Dickson trip OKed as sister city links bloom in Siberia
Dixonites welcome official sister city status with Dickson, Siberia, after the Presidium of the People's Deputies clears exchanges with Telegraph Publisher William Shaw and wife Amy. The Shaws may visit Moscow, Krasnoyarsk, Norilsk, and Dudinka, with a press bridge planned and a Dixon delegation eyeing a Tashkent sister cities meeting.
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Rochelle teachers give gift of time to ill colleague
Rochelle Township High School staff donate paid sick days to biology teacher Karen Weber who is battling a rare cancer. The Sick Leave Bank, approved by the Board of Education, also covers her husband Nicholas, a French teacher, enabling chemotherapy visits. 149 days have been donated so far, with some staff contributing up to 200 days.
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Final trial begins for Iran-Contra figure Oliver North
Oliver North goes on trial in Washington facing 12 criminal charges over his Iran-Contra role. Jurors sworn by Judge Gerhard Gesell hear opening statements as prosecutors claim he lied to Congress in 1985 and 1986 while defense contends he operated in a secret NSC world with approvals from superiors. The case, in progress for 11 months and $15 million, could stretch five months with witnesses including Rep. Lee Hamilton and former officials Meese Hall and McFarlane.
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Walnut hosts education meeting on statewide school funding
Educators, regional and state officials, and 44 leaders meet at Walnut Community High School Auditorium to tackle education and funding issues. Larry Woodley says the session aims to move beyond local referenda, highlight U S funding shortcomings, and mobilize grass roots support for a potential April tax referendum.
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Ashton superintendent resigns after 13 years with district
Greg Sawka 40 outlined a June 30 resignation from Ashton Community Unit School District 275 to pursue a career move. He joined in 1987 after leading Kings District 144, earning a $38,875 salary and praising the district’s progress for students. The Board accepted the letter with regret after a positive review from President Dr. William McEnrry and member Lyle Warner.
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