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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1995
Page
1
A special Home Furnishings 95 section appears in today's edition, focusing on how subtle design choices can transform spaces in houses and condominiums. Practical ideas and tasteful accents are highlighted for readers seeking affordable style upgrades.
A Star annual Best of the Southland contest invites readers to voice their choices. The feature highlights South Suburban living and urges participation in selecting top local offerings across categories.
Local contact details list a main number 755 6161 for general inquiries a circulation line 755 3344 and a classified line 755 3993. The snippet presents telephone contacts without additional context or news content.
Richton Fest kicks off this week with sponsors predicting a larger, more profitable event. Village Manager David Niemeyer says over 200000 is set aside to build a new community center from festival proceeds. The Ames lot location promises more parking and easy Metra access, with events for families and a plan to spur a pro family recreation center.
Will County coroner reports Roger Pfiel fought for life as younger brother Steven Pfiel 18 allegedly beat him with a softball bat and stabbed him with a meat cleaver at the family home. Pfiel faces murder and sexual assault charges related to a teen family member. prior case involved a 1993 Palos Township stabbing. Inquest heard bruises suggesting self defense. autopsy cites two chest wounds and a deep throat slash. Investigator Carlisle testified at the brief inquest. family did not attend.
Olympia Fields officer Robert L. Houston, a 19 year veteran, will remain part time with the village until April 30, 1996 after accepting a contract extension. Village Trustee Michael Monteleone said the move hinges on finances, not race, and follows a decision to cut the department’s last part time post.
Ronnell Harris age 24 pleaded guilty to shooting an off duty Orland Park police officer George Gilbert during a September 1993 bank robbery at Advance Bank and to two counts of armed robbery. Harris also robbed Southwest Financial Bank in February 1993. He was sentenced by Associate Judge Harry Buoscio at the Bridgeview courthouse.
In Olympia Fields Sister Kay McIntyre won the $15,000 first prize from a raffle at a cocktail party benefiting Tolentine Center. The prize funds a three-elevator project for Mercy Residence and Tolentine’s main stairway, part of a broader effort that has raised $730,000 toward a $600,000 goal for elevator installation and related needs.
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