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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1989
Page
2
A university incinerator proposal at GSU prompts calls for a model operation with best technology, independent oversight, and strict emissions limits. Citizens groups, Greenpeace, and local officials urge alternatives and coordination with SSMMA studies, while 4,000 to 5,000 sign petitions oppose the project.
Welch questions regional need and safety of new incinerators as eight south and southwest communities consider plans. The SSMMA outlines a two phase study on disposal options including recycling, composting, and landfill siting with public input and future hearings. Communities urged to pause long term waste contracts while a $140,000 study proceeds and a citizens advisory committee forms.
Tonka officials filed two bids for equipment with delivery dates. The lower accepted bid shaved 4000 off the March 1 option, setting an April 2 delivery and a 1000 per day penalty for delays. Village officials weigh flexibility if winter storms hit. Water Department and trustees plan to meet to finalize plans before manufacture begins.
A 21 year old Matteson man told police he was abducted at gunpoint in Country Club Hills early Sunday. He was driven to Matteson where his car was set on fire by three men after they searched the vehicle for money. He escaped on foot but was forced back to the car before being released. He reported the incident to Matteson Police.
The village faces a near empty water investment fund with about 745000 left to cover debt and system costs from the 1985 lake water conversion. A proposed ordinance would raise rates to 243 per 100 cubic feet to fund ongoing debt service and improvements through 1995 while consumption declines. Matteson planning officials cancel tonight’s meeting for lack of agenda.
Chris Robling and Edward Paesel led a panel weighing rail alternatives to airports in Illinois and Indiana. Train advocates argued right of way costs and versatility favor airports. A four-site study began this week with 18 to 24 months for a second study on a preferred site and no-build option under oversight by state and federal officials.
The St Lawrence O'Toole girls basketball teams sponsor a father daughter dance at St Lawrence O'Toole Hall Matteson on October 14 from 7 to 9 30 p m Dress is semiformal Reservations via Kim Will at 481 8759
Fire officials probe a Tuesday night blaze at Haed tler Field near University Park and Richton Park that destroyed a single engine Mooney aircraft stored in a hangar. State Fire Marshal joins the investigation as officials cite arson as a suspected cause.
Storyteller Ashley Sweda will present tales of mystery at Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center in Olympia Fields from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Registration may be made at park district offices or at Irons Oaks Friday night.
Wayne Carnes praised Trimble's choice calling him a good selection and a fine principal. Trimble's new leader is a graduate of Illinois State University and the University of Illinois with a masters degree. The award symposium runs October 25 to 29 at the Capitol Hilton Hotel in Washington.
A study argues area demand supports building a third airport between Peotone and Beecher, east of Beecher along the Indiana Illinois line, with potential expansion of Gary Municipal Airport and options in northern Kankakee County.
The 22 year old Chicago man Flynt Lee convicted last August of beating and attempting rape of a real estate sales woman in Matteson in 1987 will have sentencing continued to Oct 16. Defense counsel failed to appear for the morning call and a late afternoon session was deemed unlikely by Cook County assistant state's attorney David O Connor. Associate Judge Will E Gierach set the new date at the prosecutor's request.
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