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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 2000
Page
13
Greg Meinke urges residents to support raising taxes to fund the fire department. He warns against cutting emergency service funding, noting insurance ratings, home values, and response readiness depend on adequate funding. He cautions that residents could face higher costs if services fail.
A crowd at the Illinois Statehouse attended the unveiling of former Gov. Jim Edgar’s official portrait in the Hall of Governors. Speakers praised his leadership, while Edgar quipped about the meaning of hanging versus unveiling. The event featured remarks by Rep. Tom Ryder, Senate President James Philip, and House Speaker Michael Madigan, and included family presence and a reception at the Illinois State Library.
Mary Ann and Robert Buonadonna of Chicago Heights praise Lisa Aprati and Mike Sabo for addressing street lighting on their block after attending 5th and 6th ward meetings. They credit the pair with renewed hope for city improvements.
In Hazel Crest Chateaux School sixth graders and teachers raised funds by selling candy to order 356 new books for a South African village library. Principal Denise Julius leads the effort applauded for fostering generosity and cross continental goodwill.
Christine Burke commends Richard Hofeld's call for a regional campaign to establish prototype transitional housing across south suburb communities. She notes anti-PADS petitions and biases in reporting, urges Hofeld to spearhead a united effort to reduce homelessness stigma and promote a “little village with a big heart” in Homewood.
Maria B. Trigo-Perez thanks Mayor David Owens and staff for a sympathy card after her father's death. She notes the mayor’s outreach as a new resident and commends the town for caring for elderly and disabled residents, praising the courtesy vehicle service.
Ray Patrick argues that modern political discourse has devolved into emotional attacks driven by liberals and media, framing gun control tobacco and abortion as zero sum battles. He cites alleged overreach of laws, taxes on smokers, and anti abortion activism, urging liberals to compromise for civil debate. Patrick notes he writes for The Star and resides in Matteson.
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