Dixon Park District makes donation in name of Marine and seasonal employee

Dixon Park District Executive Director Duane Long presenting Doug Near a donation to Dixon American Legion Post 12 in Doug's name. Photo provided by Dixon Park District.

DIXON- The Dixon Park District made a $1,000 donation to the Dixon American Legion Post 12 Tuesday in the name of former employee Doug Near.

Near, a former Marine, worked for the park district for 12 years as a seasonal employee in the maintenance department.

Dixon Park District Executive Director Duane Long presenting Doug Near a donation to Dixon American Legion Post 12 in Doug's name. Photo provided by Dixon Park District.
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