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Newspaper
Dixon Telegraph
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1990
Page
3
Sterling reports a second wave of illness at Northwestern Steel and Wire, with many workers across all departments calling in sick during the 3 p.m. shift. Merlin Bruns cites production impact and notes a dispute over incentive plans, while employees hint at ongoing Wednesday walkouts tied to unresolved union issues.
The Edward Yavitz Eye Centers announce a Dixon office at Commerce Towers with Dr Sharon Burke beginning patient care December 4. Burke notes rapid advances in cataract and corneal surgery, eye care covers seven subspecialties, and plans to add Dr Richard Heckert and a retina specialist. Patients from Rockford increasingly use the Dixon site. no referral needed. Burke, a five year ophthalmologist, studied at Wayne State and completed residency at UI Chicago. she is KSB medical staff and a Rockford resident exploring relocation.
Dixon City and Rural fire crews responded to two fires within minutes Wednesday night. At 1018 University, a chimney blockage caused smoke with minor damage and no injuries. At 607 Pine St, a bedroom fire damaged doors and walls. residents were uninjured.
Snow continued through the morning prompting warnings to motorists about slick spots. Lee County crews plowed nine routes starting around 3:30 a.m. while Brandau noted a continued effort today to combat blowing and drifting. The storm dumped 7.5 inches at Rockford Airport with gusts up to 33 mph, and the forecast calls for freezing rain, sleet, and slightly warming temperatures later, with sunny skies by Saturday. No local weather emergencies were reported.
Rochelle Township High School opened with 75 to 80 percent attendance by 9:30 a.m after officials judged roads passable. Principal Terry Roderick emphasized safety and noted buses were 10 to 15 minutes late. Ohio schools also opened with minor accidents reported due to snowy roads. A Rockford man, Delmar Peters, 53, jackknifed his truck on I 39 near I 88 and was hospitalized in Rochelle in stable condition.
Rochelle Elementary School District 231 weighs accessibility at buildings after LWVR charges, with a plan to respond to the league. The committee cites economic feasibility for Central Lincoln and Tilton, while junior high and May School are accessible and a ramp at Central is planned along with a portable gym ramp.
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