Together We Cope founder Mary Cook dies
Mary Loraine Cook 61, founder of Together We Cope in Oak Forest, died of heart failure at South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest. From 1989 she grew the homeless aid group, volunteering at St Susanna Shelter and expanding clothing, food, and financial help. Her legacy includes 3,000 aided and plans for a posthumous Service to Mankind Award.
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Bill Schwingel
South Suburbs
Oak Forest
Mary Loraine Cook
Together We Cope
South Suburban
Hazel
St. Susanna
Harvey
South Suburban Catholic Charities
Cook
Lois Bromark
Harvey Shelter
Harvey ‘Shelter
Bromark
Joyce Uthe
Uthe
Chicago
Atie
Marilyn Ricert
Rickert
Kentucky
John
Nabisco
Mary Tuttle
Tuttle
James Richmond
Richmond
Oak Forest Council of Churches
Southest
Sertoma Club
Edgar: Reforms progress in Illinois mental health system
Gov. Jim Edgar said Illinois has made progress reshaping the mental health system and outlined the annual State of Care report by the DMHDD and its inspector general. The report shows a 7.5 percent fiscal 1993 increase, fewer abuse and neglect reports, and calls for ongoing staffing, oversight, and specialized units to improve care and community services.
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Thomas R. Wrausmann
Springfield
Jim Edgar
Edgar
Illinois Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities
Jess
DMHDD
Jess F. McDonald
C.J
C.J. Dombrowski
Miss T
Govenor
Dombrowski
Dombrowksi
McDonald
Interstate News Service
School District 194 Plans and PTA Events Agenda
The 19th annual spelling bee will be held during the regular PTA meeting at 7 am with finalists from the four district schools. Founders Day will honor past PTA presidents and life membership pins distributed. The Central Junior High science fair opens to the public from 4 to 5 pm Wednesday.
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Parent Teacher Association
PTA
Cerral Junior High
Weday
Correction in Religion Column Scout Sabbath Observance
A Thursday correction notes that Scout Sabbath was to be celebrated during the family service Friday February 4 at 7 30 pm honoring all Scouts and Brownies. The recognition of Scouts will take place Friday February 11. Community Scouts may participate with congregation Scouts. The Star regrets the error.
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News In Religion
Families sought to host foreign students for year
The Youth Exchange Service seeks host families for 15 to 18 year old students from around the world. Arrivals begin in August for a one year program, with a second semester option in December or January. Hosts receive $50 tax deduction per month and the students come with insurance and spending money. For info call 1 800 848 2121.
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Youth Exchange Service
United States
Wit Medical
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