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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1978
Page
2
The library district considers a back door tax levy to raise about six thousand dollars, aiming to fund books and operations. Petitioners need roughly 68 signatures by September 16 to force a referendum. A meeting is set for tomorrow at 7 30 p m to discuss the budget and levy details.
A spokesman said the explosion at the Stauffer plant remains under investigation with no damage estimate yet. Most workers not yet released are recovering, and blood tests show no signs of long term effects from exposure to the insecticide EPN. Nearby plants and cars were damaged by shattered windows across several locations.
DeProsperis man, among the workers at the Stauffer site in Texas, crawled from danger and activated a fire alarm outside the organic department. He recalls the blast as others, including Johnny Boyd, were injured and treated at St. James. The survivor notes the timing of shifts and the lasting impact of the tragedy.
Faith United Church of Christ in Matteson hosts a Saturday youth service project starting 9 a.m. for seventh through high school students to beautify church grounds, followed by a pizza party at noon. Mr and Mrs Frank Denman will surprise the group with a gesture.
A hospital list from St. James in Chicago Heights names dozens injured or exposed to fumes after Friday morning explosion at Stauffer Chemical. The roster includes Stauffer employees and bystanders with ages from 18 to 63, noting admissions, treatment, or release across multiple addresses in Chicago Heights and nearby towns. Also mentions Zion Lutheran church Sunday School teachers meeting detailing staff for 1978-79 year.
Jensen said Prairie State College may host a CETA job program in coordination with the Illinois State Employment Service the Cook County Office of Manpower and other agencies. He expects staff by October 1 and notes the initial 74 964 dollar appropriation for two months will largely fund training and participant services.
The Richton Park plan commission has canceled its Tuesday evening meeting due to a quorum shortage. The next commission meeting is scheduled for September 12 at 8 p.m. in the village hall.
Friday morning's explosion at the Stauffer Chemical plant at 11th and Arnold streets activated an emergency disaster medical plan at St James hospital. Richton Park fire and police commission heard requests to fill five positions in a Tuesday meeting at village hall. Two sergeants' posts are new and a third replaces John Hornung who resigned. Five police members recently qualified for promotion to sergeant. commission will review and decide selections soon.
Rich Township board of trustees reschedules its August 14 meeting for tomorrow evening at 8 p.m. in the township hall at 20013 Governors Highway Richton Park. The earlier meeting was postponed for lack of a quorum and agenda items include purchasing two buildings from George Arquilla Company.
Matteson community Red Cross blood drive at Rehfeldt Meyer American Legion Post 474 hall 3539 West 214th Street runs today from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The process lasts about one hour. Call Sandy Pieper at 747-2948 or Jean Stibelt at 748-4923 to schedule or update appointments.
District 159 announces August 29 and 30 registration at Sieden Prairie Neil Armstrong and Woodgate schools. Fees stay 15 dollars for kindergarten and 10 dollars for grades 1-8. Hours 9 to noon. Second installment in February. Bus and health folders noted. Contacts: Madonna 720-2626 Dunne 481-7414 Bronzell 720-1107.
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