Park Forest and neighboring towns see mixed tax rate changes
Park Forest, Matteson, Richton Park, and Olympia Fields districts mostly hold or lower tax rates while Cook County multiplier adds to bills. Increases in 10 of 24 taxing bodies offset by four percent rise. some areas post notable decreases. Tax bills for 1982 second installment are due August 15.
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District 159 Sees Valuation Jump and Lower Tax Rate
Supt. Donald J. Tesmond told the District 159 board that total assessed valuation rose by more than 4.38 million dollars, while the property tax rate dropped to 3.08 per 100 of equalized value from 3.18. The district’s 1982 total valuation stood at 91,712,000, with growth since 1965 noted. board approved next year’s athletic program and discussed kindergarten sex equity curriculum, aiming to broaden intramural participation with a no cut policy. Intramural basketball, volleyball, and floor activities are planned.
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Jim Andrews
Donald J. Tesmond
Board of Education
Tesmond
Woodgate School
Fran Myers
Sauk Trail construction to impede local traffic
Richton Park plans four concurrent Sauk Trail projects near the viaduct starting today. Four contractors will work on bridge, pavement, water lines, and parking while streets are torn up. Work to finish in about three months with bids awarded to Gallagher Asphalt for $102,552.35 and $124,000 in CDBG funds available for tree planting and landscaping after completion.
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Sauk Trail
Governors Highway
Richton Park
Robert Matthey
Matthey
Richton Square Road
Ridgeway Avenue
Frank Amerino
Gallagher Asphalt
Peter Cioni
Amnerino
George Lee
Imperial Drive
Lake Shore Drive
Women umpires turn baseball into a family affair
In the south suburbs several women devote their free time to umpiring at all levels of softball and hardball. Deb Dobben is among them in a feature story that emphasizes how the sport attracts women to officiating and the diverse roles they hold in the game.
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Deb Dobben
Feeding a Family of Four for $58 a Week Feasible?
A Food Guide feature by Michele Horaney examines whether a four person household can manage on 58 dollars weekly. The piece analyzes budgeting, shopping strategies, staples, and meal planning to assess affordability and practicality.
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Michele Horaney
Our Food Guide
New food stamp guidelines raise income limit for families
New guidelines set higher gross income thresholds for food stamp eligibility this month. A four person household may earn up to 1073 dollars monthly to qualify for assistance, according to Page 53.
Four degrees and more for Ronald Greenberg of Park Forest
Ronald Greenberg of Park Forest has earned four college degrees, a remarkable feat at his age. The feature on the bright young scholar, detailing his education and future prospects, appears on Page 71.
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Ronald Greenberg
Park Forest
Snooky gets a pardon in Park Forest court
In a packed Park Forest Municipal Court the judge reversed a prior order to destroy Snooky the 50-pound dog after a mail carrier was hurt. Carlos and Sara Tejeda faced media attention as witnesses described the animal’s behavior and the couple pledged to keep it restrained. The judge cited animal control acts and warned the family to prevent future incidents while praising dog lovers but deeming the case intolerable.
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Tejeda
Park Forest
Snooky
Francis P. Butler
Butler
Laura
Carlos
Mom Sara
Star Publications
Dave Dorsett
Pete Reynolds
Chris McPeek
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