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Jun 7, 2009 | Posted by: Colloquy

Tin Man coming back to King Heating and Air Conditioning?

Full story: www.southtownstar.com

It's been a question on a lot of people's minds in Oak Forest ever since Hank Kuspa was elected mayor: When is the Tin Man going back up at King Heating and Air Conditioning? Not only does it appear that the cult figure will be coming back to his lofty perch, it will happen sooner rather than later.

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Colloquy

“I don't do sarcasm...but... ”

Since: Jan 08

5,311

sometimes I get provoked!

ISP: Oak Forest, IL

From the article...

"A ceremony to put the iconic statue back on the roof of Willson's business could happen within a few weeks..."

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If I'm not working, I'll be there!

Midlo resident

“Renew the pride”

Since: Feb 09

932

Stockholm, Sweden

ISP: Chicago, IL

I do not live in Oak Forest but I think it is a good thing. I drove by it for years. Welcome back Tin Man.

Colloquy

“I don't do sarcasm...but... ”

Since: Jan 08

5,311

sometimes I get provoked!

ISP: Oak Forest, IL

Midlo resident wrote:

I do not live in Oak Forest but I think it is a good thing. I drove by it for years. Welcome back Tin Man.

You should come and celebrate with us! We could have a Topix party!

Wondering Why1

“Blue Team Pride”

Since: Apr 09

1,031

Midlothian,Il

ISP: AOL

Colloquy wrote:

<quoted text>You should come and celebrate with us! We could have a Topix party!

Midlo Topix is already a "party":):):) Right, FS,WV,Midlo Res, TA2 and a few others:):):) Don't take it presonal if I didn't get all your names here.

Frances Street II

Since: Feb 09

496

Alsip, IL

Wondering Why1 wrote:

<quoted text> Midlo Topix is already a "party":):):) Right, FS,WV,Midlo Res, TA2 and a few others:):):) Don't take it presonal if I didn't get all your names here.

That's right. It would be fun to meet a few others though wouldn't it?

Midlo resident

“Renew the pride”

Since: Feb 09

932

Stockholm, Sweden

ISP: Chicago, IL

Would we have to wear name tags?

warren vista

Since: Jun 09

112

Midlothian

ISP: Alsip, IL

Midlo resident wrote:

Would we have to wear name tags?

I guess it's a little late for name tags. I already know who WW1, MR, TA2, and of corse FS are. Although there are a few others that I would like to meet. JustJex is one of them, so maybe nametags wouldn't be a bad idea.

midlo resident 16 years

Midlothian, IL

That is one for the good guys. I will be nice to see the Tinman home again. Oak Forest has a heart.

The Midlothian Record

Since: May 09

107

Midlothian, IL

midlo resident 16 years wrote:

That is one for the good guys. It will be nice to see the Tinman home again. Oak Forest has a heart.

Just like the tinman character from the movie, Oak Forest has always had a heart...despite the echoes reverberating when one knocked on the place where a heart was supposed to reside.

One small victory for small business, one giant leap for the community of Oak Forest!:)

JustJeX

Since: Jul 07

135

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ISP: Elk Grove Village, IL

warren vista wrote:

<quoted text>I guess it's a little late for name tags. I already know who WW1, MR, TA2, and of corse FS are. Although there are a few others that I would like to meet. JustJex is one of them, so maybe nametags wouldn't be a bad idea.

Awe thanks! I'd like to meet you too........and everyone else also since I seem to be WAYYYY outta the loop, so I vote nametags!=)

SamJ

Midlothian, IL

I don't mean to perpetuate rumors and speculation, but I was told the whole Tinman issue was a political move to squeeze the owners because they didn't want to sell the land (Sundberg and Doherty's both caved long ago, remember them?) to make way for train parking or some such nonsense.

Whatever the case, I'm glad to see the new administration isn't being petty and stupid about it and we'll get our iconic landmark back.

Midlo resident

“Renew the pride”

Since: Feb 09

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ISP: Chicago, IL

warren vista wrote:

<quoted text>I guess it's a little late for name tags. I already know who WW1, MR, TA2, and of corse FS are. Although there are a few others that I would like to meet. JustJex is one of them, so maybe nametags wouldn't be a bad idea.

I guess I could mess with everyone and wear a midlo_watchdog tag.

The Midlothian Record

Since: May 09

107

Midlothian, IL

SamJ wrote:

I don't mean to perpetuate rumors and speculation, but I was told the whole Tinman issue was a political move to squeeze the owners because they didn't want to sell the land (Sundberg and Doherty's both caved long ago, remember them?) to make way for train parking or some such nonsense.
Whatever the case, I'm glad to see the new administration isn't being petty and stupid about it and we'll get our iconic landmark back.

My understanding was that due to changes in the building codes in Oak Forest, when the time came for them to repair their roof, they had no choice but to disconnect themselves from their existing grandfather protection permitting the Tin Man to stay on the roof.

So they were eventually forced to ignore the wants and desires of the community in order to ensure they continued to act in a responsible manner when caring for the externals of their establishment.

Kudos to the Kuspa Administration should the Tin Man actually be permitted to return to his original outdoor home!

Midlo resident

“Renew the pride”

Since: Feb 09

932

Stockholm, Sweden

ISP: Chicago, IL

The Midlothian Record wrote:

<quoted text>
My understanding was that due to changes in the building codes in Oak Forest, when the time came for them to repair their roof, they had no choice but to disconnect themselves from their existing grandfather protection permitting the Tin Man to stay on the roof.
So they were eventually forced to ignore the wants and desires of the community in order to ensure they continued to act in a responsible manner when caring for the externals of their establishment.
Kudos to the Kuspa Administration should the Tin Man actually be permitted to return to his original outdoor home!

Two words JoAnn Kelly.

The Midlothian Record

Since: May 09

107

Midlothian, IL

Midlo resident wrote:

<quoted text>
Two words JoAnn Kelly.

Hey! You used 4 words...:)

Which ones should I use again?:)

Wondering Why1

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Since: Apr 09

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Midlothian,Il

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warren vista wrote:

<quoted text>I guess it's a little late for name tags. I already know who WW1, MR, TA2, and of corse FS are. Although there are a few others that I would like to meet. JustJex is one of them, so maybe nametags wouldn't be a bad idea.

WV?? You know FS??? How cool is that?!:):) I would like to meet JusJeX and a couple others also. I think I would probably just have a Question mark over my head:):):)

fan of Midlo

Midlothian, IL

I would love to see the tin man back on his perch...I always had a smile when I drove past the building. He belongs back on his roof.

Colloquy

“I don't do sarcasm...but... ”

Since: Jan 08

5,311

sometimes I get provoked!

ISP: Oak Forest, IL

It's so nice to see the good people of Midlothian want to see the tin man back up as we do.

So, it'll be name tags, huh? I'll have to find one. LOL.

I really hope the ceremony is on a weekend or weeknight when I don't work. I don't want to miss this!

Midlo resident

“Renew the pride”

Since: Feb 09

932

Stockholm, Sweden

ISP: Chicago, IL

Judged:

Now what about the water tower? I miss the smiley face. When I work south I would always know when my exit was coming up. I guess baby steps. At least it is not John Deere green. Nothing against Joe Diffie.

momgof3

Belton, MO

Judged:

This is so cool. Not living out there no more but I sure remember it.

And how about after school you could go in the store and get one of those small bottles of pop and open it on the machine, remember?

Props to all of you for sticking to your guns and the the ole' fella back!:-)

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