After-school SAFE program hosts open house in Chicago Heights
The SAFE after school program for sixth to eighth graders in the Serena Hills area will hold an open house for parents and prospective participants on February 20 from 3 45 p m to 6 p m at St Mark United Church of Christ 312 Chicago Road Chicago Heights The event sponsored by the North End Neighbor Association and St Mark offers a supervised place after school with activities such as a ping pong tournament board games program information and ice cream.
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St. Mark United Church of Christ
Chicago Road
Chicago Heights
Serena Hills
North End
Steger Centennial Quilt Project Seeks Volunteers
The Steger Centennial Committee plans a 1996 quilt to mark the village centennial. Volunteers skilled in quilt making sewing appliqué embroidery or painting are invited to design and craft squares highlighting local history. Call Village Hall at 754-3395 by March 15 to join the effort and learn details. Chicago Dough Company Richton Park will donate proceeds from pizzas to PADS through Feb 26. mention PADS when ordering a medium or larger pizza.
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Steger
Vilage
Quilt Committee
Chicago Dough Company
Sauk Trail
Richton Park
PADS
Gay group forms support circle at five south suburbs centers
A group for gays and lesbians has formed within Family Service Centers with offices in five south suburban locations. The new support group meets Thursdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For information contact 748-5400.
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Family Service Centers
Homelessness Group Plans Second Meeting in Chicago Heights
The South Suburban Council on Homelessness in Cook County holds its second meeting Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Bloom-Rich CEDA Community Center 1203 West End Ave Chicago Heights. It invites comments from service providers and homeless individuals on needed services. Reserve by calling 754 4575. The council aims to secure funding, fill gaps in the service continuum, and advocate for homeless people.
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South Suburban Council On
Cook County
Bloom-Rich Ceda
West End Ave
Chicago Heights
Will-South Cook Soil and Water District Annual Meeting
The Will-South Cook Soil and Water Conservation District holds its annual meeting and banquet at the Will County Atrium Peotone. Dinner at 6 30 pm includes entertainment by Jane and Frosty Hoffman of near Frankfort Ind Two district directors will be elected in a short business session after dinner Landowners and renters within district boundaries may vote Tickets cost 7 50 and are available from district board members or by calling (815) 723-5078 No tickets will be sold at the door.
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Will-South Cook Soil and Water Conservation District
Will County
Peotone
Jane
Frosty Hoffman
Frankfort
Ind
Conservation District Board
Fund Established for Steger Girl in Coma
A medical fund was created for 14 year old Melynda Smith of Steger who lies in a coma after a bicycle accident in Dyer Indiana. She was hit by a car, taken to St Margaret Mercy Hospital and later airlifted to the University of Chicago Hospitals. Donations may be sent to First United Bank Melynda Smith Medical Fund, 20 W Steger Road Box 378 Steger 60475.
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Steger
Indiana
Melynda Smith
Dyer
Ind
St. Margaret Mercy Hospital
Wylers University of Chicago Hospital
Melynda
First United Bank
Deadline near for 1995 senior real estate tax deferrals
Cook County Treasurer Edward Rosewell urges seniors to file by March 1 for the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program. Eligible seniors age 65 by June 1, income not above 25000, owns and resides in the property, with three years of residence, can defer up to 100 percent of taxes. Prior year taxes must be paid. lender approval required if a mortgage exists. Forms are available at the treasurer’s downtown and suburban offices. phone (312) 443-6204 for details. Recurring annual reapplication is required. approved seniors receive a January re mailer.
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Cook County
Edward Rosewell
Rosewell
Park Forester Rhoda Adler Receives Merit for Blood Drive Work
Rhoda Adler of Park Forest/Richton Park is honored with the American Association of Blood Banks Award of Merit in San Diego for decades of coordinating about 50 blood drives annually. She recruits donors, publicizes drives, greets donors, and coordinates volunteers and sponsors across Chicagoland.
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Rhoda Adler
Park Forest
Richton Park
American Association of Blood Banks
San Diego Marriott Hotel
United Blood Services
Adler
the Star
WCGO
Rhoda
Chicagoland
Michael Anania
Association
San Francisco
Olson discusses Jewish history at IJGS meeting
Magne Olson, a Chicago State University history teacher for 30 years, will speak at 2 p.m. February 19 for the Illiana Jewish Genealogical Society at Congregation Beth Sholom Park Forest. His talk, Digging into Jewish History, covers archaeological excavations in Israel. admission is $1, membership $20 per family.
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Magne Olson
Chicago State University
Olson
Illiana Jewish Genealogical Society
Israel
Caesarea
Mediterranean
The
Genealogical Society
Congregation Beth Sholom
Western Avenue
Dogwood Street
Park Forest
Henry Landauer
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Group For
Conservation Annual Meeting
Park Forester
District 1/A
Lions International
Richard J. Daley
United Way of Chicago
American Legion Post 1198
Park Forest Village
U.S
George O’brien
Aldo A. DeAngelis
Council Knights of Columns
Park Forest Area
American Legion Department of Illinois
Wbbm Radio
Paul Harris
Rotary International
Rotary Club
Rich East High School
Adie
IJGS
Total Look Decorating Center, Inc
14Th St
Lincoln Hwy
Dixie Hwy
Homewood
Olympia Fields
Monogram Depot
Olympia Square
West Vollmer Road
Illinois
Pening
Web.k
Exchange Street
P.O. Box
Crete
West
West Sieger Road
Sieger, IL
FDIC
Arthur K. Katz, M.D
Board
W. Lincoln Hwy
Calumet Ave
Munster
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