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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1998
Page
9
The Star, published twice weekly, lists editors and staff for its early era. Franklin Shaftan serves as editor with Margaret Seltzner, Dennis R. Wheeler, Joanne M. Zerkel as assistant editors and page editors. Paula Carlson is named as News Editor.
The editorial notes a respite from mosquitoes then outlines local approaches. South Cook County Mosquito Abatement District funds row residents with a tax for inspecting 13 000 breeding sites and applying BTI to larvae. Will County forests lack official programs, citing wildlife protection. Municipalities hire private firms. residents are urged to remove standing water and maintain property while insect repellent is advised. Mosquitoes pose disease risks like encephalitis and should not be underestimated.
Three local arts bodies plan a move to the Centre Avenue redevelopment site in Park Forest joining Tall Grass Arts Association Illinois Theatre Center and Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra. They will occupy the former All The Makings building near Village Hall, enlarging gallery and rehearsal spaces to attract investment and traffic to the new downtown.
The Star profiles South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest unveiling a high tech ER with a bedside surgery capability and a certified triage assistant to comfort patients while they wait. The role fronts front desk duties part time and uses voice activated radios for constant staff communication.
In a state sectional final at South Holland Thornwood pitcher Nadira Saafir throws a perfect game, while Carole Gorecki of H. L. Richards suffers a tough loss as Thornwood advances to DeKalb for the state finals. Gorecki, bound for Loyola or St Xavier, may be a future college star.
A reader argues for choice on seat belt use while noting safety benefits. Another letter by Paula Wolff defends Chicago Southland education and opposes Peotone airport criticism, citing colleges, consortia, and expected 236 000 jobs for graduates.
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