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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1999
Page
1
In today’s issue readers get a look at the annual special section titled Suburban Perspective. The feature surveys local life, community concerns, and neighborhood stories with a focus on everyday experiences and suburban themes.
Three south suburban communities earned Gov. George Ryan's Home Town Awards for programs aiding youth seniors and low income families. Rich Township won second for its pantry serving about 1600 people monthly run largely by seniors. Crete and Monee Townships shared second for a school support program in Crete Monee District 2010. Lockport won first for Lockport First pairing teens with elderly or low income residents for home maintenance with businesses funding salaries.
Area teens trade idle breaks for trips and programs from a Bahamas research voyage aboard the W V Coral Reef HS to Oklahoma horseshoeing and a visit to Georgetown University. Erin Murphy of Oak Lawn sails July aboard the 85 foot Shedd Aquarium vessel to assist marine research while Jana Spence trains in horseshoeing in Oklahoma and Leslie Anastos heads to the National Medical Leadership Forum in Washington DC.
A 60 sign petition by Memorial Park neighbors asks the village board to relocate or cancel the Matteson Festival. Petition author Reginald Morgan cites park damage and noise stressing seniors and quiet neighborhoods.
Matteson will begin monthly water billing starting July 5 eliminating quarterly bills. Bills printed on full explanations of charges will be mailed in envelopes as new meters install to measure usage accurately. The conversion, starting in Old Matteson and spreading to Apple Oak, runs six months with crews working daily 9 am to 7 pm and no extra cost to homeowners.
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