The Sun - Naperville (IL) back issues from Friday, March 9:
Timothy J. Monteen
Mar 09, 2001 ... Timothy J. Monteen Timothy J. "Tim" Monteen, 52, a Naperville resident for 23 years, died Monday, March 5, 2001, at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria.He was born May 29, 1948, in Kenosha, Wis. A graduate of St. Joseph High School in Kenosha, he attended St. Norbert's College in DePere, ...
Cocina owner calls for support of teen park
Mar 09, 2001 ... Let's support the downtown Wheaton Skate Park.The Wheaton Park District has made a wonderful proposal that merits our support. With help from DuPage County, the district would turn the abandoned parking lot east of the National Louis campus into an appealing recreational ...
U.S. Attorney's donation outfits bomb squads with new technology
Mar 09, 2001; ... Sheriff's police from DuPage and Kane counties thanked the U.S. Attorney General's office Wednesday for $100,000 in donations, funding that will allow police to combat the growing threat of terrorism in the suburbs.DuPage County Sheriff John Zaruba said the counties' growing number of ...
Exchange-program organizer thank hosts
Mar 09, 2001 ... This past weekend I was privileged to be one of the sponsors of the Hunters Lane HS/AFS Club in Nashville, Tenn. Our students were hosted in your area by the Lisle HS/AFS Club for an AFS short-term exchange.Our students and sponsors wanted to let the community know what a wonderful group of ...
Will & Dolly; Devonshire duo discovers the grace of an everyday friendship. See Cover Story, pages 26-28.
Mar 09, 2001 ... Will, 87, decides its a bit too chilly and puts his jacket on Dolly, 76, after the pair steps outside their homes at the Devonshire for a walk. The ...
Wild life; Whether seeking thrills or curing ills, adventurous veterinarian does it all. See Cover Story, pages 32-34.
Mar 09, 2001 ... Dr. Michael Briggs, a Brookfield Zoo veterinarian and Bolingbrook resident, and Denise McClelland, a ...
Affection at arm's length; A Devonshire resident finds friendship is as close as the girl next door
Mar 09, 2001; ... Far Left, Top to Bottom: Will and Dolly live across the hall from each other in separate apartments. When Dolly is finished reading the paper, she slides it under his door. When Will wants to see Dolly, he taps on her door with a special knock. -- Dolly jokes with Will after he leaves his jacket ...
Soup's on; Naperville cook shares recipes for quick, easy meals
Mar 09, 2001; ... Bo Wozniak, author of "Ms. Bo's Best" cookbook, shops at Aldi food store for her family. The book is designed to help busy moms shop effectively and prepare quick healthful meals. It was only 10 a.m., but Kathy Bo Wozniak already had whipped up a pot of homemade cream of potato soup and a ...
A singer and a piano; Wheaton vocalist relishes her first cabaret performances
Mar 09, 2001; ... Wheaton's Lucia Spina performs at Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret in Chicago Monday night. Though Spina has been performing and singing in theater companies throughout the Chicago area since 1997, this was her first cabaret performance. You can catch her act at 8 p.m. for the next three ...
Best Bets: Naperville Park District presents `Winter Revelry'
Mar 09, 2001 ... The Naperville Park District Dance Program hosts "Winter Revelry," a public performance of original choreography and staging as well as the second ...
Lorraine M. Sutter
Mar 09, 2001 ... Randall T. Garth Lorraine M. Sutter Lorraine M. (Migon) Sutter, 75, of Naperville and formerly of Countryside and Chicago died Tuesday, March 6, 2001, at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora.She was born June 18, 1925, in Chicago. She was a resident of St. Patrick's Residence in ...
Kamysz -- Scalise
Mar 09, 2001 ... Anthony Scalise and Sara Kamysz -- Michael J. Dasbach and Nicole M. Vasey Kamysz -- Scalise Mr. John Kamysz of Crystal Lake and Ms. Rebecca Kamysz of Bolingbrook announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara, to Anthony Scalise, both of Roselle.He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony ...
Dance Celebration; Collective Rhythms festival brings talented troupes to Naperville. See Cover Piece in Night & Day section, p3.
Mar 09, 2001 ... Annie Stephens waves the flag while dancers tap around her in ...
Police Report: Incidents reported by the Oswego and Montgomery police departments
Mar 09, 2001 ... COPS SEEK SUSPECT IN MONTGOMERY SHOOTING A 20-year-old Aurora man was shot as he was driving in the area of Spencer and Melrose streets in Montgomery about 10 p.m. March 2, police said.The victim was struck by gunfire as he was driving north on Spencer Street, police said. Officers ...
Encourage, don't discourage, teardowns and redevelopment
Mar 09, 2001 ... Wheaton should be looking for ways to encourage, rather than discourage, the replacement of its obsolete homes.I am very disappointed to see all the unfair criticism of teardowns and of the sellers, builders, real-estate agents and buyers involved with them. During the past three ...
Italian gem; I Gemelli a true dining destination
Mar 09, 2001; ... I Gemelli in Addison offers salmon with red peppers in a Dijon mustard sauce as one of its entrees. -- Alberto Piazzini, one of I Gemelli's owners, introduces the specials at his restaurant. The Twins seems to be an odd name for a restaurant, especially when you discover it was inspired ...
Quick teachers' pact good for everyone
Mar 09, 2001 ... If Indian Prairie School District 204 and the Indian Prairie Education Association can reach a contract agreement by the end of this month, that would be beneficial to the district, the teachers and the school system's students.The district and the teachers' union started contract talks ...
Mary Ann Bernat
Mar 09, 2001 ... Mary Ann Bernat Mary Ann T. Bernat, 69, of Wheaton died Monday, March 5, 2001, at home.She was born Oct. 30, 1931, in Chicago to Paul and Marie Johnson. She worked for College of DuPage in the records office for 15 years. She was a member of the Morton Arboretum and the YMCA, ...
Treasure hunt; Area flea markets offer a variety of wares
Mar 09, 2001; ... Buyers mingle around various booths at the Kane County Flea Market, where collectibles, homemade crafts and antiques are among the items for sale. -- Anita Burke of Barrington struggles to hang on to a piece of furniture made of red willow wood she purchased at the Kane County Flea Market. She's ...
District 203 Briefs
Mar 09, 2001 ... NORTH, CENTRAL SHINE AT CONFERENCE MATH CONTEST Naperville's high school students proved a solid force in a battle of the minds this month at West Aurora High School.Naperville North took first place and Naperville Central took second place at the DuPage Valley Conference Math ...
District 204 Briefs
Mar 09, 2001 ... COWLISHAW PTA SPONSORS FOURTH ANNUAL CARNIVAL The Cowlishaw Elementary School PTA will hold its fourth annual Mardi Gras Carnival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the all-purpose room of the school, 1212 Sanctuary Lane, Naperville.The event will feature games, food, a moon walk, a sea ...
Parents urged to pay attention; Expert says acts of school violence can be averted by being aware
Mar 09, 2001; ... Social workers Denise Hayworth, left, and Susan Peterson of the Aurora Police Department talk with Dr. Scott Poland after his lecture Friday at Waubonsie Valley High School. Poland talked about his experience from dealing with the aftermath of eight school shootings and offered insight on ...
Seven teens injured in crash
Mar 09, 2001; ... A two-car accident on Naperville Road last weekend sent seven local teen-agers to the hospital, police said.None of the victims, all female, were seriously hurt, but at least one spent several days at Good Samaritan Hospital recovering from her injuries. Because all were minors, police ...
Who in the world are ... the winners? The Sun's pop quiz answer key
Mar 09, 2001 ... If you played "Where in the World is ... ?" you know our little "scavenger hunt" wasn't exactly an exact science.So if you discovered Where in the World items 1 through 10 were located but didn't know why you should care, here's at peek at The Sun's answer guide. 1. Boardman Cemetery ...
Library to host discussion with published authors
Mar 09, 2001; ... It would seem that now is the time to be a writer.A few weeks ago, I wrote about the Naperville Writers Group's presentation by Bruce Rob Steinberg, a published author who led a discussion and answered questions about how to get published. Now the Lisle Library, in honor of National ...
`Blue's Clues' returns to Rosemont Theatre
Mar 09, 2001 ... "Blue's Clues Live!," a children's stage show based on Nickelodeon's "Blue's Clues" television series, will be presented once more at the Rosemont Theatre. The show will run from Wednesday through March 18. After a sell-out engagement last year, "Blue's Clues Live!," an interactive ...
Extra Points
Mar 09, 2001 ... THREE NORTH WRESTLERS ADVANCE TO STATE TOURNAMENT Four Naperville North wrestlers will compete this weekend at the fourth annual Illinois Wrestling Federation State Wrestling Tournament at the Tinley Park Convention Center.Pat Parillo (108 pounds), a freshman, placed second at both regionals ...
Police Report: Incidents reported by the Bolingbrook Police Department
Mar 09, 2001 ... Wednesday, Feb. 28 1. Driving with a suspended license: Fredrick Wiggins, 30, Joliet, was charged with no valid registration, no insurance, failure to wear a seat belt and driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 2:58 p.m. on Route 53 and Interstate 55.Tuesday, Feb. 27 ...
Lewis Roundup
Mar 09, 2001 ... MARTINS NAMED LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE WEEK Freshman setter Jose Martins of the Lewis men's volleyball team was named Midwest Intercollegiate Volleyball Association Player of the Week for Feb. 18 to 26. Martins had 62 assists, four kills, four digs, two blocks and an ace to lead the Flyers to an ...
Anifer -- Stecker
Mar 09, 2001 ... Bradley S. Stecker and Catherine L. Anifer -- Daniel Brombosz and Melissa Occhipinti Anifer -- Stecker Mr. and Mrs. Rich Anifer of Bolingbrook announce the engagement of their daughter, Catherine L., to Bradley S. Stecker.He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Andres of Marshfield, ...
Anna Prince
Mar 09, 2001 ... Anna Prince Anna Prince Anna Prince, 88, a six-year resident of Bolingbrook, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001, at Edward Hospital in Naperville.She was born July 26, 1912, in Chicago. A homemaker, she was a member of Mount Hope Methodist Church in McHenry County and Rebekah Lodge ...
Sun Prep Rewind
Mar 09, 2001 ... BOLINGBROOK* Boys basketball Juniors Derell Jenkins and Corey Hutchinson were named to the 2000-01 All-South Inter-Conference Association North team. Seniors Avery Massengale and Brian Carter earned honorable-mention honors. * Boys track and field The Raiders took first place at a ...
Chicago Dining Guide: Irish restaurants gearing up for St. Patrick's Day
Mar 09, 2001; ... Everybody is Irish on St. Patrick's Day in Chicago, a city that does a great deal of celebrating on and before March 17 with parades, hotel fests, Irish music, dancing and many pubs serving corned beef and cabbage with beer.The Chicago River turns green for the occasion, as does the beer in ...
District 204 should learn to do it right the first time
Mar 09, 2001 ... While it may be time to put the referendum behind us (Sunday's editorial), we shouldn't forget about the real issues (accountability, planning and fiscal responsibility) that were at the core of the disagreement.The constant practice of correcting plans and buildings within a short period of ...
Community Briefs
Mar 09, 2001 ... JUNIOR EXCHANGE CLUB HOSTS SPAGHETTI NIGHT The Naperville Junior Exchange Club will host its annual spaghetti dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 18, at the Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873, 908 Jackson Ave., Naperville.In addition to dinner, the event will feature entertainment, games and ...
3-D graphics easy to create with right software
Mar 09, 2001; ... An updated program to create 3-D graphics only makes me wish I had a little more artistic ability. * Amorphium Pro: Electric Image; Windows, P133, 32MB of RAM, CD-ROM; Macintosh, System 8.6, PowerMac, G3 or iMac, 32MB of RAM, CD-ROM. www.amorphium.com For the creative among you, ...
Board extends Catalani's contract
Mar 09, 2001; ... Wheaton's school board last week extended Superintendent Gary Catalani's contract by two years, citing the stability and leadership he has provided the district.Catalani, 50, has been with the Wheaton Community Unit School District 200 since 1999. The new deal, announced at the end of ...
Residents discuss city's human services options
Mar 09, 2001; ... Despite all that Naperville does in the area of human services, it still needs to do more.That was a panel's conclusion Wednesday at the 11th annual State of the Community dinner at the White Eagle Country Club. Donnell Bullock, executive director of Healthy DuPage; Roy Bynum, ...
Ambiguity dogs Naperville code; City to redefine laws governing animal hospitals
Mar 09, 2001; ... Naperville has a law governing animal hospitals and kennels in the city, but its bark apparently is worse than its bite.Resident complaints about day-to-day operations at one animal hospital have prompted officials to consider amending the city's definition of such facilities and the services ...
Fat Tuesday feast; Paczki-eating contest stuffs contestants' stomachs, charities' wallets
Mar 09, 2001; ... Matt Olson, a Bolingbrook firefighter and paramedic, devours his fifth paczki at the Meijer's Paczki Eating Contest in Bolingbrook. Olson won the celebrity event, raising $2,000 for his selected charity, the Valley View Education Enrichment Foundation. After forcing himself to gorge on ...
City rolls out option to pay utility bills online
Mar 09, 2001 ... Naperville officials have launched an electronic method for customers to pay their utility bills.Called "Naperville e-bill," the free service is designed to offer a secure way to pay utility bills without having to write a check or drive to the post office. The service, which began ...
Eating green; Tate Woods' no-waste lunch day emphasizes importance of environment
Mar 09, 2001; ... Second-graders Solomon Okoronkwo, left, Emmanuel Jackson, center, and Josh Gorse eat "no-waste" lunches in the cafeteria at Tate Woods Elementary School. Parents helped their children reduce waste by packing lunches in reusable containers. Some students, like Josh, even brought cloth napkins. -- ...
Election 2001: Candidate forums to begin Saturday
Mar 09, 2001; ... Giving the Saturday morning cartoons a run for their money, candidates for the Naperville Park District board of commissioners will be facing off in a candidate's forum sponsored in part by the Naperville Homeowners' Confederation.The five candidates, incumbents Steven Born, Tom Kruse and Ron ...
`Conker' has personality, vulgarity
Mar 09, 2001; ... After a pretty dry February that saw the release of only one Nintendo 64 game, Nintendo is looking to spice things up in March with "Conker's Bad Fur Day," a shamelessly vulgar title designed to take the standard 3D mascot game formula (a la "Mario 64") and turn it on its ear.On Conker's 21st ...
Sprint is in the air ...
Mar 09, 2001; ...... or at least it will be, if the telecommunications titan secures permission from Naperville officials to erect a 125-foot-tall "monopole" on the Springbrook Golf Course.You say this is the first you've heard of this idea? That's because we're all getting ahead of ourselves. There ...
Youth Gymnastics
Mar 09, 2001 ... MIDWEST ACADEMY OF GYMNASTICS* Cereal Classic The Midwest Academy of Gymnastics boys teams competed Feb. 17 in Battle Creek, Mich., at the Cereal Classic. Chris Flood of Naperville finished second on vault with a 9.2, second on rings (8.7) and second on high bar (8.4) to place ...
For love of the game; Salesman pursues icy passion as rep for equipment manufacturer
Mar 09, 2001; ... Randy Fortner of Bolingbrook is one of about a half-dozen independent hockey-equipment representatives in the Midwest -- a position he calls a dream job. He finds himself on the ice a few times a week with distributors when he demonstrates Itech brand equipment throughout the Chicago area. -- ...
District 200's programming report receives mixed reviews
Mar 09, 2001; ... Wheaton school district's high school programming report received mixed grades from the school board Wednesday.The programming report, the result of 16 months of task-force work, is intended to be a conceptual blueprint for the future of Wheaton Community Unit School District 200 high ...
Naperville junior women donate books to needy children
Mar 09, 2001 ... Members of the Naperville Junior Woman's Club recently raised $650 and used the money to purchase new books for low-income children living in DuPage County.The books were donated to the Humanitarian Service Project. About 600 needy children each received four books and three other ...
Three Kennedy students place among top 10 at Mathcounts
Mar 09, 2001; ... Three students at Kennedy Junior High School placed among the top 10 performers at the recent state Mathcounts competition.One team member, seventh-grader Albert Ni, will be part of the four-member national team that will represent Illinois in Washington, D.C., on May 11. "I'm very ...
Pint-sized patriots; Ceremony celebrates automatic citizenship for foreign-born adoptees
Mar 09, 2001; ... Florin Kolaba, 5, of Wheaton, top left, celebrates his naturalization as a U.S. citizen with Steve Zorn of Warrenville, bottom left, Luciana Kolbaba, 2, and Ian Kolbaba of Wheaton at the Sunny Ridge Family Center on Feb. 27. The Child Citizenship Act of 2000, a new law enacted in the fall, ...
Lisle senior advances to state 3-point showdown
Mar 09, 2001; ... The Lisle High School girls basketball team's season ended Feb. 8 with a 43-29 loss to Yorkville in a Class A regional final.Senior guard Melissa Kosar's season lasted a little bit longer. The team's top perimeter shooter made it all the way to Redbird Arena at Illinois State ...
Bless the children
Mar 09, 2001 ... Little Blessings teacher Merna Williams, helps student Danny Buckley post the weather report. This week is Lutheran Schools Week and Little Blessings Preschool of Alleluia Lutheran Church in ...
Spending money on dam called terrible decision'
Mar 09, 2001 ... After reading the Jan. 26 article about the $5 million county project to "improve" Fawell dam, I am appalled that our elected officials make such terrible decisions to spend large sums of money when, in fact upon close investigation, we find that the changes to the dam were actually not needed ...
Drug-sniffing dogs to patrol two schools
Mar 09, 2001; ... Drug-sniffing dogs will patrol both Wheaton high schools at least once before June as part of the district's updated search-and-seizure policy, which is designed to make the buildings safer.Canine searches were approved by the Wheaton Warrenville Community Unit School District 200 board last ...
Stephenie Teresa Grabowski
Mar 09, 2001 ... Stephenie Teresa Grabowski Celebrating the birth of their first child, a daughter, are Stephen and Kelly Grabowski of Lisle.Stephenie Teresa, weighing 6 pounds, 5 ounces, was born Friday, Jan. 5, 2001, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. *** Allyson Diane Brokaw Celebrating the ...
Police Report: Incidents reported by the Lisle Police Department
Mar 09, 2001 ... Sunday, March 4 1. Criminal damage to property: A mailbox in the 4400 block of Basswood Drive was smashed between Saturday, March 3, and Sunday, March 4, causing $25 worth of damage.Friday, March 2 2. Criminal damage to property: Two mailboxes and their posts in the 4300 block of Arbor View ...
Benedictine Roundup
Mar 09, 2001 ... MEN'S BASKETBALL SQUAD LOSES TOURNAMENT OPENER Seniors Terry Frigo and Nate Bronski scored 11 and 10 points respectively, but Benedictine still fell to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 66-55 in the first round of the NCAA Division II Tournament on March 1 in Lisle.The Eagles led 27-24 ...
Casek -- Hatfield
Mar 09, 2001 ... Andrew Hatfield and Suzan Casek -- Thomas C. Cech and Kirstin L. Plocek Casek -- Hatfield Mr. and Mrs. James Casek of Lombard announce the engagement of their daughter, Suzan, to Andrew Hatfield.He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hatfield of Lisle. The bride-to-be received a ...
Support legislation to filter Net in schools
Mar 09, 2001 ... As a parent, I am very interested in the passing of HB 806. This legislation would require public schools to place filters on their computers that are connected to the Internet.I have become aware of numerous situations where young girls use the computer in "lab" to go to chat rooms, have ...
Rita M. Faulkner
Mar 09, 2001 ... Rita M. Faulkner Rita M. (Bohrer) Faulkner, 90, of Lisle died Sunday, March 4, 2001, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove.She was born July 9, 1910, in Chicago. She was a secretary for a park district. She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Church in Lisle. She is ...
Magic bus; Fifth-grade team caravans to Wisconsin for elite tournament
Mar 09, 2001; ... From left to right, Tony Jordan, Ryan Harrison, Tyler Rudow, Anton Wilkins and Perry Mister Jr., all 11, compare hand sizes during a break from practice. Their fifth-grade team, the Bolingbrook Magic, will compete this weekend at a tournament in Wisconsin. -- Bolingbrook Magic coach Perry Mister ...
Naper Settlement taps the sap during Sugaring Days
Mar 09, 2001 ... Museum educators Dave Chittenden and Christine Yonan tapped the trees at last year's Maple Sugaring Days at Naper Settlement. This year's event takes place Saturday and Sunday. Naper Settlement will conduct its annual demonstration of how maple syrup is tapped as part of this weekend's ...
Shaming Congress does not work
Mar 09, 2001; ... I don't care who gets it.I know it won't be me. It probably will be that rich jerk who tromped down on the accelerator of his Lexus while I was crossing the intersection in front of him, just so he could justify blowing his horn. That's OK. I just don't want the government to ...
Charlestown Woods; Details distinguish townhouses
Mar 09, 2001 ... The townhouses of Charlestown Woods feature an all-brick exterior. -- Pella windows maximize the views and natural light. The moldings, trim, and casements are all hand-milled. Quickly being heralded as one of Naperville's most beautiful neighborhoods, Charleston Woods exudes top quality ...