20 Nov 1997
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1997
Page
1
A festive film lineup lists fifty five titles including Titanic Flubber and Anastasia as options for holiday viewing. The spread highlights family friendly titles along with dramatic dramas appealing to varied tastes across generations.
Tradition tips on how to dress the Thanksgiving table appear alongside notes on hot gift items. Foods, computers, and software are highlighted as price friendly this year in a quick business brief.
Local fitness experts say exercise should be enjoyable not painful and stress fun over strain. They urge people to aim for sustainable activity, highlighting safe movements, enjoyable routines, and gradual progress to build lasting fitness habits at home or in gyms.
A compact bulletin from the Age Finder column collates brief items on education initiatives health tips and religious events from local institutions. Readers get quick updates on school programs wellness activities and church announcements in one concise page teaser.
Health Tech International proposes an 80,000 square foot health center at Governors Ames Plaza in Richton Park. The plan hinges on tax increment financing approval and village staff support, with Tim Williams of the Arizona firm presenting an architect’s rendering and assurance the project will proceed if the deal is approved.
Christine Cochrane will replace Bob York as South Suburban Airport project manager on December 1, marking a shift as York retires December 15. Cochrane, 50, from Crete, has led the Governors State University Small Business Development Center for 15 years and helped push the third airport near Peotone through groups like Third Airport Alliance and Putland Development Inc. She serves on planning committees for the proposed site.
The Board of Education unanimously approved a referendum for the March 17 election asking voters to raise the Education Fund tax rate from 1.87 to 2.67, a net 25 cent rise after bond and interest declines. Assistant Superintendent Huang notes a $50 yearly increase per $100,000 home, with Knutson citing $700,000 in cuts this year and a $3.5 million deficit.
Finance Director Hammond announced a proposed 1997 tax levy with a 3.3 percent cap excluding debt service. The village cites 1997 expenses of 1,488,178 versus 1,413,274 in 1996, and 1,365,748 debt service in 1996, with public hearings set before December 20.
Lakewood residents report a fresh scam tactic as con artists pose as inspectors contracted by a firm. Richton Park Police Chief James Van Schepen says scams evolve, with several victims in Lakewood subdivision noting the new wrinkle.
Students in the South Suburbs study Latin as a doorway to language roots. Rayanne Cooper of Mokena learns a snappy insult in Latin at Lincoln Way East High School, one of a few area schools maintaining the old tongue. Some districts list Latin among foreign languages while others have dropped it, with officials noting the language’s practical decline.
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