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Park Perks On Line ARTS IN THE PARK Thanks to Recreation Director Stacy Proper, the Frankfort Park District has been developing a wide range of cultural arts classes for area children. New this winter is a trio of theater classes for children from 6 to 14 years of age. Taught by two “We are hoping to expose the younger generation to theater, to bring art into their lives and bring in something they’ll have fun with and enjoy,” said Tom Lucas, one of the two instructors, who is also certified to teach 6th through 12th grade. “It’s going to be a low pressure situation. Hopefully we’ll spark a passion in them,” he added. Lucas and his co-instructor Tiffany Albers-Lopez, who will return to the area in January after working in Lori Klinka, another acting veteran, will conduct “How to Get into Commercials” workshops for youth and adults on February 21 and February 26. She currently teaches acting at Jennifer Lalumendre of The Artist Within is back this spring with the “Amazing Artists Art Camp“ during spring break. “Campers will have a ton of creative fun learning about some famous artists and creating projects that use the styles and techniques they have learned about! I hope you’ll come join us for some awesome art fun!” Lalumendre explained. (See page 9 in the program brochure). Private voice instructor Sara Morrey has such a full schedule at the Park that she’s not able to accept new students until summer, but then she’ll be ready and willing. Her teaching goal is to help each student develop his/her voice to the best of his/her ability. Also not to be missed is professional freelance writer/editor Dianne Gallagher’s writing classes for youth and adults, which begin January 26. Check out pages 10 and 23 for more info. PRESERVATION FOUNDATION DEDICATES On Saturday, May 26, 2007, with
over 200 guests looking on and the Frankfort Brass Band playing
patriotic music, the Frankfort Preservation Foundation dedicated two
busts in honor of two public servants from
The former Mayor was
memorialized with proclamations from the Illinois Senate and Illinois
House of Representatives, as well as the
After the first bust was
unveiled, Frankfort Preservation Foundation President Dan Hattan then
asked Congressman Sangmeister to be seated, as the group had a little
surprise for him…a second bust being dedicated in his honor. Various
dignitaries who worked with the now retired Congressman paid tribute
to this man whose integrity was the hallmark of his career, according
to those who spoke of him, such as State Senator A.J. Wilhelmi, State
Representative Renee Kosel, Will County Executive Larry Walsh,
Congressman William Lipinski and Director of the Abraham Lincoln
National Cemetery Roseann Santore. Congressman Sangmeister’s son
Kurt, as well as friend and law partner Ken Grey and friend John
Herder, also spoke to the Congressman’s unfailing sense of humor and
good will in serving his colleagues, constituents and friends and
family. In addition, the
The Congressman has served in
all facets of government, beginning as a Justice of the Peace in
Sculptor Dante DiBartolo of
Friends for Community Public Art in
PARK DISTRICT TURNS 40 To celebrate, a "40th at the Fort" party is being planned for Friday, August 3, at Commissioners Park from 6:30-9:00 p.m. There will be giant inflatables, fun fair-type games and music, as well as play time at the Fort and in the splash park. Please watch the web site and local papers for more information as the date gets closer. VILLAGE RECEIVES AWARD FROM PARK At the February 20 Village board meeting, Frankfort Park District commissioners Mel Romani and Tom Barz presented Mayor Jim Holland and the Board of Trustees with a Community Service award. This award was received by the Frankfort Park District at the recent Illinois Association of Park Districts/Illinois Parks and Recreation Association state conference in January. The IAPD/IPRA recognized the Village of Frankfort for their cooperation with and support of multiple joint partnership projects, which include:
The Frankfort Park District is pleased to have such a committed partner in making these park improvements which will benefit the entire community.
PARK DISTRICT RECEIVES 4th OSLAD GRANT The Frankfort Park District is pleased to announce that on October 26, 2006, Governor Rod Blagojevich awarded over $26.4 million in park development grants. This is the fourth OSLAD (Open Space Land Acquisition Development) grant to be awarded to the park since 2003 and will fund the construction of Lakeview South Park on Madeline Lane in Lakeview Estates. The $322,000 grant will be used to build a playground, a shelter, two fishing piers, and an interpretive path, along with the installation of wetland plants. In addition, the Frankfort Park District was fortunate to receive an additional 44 acres of conservation area between Lakeview and Lakeview South park sites, which was donated by the developer above and beyond the Village required donation ordinance. Therefore, the entire park will be built using OSLAD funds and no additional taxpayer dollars. Construction should begin in 2008. For more information, please contact the Frankfort Park District at 815-469-9400.
The tennis courts and sand volleyball courts are being relocated to the south end of the park with new paved parking and restrooms in that section, and a small remote control car race track will also be constructed in the south end. In addition, extensive re-landscaping will be done throughout the facility. Watch for the transformation which will begin as soon as weather permits in Spring 2007. The Frankfort Park District is ON THE MOVE!
![]() FRANKFORT BARK PARK The Bark Park has two separate fenced
areas, one for small dogs and one for large dogs.
The keycard access gate allows patrons into a holding
area where they can then proceed to the small or large
dog area through an internal gate. Long range
plans for the Bark Park include extensive landscaping
and water on site. To donate to the Frankfort Bark Park, please send your contribution to Operation Playground, P.O. Box 1044, Frankfort, IL 60423. There are four levels of sponsorship: $25, $50, $75 or $100, or donors could opt to purchase a commemorative plaque for the memorial wall or purchase a tree or a bench for the bark park, both of which will also bear commemorative plaques with the owner’s inscription. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT THE BARK PARK WEB SITE AT www.frankfortbarkpark.com or pick up a brochure at the Founders Center, 140 Oak Street in Frankfort. Back to Top |
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