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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1986
Page
1
Art shows Bert and Barbara Hoddi nott of Olympia Fields working together on a variety of artistic projects. Page C-1.
Bloom High School's track team fell just short of winning the state championship yesterday. Full details appear on Sports Page C-7.
A photo feature recalls shopping in past eras and a Dimen sions column by Marge Allison traces memories. Page F-1 recounts shops, items, and urban life through nostalgic images and personal reminiscence.
Dana Melone of Ste ger wins 200 in Sweepstakes Plus. Helen Peters of Crete earns 100 as part of 15 winners today. Deadline to claim prizes for today’s numbers is Friday. See Page C-9 to enter.
Democratic hopeful Shawn Collins rejected withdrawal rumors and vowed to continue his bid for the Fourth District seat. Meanwhile GOP contenders scramble after U S Rep George O Briens health prompted his withdrawal from November ballots. The party weighs ballot casting rules as weighted county votes split the district.
Matteson trustees approve first reading of annexation and agreements for an 80,000 square foot shopping plaza on Cicero Avenue at Route 30. The center anchored by a 36,000 square foot Child's World and a 25,000 square foot store will include smaller shops. Residents seek light, buffer, and expense concessions. most are covered by village rules.
Matteson and Richton Park Boards vote to participate in a six to twelve week NBC and WMAQ television advertising campaign highlighting south suburban communities, developers and a financial institution. Richton Park endorses a Dunkin Donuts sign variance and a 100 percent hike in water shut-off charges.
James Kasalko of Homewood works as a part time animal trapper for homeowners across the south suburbs. He designs and uses improvised traps from discarded carts to capture raccoons skunks and opossums. He relocates animals at least two miles from catch sites and shares techniques learned from Illinois Trappers association.
The Board of Education discussed revisions to the district computer program focusing on equipment types rather than core software. Allan Dornseff outlined transitions from TRS-80s to Apple IIe and IIc systems, with budget estimates from 1986 to 1989 and potential funding through Chapter II and math science bills.
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