Flag etiquette and patriotic pride shape Fourth decorations
Community members discuss old fashioned flag displays and the meaning of the U S flag. Folgers notes a daily push for proper flag etiquette and veteran groups influence. Earl D Moore of Manor American Legion Post 828 defends respectful use and condemns flag desecration, citing U S freedom and opportunity.
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Earl D. Moore
Ikham
Cham’ Manor
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Moore
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Vietnam
Seven Ways to Treat Flag Says Folgers Flag Guide
Folgers Flag and Decorating offers seven rules for proper flag handling. Fly from sunrise to sunset or at night only when lit. display in proper weather. raise and lower by hand. avoid touching ground. keep flag highest and avoid using rope to honor individuals. display with stars down only in emergencies. when necessary, flag should be treated in a private dignified manner.
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District considers education tax hike to cover deficits
The district faces a 3.9 million dollar deficit this year and projects another 4 million shortfall next year. A proposed referendum would raise education fund taxes by 75 cents per 100 dollars of value, with a net increase target of 25 cents after cuts. Residents weigh impact as officials seek finance advisory help.
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Smbreit
Umbrelt
Umbrell
Huang
Olympia Fields
Valerie Hunter
Citizens’ Finance Advisory
Wennlund May Not Seek Sixth Term in November
The 38th District covers New Lenox Mokena Frankfort Park Forest Richton Park Orland Park and Homer Township If Wennlund skips re election the GOP may nominate a replacement Dan White director of the Chicago office of the Illinois State Board of Elections outlines a mid term vacancy filling process The party must hold one meeting and nominate within eight days and a notice to file vacancy in nomination must be sent within three days of the nomination to the State Board.
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Mokena
Frankfort
Park Forest
Richton Park
Orland Park
Homer Township
Wennlund
Litical
Dan White
Chicago
Illinois State Board of Elections
GOP
White
Forest Trail Junior High Offers Parent Computer Class
Forest Trail Junior High School in Park Forest runs a second semester computer lab for parents to keep up with their children in the modern computer arena. Janie Hamilton of Chicago Heights says she joined to understand her kids talks. Isaac Crumiell of Chicago Heights enjoys learning new skills. The class may recur if enough parents show interest.
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Forest Trail Junior High School
Park Forest
Janie Hamilton
Chicago Heights
Eft
Isaac Crumiell
Village weighs costs as tanks replacement begins soon
Trustees discussed a plan to remove and replace three underground tanks and upgrade two remaining above ground tanks after rain delays. Denman said completion by month end, but workers must wait for dry areas to test soil as groundwater hampers contamination confirmation.
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Denman
Dale Graham
Vo Ganese
Mosquito Control Plan Aimed at River Communities
Clarke recommends three ultra low volume mist insecticide applications at a maximum dosage for adult mosquitoes plus one treatment of all open street catch basins with an insect growth regulator to prevent emergence. Cost estimates range from 38 per mile for mist applications and 3 per basin, totaling about 1100 to 51200 for a village’s single round.
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Cook County
Niemeyer
Jack P. Thennisch
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