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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1982
Page
10
Cedar Rapids Community Schools saw about 150 more students on the first day than projected. Director of research and evaluation George Ross noted elementary and junior high counts balanced, while senior high enrollments exceeded forecasts by 150. He now anticipates 18,800 students by September count day, up from 18,609.
C R School campaigner Gerald Beer alleges questionable travel payments of 400 to 600 dollars yearly to administrators. He cites school district finance director Don Gunnane and urges accountability as Cedar Rapids taxes rise. Mary Ann Kucera proposes user fees for facilities to cut general fund strains, endors ed by the Hawkeye Labor Council after a council meeting at IBEW Local 405.
With the approach of cooler weather the wading pools in City Parks will be closed Monday through Friday. They will reopen for Labor Day weekend and then close for the year. Bever Park Zoo stays open until Sunday October 3. Eighteen park pavilions may be reserved for picnics until September 30 and starting October 1 only Mohawk and Manhattan pavilions can be reserved at winter rates. Police report: Larry L. Loukota of 307 Sixth Ave Hiawatha was arrested Thursday afternoon on seven charges after a one vehicle crash on C Avenue NE north of Echo Site Road. He faces third offense drunk driving carrying a concealed weapon a 357 handgun unlawful possession of a firearm driving while license suspended driving left of center and marijuana possession. He was released from Linn County Jail after an appearance in Linn District Court. Continuous community classes include Coed Aerobics taught by Jiruska Mondays and Wednesdays 6 to 7 p.m. Fees 18 for five weeks or 25 for three times per week. Pre registration Wednesday 5 to 6:30 p.m. and Thursday 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Cedar Rapids Recreation Commission 2000 Mount Vernon Road SE. Call 398-5065 weekdays for details.
A 30 year old Cedar Rapids man John W. Harris had a willful injury charge dismissed after a motion argued the state could not prove his sanity. The defense cites extensive mental illness history and requests extended hospitalization at the Mental Health Institute of Independence.
The Cedar Rapids Recreation Commission opens Aerobic Dance Jazzercise Coed Aerobics and Kids Aerobics taught by Sally Jiruska and Linda Runkle starting the week of Sept 13. Morning sessions with Runkle run Monday and Wednesday 8 to 9 or 9 to 10 a.m. Evening sessions with Jiruska run Tuesday and Thursday 5 30 to 6 30 or 6 30 to 7 30 p.m. Kids Aerobics meets 5 to 6 p.m. on
Between 50 and 75 workers are being recalled at Wilson Foods Cedar Rapids plant. Manager Forrest Mykleby said employment will rise to about 1,850 from 1,900 normal. The move is tied to seasonal slowdowns and vacation hiring, with most recalled workers in ham poning and canning departments.
Cedar Rapids police logged nine burglaries Friday night and into Saturday morning. Stolen items across cases included two TVs, meat, tools, cash at Town House Inn and Golf Course, slide projection equipment, whiskey, and other goods.
Owner Bob Rodriguez announced the 25 employee Cedar Rapids restaurant will shut at 10 p.m. Sunday after falling behind on personal taxes and filing a bankruptcy plan. He cited competition from new Mexican eateries and tax issues with the IRS as the primary cause.
Allen L. Clark 31 of 3706 F Ave NE faces assault charges after a Friday morning altercation with Rebecca Myers at 12th Avenue SW. George W. Dean II 28 of 800 Second Ave SW is charged with assault causing bodily injury for an Aug. 20 attack on James Canaley. Lloyd Dinkan 18 of 1534 Second Ave SE is charged with assault with injury and intoxication after allegedly assaulting a 17 year old female at 27th Street and Johnson Avenue NW. All were arraigned and jailed in Linn County.
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