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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1998
Page
10
The Star notes Margaret Seltzer and Dennis R Wheeler in roles on the editorial page. Changes reflect ongoing duties in assistant editor and news editorial leadership at the publication.
The Star reviews the national debate on DARE, noting mixed results. It highlights that fifth and sixth graders show some benefit, older students less so, and some studies even raise concerns about increased curiosity. Local departments cite funds, cooperation, and cost gaps, while officials remain open to input and improvements.
South Suburban College approves a three year faculty and trustee contract with a 13 percent salary hike over the period and a new $8.6 million lease purchase to fund delayed projects. Oak Forest renovation will add 18 classrooms and labs, financed by bonds retired from cross-campus rents, with no tax increase.
Gov. Jim Edgar signed a four-strikes-and-out DUI law after a 22-year-old Olympia Fields man, Daren Perozzi, died on Interstate 57 when an unlicensed driver, with prior driving suspensions, struck his vehicle. The measure allows seizure of repeat violators’ cars and tightens sentencing and supervision limits for DUI offenses. The incident underscores calls for tougher enforcement to curb drunk driving.
The author recalls hoping Clinton would resign after the Lewinsky affair and Starrs report, noting initial doubt, the televised testimony, and a nation torn between forgiveness and accountability. They compare the crisis to Nixon, discuss impeachment prospects, and conclude with Clinton staying in office amid political fallout and public scrutiny.
A reader rebuts a Rex Robinson and Phil Rockrohr piece arguing against DARE critiques. The letter praises elementary program effectiveness, questions long-term inoculation, and cites Chicago Heights spending as a strong return on prevention. It warns against blaming DARE for teen drug use and urges continued support.
The writer urges parents and community members to accept responsibility for youth outcomes, arguing no single program can cure drug issues. Prevention is a collective, cumulative effort that supports good choices, backed by years of personal work as a preventionist and firsthand DARE classroom experience.
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