Related Records

1. 124 Years and Still Going Strong - This issues highlights Lake Bluff's parade history through the years.

   163 Years and Still Going Strong

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2. 2007 Highlights - This newsletter reflects on the major snowstorms in Lake Bluff as well as the museums 2007 achievements and highlights.

   2007 Highlights

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3. Agreement Letter - Letter to Floyd Weshinskey from Robert Peterson discussing details for the payment of a lot-by-lot cash contribution.

   Agreement Letter

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4. An audio tape interview with Floyd Weshinskey - In 1983 Catherine Shively interviewed several longtime Lake Bluff residents using an audio tape recorder. This interview is with Floyd Weshinskey

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5. An audio tape interview with Helen Weshinskey - In 1983 Catherine Shively interviewed several longtime Lake Bluff residents using an audio tape recorder. This interview is with Helen Weshinskey

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6. An audio tape interview with Kenneth Masonick - In 1983 Catherine Shively interviewed several longtime Lake Bluff residents using an audio tape recorder. This interview is with Kenneth Masonick

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7. A video interview with Floyd Weshinskey - A video interview with long time Lake Bluff resident Floyd Weshinskey, interviewed by Gil Curren. Interviews were conducted and recorded and then eventually combined into three tapes called A Self Portrait. Floyd was School Superintendent

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8. Chief Thomas Evert's Red Binder - Chief Thomas Evert's Red Binder Contains Articles, Photos, Certificates, Advertisements, Letters, and more. Binder contains 17 different Newspaper Articles ranging from 1952-1973. The articles come from various sources like the Lake Forester, The Lake Bluff Review, The Waukegan News-Sun, and more. These articles are similar in which they all talk about Chief Thomas Evert, whether it's his achievements, additions to the Fire House, his years of service, fires he's put out, and more. 13 Letters ranging from 1956-1973 with a range of topics like, The Annual Public Award Ceremony, Park District, Village Board of Trustees Session, Letters of Appreciation, and Letters from the American Legion. Letters vary in form from printed to handwritten. 2 Historical Files details the history of the Lake Bluff Fire Department. 4 Advertisements about the Fire Department's Garage Sale (2), Midsummer Party, and Snacks and Drinks at the Fire House. 2 Certificates, 1 for Recognition and 1 for Meritorious Service. 5 Miscellaneous documents 17 Photos to be catalogued separately

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9. East School staff members - Black and white photograph taken in Teachers Reference Room at East School in mid 1960's. From Left to right: Superintendent Floyd Weshinskey, Severt Moe, Mrs. Bessie Harkness, Mrs. Mary Berry Reading Specialist, Mrs. Rhue Courtney Kindergarten teacher.

   East School Staff about 1964

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10. Fundamental questions regarding Agreement with Developer - Memorandum from Floyd Weshinskey to Long Range Planning Committee seeking answers to questions associated the development impact on schools.

    Fundamental questions regarding Agreement with Developer

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11. Interview with Floyd Weshinskey - Extensive interview from 1983 with Floyd Weshinskey, discussing his childhood and experiences working with the Lake Bluff schools Interview with Floyd Weshinskey's wife, Helen Weshinskey, talking about how she ended up living in Lake Bluff, and her life married to Floyd. 1957 article in the Waukegan Sunday News mentions the Weshinskeys moving to a house in Lake Bluff. 1959 article in The Lake Forester about Weshinskey becoming superintendent of the Lake Bluff schools, succeeding Orville Bright. 1978 article from Pioneer Press - Weshinskey announces he will retire at the end of the school year. 1979 note from Superintendent Weshinskey wishing success to his successor, Thomas Moore 1979 article from Pioneer press discussing Weshinskey's retirement Another 1979 article, from the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff News-Advertiser, discussing Weshinskey's retirement as school superintendent Short biography of Floyd Weshinskey from the 1999 Fourth of July Parade & Program Book

    Interview with Floyd Weshinskey

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12. Lake Bluff Board Briefs Public on Duties - Several articles from the Waukegan News Sun. First article with a photo reads : Lake Bluff Board Briefs Public on Duties, which included a meeting sponsored by the Progressive Party of Lake Bluff to acquaint residents of operating problems and procedures of the village government. Pictured left to right: Irwin Steans, Elmer Vliet, and Harmon Woodworth, all past presidents of the Village Board, and Allen Kuhlman, current president. A lecture series hosted at Grace Methodist Church. Among the presenters will be Dr. Merlyn Northfelt, Dr. William Case, and Dr. William Kirkland. Welfare groups holed yearly session Tuesday, the annual meeting of the Lake Bluff Center of Infant Welfare hosted by Mrs. Gerrit Dangremond at 345 East Prospect Avenue. Also attending were Mrs. William Cray, Mrs. John Devlin, Mrs. Bruce Kenyon, and Mrs. John Schneider. Floyd Weshinskey and family move from 354 Neuman Court to 115 East Center Avenue, which they had purchased from Harry Karch and wife. Captain and Mrs. Robert Hoffman will move in to the house on Neuman Court. Leo Grost reports that in December the board issued for $65,000 in estimated construction

    Lake Bluff Board Briefs Public on Duties

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13. Letter From Floyd Weshinskey to Polly Ashcroft - Letter From Floyd Weshinskey to Polly Ashcroft detailing a list of officers and board members to be placed in nomination.

    Doc 2182

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14. Letter requesting phone call - Letter from Allyn Franke, Attorney, to Floyd Weshinskey, School Board Superintendent, with observations regarding the Lake County Subdivision Ordinance and School Land Dedication.

    Letter requesting phone call

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15. Letter requesting phone call - Letter from Floyd Weshinskey, Superintendent, to Allyn Franke requesting a phone call to discuss the issues facing the school board regarding the development and intent of the current developer.

    Letter requesting phone call

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16. Letters from Town and Tennis Club to Members - Letters from Town and Tennis Club to Members (1) Letter to Members informing them of dates for the year's activities from 1954-1955, who the Committee Heads are, and who the new Officers are. (2) Letter to Members informing that Floyd Weshinskey is the new Membership Chair

    Doc 2185

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17. Letter to Inform of Approval - Letter from Floyd Weshinskey to Robert Peterson advising him that, upon opinion of the attorneys, the Board will be moving forward with the approval process.

    Letter to Inform of Approval

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18. Memorandum Agreement - Letter from Floyd Weshinskey to Allyn Franke advising that the Board of Education has reached agreement of a per acre value for the land in the development. The agreed upon value if $46,000 per acre. Includes the agreement and the School Land Donation Ordinance.

    Memorandum Agreement

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19. Report To Board - Report to the school board from Robert J. Peterson, Developer, detailing current status of the planned development including financials.

    Report To Board

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20. Revisions to Lake Bluff Comprehensive Plan - Memorandum from Floyd Weshinskey, Superintendent, to School Board Members regarding revisions to the village comprehensive plan that involve the school district. Includes financial estimates and estimated assessments.

    Revisions to Lake Bluff Comprehensive Plan

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21. Sketch of Properties - Sketch showing certain properties such as Weshinskey, Peterson, Mahan, Schlegel, and Ridge.

    Doc 2219

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22. Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing - Memo from Floyd Weshinskey to Zoning Board of Appeals concerns the revisions being made to the impact data on the school population. Included is the Tangley Oaks Impact Review provided by the developer.

    Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing

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