The Pantagraph Bloomington, IL back issues from April 2002:
Teen-ager dies after car wreck
Apr 01, 2002 ... LINCOLN - A Lincoln teen-ager died in a one-car accident Saturdaynight. Lincoln police and the Logan County coroner's office continueto investigate. Logan County Coroner Chuck Fricke said Daniel J. Logan, 16, diedat the scene at 9:44 p.m. Lincoln police said a call came in at ...
Candidates should weigh these concerns
Apr 01, 2002 ... The primary election is finally over. There were winners andlosers. For the winners as they proceed to the fall election and for thelosers if they wish to try again in the future, we have somesuggestions: Don't focus on the negative. Neither you nor youropponent is perfect ....
Monday Memos
Apr 01, 2002 ... Ex-city resident wins Texas honors NORMAL - A man who started his educational career in the TwinCities has been recognized for his work in Texas. Douglas Otto, superintendent for the Plano Independent SchoolDistrict, has been named one of the top 12 tech savvy ...
Convenience store robbed
Apr 01, 2002 ... BLOOMINGTON - Two masked robbers made off with cash and cigarettesfrom a Bloomington convenience store Sunday night. Police were called to the Freedom Gas and Convenient Store, 712Eldorado Road about 9:05 p.m. No one was injured, but the clerk told police that two men, ...
DEATHS
Apr 01, 2002 ... Bertha I. Connell DELAVAN - The funeral for Bertha I. "Bert" Connell, 86, ofDelavan, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Davis Mortuary, Tremont, theRev. Robert Nafziger officiating. Burial will be in Glendale MemorialGardens, Pekin. Visitation will be one hour before the ...
It takes all TYPES Bloomington Offset Process chief leaves quite an impression
Apr 01, 2002; ... Name: Tom Mercier Age: 48 Job: President and chief executive officer of Bloomington OffsetProcess Inc., 1705 S. Veterans Parkway, Bloomington Duties: Oversees 87 employees. Analyzes company financialstatements and status. Studies printing industry trends ....
Easter cellebrations
Apr 01, 2002 ... Above: Members of Park United Methodist Church, located on Allinand Oakland, sang during the morning service on Easter Sunday ....
Setting it right
Apr 01, 2002 ... Bowling record - Barb Duffie-Beasley was raised in Canton, butcurrently ...
Daily digest
Apr 01, 2002 ... Annual can-a-thon set for mid-April BLOOMINGTON - The annual Foodshare can-a-thon will be April 14 to28. Nonperishable food items should be left on doorsteps by 1 p.m.April 14 for pickup. Donations will be taken at all Twin City Kroger stores during theremainder of the ...
DEATHS
Apr 01, 2002 ... Catherine J. Vill PONTIAC - Catherine J. Vill, 93, of Pontiac, formerly of SanGabriel, Calif., died at 9:20 p.m. Saturday (March 30, 2002) atLivingston Manor, rural Pontiac. Her funeral will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's CatholicChurch, Pontiac. Father Thomas Mark ...
DEATHS
Apr 01, 2002 ... Merlin Schleeter COLFAX - The service for Merlin "Mert" Wayne Schleeter, 72, ofColfax, will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's LutheranChurch, Anchor, the Rev. Stephen Goodwin officiating. Burial will bein Wiley Cemetery, Colfax. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 8:30Tuesday ...
Student work finds home at museum
Apr 01, 2002; ... DOWNS - The McLean County Museum of History is a place where thepast comes alive. That also was the goal of a group of Tri-Valley Middle Schoolstudents, whose stand-up displays of county history will find atemporary home at the downtown Bloomington museum. The works, ...
Redbirds had exciting, intense Valley season
Apr 01, 2002 ... Way to go, Missouri Valley Conference! Two teams in the post-season making their mark, and another that should have. There is nodoubt that the Illinois State men's basketball team should havereceived an NIT invite. With Southern Illinois and Creighton in the Big Dance making ...
Laughter aids well-being
Apr 01, 2002; ... BLOOMINGTON - Have you had your laugh today? It may be as important to your physical, emotional and mental well-being as eating your fruits and vegetables, exercising and working onyour relationships. Central Illinoisans should be laughing regularly - not just onApril Fool's ...
DEATHS
Apr 01, 2002 ... Lyle Roberts BLOOMINGTON - The graveside service for Lyle Roberts, 85, of 3418Bonsai Drive, Bloomington, will be at 2 p.m. today at HopewellCemetery, Downs, Pastor Dale Miller officiating. Beck Memorial Home,Bloomington, is in charge of arrangements. He died at 12:15 a.m ....
DEATHS
Apr 01, 2002 ... LaBurel Phillips CHENOA - The funeral of LaBurel Marie Phillips, 82, a resident ofHeritage Manor Nursing Home, Colfax, formerly of Beardstown, will beat 2 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church, Beardstown, theRev. Joe Seese officiating. Burial will be in Beardstown ...
Don't ignore dangers of underage drinking
Apr 01, 2002 ... I'm responding to the recent editorial, "Normal should considercredits for liquor arrests," which was published on March 19. While I agree with some of the points expressed, I do feel that astronger stand needs to be taken in our community when it comes tounderage drinking. The ...
Health Benefits From Humor
Apr 01, 2002; ... BLOOMINGTON - Cheryl Myers, dressed only in a pink "cape anddrape," sat on an examination table for her yearly exam by herobstetrician-gynecologist. Not funny, right? As Dr. Barry Slotky checked Myers' breasts for lumps, he asked his36-year-old patient a series of ...
Flick Fact
Apr 01, 2002 ... - QUESTION: True or false? If you'd take all of the sewers and watermains under Bloomington-Normal, straighten them out and head west,you'd reach all the way to Missouri before running out of pipe. ANSWER: Very true. In fact, you'd almost reach Denver. All ...
'Lucky Stiff' set for IWU stage
Apr 01, 2002 ... BLOOMINGTON - Illinois Wesleyan University will present themusical-comedy "Lucky Stiff" at 8 p.m. Tuesday through April 6 and 2p.m. April 7 in the E. Melba Kirkpatrick Laboratory Theatre.Lynn Ahrens' book and lyrics tell the story of Harry Witherspoon,a shoe salesman, who ...
Kids keep her busy Woman matches area families with nannies
Apr 01, 2002; ... What's your idea of a nanny? Mary Poppins? Mrs. Doubtfire? Julie Payne, owner of The Nanny Agency, knows all about the tradeand the families who need the childcare specialists. The Nanny Agency places full-time, part-time and temporary nannies(as well as baby-sitters) with 450 ...
DEATHS
Apr 01, 2002 ... Virva Leggett WAPELLA - Virva Lea Leggett, 75, of Wapella died at 4:10 a.m.Sunday (March 31, 2002) at her family residence after a seven yearbattle with kidney cancer. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Calvert Funeral Home,Clinton, the Rev. Richard Gray officiating ....
DEATHS
Apr 01, 2002 ... Frankie N. Hursey BLOOMINGTON - Frankie N. Hursey, 74, of 1509 N. Calhoun St.,Bloomington, formerly of 913 W. Monroe St., Bloomington, died at12:45 p.m. Thursday (March 28, 2002) at OSF St. Joseph MedicalCenter, Bloomington. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at ...
Health Digest
Apr 01, 2002 ... APPOINTMENTS Kate Arthur Manager named BLOOMINGTON - Kate Arthur of Bloomington has been namedcommunications manager at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, effectiveThursday. She will be the medical center spokeswoman, responsible for mediarelations and strategic ...
God gave us a freedom to make our own choices
Apr 01, 2002 ... I'm glad I was not created a robot. God gave me a will so I couldmake choices. Some of my choices have been good and some not so good, withresulting rewards and consequences. Sometimes even good choices havetemporary unpleasant results and sometimes poor choices have not hadall ...
Return to town offers chance to prove self again
Apr 01, 2002; ... As I was saying when I retired 14 years ago, the best part ofliving is reading and writing. And, now I won't have to attend any more of those stupid meetings. So, what am I doing back here, besides the fact that I received myfirst astronomical Corn Belt Energy bill? ...
On Duty
Apr 01, 2002 ... U.S. Marine Corps J. Jacob Day HUDSON - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. J. Jacob Day has been promoted andchanged duty stations. He is a microcomputer technician in theTactical Systems Support Activity Unit, Camp Pendleton, Calif. He is the son of Michael and Sheila Day of ...
Free duo piano recital Tuesday
Apr 01, 2002 ... NORMAL - Illinois State University School of Music professor PaulBorg and assistant professor Carlyn Morenus will perform a free duopiano ...
DEATHS
Apr 01, 2002 ... Robert J. Horning PONTIAC - Robert J. Horning, 74, of Quincy for the past threeyears, formerly of 1011 W. Washington St., Apt. 401, ...
Controversial license plates unacceptable
Apr 01, 2002 ... Thank you for bringing to the attention of The Pantagraph readersHouse Bill 1805. The comment "License plates should stick to non-controversial matters and slogans such as Land of Lincoln" is greatlyappreciated.It seems that ...
Building permits
Apr 01, 2002 ... BLOOMINGTON Habitat For Humanity, Box 3432, Bloomington, issued permits March28 for $43,500 houses at 3, 5 and 7 Humanity Lane. Armstrong Builders, 1 Brickyard Drive, Bloomington, issued permitMarch 28 for $170,000 house at 3501 Armstrong Drive. Signature Construction, ...
DEATHS
Apr 01, 2002 ... Thomas Elder BLOOMINGTON - Thomas Elder, 65, of Bloomington died at 1:10 a.m.Sunday (March 31, ...
DEATHS
Apr 01, 2002 ... Walter L. Hays STREATOR - Walter L. "Boone" Hays, 79, of 106 Fuller Ave.,Streator, died at 4:20 p.m. Saturday (March 30, 2002) at OSF SaintFrancis Medical Center, Peoria. A private family service will be Wednesday at Winterrowd-HagiFuneral Home, Streator. Burial will be in ...
Illiniwek is honoring our American Indians
Apr 01, 2002 ... I am writing in response to an article entitled, "Report: Nomiddle ground on Illiniwek," from March 14. Chief Illiniwek is a longtime tradition and honored symbol for agreat university (University of Illinois). In no way does it detractfrom the dignity and honor of the American ...
Farm Briefs
Apr 01, 2002 ... Corn grower wins Gary Cross of Hartsburg grew the second-place Illinois corn yieldentered through the National Corn Yield Contest sponsored by theNational Corn Growers Association. Cross produced 224.48 bushels per acre in the Illinois non-irrigated class. The winning hybrid ...
DEATHS
Apr 01, 2002 ... Eva Bliven PAXTON - Eva Mae Bliven, 86, of Rantoul, a former Paxton resident,died at 8:35 a.m. Saturday (March 30, 2002) at Country Health NursingHome, Gifford. A graveside ...
Bible helps us realize Israeli stance is right
Apr 01, 2002 ... The letter from neighboring Forrest ("Why do so many othercountries dislike U.S.?" YourViews, March 23) deserves a comment. He is correct that our blind backing of Israel has led to thecurrent state of affairs in our world. We are morally obligated tosupport the existence of ...
DEATHS
Apr 01, 2002 ... Ursula M. Schroeder WASHBURN - Ursula M. Schroeder, 78, of 696 Washburn Road,Washburn, died at 11:40 a.m. Saturday (March 30, 2002) at MethodistMedical Center, Peoria. Her funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Lenz Memorial Home, Lacon.The Rev. Michael Hutchings will ...
ISU softball topples SIU; in first place in the Valley
Apr 01, 2002; ... CARBONDALE - The Illinois State softball team, finding itself in a3-0 hole with just three innings to play, found a way to dig out andpost a 5-3 Missouri Valley Conference victory Sunday at IAW Fields. The win gave the Redbirds (13-11 overall, 7-1 in the Valley) solepossession of ...
Reject plan to finance Supreme Court races
Apr 01, 2002 ... A bill pending in the Illinois House would create what amounts toan entitlement program for Supreme Court candidates and a potentialraid on the state treasury based on faulty premises. In lofty terms, H.B. 4075 extols the virtues of public financingto "alleviate the perception that ...
DEATHS
Apr 01, 2002 ... J. Harvey Thomas BLOOMINGTON - J. Harvey Thomas, 74, of 505 30th Ave. W.,Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Peoria and father of area residents,died at 12:15 p.m. Thursday (March 28, 2002) at Sunbridge Care andRehabilitation Center, Brandenton. His funeral will be at 2:30 p.m ....
DEATHS
Apr 01, 2002 ... John P. Raycraft LINCOLN - The memorial Mass for John P. Raycraft, 69, of Lincolnwill be at 1 p.m. Friday at Holy Family Church, Lincoln, the Rev.Thomas Taylor officiating. Mr. Raycraft was cremated. The family willreceive friends before the Mass at the church. Kerrigan Funeral ...
ISU falls in baseball to Southwest Missouri
Apr 01, 2002; ... OZARK, Mo. - Three hits by Mike Saunches, including his fourthhomer of the season, weren't enough. Southwest Missouri State outhit the Illinois State baseball team12-5 to earn a 10-2 Missouri Valley Conference win Sunday. Southwest improved to 15-4 overall and 3-1 in the ...
Reconsider guard patrols on bridges in California
Apr 01, 2002 ... As the government scales back military patrols of the nation'sairspace, officials also should review the use of National Guardsoldiers to guard bridges in California. The National Guard was called into action in November after theFBI received a report of a threat to suspension ...
DEATHS
Apr 01, 2002 ... Charles B. Graham DELAVAN - Charles B. Graham, 67, of Delavan, died at 7:40 a.m.Sunday (March 31, 2002) at Pekin Living and Rehabilitation Center,Pekin. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday (April 3, 2002) at DavisMortuary, Delavan. The Rev. Robert Nafziger will officiate ....
Regional Briefs
Apr 02, 2002 ... CLINTON Auction to benefit Warner Hospital A community auction to benefit Dr. John Warner Hospital will beSaturday at Clinton Community High School. A complimentary chili and vegetable soup supper will be served at6 p.m. The auction will follow at 6:45 ...
DEATHS
Apr 02, 2002 ... Lucille M. Smitherman LINCOLN - Lucille M. Smitherman, 89, of 111 22nd St., Lincoln,died at 3:50 a.m. Monday (April 1, 2002) at Abraham Lincoln MemorialHospital, Lincoln. She will be cremated. There will be no ...
DEATHS
Apr 02, 2002 ... Lula F. Hosman STREATOR - Lula F. Hosman, 92, of 1609 Hawthorne Road, Streator,died at 5 p.m. Friday (March 29, ...
Kelleher set to thank backers Ex-candidate ready to spend time at home
Apr 02, 2002; ... SPRINGFIELD - After returning to his job and spending some timewith his family, Mike Kelleher has one more campaign-related thing todo: show supporters his appreciation. "We have some work to do to thank all of our supporters," saidKelleher, who lost his bid for the Democratic ...
Videotape records man paying for sex Police sting involved fictional 11-year-old girl
Apr 02, 2002; ... BLOOMINGTON - A Bloomington man stepped into an elaborate trap setby authorities when he allegedly arranged to have sex with an 11-year-old girl who didn't exist, a police videotape shows. The videotape of the sting operation played Monday in McLeanCounty Circuit Court captured ...
Feds shouldn't buckle on seat-belt usage goal
Apr 02, 2002 ... I am responding to the article entitled "Feds buckle on seat-beltgoal," which was published on March 18. The federal government has recently reassessed its goal of getting90 percent of Americans to wear seat belts by 2005. The governmentbelieved that this goal, set by the Clinton ...
Accidents disrupt traffic, power
Apr 02, 2002; ... BLOOMINGTON - Two traffic accidents were no jokes as motoristsheaded to work on April Fools' Day. Traffic briefly was diverted Monday morning at the interchange ofInterstate 55 and Illinois 9 on Bloomington's west edge so a tankertruck could be righted. The tanker, loaded with a ...
Gems can be found in downtown's back alleys
Apr 02, 2002 ... In an area as rich in tradition and historical value as downtownBloomington, a party should be planned at the Illinois House. This marks the 100th year for the hotel turned office building. And it is the 25th year of the building's ownership for DarrellHartweg, John Luedtke and ...
Lawmakers should share pain of state budget crisis
Apr 02, 2002 ... Going ahead with a 3.8 percent cost-of-living increase for electedofficials in the midst of the state laying off other state employeessends a bad signal - even though the raises are guaranteed by statelaw. At least the Compensation Review Board, which takes into accountthe ...
Redbirds Rast named Valley pitcher of week
Apr 02, 2002; ... NORMAL - For the second time this season, Illinois State juniorAudra Rast has been named Missouri Valley Conference pitcher of theweek. Rast (10-2) led the Redbirds to three wins this week: a 5-1 winover No. 19 Iowa, and 5-3 and 10-2 victories over Southern Illinois.The second ...
DEATHS
Apr 02, 2002 ... John H. Seroka Sr. STREATOR - John H. Seroka Sr., 88, of Streator died at 7 a.m.Monday (April 1, 2002) at 1106 N. Bloomington St., Streator. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Casimir Church,Streator, Monsignor Jerome Ham officiating. Burial will be in St.Casimir ...
DEATHS
Apr 02, 2002 ... Robert J. Horning PONTIAC - Robert J. Horning, 74, of Quincy, formerly of Pontiac,died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday (March 31, 2002) at Blessing Hospital,Quincy. His graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the ChenoaCemetery. Duffy Funeral Home, Pontiac, is in charge of ...
Titans baseball smacks Wheaton
Apr 02, 2002; ... BLOOMINGTON - In a makeup of a game postponed Saturday because ofrain, the Illinois Wesleyan baseball team smacked 14 hits and scoredin five different innings on its way to an 8-1 College Conference ofIllinois and Wisconsin win Monday over Wheaton at Jack HorenbergerField. The ...
Zoning panel opposes track
Apr 02, 2002; ... CLINTON - The DeWitt County Zoning Board of Appeals on Mondayvoted to recommend rejection of a special-use permit for a proposedgo-cart track near Clinton Lake. That recommendation will be brought to the DeWitt County Board atits April 11 meeting. The Regional Planning ...
Town approves grant for Youth Impact program
Apr 02, 2002; ... NORMAL - Youth Impact soon could have more outreach workershitting the streets in its gang prevention effort. The Normal City Council Monday night approved $90,000 for theagency, half the amount it needs to pay three outreach workers, adirector and some operational costs. The ...
Are those who charge 'intolerance' intolerant?
Apr 02, 2002 ... After reading the "Speed-trap, anti-gay writers are intolerant,"letter (YourViews, March 27) by Eric R. Smith in The Pantagraph, Ifelt it was time to respond. Mr. Smith and others in the past have referred to those with whomthey disagree as intolerant. My point is this: Are ...
Pontiac to study pool future
Apr 02, 2002; ... PONTIAC - While the Pontiac City Council voted Monday night toclose Camp Humiston Pool for this summer, there still is some hopefor the 77-year-old landmark. The council wants architects from the Farnsworth Group to studythe pool further. "It gives us time to give engineers a ...
O'Grady elected GOP chairman
Apr 02, 2002; ... BLOOMINGTON - Mike O'Grady won the McLean County Republican Partychairmanship Monday night, but his message afterward was less aboutunseating John Parrott than about reconciliation and unification. "We're unified and looking to November," said O'Grady, director ofgrounds operations ...
DEATHS
Apr 02, 2002 ... Vernon McDonald MINIER - Vernon Harold McDonald, 82, of 212 W. Peoria, Minier,died at 6:05 p.m. Sunday (March 31, 2002) at Morton Terrace, Morton. His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. John's UnitedChurch of Christ, Minier, Pastor Faye Buttrick officiating ....
DEATHS
Apr 02, 2002 ... Herbert Bradbury PIPER CITY - Herbert "Herb" Mosher Bradbury, 87, of Piper Citydied at 3 a.m. Saturday (March 30, ...