Hurry Must Wait While Planners Mull Planting
Mrs. Dolores Hurry of Hurry Insurance delays landscaping for her Richton Park building until at least November 29 after a plan change requires village plan commission approval. The dispute centers on differences between the architect’s site plan and Hurry’s proposed plantings, with staff unable to approve the change and discussions stalled over whether to expedite the process.
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Dolores Hurry
Hurry Insurance Agency
Sauk Trail
Richton Park
Village Plan Commission
Hurry
Plan Commission
James Krautstrunk
Krautstrunk
Peter Cioni
Cioni
Nyhus
District 159 Hears TALK Program For Kindergartners
The board heard a report from three speech therapists on TALK Teaching Activities for Learning Knowledge a new listening training and oral expression program for District 159 kindergartners this year. Curriculum director Robert Madonna outlined research areas and committee involvement.
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Board of Education of
Janet Condron
Judith Goode
Joan Walker
Robert Madonna
Sieden Prairie School
Ann Rock
Joan Jacko
Margaret Reindl
Karen Meany
Karen Ebben
Armstrong School
Patricia Vagena
Charlotte Warnock
James Christ
Donald Host
Carol Cain
Woodgate School
Jeanne Tew
Lori Renaldi
Leo Jacko
Maria Hussey
Madonna
Star Names 1978 Area High School Players of the Year
The Star profiles the top high school football players of 1978 in a special Sports section feature beginning on page 63. It highlights standout offensive and defensive performers as this year’s players of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Healing by Faith Explored in Religion Editor’s Series
The Star religion editor Rev. Bruce Salter starts a three part examination of faith’s role in healing. The first article recounts several local cases of spiritual healing and its impact on patients and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Salter
The
Star
Mr. Salter
Turkey Trot Race Draws Thornton Lions Sponsorship
Turkey running a bird in the oven marks Thanksgiving, but many area residents will turn their focus to the annual Turkey Trot, a race sponsored by the Thornton Lions Club, on Thursday. See Inside magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Thornton Lions Club
Inside Magazine
Rezoning Debate Over Woodgate Town House Plan
The Woodgate plan by Kaufman and Broad Homes proposes town houses amid opposition from residents. The plan faces a potential rezoning to single family with a January 18 public hearing date and a November 28 work session to resolve whether town houses fit village ordinances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaufman and Broad Homes, Inc
Woodgate
Plan Commission
Central Avenue
Commission
John Backus
Tony Lavarda
Cal Rowan
Rowan
Lavarda
Dale Johnson
Holiday Services Scheduled In Matteson Area
Matteson area churches plan Thanksgiving services including a Thanksgiving eve service at Faith United Church of Christ with Rev. Walter Maass and choir directed by Robert Burgess. Other services at Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity, Zion Lutheran Church, Immanuel Church, and more feature sermons, hymns, harvest decor, and collections for Respond Now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matteson Area
Faith United Church of Christ
213Th
Maple Streets
Walter Maass
Robert Burgess
Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity
Crawford Avenue
Lindenwood Drive
Phil DeVore
Caryl Barkknecht
Zion Lutheran Church
West 216Th Street
Elmer Witt
Randy Zielinski
God
Shark
R Vaughn Williams
John Boettger
Immanuel Church
Cicero Avenue
Sauk Trail
John McKiness
Lynne Floro
Yale Parade on December 2 Park Forest plans 12th annual holiday parade
The 12th annual Park Forest holiday parade will be held December 2 starting at 11 a.m. at Rich East high school, moving through Westwood Lakewood, Lakewood, Orchard Drive to Park Forest Plaza. Dozens of floats and bands will participate, with Santa as guest of honor escorted in a parade ride and holiday tunes by local high school bands. Spectators may line the route or gather at the Plaza.
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Park Forest
Rich East High School
Westwood Lakewood
Lakewood
Orchard Drive
Park Forest Plaza
Camp Fire Girls
Royalette Baton Corps
St. James Hospital
Forest Trails Girl Scouts
Faith
Santa
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Douglas Nyhns
Matteson Historical Society
Henry Lehmann
Lois Blume
Pat Backus
Rehfeldt-Meyer American Legion
Matteson
Rich Heldt
Edward Stack
Donald J. Tesmond
Tesmond
Keith McRae
Teachers Association
Yvonne Mullins
Fran Myers
Today In the Star
Turkey
ARERR
ODEN
King Arthur
Penneeneenes
Reno
Enna Ranean
Poppa Error
Arerr Eero E
Seneere
Rere
Peneneeerenee Beneener Food Guide
Peper Arerr Drab O
Norbert Ee
Panterra
Vollmer Road
Town & Country Builders
Butterfield Creek
Town & Country
Lena Griffin
Marjorie Saak
Lorraine Weishaar
Jones Memorial Center
Chicago Heights
Armin G. Wong
Yale
Rich South High School
Rich Central High
Crete-Monee
Marian Catholic High
Ella Schmeckebier
Lois Butler
Matteson Village Hall
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