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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1985
Page
2
Matteson village trustees vote to amend the code to raise parental responsibility for minor drinking and require a parent or guardian to appear in court with a charged child. Adults may be fined 50 to 500 dollars for aiding or failing to prevent underage alcohol use, with mandatory court notices for guardians.
Matteson resident Paul Feltenstein rejects Republican claims he is ineligible to run for Rich township assessor on the Democratic ticket. State rules list several designations for eligibility. Feltenstein cites his 1983 membership in the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers and current residential status as qualifying. A spokesman noted the official designation is the master of appraisal, but Feltenstein contends residential membership suffices. The race pits Feltenstein against incumbent Republican Shirley Green, with Democrats also nominating William O Flynn for township clerk in Rich township.
Area blood centers urge donations to replenish depleted supplies after the holiday dip. At Aurora Blood Center in Tinley Park 16860 South Oakbrook, Ron Midona notes all types are needed for St James, Ingalls, Palos, and South Suburban hospitals. Drives are planned at St Paul Community Church Homewood and Joliet and Joliet College. Red Cross and United Blood efforts highlight ongoing need, with emphasis on O positive and O negative.
Farrell cites work commitments and age as reasons to drop out before the race. He recently became manager of special finance at International Harvester Credit in Schaumburg and says the council manager form remains best for a service-oriented village. Petitions remain for Richton Park library board trustees with filing opens January 21 and a lottery will assign ballot positions if needed.
The Matteson Jaycees plan a January Jaycee Week from the 20th to the 26th with events at Sie den Prairie school Notre Dame and Central avenue. A second annual all you can fear spaghetti dinner runs January 25 from 6 30 to 9 pm with adults 1 50 and children under 12 1. Tickets are limited and advance sales are advised. A children’s fun fair is January 26 at the Matteson community center from 1 to 4 pm with 50 cents per child for games and prizes. A teen dance for ages 13 to 19 is January 26 from 7 to 10 pm at the same center with a live DJ and casual dress. advance tickets recommended. For more details contact Chris or Linda Chinni at 720 2491.
The Greater South Suburban Board of Realtors and others contest local housing rules as Mayor Delaney notes uneven reporting. This is the second legal action in a year, with NAB Realtors and the local board challenging ordinances in Glenwood and other communities. Both suits, filed in U S District Court, are before Judge Prentice Marshall.
The Star corrects a Thursday report noting Matteson Village Trustee John Murphy was not alone in opposing the contract with the new refuse collector. Trustee Charles Adams also voted against accepting the bid from Slager and Schick, and the Star apologizes for the error.
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