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Greetings from Our Readers / Year 11 / 2011-12
Mark Twain was correct when he noted,
"He was as shy as a newspaper is when
referring to its own merits."
That's why we appreciate what our readers are saying about Positively Naperville and what they want to share with other readers!
The most recent greetings are posted first.
Please scroll down for all of this year's comments that begin with the September 2011 birthday issue, tied to the Jaycees Last Fling, the all-community event that helped us launch the publication in 2001.
Thanks to all for sending your comments over the years and for contributing to our adventurous experience!
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Here's what our readers are saying about Positively Naperville and a few other things that come to mind...
(Edited for space, of course!)
Readers who enjoy this page of greetings also might like the memories featured on PN's Naperville Nostalgia.
February 2012 - Find the month's most recent greetings at the top.
Darlene (Senger) and I were at Colonial today reading your paper. Yes, we were! Have a great day!
—Patty Gustin, Broker/Realtor, Prudential Starck Realtors of Naperville
Just a note to thank you again for your support of our annual International Festival (Noon-4PM, Sun., Feb. 12) . It was great to see the front page of Positively Naperville filled with Chinese lions! We really appreciate your help and look forward to welcoming you and your son at his booth on Sunday!
—Jack Shindler, Director, International Programs, Professor of English, North Central College
It is our first meeting and we are really excited to get this off the ground…Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Naperville Area Food Allergy Support Group. ... Get together to share, learn and support each other as we all work together to feel better, be healthier and enjoy life! 7:30PM – 9PM at Divine Power Yoga, 1163 E. Ogden Ave, Naperville. ...Thank you.
—Gail Zeeb
If possible, we would like to have our concert information featured on your website:
"FREE Interfaith concert on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Celebration Community Life Center, (919,S. Washington Street, Naperville, Il 60540), starting at 3PM. Hear the music of centuries-old folk songs and dances and experience the timeless traditional melodies of the Middle East performed by The Chicago Salaam Shalom Project. Muslim, Jewish and Christian musicians will create a timeless experience of world music harmonies and fusion traditional of the Middle Eiast. Refreshments will be served. Casual attire. ... Sponsored by the Center for Christian Muslim Engagement at the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago."
Thank you for the support in this matter!
—Shamreen Khan
This is just a quick "Thank You!" for including our Holiday Concert announcement in your print edition for December. People read your paper! And many came to our event. We're always looking for ways to spread the news about New Horizons Band of DuPage. Thanks so much for helping us.
—New Horizons Band of DuPage
Thank you so much for being a media in-kind sponsor once again for this year for the Naperville Jaycees Mardi Gras Bids for Beads (Sat., Feb. 11 at the Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873).
—Jody Bernicky and Karen Coleman, Mardi Gras Chairs, www.naperjaycees.org
I just saw the February edition of Positively Naperville. Thank you very much. It looks great. Have a great weekend.
—Bessma Shammas, Office of International Programs, North Central College
Editor's Note: Bessma Shammas is organizing the International Festival at Merner Fieldhouse slated from noon to 4PM, Sun., Feb. 12. Admission is $6 per person. It's a great way to introduce youngsters to lots of colorful culture and customs from around the world that are celebrated in America.
Thank you so much for sending Tim Perroud to cover the NWC check presentation yesterday. All of us at NWC, Loaves & Fishes, and Families Helping Families appreciate the coverage. ... I noticed you posted the photo and a few lines on Facebook a little while ago. May I download the photo to use, properly crediting Positively Naperville and Tim, for our Constant Contact e-mail going out tomorrow? I did share it on my personal FB page, attributing it in my second comment. I hope this was ok. I will not share via L&F without permission. We appreciate your support!
—Jody Bender
First, thank you for recognizing our assistance in last issue of PN (Bev Frier’s inquiry about the Beckman horse trough/White Fountain). The collection at NHS often gets overlooked. ... Second, Don McCabe is looking for photo ID for a couple of images he has. (See Naperville Nostalgia) Could you see if any of your readers could ID? The images are not the best quality - I can see if we have similar in the collection to scan at a printable resolution – if you think that will help. ... Thanks.
—Bryan J. Ogg, Curator of Research, Naper Settlement
Copied to PN upon hearing news that Police Chief David Dial will retire in May 2012:
Dear Chief Dial,
Happy Retirement! While we are happy for you we are sad to see you go! We, at Operation Welcome You Home, would like to thank you for supporting our missions in Naperville. You were always right there when we needed a police escort to welcome home, sendoff our military heroes who served in the sandbox. Sadly there were several who paid the ultimate sacrifice in Naperville and again you and your force where there when needed.
There are not enough words or time to express the value you have brought to the Naperville community. Thank you and enjoy your retirement.
—Donna Morsovillo, Founder, Operation Welcome You Home
Donna, thank you very much. I realize that there will always be a need for the men and women in our armed forces to serve abroad and I have now lived long enough to understand that the only peace any of us will truly have is peace of mind that comes from helping others. The members and supporters of “Operation Welcome You Home” can enjoy that peace from the valuable service they provide.
—David E. Dial, Chief of Police, Naperville Police Department
January 2012 - Find the month's most recent greetings at the top.
Thank you for your partnership and support in 2011. ... Happy New Year!
—Jennifer Mautten, Western DuPage Special Recreation Association
I wanted to take a minute to let you know how much I enjoyed Ed Channell’s article “Advice to a Teen.” The article made me think back about my days as a teenager and how much things have changed over the years. As I reflected back, the problems and situations I encountered as a teen almost seem comical. It made me realize to not take life too seriously. Thanks, Ed, for a great article.
—Joshua A. Seago
Please help us inform your readers about BrightSide Theatre’s production of “The Dinner Party” by Neil Simon. (Performances are 8PM Fri., March 2, 9 & 16; Sat, March 3, 10 & 17; and 3PM Sun, March 4, 11 & 18 / Meiley-Swallow Theater at North Central College) ... Please include BrightSide Theatre as a listing of live theater events in Naperville on your Web site. Ticket Prices: Adults: $22 Seniors (62+) & Students (School ID): $18 Group Sales: 10 or more $16 each.
...Thank you so much for your assistance.
—Julie Kornak, Executive Director
info@brightsidetheatre.com
Editor's Note: PN's online Theater Beat column by Lynn Hodak includes upcoming performances on stage in Naperville— and just beyond. It's a handy reference when you want to experience the performing arts. Thanks!
As we’ve asked in past, Naperville Community Gardeners is requesting that you publish our small blurb regarding our next two meetings, slated for 7PM, Mon., Feb 6 and Mon., Mar 5, 2012, at Knox Presbyterian Church, 1105 Catalpa Lane, Naperville, 60540. ... Thank you very much for any help you can give us in letting our Naperville and other west-suburban neighbors know that we are here for them to pursue the joys of healthy and productive gardening!
—Vicky Polito
Secretary and Publicity Chair, NCG
www.napervillecommunitygardeners.org
To Naperville Nostalgia: I remember coming to Naperville from Green Bay, Wisconsin, with the swim team to compete against the Naperville team. One of the members of the Naperville team was Carol Lynn Schuler. Imagine my surprise when I arrived at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota and found Carol Lynn. We became fast friends and continued our friendship as young marrieds at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. After graduate school we lost touch. If anyone in Naperville knows Carol Lynn (Armstrong) (Leander), please let her know that Bobbi would like to reconnect. Thank you. I know she had a brother James (Jimmie).
—Roberta Daniell Elliott, floridabobbi@gmail.com
Thank you again for all of your continued help and support of 360 Youth Services, it is very much appreciated!
—Dawn Portner, Special Events & Marketing Coordinator, 360 Youth Services (Formerly NCO Youth & Family Services)
Editor's Note: With her note of appreciation to all sponsors of the 9th Annual Chocolate Festival, Dawn Porter sent the following video link that showcases the fun of this year's event: http://video214.com/play/Ao2oXSau4pkjJkjjmSO3bw/s/dark
My cousin directed me to this site (with Naperville Nostalgia) and I am hooked now. I am so delighted to read and remember along with everyone else, all the wonderful memories and experiences we all had growing up there. ... After 35 years here in California, Naperville will always be my home and my roots have never taken hold here as my heart yearns to be back there again.
—Delores Keiner Arthur (aka Dolly Keiner), crafty2000@sbcglobal.net
Editor's Note: For more memories from Delores Keiner Arthur, visit Naperville Nostalgia on this Web site posted on Jan. 19, 2012.
PN Fans! (See photo of Joe Lichter and Will Scott in the column at right)
—Chuck Corrigan
December 2011 - Find the month's most recent greetings at the top.
We can't even begin to tell you how much we appreciate your support. So whether you came to 1, 2 or ALL 3 of our Christmas Cheer Events... THANK YOU, THANK YOU... We had so much fun with singing, spreading Christmas Cheer, giving Santa and Elf hats, passing out filled stockings and just hanging out with everyone. We especially love the crazy singing. Good times were had by ALL. Just look at the pictures on the Web site... Without ALL of you none of this would have been possible. Spreading cheer to our Military Heroes from all walks of life was the highlight of our holidays in 2011.
...Safe and Healthy New Year to ALL!!!!
—Judi Stapleton, Asst. Coordinator
—Donna Morsovillo, Founder, Operation Welcome You Home, www.welcomeyouhome.org/
Just to let you know, we have been having a lot of fun sharing the paper with friends and relatives with the Ho Ho tree (The "H" is a River birch in the front yard of Paul Junkroski, Sr.) on the front page (December 2011)! ... We also got a hoot out of Tep’s recipe for Eggnog – whew!
—Mary Ann Junkroski, Roseland Draperies & Interiors
Editor's Note: Paul Junkroski, Sr., is Mary Ann Junkroski's father-in-law and longtime friend of this publisher. During deliveries all around town as folks were shown the front page of the December issue, PN has discovered that nearly 100 percent of the women instantly read the "J O.Y" and "H o Ho Ho" in the trees compared to 50 percent of men. Perhaps men think it's a trick question when asked, "What do the letters spell?" Thanks for reading.
TO NAPERVILLE NOSTALGIA: The oldest Candy store I can recall was in the 1941 to 1944 era as I was in about 2nd grade at Naper School. The penny candy store and ice cream parlor was Charlie Latchaws (SP?), next to the old fire station across from the feed store and the Chinese laundry. We used to go to Kerns Feed store every spring and watch the racks of baby chicks.
—Ken Bauder
The Naperville Community Associates and the Naperville Public Library are hosting the following
event January 10, 2012, open to the public. We would be most grateful if you could include the
following information in Positively Naperville:
The Naperville Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago together with the Naperville
Public Library is presenting the following program, open to the public, January 10, 2012, at the
95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive, Naperville, IL: Maya Lin: The Vietnam Veterans
Memorial and Beyond. Levi Smith, adjunct lecturer will discuss her work on the Memorial as
well as her successful career.
Everyone welcome, no reservations required. 6:30PM coffee and early seating, 7PM lecture.
Thank you for your consideration,
—Ann Maroney, Publicity Chair NCA of the AIC
Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season. Thank you for your support in 2011. We look forward to being your partner in health and fitness in 2012. (Click Here for Musical Holiday Message.)
—Your friends at the Naperville Park District
TO THEATER BEAT COLUMNIST LYNN HODAK: Thanks. I always enjoy reading these. I especially like the section upcoming performance schedules. Such a great place to find out what is happening! ... Have a nice evening.
—Diane Etzkom
Editor's Note: Find Lynn Hodak's monthly "Theater Beat" on the PN Web site, complete with many choices to watch live theater on local venues.
FROM FACEBOOK: We've gotten a bunch of new members from your Naperville Moms Network - A Community of Moms Empowering Moms 2nd anniversary bash event posting!! Thanks for including us in your great publication!
—Cathy Subber
Enjoyed your article on trees (Cover story / December 2011). ,,, When taking the “woodies” class at College of DuPage, we were told that we would be able to identify trees without leaves simply from bark and branching patterns.
—Ron Ory
Loved your article (December 2011) that highlighted the incredible service accomplished by our 20 local teens. These young people represent our community’s greatest hope and richest resource – and Positively Naperville consistently heralds the good news about our youth. It is so inspiring to read Positively Naperville’s monthly accounts that truly support the fact that our children and teens are our future leaders – and that, in many cases, such as the Youth Service Award Recipients, they are leading us now.
—IdaLynn Wenhold, Executive Director/KidsMatter, www.KidsMatter2us.org
November 2011 - Find the month's most recent greetings at the top.
I'm the bandleader with the band Bopology, and we’re listed on the December 2 event for Katharine Manor. ... You gotta great blog, too.
—Steve Ragusi, Bopology Bandleader / Tenor Saxophone
I think that Positively Naperville is getting more informative and interesting each month! Accordingly, I try to pick up PN at one of the downtown businesses. ... Thank you and have a great holiday season!
—Allen Panek
Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry counts you among our many blessings during this Thanksgiving season. Just last week, we had the privilege of serving a record 764 families, connecting them with food and empowerment programs. Today, another 186 families reached out for help, and we expect to see many more tomorrow.
We are thankful for the construction of this new facility, which has greatly enhanced our ability to serve Naperville and DuPage County families. ... As you give thanks for your blessings, think about sharing them with others. That is the true power of community. Please accept our thanks and best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving.
—Charles McLimans, Executive Director, Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry
We are thankful each and every day and count our blessings knowing that we have come together as a community to face life's challenges. Together we are making a difference. As a thanks to you, we are doing our best to create possibilities and give families who are impacted by autism a future filled with happy holidays.
—Kinsey Parker, Turning Pointe Autism Foundation
I enjoy Positively Naperville!
—Michael H. Ebner, Lake Forest College
TO NAPERVILLE NOSTALGIA: For you Naperville history buffs, here's a Web site so you can see what businesses were in Naperville in 1886. Go to http://ilgenweb.net/ and click on County Table, click on DuPage, then select "1886 - Holland's Business Directory of Naperville."
—Dick Gates, dickg8s@hotmail.com
TO NAPERVILLE NOSTALGIA: Does anyone remember Andy's popcorn stand? Ray and Elsie Sovereign bought Haydens and lived upstairs for many yrs. Sold in 1959.
—Unsigned to Naperville Nostalgia. Trust, but verify!
Many exciting things coming up for us including this concert in February, Pitt Men's GC in March, Dong Fang Dancers in May. And for our 25th Anniversary (2013) we will be part of a concert on Presidents Day at Kennedy Center commemorating the 50th anniversary of JFK's assassination. I've also been asked to speak at a symposium on Choirs Transforming the World at Yale University this June. You are a part of all we do and we are so grateful to you.
—Bonnie Klee Roberts, Conductor, The Naperville Men's Glee Club
Thank you to the 1,500 wonderful people who on November 5 made a statement about homelessness by sleeping out in tents, boxes and cars to raise awareness of the growing problem of homeless families. Sleep Out Saturday is sponsored by Bridge Communities, the largest provider of transitional housing in DuPage County, serving 100 families each year.
People from faith-based, community, corporate and family groups braved a cold night and experienced homelessness firsthand. I huddled in my sleeping bag inside the car, along with my daughter and my granddaughter. Olivia is just 8 years old, the average age of a homeless person in DuPage County. If that doesn’t shock us, nothing will.
As most people were enjoying an extra hour in bed, we couldn’t wait for morning to come so we could get out of the car and go back to our warm homes. For me and my family and our 1500 fellow “sleepers,” it was over. Not so for the real homeless. No welcoming friends inside the home where we parked our car that night. No pot of hot coffee and warm breakfast breads. Just another cold day waiting for the next homeless shelter to open, another night in the car or if lucky enough, a night in a cheap motel room.
At this time of Thanksgiving, Bridge Communities is so thankful of all those who took part in Sleep Out Saturday, all the generous corporate sponsors and the kindness and generosity of the donors who supported their friends and loved ones as we slept outside last weekend. Our theme this year was “Make a Change.” Mother Teresa said “Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.” Last weekend, 1,500 people took responsibility for the homeless, and for one night, we were the change. Thank you again!
—Jennie Gates, Special Events Manager, Bridge Communities
Editor's Note: Learn more at www.bridgecommunities.org
My December column for Positively Naperville will be my 84th attempt (7 yrs). The column is called "Ed's Many Hats" and I'm pretty proud of them. Some of them are actually pretty amusing. I've asked Ray Kinney (Minuteman Press) to copy and put them in a nice book type binder. If you would like one let me know. They should be ready the first week of December. Find this month's copy at www.pnmonthly.com. See page 24.
—Ed Channell, echannell@aol.com
Thanks ... for that wonderful article you wrote about Tracy's 80th in the Oct. issue of PN. ... Keep up the good work.
—Mary and Dick Locher
In the November Issue of “Positively Naperville” there was an article and photo of “What We Need” tribute along the Riverwalk. (page 30). ... There is another tribute (near Fredenhagen Park) to “The good life seven men found when they Transplanted to Naperville from other cities and towns”. Thus, the name for this whole area of the Riverwalk is called “Transplant Grove.” It is a grove of 7 trees and a small Plaque located at the East end of the Moser bridge. In case you don’t know: the Moser bridge crosses the West Branch near Burger King. ... Always thinking of “Positively Naperville.”
—Roy Grundy
On behalf of the 2011 Turkey Trot committee (Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24), I’d like to thank you for the great coverage you’ve given us in the October and November issues of Positively Naperville. Thanks again.
—Donna Kearney, Naperville Noon Lions, Turkey Trot Committee 2011
Editor's Note: Pre-registration only. Find info at www.napervilleturkeytrot.com.
Ha, Heard I was part of a PN trivia question at Quigley's last week (Tues., Nov. 1).
—Tom Wehrli
Editor's Note: As a frequent provided of jokes for PN's Gender Chuckles, Tom Wehrli was featured in one of 10 questions in the "Naperville" category for the West Suburban Irish Quiz Night. WSI host Quiz Night at Quigley's Irish Pub at 7PM on the first Tuesday of most months. PN will help provide questions taken from our pages as one of the categories. Thanks for reading.
Thank you so much for the great exposure for our Cookie Walk (Dec. 3) coming up in about 4 weeks. Last Wednesday someone brought the Cookie Walk article you wrote to the Guild meeting. Great pictures, nice article. This morning I actually had time to sit and go through the paper and saw the article on the Buonauro Garden dedication, too. Great pictures, nice article. Thank you again for all you do for us and our community. Please know how much we appreciate it. We are looking forward to the Cookie Walk this year. You should really stop by and get some of the Sisters’ English toffee. It is to die for!!!!!!
—Madelene M. Bernar, Director of Development
October 2011 - Find the month's most recent greetings at the top.
I am writing to let you know about an exciting photo opportunity on Monday evening Oct. 24. The SS. Peter and Paul 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams will face off in matches to benefit WDSRA. During the interim between the 7th and 8th grade games, a WDSRA bocce player will talk about experiences competing on behalf of WDSRA, students will have the chance to try a hand at bocce, and a WDSRA volunteer and SS. Peter and Paul alumna will discuss his volunteer efforts. I am hoping you might be able to mention this on the Positively Naperville calendar, website, and anywhere else you feel is appropriate.
—Jennifer Moulton, Community Relations Supervisor, Western DuPage Special Recreation Association
Thanks so much ... for featuring us on your web site!
—Molly Watson, www.iCivics.org
Editor's Note: Spearheaded by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, iCivics is a web-based education project designed to reinvigorate civics teaching and learning. iCivics.org features free games, lesson plans, web quests, and interactive modules.
Kudos to you for your excellent coverage of Public Safety Month in October’s Positively Naperville. You also acknowledged in your editorial that Positively Naperville “…might create a 'LOL' as we compete with the Internet and social media.” While there certainly is a degree of competition, features such as the above, where you connect important dots such as Dick Tracy, the Naper Settlement, Dick Locher and Mary Locher, Century Walk and the Police and Fire Departments to the focus of the story, blows it all away. In reality, there is no competition to your positive information for our community, provided free every month. Thank you for staying in there for ten years and don’t underestimate the value of what you provide us.
—Brand Bobosky
Nancy Wiersum contacted PN about a recent seminar where she met Justice Sandra Day O'Conner. Here is the website for Sandra Day O’Connor’s initiative to teach children about government: www.iCivics.org. I played a couple of the games and they are adorable. Check out Immigration Nation…..too cute – what a great way to teach the kids about how their country works. Justice O’Connor was very inspiring and she is 81!
—Nancy Wiersum
We would appreciate publicity in your wonderful publication, Positively Naperville. ... Here is the info:
PANCAKE BREAKFAST/ 7AM to Noon, Saturday, Dec. 3 / Boy Scout Troop 75 seventh annual pancake breakfast at Good Shepherd Church on 75th at Shepherd Drive./All you can eat pancakes and sausage. Tickets: $5 for a single and $15 for a family. "Our scouts will serve you breakfast!" Funds go to support the Troop. ... Since this is early in December, we would appreciate being in the November issue (again in December if space allows...). Thank you for your support! ... The scouts thank you, too...
—Kathy Meyers
Editors Note: Since Kathy put it so kindly like that, how could we resist?
By the way, as always, PN is so enjoyable. Noticed on the site that you will start the
primary election info soon. We are gearing up soon for staffing early voting again. I really appreciate what you have done to encourage folks to come by the Municipal Center to vote with us.
—David Bast
Editor's Note: The next Primary Election is Tues., March 20, 2012. Begin paying attention!
It is always such a pleasure to see our announcement on the online calendar: thank you so much! Hopefully, you are enjoying these spectacular days: we must treasure them! Take care.
—Dianne Greenwood
As hard as it may be to believe, I am truly lost for words. (Those of you that know me well, know that's unusual!) This afternoon's show (Oct. 2) was fantastic! A true blessing for me, but most importantly, a blessing to over 800 senior citizens of our area. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!! If you are receiving this and know of anyone who contributed and is not on the distribution, please pass this on.
After twelve years, it is amazing to me to see the growth and support that Singing for Seniors has experienced. Each and every one of you contributed in a special way - big or small, we could not pull it off without such help and we are so appreciative of every part you played.
We have gotten many positive comments on the questionnaire cards, but they can be summed up by one that said: "What a fabulous way to spend a Sunday afternoon - as always, top notch." Yes, indeed, you are all top notch and just know that thought this is but a brief note, it is FULL of great sentiment and gratitude. See you next year.
—Gary Leavenworth, Executive Producer/CEO, Singing for Seniors
Just a quick "Thank you" for the (Noon Lions Club) Turkey Trot ad and write up in the October edition they look great!
—Donna Kearney, Turkey Trot 2011, www.napervilleturkeytrot.com
I would like to thank you for your paper. It's a very welcome addition to Naperville news. It is interesting to read the articles and different viewpoints.
—Tina Wofford
September 2011 - Find the month's most recent greetings at the top.
I just picked up the September Positively Naperville and read that you have provided this great service for Naperville for ten years—how time flies! All I can say is…Way To Go! Thank you for spreading the good news each and every month and making us think of all the things that we need to be thankful for. Congratulations on your great stuff newspaper’s 10th birthday!
—Donna Sack,Teaching American History Project Director
To Columnist Barb Dwyer upon her departure plans to reside in Texas: I just read in the Positively Naperville newspaper that you are moving and no longer going to write a column. Best of luck to you and your husband on your new endeavors. I will miss your columns. I enjoyed reading yours the most! ... Best regards.
—Shannon Sanders
10 years is a major milestone and you should be very proud of what you have accomplished!
—Dave Kelsch, Advanced Data Technologies
Congrats on your 10 years! Seems like yesterday. We should meet at Quigley's and have a celebratory toast.
—Dan Casey, Casey's Foods
My predecessor in this role at Rosecrance, Susan Rice, said you are the #1 person who needs to know about our upcoming event, Cooking Up Hope, which is set for noon, Oct. 2, at Naperville Country Club. ... This is the second year for this chef’s tasting to benefit teens who need addiction treatment at Rosecrance. This event is a benefit hosted by The Rosecrance Foundation Chicago Board, which has numerous members who live in the western suburbs. Dave “Kap” Kaplan, longtime sports personality in Chicago, is on our Foundation Board, and he is emcee for this event. ...Our chefs are from Ivy, Vie, SugarToad, Tasso’s, Kuma’s, Hugo’s, Labriola and numerous other restaurants and Casey's Foods. Some of our chefs have won many local, national and even international awards. This event is a lot of fun and our goal is to raise $75,000 for charity care. We likely will do that.
—Judy Emerson, Director of Communications, Rosecrance Health Network, rosecrance.org
Friday night, glass of wine, some bread and cheese, and plenty of time to settle down and read PN. Life is Good. Happy 10th!
—Tony Chirico, AG Real Estate Investors, LLC
They caught former residents, Trudy & Irwin Berg, reading PN!
My wife & I just returned from a visit to Chicago. Our hostess, Connie Sprovieri of Glen Ellen took us to Naperville, the former hometown of our very good friends Irwin and Trudy Berg who lived in Naperville from about 1960 to early 1980's. The Bergs encouraged us to see Naperville on our trip and we loved it. We picked up your local newspaper as a souvenir for the Berg's. Upon reading your dare to take a photo of someone reading a paper, I thought this would be a great way for the the Berg family to say hello to all their friends back in Naperville.
Trudy & Irwin Berg have lived in Laguna Hills in Southern California since about 1980-81, but they still have friends and relatives in the area. Their kids, Carole Linda and Mike, also live in Southern California.
After reading the wonderful stories in your Naperville paper, I have a better idea as to why the Berg family are soooo nice. It's your community of hearts and minds. We were very impressed by your wonderful town and your newspaper. Positively inspirational.
Trudy & Irwin Berg are truly the nicest people we know.
—Bob & Eunice Langieri, Dana Point, CA
From Facebook Post August 31: Great issue of PN found on the doorstep today.
Happy 10th Anniversary! Keep up the positively great work.
See you at the Last Fling!
—Chuck Corrigan
Congratulations for sticking to it and celebrating your tenth year. We always look forward to your paper.
—Elaine and Charlie Brown
Just wanted to let you know. ... A woman came into the store after reading about Daisy (In the September 2011 edition). She said after reading the little column that she knew that Dog Patch is the kind of place she should shop. ... Your paper works!
—Greg Gordon (From my iPhone.)
The Last Fling back page looks fantastic this month (August 2011)!
—Jodi Bernicky, Member Naperville Jaycees, www.naperjaycees.org
PN celebrates shopping locally with support of Indie Bound Naperville, a group of merchants who enjoy showing they're independents with bright red signs!
Signs of the times on the fence surrounding Rotary Hill at the 2010 Jaycees Last Fling reflected community spirit. Thanks, volunteers, Jaycees and sponsors, for enhancing our local culture via special events!
During a visit to Naperville, Bob & Eunice Langieri picked up a July copy of PN for their friends & former residents, Trudy & Irwin Berg. Back home again in California, the Langieris caught the Berg's reading PN! Photo courtesy of Bob Lanigieri
Thanks to all who share an attitude of gratitude in this challenging world.
A simple "thanks" with a smile can be contagious, going a long way to enrich someone's day.
That's another reason we responded to reader suggestions to write about Kindness in Naperville, aka KIN, a
grassroots community initiative to promote good-natured civility.
Also, if you're looking for the bright side of news and local happenings, find 32 PDF pages of this month's issue of Positively Naperville online at www.pnmonthly.com
if you're out of the
delivery area.
Please continue to read daily newspapers, too. Pay attention
every day. God bless America.
Remember! The Primary Election is Tuesday, March 20, 2012, Final filing dates for candidates are in December. At that time we will have Election Central up to date.
Thanks for reading.
To wrap up 2011, one coffee group pulled PN apart to read every joyful word!
Photo by Jo Lundeen
Joe Lichter and Will Scott thumbed throught the pages of the January 2012 issue at Quigley's Irish Pub during FFAQ. Photo by Chuck Corrigan
Illinois State Rep. Darlene Senger and Naperville Plan Commissioner Patty Gustin were caught reading PN at Colonial Cafe in Naperville Plaza on Feb. 16, 2012.
Photo courtesy Colonial Cafe Service Staff
