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Growing up in Naperville – Grateful for great memories
Update, Jan. 18, 2024 / The other day a couple of lifelong Naperville residents and longtime PN readers told us that “Growing Up in...
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Growing up in Naperville – Changing times
As I mentioned in a previous column, I was born in Naperville when there was no hospital. I was born at home at 616...
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Growing up in Naperville – Grateful for memorable career
Update, Jan. 18, 2024 / The other day a couple of lifelong Naperville residents and longtime PN readers told us that “Growing Up in...
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Growing up in Naperville – Thanks for 57 years of memories
The number 57 seems to be in my genes. I graduated from Naperville Community High School, now Naperville Central High School, on June 7,...
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Growing up in Naperville – Victory gardens, war bonds and clinkers
When I was in kindergarten in 1944, I would take a dime to school every Friday. I would buy a stamp at the principal’s...
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Folks tell Ron Keller his memories of growing up in Naperville could fill a book
Above / A colorful mural titled "The Great Concerto" by Barton Gunderson depicts images of Naperville Municipal Band leaders Elmer Koerner and Ron Keller...
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Growing up in Naperville – A few more notes about band life
Over many years, I have witnessed many funny or unusual happenings in band or while teaching band. Every time I’ve related some of these...
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Growing up in Naperville – From one band job to the next
As I said last month, my first band job was really tough because as a new teacher, you kind of feel you way as...
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Growing up in Naperville – Drawn toward the art of teaching music
Above / Ron Keller, pictured here in 1969, has been a member of the Naperville Municipal Band since 1954. (PN File Photo)
This column, “Growing...
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Growing up in Naperville – Growth in Naperville
In the fall of 1944, I entered kindergarten at Ellsworth School. The first week of school my mom walked with me so I could...