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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1998
Page
8
The Star lists diverse staff roles with multiple senior vice presidents and editors including Margaret Seltzner as assistant editor news and Joanne Zerkel as features editor. Names such as Frankin Shaft, Dennis Wheeler, and Patsy Assoc appear alongside production and operations roles, suggesting an editorial staff outline from a fragmented clipping.
Homewood Kossmoor District 233 faces a possible end to school sponsored enrichment trips after a planning committee recommended pulling support for nonathletic travel. The Aug 18 board meeting will weigh liability concerns raised by last year Hawaii trip and consider preserving away games for athletic and academic teams while prompting debate on equity between enrichment trips and sports travel. The editorial urges careful discussion and listener engagement from taxpayers.
Chicago Heights PSC board advances a study by IBIS Group on a joint health fitness and recreation complex at Prairie State College. The plan would partner PSC, St James Hospital, and the Chicago Heights Park District with a 25 meter pool a multipurpose field house and health education space. Cost estimates top nine million with each partner contributing funds and the hospital covering mortgage and ongoing expenses. Trustees seek thorough review on control costs and benefits before any intergovernmental agreement.
Regional blood supply remains tight despite some easing. LifeSource Blood Services warns shortages could force limiting supplies to trauma cases and asks hospitals to postpone nonessential surgeries. Donor centers, including Lansing and Blue Island, urge public donations with phone appointments at 800 486 0680. Type 0 and B are critically low.
Ron Bean and Ted Spaniak report that nearly 600 residents from 14 communities joined 56 private home dinners to foster racial and ethnic understanding. Sponsored by Governors State University and regional groups, surveys show broad support and desire to expand, with planned late 1998 host-site growth and a spring 1999 town meeting at Governors State University.
A reader argues that Illinois electric rates are the highest, criticizes ComEd for slow storm repairs, and urges state takeover of utilities. The letter cites six days without power in Steger after a light burning was ignored, and blames the Illinois Commerce Commission and local officials for inaction.
The Fish and Wildlife Service proposes a National Wildlife Refuge to restore prairie wetlands and black oak savanna in the Kankakee watershed. Plans anticipate up to 30 000 acres bought only from willing sellers over 30 to 40 years with no forced acquisitions. Local governments would be compensated under the 1935 Refuge Revenue Sharing Act, and farmers concern over road access and farming needs would be addressed. Public comments urge clarity on land purchases and UN involvement is denied.
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