Panterra and Woodgate revisions discussed at meeting
Plan commissioners reviewed revised Panterra and Woodgate subdivision proposals led by Kurt Wandrey. Topography changes along Butterfield Creek increased commercial area to 32.6 acres while multifamily units dropped to 303 and single family residences rose to 470. Tony Lavarda noted a draft ordinance to cap density at eight units per acre. work session set for September 14 with Kalman Bowen of Kaufman and Broad.
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Matteson
Panterra
Woodgate
Kurt Wandrey
Butterfield Creek
Vollmer Road
Cicero Avenue
Ment
Dale Johnson
Plan Commission
Bowen
Central Avenue
Johnson
Assistant Principal Appointed at Woodgate School
The board of education named Leo Jacko as assistant principal for the 1978 79 year at Woodgate School. He will assist Principal Ferdinand Bronzell, teach junior high social studies, and hold a bachelor’s from St Joseph’s Indiana and a masters from Purdue. He has taught at Neil A Armstrong School for three years.
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Board of Education of
Leo Jacko
Woodgate
Ferdinand Bronzell
Jacko
St. Joseph's College
Indiana
Purdue University
Neil A. Armstrong
Donald J. Tesmond
Walter Dunne
Sieden Prairie School
Robert Madonna
Woodgate School
Bronzell
Murphy Liang
Advertising Man Describes Image Effort
A South Suburban Mayors and Managers association image-building program was discussed at a Park Forest meeting led by Morton H. Kaplan Associates. PR counselor Mike Brauer described an estimated first-year cost of 160000 dollars, scalable to funds available, with a radio spot themed Live Better for Less.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
Park Forest
Morton H. Kaplan
Gladiolus Festival Kicks Off 41st Momence Event
The 41st annual Momence Gladiolus festival features drum and bugle corps bands and marching units ready to step off among the flowers, highlighted in a cover story in Inside magazine.
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Inside Magazine
Sports Scene Highlights Local Outdoor Basketball and Golf
In the Sports Section page 55, readers find a potpourri of area athletic action including outdoor basketball under lights, girls softball, the Hale Swanson tournament, golf competition, and wrestling reports.
Cancer Research At University of Chicago Hospital
The University of Chicago Women's Hospital uses a computer to aid researchers in cancer studies. Read Harriet Marcus' story in the second article of a series on cancer study. Page 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Chicago
Women’s Hospital
Harriet Marcus
Prairie State Board Eyes Administrator To Pursue Grants
Prairie State College directors consider adding a full time director of research and development to pursue federal grants. Dr. Richard Creal notes the post would oversee grant administration and funding strategies for the coming 1978-79 budget cycle.
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Prairie State Board
Prairie State College Board
Richard Creal
Katherine Gavin
Creal
Final Fling Festival Set at Hall
The Final Fling festival brings two evenings of comedy bluegrass and folk to Freedom Hall in Park Forest on August 25 and September 8. Dave Rudolf will perform August 25 with Gypsy Moon, three members from Buffalo Gals. September 8 features Rudolf with Barbara Barrow and Michael Smith. Tickets are $2, sold at Freedom Hall and local music shops. Refreshments and artist meet-and-greets follow each show.
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Park Forest
Freedom Hall
Dave Rudolf
Gypsy Moon
Rudolf
Park
Buffalo Gals
Sally Fingerett
Elaine Eliah
Nancy Garwood
Doc Watson
John Sebastian
John Hammond
Steve Goodman
Emmy Lou Harris
Barbara Barrow
Michael Smith
Smith
The
Crazy Mary
Bonnie Kolae
Lakewood
Crying Wolf
Lowe's Records
Park Forest Plaza
Lincoln Mall
Matteson
Chicago
Richton Park Firemen Sponsor Summerfest at Glaeser Park
Richton Park Firemen's association will sponsor a Summerfest and beer garden on August 19 from 4 to 11 p.m. at Glaeser park, Poplar and Rockingham, in Richton Park. Refreshments include sausage sandwiches, corn on the cob, beer and soft drinks. Music for dancing will be provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richton Park
Park Forest 10 Mile Run Names New Race Director
Bob Rehberg associate professor at Prairie State college named director of the Park Forest scenic 10 mile run on Labor Day September 4. He will head a committee including Chuck Colin Pat Rohnes Pat Dust and Mary Goodwin with major duties assigned for marshals late registrations and publicity. Rehberg notes strong early signups from south suburbs Chicagoland and downstate Illinois as planners expect a large field and anticipate the event becoming annual. Applications and details are at the Park Forest recreation department village hall and by calling 748 1112.
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Bob Rehberg
Prairie State College
Park Forest
Rehberg
Chuck Colin
Rich Central High School
Pat Rohnes
Thorn Creek Preservation Association
Pat Dust
Park Forest Merchants Association
Mary Goodwin
Chicagoland
Downstate
Illinois
Rohacs
Ms. Dust
Park Forest Plaza
Ms. Goodwin
Recreation Department
Park Forest Village Hall
Forest Boulevard
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Rowen
Carol Stream
Plan
Market Plaza
Larry Goedke
Rich O'Sullivan
Goedke
O’sullivan
O'Sullivan
Alan Goldsmith
Advertising
Brauer
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Gladiolus
Cancer Research
King Arthur
Farrer
College
Hall
Colin
Bloom
Prairie State
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