12 May 1977
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Newspaper
Frankfort Star Herald
Location
Frankfort, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1977
Page
1
Oak Forest and Stagg claim district baseball championships in a regional preview noted on Page 21. John Meyers discusses the energy crisis and what high schools can do about it in his column on Page 22.
At a sparsely attended SWATRANS meeting in Tinley Park the group drafted a written opinion backing the Regional Transportation Authority budget while warning that south suburban funding must be considered. George Eck of Hometown will present the position at Joliet hearing May 25.
Mokena village board rescinds March 14 lawsuit against Capitol Federal Savings and Loan over unfinished drainage and repairs at Pheasant Ridge. Action aims to finish interior drainage work by August 1 amid condominium residents’ earlier court threat and stalled negotiations.
Frankfort school officials respond to a sweeping defeat of a two part referendum seeking dual tax rate increases. The board plans cautious spending and slow action this summer and into September awaiting reassessment data and revenue projections.
Village Trustee Richard Engstrom announces a new open house Sunday from 1 to 5 pm at three sites including village hall, the fire station, and Wolf road sewage plant. Visitors can tour departments, see displays, and view criminal procedure exhibits while local groups showcase civic activities and programs.
Village President Robert Teske urged shorter board sessions aiming to end meetings by 9 30 p m He credits a strong committee system with preparing timely recommendations to reduce haggling and lengthy transcripts by limiting minutes to pertinent matters The plan follows advice from Village Attorney Douglas Hutchison noting minutes are not mandated in full by the General Assembly and could be streamlined
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