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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1994
Page
1
A travel writer highlights top winter beach getaways while a familiar business figure receives top Chamber recognition among small owners. About Education debates who should set rules for adolescents: parents or schools, framing the page’s ticklish issue on Page A-7.
Columnist Pat Bouchard argues governmental drug war policies inflict avoidable pain. The piece notes that imitating professional behavior can misfire, as shown by actions of local high school hockey players.
Gov. Jim Edgar announced in the State of the State speech that Illinois will commit $2 million of state funds to initiate a master plan study proving a regional airport can be built in the South Suburbs near Peotone. The proposal aims to create up to 46,000 construction jobs and 35,000 permanent positions, with planning to start immediately by Transportation Secretary Kirk Brown.
Matteson officials mulled restricting gun shops amid a possible new store, with county samples of gun sale ordinances cited. Trustees urged cautious action, noting federally licensed dealers operate elsewhere and that wait periods and bans on automatic weapons were under discussion. Some residents favored limiting sales near schools while others opposed broad bans.
Dr. Glen R. Friederich, a 20 year veteran, denies harming animals amid a WLS TV report. Former clients and employees questioned care at Park Forest Hickory Hills and Summit clinics after Baby the toy poodle died following genital tumor surgery. Friederich says the claims are unfounded and attributes Baby’s death to age and health rather than his care.
Dr. Glen Friederich of Park Forest Animal Clinic, a 1985 owner and Iowa State graduate, defends community work amid criticism from TV reports. He cares for stray animals, asks only a $5 daily kennel fee for claimed pets, and has 70 letters from grateful clients and districts praising his volunteer talks to students plus 31 supporters listed.
Richton Park trustees approve a village ordinance making parents liable for their children's misdemeanor offenses such as vandalism loitering truancy drug and alcohol possession and curfew violations. A warning will precede penalties including fines community service and parental effectiveness classes with enforcement starting January 20.
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