Gone, But Not Forgotten

Albert “Bucky” Muisenga Sr., the founder of Elmhurst Ford (678 North York Street) and one of the best known businessmen in Elmhurst, passed away on July 1 after a long battle with cancer.  He was 92. His career in automobiles began at Murphy’s Motors Ford in...

Elmhurst Our Kind of Town

Elmhurst Our Kind of Town will air highlights from Elmfest 2001/Civic Hall of Fame and the Elmhurst Jaycees’ 2001 Distinguished Service Award program on Channel 6 of AT&T Broadband (688 Industrial Drive) throughout July.  Elmfest highlights are running at...

Chamber Anniversaries

The following six businesses are celebrating their Chamber anniversaries in August: 30 Years—Elmhurst Symphony Association (P.O. Box 345); 20 Years—Peters & Associates (909 South Route 83); 15 Years—The Silverado Grill (447 Spring Road); and 5...

2001 Steak Fry

The Chamber will host its annual Steak Fry at the Elmhurst Family YMCA, 211 West First Street, on Sunday, August 19, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.  Chamber members and their families will enjoy exclusive use of the YMCA’s pool, gym and other recreational...

New Members

The following three businesses joined the Chamber in the past two weeks: KAN Printing & Advertising Specialties (255 Michigan Street), printing and promotional products, Pat Golden, 941-7328; Sirenwire (188 Industrial Drive, #28), web development, Kimberly...

New Teachers Luncheon

The Chamber will host its 11th Annual New Teachers Luncheon at the Diplomat West Banquet Halls, 681 West North Avenue, on Thursday, August 16, from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m.  The cost is $25.00 per person and Chamber members can sponsor one of some 70 new teachers for...

Newsmakers

The Elmhurst Press, published by Liberty Suburban Chicago Newspapers (709 Enterprise Drive, Oak Brook), is now available on-line at www.chicagosuburbannews.com.  Information includes local news, sports, classifieds, stock quotes, personal financial news, health...

Tee Off for Toche

Better than one out of every four golfers at the Chamber’s sold-out “Tee Off for Toche” 53rd Annual Golf Outing, held at Oak Meadows Golf Course (900 North Wood Dale Road, Addison, on July 24, took home cash or merchandise as a contest, auction or raffle winner. Pro...

Special Events

The Spring Road Business Association is sponsoring Gazebo Concerts near the Illinois Prairie Path on Thursdays, August 16 and September 13, at 7:00 p.m. Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare (200 Berteau) will host a Fiesta Dinner/Dance Benefit at the Carlisle in Lombard on...

August 29 2001 News & Notes

Gone, But Not Forgotten Mary Lizzadro, 90, the supportive wife of the founder of the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Arts (220 Cottage Hill), died August 14 in a Michigan hospital.  She married Joseph Lizzadro in 1932 and they moved to Elmhurst in 1940.  The...

September 12 2001 News & Notes

Anniversary Celebrations In celebration of its 75th Anniversary in business, Pfund & Clint Florists, 123 North York Street, will host the Chamber’s Business After Hours on Wednesday, September 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Those bringing a prospective member...

September 26 2001 News & Notes

Board of Directors Election October 1 is the Chamber’s deadline for accepting Board of Director nominations for seven of the 21 three-year terms to be filled in the October election. Nomination forms and a list of Director duties and responsibilities are available...