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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1987
Page
1
The winter blues may come from shoveling snow and outdoor boredom with tips to beat the blahs on Page C-1. Rich Central is a top contender for the state girls gymnastics title after the Olympians impressive Naperville Central meet last weekend. Details in Sports on Page E-1. Also useful diet tips appear in the Food Guide on Sections F and G.
This edition includes a 20 page section with information and advice about the new tax regulations. The guidance covers changes in rates deductions and filing steps for individuals and small businesses.
Only three incumbents have petitions for five library board seats in Matteson. Four days remain to file for the April village election. remaining seats include three six year terms, one two year term, and one four year term. Incumbents Tamara Fujinaka Robin Story Barbara Zandi seek reelect. Bonnie Carnes and Elizabeth Goyak not seeking.
Former Richton Park village president Morell Reeves labeled Village President Rudolph Banovichs administration a dictatorship at a board meeting over a resolution to ban tape recordings of closed sessions. The clash occurred as Reeves sought to speak during a discussion of amendments and executive versus closed sessions.
As of Tuesday the Matteson School District 159 education fund lacked enough money to cover the January 31 payroll. Assistant Superintendent Walter Dunne disclosed the township treasurer said no funds were available, prompting potential 15 day borrowing via tax anticipation warrants. The district shows a $1.6 million deficit and briefly borrowed from the working cash fund, sparking bankruptcy concerns. Dunne suspects funds from another district, possibly the bond and interest fund, were tapped temporarily. He notes tax referendum passage and reassessment may add funds, with aim to fully erase the deficit within five years. A citizens council on school problems is set for January 26 at Freedom Hall, Park Forest.
Patricia Hickey testified about walking the Rich East High School paths the night Kristina Hickey vanished on October 3, 1984. The Park Forest murder case centers on 20-year-old Christopher Abernathy, charged with multiple counts including murder and armed violence.
Village President Jerry Mathews warned that Marshall Field's suit to end its lease could derail the Park Forest Centre redevelopment. Field's accuses the landlord of breach while Cordish Embry weighs ongoing plans. a village suit against Field's is expected, with a decision from Cordish within 48 hours.
Tim Holly the independent computer consultant hired by Richton Park accused trustees of misrepresenting his payroll and water billing programs. He said all systems have been active for 15 to 20 months, defended his performance, and criticized public airing of complaints while offering continued support under a standing one year contract.
Illinois Senators Dixon and Simon pressed HUD to place staff in the south suburbs to address federal housing appraisals loans foreclosures and maintenance. HUD Secretary Pierce agreed to appoint a liaison but offered no guarantees, saying he must consult Midwest offices. Local leaders say progress will take time and a liaison must be named soon.
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