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Newspaper
Dixon Telegraph
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1988
Page
6
To list your event in the calendar call 284 2222 ext 34 or write to the community calendar at the Dixon Telegraph 113 S Peoria Ave Dixon IL 61021. Include four days before the event for inclusion.
Monday schedule lists multiple local gatherings including Rotary at noon in Loveland, Dixon Toastmasters at USF&G at 5 30, Dixon Men’s Garden at Brown Shingle 6 30, Rochelle Women’s Aglow dinner at Hickory Grove 6, AC Chapter PEO at First Presbyterian 1 30, Lee County AARP at KC Hall noon, Red Cross CPR class 6 to 10, Dixon Area Church Women United Christmas tea and officer installation 1 30, Oregon High School Christmas Concert 7.
The Sauk Valley Bridge Club meets at 7 p.m. at the Sterling YWCA. Franklin Center PTO holds a meeting at 6 30 p.m. in the FCHS cafeteria.
Readable notices list events for December 13 including Alanon and Tops meetings in Loveland and St. Luke's Episcopal Church, a Lee County Red Cross bloodmobile at IDOT, Dixon Moose Lodge family night, Euchre, Rochelle Community Hospital diabetes clinic, Dixon Area After Five Club dinner at Brown Shingle, and Amboy High School Financial Aid Information Night at 7 p.m. Attendees participate across several venues from 3:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Overeaters Anonymous meets at St. Paul Lutheran Church 421 S Peoria Ave at 7 30 p m Kingdom Breakfast group gathers at Parkway North 8 30 a m Wesleyan Society of the First United Methodist Church hosts Christmas potluck at the Fellowship Hall 6 30 p m Practical Club dessert luncheon at Helen Cartwrights home 1 30 p m Brown Shingle 6 30 p m Rock River Grange hosts Christmas dinner at White House restaurant 7 p m Lee County Red Cross bloodmobile at HWI 7 to 11 p m Ladies Missionary Circle Church of God Abrahamic Faith hosts Christmas luncheon and cookie exchange at 215 Graham at noon.
On Wednesday December 14 several meetings are scheduled at different locations. Loyal Order of Moose hosts a 7 pm gathering at Dixon Moose Lodge, Adult Children of Alcoholics meets in Loveland at 8 pm, DHS Sports Booster's Club boards convene at 6 30 pm in the DHS library, and the Lioness Club will hold a Christmas party and meeting.
Thursday events list includes Franklin Grove Friendship Supper Club at 6 p.m. at Church of the Brethren Fellowship Hall and NARFE Christmas luncheon at Savanna Moose Hall at noon plus a free vision screening at Hauser-Ross Eye Institute Rock Falls Civic Center Plaza II at 1 30 p.m.
Ashton businesswoman Ruth Burhenn showcases hand crafted eggs that blend Christmas scenes with art. From quail to emu and ostrich eggs, her pieces range from glittering snowmen to Nativity motifs, inspired by Faberge. Burhenn travels for shows, supplies, and retails by appointment.
A Dixon Toastmasters gathering is planned for 5 30 p m tonight at the USF G offices. The piece lists other local events including school concerts and community meetings in Mount Morris Amboy and surrounding areas through December 19.
Dixon High School senior Jeff Heckman narrows career options to veterinary medicine, journalism or psychology while earning the November Student of the Month scholarship. He plans to attend either Bradley or Eastern Illinois University next fall, leaning toward Eastern. He also participates in NHS, tennis, choir accompaniment, and is listed in Who's Who. he hopes to continue activities in college. He will receive a $200 savings bond as Student of the Month and may compete for a $4,000 Student of the Year award.
KSB Hospital schedules a Babysitting Clinic from 8 30 a m to 2 30 p m on Wednesday December 28. Judy Reubin explains the program teaches safety CPR feeding diapering and child care basics with talks by local fire and police staff. A certificate is awarded on completion and a 5 registration fee covers lunch and materials. Registered via Educational Services at 288 5531 ext 193.
A Mason City reader recalls her hard of hearing mother and regrets past sharpness toward her. City and state readers share frustration with hearing loss and failed or misfitting devices, noting the struggle to hear in noisy settings and the hardship of relying on aids.
Reader letters discuss ear care and DIY flushing dangers, Medicare coverage for aids, and the value of closed captions. A citation notes a firearm wedding party tragedy outcome, while questions about bridal planning and a guide book are raised.
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