Matteson 162 OKs Three Year Teacher Contract
Matteson Elementary School District 162 and the Matteson Educational Association approved a three year contract after two hours of negotiations. Teachers receive seven percent raises in years one and two, with a third year raise tied to the Chicago CPI from 1979 to 1980. District negotiators included Barry McEldowney and Jacob Schlenker. MEA representatives were Ann Gregerson and Mary Raasch. The board praised the negotiating team.
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Hal Burnett
Matteson
Matteson Educational Association
Board of Education
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Chicago
Matteson Education Association
Barry McEldowney
Sandra Gerow
Jan Housinger
Patras
Jacob Schlenker
Allan Dornseff
MEA
Ann Gregerson
Joanne Stube
Carl Snyder
Mary Raasch
Dornseif
Huth
Louis R. Patras
Richton Hills Votes on Lower Speed Limit Plan
Richton Park trustees consider reducing Richton Hills speed limit from 30 to 25 mph following a police survey. Board set August 14 for action and reviewed surveys in Lakewood and the old town, while Aunt Martha's requests a $5,000 village contribution for 1978 79.
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Richton Hills
Richton Park
Lakewood
Cicero Avenue
Sauk Trail
Governors Highway
Police Department
Aunt Martha’s Youth Service Center, Inc
Roger Thomas
Center
Martha
Thomas
Harold Altemus
Aunt Martha's
Gary Reed
Aunt Martha’s
Marilynne Davis
Terracom Subdivision
Cicero
Artemus
Harry Mann
Herbert Paul
Morell Reeves
Park Forest backs bicycle path along Western Avenue proposal
Park Forest plan commission endorsed plans for a bike path beside Western Avenue from Steger road to Park Forest South as IDOT prepares road widening. hearings set for August 15 on a Union Oil station demolition and possible gas station zoning changes in Sauk Trail area.
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Park Forest
IDOT
Western Avenue
Park Forest Plan Commission
Park Forest Village Board
Hickok
Blackhawk Drive
Park Forest South
Steger Road
Exchange Avenue
Exchange
Crete- Monee Road
Western
Olmsted Drive
Park Forest Plan
Monee Road
Plan
Union Oil Company
Sauk Trail
Miniature Mania: Judith Ohanian’s Tiny Creations
Mrs. Judith Ohanian of Homewood pursues a late night hobby obsessed with micro needlepoint and miniature furniture. Her story appears in the Especially for Women section on page 21.
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Judith Ohanian
Homewood
Gas Tax Formula Sparks Debate Over Chicago Suburban Funds
Suburban critics challenge the Regional Transportation Authority plan to allocate gas tax revenues to transit programs, comparing Chicago’s needs with those of the suburbs. The story notes the RTA's projected spending approach and implications for regional transit funding.
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Regional Transportation Authority
RTA
Chicago
Governors students voyage down the Mississippi river life study
A group of Governors State University students retrace Mark Twain style on a river voyage to document current life along the Mississippi. Includes story and photos beginning on page 26.
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Mark Twain
Governors State University
Augustfest Preparations Highlight Club Fundraiser
Matteson Lions club plans Augustfest at Matteson Memorial Park with a sightless softball game against blindfolded members, starting 3 p.m. August 19, followed by dancing at the pavilion. Refreshments include soft drinks liquor and beer. Co chairs Max Linton and Phil Holmes invite all residents of the south suburban area, as this year’s major fundraiser.
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Matteson Lions Club
Matteson
Memorial Park
Max Linton
Phil Holmes
Cochairmen
Park Forest 10 Mile Run Seeks Labor Day Marshals
Volunteers are needed as marshals for the Park Forest scenic 10 mile run on September 4 starting 9 a.m. The route covers Victory Boulevard Cedar Dogwood Cromwell and forest paths with finish at Park Forest Plaza. Marshals receive race logo T shirts and visors and work 7 30 a.m. to noon.
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Park Forest
Park Forest Recreation Department
Rehberg
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University of Florida
Church of Christ
Pinky
Robert Sullivan
Richtownship
Frank Farrell
Richton Park Village
Sewer and Water Fund
Park Forest Group
Today In the Star
Miniature
Mississippi
Seeenneeeres
Peeves & Cues Petree
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