We've collected nominations and put together a list. Now it's time to vote for Tinley Park Patch's 2012 Person of the Year. Who do you think deserves that honor for 2012?
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Joe Vince
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Tuesday, January 1
The nominations are in — mixed in with a few newsmakers we selected. Now, it's up to you to vote for the individual you think deserves to be the 2012 Tinley Park Patch Person of the Year. The list includes a doctor, lifesavers, a 10-year-old and an Olympian. We've put together short descriptions of each nominee, explaining why that person made the list. Read them over and cast your vote. Voting ends 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4. Ralph Hilton, Dennis Mahoney and Michael Schabert: These three men made it as a group nomination thanks to their life-saving skills that saved the life of an East Hazel Crest woman who went into cardiac arrest while driving down Oak Park Avennue. Hilton, a retired Tinley Park Police officer, started chest compressions on …
Is there a person you know who has made Tinley Park a better place thanks to his or her actions this year? Tell us by nominating that person. Deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, and then readers will vote for the winner.
- LOCAL CONNECTIONS
- Joe Vince
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Monday, December 10, 2012
Last month, voters chose a president and certain state and county officials this year's general election. But guess what, Tinley Park residents? You're electoral days for 2012 aren't over yet. There's one final honor you have the responsibility of bestowing. READ: Tree Lighting Kicks Off Holiday Season in Tinley Park You need to decide who deserves to be Tinley Park Patch's Person of the Year for 2012? If you know someone who made Tinley Park a better place in the past year, contributed time and energy to various causes or even made a smaller impact that's still important, nominate him or her. Now's the time to shine a spotlight on that man or woman who doesn't draw the attention he or she so richly deserves. Fill out the form on this page…
Mary
12:34 am on Saturday, January 5, 2013
Dr Zaibak is the most caring and giving person, let alone a fabulous Dentist. It's great to see individuals consistently giving back to their communities and doing "non profit," fund raising. Dr Zaibak has my vote!!! more ›