The Herald News - Joliet (IL) back issues from Wednesday, September 26:
Marion L. Johnston
Sep 26, 2001 ... (nee Shiffer)Age 74. At rest September 22, 2001 at the Golden Age Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Tomahawk, WI, formerly of Joliet. Born on October 10, 1926 to Clifford and Alice Shiffer. Preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Alice Shiffer; her husband, Bert, Sr ....
Richard D. Horwath
Sep 26, 2001 ... "Rich"Age 69. At rest Monday, September 24, 2001. Survived by Nancy Horwath. Loving father of Patricia (Robert) Rambo, Daniel (Susan) Horwath, Elizabeth Marie Horwath; beloved Grampy of Alexandra, Bailey, Madison Rambo, Andrew Horwath; three sisters, Bernice (James) Jones, ...
Rose C. Kestel
Sep 26, 2001 ... Age 95. Monday, September 24, 2001 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home. Born in Manhattan, IL May 16, 1906 and a lifetime resident of Manhattan and Chicago.Employed by the Finance Office of the U.S. Army. Member of Daughters of Isabella; Secular Franciscans; the Blue Army and Friar ...
George C. Taylor
Sep 26, 2001 ... Age 71, late of Lockport, Monday, September 24, 2001 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center.Born in Mill Shoals, Illinois, living in Lockport for 35 years. Employed by General Motors for 26 years, retiring in 1988. World War II Army Ranger Veteran. Preceded in death by his wife, ...
Catherine R. Redmond
Sep 26, 2001 ... Age 90, of Mercy Hallmar died Monday September 24, 2001 at Mercy Hallmar following a long illness.Services: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. Matthew Catholic Church by the Rev. Mark Osterhaus. Burial: Mt. Calvary Cemetery. There is no visitation. Cedar Memorial Funeral Home, ...
Richard W. Gavrys, Sr.
Sep 26, 2001 ... Age 75, passed away September 21, 2001 in Las Vegas, NV where he was a resident, formerly of Romeoville.A veteran of World War II serving U.S. Navy. An Electrical Maintainer for the C.T.A. retiring in 1981 after 31 years of service, also a member of the I.B.F.W. of Chicago. He is ...
Ann Lawson
Sep 26, 2001 ... (Juricic)(nee Onofrey) Age 78. Monday, September 24, 2001 at Edward Hospital, Naperville. Born in Joliet and a lifelong resident living in Naperville the past 6 years. Member of St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, Plainfield and KSKJ. Also member of the Diehard Cub Fan ...
Clarence F. Brett
Sep 26, 2001 ... Age 85. Passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center.Born in Joliet and a lifetime resident. A United States WWII Navy Veteran. He retired from Olin Chemical Corp. (Blockson) after over 30 years of service as a stacker/fork lift ...
Katherine Petrone
Sep 26, 2001 ... (nee Viano)Age 85, passed away Monday, September 24, 2001 at Sunny Hill Skilled Rehab Center. She was a lifelong resident of Joliet, a member of St. Patrick's Church, the VFW 2199 Ladies Auxiliary and the Senior Citizens Bowling League at Town & Country. Preceded in death by ...
Baseball returns to Yankee Stadium
Sep 26, 2001 ... No Story ...
Mayor tells Bears no corporate name for stadium
Sep 26, 2001; ... LAKE FOREST -- A battle could be brewing over a corporate name for the new Soldier Field, but it's not one the Bears are willing to fight during a recent surge of patriotism resulting from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks."I don't feel it's the right time or the place to discuss the naming ...
Solar Storm Arrives
Sep 26, 2001 ... A fast-moving solar storm was predicted to bounce into Earth's magnetic field Tuesday night and cause strong to severe space weather disturbances for the next 24 to 36 hours.The storm could affect electric power transmission systems, satellites and high-frequency radio signals, and is likely ...
Dear Abby
Sep 26, 2001 ... ear Abby: I'm going to be 65 soon.Yesterday, I got a call from my daughter telling me: "Sorry, I'm going to be late with your birthday card again this year. I don't have time to get one. I'm really busy. We're working on the house, and I got a new job. I'll send ...
Seinfeld Plans Benefit
Sep 26, 2001 ... Jerry Seinfeld hopes to raise spirits -- and money -- for the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.Seinfeld announced plans for a charity event for the Twin Towers Fund and the New York Police and Fire Widows' and Children's Benefit Fund, with comedians as the ...
Cruise Company Dead In Water
Sep 26, 2001 ... Renaissance Cruises, based in Fort Lauderdale, ceased all operations Tuesday and passengers and crew onboard its vessels already at sea were being removed, according to a message on the company's voice mail and on its Web site.A recorded message at the company's offices said: "As of September ...
Weather
Sep 26, 2001 ... Yesterday's high/low 59/38 Yesterday's ...
Seinfeld Plans Benefit
Sep 26, 2001 ... Jerry Seinfeld hopes to raise spirits -- and money -- for the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.Seinfeld announced plans for a charity event for the Twin Towers Fund and the New York Police and Fire Widows' and Children's Benefit Fund, with comedians as the ...
Ask Dr. Gott
Sep 26, 2001 ... I have persistent back pain that I'm concerned might come from my prostate gland.I don't have trouble voiding, but when I do it calls for immediate attention. My prostate exam and PSA level are normal, and the doctor reassured me that caffeine doesn't stimulate prostatic ...
AREA SCHEDULE
Sep 26, 2001 ... TODAYBOYS GOLF: Minooka, Morris at SPC Tournament, Batavia, 9 a.m.; Peotone, Reed-Custer at Momence, 4:15 p.m. GIRLS GOLF: Minooka at JCA, 4:15 p.m.; Joliet Twp., Lockport, Lincoln-Way Central, Lincoln-Way East at SICA West Tournament, Stagg. WOMEN'S SOCCER: USF at Trinity ...
What Have They Been Drinking?
Sep 26, 2001 ... The last time Florida residents checked, most of the Okefenokee Swamp was in Georgia. But somebody forgot to tell Anheuser-Busch. The beer brewer is pulling the plug on a billboard in Jacksonville that has a picture of a swamp ...
Peace Talks Slated
Sep 26, 2001 ... High-level Israeli-Palestinian truce talks were finally set for today, following several delays and intense U.S. pressure, officials said.The announcement raised hopes the talks could pave the way for a gradual end to the year of violence that has shattered peace hopes and killed more than ...
Bears Notes
Sep 26, 2001; ... LAKE FOREST -- Some of the glow from Sunday's 17-10 win over Minnesota vanishes when Bears coaches take a look at NFL team rushing statistics.The Bears rank last in the NFL in rushing with 103 yards in two games. No one is rushing to point fingers of blame. "I think our ...
Teen Viewpoint
Sep 26, 2001 ... Confused, horrified and shocked were the few words that described me on Sept. 11 as I watched the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D.C.I'm frightened because, as a member of the National Guard, these events can change my life drastically. I'm only 17 and the thoughts of ...
Banned book week
Sep 26, 2001 ... The Joliet Public Library is going to emphasize our rights for freedom of speech during Banned Books Week.For five days, popular books like the Harry Potter series will be chained and locked up. Nobody can borrow it. Books written by Judy Blume, Maya Angelou and John Steinbeck ...
Phar-Mor files for bankruptcy
Sep 26, 2001 ... Phar-Mor Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and plans to close about 65 of its 139 stores over the next several weeks.The discount drugstore chain, which has a store in Joliet, did not disclose which stores would close but said the locations would be identified in about a ...
Births
Sep 26, 2001 ... Silver Cross HospitalSplant -- Melissa Ann, Joliet, boy, Noah James, Sept. 17. Turija -- Rene O. and Joanne S. (Servande), Joliet, boy, Rene Joseph, Sept. 24. Watkins -- Cassandra Yvette, Joliet, boy, James ...
Business calendar
Sep 26, 2001 ... Thursday Joliet chamber: "Business after Hours" for Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry. 5-7 p.m. at Caterpillar Inc. plant, 2200 Channahon Road, Joliet.Information: (815) 727-5371. Entrepreneur workshop: "Going into Business" sponsored by SCORE and U.S. Small Business ...
Texas doctor aids Romeoville girl
Sep 26, 2001; ... Colleen Searcy brushes her hair at her Romeoville home. Colleen received a brachial plexus injury during birth. A Texas doctor recently performed a new operation on her and Colleen can now lift her arm above her head. -- Donna Searcy helps her daughter, Colleen, on with her "Statue of Liberty" ...
Road, bridge work
Sep 26, 2001 ... The Illinois Department of Transportation reports nearly $15 million in local infrastructure improvements are planned.The following projects had a bid deadline for interested contractors: * $9.7 million in Will County for the removal and replacement of the bridge carrying Lorenzo Road ...
CHICAGOLAND FOR KIDS AND PARENTS
Sep 26, 2001 ... Two maids of the prairie explain matters of the hearth inside a 150-year-old cabin at the Naper Settlement. If you look carefully, Illinois of long ago -- a land of buffalo, prairie, and pioneers -- is still very much alive.The Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, Kendall College ...
COLLEGE CLASSROOM
Sep 26, 2001 ... Dean's list Columbia College, ChicagoBolingbrook: Maria Akl, Preetha Aloor, Merchant Arwa, Gretchen Buck, Bradley Creighton, John Edburg, Tara Trumbly. Coal City: Christine Davito. Frankfort: Daniel Gremley, Jessica Hardel, Brad Podowski, Kelly Reb, Anna ...
CLASSROOM
Sep 26, 2001 ... Area School grantsState Rep. Mary K. O'Brien, D- Coal City, announced that she has secured $339,813 in Illinois First Grants and Illinois State Board of Education grants for schools in her legislative district. Grants included: * Gardner Consolidated, $23,631. * ...
Herald News Pro Football Contest
Sep 26, 2001 ... The Herald News Pro Football Contest swung back into action last week, and Donna Hylka of West Acres Road in Joliet struck a blow for the female fans in the area.Hylka was one of four contestants to predict the winner in 11 of the 13 games we included (our mistake, the Buffalo at Indianapolis ...
Drag racing wreck kills Lockport man
Sep 26, 2001 ... JOLIET -- A Lockport man died Tuesday afternoon drag racing on Oak Avenue, police said, the second such fatality within the last two weeks.Curtis Halloway, 21, was pronounced dead about 2:45 p.m. at Silver Cross Hospital. Halloway reportedly was the passenger in a black Ford ...
WALK LIKE THIS
Sep 26, 2001 ... Fifth-graders from Bentley School in New Lenox ride a trolley exerciser during a two-day visit to Camp Manitoqua ...
EARLIER DAYS
Sep 26, 2001 ... Earlier Days50 Years Ago Sept. 26, 1951: At the expense of Phillips Petroleum Co., there is to be a special meeting of the Will County board of supervisors on Oct. 4 to talk about the company's request to install an 8-inch pipeline under county roads. * The big barge Tom ...
High School Basketball
Sep 26, 2001; ... Just call him Slash.Kellen Easley is a point guard slash off guard. A small forward slash power forward. An inside player slash perimeter player. The ability to do it all on the basketball court continues to serve the Joliet Township High School senior. The ...
Rights can't disappear in our security frenzy
Sep 26, 2001 ... The issue: How far should the government go in restricting individual rights?We say: We can thwart terrorism without trampling on rights. Rights can't disappear in our security frenzy The campaign against terrorism has raised questions about how far the government should go in ...
USF professor addresses death issues
Sep 26, 2001; ... Death is as much a part of life as birth, marriage and retirement.But for many healthcare professionals, issues about quality of life at the end of life have been neglected, says Gaile Nellett, a nurse and professor at the University of St. Francis. "While healthcare professionals, ...
Today
Sep 26, 2001 ... Computer workshops: 7 p.m. Oct. 2-Nov. 29, at Mokena Junior High School, Mokena School District offers community computer workshops: Intro to Windows 98, Intro to Microsoft Word, Intro to Microsoft Excel, Intro to PowerPoint, Intro to Publisher, Intro to the Internet, Intro to E-mail, Microsoft ...
Panel: Cop didn't break rule
Sep 26, 2001; ... FRANKFORT -- After more than two hours of deliberation Monday, a two-member commission ruled that 30-year-old Police Officer Mark Klausner did not violate the department's residence requirement.Before the decision, the commission heard eight hours of testimony regarding Klausner, a three-year ...
Prescription drugs may be available free
Sep 26, 2001 ... What is the best-kept secret of the drug business? You can get your medicine free of charge.Amid the growing furor about rising prescription costs, many patients and doctors aren't aware that the drug companies themselves give away an estimated 3.2 million prescriptions a year valued at more ...
Free depressions screening to be offered in Grundy County
Sep 26, 2001 ... MORRIS -- Grundy County Health Department and Morris Hospital are offering free depression screenings from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Grundy County Administration Building, 1320 Union St.The depression screening includes a written self-test, an educational presentation consisting of a short ...
Breast cancer assessment
Sep 26, 2001 ... JOLIET -- The Silver Cross Cancer Ceeter, an NCCN affiliate of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, offers a free computerized breast risk assessment to determine a woman's risk of developing breast cancer within the next five years as well as over a ...
Frankfort procession to honor firefighters
Sep 26, 2001; ... FRANKFORT -- The Frankfort Fire Department Firefighters' Association will honor its own deceased firefighters as well as those who lost their lives in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York City.The memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday. The solemn procession of ...
What's the big deal about Cheetos
Sep 26, 2001 ... Cheetos aren't just orange twists anymore.The new Cheetos Mystery Colorz Snacks have an "X" or "O" shape that turn your mouth blue or green. Rachel Hopman 9, third grade, N.B. Galloway, Channahon What I liked best: I liked how your tongue changes colors because I never saw my tongue two ...
Joliet housing official resigns
Sep 26, 2001; ... JOLIET -- When the Housing Authority of Joliet board meets Thursday to choose new legal representation, the board will have six members instead of seven.Commissioner Ann Hanus is resigning after less than 10 months on the board. Hanus said she planned to send her letter of resignation ...
Disposable hearing aids now available
Sep 26, 2001; ... Wearing a hearing aid has never been more convenient.For about a year now, ENT Surgical Consultants has been fitting some patients with disposable hearing aids, said Kristy Eubanks, an audiologist with ENT. They're not appropriate for all types of hearing loss, Eubanks was quick to ...
Local Jewish congregation struggles
Sep 26, 2001; ... JOLIET -- As the Jewish year of 5762 has dawned, America's Jewish community has had to confront what has been a reality for Israel's Jews for 53 years -- a fear of terrorism.Members of the Joliet Jewish Congregation, 250 N. Midland Ave., have struggled to cope with their emotions in the ...
Update computer skills
Sep 26, 2001 ... Joliet Junior College's Institute of Economic Technology is offering one-day microcomputer seminars in the latest software programs.A basic knowledge of computers in a Windows-based environment is necessary. Classes meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and cost $119 each. The following ...
Lasers can treat skin problems
Sep 26, 2001 ... The most technologically advanced lasers available for the treatment of skin problems can be found in Joliet at The Advanced Cosmetic Laser and Surgery Center.Drs. Matthew Kelleher, Steven Neubauer and Gayle McCloskey at the center are leaders in the field of laser ...
High School Cross Country
Sep 26, 2001; ... Lemont High School girls cross country coach Tim Plotke is accustomed to winning, so last season's second-place finish in the Suburban Prairie Conference White Division was a tough pill to swallow.Last Saturday's championship at the Herscher Invitational indicates Lemont is back, even though ...
Support the bill
Sep 26, 2001 ... This past spring, House Bill 859 "The Patient Safety Act" passed the House of Representatives.This summer, Rep. Skip Saviano has been holding hearings to gather information to further refine the bill. The last hearing will be at 1 p.m. today 1 p.m. at the Thompson Center in ...
Time for reflection
Sep 26, 2001 ... Sometimes it takes a national tragedy for one to re-evaluate and reflect on his or her personal priorities.Family, friends, good, bad, wrong, right, fair, unjust -- I'm sure all Americans are recently going through this in one form or another after the horrendous events on Sept. 11. On ...
Local hospitals to offer discounted mammograms in October
Sep 26, 2001 ... JOLIET -- In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, both Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center and Silver Cross Hospital will offer discounted mammograms in October.The American Cancer Society recommends a baseline mammogram between ages 35 and 39 and an annual screening ...
Manhattan School alumni will gather for fund-raiser
Sep 26, 2001; ... MANHATTAN -- Alumni will celebrate the Manhattan School District's 99th birthday this fall.Bill Borgo, a 1976 graduate and school board member, said the party will be from 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday at The Tipperary, 220 Marketplace St. Borgo, one of 50 students who graduated from ...
Marriage Licenses
Sep 26, 2001 ... Grundy CountyBrandt/LaRouech -- Timothy Allan and Angela Jean, Morris. Phillips/Glaser-Smith -- Michael Anthony and Patricia Ann, ...
Coal City parents try to help others in aftermath of daughter's death
Sep 26, 2001; ... Beth Ann Miller of Coal City had a bright future ahead of her.A sophomore at Eastern Illinois University, she was a health science major. Her death on March 12, 1999, from bacterial meningitis brought those dreams to a tragic end. As her parents, Judy and Rich Miller, later ...
Positive news is aim, with your assistance
Sep 26, 2001 ... Yes, the squeaky wheel does get attention.You will notice by this new column for The Herald News. Often though, the loose nuts and bolts from that wheel fly right back to hit you in the head. After several years of complaining that I didn't see enough good news about Joliet ...
New BP Amoco gas station to be built in Mokena
Sep 26, 2001; ... MOKENA -- The Amoco gas station and carwash at 191st Street and LaGrange Road will be razed soon to make way for a new BP Amoco gas station and convenience store.The new station will feature a modern architecture theme created for company-owned stores in the Chicago area, but will not include ...
Support for people with depression
Sep 26, 2001 ... JOLIET -- Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center's Mental Health Services has launched a new support group to help improve the lives of people with depression and manic-depression, and their family members.The support group, DMDA (Depression and Manic-Depressive Association) Joliet meets the ...
NHRA Nationals
Sep 26, 2001 ... The National Hot Rod Association has brought its earth-shaking brand of entertainment to Route 66 Raceway for four years now.For those of you who couldn't get enough of the world's greatest drag racing in a one-weekend format, help is on the way. This week, following the traditional ...
Recent Deaths
Sep 26, 2001 ... Recent DeathsPaid Death Notices / B4 Brett, Clarence F., 85 Joliet, Sept. 25 Fred C. Dames West Chapel (815) 741-5500 Gavrys, Richard W. Sr., 75 Las Vegas, Nev., Sept. 21 Anderson Funeral Home (815) 886-2323 Horwath, Richard D., 69 Joliet, Sept. 24 Tezak Funeral ...
Account for donations
Sep 26, 2001 ... I think that there should be some accountability of where all of this money is being donated.And how it's being distributed. Elwood Thanks for sticker I just want to say that I appreciate the static cling sticker that was in The Herald News today. I put it in my ...
We've all been drafted to fight
Sep 26, 2001 ... Like it or not, all of us have been drafted into the war against terrorists.We are all soldiers and we have a job to do. The primary weapon of the terrorist is fear. Instilling fear in people is how the terrorist wins. You can see it all throughout ...