New District Principal Praises Staff and Students
Mishawaka native Donna Badgley was introduced as the new principal, praising the staff and students for their enthusiasm and conduct. She has a BS in elementary education from Indiana University, a master's with a gifted endorsement from Purdue, and will complete a doctorate at Andrews University this year. Badgley previously led gifted programs in Mishawaka and directed education and staff development for the Mishawaka district, later serving as executive director of Sources in Tennessee and Georgia. She and her husband Jeffrey reside in Homewood with their two children, Sarah and Seth.
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Ex-school seeks bids to sell Richton Square Road building
An effort to obtain additional bids for the 26,000 square foot school at 22700 Richton Square Road, with sealed bids invited by August 28, followed by board action to hire a real estate agency if needed. Built 1959 with enlargements in 1966 and 1969, the 0.5 acre site includes 10 classrooms, six offices, an attached gym, and has housed community programs and a low incidence handicapped group in the past decade.
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Water limits ease as area towns share Lake Michigan supply
Dubruiel notes no heavy demand as Matteson, Country Club Hills, and Olympia Fields gain a booster pump this fall to improve supply. Oak Lawn’s capacity remains a concern, but current use stays within 170 percent of state allocations and outdoor watering remains mostly unrestricted beyond earlier restrictions.
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Local officials kept out of GSU incinerator talks
University Park and Richton Park leaders voiced concerns over a medical waste incinerator proposal at Illinois State University. Officials said meetings lacked notice and excluded surrounding municipalities, while GSU officials defended the process as an initial hearing to gauge plans and potential partnerships.
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Creek committee advances storm water ordinance review
During the Wednesday meeting the committee reviewed a proposed model storm water detention ordinance and began studying a model Storm Water Management Code by James Carney, former Flossmoor public works director. When finished, the two ordinances go to FEMA and the Illinois DOT Water Resources Division for approval. The committee will meet again on Sept. 20.
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Country Club Hills presses supplier on lake water service
Country Club Hills Mayor Dwight Welch demands Oak Lawn fulfill water obligations before adding more users as Oak Lawn serves multiple communities with Lake Michigan water. He cites pressure shortfalls and reservoir levels, noting past deductions from Oak Lawn bills for energy and maintenance. Oak Lawn manager Richard O’Neill says the system is designed to serve all on line and a booster station is expected in October to improve pressure.
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Jim Authored Taste Tests in Shelf Life Study
Jim enjoys analytical work on food quality and taste testing. Each month he and coworkers conduct shelf life studies and taste test a dozen pies that may have been frozen up to 18 months. He has gained weight after moving from maintenance to baking, but he finds the work enjoyable.
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