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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 2000
Page
13
The two day spring sale drew hundreds of buyers and raised funds to renew books. Gratitude goes to donors and volunteers, with special thanks to William Brown Dustin Blatt and Michael Anderson for their work from setup to cleanup.
A reader lauds the Izaak Walton trails as a peaceful refuge for walking with friends, spouses, or dogs, praising the natural setting as good for body and soul and thanking Bob Ahlf and workers for maintaining the space in a fast moving era.
At Northwestern in Evanston nearly 80 teams and 1,000 teens push FIRST robots toward victory amid rock music and intense stadium energy. Dean Kamen promotes FIRST while corporations like Motorola Xerox and GM sponsor and mentor teams.
A reader argues to abolish the Halsted Street toll plaza contending it saves time and money, while addressing bylaw rules and traffic effects. The piece defends toll collectors and asserts trucks and drivers benefit from tolls and planning decisions.
More than 1,000 residents from Chicago area and suburbs marched six miles from Dixie Square to Homewood Flossmoor High School on March 18 to protest the Peotone Airport plan. Speakers argued for real jobs and social justice while criticizing farm and home losses in eastern Will County.
A reader cites a December 1999 letter by Mr. Plucienik about block grant programs. The writer defends funding decisions, notes HUD and county approval, and explains costs tied to a $57 million deficit and future Flat Iron Building plans as a museum and cultural center in Ward 3.
A reader disputes a February 10 Star Welcome Unity piece claiming involvement in public matters is obsolete. The letter argues one person can drive change and questions the notion that only officials consent to action.
A staff member protests Feb 17 Star accusations against the shelter and fellow workers Jennifer Zandi and two others. He says the staff never hides from the public and argues that the animals are well cared for while urging better pet care to prevent unneeded shelter intakes.
A reader blasts Rep. Renee Kosel for opposing a Senior Drug Discount Program seen as saving Illinois seniors millions. The plan would charge a $25 annual membership and use rebates from drug makers to fund administration with no public funds involved. The writer urges area seniors to respond at the fall election.
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