Modular Ambulance In Service At Cedar Rapids Facility
The Area Ambulance service based at Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids unveiled a new modular Guardian ambulance on a 1977 Chevrolet chassis costing 21000 funded by depreciation. Five units are active three online for care two as standbys with projected six to eight year life.
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The
Area Ambulance Service
Mercy Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Springfield Guardian
Timothy Trosky
City of
Cedar Rapids Hospital
Donald Stamy
Route 1
Marion
Energy saving ideas for business men at Collins Radio
Two dozen business men gathered at Collins Radio to hear how energy efficiency saves money. Jesse Durden of the commerce department described the program as one of about 15 in Iowa this year to link firms with successful energy management practices. James Smetzer explained Collins uses only 15 percent of energy for product needs, the rest for environmental uses such as lighting and heating. Eldon Mackett credited the upside down Irma roofing for much of the savings, noting reduced natural gas use since 1972.
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Collins Radio
Jesse Durden
U.S. Department of Commerce
Iowa
James Smetzer
Collins
Smetzer
Eldon Mackett
Irma
Insulation Upgrade and Energy Plans Highlight Collins Meeting
Mackert cites 30 acres of roof and 10 year Irma Roofing guarantee after water intrusion reduced insulation. Collins notes IBM computer cuts electric costs and seeks bigger capacity to manage water use. Tuthill warns coal scrubbers may hit railroads. uranium supply seen adequate for 40 years and IE faces rising prices. Ingram laments Carter’s deregulation stance on interstate gas.
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Mackert
Leon Carivage
Collins
IBM
Tuthill
Palo
Lou Ingram
Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Co
Carter
Nutrition labeling guides questions on nutrient content
As more packaged foods carry nutrition labels, most nutrient questions can be answered by checking it. If information is missing, write to the manufacturer using the address on the label. Large food companies maintain nutrition information departments for their products.
Respite Care Workshop at Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Community College offers a respite care workshop for handicapped children at the Lincoln Learning Center Cedar Rapids on May 7 and 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. The two sessions cover leisure activities physical skills parent relations and behavior management. Kay Davenport instructs with no tuition and funding from the U S Department of Health Education and Welfare. For details call 398 5667.
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Kirkwood Community College
Lincoln Learning Center
Cedar Rapids
Lincoln Center
Kay Davenport
U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
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Belle DeNancy
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