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Newspaper
Dixon Telegraph
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1989
Page
3
Dixon City Commissioners heard plans to convert three homes north of Heritage Square into off street parking for a health care facility. The firm may expand later, with no definite additions, and may delay paving to allow planning time.
Sauk Valley Community College plans a first formal Showcase Gala on Saturday October 7 to raise funds for student scholarships and special needs. The event at SVCC will feature a social hour at 7 p.m. dancing at 8 p.m. with Johnny Kaye and his orchestra, campus tours, and program exhibits. Proceeds go to the SVCC Foundation for scholarships equipment and other needs. Tickets cost 50 dollars per couple or 25 dollars per person and calls to 288-5511 or 1-800-843-7430 ext 294 provide invitations.
Dixon Police arrest 19 year old E Christopher Baxter of 700 Third St Apt E Dixon on burglary charges for a May 9 Riverside Chevrolet Cadillac theft. Detectives recovered a TV VCR several phones a calculator and other items. computer gear remains unrecovered but leads show where stolen goods were sold. Baxter held at Lee County jail awaiting bond hearing. believed to have used a customer truck to move items to another location before transferring to his own vehicle.
Amboy resident Cheryl Lyons intends to turn the Whitney Mansion near Franklin Grove into a bed and breakfast. She bought 160 acres with the house in July and began restoring pillars and windows while planning three upstairs bathrooms and plumbing. Opening target May 1991, room rates around 50 dollars, health meals, and hopes to list the site on the National Historic Registry by year end. A pick-your-own orchard is also planned within five years.
Elgin and Quincy teachers vote to strike over working conditions, delaying classes for 27 000 Elgin students and 6 800 in Elgin and Quincy. Talks on Tuesday failed with union and board at an impasse as criticism centers on time in classroom and parent involvement on committees.
Coffey backs using extra tax money to address city problems including Swissville, with residents glad to see area prioritized. Wermers seeks flood relief on North Jefferson and East Graham, noting railroad ties in streets. Public Property Commissioner Bridgeman cites sewage plant handling storm water well. resident Mills requests action on runoff from Jack Mabley Developmental Center area. Dixon notes Dixon Public School requests $100,000 annually from cityCome Sept 18, a special financial session will be scheduled once commissioners attend.
Polo residents urged City Council to intervene as First Humanics faces financial trouble affecting Polo Continental Manor. Mayor Davis said the city has no power and bears no liability for the corporation’s finances. officials note the lease allows the city to decline ownership after bond repayment.
Amboy City Council approved a pit bull license scheme and a broader dog and cat ordinance. Dog and cat owners face $5 licenses, damage liability for trespass, and nuisance rules banning barking after 10:30 p.m. Violations carry fines up to $500 for pit bulls and $300 for the dog and cat ordinance, effective next week.
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