24 Apr 1977
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Newspaper
Frankfort Star Herald
Location
Frankfort, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1977
Page
1
A Southwest Cook County Cooperative Association for Special Education Early Childhood class program for ages three to five marks the dedication of its new Diagnostic and Education Center. A feature story and photos appear on page 9.
Frankfort grade school Supt. Leroy Olson says District 157C's May 7 referendum is a dollar and cents issue as residents show limited enthusiasm. The two part proposal seeks a 49 cent education fund rate rise and a 15 cent building fund rise to cover a projected deficit, with funds to be kept only as needed. Olson urges community talks, notes school officials will explain the need for revenue and that rates are not permanent. Residents can meet Olson at the district office or by phone.
Mokena zoning commission again deadlocks on Kenneth Heim's oversized garage at 19517 Wolf Road. With three votes for and against the variation, the issue is continued to May 18 when seventh member Stewart Shoop may cast the deciding vote.
Willowcrest school principal Gene Morrall cites a rising need for pupil personnel services in District 159. The memo asks for additional staff including a behavior disability teacher counselor social worker assistant principal and dean of students to meet growing enrollment and discipline challenges.
A village wide open house is planned for Sunday May 15 from 1 to 4 PM. Residents may tour the village hall fire department sewage plant on Wolf Road and visit booths in the gymnasium. Local bands may perform in the village hall parking lot weather permitting.
The Star Herald presents a complete local guide to new homes existing homes condominiums townhouses and apartments in today’s Classified section highlighting the Spring Home Show.
About 10 residents urged the Mokena zoning commission to oppose a proposed open farmers market led by Michael Marasco. The plan to use the Division and Front streets corner faced parking and zoning hurdles, and Marasco agreed to seek an alternative site such as the village hall or Rock Island train station for Saturday mornings.
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