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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1969
Page
4
The piece notes March ushers in spring with the vernal equinox when day equals night. It cites World Book Encyclopedia on plant and animal activity, sap rising, buds appearing, frogs laying eggs, hibernators waking, and migratory birds returning. It invokes Ecclesiastes on seasons and rebirth.
A youth group calling itself the Gillnet Gang roams Ann Arbor Michigan acting as guerrillas for good. They paint a bridge, board up an abandoned house, and plant flowers in planters to curb vandalism while an assistant professor from the University of Michigan consults with them. The Mirror notes the extralegal acts may resemble vigilantes yet the paper asks who will deny the community service they provide.
The Board of Education and staff thank Dist 149 residents for voting in the March referendum. They single out the PFA volunteers, callers, literature distributors, drivers, and supporters for their efforts. The note credits coverage from South Carolland and thanks Dr. Thomas Van Dam, Superintendent, for public support.
Calumet Township voters will cast ballots at the Memorial Building at 137th and Perry and at the Community Building at 137th and Eggleston in Riverdale. Patton School is no longer listed as a polling site.
South Holland plans include expanding the municipal equipment garage and adding a back entrance to the Fire Department, funded from a dedicated fund without a referendum. Long range goals envision a 35 000 population with a new library and larger police areas, bond referendum pending. The board also considers storm sewer easement dedication, quick claim deed for Abe Lincoln Oasis access, and utility work on 170th Street near the Grand Trunk Railroad.
The second annual South Holland Tulip Festival runs May 8 to 10 with float parade ads souvenir book and exhibit tent options. Businesses may join by contacting South Holland Jaycees at PO Box 75 or calling Tom Miller Bill Drew or Pam Ely to participate.
Riverdale residents who drive without the new vehicle sticker face violation as of March 1. The overdue sticker costs 10 dollars and can be obtained at the village clerk’s office in the Riverdale Municipal Building from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The Riverdale Police Dept. warns junk car owners that all junk cars on streets will be removed within 10 days of publication.
The Office of the Cook County Superintendent of Schools moves the adult high school testing application center to Room 905 in the County Building. Hours are 9 30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Additional test centers include Thornton Junior College Harvey Triton College River Grove and Amundsen Loop centers. other county offices stay in Room 407 of the Civic Center.
Dolton Park District voters go to the polls on April 1 to elect two commissioners. Polls run 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. West of Chicago Street vote at Dolton Village Hall 14022 Park Ave. East of Chicago Street vote at Dolton Park Fieldhouse 14700 Evers St.
Incumbents from the Home Rule Economy Party of Calumet Township seek re election in the April 1 vote. The township office at 2353 York St Blue Island is open weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. The party pledges to continue current economy policies and urges support for the American Red Cross.
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