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Newspaper
Forest Park World
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1977
Page
8
River Forest residents celebrate the Community Center's first anniversary, noting initial doubts but praising its growth and strong community support. The center reports active programs, increased participation, and a positive local impact after twelve months.
The River Forest Community Center Corporation gains a two year lease for the old municipal garage, enabling a fledgling center to host woodwork, ballet, teen activities and events. A 400 plus winter rock concert and a 1009 household poll show community support and usage. The center plans more senior programs, teen activities, furniture refurbishing, and ongoing fundraising.
Oak Park Elementary District 97 Board of Education defends its plan to reorganize district administration citing public opinion as broader than board meetings. They argue added efficiency and long term resource management, and defend executive session use and internal selection processes.
Readers laud the April Forest Park World feature on the American Opinion Bookstore and commend volunteer efforts like Mrs. Blanche Cone. They discuss Triton College board actions, tax referendums, and support for education funding while urging accountability and civic involvement.
The NEWS/JOURNAL/WORLD invites signed letters from readers and will publish them if space allows. Mail to 6905 W North Ave Oak Park IL 60302. The paper may edit for clarity and space. libelous or false statements will not be published.
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