16 May 1999
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1999
Page
1
A fragment notes a person named Roberta and guidance related to a place described as homely, suggesting page 11 contains a column or panel offering advice about making a place feel like home. The text hints at identity and a homey setting without full details.
Illinois officials plan early land purchases for a Peotone airport before federal approval. Gov. George Ryan proposed 75 million for the Illinois FIRST program to acquire land after an FAA study. 28 million would fund hardship acquisitions to buy from willing sellers if approved. Christine Lee, third airport project director, notes possible help for owners needing to sell.
Supporters of a theater for Rich South High School will present ideas to officials as the Education/Properties Committee meets June 7 at 7 p.m. in the Rich Township board room Olympia Fields. Assistant Superintendent Harold Huang will seek board approval to sell 104 million in bonds, with about 3.7 million earmarked for renovations across three schools, including a potential multi use auditorium at Rich South. The theater proposal remains under discussion.
Richton Park prepares for the Presidents Golf Outing as founder Willi Fleming dies at 79 after a Tuesday hospice death. Fleming, a 30 year resident, leaves wife Lois and children Beth and Land, with the event set to begin May 23.
Don Mica Gmerais at Prairie State College and St. James Hospital plan to move forward with a fitness center even if the Chicago Heights Park District withholds funding. Groundbreaking is scheduled for June 9 on the Prairie State campus under the project name The Fitness Center.
Dozens of local high school seniors set to graduate in May wear fatigues two weeks after enlistment, lured by college money and full-time work. Patrick Deering, then at Bremen High School, joined the Navy in 1998 seeking nuclear engineering training in Charleston, South Carolina, instead of slow part-time jobs.
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