Courier News (Elgin, IL) back issues from February 2007:
Obituaries for Feb 01, 2007
Feb 01, 2007 ... Anna Pavlovic Anna Pavlovic, 82, of Elgin passed away Monday, January 29, 2007. She was born March 25, 1924 in Yogoslavia and was the daughter of Stefan and Agnis Nyomtato Kovac. She was a member of the Serbian Orthodox Church in Grayslake, IL. Surviving her are two ...
U46 opposes cash boost for charters
Feb 01, 2007; ... ? Restore cuts first: District wants state to return funding to existing programs ELGIN - Despite experts urging the state to increase charter public school funding, Elgin School District U46 officials believe the money should be spent instead on underfunded school programs. "Bottom ...
Pingree school secures funding
Feb 01, 2007; ... PINGREE GROVE - After nine months of negotiations, Northern Kane Educational Corp. has secured permanent financing to complete the first three buildings of its charter school here.Cambridge Lakes Learning Center - slated to open in fall 2007 - is being built in the 2,650-home Cambridge Lakes ...
Help eyed for hurt businesses
Feb 01, 2007; ... ? In Center City: Road construction may have led to loss of profits for some ELGIN - The city is considering reimbursing downtown businesses that have lost money because of the unusual amount of construction in the area in recent months.What percentage of their losses businesses could receive ...
Help for the heart online
Feb 01, 2007; ... ELGIN - Nearly 1 million Americans die every year of cardiovascular disease, states the first page of Provena St. Joseph Hospital's new online risk assessment, HeartAware.The other statistics are just as sobering.Forty-five percent of heart attacks occur in people younger than age 65, it ...
Provena slates Healthy Heart Fair Saturday
Feb 01, 2007 ... Anyone interested in learning more about improving their heart health is welcome to attend Provena St. Joseph Hospital's Healthy Heart Fair 2007.The fair, celebrating American Heart Month, is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the hospital, 77 N. Airlite St., Elgin.Provena ...
OBITUARIES
Feb 01, 2007 ... ObituariesExtended listings, Section CGERBER, Dorothy, 79Elgin, Jan. 29Madison Funeral Home, Elgin(847) 741-1128HARGIS-TRIPLETT, Viola F., 83South Elgin, Jan. 31Countryside Funeral Home, Bartlett(630) 289-7575HIEBER, Laura L., 91Madison, Wis., formerly of Elgin, Jan ....
LOCAL DIGEST Elgin Fox Valley Meetings
Feb 01, 2007 ... Annual Harambee Gala set SaturdayThe Black Women's Association invites you to attend its third annual Harambee Gala at Holiday Inn, 495 Airport Road, on Saturday.Anyone interested in purchasing tickets for the event please contact us at (847) 622-4465The Black Women's Association is a ...
ON THIS DAY
Feb 01, 2007 ... ? In 1968, during the Vietnam War, Saigon's police chief (Nguyen Ngoc Loan) executed a Viet Cong officer with a pistol shot to the head in a scene captured by Associated Press photographer Eddie Adams and NBC News.? In 1920, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police came into existence.? In 1960, ...
PEOPLE
Feb 01, 2007 ... Beyonce picked top fantasy girlfriendShe may have missed out on an Oscar nomination, but Beyonce Knowles is the No. 1 fantasy girlfriend, according to AskMen.com's Top 99 Most Desirable Women of 2007. The 25-year-old singer-actress tops the Web site's list ranking the "most alluring" ...
NEWS TRACKER
Feb 01, 2007 ... Abduction suspect eyed in Ill. case? Last we knew: Michael Devlin, a 41-year-old Missouri pizzeria manager, was arrested last month in connection with the kidnappings of two boys.Devlin faces kidnapping charges in two rural Missouri counties in the abductions of Shawn Hornbeck and ...
Kane accelerates protection for victims
Feb 01, 2007; ... ? Domestic violence: County begins use of Internet with orders of protection GENEVA - They used terms like quantum leap, revolutionize and innovative.And while under many circumstances this would be considered hyperbole, in the Kane County court and law enforcement community it is a just ...
Area gardener spotlights Fox Valley gardens
Feb 01, 2007; ... SOUTH ELGIN - If you have a problem yard, Shirley Remes might come knocking on your door - that is, if you have found a way to turn your problem into a garden with potential.Remes makes a living out of finding unique gardens in the Chicago area. She especially enjoys finding inspirational ...
Expert gardening tips
Feb 01, 2007 ... Here are some tips from gardening expert and writer Shirley Remes:n Size: Make sure your garden matches the scale of your house. Check to see that it fits.? Style: Think of decorations in terms of the relationship of size; sometimes bigger is better. You don't want to have a Victorian urn ...
Awww, look at Baby Rex Grossman
Feb 01, 2007; ... A clipping from Page D9 of The (Aurora) Beacon News on Dec. 13, 1981, shows a photo with the caption, "Young Rex Grossman III of Bloomington, Ind., seems puzzled by the music being played by lady Santa Christie Anderson." The child in the photo is believed to be Rex Grossman of the Chicago ...
Super Bowl XLI|Smith, Dungy hold strong belief in scheme|Two for cover-2
Feb 01, 2007; ... Bears coach Lovie Smith (left) chats with defensive coordinator Ron Rivera during Wednesday's practice in Coral Gables, Fla. Smith is a big proponent of the cover-2 defense. So, too, is Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy. MIAMI - There will be so much talk about the Tampa-2 defense ...
Manning has his chance Finally in the Spotlight
Feb 01, 2007; ... Indianapolis quarterback Peyton Manning needsto win a Super Bowl to quiet his critics.|Indianapolis quarterback Peyton Manning needsto win a Super Bowl to quiet his critics. MIAMI - Rex Grossman isn't the only heavily scrutinized quarterback in Super Bowl XLI.Perhaps it says something ...
Angelo reaping rewards for work
Feb 01, 2007; ... More than halfway into our 45-minute chat, Jerry Angelo interrupted himself midsentence. He paused, smiled broadly and said something in a way suggesting he almost had been afraid to say it before: "We are in the Super Bowl, Mike. I don't know if it really has hit me, but we are in the Super ...
KICK OFF BIG-TIME INTEREST
Feb 01, 2007; ... KickOffBig-time interestThe courting of Kenny Williams has been heating up.Williams, Elgin High School's standout running back, has been receiving interest from Division I schools, but no scholarship offers have been made.Still, recently named Notre Dame quarterbacks coach Ron Powlus ...
Feb 01, 2007 ... High SchoolBoys BasketballSTANDINGSUpstate Eight ConferenceTeamConf.OverallLake Park9-021-1Waubonsie Valley7-115-6Neuqua Valley6-215-3East Aurora5-312-7St. Charles North5-312-11Elgin4-413-9Bartlett4-59-12St. Charles East4-610-12South ...
Manning Jr. preparing for 'important' duties Super Bowl XLI
Feb 01, 2007; ... MIAMI - When injuries began affecting the Bears' starting cornerbacks in their 23-13 win Dec. 3 over Minnesota, nickel back Ricky Manning Jr. found himself completely exhausted.Thrust into a starter's role, his number of plays significantly increased."I'm not used to 70-80 plays or whatever ...
Strohmaier sets mark Area Roundup
Feb 01, 2007 ... GENOA - Jeanelle Strohmaier became Genoa-Kingston's all-time leading scorer Wednesday night, tallying 28 points in a 51-32 non-conference victory over Elgin Academy.Strohmaier broke Rachel Shipley's mark of 1,075 career points. Strohmaier now has 1,086 and she had her way against EA (10-12) ....
UEC's best still to be decided Upstate Eight Conference Tournament
Feb 01, 2007; ... St. Charles East's Kate Meyers shoots as Larkin's Laura Kay looks on earlier this season. Four teams still have a lot left to prove when the Upstate Eight Conference Tournament tips off today.St. Charles East, Lake Park, Waubonsie Valley and Neuqua Valley all finished the regular season ...
Elgin riding momentum after pair of league wins Notebook
Feb 01, 2007; ... ELGIN - Whether Elgin High was supposed to beat East Aurora and South Elgin or not, the Maroons were taking nothing for granted as they entered the final weekend of the Upstate Eight Conference's regular season.After all, confidence on the East Side wasn't exactly beaming. Elgin entered the ...
Feb 01, 2007 ... STANDINGSUpstate Eight ConferenceTeamConf.OverallNeuqua Valley8-219-6Lake Park8-218-8Waubonsie Valley8-217-5St. Charles East8-217-7Bartlett7-315-10St. Charles North6-419-5Larkin4-612-12South Elgin2-85-20Streamwood2-85-20Elgin2-84-20East ...
Hartford not hard to like
Feb 01, 2007; ... Dear Mr. Berko: In your opinion, what would be the best insurance stock (life, property and casualty) to own? I want to own an insurance company, but can't seem to make a buying decision among those I've looked at. So give me your best pick. Also, what do you think of Wyeth? I also want to buy ...
Sweet deals on Valentine's Day surprises
Feb 01, 2007; ... Whether you're giving roses to your sweetie or chocolates to an American beauty, as in love, you can't always get what you want. Our ratings can help you choose the best floral or chocolate gift for your money for your beloved on Valentine's Day. We recently evaluated roses from online ...
CANDIDATE'S CORNER: SANDOR LISTS GOAL FOR SECOND TERM ON COUNCIL
Feb 01, 2007 ... Tom Sandor Sandor lists goals for second term on councilSince 2003, I have been privileged to serve as a member of the Elgin City Council. Elgin is a city that is changing for the better. Our crime rate is one of the lowest of major cities in Illinois and property values and median ...
Voters eye new leadership
Feb 01, 2007; ... Radio talk show host Sean Hannity recently had Ann Coulter on one telephone line and a representative from the Young Democrats of America on another. The Young Democrat was unflustered in the face of a double-teamed attack, and Hannity, in the style of modern talk radio, interrupted ...
STEM CELL ADVANCES GOOD FOR EVERYONE
Feb 01, 2007; ... The recent discovery that stem cells can be taken from amniotic fluid comes as positive news for all. Critics of the research should be cheered by any method that bypasses the use of embryos, as this one does. And supporters must take heart from any kind of advance in this promising field. The ...
SPEAK OUT
Feb 01, 2007 ... Kane jail safetyI am just wondering (why) the subject of Kane County's jail system hasn't been exposed or explored before this. You'd like to think that if you have to go into their jail that you could come out in one piece, instead of being beaten, dehumanized, sodomized or have your life ...
Dead poet society|Elgin Scottish Society hosts its 103rd RobERT Burns Supper
Feb 01, 2007; ... From top, left to right:| 1. Mary A. Statler of Keota, Iowa. 2. Marti Jernberg, president of the Elgin Scottish Society, holds a portrait of Robbie Burns. 3. Piper Carl Donley of the Midlothian Scottish Pipe Band. 4. Jim Lumsden (left) of Lake Zurich and his uncle Roy Lumsden of Barrington with ...
Community Baptist Church of Elgin
Feb 01, 2007; ... Community Baptist Church, 991 Deborah Ave., Elgin|Pastor Adam Hultstrand|Jack Hultstrand (right), 1, of Elgin watches Tabitha Clark, 3, of Elgin, dance in the back of the sanctuary during Sunday morning services at Community Baptist Church in Elgin on Jan. 28. Seven years ago, Community ...
DID YOU KNOW?
Feb 01, 2007 ... According to a study published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders, by Yale University professor Kelly Brownell, Ph.D., if the original Barbie were life-size, her measurements ...
LOOKING BACK
Feb 01, 2007 ... Entertainment highlights during the week of Jan. 28-Feb. 3:1948: The first Emmy Awards were given for excellence in television. The first Emmy winner was Shirley Dinsdale and her puppet, Judy Splinters, for Most Outstanding Personality.1956: Elvis Presley made his first national TV ...
RELIGION NOTES
Feb 01, 2007 ... h, a new church in Elgin, will celebrate its grand opening on Feb. 11. CrossWinds Church uses practical messages, upbeat music and creative media to present the truths of the Bible in a format that's easy to understand even if you've never been to church. If you are looking for a church with a ...
Dear Abby|Readers slam man who impregnated teen
Feb 01, 2007; ... Dear Abby:I am one of your many male readers. Regarding "Betrayed in the Midwest" (Dec. 27), whose fiance, "Reid," impregnated her younger sister, "Lindy," there are at least two major issues that the writer should consider about this man.No. 1: He's an adult who had sex with a minor. In all ...
Astro-Graph
Feb 01, 2007 ... Today's Birthday: In the year ahead, you are likely to make several interesting alliances with a number of persons you'll meet socially. Although the prime engagement will be one of friendship, their impact will touch other areas of your life as well.Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19): Judgments ...
Obituaries for Feb 02, 2007
Feb 02, 2007 ... Jeffrey S. "Jeff" Acker Jeffrey S. "Jeff" Acker, 50, of Belvidere, IL, died Saturday, January 20, 2007 in St. Charles, Missouri following a sudden illness. He was born December 24, 1956 in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, the son of Allen and Mary (Benner) Acker. Jeff married Lou Ann Prieve in ...
Crimes of Opportunity|Arrest in Centre thefts
Feb 02, 2007; ... After a rash of thefts, The Centre of Elgin has been warning guests not to leave their bags unattended. ? 44 incidents in '06: Security at facility up, officials could tighten it more ELGIN - Police on Thursday morning arrested one of the people believed responsible for a rash of thefts ...
Elgin gears up for bitter cold
Feb 02, 2007; ... Pat, who lives at Public Action to Deliver Shelter of Elgin in the winter, keeps warm at Gail Borden Public Library on Thursday. ELGIN - If you're not in Miami watching Super Bowl XLI this Sunday in 80-degree weather, you might be indoors hibernating.A trend of below-freezing ...
Elgin council hopefuls lay out stances
Feb 02, 2007; ... ? Candidate forum: Hits on incentives, immigration, losses at the city's Centre ELGIN - City council candidates discussed the use of incentives downtown, what to do with the Cook Communications building, continuing losses at The Centre and illegal immigration, among other topics, before a crowd ...
OBITUARIES
Feb 02, 2007 ... ObituariesExtended listings, Section BACKER, Jeffrey S., 50Belvidere, Jan. 20Buck-Wheeler-Hyland Funeral Home, Belvidere(815) 544-2616BAGDONAS, Janice Louise, 69Elgin, Jan. 31Arrangements were incomplete at Laird Funeral Home, Elgin(847) 741-8800CARPENTER, Robert Eugene, ...
LOCAL DIGEST ECC Elgin School District 303 Corneronfacts
Feb 02, 2007 ... 'Starting a Business' workshop TuesdayElgin Community College's Illinois Small Business Development Center is offering a "Starting a Business in Illinois" workshop from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Discover what services ECC, the Small Business Administration and the Department of Commerce ...
ON THIS DAY
Feb 02, 2007 ... ? In 1996, dancer, actor and choreographer Gene Kelly died at his Beverly Hills, Calif., home; he was 83.? In 1536, the Argentine city of Buenos Aires was founded by Pedro de Mendoza of Spain.? In 1653, New Amsterdam - now New York City - was incorporated.? In 1943, the ...
PEOPLE
Feb 02, 2007 ... Oprah helps man apologize for murderA 21-year-old man freed from custody for a murder he committed at age 11 has apologized to the victim's family, with help from Oprah Winfrey.Nathaniel Abraham, who lives in Bay City, Mich., traveled to Chicago with the intent of appearing on Winfrey's TV ...
THE 411
Feb 02, 2007 ... Whatever happened to Katrina items?I really feel that someone owes the public an explanation. Whatever happened to all the beds, mattresses, linens, TVs, computers, toys, laundry facilities, that were set up at the (Elgin Mental Health Center) grounds for Katrina (victims) and never was used? ...
D300 drivers aim to keep contracts
Feb 02, 2007; ... CARPENTERSVILLE - Three years ago when Community Unit School District 300's bus union contract was up for renewal, the union spent close to every cent in its roughly $5,000 fund trying to convince the district against outsourcing.It is more than willing to do it again, said union President ...
U46 apologizes for late paychecks, W-2s
Feb 02, 2007; ... ELGIN -Elgin School District U46 is telling its employees once again that their checks - and W-2 tax forms - are in the mail."Some employees who receive a paper check have not received their check yet," said John Prince, U46's chief financial officer. "They were expecting to get their check ...
D300 to discuss boundaries over air waves
Feb 02, 2007; ... CARPENTERSVILLE - Community Unit School District 300 is taking to the airwaves Monday to talk about boundaries.At 8:15 a.m. that day, two members of the district's attendance boundary committee will be guests on Elgin radio station WRMN 1410 AM to talk about the three elementary boundary ...
That's My Dad|Kane sheriff has link to Bears
Feb 02, 2007; ... Kane County Sheriff Pat Perez shows off a football action photo of his father, Pete Perez. Perez' father played for the Chicago Bears in 1945. ? Family connection: Pat Perez recalls year his dad spent with the Bears GENEVA - It was 1945, near the end of the war that changed a generation ...
Runaround over extra airline ticket
Feb 02, 2007; ... Last January, I tried purchasing three tickets to Bogota, Colombia, through Orbitz, for my son, my wife and myself. I received a confirmation e-mail - but only for my son.The next day, I called Orbitz and was told they had received only one order - for my son. I called the next morning, and ...
POLICE REPORT Elgin
Feb 02, 2007 ... Armed robbers hit auto parts storeTwo men - one brandishing a gun and one wielding a knife - robbed Advanced Auto Parts, 1881 Larkin Ave., at about 8:50 p.m. Tuesday, police said.An employee of the store told police that two men walked in shortly before 9 p.m., and one man pulled out a gun ....
New charges in Peyton case
Feb 02, 2007; ... ? 2nd man charged: Rings stolen from former Bears great AURORA - Three days before Super Bowl XLI, a second man was charged in the 2006 theft of memorabilia belonging to Chicago Bears great Walter Payton.The Kane County State's Attorney's Office issued an arrest warrant Thursday for James A ....
EMHC worker sentenced to supervision
Feb 02, 2007; ... ST. CHARLES TOWNSHIP - It has been more than a month since Alice Harris was convicted of patient abuse, but the former Elgin Mental Health Center employee still is arguing her case."We think the judge was wrong," said Skokie-based attorney Herb Abrams, who has made a motion for a new trial on ...
Super quandary looming Sunday
Feb 02, 2007; ... I'm a Bears fan by birth and a Colts fan by choice. For the last two weeks, I've been a fan torn between two teams.Growing up in Waukegan, my dad made sure I was well-versed in all things Bears. For my first birthday I was decked out in Bears gear, undoubtedly his doing.I went to Ball ...
KICK OFF WHY BEARS WILL WIN
Feb 02, 2007; ... KickOffWhy Bears will win10) Barack Obama says so.9) Not counting the Blackhawks (and why should we?) Chicago teams have not lost a championship game or series since 1959.8) Remember, Grossman was an MVP candidate in the warm weather back in September.7) Didn't Indy give up close to ...
TUNING IN
Feb 02, 2007 ... Tuning InTodayBoxing8 p.m.Friday Night Fights ESPN 210 p.m.James Kirkland vs. Billy LyellShowFigure Skating10:30 p.m. U.S. ChampionshipsESPN2Golf7:30 a.m.European Tour: Dubai Desert Classic GOLF2 p.m.PGA Tour: FBR Open GOLFPro Basketball6 ...
Locals deliver their forecast for Super Bowl XLI
Feb 02, 2007 ... ? Bob Barnett, Hampshire boys basketball coach - Bears 34, Colts 31."Hester and the defense get a return."? Will Carter, Larkin football player - Bears 24, Colts 13. "The Bears defense will be able to control Peyton Manning and hold the Colts down."n Dan Cavanaugh, Hampshire football coach ...
Super Bowl XLI Rivera's tenure with Bears could be dwindling
Feb 02, 2007; ... MIAMI - When the 1985 Bears defense met for a final time on the eve of Super Bowl XX, players became emotional because they knew defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan had already agreed to take the head coaching job with the Philadelphia Eagles.One by one they stood and gave testimonials about ...
The Man Behind Manning Orton doing his best impressions on scout team
Feb 02, 2007; ... MIAMI - No one has asked Kyle Orton to shave his trademark beard so he can look more like Peyton Manning.The Bears think their third-string quarterback already looks like Manning both figuratively and literally when he's running the Indianapolis Colts' offensive plays for the scout team ...
Bears Notebook Rex returning fire
Feb 02, 2007; ... Bears quarterback Rex Grossman produced some laughs for reporters during Thursday's press conference. MIAMI - The hits just keep on coming - for Bears quarterback Rex GrossmanThe Bears' quarterback had done a good job of avoiding confrontation during Super Bowl week interviews over ...
Rivera trapped by NFL rule
Feb 02, 2007 ... Could Bears defensive coordinator Ron Rivera be leaving the cold climate of Chicago for Dallas? Ron Rivera almost surely would be some team's head coach by now if not for a well-intentioned but ultimately unfair NFL rule that penalizes the most successful assistant coaches.Rivera has ...
How Dundee-Crown saved its season|Boys Basketball Spotlight Anatomy of a turnaround:
Feb 02, 2007; ... CARPENTERSVILLE - Rock bottom for Dundee-Crown came on Dec. 23.It was on that day that the Chargers let a fourth-quarter lead slip away in a 45-42 loss against Neuqua Valley at the Elgin Holiday Tournament. The defeat came on the heels of a gut-wrenching two-point loss to Prairie Ridge the ...
Coach's comment
Feb 02, 2007 ... Josh glennSouth Elgin 6-foot-1 junior guardAbout Glenn: In South Elgin's first varsity season, Glenn has stepped to the forefront as a leader. He averages 3.6 points and 1.2 steals per game.Q: Is there a player you model your game after?A: Kirk Hinrich.Q: What are your favorite ...