School board vote mixed bag at Rich High District 227
This report covers election day tensions as Cook and Will county returns remain uncounted. Dr. Bruce Leslie and communications chief John Ostenburg were unavailable, sparking disagreement over withholding results. In District 227, three candidates ran unopposed with Geldean leading two-year term votes and Miner and Litman leading for four-year terms.
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Leslie
John Ostenburg
Cook County
Will County
Monteleone
Drainage woes topic of meeting
Village officials discussed ongoing drainage issues and efforts to obtain information on proceeds from auto tent sales at Dave Miller Oldsmobile. Lois Butler said Miller has not replied to repeated requests about taxes collected from the sales.
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Dave Miller Oldsmobile
Lois Butler
Miller
Matteson
South Towns Agency For Risk Management
At Savings
Crisell Properties, Inc
Davis shifts bid to New Lenox in 1982 race
State Rep. Jack Davis announces move from Beecher to New Lenox to seek reelection in the new 84th district. He will face five term Rep. Harry Leinenweber in the March primary, highlighting Will and DuPage counties boundaries and district realignment under the state map. Davis claims the move reflects his district heart and aims for continued speakership ambitions. Leinenweber calls the move divisive and questions representation for eastern Will County voters.
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Franklin Shaftan
Jack Davis
Beecher
New Lenox
Davis
Harry Leinenweber
Joliet
84Th
Leinenweber
Will County
Frankfort
Homer
Troy
Lockport
DuPage Township
Romeoville
Bolingbrook
DuPage County
Bloom Township
Patrick Grossi
Glenwood
Charles Panici
Springfield
Faith Pancake Day at United Church of Christ Matteson
Faith Church in Matteson hosts annual pancake day in Fellowship Hall this Saturday from 7 30 a m to 2 p m. Men’s group sponsors with Verne Hageman as chairman. Adults pay 2 dollars, children four to twelve pay 1 dollar, under four free, tickets at the door.
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Faith Church
United Church of Christ
Matteson
Fellowship Hall
Verne Hageman
Drama clubs form at Matteson Public Library
Drama clubs join holiday program at Matteson Public Library with activities for grades 6 7 8 11 am to noon and grades 1 5 12 30 pm to 1 30 pm on Saturday December 19. Each group limited to 20. registration via 748 4431 or at the library. The Kid Flick titled P J and the Presidents Son screens 1 30 to 2 30. Dungeons and Dragons meets Fridays 7 pm led by James Siegman Mike McGarel and Rick Perry.
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Matteson Public Library
James Siegman
Matteson
Mike McGarel
Chicago Heights
Rick Perry
Crestwood
Zion Lutheran School Open House and Parent Meeting Friday
Parents and teachers at Zion Lutheran School Matteson will meet Friday to review student progress from the first quarter. Classes are dismissed for the day and teachers will meet individually with parents in their classrooms. Open house is today with displays of student work and curriculum materials after worship services at 8 and 10:45 a.m.
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Zion Lutheran School
Matteson
Cub Scouts Award Winners Highlight Matteson Pack III Meeting
At the October 28 Cub Scout Pack III gathering sponsored by Matteson Elementary PTO, 27 boys earned awards. Bobcat badges went to 18 named Scouts including Steven Bentley and Jeff Bell. Bear rank awarded to David Spiller, and Ken Wilkens earned gold arrow and three silver arrows on Bear. Webelos earned showman activity awards. two new dens formed with Arlene Casey and Kenneth Steele as leaders. Next meeting is November 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Matteson Elementary gym. contact Cubmaster Nick Wilkens at 748-6494 to help.
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Matteson Elementary School Pto
Steven Bentley
Brian Frost
Scott Marksteiner
James Spiller
Ken Steele
Steve Vattone
Scott Metzger
Scott Ashby
Hans Bell
Mike Calza
Ben Casey
Matt Eyler
Jon Pivoney
David Spires
Rob Wagner
Mike Wilson
Jeff Bell
Mike Rover
David Spiller
Ken Wilkens
Webelos
Jeff Rusthoven
Craig Sline
David Vignovice
Robbie Thomas
Mike Rorer
Sathya Prabhu
Greg Tweedy
Jason LaBarre
Arlene Casey
Den
Kenneth Steele
Den 3
Terri Johnson
Vernell Johnson
Nick Wilkens
Matteson Elementary
Richton Park Burglary Seized Jewelry and TV Taken
Richton Park police report a burglary at Mark Schumacher and wife’s Richton Park home. An estimated 5135 in jewelry coins and a color television were stolen after a window was broken. Mrs Schumacher found the damage at 10 15 p m and notified a neighbor who called police.
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Mark Schumacher
Clarendon
Richton Park
Schumacher
John Daly
St Paul Lutheran Church Names New Officers
Election of officers at St Paul Lutheran Church 6200 Vollmer Road Matteson elected Eldon Schoeling chairman Howard Tatgenhorst treasurer Laura Twietmeyer communication and outreach Dawn Moser education Barbara Stege fellowship Dorothy Kampe stewardship Donald Blume trustee Allen Bode cemetery Gary Olson Gary Spader Wayne Rhode elders and Country fair Elmer Steinborn and Dale Klann
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St. Paul Lutheran Church
Vollmer Road
Matteson
Eldon Schoeling
Howard Tatgenhorst
Laura Twietmeyer
Dawn Moser
Barbara Stege
Dorothy Kampe
Donald Blume
Allen Bode
Gary Olson
Gary Spader
Wayne Rhode
Elmer Steinborn
Dale Klann
Immanuel Youth Group Plans Sunday Meeting
The Immanuel Lutheran church youth group at Cicero avenue and Sauk trail will gather in the parish hall Sunday at 7 p.m. A Wheat Ridge film strip will be shown and envelopes staffed for Wheat Ridge, with games and refreshments. Supervising counselors are David and Linda Kleimola and Jerry and Debbie Branden burg.
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
Cicero Avenue
Sauk Trail
Wheat Ridge
David
Linda Kleimola
Jerry
Debbie Brandenburg
Estate planning seminar at Calvary Memorial Baptist Church
Calvary Memorial Baptist Church in Matteson hosts an estate planning seminar on November 8 at 7 p.m. at 4216 West 204th Street. Terry Balko of Midlothian leads the session, discussing wills trusts and financial planning options with Q&A and private appointment opportunities. No charge and open to the public. Call 481-8300 for details.
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Calvary Memorial Baptist Church
Matteson
West 204Th Street
Terry Balko
Midlothian
Balko
Midwest
Evangelical Alliance Mission
Wheaton
Penn Central declines bid on land for trail project
Corlands expects Penn Central to respond with a counter offer by November 16 after Frankfort plan commissioners initiated talks over converting an abandoned railroad right of way into a regional recreational trail. Local governments were briefed Monday on Penn Central’s objections to the initial bid.
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Gerner
Corlands
Penn Central
Frankfort Plan
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