Niemeyer Named Homewood Village Manager Amid Debate
David Niemeyer will become Homewood village manager with a $1,200 annual contribution to a retirement fund, a village car for business use, travel and expense reimbursements, and nearly five years as Richton Park manager. Trustees clashed over difficulty obtaining resumes from finalists, while supporters urged unity and citizen trust as the appointment proceeded.
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International City Managers Association Retirement Fund
Niemeyer
Richton Park
Orland Hills
Northern Illinois University
Joan Gettings
Gettings
David Niemeyer
Homewood
John Doody
Doody
Homewood Fire
Joseph Klank
Trustee Faces Complaint Over Disability Access Allegations
Village Manager Dave Niemeyer says a formal complaint about accessibility standards is being investigated. Ulmer, who operates the business but isn’t on the lease, claims thousands are needed to bring the building up to code while Reinbold says there is no contract with Ulmer.
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Gettings
James Wright
Judith Mostovoy
Richard Hofeld
Hofeld
Ing
Dave Niemeyer
Reinbold
Ulmer
Niemeyer
Lincoln impersonators bring Civil War lessons to students
Max and Donna Daniels portray Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln at Churchill and Willow schools in Homewood, presenting a 5th grade Civil War unit. Active since 1988, they tour about 200 schools yearly, researching their own scripts and emphasizing arts and history. They have led programs since 1994 award and 1994 CSPAN feature.
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Abraham Lincoln
Max
Donna Daniels
Abraham and
Mary Todd Lincoln
National Association of Lincoln
CSPAN
Springfield
Lincoln
Schmutzler Transition Amid Pathways Initiative
Schmutzler will still work on curriculum and professional development while a new superintendent is chosen. Schmutzler will help the incoming leader meet parents students staff and the board. A major future task is the Pathways Initiative to boost achievement and school improvement, supported by the teachers union, with applicants required to hold an Illinois superintendent license.
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Schmutzler
Pathways
Teachers Union
Illinois
Postman Finds Purpose On 18 Mile Route
Laya, a postal worker, takes pride in delivering mail on an 18 mile route south of Sauk Trail between Western and the high school. He values helping seniors with small tasks, noting patrons like Myrtle Beeson who, despite a village court case, emphasizes resilience and positive thinking.
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Laya
Sauk Trail
Western
Myrtle Beeson
Stamp-Altman Plan Seeks Mall Revitalization Loan
In August 1995 the Stamp-Altman Association proposed buying and revitalizing the strip mall with a $200000 loan from the village. The effort faltered as funding waned. A March 30 public hearing invites residents and affected taxing districts to attend.
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Stamp-Altman Association
Stamp-Altman
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Matteson Recreation Center
Lincolns
South Suburban
Joseph P. Mele
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Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs
the Star Park Forest
Star Publications
159Th St
Tinley Park
Ian A. Rosinski
Franklin Shuftan
Audit Bureau of Circulations
U.S
U.S.P
Atl
Chicago Heights
Pus
Norwood Square Dr
E.F.T
Western Ave
Dunkin’ Donuts
Roofing, Inc
Holbrook RD
Glenwood
Pepperidge Farm
Flossmoor Commons Plaza
W. Vollmer
Ens
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