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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1986
Page
1
Country music superstar Crystal Gayle headlines a gala dinner fundraiser at Ingalls Memorial Hospital on June 8. Event showcased country entertainment and hospital support, with details found in Entertainment Arts on Page C-1.
Bloom high school pursues a state track championship as action heats up tomorrow. In gymnastics, Steve Krause of Rich South claimed two state titles. Plus details on sweepstakes results and meal features in other sections.
Rich South junior Kevin Reutter briefed the Richton Park village board on a Hands Across America event with 40 students planning to join the nationwide human chain to raise hunger awareness. Trustees debated funding, with Harold Grisamore opposing any support, while the teen sought a $250 general fund subsidy to cover partial donations.
Rich Township High School District 227 rejected all bids for Rich South and Rich East gym projects as costs exceeded budgets. Bids at Rich South topped $980,000 vs 680,000, and Rich East bids exceeded 119,700 by 48,000. Board will reevaluate plans and financing and consider redesign and scaling. Ed Keenan wins state drafting contest. recognition to Nick Misch. Intergovernmental agreement for the South Suburban Education for Employment System approved.
Matteson village trustees vote to continue monthly public forum meetings during 1986 87, despite low attendance. The third Thursday meetings will be held at various locations to improve neighbor hood access, with trustees not paid the regular 60 stipend. President Feehery urged discontinuing them, citing poor turnout, while Rangel and Murphy supported keeping an additional meeting, not necessarily a public forum, to discuss issues.
Johnson steps down after 20 years on the Matteson plan commission as the village board unanimously accepts his resignation. John Backus is named president pro tem and Michael D. Perry joins the commission to fill Johnsons unexpired term. Village President Joseph Feehery notes the chairman will be chosen by the commission next meeting.
Richton Park marked its 60th anniversary over the weekend during the five day Village Fest celebration. Youth Baseball association members carried a banner along the parade route while longtime residents and former officials joined a float reading We Remember When. A Richton Park family enjoyed the parade at night as part of the festivities.
Slating of a Republican candidate for the Fourth Congressional district may be delayed but campaigning to win the nomination is heating up among hopefuls and party leaders. State Rep. Jack Davis and Sen. Aldo DeAngelis vie to secure support for the GOP nod, with other potential contenders from across the region and former congressman Robert Hanrahan also mentioned as possible candidates.
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