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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1995
Page
6
Ford Heights students in Loom Township High School District 206 may access a free college education with district tutoring for qualifying residents. Patricia Carter, a professor at Governors State University, outlined the plan at Monday's meeting to prepare students for higher education.
The Ford Heights school board approved a tutoring program funded by Prairie State College and Governors State University with a 6-0 vote. Superintendent Ronald Patton said tutoring in math science and English will aid eligible students who may pursue a college path tuition free upon completion. The district incurs no cost, will assign tutors and refer eligible students to colleges, and aims to boost regular attendance and college aspirations for Ford Heights youth. The program targets Ford Heights students and could expand beyond district lines if successful.
Huth Middle School eighth grader Bryan Abraham, from Olympia Fields, joined more than 125 students from the United States and abroad for Level 1 training at the U S Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville Alabama. He served as payload specialist and space shuttle systems operator during two simulated missions and plans to join Level 2 and the Aviation Challenge next year to simulate plane flying.
The Olympia metal Park District lists fall offerings including Preschool Gymnastics for ages 2 to 6 at the Barn Meeting Room 20712 Western Ave with sessions Sept 27-Oct 25 and Nov 11-Dec 23 at 45 dollars per session. Recreational Gymnastics at Arcadia School in Olympia Fields runs sessions through Oct 30 and Nov 6-Dec 18 at 58 dollars. Watercolors classes at 2011z Western Ave meet Mondays and Tuesdays with sessions starting Sept 25 and Sept 26, taught by Claire Wiest for 40 dollars. Fall Celebration Day is Sept 24 at Sgt Means Park from 1 to 4 p.m. free to the public.
Park Forest and Richton Park join 7 Eleven owner Bob Stella in Operation Chill to reward youths for positive acts. On Sept 12, six youths including Christopher Casco and Gaylen Strange were thanked for returning an abandoned bicycle. Police emphasize community policing and collaboration with the US Attorney's office and Cook County Crime Stoppers.
Park Forest police vow to enforce unpaid tickets with license plate tracking and vehicle immobilization. More than 85 notices were sent to repeat offenders. Vehicles may be booted or towed and impounded until debts are settled. For payment, contact Sgt. Donald Myers at 748-4700.
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