Consolidation Talks Reach Beyond Lake Park Districts
Roselle Bloomingdale Keeneyville join Itasca Medinah in study of district consolidation. A 18 member committee to examine districts Lake Park and co terminous elementary schools will form with first meeting Oct 1. Data on population enrollments buildings staff and finances to be gathered for the survey.
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Lake Park High School
Roselle
Bloomingdale
Keeneyville
Itasca
Medinah
Don Bessey
Roselle Elementary School Dist. 12
Medinah Elementary School Dist. 11
Bessey
Tric
Lake Park High
Consoli- Lake Park High School
Dation
Citizens Committee
Dis- Lake Park High School
Ray Page
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Board of Education
Suit Tests Walks Law Suit Tests Walks Law
A lawsuit to test the legality of Roselle's sidewalk installation is expected to be filed against the village by attorney John Cummins this week. VOICE residents group backs the action to halt sidewalk work and could seek invalidation of ordinances and repayment of bonds if successful. Named defendants include Village President Robert Frantz Building Inspector William Manns Village Clerk Mildred Winkler and Village Treasurer Carl Lindquist Jr.
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Roselle
DuPage County
John Cummins
Samuel Young Law Firm
Chicago
VOICE
Town Acres
Robert Frantz
William Manns
Mildred Winkler
Carl Lindquist Jr
A Long Tale From the Police
A police section story presents a detailed account spanning events and investigations. It outlines actions by officers, investigations, and ongoing inquiries with emphasis on procedural steps and local case flow.
Sidewalk Bond Fight Shapes Village Controversy
Cummins names officials in a sidewalk bond dispute amid a fight over village ordinances. VOICE and allied groups resist sidewalk installation, arguing it harms private property and seeks compensation to owners of former village land.
Itasca Trustees Approve 50-50 Elm Tree Planting Plan
Village trustees on Tuesday night approved a shift to a 50-50 cost sharing tree planting program to combat elm disease. Village forester John Van Camp admitted the battle began too late and noted Itasca loses about 100 elms yearly. He warned spraying with DDT is now largely ineffective and elm distribution is widespread.
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Itasca
John van Camp
van Camp
Roy Johnson
Johnson
Traffic Accidents Hit High in July
Itasca police report a year high of 18 accidents in July and theft rising from four in June to eight. Vandalism and burglaries fell. 138 citations issued, 87 for moving violations, five for DUI, 46 for nonmoving violations.
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Itasca
Vandalism arrests after weekend spree in Bensenville
Three youths, including 17 year old Raymond Larson of 208 Pamela Ben senville, face criminal damage charges after obscene graffiti on Central Park structures and nearby homes. Two younger boys, ages 13 and 15, were released to juvenile authorities. Larson awaiting court September 11. Estimated damage about 350 dollars with labor costs rising.
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Bensenville
Raymond Larson
Pamela
Larson
Merle Hummel
Hummel
Park Board
Pres
Donald Carroll
Roselle’s BGA plans town meeting to expand citizen group
Roselle residents gather as the Better Government Association plans an Aug 29 town meeting to air complaints set objectives and recruit members. Alan Carlson hosts an organizing tonight at 42 E Ardmore Roselle with Clarence Muth and Ronald Siems present as organizers discuss annexation issues and community improvement efforts.
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Roselle
Better Government Association
BGA
Alan Carlson
E. Ardmore
Carlson
Clarence Muth
Ronald Siems
Central Highlands Area
Central Highlands
Muth
Inside Today Home Delivery Sports and Classifieds
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Dick Barton
Art At the Park
Cummins
Register
Frantz
Manns
Winkler
Lindquest
Town Acres Lane
East Thorndale
Crestwood Drive
Picton Road
Oak Street
Rosedale
North Prospect Street
Paddock Publications
Wood Dale
Park District
Westview
Highland
Central Park
Band Shell
Main Street
Auto Mart
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