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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1995
Page
1
A preview highlights top local high school football and volleyball teams as prep sports near. Also notes special effects at Palos Heights Garden Walk and the final Summer Showing of Homes event.
Options Health Quarterly reports a large turnout at the annual Women Together luncheon with nearly 700 attendees. The edition promises full coverage and mentions a special section on car deals. Local auto dealers invite buyers to clear out 1995 models with pricing details. Contact numbers listed for information.
Former Rich East High School principal Brian Barry was indicted by a Cook County grand jury on 11 counts of official misconduct, four counts of theft by deception, and one count of theft. The 48 year old from Park Forest allegedly sold school computers and stole funds totaling over 10,000 dollars, misappropriating about 20,000 over 11 years. He is slated to plead on September 8 at Markham courthouse.
Residents of the Falcon Crest subdivision push for a passive park east of Lawndale Avenue between Lee I and Jackson streets. The Recreation and Parks Commission, led by Kathy Damon, will recommend approval to the Village Board after Thursday input sessions at the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Plans include green space, play areas, interpretive paths, parking, and habitat features pending selection of path materials.
Richton Park village officials approve two studies on the 115 acre Bohlman farm site to support planned development. The Testing Service Corp will run soil borings for 3330 dollars and the CAVE group will conduct an archeological study for 1475 dollars. Village Manager David Niemeyer said the staff wants to proceed immediately to keep development on track.
Beatrice Foster on Apple Hill Lane converted an 8-foot dirt berm left by a developer into a flourishing hillside garden. Neighbors praise the beauty and community spirit, while the berm remains developer property and could be removed at any time. Foster tends the beds daily, sharing plants and hosting neighbors who walk through the yard.
Robin Tanko reports area districts begin petition filing for city and suburban school boards. In Bloom Township District 206 and others petitions are due by Aug. 28 with hours varying by district. Ballot order will follow petition filing. lottery may determine positions in tie cases. Four-year terms fill seats at Bloom 206, Crete-Monee 201, Rich 227, and Matteson 159.
The Matteson Public Library will use a $5000 cooperative collection management grant to expand African American materials for young adults and children. Richton Park and University Park libraries also applied for funds to add African American biographies and related audio-visual materials, said officials. The effort targets the growing African American population in the area.
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