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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1994
Page
9
In a reader letter Pamela Travis-Marvin and Mari Jo Ciarlo challenge the front page story about a Homewood police officer charged with sex with a prisoner. They call for due process, caution against reputational harm, and urge Bloom referendum support to benefit education. The writers reference community roles and personal history.
Paula Gaber criticized Homewood Flossmoor Park District procedures for resident nonresident rules at the H F Ice Arena built in 1975. Facing high demand and 300 plus youth participants staff expanded league from 15 to 17 spots to accommodate another resident after contacting Mrs Gaber. Kathleen Schebler, president Board of Park Commissioners.
Some residents plan to vote no citing tarnished image and concerns about Bloom. Others object due to fixed income, private school choices, relocation, or lack of children. Many distrust the administration or doubt Bloom's value, yet current or future Bloom students may still be affected.
A reader endorses Flora Ciarlo as a community focused candidate, highlighting her background as a Bloom High School educator and her work on a local job training program. The letter admires her integrity, can-do spirit, and commitment to public service beyond politics.
A special Thursday pre election edition opens with a note on who backs whom and includes brief remarks about soldiers in the fields. The piece frames political endorsements while paying tribute to active service members in a concise survey of current loyalties and public sentiment.
James Dodge led an Orland Township push claiming Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan allies posed as Orland Park residents and failed to answer basic candidate questions. Dodge condemned attacks on Republican hopefuls Ed Zabrocki and Larry Weinlund as Ned negative. Zabrocki campaigns against Rep. John Sheehy in Springtown while Weinlund counters Lois Mayer. Zabrocki released a 10 minute Z-TV video. Weinlund and Mayer missed political events with Stroger in Harvey.
Well wishes go to Edward Madigan former secretary of agriculture and ex representative diagnosed with lung cancer. Illinois GOP cites Earlean Collins filing flaws. News covers GATT GDP boost projections, Mammography Day promotions, and open meetings act guide satire. Local politics include Mel Reynolds write in candidate Lionel Pittman Dawn Netsch tax hike dissent Jerry Weller poll results Giglio/Giglio race dynamics.
A luncheon honoring Nancy Drew Sheehan is planned for Friday at Eli's, with a Sunday reception at Reilly's Daughter starting at 4 p.m. In addition, Will County Board Member Jeff Sopko holds a fundraising event Sunday at Bambino's in Steger, contact 748-6767.
A roundup of political endorsements and honors across Illinois figures. Includes AFL-CIO and Teachers unions backing most Democrats, Taxpayers Hero awards, disability and senior citizen group endorsements, and recognition from professional associations. Notable honorees include Rep. Fawell, Stack, Novak, Mahar, Weller, Steeze, Gov. Edgar, and others with various district, committee, and association recognitions.
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