Memories of Life in Downers Grove

A Downers Grove Youth

Fun for All

The Henkle family moved to Downers Grove in 1998. Our son, Justin at the time was only 1. In 1999 Justin won second place in the Heritage Fest photo contest, and was on the front page of the Downers Grove Reporter. Justin and father Mike were in the local Parent Magazine for Father's Day in June. In 2000 my daughter Ashley was born. Justin was the Snow Prince in the Downers Grove Hospitality Day parade at age 6. In the spring my son tried out the Downers Grove Roadrunners Soccer Club, and is still on the team. Justin rode on the Roadrunners float in the July 4th parade.

My son and daughter both have taken swimming lessons at the Downers Grove South High School. In the summer we also participate in the wonderful summer reading program that the library offers. My children love going to the library to check out books. I was second place women's runner-up in the Downers Grove Fitness Challenge that was sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Every October my children participate in the downtown window painting, and we enjoy breakfast at Ballydoyle. Recently in September of 2006 my husband and I celebrated out 10th Anniversary, and our picture was in the Downers Grove Reporter.

Ashley Henkle was a runner up in the Snow Prince/Princess 2006 contest, and rode on the float with Mrs. Claus. My children also participate in activities at the Downers Grove Park District Recreation Center. We sure have a lot of memories, and many more to come.

The Henkle Family