Matteson Approves Appropriation Rule Shows Village Action
Matteson trustees approve a 5 608 03 bid for a fire squad car from Yanson Chevrolet after three bids meet specs. The board discusses street realignment, personnel resignations, and a planned Augustfest, while authorizing sewer easements for Lindenwood lift station and extrication gear purchase.
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Yanson Chevrolet
Mark Stricker
Creekside
Woodgate
Mark Yarborough
Wittenkeller
Chaiman
Henry N. Dyhouse
Fire and Police Commission
Dyhouse
Marilyn Smith
Goldstein
Matteson Lions Club
Joseph Perozzi
Lindenwood
Chaperoning Trips Raises Questions At Rich District
Rich district board discussed chaperone costs and travel agency practices as trips expand. McCarthy noted agencies seldom cover airfare. band director Bibzak described fundraising methods, student responsibility, and selective practices for out-of-district events like Mardi Gras. The Rich South band trip to New Orleans was approved, along with a $1,000 booster gift for exercise equipment.
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McCarthy
James Gilchrist
Gilchrist
New Orleans
Tulane University
Ray Bibzak
Rich East Boosters
Phillip Hayes
Public Library Film Night Tuesday at 10 A.M.
Matteson public library will show Mystery on Bird Island on Tuesday at 10 am as part of a free film series running every Tuesday morning through August 8. The film follows four children on an island sanctuary in the English Channel who uncover whisky smuggling and egg theft by two men.
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Matteson Public Library
Bird Island
English Channel
Lincoln Highway
Korvette
Flying Needles 4-H Set Exhibits and Fair Schedule
Members of the Flying Needles 4-H club should bring fair exhibits to Mrs. Charles Zoller at 3714 West 211th place on Thursday evening and turn in records. The fair runs Friday and Saturday at Fred Francis 4-H field in New Lenox with public viewing of exhibits dog and horse shows. The club will supply pies for the food stand. call Mrs. Zoller at 748-0644 for more information.
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Flying Needles 4-H Club
Charles Zoller
West 211Th Place
New Lenox
Zoller
Library Gifts Are Received for Matteson Public Library
Matteson public library received a large glass display case donated by friends in memory of Lawrence S. Melvin of 3839 West 217th Street. The case will display local interest collections. Other monetary gifts were given in memory of Paul Secrest of Matteson.
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Matteson Public Library
Lawrence S. Melvin
West 217Th Street
Matteson
Paul Secrest
Renovated Center To Be Marketplace
Zisook and Associates of Chicago received support from the plan commission for a marketplace project pending board approval. If approved, the club will be built and expected to open in September. A public hearing outlined amendments to multifamily and single family housing requirements, including density and setbacks. A site plan must be presented to the plan commission before building consideration.
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Dunn
Huth Upper Grades
216Th
Main Streets
Matteson
Main Street
Zisook
Plan Commission
25 Per Cent Fare Hike Proposed by Local Cab Firms
A joint recommendation by Chicago Heights and Park Forest officials backs a 25 percent taxi fare rise set to take effect July 20. The Carducci family, owner of Safeway City Checker Yellow and Murphy firms, sought 40 percent but agreed to 25 percent to avoid severe ridership loss. The plan includes vehicle maintenance and better call handling to justify the hike amid resident complaints.
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Joan Bogar
Chicago Heights
Park Forest
Marilyn Carducci
Carducci
Safeway
City
Checker
Yellow
Murphy
Murphy's Service
D Amelio Appointed Oakwood Principal
D Amelio named Oakwood principal as the board moves a guest appearance by an expert to next Tuesday’s committee meeting. Roland Smith, newly named Plainfield elementary schools superintendent and former Elmhurst assistant, will speak. Tentative meeting topics extend through August 29.
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Roland Smith
Plainfield
Elmhurst
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Village Developers
Lee K. Fieffer
Roy Jung
William Owler
Butterfield Plaza
Wilbur Ellis
the , Star
St. Irenaeus
John
Sean Duran
Michelle Belitz
Tony Richardson
Eric Waters
Jennifer Saccetelli
Nicole Zupan
Jeanne McCarthy
Joan Mathieu
Bibzak
Hayes
Public Library
Dale Johnson
Commission
Joint Committee
Cab Company
D’amelio
Oakwood
Martleson
Richton Park Star
Park Forest Star
Ov Willers Press Inc
WE Willams
Charles W. Willems
Ell Williams, Jr
Publicaton
Ove
Delvary
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