30 Nov 1997
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1997
Page
1
Readers may enter a holiday contest by finishing a story about one of Santa's helpers. The annual December calendar is printed for notes and planning. A special section offers tips and a gift guide for shoppers with 25 shopping days left until Christmas.
A circa 1880 Victoriana home, restored by its owners, is showcased in Christmas attire. The property highlights period details and festive house styling as part of a HomeGuide feature with a TV CloseUp segment.
Alberta H. Leak outlines a proposed 5.3 percent tax levy increase for 1997, implying about $16 extra yearly for a $150,000 home. The levy would total $1,488,178, with a debt service excluded figure of $1,401,823. A public hearing on taxation must occur before board approval and the December 20 Cook County Clerk deadline. The village also revises Lincoln Crossing project area due to student crossovers into Matteson School District 162, with 220 district entrants as of Sept. 30, triggering boundary reconsideration.
Friday after Thanksgiving brought steady crowds at River Oaks Mall with light traffic near the expressways and ample parking. Dan and Jennie Franco finished early, praising lighter lines than expected while security reported brisk early deals and crowded openings early in the morning.
Orland Park police coordinate a proactive traffic and safety effort during the holiday season. Patrol teams will cover major routes to Orland Square mall, inside the mall, and parking areas as shoppers begin their season. Gregory Okan, patrol division commander, notes the initiative starts the day after Thanksgiving and runs through the holidays.
Happiday Center in Chicago Heights marks 47 years assisting developmentally disabled individuals toward independence. Executive director Fat OBrien notes demand outstrips space with 184 participants daily from Bloom, Bremen, Crete, Monee, Rich and Thornton Townships. Center started in 1950 by parents providing education in church basements. Now with 50 on a waiting list, plans for a 4,000 square foot expansion are under consideration to serve more clients and expand programs including a light manufacturing plant and state curtain contract serving about 130 workers.
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