Naperville - Each year, the Naperville Heritage Society Board of Directors inducts honorees into the Distinguished Heritage Hall of Honor to recognize exemplary dedication to the preservation of our community's heritage. This award recognizes those who have enthusiastically supported preserving Naperville's rich and storied history, and have demonstrated a high level of commitment to Naper Settlement and the Heritage Society's mission of historic preservation and education.

The public is invited to the Distinguished Heritage Hall of Honor ceremony that is being held during Naper Days at noon Sunday, June 15, in Century Memorial Chapel at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville.

This year's inductees into the 2008 Distinguished Heritage Hall of Honor are Ted and Norma Cheuvront; the City of Naperville, the Honorable Mayor A. George Pradel and City Council; Bob and Midge Drebing; Al and Ruth Harris; Kent and Ann Rothrock; and Harold and Mary Schrader.

About the 2008 Distinguished Heritage Hall of Honor:

Ted and Norma Cheuvront were longtime volunteers at Naper Settlement. Ted was a member of the Restoration Crew from 1986 to 2007, helping with many projects throughout the village including assembling houses and extensive building renovations. Norma assisted with a variety of office tasks including mailing the monthly members' newsletter.

City of Naperville, the Honorable Mayor A. George Pradel and City Council are being honored for their longtime partnership with the Naperville Heritage Society and Naper Settlement. Since the Society's founding in 1969, the City of Naperville and its mayors have been enthusiastic supporters of Naper Settlement.

Bob and Midge Drebing have lived in Naperville since 1958 and became charter members of the newly-formed Naperville Heritage Society in 1969. Midge's interest in wildflowers spurred the formation of the Weed Ladies, a volunteer floral design group that still holds its popular sales. Bob helped with many of the restoration projects at Naper Settlement.

Al and Ruth Harris both loved to volunteer at Naper Settlement. Al, a longtime member and chairman of the Restoration Crew, was in charge of several house restorations. Ruth was a member of the Quilt Ladies, whose beautiful handiwork was displayed and then raffled off as a fundraiser each year during the annual Naperville Heritage Society Antiques Show.

Kent and Ann Rothrock moved to Naperville in 1971 and developed a keen interest in volunteering at Naper Settlement. Ann joined the Weed Ladies and also chaired the membership committee. Kent computerized the first membership database and helped move Naper Settlement's operations into the computer age.

Harold and Mary Schrader, both lifelong Naperville residents, lived across the street from Naper Settlement for many years and devoted countless hours to volunteering there. Mary, an accomplished seamstress, sewed many of the curtains for the historic buildings. Harold was a skilled woodworker, who also portrayed Barney the Elf, a popular character during Christmas Memories. Both led tours for school groups and visitors at Naper Settlement.

Editor's Note: Photos of the recipients are available upon request.