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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1998
Page
11
A reader recalls two junior high girls smoking after school and urges neighborhood watch as a cure. The piece cites USC data on teen drug use, pregnancy, STDs, and crime rising after 3 pm, stressing parental presence and community action to curb youth risk and encourage accountability.
A reader criticizes April commentary on PCI canceling napalm shipments, defending recycling of hazardous chemicals and condemning media and politicians for alarmism. The piece argues transportation risks are common daily and urges calmer public discourse on safety and policy. It also includes thanks to local groups and reflections on public ethics and generosity.
Hillcrest High School hosted a job fair co sponsored by state Reps Harold My and Kevin McCarthy and Cook County Commissioner Deborah Sims. About 20 businesses from the south suburban area attended and discussed opportunities with roughly 100 residents. The event was free to the park district. The district thanks Hillcrest for the venue. The second note criticizes District 161s decision not to rehire Parker Junior High principal Bruce Christensen. The writer urges continuation of policies to move the district forward.
The 25 cent per $100 tax increase would push the average property tax bill up by 100 to 140 dollars, with residents unaware of implicit costs. The district loses commercial property taxes from Cherry Hills Country Club, risking reduced school funding or another referendum. Businesses face about a 2100 hike, possibly deterring local commerce and prompting calls for compensatory incentives.
A Letter to The Star spurs district efforts to honor non athletic student achievements. Three Board of Education meetings will be dedicated to recognizing outstanding students and staff with a May 11 event at Parker Junior High. A monthly Awards newsletter has begun, and more academic competitions have been added this year.
Gus Gustafson of Flossmoor critiques House Bill 1557 the Family and Personal Protection Act. He questions permitting concealed weapons in alcohol serving establishments with dining rooms and the lax permit testing requiring only a majority of 20 bullets out of 20. He urges lawmakers to reject the bill and trust law enforcement.
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