Pierce's fate ready to be handed to jury
In Lee County, an eight-woman, four-man jury begins deliberations in the Calvin Pierce murder trial after Judge Tomas Magdich rules the state failed to prove Pierce. The charge could involve first degree murder with aggravated battery or related counts. The defense seeks a directed verdict as testimony continues.
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Calvin Pierce
Lee County Circuit Court
Tomas Magdich
Earlville
Duncan
Magdich
Pierce
Lee County
Daniel Fish
Fish
Robert Schmitt
Pierece
Kathy Bennett
al Williams
Williams
Maydich
Lola Pierce
Calvin
Carrie Duncan
Officials sworn in for second terms on board
Mount Morris officials began new terms after Tuesday night swearing in. Elmars Kalnins as village president will serve four years with trustees Steve Mongan and Jon Murray for two years and Sandra Blake as village clerk. Murray is vice president for a new term. Mongan named mayor pro tem. Reappointments include Hanson as attorney Blake as collector Dempsey as deputy clerk Thompson as police chief Fleming as parks chair True as treasurer and Willett Hoffman as engineers. New department chairs named with Reigle to be sworn in May 9. Budget talks and an industrial park appraisal also discussed.
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Mount Morris
Elmars Kalnins
Kalnins
Steve Mongan
Jon Murray
Sandra Blake
Murray
Mongan
Kalins
Robert Hanson
Sandra Dempsey
John Thompson
Genie Fleming
Bruce True
Willett, Hoffman & Associates
Gary Unger
Water and Sewer Department
Steve
Roderick Kelsey
Parks and Recreation
Timothy Reigle
Reigle
Joyce Carr
Fletcher Street
Salute to Secretaries Week honors local staff at Bran dywine Inn
IBM Business Equipment Centers of Dixon and Rock Falls host the fifth Salute to Secretaries at the Brandywine Inn from noon to 4 30 p m with more than 300 attending. The event features a style show, delegating education, humor, and a Super Secretary contest with gifts including a weekend getaway.
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IBM
Dixon
Rock Falls
Brandywine Inn
Wendy Johnson
Johnson
Innovations of
Mark Tauber
Des Plaines
Jerry Parson
Bloomington
Lee County
King’s den
Sterling
Dixon School Board to Issue 1.67 Million in General Obligation Notes
The Dixon School Board is expected to issue 1.670 million dollars in general obligation notes for the education fund tonight with a fixed due date. The district will set aside tax money and use interest to offset borrowing costs and taxes. May 31 is set for an amended budget hearing, with the 1989 amended budget on display at a 7:15 p.m. budget hearing and 7:30 p.m. regular hearing at the Administrative Center, 1335 Franklin Grove Road. Rochelle to hold Clean-up Day on May 6 promotes city and Rochelle Area Chamber of Commerce. debris collected will be picked up by the city, per Mayor Gail Loefgren.
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Dixon School Board
Education Fund
Franklin Grove Road
Rochelle
Rochelle Area
Electrical fire blamed for Dead End Inn damage near Grand Detour
Officials concluded the Dead End Inn fire on April 18 was triggered by an electrical fault. Contractors will decide whether to repair or rebuild. Insurer Douglas Insurance Agency and adjustor plans expect more details by Friday as the owner, David Shank, considers reopening options. no evidence of arson was found.
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Dead End Inn
Grand Detour
Larry Newcomer
Douglas Insurance Agency
Don Brown
State Fire Marshall’s
Newcomer
Brown
Douglas Insurance
David Shank
Shank
Arbor Day observance sparks student tree care
Ben Dillon principal at FCES says the remembrance fits today as trees suffer from fire and elements. Students learn tree importance and each class plants and cares for one tree or shrub. The high school Future Farmers of America assists younger students with planting and care tips.
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Ben Dillon
FCES
Dillon
Future Farmers of America
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Royce
Lesa
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Telegraph
Jerry Pauser
Diana Perry
R.N
Don Fane
Dean Rhodes
Quinn’s Jewelers
Morrison/Sterling
Little Chocolatier
Dixon/Sterling
Dallas Floral Gallery
Amboy
Arbor
Todd
Peggy
Gund
Sinow & Wienman, Inc
Monroe Ave
Sal
Nancy
Nancy and
Kim
Kaye
Darla
Raynor Garage
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