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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1998
Page
12
The fragment lists roles at a newspaper including Margaret Seltzner as assistant editor and new founder, Franklin Shaftan as editor, Dennis R Wheeler and Joanne M Zerkel as editors, with page editor Paula Carlson and news editor as features editor.
Editorial questions state imposed mandates that cost local districts money without full reimbursement. It cites the 5 percent admin cap from last year’s education funding bill and waivers sought by District 170, District 210, and District 194 as districts argue for relief. The piece asks why state mandates persist and who bears the travel and bureaucratic costs.
Carrie Napoleon reports the Bloom Booster Club dissolves after three years of raising about 60000 for Bloom and Bloom Trail High Schools. The effort funded many non major sports, clubs, and competitive squads, yet donor volunteers are aging, recruitment failed, and the district’s budget woes loom as activities risk folding.
The Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood, 20, bursts onto the national scene with 33 strikeouts in two games and 20 in a May 8 performance tying Roger Clemens for the single game mark. He also drove in two runs in Arizona to chalk up his fourth win. Chicago fans hope a new era may follow the Bulls.
District 92 in Homer Township and Lockport reaffirmed no graduation mortarboards for eighth graders. A parents’ petition and student survey prompted talk of compromise but officials rejected caps, allowing post ceremony purchase instead.
A public letter argues abortion avoids taxation, claiming 26 to 35 million infant lives ended since legalization. It estimates lost revenue to fund health programs and Social Security, urging state and federal legislators to act for the children. Signed by Samuel E. Jones and Matteson.
Readers thank Chief Gerry Billups Lt. Robert Pinnow Lt. Michael Stowers and officers David Julian Tom Rogers for establishing a community policing presence at St. Agnes Parish Chicago Heights. The letter lauds commitment and positive impact on the neighborhood and parish.
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