The Sun - Naperville (IL) back issues from Sunday, May 7:
Elevating the spirit of 'Down Under'|Coach house converted into nature-inspired oasis with Aussie touch
May 07, 2006; ... Using exotic fabrics, rustic furniture and a few nature-inspired touches, this coach house got an Aussie-approved makeover and is now ready for Brodie's mates, and the odd kangaroo or wallaby. The coach house and adjacent garden was a two-part redesign.|Using exotic fabrics, rustic furniture and ...
Another charity scam revealed
May 07, 2006 ... Dave Savini and Michele Youngerman of CBS 2, The Sun's news partner, have been taking a strong whack at those who would use the guise of charity to rip off the public.In a recent CBS 2 and Sun investigation, a company that was taking donated cars that were supposed to be sold for charity was ...
Letters
May 07, 2006 ... ? Clydesdales bring back fond memories of 1981I was pleased to read in the April 28 Sun that our old friends, the Budweiser Clydesdales, were scheduled to make a brief appearance back in Naperville on May 6. This news brought back fond memories of June 1981, when the Clydesdales came to town ...
Births
May 07, 2006 ... Charles Edward BauerRichard and Jane Bauer announce the birth of a son. Charles Edward, was born March 6 at Edward Hospital in Naperville. He weighed 8 pounds 9 ounces. Charles has a brother George, 3. Wally and Kathy Dravis of Green Bay, ...
College Achievers
May 07, 2006 ... The following Naperville residents were named to the 2005-2006 winter term dean's list at Augstana College: Elizabeth M. Bostrom, Megan E. Brickey, Daniel J. Cast, Stephanie N. Faraci, Megan E. Filip, Danielle N. Gambini, Samantha M. Gruette, Rebecca A. Hill, Christopher R. Johnson, Kathleen A ....
YMCA to open early learning center
May 07, 2006 ... The Heritage YMCA Group serving Naperville, Aurora and Oswego, is currently accepting enrollments in its new Children's Early Learning Campus, scheduled to open in August.Located on 95th Street, west of Book Road, next to the Fry Family YMCA, the early learning campus will offer full ...
Dear Ellie: Two wrongs - or 20 - don't make a right for cheating spouse
May 07, 2006; ... 't call, or come to see her or the kids, and tried to move on. Believe it or not, she made me feel that I did the cheating. We got back together and started over, we even went to church and tried to give our life to Christ. But that wasn't enough for me. I had to find a way to repay her. So I ...
Out of the Files
May 07, 2006 ... May 9, 1946 The following boys from Troop 81 will go to Indian Mound for summer camp this year: William Albrecht, Charles Burgess, Darrell Burgess, Dean Burgess, John Cobb, David Cole, James Dudley, John Flick, Frank Grimes, William Hunt, Harlan Knosher, Jerry Matter, Millard McCorkel ...
Words that endure; Naperville woman says written legacy is a gift of a lifetime
May 07, 2006; ... Edna Groves; Workshop Presenter Every life is a multifaceted story that, most of the time, never gets told.The absence of that story can make subsequent life stories incomplete, as well.Edna Groves believes every life story is one worth telling and retelling. A longtime presenter, ...
A Seat in the Dark: Lucas backtracks with new 'Star Wars' DVDs
May 07, 2006; ... It's time to once more show George the money."Star Wars" guru George Lucas announced earlier this week that the original, theatrical versions of the first three films in his science-fiction saga will be released on DVD Sept. 12.The packages also will include the 2004 digitally remastered ...
YMCA set for dinner and auction
May 07, 2006 ... The Heritage YMCA President's Dinner and Auction will be held at 6 p.m. May 15 at Sullivan's Steakhouse, 244 S. Main St., Naperville.The evening begins with a reception, followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. and an auction at 7:30 p.m.Tickets are $175. Of that amount, $100 will benefit ...
Real Estate Transfers
May 07, 2006 ... Real estate transfer information is public record and is examined regularly by financial institutions, real estate agents and companies that sell products to homeowners.This list includes residential transfers by city, including street address, recording date of the deed and approximate ...
Can diesel make a comeback?|Hybrids have momentum, but diesel makers pushing their own
May 07, 2006; ... Mercedes-Benz revived its E-Class diesel last year (bottom left), and Volkswagen has an expanding lineup of diesel-powered vehicles, including the Golf, Jetta (above) and GTI. With fuel prices nearing record levels in the United States, and little relief in sight, American motorists must ...
Norton owners hold tune-up
May 07, 2006 ... The Chicago Norton Owners Club will hold it's annual Spring Tune-Up from 10 am until 4 p.m. on Sunday the home of Ken Dover, 1112 S. Ahrens, in Lombard.The spring Tune-Up is a club event open to members and invited guests only. Call (630) 627-3121 for more information, or contact on-line at ...
Triumph celebrates some hot laps MotoCycling: 2006 Triumph Daytona 675
May 07, 2006; ... Triumph motorcycles are really on a roll these past couple of years, with some incredibly hot new models from retro racers to powerhouse cruisers.So it comes as no surprise the company rolled out a new middleweight sport bike, or that it uses the trademark Triumph three-cylinder engine ....
Marshall Serbick
May 07, 2006 ... Marshall SerbickMarshall Serbick, 77, of Las Vegas, Nev., and formerly of Berwyn and LaGrange, died Monday, May 1, 2006, at the Acacia Springs Assisted Living facility in Las Vegas. He was born April 29, 1929, in Chicago. He was a 1952 graduate of Wasburn University and a 1958 graduate ...
Raymond W. Fabere
May 07, 2006 ... Fabere Raymond W. FabereIn the past several decades, you might have noticed cars with license plates starting with CAT being driven around Oswego, Naperville and neighboring areas. And you might have thought they were owned by cat lovers.The reality is that they were owned by Raymond ...
District 203, bus union agree on contract; Outsourcing threat cost drivers' pay cut
May 07, 2006; ... Were Naperville School District 203's bus drivers figuratively thrown under the vehicles they drive, or are they lucky they're still able to drive those vehicles for the next three years?The District 203 school board voted unanimously Friday to approve a three-year contract with the ...
Five Things You Need to Know Today
May 07, 2006 ... 1The convergence of TV and Internet continues. CBS is starting "innertube," a broadband channel that will show four new programs and add more in the future. It's available for free at cbs.com.2 There are only 5,000 Clydesdales in the world. Their heads can reach 6 feet tall, and they can ...
Benet softball produces pair of wins -- Benet 2-2, Marian Catholic 0-1
May 07, 2006; ... CHICAGO HEIGHTS -- Before Saturday's doubleheader at Marian Catholic, Benet coach Jerry Schilf arrived at Friday's practice with something special -- practically the entire grocery store produce aisle. The Redwings players swung away at apples, oranges, potatoes, tomatoes and even ...
Fast friends; Rookies Manning, Hester bond quickly during minicamp
May 07, 2006; ... Bears rookie defensive back Devin Hester runs a drill during Bears mini camp in Lake Forest on Thursday. LAKE FOREST -- Second-round draft picks Danieal Manning of Abilene Christian and Devin Hester of Miami spent quite a bit of time together during the first two days of minicamp this ...
Price's right; Yard sale's extra's go to jilted charity, planner says
May 07, 2006; ... Among legitimate charities accepting goods is Goodwil. Saturday, the local store was bustling with donors coming through its drop-off bay. The agency accepts secondhand items through the bay during operation hours. After the shoppers have all gone home at the end of the hot August day, ...
Two charged after brawl in downtown Naperville; 911 call concerning gunplay proves unfounded
May 07, 2006; ... Two Aurora men were arrested early Saturday morning and charged with battery after they followed another man out of a bar and beat him twice on the streets of downtown Naperville, police said.More than a dozen marked and unmarked Naperville police cars converged at 1:44 a.m. Saturday at the ...
A time to plant, a time to reap; Bulls looking to a summer full of positive changes
May 07, 2006; ... Bulls Malik Allen, left, and Tyson Chandler cover their faces near the end of their Game 6 first-round NBA playoff game against Miami Thursday in Chicago. An upgrade in the post will be one of the items on the team's wish list this summer. CHICAGO -- When the final buzzer sounded ...
Scout's honor: Special CAPS award goes to longtime leader
May 07, 2006; ... Hochstetler Above-and-beyond kudos were bestowed on a Naperville police officer with a dozen years' involvement in Boy Scout leadership during the department's 13th annual recognition dinner at White Eagle Country Club on Saturday night. The event serves as the venue for the awarding of ...
Naperville's DeFalco, radio partner moved to 7p.m.
May 07, 2006; ... DeFalco ESPN Radio 1000 announced Thursday that Carmen DeFalco, a Naperville native and Naperville North graduate, and co-host Marc Silverman were being bumped from the 9 a.m. to noon time slot to the 7 to 10 p.m. position on weeknights.According to a statement released on its Web site, ...
Ruth's 714 still important even with questions surrounding Bonds
May 07, 2006; ... Modern-day pro athletes are about as close to royalty as we have in America -- they are the objects of both hate and awe.No one, for this time or any other, better defines that axiom than Barry Bonds.He's about to transcend time as he assaults 714 -- Babe Ruth's career home-run total, which ...
May 07, 2006 ... These are incidents reported by the Naperville Police Department. Where charges have been filed, the report includes when and where the suspect was stopped or taken into custody and the nature of the charges.***Wednesday, May 31. Resisting a police officer: Lyndell M. Roberson, 20, ...
Trade for another bat not likely
May 07, 2006; ... Editor's note: The Cubs game against the San Diego Padres was still in progress when The Sun went to press.***SAN DIEGO -- General manager Jim Hendry joined the Cubs before Saturday night's game. But he didn't bring John Wayne and the calvary with him, as much as some people want the Cubs ...
132nd KENTUCKY DERBY: Barbaro coasts; Jockey Prado rides colt to victory
May 07, 2006; ... Jockey Edgar Prado aboard Barbaro races across the finish line to win the 132nd Kentucky Derby on Saturday in Louisville, Ky. For complete Kentucky Derby results, see Page 59.***LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- When you have walked away from the crash landing of a jumbo jet that killed 112 other ...
DVC GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD MEET: Win in final event gives North girls meet championship
May 07, 2006; ... AURORA -- Nothing like a little old-fashioned drama to end the conference track season. Naperville North was considered the favorite to win the DuPage Valley Conference Girls Track and Field Meet, and while the Huskies lived up to that expectation, it didn't come easily. The Huskies took ...
Against the odds: Sun sports columnist chases $20,000 handicapping prize
May 07, 2006; ... Sun sports columnist Alan Ferguson watches horses in the paddock before a race while he's competing in the Midwest Championships handicapping contest last Sunday at Hawthorne Race Course in Cicero.Ferguson writes notes while walking along the concourse at Hawthorne. The Sun sports columnist ...
GOLF ROUNDUP: Wie makes cut at SK Telecom Open
May 07, 2006 ... INCHEON, South Korea -- Michelle Wie's first chance to play a post-cut round in a men's professional tournament got washed out Saturday.Heavy rain and strong wind forced the postponement of the third round of the SK Telecom Open, where the 16-year-old American is six strokes off the lead ...
Indian Prairie District 204 superintendent leaving
May 07, 2006; ... Crouse After seeing through the March referendum, Superintendent Howie Crouse, will step down before the third high school opens its doors to students.After 26 years in District 204, Crouse announced on Friday that next year will be his last year as superintendent in Indian Prairie ...
Final suspect pleads guilty in 2003 home invasion
May 07, 2006; ... WHEATON -- A 21-year-old man faces an extensive prison sentence for his role in a home invasion three years ago, in which a Warrenville city official and his family were robbed at gunpoint and a woman was raped.Kenneth H. Stroup, 21, of Warrenville pleaded guilty Friday in DuPage County ...
It's not a Bud commercial; it's an anniversary party
May 07, 2006; ... Everything was pretty typical for a Saturday in downtown Naperville.The Lantern at 8 W. Chicago Ave. in Naperville was filled with chatter; people were mostly excited about the Kentucky Derby hours before the race began. People wedged between one another to get drinks at the bar, waving at ...
City sued over 248th closure
May 07, 2006; ... Map: Location of 248th Street and Proposed Carillon Club development. A group of business owners with locations in the Wheatland Industrial Park have filed a lawsuit against the city of Naperville, The Macom Corporation and DRH Cambridge Homes to fight against the closure of 248th ...
Staying resilient; Local analysts say economic stability shielding financial markets
May 07, 2006; ... A trader studies the screen at a post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged Friday closing at 11,577.74, its best close since Jan. 14, 2000 on expectations that the Federal Reserve will stop raising short-term interest rates.Staying ...
MLB ROUNDUP: Bonds still needs two after Phillies rout -- Phillies 4, Giants 1
May 07, 2006 ... PHILADELPHIA -- Chase Utley homered again and drove in two runs to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 4-1 and win their seventh straight game on Saturday.Giants slugger Barry Bonds blooped a wind-blown single into left field and finished 1-for-3 with a walk. He ...
First-time homeowners need extra guidance
May 07, 2006; ... Often, first-time home buyers know about the advantages of owning a home but just don't know where to start. They'd like to leave rent receipts behind and start building equity and reaping tax benefits, but the home-buying process can be intimidating and confusing. Here are a few tips you can ...
NBA PLAYOFFS: Suns first team in 36 years to rebound from 3-1 deficit -- Suns 121, Lakers 90
May 07, 2006 ... PHOENIX -- So much for the nail-biting suspense of a Game 7. The fast, feisty Phoenix Suns won in a 121-90 laugher over the listless Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night.Leandro Barbosa led the layup parade with a career playoff-best 26 points on 10-of-12 shooting and the Suns became the ...
BASEBALL: Unearned runs send Central to DVC defeat; Erickson pitches well in defeat -- WW South 3, Naperville Central 1
May 07, 2006; ... After taking the first game Thursday in a home-and-home series with Wheaton Warrenville South, the Naperville Central Redhawks were at the opposite end of a pitchers' duel Friday at home.Senior Colin Bates tossed a two-hit shutout in Thursday's dramatic, eight-inning, 1-0 victory, and ...
Trevians blank Redhawks -- New Trier 3, Naperville Central 0
May 07, 2006; ... Naperville Central junior Jillie Johnston heads the ball as she is pushed by New Trier's Alicia Johnson during the Redhawks' 3-0 loss to the visting Trevians on Saturday night. This time, Naperville Central and New Trier didn't have to play 100 minutes of soccer before deciding their ...
SOFTBALL: Central surprises Glenbard West twice -- Naperville Central 1-0, Glenbard West 6-1
May 07, 2006; ... When the Naperville Central softball team began the season 3-7, few could have predicted the Redhawks would later sweep a doubleheader from a 20-win club.But Central did just that Saturday, taking two at home from a potent Glenbard West team with a pair of magnificent pitching ...
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS: Hurricanes pound Devils in opener -- Hurricanes 8, Devils 0
May 07, 2006; ... RALEIGH, N.C. -- The New Jersey Devils eventually were going to lose. Boy, did they ever.Ray Whitney scored two fortuitous goals, rookie Cam Ward got his first career playoff shutout and the Carolina Hurricanes ended New Jersey's 15-game winning streak with a 6-0 victory Saturday in the ...
WAUBONSIE VALLEY WATER POLO SECTIONAL: Centralized state; Redhawks boys, girls win sectional titles -- Naperville Central 9, Waubonsie Valley 6
May 07, 2006; ... Members of the Naperville Central boys water polo team celebrate their sectional title Saturday at Waubonsie Valley High School.Naperville Central's Heather Gardner and Neuqua Valley's Kathleen Patterson fight for the ball in Central's 5-3 sectional win Saturday in Aurora. AURORA ...
Rat pack; The critters have taken a bum rap long enough, their human friends say
May 07, 2006; ... Pumpkin, a black Rex dumbo, gives a friendly nuzzle to Tess Miller of Wheaton, a friend of Pumpkin's owner, at the second annual Northern Illinois Rat Organization show Saturday at the DuPage County Fairgrounds. WHEATON -- The contestant wriggled just a little as Claudia Nix held it ...
PREP REWIND
May 07, 2006 ... Baseball? BenetBenet beat St. Viator 7-1, 13-2 in a doubleheader Saturday in Lisle.? Neuqua ValleyPaul Williford went 3-for-3 with two runs, while Dan Cesario also went 3-for-3 with one RBI as the Wildcats beat host Larkin 4-2 in game one of a doubleheader on Saturday. Rob Elliot had ...
Royals still can't figure out Vazquez -- White Sox 9, Royals 2
May 07, 2006; ... Jim Thome, left, slaps hands with Paul Konerko after scoring in the fifth inning Saturday in Chicago. CHICAGO -- One of the early conversations White Sox general manager Ken Williams had with new manager Ozzie Guillen was about pitcher Javier Vazquez."Kenny knew I knew him from ...
How to score White Sox collectibles
May 07, 2006 ... The coupon in today's Naperville Sun is just one way to help you build your Chicago White Sox 2006 mini-baseball collection.In all, 21 balls are being offered featuring 19 White Sox players, manager Ozzie Guillen and commemorating the 2005 World Series championship. A different ball is ...
SPORTS WIRE
May 07, 2006 ... ? Lowe takes over as N.C. State coachRALEIGH, N.C. -- North Carolina State hired Detroit Pistons assistant Sidney Lowe as its head basketball coach Saturday, bringing the former Wolfpack player back to the school he led to a national championship under Jim Valvano.The 46-year-old Lowe ...
NAPER-VALLEY BOYS TENNIS INVITATIONAL: Hinsdale Central takes tourney, North sophomore makes a run
May 07, 2006; ... Hinsdale Central dominated the Naper-Valley Boys Tennis Invitational for the second year in a row. The powerhouse garnered 80 points to capture first. Hinsdale won No. 2 singles, as well as No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 doubles.One of the bright spots in the tournament for the Naperville area was ...
LINCOLN-WAY EAST BOYS VOLLEYBALL INVITATIONAL: Scoreboard worries; Loss shows North what it needs for state title
May 07, 2006; ... Naperville North junior Karl Miller dives for a save against Main East on Saturday in Frankfort. FRANKFORT -- Saturday proved to be a learning experience for the Naperville North Huskies, as one match at the Lincoln-Way East Invitational taught them what they needed to know about ...
A `leader of rabbits' speaks to Rotary
May 07, 2006; ... You probably already know the answer to this.Why have the Irish never invaded America?Because Ireland could never feed all the prisoners.At least that's according to Conor Cunneen, Naperville resident, business speaker and author of "Why Ireland Never Invaded America," a slender tome on ...
BASEBALL: Waubonsie sweeps pair of tight games -- Waubonsie Valley 4-5, East Aurora 2-3
May 07, 2006; ... AURORA -- Two Upstate Eight Conference baseball teams, two close games and one confident winner.On Saturday, the Waubonsie Valley Warriors swept the East Aurora Tomcats 4-2 and 5-3 in a pair of thrillers. What's interesting is that while the Warriors improved to 13-10 and 8-8 in conference, ...
Schlegel - Lausier
May 07, 2006 ... Lauren Schlegel and Andrew Lausier Schlegel - LausierSteven and Linda Schlegel, of Vienna, VA, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren, to Andew Mark Lausier. Andrew is the son of Ernest A. and Joan Lausier, of Naperville, IL.Lauren is a graduate of Sycamore ...
Zullo - Shoup
May 07, 2006 ... Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy ShoupMr. and Mrs. Scott ClaproodMr. and Mrs. Daniel Daemmrich Zullo - ShoupMaternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Bourbonnais, IL was the setting for the September 4, 2005 wedding of Jamie Lynn Zullo and Jeremy David Shoup. Larry and Sandy Zullo, of Bourbonnais ...
Sokacz - Tucker
May 07, 2006 ... Amy Sokacz and Terrance TuckerMichael Mirochna and Bonnie Tysiak Sokacz - TuckerMichael and Karen Sokacz of Naperville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Amy Elizabeth to Terrance Raymond Tucker, son of Denis and Cindy Tucker of Tinley Park.Amy is a 2000 ...
Siedlecki 40th Anniversary
May 07, 2006 ... The Siedleckis on their wedding day and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sledlecki today.The Schaffers on their weddind day and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Schaffer today.The Hoefts on their wedding day and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hoeft today. Siedlecki 40th AnniversaryJim and Marge Siedlecki, of Naperville, ...