29 Jun 1978
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1978
Page
1
At Park Forest South's Riegel Farm nobles and yeomen in colorful tunics along with fair maidens wandered a day of medieval demonstrations including calligraphy spinning and broadsword fighting culminating in the Fabulous Feaste of Fantasy Beasts staged by the Society for Creative Anachronisms. More photos and story on page 81.
Before the motoring age judges rode the circuit on horseback or in buggy to hear cases. Today’s judges travel by autos, yet the circuit system endures. Story and photos begin on page 21.
A note on the long standing tradition of skewered foods over open flame and the appeal of kabobs for Independence Day. The article points readers to recipes for a complete feast on page 42.
Richton Park Trustee Andrew Petro challenged officials Monday night over a $150,000 transfer to the capital projects fund claimed as EPA grant money for sewer work. Officials admitted errors about grant origins, with explanations noting investments and prior fund reallocations. The board approved $308,046 transfers from seven funds to the capital projects fund for a new administrative building, while Petro urged rebate or sales of the current building.
William McGill resigns as Richton Park village manager following a 5-2 board vote after an executive session on development and personnel matters. The resignation takes effect within 90 days or by September 30, allowing transition planning and policy decisions for the next manager.
Dr Allan Dornseif assistant superintendent outlines that quality education hinges on factors beyond grade organization as Matteson District 162 tackles summer board discussions. The July session focused on the middle school concept with sixth graders to move to Huth Center in 1979 and featured Roland Smith and Principal Al Juvenas as input from Florida workshops and Elmhurst District 205.
Sieden Prairie School held its year end awards assembly on June 14 with seventh and eighth graders receiving recognitions for perfect attendance, academic excellence, and effort. Notable honorees include Ron Wiesner, Michele Brown, Denise Perry, and Eric Ondoy among others across grades seven and eight. The same awards were also given to pupils in first through sixth grades.
The Matteson village board postponed the next regular meeting from Monday to Wednesday. The board will convene at 7 30 p m in the village hall council room 3625 West 215th Street.
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