12 Jun 1983
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1983
Page
1
Inside magazine presents Star Publications annual roundup of public fee golf courses with listings of area courses, prices, facilities, and special amenities. Editors Steven Modzelewski and Dennis Wheeler share a dream course drawn from real holes in the south suburbs.
The Rich Central High School girls softball team reached the state final in Pekin on Friday night but lost 6-2 to Streator. The close championship bid ends with a second place finish after a late surge to reach the final game.
Governors State University approves a more rigorous curriculum and tighter graduation requirements. A detailed report on the changes appears on Page 8, outlining new program standards, course loads, and degree criteria for degree completion.
Richton Park trustees weigh spending 540 for two WGN radio commercials to promote the village as a place to live and work. The plan, advanced by the FOCUS council and housing chair Catherine Esquivel, requires budget approval and aligns with a regional southern suburbs awareness effort. Trustees note the campaign aims to highlight quality housing and amenities in the area.
Matteson trustees again defer action on two annexation and rezoning proposals from Gerald S. Stillman and Midwest Continent Builders. The first plan seeks annexation between Homeland Road and Cicero Avenue for commercial zoning. The second would annex about 90 acres north of 207th Street for residential and commercial use. Creekside Homeowners oppose the first plan and want stricter home standards. the village will study instead of adopting them.
Franklin Shaftan reports that a Senate debate on SB 66, the Cable Telecommunications Act, begins tomorrow. Local officials fear diminished power over franchise renewals and rate regulation as amendments by Senator Alan Dixon aim to restore prerogatives. The bill, similar to the failed 1982 act, has sparked nationwide concern about local authority.
After 20 years in Matteson District 162, Marion Moyer will leave Arcadia in Olympia Fields to join her husband in South Bend Indiana. She served as office center and nurse helper, patched clothing, answered buses, and cared for students. Her most memorable day was Kennedy's assassination when staff kept news quiet from students.
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