The Herald News - Joliet (IL) back issues from Tuesday, November 26:
Rose M. Matuszewski
Nov 26, 2002 ... (nee Zbacnik)Age 71. Passed away peacefully on Sunday Nov. 24, 2002.Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Rose Zbacnik and her loving husband, Joseph Matuszewski. Survived by her loving children, JoAnne (Buddy) Hicks of MS., David (Kim) Matuszewski of Joliet, Debra Disney of ...
Roseann Rusina (nee Almo)
Nov 26, 2002 ... At Deerbrook Care Center, Saturday, November 23, 2002. Age 82 years.Survived by her son, Lawrence Chelini of Joliet; two sisters, Grace (Dan, deceased) Moroni of Joliet and Lucille (George) Abbott of Minnesota; a brother, Lawrence (Mary) Almo of Glendale, AZ. Also numerous nieces, nephew and ...
Kathy J. Sliva
Nov 26, 2002 ... (nee Whelihan)Age 55, late of Plainfield. Passed away Sunday, November 24, 2002 at Bernard Mitchell University of Chicago Hospital. Born in Chicago October 21, 1947 to the late Frank and Jean Whelihan. A former St. Germain, WI resident.Loving and devoted wife of Martin Sliva; beloved mother ...
Kristy L. Zarbock
Nov 26, 2002 ... Age 21, late of Lockport. Suddenly Saturday, November 23, 2002 at Silver Cross Hospital. Born in Joliet, life long Lockport resident. Graduate of Lockport Twp. High School Class of 1999.Survived by her daughter, Chloe Wolf; her parents, Rick and Pat (Haynes) of Lockport; her sister, Carrie ...
Soundoff
Nov 26, 2002 ... According to a strict interpretation of the rules of football, Tampa Bay's Warren Sapp did nothing wrong when he blocked Green Bay's Chad Clifton during Brian Kelly's return of a third-quarter interception in Sunday's matchup of the NFC's top two teams.Sapp, an All-Pro defensive tackle, did ...
Thanksgiving recipes
Nov 26, 2002 ... Jim Evan's Turkey13-pound turkey, thawed if frozen or fresh1 stick of butter or margarine1 cup of olive oil or (peanut oil for crispy skin)3 tablespoons of smashed garlic (fresh or canned)3 large Bermuda onions cleaned and cut in quarters10 big carrots whole2 cups of chicken ...
AREA SCHEDULE
Nov 26, 2002 ... TODAYBOYS BASKETBALL: Seneca Tourney; Joliet at Lemont Tournament, 5:30; Plainfield South at Marmion Tourney; Kenwood at Lincoln-Way East, 6 p.m.GIRLS BOWLING: Minooka at Joliet, 4; Bremen at Lincoln-Way East, 4:30 p.m.GIRLS BASKETBALL: Yorkville at Plainfield South, 5:30; Providence at ...
L-Way Central edges Bolingbrook
Nov 26, 2002; ... The bad passes, poor shot selection and turnovers you would expect from two teams playing their season openers were present, but Lincoln-Way Central and Bolingbrook played well enough in the first round of the WJOL Thanksgiving Classic Monday to provide a thrilling finish with the Knights ...
Marmion 93, Plainfield South 42
Nov 26, 2002; ... AURORA -- Seven turnovers in the first two minutes Monday was an indication of how the night was going to turn out for the Plainfield South High School boys basketball team.Playing its first-ever varsity game, Plainfield South committed 37 turnovers and fell 93-42 to Marmion Academy in the ...
Tinley Park 76, Plainfield 54
Nov 26, 2002; ... LEMONT -- Tinley Park High School came out of the gates quickly, opening the boys basketball season with a convincing 76-54 win over Plainfield at the Lemont Thanksgiving Tournament Monday night.The Titans jumped to an early 8-1 lead before the Wildcats went on a 13-2 run to earn a 14-10 lead ...
JCA 41, Lockport 38
Nov 26, 2002; ... The Joliet Catholic Academy football team often is without its football players for the basketball season tip-off in the WJOL Thanksgiving Classic, and the results have reflected the manpower shortage.This year, Lockport is missing Joe Trubich, Kevin Jennings, Spencer Jensen, Randy Griffin ...
Nov 26, 2002 ... Bad BearsThe Bears are so bad this year that they're 0-1 in the their bye. Seriously, how would you like to travel 2 1/2 hours to see that fiasco? They don't protect passer, they don't pressure the passer and they don't have a quarterback who can run. Other than that, they're terrific ....
Area Roundup
Nov 26, 2002 ... DWIGHT -- Cory Harbor was the Interstate Eight Conference's leading rebounder last year with a 9.9 average.Well, Harbor expanded his role Monday night to include scoring for Dwight in a 51-28 season-opening win over Beecher at the Dwight Tournament.Harbor paced Dwight (1-0) with 20 points ...
Girls Basketball
Nov 26, 2002 ... BOLINGBROOK -- Two of the area's top girls teams squared off Monday in the finals of the Bolingbrook Swashbuckler Classic.Despite trailing, Bolingbrook bounced back to post a 40-33 win over Lincoln-Way East. Leading the way for the Raiders (3-0), who last season advanced to the Class AA ...
Thornwood catches L-Way East short-handed
Nov 26, 2002; ... FRANKFORT -- Maybe Eddy Curry appeared at the game for some pointers.The crowd was buzzing over the appearance of former Thornwood standout and current Bulls starter Eddy Curry, but Monday's game between Thornwood and Lincoln-Way East was a defensive struggle from the first ...
Nov 26, 2002 ... cubscaravanTickets are going fast and the lineup is taking shape for the local stop of the Cubs Caravan, sponsored by the Joliet Noon Lions on Jan. 15 at the Joliet Renaissance Center. The cast of Cubs will be headed by general manager Jim Hendry and will include pitching coach Larry ...
King of pain
Nov 26, 2002; ... Jim Miller hands off against the Lions on Sunday (1) Anthony Thomas may carry a bigger load if Jim Miller can't play vs. Green Bay. LAKE FOREST -- The Bears on Sunday successfully tested Jim Miller's recuperative powers in one sense.They'll be tested another way this week at ...
WJOL Tournament
Nov 26, 2002; ... The first game of any basketball season comes with expectations and trepidations.In the case of Romeoville High School's 55-34 win over Providence Catholic in the WJOL Thanksgiving Classic Monday, both teams will approach their next game with the same feelings.Romeoville ran off 18 straight ...
JT uses 12-0 spurt to blow by Lemont
Nov 26, 2002; ... LEMONT -- A valiant first-quarter effort by the Lemont High School basketball team was erased by Joliet Township with its patented pressure defense as the Steelmen posted an easy 75-40 victory over Lemont Monday night.The Injuns battled JT tooth and nail in the first 8 minutes, leading by ...
Class 8A football: Lockport (12-1) vs. Stevenson (11-2)
Nov 26, 2002; ... Lockport's Vince Giacobbe (4) greets Randy Griffin after Griffin scored the first of his two touchdowns in a 41-38 victory over Hinsdale Central on Saturday. Griffin finished with three catches for 124 yards.Lockport's Anthony Hawthorne (25) uses his left arm to ward off Hinsdale Central's ...
2003 Lexus LX 470
Nov 26, 2002; ... Would most people take their $60,000 SUV far off road? Through muddy passages, large rocks and rugged terrain, far from the nearest road or path?Probably not. However, it is nice to know the Lexus LX 470 has what it takes to conquer the worst terrain off-road while displaying above average ...
Dish up low-fat Potato Latke for Hanukkah
Nov 26, 2002 ... Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, begins this year at sunset on Nov. 29 and continues through Dec. 7. One of the customary foods served on this holiday is Potato Latkes, or Potato Pancakes. Traditional latkes are made with beaten eggs and are fried in oil. The significant association ...
Calendar
Nov 26, 2002 ... TodayProgram: 7:30 p.m., join Plainfield Historical Society at American Legion Hall at Renwich and River roads, topic "Radio Days," following a short business meeting, the program will be presented, refreshments will be served.ThursdayMorning family hike: 7 a.m., Fellowship Bible Church ...
Low-Fat Cooking
Nov 26, 2002 ... Meat and potatoes is a family-favorite theme revisited in "What's For Dinner," a special edition of Cooking Light magazine.The message is that there are plenty of reasons why this duo remains a classic and can be a low-fat offering.The recipe for Americana pot roast is a fine example. It's ...
Checkout line
Nov 26, 2002 ... teve) Americans won't budge on taste when it comes to ice cream, and consumers today crave more indulgent flavors from their freezer case. Healthy Choice has introduced a line of Premium Low Fat Ice Cream Pints. Flavors include Brownie Bliss, Chocolate Cherry Mambo, Crazy for Caramel, Double ...
Turkey frustration? Help is a call away
Nov 26, 2002; ... Butterball turkey jlife tue turkey talk 1126Turkey experts from the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line are hard at work answering the first calls of the 22nd season from the headquarters in Downers Grove. Callers to (800) BUTTERBALL can receive answers to questions from how to thaw to much turkey to ...
Quick Cooking
Nov 26, 2002 ... It's part of the pleasure, following up the holiday feast with informal bites of leftovers.However, you may prefer to think in terms of "bonus" meals, when quick and easy preparation can turn assets such as cooked turkey into tasty new dishes.Try any of the following recipes for some speedy ...
Food tips
Nov 26, 2002 ... Last minuteTaking a little time to review your Thanksgiving campaign plan will help make sure things go well. Reminders about some of the simple things that are easily overlooked or forgotten come from executive chef Eric Blauberg, of New York City's 21 Club restaurant. They include: ...
Weather
Nov 26, 2002 ... Yesterday's high/low 30/17 Yesterday's ...
Common Sense
Nov 26, 2002 ... It happens too often during our time here on earth: a relationship is broken, and the pain sears through to our very souls. Someone you love, a family member, a friend, a person at church, purposefully chooses to withdraw from a loving, caring environment. They willingly deprive ...
Our View
Nov 26, 2002 ... The issue: Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center last week performed its 5,000th open-heart surgery.We say: It's an important milestone for both Saint Joseph and the community. Our View Saint Joseph meets open-heart challengeProvena Saint Joseph Medical Center has come a long way since ...
Insensitive
Nov 26, 2002 ... About the rude and insensitive "Thank You" by Sue Novak:I am a graduate of District 92. My parents are still residents there and unfortunately senior citizens. As a matter of fact, there are a lot of District 92 graduates whose parents are senior citizens and still living there. Did it ...
San Francisco -- tale of two cities by the bay
Nov 26, 2002 ... There is no "other side of the tracks" in San Francisco. But for children, there might as well be. The city is split in two.On one side, kids are graduating from San Francisco's public high schools ready for college at the highest rate in California.On the other side, kids are being locked ...
Groups: Shun factory-farm turkeys
Nov 26, 2002 ... Jay Armour holds a tom turkey on the 24-acre organic farm he and his wife, Polly, operate in Gardiner, N.Y. The organically grown turkeys are so popular that the Armours were not able to save one for their own Thanksgiving dinner. GARDINER, N.Y. -- Dismayed by the practices of large ...
Judge drops 8 charges against ex-library director
Nov 26, 2002; ... JOLIET -- A Will County judge on Monday threw out eight charges in the criminal case against the former Homer Township library director accused of stealing more than $100,000 in district funds.Judge Gerald Kinney tossed out charges alleging that Regetta Meyers made false entries in district ...
Valley View schools chief wins state honor
Nov 26, 2002; ... ROMEOVILLE -- Valley View Superintendent David VanWinkle has been named the 2002 Superintendent of the Year by the Illinois Association of School Administrators.VanWinkle is in his ninth year as superintendent of the rapidly growing district of more than 15,000 students. He is retiring from ...
Pro Bono Project honors three lawyers who give of their time
Nov 26, 2002; ... JOLIET -- An elderly woman turned over her house to her two sons and gave them her life's savings of $30,000.They promptly put her into a local nursing home and then stopped paying her monthly bills. By the time she sought help from an attorney, her savings account was empty and she owed the ...
Peotone woman critically injured in crash
Nov 26, 2002 ... FRANKFORT TOWNSHIP -- A Peotone woman was critically injured in a Monday morning wreck on Steger Road.The 36-year-old woman was taken to Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital and Medical Center following the 10:50 a.m. crash on Steger Road about a quarter mile north of Center Road.The woman ...
Charges against man dismissed
Nov 26, 2002; ... JOLIET -- Will County prosecutors on Monday dismissed attempted murder charges against 27-year-old Rodney Bew, who was accused of shooting another man in the leg during a dispute earlier this year.Prosecutors cannot find one of the key witnesses to the April 13 shooting near Riley Avenue and ...
Plainfield OKs schools' makeup days
Nov 26, 2002; ... PLAINFIELD -- Plainfield School District students will attend school on Presidents Day, Easter Monday and two staff development days to make up for the time lost during a four-day teachers' strike.The school board approved the calendar changes Monday after giving members of the district's ...
Schools to provide breakfasts
Nov 26, 2002; ... JOLIET -- Students at four schools in the Joliet Grade School District can get an extra meal at school.A pilot breakfast program will be launched at Culbertson and Dirksen elementaries, Washington Junior High and Thompson Instructional Center in December."Each principal evaluated their ...
Old Lockport police station gets new life
Nov 26, 2002; ... LOCKPORT -- After sitting vacant for five years, the old downtown police station reopened its doors Monday with a new name and purpose in the community.The brick building at 921 S. State St. is the city's new Community Development Center.Right now it houses the city's building, engineering, ...
Lincoln-Way high school official Duckworth dies
Nov 26, 2002 ... Duckworth NEW LENOX -- Glen Duckworth, director of financial services for the Lincoln-Way High School District, died Saturday.Duckworth, who would have been 52 Sunday, worked for the Lincoln-Way district for 30 years. For 22 years he was an economics and history teacher. He then served ...
Herald News' hours
Nov 26, 2002 ... The Herald News business office will close at 2 p.m. Wednesday for the Thanksgiving holiday. It will reopen at 8 a.m. Friday.The newsroom will remain open until 6 p.m. Wednesday, and there will be limited hours Thursday. Normal hours will resume Friday.Memorial service JOLIET -- ...
Cat Tales
Nov 26, 2002 ... Kindergartners listen as Milne Grove Principal Michelle Zeko reads a Dr. Seuss story to them Monday in Lockport. In October Zeko promised her students in grades K-3 ...
Open Line
Nov 26, 2002 ... EDITOR'S NOTE: We are collecting Open Line callers' comments on what they are most thankful for this Thanksgiving season. We will run as many of them as possible on the holiday. Callers may continue to leave their non-holiday comments and concerns, which will run daily as space allows.fess ...
On this day
Nov 26, 2002 ... Tuesday, Nov. 26 the 330th day of 2002Local1952: The strong winds and bad weather have caused Santa Claus to change his mind about visiting Joliet tonight. The big parade has been rescheduled. Winds that reached as high as 73 miles per hour blew out windows, bent television antennas and ...
Recent Deaths
Nov 26, 2002 ... Recent DeathsPaid Death Notices / B6Bennett, Joseph M., 84 Plainfield, Nov. 24 Overman-Jones Funeral Home (815) 436-9221Coffey, the Rev. Herman L., 66 Formerly of Joliet, Nov. 24 Hickey Memorial Chapel (708) 385-4478Gabriel, Joan, 58 Joliet, Nov. 25 Tezak Funeral Home (815) ...
Marriage Licenses
Nov 26, 2002 ... Will CountyAinscough/Lambert -- Larry Ray and Debra, St. John, Ind, Oct. 16.Amrein/Rolando -- James B. and Cindy A., Plano, Oct. 18.Aroko/Bolaji -- Richard D. and Bernadette Bolatito, Romeoville, Oct. 17.Avalos/Diaz -- Rigoberto and Gloria, Joliet, Oct. 16.Bassett/Brooks -- James A ....
Births
Nov 26, 2002 ... Silver Cross HospitalBell -- Jack and Susie (Lavicka), New Lenox, boy, Henry Harrison, Nov. 14.Costa -- Marc F. and Candice M. (Martin), Lockport, boy, Antonio Marc, Nov. 16.Cuevas -- Nora Delrio, Joliet, boy, Fernando, Nov. 19.Denson -- Eric and Theresa (Polinski), Rockdale, boy, Evan ...
Expect good things from veteran Nowak
Nov 26, 2002 ... Here's a hearty congratulations to Marty Nowak, who has been promoted as Will County's new undersheriff. I knew him when he was known as Mr. Borz.Under that alias, he was a mob boss from Arizona.But at the time, the sheriff's office was operating an undercover operation called "Achilles ...
Plainfield wants an attractive town entrance
Nov 26, 2002; ... PLAINFIELD -- The trustees want to dress up Illinois 59 and 126, but they can't decide exactly how much they should spend or how the corners should look.They want to build an "entry feature," a kind of monument, that would let passers-by know they are traveling through Plainfield. And they ...
Library branches out: West Side site open
Nov 26, 2002; ... JOLIET -- When Jackie Truhlar noticed signs -- saying the library wasn't open quite yet -- were gone, she decided to take a chance.And she was right. Joliet Public Library Black Road Branch opened to the public Monday."We've been patiently waiting for it to open," she said. "I love the ...
Recovered gun stolen from shop in October
Nov 26, 2002; ... JOLIET -- The handgun found Nov. 18 up the street from the last known residence of a man charged with murder was stolen from a Lockport Township sporting goods store.The .40-caliber Glock discovered in a pile of trash on West Bellarmine Drive is one of 28 handguns boosted from Rinks Gun & ...
Sickness strikes students
Nov 26, 2002; ... A Plainfield paramedic leads Laraway Elementary School students to a waiting ambulance Monday after dozens of students and two teachers became ill at the school in Joliet Township. More than 42 students were transported to many area hospitals. JOLIET TOWNSHIP -- Dozens of vomiting ...
Containing the Asian carp
Nov 26, 2002; ... An electric barrier keeps Asian carp from moving along the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal in Romeoville. Wildlife experts used an electric fence to save the Mississippi River from a devastating breed of fish. They found the low-level shocks can also save the Great Lakes from the same ...