Christmas goose rescued after holiday prayer in Richton Park
A Richton Park goose wrapped with a plastic strap around head and beak was rescued Christmas morning after residents Patti Samuelson, Monique Samuelson, J R Sanchez and Michael Alleva sought help. Fire trucks and police aided as Officer Jim Rimkus secured a boat to save the bird. The goose survived and ate bread that night, ending this holiday rescue with a hopeful note.
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Richton Park
University Park
Patti Samuelson
Lisa van Weezel
Cicero Avenue
Sauk Trail
Mrs. Samuelson
District 159 students raise 1564 cans for food drive
Elementary School District 159 in Matteson and Richton Park led by student councils collected 1564 cans for district food baskets for needy south suburban families. Lions Kiwanis VFW and American Legion aided distribution to local communities as moderators listed. Schools include Sieden Prairie Woodgate Marya Yates and Neil A Armstrong. The district closes for Christmas and resumes January 7, 1985.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matteson
Richter Park
The
Lions
Kiwanis
VFW
American Legion
Richton Park
Santa Mesirow spreads holiday cheer at La Rabida Hospital
The six foot one inch, 270 pound Santa Mesirow, a Jewish man who loves Christmas, arrives at La Rabida Medical Center on a fire engine with area firefighters to lift ill children. He speaks of the joy on children's faces, his family joining in, and his desire to boost donations while planning Easter bunny appearances to continue spreading cheer beyond Christmas.
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Mesirow
Paul
Santa
Santa Mesirow
Santa Claus
la Rabida
Matteson student to see inauguration
Frances Jackson of Matteson will represent Rich South High School at the 50th presidential inauguration in Washington DC. She will arrive with 400 other youths January 17 and 18 for activities tied to the event, selected by computer for leadership and academic achievement. The conference is private and self funded and independent of any party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Jackson
Matteson
Rich South High School
Washington, D.C
Miss Jackson
Christmas of the technical Santa Claus at the village office
Fenske and staff smile through post Christmas tech upgrades as Byt es goes live. They report faster reports to village officials and easier operations, while desk humor and a carved sign capture the mixed mood of embracing a computer age with some assembly required.
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IBM
Doug Fenske
Dallas
Tex
Richton Park
A. Douglas Fenske
Fenske
Phil Faso
Santa
Santa Claus
Needlework on Display at Matteson Public Library
Susan Johnson of Chicago Heights provides a display of needlework at Matteson Public Library. The collection includes cross stitch on various fabrics, canvas work with metallic silk and rayon threads, ribbons, black work, ribbon paint, pulled thread embroidery, and pieces combining cross stitch and quilting. The exhibit runs through the holidays, with library hours posted and closures for New Year’s Day observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matteson Public Library
Susan Johnson
Chicago Heights
Brownie Troop 290 Delivers Holiday Concert for Residents
Girl Scout Brownie Troop 290 performed a holiday concert for Elisabeth Ludeman Center residents in Park Forest. The squad included Megan Kelley Tina Jefferson Shera Guyse Kelly Yoder LaCasha Gordon Armetris Forman Nicole Genmato Jenifer Bayes Kristin Hoy Jennifer Nelson Lauren Duffy Ryan Bulger Katie Colontonio Crispin Buchanan Carla Pisterzi Courtney Stone Leticia Alvarez Jenny Romanik Nichole Shelom Courtney Cochran Linsey Snyder. Leaders Sherry Kelley and Rhonda Jefferson supervised with assistant Deborah Guyse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownie Troop
Elisabeth Ludeman
Park Forest
Megan Kelley
Tina Jefferson
Shera Guyse
Kelly Yoder
LaCasha Gordon
Armetris Forman
Nicole Genmato
Jenifer Bayes
Kristin Hoy
Jennifer Nelson
Lauren Duffy
Ryan Bulger
Katie Colentonio
Crispin Buchanan
Carla Pisterzi
Courtney Stone
Leticia Alvarez
Jenny Romanik
Nichole Shelon
Courtney Cochran
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Christmas Goose
BY Michael Ulreich
Ficer Jim Rimkus
Wearby
Rimkus
Podiatrist
Ingrid Gentile
Flossmoor Commons
Vollmer Road
Lady & CO
Flossmoor Road
Barbara Light
Ambassador
Dixie Highway
Homewood, Ilinois
Holland
America
Netherland Antilles
Ms. Johnson
S. J. Designs
Flossmoor
Master Park Forest Inc
Callee
By John Newman
J. Newman & Son
Frankfort Square Vision Center
Thomas M. O’brien
St. Francis Road
Frankfort
Nelson's Country Store
Illinois
Diet Center
Homewood
Jet Ney
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