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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1995
Page
1
Real perspective introduces the 1995 edition focusing on people who make a difference in the suburban world. The retirement housing market grows along with senior-friendly residential styles. Also notes HomeGuide and July television listings in one booklet TV Close-Up.
Columnist Tom Houlihan reviews a recent study highlighting the negatives of regional feeding practices. He critiques methodology and public health implications, offering context on how regional diets might influence health outcomes and policy considerations.
Wanko a pure bred German shepherd from Germany started duty with Matteson by handler Tom Dermody after six weeks of training. The dog trained at Sandheim searches for drugs and tracks suspects and missing children. In a week he found drugs twice in cars and a marijuana cigarette during a traffic stop. Dermody compares caring for Wanko to parenting.
Richton Park officials push for a community center with a November referendum. Three sites are under review: Glaeier Park, Iona Townhomes behind the library, and a Lincoln Crossing parcel on Cicero Avenue. Site costs and flood plain issues complicate selection as residents support providing a place for youths to expend energy.
Matteson officials moved the Old Plank Road Trail closer to reality by adopting two resolutions easementing 200 feet below the Metra and Illinois Central bridges for 1500 dollars. The path will run from Park Forest to Frankfort along former Penn Central right of way, with Penn Central having paid for the easement.
Homeowners in Frankfort Square and Frankfort contested inflated water rates after the 1990 purchase of Prestwick Utility Co. The five year case moves toward a ruling as Will County Circuit Court Judge William Penn hears final arguments on who must provide water amid rapid community growth.
Matteson officials adopt a resolution to ensure certain funds receive the full levy from Cook County despite tax cap limits. The village had requested a 3.5 million property tax levy for 1994-95, a 5 percent increase, but county caps could have cut nearly 135000 if applied. Officials plan to juggle finances if the levy is not extended.
Von Mansfield, ex Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles linchpin, becomes Rich Central High School principal on July 1. He holds a UW science degree and two masters, aims to boost test scores, literacy, and technology literacy while praising the school’s 90 percent graduation rate and 75 percent college continuation.
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