Retired LCHD nurse Barb Josephson ends 25-year career
Barb Josephson of Dixon retired after 25 years with the Lee County Health Department. She held roles from supervising nurse to administrator and program coordinator, helped immunization clinics and WIC, and witnessed shifts from prevention to education in public health nursing. Her successor and longtime colleagues praised her care and community service.
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Dixon airman etched name on Berlin Wall in 1988
Mike Cruse of Dixon drew his tag Dixon IL on the Berlin Wall during a four day pass to West Berlin in March 1988 while stationed in Mainz West Germany. He later collected a piece of the crumbled barrier and recalled the wall's fall with surprise. Cruse later left the service in May 1988 and serves in the 202nd Air Defense Artillery Unit Illinois National Guard. He works as a fabrication machinist at Wood Brothers in Oregon and plans a three week Norway trip with the Guard.
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Oregon
New U fitness workshop at SVCC promotes senior vitality
Sauk Valley Community College offers its first New U fitness workshop from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday in East Mall. The program targets seniors 55 and up but welcomes all. Five guest speakers cover attitude, health care options, body recall fitness, and stress relief through dance and exercise. Fee is $4. reservations at 288-511 ext. 212.
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Central National Bank
Sterling
Darlene Bauer
Oregon
Beth Fiorini
Rock Falls
Samaritan North Hospital
Clinton
Iowa
Fiorini
Two Rochelle crashes in fog injure three. motorists treated
Injuries reported after two accidents in foggy Rochelle Tuesday. Jerry Wayne Swafford, 29, Rockford, rear ended Arden F Awe, 62, Genoa, sending Awe’s car across Route 38 into bushes on Linder Lane. Awe, Dixie Awe, 53, and Amy Lurz, 5, Genoa, all treated and released. Swafford cited for speeding. Later, Steve Speed, 19, Kings, hit a semi driven by Theodore Amel, 45, Chicago at Route 38 and Center Road. Speed treated and released, arrested for disobeying a stop sign. Both vehicles over $250 damage.
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Illinois
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Kings
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Chicago
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Smoking policy eyed at Ogle County Courthouse
Ogle County Board discussed its smoking policy at Tuesday’s meeting and considers designated public areas in the courthouse. Current rules ban smoking in the main courthouse and annex, with employees allowed only in offices. A committee will decide on proposed changes next month.
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