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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1985
Page
1
Compulsive gamblers can lose everything chasing a rush. Gamblers Anonymous offers help to beat the addiction. Also in this edition miniatures take center stage at the South Suburban Miniature Guild exhibition this weekend.
Myra Eder Guindon surveys competing long distance providers as Skyline Long Distance in McLean Virginia Satellite Business Systems SBS and Teleconnect Tele Sav Tele Marketing Communications and U S Telecom unveil rates plans six second billing bumper zones discounts and future FCC actions amid rapid industry changes and regional pricing variants across the Midwest and Illinois area codes with ongoing expansion plans and investments noted.
Richton Park trustees reviewed a unique village ordinance to authorize steps to correct illegal sewer connections and to provide a financial assistance plan for homeowners unable to afford repairs. The plan faces weeks of work, with MSD deadline 1987 and talks of low interest loans, bonds, and special districts.
Troy Benson will assume duties as acting village manager in Richton Park. A. Douglas Fenske leaves the post effective September 17, remaining on the payroll until October 31. a replacement will be hired by then. The move followed a closed session called by Trustee Frank Annerino to review personnel performance.
Rich Township High School District 227 board approved the 1985 86 budget totaling 22 071 513 after a public hearing with no attendees. The figure is about 1 million less than submitted, leaving nearly 600 000 in the education fund deficit. Kathy Miner cited tax multiplier changes and revenue declines while president Clinton Kinney said deficit spending is avoided and the district should regain solid footing next year. A planning grant update covered Education for Employment Systems with a goal to offer costly programs and gather data for future needs. District 227 was named the area's administrative district for the E for E systems. Also honored Pat McGee for 15 years with the Rich Central Sparkettes.
Richton Park public works advances house to house sewer line tests across four areas. Area 4 east side reports 219 illegal connections with 19 homes unreached. Area 3 Lioncrest yields 285 violations. Area 2 Richton Hills notes 135 connections. Area 1 Lakewood pending. 1987 deadline hoped.
The Matteson village board discussed an ordinance at its first televised meeting to raise fines for handicapped space and fire lane violations from 10 to 50 dollars and increase penalties for street parking after heavy snow, lack of vehicle stickers, dog licenses, and other ordinance violations. The plan also requires screening between a business and nearby homes, with shrubbery as a likely option, and explains the aim is deterrence rather than revenue.
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