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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1987
Page
1
Two Pirates Bob Ladner and Lisa Kristina play the leads in Pirates of Penzance, the Drama Group musical opening tomorrow. More in Entertainment Arts Section D.
A south suburban AIDS victim speaks about his struggle with the disease in a personal account. The interview covers challenges, treatment efforts, and the impact on daily life.
Softball ace Shannon Gullen of Marian Catholic anchors a full color feature on no hitter specialists in Sports Page D-1, profiling top pitchers and standout performances across the league.
Explore the Food Guide Section E for barbecue recipes to plan a special grill meal. Find step by step methods, timing tips, and ingredient ideas to impress guests with grilled mains, sides, and sauces. Plan, prep, and grill with confidence using these practical recipes.
At a regular board meeting, four district speech and language pathologists and the director of special education urged hiring additional personnel. The program now serves 265 students directly, plus non-English speakers, bilinguals, parochial, and preschool students. Teachers cite rising cases and call for more intensive therapy, with calls for three weekly sessions for younger students.
Matteson parks and recreation leaders propose an 80 acre community park costing 4.6 million with a 10 year tax impact up to 91.50 annually per home. A referendum is sought for the November ballot. The plan includes lights, a pool, playgrounds, shelters and trails with future additions possible. Public survey shows strong support for picnic areas pool and playgrounds, with about 50 percent willing to pay 75 extra dollars yearly. The Cicero avenue site faces drawbacks near Lincoln Mall and flood issues, while Central avenue remains an option.
The Star joins the anti drug effort led by Robert E Page of the Chicago Sun Times in cooperation with WLS TV Channel 7. Publisher Norman Rosinski says the newspaper will provide editorial coverage forums and school collaborations to deliver anti drug information to youth. Lincoln Mall hosts Saturday Kids Say Know events with live entertainment and exhibits.
Richton Park village board in a work session again reviewed rezoning adjacent to Rich South High School from residential to business. Opponents including District 227 and 159 officials and Lakewood residents urged against the plan citing safety, spot zoning, and the risk of a restaurant becoming a hangout. District leaders pressed caution as petitions with 300 signatures were presented and concerns about traffic and a potential arts center included sensitive criticism.
Murder charges were filed in the disappearance of Olympia Fields attorney John Goodman and in the 1985 slaying of 20 year old Dale Devine. Patrick Page and Gerald Feinberg, both 22 to 23, face added murder counts. a third man, Kenneth Cheyney, is also charged in Devine’s death. Goodman’s whereabouts remain unknown as investigators search near Burlington, Wisconsin.
Donna K. Williamson, 41, reasserted assault charges against Gerald Feinberg as he faced a new murder arraignment in Markham. Williamson, who alleges an attack in 1985, criticized the acquittal on aggravated sexual assault and argued Feinberg must be removed from the streets.
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