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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1985
Page
2
In a reflection on Kris Hickey's disappearance, Mrs. Hickey urges parents to keep kids safe and criticizes lack of teen spaces in Park Forest. She notes Kris often biked at night, but that evening wore a dress and heels. She laments a vacant Plaza and desires teens centers or safe hangouts to deter crime.
Rev. Taverine organized Circle of Friends Hunger Ride letters to clergy and supporters, raising 4200 dollars from 480 personal appeals. He recalls numb fingers and Achilles pain but says the journey taught that meaning lies in the path, not just the destination, echoing Twain on broadening horizons.
Tesmond told the board the deficit special education fund holds $20,000 and the district will receive $62,412 from Title I reimbursement plus $44,000 in additional money. He noted these items total over $100,000 and urged exploring every important avenue. The board also formed a substance abuse committee to train junior high PE and health teachers to recognize and handle student drug influence.
Mahar presents 19th Senate district figures for Rich High School District 227 and Homewood Flossmoor District 233 and feeders. Totals with and without supplements show shifts in state aid and EAV, warning boundaries may not align and suggesting the new formula may favor unit districts. He urges broader data from the state Board of Education as reorganization talks begin.
A local resident vents about a century of discussion on how to modernize a public space. He criticizes the proposed changes as ineffective and questions the purpose of minor aesthetic updates like green trim along the sidewalks.
Richton Park residents face a monthly bill rise from 23.24 to 28.45 under a new rate schedule, a 22.4 percent increase. The CATV commission endorsed the proposal after reviewing rates in nearby communities showing typical packages around 31.16. Basic service averages 7.97 monthly while premiums run 8.83. remote controls would cost 2.50. Trustee Amnerino praised the negotiation for a good village package and stressed fiscal frugality.
Village officials led by assistant village attorney Michael Welsh outline efforts to address corrections required by the Metropolitan Sanitary District. Trustee Frank Amerino proposes sending ordinances and documents to prove cooperation and meet the deadline. Potential changes remain possible as sections on enforcement and service area taxes may be revised before board approval.
The Matteson village board of trustees will hold a public 7:30 p.m. meeting at village hall to discuss the Old Plank Road trail. They will seek technical input from the plan commission zoning board of appeals historical society and other village bodies as they review trail plans. The route runs along the abandoned Penn Central right of way from Chicago Heights to Joliet through Matteson and Park Forest.
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