Rankfort News

[Pages:12]rankfort News

Vol. X X I I I No. 7

July, 1996

Frankfort, IL

OUR THANKS The s t a f f of t h e Frankfort

- News f i n d s i t d i f f i c u l t t o p u t

together t h i s e d i t i o n of the p a p e r . We a r e f i l l e d w i t h g r a t i tude f o r t h e thousands of hours, over the years, that loyal f r i e n d s and neighbors have v o l u n t e e r e d . We a p p r e c i a t e t h e giving of t a l e n t and t r e a s u r e , too.

E r i s always "took attendance" on assembly day and from t h i s

p a s t ear's a t t e n d a n c e book we

t h a n k E r i s Rudman, V i r g i n i a Osmus, J e a n A r t h u r , T i l l i e Wischhover, Maridell Condon, J e a n Delaney, B e t t y Holman, Helen Bell, Arlene Nissen, Lois DePorto, Irene Rauch, L o i s H o s s b a c h , M a r i l y n McManimen, L o r r a i n e Warning, I r e n e Scheer, I s a b e l l a Gaines, Bernice Schroeder, Betty Hossbach, Dorothy Derks, Audrey Schaff, Betty Tate, Dorothy Porter, Emma K u s e , Ann Helms, Mary Wall, E s t e l l e F a r i s , E l a i n e Leibrock, Judy Strilich, J e a n n e E v e r y , Lue 1l a J o h n s o n , Lois Ebert, Corky F i s h e r , Doris Knight, June Stasaitis, Betty Johnson, L u e l l a R e i l s , Yvonne Stephen, Cele Nichols, Delores Shutak, Alma Kuse, Ann B i s c h o f f , Marc y Miller, P a t Ekstrom, Rena S t a c k , Chet A r t h u r , Royce Derks, Les Heisner, Wilbur

Hossbach, George Johnson, W i l b e r t K l i e r , Glenn Nissen, Howard Osmus, Me1 DuBois f o r helping t o assemble a l l those editions.

Whenever and w h a t e v e r we asked, c i t i z e n s , businesses and civic groups always answered our need. Those t h i s past year who s o g r a c i o u s l y d o n a t e d t h e postage, Chesterfield Federal

Savings and Loan (3 months) ,

Lincoln-Way Ski and Sports, Phillips Chevrolet, Silver Cross Hospital (2 months), Harris Bank F r a n k f o r t (2 months),

Enrico's , Hedges C l i n i c , Old

World Auto and Frankfort Muffler, we t h a n k you v e r y much.

Our t y p i s t , P a t Stewart, and s u b s t i t u t e t y p i s t , E l l e n Ludv i g s e n , we t h a n k you f o r making rough copy look s o smooth.

To t h o s e who h e l p e d u s a t t h e F a l l Festival Information Booth, how c o u l d we have managed w i t h o u t you? E s p e c i a l l y t h o s e who s a i d , "I w a n t t o d o t h i s a g a i n

- n e x t y e a r . S i g n me up NOW! !

To D r . Rudman whose home was always open t o us f o r assembly of t h e paper, thank you f o r your indulgence.

To Mid-America G r a p h i c s who printed the paper f o r us, thanks for your attention t o our needs.

Legally, George Sangmeister h a s helped us oDen and c l o s e t h e

F r a n k f o r t News. We a r e i n d e b t e d t o him f o r h i s s e r v i c e .

And t o a l l t h o s e who k e p t us supplied with news, thank you f o r sharing your happy days, your sad days and your busy days.

We hope we've n o t o m i t t e d anyone, b u t i f we h a v e , know t h a t we d o a p p r e c i a t e y o u r h e l p . When a community works t o g e t h e r , g r e a t t h i n g s happen. The FRANKFORT NEWS happened t o u s .

THANKS, FRANKFORT NEWS F o r many y e a r s , t h e F r a n k f o r t News h a s s e r v e d a s t h e p e r f e c t format t o inform t h e community of upcoming events and programs. The F r a n k f o r t Chamber of Commerce t h a n k s a l l t h e F r a n k f o r t News Volunteers for their past support i n promoting Chamber a c t i v i t i e s . F o r F r a n k f o r t News r e a d e r s who may be interested i n obtaining informat i o n r e g a r d i n g upcoming Chamber events including the Golf Outing, F a l l Festival, Christmas i n Frankf o r t and much more, p l e a s e f e e l f r e e t o c o n t a c t t h e Chamber o f f i c e , 469-3356. The F r a n k f o r t Chamber of Commerce r e g r e t s t h e discontinuation of the Frankfort News p u b l i c a t i o n b u t u n d e r s t a n d s the enormous scope of the p r o j e c t and c o n g r a t u l a t e s t h e many volunt e e r s t h a t made t h e p u b l i c a t i o n a volunteer success story.

SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER The Summit H i l l Band h e l d i t s t h i r d annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundr a i s e r on Saturday, April 27, 1996. The Summit H i l l and H i l d a Walker Bands, u n d e r t h e d i r e c t i o n of Mrs.

K i m Coughlin and M r . John Cryder, performed a t various times throughout the evening. A dinner of s a l ad, bread, s p a g h e t t i and meatballs, d r i n k s and cookies was served from 4 t o 8 PM. A p p r o x i m a t e l y $5,600 was r a i s e d t o support t h e band program f o r t h e upcoming y e a r .

Thanks t o a l l those parent volu n t e e r s who d o n a t e d t h e i r t i m e t o shop, cook spaghetti, s e t up, c l e a n up, and s e r v e and a b i g thank you, also, goes t o the student v o l u n t e e r s who h e l p e d t o s e r v e .

Recognition and thank you t o McDonald's of F r a n k f o r t , and M r . P e t e r s of F r a n k f o r t and Burger King of F r a n k f o r t , a l l of whom made g e n e r o u s d o n a t i o n s .

L a s t but n o t l e a s t , thank you t o a l l t h e p e o p l e who pur.chased tickets t o support the wonderful bands of Summit H i l l / H i l d a Walker schools.

PART-TIME HELP WANTED J o u r n a l i s m a n d / o r M a r k e t i n gperson for a local Frankfort business t o w r i t e a r t i c l e s and press releases. Essentials: Creative spirit; Professional; P e r s u a s i v e ; Be a b l e t o work i n d e p e n d e n t l y ; Be w i l l i n g t o go " t h e extra mile"; Attention t o d e t a i l ; Has a s e n s e of urgency. Applic a n t c a n be a c o l l e g e s t u d e n t majoring i n journalism and/or marketing, a retired individual o r i n between. Part-time position could turn into full-time. Submit resumes to: Jamie K. Urick, Debt Free International, I n c . , P. 0 . Box 705, F r a n k f o r t IL 60423. (815) 469-7662.

FRANKFORT SCHOOL DISTRICT 157-C & FRANKFORT PTA

Members of t h e F r a n k f o r t School D i s t r i c t 157-C and t h e F r a n k f o r t PTA community w i s h t o o f f e r t h e i r deepest sympathy t o the family of Mrs. Rudman. Her d e d i c a t i o n t o F r a n k f o r t was known and a p p r e c i a t e d by a l l who l i v e h e r e . She h e l p e d t o spread t h e word about important i s s u e s a f f e c t i n g us and i n the process,kept us united a s a community. F o r many y e a r s h e r e f f o r t s h e l p e d the Frankfort School D i s t r i c t and F r a n k f o r t PTA, j u s t a s t h e y h e l p e d s o many o t h e r i n d i v i d u a l s and o r g a n i zations throughout the Frankfort a r e a . She w i l l be g r e a t l y missed. Her s p i r i t l i v e s on i n t h e F r a n k f o r t c h i l d r e n who were f o r t u n a t e t o grow up i n t h e town t h a t she loved and that her e f f o r t s helped t o shape. M r s . Rudman w i l l a l w a y s be remembered a s an important p a r t of F r a n k f o r t ' s history.

SCHOOL DISTRICT 157-C NEWS Eighth grade students from Frankf o r t Junior High School participated i n s e v e r a l e v e n t s l e a d i n g up t o t h e i r graduation including "Shoot for the Stars," the eighth grade party, the annual field t r i p t o the G r e a t America Theme P a r k and a n award assembly. The graduation of t h e c l a s s of 153 s t u d e n t s was held May 31. C l a s s V a l e d i c t o r i a n was S a r a h Kus t o k and C l a s s S a l u t a t o r i a n was Mario C a r l a s a r e . The V;FW award was received by Sarah Kustok and Charlie Breedlove. The Frankfort J a y c e e s Award was r e c e i v e d by Michael Rizzuto and the Frankfort PTA p r e s e n t e d t h e V i o l a Lankenau Award t o Darcy P i a z z a . P r i n c i p a l John Loecke s t a t e d , "This was a

special year for the students. I congratulate them and a l s o t h a n k t h o s e t e a c h e r s and p a r e n t s who participated i n t h e i r success .'I

The Frankfort Board of Education was pleased t o a c c e p t a check f o r $1,000 from Liz Gerske, President of the Educational Foundation. It w i l l be used t o provide awardwinning reading materials f o r the d i s t r i c t l i b r a r i e s . The board was also pleased t o accept from outg o i n g PTA P r e s i d e n t K a t h y R o d i e , $5,000 t o provide pianos f o r both Chelsea and Grand P r a i r i e Schools, $1,600 f o r two computer microscopes, $150 f o r each of the four schools' Physical Education Departments, $500 f o r the eighth grade party, $500 f o r the A r t Department and approximately $3,000 f o r computer software f o r a l l schools. These donations were made p o s s i b l e t h r o u g h p a r t i c i p a t i o n by parents and community members i n Foundation and PTA programs and fund r a i s e r s . Thank you!

A w a r m welcome t o Douglas Wood who w i l l s e r v e i n t h e new p o s i t i o n of A s s i s t a n t P r i n c i p a l a t Hickory CreekIFrankfort J u n i o r High School. John Loecke w i l l continue a s Principal.

Reminder: School opens l a t e r t h i s y e a r on September 3 . We l o o k f o r w a r d t o t h e new s c h o o l y e a r a s we p l a n t h e o p e n i n g o f o u r new Grand P r a i r i e School and implement the changes a t the other buildings. We hope t h a t t h e summer b r e a k w i l l re-energize and r e v i t a l i z e you a s a family and t h a t you enjoy times spent together.

LIVING HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH The L i v i n g Hope L u t h e r a n Church has s e v e r a l summer programs and e v e n t s f o r k i d s of a l l ages. The Moms and K i d s / P a r k & P l a y , where k i d s and moms meet a t v a r i o u s F r a n k f o r t and Mokena p a r k s f o r f u n , games and c o n v e r s a t i o n began June 12. F o r i n f o r m a t i o n , c a l l Mary Nebor a t (708) 479-8309. Vacation Bible School w i l l be held a t Lincoln-Way East High School J u l y 15-20. Kids, ages 3 through 6 t h grade a r e welcome t o e n r o l l and 7 t h t h r o u g h 1 2 t h g r a d e r s a r e welcome t o a s s i s t i n leading the program. Please c a l l Holly Bly a t 469-9785 o r P a t t y Exo a t 469-4647 f o r more i n f o r m a t i o n . Junior and Senior High school students are invited t o a July 1 0 w a t e r - s k i i n g , t u b i n g and swimming t r i p i n Wisconsin. C a l l 464-0101 f o r more i n f o . Dads c a n bring t h e i r kids over age 6 t o a weekend of c a n o e i n g and camping, Jul>i 26-28. Call Fred Suria a t 469-8428 o r Dave K a n d e l l a t 469-0540 f o r d e t a i l s .

WE'VE MOVED!!! Because of the construction a t t h e Old J u n i o r High i n F r a n k f o r t , t h e j o i n t School D i s t r i c t Book S a l e (South S i d e ' s L a r g e s t Used Book S a l e ) w i l l be a t S t . Ant h o n y ' s Church on October 18, 5 t o 9 PM, O c t o b e r 1 9 , 10 AM t o 4 PM, and O c t o b e r 20, 1 : 3 0 PM t o 4 PM. S t . Anthony's Church i s located a t 7659 W. Sauk T r a i l . The s a l e w i l l be i n t h e i r multipurpose room. We w i l l need your h e l p p a s s i n g t h e word t h a t t h i s wonderful s a l e w i l l be i n a new l o c a t i o n and

we need c u s t o m e r s ! I

DO NOT DROP BOOKS AND OTHER

DONATIONS OFF AT ST. ANTIiONY ' S ! !

Instead take them t o School D i s t r i c t 161, Ann Rutledge b u i l d i n g , 8 0 t h Avenue s o u t h of R t . 30 i n Lincoln Estates or Frankfort J u n i o r High, 22265 80th Avenue from 9 AM t o 2 PM Monday t h r o u g h Friday.

This sale nets profits for School D i s t r i c t s 161 and 157-C w i t h p r o f i t s evenly divided between t h e two d i s t r i c t s and the money used t o p u r c h a s e books f o r the schools. Tax donation s l i p s w i l l be a v a i l a b l e .

Interested i n volunteering or d o you know of a l i b r a r y t h a t may be w i l l i n g t o give us t h e i r l e f t o v e r s ; c a l l c o o r d i n a t o r , Kay MacNeil, 469-1294. Questions? C a l l Kay a l s o .

Remember, do NOT t a k e your books t o S t . A n t h o n y ' s . The SALE i s a t S t . A n t h o n y ' s , buC DROP OFF i s a t Ann R u t l e d g e o r F r a n k f o r t Junior High Schools.

FRANKFORT SENIOR CITIZENS The Frankfort Seniors w i l l meet on J u l y 1 3 , a t 1 PM i n t h e F r a n k f o r t Park D i s t r i c t Building on Nebraska S t r e e t . J o i n us f o r cake and coffee, a short business meeting, play pinochle o r bunco. Spend t h e a f t e r noon w i t h neighbors and f r i e n d s .

VALLEY VIEW CARD PARTY T h e r e w i l l be NO c a r d p a r t y on T h u r s d a y , J u l y 4 t h . Mark your c a l e n d a r f o r August 1 s t . We s t a r t t o p l a y p i n o c h l e a t 6:30 PM i n t h e Frankfort Township Building on Route 30. I f you e n j o y p l a y i n g cards, please j o i n us!

FOUNDATION THANKS DONORS The F r a n k f o r t School D i s t r i c t 157-C Foundation wishes t o thank the following donors f o r their generous cash donations:

David and Jean Curtis FGM, I n c . Stephen and Miki J a r v i e Dick Trevarthan's Land-

s c a p i n g Company Dale and Kathleen Delaney Timothy and Julianne

Hanrahan G. T. Luscombe Cindy Thompson Glenn Warning Richard and P a t r i c i a Wille C l a r k e Co. I n c . R e a l E s t a t e Custom F u r n i t u r e R e s t o r a t i o n These contributions have been used and w i l l be used t o b e n e f i t t h e c h i l d r e n of t h e Frankfort Grade Schools i n the area currently not funded by t h e School D i s t r i c t . Please c a l l 469-5922 should you be i n t e r e s t e d i n more i n f o r m a t i o n r e garding the Foundation or should you w i s h t o make a c o n t r i b u t i o n . Many t h a n k s t o a l l who have s u p p o r t ed us i n our f i r s t year!

FIGHT HUNGER! ! The Lincon-Way Cropwalk w i l l be held on October 5, 1996 s t a r t i n g a t Mokena U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t Church, 10901 LaPorte Road, Mokena. This hunger-fighting event is sponsored by t h i r t e e n a r e a churc h e s , and many a r e a b u s i n e s s e s ,

i n c l u d i n g McDonald ' s , Burger King

and P h i l l i p s Chevrolet. The walk w i l l b e g i n a t 2 PM. We need you and your o r g a n i z a t i o n t o be a p a r t of t h i s area-wide e f f o r t ! For more information, c a l l Bob Campbell, (708) 479-1110.

TO YOUR HEALTH With summer a p p r o a c h i n g , many of us f e e l t h e need t o take on the r o l e of Home Improvement's Tim

' t h e Tool-man' T a y l o r . Unf o r t u -

n a t e l y , t h i s TV h e r o ' s mishaps a r e n ' t s o funny when t h e y happen t o you.

The abuse of power t o o l s has resulted i n thousands of i n j u r i e s every year. St. Francis Hospital & H e a l t h C e n t e r u r g e s anyone who uses power mowers, trimmers, power blowers, o r s p e c i a l i z e d power t o o l s of any k i n d , p l e a s e r e a d t h e i n s t r u c t i o n manual comp l e t e l y b e f o r e u s i n g any of t h e t o o l s and then follow the i n s t r u c t i o n s TO THE LETTER.

I f an accident does occur, seek proper medical attention a t once.

S k i n c a n c e r i s a n o t h e r summer time hazzard. Early detection

i s t h e most important f a c t o r i n

curing skin cancer. Seek a p h y s i c i a n who s p e c i a l i z e s i n t h e d e t e c t i o n and treatment of s k i n cancer. Follow his directions.

Have a s a f e summer.

THE BEST AROUND P h i l l i p s Chevrolet i n Frankf o r t was s e l e c t e d a s t h e "Best Domestic Automotive Dealership i n South Chicagoland" by r e a d e r s of t h e Southtown Economist and S t a r newspapers. Over 100,000 votes were c a s t with over 50 domestic automotive dealerships i n competition. Phillips is celebrating their 27th year i n business. Congratulations!

FRANKFORT PUBLIC LIBRARY PAJAMA STORY TIME : C h i l d r e n between t h e ages of 3 and 6 years a r e i n v i t e d t o j o i n us f o r a h a l f hour of s t o r i e s and a c t i v i t i e s a t Pajama S t o r y Time on Thursday evening, J u l y 1 8 from 7 t o 7:30 PM. C h i l d ren a r e asked t o wear pajamas and t o bring a f a v o r i t e s t u f f e d t o y . Remember t h a t you must be a resident of the Frankfort Public District to participate i n the children's programs. Registration i s r e q u i r e d , s o come t o t h e L i b r a r y or c a l l 469-2423. JULY STORY TIME SERIES: The J u l y S t o r y Time S e r i e s w i l l be held on Wednesday, J u l y 17 and Wednesday, J u l y 24 from 11:30 t o 12 noon. Children, ages 3 t o 5 are invited t o come f o r a h a l f hour of s t o r i e s , a c t i v i t i e s and s o n g s , a s we ' T r a v e l The Reading Highway," R e g i s t e r your c h i l d by coming t o t h e L i b r a r y or c a l l i n g 469-2423. SUMMER SPECIAL: To f i n i s h t h e summer r e a d i n g program, t h e r e w i l l be a s p e c i a l program on Wednesday, J u l y 3 1 a t 11:30 a.m. That program w i l l include the v i d e o "The Ransom of Red C h i e f " based on t h e s t o r y by 0 . Henry. This program i s f o r children ages 3 and up. SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Come, j o i n us f o r a j o u r n e y a s we "Travel t h e Reading Highway, I' t h i s summer's reading program a t the Frankfort Public L i b r a r y . The program w i l l be open t o children from preschool t h r o u g h e i g h t h g r a d e who r e s i d e i n the Frankfort Public Library Dist r i c t . Each c h i l d who s i g n s up

f o r t h i s program w i l l have a reading folder t o keep a personal record of the books which a r e r e a d . F o l d e r s may be k e p t a t the l i b r a r y o r i n the Bookmobile. C h i l d r e n who s i g n up and r e c o r d books read w i l l be a b l e t o e a r n "Travel t h e Reading Highway" bookmarks, p e n c i l s , book bags and c e r t i f i c a t e s , plus McDonald's coupons and coupons for a cookie a t Fleckenstein's Bakery. A l s o , c h i l d r e n who complete the program w i l l receive two e n t r y forms f o r a chance t o win a prize i n the drawing t o be held a t t h e conc l u s i o n of t h e program. The l a s t day t o s i g n up w i l l be on Saturday, J u l y 6. The l a s t day t o record books on the r e a d i n g l o g s w i l l be S a t u r d a y , August 3 . Be s u r e t o s i g n up and "Trave 1 t h e Reading Highway. " DIAL-A-STORY: Have you c a l l e d Dial-A-Story r e c e n t l y . The stories for July w i l l include "The Coyote and t h e B l a c k b i r d , "

"Five Peas i n a Pod ," "The

Donkey i n L i o n ' s S k i n , " "The L i o n and t h e Mouse , I 1 and IIRaggylug. "

To l i s t e n t o a f a v o r i t e c h i l d r e n ' s s t o r y , d i a l 4699040.

POSTAGE The postage ($797.27) f o r t h i s f i n a l e d i t i o n of t h e F r a n k f o r t News has been d o n a t e d by C h e s t e r f i e l d F e d e r a l Savings and Loan.

FRANKFORT PTA NEWS S p e c i a l t h a n k s t o a l l of you who have p a r t i c i p a t e d i n o u r PTA programs and p r o j e c t s t h i s y e a r . We always welcome a d d i t i o n a l volunt e e r s . I f you a r e i n t e r e s t e d i n helping us work on behalf of t h e children, please do not hesitate t o c a l l Rosalie Plechaty a t 4692142 o r B e t t y Whittingham, 4695753. Watch f o r our f l y e r s and the FTA N e w s l e t t e r t o come home w i t h t h e c h i l d r e n . We e s p e c i a l l y need y o u r p a r t i c i p a t i o n i n o u r PTA Membership D r i v e coming up s o o n . PTA's f i r s t p u b l i c meeting of t h e new s c h o o l y e a r w i l l be h e l d September 11 f r o m 9:30 t o 1 0 : 3 0 AM a t Grand P r a i r i e Elementary School, 10480 Nebraska Street. By p o p u l a r demand, we a r e r e i n s t i t u t i n g o u r Market Day Program. We e n c o u r a g e your p a r t i c i p a t i o n i n t h i s " d e l i c i o u s " way t o r a i s e funds f o r programs f o r the children. Watch f o r information t o come home t h r o u g h t h e s c h o o l s w i t h pickups being held on Saturdays a t Hickory Creek School, 7739 West Sauk T r a i 1, be g i n n i n g Oct ober 5. I f you do not have c h i l d r e n i n t h e schools and would l i k e t o be placed on t h e mailing l i s t , p l e a s e c a l l Mary Kay K n o l l , a t 464-6050. S p e c i a l thanks t o the 283 f a m i l i e s who p a r t i c i p a t e d i n o u r School S u p p l i e s program which was offered as a service this year. Pick-up d a t e s a r e August 12 from 9 AM t o 3 PM and 7 t o 9 PM a s w e l l a s August 1 3 from 1 t o 3 PM a t the Frankfort Park D i s t r i c t , 400 West Nebraska S t r e e t . Questions, c a l l Rosalie a t 469-2142.

This February marks t h e 100th a n n i v e r s a r y of t h e N a t i o n a l PTA and the 50th anniversary of the

F r a n k f o r t PTA. Watch f o r more

information about our big plans t o celebrate including a special play/talent show/musical about t h e h i s t o r y of Frankfort and a c o n t e s t f o r a s c h o o l song. We need l o t s of c r e a t i v e helpers f o r t h e s e two e v e n t s . Look f o r sign-up sheets i n the near future.

FRANKFORT YOUTH COMMISSION New v o l u n t e e r o p p o r t u n i t i e s a r e o f f e r e d t h i s summer t o t h e teens. Please c a l l the Park a t 469-9400 o r t h e FYC a t 469-2177 f o r more i n f o r m a t i o n . Hope t o s e e a l l o u r young adults a t the Park District's 4 t h of J u l y Celebration "Battle of t h e Bands." Come o u t from 5 t o 7 PM and c a t c h some l i v e music j u s t f o r you. Should you o r your neighborhood want t o f i n d o u t more about The F r a n k f o r t Youth Commission o r f i n d o u t how YOU a r e p a r t of t h i s positive youth development mission f o r our community, c a l l 469-2177. The "Babysitter Connection" needs a qualified babysitters! This program has s t a r t e d out well. Families and b a b y s i t t e r s a l i k e . 469-2177. New a d u l t and t e e n members were welcomed a t t h e FYC1s June meeting. I f you a r e i n t e r e s t e d

- i n j o i n i n g t h e FYC a d u l t o r - t e e n you a r e welcome.

F o r more i n f o r m a t i o n , c a l l 469-2177.

TROLLEY BARN SHOPS TO OPEN I t ' s coming t o Frankfort!!

I t ' s the T r o l l e y Barn.. .and i t i s opening i n July. Located i n downtown F r a n k f o r t ' s H i s t o r i c District, the Trolley Barn is r e m i n i s c e n t of t h e much v i s i t e d G r a i n e r y which burned many y e a r s ago. This newly renovated 1908 building once housed the t r o l l e y connecting J o l i e t t o Chicago, and s t i l l has the original "turn around'' apparatus on the second f l o o r . The dream of Amy and Dave Wilson i s f a s t becoming a r e a l i t y and has been turned i n t o a shoppers' and v i s i t o r s ' d e l i g h t .

Distinctive specialty shops, e a t e r i e s and a q u a l i t y Antique Marketplace are the residents of the Trolley Barn.

On t h e f i r s t f l o o r y o u ' l l f i n d F i r e & Spice (gourmet foods), The F i s h e r m a n ' s Wife (handmade home decor), Frankfort S e l e c t Meats and Deli ( f i n e sandwiches), GeriAnns Lampshades and Accents (custom shades and bases), White S t r e e t Gallery and Framing (paintings and p r i n t s ) , The Last Stop (Frankf o r t memorabilia), Storehouse of Knowledge ( c h i l d r e n ' s books and learning shop), Terra Firma (special l i t t l e treasures.)

Upstairs one w i l l find Fancy Pants (children's clothing s t o r e ) , S i s t e r s Tea Room Boutique ( j e w e l r y and g i f t s ) , Gold I N ' Chains (gold and s i l v e r a t wholesale prices), the Treat Street (Sherman's i c e cream and old f a s h i o n candy). The q u a l i t y a n t i que marketplace promises t o be one of t h e b e s t i n t h e a r e a .

Stroll through the Trolley Barn. There i s p l e n t y of p a r k i n g , entertainment, e x h i b i t s and a r e s i d e n t a r t i s t , J o h n T y l k . Come spend some t i m e i n t h e F r a n k f o r t H i s t o r i c D i s t r i c t . You w i l l find something f o r everyone a t the Trolley Barn.

DOUBLE CONGRATULATIONS ! James Joseph Gerdy, son of D r . and Mrs. James R. Gerdy of Frankfort, received his doctorate (Ph.D) i n Chemistry from t h e California I n s t i t u t e of Technology on J u n e 1 4 , 1996. H i s w i f e , Amy, o r i g i n a l l y f r o m S k i l l m a n , New Jersey, w i l l receive her Masters Degree (M.S.) from Cal-Tech i n Chemistry. J i m is a graduate of Lincoln-Way and d i d h i s undergraduate work a t t h e Univ e r s i t y of Chicago. Amy's undergraduate work was completed a t Bryn M a w r . They now l i v e i n

Frankfort .

30 YEARS OF SERVICE The Rojon School of Dog Obedience and Animal Resort i s celebrating its 30th anniversary. The school opened on J u l y 19, 1966 i n Oak Lawn, moved t o Mount Green wood and t h e n t o F r a n k f o r t i n 1974. John and Lenore Weiss would like t o take this opportunity t o t h a n k everyone who has used their services throughout the years. As t h e i r way of showing t h a n k s , they a r e reducing a l l dog traini n g c l a s s e s by 10% throughout 1996.

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