Post-Tribune (IN) back issues from Thursday, November 9:
Who was King Tut's daddy? DNA test could finally tell us
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Experts announced DNA tests for two famed mummies Wednesday to try to solve the centuries-old mystery of whether Egypt's King Tut had truly been the rightful blood heir of ruling pharaohs.Comparing Tut's ancient DNA ...
Council approves building plan funds
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Mayor Scott King's $47 million plan to help revitalize the city got a jump start Wednesday.The City Council voted 5-3 to use $2.9 million in casino funds to take the first step in each of King's four parts in the ...
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Prison protests spreadNIS, Yugoslavia -- Despite government pledges to improve conditions and cut jail time, protests spread to two more prisons Wednesday, posing a new challenge to Yugoslavia's new pro-democracy ...
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION GARYBucks vs. Pacers trip The Steel City Anglers Fishing Club will sponsor a trip on Sunday, Dec. 3, to Milwaukee's Bradley Center to see Gary native Glenn Robinson and the Milwaukee Bucks play the Indiana ...
Footprints of the national vote
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Lt. Karen L. Roganov of Des Plaines, Ill., a member of the Stabilization Forces in Bosnia watches U.S. election coverage at US Eagle Base near Tuzla Tuesday. U.S. troops have served in Bosnia, as part of NATO-led ...
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION CROWN POINTSpaghetti dinner The American Legion Post 20 Auxiliary will have an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 tonight at the post, 1401 N. Main St. The menu includes spaghetti, salad, ...
Lion cubs tested; was breed long 'extinct' ?
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Two lion cubs have been sent from a Siberian zoo to South Africa for tests to determine if they are members of a breed long believed to be extinct.The cubs have been tentatively identified as Cape Lions and their DNA ...
Garbage will tell story of prehistoric village
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Rebecca Sick squishes dirt and water together as she takes part in an archaeological dig near the bank of the Wabash River in Posey County.(PHOTO) (Scripps Howard/Evansville Courier & Press) The high, muddy waters ...
Voters decide not to tinker too much
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION When Californians voted to steer nonviolent drug offenders to rehab instead of jail, they made one of the few big changes in law and government policy approved around the country Tuesday.The measure backed by a trio ...
Divorce will go to high court ... over benefits
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Divorce can create sticky situations, especially if the husband dies soon afterward without removing his ex-wife as his life-insurance beneficiary. The Supreme Court wrangled Wednesday over what law governs who gets ...
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Sila Calderon of the Popular Democratic Party was elected Tuesday as governor of the island of Puerto Rico. In a day marked by raucous election-day parties and at least one violent clash between rival supporters, ...
House spenders hit new records
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION In an election that was generally friendly to incumbents, Republicans narrowly retained their grip on the House of Representatives, extending their reign to eight years. All told, more than $1 billion was spent on the ...
Senate edge is still GOP, but it's slim
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Republicans will control the Senate by a slimmer margin in the new Congress, but ceded history to Democrats with the elections of first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton in New York and a dead man in Missouri. Five incumbents ...
Chesterton store gives free bikes to Gary kids
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Kids in the Ivanhoe Housing Development in Gary watch excitedly Wednesday as Tony Evans and David Clayton of the Chesterton Bicycle Station unload several bikes they donated to the kids of the Boys & Girls Club of the ...
rape suspect caught in Mishawaka
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION A 25-year-old man wanted on charges of rape and attempted murder in Porter County was arrested late Wednesday morning by Mishawaka police.The Porter County Crime Stoppers program received a tip on a toll-free number ...
Nov 09, 2000 ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION LORAINE INGRAMAge 74, of Hammond, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000; LaHayne Funeral Home. She was a desk clerk at the Indiana Hotel. EDWARD S.J. HUTTLE Age 80, of Munster, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000; Anthony ...
Three men face felony charges in robbery of pizza restaurant
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Three armed robbery suspects are in custody facing felony charges after they allegedly held up a pizza restaurant Tuesday night.Field Operations Cmdr. Joseph Petruch made the arrests a short time after two of the men ...
State commission reviewing Indiana death penalty law seeks public input
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION A state commission studying the fairness of Indiana's death penalty law is now seeking the public's input after four months of examining the issue.The Criminal Law Study Commission isn't finished with its review, but ...
Nov 09, 2000 ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION photo of SUSAN COFFEY(PHOTO)photo of JAN HURT(PHOTO)photo of JOSE REED(PHOTO)photo of BRENDA DOTY(PHOTO)photo of JOHN GUZMAN(PHOTO) We asked region residents Wednesday what they thought of the presidential ...
Panic, flawed data, help TV bilge Florida
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION ABOVE: Kathy Hill prepares ballots to be re-counted by the computer at the Miami Dade Elections Commision.(PHOTO) (Associated Press Photos)RIGHT: A pedestrian checks the headline on an "Extra Edition" of The ...
Recount turns into a legal matter
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION With the outcome of the presidential election on hold, the first thing the Gore and Bush campaigns did was call in the lawyers.Al Gore and George W. Bush each sent teams of attorneys, led by former secretaries of ...
Gas main broken in Schererville
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION NIPSCO employees and construction workers try to stop a gas leak that started in Joliet Street in Schererville Wednesday. A backhoe broke a gas line as construction workers widened the road to four lanes.(PHOTO) (Erik ...
It's a first for Newton Democrats
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION For the first time in history, the Democrats will have a majority of Newton County Commissioner seats.Democrat James Pistello, of Lake Village, won the District 3 Commissioner race. He defeated his Republican ...
Porter County gets vote results
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Porter County's longest election dragged to its conclusion Wednesday afternoon, 32 hours after it began.Haggard, sleepy-eyed election workers distributed the final tallies from the previous day's election about 2 ...
Steve Carter third attorney general from Lake County
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSIONCAMPAIGN 2000 Indiana Attorney General Karen Freeman-Wilson of Gary closely watched the election results Tuesday at the Hyatt Hotel in Indianapolis.(PHOTO) (Jeffrey D. Nicholls/Post-Tribune) Northwest Indiana can ...
Despite GOP turnout, Democrats win in south county
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Robert Kuzman (left) greets Tom Pruzin as Pruzin finished voting Tuesday at Christian Reformed Church in Crown Point.(PHOTO) (Erik Markov/Post-Tribune) Lake County Republican Chairman Roger Chiabai was at a loss ...
Crown Point shopping for better trash pickup
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION City officials are shopping around for better rates on residential trash and recyclables pickup services.Crown Point's Board of Public Works and Safety voted unanimously Wednesday to extend the current contract with ...
5 votes margin in E. Porter
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION In a nail-biter of a race between East Porter School Board's Pleasant Township candidates, the difference between winning and losing rested on five votes. Five.With 1,740 votes, political newcomer Ed Drazer unseated ...
Cheney, Ayres keep office
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSIONCAPAIGN 2000 Frances Saar (left) hands her ballot to election judge Anthony Hahn on Tuesday at the Banta Center.(PHOTO) (Erik Markov/Post-Tribune) The morning after election was business as usual for the two ...
Portage honors 4-year-old heroine
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION A prospective future Portage firefighter received her uniform patch Wednesday night, even though she won't be handing in her application for at least two decades.Four-year-old Amber Nicole Saylor clutched the Beanie ...
Flying out of Gary a first-class experience
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSIONAl Boswell writes about arts and entertainment. E-mail him at alboswell@aol.com. I remember my first flight.Back in the late '40s, my father drove my family to Los Angeles to visit his brother and sisters. One ...
On talent and a prayer
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Bianca Black (right), a fifth-grader at Banneker Elementary School, was chosen out of more than 100 child actors to play the role of Scrooge's sister in "A Christmas Carol" at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago.(PHOTO ...
Issues in a 'flagging' relationship
Nov 09, 2000 ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSIONDianne Caldwell writes about singles news for the Post-Tribune. She may be reached at ptvalpo@crown.net. You may also send notices of upcoming events to Post-Tribune, 2107 N. Calumet Ave., Valparaiso, IN 46383. This is ...
Humane treatment of animals promoted
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Volunteers and staff with the Humane Society Calumet Area are not just worried about the safety and quality of life for dogs and cats -- they also want people to be kind to squirrels, raccoons and other furry creatures ...
Incumbent Schiessle elected He was appointed to the Tri-Creek School Board two years ago
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Mark Schiessle, an incumbent, will serve as Tri-Creek School Corp. board member representing West Creek Township for the next four years.Schiessle was appointed to the School Board two years ago to replace Nathan ...
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION MERRILLVILLEFleeing accident scene Police said a Merrillville man who was involved in an accident allegedly fled. Steven T. John, 18, of the 7100 block of Broadway, was driving west on 73rd Avenue at 5:52 p.m ....
GOP incumbent Turner wins in LaPorte County
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Ed Gonzalez believes his arrest for drunk driving contributed to his sound defeat in the race for LaPorte County commissioner.Gonzalez, a Democrat, lost Tuesday night to incumbent Republican Clay Turner 21,506 to ...
No word on DeSalle's fate
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION The fate of probationary Patrolman David DeSalle remains unknown as Merrillville Police Commission members discussed how to address disciplinary charges pending against him.Before a packed meeting room, DeSalle's ...
Nine businesses fined for selling to minors
Nov 09, 2000 ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Nine businesses, including five in Valparaiso, that sell cigarettes were cited under the state Tobacco Retailer Inspection ...
Two men on Lake sheriff wanted list
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION photo of MAX VORE(PHOTO)photo of RICHARD GUERRERO(PHOTO) Two men have made it to the Lake County sheriff's "Most Wanted" List.Max Vore, 38, of Crown Point is wanted on a charge of welfare fraud. Vore's last ...
Gary Council approves funds
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Mayor Scott King's $47 million plan to help revitalize the city got a jump start Wednesday.The City Council voted 5-3 to use $2.9 million in casino funds to take the first step in each of King's four parts in the ...
Pappas defeats Moseley, 2 others for Portage School Board seat
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Despite his public opposition to a new early learning center, Tom Pappas' election to the Portage Township School Board will not halt the district's plans for a $33 million bond issue. The fate of the kindergarten ...
Witnesses finger suspect in killingshooting
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Corey Frazier lay dead on the walkway where he had been talking with friends just minutes before when the crowd that had gathered began shouting, pointing, and running as the killer returned to the scene, police ...
Live from Pine Township -- 'crazy fun'
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Andy (left) and Dianna (second from left) Himan listen to WJMK personality John Landecker (right) broadcast Wednesday from their Beverly Shores home.(PHOTO (Color)) (Michael McArdle/Post Tribune) The dining room ...
BMV probing stalled motor-voter cases
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION As she stays glued to reports of a presidential race that hangs in limbo, Patricia Bounds wishes she had voted.She tried to cast her vote but was turned away by precinct workers who did not have her name on file ...
M'ville upheaval continues
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION The fate of probationary Patrolman David DeSalle remains unknown as Merrillville Police Commission members discussed how to address disciplinary charges pending against him.Before a packed meeting room, DeSalle's ...
Nine businesses fined for underage sales
Nov 09, 2000 ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Nine businesses, including five in Valparaiso, that sell cigarettes were cited under the state Tobacco Retailer Inspection program.Under TRIP, the Indiana Alcoholic Beverage Commission is prosecuting violations of ...
Nader backers pleased with show
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION (CHART) Even though Green Party candidate Ralph Nader's name wasn't on the ballot in Indiana, local supporters are pleased that some Hoosier voters wrote in the candidate's name.Final numbers for Nader's votes ...
Raffle to raise money for Dollars for Scholars
Nov 09, 2000 ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Unfortunately, it is often money, not grades, that stops students from continuing their educations after high school.Students at Hanover Central Jr.-Sr. High School are fortunate that the school corporation has a ...
End of a tradition
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSIONIf you goWHAT: Christmas Creations Open House at Marilyn Langbehn's studio.WHEN: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.WHERE: 933 E. 37th Ave., Hobart. The studio is just west of and across the road from ...
Quality improvements net award for LAUW
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION The Lake Area United Way was honored with a State of Indiana Quality Improvement Award on Oct. 16 at the South Bend Century Center.The award is presented by the state of Indiana and administered by the Indiana ...
Cat's a weighty issue
Nov 09, 2000 ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSIONIf you have a question, write Dr. Wise, Indiana Veterinary Medical Association, 309 W. Washington Street, Suite 202, Indianapolis, IN, 46204. Q: I have a 3-year-old neutered male cat who is grossly overweight. I feed ...
Nov 09, 2000 ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION CROWN POINTSt. Anthony Hospice St. Anthony Hospice is looking for volunteers to help enhance the quality of life for its terminally ill patients. These volunteers are needed to go into the homes and ...
Nov 09, 2000 ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION CEDAR LAKEPremier jewelry party Amvets Auxiliary Post 15 will have a premier jewelry party at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Post home, 13335 Morse St. The public is invited to attend. Proceeds will go ...
Nov 09, 2000 ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION CEDAR LAKEPremier jewelry party Amvets Auxiliary Post 15 will have a premier jewelry party at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the post, 13335 Morse St. The public is invited to attend. Proceeds will go to ...
On talent and a prayer
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Bianca Black (right), a fifth-grader at Banneker Elementary School, was chosen out of more than 100 child actors to play the role of Scrooge's sister in "A Christmas Carol" at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago.(PHOTO) ...
Nov 09, 2000 ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION CROWN POINTSt. Anthony Hospice St. Anthony Hospice is looking for volunteers to help enhance the quality of life for its terminally ill patients. These volunteers are needed to go into the homes and ...
Nov 09, 2000 ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION CEDAR LAKEPremier jewelry party Amvets Auxiliary Post 15 will have a premier jewelry party at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Post home, 13335 Morse St. The public is invited to attend. Proceeds will go ...
LC theaters recognized with excellence in theatre awards
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSIONBob Craig is a free-lance writer for the Post-Tribune. He writes about the arts in Lake County each Thursday. He may be contacted via e-mail at bing@netnitco.net or by calling 477-6013. Lake County theaters took home ...
Council honors longtime economics teacher Piniak
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION East Chicago Central teacher Bradford Piniak recently was honored for his contribution to economic education.Piniak, who has taught economics in East Chicago for 33 years, was recipient of the 2000 Olin W. Davis Award ...
Hammond native's book on view in Valpo
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSIONIf you goWHAT: "A Christmas Story"WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Nov. 16 to 18 and Nov. 30; Dec. 1 and 2, 7 to 9; 2:30 p.m. Sunday and Nov. 19 and Dec. 3WHERE: Chicago Street Theatre, 154 Chicago St., ValparaisoTICKETS: ...
Flying out of Gary a first-class experience
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSIONAl Boswell writes about arts and entertainment. E-mail him at alboswell@aol.com. (PHOTO) I remember my first flight.Back in the late '40s, my father drove my family to Los Angeles to visit his brother and ...
Pilot to share experiences at Lowell Library
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSIONJolene Ridder is a Post-Tribune correspondent covering South Lake County. To offer news notes and ideas, she can be reached at 374-8144. History will come alive at 7 p.m.Tuesday at the Lowell Public Library when author ...
Nov 09, 2000 ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Centier walks for diabetes - Centier Bank associates and family members were among the walkers and supporters of ...
Quality improvements net award for LAUW
Nov 09, 2000; ...THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION The Lake Area United Way was honored with a State of Indiana Quality Improvement Award on Oct. 16 at the South Bend Century Center.The award is presented by the state of Indiana and administered by the Indiana ...