Betty Carter Brock, 80, Children's Author, Dies

From: The Washington Post | Date: December 27, 2003 | Copyright information

Betty Carter Brock, 80, a longtime Alexandria resident who wrote the popular children's book "No Flying in the House," died Dec. 4 at a nursing home in Lake Forest, Ill., where she had lived for three months. She had Alzheimer's disease.

Family members said that ever since Mrs. Brock's book was published in 1970, she had received mail and drawings from young admirers all across the country. Children loved to draw Gloria, the book's tiny, talking dog who raises a little girl, Annabel. T...

Read all of this article with a FREE trial to HighBeam Research

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles from HighBeam Research

The ultimate CEO cluster; Monied Lake Forest teems with corporate stars; with new housing, some fresh faces.(The Business of Life)
Crain's Chicago Business ; Byline: Mark Scheffler Lake Forest is status central, the ultimate aspirational address and well-connected province. People say, `Here's the place you want to be,' and they're right says Larry Morse, president of Quill Corp. and a 23-year resident of Lake Forest. My kids at one time played with
A house hunt in Lake Forest makes for pricey shopping
Chicago Sun-Times ; Affluent Lake Forest is a North Shore suburb known for its beautiful, expensive homes and winding, tree-lined streets. The quiet, private and exclusive Lake County community attracts residents with its excellent schools, open space and summer recreation on Lake Michigan. Situated 31 miles north of
HQ HAVEN: HOW LAKE FOREST BECAME A BIZ MAGNET WITHOUT REALLY TRYING.
Crain's Chicago Business ; To attract a corporate headquarters, some communities will cut taxes, abate fees and generally roll out the red carpet in hopes of boosting their economic vitality. Then there's Lake Forest. Developers will come and say, `Look at all the tax revenue we're bringing,' says Robert R. Kiely Jr., Lake
Change ripples Lake Forest; Newbies welcome (sort of), but old ways are prized; absorbing the Costco generation.(The Business of Life)(Tim State)
Crain's Chicago Business ; Byline: MARK SCHEFFLER Some new arrivals to the posh CEO province of Lake Forest are greeted with cocktails; others, with weeds. After moving into his new neighborhood, Tim State, 34, took some time to address his slightly overgrown lawn. His neighbors had little patience. On three different
Lake Forest beckons with low population, taxes
Chicago Sun-Times ; Known as the headquarters of the Chicago Bears, Lake Forest is a quiet, tree-lined community on the heralded North Shore. The city 31 miles from the Loop is actually closer to Wisconsin than to Chicago. The population density is low - only 17,836 residents in 15.4 square miles. Building codes are
Lake Forest shows Z-B better half
Chicago Sun-Times ; Lake Forest's offensive juggernaut continued to roll Saturday, rallying to a 42-27 victory over visiting Zion-Benton in a battle for first place in the North Suburban Conference. The Scouts (4-0, 4-0) trailed 21-7 in the second quarter but scored once before halftime and exploded for four
Lake Forest Dream Come True For the Upscale Home Buyer
Chicago Sun-Times ; Lake Forest, 31 miles from the Loop, combines its natural beauty, unforgettable homes and outstanding school district into a home buyer's dream come true. "You can search the world and rarely find as much charm and ambience as there is in Lake Forest," said Sally Danielson, executive director of
Lake Forest stops Stevenson
Chicago Sun-Times ; In a matchup of explosive offenses, defense ruled as host Lake Forest shut out Stevenson 7-0 Saturday to clinch a tie for the North Suburban championship. Lake Forest (7-0, 7-0) parlayed a late second-quarter touchdown with three interceptions for the winning combination. Both teams entered the
Lake Forest likes its stately status quo
Chicago Sun-Times ; Lake Forest is a North Shore suburb of expensive homes and tree-lined streets. Residents intend to keep it that way. Village codes are strict, calling for quiet plumbing, jiggle-free floors and white drapes. The village also is being careful in developing its open space. Recently 47,000 square feet
Schools as much a part of Lake Forest as name.(News)
Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) ; Byline: Bob Susnjara Daily Herald Staff Writer Two schools celebrating 150-year anniversaries were the driving force that brought together a special panel Wednesday night to examine the heritage of Lake Forest's venerable institutions. More than 200 spectators attended the symposium as part of this