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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1998
Page
1
A brief notice highlights volunteer efforts shaping community impact with local groups recognized for service. The piece underscores ongoing work by volunteers in neighborhood initiatives and public programs, encouraging continued community involvement.
Voters face tight contests across district and county posts including the 40th Senate and 80th House races. The slate features Stroger versus Pucinski for county president and Sheriff Sheahan challenging LeRoy Martin. Orr faces Judith Jones for clerk while Pappas versus Peralta contest the treasurer post. Houlihan battles Jose Carlos Gomez for assessor and McAfee or Murphy compete for the new Board of Review chair. Fleming seeks reelection against Moran in the Sixth District.
Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission lead Holly Hudson says the Lake George restoration is nearly complete. Fiber rolls, streambank stabilization, prairie seeding, and erosion blanket are in place with a spring burn planned. Fish restocking begins next summer with bluegill and channel catfish, and bass planned for 2000.
Matteson Elementary School District 162 forms a Citizens Advisory Committee to review enrollment, boundaries, and grade configurations amid growth in Sauk and Arcadia schools. The 56 member group will split into subcommittees over four months and aim to present a proposal to the board by February.
Marchel'le Renise Barber of Martha's Crib Lincoln Mall designs copper slave shackles replica to educate about heritage. Despite shock and anger from some customers, she plans Nov 10 availability and sells Ohio made ankle pieces. The piece features a Coin marked Never Forget as a memorial to the Holocaust and enslaved Africans.
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