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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1986
Page
1
Holiday cakes for holiday gatherings showcased in the Food Guide Section F with suggested recipes and ideas to dazzle guests. The guide highlights baking tips, ingredient lists, and seasonal flavors for festive dessert options.
A feature on area madrigal celebrations describes festive performances and community participation during the holiday season. Local choirs, schools, and organizations present seasonal music and culinary events, highlighting cultural traditions and shared joy across neighborhoods.
The final adoption articles outline where to find help for prospective adoptive parents. Also today the antiques, arts and crafts directory appears in Classifieds starting on Page D-3.
Information for Matteson village trustees and library board candidates is available at the village hall. Nominating petitions must be filed January 19 to 26 with the village clerk. Trustees need 126 to 202 signatures. library board requires 50 signatures. Incumbents listed. one trustee candidate can seek four-year terms. library terms vary. Regular library board meetings are at 7:30 p.m. on the second Monday at 801 South School Avenue.
Richton Park officials reviewed two concrete options for a new water treatment facility at a Monday work session. Engineer John Bolt of McClure Engineering Associates outlined lime softening and ion exchange plants, each with total project costs above 2 million dollars and annual operating costs from 175 to 225 thousand dollars. The plan includes lines, a 200000 gallon storage tank, land if needed, design, construction, and contingencies.
U S housing chief Gertrude Jordan met with South Suburban Action Conference leaders over housing problems in the Chicago area. She pledged two HUD staffers to address grievances, while warning new staff deployments require HUD Secretary Samuel Pierce to suspend rules and promising immediate review of low ball appraisals for federally insured loans.
Village of Matteson will start a sanitary sewer rehabilitation program to stop storm water inflows and basement backups. Old neighborhoods show illegal connections like downspouts and sump pumps to sewers, with disconnections paid by homeowners and possible partial reimbursements. A December meeting and contractor list will inform affected residents. Some unused village parcels may be sold.
David Barr was chosen from eight candidates to fill a vacancy on the Matteson School District 162 board in a 4-2 vote after a half hour closed session. Two dissenting members criticized the process, saying three board members recruited Barr and pressured others to support him, calling the selection divisive and not in the district’s best interest. The district serves portions of Matteson Olympia Fields Park Forest and Richton Park.
Rich township votes to buy two miles of Penn Central railroad right of way for up to 190000 to become part of the Old Plank Road nature trail. Trustees seek a clear purchase contract, management agreement, and coordination with IDOT while considering leasing until final deals.
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