De Pere citizen honored News-Chronicle Mary Jane Van Remortel of De Pere will be presented with the 2003 Civis Princeps Silver Knight Award from St. Norbert College at a banquet Oct. 20 at De Pere Community Night. Van Remortel is being honored for her contributions to her church and community. Aside from raising her six children, Van Remortel has participated in a variety of community groups, including the Association for Retarded Citizens, Befrienders, Cub Scouts and 4-H. She has also served as a funeral coordinator, lector and communion distributor. Van Remortel's brothers, Richard Smits and Donald Smits, are also Silver Nights. The Silver Knight Award was initiated 36 years ago by Father Dennis Burke, the college's second president. It recognizes a De Pere resident who exemplifies the Norbertine tradition of self-sacrificing service to the community. Tickets to the banquet are $15. Call Ruth Hunter at 403-4011 for more information.