Most recent greeting posted at top. Many Greetings to PN also are linked to online stories.
The flock of birds on the front at sunset is really nice. (February 2013 cover) I love how it bleeds behind the PN banner logo. Really nice design element.—Tom Tortorich
We routinely pick up the latest copy of “Positively Naperville” at the supermarket, and thoroughly enjoy the content you offer. Well done! —Brian & Patricia O’Mara-Croft, Oswego, Illinois
I’m wearing my One in a million t-shirt in Dallas, Texas. I recently learned that I am a distant cousin of Walter Fredenhagen, so Cock Robin is even more special to me now. I would love to have another butterscotch One in a million malt. The best were the malts that weren’t quite mixed enough and a coating of butterscotch was left along the bottom of the cup. After slurping down the One in a million, there was still the extra topping to be scraped up with the straw and enjoyed. … My favorite ice cream flavor was the Concord Grape. —Nancy Grove Mollenkamp
OH MY GOODNESS!! How “Positively” can somebody feel when they open their mailbox and discover a wonderful gift certificate to one of their favorite restaurants in all of?! Participating in your latest Naperville Trivia contest was not only fun, but rewarding. As one of the many finalist in the contest, we are thrilled with our prize and look forward to a night on the town! Thank you Positively Naperville for being such a wonderful contribution, it is folks like you that not only make Naperville so great, but also a place to be proud to call home. —Gary and Pam Leavenworth
Thanks so much! I saw the article—it was actually pretty exciting! I’m presenting my project for the regionals competition tomorrow. … I actually really enjoyed writing the article. … Thanks so much! —Chelsea Wang
Editor’s Note: One thing that has created much joy for PN is the opportunity to provide space for budding writers to share their passions. Currently, PN features two regular young columnists. Emily Riederer, an advocate of opera; and Jack Morressey, a food critic, write monthly. Since PN’s founding in 2001, more than a dozen teens from School Districts 203 and 204 have contributed to the publication. Thanks to all. —PN
My wife Megan and I spoke about our Young Life Access program for teens with special needs at Rotary a few times over the past few years. Last year, you ran a wonderful article about our race on Positively Naperville. We just opened registration for this year’s race on May 4th. Would it be possible to put our event up on Positively Naperville again? It was great publicity for the race and we’d love to continue to let people in Naperville know about our organization. Thanks so much! —Justin Elder
Editor’s Note: The 5th annual Access 10k/5k presented by Young Life is scheduled to begin at 9:30AM May 4, 2013. This event will be held at the Danada Forest Preserve in Wheaton. To register and help send teens with special needs to Young Life camp and support the bi-weekly meetings and activities of Young Life Access in Naperville, visit accessrace.org/. —PN
The paper just keeps getting better and better! Your support of local clubs is appreciated so much! —Marilyn Krueger, President, Naperville Garden Club
Thank you for putting our (Valentine’s Day) luncheon on your website so quickly. I can never tell you enough how much we appreciate all you do for us, as well as all the non-profits in Naperville. You are just the best! —Madelene M. Bernar, Director of Development, St. Patrick’s Residence Nursing and Rehabilitation
Editor’s Note: The Guild at St. Patrick’s Residence will host its annual “Come to Mom’s House” party to celebrate St. Patrick on March 3. —PN
I get a lot of response from these columns – people mentioning it or forwarding me the link. Your readers are very engaged! Thanks again for this wonderful opportunity. —Terri Gregory, Community Relations Supervisor, Western DuPage Special Recreation Association
Editor’s Note: Terry Gregory is featured online with her monthly column, “Equal fun for everyone,” to help spread awareness about Western DuPage Special Recreation Association. WDSRA is a nonprofit organization that offers recreational opportunities for adults and children with special needs through programs and inclusion services. —PN
Anita Mraz mentioned you have been a wonderful supporter of student activities in the past, and thought you would want to hear our big news! Naperville North’s Show Choir, which was created in 2011, participated for the first time in a contest in Keokuk, Iowa this past Saturday. Our groups won 7 awards! Thank you for your consideration and your support of NNHS. —Ana Bakas Editor’s Note: Congratulations to Naperville North’s Show Choir! See their story with photo online! PN appreciates it when the community keeps us in the loop!
Editor’s Note: PN’s cover photo for February was taken by Mike Krol who passed by Lake Osborne along Aurora Avenue on his way to a meeting at sunrise. The following comments were retrieved from Positively Naperville post on Facebook:
Great picture! —Tom Gruenwald Love it!
More photos, please. —Tara Kovach
Too many ducks! —Janet Sinibaldi
Gorgeous! —Julie Andersen
What a great article on birds!! I wish I knew you were doing birds…I have some great bird pictures including one of the girls with a rescued hummingbird!! And a new one of a Pilated Woodpecker (Woody!) Anyway, I enjoyed it. —Jo Lundeen
Thanks so much for all the space you’re giving Naperville READS and our Healthy, Wealthy and Wise programs! Tomorrow’s Naperville READS author appearance is sold out! It’s support like yours that makes this happen. —Susan Greenwood, Community Relations Associate, Naperville Public Library
I’m almost a year late with this, but for some reason I missed that nice column you did for PN when I got the Chamber Lifetime Achievement award. Yesterday I was checking out stuff on the Internet and came across it. … Anyhow, it was very touching and more than a bit flattering. This thank you is thus long overdue. —Tim West
Editor’s Note: Chamber honors Tim West with Lifetime Achievement Award.
