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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1988
Page
1
Rich Central upset Tinley Park in overtime to win the Big Dipper holiday basketball tournament, ending the Titans bid for a championship in a dramatic section D sports report.
The piece notes rising numbers of women over 35 seeking to have children while highlighting higher infertility odds and birth defects risks. It discusses both the challenges and joys older prospective mothers may encounter, pointing readers to Dimensions Section B for more.
Mayor Dwight Welch shows a deep interest in American swords tied to U S history as more than 100 swords and sabres populate his collection. He is the subject of today's Entertainment and the Arts feature on page D 6.
In 1988 area leaders predict more women in politics and stronger civic participation. Bremen NOW president Cindy Guerra hopes women run for office and aid campaigns across Bremen township and nearby communities. Harvey Mayor David Johnson foresees south suburban growth, an airport discussion, zone-driven development, and richer cultural mix boosting public-private cooperation.
Gilda Williams profiles Cheryl Zabroski, a district 159 third grade teacher at Woodgate, whose classroom bursts with decorations and hands on learning. She says LD students face distractions yet the space reflects a student centered philosophy with toys, posters, and hands on projects.
A wish list totaling 1.5 million dollars over five years for Matteson Park improvements was sent to village officials. The plan prioritizes a sixth neighborhood park Lincoln Terrace Matteson Farms adjacent to St. Lawrence O'Toole church and development currently planned with a 75 thousand dollar purchase from the Archdiocese of Chicago this month.
Animal shelters and hospitals in the Chicago area report full or near capacity as stray animals surge in numbers. Officials from South Suburban Humane Society and Homewood Animal Hospital say they will not turn away animals but admit current intake raises pressure. PAWS in Tinley Park also notes crowding and asks police not to send strays elsewhere until after today.
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