Texas tragedy charity spreads beyond a fire
Fields recounts how her daughter Catherine and granddaughter survived a devastating fire and how a chain of donors from strangers to neighbors filled the home with clothing, bedding, baby furniture, and even perfume. Five boxes began the relief effort, with more to come as she expresses gratitude and hopes for Christmas.
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Local official mulls fourth term as two challengers file
Amnerino, on the village board for 12 years, weighs a possible fourth term while discussing travel time and expanding insurance work. Challenger petitions filed by Mary Schilaci and Michael Brown, parks and recreation commissioners passed over for Meyer, with filings due by January 26 and signature requirements tied to last election turnout.
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Michael Brown
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van Baker
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Roger Bledsoe
James Brandon
Cheryl Tremaroli
Beverly Burke
Ideal boss idealized by superintendent search board
Jim Jewett urged the board that the superintendent must lead like a godly, calm delegate able to sell the district, be open minded and a good judge of character while remaining accessible to community and staff. Parents questioned the necessity of a doctorate and the value of an outsider candidate, and discussed the roles of a proposed assistant superintendent and a consultant in the hiring process.
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Joy Rogers
Janet Algmin
Kent Westley
Debbie Campbell
Bill
Ment
Rogers
Allan Dornseff
Jewett
Adventist Students Sing in Praise and Thanks Gathering
Adventist students from Lance Lockwood Seventh-day Adventist School in Homewood joined a mass choir for a Praise and Thanks gathering on November 23 at Broadview Academy near LaFox Illinois. Fourth through sixth graders from Adventist schools statewide contributed to an afternoon concert for church constituents.
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Kathy Brady
Becky Gomell
Frank Hammer
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LaFox
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Jewel-Osco Plan Revision Removes Rockwell Street Entrance
In revised plans an entrance to the center in the Rockwell street right of way in Olympia Fields was removed. The service drive behind the mall remains under consideration as part of the updated layout.
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Rockwell Street
Olympia Fields
Village cuts face rising legal costs and plan changes
Dorgan urges a 20000 increase for legal expenses after the Haltek discharge hearings cost the village 23250 with more bills expected. The Haltek case ended in a 65 percent disability pension after six months of hearings. IRMA funding may rise by 40000 funded by takebacks. MAX and Campbell face parking shortfalls and unfinished street work as plans for a PUD are revised.
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Richard S. Haltek
Haltek
Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency
IRMA
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