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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1995
Page
4
Reading leaders across Matteson 159 162 and nearby districts discuss whole language mixed with phonics and targeted instruction. Superintendent Laverne Zell cites Tarcourt Brace for grades 2–8 and Open Court for K–1. Others note blended approaches, with training gaps and a cautious view on whole language as a universal fix.
Dyke defends whole language as a context for learning while phonics remains a tool for decoding. She argues kids develop at different stages and should not be forced to spell every word. main ideas, sequencing, and summarizing will be taught. Superintendent Humphrey says the method aims to prepare students for higher work and reach those previously left behind.
President Rudolph Banovich and Police Chief Richard Labus attended a kickoff meeting as volunteers receive jackets and radios. VanSchepen expects growth, plans eight more jackets, and urges two to four patrollers per subdivision with patrols timed by residents. Training covers rights, procedures, observation, reporting, and radio use.
Village leaders discuss TIF funding limits and school talks for Matteson and University Park. Matteson Commons could value $130 million with District 159 and 227 backing. University Park aims to lure industry with controlled incentives, planning a 100,000 square foot Applied Systems plant that could employ 800, while Olympia Fields favors local incentives over TIFs to avoid unfair competition.
The $2.28 per 1000 gallons charge in East Basin, tied to $11.25 million bonds for Prestwick Utilities acquisition, drew mixed responses as Rossi and village officials react to the court outcome. FSHA leaders accuse the village of a unfair deal, while attorneys weigh possible appeals and future talks with homeowners and park district officials.
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