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Newspaper
Forest Park Review
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1975
Page
1
The Preiwisch family at 624 Elgin displays a full color Spirit of 76 flag on their garage door as a Bicentennial tribute. Led by David Preiwisch with Joan and Karl, the project includes blue field layout by David Gray of River Grove.
The Historial Society of Forest Park was approved June 3 by the Forest Park Bicentennial Commission. Dr. Frank J. Orland chairs the Heritage Committee which plans a museum in the library basement and Sunday afternoon displays staffed by volunteers. Charter memberships available: regular $10, family $15, senior $5. A subcommittee will draft a constitution and by laws. Tax free status will be sought after legal requirements are met.
The Lions of Illinois Foundation and The Forest Lions Club sponsored the Lions Mobile Eye Screening Unit. Two participants showed elevated eye pressure and were referred to doctors for full exams and possible treatment. The effort boosts glaucoma testing since 1969 to over 200 000 tested and about 2000 diagnosed with glaucoma. Citizens may contribute to the Illinois Foundation and request literature at 1515 North Harlem Avenue Oak Park Illinois 60302.
The village council approved Sandra Boy’s salary at 4550 matching predecessor Virginia Stetler and unanimously reappointed fire chief William Vrtis and police chief Richard Crane. Additional actions included zoning for a 447 Ferdinand parking lot, extending garbage service to condos, and condo waste compactors. The meeting also reviewed a burglary report from Lazy Lion Pancake House.
Proviso East and Proviso West urge new and transferring students to enroll now in the main offices based on residence. Attendance zones remain. West-bound students go to Proviso West Hillside, East-bound to Proviso East Maywood. Summer hours 7:30 to 3:30 weekdays. Freshmen need elementary graduation cert or credit check. proof of residency required. Health History forms due. Call numbers provided. Term begins September 2, 1975.
Commissioner Fred Marunde announces a permanent information office in the Water Works Building at 7644 Jackson Blvd. Sessions begin at 7 p.m. on the fourth Friday monthly before council meetings, inviting public questions and suggestions for Forest Park’s bicentennial activities.
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