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Newspaper
Dixon Telegraph
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1989
Page
3
On lookout at the fort and friend Kendall Wallingford, 12, started a two month project that resulted in an interesting multi story tree house complete with a ground fort that surrounds the tree house.
Telegraph reports petitions for Dixon Public School Board four seats and Sauk Valley Community College two and six year terms. Incumbents Keeley Conley Drew Shepherd among Dixon candidates. filing opens Monday at 8 a.m. with Shirley Fane, deadline August 28 at 5 p.m. Sauk Board filings run 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. with Marilyn Vinson, same August 28 deadline.
The 911 system, newly established, faces a proposed tariff increase after Centel research indicated higher costs. Lee County officials, led by Bivins, argue the rate hike was not clearly communicated during early discussions and budget plans. He estimates extending coverage could add 18 000 residents over two years and notes local Centel cooperation remains strong.
The Ogle County Grand Jury indicted Lyndon LaRouche affiliates Richard Blumquist Ron Fredman and Patricia Noble Schenk for theft by threat over 80000 dollars from an 88 year old Oregon woman between April 12 and May 15. Indictments include theft by intimidation burglary and related offenses as investigations continue with possible further charges.
Lee County taxpayers must pay the second installment of real estate taxes by September 1 in the office of Treasurer Sharon A. Thompson. No extension is granted by law, but postmarked envelopes will be processed Sept 5 due to Labor Day. Payments may be made at banks, Ashton Bank Rochelle, by mail, or at the treasurer’s walk up window.
Memorial Pool shuts its doors after 11 weeks of operation with more than 12 000 visitors since Memorial Day weekend. Pool Manager Nancy Zinnen called the season solid, noting higher turnout on days above 80 degrees and the strong staff and popular events.
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