Courier News (Elgin, IL) back issues from April 2007:
Obituaries for Apr 01, 2007
Apr 01, 2007 ... Rosemary Dooley Skillman "Our Irish Rose" Rosemary Dooley "Our Irish Rose" Skillman, age 73 of Carpentersville died Thursday, March 29, 2007 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a battle with pancreatic cancer. The life of this wonderful woman began on November 8, 1933 in ...
OBITUARIES
Apr 01, 2007 ... ObituariesExtended listings, Section DFEES, Roger A., 81,Buchanan, Mich., March 30Marengo-Union Funeral Home, Marengo(815) 568-8131IMAM, SyedDowners Grove, March 31Arrangements were incomplete at O'Connor-Leetz Funeral Home, Elgin(847) 741-1400KOESER, June V. 86Elgin, ...
LOCAL DIGEST Elgin Meetings
Apr 01, 2007 ... Water main work scheduled this weekWork continues this week on the Central Business District street resurfacing and streetscape project with a water main being installed on Grove Avenue between DuPage Court and Fulton and Spring Streets.South Grove between Chicago and Spring Streets will be ...
ON THIS DAY
Apr 01, 2007 ... ? In 1984, recording star Marvin Gaye was shot to death by his father, Marvin Gay Sr., in Los Angeles. The elder Gay pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter, and received probation.? In 1970, President Richard M. Nixon signed a measure banning cigarette advertising on radio and television, ...
THE OMBUDSMAN
Apr 01, 2007 ... Liked this story; wants more like itThank you so much for the story by Mike Sullivan that you had in Thursday's newspaper about the church that offered free space to the lady after her coffee shop went out of business. I wish you in the newspaper business would look for more stories like this ...
PEOPLE
Apr 01, 2007 ... Snoop Dogg hopes to get in to BritainSnoop Dogg says he was shocked at being denied a British visa last week, although he remains hopeful authorities will allow him to share a "message of love and harmony.""I was shocked by the decision but am optimistic that the British authorities will ...
DeLacey reflects on career
Apr 01, 2007; ... EAST DUNDEE - Although Dorothy deLacey has spent more than a half-century as an advocate for children with special needs, the 94-year-old village resident speaks of it as if she's done nothing exceptional.Perhaps it is because her unwavering eye is still on the prize.DeLacey visibly lights ...
Aurora has Olympic-sized dreams
Apr 01, 2007; ... AURORA - Imagine millions of people glued to their television screens and thousands more along the shoreline as Olympic kayakers paddle for the gold - down the Fox River in Aurora.That's the scene Charlie Zine is imagining, and he thinks it could be a reality. On April 9, he'll find ...
Door dilemma making these readers dizzy
Apr 01, 2007; ... We hired Home Depot last May to install two exterior doors and two storm doors, with an installation date of June 9, 2006.Well, the installation company has attempted to put up the doors at least five times - and the job still isn't done. This started in July, when, after the installer ...
STATE BRIEFS Geneva Springfield
Apr 01, 2007 ... Defamation verdict cut by $3 millionA judge Friday slashed $3 million from the damages an area newspaper must pay the chief justice of the Illinois Supreme Court in a defamation case.In November, a jury ordered the Kane County Chronicle and a former columnist to pay $7 million to Chief ...
POLICE REPORT Kentucky Elgin
Apr 01, 2007 ... Parent: None hurt in Larkin band bus fireOne of four buses carrying the Larkin High School marching band - on its way back from an event in Orlando, Fla. - caught fire somewhere in Kentucky late Friday, a parent said.The parent said no one was injured, but some luggage and band instruments ...
Angelo won't be bullied by Briggs Bears Fan Convention
Apr 01, 2007; ... CHICAGO - During Saturday's question-and-answer session for team brass at the 10th annual Bears fan convention, one 25-year season-ticket holder became the first of several to voice a similar viewpoint on linebacker Lance Briggs' situation."No one person is bigger than the team," the fan ...
Bleak outlooks for Cubs, Sox
Apr 01, 2007; ... Ozzie Guillen is young and feisty and, frankly, a wee bit deranged. If you were to wager which Chicago baseball manager will pop a vein first this season, the wacky White Sox skipper would be your safe bet.After all, at 63, Lou Piniella has "mellowed," right? Well, I can't wait to see ...
Apr 01, 2007 ... High SchoolBASEBALLSaturday's resultsNon-ConferenceBurlington Central 6, Batavia 3Burlington Central 13, Batavia 9Fremd 1, Jacobs 0Jacobs 8, Fremd 5Streamwood 4, Rolling Meadows 3Schaumburg 12, St. Charles East 1St. Charles North 19, Springfield SE 1Elmwood Park 5, South ...
Pahl's clutch hit propels Streamwood Area Roundup
Apr 01, 2007 ... STREAMWOOD - Streamwood picked up its second victory of the season with a pair of runs in the top of the sixth inning to beat Rolling Meadows 4-3 on Saturday.Bob Diebold was the winning pitcher after allowing seven hits and two earned runs in a complete game. Diebold was also a factor ...
Rally lifts Larkin to tournament title Girls Soccer Roundup
Apr 01, 2007; ... ELGIN - In the end, the host Royals were able to call themselves champions of the Larkin Invitational, but they did not take the easy way to get there.Matched up against Rockford Guilford in what turned out to be the championship match of this round-robin tournament on Saturday, the Royals ...
Referees prevent battle of big men
Apr 01, 2007; ... Ewing vs. Olajuwon this wasn't.The most anticipated battle in decades between two of college basketball's best big men, Ohio State's Greg Oden and Georgetown's Roy Hibbert, never quite materialized in Saturday night's semifinal. Thank three guys whose names you wouldn't - and probably ...
Apr 01, 2007 ... AL DIAMONDVISION 2007Compiled by staff writer Nathaniel WhalenMOST VALUABLE PLAYER1. Vladimir Guerrero, L.A. AngelsAt 31, Guerrero is probably heading into the prime of his career - a scary thought, considering what he's done so far (.325, 338 HRs, 1,052 RBI in 11 big-league ...
Apr 01, 2007 ... NL DIAMONDVISION 2007Compiled by staff writer Jeff VorvaMOST VALUABLE PLAYER1. David Wright, New York MetsHe's been consistently good for two years and is ready for a breakout campaign.2. Albert Pujols, St. LouisNever count out this hitting machine. Pujols has a lifetime .332 ...
Piniella's vow: Cubs will succeed 2007 Cubs
Apr 01, 2007; ... The first false statement to come out of Lou Piniella's mouth after he was named Cubs manager on Oct. 17 was that he's mellowed.Was it an outright lie? Probably not. He may have just been kidding himself.Oh, sure, the 63-year-old veteran skipper could play the charming "aw, shucks" game and ...
Guillen figures to lead, entertain 2007 White Sox
Apr 01, 2007; ... Ozzie Guillen will get in trouble this year.As sure as the sun rises, the White Sox manager will stir something up with another skipper, player, umpire, someone in the media or even the commissioner himself between now and October.Whenever that occurs, it figures to get plenty of coverage ...
Apr 01, 2007 ... Bartlett Hawksn Coach: John Brienes? Last year's record: 19-16? Top players: Craig Damm, Garrett Schrader, Sam Hillis, Scott Kuehn, Chris Guimon.? Outlook: With 10 club players on varsity, this team should contend for the Upstate Eight Conference crown. Bartlett might just be the team ...
Missed opportunity Cavaliers 112, Bulls 108 (OT)|Bulls falter late in costly loss
Apr 01, 2007; ... CHICAGO - It will be weeks before the Bulls know whether their overtime gut-wrencher on Saturday afternoon was a learning experience or a blown opportunity of supersized proportions.But the West Siders had nobody to blame except themselves for the 112-108 loss that took place at the United ...
Small business loan fund gets new director
Apr 01, 2007; ... Steven Bob, a small business financing specialist from Nashville, Tenn., has been named executive director of the Fox Valley Micro Loan Fund.The 10-year-old fund, headquartered in Elgin but serving businesses in a geographic area from Crystal Lake to Aurora and Hampshire to Mt. Prospect, ...
ASK THE FOOL
Apr 01, 2007; ... Ask The FoolBest time to startQ: I'm a beginning investor, interested in entering the stock market for the first time. When is the best time to buy stock?- Jeremy K., Janesville, Wis.A: As long as you expect to remain invested for the long haul, which is at least five or more years, the ...
Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning
Apr 01, 2007; ... SOUTH ELGIN - The name "Elgin Sheet Metal" may seem a bit confusing. The company does not sell sheet metal or sheet metal products - at least not piecemeal to the public.Pat Hudgens, the company's president, said the misleading name had its origins in the 1930s, when the name "sheet metal" ...
What were they thinking?
Apr 01, 2007; ... When future civilizations look through the rubble of our time on earth and search for clues to our decline and fall, they might want to consider these items.Where we went wrong, Volume I:Legos are made by a Danish company whose name comes from the Danish phrase "leg godt," which means "play ...
Incumbents our choice in South Elgin
Apr 01, 2007 ... The village of South Elgin enjoys responsible, progressive leadership and we encourage voters there to return the three incumbents, Mike Kolodziej, Lisa Guess and Steve Ward to office.The three have demonstrated a grasp of the issues facing that growing community. Additionally, they have ...
COURIER NEWS ENDORSEMENTS SCHEDULE
Apr 01, 2007 ... Courier News endorsements scheduleThe Courier News will publish its endorsements in selected April 17 municipal elections during the next 10 days.In addition to today's endorsements for South Elgin village board, the newspaper's Viewpoint page will carry election endorsements on the ...
LETTERS
Apr 01, 2007 ... Supporting Rodgers' accessibility, dedicationBrenda Rodgers is one of the candidates I plan to support in the upcoming election on April 17. Her work on the Elgin City Council, her accessibility to her constituents, and her dedication to all of the people of Elgin make Rodgers, in my ...
SPEAK OUT
Apr 01, 2007 ... Know the survey sponsorSurveys are conducted to recommend products that are good for your health. These surveys are financed by companies that make these products.Fix Illinois 31I am calling about the southbound lanes on Illinois 31, south of Judson and particularly south of Big Timber ....
STEPPIN' OUT Stars came out for Community Crisis Center
Apr 01, 2007; ... It had been announced for months that Saturday, March 10, would be a special day for raising money for a worthy cause. And, without fail, the Community Crisis Center's "Lights, Camera, Auction" fundraiser, held this year at the St. Charles Q Center, was the place to be. From all ...
BIRTHS
Apr 01, 2007 ... ElginProvena Saint Joseph HospitalBoyDominique LaDainian David Griffin, was born to David and Tiffany Griffin of Elgin on Feb. 15, 2007. Maternal grandparents are Ronald and Allison Dorvil of Elgin. Paternal grandparents are Edna Griffin and the late Clarence Griffin of Elgin ....
St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church of North Plato
Apr 01, 2007; ... In 1873, Presbyterians built a small wood frame church building at what is now the intersection of Plank Road and Illinois 47, west of Elgin. At that time, that area held the promise of an eventual community, for along with the church were a blacksmith, a post office and a few homes. But the ...
Local author examines Wrigleyville Engine 78
Apr 01, 2007; ... If you are heading to the Cubs home opener on April 9, there's a good chance you will pass by a local landmark on your way into historic Wrigley Field. That other brick building you can't help but notice is the subject of A Chicago Firehouse: Stories of Wrigleyville's Engine 78, by Karen ...
Local Discovery: Elgin New yoga studio postures itself in center of city
Apr 01, 2007; ... A healthy body begins with a healthy mind, say owners of the new Fusion Mind/Body Studio, and they promise to deliver both to those who venture on their path of enlightenment.Located within Simple Balance Holistic Center at 221 E. Chicago St., Elgin, the new yoga studio has not only found its ...
Some viewers could learn from a frog
Apr 01, 2007; ... he film have been urging viewers in the nation's movie theaters to turn off cell phones, shut up and stop kicking seats. In a "policy trailer" that many theaters have been playing before every movie (and which is actually pretty entertaining the first couple hundred times you see it), the frogs ...
SCHOOL DAZE
Apr 01, 2007; ... Since it's April Fools' Day, we scoured the local schools to find any teachers or administrators brave enough to admit to being the victim of a practical joke. Three were willing to talk. Here are their stories.Peanuts, plastic, pranks Tim Loversky is the principal at Lakewood School ...
ANNIVERSARIES William and Verona Mursewick
Apr 01, 2007 ... 65th AnniversaryWilliam and Verona Mursewick of Elgin will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on April 5, 2007, with a family gathering.William Mursewick and the former Verona Mellema were married Easter Sunday, April 5, 1942, in ...
DID YOU KNOW?
Apr 01, 2007 ... The song Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer was created in 1939 in Chicago as a Christmas promotion for the Montgomery Ward department stores. The lyrics were written by Robert May and weren't ...
Apr 01, 2007 ... Hot Adult Contemporary1. Waiting on the World to Change, John Mayer. Aware. (Platinum)2. How to Save a Life, The Fray. Epic. (Platinum)3. Chasing Cars, Snow Patrol. Polydor.4. What Hurts the Most, Rascal Flatts. Lyric Street. (Gold)5. The Riddle, Five for Fighting. Aware.6. Put Your ...
All for the love of crab|Alaska's fishermen go prime time for third season of 'Deadliest Catch'
Apr 01, 2007; ... ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Captain Phil Harris lost a crew member overboard. He broke his back (twice), all his fingers, both shoulders, an ankle and a wrist. Many of the guys he started fishing with were killed on the job. Both his wives left him.Crab fishing's been better to him than most.For ...
SOAP BUBBLES
Apr 01, 2007 ... All My Children:Zach was stunned to come face-to-face with Ethan's mother, Hannah. Hannah, who never new Ethan, told Zach she wants to know about Ethan's life. Hannah confronted a jailed Alexander about all the pain he has caused her. Sean pleaded with Erica not to divorce Jack because he ...
TV HIGHLIGHTS 'Frontline' looks at life with ALS
Apr 01, 2007 ... Elizabeth Edwards, facing invasive cancer, has said that she doesn't intend to let the disease "be the boss of me."That brand of courage is on display in So Much So Fast, a documentary about a remarkable young man who's diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) but ...
WEDDING Dustin and Kelli (Hatley) Pedroia
Apr 01, 2007 ... November 11, 2006Kelli Hatley and Dustin Pedroia were married on Nov. 11, 2006, at Christ the Lord Lutheran Church in Elgin. Pastor Steven Srock officiated.Kelli is the daughter of Jennie and Brad Hatley of Elgin. Dustin is the son of Guy and Debbie Pedroia of Woodland, Calif.Maid of ...
Packing Pampers and Powerpoint Working parents tacklebusiness trips with child
Apr 01, 2007; ... John Stultz was as gentle as he could be when he placed his sleeping 3-year-old son over his shoulder.The last thing Stultz wanted was to wake him up."I tried to keep him asleep because I knew that potentially I was going to have a live wire on my hands."It was nearly 11 p.m. on a Monday ...
Kids, we need your spring art for Page 1
Apr 01, 2007; ... Every day, on Page A1, The Courier News runs that day's forecast, along with an image drawn by area students indicating whether the day will be bright and sunny, gray and rainy, partly cloudy or include just a few showers.Right now we are mostly in need of spring weather art. Please draw on ...
Tom and Joyce Wessel 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Apr 01, 2007 ... 50th AnniversaryTom and Joyce Wessel of Elgin celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 23, 2007, with a family celebration at Pheasant Run in St. Charles.Tom Wessel and the former Joyce M. Hilty were married March 31, 1957, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in ...
Man no longer wants to wed after two years|Dear Abby
Apr 01, 2007; ... Dear Abby:Please help me. I am very confused. I am four months pregnant and have been engaged for two years. My fiance's father asked him the other day when we were going to get married, and he looked at his father and said he no longer believes in marriage.I don't know what to do. My fiance ...
Astro-Graph
Apr 01, 2007 ... Today's Birthday: The year ahead might hold some unique and pleasant surprises for you involving new activities with both old and new friends. People you meet for the first time will be much luckier for you than you've ever experienced before.Aries (March 21-April 19): Don't treat your ...
Agent Kass Oliver takes real estate to new heights
Apr 01, 2007; ... Sometimes the recipe for success is as straight forward as teamwork, good marketing strategies and hard work. Coldwell Banker Primus Realty's Kass Oliver seems to follow that model having the support of her company and the drive to perform well as guiding forces in her business. After 28 ...
Spacious Lake in the Hills split level boasts fenced double lot
Apr 01, 2007; ... The lamppost lighting up the front yard will be your indicator you've found your new home in this week's featured property. A lovely split-level ranch home with an asphalt driveway and a fenced double lot awaits the buyer who wants to take advantage of a good deal. The mature, shade-giving ...
REALTOR NOTES
Apr 01, 2007 ... Don't be fooled: Be a savvy homebuyerDES PLAINES - Although April Fools' is a fun tradition, the last thing a buyer wants when it comes to their home of choice is a practical joke. Buyers can protect themselves from potential pitfalls while navigating the housing market by working with a ...
Owning rental property takes patience, diligence
Apr 01, 2007; ... Owning rental property seems like an easy way to generate extra income. But it's actually not all that easy.According to a recent survey by the National Association of Realtors, 40 percent of home sales in 2005 were second homes and 35 percent of investment property owners plan to buy another ...
Hip Space|Bachelor pad in need of a makeover
Apr 01, 2007; ... Daniela and David are going through some major life changes. They are weeks away from getting married, have adopted a puppy - and purchased a small, downtown loft. They decided not to live together until tying the knot, so David moved into the new digs, while Daniela stayed at home with her mom ...
A fence can be much more than just a plain wooden wall
Apr 01, 2007; ... I talked about fences in the past two columns. I thought I was done with fencing for at least a little while. But then, as so often happens, I stumbled across an item that seemed worth mentioning to you all.Accessories. Let's face it, accessories can be fun and make things look just a little ...
Obituaries for Apr 02, 2007
Apr 02, 2007 ... June V. Koeser June V. Koeser, 86, of Elgin passed away Friday, March 30, 2007 at Apostolic Christian Resthaven, Elgin. She was born August 26, 1920 in Elgin the daughter of Albert F. and Minnie (Carrier) Spohnholtz. June was a graduate of Elgin High School class of 1938. She was ...
1 dead, 2 hurt in motorcycle vs. car crash
Apr 02, 2007; ... RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - A man was killed and two others were seriously injured in a crash between a motorcycle and a car Sunday evening on Illinois 72.Eric A. Fredenburg, 48, of the 8N200 block of Cheviout Drive, Bartlett, was pronounced dead at Provena Saint Joseph Hospital in Elgin shortly after ...
A soldier's welcome|Randy's Reception|Sgt. 1st Class Randy Henk honored by hundreds of locals
Apr 02, 2007; ... ELGIN - St. Thomas More teacher Mary Beckman read her fourth-grade class every Letter to the Homefront column Sgt. 1st Class Randy Henk wrote during his tour in Iraq.What student Matthew Pomella remembered most about the columns, he said, was "how dangerous it can be out there and how he's ...
OBITUARIES
Apr 02, 2007 ... ObituariesExtended listings, Section BFEES, Roger A., 81Buchanan, Mich., March 30Marengo-Union Funeral Home, Marengo(815) 568-8131KOESER, June V. 86Elgin, March 30Laird Funeral Home, Elgin(847) 741-8800LANDWEHR, Robert, 83Elgin, March 31Arrangements were incomplete at ...
LOCAL DIGEST School District 303 West Dundee Meetings
Apr 02, 2007 ... PTOs board forums to start ThursdayDon't miss the opportunity to be an informed voter on April 17 when the St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 Board of Education elections are held.Various parent-teacher organizations have scheduled three separate forums to give residents a ...
ON THIS DAY
Apr 02, 2007 ... ? In 2005, Pope John Paul II, who'd led the Roman Catholic Church for 26 years, died in his Vatican apartment at age 84.? In 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon landed in Florida.? In 1805, storyteller Hans Christian Andersen was born in Odense, Denmark.? In 1872, Samuel F.B. Morse, ...
PEOPLE
Apr 02, 2007 ... Alec Baldwin to help pay soldier's tuitionActor Alec Baldwin was so moved by the story of an 18-year-old Army soldier who is scheduled to serve in Iraq, he's going to help pay for her college education after she leaves the military.Baldwin was so moved by a March 4 New York Times story ...
THE 411
Apr 02, 2007 ... What's the number from latest census?Last fall they took a census, and we never heard (the results). Is Elgin over 100,000, or what is the population of Elgin now? I wonder if they ever finished that. I would just like to know.Answer: The census has not been completed yet. The city ...
Cast your vote for mustangs' names
Apr 02, 2007; ... WHEATON - One is the leader, one is shyer than the others, one is just a little guy and one likes attention.Now they just need names to go along with their personalities.The DuPage County Forest Preserve District is asking visitors to Danada Equestrian Center here to vote on the names for ...