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Newspaper
Frankfort Mokena Star
Location
Frankfort, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1982
Page
3
A Frankfort Police Department study shows total village offenses fell in 1981 to 562 after 568 in 1980 with vandalism leading, theft rising, burglaries down, and property stolen value decreasing. Most arrests involved youths, and Route 45 Route 30 intersections ranked as top crash and citation sites.
Lincoln-Way high school board faced criticism over a bid for a paint job with Jay Kay repeatedly bidding over 10 years while Hanson had not bid since 1973. Members argued for quality over lowest bid and warned unfamiliar bidders may emerge as economy weakens.
Coburn praises Dialaride but laments the disbandment of the township commuter service last year. RTA funded about 75 percent of a $21 000 to $23 000 annual operation, serving 14 local riders and 28 rides daily to Rock Island station in Mokena. The township could reestablish service if demand rises.
Anna Wojcicki 67, of Frankfort, retired Sherwin Williams employee, died Tuesday at home. Born February 13, 1916 in Chicago. Funeral services held yesterday at St Anthony's Church. Survivors: daughter Dolores Zamanian, son Robert, two sisters Mary Ramian and Angeline Wierzbinski, two brothers Walter and Joseph Faron, and five grandchildren. Husband Alex died in 1975. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery Calumet City.
Manhattan Township resident Oldani pushes a campaign against the real estate tax system arguing it is unfair and inequitable. He says taxes punish seniors on fixed incomes and those who keep homes valued high, urging voter action and petition support with contact 815-478-5154.
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