Genius Kit Winners Announced by Pack 314 Scouts
Richton Park Cub Scout Pack 314 met at Armstrong school on February 1 to present genius kits. Eight year olds won by Steve VanBaber, David Ballard, and Jeff Jeager. Nine year olds honored Duke Snow, Greg Minder, and Christ Albright. Ten year olds recognized Jolly Klawitter, Bobby Furlan, and Ed Snodgrass. Brent Harris earned Bobcat. Blue and Gold banquet set March 4 at Svoboda's. Pinewood derby on March 29. Paper drive rescheduled for spring.
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Richton Park
Armstrong School
George Claffy
Steve Schneider
Milton Claffy
Steve VanBaber
David Ballard
Jeff Jeager
Army Fort
Duke Snow
Greg Minder
Christ Albright
Jolly Klawitter
Super 314
Bobby Furlan
Indian Village
Ed Snodgrass
Blockhouse
Brent Harris
Jean Young
Blue and Gold
Svoboda
Nickelodeon
Pack 314
Sunday School Workshop at Zion Church
A Circuit 23 Sunday school workshop will be held at Zion Lutheran Church on Sunday with registration at 2 p.m. Rev. William Ameiss will present the theme God's Special Minister-You at 3 p.m., followed by sessions for all ages and a supper at 5 p.m. Zion teachers will provide dessert and a sing session precedes 6 to 7:30 p.m. technique sessions and a 7:30 p.m. closing worship led by Zion and Christ Lutheran leaders.
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Circuit 23
Zion Lutheran Church
William Ameiss
Zion
Marilyn Jacob
Carol Lenk
Gloria Elder
Zion School
Robert F. Myers
Charles Elder
Frank A. Diefenthaler
Helen Duehr
Christ Lutheran Church, Orland Park
Homewood district approves damper energy plan for schools
Mull Energy Saving Plan for Homewood School District 153 wins board approval. Jefco Laboratories outlines dampers to cut fuel use by about 20 percent at district schools, with system cost around 20 897 and total five year cost near 30 000 including financing. The board also backs prairie site preservation near Washington Park and hears a forecast showing enrollment declining to 1 592 in 1981 82 and potential 1 million deficit unless funding changes are found.
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Homewood
Board of Education
Jefco Laboratories, Inc
Jefco
Thomas Mikes
Washington Park
Irving Miller
Miller
Planner Resigns to Join Housing Firm in Crete
Craig Hullinger resigns as Park Forest South village planner effective March 15 to join Prairie Development Ltd of Crete. He will work on housing projects, construction and sale, citing no unhappiness with village government and a wish to move from full‑time public work. Hullinger previously led Will County Regional Planning and acted as village manager after a recent resignation.
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Craig Hullinger
Park Forest South
Hullinger
Prairie Development, Ltd
Crete
Will County
Frankfort
Prairie Development
Prairie Federal Savings and Loan Association
Chicago Heights
Lincolnshire East
Matteson
Lake Matteson Estates
Park Forest
Anton Campen
Bingo Enforcement Steps Up In Chicago Raid
West Fitch in Chicago charged with operating on a revoked bingo license and Fearon cited for keeping a gambling premise. Police seized over 6000 in proceeds and paraphernalia from the raid, the department's first shutdown of a bingo game under current rules. Officials consider tighter license screening to exclude ineligible groups and ensure legitimacy of bingo operators.
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West Fitch
Chicago
Baylor
Chicago Police Department
Fearon
Area rapist sought amid Park Forest Chicago Heights rapes
South suburban police pursue a single rapist linked to Park Forest and Prairie State College cases. Prairie State College reviews security after an abduction and rape of a student, while critics cite insufficient parking lot security. Police plan escort service, more guards, and clock checks after meetings with college officials.
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Prairie State College
Chicago Heights
PSC
Park Forest
Hazel Crest
East Chicago Heights
Star
Prairie State
the Star
Henry Pilotto
Pilotto
Randall Smith
Richard Simone
Illinois
Former Trustee and Woman File Trustee Petitions
Former trustee Ohl erking challenged Joseph Feehery for village president in 1977 while Feehery was re-elected. Mrs Hoppenworth becomes first woman to seek Matteson trustee post as filing closes in Richton Park with five candidates for three four year terms. Terms of Annerino Banovich expire. Petro not seeking re election. Other candidates include Radtke Arcand VanBaker. Petition withdrawal deadline is Saturday.
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Ohlerking
Joseph Feehery
Feehery
Hoppenworth
Matteson
Richton Park
Board of Trustees
Frank Annerino
Rudolph Banovich
Andrew Petro
Petro
Banovich
Annerino
Fred Radtke
Riverside Drive
Allen Arcand
Poplar
William VanBaker
East Drive
Public Hearing Planned for Hazel Crest Road Widening
The Cook County Highway department aims to hold a public meeting in Hazel Crest in mid March or later regarding plans to widen 167th Street from Crawford Avenue to Dixie Highway and Kedzie Avenue from 176th Street to Governors Highway. Kedzie widening is expected in early 1980 for 176th to 183rd and 183rd to Governors Highway, with 167th Street slated for 1981. all four lanes will include a 16 foot median. Hazel Crest previously urged ramps for the handicapped a bikeway and lighting in 1974.
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Cook County Highway Department
Hazel Crest
167Th Street
Crawford Avenue
Dixie Highway
Kedzie Avenue
176Th Street
Governors Highway
John Bobuda
Leo Mertka
176Th
183Rd
175Th Street
Open Gyms Schedule Set by Matteson Parks and Recreation
Matteson parks and recreation announces a new weekly open gym schedule at Matteson Elementary School each Wednesday through May. Family hours run 7 to 8 p.m. adults 18 and older from 8:30 to 10 p.m. No registration required and a 25 cent door fee.
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Matteson Parks and Recreation Department
Matteson Elementary
Roush Roast Set for Sunday in Matteson Legion
Harry Roush, who retired January 1 after running a Matteson grocery for 13 years, will be roasted Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at Rehfeldt Meyer American Legion Post 474. Hosted by the Matteson fire department, post, and Lions club, the open house roast begins at 3 p.m. with no admission charge and a cash bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Roush
Matteson
Rehfeldt-Meyer
American Legion Post
Matteson Fire Department
Matteson Lions Club
Roush
Holy Trinity Youth hosts Family Night at Matteson church
The Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity in Matteson invites all ages to a Family Night on Sunday February 18 starting at 6 p.m. A track and field event inside the church will kick off activities, followed by a youth prepared supper funded by donations to cover food and provide working money for the group.
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Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity
Matteson
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Mull Energy Saving Plan
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Neil Chance
Miriam Braunschreiber
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Esther Karno
Joyce Rosenfeldt
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