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Suburbanite Economist from Chicago, Illinois • Page 53

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Pagc2SW SUBURBANITE ECONOMIST. WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 17.1973 Park construction delays put architect on the spot Much bitterness was expressed at the Thursday meeting of the Oak Forest Park district commissioners concerning delays in construction of the Central park community center. The main focus for the board members displeasure was their architect, James Prucha. Newly-elected Board President Phillip Cipolla Jr.

re-appointed all of the district officers--Attorney Charles Locker. Treasurer Donald Manning. Secretary Barbara McCarthy and Director Richard Reilly-with the conspicuous exception of the architect. The reason for the board members' wrath was "a a i munication and coordination i program," they said. During recent months the board has grown increasingly concer- ned about.the lack of activity of subcontractors, particularly at Central park.

Architect Prucha prompted the first round of exchanges with a suggestion that the district post "no skating" signs around the excavation site in Central park. Director Reilly countered that the general contractor's contract placed the obligation for such safety measures on him. Later Kviii quotiil the contract as saying the contractor would barricade open excavations and operate warning lights between dusk and dawn. Commissioner Joseph LeaRussa expressed surprise a a a prevailed on the contractor to take these safety measures. As discussion of various aspects of the construction developed, Reilly complained the district never received copies of the correspondence Prucha maintained he had sent the contractors.

Prucha countered that he was receiving the district's mail late. It was suggested by one a a registering letters might provide a solution to the problem. Finally. Prucha refused to answer any more questions, saying he could answer but. "judging from the present altiluoc uf boaiii." 1.0 wail until later.

The board then retired to executive session, "to discuss parts of Mr. Prucha's contract." according to Cipolla. Prucha will continue as the district's architect, at least for the present, but Cipolla expressed his determination to solve the problems the district has been having before good weather returns. OrlancPs Unified party tells seeks slate The Unified party of Orland Park will meet Sunday. Jan.

21. to consider a slate of candidates for April's village elections. The meeting will be held in the home of Harold Lasch, 8807 Fairway at 2 p.m. (Lasch and his i Dorothea, Filed suit against the village questioning the right of village crews to inspect homes for illegal sewer hook-ups.) The first meeting of the newly-formed party was held Sunday. About 30 people were in attendance and members passed a preamble and a party platform.

The preamble reads: "The Unified party is a new political party of Orland Park dedicated to represent and be of service to all of the people in the community. The Unified party represents progress in a qualified, diligent, intelligent and dignified manner." The party's platform is as follows: 1. We are beholden to no person or interest and do not intend to be. 2. Growth and progress will come to Orland Park.

However, we advocate that it come not at the expense and detriment of the present environment. 3. Streets, roads and highways must be made adequate prior to the con- P. J. rcanant a in our happy gingham two-some.

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5. We are opposed to all pollution, but we want major changes made in Orland Park in accordance with realistic legal and constructive guidelines. r. Institute a high quality of village improvements and maintain these standards. 7.

We are opposed to any influx that will radically change the mode and character of suburban type living that the people of Orland Park desire. 8. Parks, playgrounds and schools must be made available to each and every area. The youth of Orland Park will receive primary consideration from the Unified party. 9.

Liaison between all organizations serving Orland Park will be established, including our schools. 10. Arrangements will be made to have the village office open for business on Saturdays. 11. High standards will be maintained in our police and fire departments.

New improvements will be one of our objectives. Anyone interested in the finalization of a slate of party candidates is invited to attend Sunday's meeting, party members said. GIRL BORN To Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Uuniclewicz of Oak Forest, a daughter was burn Jan.

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Same four prints in 19.95. Whimsy Author Kurt Vonnegut apparently doesn't have the whimsy market cornered. A British cartoonist and sports car enthusiast, Rowland Emett. has a whimsical creation of his own, the "Vintage Car of the Future," a tongue-in-check invention which Emett says is an example of "the spirit of future retrogression." The car includes a crystal ball to predict what the motorist ahead will do. a harn inctoari horn.

an engine which runs on after-shave lotion and an exhaust pipe that attracts butterflies. The car will be featured at the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place, Feb. 24 to March 4. It is currently at the Museum of Science and Industry where it will remain through Feb. 19.

Inspecting the car are (from left) Lora, Tricia, Julie, Dianne, Bob and Loretto Szucs of Midlothian. CC Hills Jaycees tell award nominees Jesk heads Bremen twp. slate i Democratic Committeeman James Jesk Sr. will head a slate of candidates for the Bremen township election. Jesk.

15146 Cicero Oak Forest, is running for township supervisor with the Bremen Tax Cut party. Others on the slate are Leslie E. Johnson. 16800 Kilpatrick Tinley Park, for township clerk; Bruno L. Sendera.

14505 Cleveland Posen, for townshio assessor: Robert J. Kit- zpatrick. 5711 Chaucer Oak Forest, for township collector; Midlothian Trustee Fred Massat, 14530 Heeler for highway commissioner. Candidates for township auditor are Country Club i A a a Bergmann. 4508 175th James E.

McCrary, 3522 137th Robbins; William Petrich. 3426 Maple Hazel Crest; William Wayne Ramsey, 14722 Keystone Midlothian. The a i its nominating petition Tuesday. Forest Ridge PTA meets The Forest Ridge district 142 PTA will meet Thursday, Jan. 18, at 8 p.m.

in the Hille school. Nicholas Pationos will present a program entitled "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Latin America." The Country Club Hills Jaycees announce that the following individuals have been nominated by the City residents to receive awards at their annual Community Awards Banquet Jan. 20. Nominees for Man of the Year are John Munger, Mike Deacon. Don Bonus, Robert Fitzpatrick, James a i Humanitarian, nominees are Mrs.

Marge Slaughter, Mrs. Carol Deacon, Mrs. Helen Thomas. Richard Pierson, Rev. Gerald Peters, Mrs.

Rosemary Marie, Charles Bunting. Outstanding citizen nominees are Mrs. Marie Bertocchi, Mrs. Mary Ann i Nicholson. Ray Mills, John Meehan.

Allen Stuver, Mrs. Tinley warns of phony workers The Tinley Park Public Works department has received complaints that individuals are posing as village employes and gaining entrance to homes under the pretext of investigating for a frozen water line. The pretenders then proceed to tap on the water lines and after a period of time, they inform the owner that the water line has been repaired and there is an $18 service charge. The department warns that residents should request identification from anyone stating that he is an employe with the Public Works department. Residents may also call the department at 532-1428 for verification of employment.

In another matter. Trustee a a a residents to be cautious of furnace repair companies which inspect heating units for a small fee and then "find" something wrong with the furnace which requires expensive repair work. Joy Clendening. Mrs. Wanda Comein.

Outstanding Educator nominees are Mrs. Evelyn Lepkin. Leonard Butler, Richard White. Mrs. Roberta Whitworth, Mrs.

Helen Diamond. Mrs. Barbara a i Huckins, Robert Stanger, Zcnon Sykuta, Stan Gorman, Earnest Wilkinson. Joseph Lyznicki. Sister M.

Quentin Smyth. Outstanding Public Servant nominees are Thomas Boissy. Ottmar Becker, John Joynt, Robert Roberts. Frank Daniels. Jerry Bette, Max Atkin.

i i a Leszczewicz, William Briscoe, James Wilkins. Richard Vernam, Jack Scanlan, Mayor Joseph Stuk. AH residents and friends are cordially invited to attend the banquet to honor the five award winners and all nominees. The banquet will be held at the Dixie-Governor Red Lion restaurant, 176th st. and Dixie East Hazel Crest.

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104 Wednesday. January 17. 1O73 Southwest edition covering Midlothian, Oak Forest, Tinley Park, Country Club Hills, Westhaven, Orland Park. Published every Sunday morning and Wednesday afternoon at 5959 S. Harlem Chicago, 60638.

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