The Pantagraph Bloomington, IL back issues from July 2002:
Health Digest
Jul 01, 2002 ... NEWS Volunteers sought BLOOMINGTON - American Cancer Society is seeking volunteers forits first Night of Hope, which will be 6 p.m. to midnight Aug. 16 atthe Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, Veterans Parkway andBrickyard Drive, Bloomington. The event will be a ...
Man of Steel General manager of pipe company strong team leader
Jul 01, 2002; ... Name: Ray Rodriquez Age: 40 Job: General Manager of Saginaw Pipe, a steel fabrication companylocated at 2439 S. Main Street, Bloomington, in the former GlassSpecialty building adjacent to Multifan. Saginaw Pipe Company wasstarted in a small farmhouse in Alabama in 1983. Now ...
Deaths
Jul 01, 2002 ... Thomas Smith MINIER - Thomas Eugene Smith, 63, of Minier died Saturday (June29, 2002) at Hopedale Hospital. His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. John's UnitedChurch of Christ, Minier, the Rev. Faye Buttrick officiating. Burialwill be in Minier Cemetery ....
Fithian's Long takes Fairbury late model feature
Jul 01, 2002; ... FAIRBURY - Metamora's Eric Kwasigroh and Bartonville's MikeMullvain battled side-by-side for the lead in the first half, but itwas fast qualifier Roger Long who took over at that point and endedup winning the late model feature Saturday night at Fairbury AmericanLegion ...
Monday Memos
Jul 01, 2002 ... Easter Seals honor men at fund-raiser BLOOMINGTON -A twin tribute to two men who have done a great dealof good in the community was held during a fund-raiser to benefit theEaster Seals. The Dennie Bridges and Don Munson Tribute Dinner at the RadissonHotel benefited the Easter ...
Flick Facts
Jul 01, 2002 ... QUESTION: Downtown Bloomington is making strides in trying to drawpeople back to the area, but has never fully recovered from whathappened exactly 30 years ago today? ANSWER: After being located downtown for 50 years, it was July 1,1972 when ...
No shortage of 4th of July events in area
Jul 01, 2002; ... Fireworks are just the beginning of Independence Day celebrationsfor many communities in Central Illinois the week. Following is aschedule of events. Atlanta City park will be the center of holiday activity Thursday inAtlanta. There will be a children's bicycle ...
Deaths
Jul 01, 2002 ... Dalton Moudy BLOOMINGTON - The memorial service for Dalton Blain Moudy, 3, of814 W. Grove St., Bloomington, will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday atMetzler-Froelich Memorial Home, Bloomington, the Rev. Vernon L.Oakley officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date. Visitationwill be ...
East Peoria runner up at tournament
Jul 01, 2002; ... PEKIN - East Peoria Avanti's finished second to host Pekin at thePekin Lettes Tournament, falling 6-4 in the championship game Sunday.Avanti's got to the title game by beating the Villa Grove Blaze 11-0in three innings, and the Celina Suns 1-0. Against the Blaze, Richards struck ...
B-N ready for patriotic celebrations
Jul 01, 2002; ... The Twin Cities once again will be decked out in red, white andblue at July 4 festivities planned at several of the community'sprimary gathering spots. In Normal, the Fairview Family Aquatic Center at 801 N. Main St.is marking the fifth anniversary of its renovation with ...
LDC 'failed repeatedly' to safeguard its residents
Jul 01, 2002 ... The news coverage we've seen surrounding the closing of LincolnDevelopmental Center has us deeply concerned. Much of it has focused on the economic hardships the closing willhave on the town of Lincoln and the staff who work there. Too littleattention has been given to the ...
Deaths
Jul 01, 2002 ... Ellen F. Wallner ATLANTA - Ellen F. Wallner, 42, of Atlanta was pronounced dead at5:30 p.m. Saturday (June 29, 2002) at her residence. Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Quiram FuneralHome, Atlanta, Mr. Lloyd Nolan officiating. Burial will be in AtlantaCemetery ....
Deaths
Jul 01, 2002 ... Jean O. Timmerman STREATOR - Jean O. Timmerman, 90, of 516 W. Frech St., Streator,died at 8:02 a.m. Sunday (June 30, 2002) at Camelot Terrace NursingHome, Streator. There will be no funeral services. Cremation rites will beaccorded. Solon, Baker & Telford Funeral Home, ...
To Your Health
Jul 01, 2002 ... A reminder to parents: children entering kindergarten, day care orHead Start in August must have received a chickenpox vaccination orprovide proof that they've had the disease. State regulators decided in April to mandate the chickenpoxvaccination, effective ...
Packs a weighty matter better resolved by schools
Jul 01, 2002 ... The issue of small children carrying big backpacks is a seriousmatter, with the Consumer Products Safety Commission reporting thatbackpack related injuries send 5,000 youngsters to emergency roomeach year. However, the problem should be addressed at the local level -between ...
Twin City restaurant closes after 33 years Golden goodbye
Jul 01, 2002; ... NORMAL - Ruth Marquis and Alta Litwiller ordered their favoritemeal of grilled chicken breast and a baked potato from Golden WestSteaks for the last time Sunday. The traditional after-church meal has been almost a weekly part oftheir lives for the last 30 years, but won't occur ...
Central Illinois Track Club takes 12 events at Junior Olympics
Jul 01, 2002; ... BOLINGBROOK - The Central Illinois Track Club won 12 events, setfour state records and advanced 19 athletes to the regional meetSunday during the United States Track and Field Illinois JuniorOlympics. In the girls bantam division, Lakisha Alston won the long jumpwith a leap of 11 ...
Deaths
Jul 01, 2002 ... Ronald Wenger NORMAL - The funeral for Ronald Eugene Wenger, 95, of 16 RobinwoodDrive, Normal, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at East Lawn Funeral Home,Bloomington. Burial will be in Forrest Cemetery, ...
George Will's column on AIDS had good information
Jul 02, 2002 ... The McLean County AIDS Task Force was pleased to see George Will'scolumn, "AIDS no longer main cause of death in San Francisco" (June10). We wish to underscore two things he said and qualify a third. Safer sex practices have reduced the rate of new HIV infections,as have ...
DEATHS
Jul 02, 2002 ... Faye Horsman BLOOMINGTON - Faye Irene Horsman, 96, of 2025 E. Lincoln St., No.3125, Bloomington, died at 10:25 a.m. Monday (July 1, 2002) atBroMenn Regional Medical Center, Bloomington. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Kibler-Smith MemorialHome, Bloomington, the Rev ....
DEATHS
Jul 02, 2002 ... Mildred D. Weddle DeLAND - Mildred D. Weddle, 78, of Monticello, died at 8 a.m.Monday ...
DEATHS
Jul 02, 2002 ... William Clapp LINCOLN - William Dale Clapp, 64, of Lincoln died at 3 a.m. Friday(June 28, 2002) at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln, Pastor Paul Ayappa officiating.Burial will be in ...
ISU officials to testify in EIU dispute
Jul 02, 2002; ... SPRINGFIELD - The number of Illinois State University officialsscheduled to testify before a federal grand jury later this month hasbeen whittled to five. Marabeth Clapp, assistant vice president for business services andhuman resources, was released Monday from having to appear ....
Trucker pleads guilty to hauling marijuana
Jul 02, 2002; ... PONTIAC - A California trucker accused of concealing $1.3 millionworth of marijuana in a hidden compartment as his truck traveledthough Livingston County earlier this year pleaded guilty to two drugcharges Monday in Livingston County Circuit Court. Gordon Klee, 38, of Chino, ...
Medical center moves helipad
Jul 02, 2002; ... NORMAL - BroMenn Regional Medical Center has relocated itshelicopter pad from the hospital's South Main Street parking lot tothe roof over the emergency department. The Illinois Department of Transportation approved the moveFriday. The site provides better security, meets IDOT ...
Kids also need to learn of aggression by North
Jul 02, 2002 ... I am disappointed in your article, "Confederate symbol sparksdiscussion" (Page A1, June 24).Here again, political correctness arises to teach their one andonly viewpoint that the Confederate battle flag is bad. It does these children a great injustice not to tell them ...
Bulletin Board
Jul 02, 2002 ... Free basketball clinics at Carlock East White Oak Bible Church in Carlock will sponsor freebasketball clinics July 22-23 at the church gymnasium. Clinics willrun from 6 to 9 p.m. each day, with registration at 5:30 p.m. Therewill be a clinic for boys and girls ages 9 and 10 July 22 ...
DEATHS
Jul 02, 2002 ... Richard H. Dale BLOOMINGTON - Richard H. Dale, 72, of Peoria Heights, formerly ofBloomington, died at 11:40 p.m. Saturday (June 29, 2002) at Manorcareat Riverview, East Peoria. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Davison-Fulton FuneralHome Woodland Chapel, Peoria, ...
DEATHS
Jul 02, 2002 ... Blanche A. Schmitt HOPEDALE - Blanche A. Schmitt, 104, a resident of Hopedale NursingHome, formerly of Minier, died at 9:30 a.m. Monday (July 1, 2002) atthe nursing home. Her graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at CalvaryCemetery, Henry. There will be ...
DEATHS
Jul 02, 2002 ... Rev. Joseph Atherton CONGERVILLE - The Rev. Joseph Atherton, 80, of Kingman, Kan.,formerly of Congerville, died 9 p.m. Friday (June 28, 2002) at PrettyPrairie, Kan. His funeral will be 10 a.m. today at the Livingston Funeral Home,Kingman. The Rev. John Schmidt and the Rev ....
DEATHS
Jul 02, 2002 ... Betty L. Winters BLOOMINGTON - Betty L. Winters, 53, of Bloomington died at 1:55p.m. Monday (July 1, ...
High-speed rail system upgrades touted by IDOT
Jul 02, 2002; ... NORMAL - Trains that will run on the high-speed rail throughNormal will have a new computer system that will make them safer. "We're on the edge of a new frontier; this will change the face orrailroading forever," said Mike Garcia, chief railroad engineer forthe Illinois Department ...
Carpenter hired to coach 2 sports at Lincoln College
Jul 02, 2002; ... LINCOLN - Lincoln College has hired Rick Carpenter as women'ssoccer and softball coach for the upcoming season. Carpenter has been the men's soccer coach at State Fair College inSedalia, Mo., the last 10 years, where his teams went 211-30 and wontwo national titles. He was National ...
DEATHS
Jul 02, 2002 ... Robert Hayner HEYWORTH - Robert Hayner, 82, of Heyworth died at 5:46 p.m. Monday(July 1, 2002) at ...
Professor studies how mosquitoes, people coexist
Jul 01, 2002; ... NORMAL - Steve Juliano finds, studies and even raises things thatmost of us would just as soon squash. Mosquitoes. Juliano is an Illinois State University professor of biologicalsciences who has specialized in mosquito ecology since 1986. He began studying mosquitoes ...
Openness may be needed at Clinton's city hospital
Jul 01, 2002 ... Instead of allowing egos to take center stage over the future ofDr. John Warner Hospital in Clinton, its board of directors shouldshare its look into the future with the hospital's shareholders - thetaxpayers of Clinton. Directors are in possession of a consultant's report that ...
Stars drop twin bill
Jul 01, 2002; ... BLOOMINGTON - The Twin City Stars dropped a CICL baseballdoubleheader with the Quincy Gems at Jack Horenberger Field Sunday. In the first game, the Gems scored twice in the third inning tobuild a 3-0 lead and went on to win 3-1. Doug Kruthaupt and ChrisNowak each had two hits for ...
Local authorities keep watch for threat of attacks
Jul 01, 2002; ... BLOOMINGTON - Local police and those across the country will keepa watchful eye on July 4 festivities because of a renewed threat ofterrorism. The FBI has been warned of possible attacks on Independence Dayand is canvassing major celebrations across the country for ...
O'Brien Automotive earns third
Jul 01, 2002; ... SPRINGFIELD - The O'Brien Automotive 18-and-under fastpitchsoftball team got two RBI from Katie Bradley to beat the IndianaStarz 3-1 in the third-place game of the Springfield TuneupTournament Sunday. Winning pitcher Jilian Widick (11-2) allowed no earned runs on twohits over the ...
Deaths
Jul 01, 2002 ... Ruth Glover NORMAL - Ruth Grace Glover, 78, of Mattoon, mother of a Normalresident, died at 4:50 a.m. Sunday (June 30, 2002) at Odd FellowRebekah Home, Mattoon. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Schilling Funeral Home,Mattoon, the ...
Honor student recognized Ceremony held for minority youths
Jul 01, 2002; ... BLOOMINGTON - Fossette "Cookie" Anderson just moved to Bloomingtonsix months ago. Since arriving here from Maryland, the 13-year-old student atBloomington Junior High School achieved a significant accomplishment:she made it on the honor roll. Anderson was among about 400 ...
At 63, Pontiac's Stillwell still handles course well Already with 18 Elks club titles, he keeps going
Jul 01, 2002; ... PONTIAC - In a slight concession to Father Time, 63-year-old BillStillwell doesn't golf every day anymore. One thing Stillwell hasn't given up is his almost daily practiceroutine: hitting balls in the morning and chipping and putting in theevening. "I've cut back a little ...
Communities must tell gangs: 'Not in our town'
Jul 01, 2002 ... I would like to thank the local television stations, WJBC and WGLTfor their coverage of the Olde Towne (Neighborhood) Association'sattempt to rid our neighborhood of gangs. For those who missed it, the association and concerned neighborsmet Thursday (June 20) at the Salvation Army ...
Building Permits
Jul 01, 2002 ... BLOOMINGTON The Prenzler Group, 712 E. Empire St., Bloomington, issued permitJune 26 for $100,780 house at 1 Rosewood Court. O'Conner Homes, 405 N. Hershey Road, Bloomington, issued permitsJune 26 for $76,500 houses at 3410 and 3412 Prescher Point. Roy Builder, R.R. 2, ...
Three make soccer championships
Jul 01, 2002 ... SYLVANIA, Ohio - Three youth soccer teams with area connectionshave advanced from the U.S. Youth Soccer Association regionalchampionships. The Chicago Magic U-17 boys team, which includes University High'sChris Miller, and the St. Louis Busch U-16 girls team, which featuresthe ...
Neighborly quest for a truly unique nickname at BHS
Jul 01, 2002; ... What's in a nickname? Not much, really. After all, how many unusual nicknames are there? Not many on the high school level. I thought that Bloomington HighSchool missed an opportunity to be in the rare class when it retainedthe Purple Raiders nickname, yet could not decide on a ...
Golf Notes
Jul 01, 2002 ... Weibring Classic clinic, exhibition open to public NORMAL - The 23rd annual D.A. Weibring Redbird Golf Classic willbe held today at the ISU Golf Course. Weibring, an Illinois Stategraduate who has won five times on the PGA Tour, will be joined byCharlie Rymer, a former Tour ...
Residents' needs ignored in Towanda makeover
Jul 01, 2002 ... The City of Bloomington is in the process of widening andinstalling traffic signals on North Towanda Avenue. No thought was given to the fact that tearing up the street anddriveways from Robinhood to Rowe Drive would create a considerableamount of trouble for the people who live ...
Area Calendar
Jul 01, 2002 ... Today - D.A. Weibring Redbird Golf Classic at ISU, Normal. Clinicand exhibition with Weibring and Charlie Rymer at 8:30 a.m. (noadmission), followed by three-person best-position tournament with 11a.m. shot gun start. Today-Tuesday - Railside Junior Open at Railside, Gibson City ....
Bats defend their title at Prairie State Games
Jul 01, 2002; ... The Bloomington Bats won two games Sunday at Fairview Heights towin their second consecutive Prairie State Games title. In the championship game, pitching and defense led the way for theBats, who defeated Deerfield 2-1. Mike Means got the win, pitching on one day rest. He ...
C-Tech founder fixes others' problems
Jul 01, 2002; ... BLOOMINGTON - "With computers, nothing goes the way it's supposedto," says Kevin Schaefer, head of Creative Technology Services, or C-Tech. That's obvious to any computer user who shivers at terms like"fatal system error" or Microsoft Windows' infamous "blue screen ofdeath." Part ...
Slumping high-end restaurants want you
Jul 01, 2002; ... The high-end restaurant business is in a slump, and that presentsexclusive eateries with a new challenge: how to get you in the doorwithout giving the impression they actually want you. The industry's growth rate is at its lowest level since 1991, witha paltry 1.4 percent gain ...
Daily Briefing
Jul 01, 2002 ... Fire alarm cancels 'Romeo and Juliet' BLOOMINGTON - A fire alarm cut short the Illinois ShakespeareFestival's production of "Romeo and Juliet" Sunday at Ewing Manor inBloomington. Illinois State University police said the fire alarm sounded atabout 9 p.m. during the ...
Deaths
Jul 01, 2002 ... James M. Lambert BLOOMINGTON - James M. Lambert, 70, of Creve Coeur, formerly ofBloomington, died Saturday (June 29, 2002) at his home. His graveside ...
DEATHS
Jul 02, 2002 ... Betty L. Thompson NORMAL - Betty L. Thompson, 84, of Normal, formerly ofJacksonville, died Sunday evening (June 30, 2002) at MartinHealthcare Center in Bloomington. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Williamson FuneralHome in Jacksonville. Burial will be in ...
DEATHS
Jul 02, 2002 ... E. Ferne Kaeding Fuoss THAWVILLE - E. Ferne Kaeding Fuoss, 89, of Thawville died at 4:40p.m. Saturday (June 29, 2002) at Prairieview Lutheran Home, Danforth. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peter LutheranChurch, Thawville, the Rev. Erich Fickel officiating ....
Flick Fact
Jul 02, 2002 ... Question Chia Pets, those little green overgrowths of humorous vegetation,are famous worldwide. But can you name the Central Illinois townwhere they were first ...
DEATHS
Jul 02, 2002 ... Dorothy J. Robison NORMAL - Dorothy J. Robison, 89, of 505 N. Adelaide, Normal,formerly of 1323 N. Towanda Ave., Bloomington, ...
DEATHS
Jul 02, 2002 ... Wanda Cross SAN JOSE - Wanda Clara Mae Cross, 70, of San Jose died at 4:30p.m. Sunday (June 30, 2002) at her residence. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hurley Funeral Home,San Jose, the Rev. Allen Payne and the Rev. Clyde Shreve officiating.Burial will be in Mason ...
Camp provides role models for kids
Jul 02, 2002; ... BLOOMINGTON - Jessica, 11, and Alexus, 8, ran laughing andwhispering from a picnic table Monday morning to see two campcounselors get sprayed with a hose. "It's well water out here, so it's very cold," said Kurt Podeszwa,camp director and member of the Bloomington Kiwanis Club. The ...
Community Briefing
Jul 02, 2002 ... BLOOMINGTON - Four Central Illinois students were chosen asambassadors to the Illinois Central/South Hugh O'Brian YouthLeadership Seminar at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows inBelleville. They are Shawn Finlen of Normal Community High School, Drue Hockerof University ...
Are 'well-off' parents shunning 'low-income'?
Jul 02, 2002 ... I'm writing this letter today (June 25) because of this morning'sreport on WEEK-TV 25. It said some people in the Pepper Ridge and Fox Creek subdivisionsfeel there are already too many "low-income" children in theirelementary school. That comment burnt my behind! First of ...
DEATHS
Jul 02, 2002 ... Carolyn Hudspath NORMAL - Carolyn Jean Hudspath, 57, of Urbana, sister of a Normalwoman, died Sunday (June 30, 2002) at Carle Arbours, Savoy. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at First UnitedMethodist Church, Rantoul, the Rev. Robert Freeman ...
DEATHS
Jul 02, 2002 ... Ruby E. Cleary DWIGHT - The memorial service of Ruby E. Jensen Cleary, 88, of 418W. Delaware, Dwight, will be at 2 p.m. July 9 at Hager Memorial Home,Dwight. Cremation rites will be accorded. There will be novisitation. She died at 4:12 p.m. Thursday (June 27, 2002) at OSF ...
Weather Channel stays basic
Jul 02, 2002; ... NORMAL - There's good news for loyal viewers of The WeatherChannel. Insight Communications will continue to include the channel in itsbasic lineup for Twin City cable customers, addressing concern thatthe weather news would be pulled from the company's ...