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Easter Church Guide PAGE 13
MARCH 29, 2023
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Proviso United wants you to vote ‘HBO’ in D209 election Candidates express frustration over allocation of district funds By AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ Staff Reporter
Candidates for the Proviso Township District 209 school board election are making the most of the campaign’s final days as the April 4 election draws near. With eight candidates running for three open seats, the Proviso 209 United slate composed of Sandra Hixson, Jennifer Barbahen, and David Ocampo are hoping to land in the public’s favor. Ocampo, a data engineer for Energizer and 10-year Westchester resident, is a first-time candidate hoping to bring his best to apply changes to the operations of the district, creating a better school environment for his children who will be attending one of the three schools in the Proviso district. “It’s multifaceted but essentially it’s for the children, and not only my children,” Ocampo said. “The current
Taking a Bow Local cellist Alex Groesch’s symphony premieres at Orchestra Hall, page 6
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Tom Holmes: Election reflections PAGE 17