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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1998
Page
6
The Star lists Norman A. Rosinski as president and publisher with James S. Minott and Perex New Genati as senior vice presidents. Franklin Shustan is editor in chief and production head with Margaret Seltzner Dennis R. Wheeler and Joanne M. Zerkel in various editorial roles.
An eight year old proposal for a living history farm on Cook County Forest Preserve land is revived by Country Club Hills Mayor Dwight Welch and regional leaders. The plan would create five or six demonstration farms showing Illinois agricultural history from Native American times to the present, attracting visitors and serving educational purposes while leveraging county involvement and nearby attractions like botanical gardens and zoos. The effort remains in early discussion, seen as a seed that may or may not take root.
A Star story reports strong winter use of the Old Plank Road Trail, opened last July after years of hurdles. The Park Forest and Frankfort Township commission plans improvements, policing, and expansions east to Thorn Creek and west to Joliet Arsenal, with potential annexation for protections and volunteer patrols.
The Old Farmer's Almanac for 1998 foresees Jan 4–9 bringing near blizzard conditions and subzero cold, a harsh stretch described as among the year's coldest. It also hints at a warming period with rain after the storm, while urging viewers to check today’s weather reports.
A column recalls Nicole Giles, Erin Olmsted, and Elizabeth Wakulich, three suburban teens who died in 1997 amid trusted male suspects. The piece argues young women face heightened danger and urges caution, prayer for families, and efforts to keep girls safe in a dangerous world.
Readers urge support for Senate Bill 1218 and House Bill 2402 to close a hit and run loophole, outlining recent court rulings and urging civic action. A Will County case is cited, with statistics on 1995 hit-and-run injuries and deaths, followed by a Grand Prairie Services thank you for a $1000 Ameritech donation and notes on letter submission policies for the Star.
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