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Newspaper
Forest Park World
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1977
Page
8
A VMA tally defends citizen involvement in village government. Four years ago 119 people served on 16 boards and committees. now 165 on 21 boards with 43 percent appointed in the last two years. Including task forces, about 465 citizens participated in the last four years.
A reader urges reduced petroleum use and expanded rapid transit around Chicago. He cites Hubbert, notes rising oil imports, and promotes solar heating, commuter trains, and energy conservation. He praises Western Springs voting leadership and urges civic participation.
The Oak Park River Forest League of Women Voters sponsors a Meet the Candidates forum from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday March 20 in the Veterans Room at the Oak Park Public Library. Candidates for village president clerk and trustees will speak three minutes each on why they are best qualified. A Q A follows with moderator Vernette Schultz. Township candidates will also answer questions. The league will distribute candidate questionnaires covering issues and biographical details. The event is open to all Oak Park voters.
A new group ERA Metro West organized in two western suburbs to push swift passage of the Equal Rights Amendment in Illinois. Steering members include Gail Bien Forest Park and others from Oak Park River Forest and Forest Park. A March fundraising event is planned and lawmakers in Springfield are being urged to act.
Cook County health department announces reissued bivalent vaccine for both swine and Victoria flu. Walk in clinics run three Fridays at 1907 Rice St Melrose Park from 9 to 11 30 a m for seniors 60 and older and adults 18 to 60 with chronic disease with physician note. forms available at district offices.
The Oak Park Jaycees hold Roto-Tiller Days on April 2 3 and April 16 17. They offer roto-tiller services for gardens beds and new grass areas in Oak Park River Forest and Forest Park for $5 per 100 sq ft or less with proceeds aiding community projects. Reservations at 383-2200 or 383-7479.
Avenue Bank promotes special 200 check packages that donate 50 cents in your name to the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio Foundation with each purchase. The commemorative checks are available to regular checking account customers who order by writing, calling, or stopping in.
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