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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1995
Page
11
Readers are asked for views on American troops arriving in Bosnia to maintain peace and on whether Iowa interstate speed limits should stay unchanged. Submit opinions via the TeleUs forum at FY Iowa using the provided phone number.
Listings for Cedar Rapids meetings including the Board of Adjustment and Board of Education work sessions, plus city council and library events. Holiday displays at Jackson County Museum and Brucemore Mansion, several school concerts with fees listed. Illinois lottery Pick 3 and Powerball results with latest jackpots and winners noted.
Report of births on December 10 including John and Rachel Ohman at 3837 Dalewood Ave SE a boy. At St. Luke's December 10 Melissa Clifton at 921 Old Marion Rd NE a girl Stacey McGraw 1611 Parktowne Lane NE a boy Loretta and Jeffrey Skidmore 1832 A Ave NE a girl Elizabeth Stacey independence a girl Rhonda and Robert Wright 1551 Washington Ave SE a boy.
The Log records a vehicle fire at 3200 block of Prairie Drive NE reported Friday at 12:22 a.m. Charges are subject to Linn County Attorney's review.
In Linn County District Court Joseph M. Dulin pleaded guilty to drunken driving from a Dec 20 1994 arrest and drew a $750 fine plus seven days in jail with 12 hours credit. Other defendants faced resentencing or conviction for second offense drunken driving with fines and brief jail terms.
Multiple local organizations call for volunteers across varied roles. Listings include crisis counselors, handy persons for History Center projects, shop volunteers for the American Cancer Society, transport assistance for two boys, Cedar Rapids Veterans Center office helpers, meal preparation for Catholic Worker House, and supervised youth open gym at McKinley Middle School with contact names and numbers provided.
About 110 families benefited from the Homeless Children's Trust program through Hawkeye Area Community Action Program. Mary Bordenaro says roughly 250 local children attended the Christmas event at AEGON, while parents shopped for gifts at Jack's Discount Store with volunteers. Donations continue, with sponsorsincluding KGAN TV Hy Vee AEGON Jack's General Mills and others.
Carly Hennings a Cedar Rapids seven year old meets Santa at the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program event in the AEGON cafeteria on Sunday. She tells Santa her gift request a Walkman as families gather for the community outreach activity.
In Decorah residents weigh Adrian Strand’s bid to preserve a historic roadside inn and slaughterhouse. After prior business failures including a $55,000 purchase, foreclosure, a $250,000 rink bankruptcy, and lawsuits, locals remain skeptical while others back his persistence. The supervisors restrict alcohol, and a chamber official notes locals want more dining options. Strand stresses honesty and perseverance amid lingering doubt.
The Cedar Rapids school board plans to appoint a replacement for Board Member Wayne Howes who resigned December 1. After interviews on December 4 four or fewer candidates remain, with volunteer work and community ties guiding selections. The board must choose by December or face a special election.
Eastern Iowa teachers integrate Christmas Hanukkah Kwanzaa and other holidays into lessons. Bowman Woods second grade and Arthur Elementary explore menorahs wreaths and gift projects while stressing historical background and respect for diverse beliefs.
Policies encourage observances for extended learning and inclusive activities while preventing staff from promoting any specific religious holiday. Teachers may cover religion in curriculum and allow student sharing, but non instructional displays of religious symbols tied to holidays are prohibited. Equ ity Director Marian Coleman notes district aims for neutrality.
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