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THE PEOTONE school board's January Student of the Month is Julia Perri, the the daughter of Tony and Caryn Perri of Peotone. She is a PHS senior who has earned a 4.939 grade point average and ranks fifth in her class of 152 students. Julia is active in National Honor Society, International Culture Club and Student Council. She also is a member of the girls' basketball, soccer and volleyball teams. Outside of school, Julia is an AWANA youth group leader and a Biddy Basketball coach. In her spare time, she like to reads, hang out with friends and play sports. She plans to attend a four-year university and pursue a degree in nursing. She received a certificate of recognition from Board President Tara Robinson during Monday night's board meeting. --photo by Karen Haave

PHS Senior Ranks Fifth In Class

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News

IN DECEMBER 1986, Anthony J. Piunti of Peotone had a high speed, wrong-way head-on collision on I-57. Shown here is the car Piunti was driving. The result was a traumatic brain injury and several broken bones.

Extreme Pain, Spectacular Recovery

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In December 1986, a Peotone man was devastated on I-57 by a drunk driver. It was a high speed, wrong... read full story →

Award-winning Crete-Monee drum major Tina Moscatel signs a letter of commitment to the University of Iowa, which she will attend in the fall. She plans to study psychology and Spanish. Tina will be trying out for the marching band and does not rule out an attempt to be the first female drum major for the marching Hawkeyes. Tina has wowed the home fans with her energy and mace routines. As a leader, she has assisted the C-M Marching Warriors in their collection of trophies, including best drum major awards, during her three-year career.

Drum Major Signs Letter

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Sports

Manteno High School Sports Schedule

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Thursday, February 2 5:30 p.m. Girls Sophomore Basketball, Seneca H.S., home 7 p.m. Girls Varsity Ba... read full story →

Lincoln-Way U13 Girls Soccer team took first place and went undefeated in the first session of Winter Indoor Soccer at Westmont Yard facility, Westmont. According to Coach Kevin Thiess,

Lincoln-Way U13 Girls Soccer Takes First

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School

WEARING WHITE suspenders and a white bow tie, sophomore Matt Lynch was named best-dressed boy during Winter Ball, 2012. --photo by Anita Eason

MHS Winter Ball

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PHS First Semester Honor Rolls

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SUPERIOR HONOR ROLL Seniors: Kelly Elizabeth Batts, Erin Lindsey Carey, Ashley Danielle Cassata, Mac... read full story →

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College

College News

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Stephen Banks of Monee has been named to the honor list for the fall semester at Missouri University... read full story →

KCC Graduate Wins Emmy

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Kankakee Community College has a long history of students and graduates who go on to great professio... read full story →

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What's Happening

Places To Go

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SWCD dinner The Will/South Cook Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its annual recognitio... read full story →

February At Thorn Creek Nature Center

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As old man winter howls down from the north and blankets Thorn Creek Woods with a layer of snow, the... read full story →

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Social

JOE AND CAROL (SPANGLER) COCHRAN of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on February 3. They were married February 3, 1962, in St. Joseph's Church in Manteno. They have three children, Donna Richmond of Peoria, Kathy Cochran of Bourbonnais and Joanne Cochran of Hilton Head. They also have two grandchildren, Matt Richmond and Eric Richmond. A family get-together is being planned.

Cochran 50th Wedding Anniversary

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JOE AND CAROL (SPANGLER) COCHRAN of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, will celebrate their 50th we... read full story →

THE ENGAGEMENT OF Mary Jessica Appenheimer and Andrew Jon Zumbahlen is announced by their parents, Dr. and Mrs. Tim Appenheimer of Dixon and Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Zumbahlen of Peotone. Mary is a graduate of Dixon High School and Purdue University and Kendall College of Culinary Arts. She is employed at Whole Foods Market in Lincoln Park as a Wellness Chef. Andrew graduated from Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights and attended Northern Michigan University. He is employed at Whole Foods Market in Lincoln Park as a bakery team member. A September 9, 2012, wedding in Dixon is being planned.

Engagement Of Appenheimer And Zumbahlen

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THE ENGAGEMENT OF Mary Jessica Appenheimer and Andrew Jon Zumbahlen is announced by their parents, D... read full story →

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Opinion And Commentary

Letter To Editor: Peotone Airport

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Kudos to Will County Board Chairman Jim Moustis for speaking out in defense of Will County! (http://... read full story →

Letter To Editor: Immigration Detention Center

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Dear Editor: I'm one of the "Concerned Citizens" in the Crete area outraged over the proposed 750-be... read full story →

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Senior

Seniors Happenings

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CALENDAR Thursday, February 2 9 a.m., Crochet, SSC 9:30 a.m., Crafts class, Frankfort Township Hall ... read full story →

Senior Happenings

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Service Stars

Service Stars

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Air Force Airman Bridgette K. Young graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Bas... read full story →

Service Stars

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Air Force Airman Kyle D. Ray graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San ... read full story →

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Health

Health Beat

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Breastfeeding class The Family Birthing Center of Provena St. Mary's Hospital will host a "Preparati... read full story →

Need For O Negative Blood Donors

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Heartland Blood Centers, a non-for-profit medical organization servicing 38 area hospitals, is strug... read full story →

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Stork

Richard and Julie Balow of St. Clair Shores, MI joyfully announce the Jan. 1 birth of their son, Philip Joseph. Proud big brother is Patrick Allan. Proud grandparents are Richard and Cheryl Balow of St. Clair Shores, and Gary and Janet Hase of Monee.

Philip Joseph Balow Birth Announcement

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