Ortega May End Nicaragua Cease-fire Over Rebel Attacks
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega may announce that the 19 month cease-fire will not be renewed when it expires October 31 as rebel attacks on government troops escalate. Officials at the hemispheric summit report Ortega planned to reveal the move in Costa Rica.
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10 days after quake fans return to Stick
San Francisco fans return to Candlestick Park ten days after the 7.1 quake that halted the World Series with the Athletics leading the Giants 2-0. A moment of silence honored about 60 lives lost. Fans sang San Francisco led by Beach Blanket Babylon cast. several quake heroes were honored.
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Ortega to end cease-fire shocks Central America summit
Reports from San Jose say Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega may lift a 19 month unilateral cease-fire with U.S. backed Contras, prompting White House concern and posing a setback to democracy aims at the Costa Rica summit. Ortega's aides and Nicaraguan officials offered no confirmation.
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Math Their Way inspires kids learning at AMBOY
Egraph staff writer recalls early math lessons counting to ten and basic operations. The piece highlights foundational steps like addition subtraction and introduces multiplication as a later concept.
Math Their Way used in first grade classroom
Nancy Anderson teaches 25 first graders math by hands on pattern work. Students use varied objects to form patterns and learn basics like odd even numbers and calendar concepts. The approach emphasizes seeing math through concrete activities and everyday charts.
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ComEd shuts off power in central city area
Commonwealth Edison began Friday shutting off power to sections in central Dixon to replace transformers. About 500 customers will be affected, with outages lasting one to two hours. Dixon City Hall offices for Building and Community Development will be closed until 10 a.m. Tuesday.
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Property tax plan revised in Illinois Legislature
A revised property tax relief plan by Illinois House Republican Leader Lee Daniels would include a state income tax credit for low income families earning under 19000 and extend tax relief to renters. The plan also postpones a one year freeze in equalized property valuations and raises seniors exemptions by 500 while eliminating a 1000 exemption increase, with adjustments for homes increasing VA since 1985.
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