District 162 Budget Nears Six Million For 1978-79
District 162 approved posting a tentative 1978-79 budget totaling 5.764 million in disbursements with site and construction funded from life safety bond proceeds. The plan shows receipts of 5.199 million and a projected year-end balance of 1.635 million, with a deficit of 565,785 against revenues. The board set a public hearing for Sept 19 at 7:30 pm and discussed three-year projections showing reserves shrinking to a 1981 deficit.
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Matteson
Board of Education
Barry McEldowney
McEldowney
Kankakee Unit
John Muhn
Richton Park approves 1978 79 tax levy with changes
The Richton Park board read its 1978 79 tax levy ordinance and posted it in village hall for inspection through August 28 with a second reading planned. The levy totals 297 904 dollars with an estimated tax rate of 91 cents per 100 of assessed value, slightly lower than last year. Specific funds and amounts are listed, including general corporate 81 842 and debt service 59 835. The meeting also abated the 1978 aerial ladder truck levy due to adequate funds and approved a 25 mph speed limit in Richton Hills. Road resurfacing on Richton road from St Ives to 219th will begin, with other segments rebuilt next year tied to a new commuter parking lot and Poplar avenue extension. Executive session discussed extending the Lakewood subdivision declaratory judgment. an agreement with Burnside Construction moves toward court approval within a week.
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Richton Park
Board of Trustees
Village Hall
Wheelchair athlete enters 10 mile Park Forest run
Ella Chafee of Oak Lawn plans to complete the full 10 miles in the Park Forest Labor Day race. A polio survivor, she has competed in wheelchair athletics since 1964 for the University of Illinois, later representing the United States in Paralympic events, and now trains eight miles daily preparing for the Park Forest event and potential 26 plus mile marathon.
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Ella Chafee
Oak Lawn
Ian
Kathy
Park Forest
Chafee
Facing Death: A New Look at End of Life Support
An article discusses how death and dying are now openly addressed, emphasizing the psychological need for comforting support as death nears. It cites how local institutions respond to rising requests for guidance and care for the dying.
Youth Insurance classic golf tourney at Silver Lake Club
The Youth Insurance classic golf tournament at Silver Lake Country Club concluded Tuesday after a final round. The event opened with a field of 35 000 entrants and featured multiple stories and photos in the sports section beginning on page 61.
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Silver Lake Country Club
Recipes Galore Star Food Guide Opens on Page 41
The Star Food guide presents recipe ideas for a special dish family meal or warm weather dessert beginning on page 41. It offers a range of dishes and serving tips for quick entertaining and everyday cooking.
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Star Food Guide
District 159 Announces Teaching Staff for Three Schools
District 159 which runs Sieden Prairie and Woodgate in Matteson and Neil Armstrong in Richton Park unveiled new faculty for the next school year. At Sieden Prairie new staff include Karen Ebben learning resource director Anne Rock grade 3A and Margaret Reindl grade 4B. Armstrong adds five teachers and a nurse Kathleen Instone grade 4C Sondra Callinan grade 5A Susan Horky grade 6B Eloise Ryan learning disabilities Yvonne Blume junior high language arts Joyce Ferrari nurse. Woodgate expands to grades kindergarten through eighth adding eleven teachers Aline Paul kindergarten Debra Arkow grade 2A Valerie Piha grade 4B Cathy Ann Gonnella grade 5A Sharon Raschke grade 5B Maria Hussey grade 6B physical education and Spanish Herbert Abbott grade 6C junior high science Michael Walaszek grade 7B junior high math Melinda Martin remedial reading.
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Sieden Prairie
Woodgate
Matteson
Neil Armstrong
Richton Park
Sieden Prairie School
Karen Ebben
Anne Rock
Margaret Reindl
Ebban
Illinois State University
Rock
College of Wooster
Ohio
Reindl
Country Club Hills
Neil Armstrong School
Kathleen Instone
Sondra Callinan
Susan Horky
Eloise Ryan
Yvonne Blume
Joyce Ferrari
Woodgate School
Aline Paul
Debra Arkow
Valerie Piha
Cathy Ann Gonnella
Sharon Raschke
Maria Hussey
Herbert Abbott
Michael Walaszek
Melinda Martin
Arkow
Orland Park
St. Xavier College
Chicago
Indian Hill School
Palos Heights
Fredricks
Markham Park School
Piha
Concordia Teacher's College
River Forest
St. Ambrose College
Davenport
Iowa
Park Forest
Ark
Parkside
Martin
Paul, Matteson
Temple University
Trenton
N.J
Augustfest fundraiser by Matteson Lions Club kicks off Saturday
The Matteson Lions Club hosts Augustfest at Matteson Memorial Park on Saturday. The event opens at 3 p.m. with a sightless softball game featuring Lions members blindfolded, and runs with games dancing and dinner from 5 p.m. Tables chairs and service may be brought by attendees.
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Matteson Lions Club
Lions Club
Matteson
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Jacob Schlenker
Jean Bernstein
Park Forest District 163
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Huth
Krotiak
Katheryn Peter
Cook County Clerk's Office
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Civil Defense Fund
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
Police Pension
Debt Service Fund
Richton Hills
John Minder
Richton Road
St. Ives Street
219Th Street
Minder
S. G. Hayes and Company
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Poplar Avenue
Governors Highway
Lakewood
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