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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 2000
Page
12
Letter threads address park forest village trustee race and non partisan agreement with Bonita Dillard. Writer disputes accusations, defends campaign integrity, and cites NAACP activity. Also praises local baker Helen Ehrebracht and weighs Homewood grade centers debate highlighting community values and patience.
Kids' Closet thanks donors and acknowledges Ms. Diane Moses for hosting the event at 21st Century Preparatory Center and School District 163. Gratitude is extended to helpers including Mr. Humphrey Cobb Sue Smothers Melba Tellis LaRichelle Philpotts Gwen Grant Audrey Broyles and Rebecca Maus.
A fifth grader from Willow speaks against grade centers citing concerns for siblings and safety. The letter notes classrooms average 22 to 23 students, siblings’ routines, and the impact on Willow activities and the local community. The author praises two local helpers, Dan McCarthy and Michael Yadron, for assisting in a distressing situation and thanks Mary McQueen and her daughter Patty Smith for introducing them.
The letter supports Bonita Dillard for permanent Park Forest Board of Trustees in the March 21 election. Appointed by unanimous vote in June 1999, she has served as interim trustee with professionalism. The writer notes deep ties to Park Forest and strong community commitment benefits.
The writer recalls a thesis on school utilization from over two decades ago at H F High School. They describe past plans like one school concept and modified two two, noting population growth. They compare demolished schools in Homewood Flossmoor and Chicago Heights and question the reasons behind those closures.
A guest column argues the south metropolitan region must build a regional telecommunications base as powerful as any, detailing current gaps in infrastructure and education, and proposing steps. It cites Governors State University, the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association, the Regional Higher Education Consortium, and the Metropolitan Planning Council, with leaders Larry McClellan and Dick Dystrup noted. The piece highlights regional policies, universal access, and a proposed Regional Technology Working Group to advance e commerce and on line learning.
The Kel-Law Foundation thanks Harvey residents for support and announces its fifth anniversary program at St. Mark Church on Lincoln Avenue March 11. About 100 African American leaders will be honored with the Kellogg Image Award for leadership across politics, athletics, education, and community service.
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