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Newspaper
Dixon Telegraph
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1989
Page
3
Work on the old Dixon Country Club started Wednesday with bulldozing of the clubhouse. Items not used in the new building sold at auction. Windows were removed before demolition. A two story, $700,000 clubhouse is planned to begin by March and expected to finish by late summer.
Public Health and Safety Commissioner James Barber announced immediate action against abandoned autos and junked vehicles in yards. Notices will demand removal within seven days, followed by towing, seven days impound, then disposal if unclaimed. Mayor Dixon, Street Dept chief Ed Slain, and Building Officer Gregg Hubbell will clear junk along Galena Avenue. extra trash pickups may be added before the Dixon Petunia Festival. May 14 to 20 will mark the second annual Say No to Drugs Week with a student parade on May 20.
Amboy school board approved a 113 153 10 payment to Whitehead Roofing for roof repairs after summer completion at the junior high and partial work at the elementary school. Weather delays paused high school roofing with skylight removal planned. The board also backed a weight-room project funded by Clipper Backers with lien waivers, approved Skate Time roller skating in January, and allowed FFA to sell part of its farm plot to fund future projects.
Pigeons have made 723 S Peoria Avenue their home with 17 birds roosting on the Dixon property. Barber proposed a low powered .22 shooting to remove the birds after school hours across from St. Marys School. Mayor Dixon and Finance Commissioner Cuppienions raised liability and private property concerns. Marilyn Coffey urged a Lee County Health Department referral to address health hazards from droppings.
Dixon City Commissioners approve 50000 in local funds to match about 600000 state money for a holding pond on the southeast side to keep water from the Fargo Creek drainage area and ease flood pressure during storms. The plan excludes a Sixth Street culvert.
Center customers in Dixon face a ballot to pick among AT&T, MCI, Teleconnect and U S Sprint for long distance service. Officials urge comparing rates, calling patterns, and extras like operator service, world calling cards, and 24 hour support. AT&T, Teleconnect, MCI and U S Sprint offer varying packages and discounts, with toll free numbers provided.
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