17 Jul 1983
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1983
Page
1
Classified listing highlights a dining feature labeled The Hot Corner with unspecified details in the automotive and real estate adjacent pages. The fragment notes a magazine Books section and a business directory tag, implying a miscellaneous listings area rather than a distinct event or person.
Richton Park trustees outlined flood relief steps as Village President Morell Reeves cited power outages in Lakewood and said the village only can report failures to Commonwealth Edison. Engineer Matthey described ditch and storm sewer cleaning, ongoing costs, and added data needs for east side flooding. Public Works Director Fielding said weed reduction and ditches require funding, with costs to be clarified by September.
Richton Park village officials awarded a $302 313 50 contract for water system rehabilitation to Alpha Construction, below an engineering estimate of 325 491 50. The village engineer called Alpha a reputable contractor and recommended awarding the bid with a 10 percent contingency. project scope includes nine items and potential sod replacement savings from county road work.
Dwight Dennett of the FBI led a simulated blast at Material Service limestone quarry in Thornton with warning shouts. The demonstration, staged for press, followed by explanations from FBI and Material Service officials about training and safety, while local merchants and residents had raised concerns about blasting nearby Washington Square Mall and property impacts.
The Star previews a three part series by Maribeth Vander Weele on single adults in 32 south suburb communities. Statistics show over 120000 singles in the area as questions of contentment loneliness and problems are examined in depth.
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