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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1998
Page
11
Dr Reg Nolin discusses the push and pull of full day and half day kindergarten, weighing academic gains against social experiences. The piece notes district pilot programs at Flossmoor Hills and Serena Hills, and outlines tutoring, summer school, gifted and at risk programs to bridge gaps between formats.
A Homewood Flossmoor High School alumnus protests the district’s decision to stop school sponsored trips. The writer cites memories of football state glory and Europe tours, argues HF should back staff and students, and criticizes cost and liability concerns cited by the school. The letter urges continued school sponsorship and support for teachers and trips.
The Venture store in Homewood closed, part of a wave of Venture closures. Local residents recall a strong staff and say Homewood will regain retail with a large new hardware store, despite nearby competitors. Some residents suggest a Target Walmart Kohl's or Sears as alternatives.
Thomas J. Chelius thanks members of the Chicago Heights Beautification Committee and My Father's House for volunteering Aug. 1 to pick up litter along Dixie Highway from Vollmer Road to Route 30. He urges citizens to join in eliminating litter and enhancing the citys beauty.
A reader argues existing laws suffice to curb drinking and driving and public intoxication but cites a judge, Sandi Johnson-Speh, for releasing an intoxicated driver after a fatal crash. The letter urges enforcement over new statutes and highlights prior media coverage and roadblock checks. The writer references a local figure Robert L. Farr.
A Chicago Heights Police Department lieutenant thanks his community for support after April brain tumor diagnosis and successful surgery. He credits St Agnes Church St Kieran's St Bethel and Fellowship Baptist churches, Mayor Ciambrone Chief Billups, his wife's employer A Better Door & Window Co and many others for prayers visits and cards during recovery.
U S Senator Carol Moseley Braun argues for a Patient’s Bill of Rights addressing managed care concerns. She cites denied emergency care and gag clauses, urging access to specialists, privacy, and internal grievance processes, urging passage of the 1998 act.
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