District seeks teachers at four Illinois schools open house
Elementary School District 159 plans a Thursday open house from 9 am to 2 pm at Sieden Prairie Matteson Neil Armstrong Richton Park Woodgate and Marya Yates to attract new and experienced teachers and build an applicant bank for 1990 91. Administrators host at each school and no advance appointment is needed.
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Illinois
Sieden Prairie
Notre Dame Drive
Matteson
Neil Armstrong
Imperial Drive
Richton Park
Woodgate
Central
Marya Yates
Allemony
Donald J.tesmond
Tesmond
Cynthia Sedgwick
Annette Bailey
Sieden Prairie School
James Christ
Jeanne Bodnar
Timothy McCarthy
Celeste Nelson
Laverne Zell
Richard Lesniak
Cub Pack 148 Honors Park Forest Cub Scouts for Achievements
Cub Scout Pack 148 of Park Forest recognized and awarded members for achievement. Eric Powell received the Arrow of Light. new Bobcat recipients included Michael Kamis Paul Connor Tristan Schaefer Christopher Merritt Calvin Rose Phillip Davis Jesse Schmidt Blake Tweedy Daniel Rhodes Ja Mar Scarbrough Matthew Davis Nicholas Kowalski Tony Byron Jacob Clary Adam Bruni Luke Hettel Justin Levesque Michael Merlo Victor Foster Aaron Strickland. Rich Wilson and John Welsh earned Bear badges along with gold Arrow points. Rich Wilson also received a silver Arrow point. Recognition for recruiting went to Jon Stephenson Scott Kaufman and John Welsh. Activity pins went to many members. World Conservation badges were awarded to a large group. Leaders Cathy Connor Mary Schaefer Vicky Merlo Debbie Levesque Susan Merry attended a council training session. Eric Powell and Charles Parker bridged in Boy Scouts.
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Park Forest
Eric Powell
Michael Kamis
Paul Connor
Tristan Schaefer
Christopher Merritt
Calvin Rose
Phillip Davis
Jesse Schmidt
Blake Tweedy
Daniel Rhodes
Ja’Mar Scarbrough
Matthew Davis
Nicholas Kowalski
Tony Byron
Jacob Clary
Adam Bruni
Luke Hettel
Justin Levesque
Michael Merlo
Victor Foster
Aaron Strickland
Rich Wilson
John Welsh
Jon Stephenson
Scott Kaufman
Geoffrey Martinez
Mond Lau
Matt Adams
Mike Borem
Paul Domanszky
J.R. Ferguson
Brad Givens
John Griffin
Justin Jeter
Tom Merry
Andy Moffat
Todd Rossi
Steve Sallamme
Joseph Travis
Elston Williamson
David Olsen
Cathy Connor
Mary Schaefer
Vicky Merlo
Debbie Levesque
Susan Merry
Adam Howe
Wesley Kridner
Brian Macey
Joey Raven
Karlos Richardson
Tim Callahan
Robert Griffin
Scott Patterson
Mike Slattery
Ronnie Bridges
Charles Parker
Boy Scouts
Park Forest 40th Anniversary Reflections Week Review
Park Forest marks 40th anniversary with notes on population 7094 and 1867 occupied units. Officials vow no gambling, Safety Director recalls minor 1949 incidents, and Masons elect officers at first meeting. Also mentions Christmas tree pickup, license plate ad, and New Year resolutions.
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Park Forest
Dennis O’harrow
Carroll Sweet
Masons
Clyde Roberts
Philip Allen
Fir St
Roscoe Barton
Bigelow Road
Magne B. Olson
State probes Will County recorder funds loss claims
State Police are examining the finances of former Will County Recorder James OConnell amid reports of missing funds and broader losses during his 12 years in office. Recorder Shirley Kusta alleges lost tax dollars and bank interest due to slovenly records and delayed deed transfers, while OConnell disputes the charges.
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Myra Guindon
Will County Recorder of Deeds
James O'Connell
O’connell
Recorder
Recorder of Deeds
Shirley Kusta
O'Connell
Kusta
Will County
Homer
Recorder’s Office
Rotary Club Helps Families Over Holidays In Matteson
The Matteson Rotary contributed food and toys valued at hundreds of dollars to local families during the holiday season. Members provided food and funds to create 10 Thanksgiving baskets with turkeys delivered to families selected by the Rich Township Food Pantry. Rotary also partnered with the Rich Township general assistance office to provide Christmas toys for underprivileged children. 32 members each donated $1 for gifts.
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Matteson Rotary
Rotary
Rich Township Food Pantry
Rich Township General Assistance Office
Daniel Dubruiel
Indiana School fire extinguished quickly
An off duty Park Forest firefighter spotted a chimney fire at Indiana School Tuesday afternoon and the Fire Department contained the blaze in under 30 minutes. Lt. David Mannel said the fire began about 3 35 p m due to overheated flashing and tar. damage stayed in the chimney and the building was empty except for workers repairing a boiler.
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Park Forest
Indiana
David Mannel
Fire Department
Mannel
Library launches preschool programs in January
Matteson Public Library unveils a new series of preschool programs for children 18 months to 5 years. Sessions run 11 to 11 45 a.m. on three Tuesdays January 9 16 and 23. Children's librarian Pat Betts at 748-4431 for details.
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Matteson Public Library
Pat Betts
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Homewood
W. 14Th St
Lincoln Hwy
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Halsted
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W. Lincoln Hwy
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Florida
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Kline
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