SANE/FREEZE Expands Agenda in Local Campaign Work
Telegraph staff writer describes the SANE/FREEZE chapter in Dixon Illinois as shifting from anti nuclear campaigning to addressing social issues. President Dave Long notes reallocating federal funds to social programs, including housing education elderly and environment while arguing for a 1000 nuclear weapons deterrent. The grass roots group of about 50 members from Dixon Harmon Polo and Sterling meets monthly and runs Peace Walks and mall discussions while inviting inquiries at P O Box 186 Dixon Illinois 61921.
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Rock River
SANE/FREEZE
Dave Long
United States
Dixon
Harmon
Polo
Sterling
el Salvador
SANE
Freeze
Long
Dixon and
Northland
P.O. Box
Dixon, Il
Olson seeks ballot measure to curb jury trials in minor offenses
Two Illinois lawmakers renew a bid to amend the state constitution to abolish jury trials for traffic or misdemeanor cases punishable by 500 dollars or less with no jail time. The plan, opponents argue, clashes with fundamental rights, while proponents cite overloaded courts and speedier justice. The measure would require approval by May 5 to appear on the November ballot.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Myron Olson
R-Dixon
John Dunn
D-Decatur
General Assembly
Olson
Lee County
Market buoyant as buyers seek Dixon homes with low rates
Yount says mortgage rates near 10 percent keep buyers active and urges more listings as spring nears. Despite winter myths, area agencies report strong buyer demand, improving Dixon outlook, and residents commuting for jobs near Chicago. New listings and open houses expect to rise. first time buyer programs may return.
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Yount
Dixon
Chicago
Indictments handed down by Ogle County grand jury
Oregon Ogle County grand jury issued multiple indictments after hearing three days of testimony. Among those released Friday evening were Timothy Hord 18 Rochelle charged with burglary in two counts for break ins at Rochelle Junior High and Rochelle High School. Terry L. O'Brien 33 Rockford indicted for theft by deception related to fake car accident stories to obtain funds. Two men Christopher DeBrocke 18 Rockford and Robert Eklund 24 Byron charged with stealing snowmobiles from Sun And Snow Rochelle. Ethyl B. Lewis 23 Rochelle and Nancy J. Smith 33 Oregon indicted for delivering drugs to undercover officers in separate incidents. Three Rockford men Michael Dobyns 17 Robert Shaw 20 and Brian Cooksey named in a home break in on Lowell Park Road. Other indictments include Dana Woodyatt 34 Rochelle for forgery Alfredo Anaya 39 Beloit driving while license revoked Paul Yenney 28 Mount Carroll aggravated criminal abuse involving a minor. Schumacher noted more indictments were issued but not released pending open court as of Tuesday.
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Oregon
Ogle County
Dennis Schumacher
Timothy Hord
Rochelle
Rochelle Junior High
Rochelle High School
Nancy J. Smith
Rockford
Lowell Park Road
Michael W. Dobyns
Robert R. Shaw
Brian L. Cooksey
Dana Woodyatt
Alfredo Anaya
Beloit
Wis
Paul S. Yenney
Mount Carroll
Area man to be on Jeopardy
Lost Nation mailman Daniel Bowman will appear on Jeopardy after a September taping. The Iowa Davenport tryout led to eligibility, with Bowman unable to reveal his performance until the air dates this Monday through Wednesday. He says being a contestant is far different from watching it on TV.
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Lost Nation
Mailman
Daniel Bowman
Bowman
Bollman
Davenport
Iowa
Teleconferences set on cost of education at Walnut High
Teleconferences on rising college costs will air from Old Dominion University. The first live event Monday night at 6 30 in Walnut High School auditorium. A second session is planned for April 2 at 6 30 titled Paying for College Exploring Alternate Financing Options. Free to the public, the programs target all parents and will include a live telephone Q and A.
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Walnut High School
Old Dominion University
Virginia
Illinois
Larry Eggleston
Family program set for spring in Oregon
The Ogle County Youth Service Bureau launches the Lutheran Brotherhood Respecteen Family Adventure Program this spring. A six week course begins March 5 with Monday evening sessions 6 30 to 8 30 p m and ends with an overnight camping experience April 2021 at the Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center Oregon. The program offers two tracks for adolescents ages 11 to 14 and for the parents focusing on personal relationships and communication skills.
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Oregon
Ogle County
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Hord
Terry L. O’brien
O’brien
Sun and Snow, Inc
Christopher T. DeBrocke
Robert Eklund
Byron
DeBrocke
Eklund
Ogle
Ethyl B. Lewis
Schumacher
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