Crime Prevention Is Everybody's Business in Flossmoor
In Flossmoor police urge vigilance after a neighbor reported suspicious activity before a burglary. Investigator Eric Beddigs notes homes are burglarized at a high rate locally, with a rise from 29 to 38 homes per year. Flossmoor reports fewer burglaries in 1976, but national trends show an uptick.
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Eric Beddigs
Flossmoor
Beddigs
Police Department
Chicago Heights
Ray Hartman
Randy Smith
Park Forest
Jack Mielke
Francis DioGuardi
Country Club Hills
Ray Anglin
William Schultz
Richton Park
Richard Labus
Reddigs
Crete Monee Math Teacher Leads Algebra III Class Talk
Stan Hartzler of Crete Monee high school discussed the Algebra III course at the 28th annual Indiana Council of Teachers of Mathematics meeting. The class blends traditional algebra with new topics, encouraging college level math interests and without typical homework for many students.
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Stan Hartzler
Crete-Monee
Lhois Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Hartzler
Hubbard Trail
Crete- Monee
Crete-Monee High School
Richard Bone
Marge Lorig
Marianne Saviano
Joe Werner
Gary Smith
Seven Suburban Towns Study Self-Insurance Feasibility
By February seven communities may learn if forming a self-insurance corporation is feasible. The Alexander and Alexander firm is hired to study costs and legalities, with Crestwood Midlothian Robbins Oak Forest Posen and others coordinating. Each town will cap phase one spending at 1000 dollars as they seek cheaper coverage and lower premiums.
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Alexander and Alexander
Midlothian
Harry Raday
Country Club Hills
Joseph Stuk
Arkham
Oak Forest
Robbins
Crestwood
Posen
Chester Stranczek
SBA Seminar Draws Two Local Bankers
Two south suburban bankers attended an SBA seminar sponsored by the Small Business Administration. Richard Maltase of Heritage Glenwood Bank and Charles Wisniewski of First National Bank in Chicago Heights were present while SBA district director John Jones stated no area bankers attended. Officials plan further meetings with SBA to boost loans.
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United States Small Business Administration
John Jones
Chicago
SBA
Chicago Heights
Richard Maltase
Heritage Glenwood Bank
Charles Wisniewski
First National Bank
License Number Tip Leads to Arrest
A Chicago man, Jeff Ringold Jr., 27, was arrested in Chicago on armed robbery charges after a Homewood resident wrote down a license plate during a gas station robbery at Gas U S A in Homewood. The suspect fled with $443 after forcing employees to lie down. police traced the plate and identified him from a photo.
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Chicago
Homewood
U.S.A
Dixie Highway
Frank Flannery
Homewood Police
Flannery
Homewood Police Department
Jeff Ringold, Jr
North Pine Grove
Bus Service Expansion Delayed by Regional Transit Board
The Regional Transportation Authority board delayed planned bus service expansions for Park Forest South Park Forest Richton Park and related areas by at least one month. Park Forest South Village Manager Charles Notarus voices strong concern while officials consider route duplication elimination and a Zipline route start date.
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Park Forest South
Park Forest
Richton Park
Regional Transportation Authority
RTA
Park Forest South Village
Charles Notarus
Governors State University
Homewood
Frankfort
Sauk Village
Chicago
James Kemp
Notarus
RTA Board
Transportation and Policy Committee
Den 706 Has Party Awards Den 706 Pack Meeting
Matteson Cub Scout Pack 706 held November and December meetings with awards and a party. Webelos awards went to Eugene Augustine Terry Gilmer Shawn Motsinger David Skold Brian Topping and Michael Comer earned a wolf badge Michael Maber a gold arrow John Von Thadden won the hog calling contest. December brought a Christmas party with Santa and gifts. Bobcat awards went to John Von Thadden Mark Hisler Ken Malay John Petkewicz Tom Dyhouse and Michael Lamb. Eugene Augustine received a citizen award.
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Santa
John von Thadden
Mark Hisler
Ken Malay
John Petkewicz
Tom Dyhouse
Michael Lamb
Eugene Augustine
Voters Meeting at Zion Lutheran Church Matte Son
A congregational voters meeting will be held at Zion Lutheran church Matte Son on Sunday at 2 p.m. Reports will be heard and the work program for 1977 will be decided. Walter Doerrer will preside. New officers recently installed will assume offices at this meeting. Members 18 years and older may attend and become voting members.
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Congregational
Zion Lutheran Church
Matteson
Walter Doerrer
Armstrong PTO Schedules Cartoon Program and Hot Dog Day
Neil Armstrong school PTO sponsors a cartoon program Saturday from 1 to 3 30 p.m. in the school gym. Admission is 50 cents with popcorn and candy for sale. On January 20 the PTO holds its first hot dog day of the year. In December the PTO sponsored a Cole Marionettes performance.
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Neil Armstrong School
PTO
Cole
King Associate To Speak At Event In Park Forest South
The Rev. Al Sampson, ordained with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and SCLC organizer, will speak at Hickory School Park Forest South before a film showing From Montgomery to Memphis at 8 PM. Donation is 3 dollars with proceeds to SCLC. A 2 PM matinee costs 2 dollars for children and parents.
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Martin Luther King, Jr
Park Forest South
Sclc National
Atlanta
Hickory School
Pilgrimage Protestant
Charles Jordan
Chicago
Cub Scout Pack 706 Paper Drive Scheduled
Matteson Cub Scout Pack 706 will hold a paper drive on January 29 and 30 with curbside pickup from 9 a.m. to noon. Residents in Glen Ridge Creekside Woodgate and Cricket Hill areas should save papers, bundle and place on the curb. Fred Augustine can assist at 720 1892. A second drive is set for March 26.
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Matteson Cub Scout Pack
Glen Ridge
Creekside
Woodgate
Cricket Hill
Fred Augustine
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Michael Egan
Crete
Monee
Matteson Richton Park Star
Park Forest Star
Williams Press Inc
Plaza
Star Carrier
Star
Den
King
Cub Scout
Mrs
Marcus Lustfeldt
CPO
Lincoln Mall
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