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Newspaper
Dixon Telegraph
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1989
Page
3
In Aurora, Hawkins claims recent rainfall harmed his garden production and interfered with harvest timing. He seeks relief to prevent further weather related delays as fields remain too muddy for work.
State budget chief Robert Mandeville says fiscal year 1990 will be very good financially for Illinois, with tax increases, record revenue growth, and a $541 million budget balance enabling program spending. He warns fiscal 1991 starting July 1 will be modest due to slower growth, no new tax increases, and cash reserves cut to about $350 million, limiting education and human services funding.
The Florchuetz family earned top honors at the Western Illinois Steer Classic near Geneseo with both Division and Pen of Three wins. Their Angus cattle topped regional testing stations from 1979 and 1980, with purebred Angus sales scheduled at the Illinois State Fair this week. Steve and Bill Florchuette discussed years of effort paying off as they continue farm work and enjoy competitive success.
The Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board ordered a two day hearing on Oct 17 and 18 into alleged unfair labor practices by Dixon Public School District, including interfering with an educational employee's rights after custodian Mark Imfeld sought to unionize. Hearing officer Mark Stein will preside. a recommended decision will follow.
Thirteen persons are slated to be arraigned in Lee County Circuit court Monday morning on a range of charges from solicitation of murder to probation violations. Names include John LaTona and others facing felony and misdemeanor counts in Dixon and surrounding areas.
Brooks DeBruhl, 23, of Ohio, suffered a left above hip amputation in a Aug. 5 motorcycle crash. He recovers at St. Anthony Medical Center Rockford with a positive outlook, aided by visitors, balloons, cards, and therapy. A Red Cross blood drive Aug. 26 honors him, aiming for 100 pints. volunteers can donate 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Ohio Fire Station. His family supports him as he plans to return to work at Swanson Trucking and resume activities like golf and swimming.
A 7 p.m. Tuesday August 22 open house and tour for families new to Dixon with children attending Washington Elementary will feature a welcome by Principal Kirby Rodgers and Dixon PTO officers, with staff to answer curriculum questions. Call 284 7727 or 284 1501 for details. Local governments have until 4 p.m. September 1 to bid on used IDOT heavy trucks, with state law giving them first chance to purchase.
Rochelle police report five juveniles aged 10 to 13 arrested for retail theft. merchandise valued at 180 dollars recovered. Juveniles released to parents. juvenile court petitions filed. Police urge merchants to train staff and offer theft prevention tips at the department.
Dixon Rural Fire Department units responded to a two car crash Friday afternoon west of Kilgore Road on Illinois Route 2. Doris J. Duncan of Rochelle was treated at KSB Hospital and released. Kenneth C. Harmon of 5082 S. Galena Ave. was ticketed for speeding. investigation continues.
The petition to form a combined district for Mount Morris and Oregon was approved by the school reorganization specialist David Scott. The 576 total high school enrollment will provide better opportunities for students and allow curriculum enhancements with improved staffing and resources. Oregon Board of Education President Jeff Basler said bigger isn’t always better but a combined district enables expanded programs. a passage committee will be set up at the board meeting on Monday.
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