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Newspaper
Dixon Telegraph
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1989
Page
3
The Tebala Temple Shrine Circus entertained over 2,500 children Tuesday at Sauk Valley Community College with acts including Mesmerizing Masters of the Wheels and Chief Silver Eagle and Cody the buffalo.
Mount Morris trustees approve turning East Front Street from Wesley to McHenry into a one way corridor starting July 7 to add parking. Parking will rise from 16 to 30 spots to aid nearby businesses while addressing a narrow street hazard. The Streets Department will spend about 65 thousand dollars on summer repairs funded by state motor fuel tax, with bids to be let and work beginning around August.
Festival organizers plan 15 security workers and four auxiliary deputies for the beer garden, plus park district security uniforms. Sheriff Tim Bivins notes deputies are not Lee County officers, funded by the Petunia Festival Foundation, and will be sworn in for duties at the garden.
Rochelle Elementary School board discussed student safety at May School amid a $100,000 revenue loss from decreased EAV in District 231. They considered a circular driveway to separate buses from streets, with possible cost up to $16,000, and noted police enforcement could affect the issue. The district may gain up to $300,000 if a proposed state income tax aid passes, offset by potential property tax relief. The board also approved a tentative contract article agreement with the Rochelle Elementary Education Association on early dismissal days.
The Kings restaurant on Caron Street in Rochelle has closed due to lack of operating capital. Owner Nick Agnos said buyers have shown interest in the 12,000 square foot banquet dining facility. The Moose Lodge former HQ property was put on the market Tuesday and Rochelle Area Chamber Commerce Executive Jean Tess called the closure a loss to the community.
EPA plans a year long study to measure radon in U S schools under the 1988 act with testing suggested this winter. Districts report high costs already 200000 for asbestos removal plus unknown total radon expense while some districts begin testing in summer maintenance. EPA advises testing all rooms from basement to second floor and improving ventilation if needed.
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