Park District Updates Active Shooter Protocol
The Naperville Park District is making changes to its active shooter training protocol. Executive Director Ray McGury explained at last night’s board meeting that the drills will no longer include use of the PA system or a starter pistol. Last Saturday, active shooter training at Centennial Beach caused confusion when some in the area thought there was an actual threat. Many people at a nearby charity walk for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation were thrown into panic. McGury also apologized for the confusion at the meeting.
Xilin Community Center Opening
Many gathered yesterday to celebrate the grand opening of the Xilin Asian Community Center. The new facility will be used for all-purpose events and even has dance studios for children of all ages. The organizers held a demonstration for the audience who came out to celebrate the center being opened, including a ribbon cutting and a dancing dragon.
Navy Seabee Speaks to Theater
Last night Navy Veteran and former Seabee Glenn Shadwell visited the cast of Summer Place Theater’s South Pacific at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center. Shadwell shared his story of serving in the Navy and the history of the Seabees to prepare the cast for the musical that takes place on a Navy base in World War II. Then, the cast performed a couple of songs for Shadwell, as a teaser for the musical that will premier on June 7 at the Yellow Box Theater.
Water Polo Accolades
Congratulations to this year’s members of the Illinois Water Polo All-State Teams. On the girls side Naperville Central senior Jodie Nelson made the second team and junior Emma Guccione was named to the third team. Naperville North goalie Grace Raquel made the third team while the Huskies also have two first team members in Taylor Wessel and Anna Tarantino. On the boys teams Neuqua Valley has a pair of selections with Pierce Salafatinos being named third team and Matt Townsend on the All-State first team. Naperville North junior Jack Tarantino was named to the second team while Metea Valley senior Colin Szczesny was named to the fourth team. The state champions from Naperville Central boast three selections with Jonah Klein-Collins on the third team, Luke Klein-Collins on the second team and Bender Russo on the All-State first team. Russo was also named the boys Player of the Year. And Redhawks coach Bill Salentine was named Coach of the Year.
Memorial Day Parade Preview
And Naperville will once again honor fallen veterans with a Memorial Day Parade on Monday. Navy veteran Doug Deetjen will serve as marshal for the parade, which kicks off at 10:30 near Centennial Beach. They’ll make their way down Jackson and Washington before finishing with a ceremony in Central Park. You can watch the parade live on NCTV17 and NCTV17.com.
