Ogle County Extension marks 72nd anniversary year
Oregon residents gathered at the Ogle County Farm Bureau for the annual Extension meeting honoring 75 years of the national Extension Service since 1914. Three birthday cakes welcomed about 60 attendees as Stan Eden presented a slide show of past and present Extension work. Merle Snodgrass noted shifts from rural to urban needs, especially in 4-H, and Donna Mann spoke of future changes including the Master Gardener program begun last year with graduates named from 1988 and this year.
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Ogle County Farm Bureau
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Ogle County
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Merle Snodgrass
Snodgrass
Donna Mann
Eden
Morris Pieper
Mount Morris
Anita Grace
Rochelle
Vern Carlsen
Ashley Sweda
Lloyd Funk
Byron
Prudence Peterson
Governor signs software sales tax in Illinois
Gov. James R. Thompson signed a bill extending the state sales tax to cover computer software. The measure closes a tax loophole on over the counter software while exempting customized programs. The package includes funding for civic centers parks libraries and zoos and extends the investment tax credit to 1996. It aims to raise about 27 million yearly and support over 260 million in capital projects.
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Chicago
McCormick Place
Brookfield Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago Park District
Civic center seeks funds for renovation debt free
Bloemker outlines a capital drive linked to a Killian design for a theatre renovation. Donations target $80,000 to clear debt plus 75,000 for marquee and stage lighting, 70,000 for a lobby, 50,000 for mezzanine and concession upgrades, 40,000 for sound, 20,000 for box office, 10,000 for upstairs offices, 10,000 for stage and pit, 5,000 for curtains, 2,500 spotlights, and 2,000 per dressing room, with three-year pledges and state grant deductions.
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Bill would let Mabley Center hire eight more direct care staff
An appropriations bill awaiting Gov. James Thompson's signature would add about $190000 to Mabley Developmental Center's equipment and direct care budget. If signed, eight new staff including mental health technicians and licensed practical nurses would raise the resident ratio to 1.6 to 1 and fund needed replacement furniture and potentially a new vehicle for outings.
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Jack Mabley Developmental Center
Chris Simonson
Mabley Center
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Mabley
Thompson
General Assembly
Dixon attorney appeals murder conviction in Bennett case
Rolfe Erdmann filed a notice of appeal of Kathy Bennett's first degree murder conviction. Bennett, 26, of Earlville, was sentenced to 55 years by Judge Thomas Hornsby after a Carroll County jury found her guilty in the Nov 2 death of 80 year old Carrie Duncan of Paw Paw. Duncan was stabbed 11 times, with one wound to the liver, and her heated body was found in a field southwest of Paw Paw. Hornsby approved $16,451.20 in fees for Erdmann plus $250 for Dr. Deets' testimony. Red Cross bloodmobile donors in Dixon raised several totals. In other Dixon news, Daniel Mahan, 28, was named township trustee after a field of four candidates.
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Rolfe Erdmann
Kathy Joanne Bennett
Earlville
Bennett
Lee County
Thomas Hornsby
Carroll County
Carrie Duncan
Paw Paw
Duncan
Hornsby
Ehrmann
David Deets
Fines proposed for excessive false alarms by businesses
Dixon Rural Fire Board discussed penalties for more than three false alarms per quarter. Fire Chief Gene Donoho said fourth and later false alarms could carry a $25 fine, rising with each additional incident. Actions include contacting alarm companies to fix malfunctions and considering new uniforms for district firefighters.
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Dixon
Beauty tips from Studio 404 hair care experts
Studio 404 offers guidance on conditioners and reconditioners. It explains the difference between conditioning the hair cuticle and deep cortex repair. Redken products Phinal Phase Mira-9 CLIMATRESS P.P.T. and EXTREME are noted for various hair types and needs. Free consultations at 284 Hair, Studio 404, 404 N Galena Ave.
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