Two towns to decide on Oak Lawn Lake Michigan water
Olympia Fields and Country Club Hills weigh joining Oak Lawn to access Lake Michigan water as Matteson and Oak Lawn advance their transmission line. Calumet City blocks linking Chicago Heights and Hammond, amid interstate water fights, while Richton Park lingers undecided. Oak Lawn plans June 1 construction. officials seek a May 24 decision on the Oak Lawn sale.
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Mike Walsh
Olympia Fields
Country Club Hills
Lake Michigan
Oak Lawn
Chicago Heights
Glenwood
Calumet City
Hammond
Ind
Marge Lundy
Illinois
Indiana
Dante de Santis
Robinson Engineering, Inc
Cicero Avenue
Matteson
Tinley Park
Oak Forest
Westhaven
Orland Park
Lake Michigan Water
Homewood
Flossmoor
Harvey
Steger
Richton Park
Water and Sewer Commission
Ottmar Becker
Trustees Approve New Village Budget Amid Economic Strains
The Matteson village board approves the 1983-84 budget totaling 6.6 million dollars in funds available, with expenditures of 4.55 million. Operating costs rise to 3.74 million, capital improvements total 651 thousand including Lake Michigan water project, flood control 210 thousand, and other expenses cover debt service and civic support. Matteson employs 81 full time and 10 regular part time staff, with conservative revenue estimates guiding the plan.
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Dubruiel
Lake Michigan
Matteson
Police
Water Fund
Matteson board hears objections to annexation plan
Matteson village trustees hear residents objections to the Stillman annexation plan and 205th street extension. Homeowners fear flooding, traffic hazards, and loss of neighborhood character from rezoning Homeland road area to commercial use, while others say blight on Cicero avenue worsens as prep for future development. Attorneys urge waiting for site plans. board expected to act May 16.
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Homeland Avenue
Cook County
Matteson
Cicero Avenue
Cicero
Homeland
205Th Street
Homeland Road
Village Board
Stillman
Plan Commission
Two Rich High Schools Plan Joint Spring Concert
The Rich East and Rich South high school bands will perform Thursday evening in a joint concert at Rich East High School. The program starts at 7 30 p.m. with the Rich East freshmen under Robert Cross, then the combined bands directed by Cross and Rod Williams will perform four numbers. Soloist Mark Thompson of South Holland, a professional trumpet player, will feature. The concert will be in the auditorium and admission is free.
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Rich East
Rich South
Rich East High School
Robert Cross
Cross
Rod Williams
Mark Thompson
South Holland
Matteson Lions Club Fundraisers Schedule Car Wash and Pizza Sale
The Matteson Lions club sponsors a car wash and pizza sale on May 15 at Mahler's Texaco, 216th Street and Locust Avenue. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pizzas are 14 inches in three varieties cheese four dollars, cheese and sausage four dollars and twenty five cents, fiesta four dollars and fifty cents. Local Lions will deliver orders.
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Matteson Lions Club
Mahler
Texaco
216Th Street
Locust Avenue
Matteson
Lion
Woodgate PTO to Hold Wednesday Meeting and Nominates Officers
The Woodgate PTO announces its next general meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m. The proposed 1983 84 officers include Jan Hurst president Barb Mailhoit first vice president Barb Christopher second vice president Nina Aloway secretary and Janet Wernes treasurer. Nominations from the floor will be accepted.
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Woodgate Pto
PTO
Jan Hurst
Barb Mailhoit
Barb Christopher
Nina Aloway
Janet Wernes
District 159 Announces Summer School Program
The Elemen tary School District 159 approves a district wide summer school with improvement classes in math and reading and enrichment in math science and reading writing. Resource centers open daily 10 50 to 11 50 a m. Registration May 9 13 with a $10 per course fee. Six week session runs June 15 to July 27 with multiple daily time slots.
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Board of Education of Elementary School
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Matteson-Richton Park Star
Park Forest Star
Williams Press, Inc
Charles W. Williams
W. E. Williams
Ili
Lester G. Sons
Otto Boulevard
P.O
U.S
U.S P. S
Vailab
David Larson
Gary von Behren
von Behren
Lake Water Commission
Midlothian
Markham
Burger King
Western Ave
Faso’s Pizza
Park Forest Plaza
Olympic
W. Joe
Matteson Board
District 159
DMC
FLOSS
White & Ivory
Cross Stitch Craft Books
the Art Supply Store
Main Street
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