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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1993
Page
4
Mayor Welch argues against a new basketball hoop ordinance as the council weighs police funding on the November ballot. He urges building trust with youths and enforcing existing nuisance laws rather than adding permits or front yard restrictions. Aldermen seek curb front yard hoops with a $20 permit.
Welch notes mobility of gangs as Matteson assists in planning a four phase program led by Police Chief Burnson. Phase one educates students with school partners, while other phases add alternatives to gang life and family counseling. Park Forest, district officials, and communities plan to coordinate anti gang efforts and preschool components to deter youth violence.
The bistate site near Cedar Lake Indiana remains under consideration alongside Peotone and Kankakee County as a regional airport plan advances. Indiana officials oppose it citing lack of local support while residents protest the plan. Congressman Steve Boyer weighs green grass versus urban sites as master plan work continues.
Riverboat gambling gains appeal as a tool for economic recovery and tax relief. State Sen. Aldo DeAngelis supports Cal-Sag plans, noting Indiana’s strides and the potential for income distribution. Richton Park Village President Rudolph Banovich leads the SSMMA, with Chicago riverboat expansion seen as paving the way for licenses in the South Suburbs.
Matteson Parks and Recreation lays out programs for children and teens including bumper bowling for ages 4 to 7 at Lakewood Bowl Richton Park from 3 45 to 5 30 Wednesdays Sept 29 to Nov 3 with a 24 20 resident fee Registration closes Wednesday A series of Make It and Take It craft classes runs Sept 29 to Dec 8 for ages 9 to 14 with fees 4 50 to 6 50 A Mom Son Sock Hop for ages 4 to 12 is set for Oct 8 from 7 to 8 30 p m at the Matteson Community Centre with a 6 25 per couple fee and Oct 6 registration deadline An eight week recreation bowling class for grades 3 through 8 costs 35 50 for residents includes shoe rental two games per week a pizza party and trophies Sign ups at 4450 Oakwood Lane or by calling 748 1080.
Matteson Public Library celebrates its first adult summer reading program Mystery Mavens sponsored by Friends of the Library. 103 registered, 76 completed eight mysteries by four authors, earning a custom coffee mug and gift certificates from local restaurants for top participants Arnold Bernstein Diana Bradford CeCe Coulom Faith Cunningham and Barbara Lee. The library plans an adult winter reading program.
The Matteson Public Library Discussion Group opens the 1993-94 season on Sept. 27 at 10:15 a.m. at 801 School Ave. to discuss Michael Dorris A Yellow Raft in Blue Water. Narrated by three generations of Native American women, the novel portrays turmoil and hardship yet bonds of love. Copies are at the circulation desk and more information is available by calling 748-4431.
Layzell says the plan calls for a 3.3 percent average faculty raise retroactive to Sept 1 and a 5.2 percent mid year increase. The overall average BGU faculty salary is $39,460 annually, 9.5 percent below comparable schools. The academic staff would receive 3.3 percent with extra raises for long term workers. Union president Mitch Vogel credits negotiations. Elisabeth Murray notes presidents aimed for fair, affordable terms. The 1991 multiyear contract guides renegotiation each year, tied to state funds. An academic program review proposes eliminating 37 titles and monitoring 100 of 400 degree programs.
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