Stephanie Penick
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Riverwalk ties city's traditions to its futureFeb 09, 2015 12:37 pm - Twenty-two years ago this month I was feverishly packing boxes in Chatham, New Jersey, trying to downsize our possessions in anticipation of moving to Naperville. In Dec...
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Handwritten notes prove it's the thought that countsDec 19, 2014 10:43 am - Ever since a gently used Apple IIe arrived in our home around Christmas 1988, my handwriting has deteriorated. Back then, brides used to hire me to address wedding invit...
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November is the happiest month of them allNov 25, 2014 12:58 pm - November is my favorite month. It's that simple. I can trace my fondness for this month - a time when I count my blessings for the freedoms that come with voting on Elec...
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Naperville Rotarians continue fight against polioOct 14, 2014 2:14 pm - Our three adult children know the trials of polio from stories passed down from their grandmother, now 87, who caught a mild case of the epidemic disease in 1950. Most ...
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Harvest Pow Wow, Judd-A-Thon, bee sting all lead to new experiencesSep 23, 2014 9:53 am - Most times when I begin a conversation, I'm not exchanging information to write a story. I've always been curious. My favorite things are creating experiences and simply...
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A day of fishing rekindles childhood memoriesAug 19, 2014 1:06 pm - I'm surprised every day at what triggers flashbacks to fun times and lessons learned. For instance, while crunching along the limestone trail in May Watts Park one recen...
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Scott's Walk raises awareness of testicular cancerJul 29, 2014 3:10 pm - While driving home Sunday morning, I listened to a sports commentator on the radio say, "What a gorgeous day for golf!" Mindful that I had just walked about 2 miles in S...
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Taking a step backward isn't always badJun 24, 2014 11:53 am - You could say I've been a news junkie since childhood. As a curious kid, my nose for news dug up local stories for the sporadic "Rolling Oaks Extra" that I typed and car...
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Volunteers played key roles in Naperville's many successesApr 30, 2014 2:31 pm - As Volunteer Appreciation Month wraps up, I'm mindful that Naperville's generous community spirit, a year-round activity, is one of many things that attracted us to move...
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Has city council lost its spirit of volunteerism?Apr 29, 2014 1:32 pm - Editor's Note: This is the second installment of Around Naperville columnist Stephanie Penick's two-part report. Wednesday's column focused on the city's spirit of volun...