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Newspaper
Frankfort Mokena Star
Location
Frankfort, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1978
Page
4
The feature profiles Jim Samanich, a blind boy who defied expectations from infancy. Diagnosed after measles at 14 months, he later lost light perception in 1975 after surgery. His mother recalls his curiosity and talent for taking things apart, while noting he’s at a mischievous, curious stage and is not usually hindered unless dangerous.
Community leaders seek funds to operate a mini-bus service using the CAA purchased vehicle. The Mini-Bus, housed at Park Forest with the Illinois Central Gulf commuter stop, will be turned over to the township after one year. First year costs are estimated under $5,000 with potential expansion to dial-a-ride within the township if RTA money is approved.
Virginia Stankiewicz of Prairie State College Chicago Heights was elected vice president of Sigma Alpha dental hygiene donor society in Miami Florida. She holds a BS in dental hygiene education from Loyola University and an MA in education from the University of Illinois. He has 11 years at Prairie State and active roles in Illinois Dental Hygienists Association and related groups. She now resides in Frankfort.
The weekly Monday film series sponsored by Will County Senior Services will show three free programs in Carter Hall at 1:15 p.m. The Bermuda Secret highlights Bermuda, Rembrandt Painter of Men surveys Rembrandt originals, and Vincent Van Gogh features many works. Open to ages 55 and up. information at 310 North Joliet Street Joliet or by calling 815 723 9713 or 815 723 9870.
The Meteors chorus from Willowcrest School in Mokena directed by Mrs Ramona Scarth earned a first place rating at the Illinois Grade School Music Association state contest held last weekend at Plainfield High School. The sixth to eighth graders were accompanied by Thomas Lamb and Carol Yarbrough.
University of Illinois Cooperative Extension veterinarian Dr Jack Tuttle will lead a cat workshop on Thursday May 18 at 8 p m at the Will County Extension Service office. 4 H members must register in advance by calling 815 727 9296. Include contact and location details.
Emiel Hamberlin a science teacher at DuSable High School Chicago has won the NACD Alis Chalmers Environmental Conservation Teacher of the Year. He earned a BS from Alcon State University and an MEd from the University of Illinois in 1977 and has expanded the school courtyard into an ecological learning space with ponds streams a garden and numerous plant and animal species. His program engages students across departments and draws visitors from other schools while lessons extend into the community through landscaping plant clinics and planter projects funded by parents and local awards for outstanding students.
The Frankfort PTA will hold its final meeting of the school year at 7 30 p m Wednesday at Hickory Creek School. A presentation by South Sub urban HELP and entertainment by Frankfort Junior High School chorus will highlight the event. New officers for 1978 79 will be installed.
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