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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1997
Page
8
A brief note outlines key staffers at a long running newspaper founded in 1901. Margaret Seltzner serves as publisher with Dennis R. Wheeler and Joanne M. Zerkel in senior roles. The publication details its twice weekly schedule and editorial leadership.
An editorial argues a shared regional approach to a proposed convention center, warning that rival town bids could burden taxpayers. It favors forming a state authority or regional collaboration with groups like the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association and the Chamber to move a non-duplicative project forward and avoid local gridlock.
Parents should decide on safe Halloween plans and ensure children under eight are escorted. Use flashlights or glow sticks, keep costumes from dragging, and allow only makeup not masks with enlarged eye holes. Inspect all treats before consumption and urge drivers to slow down in neighborhoods after dusk.
Tom Houlihan interviews Jim Landing, director of the Lake Calumet Study Committee, about transforming 30 square miles of sludge pits and industrial landfills into a series of greenways along the Calumet River. Landing argues a national ecological park is not proposed, but coordinated green spaces may attract suburban families while preserving wildlife and addressing abandoned parcels. The National Park Service may lead a coordinating committee next year, signaling progress toward a Lake Calumet park and potential extended trails to the Indiana Dunes.
A reader condemns the Homewood Flossmoor Park District for backing private use of the northwest corner of the H F Racquet Club exercise room. He recalls a Sept 7 letter and notes "Do Not Trespass" signs. The piece claims harassment and exclusivity, urges board action, and names officials Nussbaum Goff Bertram Yadron Nevins. He urges voters to watch their actions and preserve shared community space.
Rhoda Adler of the Blood Program of Park Forest Richton Park thanks churches and synagogues for announcing an Oct 12 O type drive at Immanuel Lutheran Richton Park. Of 42 donors, 25 were type O and 17 had other types, underscoring ongoing blood needs.
The Star invites signed letters with writer names and verification contact. Addresses and phone numbers are for verification only and not published. Letters may be edited for brevity clarity or legality and no publication date is guaranteed.
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