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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1981
Page
1
Two Park Forest women, members of Cross Town Celebration, a Sweet Adeline quartet, head for an international singing contest in Phoenix Arizona. The Dimensions feature on a woman who got a new look with help from a stylist and makeup artist appears on page 18.
The District 159 eee tary School District 158 board voted unanimously to adopt the budget and approve a tax levy of 2 223 000 following a Truth in Taxation act hearing. Educational use receives 1 49 million, building fund 510 000, transportation 111 000, working cash 46 000, safety 46 000, and tort immunity 2 000. Superintendent Tesmond noted enrollment rises across four district schools, with Marya Yates open and 1 83 total when including early childhood students. Construction at Marya Yates nears concept stage for a gym roof. completion promised for September 25 and dedication October 4 at 2 pm. The athletic budget was tabled for next meeting pending cost breakdowns from athletic director Yost. Resignations of teachers Kath een Meany and Anne Guenther were accepted.
Ridership on Illinois Central Gulf commuter trains fell again in August amid protests against high RTA fares. August ridership reached 1,012,827, with steep drops in average weekday, Saturday, and Sunday riders since the RTA boosted fares in July. The statistics, based on conductors’ estimates, show a persistent downward trend since the fare increase and temporary surcharge were enacted.
A resident is sought to join the Park Forest Sauk Trail library district board of trustees. Interested locals may attend the regular meeting on Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Sauk Trail library. An eight page inset on Olympia Fields Osteopathic Medical Center appears in today’s Star Tribune.
Cardinal Cody attended the Diamond Jubilee mass at St Rocco Church in Chicago Heights amid heavy media presence. He spoke in Italian and English, lauded parishioners, and urged looking toward the church’s centennial as reporters sought interviews.
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