06 Feb 1977
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Newspaper
Frankfort Star Herald
Location
Frankfort, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1977
Page
1
The New Lenox school board approved a resolution to sell 800000 in funding bonds to repay warrants and fund a deficit. Officials have remained tight lipped after a January 19 meeting though a legal notice disclosed the move.
The Illinois Department of Public Health will hold a public hearing in Mokena on a proposed eight acre long term care facility for mentally handicapped residents near Arbury Hills. The project faces local opposition over zoning but seeks state approval under the Health Facilities Planning act.
The New Lenox village board rejected the annexation of a 30 acre tract at Route 30 and Interstate 80 for the Athenia project. The 5 to 0 vote with one abstention cited high residential density traffic and flooding concerns as reasons.
Dist 122 last week hired Ecotran to study student transportation with a geographic enrollment analysis to guide bus stops and routes. The plan focuses on safety and cost efficiency amid growth and prior complaints of long rides.
Alan R. Ebert aged 21 filed to run for Mokena village president for a four year term. The Lincoln Way high school 1973 graduate and construction worker declared determination and commitment to the campaign. Fellow filings include Irene Fredin of New Lenox seeking a trustee seat and John P Jones of Frankfort seeking a trustee post.
St Marys School in Mokena kicks off Catholic Schools Week with a week of events including open houses tours displays and science fairs. Activities span a 50s day Kids Day and a Friday liturgy with a 2 pm band performance, culminating in weekend open displays of science fair projects.
Outdoor sports fans have near access to Swallow Cliff slides also called Palos Toboggan slides. The photo feature in Inside magazine highlights six runs of winter fun available daily.
The Southwest Cook County Cooperative Association for Special Education offers a program named Early Childhood for special education children under five. A Lifestyles feature on Page 8 examines its approach and benefits.
The Illinois annual March Madness high school basketball tournament pairings are posted for study and predictions, starting on page 14. The article notes matchups and potential upsets in the event schedule.
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