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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1993
Page
6
Franklin Shaftan is Managing Editor with Dennis Wheeler as Senior News Editor and Joanne M. Zerkel as Features Editor. The piece lists affiliations with the National Newspaper Association, Suburban Newspapers of America, Illinois Press Association, and Northern Illinois Newspaper Association dated Thursday January 28, 1993.
The Star series by Bill Schwingel examines how schools confront crime and disorder inside and outside the classroom. It notes costly security measures, gang policies, and counselor programs as districts respond while blaming wider social factors like divorce, single parenting, and media. Laura Murray cites pressure on schools to guide students amid societal decay.
Access to Care provides primary health care for uninsured residents in 22 townships of suburban Cook County. More than 185 physicians offer low fee visits while funding from government, foundations, and local sources exceeds 700000 dollars. Patients pay five dollars per visit and up to five dollars for labs and prescriptions. The program aims to assist nearly 99000 medically indigent suburban residents, lighting a candle one step at a time.
Frank Nardi Bloom High School principal in Chicago Heights says the school faces today’s issues head on and believes students want discipline and to know their limits. Michael Gardner Lincoln Way High School assistant principal warns gangs may occur and stresses realistic approach.
In a 1993 letter, the Illinois Department of Transportation notes the 10th anniversary of the Child Passenger Protection Law signed July 1, 1983 and amended Sept. 5, 1990. It urges safety with child restraints for under 4 and safety belts for older children during Child Passenger Safety Week Feb 8–14. The piece cites National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data and calls for continued awareness.
A reader lauds the Jan 10 editorial squeezing higher education funding, commending Governors State University for prioritizing quality instruction, reallocating internal funds, and pursuing external resources. The letter urges readable accountability and expansion of access through more courses and a larger enrolled body.
Domnick Guzzino of Chicago Heights criticizes Governor Jim Edgar’s bed tax of 6.30 per day per patient in nursing homes. He notes the $700 million Medicaid funds, federal matching, and argues savers are unfairly penalized as the tax extends beyond its June 30 expiration with a proposed task force, while opposing Republican Judy Topinka from North Riverside.
Private Glenwood School for Boys acknowledges vital support from Homewood Chicago Heights Rotary Clubs American Legion Post 330 and 8th District American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2825 and Purple Heart for Christmas gifts and June graduation. Shriners provide tickets for all 180 boys.
The Freedom of Choice Act will reach Congress for a vote this year. Support from the new president signals a pivotal moment, with opponents arguing it would permit abortion at any time for any or no reason and remove restrictions.
In a letter from Chicago Heights, a parent laments the August 26 1992 shooting that killed 15 year old Tracy. She argues illegal guns persist because legal guns can be stolen or misused. She blames the NRA and calls for safe storage laws to protect children and future.
James E. Zekas responds to former Judge Dietch’s Dec 24 column by noting NRA membership growth from 2,600,000 in March 1992 to 2,950,000 by Dec 1 1992 and predicting a 3,000,000 roster. He questions the phrase continuing loss and counters Dietch’s claim that handguns are not hunting weapons citing Illinois deer hunting with handguns in selected counties.
The Star invites signed letters to the editor and will publish the writer’s name. Writers should include address and telephone for verification, but this information will not be published.
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