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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1999
Page
10
Larry A. Kelly named senior vice president of finance while Franklin Shaftan serves as editor with Margaret Seltzner and Dennis R. Wheeler in leadership roles. Joanne M. Zerkel becomes assistant editor news-epitorial on the page.
An editorial argues for naming the proposed third Chicago area airport after University Park rather than Peotone to strengthen identity and public support. It notes the site lies nearer University Park and has backing from local officials, while a federal approval still hinges on broader reconciliation and funding efforts led by Alan Dixon.
A spokeswoman for the Motor Sports Alliance outlined traffic and noise measures for a proposed 75,000 seat racetrack at Laraway Road and Route 53 Joliet, noting multi‑million dollar improvements to roads, a below grade bowl design with noise buffers, and expected economic benefits offset by heavy race day traffic and crowd control concerns. Officials seek clarity on police staffing traffic control interchanges and security.
Bourbonne Fire Lt. Randy Irps praised the arrival of the Combined Area Response Team from the South Suburbs as they helped at the train-truck catastrophe scene last week. The team prepared for any situation and provided essential support upon arrival.
Dennis R Wheeler details a long non stop flight to Portland Oregon to visit his son Grady Cy Wheeler in a Northwest Portland neighborhood near minor league baseball. He describes the city’s mountains rivers and outdoor life, Grady’s career in Milwaukie, and a side trip to Bend with the Deschutes River and Mount Bachelor. He reflects on family, travel fatigue, and the sense that his son is thriving in the West.
Bernadette Wright defends protections for sexual minorities as a constitutional value and criticizes religious right discrimination. George Ochsenfeld of STAND urges opposition to the proposed University Park airport, promoting civic action and naming Box 433, Monee, Ill. 60466.
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