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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 2000
Page
2
Desta Davis faces the challenge of teaching a kindergarten class and learns the job is tougher than expected. The piece highlights classroom realities, student needs, and the resilience required by early education work.
A bold claim that beer can chicken makes gatherings livelier and tastier. The piece highlights crowd appeal, simple technique, and the playful vibe for any cookout or party setting.
The Sandburg girls softball team defeated Lyons Township on Monday to move into the Class AA State Finals. The games will begin Friday at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, with the winner advancing in the state tournament.
Jewel-Osco announces construction of a new grocery store on the east side of Halsted Street in Homewood signaling retail expansion. The project aims to serve residents and nearby shoppers with a full-service market and local employment opportunities.
A South Holland craftsman creates steel artworks for interior and garden displays. The feature highlights his studio process, materials, and the range of pieces crafted for residential spaces.
Local feature notes sections on living areas and obituaries appear in the Reader's Guide and Home Guide pages. The items highlight neighborhood notes and obituary notices, with brief community notices and reminiscences.
Learn how to love an impossible teenager through Toughlove International weekly meetings at St Pauls Lutheran Church Matteson. Summer class registrations open for Tall Grass Arts Association School and Gallery in Park Forest with hours and contact numbers. Crete Bulldogs football and cheer registration open. early August practice begins. Matteson District 162 weighs Glencoe McGraw Science Voyages for 2000 01. Park Forest Chicago Heights 163 requires up to date physicals and immunizations at Forest Trail Middle on Aug 10 11 with birth certificates SSNs and proof of residency for new district families.
The 18th annual Matteson Festival unfolds Friday to Sunday in Memorial Park. Cryan Shames perform 8:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Lonnie Brooks 8:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Buckinghams 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. Sunday. Amusements run 5–10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Saturday, 11:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Park entry is 212th Place and Tower Avenue.
The CEDA Bloom Rich hosts a half day Senior Information Fair on Friday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Ford Heights Community Center 1647 Cottage Grove Ave Ford Heights. Agencies offering health nutrition employment housing financial aid health screening and consumer programs will present. Lunch raffles and souvenirs. For details contact Baron Shelton or Michele Bledsoe.
The Garden Club of Park Forest hosts a noon workshop and plant exchange at Hope Lutheran Church on June 13 with activities like soap making ice cream bonsai and more. Matteson parks offer a six week day camp starting June 13 for children aged 5 to 10 at Oakwood Memorial Notre Dame parks with registration at Matteson Community Center. Latin dance basics Cha Cha class runs four weeks on Wednesdays at Freedom Hall with Park Forest Recreation and Parks Department registration.
At Midsummer Night Hike on June 16 from 8 to 10 p.m. Thorn Creek Nature Center hosts a full moon forest walk in Park Forest with a rain date June 23. Admission is $2 for all ages, at 247 Monee Road. Call (708) 747-6320 for details. The Park Forest Family League hosts a car wash on June 17 from 9 a.m. to noon near the Field's building by the Farmers Market. more info at (708) 748-5319.
The Golden Harmony Club of St Irenaeus Church gathers June 20 at 1 p.m. in Room 8 of the R E Center for a potluck lunch. Members should bring a dish to share. Information available at (708) 748-6810.
A blood drive will be held on June 20 from 3 40 to 7 40 p m in the courtroom of the Park Forest Public Safety Building at 200 Lakewood Blvd Identification is required Sponsors are Altrusa Club International of Chicago South Suburbs and the American Association of Retired Persons Rich Township Area For more information call Rhoda Adler at 708 748 7120 or 708 748 7409.
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