Park Forest officials urge Christmas fire safety reminders
Park Forest fire department officials warn holiday fires endanger lives and property. Mi chael Wheeler stresses tree care including cutting the base, keeping water, checking lights, anchoring the tree away from heat, and removing it after Christmas. He also advises inspecting electrical decorations, maintaining at least 36 inches from heat, and using smoke detectors, with a plan to evacuate and call the fire department if a fire breaks out.
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Park Forest Fire Department
Fire Prevention Bureau
Michael Wheeler
Park Forest Department
Wheeler
Bedtime stories and Films and Fun at Matteson Library
The Matteson public library offers Thursday evening bedtime stories for children four to nine and a Saturday Films and Fun program for ages five and older through January 31, 1987. Holiday party on December 20 features films games and refreshments with titles Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day and A Tale of Four Wishes. December 27 crafts and noisemakers accompany multiple film showings including Curious George Buffy the Bored Raccoon Ghosts and Ghoulies Frog Goes to Dinner and Three Fox Fables. January 3 will include games and more activities. The library sits beside the parks and recreation department at School Avenue and Oakwood Lane. call 748-4431 for details.
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Matteson Public Library
George
Parks and Recreation Department
School Avenue
Oakwood Lane
Bandit kills hostage during Chicago Heights standoff
Police chief Smith recounts a tense confrontation as bandit Pugh, holding hostage Douglas, shot him at point blank range on 26th street after negotiations failed. Rush fled the station with stolen items but was quickly captured nearby. Ambulances ferried Douglas to safety as officers watched in disbelief.
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Pugh
Smith
Brian
24Th Street
Chicago Road
Chicago Heights
Sam Mangialardi
Michael Brink
Douglas
Wolf
Haskins
26Th Street
Trustees hear of computer glitches at Richton Park
Village Manager David Dorgan warned officials that village computer programs still have glitches and lack documentation. Finance chief Elvira Hogan urged replacing the system, noting underpayments and in-house fixes while water billing remains problematic. She estimated new software could cost up to 8000 dollars. staff may need a larger firm for training and maintenance. President Rudolph Banovich commended department heads for fiscal responsibility.
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Richton Park
David Dorgan
Dorgan
Elvira Hogan
Hogan
Corgan
Harold Grisamore
Rudolph Banovich
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Carson Pirie Scott
Peero Pinen
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Kodak
Frand
Orland Square
Handmoor Affordable
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