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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2021 | A FREE PRESS NEWSPAPER Coal City becoming a gigabit community
“WE THINK IT BY ANN GILL has been providing fiber internet to lage for funding, but it is asking town Bratta said, “the communities that have EDITOR commercial, educational and health- officials for a streamlined permit done that in the United States have WILL BE GREAT FOR care customers that needed the band- process, something Bratta said can seen some very prosperous times, THE RESIDENTIAL AND Cesare Bratta is looking to partner width that comes with fiber. slow down the process of getting fiber because as soon as you’re advertising COMMERCIAL GROWTH with the village of Coal City on the cre- As Bratta explains, fiber provides a in the ground. you’re gigabit consumers—residential ation of a gigabit community. bandwidth that doesn’t come with fixed The company is also looking to or commerical—know they can get IN THE CITY AND “We believe cities that have fiber wireless, and it became apparent that partner with the village on construc- high speed fiber services and they are I THINK IT WILL ALSO service thoughout will outperform residential users needed that same tion projects that would include road actually going to move to that commu- PREPARE THE CITY FOR cities that don’t,” said Bratta. He is pro- level of wireless service it was providing work and new development, some- nity. posing that fiber optic internet be to its commercial customers. thing they have already done in town. “We think it will be great for the FUTURE EXPANSION spread throughout the community. The company currently owns over During the recently completed residential and commercial growth in AND AS THE CITY “What we are looking for are part- 425 miles of fiber and leases more than South Broadway Reconstruction proj- the city and I think it will also prepare EXPANDS, LET’SSAYTO nerships with communities that we can 1,000 miles. It serves 250-plus commer- ect, Surf Broadband installed conduit the city for future expansion and as the work together and actually create a cial customers and 65 school districts that runs north and south along city expands, let’s say to the south, for THE SOUTH, FOR community as a gigabit community, or on 400 locations. Broadway. industrial we can bring service there,” INDUSTRIAL WE CAN gigabit city as we like to call them,” said On the residential side, Bratta “We are not asking the city for any Bratta added. BRING SERVICE THERE.” Bratta. reports the company has extended money, we’re looking to fund the build “Well certainly this is the way of Bratta has been providing internet fiber service to 40 homes locally with 20 out to every location,” Bratta told the future, gigabit cities, and it’s com- services in the community since 2003. additional projects in the works. trustees. The partnership would further ing and it’s going to be here quickly. I CESARE BRATTA In 2018, Bratta merged his company, Surf Broadband is looking to fur- provide the village with no cost internet think it’s a strategic asset if you have it CO-OWNER, Cyber Broadcasting, with two others to ther build out its high speed fiber net- service. within your community,” Mayor Terry SURF BROADBAND create Surf Broadband Solutions, an work through a partnership proposal— The extension of fiber and becom- Halliday said. internet service provider in the Great franchise agreement—with the village. ing a gigabit community would allow Lakes region. The focus of the company Surf Broadband isn’t asking the vil- the village to bill itself as such, and SEE GIGABIT, PAGE 2 Unit 1 preparing Athletics, activities back on to return to BY MARNEY SIMON AND ANN GILL STAFF EDITORS full day instruction Student athletes are ready to head back to their respective sporting events, Board of Education to take vote now that the Illinois High School Association [IHSA] has cleared the way to bring on March return date sports back, even in a limited capacity. BY ANN GILL The IHSA Board of EDITOR Directors met for a special board meeting on Jan. 27, The Unit 1 School District continues to discuss changes to where the Board provided an its Return to School Plan, specifically changes to the school day. updated sports schedule and Over several weeks various planning committees have met other guidance for the to draft a plan for students and staff to return to full day in-per- remainder of the 2020-21 son instruction at each of the district’s five schools. school year. The COVID-19 Superintendent Dr. Kent Bugg said that when the commit- pandemic and subsequent tees began to meet the goal was to develop a plan for full day restrictions in the state have instruction. The district is ready to transition from its current kept school sports sidelined hybrid model back to a full day schedule. for most of the year. “Our committees are still meeting and we are still finalizing The schedule includes recommendations so we can get our plan finished so that we boys and girls basketball to can publicize it and get it out to our parents,” Bugg said. start practices as soon as pos- Bugg expects to provide the Board of Education with an sible, with the season run- update when it meets this evening—Feb. 3. ning through March 13. Boys The superintendent said the work of the committees has soccer can begin practices on been to develop a plan that best meets the needs of students, March 1 with the season run- staff and district families. ning until April 17. So when can parents expect students to return full-time? Football can start on Bugg said it’s a decision of the Board of Education based on local March 3 for practices, with public health information and with guidance from public pro- the first games set for March fessionals. 19. The season is set to con- Based on current public health data showing a steady clude on April 24 with no reduction in COVID cases, with no transmission of the virus state series. within the school stetting, it looks as if the district will transition Baseball, softball, and from half day to full day attendance next month. girls soccer can start practices Bugg is recommending the board approve a return to full on April 5, with the season set day instruction beginning Thursday, March 11. Even if approved to run until June 19. Photos by Shawn Long at tonight’s meeting, he said the date remains tentative. Wrestling practices can COAL CITY SOPHOMRE Kerigan Copes takes a shot at the basket while teammate Mia Ferrias The superintendent said Tuesday there are a lot of factors start on April 19, with the sea- that went into selecting that date. son expiring on June 12. defends during basketball drills on Monday. “Would I have liked to seen that earlier to get our kids back? “What we have said in Absolutely. But, there are a lot of variables and like I try to tell our school district from day again, and notes the tendent said. an increasing number of stu- people it’s not as easy as flipping a switch and saying we’re going one of this is, whatever the announcement has uplifted When schools were man- dents and families dealing back to the schedule we had before all of this started,” Bugg said. Illinois Department of Public the student body. dated to shut down last with social and emotional According to Bugg, the district did not hire some positions Health [IDPH] and Illinois “There is a different March, Bugg said there was a issues stemming from the at the start of the school year in August and other positions were State Board of Education bounce in our kids’ step right lot of concern about the pandemic, and they are doing changed to accommodate what was needed to support the edu- [ISBE] allows we’re going to now because the weight room impact it would have on stu- what they can to help their cation plan. do, and we’ve done that from is open, because they got to dents’ academic growth. For students. “So it’s not that simple when we do go back to full day,” he the beginning,” Unit 1 School perform in the auditorium, him the concern very quickly “A big part of the school said. Superintendent Dr. Kent and clubs and activities are came to be and remains the experience is the social Even though the district is preparing to move to full day Bugg said. meeting in person. They just social and emotional health growth, the emotional growth instruction, the state still requires the district to offer full remote He reports the district is want to be together to social- of kids. that happens in the before learning to anyone who prefers not to attend. That’s something thrilled that its athletic and ize. While school is about aca- According to Bugg, dis- and after school activities the district still has to figure out. co-curricular programs, and demics, it’s also about so trict principals and student Another topic that’s been looked at is consistency across the clubs are starting to meet much more,” the superin- service personnel are seeing SEE BACK, PAGE 2 county as to when districts will be getting back to a full day SEE RETURN, PAGE 2 Coal City contributing $125,000 to O’Reilly project BY ANN GILL retail project last summer, but square-foot retail building that “The village’s obligation is term, at a minimum being five no pay out, and in the event EDITOR in order to comply with the complies with the design pretty simple,” according to years. something later goes wrong town’s core area design guide- guidelines as far as its exterior Mark Heinle, the village’s attor- Per the agreement, 6S has and the project is abandoned, The terms of a redevelop- lines it would require some design. ney, who said the village will one year—from the date of its the village recoups its invest- ment agreement have been incentives. The village tenta- The plan presented last pay the developer $100,000 redevelopment agreement ment. finalized, and the village of tively agreed to provide TIF month to the village’s Planning once it closes on the property with the village—to purchase Village officials say the Coal City has agreed to provide funds back in July. and Zoning Board shows the and the remaining $25,000 will the properties and are to start economic incentive being pro- $125,000 in economic incen- It was announced last commercial structure will be a be issued upon completion. construction within 60 days vided will be recouped from an tives to the developer who is month that 6S Development full brick building, with off The village has two addi- from the date of purchase. The increase in tax increment. bringing an O’Reilly Auto Parts was moving forward with its street parking and signage and tional terms it must meet and developer then has a one year “This improvement within store to town. plan to bring the auto parts that’s included within the that is approve a series of prop- deadline to complete the proj- this currently commerially Last week, village trustees retailer to town and was in terms of the redevelopment erty variences—completed at ect. What that means is the zoned area is expected to gen- entered into an agreement negotiations to purchase both agreement. its Jan. 27 meeting—and grant developer has until January erate enough increment to off- with Texas-based 6S a commercial and residential Additionally, the develop- the alley vacation. 2023. set the incentive being provid- Development to provide capi- property along East Division er will be required to relo- “The developer, for its “I don’t think anyone ed to 6S Development within tal from the town’s tax incre- Street for its project. cate—at its own cost—a water part, purchases those proper- anticipates it’s going to take four years time,” Fritz said. ment financing fund [TIF] to The current metal build- main that currently runs ties, constructs the project that long, but those are the help cover the overall costs of ing at 860 E. Division that had through an alleyway between consistent with the plans its outside dates,” Heinle told redeveloping 850 and 860 E. housed a prior auto parts store, the existing structures. The presented to the village and trustees during the Jan. 27 Division St. along with the single family new water main will be moved sell O’Reilly Auto Parts a lease meeting. The developer had indi- home immediately to the west to the far west edge of the to occupy the future structure,” According to the attorney, cated its intent to construct a are slated to be demolished to property and the alley vacated Heinle said. if the developer doesn’t make make way for a new 7,225 once the land sale is complete. That lease is to be long it to closing the village makes The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, page 2 WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM Coalers know their business Coal City High School’s events were administered from Coalers placing first Stiles fifth place in personal chapter of Future Business the contestants’ home school included Luke Hawkins, intro finance. Leaders of America [FBLA] through an online system, to parliamentary procedures; Along with Coal City, the found success at the annual according to Harlan Kennell, Carmella Barkley, business conference included students Central Northern Area Coal City’s FBLA sponsor. communication; and Josh from the Illinois Math and Leadership and Skills “This year’s CNA was a Ritchie in introduction to Science Academy [IMSA], Conference. huge success considering all FBLA. Lemont, Bradley Bourbonnais, The 2021 conference was the new guidelines,” Kennell Earning second place Kankakee, Evergreen Park, held virtually with the Lincoln said. were Hannah Krull, agribusi- Chicago Tech Academy, South Way East chapter hosting. The Coal City had 10 members ness; Emma Cook, business Shore International College winter event provided stu- compete in various events law; and Gavin Chernesky in Prep, Sullivan and Lincoln Way dents with an opportunity to consisting of tests, presenta- introduction to business. East, West and Central high test their proficiency and skills tions and interviews. FBLA’s 75 Additional placers were schools. prior to the state conference competitive events are based Ava Huston, third place, busi- FBLA is a career and tech- Photo by Ann Gill competition in the spring. on various areas of business ness ethics; Collin Dames, nical student organization that THE VILLAGE OF Coal City installed a vinyl fence around the With students unable to including 3-D animation, third place, intro to business seeks to prepare students for Chestnut Street lift station in November 2020, and it prompted meet in person, all presenta- accounting, supply chain presentation; Logan Hawkins, careers in business and busi- calls concerning safety. The village relocated the stop signs from tions were pre-recorded and management and social media third place, introduction to ness education. east/west to north/south, but it still wasn’t enough for the neigh- submitted in advance. Testing strategies. financial math; and Molly borhood. So last week the village agreed to make the intersection a four-way stop. The second set of stop signs will replace the yield signs this month. Bugg, Manietta earn dean’s list honors Stop signs answer to The University of 2021 dean’s list. Bugg, the daughter of Kent and Jolene Manietta, was Wisconsin-Madison has recog- Mackenzie Bugg and Luke and Debbie Bugg, was named named to the high honors list nized the academic achieve- Manietta, both of Coal City, to the dean’s list in the College in the School of Pharmacy. neighborhood concerns ment of its students by naming are among those who made of Letters and Science. them to the fall semester 2020- the honors list Manietta, the son of Troy BY ANN GILL north/south after a two-week EDITOR notice was posted at the inter- section. Yield signs went up Shortly after the village of where the stop signs had been, Coal City installed a vinyl but that wasn’t enough. A few events can allow up to 50 spectators, indoors or fence at the corner of Chestnut neighborhood residents Back outdoors. Grundy County is currently in Phase Gigabit 4 of the Restore Illinois plan, and not under any and Kankakee streets, the resumed their calls to police At Bratta’s request and on neighbors had something to saying the two-way designa- that these kids are in. For a lot of these kids additional restrictions. Still, with a 50 spectator limit, odds are fans from the visiting team won’t the recommendation of the say. tion was not sufficient. that’s their passion for getting to school every village administrator, village The chief of police The police department day and we took that away from them,” Bugg be allowed. Reed-Custer has already said they will be allowing two spectators per player for trustees authorized the mayor received calls from the neigh- took some time to monitor the said. to sign onto an expression of borhood about the screening area and agreed the best way So last week’s announcement that activi- home games. The state board is considering State Series interest to continue working that went up around the lift to ensure motorist safety is to ties could resume has been a bright spot from towards a franchise agree- station on the northeast cor- make the intersection a four- many district students. competition for traditional IHSA spring sports only. Dance and cheerleading will be allowed to ment with Surf Broadband. ner of the intersection. way stop . Not only have team practices resumed, The terms of the agree- According to Village “There’s not a lot of traffic plans are moving forward for the annual spring conduct virtual Sectional and State Final meets, where they will record their perform- ment would allow the compa- Administrator Mat Fritz, “the through there so we’re not musical and high school’s ping pong club had ny to utilize village rights of concern, which was verified by going to create a traffic jam balls bouncing through the hallways last week. ances and submit them to be judged. "Ultimately, the Board adhered to its stat- way to extend fiber to service police was that traffic with this four-way stop, but it Students have their activities back and due the community. approaching the intersection will increase safety at that to overlapping seasons, the Unit 1 Board of ed goals throughout the pandemic: Providing an opportunity for every IHSA student-athlete As part of the agreement, has a new visual impairment intersection for the people Education is expected to amend its athletic Bratta and his partners will that required the intersection coming from the east,” Best guidelines for the current season to allow mid- to compete safely this year and maximizing opportunities for traditional IHSA spring also be looking to work with to be switched from its current said. The department did look dle and high school athletes to participate in the village on joint press 2-way stop designation to the at some other solutions, but two sports at the same time. sports after they lost their entire season a year ago," said IHSA Executive Director Craig releases touting the available opposite approaches.” the chief said the four-way In each of the sports the seasons have service and have a presence Police chief Tom Best said stop was the best option. been condensed and there will be no state Anderson after the decision was issued. "Our Board faced an impossible task with a litany of on the town’s website. the fencing, put in to beautify Town trustees agreed to series for the athletics as in the past. In talking with the the structure, did create “a bit the plan and approved turning “This [season] is more about participation factors. They were conscientious in consider- ing every possibility and I believe their deci- administrator, Bratta said the of a blind spot,” at the inter- the intersection into a four- than competition right now. This is more about company is also looking at the section. way stop. The north east/west social-emotional health than a win and it sions today are a positive step for the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of our stu- possibility of a program that The stop signs were stop signs will being going up always is,” Bugg said. While a victory is always a would provide a level of free switched from east/west to this month. goal, the focus right now is being flexible with dents. We are excited to channel our energy into creating as many positive experiences for internet for new businesses “I think this will keep the students’ participation and simply being and offering open wi-fi during intersection safe,” Mayor Terry thankful these activities can resume. Illinois high school students as we can between now and the end of this extraordinary school community events. Halliday said upon passage of Due to limitations on the number of spec- “We’re very much looking the amended traffic plan. tators at events the district is putting plans in year." The guidelines require all student-athletes forward to working with the Attorney Black files Cooper place and preparing to live-stream its games. city on this and believe it will estate claim notice The guidelines provide that sporting and game personnel to wear masks and adhere to social distancing. help the city grow,” Bratta said. PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Attorney Black files OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Matthews estate approval, takes that and sev- close contact not one of those transition process very, very GRUNDY COUNTY - IN PROBATE claim notice eral other factors into consid- kids excluded for close con- few concerns came up about No. 2021 P 12 Return eration. tact ended up COVID positive, safety. They are concerned In the Matter of the Estate of Bugg said the March 11 so we’ve not had transmission about the kids, they’re con- Ardith A. Cooper, PUBLIC NOTICE schedule. Deceased IN THE CIRCUIT COURT “I’ve had numerous con- date aligns within the time at school,” Bugg said. cerned about how are we CLAIM NOTICE OF THE THIRTEENTH versations with superintend- frame being considered by the He further noted as long going to deal with our remote NOTICE is given to creditors of the JUDICIAL CIRCUIT majority of the county’s as mitigation strategies are in learners, how are we going to GRUNDY COUNTY - IN PROBATE ents where we talk about this death of Ardith A. Cooper. Letters of office schools, and tries to accom- place, schools are safe and instruct five year olds if they as Independent Executor were issued to No. 2021 P 13 and the rest of the [county’s] Larry B. Cooper, 302 Waverly St., Morris, In the Matter of the Estate of schools are strongly consider- modates what he was hearing Unit 1 has the data to support can’t move out of their desks Jeffrey D. Matthews, Illinois 60450, whose attorney is FRANK J. from the transition commit- that. all day long. Those are legiti- Deceased ing coming back between BLACK, BLACK & BLACK, 201 Liberty CLAIM NOTICE March 1 and 15,” Bugg said. tees which was, “don’t start on Committee’s working on mate issues and we’re trying to Street, Suite 211, Morris, Illinois 60450. NOTICE is given to creditors of the The proposed return date a Monday, it’s too hard for the the transition plans are com- figure out some creative ways Claims against the estate may be death of Jeffrey D. Matthews. Letters of little ones.” prised of school staff and to deal with that,” Bugg said. filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court office as Independent Co-Administrators up for board discussion and at Grundy County Courthouse, 111 E. were issued to Judith Winkel, 2860 N. He further said that day administration, the same peo- In the coming days the Washington St., Morris, IL 60450, with the Dwight Rd., Morris, IL 60450 and Denise falls in the final days of the ple who worked to develop transition plan will be representative, or both, within six months Matthews, 110 E. Southmor Rd., Morris, IL third grading quarter which the original Return to School wrapped up and presented to from the date of the first publication of this 60450, whose attorney is FRANK J. notice or, if mailing or delivery of a notice is BLACK, BLACK & BLACK, 201 Liberty Walsh-Strnad petitions would allow the high school to Plan last summer. the district’s Citizens Advisory required by Section 5/18-3 of the Probate Street, Suite 211, Morris, Illinois 60450. for name change start its fourth quarter with “I’ve been proud of our Committee for input. Once Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Claims against the estate may be full day instruction. staff from day one, because the plan has been finalized it Any claim not filed on or before that date is filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Court Additionally, it provides when way back in July almost will be published in order for barred. Copies of a claim filed with the at Grundy County Courthouse, 111 E. PUBLIC NOTICE Washington St., Morris, IL 60450, with the the district about five weeks to everyone in the county was families to have time to make clerk must be mailed or delivered to the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE representative, or both, within six months representative and to the attorney within 10 THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT finalize its transition plan and going full remote, and our decisions on in-person or from the date of the first publication of this days after it has been filed. GRUNDY COUNTY, ILLINOIS gives families ample time to staff said no we want our kids remote instruction moving LARRY B. COOPER notice or, if mailing or delivery of a notice is required by Section 5/18-3 of the Probate IN THE MATTER OF THE PETI- adjust their schedules. back somehow so let’s figure forward. INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR TION TO CHANGE THE NAME OF Frank J. Black Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. A March 11 return date this out,” Bugg said. “Our hope is that more Any claim not filed on or before that date is Braelynn Chloe Jurinek to Braelynn Chloe Black & Black also comes close to the one The staff has had the and more kids come back for barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Gignac. Case No. 2021 MR 5. 201 Liberty Street clerk must be mailed or delivered to the NOTICE year mark since the pandemic same spirit toward to return of full day instruction,” Bugg Suite 211 representative and to the attorney within 10 Notice is hereby given that the forced schools to close last full-day schooling. said. P.O. Box 148 days after it has been filed. undersigned on behalf of herself and spring, and the last time Coal “As we went though the Morris, IL 60450 Braelynn Chloe Jurinek, minor shall appear JUDITH WINKEL City kids attended a full class 815-942-0594 DENISE MATTHEWS in the before the Grundy County Circuit Published in the Coal City Courant INDEPENDENT CO-ADMINISTRATORS Court at 111 E. Washington St., Morris, IL day. on Feb. 3, 10 and 17, 2021. Frank J. Black 60450 at 9:00 a.m. on the 9th day of So what has changed in Black & Black Lawyers March, 2021 before the judge assigned to the past 11 months that points 201 Liberty Street hear said matter, and then present a peti- Suite 211 tion requesting the name of Braelynn to a return to full instructional P.O. Box 148 Chloe Jurinek be changed to Braelynn days? 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EDITOR Broadway Dance Center is still service businesses or businesses con- Heinle expects the process to be • The mayor and trustees waiting for the rest of its pandemic sidered non-essential by the finalized in late summer. expressed their condolences to the Last spring the village of Coal funding, and the final paperwork is Governor’s executive order. • Mayor Terry Halliday Sandeno Family and the employees of City helped a handful of local busi- pending, according to the adminis- DCEO announced in November announced Tammy Johnson had D Construction on the sudden loss of nesses gain access to emergency trator. that the program was being opened resigned her seat creating a vacancy Todd Sandeno, co-owner of the Coal funds to help them through pandem- Around the time the first awards to include essential businesses that on the Police Pension Board. City-based construction company. ic closures. Many months later, the were announced, two additional have lost more than 20% of sales in Halliday is looking to fill the seat “Todd was a great partner for the majority of those businesses have yet businesses—Broadway Family Dental comparison to the same time period with an individual who is interested village of Coal City,” Trustee Tim to receive a dollar. and LaPiazza Ristorante—submitted in 2019. The final date to apply for the in serving a two-year term on the Bradley said. The state made $20 million in their applications to the Illinois downstate funding grants is Feb. 26. pension board that meets four times a • Halliday expressed his thoughts federal Community Development Department of Commerce and In other matters from the Jan. 27 year. that the time has come for the village Block Grant funds available through Economic Opportunity [DCEO], meeting of the Village Board: The mayor further announced to move forward with re-opening Downstate Small Business those applications were approved in • Village attorney Mark Heinle the village is looking to fill a seat on Village Hall to the public, and resume Stabilization grants. Two Coal City late November with the businesses reported the village is looking to take the town’s Park Board, a post that will in-person board meetings. businesses were among the first to being awarded $25,000 each. possession of 95 E. Oak St., through be appointed by the mayor in the next Due to pandemic restrictions, apply and be awarded. “We continue to work with DCEO the county’s tax sale. few months. Village Hall has been accessible by In June, X-Calibur Gymnastics on a daily basis to get Broadway The village had previously • Village clerk Pam Noffsinger phone and meetings held remotely. and Broadway Dance Center were Dental and LaPiazza their amounts. cleared a vacant home from the prop- reported the consolidated election “I’m certainly not opposed if notified they would receive $25,000 We’re trying to get all of the grant erty and placed a lien on the land to ballot for the open positions on the someone who is still not comfortable and $21,600 respectively. This fall, the agreements aligned and get them recover the demolition cost of about Village Board have been certified. to participate remotely, if that’s some- village received 25% of the total funded,” Fritz said. $12,000. Seeking election are three incumbent thing we have to continue that’s fine, amount funded for each of the busi- A public hearing to close out Heinle told the board instead of trustees Tim Bradley, Sarah Beach but I think we have to start moving nesses. The funds were turned over to each of the grant awards will be held foreclosing on the lien it was best to and Dave Spesia. back toward meetings in the Village the businesses who were then once 100% of funding is received, wait for the tax process and assume • Trustees approved purchase Hall and our Village Hall starting to required to submit some additional Fritz reported. the land through the sale at a cost of orders totaling $39,176.34. Included open,” the mayor said. information. To date more than $8.5 million in about $1,000. in the bills were a $2,815.24 payment The next meeting of the Village Village Administrator Matt Fritz funding has been awarded to 422 In turn the village would sell the for fuel for the public works depart- Board is scheduled for 7 p.m., reported last week the state had businesses within 103 communities. property to recoup its costs and ment, $6,380.60 for water treatment Wednesday, Feb. 10. recently remitted the remaining bal- Initially, funding was available to investment, and see the property plant salt and $800 in animal control Unit 1 Schools recognize Students of the Week
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Notice to handicapped and elderly voters Foreclosure sale of 1141 Indian Grass Court Campos earns masters PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE GRUNDY COUNTY ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED VOTERS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Please be advised that the following voting aids are available to assist elderly and GRUNDY COUNTY - MORRIS, ILLINOIS at Illinois State handicapped voters in the Consolidated Election April 6, 2021 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.- ROBERT R. VENO et al Defendant, MAGNIFIERS and SIGNATURE TEMPLATES to assist voters who have visual problems. 2019CH22 NOTICE OF SALE Hillary Campos, has HANDICAPPED VOTING BOOTHS for voters who must vote from a seated position. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 17, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales been awarded a master’s BALLOT BUZZERS to allow voters to summon Election Judges to help them enter the Corporation, will at 9:00 AM on March 10, 2021, at the Grundy County Courthouse, 111 degree from Illinois State polling place. East Washington Street front door entrance, MORRIS, IL, 60450, sell at a public sale to University’s School of the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: VOTING ASSISTANCE - Handicapped and elderly voters requiring help may be assisted LOT 147 IN THE PRAIRIE RIDGE SUBDIVISION, PHASE ONE, UNIT TWO A SUB- Communication. by a friend, relative or by the Election Judges. DIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 34 “I must say that my NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AS DELINEATED ON last semester as a graduate CURBSIDE VOTING - Available for voters who are physically unable to enter the polling A PLAT OF SUBDIVISION RECORDED JULY 24, 2003 IN PLAT CABINET H. SLIDE 34 place. Call the Grundy County Clerk’s Office at 815-941-3222 for information. AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 421160, AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED student has been quite the JULY 9, 2004 AS DOCUMENT NO. 436308, IN GRUNDY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. rollercoaster, as I am sure VOTER REGISTRATION - Call the County Clerk’s Office at 815-941-3222 for locations Commonly known as 1141 INDIAN GRASS COURT, MINOOKA, IL 60447 similar experiences have throughout the county, for the Registrar nearest you, or if special arrangements need to Property Index No. 03-12-327-010 been had by other gradu- be made. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale ates. This year, the entire VOTE BY MAIL - Voters who wish to cast a Vote by Mail ballot may contact the County payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The world has endured count- Clerk’s Office to obtain the necessary forms if voting by mail or directions to the Early balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property less events that will go Voting location if voting in person. Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, down in history, and by Please note: Face masks required and cell phones are not allowed in the Grundy in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid now, it is evident that we County Courthouse. by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale are all living through a Kay T. Olson or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate Grundy County Clerk whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject prop- major turning point in Dated this 3rd day of February, 2021 erty is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied history, one that will be Photo courtesy of Tamana Tasmin Published in the Coal City Courant on Feb. 3, 2021. against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or analyzed for years to HILLARY CAMPOS quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is fur- ther subject to confirmation by the court. come,” Campos said. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of She plans to work in corporate communications. Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Campos previously earned her bachelor’s degree from the The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation university in communication studies-organizational/leader- as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court Notice of foreclosure of 340 Elizabeth Dr. file to verify all information. ship. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure She is the daughter of Ray and Debbie Campos, of PUBLIC NOTICE sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by Diamond. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a con- GRUNDY COUNTY - MORRIS, ILLINOIS dominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The as of April 1, 2005 Park Place Securities, Inc. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). Series 2005-WHQ2; Plaintiff, Vs. Cheryl Suhling, St. Francis Mortgage Corporation, IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO Midland Funding LLC, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants. REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSES- 2020CH2 SION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE NOTICE BY PUBLICATION FORECLOSURE LAW. NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: ST. FRANCIS MORTGAGE CORPORATION You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS that this case has been com- passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook menced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, towit: Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. LOT 7, EXCEPT THE NORTH 60.83 FEET THEREOF IN MAR-LEEN SUBDIVI- For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff's SION, FOURTH ADDITION AS PER PLAT THERE OF RECORDED AUGUST 15, 1991 Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 IN PLAT CABINET F, SLIDE 187 AS DOCUMENT 310068, IN GRUNDY COUNTY, ILLI- (630) 794-9876 NOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS 340 ELIZABETH DR, COAL CITY, IL 60416. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION PIN # 09-03-176-054 and which said Mortgage was made by: One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE CHERYL SUHLING, A SINGLE WOMAN, the Mortgagor(s), to Argent Mortgage You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report Company, LLC as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of of pending sales. GRUNDY County, IL, as Document No. 445219; and for other relief; that summons was CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 pending. 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do left wing liberal, Democrats and that Frauding Illinois includes my neighbor, why do you want to WILMINGTON—Unemployment insur- destroy the American economy and be ance fraud is growing in Illinois. From the onset dependent on foreign sources. If Biden is real- of the Covid virus, fraudulent claims have been ly for American independence he would con- an issue as record number of Illinois residents tinue Trump’s progress. Dan Hill. filed for benefits and Congress provides addi- tional jobless aid. Illinois has stopped more Good quotes than 350,000 fraudulent claims since March 1, WILMINGTON— Thomas Jefferson once 2020. The FBI, IRS and several state agencies said, “a government big enough to give you have launched a task force to tackle the prob- everything you want is big enough to take away lem. People complain someone else filed an everything you have.” Ronald Reagan said, unemployment claim in their name. Victims “Freedom is never more than one generation should immediately report the fraudulent away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our claims to the states unemployment agency. children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected and handed on for them to do Brutally honest the same.” WILMINGTON—In last week’s Sound-off articles “The swamp is back”, Margot Lane, Dependents Shadow Lakes then Essex, Wealthy politicians, President Trump was called a xenophobic Coal City, “When cities burned” then USA or because he stopped people from traveling from California also “Exposing America” and Asia. Biden has stopped people from traveling Wilmington. Thank you whoever you are from from 24 different countries. How come he’s not the bottom of my heart for being so brutally called xenophobic. You know it’s always the honest, informative and caring enough to double standard when it comes to the share your thoughts and feelings. Better than Democrats. They won’t be happy until they the nightly news! bring this country down and every one of you are going to be dependent, with a capital D, on Destruction of America the government. That includes you too, Penny SHADOW LAKES—I guess people can Lane. burn, loot, hurt, maim, kill and cheat in elec- tions because many states did not follow their Pace yourself Joe Vote of dissent Notice how Kamala, our vice president, stands own election rules and laws. So I guess just do SHADOW LAKES—Thank you China Joe: close by as President Biden signs executive SHADOW LAKES—Did you ever notice in orders, ready to take over just in case. whatever you want, when you want, the way Pace yourself China Joe. You have 4 years. You sound-off that some people think Trump was a you want and a Democrat will protect you. don’t have to destroy our country your first great president and some people think he was Let’s get packing So-called adults week. Always Margot Lane. the worst? Now some people think Biden will COAL CITY—Here’s a solution to carjack- WILMINGTON—I taught 8th grade for Threat of terrorists be a terrible president but no one is saying ing senior citizens in Chicago. All Chicago sen- most of my teaching career. Many people often BRAIDWOOD—Lock them in, turn on the Biden will be great or even good. He’s just not ior citizens should buy a hand gun. “No more asked me how I could put up with 13 and 14 gas. Ha ha ha! How many cubic feet of space is Trump. I don't think anyone voted for Biden, carjacking. Grandma is packing.” Look out. year olds. On their worst days, they were still there in each chamber of Congress? With the they just voted against Trump. Eddie Out of respect nothing close to the behaviors of the so-called barriers about 14 or 18 inches in diameter or So much anger WILMINGTON—This is for Margo Lane more, the length of tubing would have to be adults I saw on Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington D.C. SHADOW LAKES—Just got done reading who lives in the notorious Shadow Lakes. When T Lockwood extremely long. The number of cubic inch vehi- Trump was president I didn’t agree with him cles emissions also being many. Why? Because the sound-off section of the paper and I can Ignoring our own almost see the fury and anger of Trump sup- but I always called him President Trump occupants in the chamber could smell. Not because he was our president. Now Joe Biden is COAL CITY— The Democrat leadership porters with the election results. We have had carbon monoxide though. Why? Congress per- our president and I think he should be referred wants to keep the National Guard in D.C. for many presidential elections in the past back sons have smart phones and might think to to as President Joe Biden. So please stop with their protection. But what about the protection and forth from democrats to republicans but phone for help - 911. I’m aware of this because the stupid name calling and grow up. for the American citizens? When they want to on the radio today was mentioned a group I’ve never seen so much anger and hatred like defund the police, shut down ICE and open communicated with at least one other in its we have now. And there is only one logical Stupid people explanation. l can still remember when Trump borders while they let criminals out of jail. The group; Lock them in and turn on the gas. A sub- WILMINGTON—Here’s a fun quiz. Keep said on national television that he could shoot Democrat leaders say that the rule of law is stantiation of a conspiracy or satire? track of the statements you agree or disagree important and so is the constitution of the a person on Fifth Avenue, New York and his with. Stupid people believe in white suprema- USA. So maybe they should go back and read Buying up land supporters will still love him. I try and try but I cy. Stupid people fly confederate flags. Stupid the laws that they say they honor because they COAL CITY—Read Bill Gates is now the top just can’t comprehend what kind of spell people blame others for their failures. Stupid do not practice what they preach unless it’s for private farmland owner in America with more Trump has on these people. I honestly believe people believe violence is a means to an end. their own protection or protection of their fam- than 242,000 acres across 18 states. Cable bil- these people would run into a burning building Stupid people don’t wear masks. Stupid people ilies while they toss aside the legal rights sup- lionaire John Malone is still our country’s if he told them to. The sad part is that it’s going think they are smarter than they are. Lastly, stu- pose to be guaranteed for every American citi- biggest landowner with 2.2 million acres of to take a very long time for all the hatred he cre- pid people love to hate. They hate liberals, they zen. They give money that belongs to the tax- ranches and forests. Amazon owner Jeff Bezos ated to go away. hate education and they really hate being told payers to foreign countries and allow American also invests in land and owns more than Twisted they are stupid. citizens to live in the streets without food. 420,000 acres, mostly in west Texas. Penny Lane Hypocrite does not even come close to a word COAL CITY—In this country the that describes the Democrat party. The words Liberal agenda Republican Party has taken up arms to beat Teach them to obey power crazy and egomaniacs are better words COAL CITY— President Biden is asking for democracy into the ground as they beat police MORRIS—I’m sick and tired of all these to describe the Democrat party leaders. unity in our country while he signs 27 executive to death. It turns out the GOP backs the men in people blaming the police for all the unneces- orders the first week in office reversing many of blue only when convenient. Meanwhile sary use of force. Why don’t these politicians Nuts in Washington President Trump’s accomplishments. That is Russia’s people cry for democracy in the streets and these businessmen and pastors speaking MORRIS—President Biden has signed an the most executive orders after being in office as tens of thousands gather in subzero temper- out against this tell the parents to take care of order involving gender discrimination which one week than any other president. His stimu- atures demanding the release of their hero, their kids? Tell them to obey and do what the means that any male legally can claim he is lus bill is a liberal agenda it’s focused on pan- Navalny, who Putin poisoned. What a twist. policemen say. Drop your stupid cell phone female and can enter into any female restroom demic relief also bail outs of the badly man- Democracy is growing in Russia while it is and whatever you have in your hand. Put your or locker room without being arrested. Female aged blue states, Chicago, New York, Los besieged in America. Regarding our own elec- hands up and show some respect to the police. citizens should not be subjected to this type of Angeles etc. and a 15 dollar minimum wage. tion, Trump filed 62 lawsuits in the states, This is getting ridiculous. They do it because crime. Maybe the politicians should go back to That would push small businesses to the brink appealed the election outcome in the Supreme they know they can get away with it and the day school to learn there is a difference between a and erase over 3 million jobs. It’s a massive Court and begged Georgia’s Republicans to after it happens they file a lawsuit and they col- male and a female gender in every form of ani- expansion of the welfare state not pandemic change 11,780 ballots in his favor. Despite lect. The Democrats want to give all the crimi- mal life on the planet earth. Since apparently relief. Canceling the Keystone XL pipeline that Trump’s attempts at voter fraud, Trump lost fair nals their rights and have everything given to some of the politicians in Washington, D.C. and was going to carry oil from Canada to the Gulf and square. And what’s the result? QAnon con- the illegal immigrants. around the USA seem to believe that males and of Mexico with 10,000 union jobs lost. It’s called tinues to promote fairy tales and Trump’s fol- females are built exactly alike, so the politicians unity! 15 percent increase in food stamps. lowers continue to hallucinate. When Jesus comes and every other White House individuals Kurt K. SHADOW LAKES—This is regarding the should take a closer look at photos of Adam Arming ourselves Democrats and all the people who want to save and Eve. Would they know the difference or COAL CITY—Read 40 million firearms Looney tunes time the earth from global warming which has been would some scientist have to explain it to them background checks were processed in 2020, a COAL CITY—President Biden claims he warm, a ball of tropic, a ball of ice and every- on a TelePrompTer? Call your fearless leaders 40 percent increase over 2019 and by far the wants unity in our country. Really his executive thing else long before humans were ever here. and see if they are going to reject President most since the FBI began tracking such checks orders that he signed have infuriated conserva- My question to the people who believe in glob- Biden’s new law or if they care about what you in 1998. Fears of political violence and pan- tives. One of his first proposals is to bailout all al warming and climate change is who are they think about anything. There are plenty of psy- demic anarchy, 5 million Americans bought the heavy in debt Democrat states to the tune going to blame when Jesus comes back to earth chiatric institutions throughout the USA that their first gun last year. of $350 billion to be paid for by the Republicans to judge humanity? Who are they going to will make room for more individuals since all Now there’s proof in the red states. Taxes will be increased for blame at that time when the catastrophes are the nuts are not in the cake, they live and work WILMINGTON—Marjorie Taylor Greene is everyone. Once again President Biden has us printed in the Bible? in Washington, D.C. proof that Sherman didn’t do enough. paying for abortions worldwide, something Dan Hill President Trump rejected. Forty executive Parking garage quarters Wrong again orders in one week. Looney tune time folks. WILMINGTON—Who would believe the Here we go again, when I responded to treatment of 25,000 National Guard soldiers by Dan Hill’s Sunday school lesson I used the word General Pelosi. They were put in the parking moot, defined as meaningless, not mute, which garage to sleep with few bathrooms, florescent is defined as silenced. Although it’s not a con- lights and car ignition fumes to deal with dur- test I still have a better vocabulary than the ing the inauguration of President Biden. The Sound-off editor. 1099-G Forms available for those word is out and not good response. Many will Publisher’s note: For experts of vocabulary, be sent home to the states they came from yet such as yourself, from now on submit your who got unemployment benefits 10,600 National Guard will be left behind. For sound-offs in writing by email to what reason? When news broke President [email protected]. We’re tired of flipping The 1099-G tax forms are Pandemic Emergency available for claimants online Trump offered rooms in his hotel in D.C. to the through the dictionary trying to figure what in now available for claimants Unemployment for the prior seven years. guardsmen for free all while the Democrats and the hell you’re saying. who received unemployment Compensation (PEUC), Lost Individuals who have a few Republicans plan on impeaching our insurance (UI) benefits in Wages Assistance (LWA), and questions about this form can President Trump. It’s called unity. More harm to U.S. 2020, the Illinois Department state Extended Benefits (EB). contact the Department at Bringing down USA SHADOW LAKES—We not only have big of Employment Security Claimants who opted to 800-244-5631 and select the tech and the main stream media censoring (IDES) announced. Claimants receive their 1099-G tax form appropriate queue to speak SHADOW LAKES— I’m calling about news but there is a call to ban books by people who collected UI benefits last electronically, which is an Biden’s executive orders, so far. Seems to me with an expert. on the left. While the new administration sits year need the 1099-G tax form option available when Individuals who did not that the Democrats want to bring down the back and talks about how they are going to help from IDES to complete state claimants establish an IDES apply for or receive UI benefits American economy and force people out of Americans, with the stroke of a pen they are and federal tax returns. The account, will receive an e-mail in 2020 but receive a 1099-G jobs so they can depend on the government. giving citizenship to foreign individuals who form is necessary for individu- notification with instructions tax form from IDES are asked That is the perfect way to bring in are in the USA illegally so they can collect the als who received state or feder- to access the document from socialism/communism. They also want to dis- taxpayers funds. Raising taxes and opening al UI benefits. the IDES website. Claimants to immediately contact the arm the Americans which we have had arma- borders creates havoc in the USA, subjecting This includes claimants who opted not to receive their department at 800-244-5631. ment in this country since our founding citizens to more harm from criminals. The new who received regular UI bene- 1099-G tax form electronically Receiving this form without fathers. Many of which were repeating rifles administration seems to be using the same fits and/or benefits under the will receive a paper form via having applied for or received that could fire 15 rounds in 10.5 seconds. No strategy that was used on the left in European new federal pandemic relief regular mail; these claimants unemployment benefits is an different then the AR15. So tell me something, history by using the idea to programs, including may also access and print their indication of identity theft and deprogram us so they become Pandemic Unemployment 1099-G form online by visiting that a fraudulent claim was like a scarecrow before he had Assistance (PUA), Federal the IDES website (login filed using the personally a brain. Pandemic Unemployment required). Previous years' identifying information (PII) Compensation (FPUC), 1099-G information is also of an individual. WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, Feb. 03, 2021, page 5 Palmer vs. Daly on the golf course and cocktails First came Arnold Palmer, Daly, know that he is Singh) and the “Arnold Palmer Spiked”, same The John Daly is built and • Optional garnish with then came John Daly. Yes, an accomplished WGC-American principle. Many refer to the served in a tall, ice-filled glass. lemon wheel Palmer's mastery of the game golfer with 5 tour Express Arnold Palmer Spiked as the • 2 oz. iced tea Stir and serve predates Daly's career, but wins to his credit Championship John Daly, whatever you call it, • 2 oz. lemonade Until next week, enjoy we're not talking about the including the PGA (Tiger Woods). you can make your very own by • 1.5 oz. vodka responsibly. players. We're talking about Championship in It was in 2005 following the recipe below. the cocktails. 1991 and The Open that Daly played at There are not many hacks Legions of fans have in 1995. However, Whiskey Creek in as far as improving the quality enjoyed an Arnold Palmer he is also known for Fort Myers in the of the Palmer or the Daly. The ether on the course or at the his off the course Dirty Gator Open best advice that I can give is to 19th hole, and what's not to behavior. He's one THE SUNDAY and it was there use good ingredients. Use a of golf's most color- that he met his quality, home brewed iced tea, enjoy? Arnold's preferred mix COCKTAIL of iced tea and lemonade is the ful characters, far namesake cocktail. and the kind of lemonade that perfect reward after a well- from the “country Brian Rung Club bartender your grandmother used to played round, or the perfect club” stereotype Daton Lewis make. consolation prize following that surrounds the added vodka to the Don't be afraid to push less than your best perform- sport. He hits the Arnold Palmer the envelope on your lemon- ance on the course. ball the hard (his drives earned during the tournament, and ade sweetness, especially if Before we move to the him the nickname “Long renamed the drink the “John you are going to make the John John Daly, I would like to clari- John”) and he lives hard. Daly”. Adding vodka or gin to Daly. Many golf club bars will fy a few widely held miscon- Smokes, drinks, gambles, and the Arnold Palmer has been add a splash of simple syrup to ceptions about the Arnold has the occasional meltdown known in the golf world as the the Spiked Arnold Palmer. First, the drink is not a on the course. “Spiked Arnold Palmer”, but Palmer/John Daly to ensure 50/50 mix of lemonade and You never know which Lewis decided to seize the that the drink remains smooth. iced tea. Mr. Palmer preferred John Daly is going to show up, moment and name it after a For those following the a ratio of 3 parts unsweetened but when he's on his drives are golfer that is perhaps the all PGA, we are in the middle of a iced tea to 1 part lemonade. absolutely legendary. He has time most deserving of a signa- super season which runs until Second, he did not invent the an exceptionally long back- ture cocktail. Labor Day weekend, 2021. The drink. He commonly drank swing which he uses for lever- Daly enjoyed the drink, scheduling of the 2021 majors them on the course, and dur- age, a swing which he taught but did not approve of the will return to normalcy for the ing a round in Palm Springs in himself. After winning The name as he felt that naming most part, one key change is the 1960s a patron entered the Open in 1995, he struggled a the drink after him was trade- the re-scheduled Ryder Cup clubhouse bar and said “I'll bit for the next five seasons. mark infringement. Daly is no which will be played in an odd have that Arnold Palmer He was then voted comeback stranger to business ventures numbered year for the first drink”. player of the year in 2004, and outside of the game, so he time since 1999. The 2001 narrowly missed winning the formed the GIASI Beverage Ryder Cup was moved to 2002 On to the John Daly. If Houston Open in 2005 (Vijay Company in 2010. By the way, following cancellation as a you're not familiar with John “GIASI” is an acronym for result of the September 11 “Grip It And Sip It”, a play on attacks, and The Cup has been his “Grip It And Rip It” mantra. played in even numbered GIASI Produced a few fla- years since. District 209-U seeking bids for vors of hard lemonades and Have an Arnold Palmer, or flooring work at Stevens Intermediate School Spiked Arnold Palmers for a John Daly ready for your nearly a decade, but the pre- watch party. PUBLIC NOTICE made cocktails were only avail- The Arnold Palmer is built NOTICE OF BIDS able in select markets. The and served in a tall, ice-filled Sealed bids for the 2021 Flooring Work, L.J. Stevens Intermediate School, Wilmington, Illinois for Wilmington Community Unit School District 209-U will be received website promoting Daly's sig- glass. by the Board of Education, Wilmington Community Unit School District 209-U, Wilmington, nature cocktails is up, but the Fill glass with ice, then Will County, Illinois, via email until 2:00 P.M. prevailing time on the 9th day of March, 2021. product is difficult to find. add: E-mailed bids should include fully executed copy of Section 00 30 00 – Bid Form, pages 00 30 00-1 through 00 30 00-8 and a copy of the required Bid Guarantee in the form In 2018, Miller/Coors mar- • 3 parts unsweetened iced tea of a Bid Bond, Certified Check or Bank Draft for ten percent (10%) for the amount of the keted a malt-based version of • 1 part lemonade bid, payable to the order of Board of Education, Wilmington Community Unit School District the drink under the name Stir and serve 209-U, 209U Wildcat Court, Wilmington, Will County, Illinois. Bids should be e-mailed to the Owner using [email protected] and the Architect using [email protected]. Each bidder is fully responsible for the electronic deliv- ery of the emailed bid. The Owner and Architect are not responsible for technology failures related to sending or receiving e-mailed bids. E-mailed bids received after the scheduled time and date will not be accepted. The time and date when the e-mailed bid is received by the Owner using [email protected] shall represent the official time and date when the e-mailed bid was received. E-mailed bids will not be opened and recorded until after the deadline for receipt of e-mailed bids. Following the opening and recording of e-mailed bids, a tabulation of the e-mailed bids will be prepared and will be e-mailed to each bidder (using the e-mail address where the bid originated) and to others requesting a copy of the bid tabulation. Materials that are required to be submitted with the bid as stated in Section 01 10 00 – Instructions to Bidders, Contractor Qualification Statement AIA A305 should be e- mailed in separate e-mail(s) from the e-mailed bid. The work is to be performed in accordance with the proposed Contract Documents as prepared by Healy Bender Patton & Been Architects, 4040 Helene Avenue, Naperville, Illinois. The proposed Contract Documents may be obtained by request to the Architect. Upon receipt of a completed Registered Plan Holder Record form and a Bidding Documents License Agreement, prospective bidders will become registered plan holders. During the bidding period, the office of the Architect will send project addenda, clarifica- tions, and other project information to registered plan holders via the email address(es) list- ed on the Registered Plan Holder Record on file at the Architect’s office. These proposed Contract Documents may be studied at the office of the Architect or at the following locations: Contractors Association of Will and Grundy Counties Plan Room 233 N. Springfield Avenue, Joliet, Illinois These documents may also be viewed online at Dodge Data & Analytics internet site at www.construction.com. Bids will be received for two (2) Base Bids. Base Bid A for asbestos abatement Work and Base Bid B for the flooring work, including all trades. All bidders are invited to attend a pre-bid meeting which will be held at 3:30 P.M., prevailing time, on February 18, 2021, at L.J. Stevens Intermediate School, 221 Ryan Street, Wilmington, Illinois. Contractors will be required to take a temperature checks A GOOD CHUCKLE - Judy Wunderlich of Wilmington submitted before entering the building and to wear masks during the site visit. Contractors are invit- this share-A-shot she took Monday morning after looking out deck ed to tour the areas of work after the meeting. Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Guarantee in the form of a Bid Bond, window. What she found among nearly 8 inches of fresh snowfall Certified Check or Bank Draft in an amount equal to not less than ten percent (10%), of were a pair of eyes looking back the bid and made payable to Wilmington Community Unit School District 209-U, 209 Wildcat Court, Wilmington, Illinois. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days at her from a deck table. “It was after the bids opening date without the consent of the Owner. Checks or drafts of unsuc- a Santa Claus brick I put out cessful bidders will be returned as soon as practical after opening and checking the bids. Successful bidder must provide a Performance Bond and a Labor and Material back towards the end of Payment Bond in the full amount of the Contract, acceptable to the Owner. This Contract November. It looked so comical is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/1 et.seq.). because just its face was left The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities in bidding. The proposed project is subject to adequate school funding as determined sole- uncovered from the snow,” ly in the discretion of the Board of Education, Wilmington Community Unit School District Wunderlich said. We had a good 209-U, and that if adequate funding in the Board of Education’s sole determination is not available, that project may be postponed or cancelled by the Board of Education. laugh.” If you have an interest- Contact Jim Habing, Director of Facilities at 815-514-7859 to make arrangements to ing photo to share, email us a visit the site. BOARD OF EDUCATION jpeg at [email protected] or WILMINGTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 209-U drop a print off at the Coal City WILMINGTON, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS Published in the Free Press Advocate on Wednesday, Feb. 3 and 10, 2021. or Wilmington Free Press Newspapers office. The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, page 6 WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM Local Forest Preserves receive grant for restorations A unique cluster of ed by glaciers 19,000 years ago. Braidwood-Wilmington area When the moraine that forest preserves will benefit held the water back broke, it from a $92,000 grant awarded created the largest known recently by the Illinois Habitat flood event in Illinois, the Fund Special Wildlife Funds Kankakee Torrent. Eventually Grant Program. the water receded leaving The funding announced behind sandy soils along with Jan. 25 by the Illinois remnant prairies, wetlands Department of Natural and savannas, which make this Resources will be spent to area of Will County unlike any restore habitat at the Forest other. Preserve District of Will “As a result, the Braidwood County’s
Photo by Kathleen Kennedy WESLEY TOWNSHIP resident Kathleen Kennedy visited the South Island dam Jan. 26 with camera strapped on hoping to get a photo of a pair of bald eagles frequenting the area below the river dam. She spotted an eagle hunting on the far side of the river when it swooped down grab a large fish. Twice the bird, with the fish in its talons, struggled to take flight off the water. Finally it gained enough height to reach the trees in the park. Over land, the fish wiggled free of its grasp and hit the ground. That caught the attention of passing crows who investigated closely as the eagle swooped down, grabbed the fish and carried to a nearby tree branch. While the each made a breakfast out of the fish and crows pestered it from both sides, waiting for a morsel. “It was such a delight to watch,” said Kennedy, an avid photographer. “It was Mother Nature at its best and shows how important the dam is for keeping the water open for wildlife during the winter.”
Morris Hospital Fire Starter contributes to patient care in several ways Lori Stevens is proof that both worlds. Two years ago when you love what you do when we started preparing for and you're committed to the the transition to our next elec- organization you work for, it's tronic health record system, I easy to shine. For 30 years, the decided it was time to turn my Morris resident made a differ- full time focus to the IT world.” ence as a registered nurse on While having the perspec- Morris Hospital's 2 East inpa- tive of both an RN and IT tient unit. Specialist has proven to be Today, she uses her nurs- invaluable for the internal cus- ing knowledge and computer tomers she serves, there's expertise to enhance the qual- more to Stevens than her clini- ity of patient care as an IT cal and computer expertise. Clinical Applications John Biesen, IT Specialist. Described as an Applications Manager at extremely positive person who Morris Hospital, says Stevens always has a smile on her face, is simply a joy to work with. Stevens was honored as Morris “Lori has an amazing Hospital's Fire Starter of the work ethic and is always will- Month for December. ing to step in and help out Stevens began her career where ever needed,” says at Morris Hospital in 1987 as a LORI STEVENS Biesen. “She is very compas- CNA on midnights. After grad- sionate, and we are extremely uating from nursing school in lucky she is part of our team.” 1990, she accepted an RN Her special niche in the When asked what's most position at Morris Hospital Information Technology world rewarding about her work, just as the new 2 East wing was never went away. Stevens says: “I just love my opening. “I started training new job, and I'm happy to have my As the hospital started nurses as they were hired, and job. I have literally grown up preparing for a brand new as computerized documenta- here (Morris Hospital), so this computer application called tion continued to evolve, my is my second home -- my sec- Meditech in the late 1990s, involvement just kind of kept ond family. We are a small Stevens was asked to serve on going,” says Stevens, who also community hospital with the core team to help develop served as a charge nurse when employees who have big car- computerized nursing docu- she was working on 2 East. ing hearts and who do great mentation for the very first “I had a dual role of IT and things. I have a huge loyalty to time in the hospital's history. nursing - really the best of Morris Hospital.”
Aurora University dean’s list NIU graduates Over 1,300 students Aurora University has Area students on the hon- received their degrees from named the following local stu- ors list are Kristyn Daigger, of Northern Illinois University in dents to the dean's list for the Coal City and Claire Springer, December. Included among fall 2020 semester. The dean's of Wilmington. the graduates are local stu- list recognizes full-time Students on the high hon- dents Skyler Hibbard, of Coal undergraduate students who ors list include Lillian Goode, City, bachelor of science in have earned a 3.6 GPA or high- Michael Gunier, Dejah nursing and Hali Ivlow, of er. Students recognized with Hendrickson, Isabella Wilmington, bachelor of arts high honors have earned a Muscato and Joshua Runchey, in communication-media perfect 4.0. all of Morris. studies. The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, page 8 WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM
Virginia Banham Joanne Ulivi COAL CITY—Virginia “Ginny” Ginny was preceded in death by her COAL CITY—Joanne Ulivi, 81, and a and Rowan Albin, Lincoln-Pierce Smiley, Banham, 97, of Coal City, passed away parents, husband, Charles Banham lifelong resident of Coal City, passed Caden Shipman, Aiden Beedy, Spencer Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021 at Regency Care of (1995); son, Donnie Terrell; grandson, away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 at Morris Beedy, Weilynd Beedy, Gracelyn Morris. Ronnie and five brothers and one sis- Hospital. Villarreal and Evianna Villarreal; one Born May 7, 1923 in Delavan, IL, ter. Born April 2, 1939 in Morris, brother, Lynn Kratochvil, of Coal City; Virginia Noreen was a daughter of Neil Per Ginny’s wishes, cremation Joanne Louise was a daughter of Frank one sister, Kathy (Henry) and Helen (Baker) Neblock. She was rites have been accorded and there and Irene (Emanuelson) Kratochvil. Kuchenbacker, of Wilmington; her raised and educated in McLean will be no services. She was raised in Coal City and gradu- sister-in-law, Yolanda Laughlin, of County, and most recently resided in Preferred memorials may be ated from Coal City High School with Diamond and brother-in-law, Bill Coal City before transitioning to made as gifts in Ginny’s memory to the the class of 1957. On Nov. 1, 1958, Joanne (Janet) Ulivi of Columbia, IL, as well as Regency Care in Morris. Coal City Food Pantry. married Gary Ulivi in the United several nieces and nephews. Ginny was a member of Ritchey United The family wishes to extend their Methodist Church in Coal City, and together Joanne was preceded in death by her Methodist Church; was involved with T.O.P.S. heartfelt appreciation to the staff and care- they made their home and raised their family in parents, husband, Gary; one son, Craig Ulivi; for many years, and enjoyed belonging to the givers at Regency Care of Morris for their Coal City. Joanne worked for her brother-in-law, her grandson, Gavin Ulivi and one sister-in-law, Red Hat Society. She golfed and bowled on extraordinary care over the past two years. Dr. Joseph Laughlin in his Napropathic office Cathy Kratochvil. leagues throughout years past, and took pleas- Family and friends are encouraged to sign and most recently as a Chiropractic Assistant A private family visitation and funeral serv- ure in walking, as well as dancing. the guest book, upload photographs and share with Dr. Joe at Diamond Therapy Center until ice will be held at Reeves Funeral Home in Coal Surviving are two daughters, Alyce (James) Ginny’s memorial page online through social her retirement. City. Pastor Brad Shumaker will officiate, and Scheel, of Gardner and Suzan (Robert) Hendry, media by logging onto: Throughout the years, Joanne took great Joanne will be laid to rest in Braceville-Gardner of Morris; favorite daughter-in-law, Vicky www.ReevesFuneral.com/obituary/Virginia- pleasure working in the yard, tending to her Cemetery with her late husband, Gary. Terrell, of Morris; 16 grandchildren, 19 great- Banham flowers and plants, cooking and baking. She Those wishing to participate in Joanne’s grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, Cremation services and arrangements also enjoyed watching the birds, and cherished services virtually are welcome to join the live and numerous nieces and nephews, as well as have been made under the direction and care of spending time with her grandchildren and stream service beginning at 1 p.m. on her special friend, Stacy Morales. Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Morris. great-grandchildren. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. A link for the event is Survivors include her two daughters, Lisa available on Joanne’s website. (Allen) Martis and Sherrie (Frank) Wyss, and Preferred memorials may be made as gifts one son, Kyle (Trisha) Ulivi, all of Coal City; her in Joanne’s memory to a charity of the donor’s Todd M. Sandeno daughter-in-law, Caroline Ulivi, of Tucson, AZ; choosing. grandchildren: Jaime (Mike) Frazier, of Family and friends are encouraged to sign MORRIS— Todd Michael Sandeno, 49, ing are his brother, Ken (Kristi) Sandeno Diamond; Devon (Ryan) Albin, of Braidwood; the guest book, upload photographs and share of Morris, passed away suddenly, of Morris; sister, Tami (Brian) Hansen Dustin Wyss and Delaney Wyss, both of Coal Joanne’s memorial page online through social Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 in Nashville, TN. of Gardner; numerous nieces, City; Amanda (Christopher) Smiley, of Tucson, media by logging onto: www. He was born Nov. 18, 1971 in Joliet, he nephews, cousins, and friends; AZ; Marissa Ulivi, of Coal City: Kirsty Ulivi, ReevesFuneral.com/obituary/Joanne-Ulivi was the son of Kenneth Paul and Diane mother-in-law, Ellen Romanetto of Brandy (Nick) Beedy and Paige Ulivi (Fabian Funeral services and arrangements have M. (nee Lardi) Sandeno. Gardner; father-in-law, Gary Villarreal), all of Tucson, AZ and Kain Ulivi, been made under the direction and care of Todd graduated from Gardner- Romanetto of Cardiff, IL; sister-in- Drake Eaton and Danika Eaton, all of Coal City; Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Coal City. South Wilmington High School with the law, Missy (Chris) Lenzie of Gardner; great-grandchildren: Fitz Frazier, Kinley, Reese class of 1990. He was a member of the brothers-in-law, Mike (Diane) St. Lawrence Catholic Church in South Romanetto of Cardiff and Scott (Bev) Wilmington. Todd was a co-owner of “D” Romanetto of Coal City; and his four- Construction in Coal City along with his two legged companions, Reese and Willow. siblings, Ken and Tami. They are all proud to Preceding him in death were his father, Charles Stratz carry on the legacy their father created. He Kenneth P. Sandeno on June 17, 2011 and his served on the board of directors for the mother, Diane M. (nee Lardi) Sandeno on Dec. MORRIS— Charles “Chuck” W. and sister-in-law: Katherine Chesser of Contractors Association of Will and Grundy 1, 1980. Stratz, 67, of Morris, passed away The Woodlands, TX, and Wayne (Dawn) Counties and was a member of the Local #150 Visitation for Todd will be at the R.W. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, at Regency Mize of Dwight; as well as numerous Operators Union for over thirty years. Work was Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory, Care of Morris. nieces and nephews. Todd's passion and he considered himself Braidwood, Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 from 3-8 p.m. Born April 5, 1953 in Joliet, Chuck was preceded in death by blessed to not only have the immediate family All attendees are required to wear face cover- Charles William was a son of Henry his parents, one brother-in-law, Tom he had, but his work family was just as impor- ings, follow social distancing guidelines, due to and Anna Marie (Moran) Stratz. He Chesser, and his nephew, Matthew tant. the capacity requirements please be brief with was raised and educated in Minooka Chesser. Todd was a wonderful father, who made your condolences to allow other guests to pay and graduated from Minooka High The family will receive friends for sure to set aside time to spend with each one of their final respects. Mass of Christian burial School with the Class of 1971. On June a visitation on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 his children. He loved hunting, shooting, and will be private at the St. Lawrence Catholic 19, 1976, Chuck married Gail Ann Mize at at Reeves Funeral Home, 408 East four-wheeling, with the boys, but he also loved Church. A link will be posted shortly to be able Immaculate Conception Church in Morris. Washington Street (one block East of to take his little girl shopping, watching live to log on and watch the funeral mass. For those He worked for the Diamond International Illinois Route 47), in Morris between the hours performances like Dancing with Stars and Blue who would like to witness his funeral proces- Paper Mill for 30 years and volunteered with the of 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Facemasks will be Man Group, and of course four-wheeling. The sion please line up at the “D” Construction Emergency Services and Disaster Agency in required for those attending and social distanc- kids and their friends will never forget Todd's headquarters around 11:15 on Saturday, Jan. Grundy County. Chuck was a past member of ing practices will be in order. The funeral home no phone Sunday rules that applied to every- 30. The family will then continue to the private First Baptist Church in Coal City where he was staff will assist the family in maintaining cur- one…except for him. He also had a love for committal service at Braceville-Gardner an active member and was in charge of running rent guidelines. traveling and enjoyed visiting the Cayman Cemetery. the sound equipment for many years. He stud- Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. Islands with his family. His personality lit up In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in ied agriculture at Joliet Junior College, and was 4, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home with any room and he was always known as a loyal his name may be directed to the St. Lawrence passionate about farming and tending his gar- Pastor David Gilleland officiating. man and the love he had for family will never be Catholic Church. den. Chuck enjoyed going to downtown Morris Those that wish to participate in funeral forgotten, but only to be passed down to gener- For more information and to visit his for the Lions Club car shows, as well as attend- services virtually are welcome to join the live ations to come. online guestbook, please log on to www.rwpat- ing the dulcimer festivals and watching the fire- stream beginning on Thursday at 10:00. A link He married his grade school sweetheart, tersonfuneralhomes.com or find them on works every year at Corn Fest. He also liked for the event will be made available on Chuck’s Richelle Romanetto and eventually married Facebook. spending time at home watching movies and memorial page. Feb. 24, 1996 at the St. Lawrence Catholic R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory television, but most important was spending Burial will follow at Sample Cemetery. Church. They have three beautiful children, 401 E. Main St., Braidwood, is in charge of time with his family, especially his granddaugh- Preferred memorials may be made as gifts Tyler, Trent, and Raegan Sandeno. Also surviv- arrangements. ters who were special to him. in Chuck’s memory to the Morris Fire Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Gail Department. Stratz of Morris, his son, Timothy (Julie) Stratz Family and friends are encouraged to sign of Mazon, two granddaughters: Amethyst and the online guest book, upload photographs, Lillian Stratz; two brothers and four sisters: and share Chuck’s memorial page by logging Michael J. Jett Mary Ann Graf of Tempe, AZ, Karen (Frank) onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com SOUTH WILMINGTON— Preceding him in death were his par- Castiello of Tustin, CA, Susan Sankins of Funeral services and arrangements have Michael J. Jett, 75, of South ents, two sisters, Charolette (Duane) Ashmore, IL, James Stratz of Tustin, CA, Joseph been made under the direction and care of Wilmington, passed away Brown and Karen Story and one broth- Stratz of Cottonwood, AZ, and Theresa (Steve) Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Morris. Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 at er, Robert Jett. Cortese of Mount Prospect, IL; brother-in-law Morris Hospital. Visitation will be at the R.W. Born May 27, 1945 in Baltimore, Patterson Funeral Home & MD, he was the son of Dick M. and Crematory, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 Cecelia Rita (nee Ryan) Jett. He was a from 4-8 p.m. Funeral services will be Veteran of the United States Air Force from the R.W. Patterson Funeral Home Donna Gordon serving from 1964-1968. Mike was a & Crematory, Braidwood, Thursday, member of the St. Lawrence Catholic Feb. 4, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. to the St. COAL CITY—Donna Gordon, 71, of Donna was preceded in death by her Church, South Wilmington Fire Lawrence Catholic Church for a Mass of Coal City, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 26, parents, as well as her brother and sis- Department, and he also served on the board of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. 2021 at Rush University Medical Center ter, John Vacca and Carla Vacca. the South Wilmington Fireman's Club. He All attendees are required to wear face cov- in Chicago. Cremation rites have been retired from Electra Motors in LaGrange on July erings, follow social distancing guidelines, due Born Oct. 2, 1949 in Kankakee, accorded, and the family will receive 1, 1993 after 30 years of employment. Mike to the capacity requirements please be brief Donna Kay was a daughter of Donald friends for a COVID observant visita- enjoyed fishing, gambling trips, and he espe- with your condolences to allow other guests to Joseph and Delores Irene (Bertino) tion on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, from 10 cially enjoyed spending time with his family. pay their final respects. Vacca. She was raised and educated in a.m. until the time of memorial serv- Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Rosemary Private interment will follow at the Coal City and graduated from Coal City ice at 12 p.m., at Reeves Funeral (nee Kroll) Jett, of South Wilmington, who he Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in High School with the class of 1967. Home, 75 N. Broadway Street, one married May 21, 1966 in South Wilmington; Elwood. Donna worked at First National Bank of block north of Illinois Route 113 in Coal three children: Michele (Troy) Scholes, Melissa In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Joliet for many years as a secretary. She then City. Rev. Brad Shumaker from the Coal City Jensen and Christopher (Jenny) Jett; six grand- his name to a charity of your choice would be worked as a clerk at the Exelon Production United Methodist Church will officiate. children: Justin Jett, Lucas (Paige) Jett, appreciated. Training Center, in addition to working at Don’s Those wishing to participate in the services Samantha Schneider, Brett Jensen, Megan Jett For more information and to visit his Beer Store in Coal City. virtually, are welcome to join the live-streamed and Cheyenne Jett; two great-grandchildren, online guestbook, log on to www.rwpatterson- Donna was a member of Assumption services beginning at 12 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5, Zoey Jett and Kaysen Schneider; two brothers, funeralhomes.com or find them on Facebook. Catholic Church in Coal City, and loved to trav- 2021. A link will be made available on Donna's Dick (Penny) Jett and Edward (Cathy) Jett; one R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory. el all over the county and internationally. She memorial page. sister, Donna Payne and numerous nieces, 401 E. Main St., Braidwood has been entrusted enjoyed playing card games and dominoes, and Preferred memorials may be made as gifts nephews, and their families. with arrangements. loved her cats and cat memorabilia. Most of all, in Donna's memory to: Just Animals Shelter, Donna loved spending time with her family, 505 Depot St., Mazon, IL 60444. especially her grandchildren. Family and friends are encouraged to sign Survivors include her son, Dave (Melissa) the online guest book, upload photographs, Joseph M. Corneglio Hahn, of Minooka; two granddaughters, and share Donna's memorial page by logging Miranda Hahn and Gianna Hahn; one grand- onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com/obituary/ SOUTH WILMINGTON—Joseph M. cousins: John (Nicole) Corneglio and their son, Dominic Hahn, and her aunt, Jessie (the Donna-Gordon Corneglio, 72, of South Wilmington, son, Joey and John (Jenna) and Chuck late Joseph H.) Kasher, of Coal City, as well as Cremation services and memorial arrange- passed away peacefully at his residence (Heather) Harvey. Also included are numerous cousins and friends, including ments have been made under the direction and on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. longtime friends that helped with his William Gordon, of Coal City. care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Coal City. He was born on Oct. 5, 1948 in daily needs including Marion Ferrari, Joliet to Joseph J. and Milly Nichole Koerner and Jon Meder. (Andrewscavage) Corneglio. He was a Visitation will be Wednesday, long time resident of South Feb. 3, 2021 from 10 a.m. until the Wilmington. Joseph enjoyed his spare time of his funeral service at 11 a.m. at time hunting and trap shooting. He the Ferrari Funeral Chapel, 1044 Ferrari Brian A. Barcella belonged to many clubs including the Dr., Coal City with Deacon William Dunn Illinois Rifle Association of which he was a officiating. Burial will follow at Round WILMINGTON—Brian A. Barcella, 57, of nephews. Preceding him in longtime member. Joseph had been known by Grove Cemetery in Reddick. Wilmington, passed away unexpectedly death were his parents. Visitation his nickname “Tokyo. “ He was a laborer for 50 Family and friends are encouraged to sign Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021 at Franciscan Health in for Brian will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral years with Local #75. He was very special and the online guestbook at www. Dyer, IN. Home & Crematory, Braidwood, Friday, Feb. 5, once meeting him you would remember him. ferrarifuneral.com Born Oct. 14, 1963 in Roseland, IL, he was 2021 from 5-8 p.m. Cremation rites will be Joseph was loved by many, including his Ferrari Funeral Services of Coal City are the son of Bruno and Mildred (nee Vermeulen) accorded following the visitation. daughter, Kimberly (Mark) Pavlis and his entrusted with arrangements. Barcella. He was a veteran of the United States Memorial services will also be at the funeral Marine Corps and former police officer for the home on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 at 11 a.m. All Glenwood Police Department. Brian was a attendees are required to wear face coverings, proud veteran and always offered a helping follow social distancing guidelines, due to the Illinois Silver Search brings people home hand to any veteran in need. He enjoyed volun- capacity requirements please be brief with your teering for the Secret Food Pantry that was held condolences to allow other guests to pay their During 2020 there were Alzheimer’s or dementia who their diagnosis. at the Top Fuel Saloon in Braidwood. Brian had final respects. 125 Silver Search advisories get lost and ways in which the Once an alert is issued, a knack for being able to turn anything into art, which resulted in 123 recover- public can help law enforce- Illinois State Police activate the his most recent known craft was making home- Private inurnment will be at the Abraham ies. By comparison, during ment return them home safely. Endangered Missing Person made pens. Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. 2019 there were only 74 advi- Silver Search has become Advisory. This advisory will Surviving are four daughters: Chloe In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to sories. a vital tool for law enforcement alert the public through notifi- Barcella, of Manhattan; Shauna (Michael) the Wounded Warrior Project: Silver Search is a coordi- agencies to use when a loved cations to media, Illinois Schmalz and Brooke Barcella, all of Homewood https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/ nated effort to bring awareness one with dementia goes miss- Department of Transportation and Olivia (Mason) McGowan, of Twentynine would be appreciated. and resources to help find and ing. According to the [IDOT] digital highway signs, Palms, CA; one sister, Barbara (Clarence) For more information and to visit his safely return people with Alzheimer’s Association, more Illinois Lottery terminals, in Sturwold, of New Lenox and her children, online guestbook, log on to www.rwpatterson- Alzheimer’s disease or demen- than 230,000 Illinois residents addition to the Silver Search Andrea (John) Sturwold Turrisi, Nicholas (Kelly) funeralhomes.com or find them on Facebook. tia that go missing. are currently living with website and social media Sturhold and Alyssa Sturwold; best friend and R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory, The Silver Search program Alzheimer’s. Sixty percent of channels. cousin, Bruce “Ty” (Colleen) Keller, of 401 E. Main St., Braidwood have been entrust- brings to light the increasing those with Alzheimer’s will Braidwood and many other nieces and ed with arrangements. incidences of people with wander at some point during WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, page 9 New House Speaker so far doing what Madigan didn’t Just a couple of weeks into recognize the fact will be helmed by Welch said he expects the a job that most people could- that those people Rep. Jennifer new House rules will be "simi- n't imagine being held by any- are high in senior- Gong-Gershowitz. lar" to the Senate's, which one other than the guy who ity." The new Police & allow for remote committee had it for decades, Illinois Welch said Fire special com- hearings. The issue of remote House Speaker Chris Welch is that when you mittee will be floor votes is being researched putting together a House that look at the new chaired by Rep. by lawyers, Welch said. But, he looks both familiar and differ- chair list, "you're Fran Hurley. said, he'd like to "put that in ent at the same time. gonna find that Welch didn't the rules so that we have that Welch's first week includ- there's a lot of mention this, but flexibility." ed a rollout of his new leader- consistency," considering the Last year, Welch publicly ship team, with a Black meaning several law enforcement pressured the Illinois woman as Speaker Pro Reps. retained uproar over the Department of Healthcare and Tempore and fresh faces their committee recently approved Family Services to disclose throughout. By the third week, posts. Rep. Mike criminal justice data on the use of Black- we'll see committee member- Zalewski, for reform bill, put- owned businesses for ship rosters and vice chairs. instance, is still chairing ting a Mount Greenwood resi- Medicaid-related professional The following week will be the Revenue. "I think people were dent - who has a ton of cops in services, primarily through new rules. doing a good job. And they her district and who voted managed care organizations. House Republican Leader should be allowed to continue against the Black Caucus bill - After finally prying the infor- doing a good job. Again I tried in charge of that special com- Jim Durkin told reporters he mation loose, Welch then was "pleased" that Welch was to recognize peoples' requests mittee should help rebuild called on HFS to penalize allowing his party some input and many of them wanted to some bridges. MCOs for not meeting con- on the rules. Durkin told the continue doing the same thing "Those new committees Chicago Sun-Times' Rachel that they were doing. And I should be a signal of where tract goals, and demanded Hinton that Welch suggested think I was able to accommo- we're headed," Welch said. that Attorney General Kwame the two get together regularly date that." "Ethics reform is very impor- Raoul step in. I asked Welch for coffee or breakfast. I seri- Up until his ascension, tant to me," he said. "We need whether he intended to keep ously doubt Durkin ever Welch had chaired the to rebuild trust in the legisla- up the pressure. received such an invite from Executive Committee, which ture, we need to rebuild trust "Anyone who knows me former House Speaker Michael handles much of the bigtime in our process." knows that I know my voice," Madigan. heater legislation. Rep. Bob Some of Welch's members Welch said. "I'm looking for- All of Welch's new appro- Rita will take over that impor- want Gov. JB Pritzker to move ward to using my new voice to priations committee chairs are tant helm. "He's someone that legislators into the 1B vaccina- continue to highlight the people of color. I asked Welch I know and trust with the tion phase so they can imme- issues that are important to if there was any particular rea- tough issues that are going to diately receive their COVID-19 me and to the communities son for this. come through that commit- shots. Pritzker has said they that I serve and the core con- "First of all, let me say that tee." need to wait their turn. stituencies that our caucus I think my list is full of people The new House Speaker "I understand what the represents, so I want to contin- that are super talented," Welch also wanted to point out some governor's issues are on that, ue to find a way," to continue said. "I'm really proud of the new special committees he's and I respect his position. I'm pushing those issues, he said. diversity of our caucus. I think created, including Ethics & going to take the vaccine when Rich Miller also publishes that's the strength of our cau- Elections, which will be it's my turn. Other members Capitol Fax, a daily political cus, the strength of our state. chaired by Rep. Kelly Burke. have their personal thoughts newsletter, and CapitolFax. But also I think you can't not Immigration & Human Rights on that, and I'll defer to them." com.
Bill Kurtis, celebrity chef will be part of Midewin celebration Midewin National you live, it is so important to Tallgrass Prairie Silver build relationships with local Anniversary celebrations on producers of healthful ingredi- February 10 will feature jour- ents. The more we can support nalist Bill Kurtis and James local farms, the greater our Beard Award-winning access will be to locally grown Executive Chef Sarah Stegner. food for future generations.” In a keynote speech, Special guest Kenya Vera- Kurtis will address the impor- Sample will talk about the tance of prairie restoration. elderberries that she grows in Chef Stegner, with special Chicago's Englewood neigh- guest Kenya Vera-Sample, borhood. She will share her DuSable City Botanical Farms, ideas for how you can bring will highlight the importance elderberries into your diet for of identifying local providers greater health and wellness. that can help you bring health- NFF President and Chief ful prairie ingredients into Executive Officer Mary Mitsos your life every day. will emcee in the culinary- The program will be spon- focused program. The NFF has sored by the National Forest worked in partnership with Foundation (NFF) and pre- Midewin National Tallgrass sented virtually at 6 p.m. cen- Prairie to restore tallgrass tral time. prairie since 2012. Chef Stegner will share REGISTER: To register for her recipe for wild rice cakes the program on February 10, with local black beans, roasted click here: https://us02web. garlic, and mushrooms with zoom.us/meeting/register/tZE drizzled honey and elderberry td-isrjsvHN3j8djKo2SIqX tincture, which she applies to _UVrRHhbi9. the wild rice cake like a sauce. ACCLAIMED JOURNALIST and prairie restoration advocate Bill Prepare a prairie-inspired Stegner wants people to Kurtis stands in tall grass on the prairie. On February 10, the plate of wellness to enjoy dur- understand the importance of National Forest Foundation will sponsor Midewin National ing the program. Chef sourcing healthy ingredients Tallgrass Prairie silver anniversary celebrations featuring Kurtis Stegner's recipe for the Wild by identifying local providers. and Stegner. Rice, Beans, and Squash “I want people to under- Patties with Local Honey and stand where their food comes Elderberry Tincture is below. from,” Stegner said. “Wherever
Wild Rice- Beans-Squash Patties with Local Honey & Elderberry Tincture From Prairie Grass Cafe by Chef Sarah Stegner Serves 4 - 6 people Ingredients: 2 cups cooked wild rice and 2 cups cooked beans, drained well (pinto) 1/2 cup roasted squash 1 head roasted garlic Sea salt 1 tablespoon Olive oil and 1 tablespoon of honey 2.5 - 3 droppers of elderberry tincture Microgreens
Method: In a food processor, mix the rice until it becomes sticky and begins to form a ball. Remove from the food processor and add the beans. Roughly purée them. Combine all ingredients and form into a patty. Sauté in a nonstick medium-sized pan with olive oil over medium heat or roast in the oven in a pan drizzled with olive oil at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Cook until a crisp crust forms on both sides of the outside of the patty. PREPARE A PRAIRIE-INSPIRED plate of wellness to enjoy during Mix the honey and tinc- the program. Chef Stegner's recipe for the Wild Rice, Beans, and ture together and drizzle over the patty. Garnish with micro- Squash Patties with Local Honey and Elderberry Tincture. greens. The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, page 10 WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM Biden plans to clean up Trump’s messes for the enviroment Dear EarthTalk: What are that keep their data confiden- which would destroy native ecosystems and some of the last minute tial. conservation lands. California Democratic changes the Trump adminis- But, according to The Senator Dianne Feinstein has already pledged tration has wrought that are Washington Post, many to “work with the new administration to imme- hurting the environment and researchers and academic diately block this rule change” which jeopardiz- efforts to battle global warm- organizations say that the cri- es a bi-partisan desert conservation plan years ing? And will the Biden teria “will actually restrict the in the making that carefully balances recre- administration be able to EPA from using some of the ational use, energy production and preserva- undo them? most consequential research tion. - Tim Jeffries, Sarasota, FL on human subjects because it On the bright side, President Biden has often includes confidential already issued executive orders for the U.S. to President Joe Biden has medical records and other rejoin the Paris Climate Accord, to direct feder- ambitious plans to make up for lost time with proprietary data that cannot be released al agencies to consider revising vehicle fuel climate remediation and encouragement of the because of privacy concerns.” Says Chris Zarba, economy and emissions standards, and to can- clean energy sector-including rejoining the former director of the EPA's Science Advisory Paris Climate Accord that Trump withdrew the Board, in the same Post article: “It sounds good cel permits for the construction of the Keystone U.S from in 2017. Biden will also be looking to on the surface. But this is a bold attempt to get XL pipeline. After cleaning up Trump's mess, clean up some shorter-term environmental science out of the way so special interests can which could take anywhere from weeks to messes left by the Trump White House in its do what they want.” years, Biden also aims to implement his own final days. Another change pushed through by Trump SOME OF THE 11th hour environmental rule omnibus climate package similar to the pro- One of the more egregious of Trump's last at the last minute is a significant reduction in changes are easier to undo than others, but Joe posed Green New Deal. Biden's plan calls for minute anti-environment moves is the environmental and safety requirements for Biden will take them one at a time. increasing electric vehicle usage, expanding “Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Arctic oil exploration. Native tribes there are wind and solar energy markets, creating mil- Strengthening Transparency in Pivotal Science especially incensed by this move, and have lions of new jobs in sustainable energy, and Underlying Significant Regulatory Actions and taken to social media in droves to win support istration a chance to take action before a disas- paving the path to 100 percent clean energy by Influential Scientific Information Rule,” a against it. Given the sheer volume of public ter takes place. 2050. mouthful, for sure and innocent-sounding, per- opposition, it will likely take many weeks before Similarly, Trump has also just proposed to EarthTalk® is a 501(c)3 nonprofit haps: It stipulates that publicly released scien- any auctions for these drilling rights leases strip protections from millions of acres of EarthTalk. See more at https://emagazine.com. tific data should take preference over studies could be finalized, thus giving the Biden admin- California's desert to open up mining projects, Send questions to: [email protected]. Century 21 finishes year-long fundraiser for Easter Seals Agents of Century 21 to work hard serving buyers our clients. The generosity of Coleman-Hornsby recently and sellers while using neces- people like those at Century 21 presented a check for $7,518 to sary precautions." Hornsby Coleman-Hornsby has been so Easter Seals as a result of a continued, "Covid did not important to us in continuing year-long fundraiser. The slow our agents down at all. these programs. Thank you so agents donated $21 from each They are very motivated peo- much." of their closings in 2020 and ple who love to serve their then the company matched clients!" Easter Seals provides serv- the agents' donations. Some of Deb Strahanoski, Easter ices and support to help peo- the agents who participated Seals Regional Development ple with physical and mental were in attendance for the Manager, attended the check challenges reach their full presentation, although nearly presentation and stated, "We potential. Century 21 100% participated in the are so very grateful to the Franchisees and agents have fundraiser. Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby supported Easter Seals since According to Shawn team of agents that have con- 1979, and are one of their Hornsby, Broker-Owner, "I am tinued to support us for many largest corporate sponsors, so proud of our agents who are years." She continued, "This raising over $126 million to always involved in and sup- year was especially important, date. port organizations that serve because of Covid which our communities. This year, placed restrictions on many of Century 21 Coleman- while the Covid pandemic was our activities. We have had to Hornsby is located at 1802 N. Division St., Morris. They spe- AGENTS FROM CENTURY 21 Coleman-Hornsby recently presented a check for $7,518 to Easter Seals. going on, we were able to find creative solutions to those Presenting the check are some of the agents who took part in the fundraiser (from left): JoEllyn make our largest Easter Seals restrictions. For example, cialize in residential, commer- donation to date. That is Telehealth has been vital to us cial, industrial, land and farm Johnson, Tom Wawczak, Cody Krug, Shawn Hornsby, Betty Piotrowski, ES Regional Dev. Manager because our agents continued in maintaining contact with properties. Deb Strahanoski, Rod Baudino, Theresa Lamb, Lorrie Toler and Sheri Simms. WWW.FREEPRESSNEWSPAPERS.COM The Free Press Advocate, The Braidwood Journal, The Coal City Courant, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, page 11
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For information, ex- Brandon Road, Joliet won’t answer the FOID amine the court file, CO- hotline but you can Defendant 60436. If interested call 2019CH22 DILIS & ASSOCIATES, 815-726-2569 or email complete your applica- NOTICE OF SALE PUB- P.C. Plaintiff's Attorneys, olthompsontransport@ tion with our computer. LIC NOTICE IS HEREBY 15W030 NORTH FRONT- msn.com cc2b-6a Call for an appointment GIVEN that pursuant to a AGE ROAD, SUITE 100, most days (but Tues- Judgment of Foreclosure BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 days) 9a.m. to 4p.m. and Sale entered in the (630) 794-9876 THE JUDI- above cause on January CIAL SALES CORPORA- HELP WANTED Do not wear white or TION One South Wacker very pale colors. Call 17, 2020, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, Friends Over Fifty has 815-476-7966. The will at 9:00 AM on March IL 60606-4650 (312) an immediate need for Free Press office, 111 10, 2021, at the Grundy 236-SALE You can also Caregivers for all shifts S. 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Train- terian Church in Coal 14-19-02633 City, 815-634-8332. estate is improved with a ing is provided as well residence. Sale terms: Attorney ARDC No. as a competitive salary, 25% down of the highest 00468002 PTO and an employer bid by certified funds at the Case Number: 2019CH22 matching IRA. Apply MOBILE HOMES close of the sale payable to TJSC#: 41-105 online today at FOR SALE The Judicial Sales Corpo- NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair ration. No third party Debt Collection Practices https://fofseniorcare.ers Act, you are advised that p.biz/employment or checks will be accepted. 2009 mobile home for The balance, including the Plaintiff's attorney is call 815-836-2635. sale. 3 bedroom, 2 bath Judicial Sale fee for the deemed to be a debt col- in Bookwalter Woods. Abandoned Residential lector attempting to collect Must be approved by Property Municipality Relief a debt and any information SHOP YOUR park. Asking $11,500. Fund, which is calculated obtained will be used for on residential real estate at that purpose. LOCAL For more information Case # 2019CH22 call 779-456-2877. the rate of $1 for each BUSINESSES! $1,000 or fraction thereof I3163580 Published in the of the amount paid by the Free Press Newspapers purchaser not to exceed Wed., February 3, 10 and $300, in certified funds/or 17, 2021. wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pur- suant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the resi- dential real estate whose rights in and to the residen- tial real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to gen- eral real estate taxes, spe- cial assessments, or spe- cial taxes levied against said real estate and is of- fered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and with- out recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the pur- chaser will receive a Cer- tificate of Sale that will enti- tle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after con- firmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bid- ders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this prop- erty is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Prop- erty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). 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Lady Coalers upbeat despite shortened season BY SHAWN LONG “We are just coming be strong for the Lady Coalers. ate fits for people and then SPORTS WRITER together as a team and work- “They are both returning offensively, she’s going to score ing hard. Feeding off of each starters. Feeney is a post player on the transition, she’s going to It will be a short season other’s energy. Those are things for us. She’s a naturally gifted. score driving to the hoop, she’s but the Coal City girls basket- you missed that you took for She can run and jump, and do going to score getting fouled ball team intends to make the granted all the time. The sea- those kinds of things. I think and she’s more of an attack most of it as they open Monday son with wins and losses, we’re she got a little bit stronger this type of player versus sit out at Streator. going to let that take care of year so hopefully she’s going to there and shoot threes on them The alternative could have itself. Are there some winnable be a player we can rely on for so I like that about her. I like been having no season at all. games on the schedule? Yeah. post play offense and defense.” that she starts her offense with The Lady Coalers wel- Are there games where we’re Roach was a regular scor- defense so we’re looking for come two tall post players and going to have to play really ers on last year’s team. that as well.” added Schmitt. a handful of others capable of well? Of course. That’s kind of “Roach averaged seven The Lady Coalers have shooting well from behind the what we want. We want to points per game,” commented always been about good out- arc. make sure our girls are ready Schmitt. “She needs to get into side shooters and with sopho- A year ago Coal City went and that’s our job as a coaching the double digits for us and more Kerigan Copes, Schmitt 6-22 overall and finished sev- staff.” those are things we’re looking notes they’re not missing that enth in the Illinois Central Schmitt, in his 18th sea- for from those two. aspect this year. Copes played Eight Conference with a 3-11 son, knows the conference will Onsen and Payton were on varsity as a freshman peri- mark. be tough but is confident his bench players last year. odically throughout the year “We were fairly inexperi- team win some games with Schmitt expects they will play and has gotten better at shoot- enced last year,” said CCHS younger talent to work with, every game. ing the three. Schmitt says her coach Brad Schmitt. “We had a along with four seniors who “They played a role last three point shots are looking lot of girls playing that didn’t played quite a bit last season. year,” explained Schmitt. “That good in practice. have a lot of varsity experience “We lost some great kids,” is something they’re going to “She’s one of those that and we were competitive added Schmitt. “Those were have to skip this year and work will be out there and shooting towards the end of the year and kids I speak highly of on a daily on more of a scoring role to be the threes for us,” continued that’s what I enjoyed about basis. The kids we’ve got com- someone we can rely on rather Schmitt. “Shoot the three con- that group is they didn’t give ing back, our four seniors, than the role playing role sistently for us, making the up. They kept trying to perse- hopefully they gain some expe- where we just want you to do offense flow, keep some conti- vere and overcome their weak- rience and lead us in those your part. Now, they’ve got to nuity going and then when we nesses and towards the end we same areas that we expect lead us. can drive, and kick to her, we’re beat some teams that beat us them to. I’m just glad we’re “They’ve got to try to score going to try to do that. We’ve earlier in the year and that was able to give them something more points offensively and relied on outside shooters for a a huge goal. We won a first whether it be 10 games or 12 more importantly play better long time around her so hope- round regional game and that games, whatever it may be. defense for us. They’re both fully she’s going to be able to was something we hadn’t done They put in the time for the hard workers. They’re both carry us as well. She’s shooting in a couple years.” individual skill stuff. They have good kids and we’ve just got to it with more confidence than Schmitt says they will be no expectation of what was depend on them.” she was last year so she’s look- competitive in every game going to happen and they were Sophomore Audrey ing good and hopefully she can they play and have fun doing still there for these drills so that Cooper will start at point keep that going in the games.” it. says a lot about who they are as guard. Schmitt said she show- Junior Molly Stiles will fill “We have to compete, we people.” cased her talent last season a forward spot. have to play hard and we have Seniors include guards when she logged a lot of min- “She played and started a to enjoy it. You have to have Colleen Feeney, Hayleigh utes on the court. Schmitt likes few games for me last year,” fun. Our practices are upbeat. Roach and Meghan Onsen, the way she goes after points. commented Schmitt. “She We’re just enjoying the fact that along with forward Abby “After Christmas break, should help us offensively.” we get to be with each other Payton. she came back from an ankle Along with those key play- ers, the CCHS girls basketball Photos by Shawn Long and we get to joke around with Feeney (5’-10”) and Roach injury earlier on in the year. COAL CITY POINT GUARD Audrey Cooper puts up two points each other and make fun of (5’-8”) bring height so the Last year with her defense, she roster includes: juniors Magen each other a little bit. rebounding game is going to was good so she’s going to cre- Planeta, Kayla Peters, Lauren while practicing on Monday. Ferrari, Courtney Meyer and Grace Norris. Schmitt feels Peotone and because everybody’s gunning They’ll travel to Peotone on Lisle pose the biggest chal- for you. There’s a number of Thursday, will see Wilmington CCHS basketball schedules lenge in the ICE Conference. teams on our schedule last on Monday, Feb. 22, Lisle on VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL “Peotone is going to be year that beat us so we’re look- Thursday, Feb. 25 and Reed- Feb. 9 ...... @Streator ...... 7 p.m. Feb. 8 ...... @Streator ...... 7 p.m. tough. They bring in a nice ing to turn that around. The Custer at home on Monday, Feb. 12 .....host Peotone ...... 7 p.m. Feb. 9 ...... host GSW...... 7 p.m. freshmen group. And they had teams that we beat last year, March 4 before welcoming in Feb. 16 .....@Herscher ...... 7 p.m. Feb. 11 .....@Peotone...... 7 p.m. a sophomore and junior group we’re looking to try to maintain Streator for the last game of the Feb. 19 .....host Manteno...... 7 p.m. Feb. 16 .....host Herscher...... 7 p.m. last year that were pretty solid that.” season. Feb. 23 .....host Wilmington ...... 7 p.m. Feb. 18 .....@Manteno...... 7 p.m. so they’re going to have a nice The Lady Coalers begin Schmitt will be assisted by Feb. 26 .....@Lisle High School...... 7 p.m. Feb. 22 .....@Wilmington ...... 7 p.m. squad. You look at Lisle who their season on Monday at Joel Micetich (varsity assistant Feb. 27 .....@Wilmington ...... 11:30 a.m. Feb. 25 .....host Lisle ...... 7 p.m March 2 ...@Reed-Custer...... 7 p.m. Feb. 27 .....host Wilmington ...... 11 a.m. were all juniors last year, Streator. Their home opener coach), Melissa George (F/S March 5 ...host Streator...... 7 p.m. March 1 ...host Reed-Custer...... 7 p.m. they’re all coming back. And I will be against Gardner-South coach) and Brad Boresi March 4 ...host Streator...... 7 p.m. hate to single teams out Wilmington on Tuesday. (Freshmen coach). Young Coalers ready to compete BY SHAWN LONG a little sluggish at the start step out away from the basket “He’s improved his shoot- be juniors and they’re going to going to do a good job and Joe SPORTS WRITER because they were all coming as well. He has a great upside ing and so has Josh Mikel.” be even better so I think is a young coach but he’s very off of football. We struggled in basketball. I wish I would Nolan Berger is another Streator will be a team to beat mature and very knowledge- In six days the wait will be early but really came on strong have had the ability to coach junior who might play. in conference as well. And then able just does a great job. I was over for the Coal City boys bas- at the end. We had a gritty him more but he is just very Sophomore Cason Wilmington they were young blessed to have a great staff.” ketball team. group of competitors. athletic. He’s got quick feet so Headley is one of the younger last year and they have a really Pacek is grateful that the After a near three-month This season there are three he can be very good defensive- players Pacek will ask to step nice nucleus returning.” state has given the athletes a delay and the uncertainty of senior lettermen—Riley Ponio, ly but he can also score inside. up. Headley is talented but it’s The Coaler coach added to chance to play. even not having a season, the Thomas Park and Kyle Burch— He shoots from the arc well still raw talent. not sleep on Herscher. “It was a medical miracle,” Coalers will take the court for on the roster. enough and he can put it on “We’re hoping that Cason “Ron Oloffson does a concluded Pacek. “One Friday their first game in Streator on Out of those three, Burch the floor and drive it as well so can develop and move up. He’s good job with his boys over we were only allowed to have Tuesday. has the most playing time. he’s definitely an all-around got a very quick first step, he’s there at Herscher so they’ll be individual workouts and over The Coalers will have to fill “Kyle is my only senior complete basketball player.” got a very good shot and we’re competitive too. It’s going to be the weekend we went from Tier gaps left by a talented group of coming back that has some Pacek said Ponio showed hoping that--losing so many a tough conference just like 3 to Tier 1 and the next thing real varsity experience and he promise at guard last season. seniors we’re probably going to last year. I think it will be a dog you know we’re having a sea- seniors who graduated. came during the second half of “He’s capable of shooting move him up to varsity. fight. It’s a very impressive son. Everything is rushed and Last season the Coalers the season and really gave us from the arc. He’s very strong Carter Garrelts, Kaelan conference. It has great bal- chaotic but I would rather be were co-champions of the another scorer which made us and quick. Very good defensive Natyshok and Carson Shepard ance, great parody as last year’s rushed and have chaos rather Illinois Central Eight hard to guard because we had player.” are more sophomores with conference race proved to be.” than have no season at all.” Conference under first year so many scorers in the lineup The only other senior is potential. Pacek has Kirk Walker After battling Streator on coach Glenn Pacek. They fin- between Payton at guard, Jack Griffin Johnson. “Garrelts’ got some pretty (varsity assistant), Joe Micetich the road Tuesday they’ll host ished 11-3 in the conference Bunton at two guard and “He’s got good size and good size. That’s Jarod’s (sophomore) and Matt Terry Peotone on Friday, Feb. 12. The and 20-12 overall on their way Pullara at three. Kyle Burch he’s at a point guard spot younger brother. We might (freshman coach) to help him Coalers will visit Herscher on to a regional championship would fit in at four. It was nice which is one of our needs. look at moving him up. He out. Tuesday, Feb. 16, will host over Pontiac. to have so many scorers.” We’re lucky he decided to play could be moving up. Kaelan “He (Kirk) just does a great Wilmington on the following “It was a great year,” said Pacek said Burch was big basketball again. He’s smart Natyshok is another sopho- job. He’s so positive and enthu- Tuesday, Feb. 23, travel to Lisle Pacek. “We had a senior lead- and could move. and he’d fill in at the point more with good size. He could siastic. He’s a great guy and we on Friday, Feb. 26 and take a ing class with great competi- “Kyle has good size. He guard spot.” shoot from the arc and he’s work well together,” concluded road trip to Reed-Custer in the tors. We had some great games handles the ball and he’s quick Colin Hart and Josh Mikel another possibility of moving Pacek. “Joe’s brother Nick got a second to last game of the sea- in the season against Pontiac too. He’s big enough to play are juniors who will get some up and then there’s also Carson full time job at Minooka so I son. in tough fought wins. We were inside but he has the skills to playing time. Shepard so we’re really looking hate losing Nick but Matt is at four sophomores to play. We’re going to be young.” Despite a shortened sea- son, Pacek has a positive out- look. “I’m just happy the kids get a chance to play, especially for Kyle Burch, who had a good year last year and I’m just glad he’ll have a chance to get in the gym and play some this year. Our goal is just to be competi- tive. We’re going to be young but what we want to do is improve defensively. We weren’t the best defensive team last year so hopefully we’ll be a little scrappier and tougher on defense. I think we’ll have to be because we lost so much scoring off of last year’s team.” commented Pacek. Reed-Custer, Lisle, Streator and Wilmington will be games the Coalers will circle on the calendar. “Reed-Custer had a good sophomore team so they’re definitely a team to watch out for. Lisle had a really good sophomore team and they have some really good size coming up. Mark Lascala does a great job there, as does Mark Porter at Reed-Custer, so both of those teams are teams to watch in conference. Streator had two sophomores that real- ly played well. They’re going to