The Pantagraph Bloomington, IL back issues from April 2006:
Taylor, Extreme anxious for home opener
Apr 01, 2006; ... BLOOMINGTON - Winston Taylor has been in training camp with theMiami Dolphins and also played in NFL Europe. The former Universityof Illinois linebacker wasnt sure if he would enjoy indoor football. Two things convinced Taylor he made a good decision last week -the Bloomington ...
Bagpiper looking to form band in McLean County
Apr 01, 2006; ... Ted Kerrn of Normal envisions a local bagpipe band marchingthrough McLean County parades and popping by weddings and variousspecial events. It would play funerals, reminding Kerrn of one of his favoritequotes. "Youll live forever, when the pipers play." - Isla St ....
Religion calendar
Apr 01, 2006 ... Today - Singer/songwriter Gene McBride featured at 6 p.m. serviceat Ranch House Church, DeLand. Sunday - Joyful Praise Ladies Quartet from Pillsbury Baptist BibleCollege, Owatonna, Minn., presents concert of sacred music, 10:30a.m., Bible Baptist Church, 804 Four Seasons Road, ...
South outguns North in Lions all-star game
Apr 01, 2006 ... LINCOLN - The South All-Stars outscored the North squad, 122-112,in the 19th annual Lincoln Lions Heart of Illinois All-Starbasketball game Friday at Lincoln Christian College. The North squad was led by Blake Mishler of Metamora who scored ateam-high 18 points. Brock Burrell of ...
Brent shines at meet
Apr 01, 2006; ... CHAMPAIGN - A giant blip showed up on the radar screen of JoshBrents potential Friday night in the Class A portion of the 17thannual Illinois Prep Top Times Indoor Classic Track and Field Meet atthe Armory. The Central Catholic High School junior, in his first "real" meetof the ...
Sallees late homer gives Pioneers win
Apr 01, 2006 ... NORMAL - Megan Sallees solo home run in the sixth inning broke upa pitchers duel and sent University High Schools softball team to a 1-0 win over Ridgeview in a nonconference game Friday at Fairview Park. Sallee connected on a 1-0 pitch from reliever Brianne Ghere tolead off the ...
Indiana State turns back ISU
Apr 01, 2006 ... TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - Illinois State managed only two hits andIndiana State scored three seventh-inning runs to claim a 5-4Missouri Valley Conference baseball victory Friday at Sycamore Field. The Redbirds slipped to 7-15 overall and 2-2 in the MVC, whileIndiana State moved to 11-10 ...
Wind knocks out power
Apr 01, 2006; ... BLOOMINGTON - High winds were blamed for several power outagesFriday in and around the Twin Cities that affected about 900customers at various times throughout the day. Wind gusts reached up to 54 mph Friday afternoon in Bloomington,and they still were up to 35 mph that evening at ...
CROWD PLEASERS
Apr 01, 2006 ... Softball- Dwights Kelli Humbert (4-0) tossed a three-hit shutoutand struck out five in a 12-0 win over GCMS. Humbert also drove infour runs with a double and triple.- Sam Mundys three-run double ledTremont to a 4-2 nonconference win at Canton.- Nicole Buse pitched aone-hitter, striking ...
Brew pub looking to open at Shoppes site
Apr 01, 2006; ... NORMAL - A brew pub and restaurant could be coming to the Shoppesat College Hills. Brew Pub Holdings, which has a brew pub in Elmwood, has a contractwith Shoppes owners Cullinan Properties of Peoria to buy slightlymore than an acre at the corner of Von Maur Drive and Towanda ...
Search begins for east-side highway study consultant
Apr 01, 2006; ... BLOOMINGTON - Another step is being taken to study the potentiallocation of a proposed highway on the east side of Bloomington andNormal. The search for a consultant to perform the study has started,McLean County Highway Engineer Jack Mitchell said Friday. Consultant ...
DAILY BRIEFING
Apr 01, 2006 ... LOCAL Bronze Frog holds grand opening BLOOMINGTON - The Bronze Frog, 105 Krispy Kreme Drive,Bloomington, celebrates its grand opening today through April 7 withdiscounts, wine tasting, hors doeuvres and featured artwork fromCleveland artist Katharine Hungate. Owner ...
Patriot act SUPPORT Area Mason fans enjoy an unexpected wild ride
Apr 01, 2006; ... Jeremy Stump couldnt believe what he was watching unfold Sunday. There was his alma mater, George Mason, battling Connecticut for aspot in the Final Four. If Stump wasnt at the MCI Center inWashington, D.C., he might not have believed this was actuallyhappening. After all, ...
Trumpet virtuoso at ISU
Apr 01, 2006 ... NORMAL - Trumpet virtuoso Crispian-Steele Perkins, whose work hasbeen heard on both movie and TV show soundtracks, will perform aGuest Artist Series recital at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Illinois StateUniversitys Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall. Tickets are $6 for the public and ...
Arts in Brief
Apr 01, 2006 ... MusIC Percussion recital BLOOMINGTON - The Illinois Wesleyan University Percussion Ensemblewill perform a free recital at 1 p.m. today in Westbrook Auditoriumon campus. Under the direction of Amanda Legner, the ensemble will performBachs "Prelude No. 1," Tom Gaugers ...
DEATHS
Apr 01, 2006 ... James C. Hagle NORMAL - James C. Hagle, 72, Normal, died at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday(March 29, 2006) at BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at Grace Church, 1311W. Hovey Ave., Normal. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at ...
Simple approach has Gaither swinging hotbat
Apr 01, 2006; ... NORMAL - Tricia Gaither will earn her elementary education degreein December, aspiring to be a teacher and coach. This spring, shesgetting a head start on the elementary part. The Illinois State senior has used a basic - yes, elementary -approach on the softball field. It has ...
Plenty of parking
Apr 01, 2006; ... BLOOMINGTON - Parking and traffic in downtown could be tricky thisafternoon for the opening of the citys $37 million U.S. CellularColiseum. But spaces are available if you know where to look: Parking locations The city has several parking decks and lots near the ...
Common sense a big part of kids' medical treatment
Apr 02, 2006; ... You learn quickly as a parent that when it comes to highereducation, you really should have pursued that medical degree. My husband and I have been regretting our collegiate choicesrecently in light of our frequent trips to the doctor on behalf ofour toddler daughter. With ...
Town launches user-friendly site
Apr 01, 2006; ... NORMAL - The town launched a new Web site Friday afternoon thatwill allow users to watch City Council meetings, offer suggestions,pay tickets and download forms. "Its designed to be more user-friendly," said Mindy Frazier,director of information technology. "Weve tried to take it ...
One year later, Final Four different for Central Illinois fans
Apr 01, 2006; ... BLOOMINGTON - Final Four fever swept through Central Illinois lastyear. The University of Illinois took its faithful - and even thosewho dont follow college basketball much - on a joy ride theyll neverforget. The buzz is understandably quite a bit subdued this year. Not onlyis ...
Flooding, droughts may go on
Apr 01, 2006; ... NORMAL - If history foretells the future, the upper Midwest couldbe in the midst of a cycle of flooding and droughts that could extendthrough the early part of this century, says an expert on the impactof climate changes on the Mississippi River Valley. James C. Knox, a geologist ...
Importance of honesty stressed
Apr 01, 2006; ... NORMAL - Honesty, responsibility, fairness and respect can getlost above the corporate bottom line, so Illinois State Universityissued a challenge to business students as well as professionals onFriday. Build trust first and success will follow. Dont cut corners withquestionable ...
Arena opening offers plenty forarea sports fans
Apr 01, 2006; ... BLOOMINGTON - Sports fans will have plenty to do in the first weekof the U.S. Cellular Coliseums opening with a chance to see the WorldSeries Trophy and play in the State Farm Insurance Cos. FanExperience. Sports history buffs also will feel at home walking through theColiseum ...
Professors group: IBHE needs to pursue funding
Apr 02, 2006; ... NORMAL - A group of professors that advises-the Illinois Board ofHigher Education is calling on the board to take a more aggressivestand in its pursuit of improved funding for higher education. The group also is calling on Illinois voters to-make-risingcollege costs an ...
Softball team fights back after loss to SIU
Apr 02, 2006 ... The Illinois State softball team bounced back from a 3-2 firstgame loss to beat Southern Illinois 8-6 and earn a split of theirMissouri Valley Conference doubleheader Saturday at West Stadium inCarbondale. ISU, moving to 19-9 overall and 8-2 in the Valley, plated fiveruns in the ...
DEATHS
Apr 02, 2006 ... Michael Phillips NORMAL - Michael L. Phillips, 56, of Ohio, Ill., died Friday(March 31, 2006) at his home. Service: 10:30 a.m. Mass on Tuesday at Immaculate ConceptionCatholic Church, Ohio, Ill., the Rev. Dan Wilder ...
DEATHS
Apr 02, 2006 ... Frances Dykes NORMAL - Frances Killian Dykes, 98, of Chenoa, formerly of Normaland River Forest, died at 4 a.m. Saturday (April 1, 2006) at OSFSaint James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac. Her funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Carmody-FlynnWilliamsburg Funeral ...
DEATHS
Apr 02, 2006 ... Gladys Hirsch BLOOMINGTON - Gladys Imogene Hirsch, 86, of Tulsa, Okla., formerlyof Bloomington, died at 5:30 a.m. Thursday (March 30, 2006) at St.Francis Hospital, Tulsa. Her graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. JosephCemetery, Bloomington, the Rev. Art Headley ...
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
Apr 02, 2006 ... Appointments Board members BLOOMINGTON - SCB Bank, 2306 E. Washington St., Bloomington,recently announced new advisory board members, including Dr. JeraldBratberg, Dr. David S. Efaw and David K. Stark. Bratberg is a partner with McLean County Orthopedics. He has ...
DEATHS
Apr 02, 2006 ... Ronald J. Laskowski BLOOMINGTON - Ronald J. Laskowski, 57, of 706 IAA Drive,Bloomington, died at 5:35 p.m. Friday (March 31, 2006) at OSF St.Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. A private family graveside service will be in Stearns Cemetery inFithian. There will be no ...
DEATHS
Apr 02, 2006 ... Dorothy H. Hammer MANSFIELD - Dorothy H. Hammer, 81, of Mansfield died at 5:50 p.m.Friday (March 31, 2006) at Jackson Heights Nursing Home, Farmer City. Service: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home,Mansfield, with Pastor Sharon Monroe ...
DEATHS
Apr 02, 2006 ... Kathryn Walker PONTIAC - Kathryn "Kay" Walker, 92, of Pontiac, formerly ofChenoa, died at 10:30 p.m. Friday (March 31, 2006) at Evenglow Inn,Pontiac. Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Chenoa UnitedMethodist Church, the Rev. Debbie Horvath ...
DEATHS
Apr 02, 2006 ... Cheryl Farrens ROANOKE - Cheryl A. Farrens, 55, of Washington Court House, Ohio,the daughter of a Roanoke couple, died at 12:15 a.m. Saturday (April1, 2006) in Ohio. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Luke's CatholicChurch, Washington Court House, ...
Seasonal work Home chores coincide with arrival of spring
Apr 01, 2006; ... In just one week, the daylight will come back. Soon after, you maycatch your first whiff of fresh-cut grass, notice tangles offorsythia and see kids on wobbly bikes. Its spring and that means a growing chore list, maybe even apainting project. But before you grab the ...
West bats hot in wins
Apr 02, 2006 ... Normal West High Schools softball team collected 27 hits Saturdaywhile posting 7-3 and 13-0 nonconference victories at Lincoln. Meg McCormick had three hits in the opener as the Wildcats (4-0)scored three runs in the fifth inning and two in the seventh to rallyfor the victory ....
Witnesses: Couple distraught after drownings
Apr 01, 2006; ... BLOOMINGTON - The couple accused of drowning three children inClinton Lake were wet and distraught, despite prosecution claims tothe contrary, witnesses said Friday in Maurice LaGrone Jr.s murdertrial. LaGrone, 30, is on trial on first-degree murder charges in thedrowning deaths ...
Man doesnt let age slow him down
Apr 01, 2006; ... CHATSWORTH - With jobs ranging from welding farm equipment tofixing cars and shelling corn, Lloyd "Bones" Dehm has been a helpinghand for residents and farmers for the past 60 years - and he keepsgoing. He sold his welding business and building last month, but even atage 86 Dehm ...
NCHS takes two from Morton
Apr 02, 2006 ... Jon Moore collected five hits and nine RBI overall, leading theNormal Community High School baseball team to a doubleheader sweep ofhost Morton Saturday. NCHS won the opener 13-2 and the nightcap 7-1. "Jon put it together today. He hit to all fields," said NCHS coachRyan Short, ...
Sud new community rep on editorial board
Apr 01, 2006 ... BLOOMINGTON - Gian Sud, president of Suds Motor Car Co. Inc., 1430Fort Jesse Road, Normal, joins The Pantagraph Editorial Board todayas its community representative. He will serve a three-month term, succeeding Susan T. Kern. Sud will be involved in discussions on editorial ...
DAILY DIGEST
Apr 01, 2006 ... POLICE, FIRE, RESCUE Purse stolen from woman on Linden St. NORMAL - An ISU student had her purse snatched early Saturdaymorning at the corner of Linden and Cherry streets. Police said the student was walking south about 1:30 a.m. Saturdaywhen someone bumped into her and ...
Take time to meet Him in Galilee
Apr 01, 2006; ... When Jesus died on the cross, Christianity came to a standstill.Some of the disciples believed that following Jesus would guaranteethem positions of prestige and power. They loved to hear the storiesof how wonderful the kingdom would be, but hated to hear Jesus speakof His death. If ...
Pranksters aren't the only ohhnes having fun
Apr 01, 2006; ... Ill be on the lookout today for April Fools Day jokes. While somepeople are good at telling jokes and pulling pranks, others usuallyfill the role of unwitting victim. I seem to fall into the lattercategory. Someone always gets me on April Fools Day, even with blindinglyobvious ...
Illegal aliens in U.S. deserve amnesty
Apr 01, 2006 ... Please support Hillary Clinton, Durban and Obama in their effortsto increase immigration of foreign workers through the illegal alienamnesty initiatives now being debated in Congress. For our economy toprosper, businesses must make a profit. By replacing American workerswith cheap ...
5 suspects arrested in drug busts
Apr 02, 2006; ... BLOOMINGTON - Police raided two homes Friday on the citys westside, seizing over 12 pounds of marijuana, and over $5,500. Five menwere arrested during the busts. Police said they began by searching a home in the 900 block ofNorth College about 1 p.m., and then another in the 700 ...
Year-round education deserves a closer look
Apr 01, 2006 ... Old habits die hard and the habit of having long summer breaksfrom school lives on even though its primary justification - freeingchildren to work in the fields - has faded for all but a few. The Unit 5 Citizens Advisory Council has recommended an in-depthstudy of the feasibility ...
Opening day After a year and a half of work, the Coliseum is ready
Apr 01, 2006; ... BLOOMINGTON - The relish packets are on the counters, the Pepsimachines work and the concession workers are ready for the crowdsexpected at todays opening of U.S. Cellular Coliseum. On Friday afternoon, groups of food service workers clad in yellowshirts gathered in front of one ...
Stewart, Wildcats claim pair of wins
Apr 01, 2006 ... Luke Stewart struck out 12 and blasted a three-run home run Fridayto spark the Normal West High School baseball team to an 11-1 victoryover East Peoria. In an earlier game also at East Peoria, West hung on for a 6-5triumph over Peoria Richwoods. "The kids really came back ...
Austin's dad frustrated with trial
Apr 01, 2006; ... BLOOMINGTON - The father of one of three children who drowned inClinton Lake is frustrated by how the Maurice LaGrone Jr. murdertrial is proceeding and by what he said is an attitude change amongrelatives of co-defendant Amanda Hamm. "It upsets me a lot that the jury doesnt get to ...
School improving athletic facilities
Apr 01, 2006; ... EUREKA - A new soccer field and extra tennis courts will becomepart of the Eureka College landscape in the next year as part of a $1million improvement plan for the private campus. "The students have expressed an interest in adding soccer for sometime," said Rennie Atterbury, board ...
Boomer using marketing skills NFL player gives talk during Business Week
Apr 01, 2006; ... NORMAL - At Illinois State University, James "Boomer" Grigsby wasa clean-cut football star, but with the Kansas City Chiefs, hes along-haired marketing machine trying to plan a life after football. "Kansas City recognizes me. They think of me as the crazy,country, long-haired ...
GOVERNMENT GLANCE
Apr 01, 2006 ... GIBSON CITY City adopts rule for quiet zones Meeting: City Council When March 27 Key action Adopted a quiet zone addition to the citys ordinancesthat will forbid operation of a mechanical exhaust device designed toaid in the braking or deceleration of any ...
Rainfall remains below normal
Apr 01, 2006; ... BLOOMINGTON - No foolin, whether March was a lion or a lambdepended on where you were. The northern and southern regions of the state were drenched,which helped ease the impact of the year-old drought felt throughoutthe state. The Twin Cities were more than a half-inch below ...
Official consensus needed on nuclear leaks
Apr 01, 2006 ... State, county and local officials have played a game of pile-onrecently against Exelon Corp., the company accused of allowingtritium-laced water to spew into the groundwater at its BraidwoodNuclear Power Station in Braceville. Neighbors of the power plant have filed a class-action ...
Team falls; fans win Coliseum patrons see Extreme give tough Fort Waynbe team a battle
Apr 02, 2006; ... BLOOMINGTON - The middle screen was kind to the BloomingtonExtreme in last weeks season-opening victory over Peoria, producing abig gain that led to a key touchdown. Saturday, the Extreme got caught in the middle. With Bloomington driving for the go-ahead touchdown early in ...
Extreme players energized by home crowd
Apr 02, 2006; ... BLOOMINGTON - Defensive lineman Chris Hummel called it"indescribable," and then well, described it. "An unbelievable feeling," the former Illinois Wesleyan star said. Receiver Sam DAlie found it "exciting" even shocking. "You get that electricity coming through your ...
Braffet, West kick way to title
Apr 02, 2006; ... NORMAL - The pulse of the University High School girls soccer team- while faint - was still beating when Paige Knippenberg corralled arebound near the goal and knocked it through an open goal to cutNormal Wests lead to 3-1 with 13 minutes remaining in the first half. With the game ...
'It's gorgeous' Fans get first glimpse of Coliseum
Apr 02, 2006; ... BLOOMINGTON - Just before kickoff Ozzy Osbournes "Crazy Train"pounded through the sound system, scoreboard signs told people to"Make Noise" and more than 6,200 fans shook U.S. Cellular Coliseumwith applause Saturday. A couple of hours later, it didnt matter the Bloomington ...
Not everything perfect
Apr 02, 2006; ... BLOOMINGTON - Even though fans were impressed with opening day atU.S. Cellular Coliseum, nothing is perfect. Ticket numbers and seat letters didnt match. Beer was too foamy.The mayor couldnt get in. "Theres always room for improvement," said Shannon Fritcher,assistant ...
Concert association starts membership drive
Apr 02, 2006; ... PONTIAC - A group that brings live concerts to Livingston Countywill kick-off a membership drive this week. The Livingston County Concert Association hosts several concertsfeaturing a variety of musical styles during the year for members.Memberships cost between $10 and $70 for the ...
First haircut can be traumatic or memorable
Apr 02, 2006; ... BLOOMINGTON - A childs life is filled with "firsts": first step,first word. That first haircut can be as traumatic as it ismemorable. What can parents do to help? Pat Bell, owner of C.B. Hair Design,209 S. Prospect Road, had a few suggestions and some insight into whychildren can ...
Bankruptcies
Apr 02, 2006 ... The following bankruptcies have been filed in Danville, Peoria andSpringfield from March 22 to 28: David M. Melvin, Pontiac - assets, $12,699.68; liabilities,$23,683.08. Nena Marie Hamilton, Pontiac - assets, $89,119; liabilities,$77,732.68. Karla Jean Taylor, Normal ...
There are negatives to open primaries
Apr 02, 2006 ... Yes, I'll agree there are positive arguments for an open primaryballot, but let me describe one negative aspect. Picture this scenario: My party has only a single candidate forgovernor on the primary ballot, Jeremy Blathersom, who will mostlikely not be a strong contender against ...
Pension system changes making things worse
Apr 02, 2006 ... Efforts to strengthen the nations pension system began wellenough, with a bill toughening standards on how much companies mustset aside for future retirees. But special interests moved in, andwhats taking shape could weaken the system. In a recent report, the Pension Benefit ...
DEATHS
Apr 02, 2006 ... Marie Osborne LINCOLN - Marie Aileen Osborne, 84, of Lincoln died at 2:05 p.m.Thursday (March 30, 2006) at Maple Ridge Care Center. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Bennett Funeral Home,Lincoln, the Rev. Oscar Owens of Full Gospel Evangelistic ...