3 weeks. biology topic!).” best at what she does - music, students is “Always stay organ- for their approval. She is also kind and sweet. I Mrs. Bugg remembers speech, theater, academics - ized, have fun along the way, feel honored that Annika is being “impressed by Annika the world would be a better and always treat people with pursuing a career in teaching when I had her in freshmen place if more people aspired to kindness.” because we need people like health. She was so mature and be like her. She's a great role- On behalf of the teachers her in our field. responsible beyond her years; I model. I'll be sad to see her go and staff at RCHS, we would “I can just tell that she will knew she was something spe- but I'm glad to know how like to congratulate Annika be an amazing Music cial even back then. It has been bright her future will be.” Marchi as our February winner Education teacher and share a treat watching her achieve at Mr. Wolf believes that of the Senior Spotlight.
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On Monday a new jury to this month 140 the next I knew I And, “Jo Meyers believes was empaneled. The prosecu- years ago in was picking in enforcing the municipal tion produced six witnesses. Braidwood. Hop myself up from laws, and with that view he The defense, summoned Robt. on board, and but- the ground but if I impounded a number of hogs O'Neil, Ella O'Connor and Mrs. ton up your over- knew who the fel- that were found running at Grace Davy. After a somewhat coat. low was that large on Thursday. While he protracted examination of the The first week frightened them went down to Garritys for case the matter was given to of February, 1880 horses I'll tell you ropes, etc., a number of the jury, which body retired for was filled with there'd be a funer- women liberated the porkers. an hour and then brought in a news of parties, al before long.” The pigs walked off on their verdict of “not guilty.” despite the winter And an hind feet and Jo refuses to be “On Tuesday the writer weather. We read attempt to curb consoled.” called at the residence and in the Wilmington alcoholism was During the third week an bakery of Miss Long to see Advocate, “The Miner Boys' also in the news, “Capt. Palmer innovative invention was what she had to say for herself. Club had a party on Thursday has “struck from the shoulder” reported on, “A peculiar veloci- He found a merry blushing night at McArthur's, some- at intemperance in this city, pede is used on railroad tracks miss of about 18, accompanied thing after the leap year style. and his work seems to have in Braidwood by track master by her mother. “well,” they A gay time is reported.” And been of a practical character. Carroll. It has two wheels, like said, in substance, “it was a “The Bohemian Benevolent Lectures were given on every a bicycle, which run on one sort of a put-up job for the pur- Society is to indulge in a ball at evening of last week, and on track, and over which the rider pose of persecuting us. The Raus' Hall on Tuesday night Monday, Tuesday and sits, while a smaller wheel, for Rev. Mr. Brink, who is pastor, next. Object - to have a good Thursday of this week, in this steadying, rests on the other instituted the proceedings, but A PHOTO OF the bicycle used for riding on railroad tracks. time and make money.” And place. About 200 persons are track. Twenty miles an hour is Goodrich is at the bottom of it. lastly, “The colored people of reported to have signed the practicable with it.” Others made far more disorder snot. At this elegant language ent efficient, faithful and per- Wilmington and Braidwood pledge in Braidwood, and 100 But the talk of the town but they vent their spite on us, some of the girls giggled. The severing pound-master, is are to have a dance at Empire at the Diamond. The next that week was the following and for what reason I don't boys escaped identification proving himself to be the peer Hall, Wilmington, February 22, question is, will the reformers story. “There is still consider- know.” afterward, but someone had to of them all, without fear or which is Washington's sacredly observe their pledge? able gossip in Braidwood over “At the time of the alleged suffer for it and I suppose 'twas favor, regardless of party, Birthday. So says the Joliet If not, their professions are the case of the M. E. Church vs. disturbance the minister came my luck.” And the Miss Tilly friend or foe. Joe's war upon News.” simply mockery.” Miss Matilda Long. The latter down from the pulpit to skipped behind the counter to the Braidwood porcine family A non-mining accident The following week reveals was arraigned on Friday, of last remonstrate with two or three tie up a ten-cent loaf for a cus- is worthy of all praise, and one was reported, “Hank Kellogg, several infractions of the law. week, in justice Dando's court, unruly, mischievous boys he. tomer.” that should be emulated by the popular butcher, fractured “Kirkwood, the “champion charged with having misbe- was very angry and with dou- And lastly we find pigs in every law-abiding officeholder his right shoulder blade on clog dancer,” is said to have haved herself at a certain bled fist he said he'd “bust the news, “Of all the officials of this glorious country. Joe's Thursday morning. “You see,” skipped out of this city revival meeting on the night of 'em!” One young man replied, appointed or elected during heroism in face of rolling pins said he, “ it was like this” I was Wednesday, midnight, taking the 9th inst., with whispering “I'm no fighter” preacher said, the history of Braidwood as a and broomsticks is really won- settling Mrs. Leed's account, with him $30 and a suit of and laughing so as to annoy “no, you are a miserable cow- city, Joseph Meyers, the pres- derful.” and closing the lid of the ped- clothes belonging to his land- the congregation.” ard, a mean puppy, and a dirty
Reed-Custer High School students of the month
RCHS ANNOUCED STUDENTS of the month for December (from left): Joey Leadingham, Travis Miller, Aidan Schott, Ethan Pickard, Kiley Tyree, Mackenzie Welker, Paul Blain, Hope Dillinger and Ben Lepper.
What’s for lunch at Reed-Custer? ACE winners announced at RCMS Elementary School etable, fruit and milk Mon., Feb. 8: breakfast pizza, hashbrown, Wed., Feb. 10: meatball sub, vegetable, fruit yogurt, fruit and milk and milk Tues., Feb. 9: tacos, spanish rice, corn, fruit Thu., Feb. 11: no lunch, early dismissal and milk Fri., Feb. 12: no school Wed., Feb. 10: hot dog, baked beans, pota- High School to chips, fruit and milk Mon., Feb. 8: pizza, veg, fruit and milk Thu., Feb. 11: no lunch, early dismissal Tues., Feb. 9: tacos, spanish rice, refried Fri., Feb. 12: no school beans, fruit and milk Middle School Wed., Feb. 10: bbq ribs, chip, vegetable, Mon., Feb. 8: boneless wings, vegetable, fruit and milk fruit and milk Thu., Feb. 11: no lunch, early dismissal Tues., Feb. 9: taco salad w/fixings, veg- Fri., Feb. 12: no school
Godley Public Water District seeks public comment on Kankakee River Water Intake application PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given seeking public comment on an application by the Godley Public Water District for an Incidental Take Authorization for possible impacts to the federally and state- endangered sheepnose mussel (Plethobassus cyphyus), and the state threatened purple wartyback mussel (Cyclonaias tuberculata), and the spike mussel (Elliptio dilatata). In addition, it addresses the state- listed pallid shiner (Hybopsis amnis), river redhorse (Moxostoma carinatum), western sand darter (Ammocrypta clarum), weed shiner (Notropis texanus), and the mudpuppy (Necturus maculosus) in the Kankakee River at Custer Park in Will County. Please note that the Conservation Plan was written to include the black sandshell mussel (Ligumia recta) which has since been delisted by the State of Illinois. Applicant Contact Information: Godley Public Water District P.O. Box 130 Godley, Illinois 60407 Joe Cosgrove, General Manager The applicant has filed a Conservation Plan in accordance with Illinois Administrative Code, Chapter I, Section 1080 which is avail- REED-CUSTER MIDDLE school proudly announced January Ace winners (from left): Austin Wietting able for review at the following public places: Fossil Ridge Public Library Godley Park District (6th grade), Lily Cardenas (8th), Kamryn Marschner (7th), Addison Kinkin (7th), and Drew Emanuelson 386 W. Kennedy Road 500 S. Kankakee Street (8th). Braidwood, IL 60408 Godley, IL 60407 The Conservation Plan will also be available for review on the Illinois Department of Natural Resource’s webpage at: https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/conservation/NaturalHeritage/Pages/Incidental-Take- Authorizations.aspx (reference #199).
Description of Proposed Action The Godley Public Water District (GPWD) has proposed the construction of water withdrawal infrastructure on the bank of and within the channel of the Kankakee River to withdraw up to 30 million gallons of water per day subject to the conditions in permit NE2019007 granted by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Office of Water Resources (OWR). The project is located Reed Township gives on the Kankakee River approximately 4.5 miles upstream from the dam at Wilmington, Illinois. The proposed intake would be approxi- mately 262 feet from the left descending riverbank. The riverbank at this location is owned by the GPWD and is within Custer Park, notice on how to get on Illinois. EnviroScience, Inc. conducted a survey for freshwater mussels and fish within the project area in August and September 2018 on annual meeting agenda behalf of the GPWD. Their report documented a total of 4,938 living mussels with 24 species detected. Fresh dead and weathered dead shells contributed two additional species. The state-threatened purple wartyback and formerly state-listed black sandshell were detected throughout the survey area. Fourteen live sheepnose were found scattered in the survey area, a species that is both state and federally PUBLIC NOTICE listed. A single state-threatened spike was collected near the right descending bank. In addition, this reach of the Kankakee River has NOTICE TO REED TOWNSHIP VOTERS records for or provides suitable habitat for the state-listed pallid shiner, river redhorse, wes ern sand darter, weed shiner, and the mud- Not less than 15 days before the puppy. Other federally listed species known from Will County are addressed briefly in a revised Biological Assessment prepared and sub- annual meeting, the township board shall mitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. A Biological Opinion addressing federally listed species adopt an agenda for the annual meeting. and provided federal take authorization has been received for the pr ject. Any 15 or more registered voters in the This water withdrawal infrastructure in the Kankakee River will be constructed within a 0.264-acre coffer dammed work area (in the township may request an agenda item for dry). Most of the facilities will be constructed at or below the existing riverbed elevation. The only infrastructure above the existing ground elevation will be the three 42-inch diameter half-barrel screen intakes. The top of these intakes will be 27 inches above the riverbed. The consideration by the electors at the annual intakes will be placed parallel to the channel flow, have a cross-section of 8 square feet each and up to 12 feet in length. It is anticipat- meeting by giving written notice of a spe- ed that this work may cause potential impacts to listed species in the stream within and around the 0.264-acre work area. A Mussel cific request to the township clerk no later Salvage Plan will be implemented to remove all mussels from the work area and translocate them to suitable habitat upstream of the work than March 1, 2021. area within the Kankakee River. In addition, all fish and amphibians will also be captured and relocated to suitable habitat downstream The agenda published by the town- of the coffer dammed work area. GPWD will be responsible for a 10-year monitoring program to document the effectiveness of this relo- ship board shall include any such request cation work. made by voters if the request is relevant to As mitigation for potential impacts to the purple wartyback, spike, sheepnose mussels, pallid shiner, river redhorse, wes ern sand powers granted to electors under the darter, weed shiner, and mudpuppy a contribution of $30,000 to the mussel research program at Ohio State University will be made for Township code. the conservation benefit of the sheepnose and other listed mussel species. There is a desire that this work would specifically address The Annual Town meeting is the impacts from water withdrawals to listed species such as the sheepnose, though it is not known if any such studies are available or ongo- ing. Additional conservation measures are described more fully in the Conservation Plan. second Tuesday in April. Comments on this Conservation Plan and proposed Incidental Take Authorization should be provided to: Please mail any requests to: Illinois Department of Natural Resources Reed Township Office of Resource Conservation 440 N Division Street Incidental Take Authorization Coordinator Braidwood, IL 60408 One Natural Resources Way Any questions please call Angela Springfield, IL, 62702 OR Hutton, Reed Township Clerk, 815-458- [email protected]. 6068. The final date that comments will be accepted regarding this application will be March 17, 2021. Published in the Braidwood Journal Published in the Braidwood Journal on Wednesday, Jan. 27, Feb 3, Feb. 10 and Feb. 17, 2021. on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, page 4 WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM
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do left wing liberal, Democrats and that Frauding Illinois includes my neighbor, why do you want to WILMINGTON—Unemployment insur- destroy the American economy and be ance fraud is growing in Illinois. From the onset dependent on foreign sources. If Biden is real- of the Covid virus, fraudulent claims have been ly for American independence he would con- an issue as record number of Illinois residents tinue Trump’s progress. Dan Hill. filed for benefits and Congress provides addi- tional jobless aid. Illinois has stopped more Good quotes than 350,000 fraudulent claims since March 1, WILMINGTON— Thomas Jefferson once 2020. The FBI, IRS and several state agencies said, “a government big enough to give you have launched a task force to tackle the prob- everything you want is big enough to take away lem. People complain someone else filed an everything you have.” Ronald Reagan said, unemployment claim in their name. Victims “Freedom is never more than one generation should immediately report the fraudulent away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our claims to the states unemployment agency. children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected and handed on for them to do Brutally honest the same.” WILMINGTON—In last week’s Sound-off articles “The swamp is back”, Margot Lane, Dependents Shadow Lakes then Essex, Wealthy politicians, President Trump was called a xenophobic Coal City, “When cities burned” then USA or because he stopped people from traveling from California also “Exposing America” and Asia. Biden has stopped people from traveling Wilmington. Thank you whoever you are from from 24 different countries. How come he’s not the bottom of my heart for being so brutally called xenophobic. You know it’s always the honest, informative and caring enough to double standard when it comes to the share your thoughts and feelings. Better than Democrats. They won’t be happy until they the nightly news! bring this country down and every one of you are going to be dependent, with a capital D, on Destruction of America the government. That includes you too, Penny SHADOW LAKES—I guess people can Lane. burn, loot, hurt, maim, kill and cheat in elec- tions because many states did not follow their Pace yourself Joe Vote of dissent Notice how Kamala, our vice president, stands own election rules and laws. So I guess just do SHADOW LAKES—Thank you China Joe: close by as President Biden signs executive SHADOW LAKES—Did you ever notice in orders, ready to take over just in case. whatever you want, when you want, the way Pace yourself China Joe. You have 4 years. You sound-off that some people think Trump was a you want and a Democrat will protect you. don’t have to destroy our country your first great president and some people think he was Let’s get packing So-called adults week. Always Margot Lane. the worst? Now some people think Biden will COAL CITY—Here’s a solution to carjack- WILMINGTON—I taught 8th grade for Threat of terrorists be a terrible president but no one is saying ing senior citizens in Chicago. All Chicago sen- most of my teaching career. Many people often BRAIDWOOD—Lock them in, turn on the Biden will be great or even good. He’s just not ior citizens should buy a hand gun. “No more asked me how I could put up with 13 and 14 gas. Ha ha ha! How many cubic feet of space is Trump. I don't think anyone voted for Biden, carjacking. Grandma is packing.” Look out. year olds. On their worst days, they were still there in each chamber of Congress? With the they just voted against Trump. Eddie Out of respect nothing close to the behaviors of the so-called barriers about 14 or 18 inches in diameter or So much anger WILMINGTON—This is for Margo Lane more, the length of tubing would have to be adults I saw on Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington D.C. SHADOW LAKES—Just got done reading who lives in the notorious Shadow Lakes. When T Lockwood extremely long. The number of cubic inch vehi- Trump was president I didn’t agree with him cles emissions also being many. Why? Because the sound-off section of the paper and I can Ignoring our own almost see the fury and anger of Trump sup- but I always called him President Trump occupants in the chamber could smell. Not because he was our president. Now Joe Biden is COAL CITY— The Democrat leadership porters with the election results. We have had carbon monoxide though. Why? Congress per- our president and I think he should be referred wants to keep the National Guard in D.C. for many presidential elections in the past back sons have smart phones and might think to to as President Joe Biden. So please stop with their protection. But what about the protection and forth from democrats to republicans but phone for help - 911. I’m aware of this because the stupid name calling and grow up. for the American citizens? When they want to on the radio today was mentioned a group I’ve never seen so much anger and hatred like defund the police, shut down ICE and open communicated with at least one other in its we have now. And there is only one logical Stupid people explanation. l can still remember when Trump borders while they let criminals out of jail. The group; Lock them in and turn on the gas. A sub- WILMINGTON—Here’s a fun quiz. Keep said on national television that he could shoot Democrat leaders say that the rule of law is stantiation of a conspiracy or satire? track of the statements you agree or disagree important and so is the constitution of the a person on Fifth Avenue, New York and his with. Stupid people believe in white suprema- USA. So maybe they should go back and read Buying up land supporters will still love him. I try and try but I cy. Stupid people fly confederate flags. Stupid the laws that they say they honor because they COAL CITY—Read Bill Gates is now the top just can’t comprehend what kind of spell people blame others for their failures. Stupid do not practice what they preach unless it’s for private farmland owner in America with more Trump has on these people. I honestly believe people believe violence is a means to an end. their own protection or protection of their fam- than 242,000 acres across 18 states. Cable bil- these people would run into a burning building Stupid people don’t wear masks. Stupid people ilies while they toss aside the legal rights sup- lionaire John Malone is still our country’s if he told them to. The sad part is that it’s going think they are smarter than they are. Lastly, stu- pose to be guaranteed for every American citi- biggest landowner with 2.2 million acres of to take a very long time for all the hatred he cre- pid people love to hate. They hate liberals, they zen. They give money that belongs to the tax- ranches and forests. Amazon owner Jeff Bezos ated to go away. hate education and they really hate being told payers to foreign countries and allow American also invests in land and owns more than Twisted they are stupid. citizens to live in the streets without food. 420,000 acres, mostly in west Texas. Penny Lane Hypocrite does not even come close to a word COAL CITY—In this country the that describes the Democrat party. The words Liberal agenda Republican Party has taken up arms to beat Teach them to obey power crazy and egomaniacs are better words COAL CITY— President Biden is asking for democracy into the ground as they beat police MORRIS—I’m sick and tired of all these to describe the Democrat party leaders. unity in our country while he signs 27 executive to death. It turns out the GOP backs the men in people blaming the police for all the unneces- orders the first week in office reversing many of blue only when convenient. Meanwhile sary use of force. Why don’t these politicians Nuts in Washington President Trump’s accomplishments. That is Russia’s people cry for democracy in the streets and these businessmen and pastors speaking MORRIS—President Biden has signed an the most executive orders after being in office as tens of thousands gather in subzero temper- out against this tell the parents to take care of order involving gender discrimination which one week than any other president. His stimu- atures demanding the release of their hero, their kids? Tell them to obey and do what the means that any male legally can claim he is lus bill is a liberal agenda it’s focused on pan- Navalny, who Putin poisoned. What a twist. policemen say. Drop your stupid cell phone female and can enter into any female restroom demic relief also bail outs of the badly man- Democracy is growing in Russia while it is and whatever you have in your hand. Put your or locker room without being arrested. Female aged blue states, Chicago, New York, Los besieged in America. Regarding our own elec- hands up and show some respect to the police. citizens should not be subjected to this type of Angeles etc. and a 15 dollar minimum wage. tion, Trump filed 62 lawsuits in the states, This is getting ridiculous. They do it because crime. Maybe the politicians should go back to That would push small businesses to the brink appealed the election outcome in the Supreme they know they can get away with it and the day school to learn there is a difference between a and erase over 3 million jobs. It’s a massive Court and begged Georgia’s Republicans to after it happens they file a lawsuit and they col- male and a female gender in every form of ani- expansion of the welfare state not pandemic change 11,780 ballots in his favor. Despite lect. The Democrats want to give all the crimi- mal life on the planet earth. Since apparently relief. Canceling the Keystone XL pipeline that Trump’s attempts at voter fraud, Trump lost fair nals their rights and have everything given to some of the politicians in Washington, D.C. and was going to carry oil from Canada to the Gulf and square. And what’s the result? QAnon con- the illegal immigrants. around the USA seem to believe that males and of Mexico with 10,000 union jobs lost. It’s called tinues to promote fairy tales and Trump’s fol- females are built exactly alike, so the politicians unity! 15 percent increase in food stamps. lowers continue to hallucinate. When Jesus comes and every other White House individuals Kurt K. SHADOW LAKES—This is regarding the should take a closer look at photos of Adam Arming ourselves Democrats and all the people who want to save and Eve. Would they know the difference or COAL CITY—Read 40 million firearms Looney tunes time the earth from global warming which has been would some scientist have to explain it to them background checks were processed in 2020, a COAL CITY—President Biden claims he warm, a ball of tropic, a ball of ice and every- on a TelePrompTer? Call your fearless leaders 40 percent increase over 2019 and by far the wants unity in our country. Really his executive thing else long before humans were ever here. and see if they are going to reject President most since the FBI began tracking such checks orders that he signed have infuriated conserva- My question to the people who believe in glob- Biden’s new law or if they care about what you in 1998. Fears of political violence and pan- tives. One of his first proposals is to bailout all al warming and climate change is who are they think about anything. There are plenty of psy- demic anarchy, 5 million Americans bought the heavy in debt Democrat states to the tune going to blame when Jesus comes back to earth chiatric institutions throughout the USA that their first gun last year. of $350 billion to be paid for by the Republicans to judge humanity? Who are they going to will make room for more individuals since all Now there’s proof in the red states. Taxes will be increased for blame at that time when the catastrophes are the nuts are not in the cake, they live and work WILMINGTON—Marjorie Taylor Greene is everyone. Once again President Biden has us printed in the Bible? in Washington, D.C. proof that Sherman didn’t do enough. paying for abortions worldwide, something Dan Hill President Trump rejected. Forty executive Parking garage quarters Wrong again orders in one week. Looney tune time folks. WILMINGTON—Who would believe the Here we go again, when I responded to treatment of 25,000 National Guard soldiers by Dan Hill’s Sunday school lesson I used the word General Pelosi. They were put in the parking moot, defined as meaningless, not mute, which garage to sleep with few bathrooms, florescent is defined as silenced. Although it’s not a con- lights and car ignition fumes to deal with dur- test I still have a better vocabulary than the ing the inauguration of President Biden. The Sound-off editor. 1099-G Forms available for those word is out and not good response. Many will Publisher’s note: For experts of vocabulary, be sent home to the states they came from yet such as yourself, from now on submit your who got unemployment benefits 10,600 National Guard will be left behind. For sound-offs in writing by email to what reason? When news broke President [email protected]. We’re tired of flipping The 1099-G tax forms are Pandemic Emergency available for claimants online Trump offered rooms in his hotel in D.C. to the through the dictionary trying to figure what in now available for claimants Unemployment for the prior seven years. guardsmen for free all while the Democrats and the hell you’re saying. who received unemployment Compensation (PEUC), Lost Individuals who have a few Republicans plan on impeaching our insurance (UI) benefits in Wages Assistance (LWA), and questions about this form can President Trump. It’s called unity. More harm to U.S. 2020, the Illinois Department state Extended Benefits (EB). contact the Department at Bringing down USA SHADOW LAKES—We not only have big of Employment Security Claimants who opted to 800-244-5631 and select the tech and the main stream media censoring (IDES) announced. Claimants receive their 1099-G tax form appropriate queue to speak SHADOW LAKES— I’m calling about news but there is a call to ban books by people who collected UI benefits last electronically, which is an Biden’s executive orders, so far. Seems to me with an expert. on the left. While the new administration sits year need the 1099-G tax form option available when Individuals who did not that the Democrats want to bring down the back and talks about how they are going to help from IDES to complete state claimants establish an IDES apply for or receive UI benefits American economy and force people out of Americans, with the stroke of a pen they are and federal tax returns. The account, will receive an e-mail in 2020 but receive a 1099-G jobs so they can depend on the government. giving citizenship to foreign individuals who form is necessary for individu- notification with instructions tax form from IDES are asked That is the perfect way to bring in are in the USA illegally so they can collect the als who received state or feder- to access the document from socialism/communism. They also want to dis- taxpayers funds. Raising taxes and opening al UI benefits. the IDES website. Claimants to immediately contact the arm the Americans which we have had arma- borders creates havoc in the USA, subjecting This includes claimants who opted not to receive their department at 800-244-5631. ment in this country since our founding citizens to more harm from criminals. The new who received regular UI bene- 1099-G tax form electronically Receiving this form without fathers. Many of which were repeating rifles administration seems to be using the same fits and/or benefits under the will receive a paper form via having applied for or received that could fire 15 rounds in 10.5 seconds. No strategy that was used on the left in European new federal pandemic relief regular mail; these claimants unemployment benefits is an different then the AR15. So tell me something, history by using the idea to programs, including may also access and print their indication of identity theft and deprogram us so they become Pandemic Unemployment 1099-G form online by visiting that a fraudulent claim was like a scarecrow before he had Assistance (PUA), Federal the IDES website (login filed using the personally a brain. Pandemic Unemployment required). Previous years' identifying information (PII) Compensation (FPUC), 1099-G information is also of an individual. WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, Feb. 03, 2021, page 5 Palmer vs. Daly on the golf course and cocktails First came Arnold Palmer, Daly, know that he is Singh) and the “Arnold Palmer Spiked”, same The John Daly is built and • Optional garnish with then came John Daly. Yes, an accomplished WGC-American principle. Many refer to the served in a tall, ice-filled glass. lemon wheel Palmer's mastery of the game golfer with 5 tour Express Arnold Palmer Spiked as the • 2 oz. iced tea Stir and serve predates Daly's career, but wins to his credit Championship John Daly, whatever you call it, • 2 oz. lemonade Until next week, enjoy we're not talking about the including the PGA (Tiger Woods). you can make your very own by • 1.5 oz. vodka responsibly. players. We're talking about Championship in It was in 2005 following the recipe below. the cocktails. 1991 and The Open that Daly played at There are not many hacks Legions of fans have in 1995. However, Whiskey Creek in as far as improving the quality enjoyed an Arnold Palmer he is also known for Fort Myers in the of the Palmer or the Daly. The ether on the course or at the his off the course Dirty Gator Open best advice that I can give is to 19th hole, and what's not to behavior. He's one THE SUNDAY and it was there use good ingredients. Use a of golf's most color- that he met his quality, home brewed iced tea, enjoy? Arnold's preferred mix COCKTAIL of iced tea and lemonade is the ful characters, far namesake cocktail. and the kind of lemonade that perfect reward after a well- from the “country Brian Rung Club bartender your grandmother used to played round, or the perfect club” stereotype Daton Lewis make. consolation prize following that surrounds the added vodka to the Don't be afraid to push less than your best perform- sport. He hits the Arnold Palmer the envelope on your lemon- ance on the course. ball the hard (his drives earned during the tournament, and ade sweetness, especially if Before we move to the him the nickname “Long renamed the drink the “John you are going to make the John John Daly, I would like to clari- John”) and he lives hard. Daly”. Adding vodka or gin to Daly. Many golf club bars will fy a few widely held miscon- Smokes, drinks, gambles, and the Arnold Palmer has been add a splash of simple syrup to ceptions about the Arnold has the occasional meltdown known in the golf world as the the Spiked Arnold Palmer. First, the drink is not a on the course. “Spiked Arnold Palmer”, but Palmer/John Daly to ensure 50/50 mix of lemonade and You never know which Lewis decided to seize the that the drink remains smooth. iced tea. Mr. Palmer preferred John Daly is going to show up, moment and name it after a For those following the a ratio of 3 parts unsweetened but when he's on his drives are golfer that is perhaps the all PGA, we are in the middle of a iced tea to 1 part lemonade. absolutely legendary. He has time most deserving of a signa- super season which runs until Second, he did not invent the an exceptionally long back- ture cocktail. Labor Day weekend, 2021. The drink. He commonly drank swing which he uses for lever- Daly enjoyed the drink, scheduling of the 2021 majors them on the course, and dur- age, a swing which he taught but did not approve of the will return to normalcy for the ing a round in Palm Springs in himself. After winning The name as he felt that naming most part, one key change is the 1960s a patron entered the Open in 1995, he struggled a the drink after him was trade- the re-scheduled Ryder Cup clubhouse bar and said “I'll bit for the next five seasons. mark infringement. Daly is no which will be played in an odd have that Arnold Palmer He was then voted comeback stranger to business ventures numbered year for the first drink”. player of the year in 2004, and outside of the game, so he time since 1999. The 2001 narrowly missed winning the formed the GIASI Beverage Ryder Cup was moved to 2002 On to the John Daly. If Houston Open in 2005 (Vijay Company in 2010. By the way, following cancellation as a you're not familiar with John “GIASI” is an acronym for result of the September 11 “Grip It And Sip It”, a play on attacks, and The Cup has been his “Grip It And Rip It” mantra. played in even numbered GIASI Produced a few fla- years since. District 209-U seeking bids for vors of hard lemonades and Have an Arnold Palmer, or flooring work at Stevens Intermediate School Spiked Arnold Palmers for a John Daly ready for your nearly a decade, but the pre- watch party. PUBLIC NOTICE made cocktails were only avail- The Arnold Palmer is built NOTICE OF BIDS able in select markets. The and served in a tall, ice-filled Sealed bids for the 2021 Flooring Work, L.J. Stevens Intermediate School, Wilmington, Illinois for Wilmington Community Unit School District 209-U will be received website promoting Daly's sig- glass. by the Board of Education, Wilmington Community Unit School District 209-U, Wilmington, nature cocktails is up, but the Fill glass with ice, then Will County, Illinois, via email until 2:00 P.M. prevailing time on the 9th day of March, 2021. product is difficult to find. add: E-mailed bids should include fully executed copy of Section 00 30 00 – Bid Form, pages 00 30 00-1 through 00 30 00-8 and a copy of the required Bid Guarantee in the form In 2018, Miller/Coors mar- • 3 parts unsweetened iced tea of a Bid Bond, Certified Check or Bank Draft for ten percent (10%) for the amount of the keted a malt-based version of • 1 part lemonade bid, payable to the order of Board of Education, Wilmington Community Unit School District the drink under the name Stir and serve 209-U, 209U Wildcat Court, Wilmington, Will County, Illinois. Bids should be e-mailed to the Owner using [email protected] and the Architect using [email protected]. Each bidder is fully responsible for the electronic deliv- ery of the emailed bid. The Owner and Architect are not responsible for technology failures related to sending or receiving e-mailed bids. E-mailed bids received after the scheduled time and date will not be accepted. The time and date when the e-mailed bid is received by the Owner using [email protected] shall represent the official time and date when the e-mailed bid was received. E-mailed bids will not be opened and recorded until after the deadline for receipt of e-mailed bids. Following the opening and recording of e-mailed bids, a tabulation of the e-mailed bids will be prepared and will be e-mailed to each bidder (using the e-mail address where the bid originated) and to others requesting a copy of the bid tabulation. Materials that are required to be submitted with the bid as stated in Section 01 10 00 – Instructions to Bidders, Contractor Qualification Statement AIA A305 should be e- mailed in separate e-mail(s) from the e-mailed bid. The work is to be performed in accordance with the proposed Contract Documents as prepared by Healy Bender Patton & Been Architects, 4040 Helene Avenue, Naperville, Illinois. The proposed Contract Documents may be obtained by request to the Architect. Upon receipt of a completed Registered Plan Holder Record form and a Bidding Documents License Agreement, prospective bidders will become registered plan holders. During the bidding period, the office of the Architect will send project addenda, clarifica- tions, and other project information to registered plan holders via the email address(es) list- ed on the Registered Plan Holder Record on file at the Architect’s office. These proposed Contract Documents may be studied at the office of the Architect or at the following locations: Contractors Association of Will and Grundy Counties Plan Room 233 N. Springfield Avenue, Joliet, Illinois These documents may also be viewed online at Dodge Data & Analytics internet site at www.construction.com. Bids will be received for two (2) Base Bids. Base Bid A for asbestos abatement Work and Base Bid B for the flooring work, including all trades. All bidders are invited to attend a pre-bid meeting which will be held at 3:30 P.M., prevailing time, on February 18, 2021, at L.J. Stevens Intermediate School, 221 Ryan Street, Wilmington, Illinois. Contractors will be required to take a temperature checks A GOOD CHUCKLE - Judy Wunderlich of Wilmington submitted before entering the building and to wear masks during the site visit. Contractors are invit- this share-A-shot she took Monday morning after looking out deck ed to tour the areas of work after the meeting. Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Guarantee in the form of a Bid Bond, window. What she found among nearly 8 inches of fresh snowfall Certified Check or Bank Draft in an amount equal to not less than ten percent (10%), of were a pair of eyes looking back the bid and made payable to Wilmington Community Unit School District 209-U, 209 Wildcat Court, Wilmington, Illinois. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days at her from a deck table. “It was after the bids opening date without the consent of the Owner. Checks or drafts of unsuc- a Santa Claus brick I put out cessful bidders will be returned as soon as practical after opening and checking the bids. Successful bidder must provide a Performance Bond and a Labor and Material back towards the end of Payment Bond in the full amount of the Contract, acceptable to the Owner. This Contract November. It looked so comical is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1 et.seq.). because just its face was left The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities in bidding. The proposed project is subject to adequate school funding as determined sole- uncovered from the snow,” ly in the discretion of the Board of Education, Wilmington Community Unit School District Wunderlich said. We had a good 209-U, and that if adequate funding in the Board of Education’s sole determination is not available, that project may be postponed or cancelled by the Board of Education. laugh.” If you have an interest- Contact Jim Habing, Director of Facilities at 815-514-7859 to make arrangements to ing photo to share, email us a visit the site. BOARD OF EDUCATION jpeg at [email protected] or WILMINGTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 209-U drop a print off at the Coal City WILMINGTON, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS Published in the Free Press Advocate on Wednesday, Feb. 3 and 10, 2021. or Wilmington Free Press Newspapers office. The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, page 6 WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM Local Forest Preserves receive grant for restorations A unique cluster of ed by glaciers 19,000 years ago. Braidwood-Wilmington area When the moraine that forest preserves will benefit held the water back broke, it from a $92,000 grant awarded created the largest known recently by the Illinois Habitat flood event in Illinois, the Fund Special Wildlife Funds Kankakee Torrent. Eventually Grant Program. the water receded leaving The funding announced behind sandy soils along with Jan. 25 by the Illinois remnant prairies, wetlands Department of Natural and savannas, which make this Resources will be spent to area of Will County unlike any restore habitat at the Forest other. Preserve District of Will “As a result, the Braidwood County’s
Photo by Kathleen Kennedy WESLEY TOWNSHIP resident Kathleen Kennedy visited the South Island dam Jan. 26 with camera strapped on hoping to get a photo of a pair of bald eagles frequenting the area below the river dam. She spotted an eagle hunting on the far side of the river when it swooped down grab a large fish. Twice the bird, with the fish in its talons, struggled to take flight off the water. Finally it gained enough height to reach the trees in the park. Over land, the fish wiggled free of its grasp and hit the ground. That caught the attention of passing crows who investigated closely as the eagle swooped down, grabbed the fish and carried to a nearby tree branch. While the each made a breakfast out of the fish and crows pestered it from both sides, waiting for a morsel. “It was such a delight to watch,” said Kennedy, an avid photographer. “It was Mother Nature at its best and shows how important the dam is for keeping the water open for wildlife during the winter.”
Morris Hospital Fire Starter contributes to patient care in several ways Lori Stevens is proof that both worlds. Two years ago when you love what you do when we started preparing for and you're committed to the the transition to our next elec- organization you work for, it's tronic health record system, I easy to shine. For 30 years, the decided it was time to turn my Morris resident made a differ- full time focus to the IT world.” ence as a registered nurse on While having the perspec- Morris Hospital's 2 East inpa- tive of both an RN and IT tient unit. Specialist has proven to be Today, she uses her nurs- invaluable for the internal cus- ing knowledge and computer tomers she serves, there's expertise to enhance the qual- more to Stevens than her clini- ity of patient care as an IT cal and computer expertise. Clinical Applications John Biesen, IT Specialist. Described as an Applications Manager at extremely positive person who Morris Hospital, says Stevens always has a smile on her face, is simply a joy to work with. Stevens was honored as Morris “Lori has an amazing Hospital's Fire Starter of the work ethic and is always will- Month for December. ing to step in and help out Stevens began her career where ever needed,” says at Morris Hospital in 1987 as a LORI STEVENS Biesen. “She is very compas- CNA on midnights. After grad- sionate, and we are extremely uating from nursing school in lucky she is part of our team.” 1990, she accepted an RN Her special niche in the When asked what's most position at Morris Hospital Information Technology world rewarding about her work, just as the new 2 East wing was never went away. Stevens says: “I just love my opening. “I started training new job, and I'm happy to have my As the hospital started nurses as they were hired, and job. I have literally grown up preparing for a brand new as computerized documenta- here (Morris Hospital), so this computer application called tion continued to evolve, my is my second home -- my sec- Meditech in the late 1990s, involvement just kind of kept ond family. We are a small Stevens was asked to serve on going,” says Stevens, who also community hospital with the core team to help develop served as a charge nurse when employees who have big car- computerized nursing docu- she was working on 2 East. ing hearts and who do great mentation for the very first “I had a dual role of IT and things. I have a huge loyalty to time in the hospital's history. nursing - really the best of Morris Hospital.”
Aurora University dean’s list NIU graduates Over 1,300 students Aurora University has Area students on the hon- received their degrees from named the following local stu- ors list are Kristyn Daigger, of Northern Illinois University in dents to the dean's list for the Coal City and Claire Springer, December. Included among fall 2020 semester. The dean's of Wilmington. the graduates are local stu- list recognizes full-time Students on the high hon- dents Skyler Hibbard, of Coal undergraduate students who ors list include Lillian Goode, City, bachelor of science in have earned a 3.6 GPA or high- Michael Gunier, Dejah nursing and Hali Ivlow, of er. Students recognized with Hendrickson, Isabella Wilmington, bachelor of arts high honors have earned a Muscato and Joshua Runchey, in communication-media perfect 4.0. all of Morris. studies. The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, page 8 WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM
Virginia Banham Joanne Ulivi COAL CITY—Virginia “Ginny” Ginny was preceded in death by her COAL CITY—Joanne Ulivi, 81, and a and Rowan Albin, Lincoln-Pierce Smiley, Banham, 97, of Coal City, passed away parents, husband, Charles Banham lifelong resident of Coal City, passed Caden Shipman, Aiden Beedy, Spencer Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021 at Regency Care of (1995); son, Donnie Terrell; grandson, away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 at Morris Beedy, Weilynd Beedy, Gracelyn Morris. Ronnie and five brothers and one sis- Hospital. Villarreal and Evianna Villarreal; one Born May 7, 1923 in Delavan, IL, ter. Born April 2, 1939 in Morris, brother, Lynn Kratochvil, of Coal City; Virginia Noreen was a daughter of Neil Per Ginny’s wishes, cremation Joanne Louise was a daughter of Frank one sister, Kathy (Henry) and Helen (Baker) Neblock. She was rites have been accorded and there and Irene (Emanuelson) Kratochvil. Kuchenbacker, of Wilmington; her raised and educated in McLean will be no services. She was raised in Coal City and gradu- sister-in-law, Yolanda Laughlin, of County, and most recently resided in Preferred memorials may be ated from Coal City High School with Diamond and brother-in-law, Bill Coal City before transitioning to made as gifts in Ginny’s memory to the the class of 1957. On Nov. 1, 1958, Joanne (Janet) Ulivi of Columbia, IL, as well as Regency Care in Morris. Coal City Food Pantry. married Gary Ulivi in the United several nieces and nephews. Ginny was a member of Ritchey United The family wishes to extend their Methodist Church in Coal City, and together Joanne was preceded in death by her Methodist Church; was involved with T.O.P.S. heartfelt appreciation to the staff and care- they made their home and raised their family in parents, husband, Gary; one son, Craig Ulivi; for many years, and enjoyed belonging to the givers at Regency Care of Morris for their Coal City. Joanne worked for her brother-in-law, her grandson, Gavin Ulivi and one sister-in-law, Red Hat Society. She golfed and bowled on extraordinary care over the past two years. Dr. Joseph Laughlin in his Napropathic office Cathy Kratochvil. leagues throughout years past, and took pleas- Family and friends are encouraged to sign and most recently as a Chiropractic Assistant A private family visitation and funeral serv- ure in walking, as well as dancing. the guest book, upload photographs and share with Dr. Joe at Diamond Therapy Center until ice will be held at Reeves Funeral Home in Coal Surviving are two daughters, Alyce (James) Ginny’s memorial page online through social her retirement. City. Pastor Brad Shumaker will officiate, and Scheel, of Gardner and Suzan (Robert) Hendry, media by logging onto: Throughout the years, Joanne took great Joanne will be laid to rest in Braceville-Gardner of Morris; favorite daughter-in-law, Vicky www.ReevesFuneral.com/obituary/Virginia- pleasure working in the yard, tending to her Cemetery with her late husband, Gary. Terrell, of Morris; 16 grandchildren, 19 great- Banham flowers and plants, cooking and baking. She Those wishing to participate in Joanne’s grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, Cremation services and arrangements also enjoyed watching the birds, and cherished services virtually are welcome to join the live and numerous nieces and nephews, as well as have been made under the direction and care of spending time with her grandchildren and stream service beginning at 1 p.m. on her special friend, Stacy Morales. Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Morris. great-grandchildren. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. A link for the event is Survivors include her two daughters, Lisa available on Joanne’s website. (Allen) Martis and Sherrie (Frank) Wyss, and Preferred memorials may be made as gifts one son, Kyle (Trisha) Ulivi, all of Coal City; her in Joanne’s memory to a charity of the donor’s Todd M. Sandeno daughter-in-law, Caroline Ulivi, of Tucson, AZ; choosing. grandchildren: Jaime (Mike) Frazier, of Family and friends are encouraged to sign MORRIS— Todd Michael Sandeno, 49, ing are his brother, Ken (Kristi) Sandeno Diamond; Devon (Ryan) Albin, of Braidwood; the guest book, upload photographs and share of Morris, passed away suddenly, of Morris; sister, Tami (Brian) Hansen Dustin Wyss and Delaney Wyss, both of Coal Joanne’s memorial page online through social Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 in Nashville, TN. of Gardner; numerous nieces, City; Amanda (Christopher) Smiley, of Tucson, media by logging onto: www. He was born Nov. 18, 1971 in Joliet, he nephews, cousins, and friends; AZ; Marissa Ulivi, of Coal City: Kirsty Ulivi, ReevesFuneral.com/obituary/Joanne-Ulivi was the son of Kenneth Paul and Diane mother-in-law, Ellen Romanetto of Brandy (Nick) Beedy and Paige Ulivi (Fabian Funeral services and arrangements have M. (nee Lardi) Sandeno. Gardner; father-in-law, Gary Villarreal), all of Tucson, AZ and Kain Ulivi, been made under the direction and care of Todd graduated from Gardner- Romanetto of Cardiff, IL; sister-in- Drake Eaton and Danika Eaton, all of Coal City; Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Coal City. South Wilmington High School with the law, Missy (Chris) Lenzie of Gardner; great-grandchildren: Fitz Frazier, Kinley, Reese class of 1990. He was a member of the brothers-in-law, Mike (Diane) St. Lawrence Catholic Church in South Romanetto of Cardiff and Scott (Bev) Wilmington. Todd was a co-owner of “D” Romanetto of Coal City; and his four- Construction in Coal City along with his two legged companions, Reese and Willow. siblings, Ken and Tami. They are all proud to Preceding him in death were his father, Charles Stratz carry on the legacy their father created. He Kenneth P. Sandeno on June 17, 2011 and his served on the board of directors for the mother, Diane M. (nee Lardi) Sandeno on Dec. MORRIS— Charles “Chuck” W. and sister-in-law: Katherine Chesser of Contractors Association of Will and Grundy 1, 1980. Stratz, 67, of Morris, passed away The Woodlands, TX, and Wayne (Dawn) Counties and was a member of the Local #150 Visitation for Todd will be at the R.W. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, at Regency Mize of Dwight; as well as numerous Operators Union for over thirty years. Work was Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory, Care of Morris. nieces and nephews. Todd's passion and he considered himself Braidwood, Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 from 3-8 p.m. Born April 5, 1953 in Joliet, Chuck was preceded in death by blessed to not only have the immediate family All attendees are required to wear face cover- Charles William was a son of Henry his parents, one brother-in-law, Tom he had, but his work family was just as impor- ings, follow social distancing guidelines, due to and Anna Marie (Moran) Stratz. He Chesser, and his nephew, Matthew tant. the capacity requirements please be brief with was raised and educated in Minooka Chesser. Todd was a wonderful father, who made your condolences to allow other guests to pay and graduated from Minooka High The family will receive friends for sure to set aside time to spend with each one of their final respects. Mass of Christian burial School with the Class of 1971. On June a visitation on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 his children. He loved hunting, shooting, and will be private at the St. Lawrence Catholic 19, 1976, Chuck married Gail Ann Mize at at Reeves Funeral Home, 408 East four-wheeling, with the boys, but he also loved Church. A link will be posted shortly to be able Immaculate Conception Church in Morris. Washington Street (one block East of to take his little girl shopping, watching live to log on and watch the funeral mass. For those He worked for the Diamond International Illinois Route 47), in Morris between the hours performances like Dancing with Stars and Blue who would like to witness his funeral proces- Paper Mill for 30 years and volunteered with the of 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Facemasks will be Man Group, and of course four-wheeling. The sion please line up at the “D” Construction Emergency Services and Disaster Agency in required for those attending and social distanc- kids and their friends will never forget Todd's headquarters around 11:15 on Saturday, Jan. Grundy County. Chuck was a past member of ing practices will be in order. The funeral home no phone Sunday rules that applied to every- 30. The family will then continue to the private First Baptist Church in Coal City where he was staff will assist the family in maintaining cur- one…except for him. He also had a love for committal service at Braceville-Gardner an active member and was in charge of running rent guidelines. traveling and enjoyed visiting the Cayman Cemetery. the sound equipment for many years. He stud- Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. Islands with his family. His personality lit up In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in ied agriculture at Joliet Junior College, and was 4, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home with any room and he was always known as a loyal his name may be directed to the St. Lawrence passionate about farming and tending his gar- Pastor David Gilleland officiating. man and the love he had for family will never be Catholic Church. den. Chuck enjoyed going to downtown Morris Those that wish to participate in funeral forgotten, but only to be passed down to gener- For more information and to visit his for the Lions Club car shows, as well as attend- services virtually are welcome to join the live ations to come. online guestbook, please log on to www.rwpat- ing the dulcimer festivals and watching the fire- stream beginning on Thursday at 10:00. A link He married his grade school sweetheart, tersonfuneralhomes.com or find them on works every year at Corn Fest. He also liked for the event will be made available on Chuck’s Richelle Romanetto and eventually married Facebook. spending time at home watching movies and memorial page. Feb. 24, 1996 at the St. Lawrence Catholic R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory television, but most important was spending Burial will follow at Sample Cemetery. Church. They have three beautiful children, 401 E. Main St., Braidwood, is in charge of time with his family, especially his granddaugh- Preferred memorials may be made as gifts Tyler, Trent, and Raegan Sandeno. Also surviv- arrangements. ters who were special to him. in Chuck’s memory to the Morris Fire Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Gail Department. Stratz of Morris, his son, Timothy (Julie) Stratz Family and friends are encouraged to sign of Mazon, two granddaughters: Amethyst and the online guest book, upload photographs, Lillian Stratz; two brothers and four sisters: and share Chuck’s memorial page by logging Michael J. Jett Mary Ann Graf of Tempe, AZ, Karen (Frank) onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com SOUTH WILMINGTON— Preceding him in death were his par- Castiello of Tustin, CA, Susan Sankins of Funeral services and arrangements have Michael J. Jett, 75, of South ents, two sisters, Charolette (Duane) Ashmore, IL, James Stratz of Tustin, CA, Joseph been made under the direction and care of Wilmington, passed away Brown and Karen Story and one broth- Stratz of Cottonwood, AZ, and Theresa (Steve) Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Morris. Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 at er, Robert Jett. Cortese of Mount Prospect, IL; brother-in-law Morris Hospital. Visitation will be at the R.W. Born May 27, 1945 in Baltimore, Patterson Funeral Home & MD, he was the son of Dick M. and Crematory, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 Cecelia Rita (nee Ryan) Jett. He was a from 4-8 p.m. Funeral services will be Veteran of the United States Air Force from the R.W. Patterson Funeral Home Donna Gordon serving from 1964-1968. Mike was a & Crematory, Braidwood, Thursday, member of the St. Lawrence Catholic Feb. 4, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. to the St. COAL CITY—Donna Gordon, 71, of Donna was preceded in death by her Church, South Wilmington Fire Lawrence Catholic Church for a Mass of Coal City, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 26, parents, as well as her brother and sis- Department, and he also served on the board of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. 2021 at Rush University Medical Center ter, John Vacca and Carla Vacca. the South Wilmington Fireman's Club. He All attendees are required to wear face cov- in Chicago. Cremation rites have been retired from Electra Motors in LaGrange on July erings, follow social distancing guidelines, due Born Oct. 2, 1949 in Kankakee, accorded, and the family will receive 1, 1993 after 30 years of employment. Mike to the capacity requirements please be brief Donna Kay was a daughter of Donald friends for a COVID observant visita- enjoyed fishing, gambling trips, and he espe- with your condolences to allow other guests to Joseph and Delores Irene (Bertino) tion on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, from 10 cially enjoyed spending time with his family. pay their final respects. Vacca. She was raised and educated in a.m. until the time of memorial serv- Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Rosemary Private interment will follow at the Coal City and graduated from Coal City ice at 12 p.m., at Reeves Funeral (nee Kroll) Jett, of South Wilmington, who he Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in High School with the class of 1967. Home, 75 N. Broadway Street, one married May 21, 1966 in South Wilmington; Elwood. Donna worked at First National Bank of block north of Illinois Route 113 in Coal three children: Michele (Troy) Scholes, Melissa In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Joliet for many years as a secretary. She then City. Rev. Brad Shumaker from the Coal City Jensen and Christopher (Jenny) Jett; six grand- his name to a charity of your choice would be worked as a clerk at the Exelon Production United Methodist Church will officiate. children: Justin Jett, Lucas (Paige) Jett, appreciated. Training Center, in addition to working at Don’s Those wishing to participate in the services Samantha Schneider, Brett Jensen, Megan Jett For more information and to visit his Beer Store in Coal City. virtually, are welcome to join the live-streamed and Cheyenne Jett; two great-grandchildren, online guestbook, log on to www.rwpatterson- Donna was a member of Assumption services beginning at 12 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5, Zoey Jett and Kaysen Schneider; two brothers, funeralhomes.com or find them on Facebook. Catholic Church in Coal City, and loved to trav- 2021. A link will be made available on Donna's Dick (Penny) Jett and Edward (Cathy) Jett; one R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory. el all over the county and internationally. She memorial page. sister, Donna Payne and numerous nieces, 401 E. Main St., Braidwood has been entrusted enjoyed playing card games and dominoes, and Preferred memorials may be made as gifts nephews, and their families. with arrangements. loved her cats and cat memorabilia. Most of all, in Donna's memory to: Just Animals Shelter, Donna loved spending time with her family, 505 Depot St., Mazon, IL 60444. especially her grandchildren. Family and friends are encouraged to sign Survivors include her son, Dave (Melissa) the online guest book, upload photographs, Joseph M. Corneglio Hahn, of Minooka; two granddaughters, and share Donna's memorial page by logging Miranda Hahn and Gianna Hahn; one grand- onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com/obituary/ SOUTH WILMINGTON—Joseph M. cousins: John (Nicole) Corneglio and their son, Dominic Hahn, and her aunt, Jessie (the Donna-Gordon Corneglio, 72, of South Wilmington, son, Joey and John (Jenna) and Chuck late Joseph H.) Kasher, of Coal City, as well as Cremation services and memorial arrange- passed away peacefully at his residence (Heather) Harvey. Also included are numerous cousins and friends, including ments have been made under the direction and on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. longtime friends that helped with his William Gordon, of Coal City. care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Coal City. He was born on Oct. 5, 1948 in daily needs including Marion Ferrari, Joliet to Joseph J. and Milly Nichole Koerner and Jon Meder. (Andrewscavage) Corneglio. He was a Visitation will be Wednesday, long time resident of South Feb. 3, 2021 from 10 a.m. until the Wilmington. Joseph enjoyed his spare time of his funeral service at 11 a.m. at time hunting and trap shooting. He the Ferrari Funeral Chapel, 1044 Ferrari Brian A. Barcella belonged to many clubs including the Dr., Coal City with Deacon William Dunn Illinois Rifle Association of which he was a officiating. Burial will follow at Round WILMINGTON—Brian A. Barcella, 57, of nephews. Preceding him in longtime member. Joseph had been known by Grove Cemetery in Reddick. Wilmington, passed away unexpectedly death were his parents. Visitation his nickname “Tokyo. “ He was a laborer for 50 Family and friends are encouraged to sign Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021 at Franciscan Health in for Brian will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral years with Local #75. He was very special and the online guestbook at www. Dyer, IN. Home & Crematory, Braidwood, Friday, Feb. 5, once meeting him you would remember him. ferrarifuneral.com Born Oct. 14, 1963 in Roseland, IL, he was 2021 from 5-8 p.m. Cremation rites will be Joseph was loved by many, including his Ferrari Funeral Services of Coal City are the son of Bruno and Mildred (nee Vermeulen) accorded following the visitation. daughter, Kimberly (Mark) Pavlis and his entrusted with arrangements. Barcella. He was a veteran of the United States Memorial services will also be at the funeral Marine Corps and former police officer for the home on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 at 11 a.m. All Glenwood Police Department. Brian was a attendees are required to wear face coverings, proud veteran and always offered a helping follow social distancing guidelines, due to the Illinois Silver Search brings people home hand to any veteran in need. He enjoyed volun- capacity requirements please be brief with your teering for the Secret Food Pantry that was held condolences to allow other guests to pay their During 2020 there were Alzheimer’s or dementia who their diagnosis. at the Top Fuel Saloon in Braidwood. Brian had final respects. 125 Silver Search advisories get lost and ways in which the Once an alert is issued, a knack for being able to turn anything into art, which resulted in 123 recover- public can help law enforce- Illinois State Police activate the his most recent known craft was making home- Private inurnment will be at the Abraham ies. By comparison, during ment return them home safely. Endangered Missing Person made pens. Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. 2019 there were only 74 advi- Silver Search has become Advisory. This advisory will Surviving are four daughters: Chloe In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to sories. a vital tool for law enforcement alert the public through notifi- Barcella, of Manhattan; Shauna (Michael) the Wounded Warrior Project: Silver Search is a coordi- agencies to use when a loved cations to media, Illinois Schmalz and Brooke Barcella, all of Homewood https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/ nated effort to bring awareness one with dementia goes miss- Department of Transportation and Olivia (Mason) McGowan, of Twentynine would be appreciated. and resources to help find and ing. According to the [IDOT] digital highway signs, Palms, CA; one sister, Barbara (Clarence) For more information and to visit his safely return people with Alzheimer’s Association, more Illinois Lottery terminals, in Sturwold, of New Lenox and her children, online guestbook, log on to www.rwpatterson- Alzheimer’s disease or demen- than 230,000 Illinois residents addition to the Silver Search Andrea (John) Sturwold Turrisi, Nicholas (Kelly) funeralhomes.com or find them on Facebook. tia that go missing. are currently living with website and social media Sturhold and Alyssa Sturwold; best friend and R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory, The Silver Search program Alzheimer’s. Sixty percent of channels. cousin, Bruce “Ty” (Colleen) Keller, of 401 E. Main St., Braidwood have been entrust- brings to light the increasing those with Alzheimer’s will Braidwood and many other nieces and ed with arrangements. incidences of people with wander at some point during WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, page 9 New House Speaker so far doing what Madigan didn’t Just a couple of weeks into recognize the fact will be helmed by Welch said he expects the a job that most people could- that those people Rep. Jennifer new House rules will be "simi- n't imagine being held by any- are high in senior- Gong-Gershowitz. lar" to the Senate's, which one other than the guy who ity." The new Police & allow for remote committee had it for decades, Illinois Welch said Fire special com- hearings. The issue of remote House Speaker Chris Welch is that when you mittee will be floor votes is being researched putting together a House that look at the new chaired by Rep. by lawyers, Welch said. But, he looks both familiar and differ- chair list, "you're Fran Hurley. said, he'd like to "put that in ent at the same time. gonna find that Welch didn't the rules so that we have that Welch's first week includ- there's a lot of mention this, but flexibility." ed a rollout of his new leader- consistency," considering the Last year, Welch publicly ship team, with a Black meaning several law enforcement pressured the Illinois woman as Speaker Pro Reps. retained uproar over the Department of Healthcare and Tempore and fresh faces their committee recently approved Family Services to disclose throughout. By the third week, posts. Rep. Mike criminal justice data on the use of Black- we'll see committee member- Zalewski, for reform bill, put- owned businesses for ship rosters and vice chairs. instance, is still chairing ting a Mount Greenwood resi- Medicaid-related professional The following week will be the Revenue. "I think people were dent - who has a ton of cops in services, primarily through new rules. doing a good job. And they her district and who voted managed care organizations. House Republican Leader should be allowed to continue against the Black Caucus bill - After finally prying the infor- doing a good job. Again I tried in charge of that special com- Jim Durkin told reporters he mation loose, Welch then was "pleased" that Welch was to recognize peoples' requests mittee should help rebuild called on HFS to penalize allowing his party some input and many of them wanted to some bridges. MCOs for not meeting con- on the rules. Durkin told the continue doing the same thing "Those new committees Chicago Sun-Times' Rachel that they were doing. And I should be a signal of where tract goals, and demanded Hinton that Welch suggested think I was able to accommo- we're headed," Welch said. that Attorney General Kwame the two get together regularly date that." "Ethics reform is very impor- Raoul step in. I asked Welch for coffee or breakfast. I seri- Up until his ascension, tant to me," he said. "We need whether he intended to keep ously doubt Durkin ever Welch had chaired the to rebuild trust in the legisla- up the pressure. received such an invite from Executive Committee, which ture, we need to rebuild trust "Anyone who knows me former House Speaker Michael handles much of the bigtime in our process." knows that I know my voice," Madigan. heater legislation. Rep. Bob Some of Welch's members Welch said. "I'm looking for- All of Welch's new appro- Rita will take over that impor- want Gov. JB Pritzker to move ward to using my new voice to priations committee chairs are tant helm. "He's someone that legislators into the 1B vaccina- continue to highlight the people of color. I asked Welch I know and trust with the tion phase so they can imme- issues that are important to if there was any particular rea- tough issues that are going to diately receive their COVID-19 me and to the communities son for this. come through that commit- shots. Pritzker has said they that I serve and the core con- "First of all, let me say that tee." need to wait their turn. stituencies that our caucus I think my list is full of people The new House Speaker "I understand what the represents, so I want to contin- that are super talented," Welch also wanted to point out some governor's issues are on that, ue to find a way," to continue said. "I'm really proud of the new special committees he's and I respect his position. I'm pushing those issues, he said. diversity of our caucus. I think created, including Ethics & going to take the vaccine when Rich Miller also publishes that's the strength of our cau- Elections, which will be it's my turn. Other members Capitol Fax, a daily political cus, the strength of our state. chaired by Rep. Kelly Burke. have their personal thoughts newsletter, and CapitolFax. But also I think you can't not Immigration & Human Rights on that, and I'll defer to them." com.
Bill Kurtis, celebrity chef will be part of Midewin celebration Midewin National you live, it is so important to Tallgrass Prairie Silver build relationships with local Anniversary celebrations on producers of healthful ingredi- February 10 will feature jour- ents. The more we can support nalist Bill Kurtis and James local farms, the greater our Beard Award-winning access will be to locally grown Executive Chef Sarah Stegner. food for future generations.” In a keynote speech, Special guest Kenya Vera- Kurtis will address the impor- Sample will talk about the tance of prairie restoration. elderberries that she grows in Chef Stegner, with special Chicago's Englewood neigh- guest Kenya Vera-Sample, borhood. She will share her DuSable City Botanical Farms, ideas for how you can bring will highlight the importance elderberries into your diet for of identifying local providers greater health and wellness. that can help you bring health- NFF President and Chief ful prairie ingredients into Executive Officer Mary Mitsos your life every day. will emcee in the culinary- The program will be spon- focused program. The NFF has sored by the National Forest worked in partnership with Foundation (NFF) and pre- Midewin National Tallgrass sented virtually at 6 p.m. cen- Prairie to restore tallgrass tral time. prairie since 2012. Chef Stegner will share REGISTER: To register for her recipe for wild rice cakes the program on February 10, with local black beans, roasted click here: https://us02web. garlic, and mushrooms with zoom.us/meeting/register/tZE drizzled honey and elderberry td-isrjsvHN3j8djKo2SIqX tincture, which she applies to _UVrRHhbi9. the wild rice cake like a sauce. ACCLAIMED JOURNALIST and prairie restoration advocate Bill Prepare a prairie-inspired Stegner wants people to Kurtis stands in tall grass on the prairie. On February 10, the plate of wellness to enjoy dur- understand the importance of National Forest Foundation will sponsor Midewin National ing the program. Chef sourcing healthy ingredients Tallgrass Prairie silver anniversary celebrations featuring Kurtis Stegner's recipe for the Wild by identifying local providers. and Stegner. Rice, Beans, and Squash “I want people to under- Patties with Local Honey and stand where their food comes Elderberry Tincture is below. from,” Stegner said. “Wherever
Wild Rice- Beans-Squash Patties with Local Honey & Elderberry Tincture From Prairie Grass Cafe by Chef Sarah Stegner Serves 4 - 6 people Ingredients: 2 cups cooked wild rice and 2 cups cooked beans, drained well (pinto) 1/2 cup roasted squash 1 head roasted garlic Sea salt 1 tablespoon Olive oil and 1 tablespoon of honey 2.5 - 3 droppers of elderberry tincture Microgreens
Method: In a food processor, mix the rice until it becomes sticky and begins to form a ball. Remove from the food processor and add the beans. Roughly purée them. Combine all ingredients and form into a patty. Sauté in a nonstick medium-sized pan with olive oil over medium heat or roast in the oven in a pan drizzled with olive oil at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Cook until a crisp crust forms on both sides of the outside of the patty. PREPARE A PRAIRIE-INSPIRED plate of wellness to enjoy during Mix the honey and tinc- the program. Chef Stegner's recipe for the Wild Rice, Beans, and ture together and drizzle over the patty. Garnish with micro- Squash Patties with Local Honey and Elderberry Tincture. greens. The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, page 10 WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM Biden plans to clean up Trump’s messes for the enviroment Dear EarthTalk: What are that keep their data confiden- which would destroy native ecosystems and some of the last minute tial. conservation lands. California Democratic changes the Trump adminis- But, according to The Senator Dianne Feinstein has already pledged tration has wrought that are Washington Post, many to “work with the new administration to imme- hurting the environment and researchers and academic diately block this rule change” which jeopardiz- efforts to battle global warm- organizations say that the cri- es a bi-partisan desert conservation plan years ing? And will the Biden teria “will actually restrict the in the making that carefully balances recre- administration be able to EPA from using some of the ational use, energy production and preserva- undo them? most consequential research tion. - Tim Jeffries, Sarasota, FL on human subjects because it On the bright side, President Biden has often includes confidential already issued executive orders for the U.S. to President Joe Biden has medical records and other rejoin the Paris Climate Accord, to direct feder- ambitious plans to make up for lost time with proprietary data that cannot be released al agencies to consider revising vehicle fuel climate remediation and encouragement of the because of privacy concerns.” Says Chris Zarba, economy and emissions standards, and to can- clean energy sector-including rejoining the former director of the EPA's Science Advisory Paris Climate Accord that Trump withdrew the Board, in the same Post article: “It sounds good cel permits for the construction of the Keystone U.S from in 2017. Biden will also be looking to on the surface. But this is a bold attempt to get XL pipeline. After cleaning up Trump's mess, clean up some shorter-term environmental science out of the way so special interests can which could take anywhere from weeks to messes left by the Trump White House in its do what they want.” years, Biden also aims to implement his own final days. Another change pushed through by Trump SOME OF THE 11th hour environmental rule omnibus climate package similar to the pro- One of the more egregious of Trump's last at the last minute is a significant reduction in changes are easier to undo than others, but Joe posed Green New Deal. Biden's plan calls for minute anti-environment moves is the environmental and safety requirements for Biden will take them one at a time. increasing electric vehicle usage, expanding “Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Arctic oil exploration. Native tribes there are wind and solar energy markets, creating mil- Strengthening Transparency in Pivotal Science especially incensed by this move, and have lions of new jobs in sustainable energy, and Underlying Significant Regulatory Actions and taken to social media in droves to win support istration a chance to take action before a disas- paving the path to 100 percent clean energy by Influential Scientific Information Rule,” a against it. Given the sheer volume of public ter takes place. 2050. mouthful, for sure and innocent-sounding, per- opposition, it will likely take many weeks before Similarly, Trump has also just proposed to EarthTalk® is a 501(c)3 nonprofit haps: It stipulates that publicly released scien- any auctions for these drilling rights leases strip protections from millions of acres of EarthTalk. See more at https://emagazine.com. tific data should take preference over studies could be finalized, thus giving the Biden admin- California's desert to open up mining projects, Send questions to: [email protected]. Century 21 finishes year-long fundraiser for Easter Seals Agents of Century 21 to work hard serving buyers our clients. The generosity of Coleman-Hornsby recently and sellers while using neces- people like those at Century 21 presented a check for $7,518 to sary precautions." Hornsby Coleman-Hornsby has been so Easter Seals as a result of a continued, "Covid did not important to us in continuing year-long fundraiser. The slow our agents down at all. these programs. Thank you so agents donated $21 from each They are very motivated peo- much." of their closings in 2020 and ple who love to serve their then the company matched clients!" Easter Seals provides serv- the agents' donations. Some of Deb Strahanoski, Easter ices and support to help peo- the agents who participated Seals Regional Development ple with physical and mental were in attendance for the Manager, attended the check challenges reach their full presentation, although nearly presentation and stated, "We potential. Century 21 100% participated in the are so very grateful to the Franchisees and agents have fundraiser. Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby supported Easter Seals since According to Shawn team of agents that have con- 1979, and are one of their Hornsby, Broker-Owner, "I am tinued to support us for many largest corporate sponsors, so proud of our agents who are years." She continued, "This raising over $126 million to always involved in and sup- year was especially important, date. port organizations that serve because of Covid which our communities. This year, placed restrictions on many of Century 21 Coleman- while the Covid pandemic was our activities. We have had to Hornsby is located at 1802 N. Division St., Morris. They spe- AGENTS FROM CENTURY 21 Coleman-Hornsby recently presented a check for $7,518 to Easter Seals. going on, we were able to find creative solutions to those Presenting the check are some of the agents who took part in the fundraiser (from left): JoEllyn make our largest Easter Seals restrictions. For example, cialize in residential, commer- donation to date. That is Telehealth has been vital to us cial, industrial, land and farm Johnson, Tom Wawczak, Cody Krug, Shawn Hornsby, Betty Piotrowski, ES Regional Dev. Manager because our agents continued in maintaining contact with properties. Deb Strahanoski, Rod Baudino, Theresa Lamb, Lorrie Toler and Sheri Simms. WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, page 11
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New coach expects Lady Comets will compete BY SHAWN LONG over the program after the mores. We were not very suc- Ricketts would start at SPORTS WRITER Lady Comets finished second cessful our freshmen year, we shooting guard. Ricketts was in the Illinois Central Eight won one game. But they clutch off the bench at times. There will be a girls bas- Conference standings a year turned it around and won a lot She compiled 74 points on 11 ketball season after all. ago, trailing only Lisle with a more games their sophomore three-pointers collecting 51 The Lady Comets start a 22-10 (12-2) record. Over the year. I'm looking forward to boards with 27 assists. 12-game season at Manteno last two years the RCHS has a the progression continuing “She's an amazing defend- on Monday after it looked like 41-18 record. especially with my current sen- er and has the knowledge of the pandemic was going to “At the varsity level last iors. They know what varsity the court. By far, I can always cancel the season for good. Up year, Nick (Klein) had a lot of basketball looks like and rely on her.” until last week, it looked like returning seniors,” said they're ready to compete.” Collins was a really good time was running out. Zwolinski. “I think they were Zwolinski welcomes back shot from beyond the arc. She Since the IHSA’s looking to progress on the suc- seniors Maddie McPherson, drained 18 threes with 65 announcement Wednesday cess they've made in year's Daniele Cherry, Abrey Ricketts, points, collecting 45 boards. allowing for a season, the Lady past. I know they were looking Kayla Collins and Madi Jo “Collins has the speed and Comets have been hustling to into a very success season and Bradley who will be the start- she's always ready to defend everyone. She's a big defender get practice days in. they certainly were. My crew ing five. I can have on the top or at wing That’s a heck of a chal- that I had for the second year “As a whole, they were my or at the bottom or wherever I lenge for new head coach are now juniors and I had them first group I coached as fresh- men and we were able to pull need her. She's always ready. Shelby Zwolinski. She’s taken as freshmen and as sopho- out an I-8 (Interstate Eight) Bradley played really well championship in our tourna- at the other post position split- ment that we played in so as a ting time. She was a great whole they were very success- rebounder, collecting 61 ful.” boards. At point guard is Cherry, “She doesn't have the who connected on 65 threes to height for a post player but she Photos by Shawn Long help lead a regional champi- has the speed for a post player PULL-UP JUMPER–Reed-Custer freshman Mya Beard stops and onship run. They bowed out so she's one that-I'm ready to sets her feet for a three-point shot during practice on Thursday. against Seneca in the regional watch her play that four spot. championship game when She's able to shoot outside but Cherry drilled six threes to also can work up a post when 3-1 and I'd like to implement good and competitive but Lisle make her 17th birthday even she is ready.” that one as well so I'd like to is always good so I would love better. Brookyln Harding and put in a couple different defen- to be one of the top conference “Sissy has an eye for the Adrionna Williams will get sive sets but also on offense, teams but also really head- court,” added Zwolinski. playing time off the bench. I've got some really good out- strong when playing some of “Watching her progress the last “I'm looking for Brooklyn side shooters so we need to the top teams and it will come four years-she's progressed so to be one of those first girls off really work on getting the ball down to the wire in some of far and her shot having an eye the bench to take over a guard in their hands.” those games.” for the court on defense.” position when needed. She Zwolinski wants to contin- She notes Peotone will be McPherson will run the played very well for me as ue the winning trend at Reed- strong with a good freshmen show under the boards. freshman on a JV team and Custer and continue to be one group coming in that just went McPherson was big at her post, dressed for Nick also but I def- of the top teams. to state in their seventh and scoring 147 points with 95 initely see her getting a lot of “I want to be one of the eighth grade years. boards in limited time. minutes in a varsity game. I most competitive teams in our The first year varsity coach “She's fierce for her size,” also have Adrionna Williams conference,” commented will be assisted by Jess she commented. “She doesn't who is a post player. She'll be Zwolinski. “I know it's hard to Johnston (JV coach). Johnston have the height but she has the one coming off the bench with only five weeks or so of has been with Zwolinski since basketball knowledge and quick when either Madi Jo or basketball but a goal of mine is she started coaching. Photos by Shawn Long she's always ready to compete Maddie McPherson needs a I want us to go out with a bang “Jess was the JV coach REED-CUSTER UNDER CLASSMEN Halie LaGrange dribbles the against that top girl that we're quick breather. She's got the for those seniors. They 100% when I was first hired as the ball up the court during practice held in the Reed-Custer High playing against-the big girl in knowledge for a really good deserve it for how hard they freshman coach four years School gym. the middle. She's got an eye for post player as well.” worked and they've worked ago,” continued Zwolinski. “I her.” With a shortened season, hard to be a competitive team worked under her for the first it won't feel normal but in our conference. couple years and I gained so Zwolinski wants to treat it like There are a few teams that much knowledge so bringing a season where she can try a pose a threat in the Illinois her back this year is truly couple different formations on Central Eight but Zwolinski amazing because she sees an RCHS basketball schedules offense and defense to see will have her eye on her alma eye for the court that maybe I VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL what fits best. mater, Peotone. don't.” Feb. 6 ...... @Herscher ...... 4:30 p.m. Feb. 8 ...... @Manteno...... 6:45 p.m. “I'm continuing to build “I'd have to say Peotone,” As stated, the Lady Feb. 9 ...... host Manteno...... 6:45 p.m. Feb. 11 .....host Streator...... 6:45 p.m. off of Nick and the foundation joked Zwolinski. “That's where Comets begin the season in Feb. 12 .....@Streator ...... 6:45 p.m. Feb. 16 .....host Peotone ...... 6:45 p.m. he had at the varsity level but I I went to school so I jokingly Manteno on Monday. They’ll Feb. 16 .....@Peotone...... 6:45 p.m. Feb. 18 .....@Lisle...... 6:45 p.m. was telling the girls that we said that's the only team we battle Peotone on Tuesday, Feb. 19 .....host Lisle...... 6:45 p.m. Feb. 20 .....host Streator...... 2 p.m. Feb. 20 .....host Streator...... 3:30 p.m. Feb. 22 .....@Herscher...... 6:45 p.m. don't have the height neces- have to beat in our conference. Feb. 16, then travel to Lisle Feb. 23 .....host Herscher...... 6:45 p.m. Feb. 25 .....host Wilmington...... 6:45 p.m sarily anymore but we have the I want our goal to be one time Thursday, Feb. 18. Reed-Custer Feb. 26 .....@Wilmington ...... 6:45 p.m. Feb. 27 .....@Manteno ...... 11 a.m. speed so we're ready to imple- we get on them so I see them girls will host Wilmington on Feb. 27 .....@Manteno ...... 12:30 p.m. March 1 ...@Coal City...... 6:45 p.m. ment. I'm looking to imple- being really good. I know Thursday, Feb. 25 and won’t March 2 ...host Coal City...... 6:45 p.m. March 4 ...@Wilmington...... 6:45 p.m. menting a man-to-man Wilmington is building their see Coal City until Monday, March 5 ...host Wilmington ...... 6:45 p.m. March 10 .host Hercher ...... 6:45 p.m. defense. I know Nick put in a 1- program so I see them being March 1. Talented Comets ready to make their presence known BY SHAWN LONG were just a little bit short of school history. ior starter with a pretty much going to be a short season. Don’t sleep on Peotone SPORTS WRITER being a really good, competi- The Comets bring back six senior led group last year. Some coaches will wind up says Porter. tive team. What we learned talented seniors who saw some Wollenzien will be looked getting 13 practices. Others “They’ve got some kids In three days the wait will from that is you’ve got to put in playing time in Michael for to play a lot more than he will get right at seven practices. coming back that can score,” be over for the Reed-Custer the work and you’ve got to Padera, Joel Hunt, Hayden did when he came off the It will be very interesting espe- commented Porter. “They had boys basketball team. wind up doing some different Wollenzien, Ethan Pickard, bench last season. cially the first couple of weeks. a rough year last year so they After nearly a three-month things to make yourself better. Caden Fitzpatrick and Trevor “He’s long like a stretch It doesn’t matter how many were playing some sopho- delay and the uncertainty if “While we really didn’t Clement. forward so he’s somebody who practices you have in. You’re mores and a lot of those soph- they would even get to play, the have a summer and we didn’t Out of those six seniors, can stretch the floor and can not going to see teams that will omores stepped up and scored Comets will start their 11- have open gyms and we didn’t Hunt, Padera, Wollenzien and go to the basket and knock be in outstanding physical a lot of points. They’ll be much game season on Saturday at send up games like our Ethan Pickard all played a lot down a shot.” position right at the start. improved this year.” Herscher. Shootout, we did have time so they will be counted on to Padera was a really good We’ve been trying to prepare On the Wildcats, Porter They’ll open with a mix of over the winter where we got to get this team up and running, shooter off the bench. He’s the best we can. We’ve been says they’ll have to account for talent and experience, and workout with the kids one-on- especially Pickard, who is back banged up but Porter hopes he running a lot in practice drills Ben Kreitz, Tysen Meents and they will be looking to hit their one. It really showed the kids from injury. can come back from injury to so we’ll be in the best shape Ryder Meents. stride as quickly as possible. some things about themselves “Ethan Pickard was some- make those clutch shots in big that we can be. I don’t know “The assistant coach’s son The Comets were 9-21 a and it showed me some things body that played in our first games. how everybody else will be. Ben is a nice player,” added year ago, placing seventh in about the kids and we’ll take five games and played a lot and “He’s a good shooter. He’s “By the end of what every- Porter. “The Meents boys will the conference with a 3-11 those into this season. was really making a difference been hampered with a ham- body calls the season March be guys that will step up and record. Everything is a learning experi- defensively,” added Porter. string injury since our very first 12th or 13th, the kids will final- do something for them. I’m old “Last year was a learning ence when you’re working with “Then, he had a knee injury practice so that’s been tough ly be in game shape and ready enough I was assistant coach experience for everyone that 15-, 16- and 17-year-old kids and wasn’t able to go anymore. for him.” for the rest of the season and when their dad played at was involved,” said head coach everything is.” He’s back this year and hope Dylan Garrelts, Eddie Gad unfortunately, that’s when it Wilmington so they’re really Mark Porter. “I had some really This year is expected to be Hunt will play point guard and Chris Hill are the returning will be over and they’ll be mov- good athletes and if they’re good kids that I really enjoyed different with a junior and as he saw the most time at the Comet juniors. ing onto the new spring sports half as hard-nosed as their dad being around. I really enjoyed sophomore class that last year spot last year. “Dylan Garrelts dressed which will be football. There’s was they’re going to be really going to practice. We played won 27 of their 28 games with a “Joel played some point varsity for us quite a bit last no post season so there’s no good players.” just about everybody tough. 22-game win streak that guard for us most of the time year and got some good play- chance to comeback in the On Coal City and Streator, We just fell short quite a bit. We marked one of the best in last year. He was the lone jun- ing time,” commented Porter. regional. For the sophomores, it’s unknown who will play “He was a stalwart for us on the juniors and seniors, I feel bad after both teams graduated tal- fresh/soph team last year. for all of them that there is not ented seniors. Eddie Gad is going to be anoth- going to be a post season. It’s a Mark Porter, who is going er big, post play for us. Chris is different year with everything on his 37th year coaching and more of a three-man.” that has happened and every- 16th at Reed-Custer, will be Jake McPherson, Jace thing that is going on. It’s odd.” assisted by Dalton Kinzler, Christian and Lucas Foote are Porter notes Streator will Tyler Schoonover and Matt sophomores who will dress for be toughest team in confer- Hines. varsity games. ence. “It’s been a nice ride,” “Jake played quite a bit for “Streator is a tough team reflected Porter. “I still really us from the Thanksgiving tour- every year. In their seven years enjoy it. Getting kids to work nament on,” explained Porter. in the conference, there’s only together and to become a unit “Jace Christian and Lucas been one year where Streator that’s what still drives me. I’m Foote are our other sopho- didn’t finish first or second. It very appreciative that I’ve got mores and we’re going to count was 2016, the year we won the guys that have been here for on them a lot this year. They’re conference and they got off to awhile. When you’ve got guys very athletic, they’re competi- a rough start and they finished that have been around me as a tive no matter what sport they fourth. They’re going to be coach, you start anticipating are playing. They’re the kid someone to be reckoned with and you start realizing this is that wants to take the big shot. this year. And as luck would what I need do and before I If somebody has just knocked have it, we play them twice.” even tell them to do it, they’re down three straight shots, Manteno, Coal City and doing it. They’ve got the ball they’re the kid that says I want Wilmington will be contenders and they’ve got a kid over at the to guard them.” too. basket. That’s nice to have. Three other sophomores “Manteno, who we will They’re doing something who will get some playing time play on Feb. 9th, they were co- about a problem before I even include: Wes Shats, Josh Bohac champions last year,” contin- have a chance to open my and Brandon Moorman. ued Porter. “They’ll be some- mouth about it.” “They’re all competing for one to be reckoned with. Coal As mentioned, Reed- a chance for a quite a bit of City will be another team. Custer will begin their season playing time if not a starting They’ve lost some people but I on the road at Herscher at 4:30 role along with the other three think they’ll be really competi- p.m. on Saturday. Then, they’ll sophomores that I mentioned. tive. I think Wilmington has a head home to play Manteno Porter says with the short chance to be very good. on Tuesday. They’ll see Streator season, he just wants the team They’ve got some really good on that Friday, Feb. 12, meet up to peak early because with players. By the end of last year, with Peotone the following there being no post season, they could compete with any- Tuesday, Feb. 16 and won’t there’s no chance to come body in the conference. Bill have their first game with back. (Karavites) has done a really Wilmington until Friday, Feb. “It’s going to be an inter- good job getting those kids to 26 when they travel to esting year,” added Porter. “It’s buy in and come together.” Wilmington.