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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1986
Page
1
The second part of a two story series ends with a look at how residents feed the hungry on Skid Row. The piece appears in the H section while sports coverage notes Crete Monee’s first win and previews Bloom Trail versus H-F in basketball.
The food guide highlights chocolate treats with sections F and G. Recipes showcased include simple chocolate confections and baked desserts designed for home cooks seeking sweet ideas and usable steps.
A notice invites readers to enter a Christmas lion prize contest. Entry blanks appear on page H-5 and for a 4 Star Triple Feature on page C-2. The call-to-action emphasizes signing up via the specified pages within the newspaper.
David Barr a Richton Park resident and chair of the South Cook Schools' Committee on Reorganization resigns after being chosen to fill a vacancy on Matteson School District 162's board. He says the committee's work is done and he can contribute more to District 162. Denise Rutkowski also resigns from the committee, leaving it without a chair for District 227 representation. The panel had been tasked to complete a plan by September, but the plan was rejected by ISBE on advice from state superintendent Ted Sanders.
The Matteson village board mourned Village President Joseph Feehery and appointed Trustee John Rangel acting president until the April municipal election. Rangel, who has been president pro tem since June, will serve with a new trustee until vacancies are filled by December 12 resumes and January appointment. Residents may apply. vacancies arose just before the 120 day limit, so terms run only until the April vote.
Richton Park officials move to censure clerk Beverly Burke after a leak of a confidential memo accusing officials of a cover up in the Haltek police hearing. The dispute centers on closed sessions, subpoenaed tapes and a disputed meeting notice, with a vote on the censure delayed after former President Reeves blocked it.
Elsie Radtke received the village’s Good Neighbor award at a reception at the Matteson Holiday Inn. Village officials declared her the winner for improving community life. She was presented roses and a plaque by Judith Kramer and John Rangel.
The Matteson School District 162 board learned new state child abuse laws affect teachers who must report suspected cases to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services or face suspension and Class A misdemeanor charges. The board will draft a policy, consult district attorneys, and assess legal guidance amid questions about awareness of the changes.
Rich Township High School District 227 officials reported enrollment projections showing a decline of 334 students from 1986-87 to 1990-91, with Rich East and Rich Central dropping and Rich South expanding. The board also advanced plans for a new pre engineered gym and weight room at Rich South, budgeting under 50 000 while scheduling bids. A public hearing on the tax levy was set for December 15 at 7 15 p m with a proposed levy around 10 892 000 for 1986, compared to 10 026 772 for 1985. regular meetings were set for 1987 with venues rotating among East Central and South campuses.
Former Richton Park Village President Murell Reeves attacked the current village administration during a board meeting about amending the village code on clerk duties. He contrasted it with a Clark era leadership and cited concerns over where public records are stored as officials move to require all documents be kept at village hall.
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