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.
August 2011 - Find the month's most recent greetings at the top.
We would appreciate having publicity for our Craft Fair in "Positively Naperville." I did submit a calendar listing on the website, but I did not know if that covered the newspaper, too. If this is redundant, I apologize! ... CREAM OF THE CROP CRAFT FAIR / 9am to 3pm on Saturday, October 1 in the St. Margaret Mary Parish Center, 1450 Green Trails Dr. (at Naper Blvd.), Naperville. Sponsored by the Sharing Parish Program. Free admission, Lunch available, Chinese Auction. Call Martha at (630) 961-2169. ... Thank you.
—Martha Rose
I LOVE your dog-filled front page! It is soooooooo clever!
—Jini Clare
Thank you so much for the addition of our garage sale in last month's Positively Naperville. ... We had a fabulous sale on Friday. (Due to the rain on Saturday, we did not have any customers.) Kevin and I really appreciated the advertising. ... Thanks.
—Mary Corrigan
Thank you. Thank you. "Stars N Strikes for our Military HEROES Candlelite Bowl" held Aug 13 at Town & Country Lanes in Joliet was a great success! This was the first fundraiser for Operation Welcome You Home and the support was tremendous. ... From the donations and sponsors to the bowlers who came out in support of our Military HEROES, thank you for your continued support of our Mission—honoring our Military HEROES!
—Judi Stapleton, Fundraiser Chairperson, judi@welcomeyouhome.org
—Donna Morsovillo, OWYH Founder, donna@welcomeyouhome.org
www.welcomeyouhome.org
The Naperville Smart Grid Initiative is here, so “plug into the choice” by learning about it. As a 28-year Naperville resident and considering my technical, marketing, industry background, and education, I am convinced the NSGI is a win-win for all of us to have better control over our energy use and what we pay for it.
As you know, the better informed we are the more we accept things. I urge all residents to learn about NSGI at www.naperville.il.us.
With NSGI, the City of Naperville gains infrastructure upgrades and operational efficiencies to keep the lights on in the 21st Century. Thank you.
Thanks again for all you have done for the City and yours truly over the many years..
—Chuck Schlabach, NSGI Ambassador
It was fun to get together for the Jaycees picture last evening (Aug. 17). Good success with your 10 years in business. Who would've thunk it?
—Brand Bobosky
From Positively Naperville Facebook Page: Thank you so much for including the Naperville Jaycees in your wonderful publication! We appreciate all you do for the community and keeping us informed about our Naperville heritage and what's currently happening in town!
—Roxanne Lang
Thank you so much for the wonderful article and photos from the Naperville Sunrise St. Pat’s project. (Ron Buonauro Memorial Garden at St. Patrick's Residence.)
—Mary Ann Junkroski
Rotary Club of Naperville/Sunrise
I noted the ten year anniversary of Positively Naperville will occur this Labor Day weekend. You have done an absolutely positive job of creating a wonderful newspaper with lots of articles, news coverage, and pictures talking about our great city and the people and places that make it a great place to live, work, or merely visit. Barbara and I join the chorus of people saying congratulations on the first ten years, and we’re looking forward to many more to come!
Most sincerely and with much appreciation,
—Dick Galitz
CONGRATS ON 10 YEARS! Can’t remember life without Positively Naperville and wouldn’t want to. Balanced reporting of good news, in-depth political coverage for local elections and great support for nonprofits and smaller gems in the community. Thanks for all you’ve done and do for Naperville and I hope you have another phenomenally successful 10 years (and beyond).
—Alison Segebarth
Always find PN the better news reporting since it does denote what its' name implies----Positive news.
—John Harvard
July 2011 - Find the month's most recent greetings at the top.
Thank you for all you do to share our (Yoga Aid) event! I notice that we are the first event listed, and would love to stay the same!
—Michelle Young
Editor's Note: Yoga Aid Fundraiser at Naper Settlement, 10AM-Noon, Sat., Oct. 1.
In the late 1970s due to the book ROOTS I was inspired to write a song about growing up in Naperville. I recorded it in 1980 (playing the guitars and singing myself) and re-recorded it in better sound in the mid 1990s. ... The Naperville Sun did an article about this song some years ago (during a recent city anniversary) but failed to include a link in case anyone wanted to hear the actual song. ... I would love for people to at least hear it, especially those of my age (58) who are remembering a lot lately of the old town and how it was. I could type a million memories of my own but I will let the song speak for me instead, if that is allowed.
The song can be found by copying and pasting the following YouTube address: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6-aOM711yQ
It is also posted on the “Downtown Naperville, The Way It Used To Be” Facebook page.
I hope you can publish this and perhaps even give a listen yourself, and find that you can enjoy it (I did send a copy of this to Paula Zahn when she was still on CBS’ Early Morning News program in the 1990s, and she sent a very nice note back about how she enjoyed it but it made her a bit sad. )
... Nice web site, excellent work...
—Chuck Gauger
Submitted July 17, 2011
Editor's Note: Gauger moved to the San Francisco Bay area in 1969 where he still resides. His last visit to Naperville was in 2006. He said "his peers" also have posted memories on Naperville Nostalgia at www.positivelynaperville.com.
Thanks again. I really like PN. Can hardly wait until the first of every month.
—Ed Channell
Peggy Crawford on Facebook: yes it was awsome!! they did sell other stuff, i remember buying paper dolls and coloring books but i don't remember what else they sold, except penny candy, 2 for a penny!!!! if anyone has pictures it would be great, that was one of my fondest childhood memories.
Submitted July 9, 2011
Rita Fredenhagen Harvard Remembers: Yes! John and I both remember Reikes (sp?) candy store in downtown Naperville on the corner of Main Street and Jackson (Dean's Location). John insists it was more than a candy store, but I remember that it was a candy store with no other merchandise. Anyway, for a young kid it was paradise! Naper Settlement would have the correct spelling.
Submitted July 8, 2011
Peggy Crawford on Facebook: Does anyone remember Rykees candy store (not sure of the spelling) on Main street? it was there in the early 1960's.
Submitted July 8, 2011
Thank you for advertising Kara's lemonade stand on Facebook. Kara actually raised $324.00 which included a single check for $100.00 from a very generous couple who stopped by for a cup of lemonade!! ... Kara's brother, Niklas actually helped out a lot before Clara came over. ... I'm not sure if you had come and taken pictures earlier today of Kara and her brother, as well as her 3 chickens, Barbra, Legolas, & Gimli. I was at work and my mom thinks they were from Positively Naperville. Kara was just thrilled! ... Kara stayed open the whole day of the 4th, even selling her last cups after the fireworks. She took a 15- minute break for dinner (I forced her!). ... I hope you had a wonderful weekend.
—Eve Troe
Editor's Note: Yes, PN stopped by Kara's Lemonade Stand early in the day on July 4 on the way to Ribfest. At that time, Kara said she had raised slightly more than $80, and that they would split the proceeds equally between the Naperville Area Humane Society and Parkinson's Disease. Kudos to Kara, Niklas and Clara!
Memories generated at Ribfest 2011: Seeing Grand Funk Rail Road when they sang I'm Getting Closer To My Home and Hearing the Heroes of Woodstock singing Take a Little Bit of My Heart and Jefferson Starship singing If only Believe In Miracles brought tears to my eyes.
—Craig Barbret
Thank you so much for your article and photo about Savvy (June 2011). It was greatly appreciated! I called and mentioned the article to my business partner, Anita, and she told me you had been in the store and spoken with her. Sorry I missed you! Again, thank you so much! ... Hope to see you soon! —Chris Wehrli
June 2011 - Find the month's most recent greetings at the top.
Thank you very much for adding (WDSRA Golf Outing—One Day, Two Great Ways to Golf! Mon., June 27) to your golf outings page! We greatly appreciate it.
—Jennifer Moulton, Community Relations Supervisor, Western DuPage Special Recreation Association, www.wdsra.com
I am married to a USMC Vietnam Veteran and have heard many stories on how the men and women who served in this war were treated when they returned home and never thanked. I would like to share a recent personal event... Just recently my husband and I were at a local shopping center and my husband was proudly wearing his Marine jacket with various patches including a Vietnam patch. As we strolled along, a young Vietnamese man came up to my husband, extending his hand and thanked my husband saying, "If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be here today. Thank you Sir." Both my husband and I stood in amazement with tears in our eyes as the young man walked away. ... Vietnam Veterans, THANK YOU for serving our Country from Operation Welcome You Home an and all of our supporters!
—Donna Morsovillo, founder Operation Welcome You Home, NFP, P.O. Box 2062, Naperville, IL 60567-2062, www.welcomeyouhome.org. Contact Donna at donna@welcomeyouhome.org
Thanks for the extra publicity about our garden walk (Sat., June 25). This is the first time that we have had one open to the public in my experience as a member of the Naperville Garden Club, so any help in getting the word out is greatly appreciated! Positively Naperville is a good friend to the Naperville Garden Club!
—Marilyn Krueger, www.napervillegardenclub.org
Thank you so much for helping us spread the word. The forecast is good (for Step Up for Autism on June 26 along the Riverwalk), and our numbers are on the rise! We are very excited for this year’s walk! ... Thank you for your continued support of Little Friends!
—Carolyn Hamilton, Little Friends, www.lilfriends.com
To Columnist Ed Channell: Hi, Ed, I was in Naperville last weekend for my sister's 50th wedding anniversary and I saw your article in Positively Naperville. I enjoyed your humorous viewpoint...passing an ethics exam with flying colors makes you a poor candidate... sadly funny, actually. Anyhow, I'm writing not only to tell you that I enjoyed it, but also to ask if I could use it as an exam question for my daughter's ESL class. Your little story followed by three multiple questions like, "Who is the speaker in this presentation? What does the speaker say about politics? Why might someone vote for this candidate" Is this OK with you?
—Margaret Rainforth
After seeing photo of Jefferson Hill Shops on Facebook post: Sure brings back a lot of memories. Thanks. ... I will check out (Naperville Nostalgia)... Lived there from 1949 til 1973 and visited often after that over the years. Still have family there and enjoy coming back but Naperville is so changed.
—Sandy Starowesky
To Naperville Nostalgia: Me and some buddies were going down memory lane and talking about Cock Robin Ice Cream restaurant. Came across this page after i googled Cock Robin. Is there still a Cock Robin or Prince Castle in Naperville, Illinois?
—Jean Wea
Thanks! This issue looks great and I am sharing with so many people that have not seen PN?!?!?!?!? Go figure?! ... You have a great product and l look forward to the time when DN is as informative and well done!
—Mary-Jo Brown, DuPage News Network, www.dupagenewsnetwork.com
Posted on Positively Naperville Facebook: Thank you so very much! ... I saw (the photo) yesterday... Awesome!
—Sophia Forero, Exhibiting Jewelry Artist, NWC Fine Art Fair, www.sophiaforero.com
Caught Reading PN: I am just the reader. I used my e-mail to send the photo. I love reading PN. Thanks.
—Troy Jackson
Editor's Note: Troy's photo is posted in the right column as you scroll down.
Some more (Master Gardeners) PR in current (June 2011) issue of Positively Naperville. Thanks, Stephanie!
—Ron Ory, Master Gardener
I am wondering if there are any Cock Robin’s in Illinois. I grew up in Bellwood and have loved these hamburgers. Thanks.
—Lee Ann Flanagan
It was great seeing you at the Century Walk Dedication. It is so neat that you are having your daughter painted into the parade – and reading a PN newspaper! ... Thanks so much for including us on your PN Web site.
—IdaLynn Wenhold, Executive Director / KidsMatter, www.KidsMatter2us.org
Editor's Note: Folks who "like" Positively Naperville Facebook will find lots of photos of the Century Walk murals along Rubin's Way in downtown Naperville.
Thanks for posting the photos and the PR on Facebook (and in PN) for the NWC Fine Art Show!! I'm excited, it looks like the weather will be great! ... It was funny I was out shopping and my phone kept popping up messages "Stephanie Penick has posted a photo of you" :) ... Hope to see you this weekend!
—Roxanne Lang, Chairperson of NWC Fine Art Show
Editor's Note: NWC Fine Art Show, 10AM-5PM, Sat. & Sun, June 4 & 5, Water & Webster streets
May 2011 - Find the month's most recent greetings at the top.
Posted on Positively Naperville Facebook:
What a pleasant find. Thanks Barbara!
—Ron Shaw
Former Naperville resident now living in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
I'm an artist living in Naperville and I am currently commuting to Chicago for a painting studio. I'm hoping that you might know of somewhere I can look for one locally? ... I'd like to work in town and get to know other artists in the area. ... Thanks for your help!
—Kimberly MacAulay, Fine Artist, www.KimberlyMacAulay.com
Editor's Note: PN suggested making contact with the Naperville Art League, located at 508 N. Center Street, just off Fifth Avenue.
If you could include this with your June 18 calendar entries, I’d greatly appreciate it. ... Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry’s fourth annual Day Without Hunger, Sat., June 18 at 1871 High Grove Lane, Naperville. Free festivities from noon-4:30PM. Naperville Mayor A. George Pradel will kick off the free Community BBQ. Enjoy DuPage Children’s Museum exhibits, music and family-friendly activities. Learn about hunger in our community and visit Pathways to Empowerment partners. Be photographed for a permanent mosaic showing people who support ending hunger. Meet personalities from 107.9 FM La Ley. To learn more, visit www.loaves-fishes.org. ... Thanks.
—Jody Bender, Community Relations Director, Loaves & Fishes
We so appreciate your willingness to include us in the online calendar...we always miss the paper edition...but we are so grateful for the publicity you provide! Thank you so much!
—Dianne McGuire
Saw the article in Positively.. .Thanks so much!
—Commander John J. Gustin, Naperville Police Department
Editor's Note: Gustin has two brothers with careers in fire departments. Thanks to the family with three first responders and all other professionals who serve to help protect us all.
Thank you so much for the great publicity for Naper Settlement in the May issue of Positively Naperville! I can’t thank you enough for your thoughtful care and wonderful placement of all the articles, ads and information! We had so much “stuff” and it’s all there in your great newspaper! Plus, you covered the Jaycees DSA and took photos of John Buckley and Mike Krol – WOW! ... Thank you for all your support through the years – I really appreciate it!
—Donna DeFalco
Thank you so much for your continued support of our nonprofit Families Helping Families. By listing our Family Fun Walk on May 15 on your website in the Calendar section, and also under the Annual Naperville Events, you give us much needed exposure. Thank you for all you do for the community.
—Melanie Mackin, Families Helping Families
April 2011 - Find the month's most recent greetings at the top.
Query about Hayden's Bakery to Naperville Nostalgia: In reply to the query about the bakery at 107 Jefferson—Hayden's Bakery 107 Jefferson—I found the following reference about my 2nd great-grand aunt: "Susan was born on Jefferson Ave (Later Heyden house)" Does anyone know when the Hayden or Heyden family started their bakery in Naperville? Does anyone know what year the current building at that location was built?
—Debbie Baker, nikkibyrdbaker@gmail.com
In spite of the cold temperatures and the brisk winds, we had an outstanding race with close to 1,100 runners and 130 volunteers, for the 12th Annual NCO Spring Ahead 5K and 10K and the Kids Fun Run. Special guest Bear's Quarterback Jay Cutler was there running with the kids which added a great deal of excitement for the event and awareness. ... Without the tremendous support of all of our sponsors, we could not have had such a successful event his year. ... We are pleased to say we will have raised about $30,000 from the race to go toward the programs and services of NCO Youth and Family Services. Again, thank you for your support of NCO and the youth and families we serve.
—Ron Hume, Executive Director
—Julie Lichter, Development Director
Thanks for all of the coverage (Photos and captions on FaceBook) of our April meeting!
—Bob Fischer, Publicity, Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation
Thank you so much for announcing our meetings: it makes a huge difference in attendance!
—Dianne Greenwood
We were looking over your Employment Resources section of your Web page. ... We are a free job Board site. ... Job seekers can upload their resume into our database and search for open positions using the Job Search link. Employers need only to set up an account in order to search through our resume database and start posting jobs. Best of all, these services are completely FREE. ... We are a father and son team who live in Naperville and have supported the community for years. ... Thanks.
—Lee Feldstein, Resume Stacker, www.resumestacker.com
Query about Allan Poole to Naperville Nostalgia: Is Allan Poole still in Naperville? I worked with Allan in 1975 as a consultant for a Water and Wastewater Study. What a great guy and sharp individual. I was surfing the Net and came across this site and saw his photo (on the Naperville Nostalgia pages) along with Bill Norman.
—Brant Egger, begger1@neb.rr.com
Naperville was a great place to grow up and it still is, but there are times I long for the "Good Old Days."
—Otto Osterland, ocjo@sbcglobal.net
Editor's Note: Visit PN's Naperville Nostalgia Pages for some of Osterland's childhood memories.
I wanted to send you a quick note and let you know that the legendary bluegrasser Del McCoury will be bringing his band to Naperville on Saturday, April 16th at Pfeiffer Hall. The Del McCoury Band includes sons and award winners Ronnie McCoury (mandolin) and Rob McCoury (banjo) and rounding out the band are Alan Bartram (bass) and fiddle extradanaire, Jason Carter.
—Bridget Pleines , Groove On Music, www.delmccouryband.com
March 2011 - Find the month's most recent greetings at the top.
Thanks for all of your candidate forum coverage!
—Bob Fischer, Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation/Publicity
Editor's Note: All four candidates' forums hosted by the Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation are available and linked here. Because park commissioners are running uncontested, the park district forum was canceled.
Editor's Note: PN also applauds the transparency found with on-demand video streaming of public meetings and more on the City of Naperville Web site and on www.204tv.org.
I am working with Bill Epp and others on the Rotary Clubs of Naperville Annual Golf Outing for 2011. While details such as time, location and entry fee are not quite set yet, we do have the date locked in for August 22, 2011. Could I ask you to update your Positively Naperville Golf Outings listing to include our date (Save-the-Date)? Thanks so much!
—Rachel Ossyra, Member Rotary Club of Naperville
Editor's Note: Our page of golf outings welcomes updates. See GOLF for five months of charity outings that benefit many worthwhile causes. St. Patrick's Residence has a habit of hosting the first one on Mon., May 23.
I have just spent half an hour on your wonderful election Web site section! Thank you for all the information you have there.
—Jini Clare
We always look forward to PN every month which we read from cover to cover!
—Rita Harvard
To Jennifer Berthold: It's been a million years since I last walked in Naperville. Naperville holds incredible memories from a time long ago. My three brothers and I attended NCHS in 1974. It seemed we moved away and never looked back, until now. My brother Carey is now grandfather of two, my brother Kelly is a grandfather of one and my brother Chris passed away from Menegitis in 2001. I have been teaching special education for 18 years. Though I have retired recently. ... We loved Naperville. We each have a set of positive memories we'll always hold close to our hearts. I have to tell Jennifer Berthold my Facebook is down and for that I do apologize.
—Jayme Grayson-Hammond
To Photo Editor: My sister Marilynn Raymond Vannucci sent me this photo (Watch for the photo in the April 2011 edition!) today after her lunch with June Humphreys. June & Stark Humphreys lived in Naperville for years. Stark worked for Sweetheart and also sold ice cream cones to Prince Castle. In the photo are; Jane Abrahamson, June Humphreys, Stark Humphreys, Jr., and Marilynn Raymond Vannucci. Marilynn lives in Palm City, FL. June and Jane both winter in Florida. Jane's parents, Judge Mel & Mary Abrahamson, The Humphreys and the Raymonds were all members of a long-standing supper club in Naperville along with Ed & Jean Falberg, Lou & Sally Benton, Marge & George Heidler, and several other old timers. ... I just wanted to send this to you— in case you could use it. ...
Love PN! ... There's just nothing to compare to Positively Naperville. It's so much fun to read!
—Bob Raymond, Jr., Columbus, MS
To Columnist Barbara Blomquist: What a coincidence that your column on Unshackled would appear in the same issue of Positively Naperville as our ad for our spring concert, featuring the Men's Choir from Pacific Garden Mission (p. 20)! We will be working with the choir at the Mission on the mornings of April 2 and April 30 in preparation of their coming to Naperville and being featured at Wentz in our Spring Concert.
Our 2011 theme is "Finding Common Ground". We hope that this focus will drop into the community dialogue of what is real value. Perhaps the questions are not so much about reapportioning the financial wealth as redistributing the opportunities. We hope PGM will be part of the inspiration that opens doors. Meanwhile, we get to do some door-opening for the men in the choir. One of the songs we hope to sing together is a Greg Gilpin tune called "Peace" which he has layered with the traditional "We Shall Overcome". NMGC will sing the Peace part and PGM will sing the other section. We all have so much to overcome to get to Peace! Just wanted you to know.—Bonnie Klee Roberts, Conductor, The Naperville Men's Glee Club
Editor's Note: "Finding Common Ground" will be performed by the Naperville Men's Glee Club with the Pacific Garden Mission Men's Choir at 3PM, Sun., May 8 at Wentz Concert Hall.
It would be great if you would post a link to our website and the candidate questionnaires. ... Also we have links for all the candidates websites. ... STAGE has a candidate questionnaire on their website as well.
—Thom Higgins, QE203.org
Editor's Note: Supporters of Talented and Gifted Education (STAGE) Q&A is posted at www.stage203.org. Also, find listings of all candidates running in the 2011 Consolidated Election on the Voter's Guide on this Web site.
To Columnist Barbara Blomquist: Thank you for your recommendation of "Unshackled" in the Positively Naperville newspaper. My husband and I (both listened). ... And listening to it was a real encouragement throughout the week!
—Charlotte Muir
Fellow Naperville Chamber member, Kate Gingold, brought me a copy of your “Greetings from our Readers” column from January 2011 in which reader Joan Holland had asked “Do you have a list of organizations that are looking for volunteer help?” Just another resource for your readers might be the Giving DuPage website, which hosts hundreds of volunteer opportunities for area non-profit organizations. We also publish an annual giving guide which featured opportunities for 90 agencies in the most recent (2010-2011) addition. ... Thanks for your support of volunteerism in our community.
—Kathy Blair, Giving DuPage, Department of Community Services, (630) 407-6458, givingdupage@dupageco.org OR www.givingdupage.org
Ten years ago this September 11th, we all watched in horror as many tragic events unfolded before our eyes. Yet, there were many more beautiful acts of courage and love that overshadowed anything the terrorists could have inflicted.
Healing Field memorial flag displays began in an effort to help us visualize and comprehend the sheer enormity of human loss that occurred in the terrorist attacks that day and honor those acts of courage and love. .(The complete Healing Field story is posted on their Web site).. Our in-house Healing Field consultants have helped over 350 communities put successful events together. We have a tried and true handbook and system to assist in every way from forming committees to dealing with the media.We are excited to join with you in making the Healing Field experience a reality in your community during this special year.Paul Swenson, President, Board of Trustees, Colonial Flag Foundation
Editor's note: Our experience in Naperville since Sept. 11, 2001, is forever chronicled on this Web site. Our homepage links to photos of our Sept. 11 Memorial along the Naperville Riverwalk as well as to a page with reflections about the Veterans Day Week 2009 Naperville Healing Field. We will never forget as our grateful community continues to pay tribute around the clock.
To Readers...Use for old Christmas cards? I know there are some folks who use old Christmas cards for therapy, artwork, what have you. Do you know of any such organizations/folks? We have about 30 or so cards that have nice pictures/artwork on the front to keep from the paper recycling bin if possible.
—Bob Hofmann
Editor's Note: If you know and organization or school that can use these greeting cards, e-mail stephanie@positivelynaperville.com by April 15, 2011, and we'll put you in touch with Bob Hofmann.
YOU and Positively Naperville are much appreciated. ... Thanks so much!
—IdaLynn Wenhold, Executive Director / KidsMatter
Editor's Note: KidsMatter is hosting its annual Student Job Fair 5-7:30PM, Wed., March 23, at Merner Fieldhouse at North Central College. INFO: Contact Stacy Jones, Event Director, at stacy@designandpromote.com or call (708) 271-3549 or www.KidsMatter2us.org.
Thank you! People tell me all the time they see our events in PN!
—Donna DeFalco, Marketing & Sales, Naper Settlement
It's spelled Wehrli. :-) You owe me lunch!!!! Thanks!
—Tom Wehrli
Thank you! ... We are so excited about getting the community swim suit ready! We would love to host a Naperville Challenge. Any suggestions on a meeting site? We need privacy for weighing and measuring and room for people to gather to learn and support one another. It's usually a very light hearted group! Because we pay back everything we take in, we do not have funds for rental in the budget.
—Heidi Henry, www.agoodfit.net
Editor's Note: See calendar post on March 9 for 12-week Community-wide Weight Loss Challenge is scheduled to begin March 9 2011 at A Good Fit Club 47 E. Illinois St Aurora, IL.
I just read your article on Naper Nuts and Sweets Operation Caramel Corn (March 2011). We designed their site. Very nice!
—Scott Flak, Second City Web Design, www.secondcitywebdesign.com
February 2011 - Find the month's most recent greetings at the top.
Thanks for your reply to my submission for Naperville Nostalgia (Feb. 17 post). ... As I said, it was such a pleasant discovery when I Googled "Orrin Tucker, North Central College" last evening.
You asked where I live now. I guess the original small-town roots of my early Naperville years have made me love the small-town atmosphere. I live in Brooklyn, Connecticut, which has grown from about 5,000 to 7,000 residents in the nearly-30 years I have lived here. Brooklyn is an old town - almost all are around here - first setled. c. 1690, and incorporated in 1786, in northeast Connecticut. We are home to the "oldest continuous agricultural fair in the USA" - "continuous" being the key word.
I have a lot of memories of my old-time-Naperville, and would be happy to pass along any recollections that might have broader intererst than just to me, if you would be interested. Also, I would like to know if I can pose questions about certain things that may have changed in the years since I lived there.
I was out for a high school class reunion a couple of summers ago, and stopped in a local downtown bookstore and glanced at two different books of Naperville history. I didn't buy them, but am now interested, and I wonder how I can get information on them.
I am going to enjoy looking through the pages of Naperville Nostalgia and see what connects wth me....and, who knows, I might even run across a familiar name or two. Thanks.
—Bob Blackard, Brooklyn, Connecticut
The Naperville Garden Club members are hearing from lots of your readers. Thanks for this opportunity!
—Marilyn Krueger, PN Columnist, Member of the Naperville Garden Club
Even though we are no longer in the loop of things, it is really informative to receive "POSITIVELY NAPERVILLE." New faces and names appear and it's great to see new folks rise to the occasion and keep Naperville's spirit alive with all its' good aspects.
—John Harvard
Just wanted to submit a picture of my daughter, Ashley, reading your paper. It's a great little paper with lots of good information. Thank you so much! Have a great day! Take Care!
—Karen Pank
I just wanted to thank you so much for the article in the February issue of Positively Naperville. We appreciate the exposure for our concert and for the service club opportunity that we are offering. We appreciate their service to the community and hope they’ll enjoy the concert.
—Joanne J. Gaspar, Business Manager, DuPage Symphony Orchestra
The Naperville Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago will have a series of three lectures in March to which the public is invited. We would be most appreciative if some or all of the following information could be included in the Positively Naperville website:
The Naperville Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago will sponsor a series of lectures at the Kraska Student Center at Benedictine University in Lisle on three Wednesday mornings, March 9, 16, and 23, 2011. (See dates on PN March calendar.)
Thank you very much for your consideration.
—Sue Hinkle, Publicity Chairperson, Naperville Community Associates of the AIC
Bless your heart and thank you so much! It is just wonderful that you have published this for our group. You are such a wonderful resource for our community.
—Missy Duffy-Lehrer
Positively Naperville looks fantastic!! Thanks for the great coverage for Mardi Gras (Feb. 19, 2011)!!
—Jodi Bernicky, Publicity, Naperville Jaycees
Thank you for the great article in Positively Naperville for the Exchange Club and it’s upcoming One Nation Under God Event! (Sat., March 5)! We’ve received several attending notices coming from P.N. readers! Thanks again!
—Fred McEwen, Membership, Naperville Exchange Club
Naperville is the luckiest town in the world! ... I just wanted to share a quick story that I thought you might enjoy.
We just moved into Naperville in Fall 2009, so spring of last year was our first spring in the new house. As the garden and lawn started to grow, my two older girls Maggie and Anna (9 and 8 at the time) discovered the most amazing thing - a patch of clover in the yard filled with four-leaf clovers! The girls were so thrilled as they had never found even a single four-leaf clover in their lives, and then suddenly in one afternoon they found over twenty.
They were thrilled. "We have moved into the luckiest town in the world!!" the girls shouted. They spent the rest of the spring and summer scouring that patch and found a total of well over 150 four-leaf clovers. We took it as a sign that we had surely moved into the best place in the world. And the more we have gotten to know our neighbors and the town, the more we know that it is true.
Now another year has passed, the yard in covered in snow, and as St. Patrick's Day approaches, my girls know they already have a lucky patch of four-leaf clovers ready to bloom in the spring.
Many thanks to you and your staff for a great publication!
—Andrea Galo
Does anyone have a decent timeline and/or history of the Last Fling? What year did it start? Different locations it was held?
—Dan Bulley, dbulley@wideopenwest.com
Editor's Note: Last Fling started in 1965 as Rick Motta's idea for a Chamber of Commerce event that came to fruition the following year in the Centennial Beach Parking Lot. After a few years or so, it moved to Knoch Park. We've been unable to pin down the exact year the Jaycees took it over from the chamber (We welcome the info. Anybody?) and some of the other locations it might have taken place. In the early 1970s, the midway was set up in the parking lot behind then-Oswald's Pharmacy. In the mid-1970s, it spilled over to Jefferson. Tom Miers recalled that when he was president of the Jaycees in the late 1970s, the Last Fling really stepped up its efforts to raise funds to sponsor the Jaycees Marina as part of the Sesquicentennial gift for the Riverwalk. Then the event moved to Jackson and Rotary Hill where it has remained ever since.
To Columnist Mary Corrigan: What a thrill it was to open up the new (February) issue of Positively Naperville and read your feature on our book, 101 Things to Do in Naperville. Just like you, we have many favorite activities in Naperville, which made the book a joy to write.
In fact, Mary Jane and I are monthly attendees at Quigley's Quiz NIght, and always have a lot of fun ... even though we haven't walked away with too many prizes! Also, Mary Jane recently ran a quiz night at Quigley's when the owner successfully bid on her trivia presentation at a Families Helping Families auction. So, we've probably crossed paths there a time or two. ... Thanks so much for spreading the word about our book.
—Ellen Brosnahan
I can't get the Feb. issue? Is there a problem?
—Ed Channell
Editor's Note: Naperville just experienced its third biggest blizzard in history. Still, the current month's issue is posted online at www.pnmonthly.com where it can be downloaded. Copies of the publication are available for pick-up at Casey's Foods, Roseland Draperies & Interiors, Cafe Buonaro's, Minuteman Press, Municipal Center, Kroehler Y and about 20 places. It is not distributed from any Florida locations where Ed Channell spends the off-season.
Just read my latest Positively Naperville: great issue! (February 2011)
—Dianne McGuire
January 2011 - Find the month's most recent greetings at the top.
The January issue of Positively Naperville is my all-time favorite! The snowmen pictures are the greatest. I hope you will continue the "snowman watch" each year. All that appeared were great, but I especially applaud the college kids for "filling" up the Riverwalk Amphitheater with gladiators.
I'd also like to say something about the kids doing something great such as building snowmen instead of knocking down mailboxes.
—Nancy Davis
Hello I am also a former resident of Naperville, but have returned to my native home city of LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS. We are neighbors!!! ... I found your link in Naperville Nostalgia. I left Naperville in 1981 with great pain in my heart as I loved that place. My oldest daughter graduated from NCHS in 1980, my 2nd daughter had finished her sophomore year at NCHS and my son had just finished 8th grade at Lincoln Jr. High. ... I love to read of people I knew, or even if I didn't know them, I loved reading what they had to say about Naperville.
I lived on Emerald Lane in Moser Highlands. Would love to share memories with you.
—Ruth Flagg
It was kind of cool to look at the January issue and see pictures from the Toys for Tots event at CityGate Grille – a good memory of a nice night. Thanks.
—Alison Segebarth
Love the snowmen in this month's PN!
—Nancy Wiersum
Happy New Year to you! ... I continue to be surprised about how many people see these ads and mention them to me. ... We can often trace the comments back to your publication because it is the only place we regularly advertise. ... Thanks so much for all you have contributed to us -- and to the people of Naperville!
—Bonnie Klee Roberts, Conductor, The Naperville Men's Glee Club
Just want to compliment you on Kindness in Naperville, KIN. Short. Sweet. Great message. To the point. Good job.
—Brand Bobosky, via Voice Mail
Would you be able to use this press release for the Calendar Page? HEALTH FAIR / 8:30am-Noon/Sunday / February 20 / Held at Grace Pointe Church-1320 E. Chicago Ave, Naperville / Free Entry / Light Refreshments / Everyone welcome / Info:Tracey Cowart 630-357-9833. ... Many thanks for helping us make this event a success!
—Tracey Cowart
I am a candidate for District 204’s Board of Education. I would like to submit my website (www.loriprice204.com) so that it may be included on the Positively Naperville site. ... Thanks so much for this opportunity.
—Lori Price
Gosh! Where does the time go? Seems like only yesterday you were handing out the first issue of PN (During Jaycees Last Fling in 2001) and I said it wouldn’t last! Boy, was I wrong. Thanks for starting this Kindness movement. Let’s hope it really spreads. I like the acronym – KIN (Kindness in Naperville). Clever!
—Bev Patterson Frier
The paper (January issue) came around 7 this morning (Jan. 8). ... Looks great! I love the snowmen!
Good job,
—Jo Lundeen
Happy New Year! Hope you all had a great holiday season. I'm getting the word out early on this year's jam camp. The location has changed. The hotel (Holiday Inn Select) in Naperville will be undergoing a renovation so everything is being moved to the following: Hyatt Regency Woodfield Schaumburg, 1800 East Golf , Schaumburg, IL 60173
If you are interested in attending the camp , please send a check for $75 to me at the address below. Please include your address, email, phone number, and instrument you will be attending camp with. The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, March 18.
Hope to see you all in March, keep on picking, thanks!
—Keith Yoder, 310 3rd Ave. SW, Farley, IA 52046
Happy New Year. I am Wayne Floegel, candidate for Naperville City Council. We read and appreciate PN very much, and would like the opportunity to link my candidate website via Positively Naperville. Please let me know if you have any additional information needs or would like to set up a personal or web based interview to supplement the PN Voters Guide.
My website is www.waynefloegel.com. We're also on Twitter (#waynefloegel) and Facebook (Wayne Floegel for Naperville City Council). I look forward to meeting you and continuing to watch the exciting election coverage. Thanks!
—Wayne Floegel
December 2010 - Find the month's most recent greetings at the top.
Wishing you every happiness this Holiday Season and prosperity in the New Year. Thank you for your friendship and continued support. I look forward to continuing our relationship in the coming year.
—State Representative Darlene Senger
My wife Lisa and I want to wish all of you and your family all the warmth and joy this season has to offer. As we gather with our families, let's take the time to give thanks for the blessings of the year just passed, to rejoice in our children, to enjoy the company of family and friends, and to find hope in year to come.
I'd like also to send a special greeting to all the brave men and women in uniform serving our country in lands far from home. You're in our thoughts and our prayers.
I would like to add a special thanks to those who donated toys for our very successful Toys for Tots campaign.
As always, it is a privilege and honor to serve the residents of the 48th District.
Happy Holidays and a Joyous New Year!
—Michael Connelly, State Representative, 24W500 Maple Avenue | Suite 213 | Naperville
We had a busy year with so many missions: welcome homes, sendoffs, special services, honor missions and sadly KIA's. Sometimes we wonder how can I attend all and yet you continue to come out to honor our Heroes and families, taking time from your personal life to show honor, respect and most importantly thanks to our Troops and their families. With this, we are recommitting in 2011 to continue our missions until they all come home! ... Thank you for all you do to support our Military both active and Veterans from Operation Welcome You Home!
Please remember to check our calendar for Mission updates/changes or check from your mobile phone as Missions can and do change sometimes at the last minute.
—Donna Morsovillo, Founder, Operation Welcome You Home, NFP, (630) 302-2638
Editor's Note: To keep up with stories, photographs and the calendar of Welcome You Home homecomings, visit www.welcomeyouhome.org. You can reach the the cell calendar at http://tinyurl.com/mobilowuh. By mail, contact Operation Welcome You Home, NFP at P.O. Box 2062, Naperville, IL 60567.
As we approach the end of 2010, I want to thank you, on behalf of the Chabad Jewish Center, for all your warm comments and positive feedback to our community offerings. ... This gives us reason to look forward to the fresh beginnings of a new year and the promise and potential 2011 may bring. ... Above all, we are here for you and your spiritual needs. From private tutoring to counseling, from classes to Shabbat services etc. We are here to serve your needs!
For our full schedule of events please visit us online at www.JewishNaperville.com
We look forward to serving you and partnering with you in this essential work. ... With heartfelt blessings and best wishes for a healthy and enlightening year,
—Rabbi Mendy & Alta Goldstein, Chabad Jewish Center, 1795 S Washington St #102
Do you have a list of organizations that are looking for volunteer help? I checked your web edition of PN and could not find it or a search option but I might have missed this option. ... Thank you.
—Joan Holland
Editor's Note: At this time, our Web site does not have a "search" feature. The Positively Naperville "Local Web Links" page posts just about every local nonprofit organization and they usually feature volunteer activities as they become available. ... If you go to the "Local Web Links" (upper left side of homepage at www.positivelynaperville.com), you'll go to a page that features a hyperlink to our "Volunteer Opportunities" (upper right corner). ... The direct link to the Volunteer Opportunities is http://www.positivelynaperville.com/volunteers.html. It's chock full of suggestions, too.
Years ago, in Naples, Florida, I was shopping in a department store. I had my item in hand and went to the clerk at the counter. A lady came up behind me and tried to nudge me out of the way. I said to her, very kindly, “I’ll bet you are in a hurry, so go ahead in front of me. “ The lady didn’t smile nor say thank you, but did go in front.
After she left, the clerk reached under the counter and gave me a lovely gift of bath oil and bath powder. She said the store was rewarding people who did good deeds. I was so impressed.
To this day I remember that and think about it. My husband is very courteous. He is a gentleman. I think the older men are this way, but I don’t see that much in the younger ones. It doesn’t take any more of our time to be a gentleman.
It would be nice if Naperville were to adopt a slogan of “The Courteous Town,” or ”The Kindly Town.” I see so many rude things happening, in the stores, in their cars, etc. Maybe we should all consider rewarding random acts of kindness, so they will think about it more.
—Bev Patterson Frier
Editor's Note: Several years ago when Bev Frier first was recognized for her kindness in Naples, she mentioned it as an idea PN might want to embrace. We are grateful she recently put her thoughts in writing to remind us to promote civility that oftentimes is disregarded in our encounters these days. We also take note of a recent fortune cookie fortune that said: "Be kind whenever possible. It's always possible."
November 2010 - Find the month's most recent greetings at the top.
My family and I lived in Naperville (1831 Cranshire Lane, 60565) from August of 1991 through August of 1995....and just loved it there. I am from Houston, Texas, and that's where we were transferred to when we left. I did not want to go back home....in fact, as my husband likes to tell it, was taken kicking and screaming. Naperville was my new home, but we had to go where the paychecks took us. My husband and I both worked for Shell at the time. We are now retired and live in the San Antonio area.
...I love reading "Positively Naperville"... Even though we were there for just a short time, we all fell in love with the place. My son met his wife there. They were boyfriend and girlfriend in junior high ...broke up while we were there, but remained good friends and continued to be friends when we moved to Texas. ... He went to Texas A&M and she went to Purdue. ... They were married on the beach in Jamaica 4.5 years ago, and they are happy as two peas in a pod ... in Minneapolis, Minnesota, but are in the process of transferring to Woodland Hills, California. ... Naperville is wonderful!
—Nancy Evans Hanley
I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving and a Holiday Season filled with happiness! And remember as you shop this Season—SHOP LOCAL! :-)
—Ray Kinney
Thank you for the service you provide. I look forward to reading Positively Naperville.
—Marj. McIntosh
You should find the pictures with captions identifying who’s who...I also posted the powerpoint for the program on YouTube – complete with facts and figures – should you want to refer to the numbers and those involved..you can find that at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Og58F3XSgM
You have really played a big role in our success in raising money for these key charities over the past three years. Your help and contribution are greatly appreciated. Talk with you soon.
—Hunter Byington, Rotary Club of Naperville Soup's On, Publicity
Thanks for the publicity about our Cup of Cheer (Dec. 2-3 in the Nov. issue)!
—Marilyn Krueger, Naperville Garden Club, www.napervillegardenclub.org/cupofcheer.html
Well done! (www.positivelynaperville.com/Veterans-Day.html) Thanks.
—Ron Ory
Do you offer tours of your publication or printing facility? We have a group of Tiger Scouts who would like to earn a patch for visiting a printing facility and reading a newspaper. To think that they could learn so much more than how a printing press works by pairing with such a great organization as yours, is very exciting as a parent. ... Any information is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
—Kimberly Stotlar
Editor's Note: From time to time, we welcome opportunities to talk to scouts and school groups about the newspaper business and its importance to our world. We also put them in touch with our WEB press printing facility.
Positively Naperville is being read in Istanbul, Turkey and Capetown, South Africa.
—Barbara Blomquist
To Columnist Barbara Blomquist: Thank you very much for your testimony and nice words in the “”Naperville Post.” I have already forwarded it to our South African friends and they are amazed. ...
Please feel welcome to visit us anytime and be our guests next time you come to Istanbul. You can count on us as your close friends in this part of the World. We wish you our best.
—Ayse & Huseyin, Istanbul, Turkey
2009 NNHS Graduate writes: I am now a sophomore at Harvard. ... I am the Director of Outreach and Expansion for the Leadership Institute at Harvard College (LIHC). My team, the Social Outreach Committee, has founded a new program called “Youth Lead the Change.” The program, focused on leadership and service for youth, is similar to our very successful local program, “Yes, We Can Lead!”
We have already made a great impact on children's lives, but many opportunities are still ahead of us. After closely working with the government of Bhutan and the Youth Development Fund, we have created an incredible opportunity. ...January 7-23, 2011, I will be leading a team of six members of the Social Outreach Team to Thimphu, Bhutan to deliver a leadership curriculum focused on community mobilization and service. ... Hopefully, this will be inspiring to all students in Naperville - giving them confidence of the impact they can make and the bright futures ahead of them.
A post online would be fabulous! Thank you so much for your help! I really appreciate it!!
—Akansha Tarun
Editor's Note: We wish Akansha Tarun and her team much success. For more info about the project, visit http://youthleadthechange.bbnow.org/.
Hello from Munich, Germany! ... We'll be home tomorrow and life will return to a normal, boring existence. Know what I mean? Oh hey: Positively Naperville is on the street and there is an amusing column on page 25. You've gottttttttaaaaa read it!!!!! PN Archives!
—Ed Channell
Dear Stephanie in Naperville, from Donal in Dublin, Ireland.
My grandmother got married in Nelson, British Columbia, in 1918 and is described on the marriage certificate as a nurse living in Naperville, Illinois. Since learning this fact for the first time last year, I have naturally taken a great interest in your town. I assume that she must have been a nurse in the Edward Sanatorium of the time. I wonder whether anyone might have written about the sanatorium. I have gathered whatever information I could find on the internet. My grandmother's name was Mary White, from Listowel, Co. Kerry. She died a widow in 1933, leaving a young girl, my mother (d. 2008). My e-mail address is donalmcmahon@eircom.net. ... Thank you and best wishes from Ireland.
—Donal McMahon, donalmcmahon@eircom.net
Editor's Note: We forwarded this inquiry to folks at Edward Hospital, who were eager to help us connect with ways to find an answer! We love it when we receive inquiries from across the big pond!
Follow Up from Donal McMahon on Nov. 8: Thank you so very much for attending to my query so quickly! And please thank your contacts in Edward Hospital too. I deeply appreciate your kindness to a complete stranger. And thank you for posting my message in the Greetings section of PN.
If you have time, could I impose on you to do me one last favour? Could you ask the PR person in the Hospital whether there exists a register of nurses for the 1910s and whether the name 'Catherine/Mary White (b. Kerry, Ireland, 1888) is listed on it?
Good for you for being able to trace your Irish ancestors back so far. I suppose you know that our 1901 and 1911 censuses are now available online, *for free,* at: www.census.nationalarchives.ie. This is a terrific resource for finding out about your Irish roots. I have already told some of my Irish-American relations in Arizona about it. Your readers, I'm sure, would be very interested in it. Even Irish people are mining it for information about their families.
Editor's Note: Bryan Ogg at Naper Settlement is now in pursuit, too.
Luke is in this month's Positively Naperville! ... Luke’s picture is on page 8 (Download full issue at www.pnmonthly.com) or pick up a copy at the Fry Family Y, Casey's Foods, Anderson's Bookshop, Minuteman Press, etc.) ... Luke is famous! ...okay, well, kind of. ... I think we’re going to have to make Nancy’s Pumpkin Pie this Thanksgiving since Luke is looking forward to it! ... And of course, many thanks to the Owner of Quigley’s Irish Pub, Nancy Quigley, for the ad and PN for being such good friends of Laura, Luke and yours truly.
—Brian G. Fry
Awesome! The front cover of PN is soooooooooooooo neat.
—Nancy Davis
Editor's Note: By the way, Nancy Davis provided a tip that led PN to take the photo of the Dandelion Fountain surrounded in all the splendor of October colors.
To Columnist Barb Dwyer via Facebook: Loved your article in Positively Naperville on pumpkins!
—Beth Whittingham
First off, thank you so much for the wonderful photos and story in the centerfold of the November issue of PN. We are so proud to have hosted this event and you just put the icing on the cake for all of us. Can’t thank you enough!
Now, for some great news that PN is to thank for! Yesterday, my father in-law received a phone call from the son of the Lt. of Company “C” of their battalion. He saw the story about the 672nd in PN and lives on Columbia in Naperville! He wants to be added to the mailing list. His Father passed away in 1994, but used to attend the reunions years ago. Too bad he didn’t know about the reunion almost walking distance from his home. Guess he missed seeing it in past issues. Can you believe this?!
Well, we are so thrilled for this whole experience. It was so worth the year of planning. Thank you again,
—Mary Ann Junkroski
October 2010 - Find the month's most recent greetings at the top.
Thank you for running information about "A Voice of My Own" and for putting us in your wonderful paper. ... I think this is a very positive script and I really want to reach all in Naperville. Especially women, book clubs, young people and the city government. ... Thanks so very much.
—Craig Berger, Evergreen Theatre
Editor's Note: "A Voice of my Own," plays Dec. 3 and 4 at Center Stage, the main stage at Fair Lady/Kidz Kabaret Productions and then on Dec. 11, 12, 17 and 18 moves to the Naperville Women's Club in downtown Naperville. Curtain times are 8PM. Tickets $20.
Thank you for putting the Ball in your online calendars—it is greatly appreciated by the Marine team! We have approximately 80 tickets left—sold around 420 thus far. ... We are looking forward to voting on November 2! Thanks again!
—Chuck Bokar, Naperville Marines
Editor's Note: As of Oct. 26, 2010, the Naperville Marines had tickets ($55 each) available for the U.S. Marine Corps 235th Birthday Ball held at the Holiday Inn Select on Nov. 10. The dinner-dance includes the traditonal cake-cutting ceremony, entertainment by the Naperville Men's Glee Club and a live band. For more information or reservations, contact Kelly at (630) 357-6008.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. The Halloween event this Saturday (7:30PM, Oct. 30) at Frankie's should be a hoot! The boys at OMT thank you for everything you have done for us!
—Dick Kuhn, Vocalist and lead guitarist with www.onemtime.com.
Editor's Note: One More Time will perform at Frankie's Blue Room in downtown Naperville during the Halloween Bash & Costume Contest. Since July, in addition to performances at Frankies, the group of homegrown musicians has performed at Ribfest, Last Fling and Oktoberfest at Naper Settlement.
Hello Positively Naperville! Boy Scout Troop 75 is holding its sixth annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, December 4, 2010 from 7 a.m. - noon at Good Shepherd Church at 13 10 Shepherd Drive in Naperville. Tickets are $5/single, and $15/family for all you can eat pancakes and sausage. Proceeds support the boy scouts for outings, equipment, etc. .. I would ask that you include this in the November (and/or December) issue of Positively Naperville if at all possible. We appreciate any and all support of our only fundraiser. ... Thank you!
—Kathy Meyers, Troop Treasurer
I have a 1954 NCHS classmate who is preparing a model of Kroeher baseball field at 5th and Loomis. Does anyone have photos of the field. How were the dugouts placed, where were the light standards, the scoreboard etc. Any memories that will help him? ... Incidentally, some information on recent (Naperville Nostalgia) posts. The last name of the person who ran the Naperville News Agency by Kroehlers is Henry Althoemar. The policeman who generally stood by the bank at Washington and Jefferson may be Fairbanks.
—Gib Drendel - gdrendel@comcast.net
To Columnist Ed Channell: I believe you should keep writing—it will be a best seller as your memoir someday!
—Gail Niermeyer, Coldwell Banker
My famous Disney-quality animatronic Halloween show started in Naperville back in the 90s— thousands of Naperville residents came to my show...it became a HUGE Halloween family tradition! ... I've since moved out to Yorkville -- but this year the show is back (with some new special effects)— and it continues to be FREE to the public!!! ... See our new website!! www.jeffersongraveyard.com. Thanks!
—Skully (and Robert), Yorkville, Illinois
Editor's Note: For years, Skully's Halloween haunts known as Jefferson Graveyard indeed were a tradition. This year the show will be located on the front lawn of Robert Veach’s home at 781 Greenfield Turn, Yorkville, IL, 60560, a suburb located 45 miles southwest of Chicago in the Country Hills subdivision. Continuous 10-minute shows run from sunset until 9:30 PM on the following dates: October 15, 16, 17, October 21, 22, 23, 24, and October 28, 29, 30, 31. Show is canceled if it's raining.
The website name for the Cress Creek Garden Club has changed recently. You have a link to our site on your Naperville Area Scholarship page that we would like changed to www.cresscreekgardenclub.org. Thanks so much for your help.
—Marilyn Gordon, Cress Creek Garden Club, www.cresscreekgardenclub.org
Editor's Note: This greeting reminded us of two things: we appreciate it when readers discover disabled links or changes to Web links and our scholarship page on this Web site is chock full of college scholarships offered by local clubs that need applicants.
Thanks for being in the house and covering the event. You did an outstanding job for us this year and we appreciate you very much.
—Gary Leavenworth, Founder of Singing for Seniors
Editor's Note: The 2011 annual 90-minute concert is slated for 3PM, Sun., Oct. 2. What a work of fine performing art for all senior citizens to enjoy! Thanks to all the professionals who created a really good show during Singing for Seniors.
OMG - I just saw my birthday in your (September online) calendar - you are too hysterical!!! That is such a hoot!
—Lynn Hodak
Editor's Note: Yep! We're happy to post birthdays on our calendars.
Thank you so much for publishing information about our Fun Run in September (issue). The run was last Friday (Oct. 1), and it was a huge success with over $11,000 raised for technology enhancements in the classrooms. ... Thank you very much.
—Amy McKenna
September 2010 - Find most recent greetings at the top.
I would love to get something into or on Positively Naperville's Web site about Ghost Stories which runs the first two weekends of October (See Editor's Note below.). ...Also, I did notice that the auditions (now Theater Beat) link needs to be updated (at www.positivelynaperville.com). ; It's on a different site now, and the URL has changed. There are no auditions currently scheduled, though, and it reminded me I have to update the page, so thanks, again.
—Judy DiVita, SummerPlace Theatre, www.summerplacetheatre.org
Editor's Note: Ghost Stories in the Park... In the Dark run Oct. 1-10, Fridays at 7PM, Saturdays at 6PM & 8PM, and Sundays at 7PM at the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion. For age ratings and descriptions of the shows, visit www.summerplacetheatre.org. Call (630) 848-5000 for advanced ticket sales.
Thank you and keep up your great work. I love Positively Naperville!
—Leigh Finnegan
Regarding Ed's Hats...It's the first place I go in PN. I want to see what has him ticked off today because AWE-mazingly, his gripes are similar to mine.
—Steve Hyett
Nice (EAB) Web page! Great information and links. What a good use of your publication for everyone!
—Jini Clare
Editor's Note: In an effort to help save our ashes, trees native to Illinois oftentimes found along parkways and boulevards, PN has put together a page about the Emerald Ash Borer.
I especially enjoyed this copy (September 2010 issue of PN), since it seems as though the photographs that were in color were much more vivid than I remembered from previous issues. Congratulations, too, on the ninth anniversary of PN. ... One final note....don't let Ed kid you. He might like for his readers to think he's a curmudgeon, but I know better! Deep inside that attractive exterior is an even more beautiful person with a heart as big as all outdoors.
—Shirley Pace
I saw on Google Street View that the house next to the one I grew up in on Sunset Dr. was torn down and being turned into a "McMansion". I would really appreciate anyone who could email me a current picture of the house my father had built at 614 Sunset Drive. ... I was a little less than a model citizen when I lived in Naperville, but I have fond memories or growing up there.
—Jeff Moffatt, moffattj@sbcglobal.net
Having practiced Optometry in the Naperville area for 20 years, it was crucial to promote the opening of my new office in Naperville in October, 2010. After trying multiple media outlets to advertise in without much success, we turned to Positively Naperville. With the first issue, our phones started ringing, and the response has been impressive. Not only do I continue to advertise in PN, I have recommended it to colleagues who have done the same. The support we have received from this community-oriented local publication is extraordinary. ... Thank you again!
—Allan Smith, English Rows Eye Care
To Columnist Ed Channell...Hunter showed me your recent article in the PN newspaper. I had always wondered what guys talk about in the men's room, so thank you for enlightening us. I think your "response" to the fellow who was criticizing you was very appropriate and a good southern come back. (If you've never heard the story behind the southern lady who always said "How nice," let me know and I'll tell you about it sometime.)
—Barbara Byington
I am seeking a copy of the NCHS arrowhead for the years of 1952 through 1956. If you know of any please let me know. ... Thanks.
—Ron Schmidt, schmidtav@aol.com
Editor's Note: Ron Schmidt lived in Naperville for 30 years until 1968. On Sept. 11, 2010, the member of the first full four-year class at Naperville Central High School also sent a long list of memories for PN's Naperville Nostalgia pages.
Wow, I can’t believe you’re starting the 10th year of Positively Naperville!!!! Thanks for all you do to promote so many great events, causes and organizations in town. With people like you working so hard, it makes Naperville continue to be a special place.
—Debbie Grinnell, Director of Preservation Services, Naper Settlement / Naperville Heritage Society, www.napersettlement.museum
A double thanks to all the staff at Positively Naperville for publishing the photos of the Naperville Central High School Class of 1965 45th Reunion "Oldies by Goldies" and the 30th Annual Flower & Vegetable Garden Show for the Naperville Community Gardeners.
—Carolyn Finzer
I am in Naperville only for a month on business. I find it to be a beautiful and charming community and I especially enjoy your good news paper. If I lived here I would never want to miss an issue. ... Kudos to you for providing such a fine service to this nice town.
—Jo Anne Jones, A Visitor, Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
Thanks so much for the article (Sept. 2010) about NIFF. We " Positively" love you guys!!
—Glessna and Edmond Coisson, Founder Naperville Independent Film Festival, Inc.,www.naperfilmfest.org
Editor's Note: The Naperville Independent Film Festival will be at the Holiday Inn Select and other venues from Sept. 18 to Sept. 25, 2010. The closing ceremony is at Hollywood Palms on Sept. 25.
To Columnist Ed Channell... Just finished reading your latest contribution to PN (Sept. 2010). I really enjoy your humor since it always seems to hit just when I least expect it. Now I know what might be coming but there's forever a Channell twist that makes me chuckle. I love knowing that you're forever in trouble, but usually figure out a way that makes it humorous. I never miss reading your column. I told this to Kathy at the Wentz Fine Arts Center several weeks (months?) ago and she told me you would like to hear from me, but I couldn't believe she really knew you wanted that kind of interruption. After reading today, I guess you do! Keep pushing that pen!! Or should I say brain? Whatever, keep it coming! ... I'll let Stephanie know my thoughts.
—Rita & John Harvard
Reading about the Kennedy Jr. High student, Brian Crotty, who is collecting T-shirts for the Chicago Homeless Sandwich Run touched my heart. I have 2 grown sons (in their 20's) and they both have a closet full of clothes at our house, and they both have moved on to their own homes. When David was here yesterday, I asked him about all the clothes in his closet, and he said he doesn't have room for more stuff at his place (he just got married in July). I told him maybe they could go to someone who could use them. He thought that most of the clothes could go to a worthy cause. BINGO! Today, I read about Brian's cause. So, there will be a lot of men's T-shirts and sweatshirts going out of our house soon!
Thank you, Positively Naperville.
—Melinda Buehring
Editor's Note: Gently used T-shirts and sweatshirts in sizes Large, X-Large and up as well as men's socks are being collected on weekdays by Brian Cotty via a big box located in the lobby of the Naperville Township Building until Oct. 15. The collection will be given to the Chicago Homeless Sandwich Run.
I just wanted to thank you for the great story and pictures in this month’s (September 2010) PN. Sister Jeanne will love it!
—Madelene M. Bernar, Director of Development, St. Patrick's Residence
I thoroughly enjoyed Ed Channell's "Positive non-( )itchy" article in today's Positively Naperville edition.
—Mike Phillips
PS----I am a big Fan.
Nine years already, where does the time go? You've done a great job and Naperville thanks you. ...
I also want to thank you for including Half Way to St. Pat's in the calendar. Please mark yours and join us. All the best, pop the champagne...
—Veronica Porter
After reading the PN (which I really enjoy and read cover to cover) I got to the Naperville Nostalgia and I have scanned you pic of an OLD BARN that was standing on a farm at Wehril and 77th, I live east off of 77th. ... I was a Barn collector (old) and took this picture in 1997 before it was leveled for the housing subdivision that is up there now.
—Jolene Arends
Loved the 9th anniversary issue!
—Nancy Davis
To Columnist Ed Channell... I've been meaning to write you for some time telling you how much I enjoy your columns. My late wife, "The lovely Elaine," as I referred to her on my radio and TV shows, bought the home I live in her in Naperville 49 years ago, and we raised our 5 wonderful children here. I recently published my book, "The Hellyer Say," the story of my family, my 55 years on radio TV, including interviewing Harry Truman in his home, working White Sox games where I interviewed Joe DiMaggio, Willie Mays, Yogi Berra and so many others. Pulitzer Prize winning author Studs Terkel read the advance of my book shortly before his death and gave it a great review. I'd like to bring you a copy of it. Some great reviews are on Amazon.com and other places, too... For the good times.
—Art Hellyer
Ed Channell's response to Hellyer: Thanks for your kind words. As you know, as a writer, you always wonder if anyone is reading your stuff. Does Anderson's Bookshop carry your book? I would like to read it. I've lived in Naperville since 1960 and love the city dearly. Of all the publications in town I think PN reveals the real Naperville and it's people. Hope to meet you as I wander around town.
Please send me a jpg of the photos on Positively Naperville Sept issue pg, 19. I'm the Naper Band cornet player in Michigan garb. ... I'd also like to pass this along to the U Mich alumni magazine. ... And best wishes for the continuing good work with Positively Napeville. ... Thanx!
—Jerry Lahti
Editor's Note: During the final concert of the summer season, the Naperville Municipal Band performed "Council's Choice," a selection of songs by the Naperville City Council. Councilman Grant Wehrli's choice was 'The Victors," the Michigan Fight Song and band member Jerry Lahti, also a U of M alum, tooted his horn for it. Fortunately PN was standing near the councilman who recognized the t-shirted musician when he stood up. What a great way to end the summer season!
To Columnist Ed Channell... OK, you got me! This will probably one of many email responses you get to your most recent PN column, because you begged! Actually, every month Positively Naperville arrives in my driveway, I bring it in and put it on the floor next to the couch (the spot where I put the Naperville Sun, until I read it). And PN stays there for a few days, then I decide I'm not going to read it and think about putting it in the recycling container. But, every time, I pick it up and read it. And I always get something out of it, and I'm glad I read it. So, sorry you haven't been getting any response from us readers to your column. OK, so I am married to a grumpy man, so grumpiness is NOT something I need more of. In fact, I need less of it!! So, if you count your blessings and stop complaining, maybe you could teach other grumps to do the same!!
Thank you, Ed,
—Melinda Buehring
I have many memories as I lived in Naperville from 1947 until went off to NIU in 1964 returned for awhile then off to U of I in 1970 recall the Spinner Brother Store where Starbuck's is my brother went to high school with Ron Keller; I was a pinboy under Bill Feldott at Sports Bowl and am writing a book of the era. ... I am interested in any Naperville Photos taken of events and people from 1947 thru 1980.
I live in...Carrollton, GA, ironically or maybe not about the size of Naperville when I left ( 24K give or take). I have been attempting to locate a copy of Wehrli's book on the sesqecentenial from 1981. ... Thought maybe some pics there— also have left word with the Settlement. I understand they have a photo collection, but I am looking more for day-to-day snapshots of life during that time. Almost need to invade attics LOL. Thanks for any help.
—Jack Miller, NCHS 64, jmbehave@mac.com
Editor's Note: This request came at the end of August during production of the Sept. issue of PN, just as we were about to start Year 10 of Greetings. We have included this post twice in the event someone can help Miller with photos.
Mark Twain was correct when he noted,
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The most recent greetings are posted first.
Please scroll down for all of this year's comments that begin with the September 2010 birthday issue, tied to the Jaycees Last Fling, the all-community event that helped us launch the publication in 2001.
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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!
Thanks, Anderson's Bookshop and all the IndieBound Naperville merchants for making a historical debut in the 2010 Jaycees Last Fling Parade! Anderson's big truck created a billboard for
many of the 100 members of IndieBound Naperville.
Since Positively Naperville was launched during Last Fling 2001, the monthly publication with two companion Web sites has celebrated small and independent business owners as well as shopping, dining, banking and entertaining locally.
In October 2008, PN was among the founding members of IndieBound Naperville, an initiative led by Becky Anderson of Anderson's Bookshop. Look for the red IndieBound logo at shops, services and restaurants that show their independence! www.indieboundnaperville.org
"Indie" is short for "Independent." And the group of small, locally-owned businesses known as IndieBound Naperville all around town has come a long way to show its independence and to promote shopping locally.
Small businesses are the nation's leading job creators. And they've been key to Naperville's growth and development since 1831.
Thanks for supporting local businesses throughout downtown Naperville, Naperville Plaza, Naperville Crossings, English Rows Towne Centre, CityGate Centre and hundreds of shopping plazas in Naperville,
Discover all the shopping, banking, dining, entertainment and special event opportunities that continually contribute to Naperville's economy and quality of life.
If you prefer to shop online, remember that many Naperville businesses offer Internet sales & services as well.
Visit many of them on this PN Web site under "Advertisers." Thanks a bunch!
PN celebrates shopping locally every day & during 2010 Jaycees Labor Day Parade
Troy Jackson, PN reader
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