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Newspaper
Forest Park World
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1976
Page
7
The Friends of the Oak Park Public Library express gratitude for the August 21 book fair. The World’s coverage aided a financially successful event, enabling future library purchases and programs. The community’s response and book bargains were warmly praised. Jill S. Reddig, President.
Barbara Furlong of Oak Park urges residents who questioned the OPHA Chateau purchase to reach Kris Ronnow Phil Hickman or Robbie Raymond for explanations. She argues ongoing government and resident involvement can protect property values and keep Oak Park an attractive community.
A reader objects to describing Hephzibah as a home for broken homes and clarifies it is a day care center serving children from varied economic backgrounds. Enrollment requires employed or student parents in need of day care. The letter requests a correction in a future issue.
Readers cite urgent fiscal missteps at Triton College tracing back to a 1975 budget that raised expenditures by 2.3 million to 14.3 million with a planned 1.3 million deficit. Audits showed 85 percent of revenues paid as salaries, and 1976 budgets projected rising deficits, triggering concern over management and future referendums.
Ramona Larson writes to praise Officer Fred Fiedler of the Oak Park Police Department for his prompt alert response when her mother fell seriously ill in Scoville Park on August 25. The officer was off duty yet he noticed the distress and provided help.
Readers are invited to send signed letters for publication. Mail to News Journal World 6905 W North Ave Oak Park IL 60302. The newspaper may edit letters for space and clarity and will reject libelous or inaccurate submissions.
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