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WILMINGTON, IL | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2021 | A FREE PRESS NEWSPAPER City leaders urge governor to veto criminal justice bill BY MARNEY SIMON and was drafted without meaningful bonds and conditions of bail will be The bill also requires the EDITOR input or support from statewide “IT’S A TERRIBLE BILL, ALOTOF replaced by a system of pretrial statewide establishment of use-of- police and local governmental organ- release to be developed by the Illinois force standards by 2022 while making The Wilmington City Council has izations,” the resolution states. BAD THINGS IN IT. I THINK THAT courts based on a detainee’s alleged changes to what are acceptable and signed off on a resolution urging Gov. The resolution also states that BY SHOWING OUR SUPPORT crime, their risk of not appearing for unacceptable uses of force in Illinois JB Pritzker to veto the new criminal there was bipartisan opposition to AGAINST IT, IT’S SUPPORTING their court date, and the threat or statute. justice reform bill. the bill, and that there was insuffi- danger they may pose to the commu- The law also prohibits certain The council supported the reso- cient time to provide for legislators THE POLICE.” nity if released. uses of force, including chokeholds lution unanimously during their Feb. and local elected officials to review The legislation also creates a and restraints above the shoulders 2 regular meeting. Police Chief Phil the proposed bill and provide valu- ROY STRONG yearlong Task Force on Constitutional that can restrict breathing able feedback prior to its passage. Rights and Remedies, an 18-member Additionally, the legislation also Arnold thanked the council for the WILMINGTON MAYOR resolution, which formally issues the “It’s a terrible bill, a lot of bad body that will investigate and develop requires all law enforcement agencies city’s disapproval of the legislative things in it. I think that by showing procedures to protect constitutional to utilize body cameras by 2025, and process that brought the bill to the our support against it, it’s supporting rights and remedies should those expands rights of people who are governor’s desk. the police,” Mayor Roy Strong said of rights be violated. The task force will taken into custody by police. Suspects The state legislature passed the the resolution. impose unnecessary and unfunded specifically look at qualified immuni- in custody must be able to make three bill during the lame duck session on Across the state, local law restrictions on police officers and ty as enjoyed by law enforcement. phone calls within three hours of Jan. 13. enforcement as well as the Illinois their departments. Chief Arnold said if the abolish- being taken into police custody. “The original version of this par- Association of Chiefs of Police have One issue being argued is the ment of qualified immunity were to “We support the use of body ticular Bill (over 600 pages) was pre- spoken out against the legislation, an provision that eliminates cash bail. pass, it would hurt the ability of sented approximately one week initiative of the Illinois Legislative Once signed into law, cash bail will be departments to recruit and keep offi- SEE BILL, PAGE 2 before a vote of the General Assembly Black Caucus, arguing that it will eliminated as of Jan. 1, 2023. All bail cers. Chilling out this winter

Photo by Marney Simon WILMINGTON MAYOR ROY Strong (left) swears in Fourth Ward Alderman Todd Holmes during the Feb. 2 regular meeting of the city council. Holmes takes a seat on the City Council BY MARNEY SIMON Tenn’s unexpired term will be EDITOR placed on the ballot during the April 6, 2021 consolidated The Wilmington City election. Council has a full membership However, no one filed with once again, at least through the city to run for that vacant the spring. seat. That means that after the On Feb. 2, the council election, the mayor will approved the appointment of appoint, with the City Todd Holmes as Fourth Ward Council’s approval, someone Photo by Eric Fisher Alderman. to fill the two years remaining A SNOWMAN FAMILY that appeared a week ago in the 700 block of Jackson Street in Wilmington will be hanging out a while, at least Holmes will fill the seat in that term. for an extended spell of freezing weather. Sub-freezing temperatures arrived Friday and have since brought on a big chill as single- left vacant by former One alderman from each digit lows are expect for at least the next 10 days. Sunday’s high of 8 degrees was the coldest day of this winter and this weekend Alderman Jake Tenn, who of the city’s four wards, as well as the mayoral position, is on won’t be much better with a high of 8 degrees (low of -7) on Saturday. resigned his position late last year. the ballot for the April election. The position is temporary The candidates are: and expires on May 4, 2021. Due to the timing of his SEE COUNCIL, PAGE 2 209-U teachers set to get COVID-19 vaccines resignation, the remainder of

BY MARNEY SIMON tors. on Feb. 26... to get vaccinat- and staff have remained rela- EDITOR At Wilmington School ed,” Swick said, adding that tively healthy since returning District 209-U, teachers who several teachers in the district from Christmas Break at the Will County remains in haven’t signed up on their own have already been able to get beginning of January,” Swick The future uncertain, Phase 4 of the state’s Restore for vaccinations will have the vaccinated on their own. said in a message sent to par- Illinois plans, with local busi- opportunity to get their first “We’ve had a very good ents late last week. “Our num- nesses opened up to partial shot of the two-dose protocol response, and I’m very ber of positive cases and close Catfish Days preps for capacity while masking and later this month. pleased with that moving for- contacts has been low. We social distancing remain the Superintendent Dr. Matt ward. I think we’re all anxious have undoubtedly been very a return this summer norm. Swick told members of the to get the vaccinations done, fortunate over the past several Vaccinations for COVID- board of education about the and taking the right step,” weeks. As we continue for- BY MARNEY SIMON ing their regular meeting on 19 are also ramping up in the plan during their monthly Swick continued. ward, preparing for the weeks EDITOR Feb. 2. state. Based on CDC guide- meeting on Feb. 8. Swick said The vaccination date will and months ahead while still “We’re going to be walking lines, the state of Illinois is a plan to get teachers vacci- mean an adjustment to the living with the COVID Planning for Catfish Days through this as everybody else currently in Phase 1B of vacci- nated in Will County was put school calendar on the days restraints, I just wanted to 2021 is underway. is. Our plan is to make it a go nation distribution. In this together by the Regional that the two-dose vaccine will remind all everyone that all “The Catfish Days plan- phase, people age 65 and Office of Education, the Will be administered, Feb. 26 and students/parents and staff ning committee is working to SEE CATFISH, PAGE 2 older, frontline workers, and County Health Department, March 19. members who are participat- get back together again to plan inmates are all eligible for the and the Will County Executive On those days, the district ing in in-person instruction at out Wilmington’s annual sum- vaccine. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant’s will schedule remote planning any of our school buildings mer event,” organizer Marty Those frontline workers office. days, with no in-person atten- SEE 209-U, PAGE 2 Orr told members of the include first responders, gro- “We have 110 people or so dance or e-learning. Wilmington City Council dur- cery store workers, and educa- who are going to Silver Cross “Thankfully, our students The Free Press Advocate, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, page 2 WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM

hardest thing is where to put or in a vehicle. Logistics Park) TIF district for it.” The change was to clean April 7, 2021 at 7 p.m. at Council Local ordinances prohibit the previous ordinance that Wilmington City Hall, as well parking on any city street dur- listed public intoxication as a as remotely via videoconfer- Bill • Alderman First Ward — ing a snowfall event of 2-inch- crime. State statutes do not ence. Ryan Jeffries es or more. Residents are also allow municipalities to have The amendment will pull Alderman Second Ward asked to clear snow away from any local laws banning public some properties out of the TIF cameras, but there is a good reason that fewer than 10% of — Ryan Knight mailboxes and fire hydrants. intoxication. district, while adding in oth- agencies have adopted their use since the law passed in • Alderman Third Ward — • The council approved an The amendment passed ers. 2015,” Ed Wojcicki, Executive Director Jonathan Mietzner, Lisa Butler amendment to the city code unanimously. A copy of the amendment Illinois Association of Chiefs of police, said in an • Alderman Fourth Ward regarding public intoxication. • The council approved an can be found on the city’s online statement. “There are required processes in the law — Thomas John Smith The amendment removes ordinance designating meet- website, www.wilmington- that make body cameras too expensive to launch, and dif- • Mayor — Roy Strong, a provision in the city ordi- ing dates and a public hearing il.com by clicking on “reports ficult, from an operational and manpower standpoint, to Ben Dietz, J. Marty Orr nance that made public intox- date for the TIF Joint Review and releases” under the implement. The legislators know our concerns and seem In other news before the ication an offense, and instead Board. “resources” tab. willing to fix them, but that did not happen in this bill.” full council on Feb. 2: clarifies language that bans The ordinance set the • The council approved A copy of the resolution passed by the City Council • Mayor Roy Strong laud- possession, sale, or trans- date for a public hearing the financial accounting was forwarded to the governor’s office, and to the majori- ed the city’s public works portation of alcohol in an regarding proposed changes reports in the amount of ty and minority leaders in the state House and Senate. department as they continue open container in public ways to the Ridgeport (Elion $423,613. to clear streets and alleys after this month’s snow events. “We had a lot of snow, the guys were out clearing it out. We had some complaints, but Laurie Melvin earns Chamber trophy on the whole I think it went pretty good,” Strong said. cedures. “We’ve got some new people Catfish Orr said the committee working on the trucks, and has secured the carnival ven- this is the first big snow we’ve dor. had, so they’re learning, every- this year… unless the state “Just like we did last year, body is learning… They’ll get tells us otherwise,” he said. we planned for the best, and better, the little issues they Catfish Days were side- hoped for the best at the same had. It’s not that easy. The lined in 2020 due to the novel time. I think it would be kind coronavirus pandemic. of foolish to just assume the Gatherings of more than worst and not do anything,” 50 people, including festivals, Orr said. “So, from a commit- Hometown Storage to are not set to resume until a tee standpoint, we’re going to dispose of property region reaches Phase Five of continue forward. I’m sure it Gov. JB Pritzker’s Restore will be challenging from the LEGAL NOTICE Illinois Plan. Wilmington sits planning stages with getting Notice of Lien in Region 7, Will and Kankakee people together, but we’re still Hometown Storage, 2920 E. going to actively pursue new Division St., Diamond, IL 60416, 815-634- counties, which is currently in 3333 hereby is asserting a Possessory Phase Four. ideas and also the events that Lien in pursuant to your contract and the In this current phase, we currently have, and hope it State of Illinois Self-Service Facility Act. just turns out.” Tenant: Ted Sowko, 800 N. gatherings are only allowed if Washington, Wilmington, IL 60481, Unit the capacity is 50 people or Orr said the Catfish Days 102 and E-28 LAURIE MELVIN (right) who works at the Country Financial - Bob Bolser Agency in Wilmington is pre- fewer. regular vendors were all excit- If unpaid rental charges, late fees ed about bringing the festival and associated charges are not paid for in sented with the Wilmington Chamber’s Employee of the Month trophy by chamber ambassador Cylee Also in Phase Four, full by Feb. 28, 2021, the property will be Fuller of ServePro. The nomination for employee of the month said: “Laurie is a hardworking employ- restaurants and bars are open back. sold to satisfy the lien. ee who not only does her job exceedingly well, she does it with a smile on her face. Laurie many times with capacity limits, childcare Mayor Roy Strong added Published in the Free Press that he hoped the city would Advocate on Feb. 3 and 10, 2021. will be the first person an insured will talk to after a tragic or extremely stressful loss occurred to their and schools can reopen under also be able to host car shows home/business. She assists them through the entire claims process with Bob and his team. We are guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health, again this summer. so lucky to have someone like Laurie working in Wilmington.” Her boss, Bob Bolser praised her inter- and face coverings and social “It was great, other people Elwood to hold annual action with clients and the public. “She always makes time to talk through policy changes or issues distancing remain the manda- had car shows, Morris had budget hearing with clients. Knowing that she is capable of dealing with all types of situations and provide the best tory. theirs and other towns had service possible makes my job easier,” Bolser said. “She runs this office better than I ever could, and In Phase Five, conven- some,” Strong said. “You’re all her clients love her!” tions, festivals and large outside, you’re out in the PUBLIC NOTICE events are permitted, and all open, if they can’t have that, VILLAGE OF ELWOOD, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Attorney Korst files businesses, schools and places then I don’t know.” ON THE PROPOSED ANNUAL Welsh estate notice of recreation can open with Catfish Days is scheduled FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 BUDGET new safety guidance and pro- for July 22-25. OF THE VILLAGE OF ELWOOD Attorney Meszaros Wilmington School Dist. Notice is hereby given pursuant to files Wiencek estate seeks bids for waste Section 8-2-9.9 of the Illinois Municipal PUBLIC NOTICE Code (65 ILCS 5/8-2-9.9) that a public IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE claim notice disposal/recycling services hearing will be held in consideration of a TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT proposed Annual Budget for the fiscal year WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS- beginning May 1, 2021, and ending April PROBATE DIVISION PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 30, 2022 for the Village of Elwood, Will THE ESTATE OF DONALD F. WELSH, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE DECEASED. NOTICE 209-U County, Illinois at 7:00 p.m. on TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT No. 2021 P 51 Public notice is hereby given that the Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in the Elwood WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS CLAIM NOTICE Wilmington CUSD 209U, Will County, Council Chambers, located at 401 E. In the matter of the Estate of: Notice is hereby given to creditors of Mississippi Avenue, Elwood, Illinois 60421 Louise I. Wiencek Wilmington, Illinois will receive bids for the death of DONALD F. WELSH, of Deceased. Waste Disposal/Recycling Services for the before the Village President and Board of Romeoville, Illinois. Letters of Office were have agreed to self-check each morning before leaving the CASE NO. 2020 P 00966 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24 school Trustees to receive written and oral com- issued on January 25, 2021, to David E. house to come to school for any potential COVID-related symp- ments from the public and to ask questions CLAIM NOTICE years. Bid specifications may be obtained Welsh, 20205 Airport Road, Romeoville, upon request from the Office of the toms and/or elevated temperatures (above 100.4). Anyone expe- concerning the proposed budget. Illinois 60446 as Independent Executor, Notice is hereby given to creditors of Superintendent, Wilmington CUSD 209U, Notice is further given that the whose attorney is Michael J. Korst, Michael the death of LOUISE I. WIENCEK, of 805 riencing symptoms of any kind (fever, cough, shortness of Village Hall is currently closed to the public J. Korst. P.C., 2720 Caton Farm Road, Richmond Street, Joliet, Illinois 60435 who 209U Wildcat Ct., Wilmington, IL 60481 breath or difficulty breathing, chills, fatigue, muscle and body due to the COVID19 Pandemic. Due to mit- Joliet, Illinois, 60435. died on July 31, 2020. Letters of Office Phone (815) 926-1751. Please call the aches, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell, conges- igation guidelines and for the safety of the The estate will be administered with- were issued on January 29, 2021, to Lela Superintendent’s office if you are interest- public the Village President, Trustees, out court supervision, unless under Section Lyell, as Executor. The Attorneys for the ed in bidding. All bids are to be received in tion, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea) or elevated temps should Staff, and Attorney will conduct the public 28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4) Estate are Law Office of Patrick A. the Office of the Superintendent at the simply stay at home.” hearing in the Council Chambers and any interested person terminates inde- Meszaros, 1100 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, above address on or before 2:00 P.M. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, as of members of the audience will be able to pendent administration at any time by mail- Illinois 60435. CDST, Friday, February 19, 2021, and will participate in the public hearing (both visu- ing or delivering a petition to terminate to The Estate will be administered with- be opened publicly at that time. The Board Tuesday, more than 1.4 million vaccines have been administered al and audio) in the Community Room. the Circuit Court. out Court supervision unless under of Education will make its decision at a throughout the state. The tentative Annual Budget is avail- Claims against the estate may be Paragraph 5/28-4 of the Estates Act (755 later date and reserves the right to waive During Monday’s board of education meeting, Swick also able for public inspection, on the Village of filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person termi- any technicalities or irregularities and to Elwood’s website at www.villageofel- thanked staff and administration for their efforts at providing at Will County Courthouse, 100 West nates Independent Administration at any reject any or all bids or any part or parts wood.com. You may also contact the Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432, or time by mailing or delivering a Petition to thereof. live streaming for sporting events, which were able to return this Village at 815-423-5011 to set up an with the representative, or both, on or Terminate to the Clerk of the Court. By and for the Board of Education week. appointment for public inspection of the before August 15, 2021, or if mailing or Claims against the Estate may be proposed budget. Only one person will be delivery of a notice from the representative Wilmington CUSD 209U “Two weeks ago, I wouldn’t have bet money on that,” Swick filed in the Circuit Clerk’s Office, Probate Peggy Kunz, Secretary allowed in at a time and you will be is required by Section 18-3 of the Probate Division at the Will County Courthouse, told the board. “We’ve been watching that process throughout required to wear a mask at all times while Act (755 ILCS 5/18-3), the date stated in Published in the Free Press 100 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois Advocate on Wednesday, February 3 and this. I was hopeful for track and baseball and softball, and then at the Village Hall. An exception will be that Notice. Any claim not filed on or 60432, or with the representative, or both, before that date is barred. Copies of a 10, 2021. made for a person with a disability that within six (6) months from the first publica- things shifted a little bit. We’re happy, we’re following the rules claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or requires a support person. Please bring tion date and any claim not filed within that they’re giving us, we want our kids to compete and be active, we your own mask. Elwood Village Hall, 401 delivered by the claimant to the representa- period is barred. Copies of a claim filed E. Mississippi Avenue, Elwood, Illinois tive and to the attorney within 10 days after know it’s good for them, and we want to be safe. So, we have all with the clerk must be mailed or delivered 60421. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 it has been filed. these protocols in place, it looks a little different.” by the claimant to the representative and to p.m. Monday through Friday. David E. Welsh, Independent the attorney within ten (10) days after it has In-person attendance for sporting events is permitted per Dated: February 10, 2021. Executor Wilmington School Dist. been filed. Julie Friebele, Village Clerk Michael J. Korst, Michael J. Korst. seeks pupil IHSA guidelines, but is capped at 50 spectators for all sports. Published in the Free Press P.C., 2720 Caton Farm Road, Joliet, Dated : February 4, 2021 Advocate on Wednesday, February 10, Illinois, 60435. 815-609-8080 Lela Lyell as Executor of the Estate of transportation bids 2021. Published in the Free Press Louise I. Wiencek, Deceased Advocate on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 17, and Prepared by: 24, 2021. Patrick A. Meszaros, Attorney for inde- PUBLIC NOTICE pendent Administrator, 1100 W. Jefferson NOTICE EASY TO REMEMBER Street, Joliet, Illinois 60435, (815) 722- Public notice is hereby given that the Attorney Adler 4001. Wilmington CUSD 209U, Will County, Attorney Adler Published in the Free Press Wilmington, Illinois will receive bids for gives notice of Advocate on Feb. 10, 17 and 24, 2021. Pupil Transportation Services for the 2021- www.freepressnewspapers.com gives notice of 22, 2022-23, and 2023-24 school years. Vela Estate Bid specifications may be obtained upon Olivero Estate request from the Office of the Superintendent, Wilmington CUSD 209U, PUBLIC NOTICE Attorney Berardi files 209U Wildcat Ct., Wilmington, IL 60481 STATE OF ILLINOIS PUBLIC NOTICE Badie estate notice Phone (815) 926-1751. Please call the COUNTY OF WILL STATE OF ILLINOIS Superintendent’s office if you are interest- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF WILL ed in bidding. There will be an optional TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE meeting on Thursday, February 11, 2021 WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS - IN PROBATE PUBLIC NOTICE TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STATE OF ILLINOIS at 2:00 P.M. for all interested bidders. All IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS - IN PROBATE bids are to be received in the Office of the JUAN C. VELA, DECEASED NO. 2020 P IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Superintendent at the above address on or 000994 JOHN J. OLIVERO, DECEASED NO. before 2:00 P.M. CDST, Thursday, PUBLICATION NOTICE WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS 2020P000999 IN PROBATE February 25, 2021, and will be opened AND NOTICE OF CLAIMS PUBLICATION NOTICE AND publicly at that time. The Board of Notice is given to creditors of the In the Matter of the Estate of Thomas P. NOTICE OF CLAIMS Badie, Deceased. Case No. 2020 P Education will make its decision at a later death of Juan C. Vela. Letters of Office Notice is given to creditors of the date and reserves the right to waive any were issued on December 23, 2020 to 000730 death of John J. Olivero. Letters of Office CLAIM NOTICE technicalities or irregularities and to reject Veronica D. Vela and Oralia Vela as were issued on January 20, 2021 to Karen any or all bids or any part or parts thereof. Independent Co-Executors. The attorney Notice is given of the death of A. Plyman, as Independent Executor. The Thomas P. Badie of Mokena, Illinois. By and for the Board of Education for the Independent Co-Executors is attorney for the Independent Executor is Wilmington CUSD 209U DANIEL J. ADLER, 1616 W. Jefferson Letters of Office were issued on January DANIEL J. ADLER, 1616 W. Jefferson 15, 2021 to Jeanne M. Badie as Peggy Kunz, Secretary Street, Joliet, Illinois 60435. Street, Joliet, Illinois 60435. Independent Administrator. Published in the Free Press Notice is given to his, heirs or lega- Notice is given to his, heirs or lega- The estate will be administered with- Advocate on Wednesday, February 3 and tees who are named in a petition filed in tees who are named in a petition filed in this out court supervision, unless under Section 10, 2021. this proceeding to probate a will and whose proceeding to probate a will and whose 28-4 of the Probate Act any interested per- names or addresses are not stated in the names or addresses are not stated in the son terminates independent administration petition, that an Order was entered by the petition, that an Order was entered by the at any time by mailing or delivering a peti- Court on December 23, 2020, admitting the Court on January 20, 2021, admitting the tion to terminate to the clerk. will to probate. Within 42 days after the will to probate. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of effective date of the original order of admis- Claims against the estate may be admission you may file a petition with the sion you may file a petition with the Court to filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, and The Court to require proof of the Will by testi- require proof of the Will by testimony of the at Will County Court House, 14 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432, or Coal City Courant, and an advertising shopper mony of the witnesses to the Will in open witnesses to the Will in open court or other known as the Prairie Shopper. court or other evidence, as provided in 6- evidence, as provided in 6-21 of the with the representative, or both, within 6 21 of the Probate Act. You also have the Probate Act. You also have the right under months from the first publication date of right under 8-1 of the Probate Act to con- 8-1 of the Probate Act to contest the validi- this Notice, which is on or before July 27, Advertising and Business Offices: 2021, or if mailing or delivery of this notice test the validity of the Will by filing a petition ty of the Will by filing a petition with the • 111 South Water St., Wilmington, IL 60481 with the Court within six (6) months after Court within six (6) months after admission from the personal representative is admission of the Will to probate. of the Will to probate. required by Sec. 18.3 of the Probate Act of (815) 476-7966; Fax: (815) 476-7002 The estate will be administered with- The estate will be administered with- 1995, the date stated in that Notice. 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WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM The Free Press Advocate, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, page 3 Early slices of Wilmington life, 1878 One of the to the end of the they could not but expect vio- sent to Chicago in the evening, home, went his way, intending foremost pole was tied a bar, lence.” with a certainty of its being to return the next season to put authorities on into the end of “Having heard that Peter filled and delivered the next out a crop and make improve- early life in Will which was fastened Stewart was a man of influence morning the railroad made its ments, and Kilpatrick pocket- County has to be an iron wedge, con- in the town, they sent for him appearance five years later.” ed his cash, congratulating George stituting a heavy to intercede for them. When “An inventive genius was himself on having made a good Woodruff. His pestle. The stump Stewart arrived on the ground, on hand, and suggested the sale. history of the was the mortar, into the would-be slave catchers substitution of lard which “By and by Kilpatrick county, pub- which was cast a implored him to use his influ- could be had in abundance. wished to use some of the lished in 1878, is small quantity of ence with the people for their The suggestion was adopted, money, and it was paid out in 976 pages long. corn to be pounded release, and were astounded to and the whiting and the lard various ways some of it paying It gives us infor- and cracked for find that he was the leader of mixed made a very fair looking bills at the store and other mation that can bread and mush.” the Antislavery movement in article. The windows were amounts being loaned to be found no “While this neighborhood. But, after accordingly glazed, and a good neighbors, who used it for dif- where else. He is also found of undergoing the pounding learning that they would be job it seemed to be. But some ferent purposes, so that, in a telling “side stories” about the process, hot water was some- only too glad to return to St. time after school had opened short time, it was all in circula- places and people of each times poured on, and while Louis, Stewart counseled the there came a warm day, and tion. All at once it was discov- Township. Today we have a col- this prevented the mashing of citizens to set them at liberty, suddenly, 'Crash!' a pane of ered that the whole lot of coin lection of those “side stories” the grains, it facilitated the with an injunction not to delay glass slipped from its place and was bogus. about the Wilmington area. removal of the husk or bran, their return to their homes, disturbed the quiet of the “In those times, money Most of us know the mill and a good article of hominy which advice was duly heed- school. Directly another and did not leave a community and race was called that because of was thereby provided. This ed.” then another, until more than circulate so rapidly as now, so the many mills that were locat- primitive machine is said to A LITHO OF George Woodruff that, although the $800 had all The next story is about the half the glazing on the south who wrote a history of Will ed along its banks, using the have been well patronized, and building of Wilmington's first side was worse than a wreck. been paid out, it had not left water to turn machinery. furnished food for the early brick school house in 1849. Then it was discovered that County in 1878, A History of the neighborhood, and small Woodruff tells us a story from pioneers.” “A curious and amusing lard was worse than no grease Will County in the Civil War, Will amounts were in the hands of before those mills were erect- Out next story is about incident is remembered in for glazing purposes, and the County on the Pacific Slopes, almost everybody. By common ed. Peter Stewart, best known as connection with the construc- balance of the panes were and 40 Years ago. Truly the Will consent, and a suspicion that, “Prior to the erection of an abolitionist before the Civil tion of this schoolhouse. When removed before the tempera- County historian. perhaps, after all, the money the mill, tradition says there War, and a conductor on the the building was almost ready ture had caused additional was genuine, it continued to was an oak stump that stood Underground Railroad. for occupancy, and but little havoc.” home. Having fixed upon a circulate and was paid out and near the site of Stewart & “At one time, a company of time for its completion The last story comes from tract belonging to John taken at par. Gradually the Henderson's store (about men from the South visited remained, it was found that Wesley Township concerning Kilpatrick, which land was for coins became scarcer, indicat- where the footbridge now Wilmington, in pursuit of a there was not a pint of oil in the an early settler, Robert Kelley. sale, a bargain was struck, the ing that they were finding their crosses the mill race), which fugitive slave. When their busi- whole town with which to mix “When Kelly came to the deed made and the purchase way out into the world: but was slightly hollowed out in ness became known, they were the putty for glazing the win- neighborhood, it was with the money paid down $800, all in "Kilpatrick's currency" was a the top. A spring-pole was at once surrounded by a mob dows. It must be remembered object of purchasing a piece of Mexican dollars.” standing joke for years after fixed in a suitable position, and of citizens, at whose hands that an order could not then be land, with a view of making it a “Kelly, having bought his the last piece was seen.”

Vilt named Wilmington Chamber welcomes 209U Lunch this week residents on Mon., Feb. 15: no school chicken , mashed to Alabama Tues., Feb. 16: bbq on potatoes/gravy, roll and but- SMK Welding bun, corn, pickle spear, pears ter, cranberry sauce and dean’s list and choice of milk choice of milk dean’s list Wed., Feb. 17: (grab and Fri., Feb. 19: tomato soup, Southeast Missouri State The University of go meal) uncrustable PBJ, mac cheese filled breadsticks, baby University has two students & cheese cup, celery sticks/PB, carrots, mixed fruit and choice Alabama has named from Wilmington who strawberry cup and choice of of milk 13,128 students to its achieved academic excellence milk Daily milk choices are fat dean’s list for the fall 2020 earning them a place on the Thurs., Feb. 18: baked free milk and 1% white milk. term. On that list is Holly dean’s list for the fall 2020 Vilt of Wilmington. semester. Students named to Lexi Orr and Nolan Smith the dean’s list are enrolled made the dean’s list for earn- in undergraduate pro- ing a grade point average 3.75 gram and have achieved a or better on a 4.0 scale. 3.5 grade point average or Southeast Missouri State higher for the term. is located in Cape Girardeau, MO.

District 209-U seeking bids for flooring work at Stevens Intermediate School PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF BIDS 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 by the Board of Education, Wilmington Community Unit School District 209-U, Wilmington, Will County, Illinois, via email until 2:00 P.M. prevailing time on the 9th day of March, 2021. 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 of a Bid Bond, Certified Check or Bank Draft for ten percent (10%) for the amount of the bid, payable to the order of Board of Education, Wilmington Community Unit School District 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. A FIRST DOLLAR AWARD was 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 recently presented to SMK the bid originated) and to others requesting a copy of the bid tabulation. Welding and Fabrication at 737 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- S. Water St., Wilmington. Owner mailed in separate e-mail(s) from the e-mailed bid. Stanley Knight (right) accepts a 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, first dollar of pure profit from Illinois. The proposed Contract Documents may be obtained by request to the Architect. chamber ambassador Cylee Upon receipt of a completed Registered Plan Holder Record form and a Bidding Documents License Agreement, prospective bidders will become registered plan holders. Fuller of ServePro. The new During the bidding period, the office of the Architect will send project addenda, clarifica- business opened in late 2020 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. offering welding and fabrication These proposed Contract Documents may be studied at the office of the Architect jobs big and small. 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 Breakfast 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 at school before entering the building and to wear masks during the site visit. Contractors are invit- 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, Mon., Feb. 15: No school Certified Check or Bank Draft in an amount equal to not less than ten percent (10%), of Tues., Feb. 16: apple 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 frudel, orange juice and after the bids opening date without the consent of the Owner. Checks or drafts of unsuc- choice of milk cessful bidders will be returned as soon as practical after opening and checking the bids. Wed., Feb. 17: cinnamon Successful bidder must provide a Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond in the full amount of the Contract, acceptable to the Owner. This Contract pop tart, keebler graham, is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1 et.seq.). grape juice and choice of milk. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities Thurs., Feb.18: waffles, in bidding. The proposed project is subject to adequate school funding as determined sole- ly in the discretion of the Board of Education, Wilmington Community Unit School District apple juice and choice of milk 209-U, and that if adequate funding in the Board of Education’s sole determination is not Fri., Feb. 19: Trix, animal available, that project may be postponed or cancelled by the Board of Education. crackers, fruit punch and Contact Jim Habing, Director of Facilities at 815-514-7859 to make arrangements to visit the site. choice of milk BOARD OF EDUCATION Daily milk choices are fat WILMINGTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 209-U free chocolate or 1% white WILMINGTON, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS Published in the Free Press Advocate on Wednesday, Feb. 3 and 10, 2021. milk. The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, page 4 WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM

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But every American citizen has to disclose their Wilton to the rescue bank accounts to government employees WILTON TOWNSHIP—A heartfelt thanks whenever there is a request by the government. to Wilton Township for providing the backhoe The government employee works for the used in Florence Township to clean the streets American citizen and they only believe in of Symerton and the parking for Symerton transparency when it does not involve their Township after the snow we got at the end of finances. Ask any politician in Washington, January. I don’t know how to thank all the peo- D.C. to produce their bank accounts and you ple of Wilton Township for helping out cleaning will discover that your life will wind up in tur- the streets and parking for Symerton Township. moil because of the vindictiveness by some All time worst politicians. WILMINGTON—Reading this past week's Melania facts sound-off only reminds me once again of what WILMINGTON—This is for Walter regard- an armpit of humanity this area has when it ing Melania Trump. I don't know where you get comes to political "opinions" voiced. This past your facts but they are untrue. Melania has no issue, every post was boosting Donald Trump college degree; she quit school at 19 years old as if he ever did anything that didn't ultimately to pursue modeling. She does not speak 6 lan- benefit himself. As if he was never Putin's pup- guages; she can only say hello in 5 languages; pet. The truth is just beginning to come out. big deal! She may be pretty but she lies like her That pathetic presidency will take decades to beloved husband. If she was smart she would unravel. Way too many around here, with their leave her cheating husband; money isn't every- knickers in a knot, while their guy in DC did his thing!! t best to bring in autocracy and the end of Democracy itself. There have been four The Chicago way impeachments in U.S. history - two of them MORRIS—All the politicians in Chicago have been Donald Trump. Trumpsters won't do are racist. Mayor Lightfoot is doing everything the fact checking needed, they just keep Fox for illegal immigrants. The states attorney and OANN...they read what they wish to doesn’t want to prosecute anybody. Politicians, realize your expectations and ideas are not because she offends sensible members of the believe. All of the Biden Bashers after the man preachers and people tell parents to keep their even realistic. Snow plows angle their blades Republican Party like those of my family who hasn't been in office for a month? Give me a kids at home so there are no more shootings towards the side of the road because where else cringe at the Q kooks and mourn their beloved break. He walked into a White House that had and carjackings. And the singer that got sus- are they supposed to push the snow? Some GOP. Yes, it’s a good thing Greene is now con- to have barriers because of the hate of Trump pended by his record company for using a people feel they should be angled the other sidered the most popular leader of the voters, and has a four year mess to clean up, racial slur. The mayor of Chicago should be way but what sense would it make to push the Republican Party. She has no respect for intelli- when all the damage Trump did will take suspended. And Pritzker is an idiot for giving snow into the oncoming lane of traffic? Some gent Americans and intelligent Americans have decades. No back up supplies of vaccines or the politicians and the lawmakers Covid shots people feel the plows should be raised and low- no respect for her garbage, thus leaving the tests? All that man did was lie to us. before the elderly in Illinois. My wife and I have ered before and after every driveway. This too reputation of the Republican Party as a bunch Fortunately, a few are awake. I truly hope one been waiting for our shots, we’re both in our isn't even a practical or realistic expectation. It of nut jobs. But in the end that’s not a good day those will be the people who turn this area 80s and we haven’t heard anything yet. stinks when the end of your freshly shoveled thing because we need a healthy two-party sys- around. Republicans provided us with the all The wrong wall driveway gets snow pushed into it but that's tem. JJ time worst President in U.S. history, and that's just the reality of how it works. And when it Let me see if I have this right. Biden a low bar to reach. This area will keep believing comes to roads which fall under the jurisdic- Deserve transparency administration wants security, a wall or fence in Republican lies as the towns around them tion of the Illinois Department of BRAIDWOOD—Now that the city of around the Capitol, but no wall at the border. continue their dive into hovels of poverty Transportation, those are IDOT's responsibility Braidwood has a new city clerk, hopefully he Can someone please give me a logical explana- because only Republicans see taxes as an to plow, not the city's. There's a huge liability will release an FOIA report detailing who sub- tion? inherent evil, also failing to realize Trump's tax and legality issue that comes into play there mitted FOIA requests, what they were request- cuts, over a ten year period, will enrich the rich Revoked immediately and no municipality or village would want to ing and how many hours were spent fulfilling while taxes for working people climb. That was the requests. The citizens of Braidwood MORRIS—During the campaign President take that on. If state routes in other communi- always the plan. People fail to keep themselves deserve transparency in regards to this issue, Joe Biden stated that any president that utilizes ties look better than they do in Braidwood per- informed. What a pity that the truth of rural hopefully he will live up to promise of trans- executive orders to go around Congress was haps IDOT just likes them a little more so they Republican communities plays out over and parency that he once campaigned on when he nothing but a dictator. Right at this moment give more attention to them instead of the over again. Instead, we pay new Mayor Strong was seeking election to the city council during President Biden has signed 45 executive orders. whiny citizens of Braidwood. 2.0, doing just as well as he did the last time the last election. around when less than 900 locals, out of a town That is more then the last 4 presidential admin- Afraid of Americans istrations combined. But he claims he is not a of 5,500 people, got out to vote. That says it all. SHADOW LAKES—I am wondering why Choosing to help dictator. Which makes him a president that has Gripe about taxes...ignoring the fact that we're we are putting fences up around the Capitol WILMINGTON—I would just like to take decided the laws of the USA are irrelevant and being milked constantly by water bills and and stopping fences from going on our south- some time to thank the maintenance staff here should be abolished. The Democrat leadership property taxes that are over the top by a com- ern border? Are the leftist that afraid of real at Shadow Lakes. They do a fantastic job every seems to believe that there should only be one munity that won't give progressives a chance to Americans because they are total socialist. day. Some people choose not to follow the rules political party so they can control the lives of make progress. It's too bad, a rural town with They are disgusting. They need a concrete wall that are put in place to keep this community everyone. The executive orders were all made open minded people as a majority of the popu- around the Capitol because we will come into a nice. The staff puts up with a lot of nonsense prior to the presidential election for Joe Biden lation could be a paradise. Yours truly, revolution. and yet they continue to do their jobs. On Up2HerewithLies to sign the day he became president. Here Monday we were expecting a delivery and the comes communism unless we wake up to this Men who care driver had just dropped it off by the gate on the Sing these praises reality and start a constant and continually ver- WILMINGTON—I thank aldermen Floyd ground. John and his partner spotted the box SHADOW LAKES—It is time for the new bal complaint to congress and the White House Combes, John Persic and Frank Studer for their which was on the other side of Shadow Lakes administration! Every day we see on CNN, that we will not tolerate this abuse by the service to the community. I am very sorry that and recognized the name on the box and Steve Colbert and the View, the anger and dis- Democrat leadership any longer and demand none of them are seeking re-election this year brought it to our house. It's the little things like dain about President Trump. All this is the past that executive orders be revoked immediately but I’m sure that they have their reasons. I got that that make living here so nice. Once again now. It is time to stop writing all these negative or you can kiss freedom good-bye. to know Floyd the last few years when he thank you. Brian M. Lewis comments in this column. It is time to “unite Not that difficult became alderman of my ward. He truly cared this” country claims China Joe. Starting next about the community and also has helped the A difficult step up SHADOW LAKES—I see we have the week, I want to see articles written that praise community in his volunteering and coaching COAL CITY—Whoever designed the setup Covid-19 vaccines ready and now the problem China Joe. I want you to sing the praises of our with the sports teams. He has a special place in for the new sidewalks and parking on South which I think is political is how do we deliver new leaders. Let us read how he is going to help my heart. John I have known you for quite a few Broadway didn’t really think it through. The them. Well you fly them to major airports, you the common man. I want to read how we are years and I can see that you are a person who space on the edge of the sidewalk by the curb have refrigerator trucks deliver them to med- going to have cleaner air, with free energy. I truly cares about the city that you live in. You done in red brick is a danger to people, espe- ical institutions and you have people come in want to read how just the rich are going to pay wear so many hats in the community and your cially elderly people, because it’s quite a step and get inoculated. What is so difficult? Politics. for this and I will have lower taxes. Please sing volunteering, helping with the historical socie- up from the parking lanes to get to the sidewalk Dan Hill these praises. Let us all see the unicorns and ty, The Lions and other groups and organiza- to enter the businesses. It’s even more danger- fairies. I will be looking forward to your writ- Strong arm tactics tions. I know you will do amazing things as the ous now because when the city does the side- walks after it snows they just let the snow pile ings. Remember no more negativity about WILMINGTON—On the news it was stated Wilmington Township Supervisor. Frank, I truly up on that bricked section so now there’s even Donald Trump. Always, Margot Lane. that Black Lives Matter have received a Nobel admire and respect you as well for all that you a bigger step to get to the sidewalk and enter Peace prize. Maybe someone could explain have done for the city. You truly care about the A quick million stores. Just one of the many cosmetic things how the people that gave this award have city and care about the citizens and every sin- BRAIDWOOD—Heard Nancy Pelosi’s hus- done along Broadway for the beautification decided that riots, theft, destruction of proper- gle ward, not just the ward that you served. band invested about a million dollars in Tesla’s project that were senseless and a waste of ty and murders are in any way peaceful. Or Hopefully in October, you, Floyd and I can get electric car company just days before Biden’s together and celebrate the south siders when money. announcement that the government would be maybe it’s because the people on the board that voted them the peace prize are Democrats they win another World Series championship. A school boy of USA buying all electric cars. Shares may go up to Thank you again from the bottom of my heart $1,000 by end of year. Pelosi’s salary is about who are thanking them for destroying our lives BRAIDWOOD—Graduating from high with strong arm tactics so they can take over for all of your service to the community and to $174,000 and yet she is worth $12 million. See the citizens of Wilmington. I wish you happi- school in the mid 1960s it was common knowl- how that works? the country by becoming totally dependent on edge that raising wages raises cost of products. the government for their survival. Maybe they ness, I wish you good health and may God bless you and your families always. Sherri Michaels Who spends more money buying these prod- Reverse discrimination should go back in time and give the Nobel ucts? The consumer. Biden, if he was a citizen COAL CITY—This unseen problem has Peace prize to Japan for bombing Pearl Harbor Trying their best of the United States of America back then, or to Mussolini and Hitler for their achieve- arisen in America since the so called COAL CITY—Why is it that a kid is penal- should have been part of that awareness ments in destruction of human life. Affirmative Action Program activation in our ized at the middle school for playing club “knowledge.” He must have left that awareness schools of higher learning and employers as Washington elite sports? Not every child has parents that can becoming wealthy and using tax loopholes. well. However, it is most rampant in sports of Now he thinks raising the minimum wage is SHADOW LAKES—Notorious Shadow supplement the cost of college out of pocket all kinds. Especially in professional sports. OK. The rest of the Third World Nations pay Lakes? Gee, I did not know that. Respect? Let and some are working so hard for a scholar- Colleges are overall guilty of lowering their much less. They are our competition. Through me tell you about respect. Respect is something ship. These kids are battered and reprimanded standards to discriminate scholastically as the years purchasing clothes in the USA just that is earned, not given. I respect the office, listening to their parents being criticized when well. Now professional sports are expected to about, if not all, are made in those other but not the …I would like not to carry this on they did nothing wrong but put the effort into provide insurance for the players. Now in nations. Too bad his concern for the poor U.S. any further. Let us take a look at the impeach- being the best player they can be. It is so hard insurance coverage you have the option to pur- citizens isn’t on that. ment of President Trump. The truth why we watching my child come home daily to chase polices of different payouts. If you buy a describe how horrible of an experience school police of different or lower payouts, you have have this fiasco is to make sure he can’t run for Totally illegal an office again. It has nothing to do with the sports are. Why coach if you hate the process nothing to complain about. Also as I see it and the kids? SHADOW LAKES—This whole impeach- there, should be a 50/50 rate in all aspects of man himself. It means we can not have a com- ment process is totally illegal because Trump is American acceptance into the ranks of sports mon man run for this office. It means we can When cities burned no longer in office. That is according to the only have the elite in Washington run for this as well as employment in industry. DIAMOND—This is to the writer of “So Constitution of the United States that job. You and the media have made this possi- Much Anger.” This person states, “we have had Democrats “Communists” ignore. The ble. If you remember your history any person Back door deals many presidential elections in the past back Democratic Party when I grew up was a very can run and become president. If you are not WILMINGTON—Could someone please and forth but they have never seen so much good party. It is now, in my opinion, a commu- an elite member, you can not be the leader of explain how some people that become politi- anger and hatred like we have now.” This writer nist party as in millions of other people’s opin- our country. That is why and how our country cians wind up being millionaires in just a few must only be four years old because they obvi- ions. The only reason they are trying to was formed. We did not want to controlled by years when they do not receive that type of ously do not remember cities burning and loot- impeach him is if he decided to run again he King George. You have just sealed the faith of funds from the taxpayers for their salaries. Is it ing after Trump was elected from the “peaceful would bring America to full strength which in this country! Keep giving our rights and free- because they receive tips from Wall Street or do protesters” in 2016. Although, even a four-year- the last four years he did bring us back to full doms away. Always, Margot Lane. they receive an abundance of finances from old should remember all the cities in flame this strength like we were for the last couple hun- lobbyist that represent foreign governments? If The reality of it past summer in the Democratic led cities. Of dred years which Mr. Communist Biden is try- we demand transparency about the politicians’ ing to destroy. And what is this thing about his BRAIDWOOD—To the few Braidwood res- course the left has short memories when that bank accounts, there will be a great number of wife being Dr. Biden? I’ve never heard this in 47 idents who are complaining on social media happens. objections by the politicians since they would years of my knowing about Joe Biden. Is she a about city crews not plowing our city streets to claim that is none of the taxpayers’ business Not a good thing medical doctor or just has a Ph.D. in some- their satisfaction. You need to wake up and about their bank accounts and it is personal. BRAIDWOOD—It’s a good thing that thing? That is irrelevant. Dan Hill Marjorie Taylor Greene Human nonsense is removed WILMINGTON—Can someone explain to from House me how someone can speak into a live micro- committees phone on the floor of the House of so she can’t Representatives and claim they are being cen- poison the sored? Or go on Fox News, America’s No. 1 news work of the network, or News Max or OAN and spew all committees sorts of what I call human nonsense and claim with her you are being censored. Conservatives bragged ghastly Q that they dominate AEM Radio but somehow conspiracies. they are being censored. Maybe they don’t Now she has understand the word, but what is actually hap- more time to pening is people are actually being held spread her accountable for what they are saying. It is not loony tunes cancel culture when people hear your ideas which is a and then they reject them because they are BS. good thing Penny Lane WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, page 5

Orders being taken for St. Rose Paczki sale St. Rose of Lima Parish will only $10 a box. host a Paczki Sale in time for Orders will be taken by e- Valentine’s Day and Fat mail at craftyiam2@sbcglob- Tuesday. al.net or mapastrom@sbcglob- Paczki is a Polish pastry al.net or by telephone at 815- filled with different kinds of 476-5691 (Naomi) or 815-476- fillings, usually fruit. The 6199 (Pat). All orders must be Parish is offering the same received by Thursday, Feb. 11 authentic paczkis that were at 6 p.m.. Pickup will be held available last October. They on Saturday, Feb. 13 between will be freshly made with a noon and 3 p.m. at the St. Rose choice of the four most popu- School entrance. Cash or lar fillings: raspberry, plum, checks made out to St. Rose of rose and cream. Lima Church will be accepted. The Parish is taking pre- The CCW thanks you for orders for boxes of four pas- your support the council in tries (with your fillings of this unique and delicious choice, mixed or matched) for fundraiser.

Saltzmans to celebrate 60th anniversary

Wayne and Gerry (nee Bergera) er-in-law (deceased). Saltzman (Shelly), of Braidwood and Saltzman, of Braidwood will celebrate Wayne is a retired butcher/meat Rita (Saltzman) Blackwell (Pete), of their 60th wedding anniversary on Feb. cutter, assistant meat market manager Bloomingdale, IL. They have three 11, 2021. at Jewel Food Stores, meat market man- grandchildren: Samantha Blackwell, Joe They were married on Feb. 11, 1961 ager at IGA Food Store and was former Saltzman and step-granddaughter, at Immaculate Conception Church in mayor of Braidwood. Braidwood with Father Gregory as offi- Gerry was a library assistant at Alysha (nee Morrall) Vickers (Drew). ciant. Maid of honor was Tonita (nee Fossil Ridge Library in Braidwood and is They also have two step-great-grand- Bergera) Koslowski, cousin of the bride now retired. children, Sophia Jordan and Alice and best man was Paul Klover Sr., broth- The couple has two children, Jeff Vickers.

Morris Hospital completes next phase in Main campus modernization Last March, Morris facilities, including the operat- Hospital opened its new ing rooms, post anesthesia Emergency Department in recovery unit, sterile process- renovated space on the hospi- ing, and ambulatory surgery tal's first floor, dramatically unit. These renovations are changing the experience for expected to begin in summer. emergency patients. Since then, the former Emergency Department has been trans- formed into a new Cardio Diagnostics department and Interventional Prep/Recovery area as part of the next phase in Morris Hospital's main cam- pus modernization project. The new Cardio Diagnostics department pro- vides enhanced facilities for patients undergoing EKGs, echocardiograms, stress tests, Courtesy photo cardioversions, and other car- Interventional Prep/Recovery is a new area at Morris Hospital diac diagnostic services, as where patients get ready for a procedure in the Cath Lab or well as EEG (electroencephalo- Interventional Radiology and then return for recovery following gram) and EMG (electromyog- the procedure. raphy) neurology studies. All of the testing rooms are bigger and more functional, resulting angioplasty, pacemaker or X-Ray rooms, the newly reno- in enhanced privacy and defibrillator insertion, or PICC vated Imaging Services depart- patient care. line insertion. ment features ultrasound and Along with the newly ren- The Phase 2 renovations CT. The nuclear medicine test- ovated space, Morris Hospital also included upgrades to the ing area of the Imaging has added new stress testing X-Ray rooms at the hospital, Services department is slated and EMG equipment, and a bringing upgrades to the entire for renovations in 2021. new tilt table that is used to Imaging Services department The main campus mod- assist with specialized diag- to near completion. ernization project has also nostic studies. Renovations completed last resulted in a new Infusion Located adjacent to the year resulted in a new Therapy Center and Cardio Diagnostics depart- Women's Imaging Center with Outpatient Laboratory, along ment, the new Interventional a separate sub-waiting area for with renovations to the main Prep/Recovery features 5 pri- women having a mammo- lobby. vate bays for patients prepar- gram, bone density test, Next, Morris Hospital is ing for and recovering from an stereotactic breast biopsy, or making plans for renovations interventional radiology or ultrasound. Along with the that will modernize the hospi- cath lab procedure, such as Women's Imaging Center and tal's peri-operative services The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, page 6 WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM From the Halls of Montezuma - Goodbye, Marine

If you are someone who is hurry up and wait bon cutting, Jim That’s a lot of talking. lucky enough to have ever for the orders to Canup wasn’t on One time, after some found yourself in a conversa- ship out. He said the stage, and I meeting or another, as Jim tion with Jim Canup, you know no one explicitly found myself Canup and I stood there talk- this to be true: If you had any told them where sneering a bit. ing in the council chamber, immediate plans, you were they were going, It was his then-City Clerk Sue Grygiel going to be late. This was going but they all knew. accomplishment, popped her head in the room to take a while. He said his I felt. to let us know she was about to James “Jim” Canup, Sr., bunkmates played But the truth lock us in. We had definitely passed away last week at the a prank on him is, he didn’t lobby kept her there way too long age of 74. one night, and he for the VA clinic in SIMONSIMONSIMON SA YS... SAYS...SAYS... with our yammering on. The wave of sadness that woke up, tucked in order to be recog- I am not exaggerating came over me when I heard his bed, outside. Marney Simon nized. He just when I say, I enjoyed every the news made me stop what I He laughed when wanted a place moment of talking to him. Like was doing immediately. You he told it, remem- closer to home I said, I had become so very see, I had grown so very fond bering those young men. where veterans could go for fond of him. of this gentle man over these He was the age then that healthcare. Disengaging from a con- past 13 years. my own son is now. I cannot Jim organized the annual versation with Jim was hard. When I first started at the really wrap my head around Memorial Day remembrance Unless, of course, it was after a Braidwood Journal, I went to a that. ceremony each year, schedul- Tuesday night meeting. He City Council meeting with the Jim was instrumental in ing speakers, organizing the had to get home as soon as outgoing reporter. gaining the support needed Koca Post color guard, con- possible after Braidwood City that eventually led to the con- firming with the Reed-Custer “That’s Jim Canup,” she Council meetings, so he could version of the emergency band, and making sure every- told me. “Careful. He’ll talk watch his show. your ear off.” department at old Silver Cross one got a copy of the program. I think it was America’s She was not wrong. Hospital to a VA clinic. He went He always rushed over to me, Got Talent. I’m sad I can’t be so He talked about whatever from meeting to meeting, waving one in his hand, mak- popped into his head, though board to board, all through the ing sure I had everything I sure now. the things that usually popped region, urging city councils needed. Each year, he placed a It’s been two years now into his head were the and county boards to throw wreath at the Memorial, and since my own mother passed American Legion Koca Post 39 their support behind the idea. sang the Marines’ Hymn along away, and I feel a bit of that and his children and “the He had a meeting with with the Reed-Custer band, kind of sadness now that I did grandkids.” Joliet’s then-Mayor Tom always with the audacious in February of 2019 when I He also spoke of his serv- Giarrante and U.S. Senator “Oorah” as the punctuation said goodbye to her. Jim ice. Dick Durbin at the site, and he mark. Canup was somehow not old Jim Canup was a proud asked me to come along. When As Koca Post Commander, enough to leave us, yet left Marine. Not a former Marine, I met the senator, I heard he helped expand the memori- behind a long life well lived. mind you, because once you’re myself say, “Dick, you make al, so all Reed Township veter- I can with conviction say a Marine, you’re a Marine for sure you treat Jim Canup ans could be honored on it. that he was one of the finest life. right.” When he sat on the zoning men on earth. Kind, caring, He told me once of a time Senator Durbin didn’t board, there were times when smart as a whip, interested in in Vietnam, when his caravan seem bothered by my lack of other members would be shift- what you had to say, thought- had to ride through the streets manners by not addressing ing back and forth in their ful, funny, proud of his family, of Da Nang. He stood on the him formally. Rather, he seats, ready to hurry on to the deeply loving toward his back of a truck. He was just a smiled, and answered, “oh, I next issue, but it was Jim’s turn grandchildren, and just plain teenager, but on the outside, know.” to speak. He read the materi- old fashioned nice. he said, “I tried to look real Because Jim Canup was a als, he was being thorough, I’m so sad to be writing mean.” talker, and Senator Durbin had and he was going to ask all the this. I hope he had a safe trip to As one of the earliest listened. questions he needed to ask wherever the Universe Marines to land in Vietnam, he In May of 2013, when the until he felt ready to cast his brought him next. was first sent to Okinawa to VA clinic held its official rib- vote. Godspeed, Marine. Pritzker allows lawmakers to get vaccinated The immediate partisan next day, something that working against the legislature reaction to the governor's McConchie called Rod Blagojevich returning to do the work of the reversal on whether legislators allowing legislators and Bruce Rauner people," Rep. Stephanie should be allowed to be vacci- to be vaccinated would never Kifowit (D-Oswego) emailed nated during Phase 1B was "ridiculous," with- dream of doing Pritzker's chief legislative aide fairly predictable. out any apparent and Pat Quinn "Governor Pritzker is pri- sense of irony. only occasionally last week, according to a FOIA oritizing young healthy felons There's more, showed that he filed by WCIA TV. Kifowit and Springfield politicians but you get the understood. pointed to Mayor Lightfoot's over high-risk adults," the idea. It's the out- Unlike those three decision to vaccinate alder- Illinois Republican Party rage of the day and fellows, Pritzker men and pointedly noted, seethed. However, no such the arguments didn't run as a "The longer the Governor press release was issued the don't have to be bomb-throwing denies the legislature a safe week before when Republican consistent because populist. He ran way to work, the longer it will U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (age it's about generat- on a platform of 52) cheerfully announced that ing heat. Plus, getting big things take to pass significant legisla- he'd been vaccinated. And not almost nobody ever calls them done, and you can't get big tion that the state needs." a harsh word was uttered by out on contradictory logic, so things done if you treat the So, on balance, this policy the ILGOP when federal pris- it's a free shot. The General Assembly purely as a change should help. And per- oners were receiving vaccina- Republicans are very success- nuisance or an obstacle. haps allowing a few key staff tions during the Trump admin- ful at ginning up this sort of And you can't get any- members who must regularly istration. outrage, even if it's only for a thing at all done if lots of legis- be on the House and Senate Senate Republican Leader few days. And then they'll lators say they don't want to floors access to vaccinations Dan McConchie's office first move on to the next one. return to Springfield unless denounced Senate President With their national party and until they're vaccinated. could also help. No formal Don Harmon's decision to in disarray after President With the cancellation of most request was made to the gover- cancel floor sessions and hold Donald Trump's reelection of last spring's session and the nor's top staff about legislative committee hearings online loss, the seditionist riots on entire fall veto session due to staff vaccines, but there may this month, saying it was time Jan. 6th and the bizarre influ- the pandemic, and the possi- have been a conversation with to get back to work. The very ence of the even more bizarre bility that much of this spring's one of the leaders about it. QAnon cult, perhaps the best session could be in jeopardy, You'll recall that the only name way forward is to do what pret- the governor needed to find a released of anyone who caught ty much every party member way to drag his voluminous can agree on and that's attack legislative agenda out of a very the virus during the lame duck Local students Democrats night and day. So, deep ditch. session was Speaker Chris get used to it. It's their version And it didn't go unnoticed Welch's chief of staff. named to of unity. when Chicago Mayor Lori And, while nothing huge In a weird way, though, the Lightfoot, who doesn't have can change until more vaccine Lewis Dean’s more public heat Pritzker takes the greatest relationship with is manufactured, a better, over this flip-flop, the more her city council, not only faster distribution system and List in 2020 loyalty he can earn from at allowed aldermen to get vacci- some effective member educa- least some rank and file nated but seemed to advance Just under 1,600 students Democrats, although others their place in line, even though tion has to happen PDQ were honored on the Lewis appear to be hanging back the city council meets remote- because legislators are getting University dean's list for the while the social media winds ly. Remember, multiple pretty darned fed up with all 2020 fall semester. are swirling and may end up COVID-19 cases were reported the frantic constituent calls. To be eligible for this blaming Pritzker for the criti- after January's in-person lame Rich Miller also publishes honor, students must have cism. Such is a governor's life. duck state legislative session. completed a minimum of 12 Capitol Fax, a daily political Taking one for the team is "It is beginning to feel like newsletter, and CapitolFax. credit hours during the semes- just part of the governor's job, the Governor is purposely ter with a grade point average com. of at least 3.5 and with no "D" or "F" grades. Wilmington students making the list are James Begley, studying finance; Jaden Christian, studying radi- Electronics dropoff Thursday ation therapy and Rebecca Dvorak, studying journalism. Will County’s free electronics drop-off digital music players, DVD players, DVD Braidwood students are event will be held Thursday, Feb. 11 from 5-7 recorders, video game consoles, small scale Adrian Fierro, studying foren- p.m. at the Wilmington City Hall parking lot, servers, scanners, electronic mice, digital con- sic criminal investigation and 1165 S. Water St. verter boxes, cable receivers, satelite receivers, Michelle Fierro, studying Participants are reminded to remain in social work their vehicles at all times, show ID by holding it cell phones, computer cable, portable digital to the window for staff to see and then allow assistants (PDAs) and zip drives. staff to remove items without assistance from Electronic items contain materials that can each vehicle. be recycled countless times while other materi- Items accepted include: Televisions, moni- tors, printers, computers (desktops, laptops, als in items are considered hazardous. notebooks, tablets), electronic keyboards, fax The recycling takes place in Wilmington machines, videocassette recorders, portable the second Thursday of each month. 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James Canup Sr. Linda Anne McClellan BRAIDWOOD—James Surviving are his loving wife, Marilyn WILMINGTON—Linda Anne McClellan and Eve Beeler, of Bexley, OH; Willard Canup Sr., 74, a resi- Canup; sons: James Canup Jr., Thomas McClellan (Jones), 75, of Wilmington three grandchildren: Maxwell, Ruby dent of Braidwood for over Canup and Kevin (fiancée Mindy) passed away peacefully on Jan. 22, 2021 and Vera, of Bexley; three sisters: 40 years, passed away at his Canup; daughter, Kimberly (Brian) at her home with family by her side. Devona (Richard) Momper, of home on Feb. 2, 2021. Elias; grandchildren, Adam and Born Feb. 20, 1945 in Wilmington, Holiday Island, AR; Sandy Henke, of Born on Jan. 22, 1947 in Cairo, IL, Brianne Elias; brother, Ron (Renee) she was the daughter of Harris and Wilmington and Susan (Duane) he was the son of Willard and Violet Canup and several nieces and Mary (Pritchett) Jones. She graduated Fatlan, of Braceville and numerous Canup. He retired from Caterpillar cousins. from Wilmington High School with the nieces and nephews. after 30 years of employment there. He was preceded in death by class of 1963 and went on to work for Preceding her in death were her Passionate about his community, he his parents. the Joliet Arsenal and then for J&J Corp. parents, (dad 1960, mom 2012), one sis- served as a Braidwood Park Funeral services will be at the R.W. in Wilmington from where she retired in ter, Grace Kennedy (2009) and three Commissioner and was on the Braidwood Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory on 1999. In her spare time Linda earned a BA brothers: Frank Jones (2001), Rodney Jones Zoning Board. He was a member of Phelan Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 at 11 a.m. Private inter- with honors from Lewis University. She loved (2002) and “Lil Johnny” John Philip Jones Acres Bible Church. James was in the Marines ment will be at Abraham Lincoln National reading, gardening, good music and going to (1951). (1964-1968) and served in Vietnam. He was the Cemetery in Elwood, IL. her mother’s every Sunday for dinner. Per Linda’s wishes, cremation rights have Commander of the American Legion Post #39. Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 Surviving are two children, Marvin been accorded. He was instrumental in getting the VA Clinic set from 4-8 p.m. All attendees are required to wear up in Joliet, IL. He loved to carry on conversa- face coverings, follow social distancing guide- tions, so much so that he would even talk to lines, and due to the capacity requirements, himself. please be brief with your condolences to allow He was a Star Trek enthusiast, even playing other guests to pay their final respects. Betty Ann Carr hooky with his kids just to see the movies; a fan In lieu of flowers memorial donations in of 50's and 60's music, insisting that he once his name may be directed to the Braidwood WILMINGTON—Betty Ann Carr, 88, Wilmington, and her good friends: went out on a date with Karen Carpenter. James American Legion. of Wilmington, passed away Monday, Peggy Nugent and Vernette Thomas, was a very proud American, almost disowning For more information and to visit his Feb. 8, 2021 at her home. both of Wilmington. his son for even thinking of buying a foreign online guestbook, log on to www.rwpatterson- Born Jan. 8, 1933 in Ritchie, Betty was preceded in death by vehicle. But above all else, he was a father to funeralhomes.com or find them on Facebook. Betty was a daughter of Earl and her parents, her husband, Ed on everyone. His kindness and generosity knew no R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory, Berniece (Richmond) Warriner. She Sept. 20, 2011; daughter-in-law, boundaries. While his body goes on to rest, his 401 E. Main St., Braidwood is in charge of was raised in Ritchie and attended Anna Carr; son-in-law, John Hall; soul will live through every person that knew arrangements. the Wilmington schools. On May 28, great-granddaughter, Addy Mae him. 1955 Betty married Edward L. Carr in Shear; sister, Lorene Howard and Ritchie. She was a member of Ritchey brother-in-law, Roy (Mary Ruth) United Methodist Church; was a good Carr. cook, enjoyed painting pictures, and loved Per Betty’s wishes, flameless crema- Albert V. Debelak flowers, especially roses. Betty will be most tion rites have been accorded. A private family remembered as a dedicated wife and mother memorial service will be held, and Betty will be COAL CITY— Albert V. and Bentley Debelak, and two great who loved spending time with her family. laid to rest in Abraham Lincoln National Debelak, 90, of Coal City, grandsons, Lucas Turner and Ian Survivors include her children: Cheryl Hall Cemetery in Elwood with her late husband. passed away Sunday, Jan. 31, Turner, as well as his dear friend, and Thomas (Anne) Carr, both of Streator and Preferred memorials may be made as gifts 2021 at Morris Hospital. Donny Vilt. Stephen (Bonnie) Carr and Kevin Carr, both of in Betty’s memory to the family for distribution Born March 22, 1930 in Albert was preceded in death by Dwight; nine grandchildren: Shelly (Brian) to charities of their choosing. Waukegan, IL, Albert Vincent was a his parents and one son, Steve Durham, of Streator; Kimberly Hall, of Dwight; Family and friends are encouraged to sign son of Stephen and Mary (Sluga) Debelak. Jeremy (Heather) Hall, of Streator; Catherine the online guest book, upload photographs, and Debelak. He was raised in Per Albert’s wishes, cremation (Jesse) Guerrero, of Ottawa; Joshua Carr, of share Betty’s memorial page by logging onto: Waukegan; graduated from Waukegan rites have been accorded. Streator; Jimmy Shear and Jacob (Jeannette) www.BaskervilleFuneral.com/obituary/BettyA High School with the Class of 1949, and The family will receive friends for a Shear, both of South Bend, IN; Trisha Bell, of nn-Carr went on to honorably serve in the US memorial visitation at Reeves Funeral Wilmington and Jonathon Wills, of Diamond; Flameless cremation rites and memorial Army during the Korean Conflict. Home, 75 North Broadway (one block north seven great-grandchildren: Henry, Jeremy, arrangements have been made under the direc- A lifelong brick mason, Albert owned and of Illinois Route 113) in Coal City on Saturday, Adrianna, Zoey, Leona, Betty and William; one tion and care of Baskerville Funeral Home in operated Al V. Debelak & Sons Masonry until his Feb. 6, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of brother-in-law, Charles (Angie) Carr, of Wilmington. retirement in 2003. He was a former member of memorial service, 12:00 p.m. Face masks and Area #1 Outdoor Club, where he was one of the measures of social distancing will be in order, founders of the Father’s Day Fishing Derby and and the funeral home staff will assist the family served on the Board of Directors. A true out- to maintain current mandates. doorsman, Al enjoyed hunting fishing and Those wishing to participate in the memo- Beverly Kazmier morel hunting. He also took pleasure in garden- rial service virtually are welcome to join the live ing, lure making and bird watching. stream on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2021 beginning at 12 WILMINGTON—Beverly Ann Greyson, Leonard, Lodi, Maddux, Emilia, Survivors include his wife, Donna, whom noon. A link for the event is available on Kazmier, 83, of Wilmington, formerly of and Antonio; one brother, John (Andrea) he married Dec. 13, 1976; five children, Walter Albert’s memorial page. Chicago, passed away Thursday, Feb. Deg, of Highland Park; sister-in-law, (Carina) Debelak of South Wilmington, Eric Family and friends are encouraged to sign 4, 2021 at Riverside Miller Cyndi Schuette, of Riverside; two (Sheila) Debelak of Marengo, Regina (Dyrl) the guest book, upload photographs and share Rehabilitation in Kankakee. brothers-in-law: Skip Heed, of Landers of Athens, AL, Matthew (Dawn) Albert’s memorial page online through social Born March 7, 1937 in Chicago, Algonquin and Joe (JoAnne) Ignoffo, Debelak of Cabery and Cynthia Gremar of Coal media by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral. Beverly was a daughter of Frank and of Naples, Florida, and numerous City; (10) grandchildren: Rachel Debelak, Renae com/obituary/Albert-Debelak. Margaret (Hinks) Schuette. She was nieces and nephews. (Frank) Turner, Trevor (Jaclyn) Debelak, Liz Cremation services and arrangements raised and educated in Chicago and Beverly was preceded in death by Daniel, Madyson Debelak, Faye Debelak, have been made under the direction and care of graduated from Washburne Technical her parents, her first husband, James Dhane Debelak, Kenadey Gremar, Karly Gremar Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Coal City. High School with the class of 1955. She Coleman in 1982; her second husband, raised her family with her first husband, William Kazmier in 2001; one grandson, the late James Coleman, in Skokie, and worked Brian Coleman and two brothers and two sis- as a secretary for an athlete agency and later ters: Marilyn Ignoffo, Frank Schuette II, Edwin LIVCO Trailer Leasing. While her children were Schuette and Deb Heed. young, Beverly also worked as a beautician Per Beverly’s wishes, cremation rites have Franklin W. Lyons serving the neighborhood that she lived in. been accorded, and a graveside service will be WILMINGTON—Franklin Conrad, Stephen (Britney) Conrad, John She retired in 2001 and relocated to held at a later date in Oakwood Cemetery, W. Lyons, 84, of Wilmington, Conrad and Megan Conrad and great- Wilmington to be closer to her children and Wilmington. passed away peacefully grandchildren: Mia Diaz, Olivia Burns, grandchildren and became a member of the Preferred memorials may be made as gifts Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 at the Chloe Conrad, Lila Conrad and Oliver First United Methodist Church in Wilmington. in Beverly’s memory to: Make A Wish home of his son in Braidwood. Conrad. Beverly enjoyed knitting and crocheting; was an Foundation, 640 North LaSalle Drive, #280, Born May 25, 1936 in Virginia, IL, Frank was preceded in death by avid reader, and was well known for her baking Chicago, IL 60654 or Alzheimer’s Association, Franklin William was a son of his parents; first wife, Dorothy; sec- talents, especially her pies. 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, Sherman William and Freida (Davis) ond wife, Wilma and one brother, Survivors include her children: Lynn (Lodi) IL 60601. Lyons. He was raised and educated in Robert Lyons. Vercelli and James (Nan) Coleman, both of Family and friends are encouraged to sign Virginia; graduated from Virginia High The family will receive friends for a Wilmington; five grandchildren: Jake (Andrea) the online guest book, upload photographs, and School, and went on to honorably serve visitation at Baskerville Funeral Home, Vercelli, of Shorewood; Gina (Dennis) Morgan, share Beverly’s memorial page by logging in the United States Marines. 700 E. Kahler Rd. in Wilmington on of Wilmington; Tony (Christie) Vercelli, of Tinley onto: www.BaskervilleFuneral.com Chief Lyons served the city of Wilmington Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 between the hours of 3 Park; Vince (Lisa) Vercelli, of New Lenox and Cremation services and arrangements have as Chief of Police for 25 years until his retire- and 8 p.m. Funeral services will follow on Sarah Coleman, of Champaign; 10 great-grand- been made under the direction and care of ment. He was a member of the Wilmington Friday morning at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. children: Maddy, Angela, Luke, Cooper, Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington. Moose Lodge; coached for the Joliet Raiders, Those wishing to participate in the funeral Wilmington Bobcats, where he served on the services virtually are welcome to join the live board of directors, and the Wilmington Baseball stream beginning on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 at 11 Association. In addition, Frank was a loyal a.m. A link for the event will be available on Linda Schillaci member of the Wilmington High School Chain Frank's memorial page. Gang. In years past, Frank enjoyed coaching his Burial with military honors will be in MINOOKA—Linda Schillaci, 67, of of Chicago; her husband of 40 years, kids; he loved street rods and going to car Oakwood Cemetery, Wilmington, where Frank Minooka, formerly of Chicago, passed Mike "Spider" Schillaci; her son, shows, and passed his time working crossword will be laid to rest with his late wife, Dorothy. away Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 at her home. Andrew Michael Schillaci, of puzzles. Frank will be remembered not only for Preferred memorials in Frank's memory Born Nov. 7, 1953 in Chicago, Shabbona; her grandson, Giovanni his baseball hats but also for his true enjoyment may be made to the Tunnel to Towers Linda was a daughter of Nicholas and Wilson, of Seattle, WA; her sister, of coffee. Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Lucille Lococo. She was raised and Anna (John) Serritos, of Chicago, as Above all, aside from his tremendous love Island, NY 10306 (https://tunnel2towers.org/) educated in Chicago, and on May 17, well as several brothers-in-law and of family, Frank’s job was very important to Family and friends are encouraged to sign 1980 she married Michael Joseph sisters-in-law, bunches of nieces and him, and he loved the opportunity to serve the the guest book, upload photographs and share Schillaci at Nativity of Our Lord nephews, and dear friends: Kim, community of Wilmington as their Police Chief. Frank’s memorial page online through social Catholic Church in Chicago. Cara, Anna, and Dori. Survivors include his children: Todd media by logging onto: www.Baskerville Linda moved to Minooka in 2004, and Linda was preceded in death by her (Cheryl Conrad) Lyons, of Braidwood; Steven Funeral.com/obituary/Franklin-Lyons was a member of Families of Faith Church in father, Nicholas; her son, Michael Joseph (Laura Novak) Lyons, of Naperville; Jeffery Funeral services and arrangements have Channahon. She loved spending time outdoors, Schillaci Jr. and her sister, Patricia Barcus. (Lynn Yelton) Lyons, of Maryland and Robin been made under the direction and care of especially at Woodsmoke Ranch in Seneca Per the family's wishes, cremation rites Lyons, of East Peoria; grandchildren: Logan Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington. where she and Mike would spend many week- have been accorded and a memorial service will Lyons, Nicholas Lyons, Trenton Lyons, Amanda end and make great friends and memories. be held at a later date. Linda was a hard worker with a big heart who Family and friends are encouraged to sign took it upon herself to be a caretaker and love the online guest book, upload photographs, and anyone she met. She had a way of brightening share Linda's memorial page by logging onto: any room she walked into with her bright per- www.ReevesFuneral.com sonality, and will be remembered for sharing Cremation services and arrangements have her joy and love with all who knew her. been made under the direction and care of Survivors include her mother, Lucy Lococo, Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Morris.

Free Zoom event Rezin named Senate on bird behavior deputy minority leader The Will County Audubon Chapter will host an entertaining program online enti- State Senator Sue Rezin [R-Morris] will serve tled “The Enigma of Bird Behavior” pre- on Leader-Designate Dan McConchie's [R- sented by John Kricher. Hawthorn Woods] Senate Republican Leadership Kricher taught ecology and ornitholo- Team as deputy leader. gy at Wheaton College (Massachusetts) for "I am both honored and grateful to be given 48 years. His quest to learn ecology and to this new role within the Illinois State Senate watch birds has taken him to over 30 coun- Republican Caucus," Rezin said. "The state sits at tries and to all the continents. a crossroad with several challenges still ahead. I He is a fellow in the American believe that this leadership team is best posi- Ornithological Society and past president tioned to face those challenges. I look forward to of the Wilson Ornithological Society, the being a part of this team and helping to restore Association of Field Ornithologists, and the Illinois." Nuttall Ornithological Club, Rezin, who has served in the Illinois Senate Massachusetts. since 2010, previously served in leadership as The free program will be held at 7:15 assistant Republican leader. p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11 via Zoom. A short "Senator Rezin has spent the last decade business meeting of the Audubon chapter breaking barriers and bringing more people — will be held at 7 p.m. especially women— into the legislative process," Kricher has authored 10 books.His said McConchie. "She is committed to structural most recent book is Peterson Reference change and has the experience, tenacity and work Guide to Bird Behavior (2020). He lives ethic to see it through. Sue is the perfect choice with his wife Martha Vaughan in Hingham. for deputy leader to spearhead our engagement Will County Audubon meetings and efforts and help make the Senate GOP a more programs are free and open to the public. inclusive, inventive and effective caucus." WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, page 9 Celebrate Mardi Gras with a Sazerac cocktail It's Mardi Gras time in enjoy a New Orleans classic pairing of whiskey bitters are used in based spirit that may be a bit It is a “spirit forward” drink, New Orleans! Well, kind of. Fat cocktail in my home bar. and sugar met a this Sazerac, this is tough to find depending on and not one to be taken lightly. Tuesday will be here in under Choosing a favorite New unique flavor in common outside of your region of the country. Also, the Sazerac pairs nicely two weeks, and many will cele- Orleans cocktail is not easy. A the form of New Orleans. In There is an absinthe substitute with a fine cigar. If you have brate in the Crescent City, but short list of options includes Peychaud's Bitters. New Orleans, how- made in New Orleans specifi- anything in your humidor with it's going to look different. the Hurricane, Pimm's Cup, Antoine ever, a sugar cube is cally for the Sazerac, and it's a Connecticut wrapper, that Most notably absent will Ramos Gin Fizz, Sazerac, and Peychaud was a literally soaked in called Herbsaint. If you are would be the one to enjoy with be the parades of elaborately the delightfully complex Vieux creole apothecary Peychaud's Bitters, unable to track down a bottle your Sazerac. decorated floats. Following the Carre. As much as I love a good who fled the followed by a splash of Herbsaint, use a few drops Mardi Gras is not the only cancellation of the parades, Vieux Carre, this year is going Haitian Slave of water, before of Pernod. festival that is going to look dif- many New Orleans residents to be a Sazerac year. Revolt and settled THE SUNDAY muddling and To “wash” a glass in ferent in 2021, I have a feeling have decorated the exterior of If it isn't broke, don't fix it. in New Orleans COCKTAIL adding whiskey. Herbsaint, first you must chill that before this year is over we their homes to resemble the That applies to the Sazerac as around 1795. His Brian Rung Preparing a the glass. I place mine in the are going to see several iconic festive floats in an effort to much as anything else in life. unique blend of quality Sazerac is a freezer, removing them imme- events scaled back for safety. keep the carnival spirit alive. The Sazerac is quintessential flavor notes in his three-step process. diately before adding a few Hang in there. Fat Tuesday and Ash New Orleans, so much so that bitters is the definitive compo- First, the sugar cube is drops of Herbsaint. Roll the I'll go out on a limb with Wednesday are religious holi- the drink was named New nent of the Sazerac. Simply dropped in the mixing glass glass to allow the Herbsaint to an early prediction that Mardi days and will not be officially Orleans' official cocktail by the put, your drink is not going to and soaked with a few dashes adhere to the sides of the glass, Gras 2022 will make up for lost “cancelled”, but the celebra- Louisiana Legislature in 2008. taste like a Sazerac if you do of bitters. The sugar cube is discard the remaining absinthe time by being a little “extra” tion in the French Quarter will One of America's oldest not use Peychaud's Bitters. muddled into the bitters until in the glass. festive, even by New Orleans be limited. I will not be making cocktails, the drink came Peychaud's Bitters formu- most of the sugar is dissolved. Once the glass has been standards. the trip this year, instead I'll together when the familiar la has some similarities to Adding a splash of water will “washed”, strain the stirred The Sazerac is built in a Angostura Bitters, but has a aid dilution if you do not care contents of the mixing glass mixing glass and served in a predominant anise aroma that for the occasional stray sugar into the chilled rocks glass. chilled rocks glass. gives incredible depth to a gen- granule in your drink. What you will end up with is a Combine in mixing glass: erous pour of rye whiskey. Second, add your whiskey deep, burgundy-colored cock- 1 Demerara sugar cube If you are afraid of bitters, and stir with ice. Rye is the cur- tail that does not look or taste 3 dashes Peychaud's or “going heavy” on the bitters, rent consensus among the like anything else. The unique- Bitters don't be. Think of bitters as the Sazerac faithful, but if you pre- ness of the Sazerac is largely 2 dashes Angostura Bitters spice rack in your kitchen. fer bourbon you may use bour- due to the anise influence. Muddle the sugar and bit- They enhance the flavor of any bon. By the way, the Sazerac Without the dominant notes of ters, then add: drink in which they are used, was originally made with anise from the Peychaud's 2 oz. rye whiskey and through experimentation cognac. Simply substitute Bitters and the absinthe wash, Stir with ice and strain you will find just how many brandy for rye in the recipe you essentially have an Old into chilled rocks glass, rinsed dashes you require for your below if you would like to try Fashioned. with absinthe ideal version of the Old the original. If you are fan of the Garnish with lemon twist Fashioned, Manhattan, The third step in the Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Until next week, enjoy Sazerac, etc. process involves an absinthe and other whiskey classics, you responsibly. You may notice in the wash and is unique to the must try a well-made Sazerac if recipe below that both types of Sazerac. Absinthe is an anise- you have not already done so. Critics of HB 3652 point to consequences for victims A conference call among those crimes,” said Welter. “A for their choices. Eliminating ous threat to public safety, House Republicans and vic- family who is mourning the cash bail will be detrimental to specifically, to victims and wit- tims’ advocates addressed sev- loss of a loved one as the result victims and more Christopher nesses of violent crimes in our eral issues with the recently of a violent crime should not Miller’s will be walking out of community,” said Lacy. passed criminal justice reform be victimized further by the courthouse free, putting Although Bos was sworn- legislation, Illinois HB 3653. watching the court system be victims and their families in in to represent the 51st District State Rep. David Welter (R- compelled to allow the perpe- direct danger. I know this per- after the passage of HB 3653 Morris) was on the call with trator of that crime to avoid sonally because my son’s mur- and was unable to vote on the fellow representatives Mike detention due to the elimina- derer had been released on a legislation, he felt compelled Marron, of Fithian, and Chris tion of cash bail.” ‘no cash bail’ just weeks before to speak out as an advocate for Bos, of Lake Zurich. Vermilion Welter urged Gov. J.B. our tragedy took place. We victims. Bos works with an County State’s Attorney Pritzker not to sign the bill. cannot go backward in our organization called Reclaim13, Jacqueline Lacy, as well as Tanner-Miller lost her criminal justice system. We a non-profit that works to free domestic violence survivor young son because her ex-hus- need to work proactively children from sexual exploita- and victims’ advocate band, Christopher Miller, was towards a safer Illinois.” tion by focusing on prevention Cassandra Tanner-Miller were released without a cash bond. Marron expressed con- programs for adolescents and also on the call, specifically the Tanner-Miller barely survived cern about the confusing adults, and healing programs consequences for victims of an assault by her then husband patchwork of definitions with- for children and young adult violent crime, as well as wit- and has been an advocate for in HB 3653 and how it will victims of human trafficking. The Majority of the children ness and their families. survivors and reforming make it more difficult for State’s Attorney’s to protect helped by the organization Welter noted conflicting Illinois law ever since. victims and their families. come from underserved com- language related to the elimi- “HB 3653 will be a com- "The end of cash bail and munities that HB 3653 is nation of cash bail and the plete dismantling of victims’ confusion surrounding pre- intended to help. inconsistent standards of how safety and rights,” said Tanner- trial detention are issues I “Everyone agrees that a threat is determined in Miller. “Illinois legislators need know are particularly concern- reform within our criminal jus- releasing a violent offender. to work together with all enti- ing to law enforcement offi- tice system to address critical “House Bill 3653 enhances ties to build upon our criminal cials," said Marron. "I hope problems is needed,” Bos said. protections for individuals justice system to ensure crimi- Governor Pritzker is listening “However, when I consider charged with violent crimes at nals who knowingly are break- to the public officials like that under House Bill 3653 a the expense of the victims of ing laws have accountability State's Attorney Lacy that will victim, like a child who has have to deal with the real- been sexually abused, could be world impacts of such sweep- compelled to face their attack- ing changes. He must veto HB er at a hearing within hours of 3653 to protect victims of vio- an assault – I’m frankly at a Local students named lent crime." loss. The trauma that would Vermilion County State’s cause a victim is unthinkable. to Bradley dean’s list Attorney Jacqueline Lacy For this reason, and for Ms. keyed in on several concerning Tanner-Miller’s story and oth- More than 2,000 students were named to Bradley aspects of HB 3653 during her ers like it, House Bill 3653 University’s fall 2020 dean’s list. To be eligible for the dean’s list, remarks and highlighted the should be vetoed to allow for a a student must achieve a minimum 3.5 grade point average for danger posed to public safety. more thorough public debate the semester on a 4.0 scale. “The proposals set forth and vetting process that Recognized by the university were electrical engineering in House Bill 3653 pose a seri- includes all affected.” major Dustin Kelly and psychology major Maja Mallory, both of Wilmington, and Natalie Schoeneck, a early childhood educa- tion major, from Diamond. Four students from Mazon achieved academic honors they were Anderea Cruise, majoring in management and leadership; Kailey Davis, a psychology major; Natalya Hatfield, an English Weekend storm jumps major, and Emily Misener, majoring in nursing. Also recognized were Morris residents Jack Galloway and Logan Mueller, who are majoring in accounting; Anna Lestina, a month snowfall tally music education major; Jenna Limback, majoring in electrical engineering; Nathan Lobb, an English major; Jayson It was a snowy start to the new year, as 11.4 inches of snow Podschweit, majoring in health science, and Kristin Serena, fell on Grundy County during January, the majority of which majoring in theatre arts. came in the final hours. Bradley University is located in Peoria, IL. The weekend storm delivered 7 inches of snow between Jan. 30 and 31. That final snowfall for the month brought the season’s total to 13.4 inches so far. Along with the snow, the county received 1.93 inches of liquid precipitation in January. There were 10 days with measurable precipitation and the Women of the Moose same for days with measurable snow. January’s average temperature was 28 degrees with the daily high reported at 43 degrees and the daily low of 7 degrees to grant scholarship reported seven days later on Jan. 28. The monthly climatological data summary is reported by The Wilmington Women Applicants must write a the Grundy County Emergency Management Agency’s weather of the Moose (WOTM-781) short essay about their career data division based on records kept at the GEMA’s office in the is giving its annual scholarship and college choices which will Grundy County Administration Center in Morris. to a graduating high school be voted on by WOTM mem- senior from any school. bers. The student must have a For an application stop at parent or grandparent who is a the Moose Lodge on West River current member of the Road, Wilmington, see any Wilmington Chapter 781 or the WOTM board member or call men’s Wilmington Moose 815-476-1875. Lodge (LOOM-241). Applications are available through the school guidance office and must be returned by March 19. Garden Club to welcome guest speaker The Wilmington Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m. on Wednesday Feb. 17, at the Wilmington Park District building, 315 N. Water St. Special guest will be Sandy Ascot from Muddy Paws Nursery on Highway 113, in Custer Park. Ascot will be describing the cultivators of Hydrangeas, she will be adding to her line up. She will also be discussing exciting perennials for butter- fly gardens. Like to garden? Then come sit in a Garden Club meeting and bring a friend. The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, page 10 WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM Why it’s important to bring Grizzly bears back to our ecosystems Dear EarthTalk: What's the All of these populations are viable in the United States. latest on efforts to reintroduce are seeing positive growth Says Wendy Keefover from the Grizzly bears back to the Lower trends in recent years due to Humane Society of the United 48? restoration efforts by environ- -- J. Whitaker, silver Spring, mental groups, indigenous States: “There are just these MD activists and wildlife biolo- tiny islands of Grizzly bear Grizzly bears, once a gists. But it's an uphill battle populations left. They need far common sight in the Lower managing existing protected more protection, not less.” 48, were hunted and killed to habitat for ideal Grizzly con- Active work in restoration near extinction over the cen- ditions while keeping live- tury that followed colonial- stock ranchers around the continues to be extremely ism. Today, these majestic, periphery of Yellowstone from important to American ecosys- lumbering creatures are the profit Western Wildlife unloading their rifles at their tems for these cornerstone Outreach, Grizzlies were elimi- focus of many restoration first sight of a Grizzly's signa- populations. To help with efforts in the United States. nated from 98 percent of their ture hump. Grizzlies are an important original range in the contigu- And like many other ani- Grizzly bear restoration, visit part of the ecosystems they ous U.S. between 1850 and mal species, Grizzlies now face the website of the Friends of typically inhabit. They aerate 1970. a new threat: climate change. the North Cascades Grizzly soils in the meadows where Sport hunting, fur trading, Their populations have been Bear and add your name to farming, and the fact that until they dig, distribute plant seeds migrating farther north, and their list of “Friends of the across the forest floor after eat- the mid-20th century, most of have been encountering ing fruits and nuts, and are a these bears would be shot on another competitor: Polar Grizzly” to receive updates on keystone species given their sight, nearly eradicating them bears, which. have had viable the campaign that has been position at the top of the food entirely. Today, fewer than offspring in areas where the pushing for more federal 1,400 Grizzlies remain in the chain-i.e., if Grizzly popula- two species have population efforts to protect the iconic tions are suffering, so must be Lower 48, most of them in and overlap. Unfortunately, the other wildlife populations in around Yellowstone National rapid changes that are accom- bears. GRIZZLY BEARS USED to be fairly common across the American the region. Park. Trace DNA evidence panying climate change will be EarthTalk® is a 501(c)3 West, but these days only a few thousand of the majestic creatures In addition to their eco- shows a small number (less difficult to overcome for even a nonprofit EarthTalk. See more roam free in and around Yellowstone National Park and logical importance, Grizzly than five) live in and around Grizzly bear. at https://emagazine.com. Send Washington's North Cascades. North Cascades National Park bears also hold a great cultural “There are only a couple questions to: question@earth- value for many Native in Washington State. Grizzly bear populations that American tribes and Canadian talk.org. First Nations. Before colonizers came into the Americas from abroad, Weather spotter scientists think some 50,000 Grizzly bears lived between the Pacific coast and the Great Gas prices continue to rise Plains. According to the non- training offered Illinois gas prices have risen 6.5 cents per Baltimore St and W. River Rd at $2.58/g. gallon in the past week, averaging $2.60/g Braidwood’s gas stations all stand at $2.69/g. The National Weather March 10 at 6:30 p.m. There Monday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey For Coal City, the Shell at 3195 E. Division St. Service announced its is no cost to participate, of 4,378 stations in Illinois. Gas prices in Illinois had the lowest price at $2.56/g. annual severe weather however registration is are 18.1 cents per gallon higher than a month “Many factors continue to push oil prices spotter training will be pre- required and can be com- ago and stand 20.4 cents per gallon higher than higher, but at the foundation of the rise is the sented virtually this year. pleted by selecting a webi- a year ago. fact that the coronavirus situation continues to The webinars will cover nar date from the on-line According to GasBuddy price reports, the improve, pushing global oil demand higher as severe weather hazards schedule at cheapest station in Illinois is priced at $1.99/g production continues to lag, pushing U.S. gas including thunderstorms weather.gov/lot/spotter_tal while the most expensive is $2.99/g, a differ- prices higher,” said Patrick De Haan, head of and tornadoes including k ence of 100.0 cents per gallon. The lowest price petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. safety concerns, planning Sessions last about two in the state is $1.99/g while the highest is “Until OPEC intercedes and raises oil pro- for and anticipating severe hours and are appropriate $2.99/g, a difference of 100.0 cents per gallon. duction in the months ahead, motorists should thunderstorms, general for all ages with those age The national average price of gasoline has continue to expect rising gas prices, which for storm structure and move- 10 and older likely to get the risen 3.7 cents per gallon in the last week, aver- the first time some time stand at their highest in ment, and identification of most out of the training. aging $2.45/g. The national average is up 13.2 over a year, adding misery to the dire economic important storm features. Individuals can attend cents per gallon from a month ago and stands situation as millions remain jobless. The news Sessions are scheduled a class offered by any 1.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. won't likely improve in the months ahead, with for Thursday, Feb. 11, National Weather Service The lowest price of gas you can find in our continued increases in gas prices as OPEC Tuesday, Feb. 23, Monday, office regardless of where region is $2.39/g at BP and Mohsen by the maintains a tight balance between reduced March 1 and Wednesday, one lives. Lorenzo exit off of I-55. In town, the cheapest demand and supply, keeping prices on the gas for Wilmington is at the Circle K off of 705 W. higher side.” WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, page 11

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Photos by Shawn Long Photos by Shawn Long Photos by Shawn Long DETERMINED TO SCORE–Wilmington junior Anna Liaromatis THE PUTBACK–Wilmington forward Jaylee Mills shoots for two WILMINGTON SENIOR Natalie Van Duyne makes both of her bounces the ball off the glass and in during Monday’s game. points after rebound the ball during Monday’s season opener attempts from the free throw line during Monday’s game. against Lisle. Lady ‘Cats drop home opener to Lisle despite electric fourth BY SHAWN LONG Wilmington, scoring seven points, apiece. SPORTS WRITER Horton made 1-of-3 from the charity stripe while Liaromatis made 50% of her shots from The Wilmington girls basketball team the line. Liaromatis got called for double drib- outscored Lisle 16-6 in the fourth quarter bling the ball a couple times but Dillon expects Monday but the damage had already been done that will subside. as they lost 48-34. “Hopefully, we can sure that up here There were about 20 fans spaced 10 feet because she was carrying a little bit so we’re apart in the stands, making it feel more like a going to start making sure that she is aware of scrimmage than the first home contest of the that in practice but I thought she settled down season. The Lady ‘Cats were fired up nonethe- as the game went on and played well.” less. Behind them was sophomore Alexa Clark, The Lady ‘Cats (0-1) were slow getting start- who put up six points. Clark was one of four ed and Lisle took advantage. sophomores brought up to varsity to play this “It was the first game,” said WHS coach Eric game and Dillon was proud of them all. Dillon. “They were all saying they were nervous. “Alexa Clark, Breanna Horton, Kaitlyn As the game went on, they settled down and you O’Donnell and Jaylee Mills played their butts could see an improvement throughout the and I can’t ask for more than that. The upper- game. classmen played their butts off too but I was “Was it a tale of two halves? Yeah, I think it really impressed with the four sophomores as was a tale of four quarters really. I feel we got well.” better in things as we went on. We’re trying to Behind them was Natalie Van Duyne, who battle the masks, we’re trying to battle fatigue scored five points, including their lone three. but like I said, I was pleased with the way we Kaitlyn O’Donnell and Jaylee Mills chipped ended the game in the fourth quarter. We’ve got in four points, and Mills was very good at the to keep that same momentum we had and roll second chance points, delivering two putbacks with it into Manteno.” when the ‘Cats needed them most. Lisle started out fast, delivering a 5-0 run O’Donnell was their best free-throw shoot- before Wilmington scored off a layup and a free- er, hitting both shots from the foul line. throw. Mills and senior Halle Haga were excellent Dillon called a time-out to game plan their rebounders says Dillon. next strategy with the ball in their hands and “Sure, she (Mills) definitely did,” added time still on the clock in the first. They were Dillon. “And I’ve got to give all the credit to Halle down two points but knocking on the door. Unfortunately, the plan didn’t go their way as as well. She played well down low. I was telling Lisle stole the show right out of the time-out, them Jay and Halle have their styles of play that putting together another 7-0 run. are different. They both play down low in the The score was 12-3 after one quarter of play post area but Jaylee likes to bang around down and the ‘Cats needed to spark a run to have a Photos by Shawn Long there and Halle likes to be a little more finesse chance at a comeback. LADY WILDCAT Breanna Horton drives to the basket for two points during Monday’s game with Lisle down there. But it was Lisle who sparked a 6-0 run to at Wilmington High School. “Both can grab rebounds.That’s another start the second quarter before Dillon had to thing we have to work on. We as a team, we’ve intervene again to calm his players down with a got to keep working together to understand our time-out. winning 16-6 in the fourth quarter and they won’t get that other foul’ and she didn’t.” teammates and understand how each other That’s when an Anna Liaromatis layup cut (Lisle) didn’t score a basket from the floor. It Dillon was encouraged to see the Lady plays, and as the game went on, some of that it to an 18-5 lead at the media time-out to shift was all free throws that they scored so it was ‘Cats play so well in the fourth quarter against a stuff was starting to progress.” the momentum to the home side. But as was something we were very pleased with ending Lisle team that won the Illinois Central Eight Senior McKenzie Marcum also made a free- customary in the first half, Lisle stormed with the game.” Conference last year. throw to round out the ‘Cats scorers. another 9-4 run to lead the ‘Cats 27-9 at the half. Dillon says Liaromatis was one of the key “They knew who Lisle is and who Lisle was The Lady ‘Cats host Manteno on Thursday. Lisle came back out of the break, putting up players of the game. last year,” added Dillon. “They (Lisle) didn’t Manteno is coming off of a loss to Reed-Custer. a 15-7 run in the third to extend their lead to 42- “She had four fouls and didn’t end up going have a senior on their team last year so they’re a Dillon says they have to work on dealing with 18. back into the game until there was about six great team. They won conference last year so pressure-filled situations. That was when the ‘Cats started to claw minutes left in the fourth quarter,” commented they knew who they were up against. I felt as the “At times, we get a little bit chaotic and we their way back with a 16-6 run, outscoring the Dillon. “At that point, we were down more than game went on, we got better and we started to don’t really have a sense of what to do in the Lions in the final quarter but their shots were 20 and she helped give us a little spark and she make a run at Lisle there near the end so that chaos so we’re going to try to mimic the chaos in too little too late as the visitors held on. settled down. She stopped thinking. She wanted was nice.” practice and just work on things that we can “We won the fourth quarter,” commented to do way too much at the beginning of the The ‘Cats made 12 shots from the floor, work on. That’s all that we can do. We’re hoping Dillon. “Between the third and fourth quarter game. They all did but once she settled down, including one three and were 7-for-11 (64%) every time we step on the floor we’ll some we said ‘let’s win the fourth quarter’ and let’s she started playing like the Anna Liaromatis I from the free-throw line. improvement in those areas we need to work focus on winning that, and we did. We ended up know. She told me, ‘I promise I’ll be good and Breanna Horton and Anna Liaromatis led on.” concluded Dillon. School giving Wildcat fans a way to see games live BY SHAWN LONG home player. Everyone must YouTube page. one of the schools to take care While some Wildcat fans watching the action online. SPORTS WRITER mask up and social distance. When Wilmington travels of the subscription fee, mean- will be restricted from being in The bummer is they won’t be Wildcat boys and girls bas- to Streator on Tuesday ing a member would have to person for games, at least now able to purchase popcorn from Wilmington High School ketball games can be seen on February 16, that game will be pay at least $11 per month or they’ll have the option of the concession stand. is taking extraordinary meas- Wilmington’s YouTube page viewable at $70 a year. ures to make sure Wildcat fans which can be found when you streatorhs.org/video. Wilmington Athletic get the opportunity to watch search Wilmington CUSD209u A couple different teams Director Brian Goff said the all home sporting events on YouTube. in the conference are using the ‘Cats are using an automatic including basketball games In the situation someone NFHS Network so when Reed- Hudl.com camera called the which start this week. wanted to see the Wilmington Custer and Wilmington boys Hudl Focus. That comes despite girls basketball game against battle March 5 at Reed-Custer, “It hangs in the gym and it restrictions by the state that Lisle on Monday night, all they the game will be on the NFHS has three cameras,” said Goff. says no more than 50 fans can would have had to do was go to Network which can be found at “And it’s really cool. It follows be in the high school gym at Wilmington’s YouTube site at 7 nfhsnetwork.com/ the motion on the floor.” one time. p.m. schools/reedcuster-high- It is an automatic camera Instead, the school is mak- The same applies for school-braidwood-il/basket- that hangs from the wall in the ing sure games will be present- Wilmington’s games against ball. WHS gym. It has the ability to ed live via the internet so even Reed-Custer and Coal City. For In the event the away record, upload and livestream grandma and grandpa can instance, when the ‘Cats boys team doesn’t pay the subscrip- all automatically, and in high- watch the action from the safe- play the Coalers on the road on tion costs, the game unfortu- definition. ty of their home. Tuesday, February 22. That nately will not be available to It has been used by high WHS, like other schools in game will be shown on the non-subscribers. school and colleges all over the the Illinois Central Eight Grundy Area Vocational Center For example, Wilmington’s country who love it. Conference, will not allow fans website. When the ‘Cats host girls game at Herscher on The Focus camera was up from the visiting team into the the Coalers on Saturday, Feb. Thursday, February 18 would and running for Wilmington gym. The only spectators 27, that game will be broad- only be viewable through girls basketball’s home opener Courtesy Photo allowed will be two guests per casted on Wilmington’s NFHS and Herscher was not against Lisle on Monday. THE HUDL FOCUS is an automatic camera that will live stream Wilmington High School’s basketball games this season