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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1986
Page
1
Crete Monee defeats Bradley in volleyball for the first time in seven years marking a notable upset. Coverage notes include Rich East tournament coverage on Sports Page C-4.
A brief note highlights pocket bread sandwiches as a lunch option with a reference to recipes found in Food Guide Section F. The item suggests quick, portable meal ideas and points readers to the specified section for full instructions and ingredients.
A Dimensions Page E-1 feature argues aging is a natural process to be enjoyed rather than resisted. The piece champions a positive view of aging, suggesting practical ways to embrace vitality and lifespan as a valued phase of life.
The Illinois Racing Board announced 1987 schedules for Balmoral Park and other tracks. Balmoral will run harness dates February 18 to May 23 then close until thoroughbred racing September 26 to December 20. Thoroughbred season opens October 12 but shares dates with Hawthorne, leaving Balmoral with 83 harness and 65 thoroughbred days. Arlington Park received 92 summer dates. Balmoral’s total 150 requested dates were adjusted amid Arlington fire recovery.
Democrat Shawn Collins accused Jack Davis of inexperience and cricitism while Davis rebutted trust and district commitment. The debate covered tax reform, deficits, jobs, trade policy, revenue sharing, terrorism, and South Africa sanctions amid a partisan crowd. Collins opened with the trust issue and a call for honesty.
Rich Township District 227 built a merit pay system since 1950s to attract top teachers and later adopted a formal evaluation process. The plan linked raises to classroom performance, with changes in 1960s and 1970s amid bargaining and state reforms. Administration emphasizes ongoing improvement and collaboration between teachers and leaders.
Richton Park officials say the 1985 86 audit shows a stronger fiscal picture with revenues up 14.6 percent and expenditures up 17.7 percent mainly from personnel costs. Property tax share fell to 22.7 percent from 24.4 percent, and the village ranks above average for cost efficient government in Illinois and nationally.
Richton Park crews fixed a buried valve in a broken water main serving Ridgeway residents behind inner Sauk Trail. The repair could resolve months of odor complaints as flushing and line blowing continue. Officials discuss waivers and funding options for residents on fixed incomes.
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