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23 Jul 1978
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Matteson Star in Matteson, Illinois
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1978
Page
1
Nun Heads to Brazilian Mission From St Marys School
A nun who has taught at St Marys School near Park Forest moves to a Brazilian mission for an adventurous assignment. This note appears in the Rev Bruce Salter column on page 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's School
Park Forest
Bruce Salter
Homes Near Schools Return to School Season Spotlight
The classifieds highlight homes and condominiums located near schools as the new term approaches. Listings emphasize proximity to schools in anticipation of families moving or renting before the start of the academic year.
No Endorsement Ties South Suburban Mayors Group Image Plan
The South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association failed to endorse the spring image-building campaign after a tie vote among 14 mayors at Harold's club in Lynwood. The effort, which aims to boost the area’s image to attract corporations and residents, totals $190,000 with a $150,000 advertising push and a $40,000 brochure plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
Harold's Club
Lynwood
The
Mayors Association
Marketplace Plaza edges toward approval after plan changes
Matte son plan commission advances redevelopment of the Korvette site at Route 30 and Governors highway to village board approval. Woolco center anchors the plaza with Denny s Walgreens and other tenants. changes include traffic flow tweaks, sidewalk construction, garden center setback adjustments, speed bumps, and revised Crawford avenue access to improve safety and curb appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matteson Plan Commission
Village Board of Trustees
Richard Kaufman
Plan Commission
Korvette
Route 30
Governors Highway
Kaufman
Denny's
Walgreen
Financial Institution
Tire and Battery
Woolco
Commission
Dominick
Crawford Avenue
Crawford
Dale Johnson
Johnson
Lincoln Highway
Prairie State College reports banner year 1977-78
Prairie State College president Dr Richard Creal says 1977-78 was a banner year, highlighted by an approved 11 cent local tax increase to preserve programs, a five year accreditation recommendation from North Central Association, 15 new courses including photography, and construction of a vocational technical addition with welding, plumbing, air conditioning and sheet metal programs. The north campus building was renovated into a theater space as demand for occupational programs grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Creal
Prairie State College
North Central Association
Prairie State
Creal
Lions Club Augustfest at Matteson Memorial Park on Aug 19
The Lions Club of Matteson hosts Augustfest at Matteson Memorial Park starting at 3 p.m. with a sightless vs Lions blindfolded softball game, food service from 5 to 8 p.m., and a 9 p.m. to midnight band. Beer wagons, drinks, hot dogs, hamburgers, corn, shakes, sno cones and candy are offered. Community volunteers manage committees for food, tickets, booths, and entertainment, with cleanup the following morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matteson Lions Club
Matteson Memorial Park
Lions Club
Max Linton
Phil Holmes
Tim Mahler
Harry Rousch
Jack McGlone
Ed Larson
Tom Cook
Joseph Rizzo
John Edwards
John Backus
Tony Maier
Harold Rambo
Ken McClelland
Ted Krakowski
Charles Schultz
Frank Saratore
Tom Koenig
Jerry Rafacz
William Schmaedeke
Beer Wagons
Michael Caspers
William Dawson
al Dettmering
Gary Freiderich
William O'Malley
Tom Kramer
Robert Buckley
Robert Wilson
District 159 Names Gifted Program Head for 1978 79
Mrs. Jean Steensma was appointed gifted program director for Elementary School District 159 for 1978 79 by the board of education. The move follows expansion of tutoring and guidance for gifted students from Sieden Prairie Neil A Armstrong and Woodgate schools. Superintendent Tesmond praised the appointment noting the program began in 1976 77 and will now be coordinated and directed by a specially trained leader in planning training and direct instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Steensma
Board of Education
Sieden Prairie
Neil A. Armstrong
Woodgate
Frances Myers
School Board
Donald J. Tesmond
Tesmond
Ferdinand Bronzell
Steensma
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