Matteson Agency Plans Summer Recreation Programs
Area residents may join summer activities coordinated by Park Forest Matteson Richton Park and Irons Oaks Thorn Creek centers. The Matteson Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Commission meets May 29 at 7 p.m. at the Matteson Community Center. Registration and trip details list fees, times, locations, and contact Janet Manson at 748-1080.
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Matteson Agency
Parks and Recreation
Park Forest
Matteson and
Richton Park
Irons Oaks
Thorn Creek Nature Center
Matteson Parks and Recreation Department
Citizens Advisory Commission
Matteson Community Center
West Oakwood Lane
Janet Manson
TCC uses scrip to pay bills as tax plan looms
Thornton Community College begins paying all bills, including salaries, in scrip redeemable only at Riverdale bank. The college board plans a November tax increase vote, with decisions on rate structure due by June 27. Trustees aim to bridge a looming deficit through scrip and planned tax anticipation warrants, while repairs to facilities proceed under a new five cent levy per $100 valuation.
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Thom Gibbons Thornton Community College
Riverdale Bank
James Evanko
TCC
William Meints
Centel Eyes Rate Hike to Bolster Looming Losses
Centel officials report a 1984 loss of 233000 and forecast a further shortfall in 1985 not offset by a 30,000 to 40,000 rise in revenue. They cite only 57 percent cable penetration in Matteson among 3200 dwellings and promise expansion, more services, and higher penetration despite denial of entry by many multiunit buildings. Board must act on rate increases by June 3 under FCC rules.
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Matteson
John Rangel
Gary Burge
Illinois
Rangel
Burge
Federal Communications Commission
District 162 parents push plan for November election
Parents for Family Schools from Park Forest Matteson Olympia Fields and Richton Park hold a 7 pm meeting at the Park Forest public library to push candidates who back community views on District 162 governance. They consider a referendum on the paired schools plan and seek candidates from four villages.
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Parents For Family Schools
Park Forest Public Library
Debbie Jahn
Matteson
Board of Education
Joy Rogers
Sally Westley
Muriel Dawson
Susan Kyler
Karen Piggott
Parents For
Park Forest
Olympia Fields
Richton Park
John
Dotson and Webb seek fresh talks after rape case
Public interest continues as Dotson and Mrs. Webb push for a new trial while exploring a potential film offer. Mrs. Webb recanted her rape story citing faith, and Gov. Thompson commuted Dotson’s sentence to time served. The couple voiced desire to move on, while Lupel asserts ongoing legal pursuit and compensation prospects.
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McLarie
Lupel
Dotson
Cook County
Richard L. Sampee
Samuels
Webb
Thompson
Illinois Supreme Court
High Court
Illinois Appellate Court
Matteson library board seeks talks with trustees
Matteson library directors plan to meet with the village board this week to discuss the library crowding and future plans. After a failed April 2 referendum on a $1.5 million bond for a new library, officials consider asking the village to place the issue on the November ballot.
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Matteson Library Board
Matteson Library Board of Directors
Matteson Village Board of Trustees
Maurine Hoffman
Mortgage officials named for village boards and commissions
Engineers, attorneys, and commissioners are listed for village offices including Leland H. Rayson as village attorney and Thomas McGuire as village prosecutor. Health Facilities Authority directors include Fred Bretz, Robert Zdanky. Human Relations Commissioners Mari G. Cusabo and Earl Miner appear with Mary Schilaci. Parks and Recreation members Donna Palladino, Christine Nowinski. Cable Television commissioners Carol Minga, Walter Stromquist, Wayne Revolt. Police Pension Fund Trustee Eugene Sorensen. Fire and Police Commission member Robert Armstrong. Zoning Board of Appeals member Stanley Green. Building Board of Appeals member Ken Freeman.
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Leland H. Rayson
Matteson Historical Society to Exhibit at Memorial Day Festival
Matteson Historical Society will take part in the Memorial Day festival at Memorial Park on May 26, with a display from the society office at the field house starting 10 a.m. Sunday. Visitors may buy lemonade and popcorn. benefit days coupons will also be available. Members may march in the American Legion parade on May 27, and those in historical costumes are invited to participate.
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Matteson Historical Society
Memorial Park
Historical Society
Field House
Jewel and Dominick
The
American Legion
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