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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1994
Page
4
Three professionals explain that winter sadness and cabin fever are common but can worsen into serious mood changes. Awareness helps prevent the blues from taking control, and most people improve after acknowledging these seasonal mood shifts.
Dubruiel outlined second phase plans including Michael-John subdivision on Ridgeland Avenue and another area south of Woodgate. Public improvements include a Governors Highway streetlight project and ongoing bridge plans at 205th Street and I 57 with federal and state permit studies. The plan includes 20.1 mile Old Plank Road Trail work and engineering studies this year with construction slated next spring. Matteson may support a third regional airport in the South Suburbs.
The pollster defends the survey as a way to gauge public stance on the proposed airport project. Don Goff of the Third Airport Alliance questions its scientific value and funding potential. Beth Ruyle denies any affiliation with the poll, saying it is not part of the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association.
State officials announce two million dollars for the initial phase of an airport study and list eleven towns that donated to the Third Airport Alliance supporting a green site. Tinley Park led with ten thousand dollars, with Calumet City Chicago Heights Crestwood Flossmoor Lansing Oak Forest Sauk Village and Thornton University Park among donors.
Flooding from a sprinkler pipe rupture at St James Hospital closed the emergency room for five and a half hours on Saturday. Staff redirected cases to nearby hospitals while most patients were treated and released. One patient was transferred to St Margaret Mercy in Dyer.
Anne Gregerson, appointed to Matteson School District 162 Board to fill the seat of Robert Lilly, will serve until November 7, 1995. She previously taught English at Huth Middle School and lives in Park Forest with her husband and five children. Beutel to lead a financial aid seminar at Rich East High School at 7 p.m. Wednesday for District 227 juniors seniors and parents.
Harold Back, owner of Park Forest Centre, built a $22 million shopping-center portfolio over five years. In Muskegon and Beloit his aggressive deals drew praise for results yet criticism over methods. He bought Muskegon Mall for 3.8 million, faced tax and property disputes, then sold years later. Beloit officials say they were eager to save the mall, but wary of the approach, with Elder-Beerman anchoring the project and future debt repayment projected at about 400 thousand dollars annually.
Matteson Village may start budget talks in February under Village Administrator Daniel Dubruiel. He proposes early discussion to set priorities, review salaries, benefits, and five year capital plans, with possible early bids through joint purchasing to save money. 87 residents joined 102 SSSRA programs last year, aiding disabled and special needs residents.
The Matteson Public Library announces a 10 15 a m Monday meeting at 801 School Ave to discuss All the King's Men by Robert Penn Warren focusing on political corruption and a governor's rise. Teen readers meet 4 pm Tuesday to discuss The Cat Who Talked to Ghosts by Lillian Jackson Braun with Donna Sifling leading.
The Matteson Parks and Recreation Department hosts its 16th Daddy Daugher Date Night on February 4 from 7 to 830 PM at the Community Center 4450 Oakwood Lane. Residents pay 6 per couple. non residents higher. Registration ends February 2 at office during hours. Call 748 1080 for details.
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