Valedictorian earns rare IHSA All-State Academic honor
Katie Kaufmann of Rich Central High School, 18, Olympia Fields, won a place on Illinois IHSA All-State Academic Team as one of 25 statewide. She rose from 500 nominees, earned a medal and scholarship aid, and will study biochemistry at Colorado Springs. Kaufmann was valedictorian and led multiple activities, balancing a rigorous schedule.
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Colorado Springs
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Wal-Mart
Soroptimist Foundation
Robert C. Byrd
Angels on Assignment backs ill children with community donations
Angels on Assignment formed by Luke and Paula Pascale uses a funds program to cover medical costs for seriously and terminally ill children in Crete Beech er Steger Park Forest and University Park. The group aims to raise about 30000 this year through raffles and a September spaghetti fundraiser while reviewing three local cases for help.
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Angels On Assignment
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Amanda
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Crete Park
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University Park
Angels
Mary Pierce honored again as Richton Park community pillar
Citizens celebrate Mary Pierce with a Sauk Heroes Brunch and a Mary Pierce Day. The longtime teacher and village official has shaped Richton Park for 70 years through education, public relations work, and extensive volunteer service. Her legacy includes Pierce Park and leadership on multiple civic groups.
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Concerts Continue at Parks With Local Bands
The Mr Blues Band will perform July 21 at Governor's Trail Park followed by the Juke Box Band on July 28 at the outdoor stage by the new Village Hall. Waterhouse plays Caribbean music August 4 at Oakwood Park. Attendees may bring food and alcohol. cups required as glass bottles are banned. Summer camps begin June 16 at Matteson Center and Mayra Yates School for 3 year olds, with day camp for 5 to 10 year olds at Memorial Park, Matteson Center, and Mayra Yates School, 9 am to noon, Monday through Friday.
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Villagees Repairs Continue Amid Boardwalk Dispute
Repairs details withheld until Monday work session as village officials face resident complaints over unsafe conditions. Homeowners cite disrepair of a wooden boardwalk extending onto the lake and a path to schools, with association members pressing for decisive action. Contacts list Matteson Community Center hours and phone for camp registrations.
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Homewood Art Fair Opens Next Weekend
The 18th annual Homewood Fine Arts Fair runs June 12 and 13 at Richard D. Irwin Park Ridge Road. About 60 artists from Illinois and five nearby states will showcase oil paintings watercolors pastels jewelry wood carvings ceramics pottery and glass among other works.
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Homewood
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