15 Jun 1978
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1978
Page
1
The Zion Lutheran church in Matte son marked its 100th anniversary with a Wednesday celebration followed by a reception and courtyard refreshments. Mary Matties enjoyed a slice of chocolate cake among the desserts at the affair. The church’s centennial observance has been ongoing for weeks.
South suburban officials debate a proposed 150000 advertising campaign to polish the region’s image. Parish boards in Homewood Flossmoor Crete Olympia Fields and Chicago Heights consider donating 1000 each as banks and businesses pledge funds. Some trustees oppose the across the board levy while staff says many pledges remain uncollected and approvals slow.
Richton Park trustees approved an addition to the public safety building and funding transfers to finance construction by a 6 to 1 vote. Andrew Petro dissented, questioning the $150,000 transfer from sewer and water funds stating it could be used improperly. Village officials explained the funds originate from grants and surpluses set aside for future capital projects to avoid tax increases.
Indiana or Illinois would be closed rather than Oakwood, says McEldowney, a lone district opponent of the Oakwood and Richton closures. He, joined by Coggeshall, favors closing a Park Forest school to relocate SPEED cooperative facilities for Ludeman Center students. There was no vote as the meeting was a committee session. final decisions await late September or October.
The board of education of Elementary School District 159 discussed the new special education public law 94 142 with pupil personnel director Walter Dunne and heard admin recommendations on implementation using anticipated federal funds for new specialists. The meeting also approved a $1 750 bid to grade Woodgate school grounds, assigned summer library integration for Sauk Trail volumes, reviewed bus transportation fees, summer office hours, and invited math tournament participants to the next meeting.
Bloom Trail High School introduces Pete McGuire as the new head basketball coach. The page also previews tonight’s All-Star Girls Basketball Game and features a breast cancer patient reflecting on her journey and her efforts to help other women facing the crisis.
ERA and property tax measures drew the most attention last week in the Illinois General Assembly. A review of how south suburban legislators voted is presented on page.
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