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Naperville Homeowners will hold Annual Meeting on Saturday, May 17
The Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation will hold its Annual Meeting beginning at 8AM, Saturday, May 17, in Meeting Rooms A, B and C of the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle Street. All concerned parents, residents, friends and neighbors are invited to this meeting that promises to be chock full of information, including the business of the NAHC as well as legal requirements and responsibilities of homeowners and homeowners associations.
According to Chuck Schlabach, Confederation President, the first part of the meeting will focus on parental responsibility and how the actions of children can impact their parents. Parental Responsibility laws and the potential consequences of what some may consider “victimless” actions can destroy lives, homes and families. Fighting community crime through neighborhood awareness will also be addressed.
Assisting in this presentation will be local attorney Kevin Lynch and Officer Cory Cullinan of the Naperville Police Department Community Education/Crime Prevention Unit..
Following a break, the meeting will move on to a discussion of the legal aspects and responsibilities of having and managing a Homeowners Association. Whether your association is voluntary or mandatory, there are laws and governmental requirements of which you need to be aware.
Mike Reilly, Confederation Director and Co-Chair of the Association Legal Forum, said local attorneys Jeffry Knuckles and Gerry Cassiopi will join the discussion.
Questions for the attorneys can be submitted in advance of the meeting by e-mailing to nahc-naperhomeowners@wowway.com.
The meeting will begin at 8AM with coffee, donuts, and networking. The formal agenda will begin at 8:30 AM and it is anticipated that the meeting will run until 11 AM to accommodate the questions and discussions with the attorneys present for the homeowners legal forum.
Fry Family YMCA hosts event to beat existing record on a spin bike;
rider determined to make Guinness Book of Records on May 12
Challenger George Hood's Words Saturday, May 10
"The gauntlet has dropped as many of you may know that we were advised yesterday by Guinness World Record Officials in New York that the existing record to beat on a spin bike is 175.50 hours. When the news was presented to me, my pit crew of friends and volunteers circled around me as I was spinning beyond 105+ hours to tell me. After some intense words of inspiration and an immediate change in strategy, my team and I had no doubt we were committed in spirit, mind and body to accept this new challenge together and that we will break this record by setting a new record of spinning 176+ hours. I should reach 176 hours at approximately 5AM, Monday morning, May 12 setting a new untouchable record of spinning for 176+ hours. My head is in the , although I am struggling at times from sleep deprivation, and with tons of friends, media and the community rallying around, this gives me the unstoppable determination needed to bring the record back to the U.S.A." said George Hood.
The Ride
George E. Hood is riding on his LeMond Revmaster "spin" bike as he pedals his way into the Guinness Book of World Records during a now 9-day, 176+ hour charity fundraiser on behalf of the Heritage YMCA Strong Kids Campaign.
Activities During Event
the YMCA is open to the public 24/7 to view George in action.
Additional Event Information/Resources
Check out www.heritageymca.org or www.ridegeorgeride.org to get updates about the event. A web cam is in operation during the event. Follow prompts online to view.
Local ball park offers family entertainment; fundraising opportunities
Discover the DuPage Dragons at the Lisle - Benedictine University Sports Complex, the place where top college baseball players from around the country play this summer.
“Kids can play in our Moon Jump, catch a foul ball, run the bases, get autographs after the and meet our players and Mascot Dinger,” said General Manager Jon Young.
Individual tickets are $6.
Young adds that his organization also is looking to assist groups with their fundraising efforts this summer.
Young welcomes nonprofit groups looking for fundraising hits for all ages to consider a day or evening at the ball park with the DuPage Dragons.
“For example we’re doing a night for the Rotary Club of Naperville/Downtown, A.D.O.P.T., American Cancer Society, Juvenile Diabetes and many more to come,” said Young.
The management is happy to work with local nonprofit groups to put together group rates or special packages in the luxury sky deck overlooking the ball field.
In addition, DuPage Dragons offers season tickets, birthday parties, company outings and group events.
For more information, contact Young at DuPage Dragons at 630-241-2255 or by fax at 708-784-1468. The mailing address is PO Box 3076, Lisle, IL 60532. The Web site is www.dupagedragons.com.
PN reader remembers 'Mean Moms'; will they reign again?
Happy Mother's Day every day to everyone who ever had a mother---especially a loving "Mean Mom." The following poem was forwarded to us while it's circling the Internet from a mean Naperville mom.
Someday when my children are old enough to understand the logic that motivates a parent, I will tell them, as my Mean Mom told me: I loved you enough . . . to ask where you were going, with whom, and what time you would be home.
I loved you enough to stand over you for two hours while you cleaned your room, a job that should have taken 15 minutes.
I loved you enough to let you see anger, disappointment, and tears in my eyes. Children must learn that their parents aren't perfect.
I loved you enough to let you assume the responsibility for your actions even when the penalties were so harsh they almost broke my heart.
But most of all, I loved you enough . . to say NO when I knew you would hate me for it.
Those were the most difficult battles of all. I'm glad I won them, because in the end you won, too.
And someday when your children are old enough to understand the logic that motivates parents, you will tell them.
Was your Mom mean? I know mine was. We had the meanest mother in the whole world! While other kids ate candy for breakfast, we had to have cereal, eggs, and toast. When others had a Pepsi and a Twinkie for lunch, we had to eat sandwiches.
And you can guess our mother fixed us a dinner that was different from what other kids had, too.
Mother insisted on knowing where we were at all times. You'd think we were convicts in a prison. She had to know who our friends were, and what we were doing with them. She insisted that if we said we would be gone for an hour, we would be gone for an hour or less.
We were ashamed to admit it, but she had the nerve to break the Child Labor Laws by making us work We had to wash the dishes, make the beds, learn to cook, vacuum the floor, do laundry, empty the trash and all sorts of cruel jobs. I think she would lie awake at night thinking of more things for us to do.
She always insisted on us telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. By the time we were teen agers, she could read our minds and had eyes in the back of her head. Then, life was really tough!
Mother wouldn't let our friends just honk the horn when they drove up. They had to come up to the door so she could meet them. While everyone else could date when they were 12 or 13, we had to wait until we were 16.
Because of our mother we missed out on lots of things other kids experienced. None of us have ever been caught shoplifting, vandalizing other's property or ever arrested for any crime. It was all her fault.
Now that we have left home, we are all educated, honest adults. We are doing our best to be mean parents just like Mom was.
I think that is what's wrong with the world today. It just doesn't have enough mean moms!
Preview the opening of the St. James Farm Forest Preserve in Warrenville
Get a first look at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s newest public space, St. James Farm Forest Preserve in Warrenville, during a preview open house on May 24, 25 and 26 from 10AM to 5PM.
For decades, the land was a private estate, denoted only by a brass plaque on a wrought-iron gate. However, its history is more significant than that of a simple weekend home. During the open house, explore the land on a horse-drawn hayride, and discover the story of the estate with tour guides. See the dairy barn built in the 1920s that housed a state-of-the-art dairy operation and Guernsey herd that set the benchmark for Midwest farmers. Discover the estate’s rich equestrian heritage as you visit a colonial-style stable built in 1930, see a stable modeled after Roman round barns, and imagine the thrill of seeing the world-class jumping, dressage and cross-country competitions once hosted at the site.
Simply stop by during the open house that’s free of charge. Horse-drawn hayride tours will be ongoing throughout the event. Entrance to St. James Farm Forest Preserve is located on Winfield Road , one-quarter mile north of Butterfield Road .
For information, call (630) 933-7248 or visit www.dupageforest.com.
Chamber honors small businesses with awards
The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce presented its 2008 Annual Small Business of the Year Awards at the Wyndham Hotel on May 9.
Noting a record number of nominees due to the realignment of the categories which are now based on company size, Richard Greene, President and CEO of the chamber noted how grateful he was for all the nominations as he welcomed an audience of nearly 460 revelers.
Ray Kinney of Minuteman Press served as emcee, while Sounds Abound provided musical interludes and the musical group Vocal Chaos entertained with several songs.
The chamber kicked off the event by presenting its Lifetime Achievement Award to Frank Slocumb who recently retired from Harris Bank.
Harris also provided the centerpieces for the evening, ceramic lion-shaped banks representing the company’s mascot “Hubert for Lion Power.”
Other top awards went to Naperville Community Television, Not-for-Profit; Buddingh & Associates, 1-5 Employees; Newman Architecture (Chuck Newman), 6-30 Employees; and Packer Engineering Group, 31-Plus Employees.
Five awards were presented to five businesses with less than five years of operation. Those awards went to Naperville Magazine, Romano & Associates, Bob Jung Painting, Great Scapes, Inc., and Jalapeno Paint Werx in the Five Under 5 Awards category.
CN Rail Company will address Naperville chamber on EJ&E Purchase
Jim Foote, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Canadian National Railway Company will speak at a Special Business Briefing for the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce on the proposed acquisition of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Rail Line on Friday, May 16 at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville from 7:30 – 9AM.
In November of 2007 a subsidiary of CN filed its intent to purchase the 198 miles of the Elgin , Joliet & Eastern Railway from U.S. Steel Corporation for $300 million.
“Without a doubt the proposed acquisition of the EJ&E by CN presents our region with a series of questions that are difficult to answer. Chicago is our nation’s rail center and there is a horrific congestion issue. Our region benefits from the 38,000 jobs railroads provide and the corresponding $22 billion in economic value,” said Richard Greene , President & CEO of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, in a press release. “Factoring those economic considerations with the impact to the quality of life the increased rail traffic on the ‘J’ causes is what makes this proposal so complex and important.”
A large area of contention between local opponents and the railways is about the traffic congestion that will result from the increase in the number of freight trains running on the EJ&E at the 144 “at grade crossings” on the line and the responsibility for funding congestion improvement projects, such as grade separations. In some areas of the line, train traffic will increase from 14 trains to 45 plus in the first three years of operations according to information submitted to the Surface Transportation Board (STDB), the federal agency in charge of reviewing the purchase.
According to Patrick Skarr, Vice President of Advocacy for the Naperville Chamber, at least five elected officials will be present to help business leaders address all their concerns regarding how this merger would have a serious impact on life and business in our community and future economic growth.
The cost for the public to attend the briefing is just $25 and registrations may be made online at www.naperville.net or by calling (630) 355-4141, ext. 0.
'Tennis action' photos will benefit American Cancer Society
Naperville Tennis Club is hosting a charity event to benefit the American Cancer Society on Thursday, May 29 and Friday, May 30. Co-sponsors Dee and John Bigenwald of MyMVPpix will donate proceeds from sports action photography to support this cause.
While raising money with tennis action photography is a fresh idea, photographer John Bigenwald hesitates to use the word "sittings." There is little idle time involved. NTC staff will contribute to this event by hitting with subjects during sessions.
Action photo sessions are available for a $20 sitting fee. Half the fee will be donated directly to the American Cancer Society.
Appointments are available at Naperville Tennis Club on May 29, 6:30-9:30 p.m. and May 30, 6:30-9 p.m. Adults, juniors, doubles partners and teams are welcome. Team photos are posed while action sequences are shot for individuals. Photos are available for online purchase although no purchase is required.
To donate directly, send a check to the American Cancer Society at 1801 Meyers Rd., Ste. 100, Oak Brook Terrace, IL 60181 or visit www.cancer.org
Questions? Contact Dee and John Bigenwald at 630-200-8754 or jb2@myVPTpix.com.
The Naperville Tennis Club is located at 1011 E Benton Ave.
District 204 calls on community to name a middle school; deadline noon, May 19
The Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education is asking residents to participate in the naming of the district's seventh middle school. Residents are encouraged to submit names for the school, which will
open in fall 2009 after the Waubonsie Valley freshman building is converted to the middle school.
School board policy states submissions must meet the following criteria:
School names can honor a prominent local, state, or national figure or family, including former District 204 employees, students, parents, or other residents. When the name being suggested is in memory of someone who has died, that request may be made only after a period of at least three years from the date of the person's death; or reflect the location of the building or facility.
Nominations should include why the name is suggested and may be sent to Janet Buglio, Director of Communications, at school-name@ipsd.org or PO Box 3990, Naperville, IL 60567.
Nominations MUST BE SUBMITTED BY NOON on May 19, 2008.
The board is expected to announce the school name at the June 9, 2008 board meeting.
ALERT! Red Light Warning Citations will not be issued starting May 1
The City of Naperville will not be issuing automated red light photo enforcement program citations starting May 1, 2008.
The City Council will consider an agenda item regarding the red light photo enforcement program at its May 6, 2008 meeting.
PN reader remembers Mother's Day is Sunday, May 11
Though PN believes that every day is the time to celebrate mothers, Mother's Day is officially recognized this year on Sunday, May 11. A thoughtful PN reader sent the following thoughts about mothers:
"Your mother is always with you. She's the whisper of the leaves as you walk down the street, she's the smell of certain foods you remember, flowers you pick and perfume that she wore, she's the cool hand on your brow when you're not feeling well, she's your breath in the air on a cold winter's day. She is the sound of the rain that lulls you to sleep and the colors of a rainbow.
"Your mother never intended to disappoint you---not on Christmas morning or for your birthday or on any day---though likely she did.
"Your mother lives inside your laughter. And she's crystallized in every tear drop.
"A mother shows every emotion --- happiness, sadness, fear, jealousy, love, hate, anger, helplessness, excitement, joy, sorrow --- and all the while, hoping and praying you will only know the good feelings in life.
"She's the place you came from, your first home, and she's the map you follow with very step you take.
"She's your first love, your first friend, even your first enemy, but nothing on earth can separate you."
Naperville encourages commuters to explore local transit options
Cost-effective transit options are available in Naperville for all residents. Commute by bus or train and explore ride sharing options as ways to save both time and money.
Metra offers service to downtown Chicago from the Route 59 train station and the downtown Naperville train station. In addition, Pace offers 23 bus routes that serve the Naperville area, including two Park and Ride locations. Parking at a Park and Ride location is another cost-savings opportunity available to commuters who can park their vehicle closer to home and ride the bus to the train station.
Carpooling is another transportation alternative available to commuters. Pace offers several vanpool programs, which are a great option for employees that live and work near each other and share similar schedules. Each rider pays a monthly fare based on distance and the number of participants within the group. This fare covers all costs of the vanpool, including fuel, maintenance, insurance, tolls, cell phone, roadside assistance and van washes. In addition to the vanpool program, Pace operates a free Rideshare Service that helps match carpooling participants.
For more information on Naperville ’s public transit options, visit www.naperville.il.us.
For more information on Pace’s vanpool program, visit www.pacebus.com and for information on the free Pace Rideshare Service, visit www.pacerideshare.com.
Enroll now for summer classes at North Central College
Enrollment for summer school at North Central College is underway. Courses are open to all North Central undergraduate and graduate students as well as students from other colleges. An eight-week class session begins June 9, and two four-week sessions begin June 9 and July 7. Enrollment is easy; applications are available online at www.northcentralcollege.edu/summer or by calling 888-595-GRAD (4723). Students can register in person or by mail.
Students can take courses in nearly every area of study. Undergraduates can choose from 40 different classes, including business, information systems, art, education, sport management, psychology, religion, the laboratory sciences, statistics and more. Graduate students have nearly 20 courses to consider, from financial accounting and educational leadership to organizational behavior and human resource management.
Local business leaders propose to open new community bank in Naperville
Area businessmen and women are primed to fill a market niche in Naperville banking with the formation of the First Community Bank of Naperville (FCB Naperville), subject to regulatory approval, the proposed bank hopes to receive its charter within a year.
Ray Jones, principal owner of Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home in Naperville, is one 20 founding directors of the proposed FCB Naperville.
“With the recent sale of the last family-owned Naperville bank to one of the chains,” said Jones, “local businesses are at the mercy of mega banks with their miles of red tape, out-of-state decision makers and indifferent personnel. Our new community bank will bring back a locally-owned, locally-managed bank where ‘you-come-first service’ is the norm because bank personnel are part of the community. Our directors and execs are also the bank owners—eager to help our neighboring businesses flourish.”
Other founding directors of the proposed FCB Naperville include: Masud M. Arjmand, PhD., Executive Partner, Accenture Ltd and Owner of the Red River Group; George Barr, President of The Barr Group PC; James Bergeron, Owner/Operator of Tessa’s Enterprises; Kerry Crandall, President and CIO of the Donegal Family Foundation; Pamela Meyer Davis, President/CEO of Edward Health Care Services Corp.; Brett Fessler, Owner/Operator of Fessler, Inc.; John Freiburger, Founder and Principal of Partners Wealth Management; Kevin Gensler, Partner of Dommermuth, Brestal, Cobine & West, Ltd.; Dr. Mark J. Goodwin, Director, Cath Lab of Edward Hospital and Executive V.P. of Midwest Heart Specialists; William Hayes, President/CEO of Esser Hayes Insurance Group; Rob Jensen, an independent contractor in the shipping industry; Ray Kinney, President/Co-Owner of MinuteMan Press and Co-Owner of the Maclyn Group; John Manner, President of John Manner Insurance; Brad McGuire, Chairman of Jackson Moving & Storage; Stephen Morrissette, President/CEO of First Community Bank of Joliet; Dr. Steven W. Neubauer, Dermatologist and Co-Owner of Dermatology Limited; Eva Huerta-Pavia, President of Cyrus, Inc.; and Scott Wehrli, Partner and Secretary/Treasurer of DuKane PreCast, Inc.
“Even when technology reigns for some of the efficiencies in banking today, many compelling cases can be made for the return of a true community bank focused on knowing and serving local clients who would like to be more than a pin number in the data base,” said Naperville native Wehrli.
“Deregulation, technological advances and increased challenges of competition have affected the well being of many community banks,” said Hayes. “But we embrace the concept of community banking and we want to bring it back so Naperville will continue to prosper and thrive with local people making local decisions.”
The founding board of directors, all local residents, entrepreneurs, philanthropists and community leaders, is convinced that the nature of Naperville’s economy with many independent businesses and innovative initiatives will benefit by the return to community banking business philosophy.
Naperville’s rich history reflects success stories with high interest in this American banking tradition dating back to the 19th century when the first formal banking institution in Naperville (and DuPage County) opened in 1854.
“Community banking and its support of commerce and trade in Naperville can be traced back to the mid-1800s,” Hayes added. ‘It’s characterized by a trusted system that’s commited to ervice and local decision-making as well as entreprenurial and community spirit.
“Attracting businesses and entrepreneurs has long been part of the character and success of Naperville,” Hayes said. “And so has helping each other.”
Through an arrangement with First Community Bank of Joliet, FCB Naperville will open as a branch of the First Community Bank of Joliet in temporary quarters at 2728 West 75th Street just east of Route 59 on Naperville’s west side while proceeding through the regulatory application process.
Learn about 'Move Over' laws; tell everyone you know to drive safely
Thanks to a Positively Naperville reader, PN has become aware of a national effort to make all drivers aware of "Move Over" laws, now on the books in 43 states throughout America.
Check www.moveoveramerica.com. Fines can be stiff and totally unexpected.
In Illinois, "Scott’s Law" states upon approaching a parked emergency vehicle, with flashing lights, a person who drives an approaching vehicle should change lanes if safe to do so, or reduce speed and proceed with caution if unable to change lanes. Upon entering a construction zone when workers are present, proceed with caution, change lanes not adjacent to the workers or reduce speed if unable to change lanes.
Be safe. Slow down and move over to another lane, if possible, whenever a police car, firetruck, tow truck, roadwork truck or any other emergency vehicle is flashing warning lights.
Penalties for violating the law include a fine of not more than $10,000. If you do an Internet search, you'll find many fines in Illinois are in the $200-$350 range.
Players Indoor Sports Center plans open house for its place to play
Players Indoor Sports Center Open House is slated from 5-9PM, Wed., May 14. The public is invited to see the new facility that houses indoor spaces for soccer, lacrosse, football, volleyball, basketball and just about every recreational activity imaginable.
In the meantime, Players Indoor Sports Center is now open for business. Naperville’s only state-of-the-art climate-controlled sports, entertainment and event facility offers 95,000 square feet custom designed for individual achievement as well as group excellence.
Summer and sports camps, clinics and training are available with membership.
Coaches will appreciate the spaces on rainy days.
Players Indoor Sports Center is located at Quincy Ave. and Fort Hill Road on Naperville's west side.
For more information, visit www.playersindoor.com or call (630) 470-6400.
Naper Settlement and partners receive several awards in time for 'Heritage Month'
The Naperville Heritage Society/Naper Settlement and their partners received several awards from the Illinois State Historical Society during a ceremony in April held at the Governor’s Mansion in Springfield , and all during May Naper Settlement is hosting events for Heritage month.
In the category of collection preservation, an Award of Superior Achievement was given for the collaborative effort of the Naperville Public Library and the Naperville Heritage Society/Naper Settlement for “Partners in Preserving Community History.” The partnership included a book conservation project of historic publications from the early Nichols Library collection and a digitization project that resulted in the “Naperville Heritage Collection” becoming available online as part of the Illinois Digital Archives.
Naper Settlement’s Marketing Communications Department received an Award of Superior Achievement in the category of special projects for the Weed Ladies Promotional Campaign, which publicized the activities of a volunteer group that sells floral arrangements to benefit education and preservation programs at Naper Settlement. The Marketing Department also received a Certificate of Excellence in the category of publications, non-book material for the 2007 edition of Treasures Magazine, a quarterly publication available to Naperville Heritage Society members and volunteers.
The Naperville Heritage Society/Naper Settlement Preservation Services Department received a Certificate of Merit in the category of public programming for the exhibit, “Vulcan’s Art: Today’s Blacksmith,” which featured the work of local artist Goetz Schuppan.
Naperville Community Television/Channel 17 received an Award of Superior Achievement for “Two Brothers, One Beer and the American Dream,” a documentary about Stenger Brewery, produced in cooperation with the Naperville Heritage Society/Naper Settlement.
To learn more about upcoming events for Heritage Month or local lore, visit www.napersettlement.museum.
District 204 high schools will host annual Fine Arts Festival on May 17
The community is invited to attend Indian Prairie School District 204's Fine Arts Festival on Saturday, May 17 from 9AM to 4PM.
Created in 1988 when the school district had one high school, this district-wide event now is held simultaneously at both Waubonsie Valley and Neuqua Valley high schools to showcase the artistic talents of the students attending each school and their respective elementary and middle schools.
Some 60 musical performances by bands, choirs and orchestras take place throughout both high school during the festival. And the hallways are filled with more than 12,000 pieces of visual arts, 3-D works, ceramics, computer imagery and more.
This event is free and open to the public. The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation sponsors the Fine Arts Festival with additional support provided from the City of Naperville.
Candlelight Vigil is planned on May 19
Linden Oaks at Edward will hold its 5th Annual Candlelight Vigil for eating disorders from 6:30 to 8PM, on Monday, May 19,in the Healing Garden at Linden Oaks, located on the campus of Edward Hospital, 801 S. Washington St. in Naperville. The vigil is held each year to motivate and encourage recovery, provide support for families, to commemorate those who have lost their lives and recognize those who have recovered and survived.
Steck PTA takes eight state and national honors at PTA convention
Steck PTA received eight state and national awards during the recent Illinois PTA convention in Kankakee. Among them were the 2007 - 2008 National PTA Unit Achievement Award and the 2008 Illinois PTA Excellence in Communications Award.
National PTA has over 23,000 local PTA units, but only 339 earned their illustrious Unit Achievement Award this year. Of the nine winning PTAs in Illinois, two are located in Indian Prairie School District 204. Steck PTA and Granger PTSA were both honored for promoting greater parent involvement, engaging more families in school, driving student achievement, and making PTA an even stronger voice for children.
This year, Illinois PTA created the Excellence in Communications Award to especially honor Steck PTA for outstanding communications. Their newsletter and website, www.steckpta.org, were deemed 'excellent' by state judges on all criteria. Steck PTA is the first in Illinois PTA history to accomplish this feat in both award categories. This unique award commemorates this achievement.
Steck PTA received separate awards for their website, newsletter, and legislative efforts along with achievement certificates for programs promoting children's health and environmental responsibility. For the second time in two years, Steck PTA also won a membership award.
Register now to enter the Blue Ribbon Baking Competition at Naper Days
Naperville Newcomers and Neighbors Club invites bakers of all ages to participate in The Naper Days 3rd Annual Blue Ribbon Baking Competition from Noon to 2PM, Sunday, June 15, at the Meeting House at the Naper Settlement.
Catagories include professional, adults, and children, cakes/cupcakes, cookies, bars, quick breads and pies.
Entry forms can be picked up and dropped off at Roseland Draperies, Naper Settlement or Casey's Foods.
Forms can also be optained at www.NaperDays.org or napervillenewcomersandneighborsclub.com.
Entries must be received by June 11.
For more information about the 3rd Annual Blue Ribbon Baking Competition , call Judy at (630) 961-2905 or Sue at (630) 904-5629.
For all the special activities and entertainment at Naper Days, visit www.naperdays.org.
May is National Bike Month; ‘Bike Rodeo’ will promote safe riding every day
In honor of National Bike Month, the City of Naperville is geared up to promote the importance of bicycle safety during the month of May. Tips for both motorists and cyclists on how to share the road are now available on the city’s Web site at www.naperville.il.us/bikesafety.aspx.
As part of the bicycle safety campaign, the City of Naperville and the Naperville Park District are teaming up to host a Bike Safety Rodeo at 9AM to noon, Saturday, May 17, at the Centennial Beach Parking Lot, located at 500 W. Jackson Ave. During the event, representatives from the Naperville Police Department and the Naperville Park District Police will teach kids and their parents how to safely ride their bicycles. The event will also include activities such as bike registration, helmet fittings, lessons on how to inspect a bicycle and a bicycle skills course.
Cyclists may also pick up a free copy of Naperville ’s Biking Map & Guide from one of several locations throughout the city. The citywide map includes on-street and off-street bicycle routes, park and forest preserve locations and bicycling tips. To view a list of locations where the map is available, or to download an electronic copy, visit www.naperville.il.us/bikemap.aspx.
For more information on the city’s Bike Safety Campaign, visit www.naperville.il.us/bikesafety.aspx.
Homeowners Confederation hosts meeting on May 17
Join with the Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation on early Saturday morning, May 17, in meeting rooms A, B, and C of Naperville's Municipal Center when the Confederation focuses on legal responsibilities and protection for individual homeowners and for homeowners associations.
Topics will address individual homeowners issues including parental responsibility laws; both civil and criminal penalties and exposure and discuss how this may impact a family; crime prevention in the community and suggestions for keeping your family safe.
The meeting will conclude with a special educational seminar aimed at Homeowner Association Officers and Board members and cover questions on how the law effects and controls the management of associations.
This is also the Confederation Annual meeting where certain Officers and Board members will be elected.
The meeting will start at 8:30 AM, but coffee, donuts, and the opportunity to meet, greet, and settle in begins at 8AM. For more information, visit www.napervillehomeowners.org.
NAHC will sponsor Homeowners Legal Seminar on May 21
Were you recently elected to your association Board and have questions about legal responsibilities of Boards and Associations?
Do you have questions on covenants and their enforcement?
Is it true that even voluntary associations need a periodic legal check-up?
For the answers to these and other questions, come to the NAHC Association’s Legal Seminar at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, May 21 at the 95th Street Library. Local attorney Gerry Cassiopi and a representative of the Knuckles law firm will be in attendance to provide answers to legal questions related to Homeowners Association governance and management,
North Central's summer camps offer all types of fun and creativity
North Central College offers a wide range of popular summer camp programs for ages 5 and up begin in June and run through mid-August. Whether day camps or residential camps, programs are offered in athletics, theatre, radio, academics and more.
Sports camps with openings include boys basketball, grades 3 to 12; girls basketball, ages 7-14; boys baseball, ages 5 to 16; and girls softball, ages 9-17. Campers will focus on developing and improving fundamental skills through scrimmages and competitions and learn the importance of conditioning and mental preparation. All sports camps—which also include football, cross country and track and field—are coached by North Central College varsity coaches and assistants.
North Central College’s award-winning WONC-FM 89.1 will host radio camps for junior high and high school students. Students will announce live and on-air in WONC’s state-of-the-art production studios, learn how a radio station is operated, and visit radio stations in Chicago.
Those of all ages interested in theatre can sign up for North Central’s summer musical theatre productions of “Oliver,” to be staged July 10-13 and 17-18, and “My Favorite Year,” appearing August 7-9 and 14-16. Only dancers and those interested in principal roles must audition; all others can simply register at merlin.noctrl.edu. Vocal auditions will be held on Friday, May 16, from 6-10 p.m. and on Saturday, May 17, from 12-4 p.m. Dance auditions will be held on May 17 at 9 a.m. All auditions will take place in Heininger Auditorium at Larrance Academic Center, 309 E. School St.
For more information about any of North Central College’s summer camps or musical theatre call 630-637-5560 or visit www.northcentralcollege.edu/summercamps. To register visit merlin.noctrl.edu.
CASA offers program and training for child advocates
Would you like to know more about the mission of Court Appointed Special Advocates known as CASA?
Informational sessions for the general public will be presented on June 23 and June 26 as CASA of DuPage County, Inc., prepares for its next pre-service Advocate training to be held twice a week during the evening for 10 weeks.
CASA volunteers speak to the best interests of abused, neglected and dependent children in DuPage County's juvenile and family court system. CASA believes each child has a right to a safe and nurturing home and to achieve that mission, trains and supports community advocates who voluntarily act as the “eyes and ears” of the juvenile judge.
Interested individuals are encouraged to attend one of the two information sessions that are planned in June. The first one will held at 10AM on Monday, June 23, at the CASA office, 505 N. County Farm Road (The DuPage County Judicial Complex), Third Floor Suite C, Wheaton. The second information session is at 7PM, Thursday, June 26, at the Wayne & Helen Fox Community Center, 306 Main Street, West Chicago, Illinois, 60185.
For more information, call Ruth at 630-221-0889, ext.306.
Twenty Naperville builders will showcase downtown-area new homes
Twenty builders with homes under construction in the central area of Naperville have come together to show off their homes and the advantages of living in Downtown. The custom built homes and one luxury town home ranging from $1million to $2.5 million will be included on the Downtown Naperville Custom Home Tour to be held May 30, 31 and June 1 and June 6,7 and 8 in the central area of Naperville. The self-guided tour is sponsored by the Live Downtown Naperville Partnership, a committee of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce.
The showcase event features homes varying in scale and architectural styles located in the Western, Cress Creek, Saybrook, Highlands and Gartner areas of Downtown Naperville. They’re presented by Alpine Development; Ashton Builders; Aspen Creek Partners; Bill Beckwith Builders; Caden Development; Dean Alan Builders; DJK Custom Homes; Expressions of You; James Homes; Lakewest Builders; Lee & Ghandour Architects & Builders; Marquette Companies; Micon Construction; Mulligan Homes; O’Donnell Custom Homes; Provencher Custom Homes; Quigley Custom Homes; RKF Design Group; Ryan Hill Realty and Siena Custom Builders.
Inside every house, you’ll discover more variety with home theaters, wine cellars, first floor masters, breakfast bars, finished lower levels with lookouts, courtyards, multiple fireplaces, and gorgeous millwork, tile work and hardwood flooring.
One ticket entitles the visitor to see all tour houses over the course of the two weekends. Tickets are available at the door, or in advance. Visitors may also buy a ticket to a single home at the door. For reduced-price advance tickets, visit www.livedowntownaperville.com or contact the Chamber at 630-355-4141, extension 1331.
Dupage Symphony Orchestra will present summer outdoor concerts
The DuPage Symphony Orchestra begins its 2008 summer concert season on at 7:30PM, Saturday, June 28, at the Community Concert Center in downtown Naperville’s Central Park. This free concert titled Dance Mix will include ballets, waltzes, tangos and more, written by Strauss, Brahms, Dvorak, Bernstein and others.
At 7:30PM, Saturday, July 19, the DSO will present another free concert titled Broadway Bash. Featuring show tunes and medleys from familiar Broadway hits, ranging from Rodgers and Hammerstein to Andrew Lloyd Webber, the second concert also will be performed at the Community Concert Center in Central Park.
Cantigny Park in Wheaton will be the setting for the DSO’s presentation of This Land is Our Land featuring Grofe’s Mississippi Suite and Mark O’Connor’s Americana Symphony. Ticket information is available through the Cantigny website: www.cantigny.org.
Later in September DuPage Symphony Orchestra chamber groups will perform at the Riverwalk Art Fair in Naperville on Saturday and Sunday, September 20 and 21.
Don’t miss these wonderful opportunities to hear the DSO in several lovely outdoor venues. Additional information about the DuPage Symphony Orchestra, the summer season and its regular season is available at www.dupagesymphony.org.
WVHS students design memorial bench; May dedication planned
Waubonsie Valley High School Applied Technology Independent Study students designed a unique memorial reading bench for Georgetown Elementary school.
Mike Cavin, Georgetown Elementary School parent and PTA member died suddenly on the last day of school in June of 2007. He was active in the Georgetown PTA and planned on being the group's Vice-President this school year. After the funeral, his wife Jackie asked principal Steve Selle if the family could do something for the school in memory of Mike. Steve took this request to his staff who suggested that they have a bench built for the library. Mike was a big supporter of reading. The staff also suggested that since Mike was a big Beatles fan that maybe the back of the bench could be shaped as a "yellow submarine". After not finding any commercial sources for such a bench, Georgetown's principal contacted Waubonsie Valley HIgh School Applied Technology teacher Steve Skorup.
Waubonsie Valley Applied Technology Independent Study students Andrew Lieske and Chris Dixon designed the bench in the shape of a yellow submarine. Skorup constructed the bench and his son, Dane, a sophomore art student at Sandwich High School painted the final design.
The bench was recently delivered to Georgetown and the school is planning a dedication ceremony in May.
CERT alerts citizens about earthquake safety
The recent activity prompts us to dust off our earthquake safety tips and remind the public what to do. The Southern California Earthquake Center offers the following reminders on what to do during an earthquake. Visit their website for more information, www.scec.org.
Indoors: Drop, cover, and hold on. Seek safety under a desk or table, if one isn’t nearby, drop to the floor against the interior wall and protect your head and neck with your arms. Do not go outside!
In bed: If you are in bed, hold on and stay there, protecting your head with a pillow.
Outdoors: Move to a clear area if you can safely do so; avoid power lines, trees, signs, buildings, vehicles, and other hazards.
Driving: Pull over to the side of the road, stop, and set the parking brake. Stay inside the vehicle until the shaking is over. Avoid overpasses, bridges, power lines, signs and other hazards.
“Our Mission is to Serve and Safeguard the Citizens of Naperville through a Professional, Efficient, and Effective System of Volunteer Services, which Protect Life, Environment and Property.” --- The Naperville Citizen Corps Council/ CERT.
For more information visit CERT at www.naperville.il.us or contact Angel Whitt at whittville@sbcglobal.net
Editor’s Note: Be mindful that from now through the end of June is tornado season.
Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry will build a new facility
Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry of Naperville has closed on the purchase of 2.6 acres of vacant land located at 1835 High Grove Lane in Naperville. The site will house the future home of the Pantry.
The land purchase was made possible as the result of a generous award of $240,000 of Community Development Block Grant (H.U.D.) funding through the City of Naperville.
“This is an outstanding opportunity for Loaves & Fishes to prepare for the future,” according to Tom Kallay, president of the board of directors. “The City of Naperville believes it is important for Loaves & Fishes to have a home of our own, “Kallay added. “There were no buildings for purchase in Naperville suited to our needs, so we plan to build.”
Now that the purchase is complete, the Pantry will solicit input from its stakeholders and other interested community members to help determine the shape of the new Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry.
The Pantry will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2009. “Loaves & Fishes has grown as Naperville has grown,” says Executive Director, Charles McLimans, “Our current space is deficient for our operations. Building our own space will allow us to become even better stewards of funds entrusted to us by the public, and to continue to provide better service and programs to members of our community in need.”
Loaves & Fishes distributed over one million pounds of food last year to more than 1,675 different families comprising 5,765 individuals.
Tales of homelessness from young experts create awareness
Unabashed testimony from children and teens who know homelessness first-hand will change the way this country approaches this issue. Diane Nilan, a national activist echoes the challenge of over 1.5 million homeless young people, “HEAR US!”
HEAR US Inc. announces the release of My Own Four Walls 2008, a compelling documentary series depicting homelessness in little known locales across the nation. The DVD is available for sale through the HEAR US website, www.hearus.us.
In fall of 2006 Nilan sold her suburban Illinois townhouse and possessions and moved into a 27’ RV which serves as her home, office and vehicle. She started HEAR US, a national nonprofit based in Naperville, IL, to give voice and visibility to homeless kids.
For more information about Nilan's journey to fight homelessness, visit www.hearus.us.
Timeless Day Spa is moving; moving sale now in progress
After five years, Timeless Day Spa is moving to a more convenient location. As of May 1 (maybe a day or two earlier), the full-service day spa will be in its new location at 1324 E. Ogden. The new home is one block east on the south side of the street between Zierks and Days Inn (between Naper and Naper/Wheaton).
“Thank you all! We couldn’t have done it without you,” said Jody.
In the meantime, Timeless is having a moving sale at its current location at 1240 Iroquois Avenue, Suite 506.
The following items are on sale: Thermojet ~ Buy One Package/Get One FREE; 50% off DermAware or Image skincare; 25% off any other service (cannot be combined with an already discounted service); 50% off Forever make-up.
This sale is good thru Saturday, April 26.
For information, call (630) 428-0700.
Naperville Art League announces winners of 4th Annual Public Competition
For the fourth year, the Naperville Art League (NAL) invited the public to enter an original work of art into an art contest. For this year's theme "Close-Up," 1 s and children submitted pieces interpreting the theme in virtually any media.
The works were exhibited at the Naperville Fine Art Center and Gallery, operated by Naperville Art League at 508 N. Center St. during the Spring 2008 Annual Gallery Walk. The Walk, which was in its 6th year, was put on jointly by the many art galleries in Naperville.
Last year's subject, "Backward/Forward," brought in 80 artists. Word has spread and this year, we attracted an unprecedented 128 entries. "We were very pleased with the quality of art we received this year from local artists," said Deborah Venezia, executive director of the Naperville Fine Art Center and Gallery. "NAL exists to inspire creativity. With the support we have gotten from the community, it looks like many individuals are receptive to our mission.
Awards were given to the following artists: Blaine Bradford: Naperville, IL - "Abandonment," Oil -- Adult Best of Show; Blaine Bradford: Naperville, IL - "Abandonment," Oil -- Adult People's Choice; Janet Wickham: St. Charles, IL - "Painting Close Up," Oil Stick -- Adult First Place; Cassidy J Alexander: Aurora, IL - "Big Breath," Pastel -- Adult Merit Award; Julie Kulak: Naperville, IL - "Tomato Hornworm," -- Brown Form Pastel -- Adult Merit Award; Maureen Mc Kee: Naperville, IL - "Gossiping Gals," Oil Pastel -- Adult Merit Award; Brian Shanahan: Naperville, IL - "Close-Up at the Gallery," 3-D Mixed Media -- Adult Merit Award; Lauren Bast: Naperville, IL - "Katy Did," Photography -- High School and College -- Merit Award; Faith Betinis: Hanover Park, IL - "Fire," Acrylic --High School and College -- First Place Award; Lucia Korpas: Naperville, IL - "Cup of Sea," Photograph -- K - 8First Place; Christopher Kogos: Lisle, IL - "Chris Kogos SC-9," Pencil -- K - 8 Merit Award; Sam Venezia: Wheaton, IL - "Self Portrait," Graphite -- K - 8 Merit Award.
The Naperville Art League offers hands-on art classes throughout the year for adults and children. It is a not-for-profit, volunteer organization sponsored by membership dedicated to promoting and supporting the visual arts and encouraging artists within the community.
Volunteers are needed for Civil War Days at Naper Settlement
Take a step back in time when you volunteer during Civil War Days May 17 and 18 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. With hundreds of Civil War re-enactors participating and more than 5,000 visitors expected to attend the two-day event, volunteers are needed throughout the grounds.
Volunteer positions include greeters; ticket sellers; grounds and facilities helpers; gate attendants; assistants in the hospitality area; entertainment announcers in Century Memorial Chapel; crowd control; and those who sell bottled water and snacks. Shifts each day are from 9 a.m. to 1PM or from 12 to 4PM.
For more information, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at (630) 305-5256 or e-mail volunteer@naperville.il.us.
City employees voluntarily give up parking spaces at the Municipal Center
City of Naperville employees have the option of donating their parking space to downtown Naperville employees or visitors. Recently 87 employees chose to either park their vehicles at one of several off-site parking locations, walk or bike to work, or utilize public transit in order to provide more space for downtown Naperville employees at the Municipal Center deck.
The off-site parking program is part of the city’s Parking Management Plan for downtown Naperville . The city hopes that the program will help to alleviate congestion in the municipal parking lots and decks during the peak summer season until construction of the Van Buren Parking Deck addition is completed and the Riverwalk Parking Lot reopens.
“By providing extra spaces for downtown Naperville employees at the Municipal Center , we hope that more parking will be available in the lots and decks that are within close proximity to shopping and dining,” said Kim Grabow, project engineer. “The success of this program is dependent on the partnership between the city and the Downtown Naperville Alliance. We’ve made the space available. Now it’s up to the businesses and their employees to use it.”
City employees will continue to park off-site through September, when the peak season comes to a close and construction of the Van Buren Parking Deck addition nears completion. Once completed, the Van Buren addition will add 317 parking spaces to downtown Naperville .
For more information, visit www.naperville.il.us/parkingmanagement.aspx.
Volunteer for a shift or two for Ribfest 2008
Organizers of the Exchange Club Ribfest welcome individuals and groups that may be interested in volunteering at Ribfest this year. The four-day event runs from July 3-6 at Knoch Park.
"Any help in getting the word out that we need volunteers for Ribfest is greatly appreciated!" organizers broadcast recently via e-mail.
Volunteers are needed for six-hour shifts, two each day. The first shirt is from 11:15AM-5:15PM; the second is from 4PM to 10PM .
Volunteer opportunities include serving beverages, assisting in the identification tents, helping in the children's play area, distributing information at the entrance gates, serving as parking attendants, assisting in the cleanup of the grounds, and supporting the merchandising tent.
Also, as of April 16, the community has been able to register to work Ribfest on-line at ribfest.net under the volunteer tab. Exchange club members should still contact Rich Dillender at dilldad@gmail.com to claim their shifts.
For everything you need to know about Ribfest 2008, the Miller Lite Main Stage or the Brian R. Schultz Rock & Roll Stage 2008, visit www.ribfest.net.
For information about the Naperville Exchange Club, visit www.exchangeclub.org.
Open Letter from District 204 Superintendent about Metea Valley land purchase
At the April 14, 2008 board of education meeting, the board approved the purchase of 84.1 acres of farmland from St. John AME Church for the construction of Metea Valley High School. The district had previously planned to purchase a portion of St. John's parcel (49 acres) and combine it with 37 acres from a second seller, Midwest Generation. Last week Midwest Generation decided not to sell, leaving the district without enough land to build the school.
St. John's decision to sell its entire parcel means construction can move forward in a fiscally responsible manner with the school still scheduled to open in August 2009. St. John's price of $225,000 per acre is significantly less than the $518,250 price per acre for the Brach-Brodie land.
Testing Service Corporation (TSC) performed a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment on the entire 84.1 acres. A study was done for St. John on the 35 acres the church was going to retain and a separate report was done on the 49 acres the district intended to purchase. Phase 1 studies showed the land was used as a farmstead which predated 1908. TSC reported "no environmental issues have been identified associated with the agricultural usage of the property." The company also reported "based on available information, regulatory status, local clayey geology and intervening distances, none of the off-site facilities is considered a threat to have impacted the site." TSC concluded "this assessment has revealed no evidence of recognized environmental conditions in connection with the property." Similar to the Brach-Brodie land, this parcel was used for farming with no indication of environmental issues; therefore TSC did not find it necessary to conduct further testing.
Supporting documents related to the land purchase are online at http://ipsdweb.ipsd.org/Land/MvhsLand.aspx
We are excited for our students and all the opportunities to come for them as we ease overcrowding at the middle and high schools and move forward with Metea Valley High School.
---Stephen Daeschner, Indian Prairie School District 204 Superintendent
Three District 204 middle schools are honored as 'Schools to Watch'
Indian Prairie officials announced that three of the five middle schools in Illinois being recognized as exceptional are District 204 schools. Granger, Gregory, and Hill Middle Schools received the prestigious "Schools to Watch" award from the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform.
District 204's three middle schools are among 47 high performing schools across the country meeting the strict requirements necessary to receive this national honor. Schools were selected for academic excellence, responsiveness to the needs and interests of young adolescents, and a commitment to helping all students achieve at high levels. In addition, schools must have strong leadership, teachers who work together to improve curriculum and instructions, and a commitment to assessment and accountability to bring about continuous improvement.
Participating schools complete a written application as the first phase of the screening process. Schools that appear to meet the criteria were visited by teams who interviewed administrators, teachers, and parents, and looked at achievement data, suspension rates, quality of lessons, and student work.
Dr. John Harrison, Chair for the National Forum's Schools to Watch Committee stated, "These schools demonstrate that high-performing middle schools have a clear focus on academic growth and achievement. They also recognize the importance of meeting the needs of all of their students and ensuring that each and every child has access to a rigorous, high-quality education. We are proud to have these schools serve as models."City Manager Pro Tem will speak at Rotary Sunrise meeting
After Hours Film Society will host the 6th Annual Short Film and Video Festival for Students; deadline to enter is June 30
The After Hours Film Society invites all students to participate in the 6th Annual Student Short Film and Video Festival, which will be juried by film professionals and educators who have experience as well as an appreciation for creativity, originality, ambition and determination.
Eligible entries must be 30 minutes of less and submitted on 1/2" VHS or DVD by Monday, June 30, 2008. Applicants must submit a completed and signed entry application (available on line) with $20 fee and their VHS/DVD to: The After Hours Film Society, P.O. Box 3534, Glen Ellyn, IL 60138-3534.
Winning entries will be screened, and cash prizes will be awarded at a special After Hours Film Society program tentatively scheduled for Monday, Oct. 13, 2008. Again the entry deadline is Saturday, June 30, 2008.
"Last year we were able to attract the attention of some very talented student filmmakers," said Deborah Venezia, executive director of the society. "This year, we are planning a more aggressive approach to reaching students and getting the word out. Our goal is to get the best and most creative work out there."
The After Hours Film Society is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the appreciation of cinema, both as an art and as a medium of information and education. Its mission is to provide the suburban community with first class foreign, art and independent films that otherwise would not be offered locally.
The mission of this film competition is to inspire, encourage, recognize and promote the work of student filmmakers.
Founded in 1989 by Venezia, The After Hours Films Society has been a durable and resilient outlet for film lovers of all ages. Operating out of the prestigious Tivoli Theater in Downers Grove, the film society meets on the second and fourth Monday of every month (with the exception of December where it meets on the first Monday only) at the beautifully restored 1,044 seat theater. Each screening is followed by refreshments and further explored through an open and informative film discussion.
For more information, visit the web site at www.afterhoursfilmsociety.com or call (630) 534-4528.
Service Disruptions as Naperville Public Library Upgrades its Library Catalog
The Naperville Public Library is upgrading its Library Catalog. This process will produce some service disruptions from April 14 until early May.
The Library is moving from one computer automation program to another. This shift in automation programs affects a wide variety of Library services including the Library Catalog, check-out and check-in of all Library materials as well as purchasing and processing of these materials. The Library is migrating from Dynix, a SirsiDynix product to Millennium, an Innovative Interfaces, Inc. product.
The April PN calendar reflects specific dates of the expected changes. As always with computer program migrations, there may be unexpected delays.
District 204 officials named a new Neuqua Valley High School principal
Indian Prairie School District 204 administrators named Robert McBride as principal for Neuqua Valley High School. He will replace Dr. Michael Popp who was named the district's director for school improvement.
McBride has amassed nearly 19 years of experience in Illinois high school public education. He began his teaching career as an English teacher at Oak Park and River Forest High School in 1989. More recently, he has held administrative positions with Glenbard East High School where he spent two years as assistant principal for instruction and the past three years as high school principal.
McBride has degrees in English Language and Literature from Northwestern University and a graduate degree in Teaching and Curriculum from Harvard Graduate School of Education. He is slated to complete his doctorate in education from Loyola University of Chicago this December.
According to Dr. Stephen Daeschner, Indian Prairie Superintendent, “Bob is a great choice for us as he is an experienced administrator who has orchestrated excellent achievement gains as principal at Glenbard East. With degrees from Northwestern and Harvard, he is someone who is not only well educated, but he also carries a very strong understanding of classroom pedagogy and instruction.”
McBride will begin his new role as Neuqua Valley High School principal on July 1, 2008.
Loaves and Fishes names new CEO
Loaves and Fishes Community Pantry of Naperville announces the appointment of Charles McLimans as its new Executive Director. McLimans had served as one of two Interim Executive Directors, along with Board of Directors member Sandy Forty, for the past four months.
McLimans is a seasoned nonprofit professional with over 14 years of experience in the philanthropic sector. Prior to joining Loaves and Fishes, McLimans served as Executive Director of the Sunny & Abe Rosenberg Foundation in New York, and since moving into the Naperville area two years ago has provided grant writing and consulting services to not-for-profit organizations in the Midwest .
Loaves and Fishes, a community-run food pantry operated primarily by volunteers, distributed 1million pounds of food in 2007. It is located at 556 West 5th Avenue , Naperville , IL 60563 .
For more information, call 630-355-3663, or visit www.loavesandfishespantry.com.
Learn about North Central College’s One Year MBA program
North Central College invites students and professionals with undergraduate business degrees to attend an informational session about the College’s One Year Professional Management MBA program. The session will be held at 6PM, Tuesday, April 22, in Smith Hall at Old Main, 30 N. Brainard St., Naperville.
