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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1999
Page
8
Kenneth J. DePaola Jr. is identified as president and publisher with Lary A. Ketty listed as senior vice president of finance in the organizational byline. The brief card notes the leadership roles within the company structure and confirms core executive positions.
The city’s voters show deep split as mayor Angelo Ciambrone and challenger Thomas Somer head to a resolved runoff. The piece praises some progress under Ciambrone, notes tax burdens and development swings, and urges stronger economic development, crime reduction, and leadership changes if re elected. It condemns racial coding in attacks tied to Section 8 housing.
The Park Forest Village election features Patrick Kelly and John Ostenburg with Ostenburg presented as the stronger choice. The editorial endorses Ostenburg, praising his background as a Park Forester and former state representative and urging a detail oriented, faster government that fills vacancies and listens to residents.
Endorsement of Dwight Welch amid criticism of his abrasive style. City notes improved fortunes, low taxes, planned tax rebates, pay-as-you-go facilities, beefed up police, and ongoing development. Opponents Pierce and Jones offer no clear programs to benefit residents.
Dennis R Wheeler reflects on crowded editorial piles and the rush of local elections. He notes combined contests across municipalities colleges and boards, the public’s stake in honest service, voter turnout, and the drive of ordinary citizens to shape their community.
Letter to the editor attacks President Hofeld and the GHP party over village hall remodeling costs rising from 500000 to 13 to 19 million and ADA compliance. It cites past boards, Chamber of Commerce relations, Ridge Road street scape changes, and calls for April 13 votes for Independent Voices candidates Bil Frank Joan Gettings and Tony preteen, signed by P Andrew Lindstrom former village president Homewood.
The Star invites signed letters and will publish the writer's name. Include address and telephone for verification, but not published. Letters may be edited for brevity clarity or legality. No publication date guaranteed. Mail to The Star 6901 W 159th St Tinley Park IL 60477 fax 708 802 8088 or email starnews inte raccess com.
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