The Sun - Naperville (IL) back issues from Tuesday, September 12:
Obituaries for Sep 12, 2006
Sep 12, 2006 ... Lois H. Case Lois H. Case, age 78, of Naperville, IL, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2006 at her home. She was born May 2, 1928 in Lisle Township, the daughter of the late John and Esther Case. She is survived by her two sisters, Joan Case and Connie (Rich) Lally; her brother, ...
District 204 board votes to seek 'quick take powers'
Sep 12, 2006; ... AURORA - Next stop for the Indian Prairie District 204 school board: Springfield.In a 6-1 vote on Monday, the board approved a resolution to seek "quick take powers" from the state Legislature. Board member Christine Vickers cast the dissenting vote, saying she was uncomfortable with a ...
5 things you need to know today
Sep 12, 2006 ... 1The percentage of Americans who blame the Bush administration for the 2001 terrorist attacks has risen from almost a third to almost half over the past four years, a poll released Monday found. Asked whether they blame the Bush administration for the attacks, 45 percent said either a "great ...
your next three days|Today Wednesday Thursday
Sep 12, 2006 ... begin with a potluck dinner, and the first branch meeting of the year will feature Jennifer Wilken, investment representative for Edward Jones and a director for the AAUW Educational Foundation, who will speak on economic security for women. Kickoff coffee: The Naperville Newcomers and ...
Day of sacrifice: Honoring public servants of Sept. 11
Sep 12, 2006; ... Standing in front of a 20-foot-by-30-foot American flag, Ken Kleppin, left, holds a candle as Dan Thomas, center, helps Ralph Menini light his during a memorial service for the victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks Monday. All three are members of the DuPage County Emergency Response ...
Hearings to estimate impact of possible DuPage smoking ban
Sep 12, 2006 ... To examine the economic and health impact of a possible countywide smoking ban, the DuPage County Board and the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference have created a task force that will hold hearings to hear from all interested parties.The task force, composed of four members of the DuPage ...
Couple embraces love amid reminders of tragedy on 9/11
Sep 12, 2006; ... Army Capt. Aimee Laz, 25, of Naperville, center left, and Army 1st Lt. Michael Park, 24, of Huntsville, Ala., center right, celebrate their recent engagement with friends and family at Fredenhagen Park in Naperville on Monday. The couple's Alaska-based unit will be deployed to Iraq in ...
IT: Slashing funds would cost DuPage technology, staff
Sep 12, 2006; ... WHEATON - If the ax falls on DuPage County's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management's budget, dramatic changes would be in store, department Director Thomas Mefferd said."We would have to move from a proactive approach to a maintenance approach," he said, adding the office would ...
Cheap seats: Furniture store owns up to free furniture offer thanks to Bears
Sep 12, 2006; ... Randy Gonigam, left, owner of World Furniture Mall in Plano, recounts the last half of Sunday's Bears-Packers game Monday at the store with service manager Phil Yates. Gonigam's store had a Labor Day weekend promotion that promised all the merchandise would be free if the Bears shut out the ...
$500,000 available in community grants
Sep 12, 2006 ... The city of Naperville is accepting applications for its 2007 Community Development Block Grant Program. Interested agencies can complete an application on the city's Web site at www.naperville.il.us. Applications must be submitted to Community Grants Coordinator Katie Wernberg by 5 p.m. Sept ....
Joliet, conservation group face off
Sep 12, 2006; ... JOLIET - The reasons behind the city of Joliet's on-and-off relationship with The Conservation Foundation, a Naperville-based preservation group, created a tense debate at Thursday's land use committee meeting."I'm offended personally and professionally by you siding with that organization," ...
Harvard study shows women still outlive men
Sep 12, 2006; ... Harvard researchers today are reporting huge and growing gaps in life expectancies throughout the United States.At one extreme are Asian American females in Bergen County, N.J., who have a life expectancy of 91 years. At the other extreme are Native American males in six South Dakota ...
Proper education
Sep 12, 2006; ... First-graders at All Saints Catholic Academy in Naperville complete a lesson in manners taught by author Cindy Post Senning, great-granddaughter of etiquette author Emily Post, on Monday. Here the students learn how to look others in the eye by figuring out each other's eye color. Post Senning ...
'I'm here to say thank you'
Sep 12, 2006; ... Jon Shanower, left, and Paula Coleman, siblings of Navy Cmdr. Dan Shanower, a Naperville native who died in the 2001 attack on the Pentagon, reflect Monday during the city's memorial service. There were stories, solemnity and patriotism, but Naperville's Sept. 11 memorial ceremony also ...
Sep 12, 2006 ... It was afternoon aboard a tour bus in northern Spain. An American tour guide gets a cell phone call from his mother in Rhode Island, telling him of an "accident" - one plane hit a NYC building. That evening on the hotel TV: Trade Center towers collapsed; Pentagon hit; all flights canceled ....
In brief From wire reports
Sep 12, 2006 ... BermudaHurricane Florence cuts power to thousandsHAMILTON - Hurricane Florence blew out windows, peeled away several roofs and knocked out power to thousands in Bermuda on Monday before churning past the wealthy British island chain and heading out over open ocean.Authorities said there ...
Business owners should make smoking choice
Sep 12, 2006 ... One of my favorite restaurants has a great appetizer special every day. From 4 to 6 p.m., all the appetizers are half-price.There is only one catch.The special price applies only at the bar.And, at the bar, customers are allowed to smoke.This is not a problem, at least for me. I can ...
Opinion Everyday Sports| Obituaries| Corrections and clarifications
Sep 12, 2006 ... Editorial: Congress needs to stand up to administration.PAGE 12Focus on Fitness: Heart monitors can be key to keeping your fitness routine on track.PAGE 29Just two sets: Not much kept U.S. Open winner Roger Federer from tennis' Grand Slam this year.PAGE 44Lois H. Case, 78George A ....
Girl Scouts of the world unite Friday
Sep 12, 2006 ... Friday is the day for Girl Scouts of all ages to show their Scout spirit by wearing a uniform, insignia or other identifiers to school, work, the store, the gym and any other place Scouts go throughout the day.Girl Scouting is open to every girl, everywhere. Registrations are being taken ...
Senator: Give school districts power to levy own impact fees
Sep 12, 2006; ... AURORA - When a new subdivision brings a few hundred children to town, school leaders - not council members, aldermen or trustees - should decide how much the builder contributes to those kids' educations.That's the idea behind a bill introduced earlier this year by state Sen. Chris Lauzen, ...
248th Avenue gives way to Carillon Club Sept. 20
Sep 12, 2006 ... On Sept. 20, 248th Avenue, between 91st and 95th streets, will be permanently vacated and closed to through traffic, the city of Naperville said Wednesday.Traffic on 248th between 91st and 95th will be routed west to 250th Avenue (Wolf's Crossing Road). 248th Avenue south of 95th Street will ...
West Nile death is county's first this year
Sep 12, 2006 ... The DuPage County Health Department reports an 83-year-old Glen Ellyn woman died from West Nile virus, becoming the fourth person in Illinois to be killed by the virus in 2006. The other deaths were in Cook, Will and Bond counties.There have been nearly 100 human cases of West Nile virus in ...
Sep 12, 2006; ... Editor's note: Monday night's Chicago White Sox at Los Angeles Angels game ended after The Sun went to press. ANAHEIM, Calif. - In calling up outfield prospect Jerry Owens on Sunday, White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen proved the organization really has forgiven him for what they deemed bad ...
Bears say offense won't be overly reliant on tight end
Sep 12, 2006; ... LAKE FOREST - The Bears rediscovered the tight end in their offense Sunday, but coach Lovie Smith cautioned Monday against expecting the passing attack to become tight end-reliant."The tight end's a part of our offense like the rest of it, no more than that," Smith said. "We use the tight ...
Despite big win, Smith, coaches see what Bears need to improve
Sep 12, 2006; ... Bears running back Thomas Jones is tripped up by Green Bay's Nick Collins during the second quarter of Chicago's 26-0 win Sunday. Jones and Cedric Benson combined for just 97 rushing yards and that's an area where the Bears coaches are definitely looking for improvement. LAKE FOREST- It ...
NIU frustration rising
Sep 12, 2006 ... Despite the rough-gated start of Northern Illinois (0-2, 0-1), the statistical star of Garrett Wolfe continues to radiate. The 5-foot-7-inch, 177-pound senior leads Division I-A in rushing (183.5 yards per game) and all-purpose running yards (240.5 pg). Following the Huskies' unexpected ...
Green Bay Packers not nearly as bad as many once feared; they are far worse
Sep 12, 2006 ... Packers quarterback Brett Favre looks to pass Sunday after being sacked during the second quarter of the Bears' victory. It's expected that Favre will take more of a pounding this season as the Packers try to rebuild and return to the NFL elite. It's clear already, just one game into the ...
Atlanta gives up three-run blasts to Lee and Jones
Sep 12, 2006; ... The Cubs' Derrek Lee cruises the bases after hitting a three-run homer during the third inning Monday night as Braves third baseman Martin Prado looks on. ATLANTA - Derrek Lee's two-homer, four-RBI night and rookie Rich Hill's just over five innings of strong pitching powered the Cubs to ...
Cano's double lifts Yanks
Sep 12, 2006 ... BALTIMORE - Robinson Cano doubled in three runs with a seventh-inning line drive over stumbling left fielder Fernando Tatis, giving the New York Yankees the lead for good Monday night in a 9-6 comeback victory over the Baltimore Orioles.Derek Jeter went 2-for-5 to extend his career-best ...
Neuqua victim of Downers Grove South finding momentum
Sep 12, 2006; ... DOWNERS GROVE - Host Downers Grove South - 1-3 entering play - stormed out to an 8-1 lad against Neuqua Valley in the first game Monday night. Downers South went on to wrap up the match by winning in two games, 25-14 and 25-18."Neuqua is a really good team," Mustangs coach Colleen Reagan ...
Sep 12, 2006 ... QUARTERBACK: A- Rex Grossman's only mistake came on a first-quarter interception thrown into triple coverage in the end zone as he tried to throw the ball out of bounds under pressure.RUNNING BACKS: B Thomas Jones hesitated a little too much and finished with 63 yards. Cedric Benson enjoyed ...
New England's Branch goes to Seattle for first-round pick
Sep 12, 2006 ... KIRKLAND, Wash. - The New England Patriots ended the holdout of receiver Deion Branch on Monday by trading him to the Seattle Seahawks for a first-round draft pick.Seahawks general manager Tim Ruskell called Branch "a known commodity" and added that a first-round pick "can be a ...
Sep 12, 2006 ... Tuesday, Sept. 12Business After Hours: The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce event is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Bistrot Margot, 216 S. Washington St., Naperville. Republican gubernatorial candidate Judy Baar Topinka will make brief comments. Call 630-355-4141 or e-mail ...
Got a big new job? Listen up
Sep 12, 2006; ... ABOVE: Sandra Wolf, left, new general manager of Country Inn and Suites in Naperville, shares a laugh with Saundra Gordon, the hotel's housekeeping manager. BELOW: Wolf helps take care of guests at breakfast. When Sandra Wolf started her first day of work as general manager at ...
Curious timing on detainee trials
Sep 12, 2006 ... The ploy was classic Bush administration, going back to the first Patriot Act: Drop a complicated piece of legislation on the table and demand that Congress pass it immediately, without serious consideration, or stand accused of impeding the war on terror.This time it was the revival of a ...
Sep 12, 2006 ... North Central taking incident seriouslyAs the person responsible for both student affairs and athletics at North Central College, I feel I should respond to the front-page picture and article in the Aug. 30 Naperville Sun related to members of our baseball team. Like your readers, we ...
Sep 12, 2006 ... Today's birthdays:Enhanced with assuredness, your possibilities for success in the year ahead could be more substantial than you've previously experienced. Second position will have no place in your life.Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Devote your energy and effort toward career-oriented affairs, ...
Rising dental costs reflect better technology
Sep 12, 2006 ... In treating my patients during the past 11 years, I'm often asked, "Why does dentistry cost so much?" Dentistry, like all medical fields, is a science that continually evolves in treating patients with better care. Imagine if today's dentistry was like the dentistry my father-in-law ...
Take the high road when family dispute turns ugly
Sep 12, 2006 ... he returns, the whole family is going to be away. I'll see him before my parents do. From what I know, he has not been punished by my parents, and I'm concerned that the situation will not be addressed properly. I believe that I'm well within my rights to charge my brother, but I don't want a ...
Heart monitors help keep an exercise program on track
Sep 12, 2006 ... t rate monitor. In my opinion, purchasing a heart rate monitor ranks right up there with treadmills as far as a wise investment in one's exercise regime. Once used only by athletes, heart rate monitors have become commonplace in schools and fitness facilities, as well as for the casual ...
Health Calendar
Sep 12, 2006 ... Tuesday, Sept. 12Assisted Living celebration: Westbridge Assisted Living Week will celebrate with the national theme, "Hearts in Harmony." As a part of Westbridge's week-long celebration. There will be a "Barbershop Quartet" performing for residents and special guests from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sen ....
Alzheimer's is more than the normal memory loss of aging
Sep 12, 2006 ... Tired of losing your car keys? Having trouble remembering someone's name or recalling a word to describe something? Mild memory loss can occur as a person gets older, but when memory problems interfere with your daily functioning, it could be a sign of a more serious condition. One of ...
'Men in Trees' is really about the birds and the bees
Sep 12, 2006 ... In "Men in Trees," when Marin Frist (Anne Heche) talks on a radio show, it is in English, not an alien language. Marin Frist (Anne Heche) is about to have everything in her life change, in arguably the most foreign place you can be and still be in the U.S. - Alaska.This is the concept ...
East meets Elvis at second annual Tropical Island Luau
Sep 12, 2006 ... The master of ceremonies for Sunday's Tropical Island Luau was "Wild" Bill Garcia, usually heard weeknights on U.S. 99.5 radio. Wild Bill and his wife, Anita, live in South Elgin.|From left, Shan Hua Zheng of Downers Grove and Hoan Luong and Zhongxia Peng, both of Naperville, are regular ...
Sep 12, 2006; ... Big screenHere's what's coming to the big screen this week:The Black Dahlia: Two cops (Aaron Eckhart and Josh Hartnett) in 1940s Los Angeles investigate the shocking murder of a Hollywood starlet. Based on the novel by James Ellroy.Everyone's Hero: Animated story based on every kid's ...