Young athlete throws in major Special Olympics event
A young Olympian hurls a softball during competition at a large area Special Olympics event held Thursday. Page B-7.
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1987
Page
1
A young Olympian hurls a softball during competition at a large area Special Olympics event held Thursday. Page B-7.
Armand Assante stars as a capable detective in Hands of a Stranger, a television miniseries premiering tonight. The program promises tense investigations and strong supporting performances.
A special golf camera evaluates swing quality and offers feedback. The feature also includes a guide to area public fee courses and how to access them, appearing on page E-5.
Unsuccessful trustee candidate Mary Schilaci said she is 99.9 percent sure she will petition again for a contest of votes in three village precincts. Village officials cited major petition deficiencies and denied the initial contest, with Village Attorney Michael Welsh outlining required verifications and procedural standards.
Dr. Brian J L Berry of the University of Texas at Dallas testified that normal real estate practices do not cause racial change. whites pay more for housing in segregated white areas due to status fears, while segregation results from perceptions of threat. The trial involves the Greater South Suburban Board of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors against the South Suburban Housing Center and nine municipalities in Illinois.
Richton Park opens an employee assistance program for all full time staff including police, with three free counseling sessions on finances, marriage, drugs, and legal issues. The village plans a 1100 dollar budget increase for implementation, costing 25 dollars per employee.
A state council report criticizes care at W. A. Howe in Tinley Park and Elisabeth Ludeman in Park Forest, noting residential units now house 10 per unit, double the original design. It says DMHDD funding in the south suburbs is the lowest in the state and cites Medicaid reimbursement losses tied to Howe certification issues ongoing since 1985.
A federal judge dismissed a five year old racial steering suit against Santefort-Cowing Realtors for lack of standing. The South Suburban Housing Center led by eight plaintiffs from Harvey, South Holland, University Park, Calumet City and Lansing claimed steering to keep blacks out of certain areas. The judge ruled plaintiffs suffered no injury traceable to the firm and thus had no standing. the center plans an appeal.
Matteson District 162 board votes to keep one full day kindergarten program per campus next year. Supt Schlenker cites data collection and space, while noting costs and uncertain educational gains. Board also funds up to 10000 for a mini grant program as teachers report innovations.
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