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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1987
Page
1
A feature profiles Jack Schoenfelder who keeps 19 turtles and shares insight into their care, behavior, and history. The piece notes his deep knowledge and hands-on experience with the reptiles.
A day long antidrug program with musical entertainment and exhibits is held Saturday at Lincoln Mall. More on Page B-1.
A 40 page dining guide titled Dining Out accompanies today's edition, offering listings and brief notes on a wide range of area restaurants for reader reference and selection.
Lindsay Wagner joins Lee Majors in The Return of the Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman an NBC movie tonight. Surrogate mothers topic interests women nationwide. Crete Monee girls track state sectional champs. Bloom and Rich Central boys earn conference track titles last week. Details in Sports Section F.
After a Cook County recount and court action, Mark Stricker was sworn in as Matteson village president, ending six weeks of dispute over the April 7 election. The recount showed machine issues. Stricker, who previously trailed, gained the seat as John Rangel accepted the outcome.
Fran Myers reports to District 159 board opposing a Richton Park plan to rezone land north of Sauk Trail from R-4 to B-2 for a sandwich shop. Safety concerns center on students crossing Sauk Trail at 40 mph and potential lunch breaks affecting Neil Armstrong students and Rich South programs. Meyer will monitor village meetings as superintendent notes debate on a 176 day requirement.
Eli zabeth Goyak one of the first Matteson library board members and key founder announces she will not seek reelection after 26 years. A farewell reception is held at the library from 2 to 4 p.m. today as residents are urged to stop by.
The Matteson plan commission approves an amended site plan for Integrated Health Resources Lincoln Governors Leisure Living center on a seven acre parcel at Governors and Lincoln. Changes add a covered atrium and a two level garage while increasing green space and parking. A rear emergency exit gate, enclosed trash dumps, and a landscape plan are required. An 86 foot clock tower is approved pending attorney ruling on signage. Entire project slated for completion in 16 months with stages transforming Left Bank into a medical mall, then community center, then living units.
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