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Wood Hill Herald 1965-01-01, ( January 1965)Wood Hill Herald staff writer

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HOPE FOR STREETS

At a special meeting of the Boardof Directors of the Home Owners'it was announced that forfeitureaction would be taken within aweek on the bonds that had beenpostech. The meeting, held Wed-nesday night, January 13, hearda report by Directors Eldon Shauland Ted McKay, who had been inJoliet to discuss the streetproblem with the Will CountyStates Attorney and other Countyofficials. They said that theywere assured that the legal ac-tion required would be begun atonce (within a week) and thatthe moneys should be turned overto the County promptly so thatpaving of the unimproved streetsin Wood Hill could be done thisspring as soon as weather permits.

Thus, the long months of petit-ioning, letter writing and thefinal formal filing of a formalcomplaint seems to have paid.

In other action at the SpecialMeeting (to which we are to saythe press was invited) resigna-tions of two Directors were re-jected. Tom Walsh submitted hisresignation as he is being trans-fer ed to Turkey. Chuck Larsensubmitted his as he is runningfor Monee Township Clerk, and asit had been agreed by all Direc-tors at the time af their elept-ion last year that they wouldresign should they become act-

ive in Politics, he felt that heshould resign . However, theBoard felt that because withonly about a month of the termsto go, and with the need of theexperience of these two direct-ors, they were asked to completetheir terms. They'both agreed.

The special meeting also heardthat the Consumer Fraud Investi-gation begun by the AttorneyGeneral's office had been closed.However, at the special meetingit was decided that a Chairmanto head a Committee on ConsumerFraud should be organized. ThePresident appointed Richard Gil-bert of 727 Union Dr. to head theCommittee. "Testimony" aboutactivities that is thought to in-volve fraud was heard as two res-idents told of difficulties and"shannigans" they have exper-ienced. It was asked that otherresidents contact Mr. Gilbert at534-2226 with their problems tobuild additional evidence.

It is understood that one Direct-or will be resigning this month.Dean Grant, who was the one hold-over from the previous board hasresigned his previous job in Chi-cago and is moving to Tennessee.

The survey on Incorporation hasbeen printed and is scheduledfor distribution in Wood Hill onSaturday, January 23, 1965.

WoodHill HERA1D

JANUARY 1965

theCoJb DAVE COON

We think that the year 1965 canbe both a year of challenge andopportunity, that will see manychanges in Wood Hill.

It almost a certainty thatnew developers will move In.

The passage-of the recent schoolbond referendum would indicatethat we might see the purchaseof a school site near;here (theSchool Board has said that theylike our water and sewage system).

Wood Hill residents have showntheir interests in getting up totheir ears in politics. We cannow boast the Democratic PrecinctCommitteeman, and our "ear to theground" hears that several othersare giving thought to running foroffice.

In the less "violent" areas ofcommunity activity, many are act-ive in school and church—allaontributing their time to theadvancing of the good reputationof our community.

The opportunity to help our com-munity is here— and so is thechallenge. The present Board ofDirectors of the Home Owners"has made progress, but we believethat their ability to contributeto the solutions of Wood Hillproblems has been greatly re-stricted by the lack of supportfrom those who live here. Itis coming to be our opinion, too,that those who most greatly needthat assistance are the very oneswho have been most notable bythe lack of their support.

We think too, that the time hascome for all of us to realizethat "there ain't no Santy Glaus"Wood Hill must come to recognize

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that Wood Hill must solve its ownproblems, must meet the chall-enges that face it, and can there-by make its own opportunities.

Elections for the various posi-tions in Township Offices arecoming up. They are to be heldon April 6th.

Nominations for these jobs willbe made on -̂ arty Caucus' to beheld by both Democrats and Re-publicans. The date, Time ofeach caucus is Feb. 2 at 8-;00pm.Democrats will meet at TalalaSchool, Republicans at Monee.

To date, we know of one fromWood Hill who is running for oneof the Township positions. Thisis Chuck Larsen, who seeks to benominated on the Republican tick-et as Town Clerk.

Chuck has been a member of theBoard of Directors of the WoodHill Home Owners, was most ac-tive in the recent national cam-pain / elections. He lives at805 Blackhawk, Wood Hill. He'and his wife Carol have livedthere since 1963 with their twosons. He is a Salesman for San-doz Pharmceuticals, an ethicaldrug house.

The recent 201-U School BoardBond Referendum passed. Somecredit has been given to WoodHill for the sucessful passingof the resolutions. Final totalvotes show 2211 votes cast, 1128Yes; 1064 No. In Monee 138 Yes;245 No; Spoiled 2. Crete had 16spoiled; 736 No; 570 Yes. Thevoting at Talala had 420 Yes;- 1spoiled, and only 83 No.

As part of the referendum, itwas decided that land should bepurchased in Monee Tirwnship forthe erection (eventually) of anew Junior High. It is thoughtthat the area will probably" beclose to Wood Hill. •

CHRISTMAS WAS FUU

Shown below are pictures fromthe Firemen's party for theirchildren at the Fire Barn.

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OPEN LETTER

Why?

Why has developmentmunity st.opped?

of our corn-

Why hasn't land been donated tothe School Board? We were toldit would be.

Why are there leins on homes, thatresidents thought they were buy-ing?

Why don't we have paved streets,that were included in our pur-chase price?

Why haven't we recieved the play-ground equipment that was donatedto us?

Why are tlie homes people boughton contra jt, being foreclosed?

Why were people given downpay-ments foi second mortgages?

Why were there deceiving adver-tisement printed about the fu-ture of >ur community?

Why wasn't the ninety day graceperiod honored by the developer?This agreement was made at theConsumer Fraud Bureau.

If you know the answers to thesequestions please notify the WoodHill Home Owners Association, POBox #62, Park Forest, Illinois.

--Board of Directors,¥ood Hill Home Owners

CHRISTMAS WAS GIVING

Shown at the left is the pres-entation of a certificate tothe Wood Hill Fire Departmentby the Auxilliary. The Certif-icate represents $600 the galsraised during the past year.The money is to be used for newequipment by the Department.

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PIRE DEPARTMENT NEWS

Good news there have been nofire calls during the past month.

Tentative plans are being made tohold a circus or carnival duringJune. The Department promisesthat they will have "the works".There'll be a parade, water ballfights, games, acts, shows .

The annual fund drive will bestarted in early February, thetarget date is the 7th. And,here, may we add, that the a-mounts asked for, and contribut-ed are usually less than if theDepartment were incorporated in-to a Fire Protection District..

Also being thought about is an-other Fox Hunt. The one lastyear saw the foxeS outfoxing thehunters. Oertin die-hards saythat this year "we'll get 'em".

Wpod Hill HERALD

is published monthly at 809 UnionDrive for families in Wood Hill.....Publisher is David V. Coon,...Editor is Marilyn E. coon.

January 1965 Volume Ill-No. 12

POLICE NOTES***Ray Wroblewski has the new radioin service and is tied in withother Departments in the area.It has been reported that therehas been trespassing in the em-pty houses. Burned paper hasbeen found in some, and there istoncern about the possibility ofserious damage and personal harmshould this continue. Ray hassaid that the houses are beingwatched closely.

Loose dogs have been reported andthe HERALD has been advised thatcitations will be issued in acc-ordance with local ordinances.

we appreciate the patience you've shown while wehave been enlarging and remodeling our store.

The end of the plaster dust and dirt is in sight, andwe'll soon be celebrating the grand opening of the newSeehausen's.

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Shown below are scenes fromthe Teen Club Dance held atChristmas time

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TALALA P.T.A. —Carol Larsen

The Feb. 3rd meeting of TalalaP.T.A. will be held in the schoolgym at 8:15 P.M.

After a general business meetinga representative of ScientificResearch Associates will explainthe supplimentary reading pro-gram used in the intermediategrades at Talala School. Therewill be a display of the equip-ment used and an opportunity toquestion the S.R.A. representa-tive.

Refreshments will be served aft-er the meeting. There will be aclasswork display from the secondgrade rooms.

HUBBARD TRAIL JR. HIGH SCHOOL

Regular monthly meeting of theHubbard Trail Jr. High P.T.P.will be held Monday, Jan. 25, at8 P.M. in the cafetorium.

Ninth grade students interestedin the scientific field are in-vited to attend with their par-ents. Refreshments will be ser-ved.

MONEE P.T.A.

Monee P.T.A. will meet Feb. llth,8:00 P.M. The program will be anoriginal comedy skit presentedby members of the PTA honoringFounders Day. Refreshments willbe served.

Plans are underway for a spegge-tti supper in February. Ticketswill be $1 for Adults andfor Grade School children.

NO SCHOOL in 201-U January 29th,Institute Day and Feb. 12th,Lincoln's Birthday.

A BABY'S PRAYER -Jan. 13, 1965

Dear Lord, and all the wonderfulpeople who have offered prayersfor me,

Thank you for today! This is avery special day for me and allof my loved ones. I am one yearold! My doctor says I am doingso very well; I still must haveopen heart surgery tho. Thereare so many kind people who haveoffered blood when I have theoperation. My Mommy knows itwill be successful with Youwatching over me dear Lord, andwith all those prayers fromeveryone.

I never knew a 1st birthday couldmean so much, not only to me, butto my Mommy and'Daddy and all myloved ones. That's why I havewritten you this letter, Lordto thank You for all of us forhelping me to reach my 1st birth-day today.

Bonny Joan Rinehart520 Irving Place

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Bonny Joan at Christmas Time

The HERALD loves to run picturesof new Wood Hill babies but we doneed to know about them. So whenyou have one (or more) please letus know—phone 534-6397.

ODD JOBS WANTED

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TEEN CLUB NEWS

The Teen Club's Christmas Ballwas beautiful,enhanced by beauti-ful girls and handsome men dress-ed in holiday finery. Music wassupplied by The Diplomats, andthe joint was swinging.

Jan. 7th new officers were elect-ed: Pres., Teresa Perez; Vice-Pres., Sharon Hallem;,Sec., JodyJennings; Treas., Duke Koelsch;Sgts. at Arms, Rich Mann andBruce Weber.

Plans were made for InstallationDinner and Dance Jan. 29th at theFire House. Dance starts at 7:30and is open to all teenagers,35^admittion. The dinner is formembers only.

Meetings are held the 1st and 3rdThursdays of the month, 7:30 P.M.at the Fire House.

Parents interested in Teen Clubactivities contact Mrs. Rinehart,534-6353.

In action at the meeting of the-Board of Directors of the WoodHill Home Owners Association itwas "decided to hold a generalmembership meeting on March 14.

BABY SITTERS.

Connie Brouillette 534-6834Dianne Bopp 534-6353Tom Dobbert 534-6667Diane Glielmi 534-6639Sandy Graber 534-6638Carletta Jones 534-6884Denise Pfaff 534-6373Jackie Pfaff 534-6373Lynn Rae Pfaff 534-6373Keith Rinehart 534-6353Mary Christine Roddy 534-6750Diane Sorkis 534-6705Vicki Wayne 534-6366Brenda Wood 534-6331Pat Wood 534-6331

Top Quality housekeeping or baby-sitting, excellent references,enjoy children. Elizabeth Yates,OR2-8276.

Will Babysit for working motheranytime; experienced. Mrs. Po-len, 612 Ann Lane.

PIANO LESSONS for residents ofWood/Hill by Mrs. Gloria Hebert,536/Hickok, 534-6460.

The main purpose of the meetingwill be the election,of officerswith the meeting to start at2:30. A nominating committee isto be appointed

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