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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1997
Page
8
The Star profiles founder Dennis R. Wheeler and features editor Joanne M. Zenkel in a historic look at 1901 leadership. The piece highlights editorials, early publication staff, and the newspaper’s origins under Epiror/Publisher banner.
Fire departments across the southern suburbs push Fire Prevention Week with public demonstrations on stop drop and roll and home escape plans. Park Forest hosts a twilight parade and memorial, Glenwood crews visit homes, New Lenox teams swap batteries for detectors, and Oak Lawn officials stress youth education to lower home fire deaths. Citizens are urged to check smoke detectors and participate in events to reduce home fire risk.
Parents fear homecoming delays as teens look forward to the dance and game. The article cites two tragic deaths Erin Olmsted and Elizabeth Wakulich linked to alcohol. It stresses teens lack knowledge of alcohol effects, DUI risks, and slow parental warnings. It urges reminding teens to come home safely.
Illinois Police Director Terrence Gainer calls for ending written test scores in police recruitments, urging a monumental shift in attitudes toward hiring and promotion. Ed Jancauskas praises progress on a south suburban convention center, noting no negatives from bankers. Steve Morrill explains that creating the structure enables dialogue for a convention center authority.
In a guest column Mary C. Tully argues Diana's wealth and fame cannot compare to Mother Teresa's humble sacrifice. She notes Teresa's 60-year dedication, Nobel Peace Prize, and Mesmerizing public, while questioning public fixation on Diana's glitter and fundraising.
A letter recounts Nov 19, 1994, Park Forest patrolman Bill Tucker calmly subduing a drug crazed 16 year old. The author supports Tucker amid his firing, praising law enforcement performance and arguing against a broader tobacco industry settlement. The piece also endorses Koop and Kessler public health tobacco blueprint and urges Clinton and Congress to reject the industry deal.
In the 1996-97 period Steger and School District 194 jointly delivered DARE to over 1000 students in grades two four and six via Officer Pat Rossi. The letter thanks schools police and parents for supporting drug free goals and praises Rossi leadership in tying the police with education.
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