The members of the lifeguard staff at Lions Club Pool this summer earned top scores three times in five specific areas when assessed by StarGuard Elite, a lifeguard certification agency. Jennah Carlson, recreation supervisor, shared news of the staff’s outstanding efforts with Homewood-Flossmoor Park District commissioners at the Oct. 3[Read More…]
Author: Marilyn Thomas
More than 15,000 people used Lions Pool this summer
It was a very successful 72-day swim season at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Lions Club Pool. Jennah Carlson, recreation supervisor, told parks commissioners at the Oct. 3 meeting that more than 15,000 people enjoyed the pool at 1041 Ridge Road in Homewood. The sale of seasonal pool passes dropped to[Read More…]
Park board considers new approach to Starry Nights program
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is about to give the Starry Nights program an update. Mike Gianatasio, superintendent of recreation, told park commissioners at the Oct. 3 park district meeting, that the program that has presented adult entertainers for more than 25 years, isn’t like it was then. Starry Nights at[Read More…]
H-F’s Career Pathways program will help students explore careers
Homewood-Flossmoor High School is gearing up for Career Pathways, a new initiative that is aimed at helping students explore options for future employment and careers after college. The Career Pathways program, led by Hope Stovall, director of the Career and Technical Education department, will focus on several of the categories[Read More…]
Seniors on the move: The H-F Park District’s focus on seniors
Welcome, seniors! The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is offering an array of programs designed for you. Movement is essential, and there are several programs – Silver Sneakers, tennis, pickleball, bowling and line dancing – that can motivate seniors to keep moving. The park district also has programs designed for socialization through[Read More…]
36 volunteers will work on new strategic plan for H-F
On Sept. 13, Greg Hutchings of Revolutionary ED, LLC introduced himself to the 36 people he will lead through the strategic planning process at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The group assembled for the first of five meetings that will extend into April. The 36 people are students, parents and faculty from[Read More…]
District 153 passes balanced $31.87 million budget
The District 153 school board adopted its 2024 balanced budget of $31.87 million at its Sept. 18 meeting. Chief School Business Official Eric Trimberger told the board that he was working from last year’s property assessment numbers, so the board may see changes in revenue by the end of 2023.[Read More…]
Speed zone around H-F High now 20 miles per hour
The speed limits around Homewood-Flossmoor High School have dropped to 20 miles per hour on school days when students are present. But it doesn’t seem drivers have noticed. Drivers are speeding down Governors Highway at the posted 45 mph speed, and 40 mph on Kedzie Avenue. Flossmoor Police Chief Jerel[Read More…]
Flossmoor Fest youth policy approved by board
The Flossmoor village board invites the community to a day of fun, games, entertainment and food Saturday for the 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Flossmoor Fest, with reassurances that the annual event will be family oriented and focus on the village’s diverse, connected community spirit. At Tuesday’s board meeting, trustees[Read More…]
State of Faith: Pastor says ‘God’s chosen us’ to create new church
Pastor Keitric Emory of Flossmoor is serving as the first pastor of the newly organized Abundant Grace United Church of Christ at 18200 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Emory had served as an associate pastor at Covenant Church of Christ for 10 years before being named pastor of Faith United Protestant Church in Park Forest. He[Read More…]