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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2020 | A FREE PRESS NEWSPAPER Indoor dining at bars, restaurants to close in Will County Region 7 hits grants from the Illinois Department increases, hitting 8.2% on Oct. 15, Public health officials are observ- of Commerce and Economic “WE’RE GOING TO SEE THE 8.3% on Oct. 16, and 8.6% on Oct. 17. ing businesses blatantly disregarding three days of Opportunity. By county, Will County saw its mitigation measures, people not Pritzker said on Tuesday after- RIPPLING EFFECTS OF THESE three day average rise to 8.4% on Oct.. social distancing, gathering in large positivity above 8% noon that positive cases were trend- TRENDS.” 15, 8.5% on Oct. 16, and 8.9% on Oct. groups, and not using face coverings. ing upward across the state. State offi- 17. In Kankakee County, the average Mayors, local law enforcement, STAFF REPORT cials said that Illinois was officially in was 7.2%, 7%, and 7.3% on those state’s attorneys, and other commu- the second wave of the virus. JB PRITZKER same days, respectively. nity leaders can be influential in GOVERNOR Bars and restaurants in Will “We’re going to see the rippling Region 7 also had six days of hos- ensuring citizens and businesses fol- County will have to shutter their effects of these trends,” Pritzker said pital admission increases. low best practices. indoor dining services once again at as cold weather approaches. Prior to the announcement of Several counties are taking swift the end of this week. Starting on Pritzker also said that conract 4 mitigations under the Restore new mitigation efforts, Will County action to help slow spread of the Friday, Oct. 23, heightened resur- tracing indicates that bars and restau- Illinois Plan. had already entered the warning level virus, including increasing testing gence mitigations will go back into rants are “significant spreading loca- On Tuesday, the Illinois for COVID-19. opportunities, stressing the impor- place. tions” across the state. Department of Public Health (IDPH) Although the reasons for coun- tance of testing to providers, hiring That means no indoor dining at This is the second time that metrics showed Region 7, which con- ties reaching a warning level varies, additional contact tracers, working bars and restaurants, and meetings Region 7 has hit the resurgence met- sists of Will and Kankakee Counties, some of the common factors for an with schools, and meeting with local and gatherings will be limited to 25% ric. The last mitigations were in affect had once again hit a positivity rate for increase in cases and outbreaks are leaders. of capacity. from late August to mid-September. COVID-19 above 8% for three straight associated with gatherings in people’s As of Tuesday afternoon, the Four of the state’s 11 regions have IDPH will track the positivity rate days. homes, weddings and funerals, bars IDPH is reporting a total of 350,875 hit that standard. in the region to determine if mitiga- A sustained positivity rate above and clubs, university and college par- cases in Illinois, including 9,277 Gov. JB Pritzker announced tions can be relaxed, if additional mit- 8% triggers a failsafe metric, which ties as well as college sports teams, deaths, in 102 counties. Tuesday that the businesses inside igations are required, or if current then puts in place additional mitiga- family gatherings, long-term care The age of cases ranges from regions that are under resurgence mitigations should remain in place. tions in a region. facilities, correctional centers, younger than one to older than 100 mitigations will be given priority for If the positivity rate averages less According to the IDPH, Region 7 schools, and cases among the com- years. $220 million in business interruption than or equal to 6.5% over a 14-day has sustained nine days of positivity munity at large, especially people in period, the region will return to Phase their 20s, according to the IDPH. SEE COVID,PAGE 2

Smith defends hiring decision amidst opposition

BY BRIAN MURPHY a target on my back, I need CORRESPONDENT direction from you guys,” Altiery said. “I have no prob- Despite procedural items lem doing what you guys want, being the only items on the I just would like something in agenda, tensions ran high dur- writing from you directing me ing the Braidwood City to do that.” Council meeting on October Smith defended his 13. All council members were actions and said he followed present for the meeting and the proper procedures. the building was sanitized “Everything I've laid out multiple times prior to the there I'm within my rights. I'm meeting after recent issues picked apart but I'm trying to with Covid-19. do the best I can; I did nothing City Administrator Tony wrong. We do the best we can, Altiery sought the advice of and I think we do a good job.” council members during his Smith said. “I don't mind peo- Administrator's Report, spark- ple asking questions but when ing a disagreement between you start harassing the work Commissioner Fay Smith and that we're doing, that don't go Altiery. Public comments from so good. If you want to know Ray McShane and Nicole anything, we keep a record of Shores were also directed at everything we do.” Smith about recent decisions Altiery suggested a spirit related to hiring and city of cooperation between the expenses. two would be preferrable. Altiery said he will need to “Let's work together for a be informed appropriately change. I don't want to have a about decisions moving for- disagreement with you Mr. ward and he was concerned Smith, I would like to work about the potential legal issues together. We are doing every- that could arise if proper pro- thing we can and there's going Photo by Eric Fisher tocols are not followed. to be a lot more coming,” SHE COOKS, HE CLEANS - Marilyn and George Lestina who have operated Marilyn’s Kitchen in Braidwood have retired from the cater- “I got a letter stating we Altiery said. Following Altiery's com- ing business after nearly 28 years. Marilyn said it has gotten physically and mentally harder each year to operate and the Covid-19 moved one part-timer to full time. All these rules and regu- pandemic has greatly impacted her business. lations indicate it was not SEE COUNCIL, PAGE 2 done properly and since I have A community’s cook retiring BY ERIC FISHER It was at the time of a she signed up for culinary arts time when she was influenced PUBLISHER health scare that meant the at Joliet Junior College. by the French cooking of days of preparing wedding “I was very lucky to be American cooking teacher Reed-Custer RAD members It’s been a 28-year chal- meals for as many as 700 were able to learn a base of quality, and TV personality Julia Child. lenge of feeding tens of thou- over. So was the work sched- quantity cooking from JJC,” “Just watching her cook celebrate Red Ribbon Week sands of people but the flames ule of seven days a week she said. “I've always loved to anything, that was such a big inside Marilyn’s Kitchen in almost every week. cook and the program just thing back in the day. She was BY MARNEY SIMON The flowers were planted Braidwood are burning out. “My husband (George) enhanced that. My sister-in- the only one on TV doing that EDITOR around the Welcome to Marilyn Lestina, owner of said you know life's too short law also loved to cook so we at the time, so she was a great Braidwood sign at Coal City Marilyn’s Kitchen and the so it was a big change for me put together a catering service inspiration.” The novel coronavirus Road and Route 129. renowned Lestina’s Catering, at the time. It still wanted to for fun and everything kind of Yet, Marilyn soon learned pandemic has forced everyone The plan was one of is retiring. Her last hurrah will cook so that’s when I down- exploded from there.” her clients wanted many of to make some drastic changes dozens of activities designed be serving Thanksgiving din- sized into Marilyn’s Kitchen.” Her partner soon took a the same dishes. Favorites to their day to day lives in to encourage social distancing ners from her small commer- Her love of cooking start- new job so Marilyn bought her served at receptions became 2020. and are part of Red Ribbon cial kitchen on North Division ed at an early age, more so to out of the supplies they had fried chicken, pulled pork, But, the pandemic has Week in 2020. Street. avoid having to wash dishes. purchased together. She and Italian beef sandwiches, also affected all sorts of events “Plant the Promise” cele- “It has been a very gratify- Growing up in a family with George put up a shop on their mostaccioli and a specialty, and activities, ones that often brates the week by planting ing, wonderful journey,” seven siblings meant there property and it took off from rainbow Jell-O salad. They require a lot of hard work to those tulip bulbs, which will Lestina commented. “There were a lot of dishes to do. there. were requested so often that pull off. bloom in spring, to serve as a have been some wonderful “If you did dinner, you “I thought it was going to Marilyn need not follow a One such activity affected reminder of the importance people we've dealt with over didn't have to help with the be something to keep me out recipe. was this year’s Red Ribbon and the beauty of a drug free the years but the time is right dishes,” Marilyn said of the of trouble and it just really “I've always been kind of Week, which encourages chil- life. for me to retire.” Riley house rule. “That took off and got very, very good at figuring ingredients... dren to grow up drug free. The Other virtual and/or While Marilyn admits seemed like a fair rule to me busy,” Marilyn commented. I have very few recipes. I just annual national event takes socially distant activities there may have been other so I stepped right up when it She was so busy her sis- throw things together. Most of place every year from Oct. 23 include neighborhood cara- caterers who served fancier came to cooking.” ters Linda (Razunas) and my recipes are in my head. It through Oct. 31. vans, online panel discus- China and silverware at social Her mother Hilda was a Sandy were soon helping in kinda drove the girls crazy In Braidwood, students sions, recorded spoken word events, her focus was always wonderful baker but hated to the kitchen. because it was hard for them who take part in the youth performances, and a “mask on the food. cook, Marilyn said. Her older “I couldn't have done any to make something from start group RAD — Reed-Custer challenge.” “The hot food was hot, sister Sandy (Boyd) did most of this without them. They to finish without following a Against Drugs — found away Students can also partici- cold food was cold, everything of the cooking with Marilyn at came on board and were with recipe. I’m more of a throw it to celebrate Red Ribbon Week pate in the 2020 National Red was made from scratch. I her side. By age 12, with her me practically the whole time in, give it a taste and see what even without the assemblies Ribbon Week Photo Contest. think people appreciated mother’s encouragement, until they retired. We started it needs. They would end up and activities that usually Entries can be sent through that,” she said. Marilyn prepared her first as a mom and pop operation doing more of the prep work mark the occasion. Nov. 1 to Lestina’s cooking went Thanksgiving dinner. but before we knew it we had like chopping vegetables and RAD member Tori Loomis www.redribbon.org/contest. from boiling point to a sim- “My mom really nurtured other family involved. I had getting things measured.” said if not red ribbons, then Red Ribbon Week is spon- mer 18 months ago when she my love of cooking. She some great people working for Preparing for an event red flowers instead. sored by the National Family stopped catering weddings, helped, of course, but she left me over the years.” was a full-time task that “Because we can’t do business events, graduation the planning of menus up to Her timing was right as involved menu planning with much in school, we decided SEE RAD, APGE 2 and holiday parties. She me. I’m thankful she allowed brides called often in need of a clients, ordering supplies, that we’d plant tulips and changed the name to that at a young age as it turned caterer. Business went full trips to Joliet to multiple make a promise to stay drug Marilyn’s Kitchen preparing into my career.” steam back in 1992, yet stores and more. Three days free,” Loomis, who helped meals, sweets and specialty Marilyn knew cooking for Marilyn still took time to SEE LESTINA’S, APGE 2 organize and coordinate the foods on a smaller scale. 100 would be different than experiment on recipes to kind planting event, said. cooking for the family table so of learn as they went. It was a The Braidwood Journal, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, page 2 WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM

very windy and the overflow of grand. I felt slightly intimidat- pork. Give me a pork chop or people quickly became an ed because it was so grand. pork loin any day, but please Lestina’s issue. It was extremely stress- Once we served everything no more pulled pork.” Covid ful for us because I'd never everybody loved it, it was very George has been around done that big of a party. But gratifying. The whole night, I the kitchen long enough to out prep work would begin, everyone’s attitude was won- mean they even had fireworks, know what’s cooking even if The preliminary seven-day statewide positivity for continue on day two and cli- derful. People would come in, was just the neatest wedding.” he’s outdoor mowing the cases as a percent of total test from Oct. 13 though Oct. max the day before. The get their food sit down and As a caterer she rated the grass. 19 is 5.5%. morning of a wedding were eat, and then get up so other importance of the food very “I know when she’s mak- always hectic as she strived for Over a 24-hour period from Monday to Tuesday, lab- people could sit down and eat. high. ing her red sauce for mostac- freshness and the perfect tem- oratories have reported 59,077 specimens for a total of And the bride and groom just “For me, it's a 10 out of 10. cioli because she’s made it so perature before transporting 6,883,314. took it all in stride knowing I had somebody when I first often.” food to the venue. As of Monday, 2,261 people in Illinois were reported started say, ‘you know people Marilyn said probably the During the early years they couldn't do anything to be in the hospital with COVID-19. Of those, 489 about it and they were going don't expect a good meal at a most requested item on her Marilyn and crew even baked patients were in the ICU and 195 patients with COVID-19 wedding cakes and desserts, to have fun anyway. It just all wedding. It's either cold or menu was the easiest to went very well.” bland, things like that.’ I dis- make—her signature rainbow were on ventilators. both time consuming. After 10 According to the IDPH, as of Tuesday afternoon, the years her husband told her There were occasions agreed and took that to heart. Jell-O salad. when she had to tell a client I think that's why we got so “It's very pretty. It actually total number of cases in the 60481 zip code, including that had to go. Wilmington, Symerton, Shadow Lakes, and surrounding “The bigger the party the no when it came to menu popular because it was impor- looks like a rainbow. People more organization was need- selection. One couple picked tant to me. The food had to be just loved that. And that's the areas, was 191. The Wilmington zip code has a current ed. The real skill became three entrees, all beef. good. So often people came one where people ask me how positivity rate of 4.2% knowing how much to cook. “I'm like, ‘I can't cook back to the kitchen and said it to make it. Yes, it's super easy. In the Braidwood 60408 zip code, the total number You never wanted to run out of them,’ and they're like, ‘why was the best catered meal We got remarks on it all the of cases is now at 96, with a positivity rate of 5.2%. food yet you couldn’t afford to not?’ I said because not every- they’d ever had. That kept me time. I had a groom give me As of Tuesday, Will County is reporting 17,100 total have a lot of leftovers. That body can eat beef and not going,” Marilyn said. the best compliment. People positive COVID-19 cases, was a real challenge at first,” everybody likes beef. ‘Well, we One item she never cut were pretty much done going All data provided by the IDPH are provisional and like beef.’ I had to guide them corners on was butter. “Real through the buffet and he had Lestina said. will change. She admits she had some on planning a meal that went butter is the only way to go. I come back up. He said, ‘I've well together. It makes the insist on that for all my been waiting for this all day,’ In order to rapidly report COVID-19 information to nightmare experiences early the public, data are being reported in real-time. on but soon got a grasp on whole meal better. Sure, I recipes. You have to start with and I said ‘What get married?’ Information is constantly being entered into an electron- feeding a crowd. Most times cared if the whole meal was good ingredients and never and he said, ‘No, the rainbow those nightmares were caused good.” skimp on the butter.” Jell-O.’” ic system and the number of cases and deaths can by other things. Like during Marilyn suggests brides And the most useful tool She said that’s what she’ll change as additional information is gathered. her biggest catering event think twice before having an in her kitchen was a good miss most, the praise she got For health questions about COVID-19, call the hot- involving 700 guests. outdoor wedding, bad weath- sharp knife. from her customers. The sup- line at 1-800-889-3931 or email [email protected]. It was an October wed- er can ruin things in a hurry. The worst part of catering port, encouragement, enthu- ding reception held at the Although there was one wed- was the cleanup. She hated it siasm and loyalty made it the SPECIFIC MITIGATION MEASURES TAKING EFFECT ding reception near Mazon and quickly assigned husband most gratifying career she American Legion Hall in INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING Gardner with a capacity of that turned out perfectly. George as No. 1 dish washer. could ever ask for. : about 450. A large tent was “It was this time of year, it “I’d didn’t mind that “There will be some connected to the building to was fall, and these people had much because I got to sample things coming out of the BARS accommodate everyone. The decorated to the hilt. I mean, her cooking,” he quipped. kitchen in the future for the • NO INDOOR SERVICE there were mums, corn stocks, “Yep, I was her guinea pig for holidays but for now I’m going reception started and a wind LL OUTSIDE BAR SERVICE CLOSES AT P M storm rolled in, blowing down pumpkins...I mean anything some recipes but I also turn to relax and give my back, my • A 11 . . the tent. you could possibly think of to away from some things I just feet and my brain a rest,” she • NO ORDERING, SEATING, OR CONGREGATING AT “It was rainy, cold and make it look fall and very can’t eat anymore...like pulled concluded. BAR (BAR STOOLS SHOULD BE REMOVED) • TABLES SHOULD BE 6 FEET APART • NO STANDING OR CONGREGATING INDOORS OR OUTDOORS WHILE WAITING FOR A TABLE OR them all installed before the end of the year. Businesses can Council Our goal is December 1 and I think we're going EXITING to come in a couple weeks ahead of time.” apply for DCEO • NO DANCING OR STANDING INDOORS The department's current goal is grants • RESERVATIONS REQUIRED FOR EACH PARTY December 1 and Money said they are on track ments, Smith said “I know you're his puppet, • NO SEATING OF MULTIPLE PARTIES AT ONE to possibly wrap up early. About half the city Local businesses can we know that” to Shores before apologizing and will get the water meter upgrade, using just TABLE withdrawing the statement. Shores responded, apply for financial assistance over $114,000 in coronavirus relief funding. “You are not doing your job, you want to call grants through the Illinois me out, I'll call you out too!” Several water users already have self-reading Department of Commerce RESTAURANTS meters. and Economic Opportunity Smith reiterated his department is “doing • NO INDOOR DINING OR BAR SERVICE the best they can” and “not hiding anything” Money said the cost would have been at (DCEO). LL OUTDOOR DINING CLOSES AT P M despite claims to the contrary. least $150 per house without the grant money. Millions of dollars are • A 11 . . Shop with a Cop Upcoming Halloween Festivities still available through the • OUTSIDE DINING TABLES SHOULD BE 6 FEET Police Chief Todd Lyons thanked Ray Altiery announced Exelon has volunteered Business Interruption Grant APART (BIG) Program for businesses McShane for helping coordinate the fundrais- to help with the city's Halloween festivities • NO STANDING OR CONGREGATING INDOORS OR ing for Shop with a Cop and applauded the sponsored by the Lions Club. Commissioner who have been financially community for their support. Wayne Saltzman said Exelon will be providing impacted by closures related OUTDOORS WHILE WAITING FOR A TABLE OR “The outpouring of money people donated the bags “loaded with candy” by the time chil- to the COVID-19 pandemic. EXITING Representatives at DCEO and messages we got was great. I just want to dren leave the park. Money said he appreciated • RESERVATIONS REQUIRED FOR EACH PARTY acknowledge Ray McShane for doing that for say the agency is prioritizing the community's response for the sake of the • NO SEATING OF MULTIPLE PARTIES AT ONE me, he handled all the money and dropped it children. counties, such as Will, under off here. It's a great experience, it really is,” “I worked with some of the people on the mitigations for the current TABLE Lyons said. Halloween festivities and it's been a breath of round of BIG grants. The BIG program is open Water Meter Update fresh air to see so many people and so many MEETINGS, SOCIAL EVENTS, GATHERINGS Commissioner Doug Money provided an groups working so well together, all for one to businesses (for-profit and IMIT TO LESSER OF GUESTS OR OF update on the installation of the new multi- event for the kids in town. I'd like to give them nonprofit) with $20 million or • L 25 25% less in annual revenue in 2019 plexer units or MXUs for the city's water a round of applause for that because it's just OVERALL ROOM CAPACITY and experienced losses due to meters. Money said their goal is to have all the been incredible,” Money said. O PARTY BUSES COVID-19. • N units installed by December 1 and 397 installs For more information, visit had already been completed at the time of the Applications are now • GAMING AND CASINOS CLOSE AT 11 P.M., ARE https://www.braidwoodlionsclub.org/drive- meeting. being taken and can be down- LIMITED TO CAPACITY AND FOLLOW thru-trick-or-treat. 25% , “With the people that currently read the loaded at MITIGATIONS FOR BARS AND RESTAURANTS, IF meters, it takes them about 6 days to read the • The General Ledger for the month includ- www2.illinois.gov/dceo/Smal entire town. With the new system, when it's all ed $115,639.28 in debits, total expenses were lBizAssistance/Pages/C19Dis APPLICABLE done, we will be able to read the whole town in $132,690. The top expenditures were for the advantagedBusGrants.aspx. 4 hours. We will be able to cut back on a whole police department at $44,627 and for the bunch of labor that way,” Money said. garbage department at $43,60.68. Payroll and “Because of the current situation with payment of bills were approved unanimously Covid, we were able to obtain a grant that along with the meeting minutes from essentially will pay for these MXUs if we can get September 22 meeting. Week celebration. U.S. children and families. RAD Today, the Red Ribbon Loomis said the members serves as a catalyst to mobilize of RAD also tied red ribbons communities to educate around the city in honor of youth and encourage partici- Red Ribbon Week. Partnership. The partnership Additional ideas on how pation in drug prevention Will County local election drop was established in 1980 and is to participate in Red Ribbon a national leader in drug pre- activities. Week virtually can be found vention, education and advo- Since that time, the cam- online, at www.redribbon.org. boxes to be removed Nov. 2 cacy. paign has reached millions of Its mission is to educate STAFF REPORT These Drop Boxes will not • Plainfield Public Library families, and to help kids grow be accepting ballots on – 4:30 p.m. up safe, healthy and drug free, Seven Vote By Mail Drop Election Day. • Naperville 95th Street through the promotion of two Boxes located throughout Will The only Vote By Mail Library – 5:15 p.m. national campaigns: Red County will be closed on Drop Box that will accept • Governors State Ribbon Week and the Lock Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Ballot Envelopes on Election University – 5:30 p.m. Your Meds campaign for pre- The Drop Boxes are locat- Day will be outside the Will • Frankfort Public Library scription drug abuse aware- ed inside local libraries and County Clerk’s Office, 302 N. – 6 p.m. ness. Chicago St., in downtown inside Governors State • Fountaindale Public The Red Ribbon became a Joliet. symbol for drug prevention in University. Library – 6 p.m. That Drop Box will close 1985, in response to the mur- • White Oak Library – 6:45 Because several libraries promptly at 7 p.m., along with der of DEA Special Agent will be closed on Election Day all Polling Places. p.m. Enrique “Kiki” Camarena. as well as to secure ballot col- Election Judges represent- Closing times are approxi- The first county-wide Red lection points in an orderly ing both political parties will mate. However, no Ballot Drop Ribbon campaign was in 1986. fashion, the Will County Clerk’s begin closing library and uni- Box will be closed earlier than In 1988, NFP sponsored the Office will close these Drop versity Ballot Drop Boxes the times listed above. first National Red Ribbon Boxes starting in the late after- according to the following For more information on noon on Monday, Nov. 2, schedule on Monday, Nov. 2: Will County Vote By Mail Ballot which is the evening before • Wilmington Public Drop Boxes, please visit Election Day. Library – 4:30 p.m. www.thewillcountyclerk.com.

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The city of Braidwood is • Older trick-or-treaters The wholesale but blind com- confirming that trick-or-treat- should stay in groups mendation of early rising is as ing will be permitted this year • Turn on your porch light mischievous in practice as it is on Halloween. if you are welcoming trick-or- in theory. Early rising is a crime Despite the COVID-19 treaters against the noblest part of our pandemic, children will still be The hours for trick-or- physical nature, unless preced- able to participate this year, treating this year are from 2 to ed by early retiring. We caution but the city is asking everyone 5 p.m. Halloween falls on a parents, particularly, not to to be mindful of safety guide- Saturday this Oct. 31. allow their children to be lines when going door to door. waked up in the morning. Let The following safety nature wake them; she will not guidelines should be followed: Since time immemorial there do it prematurely. Take care • Face coverings should be have been experts on any given that they go to bed at an early worn — they may be costume subject. I can't pick up my hour, let it grow earlier and masks Braidwood hearing phone without seeing the 7 earlier, until it is found that • No homemade treats. to set minimum size best ways to cook spinach, the they wake up in full time to Prepackaged treats only. for new homes 10 best ways to lower your dress for breakfast.” • Do not enter homes to blood pressure, the 5 worst In 1879 a book called “Our retrieve treats. things you can buy at the dol- Deportment” was popular, giv- PUBLIC NOTICE lar store and on and on. Do ing proper behavior, dress, etc. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE people really base their every- to those who were not born A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT day lives on these sorts of with a silver spoon; Reed Township to THE CITY OF BRAIDWOOD PLANNING & ZONING MEETING ON MONDAY, things? I hope not. Today we “Long, flowing hair on a hold town meeting NOVEMBER 2, 2020 AT 7:00 P.M. AT look at some experts from the man is not in good taste, and CITY HALL OF BRAIDWOOD, 141 W. past, let's see how many of will indicate him to the observ- MAIN STREET, BRAIDWOOD, ILLINOIS them made sense. er as a person of unbalanced PUBLIC NOTICE 60408. ANNUAL TOWN MEETING We read in 1865: mind and unpleasantly erratic THE CITY OF BRAIDWOOD IS PROPOS- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the “Damp tea leaves scat- character.” ING TO AMEND THE CITY OF BRAID- legal voters, residents of the Town of Reed WOOD ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION tered over the carpet before “For hair oil, nothing is in the County of Will and State of Illinois, 23-4 - BUILDING ON LOTS, TO SET A sweeping improve the colors simpler or better in the way of that the Annual Town Meeting of said MINIMUM SQUARE FOOTAGE and give it a clean, fresh look.” oil than pure, unscented salad Town will take place on Thursday, Nov. 5, REQUIREMENT OF 1,200 SQUARE 2020 at the hour of 6:00 p.m. at the Reed FEET FOR ALL SINGLE FAMILY “Charcoal and honey, oil, or bear's grease is as pleas- GENERAL GEORGE CUSTER, the man Custer Park is named after, DWELLINGS IN SINGLE FAMILY RESI- Township Building, 440 N. Division Street, mixed together and used as a ant as anything.” who had long flowing hair, something that the experts said showed DENCE DISTRICTS. dentifrice will whiten the teeth “A beautiful eyelash is an Braidwood, IL for the transaction of the with a few applications.” an unbalanced mind and an erratic character. Were they wrong? miscellaneous business of the said town; ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN important adjunct to the eye. and after a Moderator having been elected, ATTENDING ARE INVITED TO DO SO An ask the cooking expert The lashes may be lengthened will proceed to hear and consider reports of AND WILL BE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY column had a warning; “A cor- by trimming them occasional- Try popcorn for nausea. Try a newspaper over the officers, and decide on such measures as TO BE HEARD. ADDITIONAL INFORMA- Try cranberries for malaria chest, beneath your coat, as a TION ON SUCH A REQUEST CAN BE respondent of the London ly in childhood.” may, in pursuance of law, come before the OBTAINED FROM THE CITY OF BRAID- Lancet, in commenting on the Behavior at various social Try ginger ale for stomach chest protector in extremely meeting; and especially to consider and WOOD AT 141 W. MAIN STREET, BRAID- case of Mr. Sprague, charged events was covered. At a chari- cramps cold weather. decide the following: WOOD, ILLINOIS 60408 1-815-458-2341. with having poisoned his wife ty fair it says, “Be guilty of no Try clam broth for a weak And as a warning please, 1. Reading of the Financial Report 2. Sale of lot Postponed until later date TERESA FISHER and her father and mother, at loud talking or laughing, and stomach at least in this case, do not fol- CITY CLERK Angela Hutton Try gargling lager beer for low the advice of experts. CITY OF BRAIDWOOD Asherton, says 'All learned tox- by all means avoid conspicu- Reed Township Clerk icologists and chemists appear cure of sore throat ous flirting in so public a Published in the Braidwood Journal Published in the Braidwood Journal, to have forgotten the impor- place.” Try a wet towel to the back on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Oct .14 and 21, 2020. tant fact that if a meat pie is And when visiting an of the neck when sleepless. made without a hole in the artist's studio; ”Use no strong Try swallowing saliva crust, to let out certain emana- expression either of delight or when troubled with a sour tions from the meat, cholic, disapprobation at anything stomach. Godley Water Public Water District seeks public comment on vomiting, and other symptoms presented for your inspection.” Try eating onions and of slight poisoning which And at the theater; “A gen- horseradish to relieve swelling Incidental Take Authorization application occur. I have known two tleman should on no account, in the legs. instances of parties being leave the lady's side from the Try buttermilk for removal PUBLIC NOTICE affected in this manner from beginning to the close of the of freckles, tan and butternut Notice is hereby given seeking public comment on an application by the Godley Public Water District for an Incidental Take eating meat pies that had no performance.” stains. Authorization for possible impacts to the federally and state endangered sheepnose mussel (Plethobassus cyphyus), and the state threat- vent in them.” In visiting a church; “Do Try taking your cod liver ened purple wartyback mussel (Cyclonaias tuberculata), and the spike mussel (Elliptio dilatata). In addition, it addresses the state-listed pallid shiner (Hybopsis amnis), river redhorse (Moxostoma carinatum), western sand darter (Ammocrypta clarum), weed shiner (Notropis In 1871 child rearing prac- not turn around in your seat to oil in tomato catsup if you texanus), and the mudpuppy (Necturus maculosus) in the Kankakee River at Custer Park in Will County. Please note that the Conservation tices were under discussion, “J. gaze at anyone, to watch the want to make it palatable. Plan was written to include the black sandshell mussel (Ligumia recta) which has since been delisted by the State of Illinois. B. C. asks if children should be choir, to look over the congre- Try hard cider - a wine- Applicant Contact Information: made to rise early in the morn- glassful three time a day for Godley Public Water District gation or to see the cause of P.O. Box 130 ing. We answer, yes if they are any disturbing noise.” rheumatism. Godley, Illinois 60407 sent to bed early at night, but In 1882 the Wilmington Try snuffing powdered Joe Cosgrove, General Manager in no case is it wise to wake Advocate published the follow- borax up the nostrils for cold in The applicant has filed a Conservation Plan in accordance with Illinois Administrative Code,Chapter I, Section 1080 which is avail- able for review at the following public library: them up. One of the very worst ing suggestions: the head. Fossil Ridge Public Library 386 W. Kennedy Road Braidwood, IL 60408 The Conservation Plan will also be available for review on the Illinois Department of Natural Resource’s webpage at: https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/conservation/NaturalHeritage/Pages/Incidental-Take- Authorizations.aspx (reference #199). Description of Proposed Action Forest Preserve police reunite The Godley Public Water District (GPWD) has proposed the construction of water withdrawal infrastructure on the bank of and within the channel of the Kankakee River to withdraw up to 30 million gallons of water per day subject to the conditions in permit NE2019007 grant- ed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Office of Water Resources (OWR). The project is located on the Kankakee River approximately 4.5 miles upstream from the dam at Wilmington, Illinois. The proposed intake would be approximately 262 feet from lost tortoise with owners the left descending riverbank. The riverbank at this location is owned by the GPWD and is within Custer Park, Illinois. EnviroScience, Inc. conducted a survey for fresh- water mussels and fish within the project area in August and September 2018 on behalf of the GPWD. Their report documented a total of A pet tortoise that was lost African sulcate tortoise. pets are not native to the area 4,938 living mussels with 24 species detected. Fresh dead and weathered dead shells contributed two additional species. The state-threat- in Hammel Woods was suc- “Robertson was working and they cannot survive in a ened purple wartyback and formerly state-listed black sandshell were detected throughout the survey area. Fourteen live sheepnose were found scattered in the survey area, a species that is both state and federally listed. A single state-threatened spike was collected near the cessfully reunited with its on her day off to get the tor- new environment, she said. Or right descending bank. In addition, this reach of the Kankakee River has records for or provides suitable habitat for the state-listed pallid Shorewood family after a toise back to its owner,” said the released animal may thrive shiner, river redhorse, western sand darter, weed shiner, and the mudpuppy. Other federally listed species known from Will County are Forest Preserve District of Will Forest Preserve police Sgt. Dan in the wild as an invasive addressed briefly in a revised Biological Assessment prepared and submitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Army Corps County police officer helped Olszewski. of Engineers. A Biological Opinion addressing federally listed species and provided federal take authorization has been received for the species that can damage native project. solve the missing reptile case. The Egan family had just flora and fauna, she added. This water withdrawal infrastructure in the Kankakee River will be constructed within a 0.264-acre coffer dammed work area (in the The incident highlights moved to Shorewood and the Egan thanked friends and dry). Most of the facilities will be constructed at or below the existing riverbed elevation. The only infrastructure above the existing ground why people shouldn’t dump tortoise was left in the family members who searched elevation will be the three 42-inch diameter half-barrel screen intakes. The top of these intakes will be 27-inches above the riverbed. The creatures of any kind in the unfenced backyard to graze on intakes will be placed parallel to the channel flow, have a cross-section of 8 square for the tortoise and Robertson feet each and up to 12 feet in length. It is anticipated that this work may cause potential impacts to listed species in the stream within and forest preserves. Doing so grass when the person watch- for “taking charge” of the situa- around the 0.264-acre work area. A Mussel Salvage Plan will be implemented to remove all mussels from the work area and translocate is not only unlawful and viola- ing him lost track of the ani- them to suitable habitat upstream of the work area within the Kankakee River. In addition, all fish and amphibians will also be captured tors will be ticketed, but it is mal. The home is around 4 tion and making the reunifica- and relocated to suitable habitat downstream of the coffer dammed work area. GPWD bad for the animals and the miles away from Hammel tion possible. will be responsible for a 10-year monitoring program to document the effectiveness of this relocation work. Robertson said she knew As mitigation for potential impacts to the purple wartyback, spike, sheepnose mussels, pallid shiner, river redhorse, western sand environment. Woods, so it appears that darter, weed shiner, and mudpuppy a contribution of $30,000 to the mussel research program at Ohio State University will be made for The tortoise was found someone found the tortoise in the tortoise was not native to the conservation benefit of the sheepnose and other listed mussel species. There is a desire that this work would specifically address munching on some grass at the family’s neighborhood the area and that is why she impacts from water withdrawals to listed species such as the sheepnose, though it is not known if any such studies are available or ongo- wanted to solve the case. ing. Additional conservation measures are described more fully in the Conservation Plan. Hammel Woods at the Route shortly after Gamera disap- Comments on this Conservation Plan and proposed Incidental Take Authorization should be provided to: 59 Access in Shorewood. When peared and they released him “I’m just glad he got back Illinois Department of Natural Resources the tortoise was discovered into Hammel Woods, which is to his rightful owners,” she Office of Resource Conservation said. Incidental Take Authorization Coordinator and reported to Forest illegal. One Natural Resources Way Preserve police, they began “There is just no way that For more information on Springfield, IL, 62702 looking for the creature’s own- he made it 4 or 5 miles in three the Forest Preserve District of OR ers or a sanctuary or wildlife hours,” Egan said of Gamera, [email protected]. Will County, visit The final date that comments will be accepted regarding this application will be November 20, 2020. refuge facility that would take who weighs around 30 to 40 ReconnectWithNature.org. Published in the Braidwood Journal on Wednesday, October 7, 14 and 21,2020. the reptile. Tortoises are not pounds. native to Illinois. Animals of any kind Kelly Robertson, a Forest should never be released into a Preserve community service preserve and anyone who does Reed-Custer School District 255-U Annual Statement of Affairs officer, posted information so will be ticketed, Olszewski about the found creature on stressed. It is unlawful to put her Facebook page. Around the anything into a preserve or PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS SUMMARY Schoonover, K. Sedlacek, R. Seplak, J. Shepherd, E. Simonelli, A. Smith, K. Solley, J. same time, Laura Egan, the take anything out, including FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2020 owner of the missing tortoise, plants, creatures, objects etc., Spiezio, L. Spoto, C. Stamm, J. Stewart, P. Swartz, J. Tenn, S. Thoman, D. Tiller, K. Copies of the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June Tribble, T. Tyree, A. Verbeck, C. Vidmar, K. Votta, T. Wilkey, N. Wood, W. Zacharias, L. posted in a Shorewood moms according to the Forest 30, 2020 will be available for public inspection in the school district/joint agreement admin- istrative office by December 1, 2020. Individuals wanting to review this Annual Statement Zoltani Salary Range: $25,000-$39,999 – C. Anderson, M. Anderson, L. Belcher, E. Bieda, Facebook group about her lost Preserve's General Use of Affairs should contact: Reed-Custer School District 255U at 255 Comet Drive, Braidwood F. Blanchette, J. Bolt, A. Christman, H. Collins, J. Compton, K. Cora, H. Creed, C. Cronin, pet. A friend of Robertson’s saw Ordinance No. 124. IL 60408 or by telephone 815-458-2307. Also January 15, 2021 the detailed Annual D. Dagale, L. Dagale, J. DeSalvo, D. Elsner, D. Esparza, D. Haars, P. Hall, T. Hall, D. both posts and connected the Becky Blankenship, the Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2020 will be posted on the Illinois Hamilton, C. Jones, H. Kerr, P. King, C. Laney, A. Miotk, M. Ortiz, M. Payton, R. Smith, M. State Board of Education’s website at www.isbe.net. two women. Forest Preserve’s wildlife biolo- SUMMARY: The following is the Annual Statement of Affairs Summary that is Sweeney, K. Wilson, N. Windsor, J. Yoakum Salary Range: $40,000-$59,999 – P. Robertson contacted the gist, said releasing found or required to be published by the school district/joint agreement for the past fiscal year. Adamski, J. Beaudry, C. Erdmann, M. Fredrick, M. Headrick, A. Highbaugh, D. Keith, N. Egan family and they had pic- unwanted pets into the wild Statement of Operations as of June 30, 2020 Masulis, B. Read, S. Schott, D. Wade, J. Wilson Salary Range: Over $60,000 – G. Education Oper & Maint. Trans. IMRF/SS Basham, T. Bennett, D. Dubbert, L. Kelaiditis, C. Olson, W. Ricken, D. Sharper, E. tures to prove that the tortoise has numerous negative Fund Bal 7/1/2019 ...... $18,028,960 . . $6,308,362 . . $2,252,987 . . $1,419,600 Vanderhyden found in Hammel Woods was impacts to the animal itself Total Receipts ...... $21,463,532 . $4,206,494 . . $1,560,138 . . . $764,467 Total Disbursements. . . . . $17,456,482 . . $2,576,472 . . $1,210,152 . . . $449,613 PAYMENTS OVER $2,500 EXCLUDING WAGES AND SALARIES – AW Opel their missing pet, Gamera, an and to the ecosystem. Many Fund Bal 6/30/2020 . . . . . $19,125,110 . . $2,938,384 . . $2,602,973 . . $1,734,454 Plumbing Company 46,363, Alpha Baking Co 6,345, American Family Life 6,906, Apex Capital Working Cash Tort Learning 6,875, Arthur Gallagher Risk Mgmt 6,000, AT&T 14,239, ATI Physical Therapy Fund Bal 7/1/2019 ...... $1,208,416...... $635,793 . . . . $873,665 40,000, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause 26,000, Bank of Montreal 1,273,770, Bennett & Total Receipts...... $13,470 ...... $71,052 . . . . $250,773 Total Disbursements...... $1,840,668...... $0 . . . $347,361 Brosseau 48,277, Big Rock Auto Rebuilders 12,022, Bleacher America 21,245, Blue Planet Fund Bal 6/30/2020 ...... $5,381,218...... $706,845 . . . . $777,077 Aquarium 4,190, Bradley Pest Control 5,100, Braidwood Plumbing & Sewer 3,900, Camelot Education 212,668, Cengage Learning 6,970, Center Stage of Monmouth 57,058, CISCO GROSS PAYMENT FOR CERTIFIED PERSONNEL - Salary Range: Less than Systems Capital 3,240, City of Braidwood 137,058, Clennon Electric 10,250, Cloverleaf $25,000 – A. Antos, J. Arbogash, C. Benson, N, Borgetti, A. Brimm, G. Carboni, A. Carrescia, C. Chapin, M. Clark, D. Cox, K. DeSalvo, E. Dixon, R. Ewert, L. Fieldman, S. Farms Dist 31,121, Commerce Bank 259,188, Constellation New Energy 468,818, Cross Glenn, L. Gonski, M. Hogan, N. Ingalls, D. Issert, L. James, D. Jerbi, D. Jones, M. Kettwig, Points Sales 2,880, Crown Concepts Corp 8,620, Currie Motors 27,912, EBS Healthcare D. Kinzler, L. Lacy, R. Leve Jr, G. Meister, F. Perucca Jr, K. Regis, D. Romines, E. Scasny, 219,197, Enel X North American 3,000, ESIC 142,662, Faircom 14,696, Fatlan Trucking M. Schwoebel, S. Shewmake, M. Smith, A. Spray, S. Staley, R. Thibodeaux, S. Titre, K. 4,924, Filter Services Illinois 15,978, Floors Incorp 12,068, Gilbane Building Company VanDuyne, J. Varland, S. Ward, J. Wolcott, J. Zelko, Z. Zoltani . Salary Range: $25,000- 1,429,777, Gordon Food Service 272,358, Grainco FS 76,025, Great Lakes Coca-Cola Dist $39,999 –B. Aeschliman, J. Baron, Y. Davis, A. Headrick, A. Middleton, A. Natyshok, D. Walsh Salary Range: $40,000-$59,999 - N. Agnich, K. Arseneau, K. Askew, R. Ball, L. 36,176, Great Minds 26,652, Heartland Business Systems 56,737, Heritage FS 2,510, Barse, R. Bell Jr, A. Birkey, J. Brown, K. Cann, C. Carrescia, K. Copeland, J. Coronelli, K. Hillman Consulting 3,750, Houghton Mifflin Co 4,160, HUB International Midwest Limited Dehaan, J. Degnan, S. Dinelli, J. Evans, E. Frederiksen, N. Gonzalez, M. Graham, T. 42,500, Hygieneering Inc 4,014, Ill Assn of School Boards 8,390, Illinois Central-8 Gunier, M. Hines, L. Homerding, Z. Horton, L. Hurley, M. James, G. Johnston, J. Johnston, Conference 3,000, Illinois State Board of Education 59,739, Illinois State 20,210, Image J. Jones, A. Kaufmann, A. King, E. Lehman, K. Mangan, M. Mathieu, J. Matsko, J. McDaniel, S. Meyer, J. Miller, M. Miller, T. Murphy, S. Niedrich, M. Olson, C. Ostheim, A. Group 6,800, Industry Weapon 5,275, IXL Learning 13,489, Johnson Controls Fire Prot Paolone, M. Radowksi, A. Robinson, L. Rowatt, A. Rupert, B. Shields, M. Smith, T. Spoto, 14,590, Kankakee Glass Company 64,269, Liberty Fire Equip 3,329, Marquardt Painting K. Stengel, C. Sukley, D. Swanson, T. Sweeney, J. Welsh, C. Wilkerson, M. Wolf, A. 44,505, Martin Whalen Office Solutions 23,181, Mechanical Plumbing & Heating 4,307, Zarbock, S. Zwolinski Salary Range: $60,000-$89,999 – C. Bailey, D. Barber, K. Benoit, Midwest Signworks 3,200, Midwest Transit Equipment 48,674, Mike Kavanaugh 6,607, D. Bugg, J. Cappel, M. Carey, J. Chinski, R. Cromp, A. Dennis, S. Dinelli, J. Elliott, D. Friddle, L. Friedl, A. Gantzert, A. Gleixner, B. Gleixner, K. Heath, K. Jones, N. Klein, C. Mindsight 4,540, National Inventors Hall of Fame 5,200, New York Life 49,769, Nicor Gas Klover, D. Kuykendall, J. Leveille, R. Luttrell, S. McGarey, J. Meyr, M. Miner, J. Nelson, D. 22,288, NSBA 3,343, Oak Lawn Hometown Dist 3,000, Orbit Software 5,410, Otis Elevator Newsom, V. Obrien, J. Patton, S. Petersen, M. Peterson, M. Porter, D. Potempa, M. Company 3,932, Powerschool Group 7,815, Precision Control System 175,679, Rankin, D. Riley, J. Schultz, M. Seibert, E. Siedentop, B. Smith, L. Stafford, J. Sukley, L. Quavermusic.com 7,350, Renaissance 3,630, Rhino Seal Coat 53,690, Rival5 Terry, P. Tibbott, J. Vanek, J. Voris, D. Wilkey, K. Young, J. Zackavec Salary Range: Over Technologies 223,569, Riverside Insights 2,805, Riverside Technologies 223,569, $90,000 – C. Anderson, H. Faletti, M. Hulbert, C. Jepson, J. Johnston, M. Kilpatrick, D. McCluckie, M. Mitchell, H. Porter, T. Ricketts, M. Smith, S. Trager, D. Valiente Riverside Workforce Health 4,437, S&J Door 6,415, Scholar Buys 9,000, Scholastic Inc GROSS PAYMENT FOR NON-CERTIFIED PERSONNEL - Salary Range: Less 2,991, Screenprinting Direct 3,679, SELF 109,805, Shepherd Trucking 15,490, SOWIC than $25,000 – W. Alderson, S. Alessi, M. Andersen, S. Barnes, G. Baxter, A. Beallis, H. 2,100,421, Specialized Data 9,770, STR Building Resources 18,068, STR Partners Beallis, A. Beasley, B. Becker, S. Blottiaux, K. Bragg, J. Brodinski, D. Byrkett, N. Carlo, A. 382,050, Tarpon Towers 6,346, The Cleaning Source 2,885, Thermflo 3,613, Timeout Courtesy Photo by the Forest Preserve District of Will County Sandoval, M. Clavenna, B. Colwell, D. Costain, L. Crabtree, J. Crater, K. Creed, W. Dau, B. DeAngelis, W. Decker, J. DeVries, S. Dillon, J. Dinelli, K. Dockemeyer, Z. Duffey, L. Services 2,800, Tri-K Supplies 9,028, Trinity 3 LLC 74,561, Turnitin LLC 2,702, Urban Tile KELLY ROBERTSON, a community service officer with the Forest Duran, B. Fagiano, J. Farcus, C. Fitzpatrick, J. Flores, D. Gilbert, A. Gnutek, E. Guzman, & Carpet 16,010, US Bank Equip Finance 42,523, Vanguard Energy Services 38,564, Preserve District of Will County, holds Gamera, a non-native pet S. Hassett, A. Headrick, B. Headtrick, J. Heisner, D. Helsing, Ja. Helsing, Je. Helsing, C. Virtek 26,714, WW Norton Textbooks 3,565, Walsworth Publishing Co 9,513, Whitt Law Hill, F. Hillman, L. Holland, T. Hray, D. Hughes, L. Jarchow, K. Johnson, L. Johnson, M. 11,299, WILCO Area Career Center 167,378, Will Co Health Dept 6,862, Will County tortoise that was found in Hammel Woods in Shorewood and Juricic, J. Kaech, S. Kersmarki, A. Kelin, T. Klover, C. Koslowski, D.Kuehni, C. Lafever, M. reunited with its owners. Lembke, T. Lyons, S. Maddox, S. Marchi, J. Masulis, J. McClean, J. McNeilly, B. McTague, Treasurer 5,738, Wilmington School 7,882 and Zonar 6,739 J. Mikel, M. Montana, M. Moore, G. Morris, K. Norris, N. Ohlund, M. Pacholski, B. Pack, M. Peters, N. Reese, J. Reinbacher, B. Reiter, R. Richey, H. Rozak, N. Russotti, T. Published in the Braidwood Journal on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, page 4 WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM

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local business owner got arrested once before For shame for doing the very same thing during a city BRAIDWOOD—To the person who took council meeting after being ordered out of the my husband’s cane at the handicap parking council chambers for their conduct. spot at Berkot’s in Braidwood, you might as well have taken his legs. He needs his cane to Preventive measures walk. You know who you are. It happened on BRAIDWOOD—President Trump’s sup- Oct. 7. You may need something someday too porters follow in his fiendish footsteps. The ral- and you will remember what you did. You could lies sound like mobs of vigilantes shouting law- have taken it into the store and let them know less demands of “lock her up” and “second you found it. The cane was by my husband’s car amendment solution”. And in their neighbor- when an employee was putting his groceries in hoods they steal political signs. Biden voters his car. Shame on you. Janice Dean are forced to take a variety of preventive meas- ures to keep their signs from getting snatched The unfair tax off their property. They take them in at night or WILMINGTON—Let me understand why whenever they leave the house. I’ve seen them Gov. Pritzker believes Illinois’ flat tax is unfair. hung high up in a tree suspended over a busy Right now if I make $100,000 the state takes highway. I’ve advised people to surround their roughly $5,000 in taxes. If I make $1 million signs with horse manure, which I’m happy to under the present flat tax, I’d pay $50,000. So supply them, piled high and deep and wide. If those who make more are already paying more all these measures don’t work, they can put up which Pritzker says is unfair and the wealthy a sign “Republicans are thieves” to try to shame should be paying more. Seems they’re already these brazen people. And it’s noteworthy that I paying more. What’s unfair Gov. Pritzker is never had a sign stolen until Obama ran for when you removed toilets from your second president revealing that Republicans are not mansion to avoid paying $320,000 in taxes. only thieves but racists as well. Brad K. What is unfair Gov. Pritzker is you raised license plate fees by $100 affecting every tax- Opposite reaction payer, rich and poor. Or how about when you BRAIDWOOD—Why does one specific doubled the state gas tax by 18 cents? Was that person in town feel that it is their purpose on fair? Tobacco taxes up $1. Gaming and mari- this earth to unearth the "truth" behind our at the parks. Maybe we can make a difference. juanna taxes are pouring into the state at local government, more specifically one elect- Not a laughing matter Maybe we can save some money. Thank you. record rates. And now you want to change the ed official. Not only do they feel it is their pur- WILMINGTON—Did you see on the news state constitution to allow lawmakers the abili- pose to be the "change" the world needs, but to the giggling episode during Republican Senate Support Judge Barrett ty to change the tax rate on any one group of be their own cheerleader to the world about Leader McConnell’s debate with his opponent, WILMINGTON—I am grateful America people they want? JB Pritzker you already have what they are doing. This person needs to real- Marine fighter pilot Democrat Amy McGrath? still produces such outstanding people such as raised our taxes enough. Vote no to the change ize that this type of behavior is only going to get McConnell giggled while McGrath questioned AmyConey Barrett. Hopefully, when you read and let’s tell JB and the people in Springfield to them alienated from the rest of the community. McConnell’s refusal to bring legislation to the this; she will be Justice Barrett. I think it's a stop overspending and do their job with the Sometimes being loud and boisterous about floor to help small businesses suffering from given that she was the smartest person in the billions they’ve got. one’s activities will get the exact opposite reac- the pandemic. Apparently Republican room. What impressed me the most however tion from what this person is looking to get. McConnell thinks the misfortunes of others are was her composure. It can't be easy listening to In school learning funny because he just couldn’t stop chuckling. politician after politician act like fools for a few BRAIDWOOD—The Reed-Custer School Trump’s accomplish- I assume it’s because he had no good answer. minutes of airtime. District began optional in-person instruction ments But it was heartbreaking to watch his response in mid-August and it should stay that way. The to the struggles of small businesses because, as Rounding up school is taking every necessary precaution to SHADOW LAKES—I looked up President COAL CITY— I have been to many retail Trump’s record of accomplishments and the Senate leader, he’s the one holding up the stay in person and also tackling obstacles as works to get legislation passed for the entire stores in a 20- mile radius and when I get to the they arise. Since March the school has taken looked up Senator Biden’s accomplishments cashier and the bill total is $35 and hand the and it is true that Trump has achieved more in country. For the past two years Republican plenty of precaution with sanitation and con- McConnell is the one who is happy to call him- cashier a $50 bill then the cashier says sideration for the well being of all. Even though the right direction in 47 months then ex- roundup. If you say yes or what is round up Senator Biden ever did. Why is that? Biden is a self the ‘grim reaper’ because he’s been killing there is currently still a lot of danger and possi- good legislation passed by the Democratic then they will close the cash drawer and keep ble mishaps that could ruin this experience for loser and he is also incompetent and Kamal the change. Then the money becomes the Harris, if Biden wins, will be the president. Tom House, such as decreasing prescription drug everyone it is important that the administra- prices, and he’s downright proud of it. What a property of the retail store. They do not say tion has still made the decision to try to give Go to jail guy. A girly giggler who is bitterly ruthless by about how much money they collected in the everyone a return to normalcy. The school has sticking it to the middle class. Irene D. company cash drawer or where it goes. They managed to keep cases to a minimum while WILMINGTON—If you are losing your political signs make sure you write your name do not ask if you want to donate to a charity still having in person sessions. The online sys- Full of hot air they just say round up like they live on a ranch tem for those who did not feel comfortable in and address on the bottom. It is a seven-year jail term for messing with political signs and a SHADOW LAKES— In the beginning it was going out to collect horses or cattle. Deception in person classes is a slightly different story. called global warming and now it is called cli- is a form of fraud. The program being used is making it hard for $750 fine. If you have your name and address on the signs and someone gets caught with it mate change, but there is a better name which students to focus because they have to teach is heated atmosphere or to put it in a easier way Shameful strategy themselves. Most students find it difficult to be they can go to jail for seven years. I tell every- COAL CITY—What is the Republican strat- body to put their name and address on the bot- just call it hot air. That is what’s being thrown able to learn on their own. The school made the out by all the politicians that are playing kings egy to win elections? First, Republicans sup- correct decision to reopen. tom of the signs. Let the crooks go to jail. Thank press the vote wherever possible. I’m white and you and queens and telling false tails for control Taxing our retirement over the American lives. But if hot air makes waited only 2 minutes in downtown Joliet, but Willing to wait balloons go up then explain what keeps the in Georgia minorities wait as long as 11 hours WILMINGTON— We must all vote NO to CUSTER PARK—Why do people stand in members of the Democratic party down since which is typical for people of color in JB Pritzker's "Fair Tax" because Illinois their hot air could be what really caused the Republican strongholds. In Philadelphia Treasurer Frerichs told the Daily Herald "one line for hours to vote? Is it love of country? Do people feel their well-being is at stake? The global warming or climate change to take effect President Trump wants his poll watchers to be thing a progressive tax would do is make clear in the first place. A good example is to believe armed to intimidate voters. And if unhappy you can have graduated rates when you are tax- issues are as follows: the shrinking of health- care insurance with elimination of preexisting someone that only has enough scientific with the election outcome, Trump will declare ing retirement incomes." The "fair tax" amend- knowledge to mix a bourban and water like the votes invalid and have lawyers take it to ment is the first step to taxing retirement condition coverage by Trump’s lawsuit after the election; 210,000 COVID-19 deaths without a Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez that says the world court. In fact Amy Coney Barrett was a income. On October 7 a news conference was will end in 10-12 years because of hot air. Republican attorney who, together with John to be held to explain that statement until JB national plan which is perhaps the world’s worst pandemic performance; Trump’s propos- Roberts and Kavanaugh, helped steal the elec- abruptly cancelled the press conference 10 Fair tax truth tion for Bush in 2000. If Barrett is confirmed, minutes before he was set to answer important als to weaken Social Security; traitorous aban- donment of America by Trump’s allegiance to WILMINGTON—Please vote NO on the so- the Supreme Court will not only be ‘packed’ but retirement income questions. Clearly they have called Fair Tax Amendment! Illinois is over three of its members participated in the a plan to tax retirement income. That would Russia; Amazon now pays no taxes whatsoever by Trump giving big cuts to the wealthy and to $200 billion in debt. One way or another a yes hijacked 2000 election. But this time, second include all union pensions, public pensions, vote means a $200 billion tax increase. It really amendment devotees are added to the dirty IRA savings, Social Security and more. We need corporations; disrespect toward our soldiers and disregard of bounties on their heads; is that simple. This is what happens under one deals of slick lawyers and the whim of judges -- the truth from JB about retirement income, political party rule for decades. Again, please lawyers, guns and money as the popular lyrics otherwise we should vote NO! No doubt Trump’s encouragement of domestic terrorists who plotted to kidnap Michigan’s governor; vote NO. Illinois certainly has enough prob- go. Because Republicans must cheat to win, the Pritzker has a plan to tax retirement income in lems already. rest of us must defend democracy itself. Kurt K. Illinois and needs the constitutional amend- corruption of the USPS by slowing the mail to ment to get it done. There are 32 states that prevent vote-by-mail ballots from being count- Share your plan Joe Uncooperative candidate have a "fair tax" and every one of those states ed; threatening to disregard election results. SHADOW LAKES—The plan, What is the BRAIDWOOD—Any judge that doesn’t taxes some form of retirement income. Lastly, And this last one inspires Americans to stand in plan. I believe Joe Biden, must be the second know the five freedoms enshrined in the First we are not going to the polls to vote on the new line and stay in line because democracy itself is most smartest people in the world. He has a Amendment is definitely unqualified for the income tax rates. We are not voting on tax rates threatened. Gary W. better plan to handle the pandemic. The prob- Supreme Court. Perhaps Amy Coney Barrett’s listed in proposal. The amendment sets no Enough is enough lem is it’s secret. Are we or are will not all ignorance is due to the fact that she has only limit on the number of tax brackets that could COAL CITY—As you read this we will be Americans? Wouldn’t it be adventitious to the three years’ background as a judge. My experi- be created and no limit on how high tax rates seven months into the WUHAN virus. With all people of this country? Let’s see, he stated he ence in the professional world of technology is could be increased by politicians. Do you trust the exaggerated death predictions, conflicting would not be opposed to another shut-down. that three years’ experience is next to nothing. lawmakers to keep their promises? I don't. rules and regulations, bogus number of cases We all know Joe stated, “to do what science Considering that Supreme Court justices Call for a ride and continuing lockdowns. Enough is enough! stated.” Didn’t science, the World Health change the course of not only American histo- Now governor Pugsley wants to ban haunted Organization state lockdowns do not heed the ry but the world stage, Barrett is wet behind the BRAIDWOOD— Need help getting to your spread of virus? So, Joe, what is your plan? All ears. Barrett also refused to acknowledge that polling place?Early voting in Braidwood runs houses and hay rides. Really! Back in March when this all started, I was willing to follow the countries in the world have or are suffering; it’s illegal to commit voter intimidation, won’t through Oct. 30, Monday through Friday 9 with many world leaders also contracting the admit that it’s unconstitutional for the presi- a.m.-5 p.m. at the Braidwood City Hall. their rules because they made it sound very serious. The governor declared a state of emer- virus. At the start I said Joe was the second dent to postpone the presidential election and Election Day is Nov. 3. If you or anyone you most smartest man in the world. The first has couldn’t remember if she met with President know needs a ride to get to the polls so they can gency, which until then no one knew the scope of his power to declare whatever he wanted, a to be…Kim Jong Un. He stated, there are no Trump before her nomination. Does she know vote, reach out to me; I'm more than happy to cases of virus in his country. Amazing!…always anything at all? Does she know whether it’s help and make sure you're able to get that bal- mandate to be followed. But by Easter I had, had enough, Pugsly, extended the state of Margot lane. unlawful to bash somebody over the head with lot cast. Call or text me at (815)-593-5827 so we a two-by-four? I’m sure she would also avoid can set up a time; you can also get a hold of me emergency by another 30 days. But did you Make a difference know, to do this he needs the General Assembly this question using the excuse that it’s hypo- on Facebook at John Guistat - Reed Township WILMINGTON—People who complain thetical. Considering the lack of cooperation Republican Chairman. Don't be afraid to give to approve the extension? He gets only 30 days about the park district, about how things are emergency power, not 60 days, not 90 days, and from this candidate, why bother with judicial my number out to those who may need this lit- not being done, there is nothing for the kids to hearings? Ann S. tle bit of help I can offer. This is absolutely open definitely not 7 months. So you say how do we do, all kinds of stuff all the time. Well it’s time to everyone and anyone who needs a ride; I stop this? Only the governor, or Speaker of the for you to stand up and take out a petition to Shoo-in don't care or want to know who you're voting House (tricky Mike Madigan) can call a special run for park commissioner. Time to get off the WILMINGTON— Why did the U.S. Senate for or your position on anything, I just want to session to vote on extension of powers. Have couch, time to get off your lazy chairs, get out just waste four days on this Supreme Court know that you're able to exercise your you heard anything about calling a special ses- there and run for office, make a difference in Justice nomination? Does the Senate believe all Constitutional right to cast your ballot! God sion? Where's ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, WGN? the world. Quit complaining to everyone that constituents are too stupid or ill-informed to Bless, Why haven't they asked the hard question to the park doesn’t keep it clean, there is no play- not know that this Justice would be approved John Guistat, Reed Township Republican call a special session? Where's the outrage of all ground equipment for the kids. If you’re so with a Republican majority in the Senate? And Chairman. this nonsense going on? We know they don't worried about it, get down to the park district she knew she could avoid answering contro- follow the laws when it comes to illegal immi- at the Wilmington fitness center, get your pam- versial questions because she knew she was a Escorted out gration, when they flaunt their sanctuary city phlet to run for office and run for it. Don’t let shoo-in. Can you imagine going to a job inter- BRAIDWOOD— After watching the video status, so why should we be surprised when these guys that have been in there for years stay view and not answering direct questions posed of the last city council meeting and the temper Pugsly keeps extending his power. Let's take a in there because nothing is ever gonna change. to you? It was a waste of time and money when tantrum thrown by a member of the public sit- look at one example of the insanity. Sweden has There should be term limits so you can only sit the Senate could have been devoting this time ting in the audience, it's clear that this person a population of just over 10 million people. there two terms, not 30 years, not 20 years, not and energy to approving a covid stimulus bill to can't handle being called out publicly, just like Illinois has a population of 12.6 million. 10 years. I hope to see someone get out there help people who are suffering during this pan- they are doing to members of the city council. Sweden has just over 101,000 cases of COVID, and grab some petitions. We need to have some demic. Yelling, shouting and finger pointing should get Illinois has just over 324,000 cases. Sweden has younger people in there, a couple older people, T. Lockwood, Wilmington someone escorted out of the room. I believe a over 5,900 dead from the virus, Illinois has just new ideas. Some things can’t be fixed. Other topped 9,000 deaths. Sad but things can be fixed. Maybe you can get your God will know true FACTS! Sweden never taxes lowered. You know there is no reason to This letter is to all so called Christians who had a full lockdown, they bare- have 17 part-time employees at the park dis- vote. Being Christian you are most likely pro- ly had any type of lockdown. trict. We only have one little park and a fitness life. Now the problem you have is the Democrat We all know what's been going center. The only way they are gonna keep that platform, which is pro-choice, abortion. You on here in Illinois. This mad- fitness center open is by asking for more taxes can say, well I am pro life but also a Democrat. ness must stop. Gov. Puglsy every year. They can’t run it on what they bring If you vote for pro abortion then you are as doesn't have power to keep in, it’s not self sustainable. They can say it is but guilty as the person you voted for. Sure you can extending his emergency pow- it is only self sustainable on your tax dollars. say no one will know how I vote, but God will ers as long as he wants. It’s You want to keep paying for a private fitness know and if you believe in him he will not for- illegal! He is not a dictator, or club down there? That’s what I consider it. get your vote. God said in Revelations 3:15 - 16, is he? Call your state represen- Complaints never get to park commisioners it I would rather you be hot or cold because if you tative and demand change stops at the office. So if you have complaints are luke warm I will spit you out of my mouth. now! KL you have to call your park commisioners. Think about that. They’re in your book your pamphlet that you SEE SOUND-OFF PAGE 11 get every year for programs of what is going on WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, page 5

Wanted: Your engagement If you want a or wedding announcement targeted audience There is no charge to submit an engagement, wedding or advertise in the anniversary announcement with a photo in this newspaper. Forms are available for these special occasions at 111 S, Water Free Press Newspapers Street, Wilmington; 271 S. Broadway, Coal City; or at www.freep- ressnewspapers.com -> Submit-> (choose your form). Call 476-7966 We especially encourage you to include a color photo with your announcement. If celebrating a milestone anniversary, why not bring in “then and now” photos? Newspaper announce- ments of engagements, wed- ding and anniversaries make the special times in your life so much more memorable and make great keepsakes for your scrapbook. The deadline for Family Page announcements is noon on Monday. We’d like to have wedding announcements and photos within six to eight weeks of the ceremony, if pos- sible. Just stop in at one of our Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Sorg business offices for an announcement form, or call 815-476-7966 or 815-634-0315 Allen, Sorg united in marriage to have a form faxed to you. Shana Allen and Bradley Sorg of Braceville were united in mar- riage on Sept. 12, 2020. Parents of the bride are John Allen and Michelle Read, of Godley. Parents of the groom are Ron and Patti Sorg, of Wilmington. The outdoor ceremony and reception were held at The Ellis House and Equestrian Center in Minooka. Nicole Sorg, sister of the groom, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Skylar Allen and Jadyn Read, the bride’s sisters; Heather Bishop, cousin of the bride and the bride’s best friends, Melissa Henline and Tori Ruffatto. Flower girls were Piper Sorg, niece of groom and Madison Smith, cousin of the bride. Richard Heintz, friend of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Claude McCale and Kevin Goodwin, friends of groom; Justin Read, the bride’s brother and Brandon Cunning, the bride’s uncle. Shana is employed as a CNA at Riverside and Brad is a mix opera- tor at Crane Composites Inc. The couple resides in Braceville and will honeymoon in Florida in November. The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, page 6 WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM Community calendar of events To submit your event here, visit www.freepressnewspapers.com Thursday, Oct. 22 Wednesday, Oct. 28 • noon to 1 p.m, Grace Wu talk on snakes, virtual presenta- • 6 p.m., Coal City School Board study session at CCHS tion, Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie. Register by email to • 6 p.m., Wilmington Area Historical Society meeting, [email protected] or call 815-423-6370 updates in museum, 114 N. Main St. • 7 p.m., Wilmington Island Park District board meeting, 315 • 7 p.m., Coal City Village Board meeting, Village Hall, 515 S. N. Water St., Wilmington Broadway. Thursday, Oct. 29 Friday, Oct. 23 • 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Coal City Food Pantry distribution at Coal • 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Godley Ghost Ride, ages 2-12, enter south City United Methodist Church, 6805 E. McArdle Road, Coal City entrance off Smith Road for drive through Halloween event. Friday, Oct. 30 • 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wilmington Lions Club Spook, North • 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., or til supplies last. Godley Park Island Park, Wilmington. Park on South Island and ride the District will be having a spaghetti supper. Carry-out only haunted shuttle. Saturday, Oct. 31 Saturday, Oct. 24 • 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Braidwood Lions Club trick or treat • 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residential electronics & hazardous waste drive-thru at Old Smokey city park. Enter on Third St. drop-off event, Wilmington City Hall, 1165 S. Water St, by • 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Braidwood Lions Club Halloween hot dog appointment only. Make appointment at www.willcounty- giveaway, Old Smokey park, north side of pavilion. green.com • 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Custer Fire Protection District will be • 10 a.m. to noon, Wilmington Coalition for a Healthy hosting a Halloween drive-thru. There will be 3 locations, Custer Community and the Wilmington Police Department will offer Fire Station 21750, Hwy 113. Deer Ridge Subdivision and Custer free safe disposal of prescription drugs in the CVS parking lot at Township Hall, 35332 Grant Ave. 1101 S. Water St. Sunday, Nov. 1 • 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wilmington Lions Club Spook, North • 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Annual St. Rose Church turkey dinner Island Park, Wilmington. Park on South Island and ride the held at the school, 626 S. Kankakee St. Dinners will be carry-out haunted shuttle. and dive-up only. Sunday, Oct. 25 Monday, Nov. 2 • 7 a.m. to noon, Essex Lions Club breakfast, Essex • 7:00 p.m. Braidwood Planning and Zoning meeting Community Hall, 217 Paris St., Essex at Braidwood city hall, 141 W. Main St. Tuesday, Oct. 27 Tuesday, Nov. 3 • 7 p.m., Braidwood City Council meeting, city hall, 141 W. • 10:30 a.m., Godley Park District, Seniors Alive. Main St., • 10:30 a.m., Grace Lutheran Church, Wilmington, crafts and conversation open to the public. In need of meals or food? Here’s help

There are many resources in the area Top Fuel Saloon Food Pantry, 275 S. Church, 80 N. Garfield St., Coal City available for those who need assistance Hickory St., Braidwood is open 1st and 3rd 2021 with food and meals. Friday from 4 to 5 p.m. January/February-United Methodist Help for Hope, 100 S. Baima St., Coal Coal City Food Pantry at Coal City Church, 6805 E. McArdle Rd. Coal City City is open Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to United Methodist Church, 6805 E. March/April- Immaculate noon and 4 to 6 p.m. For more informa- McArdle Rd., south entrance is open tion call 815-518-2000. Mondays 9-11 a.m. and Thursdays 1-3 Conception Catholic Church, 110 S School Assumption Food Pantry is also locat- p.m. Information: 815-216-3288. St. Braidwood ed at Help for Hope, same hours and We Care of Grundy County Food May/June-Ignite Christian Church, address. Pantry, 530 Bedford Rd., Morris food dis- 1180 W. 1st St. Braidwood Braidwood Food Pantry, 112 S. Center tribution is Wednesday thru Friday from July/August-New Hope Street, Braidwood at Community Care 1-3:30 by appointment. Information: 815- Presbyterian/80 N. Garfield St., Coal City Center is open Tuesdays 8 a.m.-noon and 942-6389. Sept./Oct.-United Methodist Church Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. Information: St. Vincent Table hot meals are served 6805 E. McArdle Road, Coal City 630-738-8863. on Monday evenings from 5-6 p.m. Ignite Christian Church, 1180 W. 1st Locations change every two months. Nov./Dec.- Assumption of the BVM, St. Braidwood has a micro-pantry open 24 Sept./Oct.-Assumption of the BVM, 180 S. Kankakee St., Coal City hours in front of the church Information: 180 S. Kankakee St., Coal City Coordinator: Cindi Grove 815-941- 815-390-5040. Nov./Dec.-New Hope Presbyterian 1220 or cell: 815-735-1432. Statewide cookout adds carp to menus SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The ermen and other partners to is very economical,” said Roy fish taco special at The Barn Illinois Department of Natural remove these fish from our Sorce, president, Sorce located at 1501 Wabash Ave. Resources (IDNR), together waterways, we know more can Freshwater Company. “As a • Quincy: Red Light Bar & with Midwest Fish Co-op and and must be done,” said distributor, we see the benefits Grill, 428 Maine St. Red Light Sorce Freshwater Company, Colleen Callahan, director, not only for restauranteurs Bar & Grill will prepare and introduced Illinoisans to a IDNR. and hungry and discerning serve Asian carp sliders as a locally-sourced, plentiful and “To that end we thought, patrons, but also for our daily special. healthful seafood option with ‘Why not acknowledge them waterways. The more carp we • Carbondale: Chefs from a statewide Asian carp cook- as a protein source add them remove, the better our native Cristaudo’s Café, Bakery and out. to menus across the state?’ fish and ecological systems Catering will prepare and Held at nine locations They’re an extremely healthy will fare.” serve a Jamaican Escovitch across the state, the cookouts and mild-flavored fish which Additional help in organ- fish taco filling at upcoming offered Illinoisans free Asian can be locally sourced. It’s a izing and providing event loca- Southern Illinois Collaborative carp tacos, sliders, hush pup- win-win for everyone.” tions came from local partners Kitchen events in the coming pies and more to showcase the Event locations on including regional planning weeks. versatility and health benefits Saturday included restaurants, commissions, universities, of Asian carp. parks, community event food distribution companies “An invasive species, spaces and university dining and restaurants. Asian carp are abundant in locations in Chicago, Quincy, For Illinoisans who Illinois and, while we’ve long Peoria, East Peoria, missed Saturday’s event, addi- worked with commercial fish- Springfield, Urbana, tional opportunities to try Carbondale and Carterville. Asian carp meals are available The meals, prepared and at the below locations: served by chefs across the • Ashburn: Saturday, Oct. state, were given to residents 24, the Black Fire Brigade will free of charge with help from prepare and serve Asian carp Midwest Fish Co-op and Sorce burgers at Black Fire Bridge, Freshwater Company, which 8404 S Kedzie Ave., Chicago. provided the fish for all loca- • Peoria: Kelleher’s tions. Restaurant, 619 SW Water St., “Asian carp isn’t only a will be serving Asian carp delicious and healthy protein items on their menu during option, it’s also an excellent the coming weeks. option for restaurants as it’s • Springfield: Beginning easy to prepare and sourcing it Oct. 21, customers can enjoy a WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, page 7 Elks offer free orthopedic assessment

The Joliet Elks 296 in cooperation with the services at this clinic. Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation will The Elks will hold the clinic at Hinsdale sponsor a free children’s orthopedic assessment Orthopedic, 951 Essington Road in Joliet. Dr. clinic on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The clinic is from 4 to Bradley Dworsky will be the clinician in charge. 5:30 p.m. and is by appointment only. No medical referral is necessary for the To make an appointment call the Illinois clinic but physicians are welcome to refer Elks Children’s Care office at 1-800-272-0074 patients to the clinic for a specific reason or sec- between the hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday ond opinion. School nurses are welcome to through Friday. There are no charges for any refer children and families to the clinic.

Hungry heron picture devours Forest Preserve photo competition A heron snacking on craw- Homer Glen area and has ly winner in the 2020 photo fish at Whalon Lake in always enjoyed being outdoors contest. Three more monthly Naperville won September's and visiting the preserves. winners will be chosen by a portion of the Forest Preserve "Two years ago, I self-taught panel of judges before the con- District of Will County's myself about photography," test concludes on Dec. 31, so Preserve the Moment photo said Serafini, who works in there is still time to enter the contest. banking. "I always saw such contest. In January, all eight The picture was snapped cool things while hiking, I fig- monthly winners will vie for by Matthew Serafini of ured why not try capturing top honors via public voting Lockport, who saw a Forest these things on camera. Been Preserve news story about a having a blast ever since." on the District's Facebook juvenile yellow-crowned night Honorable mentions for page: www.facebook.com/ heron at the preserve and September were awarded to WillCoForests. decided to check it out with a Tyler Paul, of Wilmington, for a Monthly photo contest friend. photo of two squirrels cud- winners receive $75 gift cards. "I knew it was a fairly rare dling in a tree at Goodenow Overall winners chosen in bird for the area, so I met up Grove Nature Preserve; Eileen January will receive with a photography buddy of Capodice, of Minooka, for a MasterCard gift cards worth mine," he said. "We went out photo of an adorable yellow $500 for first place, $250 for and found the bird and had warbler at Rock Run Preserve; second place and $150 for some great lighting. The little Amy Miller, of Joliet, for a third place. The photo contest guy was mainly hunting craw- photo of a great blue heron is sponsored by The Nature fish. In the hour I spent with looking over its shoulder at Foundation of Will County. the bird, we probably saw him Rock Run Preserve and Mark Photos must be taken by eat four to six crawfish and one Hanna, of Romeoville, for a amateur photographers age 18 small catfish. Awesome little photo of a sleepy barred owl at hunter." Four Rivers Environmental or older, and they must be Photo contest judges were Education Center. snapped in a Will County for- impressed with the picture's All of September's photo est preserve after the May 1 crispness and the lighting as contest entries can be viewed contest start date. Please read well as the way it captured the on the District's Flickr page, all photo contest rules and exact moment the heron was www.flickr.com/photos/will- photo upload instructions at about to ingest the crawfish. coforests. Reconnectwithnature.org Serafini said he grew up in the Serafini is the fifth month- before entering the contest.

St. Rose 73rd annual turkey dinner set for Nov. 1 The 73rd annual St. Rose turkey dinner will be held on Sunday, Nov. 1. There will only be carry- outs with a drive- up service, so no need to even get out of your vehicle. Dinners will be picked up at St. Rose School, 626 S. Kankakee St., Wilmington, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (while supplies last). The cost is a suggested donation of $12 (free-will offering). All are welcome.

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Terri Raspanti-Barnes Rich Foland GARDNER—Terri Raspanti-Barnes, Barnes, of Gardner; seven grandchildren: WILMINGTON—Rich Foland, 49, of his two cats, Heathcliff and Sonja. 72, of Gardner, formerly of Chicago, Michael Anthony Raspanti, Anthony Wilmington, formerly of Romeoville, Rich was preceded in death by his passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020 Wayne Raspanti, Chuck Barnes, Tyler passed away Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020 at maternal grandparents, William and at her home. Barnes, Emily Barnes, Fayetina The Parc of Joliet. Camellia Rose Friddle; paternal Born Feb. 2, 1948 in Chicago, DeMatteo, and Elizabeth DeMatteo; Born Dec. 27, 1970 in Joliet, grandparents, Max and Odette Theresa Lucille is the only child of one great-grandson, Isaiah Barnes Richard William was a son of Robert Foland and his uncle, John Foland. Florence Raspanti-Langer and Gus and her aunt and uncle: Theresa (the and Camellia (nee Friddle) Foland. He The family will receive friends for Lessaris. She was raised and educated Late Ronald) Irving-Raspanti, of was raised and educated in Romeoville a visitation on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 in Chicago, and worked for many years Downers Grove and Nick Raspanti, of and graduated with the class of 1989. at Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 E. in the restaurant industry. Two special Hickory Hills, as well as several cousins, Rich held employment with Dominick’s Kahler Rd. in Wilmington from 9 to places Terri worked were the nieces and nephews. for over 5 years and was a member of St. 10:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial Willowbrook Ballroom in Willow Springs Terri was preceded in death by her Rose of Lima Catholic Church in will follow at 11 a.m. in St. Rose Catholic and Every Buddies in Gardner, where she father. Wilmington. He loved music, especially Church, 604 S. Kankakee St., in made many life-long friends and relationships. Per her wishes, cremation rites have been playing his guitar, playing his Atari, working on Wilmington with Reverend Sebastian Gargol She was a free spirited woman and quintessen- accorded, and a celebration of life will be computers and drawing. Rich was very active presiding. Those wishing to participate in Rich’s tial child of the 1960’s who loved to live her life planned at a later date. with following up on his family’s genealogy and services are invited to watch the live stream on to the fullest. More than anything, it was Terri’s Family and friends may sign the online on social media, including Facebook, where he Thursday morning starting at 11 a.m. by logging family that came first in her life and she lived guestbook, upload photographs, and share would keep in touch with all of his family and onto his memorial page. every moment for her children and grandchil- Terri’s memorial page by logging friends. Rich will be laid to rest in Mount Olivet dren. onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com/obituary/Terri- Survivors include his parents, two sisters, Cemetery in Wilmington. Survivors include her mother, Florence Raspanti-Barnes Sherry (Ronald) Schopf, of Custer Park and Family and friends are encouraged to sign Raspanti-Langer of Gardner; three children: Cremation services and arrangements have Josephine Foland, of Marseilles; nieces and the guest book, upload photographs and share Michael Anthony (Kara) Raspanti, of Mokena; been made under the direction and care of nephews: Camellia (James) Steffen, of Rich’s memorial page online through social Brian Keith Barnes, of Gardner and Gina Marie Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. In Gardner. Wilmington; Samantha (the late Brad) LaFever, media by logging onto: of Braidwood; Scott Schopf, of Braidwood; www.BaskervilleFuneral.com/obituary/Rich- Nicole (fiancé Alex Lambert) Foland, of Joliet; Foland great-nieces and nephews: Jillian and Lilly Funeral services and arrangements have Steffen, Eli and Layton LaFever and one more been made under the direction and care of on the way, Nathan; dear friends, John Born, Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington. Billie G. Daniels John, Rutherford, and Allen Reynolds, as well as COAL CITY— Billie G. Daniels and Bill (Laura) Daniels; their six Daniels, 91, of Coal City, grandchildren: Heather (Chuck) Harvey, passed away peacefully, sur- Jennifer Brooks, Jason (Tara) Brooks, rounded by his family on Kate (Kevin) Mengoni, Allison Friday, Oct. 16, 2020 at the (Jeremy) Nugent and Emelia (Mike) Joliet Area Community Hospice Suess; 14 great-grandchildren: Wyatt, Home. Tess and Carlie Brooks, Cora Pierard, Helping seniors recognize He was born on July 30, 1929 in Roman, Orrin, Laz and and Eleanore Kirksville, MO to Earl and Lucille (nee Decker, Audrina, Greysen and Burke McCormick) Daniels. His family moved Nugent, Aubry Suess, Flynn Mengoni, fake news and propaganda to Gardner when Bill was a small boy, Malea Campbell and a baby coming then to Braceville where he graduated soon. He is also survived by a step-great- .Dear Savvy Senior, online misinformation there are from Braceville Grade School. He then grand daughter, Debra Fernandez. Are there any resources that you several great resources she can attended Gardner-South Wilmington High He was preceded in death by his parents, know of that can help seniors detect turn to that offer free courses and School, graduating with the class of 1949. Earl and Lucille Daniels; his brothers: Leo fake news? My 75-year-old mother tips. Bill worked in the family business, Daniels (Mary) Daniels, Cecil (Violet) Daniels and shares a lot of misinformation with One is MediaWise for Seniors, Auto Supply, until going into the United States Harold (Eleanore) Shelton and his sisters, her family and friends that she sees a project of the Poynter Institute, Army in 1951. In November of 1951, he married Neilson (Donald) Glasgow and Jolene (Monte) on Facebook. I’ve talked to her which offers two free online cours- Joann Thom at the Coal City United Methodist Jacobs. He will be missed by many nieces, about it, but for some reason she has es to help seniors detect and com- Church by Rev. David Erickson. Together they nephews and friends. a difficult time deciphering real bat online misinformation – see raised their three children in Coal City. After his A private family funeral service will be held news from fake news and propa- Poynter.org/mediawise-for-sen- time in the service, Bill resumed and enjoyed at the Coal City United Methodist Church with ganda. iors. his work. He liked to play golf and he and Joann Pastor Bradley Shumaker officiating. Burial will Frustrated Daughter The first four-week course has took pleasure in traveling and visited many follow at Braceville-Gardner Cemetery. SAVVY SENIOR already filled up, but your mom countries. He was always willing to give a help- Family and friends are encouraged to sign Dear Frustrated, can still enroll in a self-directed ing hand to anyone who needed it. Most of all, the online guestbook at Unfortunately, the digital mis- Jim Miller course called “Hands-On Lessons Bill loved being with his family. www.ferrarifuneral.com information problem your mom is to Separate Fact and Fiction He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Joann; Ferrari Funeral Services of Coal City are experiencing is not uncommon. According to Online.” It is hosted by Christiane Amanpour their children, Cynthia (Roger) Bossler, Gregory entrusted with arrangements. researchers from Princeton and New York and Joan Lunden, and was scheduled to begin University, people aged 65 and older are up to Sept. 24, but she can take the course anytime. seven times more likely to share fake news and In addition, Poynter has worked with AARP dubious links on social media than their to produce Fact Tracker interactive videos and a younger counterparts. webinar on spotting and filtering misinforma- Why? tion at AARP.org/facttracker. ComEd offers help to families There are several theories. The first is that Some other free course options you should many seniors started using social media sites look into include Senior Planet, which is offer- Understanding the impact the pandemic households and residential customers express- like Facebook only within the past five or six ing a one-hour online course on “How to Spot has had on families struggling to keep the lights ing financial hardship may be eligible for a flex- years and may lack the digital literacy skills to Fake News” at SeniorPlanet.org. on, ComEd has several bill assistance programs ible payment arrangement so they can spread identify false or misleading content. The News Literacy Project that provides the to help unable to pay their electric bill. balances over 24 payments, with zero percent Some other possible theories are that most Checkology virtual classroom, which was ini- Programs are available to help those strug- down. Residential customers who may not be seniors experience some cognitive decline as tially created for middle and high school stu- gling with past due balances and customers can facing financial hardship, but would like to they age, making them more likely to fall for dents, is now offering an independent learners learn more by calling 1-800-Edison 1 or by visit- spread balances, may be able to do so over 18 hoaxes. Many older Americans also suffer from option that is ideal for older adults – see ing comed.com/support to learn more about payments, with no more than 25% down. chronic loneliness which can cause them to Get.Checkology.org. Their lessons will help the following payment assistance programs and • Waiver of New Deposits and Free Relief— share misinformation as an attempt to make your mom detect the difference between news, eligibility requirements. ComEd is waiving any new deposit require- connections with other people. And studies opinion and propaganda. • CARE Customer Hardship Grants— ments for a limited time for customers express- have shown that older people are generally And Coursera, a free world-wide online Residential customers facing financial hardship ing financial hardship and extending relief from more trusting than younger generations, which learning platform, which offers an in-depth six- may be eligible to receive one-time CARE grants various fees [such as reconnection fees] to help can make them more gullible. week course called “Making Sense of the News: from ComEd to help them get back on their low income residential customers. All this is particularly concerning now as News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens,” feet. • State and Federal Financial Energy we sit in the midst of a global health pandemic which she can access at • COVID-19 Financial Bill Assistance—A Assistance—Illinois’ Percentage of Income and a 2020 election season, both of which are Coursera.org/learn/news-literacy. one-time bill assistance credit of up to $500 is Payment Plan [PIPP] and the federal Low ripe with misinformation, rumors and conspir- There are also many good websites, like available this year for eligible, low income Income Home Energy Assistance Program acy theories. And seniors are prime targets of PolitiFact.com, Snopes.com and FactCheck.org households. [LIHEAP] also provide valuable financial help to this false/misleading information because they that will let your mom fact check a story to help • Flexible, Extended Payment households that may be facing financial chal- are much more likely to vote than their younger her identify fact versus fiction. These sites have Arrangements—For a limited time, low income lenges. cohorts and are much more vulnerable to get- most likely already fact-checked the latest viral ting sick and dying if they contract COVID-19. claim to pop up in her news feed. Where to get help To help your mom detect and combat

‘Go to bat’ for bats at Midewin Grace Luthern Church The United States observe wildlife and teach oth- Department of Agriculture ers,” Lewis said. “Of all the estimates that bats contribute creatures of nature in our area, offering crafts and 3 approximately $53 billion bats tend to get an especially annually in pest control bad rap. I am hoping that peo- more ways to worship around the world. At the USDA ple will participate in the Forest Service’s Midewin National Bat Week webinar so Grace Lutheran Church of a high-risk population. National Tallgrass Prairie, they can not only learn more invites the community to In cars, simply park in where agriculture is one of the about bats, and by learning join them on Tuesday the church parking lot, and four main purposes for the more can also help to dispel mornings for Crafts and tune your FM radio to 91.7. land identified by the Illinois some of those bat myths that Conversation. If you want You can then listen to the Land Conservation Act, bats just simply are not true.” to get out to a safe place to whole service. This worship are a vital part of the prairie If you see a bat, avoid any chat and work on your craft, option would be good for restoration process. physical contact. In general, stop in at Grace any those who cannot watch On Thursday, October 29, bats tend to be typically gentle Tuesday morning at 10:30 online because they do not 7 to 8 p.m., Midewin NTP by nature, however it is when a.m. Coffee is on to wel- have Internet access, but Visitor Information Specialist someone attempts to pick up a come you. are also in a high-risk group Laura Lewis will help de-mys- bat that a problem can be cre- Grace Lutheran Church and cannot risk worship- tify some of the suspicions ated. The safest approach is to in Wilmington is now offer- ping inside (or, if we have about bats and explain why it Photo by Cynthia Cox Benson steer clear. ing three ways to worship MIDEWIN NTP VISITOR Information Assistant Laura Lewis holds a overflow from limited seat- is important to “go to bat” for Learn more about the each Sunday at 9 a.m. ing inside). them. Lewis will reveal which National Bat Week photo frame at the USDA Forest Service’s importance and bats and bat Inside the Communion will be two of the 12 bat species in Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie. Lewis will talk about how to safety precautions: To register Sanctuary, the church has taken out to each car, and Illinois are the most common- make photo frames, bat houses and more on October 29 at 7 p.m. for the Midewin NTP National put together careful proto- ushers will collect offerings ly seen at Midewin NTP. She Bat Week program, email: cols that must be followed, if you turn your hazard which include: Wearing will explain how bats are SM.FS.Midewin_ masks at all times when in the building; taking temper- Live online, if you are Lewis has been studying earned her Bachelor of Arts Carbondale. [email protected] or call: (815) unable to attend worship nature and wildlife for as long degree in zoology at Southern “I love to explore nature, 423-6370. atures as people enter; entering and exiting in-person, you can still view through certain doors and and participate in the serv- sitting in specific places as ice live online. directed by the ushers, and Remember that every- others. thing you need for Sunday A special disinfectant worship is on the front page Final call for Chamber Christmas elves machine has been pur- of the church’s website, chased for cleaning the including a link to find the Elves and sponsors are needed to participate in the The boxes are placed in sponsoring businesses and shop- sanctuary between services. video (”Worship with us!”) Wilmington Chamber of Commerce and Industry Christmas Elf pers are asked to donate their change, or as much as they can One issue might be avail- and a link to the worship contest. spare. Each penny counts as a vote for the elf pictured on the able seating, this will be bulletin for you to down- The contest benefits the Christian Help Association (CHA), box — so each dollar is worth 100 votes. The top three vote-get- very limited because of the load and print beforehand which uses the proceeds to provide a holiday meal for the com- ters each receive Chamber gift certificates as a thank you for need to sit at least six feet (”Bulletin PDF”). Grace munity’s less fortunate families and presents for their children. participating. apart (spots are marked, Lutheran Church’s website The CHA will be helping approximately 350 local families this Elf photos will be taken on Thursday, Oct. 22. After school please follow them). Please is www.gracewilm.org. Be year. and evening appointments will be available. do not choose this worship- sure to have a little bread Children age 5 and under, who are Wilmington residents, To participate either as an elf or a sponsoring business, con- ping option if you are part and wine/grape juice ready. are eligible to be elves. They will be photographed in their holi- tact Cyndi Ragain, program organizer, right away at 815-474- day finery, and their pictures will be attached to donation boxes. 7521. WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, page 9 What’s with all the Santas?

Courtesy photo RACHETTI’S came to life last weekend as the On Broadway Dancers began filming its 9th annual Christmas show, “Signed, Sealed, Delivered.” You read that right, film. Because COVID-19 restrictions took use of the Coal City Performing Arts Center off the table as a venue, OBD determined it would get the message of Christmas out by going in a different direction. The dancers will now be present- ing the annual holiday show as a drive-in movie. Filming will take place at multiple locations through the Coal City area over the next few weeks. “Signed, Sealed, Delivered,” tells the story of how Santa was deemed non-essential, therefor the letters from children were not getting delivered to him. As a result, two elves are sent to Coal City to retrieve his mail. The drive-in movie is set for Saturday, Nov. 28 in the Coal City High School parking lot. Ticket information will be released at a future date. The annual Christmas show is a fundrais- er to support the dance company and local families in need. To date, OBD has generated over $35,000 from the shows that have been used to provide food, clothing and toys to local families during the holiday season.

Hines VA outreach team returns to Grundy County

The Grundy County Veterans an service officers to help veterans with American Legion, 212 W. Washington St., Assistance Commission [VAC] announced benefits and services from the Veterans starting Monday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 that the Edward Hines VA Medical Center Benefit Administration and the National p.m. Outreach Team has returned to Grundy Cemetery Administration. Veterans can also learn more about County. “We are very excited about our other services and programs available at The Hines Outreach Team and the improved outreach,” said Ken Buck, Hines hospital and the community clin- Grundy VAC were in Gardner on Monday, Superintendent of the VAC. “With the ics. Oct. 19. In partnership with the availability of the new location and the The clinics will have flu shots avail- Community Foundation of Grundy addition of a service officer to the out- able for those veteran that are enrolled in County they were able to use the South reach we are able to answer more ques- VA Health Care. Grundy Resource Center to offer services tions and provide more assistance to vet- Contact the Grundy County VAC to southern Grundy County and sur- erans in the county.” office at 815-941-3152 to learn more rounding areas. The Hines VAMC Outreach Team is about the clinics or to learn more about The Grundy County VAC was also on also planning to return to Morris on the the variety of programs and services avail- site during the clinic with one of its veter- first Monday of each month to the able to veterans.

Courtesy photos IN PARTNERSHIP WITH the Coal City Food Pantry and Help for Hope, LyondellBasell’s Morris Complex sponsored a drive-thru food distribution outside Coal City High School. The event provided up to 300 families with shelf stable food and basic household necessities. The event was held as part of the company’s Global Care Day. More than 80 of the 400 individuals employed at the Morris Complex took part in the initiative held Saturday, Oct. 17. The company also built, installed and stocked micro pantries in the villages of Gardner and Braceville. LyondellBasell volunteers lend a hand Global Care Day observed with food distribution in Coal City

Understanding the value of time, resources and partici- pation, LyondellBasell volun- teers across the world safely engaged in various in-person and virtual projects focused on food security as part of the company’s 21st annual Global Care Day. On Saturday, Oct. 17, more than 80 LyondellBasell loca- tions participated including the company’s Morris Complex. LyondellBasell chose not to cancel this year’s event despite the pandemic and instead participated in service projects where volunteers spent their time focusing on the greater good within their communities. “Now more than ever, we need to come together to help people and provide basic LYONDELLBASELL, ONE OF the largest producers of ethylene necessities in a time of great and polyethylene in North America, did its part to support the com- uncertainty,” said Randy munity last weekend through its Global Care Day initiative to pro- Tatum, site manager. “We vide food to local families in need. could think of no greater need than helping provide food were stocked with items from donation, and organizing securities at a local level. the food drive. drive-thru food banks for indi- Employees, contractors, In the midst of financial viduals in need. families and friends packaged instability brought forth by The look and feel of the food boxes from the Northern COVID-19, this year’s Global 2020 event was different for Illinois Food Bank, distributing Care Day theme and coincides volunteers than in years past the food to those in need with LyondellBasell’s global due to the pandemic, but that through a partnership with the charitable contributions made did not stop #TeamLYB. With Coal City Food Pantry and earlier in the year to local food safety at the forefront, the Help for Hope. banks around the world in company implemented The drive-thru food distri- response to the pandemic. COVID-19 precautions to bution held at Coal City High LyondellBasell’s Global ensure volunteers who partici- School provided up to 300 Care Day event showcased the pated in-person remained families with shelf stable food positive impact a company can safe. These precautions along with some basic house- make in communities where included social distancing, hold necessities. they both live and operate. eliminating the potential for The Morris Complex also Volunteer projects including groups to congregate and built and installed two micro building micro pantries, stock- requiring facial coverings be food pantries in both Gardner ing shelves at local food worn to help protection and Braceville. The shelves pantries, collecting food for against the spread of the virus. The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, page 10 WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM Oil drilling and the Artic National Wildlife Refuge Dear EarthTalk: Is Trump federal government to stop oil Senator to support S. 2461, The going to be able to finally open leases within ANWR's coastal Arctic Refuge Protection Act, up the contentious coastal plain. Additionally, a consor- plain of the Arctic National tium of native and conserva- which calls for permanent pro- Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling tion leaders convinced major tection of ANWR's coastal before his first term ends? -- banks (including Wells Fargo, J.P,Maumee, OH JPMorgan Chase and Goldman plain from development and Sachs) to pull out from funding resource extraction. The debate over whether fossil fuel projects there. to open up the most ecologi- To get involved yourself, EarthTalk® is a 501(c)3 cally sensitive part-the so- the non-profit Friends of nonprofit EarthTalk. See more called 1002 area, or coastal Alaska Wildlife Refuges has plain-of the Arctic National authorizing oil drilling there in volunteer opportunities and at https://emagazine.com. Send Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) to oil its tax bill. But even though can always use donations. Trump is champing at the bit questions to: question@earth- drilling has raged for decades. Meanwhile, another way to to start drilling in the coastal Known for its scenic beau- help is to urge your U.S. talk.org. ty but more so as the birthing plain, he'll have to wait until place of migrating caribou as seismic tests are complete-and well as hundreds of species of there is no way that can hap- birds that use the coastal plain pen before the end of his (first) as a nursery for their newly term. hatched offspring before Seismic surveys need to be migrating south for the winter, conducted in order to provide ANWR's coastal plain is also hard data as to how much oil thought to be rich in oil. exists in a given area. But the These lands are not only seismic blasts themselves can crucial to wildlife, but also to negatively affect wildlife THE POLAR BEARS of Alaska's arctic are already threeatened by people. Long before the U.S. species' behaviors and mortal- global warming but now they may have to contend with oil drilling government named ANWR in ity rates. Since oil companies apparatus in one of the most ecologically sensitive and important 1960, the Gwich'in knew it as haven't been able to show con- parts of their habitat. “Iizhik Gwats'an Gwandaii clusively that seismic testing Goodlit” (“the sacred place won't harm protected species where life begins”). Now they (like polar bears), the U.S. approved by the Department declare ANWR a national mon- and other Alaskan natives are Fish & Wildlife Service has of Interior instead. If the ument, permanently halting working alongside conserva- held firm against issuing the Trump administration can get the lease sale and any other tionists to protect it. permits. But the Trump admin- the testing done and the future development. But in late 2017 Congress istration is trying to do an end results are to their liking-and Candidate Joe Biden has com- paved the way for opening the run around these precautions they retain power-expect to see mitted to using his presidential contentious strip of land by and get the seismic tests oil leases operational in the powers to protect ANWR from coastal plain before the end of oil interests, if elected. 2021. This past September, 15 of Of course, a new president the Lower 48 states and three could stop any or all of this by of Alaska's tribal entities each using the Antiquities Act to took legal action against the Dispose of prescription drugs safely National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, Oct. 24. The Wilmington Coalition for a Healthy Community and the Wilmington Police Department will offer free safe disposal of prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to noon in the CVS parking lot at 1101 S. Water St. Wilmington Items to be accepted include outdated and/or leftover pre- scription drugs.

SUDOKU - Here’s how it works: Soduko puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle. WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, page 11

of a Satan-worshiping mob that kidnapped, slaughtered and ate to Illinois and we will kill your babies for you.” If you vote for Sound-off, continued from page 4 white children to gain power from their blood. These days Democrats, like it or not, believe it or not you have blood on QAnon conspirators have twisted this concept to fit extreme your hands. You may not think so but God knows. You are going A nightmare coming right-wing purposes throughout the western world. According to answer for it whether you believe in the Christian God or not. WILMINGTON— If anyone believes that if Joe Biden to the FBI, QAnon has hijacked the efforts of those who are truly There will be no excuses. Do what’s right in God’s eyes, not becomes president they will not suffer they are wrong. All you fighting pedophiles and contorting it for their own political pur- man’s. Also, if you want to make Satan very happy, vote have to do to be in another country is just step out your front poses in a violent way giving QAnon followers the reputation of Democrat, or should I say Demoncrat? Frank door. You will enter the united socialist america, because the domestic terrorists. How do we rid ourselves of the curse of laws that will be imposed will affect every American citizen no QAnon? It’s impossible to say, but considering that President Soft on Biden matter what your political party. It won’t take too long for Trump promotes QAnon, perhaps QAnon will fade away along WILMINGTON—I’d like to ask some questions to some of Kamala Harris to push gun control, border walls torn down, ille- with the likes of Trump. Gloria W. these extreme left wing people who call into the sound-off col- gals will get everything from America and it citizens will become umn. Why is it that the news media is very soft on Biden and useless except for their ability to work if they can find a job that Again? Hunter Biden but they are very tough on Trump? They are sup- hasn’t been shipped to a foreign country. Think about what will COAL CITY—Well, as usual, the Democrats are lying to us posed to be equally tough on both. Silicone Valley eliminates happen when they use a loophole in the law to remove Joe Biden again. Little Joe has as one of his, oh listen to me," I promise to anything negative about the Democrat party. Can anyone from office. The 25th amendment Kamala Harris becomes pres- not trash my opponent’s name or accomplishments, on the answer that? The media is the Democrat. There’s a difference ident and Alexandria Ocasio-cortez as vice president an eerie media." So let’s get down to the real truth. Little Joey is a pal of between Democrat and Democratic which most publications thought about a living nightmare that can happen. our the last Democratic President and the president before consider the Democrat party Democratic. Democratic is a way that's wife. Oh yes, You can't deny it. We all know it is her money of government. Democrat is a party. Biden’s gun attack in this so-called fund that she operates, is funding His political Joe Biden’s promise to gun manufacturers: “I’m coming for campaign too. I would like to know how much money her fund Military might you, I’m going to take you down.” Biden’s end goal is ultimately has received from the Middle East states. And in return, her SHADOW LAKES—In response titled “Another insult,” in to repeal the 2005 PLCAA. This law, passed with overwhelming mentor gave pallet loads of American money to one of our ene- the sound-off column, by Ralph D. Obviously Ralph you don’t bipartisan support and signed by President George W. Bush, mies of freedom. She is so mad at losing her try at being know anything about what Trump has done for the military. I ended the politically driven lawsuits aimed at bankrupting the “President." She would stop at nothing to ruin another "leader use the VA. They have drastically improved compared to when firearms industry. That law doesn’t grant immunity, but it pre- of men." As a former Democrat I could not stand the mud tac- Obama was in office with all of the scandals going on. He has vents others from shifting the blame from individuals commit- tics being tossed around at meetings. And all those rally's of also increased military pay, he increased everything the military ing crimes to a manufacturer. The firearms manufacturer is no dirty tricks, free bus rides, donuts, etc., ouch. Hey, do all of our needs to perform as they should whereas your favorite president more liable for the crime commited by an individual than Home state’s people a favor. Read the definition of the tax amendment. “Obummer” depleted our military. He bent down in front of Depot would be if someone commited murder with a hammer, other leaders and bowed to them which is something no or an axe. Biden will attempt to bankrupt an industry which cur- Lied before, lie again American president has ever done. So wherever you got this rently employs 312,000 Americans from all walks of life in com- BRAIDWOOD—The man said he was going to build a wall information about Trump calling the military scoundrels and munities across the nation. Firearms manufacturers paid $6.8 at the southern border and that Mexico was going to pay for it. losers I would should like to know because you are definitely billion in taxes and had a total economic impact of more than He said he was going to eliminate the North America free trade misinformed. $52 billion. Biden wants to destroy an industry that provides agreement (NAFTA). All they did was change the name but nafta Dan Hill $15.7 billion in worker wages. This could be a first step in repeal is still with us. He said he was going to make America great of the Second Amendment, elminating police and achieving again. The man says a lot of things. Anyone can say they support socialism and ultimately communism control of American citi- law enforcement. They can say they support the military, they zens. Hundreds of millions have been invested by the liberal can say anything they want, but if they lied before, they will “swamp” in this election to gain a blue wave takeover of the surely lie again. presidency and congress, effectively creating a “one-party con- trol” of our democracy which will be practically impossible to Favoritism reverse. WILMINGTON—As California continues to burn this year with 8,500 separate fires consuming 4.1 million acres, it has Mail in votes destroyed 5,000 homes killing 8 people directly and thousands SHADOW LAKES—Why are the Democrats so worried indirectly from air pollution, tens of thousands are sickened about mailed in voting when Obama ran the first time and the with some falling ill to COVID-19 due to displacement and second time the military was not very happy with him and in homelessness. After the same repeated tragedy year after both elections that he got elected military votes that came in drought-stricken year, it’s California’s worst wildfire season so late were not counted. But yet the Democrats now want votes far. And yet last week, President Trump refused federal assis- that even get mailed in late to be counted. Why is it different tance to California at the same time approving federal assis- now? But the military votes that got here late could not be tance to North Carolina for Hurricane Isaias, a category 1 on July counted. Mail in voting as it has shown in the last primaries in 31 causing a fraction of the damage compared to California. several states, thousands of votes were trashed. If you can’t vote Why favoritism toward North Carolina? California is solid blue in person, someone I believe can give you a ride. Strawberry but North Carolina is Trump country and Trump wants to keep fields forever. it that way. And last week Trump approved record-breaking sub- sidies to farmers totaling an unprecedented $46 billion this year Let’s move on just in time before the election. Not only does Trump refuse to WILMINGTON—The uproar that took place this past year address the climate crisis causing wildfires, he spends taxpayer on the Diocese deciding to close St. Rose School was embarrass- dollars buying votes instead. Ralph D. ing. The lack of respect people in our town showed towards our pastor was a disgrace. If you thought that Fr. Sebastian had that Town hall highlights much power, then shame on you for not opening your eyes. CUSTER PARK—What did President Trump have to say at Today I observe more people turning to anger to make a point or his recent town hall? Here are a few highlights: Trump claims he react in anger when something does not go their way. The lack protects preexisting conditions, but his lawsuit will strike down of respect displayed for our president these last four years and protection for 133 million Americans with no alternative plan; then for our pastor is out of control. I have changed my life to Trump claimed our country’s handling of the virus is among the follow the Lord and this has helped me deal with all the insani- best in the world when, in fact, it’s among the worst in the world; ty going on. If you are one of those angry people who believe Trump falsely claimed 85% of people wearing masks will catch that not supporting our church will prove a point, think again. COVID-19; Trump falsely claimed that radiologist Dr. Atlas, who How is your life now? It is clear these haters have very little promotes herd immunity, is one of the great experts of the Christian values. The choice is yours, hate or have Faith. I hope world; Trump falsely claimed there is a cure for the virus; Trump we can work together and learn by this. To help move forward falsely claimed local lockdowns are political stunts directed please remove the Save St. Rose signs in your yards. Does any- against him; Trump falsely claimed he knew nothing about one keep a presidential sign in their yard after an election, espe- QAnon except its opposition to pedophilia; Trump falsely cially if their person lost? The school is closed so let’s move on. claimed he’s promoting DACA; Trump blamed Gold Star families for infecting him; Trump claimed Obama spied on his campaign Not the victim despite the recent report that proves otherwise. A. W. BRAIDWOOD—To the Braidwood resident who feels they are being "attacked" for calling out our elected officials and Courage and character cheerleading about it, you need to wake up. You're not being COAL CITY—When we hear about Caroline Giuliani, attacked, you're being put in your place for the trouble you are daughter of Rudy Giuliani, publicly declaring her support for Joe causing. You obviously feel it's OK for you to call out people, but Biden and attacking both the Trump administration and her when it's done in reverse to you it's not OK. Trying to portray father in articulate detail, we praise her courage and character. yourself as a victim isn't going to get you any sympathy. By the same token, there were high hopes 4 years ago that daughter Ivanka would soften her father and steer him in the Have patience right direction. It didn’t happen. In fact, in 2018 the photo of BRAIDWOOD—With wintertime approaching there are a Ivanka cuddling her toddler was a bitter pill to swallow for all of few Braidwood residents who like to constantly complain pub- us grieving the separation of families at the southern border by licly about their streets not being plowed to their standards or President Trump. The American public pleaded with Ivanka to satisfaction. They need to remember these few things. 1). If take action, but she did nothing to curb her father’s barbaric they live on a dead end street or on a cul-de-sac they take the immigration policy. She also did nothing to change her father’s back burner as the main streets and roadways take priority. 2) mind about the climate crisis making Ivanka complicit in the One, two or even three inches of snow does not constitute a irreparable damage her father inflicts against humanity. On the snowstorm or a public safety emergency. Those complaining other hand, we admire Caroline Giuliani who did the right thing about it just need to learn how to drive in that type of weather. as difficult as that must have been. 3) School bus drivers know how to drive under conditions like that, that's what they train for. If it is such a danger then they or Stop zigzagging their leadership would be taking the issue up with the village. WILMINGTON—Responding to “Pelosi holding out,” it’s Just because something is not done up to a single person's per- quite the contrary. The chuckling, giggling, smirking and cack- sonal standards or satisfaction does not mean that the job is not ling we heard from Republican Senate Leader McConnell being done right. regarding the stimulus legislation shows he’s not serious about helping the American people. In contrast, Pelosi is bargaining Do not understand tirelessly for a stimulus package with money going to America’s WILMINGTON—This weekend Confirmation was celebrat- working families, especially those with children. The last thing ed at St. Rose Church. Unfortunately, not all of us were able to we need are slush funds for President Trump to dish out without walk away with a happy memory. Some families were allowed to accountability like the bailouts this past spring for small busi- sit together, even those that no longer reside in the same house, nesses which mysteriously disappeared all too soon. Where did while others were sat on opposite ends of the church. Now, I they go? Add to that Trump’s whipsawing back and forth. understand social distancing, but I do not understand how it Recently Trump cared only about confirming a new Supreme makes sense to subject families to four different families instead Court justice until the stock market dropped 600 points. Then of just allowing everyone to sit with their child and their child’s and only then Trump was ready and willing to hand out bigger sponsor? It would have limited ours to only being subjected to stimulus checks than Pelosi. This zigzagging by Republicans is one person instead of four. Also, if the church is going to allow in contrast to the steady hand of Pelosi who knows what she people to help, maybe they should also give lessons in manners. wants the best for ordinary Americans. Irene I personally witnessed a helper be rude to a family where I could hear the man say that’s fine I’ll leave,”pretty sad considering A true diplomat with the rules put in place, only parents could attend. So that BRAIDWOOD—So President Trump brokered two Middle family will remember the poor treatment they were shown East Peace Accords, something that 71 years of political inter- instead of having a happy memory of their child’s Holy vention and endless war failed to produce. Trump has now been Sacrament. nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by three separate world leaders. Trump is the first president that has not engaged us in a Right and wrong foreign war since Eisenhower. Trump has had the greatest COAL CITY—In all 50 states it is wrong to cause the death of impact on the economy, bringing jobs and lowering unemploy- another person. Even an accident, especially where negligence ment to the Black and Latino populations, more than any other or law breaking caused the unintentional death of someone, a president in our history. Trump has exposed the deep, wide- court case will at least call it manslaughter and there are appro- spread and longstanding corruption in the FBI, CIA, NSA and priate punishments to be levied. In all states an intentional and Democratic Party. He turned Nati around and the member pre-meditated killing of another is a crime calledmurder in the nations are now paying their just dues. Trump neutralized N. first degree and court punishment is always much more than if Korea and stopped them from sending missiles towards Japan the death was accidental. I believe this to be proper and right. and threatening our West Coast. He lowered your taxes and The USA stands for equal treatment under the law for everyone. caused the stock market to move to record levels more than 100 When this does not happen it is wrong and unfair. Nothing is times positively impacting retirements of tens of millions of cit- more unfair than to hire a doctor to rip apart an unborn baby so izens. Trump fast tracked the development of a COVID 19 vac- mom can escape responsibility. Especially in this age of birth cine while we still don’t have a vaccine for SARS, bird flu, Ebola control such things should never be necessary. I bet that if the or other diseases that occurred during previous administra- baby had a say in it, life would be its choice and not death. The tions. Among other accomplishments he rebuilt our military unborn baby is alive and human until a doctor who is supposed which was crippled by Obama and fired over 200 generals and to protect life rips it apart. Each country must have its own admirals during his first year in office. They who want constant degree of law and order according to its own traditions and wars. Trump works for free and has given up billions so he could should respect the right of others to see right and wrong their serve as president. All this and so much more in the face of own way. To question other traditions is only ok if they violate relentless undermining and opposition from people who are their own beliefs. Should we be surprised that good Moslems see threatened because they know they are going to be exposed as this unequal treatment and label the USA as the great Satan? I the criminals that they are if he is re-elected. So many of you last heard that 47 states have put severe restrictions on abortion. writing in this column don’t like him. Look at what he has done Most people think it is wrong. It is certainly a crime against for America. What are you doing besides calling him names? humanity and easy for anyone to understand. If the USA wants respect from the rest of the world we ought to deserve it by hon- Bloody hands estly following our own rules. SHADOW LAKES—For all you people who vote their pock- etbooks or some perverted policy if you believe in a Christian Freaks and fanatics God and vote for Democrats who are about 95% pro-abortion CUSTER PARK—The conspiracy theories and fanatical you are as responsible as they are for the deaths of millions of speculations of QAnon are nothing new. Not surprisingly it innocent children. Most Democrats not only condone abortion, hearkens back to Nazi propaganda that ushered in the holo- they promote it. Like our governor not so long ago when caust. It was called the Protocols of the Elders of Zion and was Missouri shut down an abortion clinic on the border of Illinois written by Russian anti-Semites in 1902. It embraced the threat and Missouri Pritzker said basically “Don’t worry about it. Come The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, page 12 WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT makes no representation IN THE CIRCUIT COURT chaser will receive a Cer- OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL as to the condition of the OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL tificate of Sale that will enti- CIRCUIT GRUNDY property. Prospective bid- CIRCUIT GRUNDY tle the purchaser to a deed COUNTY - MORRIS, ILLI- ders are admonished to COUNTY - MORRIS, ILLI- to the real estate after con- NOIS check the court file to verify NOIS MILL CITY MORT- firmation of the sale. The THE FIRST NATIONAL all information. If this prop- GAGE LOAN TRUST property will NOT be open BANK OF OTTAWA erty is a condominium unit, 2017-1, WILMINGTON for inspection and plaintiff Plaintiff, the purchaser of the unit at SAVINGS FUND SOCI- makes no representation -v.- the foreclosure sale, other ETY, FSB, D/B/A CHRIS- as to the condition of the JESSICA J. ALLEN A/K/A than a mortgagee, shall TIANA TRUST AS TRUS- property. Prospective bid- JESSICA ALLEN et al pay the assessments and TEE ders are admonished to Defendant the legal fees required by Plaintiff, check the court file to verify 2020CH30 The Condominium Prop- -v.- all information. If this prop- NOTICE OF SALE erty Act, 765 ILCS DAVID BZDILL, AS SPE- erty is a condominium unit, PUBLIC NOTICE IS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If CIAL REPRESENTATIVE the purchaser of the unit at HEREBY GIVEN that pur- this property is a condo- OF THE ESTATE OF the foreclosure sale, other suant to a Judgment of minium unit which is part of LINDA M. BEAZLEY A/K/A than a mortgagee, shall Foreclosure and Sale en- a common interest commu- LINDA BEAZLEY, UN- pay the assessments and tered in the above cause nity, the purchaser of the KNOWN HEIRS AT LAW the legal fees required by on September 18, 2020, an unit at the foreclosure sale AND LEGATEES OF The Condominium Prop- APARTMENTS DUPLEX FOR RENT GARAGE SALE HELP WANTED agent for The Judicial other than a mortgagee LINDA M. BEAZLEY A/K/A erty Act, 765 ILCS Sales Corporation, will at shall pay the assessments LINDA BEAZLEY, ALLEN 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If FOR RENT REYNOLDS, ERIC this property is a condo- Small 2 bedroom du- 9:00 AM on November 4, required by The Condo- 815 Eagle Creek, El- Full-time, experienced 2020, at the Grundy minium Property Act, 765 BEAZLEY, LUKE minium unit which is part of 2nd floor 1 BR apt. for plex with basement and wood, Friday & Satur- Stylist wanted. Chair County Courthouse, 111 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF BEAZLEY, UNKNOWN a common interest commu- rent. 725 S. Broadway, garage. References day, October 23rd-24th rental. Elwood, IL. East Washington Street YOU ARE THE MORTGA- OWNERS AND NON-RE- nity, the purchaser of the Coal City. Same floor and security deposit. from 9:30am-2pm. Email inquiries/resume front door entrance, MOR- GOR (HOMEOWNER), CORD CLAIMANTS De- unit at the foreclosure sale No pets. 815-634-2282. Mostly power tools and to [email protected]. RIS, IL, 60450, sell at a YOU HAVE THE RIGHT fendant 2019 CH 33 other than a mortgagee washer & dryer, NOTICE OF SALE PUB- shall pay the assessments $660/mo. plus $700 se- ca41a-44b misc. items. ca43ab cc41b-45a public sale to the highest TO REMAIN IN POSSES- bidder, as set forth below, SION FOR 30 DAYS AF- LIC NOTICE IS HEREBY required by The Condo- curity. Price includes the following described real TER ENTRY OF AN OR- GIVEN that pursuant to a minium Property Act, 765 utilities. If interested call Judgment of Foreclosure ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF ESTATE SALES 248 E. Cermak, Braid- HOMES FOR RENT estate: Commonly known DER OF POSSESSION, 815-685-2919 and as 1320 W PRAIRIE IN ACCORDANCE WITH and Sale entered in the YOU ARE THE MORTGA- wood, Fri. & Sat., Oct. above cause on August 7, GOR (HOMEOWNER), leave a message. 23rd & 24th starting at Coal City-135 Black- ROAD, MAZON, IL 60444 SECTION 15-1701(C) OF ca 42b-46a 5925 E. Route 113, Property Index No. THE ILLINOIS MORT- 2020, an agent for The Ju- YOU HAVE THE RIGHT Coal City, Friday, Octo- 7:30am. Remodeled! stone. 2 BR, stove & dicial Sales Corporation, TO REMAIN IN POSSES- fridge furnished, 08-29-400-002 The real GAGE FORECLOSURE ber 23rd & Saturday, Not large sale, but ex- estate is improved with a LAW. You will need a will at 9:00 AM on Novem- SION FOR 30 DAYS AF- Braidwood - 2nd floor, October 24th from ceptional quality Pottery washer/dryer hookup, residence. Sale terms: photo identification issued ber 18, 2020, at the TER ENTRY OF AN OR- two bedroom apart- 10am-2pm. INDOOR- Barn furniture. Perfect no pets, no smoking, 25% down of the highest by a government agency Grundy County Court- DER OF POSSESSION, ment. $675. Tenant condition ivory recliner, $800/mo. + 1 month bid by certified funds at the (driver's license, passport, house, 111 East Washing- IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUTDOOR, lot of ton Street front door en- SECTION 15-1701(C) OF pays all utilities. Laun- Christmas, little bit of new king organic latex rent deposit, 815-634- close of the sale payable to etc.) in order to gain entry 8800. ca 41b-45a The Judicial Sales Corpo- into our building and the trance, MORRIS, IL, THE ILLINOIS MORT- dry facilities. Security everything. cc43b mattress with topper, 60450, sell at a public sale GAGE FORECLOSURE check, no pets, no ration. No third party foreclosure sale room in Weather Tech, brand checks will be accepted. Cook County and the same to the highest bidder, as LAW. You will need a smoking. 815-476-2219 new Bali cellular sliding set forth below, the follow- photo identification issued 725 Richard Court., LOST & FOUND The balance, including the identification for sales held or 815-278-5350. door and kitchen Judicial Sale fee for the at other county venues ing described real estate: by a government agency cc41a-44b Godley, Thursday-Sun- shades, & more. Abandoned Residential where The Judicial Sales Commonly known as 3770 (driver's license, passport, day, Oct. 22nd-25th Have you found a lost Property Municipality Relief Corporation conducts fore- WILL COURT, MORRIS, IL etc.) in order to gain entry cc42b-43b pet or lost a pet in Will AUTOS from 8am-5pm. Wid- Fund, which is calculated closure sales. For informa- 60450 Property Index No. into our building and the owed elderly male County? Please call on residential real estate at tion, examine the court file, 05-16-226-016 The real foreclosure sale room in Will County Animal estate is improved with a Cook County and the same 2014 Chevy Cruze At- moving closer to family the rate of $1 for each CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, HELP WANTED Control. We may have $1,000 or fraction thereof P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, single family residence. identification for sales held lantis Blue. RS pack- after 30 years. This is The judgment amount was at other county venues ONE HUGE SALE Way your pet. We want to of the amount paid by the 15W030 NORTH FRONT- age. 1.4 Turbo motor, Applications are being purchaser not to exceed AGE ROAD, SUITE 100, $212,795.48. Sale terms: where The Judicial Sales too many items to list. reunite your family, 25% down of the highest Corporation conducts fore- sunroof, remote start, taken for one, full-time 815-462-5633. fr/tfn $300, in certified funds/or BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 tires replaced (80,000 Everything from an- (eight hours per day) wire transfer, is due within (630) 794-9876 THE JUDI- bid by certified funds at the closure sales. For informa- tiques, china, furniture, twenty-four (24) hours. No CIAL SALES CORPORA- close of the sale payable to tion, JOHNSON, BLUM- mile, Michelin), battery Custodial/Maintenance The Judicial Sales Corpo- BERG & ASSOCIATES, replaced last year. Must household appliances, position. Resumes fee shall be paid by the TION One South Wacker garden pots, wood and MISCELLANEOUS mortgagee acquiring the Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, ration. No third party LLC Plaintiff's Attorneys, see to appreciate. should be sent to: residential real estate pur- IL 60606-4650 (312) checks will be accepted. 230 W. Monroe Street, 41,200 miles. Under tools etc. Cash only. Mr. Jim Habing Dry, seasoned oak suant to its credit bid at the 236-SALE You can also The balance, including the Suite #1125, Chicago, IL, Blue book value, $9500 cc43ab Judicial Sale fee for the 60606 (312) 541-9710. Wilmington High School firewood $129, cherry sale or by any mortgagee, visit The Judicial Sales OBO. Call, leave mes- Abandoned Residential Please refer to file number 209U Wildcat Court BBQ firewood $169. judgment creditor, or other Corporation at sage, text Dennis at GARAGE SALE lienor acquiring the resi- www.tjsc.com for a 7 day Property Municipality Relief 19-6979. THE JUDICIAL Wilmington, IL 60481 Wood racks $49, 815-341-0410. dential real estate whose status report of pending Fund, which is calculated SALES CORPORATION Wilmington Community Camping Wood $99. on residential real estate at One South Wacker Drive, 185 S. Primrose Unit School District No. rights in and to the residen- sales. CODILIS & ASSO- The best firewood & tial real estate arose prior CIATES, P.C. 15W030 the rate of $1 for each 24th Floor, Chicago, IL Dr. (Meadow Estates), 209U is in compliance $1,000 or fraction thereof 60606-4650 (312) Coal City, Fri., Oct. 16, quick, friendly service. to the sale. The subject NORTH FRONTAGE BOATS with Section 504 of the 815-260-0108. cc40b-48a property is subject to gen- ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR of the amount paid by the 236-SALE You can also Sat., Oct. 17 & Sun., Rehabilitation Act of eral real estate taxes, spe- RIDGE IL, 60527 purchaser not to exceed visit The Judicial Sales Two, late 60’s, early Oct. 18 from 8am-5pm 1973, which states that cial assessments, or spe- 630-794-5300 E-Mail: $300, in certified funds/or Corporation at and Fri., Oct. 23 & Sat., no person in the United GET HELP cial taxes levied against [email protected] wire transfer, is due within www.tjsc.com for a 7 day 70’s era metal canoes, twenty-four (24) hours. No status report of pending $300 each. Bass boat Oct. 24 from 8am-5pm. State shall, on the basis APPLYING FOR said real estate and is of- Attorney File No. fered for sale without any 14-20-04486 Attorney fee shall be paid by the sales. JOHNSON, BLUM- with trailer, $500. Call Tools, Christmas items, of race, color, national A FOID CARD mortgagee acquiring the BERG & ASSOCIATES, clothes, household items We take color photo- representation as to quality ARDC No. 00468002 Case 815-260-0214, leave origin, sex or handicap- or quantity of title and with- Number: 2020CH30 residential real estate pur- LLC 230 W. Monroe message. cc43a-46b and much more. ping condition be ex- graphs for gun owners’ out recourse to Plaintiff TJSC#: 40-2248 NOTE: suant to its credit bid at the Street, Suite #1125 Chi- cluded from participa- cards (FOID) for $10 and in "AS IS" condition. Pursuant to the Fair Debt sale or by any mortgagee, cago IL, 60606 tion in, be denied the and help you complete The sale is further subject Collection Practices Act, judgment creditor, or other 312-541-9710 E-Mail: ilp- benefits of or otherwise the application online. to confirmation by the you are advised that Plain- lienor acquiring the resi- leadings@johnsonbluberg. dential real estate whose com Attorney File No. be subjected to dis- Illinois State Police court. Upon payment in full tiff's attorney is deemed to of the amount bid, the pur- be a debt collector attempt- rights in and to the residen- 19-6979 Case Number: crimination under any won’t answer the FOID tial real estate arose prior 2019 CH 33 TJSC#: hotline but you can chaser will receive a Cer- ing to collect a debt and program or activity in tificate of Sale that will enti- any information obtained to the sale. The subject 40-2212 NOTE: Pursuant which District 209U re- complete your applica- tle the purchaser to a deed will be used for that pur- property is subject to gen- to the Fair Debt Collection ceives federal assis- tion with our computer. to the real estate after con- pose. Case # 2020CH30 eral real estate taxes, spe- Practices Act, you are ad- tance. ch43a-44b Call for an appointment firmation of the sale. The I3157238. Published in the cial assessments, or spe- vised that Plaintiff's attor- most days (but Tues- property will NOT be open Free Press Newspapers cial taxes levied against ney is deemed to be a debt days) 9a.m. to 4p.m. for inspection and plaintiff Wed., Oct. 7, 14, and 21, said real estate and is of- collector attempting to col- Friends Over Fifty has Do not wear white or 2020. fered for sale without any lect a debt and any infor- an immediate need for representation as to quality mation obtained will be very pale colors. 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Call insured, fast service, 0315 or 1-815-476-7966. or text Deb at 815-693- 815-263-6081. cc40a-43b tfn/47b 5870. cc36b-49a WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, page 13 Taking the anti-Madigan route has its bumps After Illinois House Howard refused to officials have Howard's campaign is behind Speaker Michael Madigan keep silent. In the admitted that a formal complaint filed with appeared in all but actual face of threats and they bribed the Illinois State Board of name in ComEd's deferred intimidation from some of Elections. The complaint federal prosecution agree- fellow Democrats, Madigan's clos- alleges that the Illinois ment, Rep. Terra Costa Howard State est allies to get a Republican Party has made in- (D-Glen Ellyn) was one of the Representative rate hike that's kind contributions of 10 mail- first Democratic state Terra Costa costing Illinois ings on behalf of Breen's cam- Representatives to call on him Howard did the customers mil- paign going back to early to resign without the qualify- right thing: She lions of dollars. August, but at least six have yet ing "if he did it" language. stood up and Madigan's failed to be disclosed by Breen. The And the freshman called on Madigan leadership dam- Breen campaign denied all Democratic legislator has been to step down, ages our state's wrongdoing and noted some breaking pretty much all now." reputation, ham- mailers were reported last precedent the past month or The second pers economic week. so by putting significant cam- mailer, which hit growth, and dis- Breen's mailers, unsur- paign money where her mouth the boxes around the first of courages people from invest- prisingly, have tried to weld is. the month, was entitled "Why I ing in Illinois. It's time to set a Costa Howard to Madigan. In Madigan's political opera- called for Speaker Madigan to new course." one, recipients were told that tion has continued to back resign." Yikes. Costa Howard "lied to you Costa Howard against former "As a mom, I've heard the A Democratic Party of about her ties to Madigan and Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard), classic 'Everyone else is doing Illinois spokesperson declined corruption," adding that she albeit at nowhere near the it!'" the mailer explains. "But comment, but said the mailers "is still taking Madigan's amount that most other as a legislator it was the oppo- were not a surprise. Whatever money." Democratic incumbents in dif- site 'No one is doing it!' I works, I suppose. She won't be "According to recently ficult reelection battles have couldn't believe it. As a mom, voting for Madigan's reelec- uncovered FBI files," another received, perhaps because she this was my chance to show my tion, but not many Democrats mailer claimed, "top Madigan won her last race by 7 points. daughters what it means to do want to see a return of the lieutenant Mike McClain That very limited Madigan what's right." ultra-conservative Breen, who raised money for Terra as part support ostensibly cost her the The third mailer landed a is a nationally prominent pro- of a pay-for-play 'secret proj- endorsement of the Chicago week later and focused on leg- life attorney and was the ect.'" The footnote points to a Tribune editorial board, but islative redistricting, a process House Republican floor leader Tribune story about McClain Costa Howard has been send- that Madigan has perfected. until he lost reelection two raising money for unnamed ing out her own mailers under "Corrupt politicians draw years ago. House Democratic candidates. the media's radar screen blast- maps that take away the power Whatever the case, a cam- "Terra's money man McClain ing Madigan for the last few of your vote," the reader is paign like this is unprecedent- rewarded another Madigan weeks. informed. "Terra Costa ed in Illinois. No incumbent operative for covering up a "For decades, Speaker Howard wants to give the House Democrat has ever been rape in Champaign, Illinois." Mike Madigan has ruled the power back to us!" so openly hostile to Madigan It's not hard to see why Illinois House of The fourth mailer landing in sustained paid advertising. Costa Howard is taking the Representatives with an iron a few days ago. Ever. I mean, the Senate anti-Madigan route. fist," boomed the first such "Since 1971 Mike Madigan Democrats caught tremendous Rich Miller also publishes mailer, which landed in late has had Illinois on the same heat from unions when they Capitol Fax, a daily political September. 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Illinois unemployment claims continue to rise The pandemic and associated restric- by an 8% decrease in continued unem- IDES reported Friday, Oct. 16 that the tions continue to wreak havoc on the state ployment claims, which hit 447,060 for the state had a 10.2% unemployment rate in and national economy, as the Illinois week. Department of Employment Security Nationally, there were 898,000 new September. That was higher than the reported that 47,528 Illinoisans filed first- unemployment claims for the week, an national unemployment rate of 7.9% for time unemployment claims for the week increase of 53,000 or 6% from the previous ending Oct. 10, an increase of 31% from week, according to the U.S. Department of the month, and nearly triple the 3.7% rate the previous week. That was accompanied Labor. the state saw in September one year ago. The Braidwood Journal, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, page 14 WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM Drive thru trick-or-treating More than 2 million mail-in ballots requested at Old Smokey planned BY JERRY NOWICKI a spokesperson said only 54 of the state’s instructed to discard the mail ballot if it CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS 108 election jurisdictions have such a arrives, but if they do sign and return it for Come and trick-or-treat, turn right onto the walk path drop box. voting, they're committing vote fraud and social distance style, at a and follow the directions of SPRINGFIELD – More than 2 million Those who have requested mail bal- are subject to Class 3 felony charges, drive-thru style event in Old those directing traffic. Illinois voters have requested vote-by- lots but change their minds and would Dietrich said. Smokey City Park in Once at the starting point, mail ballots and more than 26,000 such like to vote in person instead have Gov. JB Pritzker was asked at a virtual Braidwood on Halloween, Oct. roll your windows down. ballots have already been returned, avenues to do so, according to ISBE news conference Wednesday if he had any 31, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 Proceed only after being according to the Illinois State Board of spokesperson Matt Dietrich, who said concerns about rhetoric from President there are safeguards in place to ensure no p.m. directed to do so. Follow the Elections. Donald Trump in Tuesday night’s presi- double voting occurs. The event is being hosted walk path, stopping at each That means about a quarter of the dential debate in which Trump continued by the Braidwood Lions Club, A voter who received a mail ballot but volunteer stationed along the state’s registered voters had requested to raise questions about the validity of a Knights of Columbus 1574 and vote-by-mail ballots as of Sept. 30Æ wishes to cast a ballot in person must sur- November election that has already the Braidwood Area Chamber route who will place a couple render the ballot at an early voting loca- of pieces of candy in the chil- ISBE reported that 2,077,594 ballots smashed mail-in voting records in many of Commerce. were requested, with 26,872 returned and tion or polling place on Election Day and states. The event is for children dren’s bags or buckets. Do not will be given a regular ballot. proceed to the next volunteer 55,751 persons having voted early. Pritzker said he would feel “confident ages 2 to 16. They must be in The number continues to grow as A voter who does not surrender the in the system we have” if he were voting until the vehicle in front of you ballot must cast a provisional ballot. the vehicle — no exceptions public health guidance advises against anywhere in the state, noting that the new has moved on. Provisional ballots are not counted until will be made. No infants only. congregating in indoor places due to con- law has made the process “safer and easi- Please keep speeds at 5 all the mail ballots have been processed Enter the park through cerns about the spread of COVID-19. er.” the Third Street entrance and mph max. and it is assured that the voter’s ballot is Earlier this year, state lawmakers passed a not among them. “We've had vote-by-mail in Illinois law requiring election authorities to send According to Dietrich, if someone has for some number of years,” he said. “And applications for vote-by-mail ballots to requested but not yet received their mail so there's, I think, a reasonable high con- registered voters who voted in recent ballot and wants to vote in person, the fidence level of people who have done it elections. voter can sign an affidavit at the polling have done so successfully. We have not Applications must be sent back to the place or early voting location attesting had situations of voter fraud in Illinois Halloween Hot Dog election authority to receive a mail-in bal- that they have not received a mail ballot. caused by vote by mail.” lot. Many of the applications have already The voter will then be given a regular bal- All mail-in ballot requests must be Giveaway to be Oct. 31 been distributed to voters, and vote-by- lot. received by Oct. 29 ahead of the Nov. 3 mail and early voting periods began last “This happens most frequently with election, but officials recommend sub- The Braidwood Lions Club will be hosting their week. voters who request their mail ballot very mitting requests earlier to ensure a ballot Annual free Halloween Hot Dog Giveaway on Saturday, Once the ballot is received, it must be late in the process and don't receive it as is received by Election Day. Oct. 31 from 2 to 5 p.m. by the north side of the Lions’ sent back to the election authority to be of Election Day, though a voter can do this Returned ballots must be post- Pavilion in Old Smokey City Park. counted. While the new law for the 2020 anytime as long as they haven't received marked by Nov. 3 and received by the It will be a drive-thru style event this year. election allows an election authority to the ballot,” he said. local election office by Nov. 17 in order to Free meals include hot dog, bag of chips, bag of pop- install drop boxes for the return of ballots, Voters using this method are be counted. corn and ketchup and mustard packets. No drinks will be available this year. No eating will be allowed underneath the pavilion. Drivers should enter through the north entrance on Third Street. Pull up in the gravel along the north side of the pavilion. Roll down your window and tell the volun- LyondellBasell volunteers lend a hand School teers how many meals you need. Meals in to-go containers will be handed through your window. Understanding the value securities at a local level. LyondellBasell’s Global lunch menu No walk-ups are allowed. of time, resources and partici- Employees, contractors, Care Day event showcased the Meals are available as supplies last. pation, LyondellBasell volun- families and friends packaged positive impact a company teers across the world safely food boxes from the Northern can make in communities October 26 – 30 For more information, please visit Reed-Custer School engaged in various in-person Illinois Food Bank, distribut- where they both live and oper- www.BraidwoodLionsClub.org. District and virtual projects focused ing the food to those in need ate. Volunteer projects includ- on food security as part of the through a partnership with the Monday- Grilled ing building micro pantries, cheese, tater rounds, company’s 21st annual Global Coal City Food Pantry and stocking shelves at local food Care Day. Help for Hope. corn, fruit, milk pantries, collecting food for Tuesday- Popcorn On Saturday, Oct. 17, The drive-thru food distri- donation, and organizing more than 80 LyondellBasell bution held at Coal City High chicken, buttered noo- drive-thru food banks for indi- dles, peas, fruit, milk locations participated includ- School provided up to 300 viduals in need. ing the company’s Morris families with shelf stable food Wednesday- Rib Custer Fire District to The look and feel of the sandwich, potato chips, Complex. along with some basic house- 2020 event was different for LyondellBasell chose not hold necessities. carrots, fruit, milk volunteers than in years past to cancel this year’s event The Morris Complex also Thursday- Breakfast hold Halloween event despite the pandemic and built and installed two micro due to the pandemic, but that burrito, hashbrown, did not stop #TeamLYB. With yogurt, fruit, milk The Custer Fire Protection tume. instead participated in service food pantries in both Gardner projects where volunteers and Braceville. The shelves safety at the forefront, the Friday - Pizza, corn, District will be hosting a Boys and girls will have to company implemented cookie, fruit, milk Halloween Drive-Thru event opportunity to tour fire trucks, spent their time focusing on were stocked with items from the greater good within their the food drive. COVID-19 precautions to on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 4:30 receiving fire prevention hand- communities. In the midst of financial ensure volunteers who partici- to 7:30 p.m. outs and speak with firefight- “Now more than ever, we instability brought forth by pated in-person remained Volunteers will be at three ers. need to come together to help COVID-19, this year’s Global safe. These precautions locations—the Custer Fire Any Custer Park resident people and provide basic Care Day theme and coincides included social distancing, Station on Hwy. 113, Deer in need of a smoke detector Coffee & necessities in a time of great with LyondellBasell’s global eliminating the potential for Ridge Subdivision and Custer can request one at any loca- uncertainty,” said Randy charitable contributions made groups to congregate and Township Hall on Grant Ave— tion or call 815-458-2680. Newspapers Tatum, site manager. “We earlier in the year to local food requiring facial coverings be handing out goodies and Masks and social; distanc- could think of no greater need banks around the world in worn to help protection One wakes you up greeting youngsters in cos- ing are encouraged. than helping provide food response to the pandemic. against the spread of the virus. One opens your eyes WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM The Braidwood Journal, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, page 15

File Photo File Photo REED-CUSTER’S RUSSELL PAGE was nominated by Reed-Custer graduate Graham Perrott to be on REED-CUSTER GRADUATE Graham Perrott selected Reed-Custer’s Jacob Beyer, who played with his Comet fantasy football team as a wide receiver. Page played with the Comets from 2015-17. Reed-Custer from 2016-18 as one of his corners on his Comet fantasy football team. Comet graduate Perrott’s fantasy football picks BY SHAWN LONG team and I practiced more And Jordan Neu was “His agility at offensive went with Andrew McDonald Read would be used as the cor- STAFF WRITER running plays with me as the known very well for what he and defensive tackle made him II and Brendon McWilliams. nerbacks. running back, I would have could do after the catch, a problem on both sides of the “Andrew could psych any- “They would all do their With the NFL having their been a good back- up running returning two kicks for touch- field.” body up. He also had all the job covering the receivers Fantasy football every year, it back who led by example, and downs but Graham has an De La Rosa played on the true makings of an excellent downfield.” sparked a “what if” scenario. had a good balance of athletic argument that he’d also be a same team as Perrott and pass rusher. Brendon could Safties What if the Reed-Custer abilities at the running back fine receiver. Parnell. stuff the run and both would Zach Hall and Gage football program could choose position.” “Although I saw him most- “He was quick, agile and be nightmare for any offense.” Stamm were the top selections players from the past? Fullback ly playing kick returner or run- super strong,” commented Defensive Tackle for safties on the defense. They’d be unstoppable. At the fullback position, ning back, I believe his speed, Perrott. “Those attributes The two defensive tackles “Zach used his speed, One of our readers and Graham went with two bruis- physical strength and hands alone made him a good tack- he selected were Billy Kanehl agility and great awareness, former Reed-Custer graduate ers in Connor Harding and make him a perfect fit as a wide le.” and Brendan Wiggins. and patrolled the field. I always Graham Perrott, gave us his Kaleb Knust. receiver.” Kick Returner Both were extremely liked how he did that. Even opinion on who he would have Harding played for the Tight End Graham selected Vincent strong and agile, and didn’t though Gage was also used at on his Comet fantasy team. Comets from 2015-17 with Hunter Doherty and Billy Vercelotte and A.J. Cherry, who stop until they heard the whis- corner, he had the height, Quarterback Loomis and he mostly got goa- Moorman are his tight end used their speed and quick- tle. strength, speed and focus to be At quarterback, would be line carries, scoring three times selections. ness to get past the defense. Middle Linebacker an excellent safety. Josh Loomis who was the quar- over his two seasons. Doherty played for the “They both were shorter Seth Perry, who graduated Kickers and Punters terback for the Comets from Knust played with the Comets 2017 and 2018 before players who could get lost on in 2017, is Perrott’s middle His two kickers were 2016-18. He passed for 2,628 Comets in 2018 and 2019, bust- transferring over to play for the the field to the point where the linebacker because his leader- Payton and Josh Neu. They yards and had 1,250 yards ing through to the endzone Wildcats, where he switched defense were unable to spot ship was unlike any other. were both great kickers in high rushing, giving him 3,895 all- once. positions from the offensive them. That allowed them to get “He’s a Marine now. He school, Payton actually kicked purpose yards. “They showed everybody line to tight end. to the endzone with ease with played with the tenacity stop- a 50 yard field goal during “During the 2017-18 sea- how to be true fullbacks, run- “When I saw him play how fast they were.” ping the run. He was also a practice. son, he was mostly considered ning with power and finesse tight end for Wilmington, his Vercelotte played from really great cover man. He did His two punters were a scrambling quarterback,” and they knew how to block strength, catching ability and 2014-17 while Cherry played it all. Eddie Gad and Russell said Perrott. However, once he effectively.” agility for his size made me from 2015-18. Outside Linebacker Deardorff. got going passing the ball, he Wide Receivers think, a tight end is a much Coach He selected Shane Perrott thinks Gad’s leg was a dual threat.” He chose Rick Siegers, better fit for him.” Graham selected Mark Milburn, Randy Edwards, John power would make him an His number two pick was Dylan Hutchison, Russell Page Moorman played with the Wolf and Gavin Johnston as his Cowie and Justin Colwell excellent punter. injured 2020 graduate Blake and Jordan Neu to be in his Comets a little before Doherty coaches because they always because they were all strong Deardorff actually did did in the 2014-15 season. Foster, who rushed for four receiving corp. know what to say to get their and fast, allowing them to read punt and really excelled at it. Graham liked the natural tools touchdowns in one game dur- Hutchison played on the players fired up in any situa- the play, and get to it quickly. He had the power, discipline he had for the position. ing the 2019 season. Foster football and basketball team tion. Corners and awareness on the field. didn’t end up playing quarter- from 2014-18 and Graham “He had a mixture of Edge Rushers quickness, strength and good Sam Lepper, Jacob Beyer, back but Graham notes, he liked him because one sport At defensive end, Graham Cory McGregor and Justin would have been a good one. made him good at the other. hands. All that made him a “He was considered as a “While being a huge part perfect fit for the tight end balanced quarterback. He of the basketball team, he spot. could hurt the defense in any found football as another sport Center way once he got the momen- to work on his hands, eye coor- At center, Logan Zacharias tum going.” dination and juke moves to would be a good pick because Running back stay in shape for basketball,” of his physical strength and In the backfield, he chose continued Graham. “His raw power. Jaxon Hendershot, who gained height with his skill set of bas- “He had such power and 460 yards with six touchdowns ketball made him a true threat such dedication to get better. in 2016. at wide receiver.” He actually suplexed the Plano “I chose Jaxon because it Siegers played wide running back, forcing him to was his first time playing a var- receiver and punt returner for fumble the football. He was a sity game during the 2017 sea- the Comets between 2017 to beast.” son but that didn’t phase him, 2019. He made 18 catches for Guard he was a dominant running 422 yards with three touch- Gavin Harrison is his go- back. downs. Graham thought he to guy because he leads by As the second pick, had all the tools to be a great example and everyone else fol- Graham chose himself even wide receiver. lows his lead block through the though he was the team man- “He used his speed, hands hole. ager. and basketball skills to his “His strength, agility and “I was considered the advantage to make huge catch- blocking ability make him a team’s football manager, a es for the team when needed.” perfect fit at guard for RCHS.” Scout who pursued my Eagle Page played from 2015-17 At the other guard spot, Scout Rank and a Marching corralling deep shots for the Perrott went with Dylan Comet playing the snare drum Comets, who used him right. Emanuelson, who played with from 2015-17.” He was fast and he could track the Comets from 2014-16. He scored a touchdown the ball down. Graham was “He is huge but still had during the senior night game impressed with his overall abil- speed and strength. He and it sparked a “what if” situ- ity and mindset. blocked some player so hard, ation in his head. “One of the best wide he pancaked him. He was a “I was able to play running receiver and basketball post force to be reckoned with.” back and wide receiver against players I have ever met at Tackles the Manteno Panthers for the Reed-Custer High School. With His offensive tackles first and last time,” Graham his physical strength, vertical included Brendon Parnell and commented. “I was able to jump, height and assertive Bobby De La Rosa. score a touchdown and helped mentality to get better at any Parnell played with the out blocking for my teammates sport he plays, it all makes him Comets from 2014. He was throughout most of the fourth a receiver that could hurt you known for his quickness creat- quarter. In my opinion, if the in any way he wanted to.” ing a hole. The Braidwood Journal, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, page 16 WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM

IHSA to allow spring, summer athletes to play on club teams simultaneously The Illinois High School came up with what we believe Association (IHSA) Board of is a reasonable compromise Directors met virtually for summer sports. The Board Monday, to provide a timetable is hopeful that the high school on winter sports decisions, and teams will be given priority voted on a by-law change that when conflicts occurs. We would allow spring and sum- believe making a modification mer athletes to play club ball now will allow high school simultaneously. coaches and non-school team coaches to begin communica- The Board said winter tion on how they can collabo- sports details will be given ratively resolve scheduling October 28. conflicts.” “We understand that stu- Sports competing in the dent-athletes, coaches, par- IHSA’s 2021 spring season ents, officials, and fans are (football, boys soccer, girls vol- anxious to learn more details leyball) will be granted the about the plans for IHSA win- accommodation to participate ter sports,” said IHSA simultaneously on school Executive Director Craig teams and non-school teams Anderson. “We feel like we are throughout the duration of making positive strides in our their high school season (Feb. discussions with the Illinois 15-May 1). Department of Public Health (IDPH) to be allowed to con- Athletes competing in the duct IHSA winter sports as 2021 summer season (baseball, scheduled. softball, track & field, girls soc- cer, boys volleyball, lacrosse, “We believe we have a boys tennis) can also play in plan to do so safely and want league ball beginning on June to provide IDPH with ample 4. The summer season is slated time to review the winter to run from April 19 to June 26. sports plans, and supportive “Given the unique chal- data, we have provided them. lenges of this school year, it We expect to have a response remains important for our from IDPH with final recom- Board to be flexible and cre- mendations for winter sport ative in seeking participation plans, including any accom- opportunities for students,” modations and postseason said IHSA Board Vice- plans, by October 26. We will President Robert Nolting, the then reconvene our Board to Principal at Andrew High officially vote and announce School in Tinley Park. “From that information shortly there- my perspective, I am less wor- after.” ried about teams competing The Board’s accommoda- for conference or postseason tion to the IHSA Independent titles this year. The goal is to Team By-law (3.100) will be File Photo get kids back being active to applicable for the 2020-21 benefit their mental and phys- school year only and will grant REED-CUSTER JUNIOR Shelby O’Reilly reacts to the most recent news announced in an Illinois High School Association board meet- ical well-being. These (inde- pendent team) by-laws aim to specific exemptions to spring ing that would allow spring and summer athletes to play club sports at the same time as the ones held by the school. and summer season sports. preserve competitive equity, but for this school year, we feel Winter sports (basketball, the right decision is to provide wrestling, boys swimming & which remain in their tradi- by-law. was prudent to make modifi- were displaced from their tra- an accommodation that maxi- diving, cheerleading, dance, tional season, will have no cations to the independent ditional high school season,” mizes participation.” bowling, girls gymnastics), accommodation related to the “The Board determined it team by-law for the sports that said Anderson. “They also Anticipating that the Comets will be back in the playoffs BY SHAWN LONG sity level and that year of expe- STAFF WRITER rience will become invaluable. He finished the season with Might this be the year for 700 yards passing, six touch- the football Comets? downs and 11 interceptions. There’s reason to believe There’s a chance there will the Reed-Custer football team be a battle from younger quar- will make the playoffs for the terbacks like Lucas Foote or first time since the 2009 when Jake McPherson, who com- they went 6-4. bined for over 20 touchdowns Leading up to that year, on the freshmen and sopho- the Comets made the playoffs more teams. three of the four years (2005, 7- Junior Elliot Cassem will 3; 2006, 8-3; 2008, 7-3). also be another name fans will Expectations are high that see when the Comets suit up. the Comets, who have a slew of As a sophomore Cassem talented, beefy underclass- led the Comets in rushing with men, will make a solid run at a 482 yards and two touch- conference championship if downs. He gained steam near not this year, then the next two the end of the season, running seasons. for 155 with a touchdown But we won’t know until against Herscher, and he late February, if and when Gov. scored the only touchdown the Pritzker and state health offi- Comets had against a top tier cials give the okay to play. Coal City defense so that Spring football just won’t should mean good things be the same. going into the season. Likely everyone on the He’ll be joined by running sidelines and in the stands will backs that led the JV Comet likely have to wear masks, that and freshmen Comets to their is if they even allow fans in the impressive seasons. Names stands. like Jace Christian and Without fans will there be Brandon Moorman, who com- the need to inflate the giant bined for more than 10 trips to Comet helmet and stock up on the endzone. fireworks? I see it now, the The Comets will have their pregame ritual will be players skill player in Evan Pickard lining up to be tested for covid- back for his senior year. 19 symptoms. Pickard was keyed on in And what happens when a games as he was one of the player tests positive on a team. lone players to watch as he Will that require the entire recorded 654 all-purpose yards team to quarantine and if so, on the season with a touch- for two games? It’s not likely down in the opener so he was bottled up but with all the they’ll shut the entire season other weapons to account for, down but they might if there is he could have a better season. an outbreak. And all this talk about the If fall ball had been offensive weapons when the allowed, like in the four states defense was just as good. surrounding Illinois, we’ll not At the freshman level, the have had to deal with the win- Comet offense scored 321 ter weather that still will be points, allowing 118 which is around probably through the good for a +203 points differ- end of March. ential. That’s elite. It’s time we all might want The fresh/soph team was to shop fo a good pair of snow just as good, scoring 215 points boots. while allowing 98 points which According to the Farmer’s is good for a +117 points differ- Almanac, this coming year in ential. 2021 is supposed to be an El The freshman squad sur- Nino year which will mean a rendered 15 points per game colder winter for Illinois and while the JV squad gave up 11 more precipitation. File Photo points per game. What about the actual There’s been a lot of talk temperature? IF FALL FOOTBALL was being played you’d see Reed-Custer junior Elliot Cassem about to turn the corner for a touchdown to make the about this next team coming It’s in the IHSA by-laws not Comet fans go wild because they know it’s only a matter of time before their team will be there. up for the Comets and they’ve to allow games in tempera- proved themselves as the tures under 40 degrees. That freshmen group was the same will a huge factor if the IHSA year was 15 degrees. March we can do now is speculate on upcoming players. in basketball, capturing 21 to win the Super Bowl as varsi- doesn’t adjust that by-law. In didn’t get much better with what could have been and Last year the varsity straight victories so they are all ty Jr. Comets with a 10-0 record February, Illinois is lucky to get temperatures reaching 26-36 what might be when the play- Comets won just one game around solid athletes. and a convincing win. temperatures in the 20s. They degrees. ers take the field in five while the freshmen (8-0) and Dylan Garrelts will come One thing is for certain, won’t get 40s until later on in The state has remained months. fresh/soph (7-2) combined for back to start at quarterback as they will be an exciting team to the spring. steadfast on its ruling of mov- We hope that time will a 15-2 record. And they not a junior. Garrelts did a lot of watch when the season comes According the Weather- ing fall sports to the spring. come because we can’t wait to only did well in football, their good things as a sophomore around. us.com, the average tempera- We can’t change that. All watch the Comets with its group led a one loss campaign quarterback playing at the var- ture for Illinois in February last