EVERY VERYDAYpîoneerlocal.comDAY DECEMBER 25, 2008 * A PIONEER PRESS PUBLICATION * SI 25 24/7 COVERAGE ENTERTAINING IDEAS MOVIES SPORTS Daily news from Musings on pop Reel Time blocj with Heard in the Halls Your Local Source culture and the arts Bruce Ingram athletics blog ÎDSPFC1ATOR NEWS SNOW PROBLEM Area copes with heavy back-to-back snowfalts. PAGE 5 NEWS PLANE NOISY Residents air grievanCes Rocco Raschillo, 2, of Des Plaines, attaches candy to the roof of his gingerbread about noise from CONFECTION house he was building Dec. 17 with his brother, Brandon, and grandparents. Families were invited to make their own gingerbread houses for the holidays at O'Hare runway. 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Par- For a limited time, receive a $50credit prom U.S. Cet1u1ar Maine Township High you were a student, educational experiences. eats have also appreci- Petitiòns for School District 207 board teacher and administra- .Available only from December 12 through December26 This expertise, coupled ated Dr. Morris' efforts to of education on Dec. 15 by tor." candidacy due agreements on plans $49.95 or higher with the launching of launch an online portal in . For new and existing customers signing new 2-year letter that he will retire at Morris is a 1969 Maine technological initiatives which parents can obtain by Jan. 2.. u Add multiple lines and get a $50 one-timecredit per line the end ofthe 2008-09 South graduate. He taughtand the updating of phys- information about their school year. During its in the social sciences de- ical facilities at the high children's grades and at- By TONY BERTUCA regular meeting the boardpartment at Maine South schools, has positioned tendance. The portal is tbertucallpioneerlocal.com LG RHYTHMTM voted to accept his resig- from 1974 to 1980 and was District 207 for ongoing averaging 7,000 visìtsper FEAST OF FISHES nation. assistañt principal for cur- achievement in the fu- day, and the Web sites it seats are open BLACKBERRY@ PEARLTM Morris is retiring after riculum from 1985 to 1991. turc." Maine East, Maine West on the Niles Public Li- Long Grove restaurant . 8130 SMARTPHONE 7995 three years as superin- Later he servedas super- "Morris has demon- and Maine South are see- brnuy Board. Elections for celebrates Christmas Ital- Take Facebook" on the go. After $50 mail-in rebate that comes as tendent of District 207, intendênt of Elmhurst stratéd strong leadership ing more than 15,000 a 2-ear term and two six- a Visa Debit Card. New 2-yr. agmt. plus jan style. which serves 6,881 stu- District 205, a unit dis- during his tenure. The daily visits." yeai terms will be April 7. 3-mo. Unlimited easyedgePlan www.pioneerlocaL corn required. $30 act. fee may apply. dents attending Maine trict serving kinder- district will miss him," The board intends to Sue Wilsey, spokes- woman for the library last , West, Maine East and garten through 12th said board President hire a superintendent EE Enjoy over iÒO channels of Maine South high schools. grade. Joann Braain. search firm by the end of week said members now After $70 mail-in rebate that comes as a Visa® Debit the latest in music and news His three-year contract as He returned to Dis- occupying those seats - Card. Requires new 2-yr. agmt. and Smartphone Plan whileyou're on the go. SLOGS "He has implemented December, with inter- purchases. $30 act. fee may apply. superintendent will end trict 207 when Dr Steven numerous programs to views to begin by March. Morgan Dubiel, Chris A. Available in Pink (exclusive SPORTS June 30. Snider retired in 2006. improve student perform-Morris' successor .vill as-W Ball and Grace E. Cani- Available in Red and Amethyst. to U.S. cellular@) and Black. In the letter, Morris de- Morris's letter thanked ance. He has expanded sume the superintendent vana - had not yet given Heard in the Halls scribed his tenure as su- and recognised the "out- partnerships with ele- responsibilities for Maiñe cdnfirmation that they athletic blog. perinteiident as "a unique standing" staff at the mentary school districts, Township High School will seek re-election. experience .... It is not of- three high schools: "The Wilsey said anyone in- LG UX300 b/ogs.piorieerlocal.co,n/sports and kept our schools safe District 207 on July 1. ten possible that you are children of Maine Town- and secure. Through his terested in running Camera and BlUetooth0 should contact the library SAMSUNG DELVE'TM permitted to bring your ship are well-served leadership, the district Comment: pioneerlocal.com Technology administrative assistant, Full Touch Screen, Mobile DJVERSIONS E-mail and Browser (847) 663-6402, to get the petition forms and other 1! election materials. All New 2-yr. agmt. required. 9995 completed petitions and H $30 act. fee may apply. District 2O7levy hiked 5percent. After $50 mail-in rebate that comes as a Visa other election forms must r By TONY BERTIJCA to any special projects, sim- Pamela Schau, "based on rate throughout the econ: Debit Card. New 2-yr. agmt. and Premium Mobile Save over$1SO instantly. be turned in to the Nilès [email protected] ply to the typical, yearly in- the premise that the higher omy as a whole?' Internet Plan required. $30 act. fee may apply. Library Administration creased cost to the district figure more accurately re- The district also has Available in Blue and Silver. offices between Jan. 19 Maine Township High ofproviding its educational flects the cost of providing cash reserves on which it and Jan. 26. School District 207 will be program," he said. District 207's program." can draw to make up the The monthly board raising its property-tax levy Beery said thelevyap- Beery said the board difference between tax rev- meetings of the Nues Pub- by 4.9 percent this year to proved by the board was ac- chose to levy less because enue received and the ac- lic Library District are at nearly $97.12 millioñ, district tually lower than the $102- members "preferred to tuaI cost ofthe education 7 p.m. the third Wednes- spokesman Dave Beery re- million levy recommended stick with a percentage in- program, Beery said. day of each month and ported. by the district's assistant su-crease that's largrly in line are open to the public. "The increase is not due perintendent for business, with the general inflation Comment: pioneerlocaLcom THAT'S A WRAP Comment: ploneerlocaLcom Bruce Ingram submits his Change your calling plan at any time during your service School board has 4 seatsupfor grabs Discover the Difference: Put our network, products and customer service to the test for 30 days top 10 movies of 2008. agreement without signing a new contract Renew your contract and take advantage of newphone pricing before your currentcontract ends By TONY BERTUCA Ed Mueller. District Park Ridge. Forms may be www.pioneerloeaLcorn To be eligible to serve, The school district en- [email protected] spokesman Dave Beery picked up from the board a candidate must, on dee- courages anyone inter- ,.ç Let us help you find a location: visituscellular.com or call 1-888-BUY-USCC said none of the members secretary during the dis- tion day, be a U.S. citizen ested in seeking additional Four seats will be up had officially announced trict office's business who is at least 18 years information about the na- Things we want you to know: 011er valid on plans of $39.95 per month or higher. New two-year agreement (subject to early termination lee),credit approval and a $30 activation fee required. 96 Regulatory Cost Recovery Fee applies; SU DUR BODO ITY for election on the Maine plans to run for re-elec- hours, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. old, a registered voter and ture and duties of school this s not a tax or government-required charge. 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