Firefighters Deliver Gifts to 68 Children in Christmas Drive
Wilson outlined a $50 per child limit to ensure gifts for 68 youngsters. Donations from local businesses and residents plus Christmas tree sales by the Fire Department aided the effort. Gifts were delivered Christmas Eve via fire truck and ambulance while firefighters acted as elves. A secret Santa contributed 200 items. most recipients were 10 to 11 years old, with a 19 year old and a 9 month old also listed. Clothing and gym shoes were in high demand. In other news, the board approved a $22,490 2000 GMC Jimmy for Fire Department use, replacing an aging Suburban van.
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Scout program aids girls growth at Friend Center Camp Palos
Ruyle Banovich notes that through the Scout program girls gain strength values and confidence. The South Cook County Council serves youths via the Friend Center in Country Club Hills and outdoor activities at Camp Palos. The annual Girl Scout cookie sale funds programs and public support.
Sears correction notice for gas pressure washer ad
In our Sears December 30 preprint we advertised a Craftsman gas pressure washer 76800 with a $100 saving while quantities last. This item is no longer available and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause customers.
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Calmed 12 hour standoff ends with surrender in Matteson
James Graham 36 of 21209 Katlin Ave surrender after a 12 hour standoff with Matteson police on Sunday into Monday. He faced charges of reckless discharge of a firearm and aggravated assault and had a bond hearing at Markham courthouse. An earlier threat to his father prompted the incident.
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Steger Road
Richton Park
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Flossmoor professor and businessman Abshalom Mizrahi dies in Israel
Abshalom Mizrahi 64, retired mathematics professor and author from Flossmoor, died suddenly in Israel on December 23 while playing tennis. He taught at Indiana University Northwest Gary, chaired its math department, and authored five textbooks including Finite Mathematics. Funeral was in Israel. memorial service set for Monday at Congregation B nai Yehuda Beth Shalom Homewood. Survived by daughters Tamar and Laura, former wife Caryl, and three sisters.
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Indiana University, Northwest
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Homewood
Tamar
Laura
Caryl
Daily Southtown Star Newspapers Online Contact Info
Public notice of online information resources and contact numbers for daily newspaper services. Star Newspapers and Daily Southtown provide information and entertainment around the clock with home delivery and customer service lines for Star Newspapers at 708 802 8000 and Daily Southtown at 708 633 6900.
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