The Sun - Naperville (IL) back issues from Wednesday, October 17:
Civic-minded; Put your knowledge of the United States to the test. See Cover Story, pages 36-37.
Oct 17, 2001 ... Geneva 10-year-old Kate Kaplan sings patriotic songs with her father, Dick, during a gathering of Girl Scouts from the Fox Valley Council, Boy Scouts from the Three Fires Council and others in front of the Kane ...
Patriot games; Take this brief test to see how much you know about our country
Oct 17, 2001 ... Flags and other signs of patriotism have become part of the American landscape in the weeks following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the United States. It didn't take long for many to start sharing in the pain after those four terrorist-commandeered jets slammed into America last ...
Teaching the world to sing; Film celebrates diversity at Ranch View Elementary School. See School Zone, Page 21
Oct 17, 2001 ... Hundreds of Ranch View Elementary School students sang for a video that teacher ...
Breathe your way to peace
Oct 17, 2001; ... Reactions to the Sept. 11 attacks on this country may vary from person to person, but nearly everyone reports feeling affected in some way.We feel angry, we feel sad, we feel worried, we feel scared. We are moving forward and continuing our daily lives, but it is hard to shake the ...
Engineering work for Batavia, Geneva water plant approved
Oct 17, 2001; ... A pact between Batavia and Geneva solidifying an intergovernmental agreement for preliminary engineering work for a drinking water treatment plant was approved by the Batavia City Council on Monday.Mayor Jeff Schielke said the project is a great example of intergovernmental ...
First down's the charm; Plainfield hangs on to ball, momentum to keep Minooka at bay
Oct 17, 2001; ... Plainfield's Jim Cowgill, left, and John Eckhorn tackle Minooka quarterback Matt Wehrle on Friday in Minooka. -- Plainfield's Chris Bahde runs the ball past Minooka's Mike Batir, No. 39, and Scott Moss on Friday at Minooka. It was a game that almost got away from Plainfield.It also was ...
Community Briefs
Oct 17, 2001 ... VFW MAKES DONATION TO DISASTER RELIEF FUND Ralph Gebes, quartermaster of Batavia Overseas Post 1197, Veterans of Foreign Wars, recently presented a check for $1,771 for the New York Fire Fighter 9-11 Relief Fund to Lt. Ralph Strange of the Batavia Fire Department.The money was raised at a ...
We can achieve; Ordinary people doing extraordinary things
Oct 17, 2001 ... Easter ...
This is only a test; Immigration and Naturalization Service questions challenge knowledge of United States. See Cover Story, pages 36-37.
Oct 17, 2001 ... Signs of Americans' patriotism have been easy to see since HIJACKERS used ...
Orville Bangert
Oct 17, 2001 ... Orville Bangert Orville Bangert, D.D.S., 93, of Naperville died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2001, at Edward Hospital in Naperville.He was born April 19, 1908, in Chicago, and had been a resident of Naperville since 1999 after moving from McHenry. He was a graduate of Northwestern's Pre-Dental ...
The Sideline
Oct 17, 2001 ... SELECTION SATURDAY Naperville Central figures to wrap up the No. 1 seed in Class 8A with a win Friday over West Chicago.Defending 6A champ Maine South is the likely No. 2 seed in the 8A bracket. Naperville North, with a win at Glenbard East, will garner a high-teen seed for the ...
Charles T. Murphy
Oct 17, 2001 ... Charles T. Murphy Charles T. Murphy, Ph.D., 63, of Batavia died Friday, Oct. 12, 2001, at home.He was born in Cambridge, Mass. A physicist at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory for the last 29 years, he Murphy graduated from Western Reserve Academy in 1954. He went on to Princeton ...
Casual elegance; Branmor's has style without the stuffiness
Oct 17, 2001; ... Branmor's American Grill, 300 Veterans Parkway in Bolingbrook, offers sauteed Atlantic salmon on its menu. All of your senses are in for a treat at Branmor's American Grill.From the parking lot, your nose is tempted by the tantalizing aroma of grilled steak. Once inside, your ...
Community Briefs
Oct 17, 2001 ... MOMS' CLUB SEEKS DONATIONS FOR DRIVE The St. Charles Mother's Club and the St. Charles Police Department are conducting a baby supply drive beginning Saturday.All donations will be go to the Crisis Pregnancy Center of the Fox Valley. Items needed include diapers (sizes 1 to 5), baby ...
Using faith to fight our fearfuness
Oct 17, 2001; ... So this is wartime.As I write this, we are busy blowing Afghanistan to bits. It's not what we chose, but what else can we do? And not to worry; we'll rebuild when we're done. Just like we're doing in south Manhattan. This is an interesting juxtaposition of our tax ...
Bad Luck
Oct 17, 2001 ... Neuqua Valley senior Laura Laurent hits at drive during play at the state girls golf meet Friday in Nornal. Laurent's four-year ...
Community Briefs
Oct 17, 2001 ... PARK DISTRICT VOLUNTEERS TO HELP OUT AT PRESERVE The St. Charles Park District will hold a special work day from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 27 at the Ferson Creek Fen Nature Preserve on Route 31 north of St. Charles to celebrate Make A Difference Day.Park District naturalists and volunteers will ...
Marcella Wolfe
Oct 17, 2001 ... Marcella Wolfe Marcella Wolfe Marcella (Dieter) Wolfe, 81, a lifelong resident of Naperville, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001, at Edward Hospital in Naperville.She was born Sept. 10, 1920, in Naperville. She was born at and lived most of her life on Benton Avenue in ...
William Tullar
Oct 17, 2001 ... William Tullar William Tullar, 69, of Batavia died Monday, Oct. 15, 2001. He was born March 18, 1932, in Joliet.A LaSalle resident for many years, he graduated from St. Bede Academy and was named Athlete of the Year in 1950. He graduated in 1952 from LaSalle-Peru-Oglesby High ...
Bulldogs victory keeps playoff drive alive
Oct 17, 2001; ... Dave Nagel, right, tries to shed a Glenbard South defender off a Batavia ballcarrier during Friday's 23-7 victory over the Raiders. -- Batavia wide receiver Brandon Kochen celebrates with teammates after catching a 3-yard touchdown pass from Aaron Scholl just before halftime of Friday's 23-7 ...
Prep Rewind
Oct 17, 2001 ... * Golfer finishes season in 12th at state * Hockey season starts for Bulldogs BOYS GOLF Nick Schenk concluded his high school career by finishing in a tie for 12th place at the Class AA state meet in Normal. He shot a 74 during Friday's play. Rain washed out ...
Vikings fall to Panthers in blizzard of offense
Oct 17, 2001; ... Despite the fact that Geneva and Oswego were way out of the IHSA playoff picture entering their game Friday night at Ken Pickerill Stadium in Oswego, it didn't stop the Vikings and Panthers from putting on an offensive show.The two teams combined for 970 yards of total offense, including 630 ...
Prep Rewind
Oct 17, 2001 ... * Vikings tennis heads to state after sectional * Cross country teams run at conference meet GIRLS TENNIS The Vikings' top singles players and doubles tandem qualified for this week's state meet after their performances at Saturday's St. Charles East Sectional. Alex ...
Game, set, conference domination; Seniors set the pace for another successful Geneva girls tennis season
Oct 17, 2001; ... Although rain washed out a recent Geneva tennis practice, it's been blue skies for Vikings singles player Kathryn Nelson. She and her twin sister, Alex, earned the top two seeds at Saturday's St. Charles East Sectional with Alex at No. 1 and Kathryn at No. 2. -- Sophomore Kasey Selakovich, left, ...
Prep Rewind
Oct 17, 2001 ... * St. Charles golfers finish season at state * East volleyball falls to Mother McAuley BOYS GOLF * St. Charles East The Saints finished in a three-way tie for 11th place at the Class AA state meet. Saturday's action was canceled because of rain. Friday's results ...
Girls Swimming: North, East enjoy rivalry but focus on days ahead
Oct 17, 2001; ... There was talk of rivalry at Thursday's inaugural varsity girls swim meet between St. Charles East and St. Charles North.But the other swimming-related subjects provided a bigger picture of the contest, which the visiting Saints won 110 1/2 -75 1/2 . Both teams are winding up the grind ...
Tri-Cities Soccer Association
Oct 17, 2001 ... Standings through Oct. 10. * Under-8 Boys TEAM Wins Losses Ties Points The Rocks 5 0 1 11 The Sun 5 0 0 10 Dinosaurs 4 1 1 9 Storm Troopers 4 0 0 8 Lions 3 2 1 7 The Crush 2 0 2 6 M/W Driveshaft Tiger Muskies 3 1 0 6 Eagles 2 1 2 6 Hawks 3 2 0 6 Thunderbolts 1 0 3 5 ...
Business Briefs
Oct 17, 2001 ... LEMONT'S PORTER NETS LEADERSHIP DISTINCTION The man at the helm of two local government agencies has received an award granted in part to recognize his leadership in partnerships among local taxing bodies.Lemont Township Supervisor Bob Porter, who also is director of parks and recreation for ...
Police Report: Incidents reported by the Batavia Police Department
Oct 17, 2001 ... Saturday, Oct. 13 1. Permitting a minor to become intoxicated: Daniel Reynoso, 21, 431 S. Van Buren St., was arrested and charged with permitting a minor to become intoxicated at 11:14 p.m. on the 400 block of Van Buren Street.Also arrested were the following: Paul J. Prasil, 19, Villa Park, ...
Message of substance; Red Ribbon Week in Batavia steers children toward good decisions
Oct 17, 2001; ... "Be real." That's the latest anti-drug, anti-alcohol, anti-tobacco catch phrase going around area schools.Being real means saying "no" to things that injure you, said Cara Heidgen, prevention coordinator for Batavia Public School District 101. And that should be a lifelong habit, not ...
Autumn brings a change in the things around us
Oct 17, 2001; ... "World I cannot hold thee close enough . . . ," the poet Edna St. Vincent Millay wrote.Spring sprang by without much notice between a long winter and a long summer. The snow's evaporation fell into a few spring showers but then brought the gagging heat and humidity of ...
With all the bad news, we need to look at the lighter side
Oct 17, 2001; ... As someone once said, it's not boasting if you can do it.Congratulations to everyone from the Sun newspapers who were recognized at the Illinois Press Association's annual Better Newspaper contest. This is a fun, easy-to-read newspaper with a lot of good local information. The ...
Saturated in the spirit; Neither Satan nor showers douses determination of Shiloh marchers
Oct 17, 2001; ... Parishioners from Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church took to the streets Saturday for a walk of faith through Lockport's Fairmont community. Members of the church said they were trying to use the march to reclaim their community from drugs, poverty, broken homes and oppression. The march ended ...
Focus on Football: Squeaking through; St. Francis hoping for one more win to seal playoff fate
Oct 17, 2001; ... Despite losing nearly all of its starters from last year, the St. Francis High School football team is on the verge or making it to playoffs for the fourth time in five years. The Spartans play Montini this week in the regular-season finale. Despite losing all but two starters on each ...
New gym, same result for Vikings
Oct 17, 2001; ... After watching their sophomore team lose 19-17 in an exciting final game, the Geneva Vikings looked for their own thrills as they played the first varsity game in the school's new gymnasium.With the building's new smell lingering in the air, the Vikings took care of business early and often ...
Youth Roundup
Oct 17, 2001 ... MIDDLE SCHOOL FINISHES ITS SCHEDULE PERFECTLY The Batavia Middle School Bulldogs finished the regular season 7-0 thanks to a recent 39-14 victory over Aurora's Washington Middle School.Defense was key to this victory. Ben Lusted led with 10 tackles and Brian Protz followed with ...
Riding it out; Naperville North stumbles through season, peaks at state
Oct 17, 2001; ... Naperville North junior Alex Hagmeyer watches his putt during play at the IHSA state meet in Bloomington on Saturday. The Huskies, with a first day total of 306, finished fifth when the second round was canceled due to rain. Hagmeyer, with a 74, finished tied for 12th. Everyone's heard ...
Good to know: Homer Glen zoning codes
Oct 17, 2001 ... Map: Location of Homer Glen Village Hall HOMER GLEN ZONING CODESThe newly incorporated village of Homer Glen is operating under the same Will County zoning ordinances that applied to the area before incorporation. Some amendments have been added to make the codes fit the ...
Quality time; First-graders have a chance to share the excitement of school on Grandparents' Day
Oct 17, 2001; ... Margaret Kasper, 89, of Chicago came to see her great-granddaughter Brittany Neal, 6, of Lockport at Schilling Elementary School during Grandparents Day. After the children sang songs for their grandparents, the school provided snacks in the cafeteria. The kids in Marilyn Cotiguala's ...
Holiday events call
Oct 17, 2001; ... Have you written the dates of Geneva's holiday festival on your calendar yet? The Christmas Walk and House Tour will be held Dec. 7 and 8.Beginning at 6 p.m. Dec. 7, thousands of residents and visitors will fill the streets around the courthouse on South Third Street. Carolers will ...
Police Report: Incidents reported by the Geneva Police Department
Oct 17, 2001 ... Tuesday, Oct. 9 1. Damage to vehicle: Someone scratched the driver-side door, the gas cap door and the body of a vehicle parked in a train station parking lot on the 300 block of Cresent Place between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Damage was estimated at $300.2. Driving under the influence: Justin David ...
Count Geneva students in; National program helps schools focus on message to be drug-free
Oct 17, 2001; ... Not long ago, a 2001 Geneva Community High School graduate encountered Mary Lu O'Halloran at Starbucks.He just had to show her something. He rolled up his pants leg, and there, pinned to the top of his sock, was a red ribbon. The young man, now a freshman in college, told ...
Hagmeyer fine-tunes game, mind for state
Oct 17, 2001; ... "It's just that I've been in a slump.I can't really say much more about it." But in reality, Naperville North junior Alex Hagmeyer had a lot more to say about his faltering golf game the 10 months prior to shooting a 72 at the Hinsdale South Sectional on Oct. 9. The round not only ...
Community Briefs
Oct 17, 2001 ... VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SPECIAL REC ORGANIZATION The Tri-County Special Recreation Association is looking for a few good men and women who are interested in working with people who have disabilities.The organization, which serves Lemont, Lockport and Romeoville, provides recreational ...
Education briefs
Oct 17, 2001 ... No Story ...
School board did right thing with student suspensions
Oct 17, 2001; ... Was it politics? Public perception? Perhaps policy?Who knows? Who cares? The District 202 Board of Education deserves praise for doing the right thing. This time, the board supported Plainfield High School staff's decision to suspend 15 seniors for two days for running through ...
For some, goal isn't always clear
Oct 17, 2001; ... Smiling, your child suits up for soccer, socks pulled over shin pads, T-shirt tucked into shorts, cleats clicking across kitchen linoleum, an octagon-spotted ball dribbled on the driveway, water bottle slung over the shoulder.Biking to a nearby field, she shouts greetings to teammates, good ...
Police Report: Incidents reported by area police departments
Oct 17, 2001 ... Saturday, Oct. 13 1. Driving under the influence: Robert C. Reeder, 39, of the 1200 block of Cleveland, Lockport, was arrested at 2 a.m. on the 1000 block of Garfield in Lockport and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, DUI with blood alcohol concentration of .08 percent or ...
More room at the inns; New Comfort Inn, Herrington addition more than double hotel rooms in Geneva
Oct 17, 2001; ... Delia Huerta changes a set of sheets in a room at the Herrington Inn. Geneva's hotel scene is changing these days, with the Herrington opening a 23-suite addition Saturday and the recent opening of a Comfort Inn. Whether for work or play, travelers are pinpointing Geneva as their ...
Hot-water heaven; Spa decks make a splash in `home resort' living
Oct 17, 2001; ... From left, Beth Sabadosh, Misty Mistele and Donna Schmutzler take an evening to relax in Schmutzler's spa in her back yard. She purchased her hot tub in April and has been using it even with the weather turning cooler. [ -- Beth Sabadosh, Misty Mistele and Donna Schmutzler visit on a recent ...
Alice Faye Kittrell
Oct 17, 2001 ... Alice Faye Kittrell Alice Faye Kittrell (nee Smith), 67, of Homer Township, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001, at Silver Cross Hospital.She was a retired nurse from Nocona General Hospital in Nocona, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence; her parents, Homer and Mary Alice ...
Prep Rewind
Oct 17, 2001 ... BOYS SOCCER* Lockport Things looked good for a half for Lockport on Oct. 8 at Joliet before the Steelmen rallied for a 6-5 South Inter-Conference Association West win. Lockport led 4-2 at halftime, before Joliet scored the winning goal with 6:05 left. Senior midfielder Jim Vasdekis scored ...
On a roll; Growing women's bowling league puts camaraderie ahead of technique
Oct 17, 2001; ... Miriam Vecchiett of Plainfield celebrates as she hears that she has won a raffle with Jeanne Fulton of Plainfield, right, at Pioneer Lanes in Plainfield. The bowling alley hosts a Ladies League on Tuesday mornings. Around 8:56 a.m. on any given Tuesday, minivans start to fill the parking ...
Burning issue; In most communities, fallen leaves must be raked up and carted away
Oct 17, 2001; ... Grant Reece rakes the leaves off the front lawn of his house on Lockort Street in Plainfield. Reece said he planned to use the leaves for mulch, but noted that people a few blocks away can burn their leaves, since they live in unincorporated Will County. For many adults, the aroma of ...
Lemont breaks through losses with first victory
Oct 17, 2001; ... In a season that saw Lemont lose its first seven games, the Injuns refused to give up on their season and it showed from the opening kickoff Friday.Rick Myers set the tone for the Injuns by returning the opening kickoff 75 yards for a touchdown. This gave Lemont the lead just 10 ...
Library seeking input on programs
Oct 17, 2001; ... The Plainfield Public Library staff and board of directors has had a hard time keeping up with the steadily growing number of library users.There were more than 1,100 children who signed up for the summer reading program, a 30 percent increase from last summer, said Julie Milavec, library ...
Prep Sports: Major gains; Lockport win streak ends against Sandburg in offensive battle
Oct 17, 2001; ... Lockport receiver Deandre Cooley, who caught two touchdown passes Friday night, tries to get away from the Sandburg defense during the Porters' 33-20 SICA Blue loss to Sandburg. First impressions have meant a lot to the Lockport football team this year.A touchdown on the first play from ...
The Sideline
Oct 17, 2001 ... MAGIC NUMBER 553 Lockport and Sandburg combined for 553 yards in the first half, including 231 passing from Sandburg quarterback James Ward.MAGIC NUMBER 16 Sandburg's offense ran 16 plays that gained 10 or more yards. QUOTABLE "They played great. We had some chances to ...
Area Halloween activities planned
Oct 17, 2001 ... As Halloween approaches, children and their families can enjoy several seasonal activities offered in the area.Bengston's Pumpkin Farm in Homer Glen is celebrating its 20th year of providing fall fun for the entire family. The festivities will continue daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m ....
Board still chewing on tax-increase plans; Decision could come next week on referendum
Oct 17, 2001; ... Although it seems unlikely, members of the Naperville School District 203 board could have a decision about whether to pursue a tax-rate increase as early as next week.Board members met Monday with members of the Education for the 21st Century Committee to discuss the group's final ...
A world to the wise; United States should not retreat from leadership during crisis, former secretary of state says at Benedictine
Oct 17, 2001; ... Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright addresses the media during a press conference before her lecture Sunday at Benedictine University. (NS & DG photo) -- Tracy Smoran, a Benedictine University public safety officer, informs those attending a lecture Sunday by former U.S. Secretary ...
Business Briefs
Oct 17, 2001 ... STATE APPROVES EDWARD FOR IMAGING TECHNOLOGY Edward Hospital and Health Services received approval from the state of Illinois to offer positron emission tomography within the next few months.PET is a whole-body imaging scan that tests for cancer and certain pulmonary and neurological ...
United Way agencies offer counseling to local residents
Oct 17, 2001 ... The United Way of South DuPage supports several human care agencies that can help those suffering from fear, anxiety, depression or sleeplessness related to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.The agency serves Darien, Downers Grove, Lisle, Westmont and Woodridge. It provides financial ...
Lights, camera, education; New video equipment allows school to capture its diversity
Oct 17, 2001; ... Ranch View Elementary School students sing "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing" as teacher Marlene Ustian tapes the event Monday. Ustian is creating a video that shows the diversity of the student body and will use the video equipment for a new curriculum program. Hundreds of young faces ...
Firefighters get appreciative audience at annual open house
Oct 17, 2001; ... Four-year-old Gavin Baumgart watches as Naperville firefighters extinguish a blaze in the department's "flash-over" room, used to show how quickly a fire can spread in a house. The demonstration was part of Saturday's open house at the fire station on Aurora Avenue. Firefighters are used ...