Federal funds to replace ten bridges on Hennepin Canal
Rep Kenneth W Miller says once federal money arrives the state will fund complete replacement of ten bridges in Whiteside County including Tampico Montmorency and Coloma townships. Estimated cost about 778000. Maintenance will transfer to the appropriate road authority after construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepin Canal
Springfield
Kenneth W. Miller
Tampico
Miller
Montmorency
Coloma
Hennepin System
Whiteside Tendent
James Schoenhard
Department of Conservation
Settled Case Arguments In Teachers Suit Continued
The judge heard a motion to dismiss the case after noon on grounds that the plaintiffs failed to show any actionable claim or constitutional violation. Testimony showed disputes over board policy 401 A and potential conflicts of interest in salary negotiations. Witnesses included Chet Sherman Vella Fadden Marie Dickson Ruth Straw Dewayne Davis Don Olson and Glenn James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fer
Deffenbaugh
Hoffman
Chet Sherman
Vella Fadden
Marie Dickson
Ruth Straw
Miss Straw
Dewayne Davis
Don Olson
Glenn James
Miller
Department
Don Wigginton
Sthsea
Sutter
James
Waiting on Court Reporter To File Answer In Suit Against Unit
Morrison reports delays in transcription from the April 13 Sterling unit district hearing hinder Lor en Young from answering a Whiteside suit objecting to a referendum to unite Sterling Township High School and elementary districts. A hearing transcription will shape Youngs reply and the vote fate.
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Unit
Morrison
Sterling Unit
Loren Young
Whiteside National Service Region
Young
Sterling Township High School
Whiteside Circuit Court
William Stone
Stone
Court cites free association in teacher job realignment
Deffenbaugh states department chairmen positions were not eliminated but reassigned to other administrators not active in the teacher association. He notes court rulings recognizing teachers' right of free association, referencing precedents Judge Hoffman challenged in prior hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Deffenbaugh
Hoffman
Whiteside County Courthouse Report
Sterling division lists traffic citations for Manuel Perez Belvidere speeding and intoxication related offenses. Cheryl Speer Coleta speeding fine 10. Floyd Clapp Rock Falls speeding 53 in 30 mph zone 26. Roger Wolf Rock Falls speeding 45 in 30 mph zone 15. Jacqueline Remery Clinton Iowa failure to slow 10. Benjamin Walker Rock Falls speeding 50 in 25 mph zone 25. Dennis Jacobs Rock Falls disobeyed traffic control device 10 costs. Bradford Thomas Sterling speeding 42 in 30 mph zone 10 costs. Donald Melberg Sterling failure to yield 10 costs. Harold Dunn Morrison speeding 60 in 50 mph zone 10 costs. Jon Hummell Rock Falls vehicle permit violation 20 and cost. Marlys Peugh Sterling speeding 38 in 25 mph zone 12 costs. Roger Trotter Dixon speeding 47 in 30 mph zone 17 costs.
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Manuel Perez
Belvidere
Cheryl L. Speer
Coleta
Floyd D. Clapp
Ave. A
Rock Falls
Roger Wolf
E. 3Rd St
Jacqueline Remery
Clinton
Iowa
Benjamin Walker
3Rd Ave
Dennis J. Jacobs
Shore Acres
Bradford Thomas
7Th Ave
Sterling
Donald L. Melberg
Broadway
Harold E. Dunn
RR 2
Morrison
Jon M. Hummell
W. Rt
Marlys F. Peugh
Ave. C. Sterling
Roger E. Trotter
Dixon
Frantz Manufacturing Approves 4-for-3 Stock Split
The Frantz Manufacturing Co. board authorized a four for three stock split to be distributed July 1, 1971, with the record date June 1, 1971. A 15 cent per share cash dividend was declared payable July 1, 1971 to stockholders of record.
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Board of Directors
Frantz Manufacturing Co
Sterling youths held in jail on burglary charges
David Love 19 and Ishmel Garza 20, both of Sterling, remanded to Lee County jail after Lee grand jury indicted them on two counts of burglary each. Garza pleaded not guilty and demanded a jury trial with a June 7 date set for one count. Bond set at 5000 each. charges stem from theft from two Dixon churches. Langston Talbot 24 of Marinette faces reckless homicide. Larry Purser 22 and Randy Stoudt 20, both from Dixon, charged with marijuana possession.
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Dixon
David Love
Ishmel Garza
Sterling
Lee County
Lee
Garza
James FE. Bales
Love
Bales
Lorel Talbot
Marinette
Wis
Larry F. Purser
Randy G. Stoudt
Sterling Police Report Tire and wheel thefts and vandalism
Sterling records show James Parker reporting two tires and two magnesium wheels stolen from his truck overnight while it sat on cement blocks. A separate report notes a right front vent broken from another auto with a $100 tape deck and several tapes stolen. A YMCA trophy case lost several trophies valued around $125.
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James Parker
9Th Ave
Sterling
Sseuiannane
R.R
Cacedh
Sterling Ce
E. Miller Road
Norm Veal
Sterling-Rock Falls
YMCA
SHS Freshman Class Plans Final Project
Sterling Township High School Freshmen Class officers include Kosier, Appenzellar, Juarez, and Rahn with advisers Salisbury and Zeller. Activities span Homecoming originality, Christmas caroling, bake sales, and a final car wash at the First National Bank of Sterling on May 22 from 1 to 5 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SHS
Sterling Township High School
Joan Kosier
Linda Appenzellar
Sue Juarez
Marcia Rahn
Dan Salisbury
Nancy Zeller
First National Bank of Sterling
Sterling Rock Falls
Sterling FFA Chapter Elects '71-72 Officers
The Sterling High School FFA group held a meeting on Tuesday May 18 to elect officers for the 1971-72 school year. Elected were Lyle Mayberry president Don Wade vice president Dan Koster secretary Gary Linton treasurer Paul Cameron reporter and Mike Pierson sentinel with Arthur Schick serving as Chapter Advisor.
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Sterling
The
Future Farmers of America
Sterling High School
Lyle Mayberry
Don Wade
Dan Koster
Gary Linton
Paul Cameron
Mike Pierson
Arthur Schick
Sterling Rock Falls Area Economy Shines Despite State Slump
The Sterling Rock Falls region shows strong employment and sales gains while Rockford and Dixon see tougher times. Clarence Martindale cites a 4.1 percent Twin Cities unemployment with few skilled losses, and February sales in Sterling reach 3.39 million while Rock Falls total 1.77 million. Local industries run near capacity with several firms hitting milestone months and plans for growth including new centers, stores, and renovations.
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Reg Pardon
Rockford
Sterling
Rock Falls
Clarence Martindale
Twin Cities
Martindale
Twin
Whiteside FS Inc
Krofer
Sterling and
Dixon
Whiteside County pushes regional planning with six regions considered
Whiteside County Commission discussed regionalizing the Whiteside Regional Planning Commission. Stanley Consultants outlined a plan to form a Council of Governments with six rural counties to manage state and federal funds for local planning. The panel approved Albany HUD funds for sewage capacity and heard Stanley would provide guidance next year when needed.
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Morrison
Whiteside Regional Planning Commission
Stanley Consultants
Muscatine
Iowa
William Klatt
Springfield
Klatt
Whiteside
Rock Island
Winnebago
DeKalb
James D. Schoenhard
Carroll, Lee
Ogle
Jo Daviess
Stephenson
Council of Governments
Illinois Law Enforcement Commission
Schoenhard
Rock Falls
Orville Thome
Illinois Bureau of Local Government Affairs
Planning Commission
Plan Commission
Peter Sonneveld
Bureau
Commission
Thome
Albany
Morrison and Tampico
Stanley Firm
Norman Sandell
Snow Crystal Formation Despite Cold Air
The air contains moisture even when very cold, which can condense into tiny snow crystals. This explanation notes how moisture persists and precipitates as snow when conditions permit.
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Chip’s Family Pak
Maxmor
Melody Makers
Howes
Big Moose
FairFax
1St Ave
James Ployhar
Debra Loos
Gayle Dace
Cathy Davis
LeAnn
16Th Avenue
Duchess
Muller’s
Whiteside County Courthouse Report
Sterling Division
Frantz Manufacturing
Sterling Police
Sterling Ffa
NEW Landmark
Lyndon
Illinois
Whiteside County
Locust St
Ind St
Sterling Rock
Bob Freeter
Sterling Elks Club
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