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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1994
Page
1
Part 2 of our series on neighborhoods in suburbia highlights comedy clubs that aim to keep crowds laughing. It surveys hot professional jokesters, local movies and extra entertainments as homes become centers of organized activities, block parties and festivals nearby.
Utah readers learn cost-saving tips for hiring movers and smart moving practices. A columnist reflects on recognizing a name at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and ponders youth and discipline. An upcoming Sunday feature promises a new monthly TV program guide.
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Matteson Parks and Recreation launches a strategic planning process with potential structural changes and new facilities. The village approves up to 10000 for two consultants with John Joyce to facilitate at 3000 plus expenses. Tony Zito will conduct a mail survey of about 3300 homes at 4275 dollars, with focus groups set for fall and public participation invited.
The Trail Commission discussed excluding horseback riding from Old Plank Road Trail phase I after a preliminary presentation by David Nummer and Wilbur Smith and Associates. Chairman Rita Miotti cited contact with trailrider groups and the need to consider an equestrian element as attendees, including Illinois Trailriders President Ruby Holmquist, spoke on the issue.
Officials clash over mixing horseback riding with bike use on the 20 mile Old Plank Road Trail. Holmquist cites Rails-to-Trails Illinois examples while Nummer notes IDOT rules require separate horse and bicycle paths, delaying the project.
The Richton Park Village Board approved an ordinance to immobilize cars of violators who fail to pay parking fines. Police will apply the Denver Boot, with hearings after demand within 14 days. Fees include 75 dollars plus fines, 100 dollar tow, 10 dollar daily storage, and 20 dollars daily for heavy vehicles.
U S Rep Mel Reynolds D Chicago departs for Goma Zaire to assess refugee camps in Rwanda amid a cholera dysentery death toll. He aims to organize a Chicago district relief effort and load a plane of medical supplies. He will brief President Clinton on return.
Illinois official Bob York vowed that a third regional airport near Peotone will be built, saying regional consensus will emerge after the ongoing study and airline commitments. The state plan backs Peotone as the preferred site among six candidates, with ongoing discussions among Illinois Indiana and Chicago officials and FAA.
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