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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1985
Page
2
The continued trail plan discussion notes that opponents fear higher crime vandalism and noise. Although few in number, they express strong views and warn of consequences if policing is insufficient. One opponent questions use of the trail even with adequate police patrols.
Matteson resident James E. Aloway, 34, was arrested after police stopped his car for a burned taillight. He claimed a packet of white powder was cocaine and said he had received it at a party two weeks earlier. He faced felony possession charges and two traffic violations.
The House of Prayer Lutheran church invites all guests to a holiday smorgasbord dinner at 6 30 p m on Wednesday at 17450 Crawford Avenue Country Club Hills Illinois Reservations are not required and attendees are asked to bring a salad or vegetable dish to share per a spokesman
The Elemen tary School District 159 board moved its regular December session from December 10 to December 17 to satisfy a 30 day legal requirement for the sale of working cash fund refunding bonds. The meeting will be held at Marya Yates School conference room 6131 Allemong Drive Matteson at 7:30 p.m.
Firefighters of Matteson invite families to a Christmas party December 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. at fire station 2. Attendees should bring a salad or dessert for the pot luck. beverages and hot beef sandwiches will be provided by the Firemen's auxiliary hosting the event.
Richton Park village board of trustees canceled its work session set for 7 p.m. December 9 and will proceed to its regular meeting the same evening.
FOP leaders urge cooperation and sincere negotiations as new law takes effect. Dubruiel declines to comment, while Redpath, Palm and Thomas Anderiik emphasize a reasonable, collaborative approach and growing employee input on pay and benefits. The group cites a good board relationship and a desire to avoid misinterpretation of their position.
The Matteson Historical Society will hold a holiday open house from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on December 8 at 813 School Avenue. The display features a Christmas tree with ornaments from area residents long ago, plus toys and artifacts. Residents may bring antique ornaments to hang on the tree. The society office hours are Tuesday to Thursday from noon to 5 p.m.
Wangerow notes state funding promises not fulfilled as Sandridge District 172, one of the area’s smallest with a single elementary school, questions consolidation. Didrickson and Rachford push for reforms, including $40 million for reading, $15 million for summer programs, and transportation vouchers for private schools, while Rachford suggests aligning elementary and high school boundaries.
Shirley McDonald and Walter Dunne represented Riverside school district at a U S Department of Education sponsored conference in Indianapolis. They led a workshop on District 159 Parent Education Partnership, detailing parent involvement in conferences and programs like STEP and STEP Teen, and saw nine other model programs among 300 participants.
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