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Two New Hires in D159 Strike A Chord

Anthony Soyak and Karen Bussean were hired by the D159 Board of Education on Wednesday, Aug. 1, as full- and part-time music teachers respectively.

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Two New Hires in D159 Strike A Chord
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Last Chance to Donate a Quart for a Pint

Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church is holding a blood drive on Sunday, Aug. 12, from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. For every quart of blood drawn, those donating will receive a voucher for a free pint of ice cream from Oberweis.

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D159 Leaders: What Were They Paid in 2012?

Administration for Mokena School District 159 leads the district's students, staff and faculty throughout the year. Take a look at what those leaders earned during FY2012—and what they could potentially earn in FY2013.

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D159 Leaders: What Were They Paid in 2012?
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WANTED: New Member for D159 Board of Education

John Troy's resignation leaves an open seat on the District 159 Board of Education. Interested parties should submit letters of intent or resumes to the Board no later than Aug. 8.

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WANTED: New Member for D159 Board of Education
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Library Board Loses Two Members, Years of Experience

Both Robert Neubauer and Phyllis Jacobek resigned their positions on the Mokena Community Public Library Board within the last month. Both of the vacant seats have been filled already.

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Library Board Loses Two Members, Years of Experience
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Putt-Putt Between the Stacks

Children and teens in grades 4–12 took part in the Mokena Community Public Library's first ever mini-golf event on Wednesday, July 25. More than 40 attendees took their swings between the stacks during the hour-long event.

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Putt-Putt Between the Stacks
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D159 Whittles Away at Deficit

Mokena District 159 has made progress on inching closer to the black—but still has a ways to go.

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D159 Whittles Away at Deficit
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D159 Board VP Takes Over President's Role

Patrick Markham became president of the D159 Board of Education July 23, following the resignation of John Troy. Markham also accepted the role of Frankfort Township Collector on the same day.

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D159 Board VP Takes Over President's Role
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Caution: Roadwork Ahead for Mokena Streets

In the coming weeks, the Village of Mokena will being routing and sealing many roads in the village. The work will be funded by more than $41,000 in motor fuel tax funds.

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Caution: Roadwork Ahead for Mokena Streets
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D159 Board President Resigns

John Troy, Mokena District 159 board member since 2009 and current board president, resigned effective Monday, July 23. Troy plans to apply for the district's open business manager role and resigned to avoid any appearance of impropriety.

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