18 Apr 1999
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1999
Page
1
Inside today readers meet eco minded families who practice gardening and nature study at home. The piece highlights club activities, home projects, and practical tips for sustainable living as part of the Sunday Page B-6 garden section.
Matteson Parks and Recreation will host a 3:30 p.m. Arbor Day ceremony at the Matteson Community Center led by Village President Mark Stricker. Arborist Manson coordinates planting a 7-foot Scotch pine in Oakwood Park, noting its evergreen nature and future 50 by 40 foot growth, with staff distributing environmental brochures and materials.
Three Richton Park residents were sworn in Monday to village commissions. Rascher Jackson joins the Human Relations Commission and Edell Eady joins the Parks and Recreation Commission to fill vacancies left by Roberto Pena and Brandon Leak. Jackson, a nurse and paramedic, and Gougis, a longtime resident, begin terms lasting through April 30, 2000.
U S Senate approved Cook County Circuit Court judge William Hibler of Richton Park for a seat on the U S District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Evanston attorney Matthew Kennelly was also approved. Durbin praised both nominees for their qualifications and experience.
Organ donations drive life saving work but donor shortages persist. In 1950 Dr Richard Lawler at Little Company of Mary Hospital Evergreen Park transplanted a kidney, the world’s first such operation. Despite progress in anti rejection drugs and genetics, the nation faces rising wait lists with 11 people each day dying for lack of suitable organs.
State Rep. James Brosnahan seeks to honor Little Company of Mary Hospital for a 1950 kidney transplant undertaking that helped shape medical history in Evergreen Park. Ruth Tucker, 44, faced polycystic disease with limited options as Dr. Richard Lawler and his team pursued an untested transplant.
Thornton Township High School in Harvey marks a centennial with a three day series of decade parties across South Suburbs, a Saturday dinner for 1000 delegates, and an April 25 open house. Centennial Coordinator Jayne Cosgrove leads alumni and district staff in a large reunion planned as the area’s biggest high school gathering.
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