Snow Removal Costs Rise in Suburbs Prompt Federal Aid Wash
Snow removal expenses across south suburbs climb as villages seek reimbursement through federal Disaster Assistance. Officials gather in Schaumburg to learn funding rules from state and federal officials while fearing limited aid for smaller communities outside Chicago and Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Royle
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
Federal Disaster Assistance Administration
Schaumburg
Chicago
Rockford
Royle
Snow removal cost rules limit federal aid extension
City officials report snow plow operations from January 13 to 16 in Chicago Heights affected by strict reimbursement rules. Total payroll for the three days reached 36 284 dollars with 31 workers and overtime, while equipment used included 12 plows, 1 085 man hours, and 1 185 gallons of gasoline. Officials seek extension of the reimbursement date beyond January 16, but federal officials showed the date will not be extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MS. Ruyle
Mayors and Managers Association
Chicago Heights
Ernest Molyneaux
Molyneaux
Richton Park to Address Lioncrest Drainage and Other Board Topics
Richton Park village trustees meet Monday at 8 pm to discuss Lioncrest drainage including clearing a clogged ditch and building a retention basin south of the Commonwealth Edison right of way. They will also review joining a feasibility study on self insurance and possible uses for Richton Square school before its September closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richton Park Village
Lioncrest
Commonwealth Edison
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
Marilynne Davis
Richton Square
Davis
Cioni
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Jaycees Honor Park Forest Richton Park Residents
Mayer Singerman and Frank Farrell spoke at the joint Jaycees banquet in Homewood. Steven Fisher was named Outstanding Young Educator in Park Forest for his 11 years at Rich East High School and summer basketball camps. Greg Chapel was named Outstanding Young Business Person in Park Forest for his work with Mr C's Car Wash and USVIP, a vehicle ID program helping deter crime.
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Mayer Singerman
Park Forest
Frank Farrell
Richton Park
Homewood
The
Jaycees
Steven Fisher
Rich East High School
Varsity Rockets
Fisher
Greg Chapel
Mr C's
Chapel
USVIP
Federal Bureau of Investigation
District 159 Approves Policy Codification System
District 159 board approves a National School Board Association backed policy codification system to standardize policies. Gloria Boudreau, district bookkeeper, will resign February 15 due to relocation to Florida. Annie Hoag and Marilyn Hansen to assist bookkeeping. Dunne to assume full business duties as Armstrong principal. Architect Ross DeYoung notes Sieden Prairie gym near completion and Old Sedan Prairie renovation fee rejected. next meeting February 13 at Sieden Prairie.
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Board of Education
Clifford Eagleton
Yvonne Mullins
National School Board Association
District 159
Gloria Boudreau
Florida
Donald J. Tesmond
Annie Hoag
Kingscourt
Richton Park
Walter Dunne
Armstrong School
Dunne
Marilyn Hansen
Hoag
Tesmond
Tesmond Said, “With the Additional Part-Time Help of Mrs. Hoag and Mrs Hansen
Mr. Dunne
Old Sedan Prairie School
Sieden Prairie School
Sign dispute ends as Richton Park plan okayed on 4-3 vote
Richton Park commissioners closed a months long dispute over a freestanding eight foot sign at Sauk Trail and Governors Highway. The panel approved the sign in September by a 4-3 vote, with some members seeking a 10 foot setback for visibility, while the owner argued moving it would hurt parking and effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richton Park Plan Commissioners
Matteson-Richton Park bank-Cowing Realty
Sauk Trail
Govenors Highway
Commissioners
Kenneth Hielema
Board For
Cowing Realty
Johnny and Jeannie Morris Speak at Freedom Hall Feb 10
Television sportscasters Johnny and Jeannie Morris will speak at Freedom Hall Park Forest on February 10 at 8 p.m. as the sixth of nine Freedom Hall programs. Tickets range from 3 for groups to 4.50 singles, with details via Freedom Hall at 74740580.
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Johnny and
Jeannie Morris
Freedom Hall
Park Forest
Morris
Louise Hamilton
Johnny Morris
Johnny
CBS
the Blue Beast
Brian Piccolo
Aunt Martha's Goes On Stage In Park Forest Spotlight
Park Forest based Aunt Martha's youth services center expands into entertainment. The Inside magazine highlights their innovative approach to adults and community engagement in the south suburbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Forest
Campers Plan Weekend Getaway With Camping Vehicles
A special page 28 guide helps readers choose camping vehicles and gear to end the snow blues with a weekend or vacation trip plan. It highlights campers and RVs as ways to escape cabin fever and enjoy outdoor travel.
Fire Fighter at 80 Still Reports for Duty in Steger
Story and photo on page 30 highlight 80 year old firefighter 80 Henry P. Martin of Steger who served the village fire department in 1929 and continues daily duty at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry P. Martin
Steger
Boundaries Vote Set by Matteson District 162
The Matteson Elementary School District 162 board will meet at 7 30 p m tomorrow to vote on fall 1979 attendance boundaries The sole agenda item follows earlier deferrals at the January 16 meeting and a canceled January 23 session The discussion and vote take place in the district's elementary school multi purpose room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Matteson
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Margaret Seltzner
John Wasik
Illinois
Richton Meeting
Fred Radtke
Riverside Drive
Rudolph Banovich
Millard
Frank Amerino
Rockingham
William VanBaker
East Drive
Allen Arcand
Poplar
Richard Dickus
United Protestant Council of
Good Shepherd United Protestant Church
Mustard Seed
Neil Armstrong
Commission
Joseph Pluth
Pluth
Hielema
Zion
Zion Lutheran Church
Sharon
Mike Pietrzak
Sharon Arendt
216Th Street
Peter Cioni
Butterfield Creek
the Star
King Arthur Pen
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