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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1977

Page

4

Alcoholism board votes to close Averill House halfway home

The Citizens Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse unanimously approves starting steps to close and sell Averill House 1120 Second Ave SE a three story facility housing 28 men. It operates at a net loss of about 30745 yearly with expenses 62445 and income 31700 including 2000 from Social Services 4500 Linn County and 25200 in resident fees.

Citizens Committee On Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Averill House Second Ave Wayne Mead Mead CCA Marty Mann First Ave Department of Social Services Linn County Halfway House Reality 10 Citizens Committee Lakeside Drive

CCA Chooses Averill House Plan Amid Merger Talks

The CCA will keep a counselor at Averill House during closing to prevent vandalism as a merger with Reality 10 moves forward. Meade says the men's facility closure is temporary, with potential for a residential site of realistic size. adds Averill House would require 40 000 more yearly staff costs.

CCA Averill House Mead

Accreditation Granted to Citizens Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse

Wayne Mead reports the Citizens Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse received JCAH accreditation for one year after a Sept 12-13 survey. The letter states accreditation is not transferable and mergers require notice. Mead notes potential merger with Reality 10 and opportunities for third party payments and outpatient insurance coverage.

Joint Commission On Accreditation of Hospitals Citizens Committee On Wayne Mead CCA Commission Mead Iowa Department of Substance Abuse ICAH JCAH

Baron of beef marks opening at downtown McDonalds

Seattle AP reports the new downtown McDonalds menu featured champagne and baron of beef catered by Victor Rosellini. A jazz trio played the McDonalds theme as area operations manager Pat Newbury explains the aim was something a little different.

Seattle McDonald’s Hamburger Victor Rosellini McDonald’s Pat Newbury

Life and Breath Club meeting in Cedar Rapids

A Life and Breath Club session is scheduled in Cedar Rapids with American Lung Association volunteers at St. Luke's Hospital Room 162 at 7 p.m. The discussion centers on Continued Home Treatment and future meetings cover various lung disorder topics for public education.

Self-Motivation at Work Seminar in Cedar Rapids

A one day seminar titled Self-Motivation at Work is set for December in Cedar Rapids at Iowa Hall on campus and at the Sheraton Inn. Kirkwood Community College sponsors the program led by James Allen. The session runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with six CEUs and a $25 fee. Enroll by check to Kirkwood CC or call 398-5495 for details.

Cedar Rapids Kirkwood Community College Iowa Hall Kirkwood Sheraton Inn 33Rd Ave Maslow James Allen Allen United States Shirley Grulke Box

Lake Placid Twenty Year Olympic Hosting Fight

Parade magazine previews Lake Placid bid for the Olympics highlighting a long-running effort spanning two decades. Local officials and residents press for the international event, outlining costs, venues, and political hurdles ahead of a key decision.

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