District 162 Decides Arcadia Remains Undivided
District 162 trustees debated school boundary plans as Arcadia stays intact amid conflicts over overcrowding and reassignments. Plan X failed 3 to 2. board members discussed open enrollment, attendance boundaries, and potential shifts to Matteson Sauk and Oakwood Richton Square schools.
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John Washington
Oakwood School
Schlenker
Anthony Kaminski
Oakwood
Richton Square
Matteson
Sauk
Arcadia
Lincoln Crossing
Indiana School
Lindenwood Drive
Applewood Manor
Stachura
Pete
Lincoln
Indiana
Ski Trip Openings Available for Matteson Trips
Matteson parks and recreation offers a February 9–12 holiday trip to Big Powderhorn Michigan with 18 runs for 65 dollars including coach transport two nights lodging and two day lift tickets. Another February 10 cross country trip to Bendix Woods Indiana costs 10 dollars per person with equipment rental and instruction. Registration extends to Monday at the park office with checks payable to the village of Matteson.
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Matteson Parks and Recreation Department
Big Powderhorn Mountain
Michigan
Upper Peninsula
Kevin Callinan
Parks and Recreation
Matteson Village Hall
Bendix Woods
New Carlisle
Ind
Village Hall
West 215Th Street
Matteson
Lioncrest Hears Plans Continues On Insurance and School Building
AMERINO favors a self insurance option at an extra 300 dollars to broaden municipal coverage. The village paid 8500 for insurance and would share costs by assessed valuation of Richton Park. Trustees weigh using Richton Square School from District 162 and await input from Mickey Koenicki. Robert Burns spoke for her. Farrell worries about operating costs and long term impact of acquiring the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amerino
Richton Park
Richton Square
Woodgate
Jean Steensma
District 159
Ferdinand Bronzell
Donald J. Tesmond
Maureen Cassin
Joanne Berger
Pamela Kubacki
PTO
Emergency Snow Fund Outlook Encouraging For Municipal Costs
Snow removal costs are under review as South Suburban towns prepare reimbursements. Officials expect most municipalities to claim under 25000 dollars with state audits for larger sums. Matteson bodies approve fund plans while planning patrols, park permits, and Derby awards amid winter needs.
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Royle
Richton Park baseball registration opens at Sauk School
Registration for the 1979 Richton Park baseball season takes place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sauk School. Leagues cover ages seven to 15 across instructional, minor, major and junior softball. Fees range from 10 to 15 dollars with a 35 dollar family cap. late fee is 5 dollars.
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Richton Park
Sauk School
Italian Night Dinner Postponed at Zion Lutheran Church
Zion Lutheran Church postpones the February 4 Italian Night fundraiser. Zion’s Teens, sponsors of the affair, will announce a new date later.
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Zion Lutheran Church
Zion
Zion Lutheran hosts three Christian education courses this week
Zion Lutheran church Matteson begins three courses this week. The Edge of Adventure meets tomorrow at 8 p.m. at Rev Robert Myers home. A Christian doctrine class starts Sunday at 7 p.m. in the overflow area, open to members and non members. A Lutheran worship class led by Randy Zielinski starts Sunday at 9 30 a.m. in the overflow area. The confirmand field experience was moved to February 10 due to testing. Manteno Gifts of Love collection is Sunday with a labeled box in the narthex for donations. Faith United Church of Christ greeters for February include Adeline and Allen Howton February 11 Gayle and Howard Smith February 18 Barbara and David Barr February 25 Susanne and William Hartt.
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Woodgate
Matteson
Scout Committee
Cub Scout Pack
Midlothian
Ray Routh
Ken Smith
Matt Wons
Steve Novak
John Bruggeman
Angelo’s Pizzeria
West 183Rd Street
Country Club Hills Boys
Pack 707
Zion Lutheran Church
Robert Myers
Myers
Zion
Lutheran Way of Worship
Randy Zielinski
Evangelism Committee of Faith United Church of Christ, Matteson
Adeline
Allen Howton
Gayle
Howard Smith
Barbara
David Barr
Susanne
William Hartt
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Park Forest Board
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Illinois
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Lou Patras
Patricia Peters
Huth
Carla Dangeis
Stach
Patras
Sauk and Matteson
Jake
Imput
Mickey Koenicki
Ms. Royle
Matteson Historical Society
Faith United Church of Christ
Maple Streets
Michael Cohen
Dr. Cohen
Governors State University
Wth
Jayne Priester
South
Cook County
William Burke, Jr
Richton Park Star
Park Forest Star
Williams Press Inc
WE Willams
Cnaries
W Willams
Bill Williams, Jr
Park Forest
Star Carver
USA
Financial Federal
Financial Federal Savings and Loan Association
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