Kiddie Kamp Campers Share Joys At Matteson Park Camp
Campers ages four to six gather at Kiddie Kamp in Matteson Parks and Recreation. Younger children speak of toys and painting while older pals join a circle time goodbye. Teacher Reihel reflects on four years with the program and her soon to be college education.
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Sara
Praisal
Heather
Barney
Lauren
Gallagher
Matteson Parks and Recreation Department
Reihel
Kiddie Kamp
Campus considers closed campus for freshmen
District weighing a closed campus policy after surveys show 7-5 staff support but strong student opposition. Officials cite safety and peer pressure concerns while proposing color ID cards, limited exits, and daylong supervision. Critics warn of liability and limited effectiveness.
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Carnes
Suburban airport urged as demand grows in projections
Officials say new international flight projections justify a third regional airport. In 2001 the region is forecast to see 6.2 million international flights, up from 4.9 million in 1990. Project manager Bob York says the airport is needed now and airlines must commit by early 1996.
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Bob York
York
O’hare
Q of L Forms in 1992 to Address Race in Matteson
The Q of L formed in 1992 largely to address race issues in Matteson. A final report was given to the board in May and village officials are beginning to digest the information. Monday night’s meeting lasted 2½ hours and covered one major issue from the report. Graham noted several special work sessions will be needed to process the information.
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Matteson
Graham
Robbins incinerator bids shape Richton Park waste contract
Richton Park evaluates USA Waste and Sexton bids for yard waste and trash service with USA Waste offering about 32000 dollars cheaper over five years due to better bids and recycling options. Reading Energy notes ash rules won’t affect the Robbins facility and proposes a dual waste and recyclables program to boost recycling and control disposal costs.
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Robbins
Jim DiBiasi
Reading Energy Co
Environmental Protection Agency
Richton Park
USA Waste
Sexton
USA
Neimeyer
Ben Adcock
Adcock
William Birth
Niemeyer
Birth
Carnes to retire after 35 years in district leadership
Dr. Carnes will retire after nearly 35 years in public education, ending a 3,500-student, three-campus district tenure as superintendent since 1983. He will be remembered for scholarship, fiscal leadership, and dedication despite adversity, with a search firm hired to find his replacement.
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Carnes
Clint Kinney
Kathy Clark
Randy Ferrari
Clare Charzewski
Judith Lohr
Tony Brunson
Iowa City West High School
Iowa
Bicket
Brunson
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Kamp
Brittany
Ellen
Emily
Justin
Marisa
Rich Central
Larry Tandy
Tandy
Rich East
Brian Barry
Barry
Jackie Wachter
Park Forest
Wachter
Andrew Gladstone
Gladstone
Rich South
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Bank of Matteson
Apys
Bank O Matteson
FDIC
Great Lakes
Lincoln Highway
Matteson, IL
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