Youth Commission Tackles Drug Problem in Forest Park
At a Public Library meeting the Forest Park Youth Commission heard ex addicts discuss drug use among youths, with 10 percent using drugs and two overdose deaths in the past month. Mayor Mohr and officials consider a town or township program funded by public subscription until state aid arrives.
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L. To R
Bob Buonauro
Crossroads
Alice Zimmerman
Howard 2
Forest Park
Crossroads Drug Treatment Center
Tinley Park
Allen Reda
Hlinols
Judy Holtz
Crossroads Center
Youth Commission
Mohr
Re Cycling Drive at St Bernardine’s Feb 5 6
St Bernardine’s hosts a two day recycling drive February 5 and 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 7247 Harrison at Elgin Ave. Bring bottles and cans, bundle newspapers for the bin behind Peaslee’s Hardware, and call 366-1964 or 366-1280 for pickup if needed.
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St. Bernardine’s Lot
Harrison
Elgin Ave
Peaslee’s Hardware
Three 21-Year-Olds Cited for Gas Theft
A Forest Park trio, each 21, were nabbed after stealing $1.05 worth of gasoline. Police, alerted by the attendant, tracked the car and arrested the suspects. They await a March 20 court appearance on theft charges as they reflect on the failed caper.
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Fred Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Forest Park
Nab Federal Fugitive Here
Officers detained an out of state man at 216 Lathrop Avenue after a disturbance last week. Teletype confirmed he was wanted in Kentucky on interstate transportation of a stolen auto and theft. The suspect, Roger Tilley, 26, was booked for disorderly conduct and turned over to federal authorities.
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Lathrop Avenue
Richard Archambault
Robert Kutak
Kentucky
Roger Tilley
Garden Club To Elect Officers
Forest Park Garden Club sets February 9 1972 meeting for election of a president and treasurer A short business session precedes a Valentine Exchange Hostesses include Mesdames Wells Holmes Jung Swanson and Lanasa January 12 film viewing on Conservation attracted 23 members and 3 guests Reminder to start forced branches and bulbs now.
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Forest Park Garden Club
Valentine
Mesdames Wells
Holmes
Jung
Swanson
Lanasa
Forest Park Schools Close for Lincoln Birthday Observance
All Forest Park Public Schools will close Monday February 7 in observance of Lincoln's Birthday. Dismissal Friday February 4 follows the regular schedule and classes resume Tuesday February ath.
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Forest Park
Local Officials Eyeing Home Rule Power
Forest Park and about 50 neighboring communities heard a seminar on home rule last Thursday. Frank Pfeifer of the Illinois Municipal League discussed taxing powers and the process for smaller towns to seek home rule by referendum or council petition.
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Forest Park
Oak Park
Maywood
Ilinois
Frank Pfeifer
Ilinois Municipal League
Springfield
Howard Mohr
Pfeifer
Pfelter
General Assembly
Village Hall
Forest Park Village
Edward B. O'Shea
Steve Sargent
Clinois Municipal League
IML
Park Officials Split On Oktoberfest At The Park
Minutes from last week’s Forest Park Park District meeting show debate over allowing Oktoberfest on park grounds. Commissioners discuss permitting, legality of beer sales, and timing for a decision before the next committee meeting.
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Board of Commissioners of the Park District of
Forest Park
Larry Kaercher
Stange
James Crowley
Park District
DeFoggio
Fink
Kaercher
DiFoggio
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Joe Sansone
Risk Police
Garden Club
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