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Naperville Potluck: Community: May 2008 Archives

Community: May 2008 Archives

Many large newspapers have an ombudsman, someone who works for the newspaper but who is charged with the responsibility of holding the publication accountable to the public. Newspapers take their public service roles seriously, and an ombudsman is one mechanism.

The Sun is a small newspaper, and we don't have a full-time ombudsman. But in light of recent comments about the role of the paper in the community, I'm going to put on the ombudsman hat and do my best to address questions.

-- Ted Slowik, managing editor

Thursday's Sun features the story of Brianna DeSimone, a 17-year-old Neuqua Valley High School student who has struck up friendships with senior citizens. Joni Spurlock, 73, Aggie Carson, 89 and Rudy Bilotta, 94, live at Eagle Place in Naperville, a Senior Home Sharing residence. DeSimone visits, celebrates special occasions, shares gifts, and even brings by friends and boyfriends.

We thought this story captured the spirit of the Naperville community. What's your favorite story about or example of Naperville's generosity? Tell about how you or someone you know shared their time, treasure or talents with others.