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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1981
Page
1
Richton Park officials presented development priorities for Glaeser Park using CDBG funds. West eight acres cost estimates were reviewed, with base plan G detailing regrading at 18 000, storm sewers totaling 1 260 feet, a headwall, backfill, and fencing options for the north field ranging from 2 500 to 3 000 dollars, depending on fence design.
Joseph Hawkins was elected chairman of the Prairie State College board, defeating incumbent James Griffith by four votes to one with Michael Monteleone and Griffith abstaining. Griffith was named vice chairman with six votes. Alma Martin was re elected secretary and James Troutman treasurer. Hawkins vowed to work with administration and faculty and to preside at the next meeting.
Park Forest South official deny 20 year old Brian Kasher a business license and home occupation permit amid allegations he sold look-alike amphetamines. He won a key legal skirmish when charges were dropped and a court ordered return of capsules, though the case lingered with disputed confiscated pills and alleged municipal delays.
Northeastern Illinois mayors push a restructuring plan creating an umbrella policy board and three operating boards for bus, commuter rail, and rapid transit. The proposal, backed by the Council of Mayors and suburban leaders, would be reviewed by the Regional Council of Mayors with aims to guide future legislation.
District 159 board president Fran Myers announced new school board working committees for 1981 88 term with members for building grounds curriculum policy and finance among others and praised soccer coach Donald Yost and the championship team after a nine win zero loss one tie season. The board reviewed schematic drawings for a proposed Sieden Prairie school addition and set action for January. Superintendent Tesmond highlighted a teacher open house December 28 and Christmas charity donations to Respond Now, plus a $1500 contribution for the eighth grade Springfield trip and continued IASB IASA membership. The board extended maternity leave for Kathryn Aggen and extended Janice Theil’s contract, appointing Mary Elliot as replacement. next meeting January 12 at Sieden Prairie.
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