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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1997
Page
8
A fragmented newspaper masthead lists Norman A Rosinski as president and publisher with Franklin Shuftan as editor and Margaret Seltzner as assistant editor. Other roles include national newswriter, features editor, and staff names partially legible.
The board accepted English department chair Chip Shields resignation amid controversy over his education column About Education. Shields argued for school editorial control over student publications and cited a flawed yearbook. the administration offered little support, and the editorial ends with criticism of the episode’s handling.
Chili lovers can sample about 30 kinds of chili in a fundraiser for the Cancer Support Center. Sponsored by the Women's Board, the event runs Friday from 6 to 10 30 p.m. in Walt's Food Center parking lot at 183rd and Western. For a $5 donation attendees receive a cup of Chili’s chili and four tasting tickets. Walt's will donate brats cooked by the Marine Corps League. Proceeds support the cancer center and its buddy program. The winning chef will be named best chili in the Southland. Live music by the Midway Ramblers Cajun Band and the Good Time Cloggers.
Sunday discussion split on whether skipping the Chicago Bears game to enjoy warm weather was wise. Some say the late last minute 2 point conversion decision led to a heartbreaking 1 point loss, while others praise avoiding the agony. The Bears enter a bye week with no game this Sunday.
Dennis R Wheeler recalls his career path from Tinley Park and Oak Forest in the 1970s to later editorial roles. He muses on where to start his weekly personal column, weighing local topics from Clinton era to airport debates, personal memories, and potential lighthearted approaches.
A collection of letters praising government action against subsidies for incinerator subsidies, a review of the Lira Ensemble Polish performance at South Suburban College, and a Kiwanis Club report thanking Park Forest residents for support of the 46th Annual Pancake Day. Includes calls to contact state legislators and appreciation for local organizations.
The Star nenv outlines letters to the editor must be signed with the writer’s name published. Writers should include their address and telephone number for verification.
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