Firm begins testing gas tanks in the area
D'Essence Ltd. and Amoco are testing underground gasoline tanks for leaks to prevent water pollution. Checks completed in Geneseo and Dixon's Third Street Standard, with others in Oregon, Princeton, Peru, Sterling, and North Side Standard in progress. IEPA regulations drive a 10 year tank inspection and corrosion protection plan through 1998.
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D’essence Ltd
Amoco
Dixon
Paul DeArmitt
D’essence
Michael Fleming
Geneseo
Third Street
DeArmitt
Oregon
Princeton
Peru
Sterling
Bob Casteel
IEPA
Casteel
Dixon Schools Win State Recognition After ISBE Review
The Dixon school system earned full recognition after a three day ISBE visit in February. Superintendent Roth said the district complied with regulations but must clarify kindergarten entrance age teacher retirement age and truant policy. The board approved early retirements, LCSEA staffing actions, and district grants. Madison Math Counts placed second at Sauk Valley CC with eighth grade students coached by Don Koesler.
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Dixon
Illinois State Board of Education
Larry Roth
Roth
Washington
Wanda Harshman
Jack Hillyer
Don Sloan
Lee County Special Education Association
LCSEA
Larry Chapman
Chapman
William Rasplica
Madison Math Counts
Sauk Valley Community College
Ben Ratner
Tom Meyen
Stephanie Reglin
Jason Michel
Dave Montague
Elizabeth Cruse
Brad Stehl
Kim Miller
Chad Brimm
Sawka Leaves School District Amid Turmoil and Support
Judy Ross and other parents allege intimidation after petition signing as Sawka steps down after two years. Community backs Sawka for phonics revival and revised middle grades. Board members pledge ongoing improvement while Sawka urges continued parental involvement in education.
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Judy Ross
Sanka
Ross
Barry Unger
Sawka
McEniry
Lyle Warner
Carla Kaltenbach
Easter Bunny Tree on Dixon’s E Third Street Opens Cheer
As Easter nears on March 26, Dixon residents decorate for the season with a bunny and egg tree setup on E Third Street. Local display brings community cheer and seasonal spirit.
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E. Third Street
Dixon
Woman accuses neighbor of sexual abuse and knife attack
An Oregon woman testified that neighbor David Twin ing, 43, broke in late June, assaulted her, and slashed her legs with a steak knife after grabbing her from behind and threatening harm. She described wrestling him to the floor, escaping, and later seeking police. Twining faced multiple charges, with defense claiming self defense and questioning knife ownership.
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Oregon
David Twining
Twining
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McNichols Clinic Ltd
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