19 Dec 1999
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1999
Page
1
Wiccans prepare to celebrate the solstice marking the sun’s rebirth as daylight shortens no more past Dec 21, then lengthens toward the solstice in June. The earth-centered Wicca faith centers its midwinter rites on the sun’s return rather than Christmas.
The article notes the winter solstice occurs on Wednesday at 1:44 am in our region. A Chicago meteorologist forecasts above average temperatures and normal precipitation for the season while police and fire agencies prep for icy conditions and traffic safety.
A brief listing notes the World Wide Web site www starnewspapers com and interaccess com as new online access points for regional tarnews coverage. The item flags digital expansion and mentions Star Newspapers and InterAccess as hosts or partners.
Sterk's Super Foods plans to open a 56,000 square foot flagship store at Orchard Park Plaza to replace the Jewel-Osco which is closing next year. The project would cost about 4 million and may create around 100 jobs with local residents prioritized. A tax incentive plan would share sales tax revenue with Sterk's over 25 years and include a penalty if the store closes early.
Rich Township High School District 227 Board unanimous approval of a 1999 tax levy totaling 28.546 million, a 1.67 percent increase over last year. Harold Huang notes higher costs justify the levy while taxpayers will see the small rise in fall 2000. The board also updated on Rich South High School auditorium plans, with site options and a spring 2000 ground breaking targeted, financed by a 5.2 million bond sale.
The village of Olympia Fields named John P. Murphey of Evergreen Park as village attorney effective after the new year. Murphey, a municipal law attorney with Rosenthal Murphey Coblentz and Janega, represents Hazel Crest and other governments. He replaces Thomas A. Thanas, who will assist during the transition after serving since June 1991 and moves to focus on Naperville matters. Thanas remarked on his civic involvement and the projects he leaves behind. Village President Linzey Jones praised Thanas as exemplary and well respected.
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