Courier News (Elgin, IL) back issues from December 2004:
Laura V. Miller
Dec 01, 2004 ... Laura V. Miller, 76, of Carpentersville passed away November 29, 2004 at Sherman Hospital. She was born March 31, 1928, the daughter of Adolph and Serena Leetzov Petersdorf. Survivors include her sons, Gordon (Bonnie) of Florida and John (Donna) of South Elgin; grandchildren, Will, J.C., ...
Edna Frost Scheer
Dec 01, 2004 ... Edna Frost Scheer, 93, of East Dundee, former many year resident of Penny Road, South Barrington, died Sunday, November 28, 2004 at her home. She was born on October 24, 1911 in Palatine, Illinois. She was the daughter of Louis and Anna (nee Dierker) Frost.Edna was a lifelong resident of the ...
Marian Eloise Szilage
Dec 01, 2004 ... (nee Garman)Marian Eloise Szilage (nee Garman), died peacefully November 28, 2004, in the arms of her loving husband at their home in Batavia, IL. She was born June 3, 1912, the daughter of Harry and Senie (nee Hagerstrom) Garman of Kaneville, IL. Her family moved from Kaneville to ...
Kathleen I. Woodman
Dec 01, 2004 ... Kathleen I. Woodman, 62, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Itasca and Elgin.Devoted daughter of Jack and the late Ethel; loving sister of John Jr., (Janice) and the late Jim; proud niece of Marge Ballent; dear Aunt of Jennifer Duffy and John Andrew Woodman; great Aunt of Megan and Ryan Duffy; ...
Barsanti now top prosecutor
Dec 01, 2004; ... John Barsanti, longtime prosecutor in the Kane County State's Attorney's Office, is sworn in as Kane County state's attorney at noon Tuesday at the Kane County Criminal Justice Center in St. Charles Township. ST. CHARLES TOWNSHIP -- On his final day as a criminal defense attorney, ...
Peaks and Valleys
Dec 01, 2004; ... After spending 13 hours this past Friday out boosting the economy (a personal best), I have a new outlook on what used to be a simple enough process: the process of checking out. It used to be that you brought your goods up to the checkout counter. The clerks took things off hangers, ...
Boys Basketball: Dundee-Crown 68, Jacobs 54
Dec 01, 2004; ... Dundee-Crown's Jeremy Lutzow battles Jacobs' Mike Steib for the ball Tuesday night in Carpentersville. The xxx won xx-xx in non-conference action. Jacobs' Kyle Cook looks for an open man while Dundee-Crown's Ryan Harris applies pressure during Tuesday night's game. CARPENTERSVILLE -- A ...
Jingle Bells, DNA to get boost from bar night
Dec 01, 2004 ... ELGIN -- Downtown Elgin bars will play host to a bar crawl beginning at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, to help raise money for Operation Jingle Bells and the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin.Now in its 32nd year, Operation Jingle Bells, a charity of The Courier News and WRMN/WJKL, is a ...
Valley View: Victor Darst
Dec 01, 2004 ... A regressive tax system and a fiscally irresponsible state Legislature is a surefire recipe for fiscal disaster. And that is exactly what has happened in Illinois, as the legislature struggles annually to make up huge budget deficits by cutting services and raising taxes that hurt the families ...
Kane preserve close to easement policy
Dec 01, 2004; ... GENEVA -- There is a side effect to the growth of land owned by the Kane County Forest Preserve District -- a growth in easement requests.Since a $70 million referendum to purchase more open space passed in 1999, county officials have pursued aggressively buying land, trying to stay ahead of ...
Elgin Township announces grants
Dec 01, 2004; ... ELGIN TOWNSHIP -- Local officials announced Tuesday that the township has awarded $60,000 to a dozen local social service agencies.The announcement marks the beginning of what Elgin Township Supervisor Doug Johnson said he hopes will be a tradition of awarding small sums to social service ...
FBI, Illinois State Police swap radio tower in Kane
Dec 01, 2004; ... GENEVA -- Although it's not a natural feature, visitors to Johnson's Mound Forest Preserve near Elburn for years were aware of the large tower on the property.What many people may not have known was the tower was a relay radio station for the FBI -- a key cog in the communication network for ...
Wall Washer
Dec 01, 2004; ... Elgin Public Works utility worker Bill Lessing sprays a chemical Tuesday afternoon as he works to remove graffiti from the side of a building in Elgin. Lessing said he removes one to four graffiti markings a day, depending on the size of the job. Bill Lessing pulls out a power washer from the ...
Prep Basketball Roundup
Dec 01, 2004 ... BYRON -- Senior center Kenny Jackson scored 17 points to pace Hampshire in a 58-55 non-conference road win at Byron on Tuesday night.The Whip-Purs (2-2) led 41-32 after three quarters and held a double-digit advantage with about three minutes to play. Andrew Ream made 4-of-5 free throws in ...
Kane delays horse path
Dec 01, 2004; ... GENEVA -- Kane County Forest Preserve District officials are not necessarily against horse riders using the Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve.They just want to guard against unbridled use of it.For that reason, members of the district's utilization committee held back Tuesday on approving ...
Area Roundup
Dec 01, 2004; ... ELGIN -- Obie Tann scored 24 points and Aaron Leak added 18 points, but the Judson men's basketball team lost 88-81 to visiting North Park on Tuesday night.Judson trailed just 37-35 at halftime after falling behind by 20 points. The Eagles were outrebounded 41-34. Eric Snyder (16 points) also ...
Teen gets 79-year term in Aurora Twp. rape, murder
Dec 01, 2004; ... ST. CHARLES TOWNSHIP -- If there can be irony in murder, Joshua Minniti's crimes fit the definition, according to a Kane County judge.The teenager has been nurtured by no one during his short life, 16th Circuit Judge Patricia Piper Golden said. But he chose in his victim a woman who spent her ...
Check your phone bill
Dec 01, 2004 ... when it comes. There is a new dial-up scam. When you get a pop-up window, if you click on the x instead of closing it, it connects you with a company called One Call Com, which is based in England. These charges add up very quickly. The phone number to reach One Call Com to protest these ...
Corporate Santas:
Dec 01, 2004; ... Starbucks imbibers are being asked to bring toys with them when they come in for their daily caffeine fix.Through Dec. 25, Starbucks stores here in the Chicago area and across the U.S. and Canada will collect new, unwrapped books and toys for distribution to hospitalized children served by ...
D-C's Riggs overcomes injuries, doubts
Dec 01, 2004; ... ALGONQUIN -- A passion for running was strong enough to see Dundee-Crown senior Mark Riggs through the most challenging of times.Despite two stress fractures, including one that hampered Riggs his entire junior season, the senior recently finished his prep cross country career as the team's ...
Hot toys
Dec 01, 2004; ... Handheld gaming technology, Yu-Gi-Oh trading cards and a train travel board game are among the gifts topping Christmas lists this year, Spring Hill Mall retailers say.At EB Games on Wednesday, Assistant Manager Alex Chaidez was preparing for an onslaught of gamers looking for recent releases ...
Girls Basketball: Hampshire 47, Harvard 22
Dec 01, 2004; ... HAMPSHIRE -- The Hampshire Whip-Purs secured their 60th straight home-court win on Tuesday, beating Harvard 47-22 in non-conference action.The Whips, who are now just four wins shy of tying the state's all-time record for consecutive home victories, led just 19-16 with 7:43 left in the third ...
Laura V. Miller
Dec 02, 2004 ... Laura V. Miller, 76, of Carpentersville passed away November 29, 2004 at Sherman Hospital. She was born March 31, 1928, the daughter of Adolph and Serena Leetzov Petersdorf. Survivors include her sons, Gordon (Bonnie) of Florida and John (Donna) of South Elgin; grandchildren, Will, J.C., ...
Ann Onorato
Dec 02, 2004 ... Visitation for Ann Onorato (nee Prendergast), formerly of Maywood and Glen Ellyn, will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at Salerno's Rosedale Chapels, 450 W. Lake St. (3/4 mile west of Bloomingdale/Roselle Roads), Roselle, IL 60172. Cremation is private.Ann was widowed for over 55 years and ...
Enedina Portales
Dec 02, 2004 ... Enedina Portales, 68 of Elgin died Monday, November 29, 2004 at Sherman Hospital in Elgin.She was born October 2, 1936 in Muzquis, Mexico the daughter of Isaac and Celia Garcia Portales. She lived her married life in Pierdas Negras, Mexico.She was preceded in death by her loving husband of ...
Marian Eloise Szilage
Dec 02, 2004 ... (nee Garman)Marian Eloise Szilage (nee Garman), died peacefully November 28, 2004, in the arms of her loving husband at their home in Batavia, IL. She was born June 3, 1912, the daughter of Harry and Senie (nee Hagerstrom) Garman of Kaneville, IL. Her family moved from Kaneville to ...
Betty Elaine Wilson
Dec 02, 2004 ... Betty Elaine Wilson, 67, of Elgin passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2004 in Sherman Hospital. She was born August 19, 1937 in Spencerville, OH and was the daughter of LeLand and Mae Ross. She had been a resident of Elgin since 1969. She is survived by her husband, James Wilson; three ...
Police Report
Dec 02, 2004 ... CarpentersvilleWarrant arrest spurs additional chargesA Poplar Creek man arrested on a Kane County warrant Tuesday now faces drug charges based on two bags of heroin police found in his clothing, reports stated.Kevin Keeting, 21, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled ...
Bulletin Board
Dec 02, 2004 ... Elgin Community CollegeVocal groups to sing `A Choral Potpourri'The Elgin Community College Concert Choir & Vocal Jazz Ensemble will present "A Choral Potpourri" at 7:30 tonight in the Blizzard Theater in the ECC Visual and Performing Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.Director John ...
DuPage Airport may do own security
Dec 02, 2004; ... WEST CHICAGO -- Security at DuPage Airport is up to all of its employees, not just those patrolling the area as hired guards, airport Executive Director David Bird believes.With that in mind, airport officials are considering cutting their entire $180,000 security budget by changing from a ...
Anthony's is fined $5,000, to close 7 days
Dec 02, 2004; ... ELGIN -- The owners of Anthony's Restaurant and Jazz Club have agreed to pay a $5,000 fine and receive a seven-day suspension of their liquor license over criminal activity, including two shooting incidents in the parking lot of the popular downtown venue.As part of the agreement, the Elgin ...
Residents fill Villa Olivia homes meeting
Dec 02, 2004; ... BARTLETT -- Residents packed a public hearing Wednesday night out of concern that the village board could lift covenants which have restricted development on or near Villa Olivia Country Club's golf course. An estimated 250 to 300 homeowners out of 450 notified of the hearing by the ...
Cartooning class idea draws interest
Dec 02, 2004; ... STREAMWOOD -- A new class proposed for Streamwood High School would cover the artistic greats: Pablo Picasso, Francisco de Goya and -- Charles Schulz.Cartooning and animation may make it into the school's course offerings next year, pending approval from the Elgin School District U46 Board of ...
Cross re-elected GOP leader in state House
Dec 02, 2004; ... State Rep. Tom Cross SPRINGFIELD -- State Rep. Tom Cross of Oswego has been elected to a second term as House Republican leader.The 46-year-old legislator said he was honored to be re-elected by his colleagues in the House Republican caucus, and he promised to continue working to ...
Elgin cellular tower on hold
Dec 02, 2004; ... ELGIN -- The city council on Wednesday tabled indefinitely a proposal to place a cellular tower at the YMCA on North McLean Boulevard at the request of the company behind the project.The move by Sprint PCS put a spring in the step of opponents of the 120-foot tower but left supporters ...
High schools should treat all sports teams fairly
Dec 02, 2004 ... Sporting events have long been the focus in many high schools. All schools want to be known for something. Sometimes this can be taken to an obsession, leading to things being overlooked and unequal. In Burlington Central High School, you can see this very thing happening. They pride ...
Giving Thanks
Dec 02, 2004; ... Seven-year-old Sean Horton holds a picture of his dad, Josh, who is holding two of the family's quintuplets, while Sean's sister, Shaleigh, 5, displays a picture of her mom, Taunacy, who is holding the other two children. Josh Horton and his wife, Taunacy, get a Christmas candy cane from their ...
HOPE rips real estate agents
Dec 02, 2004; ... ELGIN -- In a report it will submit today to the city, a nationally known advocacy group claims that a new form of housing discrimination is taking hold in the Fox Valley, the agency director said Wednesday.The report by Wheaton-based HOPE Fair Housing states that some local real estate ...
Hanover Twp. Food Pantry thanks recent supporters
Dec 02, 2004 ... On behalf of the Hanover Township Food Pantry, I would like to thank all those individuals, organizations and businesses who generously sponsored our recent fifth annual Candlelight Bowl fund-raiser. The Hanover Township Food Pantry serves nearly 3,500 people per year and operates almost ...
D303 students need to know consequences of bomb threats
Dec 02, 2004 ... The number of student-initiated bomb threats in School District 303 are increasing a great deal this year.As a recent graduate of St. Charles North High School, I am well aware of the way the students view bomb threats. I am very concerned that, even though the punishments have become more ...
Girls Basketball
Dec 02, 2004; ... CARPENTERSVILLE -- A night after knocking off previously undefeated Lake Park in their Upstate Eight Conference opener, the Larkin Royals were back on the court Wednesday to face host Dundee-Crown in a non-conference matchup between area teams.Despite playing back-to-back games, which aided ...
Local Notes
Dec 02, 2004; ... ELGIN -- Since September of 1955 when he walked down the halls of St. Edward High School, John Bueten has constantly been associated with the St. Edward community.A three-sport letterwinner at the school, a proud parent of three children who also graduated from St. Edward and longtime ...
Area Roundup
Dec 02, 2004; ... ELGIN -- St. Charles North product Pat Smith buried a 3-pointer at the buzzer Wednesday night to lift host Elgin Community College to a dramatic 85-84 victory over the Benedictine University junior varsity.Smith, a freshman, finished with team-high's of 29 points and 16 rebounds. His ...
Local Focus
Dec 02, 2004; ... Maybe it's the camaraderie and coffee talk. Or maybe it's the post-exercise glow.Whatever it is, two things are certain about the senior fitness class at the Centre of Elgin and the 19 women who participated Wednesday morning.It's healthy. And it makes them feel good."It's the best thing ...
Ban coffee shop sign
Dec 02, 2004 ... I can't believe that the city fathers in West Dundee are going to allow a coffee shop to display such a profane name in our city. I surely hope someone steps up to do the right thing and ban such a sign.Take a good walk To the parent who called in about their 15-year-old daughter who ...
Penalizing those without I-Pass will cause problems
Dec 03, 2004 ... Increasing Illinois toll fees and decreasing manual lanes will only add up to major problems for motorists traveling the tollways.Those who use the tollways and do not have an I-Pass transponder will have to pay at least twice as much for tolls as I-Pass users. This is a cause for concern, ...
Sprawl dangerous to animals, unhealthy for humans
Dec 03, 2004 ... As a resident of Algonquin and a firm believer in preserving this area's natural heritage, the rapid transformation of this town and McHenry County as a whole is beginning to worry me.I have only lived here a mere two years, yet in that small amount of time the views from my car window as I ...
Boys Basketball
Dec 03, 2004; ... Dundee-Crown sophomore Paul Mallers (with ball) has helped the Chargers get off to a 3-1 start this season. Look who's won three of their first four games. The Dundee- Crown Chargers -- a team few figured could find success so fast after losing so much."I guess it's been a little bit of ...
Dec 03, 2004; ... MINNESOTA VIKINGS (7-4) AT CHICAGO BEARS (4-7)Kickoff: Noon Sunday, Soldier Field, Chicago.TV: Fox (Dick Stockton, Darryl Johnston).Radio: WBBM AM-780 (Jeff Joniak, Hub Arkush, Tom Thayer).The series: Vikings lead 47-38-2. The Bears have won three straight at home over Minnesota.The ...
Brew reviews
Dec 03, 2004; ... How much beer it might take to get writer Mike Danahey to see an upcoming movie. Opinions are based on pre-release hype. Closer Jude Law, Julia Roberts, Clive Owen and Natalie Portman in an adaptation of a play about four physically attractive and morally repulsive Londoners, directed by ...
C'ville bridge plans advance
Dec 03, 2004; ... CARPENTERSVILLE -- Plans to rebuild Main Street bridge are ongoing, even though village officials are not sure whether state or federal funds will be available to complete the project.Final engineering plans are under review by the Illinois Department of Transportation, but Village Engineer ...
Judicial residency law studied
Dec 03, 2004; ... AURORA -- Think judges should be forced to live in a particular community?Some lawmakers are exploring local judicial boundaries that would accomplish just such a thing.They say drawing a map akin to ward or legislative boundaries would give cities such as Aurora and Elgin a better shot at ...
Cherish the Ladies brings Celtic Christmas to ECC
Dec 03, 2004; ... Two (or three) Celtic Christmas ConcertsWho: Brigid's CrossWhen: 7 p.m., 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5Where: Clearwater Theater, 96 W. Main St., West DundeeTickets: $10Phone: (847) 836-8820.Who: Cherish the LadiesWhen: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10; behind-the-scenes chat at 7 p.m.Where: Elgin ...
Albert Cummings strumming his own way around music scene
Dec 03, 2004; ... Who: Albert CummingsWhere: Chord On Blues, 106 S. First St., St. CharlesWhen: 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3Phone: (630) 513-0074On the Web: www.chordonblues.comAlbert Cummings strumming his own way around music sceneIt's one thing to blast out blues licks like Stevie Ray Vaughan.It's ...
Unbeaten Hilltoppers
Dec 03, 2004; ... ELGIN -- Everette Stephens knows winning basketball.Since finishing his professional playing career, however, the Elgin Academy coach has found limited success on the hardwood. But that's changed this season.The Hilltoppers are 5-0 entering tonight's road trip to Alden-Hebron. Stephens, in ...
ECC eyes hike in tuition
Dec 03, 2004; ... ELGIN -- Students may see a more modest increase in tuition rates at Elgin Community College next year compared with this fall's spike in costs if proposed increases are approved in February, a school official said.Administrators are contemplating a 2.8 percent tuition increase for the ...
Casino Gambling
Dec 03, 2004; ... As gambling has expanded over the past decade, the marketing might of casinos has intensified proportionately. Fiercely competitive gaming jurisdictions have evolved around the country, prompting corporate management to come up with ever-increasing creative ways to pull in business.Promotions ...
Sports Insider / Football Picks
Dec 03, 2004; ... Wish I wasin Miami insteadof in Elg-arcticaMiamiGame called onaccount of IraqNavyIslands takehardest hitsince PearlMichigan StateEli proof peoplewere too hard here on KrenzelGene says thatRedskinsVick too ...
Girls Basketball Notebook
Dec 03, 2004; ... After going 0-4 at the Geneva tournament, Elgin (0-5, 0-1) returns to Upstate Eight Conference play for its home-opener against East Aurora at 2:30 p.m. Saturday."We're at home and it should be interesting. We've had five days off and that's been real helpful," said Elgin coach Donna Null ....
Another store vacates SH site
Dec 03, 2004; ... SLEEPY HOLLOW -- The village is losing yet another furniture store as John M. Smyth's Homemakers prepares to shut its doors in January due to a bankruptcy restructuring, officials said Thursday.But Village President Stephen Pickett is hopeful the building will not stay vacant for long."The ...
Foes of D158 tax hike ready for recount
Dec 03, 2004; ... HUNTLEY -- Donald Bond likes using sports analogies to describe the recount he's pushing for on last month's referendum question in Huntley School District 158.It could be a buzzer beater. A Hail Mary pass. Or a homer in the bottom of the ninth."It happens every year," Bond said. "And we're ...
Jalapenos readying meal for needy
Dec 03, 2004; ... Lindsay Knott (left) and Sam Barone of St. Edward Central Catholic High School laugh as they wrap donated toys in preparation for the Christmas dinner at Jalapenos Restaurant in Elgin in December 2003. The restaurant again is gearing up for its annual holiday dinner for the area's needy ...
Down-home blues now playing
Dec 03, 2004; ... After 79 years, the solos still sting rather than soothe.Grammy-winning ambassador to the blues, B.B. King, brings his royal Lucille to Elgin's Hemmens Cultural Center at 7 p.m. Sunday. The concert is sold out. Still performing more than 250 dates annually at age 79, King easily is the ...
Sports Insider / Football Picks
Dec 03, 2004; ... Virginia TechatMiamiNavyvs.ArmyMichigan ...
Sports Insider / Football Picks
Dec 03, 2004; ... A few things on my holiday wish list ...MiamiA safe holiday season for our troopsArmyTo be on the MSU plane to ...HawaiiA college football playoff systemRedskinsCarlos Beltran would be nice stocking stuffer for ...