lifestyles
Couple raising money to adopt HIV-positive orphans from Russia
JOLIET — Although Elizabeth and Eric Stepien of Joliet had planned to adopt children later in life, those plans took a curve when Elizabeth lost their fourth child and became unable to conceive again. So these parents of three young children, ages 6, 4 and …
Morris pastor experiences faith, cultural mission in Swaziland
MORRIS — Steve Heilmann, the pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, got a perspective on the continent of Africa when he preached and ministered in the Kingdom of Swaziland last month. His visit during the week of Easter observances showed him the devotion of African Zionist …
Pastor honors his mom with a book about her
PLAINFIELD — Katie Lee Wilson never won a medal, drove a car, owned a house or worked outside the home while she was singlehandedly raising her two boys as a single parent. But through her presence and example, she taught her boys the golden rule: …
Senior notes
Senior Services offers exercise classes JOLIET — Senior Services Center of Will County offers a variety of exercise classes, including Tai Chi and Westfield Walkers Club. Tai Chi, a system of movements and postures for health improvements, is offered at the center on Tuesdays and …
Classroom notes
Students awarded MINOOKA — Four Minooka High School students taking classes at the Grundy Area Vocational Center were presented with Director Awards for their outstanding performances in class. Winners for March included the following students: juniors Jacob Fleischauer (fire science) and Branden Schmitt (building trades) …
Sophia, Jacob most popular baby names of 2011
Sophia is the new most popular baby name for girls, while Jacob is the top name for boys for the 13th straight year. Isabella — which had been the top girl’s name for two years — dropped to second place in 2011, according to the list released Monday by the Social Security Administration. Emma, Olivia and Ava rounded out the top five. Rounding out the top five for boys: William, Jayden and Noah.
Religious notes
Youth revival JOLIET — Christ Temple Church, 212 Richards St., will hold its annual youth revival, themed “Prepare for the Challenge,” Mark 4:4, at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday. At 5 p.m. Sunday, it will close out the revival with Annual Youth Day. The speaker …
Births, Marriage Licenses and Civil Unions
Marriage licenses
Will County
March 26
Doubek-Pierorazio — James E., Chicago, Denise E., Palos Hills
Ferenzi-O’Connor — Michael E., Joliet, Jacqueline R., Joliet
French-Golaszewski — David, Channahon, Mary S., Channahon
Keeler-Black — Devin S., Aurora, Stacey J., Aurora
Moore-Barker — Christopher M., Crest Hill, Ollyvia …
Merchandise heir Field speaks to Will County Community Foundation
BOLINGBROOK — The Will County Community Foundation’s professional adviser event brought Marshall Field V, the great-great-grandson of merchandising king Marshall Field, to Bolingbrook, where Mayor Roger Claar welcomed him. Ed Dollinger, founding director of The Will County Community Foundation and chairman of the Professional Adviser …
The time for relaxation
JOLIET — When we think of yoga, it’s probably the classic postures that come to mind — sitting cross-legged in the lotus position, bending the back and stretching the arms up to the sky in the salutation posture, or on the tummy with the torso …
Pet parade, contests on tap for event
MOKENA — Woofstock, a bark in the park and pet parade, will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Mokena Main Park, 10925 LaPorte Road. Admission is free. The schedule includes the following: 1-1:30 p.m.: Registration for the pet parade. 1-2 p.m.: Registration for …
Biologists warns of fracking risks
JOLIET — As much as we learn about how to take care of our minds and bodies and those of our children, there is one important health issue many of us aren’t familiar with, says Dr. Sandra Steingraber, an internationally known biologist, activist and former …
Will, Grundy hospitals host health programs
Here’s a listing of health-related events in the Herald-News area.
Plainfield senior places at state engineering contest
Engineering medal PLAINFIELD — Plainfield Central High Schoolsenior Tyler Eickholtz took sixth place at the state Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering competition. Eickholtz earned the trip to state to test his knowledge of engineering-related math and physics by tying for third place at the …
Morris High teams win environmental contest
Envirothon teams places MORRIS — Nine schools competed in the Envirothon Regional competition at the Seneca FFA Land Lab. Some schools had two teams compete including Morris. Therefore out of the 14 total teams that competed, Morris took both first and second place. Third place …
