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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1986
Page
1
A TV preview highlights tonight's CBS drama with a note on family themes. In high school hoops, Homewood Flossmoor and Rich Central remain undefeated after Friday games, with sports coverage on Page D-9. Dave Rudolph reflects on how being strange may have aided his rise to fame in the arts feature on Page D-1.
Seasonal anxiety grows with the holidays and practical coping strategies are offered in Dimensions on page 6 1. The Classified Pages invite readers to check Christmas Lion winners on page F 6, with a listing of potential prizes.
In a business feature for Section E, analysts examine the insurance sector battle over preferring foreign made parts for repairing damaged cars. The debate centers on cost, quality, and domestic production implications for claim settlements and repair standards.
Five parents at a Matteson District 162 meeting outlined qualities for a new superintendent. They want administrative experience, open mindedness, community availability, and strong leadership. A decade in education with 3–5 years as a administrator was suggested, plus the ability to stand by decisions and focus on curriculum.
Plan commission reviewed revised details for a 154000 square foot Jewel-Osco shopping center at Route 30 and Western Avenue near Park Forest. Will continue discussion at next 7:30 p.m. Tuesday meeting in Village Hall. MAX Development backs project. Rolf Campbell urged wider berms and plantings. Jewel Foods size limits hinder 30 foot berm on west edge. village may donate 10 feet of property to allow berm, pending utility check.
Six candidates have taken out petitions for three Richton Park village trustee spots in the next general election. Among named contenders are incumbents Frank Amnerino and Richard Meyer and challengers Richard S. Haltek Robert Burke Michael Brown and Mary Schilaci. Burke and Haltek have declared candidacies while Meyer and Grisamore ponder their options.
In Park Forest, Cathy Strawn’s Arlington fire left her family with nothing but clothing. Neighbors led by Mary Fields organized a rapid relief effort sending bags of infant and children’s clothes, adult garments, and baby items to Texas within days. Gifts poured in from four local friends and their networks, aiding the Strawn family as they faced rebuilding after the December 3 blaze caused by faulty wiring.
Richton Park officials debated an ordinance requiring village records to be kept in the village hall. Clerk Beverly Burke argued she stored tapes at home, while officials urge locked fireproof storage. A censure of Burke for leaking confidential information was approved. Budget talks and land negotiations followed, with a mid year budget review slated.
Industrialist Richard Duchossois says he has not bought Balmoral Park and has not signed any deal. Balmoral officials and state lawmakers warn against uncertain plans while discussing new racing legislation and possible off track betting parlors.
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