Remembering World War II Veterans Part I

Here is a picture of the stone holding the plaque dedicating the Dwight D. Eishenhower green ash tree to World War II Veterans.

World War II Memorial Plaque (a picture of the tree is forthcoming shortly)

Time capsule still on schedule…for 2076, that is.

On this plaque atop this stone encasing resting in front of Midlothian Village Hall, there is the promise that underneath such a strong and imposing barrier  lies a collection of items meant to be seen no earlier than the year 2076.

X-ray technology aside, this symbolic burial of mementos comes complete with at least the idea that some sort of celebration will transpire the day such opening occurs, but until then one can only walk by and wonder what possibly could have been dropped into the ground for the future generation to see…

If you have any information regarding the burial of this time capsule, please consider submitting such information (pictures, audio, circumstances leading up to and/or after the event) to the Midlothian Historical Society or posting it to the Internet.

The 2009 Midlothian Elections – Political Positions of Non-Candidates

Click here for A Look Back At the Political Promotional Campaigns of the 2009 Midlothian Election

Even though the elections are over, it still is important to preserve at least some of the elements that went into the election, including some of the published political materials being distributed leading up to the 2009 election of non-candidates.

These are historical documents reflecting the political statements being made by candidates leading up to the 2009 Election and are of public domain in their entirety.  Fair use allows for publication of such documents entirely intact and for archival purposes, however use of any of the logos, pictures or other signature features of the advertisements as separate graphic elements is subject to various copyright and trademark laws.

These documents are historical markers designed to be distributed to one or many, with content crafted to coax a reader one way or another on whatever topic(s) and/or symbols are contained in the materials.  Any bias displayed with these contributions on the part of The Midlothian Illinois Record is through the limited receipt of these campaign materials via the United States Postal Service.  It remains part of the scope of The Midlothian Illinois Record Project to continue collecting these types of historical documents as circumstances permit and I hope to have a way for others to submit materials online in the very near future.

A Look Back At the Political Promotional Campaigns of the 2009 Midlothian Election

It still is important to preserve at least some of the elements that went into the election, including some of the published political materials being distributed leading up to the 2009 election.

These are historical documents reflecting the political statements being made by candidates leading up to the 2009 Election and are of public domain in their entirety.  Fair use allows for publication of such documents entirely intact and for archival purposes, however use of any of the logos, pictures or other signature features of the advertisements as separate graphic elements is subject to various copyright and trademark laws.

These documents are historical markers designed to be distributed to one or many, with content crafted to coax a reader one way or another on whatever topic(s) and/or symbols are contained in the materials.  Any bias displayed with these contributions on the part of The Midlothian Illinois Record is through the limited receipt of these campaign materials via the United States Postal Service.  It remains part of the scope of The Midlothian Illinois Record Project to continue collecting these types of historical documents as circumstances permit and I hope to have a way for others to submit materials online in the very near future.

2009 Midlothian Gets A New Mayor…Is This A Sign Of A New Start?

The Mayoral Candidate’s Websites

Mayor Thomas J. Murawski  www.independentpartyofmidlothian.org

Trustee Terry Stephens  www.terry4mayor09.com

Election-related articles*:

You will you vote for mayor in April election Thursday, April 9, 2009 | Topix Member – Public Conversation

New mayor, higher tax rate in Midlothian Wednesday, April 8 | Daily Southtown News – News Source

Voters give five mayors the boot Tuesday April 7 | Chicago Sun-Times – News Source

New mayor, higher tax rate in Midlothian Tuesday April 7 | Daily Southtown News- News Source

The Mayor’s latest attempt to win your vote Tuesday April 7 | Topix Member – Public Conversation

Former ally challenges Midlothian mayor March30, 2009 | Daily Southtown News

All trustee candidates back proposed tax hike March 23, 2009 | The SouthtownStar

* I will try to add all election-related materials as I come across them

Candidate Listing according to Cook County Clerk’s Office (as of May 6, 2009)
(the full list can be viewed at http://www.voterinfonet.com/sub/view_all_candidates.asp?election_ID=040709)

Village of Midlothian Midlothian Village President Vote for 1	Thomas J. Murawski	Independent Party	31
	Terry Stephens	Independent	32
Village of Midlothian Midlothian Village Clerk Vote for 1	Mike Woike	Independent Party	33
Village of Midlothian Midlothian Village Trustee Vote for 3	Cheryl A. Jordan	Independent Party	34
	James “Mo” Potempa	Independent Party	35
	Michael P. Tryon	Independent Party	36
	Karen A. Kreis	Independent	37
	Jerome “Jerry” Gillis, Jr	Independent	38
Village of Midlothian Midlothian Village Library Trustee – 4yr. Vote for 4	Brenna Baker		39
	Louis Ceja		40

Final Results
(to view results for all of Illinois, please go to http://www.voterinfonet.com/results/040709/SummaryElection040709RaceNum2.html)

Midlothian Village President
2 Candidates – Vote for 1
Precincts Counted: 13 of 13 (100.00%)

Candidates	Votes	%
Thomas J. Murawski (INP)	707	21.12%
Terry Stephens (IND)	2,640	78.88%

Midlothian Village Clerk
1 Candidates – Vote for 1
Precincts Counted: 13 of 13 (100.00%)

Candidates	Votes	%
Mike Woike (INP)	2,440	100.00%

Midlothian Village Trustee
5 Candidates – Vote for 3
Precincts Counted: 13 of 13 (100.00%)

Candidates	Votes	%
Cheryl A. Jordan (INP)	1,064	13.43%
James ”Mo” Potempa (INP)	1,168	14.75%
Michael P. Tryon (INP)	824	10.40%
Karen A. Kreis (IND)	2,578	32.55%
Jerome ”Jerry” Gillis, Jr (IND)	2,287	28.87%

Midlothian Village Library Trustee – 4yr.
2 Candidates – Vote for 4
Precincts Counted: 13 of 13 (100.00%)

Candidates	Votes	%
Brenna Baker (IND)	2,235	53.37%
Louis Ceja (IND)	1,953	46.63%