Dixon Woman Relates Family's Panama Service Return
Vanita Trader of Dixon voices relief as daughter Elizabeth Henderson and son-in-law Cliff return from a three year Army tour in Panama. Hendersons stationed near Panama City at Fort Clayton faced unrest and scrutiny, noting Panamanian hostility toward Americans, evacuation fear, and a bus incident over expired tags. Elizabeth plans to join Fort McClellan in Alabama after transfer, while expressing concern for Panamanians seeking freedom.
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Dixon
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Cliff Henderson
Jake
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Hendersons
Fort Clayton
Panama City
Dixon High School
Cliff
Alabama
National Guard
Fort McClellan
Panama Defense Force
Vanita
America
Mount Morris students join Springfield Lobby Day
Mount Morris Superintendent Ed Olds says a 27 member group including 13 high school students found the Springfield trip worthwhile. About 3,000 people attended Lobby Day as lawmakers face education funding crises. meetings included Senator Harlan Rigney and Representatives Myron Olson Peg Breslin with Speaker Madigan's office.
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Springfield
Ed Olds
Wednsday
Illinois
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Breslin
Madigan
Mary Francis
Paul Smith
Senior Smile Week spotlights dental care for seniors
Dr Thomas Kruger of Dixon promotes Senior Smile Week May 14 to 20 emphasizing regular check ups and mouth care for older adults. ADA urges daily brushing and that dentures may need reshaping as mouths change. fluoride toothpaste and rinses help prevent decay. Call Lee County Health Department at 284-3371 for details.
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Dixon
Lee County
Tion
ADA
Kruger
Lee County Health Department
Sterling Rock Falls Barbershop Chorus to Benefit Dixon Theatre
The Sterling/Rock Falls Barbershop Chorus performs Saturday night at the Dixon Theatre to raise funds for Dixon Theatre Renovation Inc. The show starts at 7 30 p m and lasts about 90 minutes. Tickets at the door are $5. Chorus members placed seventh in a Peoria contest last year among more than 40 groups. Francis Kennard invites new members. contact 625 3073.
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Rock Falls
Dixon Theatre
Dixon Theatre Renovation, Inc
Francis Kennard
Peoria
Kennard
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