The Sun - Homer Township - Lockport - Lemont (IL) back issues from October 2004:
Josephine A. Stefanek
Oct 06, 2004 ... Josephine A. StefanekJosephine A. "Jo" (Olszta) Stefanek, 83, of Lockport died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2004, at Highland Park Health Care Center. She was born in Joliet.She was a lifelong area resident and worked for Silver Cross Hospital for 15 years, retiring in 1978. She is survived by ...
Orphan mansion; Fate of Kettering house uncertain amid development
Oct 06, 2004; ... The Kettering Mansion in Lemont Township is part of an area planned for a housing development. The house, built in the mid-1800s, is vacant. The pre-Civil War Kettering Mansion in Lemont Township has become an orphan in the ranks of historic buildings that several people would like to ...
GOLF: Two for the books; Both Lemont High School teams win regional
Oct 13, 2004; ... Lemont's Jackie Bobrowicz shot a 92 on Oct. 6 and placed third in the Class AA Plainfield South Regional at Wedgewood in Joliet. That round helped the Injuns win the tournament for their first regional title in just the school's third year of girls golf. Because the city annually plays ...
FOOTBALL: Lemont books a playoff date -- Lemont 21, Planfield Central 20
Oct 13, 2004; ... Change is in the air when it comes to the Lemont High School football team. A packed homecoming crowd Friday saw brand-new uniforms worn for the first night by a team that may soon have a new nickname.But more than anything, the change has come on the field.The Injuns completed a 21-20 ...
FOOTBALL: Showtime again; Lockport to 7-0 as Christensen sets school passing record -- Lockport 41, Lincoln-Way Central 16
Oct 13, 2004; ... Lockport's Chris Maramba, right, grabs Lincoln-Way Central's Andy Paver after a short gain in the first quarter Friday night during a SICA Blue game in New Lenox. Maramba later recovered a fumble, and the top-ranked Porters stayed unbeaten with a 41-16 victory.Lockport quarterback Jake ...
BOYS GOLF: Lockport keeps up strong play in regional
Oct 13, 2004; ... Joliet Catholic Academy's Colin Piercy was one of the first golfers to finish on Oct. 5 at the Class AA Bradley-Bourbonnais Regional. As he waited for the other golfers to complete their rounds at Bon Vivant Country Club, he periodically went back to his bag, took out a club and took some ...
Schuler first anniversary
Oct 13, 2004 ... Ann and Matt Schuler Schuler first anniversaryMatt and Ann (Bellman) Schuler of Plainfield celebrated their ...
Police Report: Incidents reported by area police departments
Oct 13, 2004 ... Tuesday, Oct. 51. Possession of marijuana: Michael T. Brophy, 21, 500 block of Washington Street in Lockport, was arrested at 3:10 p.m. on the 1400 block of Canal Street in Lockport and charged with possession of marijuana.Wednesday, Sept. 152. Driving under the influence: Joseph Friscia, ...
Community Briefs
Oct 13, 2004 ... [] Homer Congregational plans roast beef supperA roast beef supper will be held at Homer Congregational Church, 14832 163rd St. in Lockport, on Oct. 22.Seating times are 5, 6 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 12 and $2 for children 5 and younger.Call Tim Pote at ...
Education Briefs
Oct 13, 2004 ... [] for Early Learners program starts screenings, sign-upsSchool Districts 88, 88A, 90 and 91 in the Lockport area have begun registration for the Early Learners program for children ages 3 to 5.The program, at Milne Grove School in Lockport, is free to families who qualify. Limited openings ...
Libraries play vital role in our community
Oct 13, 2004 ... I would just like to take a moment of your time to stop and consider the value and importance of the upcoming Homer Township Public Library referendum.Many of you know me as the head of the Homer Hawks softball program, where softball is a passion and year-round endeavor. In our program, it ...
Homer Township Library needs our support
Oct 13, 2004 ... I am writing to encourage support for the Homer Township Public Library's referendum on the November ballot.The public library is the cornerstone of our community. There are three simple points that have convinced me to vote in favor of the referendum.1. Economic: Good libraries reflect the ...
Frank W. Capista
Oct 13, 2004 ... Frank W. CapistaFrank W. Capista, 87, of Lockport died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004, at Sunny Hill Skilled Rehab Center in Joliet. He was born in Colorado and lived in the Chicago area most of his life. He had numerous business ventures through the years, including a used-car lot, a tavern and ...
A new chapter; Homer Township Public Library seeking tax increase to improve services
Oct 13, 2004; ... Homer Township Public Library is seeking a tax hike in the Nov. 2 election to improve its services to residents. Supporters of the Homer Township Public Library referendum question, seeking to increase the operating fund by 8 cents per $100 equalized assessed value, may have espoused the ...
A fighting chance; Friends to walk in support of Lockport teacher with cancer
Oct 13, 2004; ... Students, teachers and friends hope to be joined by members of the public in a 5K walk of support for Lockport Township High School teacher Michelle (Killmer) Ivanich on Sunday.Ivanich, a math teacher and pompom squad coach, is fighting breast cancer."When this challenge presented itself, ...
A humble defense of the homebody
Oct 13, 2004; ... "Home," my sweet little friend Elizabeth used to say, in the monosyllabic days that preceded her current verbosity, her voice sounding weary in a way only a toddler can sound after running hard for a whole long day."Home?" someone nearby would respond."OK," she'd concur with a ...
Larry M. Beal
Oct 20, 2004 ... Larry M. BealLarry M. "Butch" Beal, 66, of Lockport died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004, at Joliet Area Hospice. He was born in Jefferson County, and he had lived in Lockport since 1962.He was the owner and operator of Midway Enterprise in Hinsdale, retiring in 1996. He was a member of the ...
Never too old to learn a patriotic lesson
Oct 20, 2004; ... On most Saturdays, the regulars meet around 8 a.m. for a cup of coffee at a local shop.The three have a lot in common, not the least of which being that they're all Navy vets. They also share the same home state and the same political views and the same religious beliefs, so the conversations ...
CROSS COUNTRY: Lemont's Dentzman cruises to the title
Oct 20, 2004; ... Lemont's Lauren Dentzman won the Suburban Prairie Conference South girls race Saturday at Hammel Woods in Shorewood. Dentzman covered the 3.1-mile course in 20:30.65. Before Saturday's Suburban Prairie Conference South girls cross-country meet, all the talk was about a battle between ...
FOOTBALL: Lockport passing combo hits at just the right time
Oct 20, 2004; ... Lockport's Dan McDonald runs to the sidelines in celebration after the Porters recovered a fumble during Friday night's game against Homewood-Flossmoor. The Porters scored with 1:58 left in the game to win 20-14 in their closest win of an 8-0 season. Jake Christensen to George Kadlec is ...
County considering 143rd Street widening
Oct 20, 2004; ... With the Interstate 355 extension project on the front burner, Will County officials are looking at the nearby roadways the project will affect most.County engineer Sheldon Latz told members of the Public Works committee last week it may be time to investigate funding sources for widening ...
Police Report: Incidents reported by area police departments
Oct 20, 2004 ... Wednesday, Oct. 131. Driving with a suspended license: Jason M. Fitzgerald, 23, Joliet, was arrested at 7:36 p.m. on the 1800 block of State Street in Lockport and charged with driving with a suspended license.Tuesday, Oct. 122. Driving under the influence: Robert J. Frausto, 21, Joliet, ...
Community Briefs
Oct 20, 2004 ... [] Canal association plans winetasting in LockportTom Alves, cellar master at Tallgrass Restaurant, and Dick Senese of Public Landing Restaurant will share their expertise at a winetasting Nov. 3 at the Norton Building, 200 W. 11th St. in Lockport. The event, sponsored by the Canal ...
Fighting for a cure; Lemont family works to aid daughter with rare disease
Oct 20, 2004; ... Eight-year-old Alyssa Wood of Lemont, here with her family, is the poster child for a group raising money to fight ataxia telangiectasia, a disease that affects children's balance. It took less than two weeks for tickets to sell out for a benefit for 8-year-old Alyssa Wood of Lemont, who ...
Education Briefs
Oct 20, 2004 ... [] St. Joseph students take trip to Iron OaksOn Sept. 28, seventh- and eighth- graders from St. Joseph School in Lockport took a field trip to the Iron Oaks Adventure Center in Olympia Fields.The trip was sponsored by the St. Joseph's Parents' Club.During the day in the woods, the ...
Plenty to choose from; With full slate of Halloween events, no need to fear boredom
Oct 20, 2004; ... Sandra Stawoney of Midlothian buys some small pumpkins at Bengtson's Pumpkin Fest in Homer Glen. The fest is always a highlight of the Halloween season, with plently of pumpkins, a corn maze, haunted house, pig races and more. As the evenings become darker, Halloween approaches. And ...
Pets of the Week: Bear and Stripes
Oct 20, 2004 ... Stripes the cat and Bear the dog Tender Loving Care Animal Shelter, 13016 151st St. in Homer Glen, has available for adoption Bear, a male husky mix. Bear is good with kids. He needs to be watched in his ...
A team by any other name might still cause problems
Oct 27, 2004; ... OK, I apologize, I'm a little late.Did the discussion begin already? Oh, I see. The meeting is over. Lemont has decided to drop Injuns as its nickname.Actually, I've been waiting for the decision before weighing in, because it is one of those issues that there is just no "right" side on ...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Kendzora gives Lemont a kick out of historic season
Oct 27, 2004; ... The Lemont High School football program and coach Eric Michaelsen knew heading into the regular-season finale Friday night at Class 7A champion Oswego that this game would show what the team was made of.Both Lemont and Oswego had identical season and conference records and had scored the same ...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: 9-0 -- Lockport wins SICA Blue with 14-13 fourth-quarter rally
Oct 27, 2004; ... Lockport linebacker Eric Sternberg puts a hit on Sandburg quarterback Tom Grogan on Friday night. Sternberg had two sacks as the Porters rallied for a 14-13 win and unbeaten record. The Porters scored twice in the final 5:02 to finish 9-0 for the first time. They has their second unbeaten SICA ...
FINAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE STANDINGS
Oct 27, 2004 ... [] SICA BlueTeam Conf. OverallLockport 7-0 9-0Lincoln-Way Central 5-2 5-4Lincoln-Way East 5-2 5-4Sandburg 5-2 5-4Bloom 2-5 4-5Homewood-Flossmoor 1-6 3-6Joliet 0-7 0-9Thornwood 0-7 0-9Last week's scoresLockport 14, Sandburg 13Lincoln-Way East 42, Bloom 14Lincoln-Way ...
James J. Hammer III
Oct 27, 2004 ... James J. Hammer IIIJames Joseph Hammer III, 39, of Lockport died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004. He was born in Joliet and was a lifelong resident of Lockport.He was manager of Truck and Bus Towing in Lockport. He was a member of Lockport Moose Lodge 1557 and the National Towing Association and a ...
Election 2004: 85th Representative District
Oct 27, 2004 ... 85th REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICTEditor's note: The following are edited responses from candidates in the Nov. 2 election. Follow The Sun's ongoing coverage of the issues, races and candidates at ...
Police Report: Incidents reported by area police departments
Oct 27, 2004 ... Thursday, Oct. 211. Possession of marijuana: Donald J. Raguse, 24, Tinley Park, was arrested at 1:36 a.m. on the 1600 block of Jefferson Street in Lockport and charged with possession of marijuana.2. Criminal damage to property: The driver-side window of a car was shattered on the 13900 ...
Election 2004: Cook County election features a variety of races
Oct 27, 2004 ... Those voting in the Cook County portion of Lemont will have a full plate when they enter the voting booth Nov. 2.Among the races to be voted on:[] 82nd District state representative, between Democrat Kim Savage and Republican Eileen Lyons.[] Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, where ...
Day of decision: Election highlights include tax referendums, board races
Oct 27, 2004; ... This patriotic scene during a recent election will be replayed on Tuesday, as residents go to the polls to vote on a variety of candidates and referendum measures. Voters on Tuesday will get a chance to vote for the weighty positions of president and senator but also will have a number of ...
For some, victory ensured
Oct 27, 2004 ... While the election season has been a busy and heated one in many races, some candidates have had a calmer time of it the past few months.Running unopposed in the Nov. 2 election are:[] Republican Christine Radogno, for state senator from the 41st District.[] Democrat Kevin A. McCarthy, ...