Agencies discuss possible merger of alcoholism and Reality 10 programs
Leaders from Citizens' Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and Reality 10 met at CCA offices with United Way and Health Center reps to explore a potential merger as state regulators form the Department of Substance Abuse. The group planned a future meeting and tasked execs to study service areas and peer mergers while seeking staff input.
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Citizens’ Committee On Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Reality 10
CCA
United Way
Health Center
Department of Substance Abuse
Fred Uphoff
Dale Sawyer
Bob Benning
Uphoff
Joel Hoffman
Sawyer
Marion officials told bypass speedup not possible
Marion businessmen pressed Iowa Department of Transportation officials to accelerate the Marion bypass of Highway 151 but the agency said the plan cannot be sped up. Right of way acquisition is set for 1981 1982 grading in 1983 and paving in 1984.
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Ames
Marion
Iowa Department of Transportation
IDOT
Bill Grundy
Jeff Schott
Federal Highway Administration
Ian MacGillivray
Seventh Avenue
George Murdoch
Grundy
Cedar Rapids Gazette Publication Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscription rates include carrier 1.15 per week and mail editions 5.174 weeks 56.00 52 weeks with regional rates 80.00 52 weeks. No mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service. The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches.
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The
Gazette Company
Third Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
U.S
Associated Press
Saint Nicholas Patron Saint Of Youth Merchants And Thieves
Saint Nicholas revered as patron of youth merchants travelers and thieves. commonly known as Santa Claus.
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Nicholas
Santa Claus
United Way Reaches 90.4 Percent of 1977 Goal
The 1977 United Way Campaign totals 1 456 743 dollars, 90 4 percent of a 1 611 500 goal, with General Chairman James Davidson urging volunteers to intensify contacts with local businesses and individuals. Seventeen agencies including American Red Cross, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, HACAP, Salvation Army, YMCA, YWCA and others rely on the funds to maintain 60 services from elder care to juvenile delinquency prevention in Linn County.
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United Way
James Davidson
Linn County
American Red Cross
Boy Scouts Camp Fire Girls
Citizens Committee On Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Council On Aging
Family Service Agency
Foundation II
Girl Scouts
HACAP
Jane Boyd
Mental Health Association
Public Health
Reality 10
Association For Retarded Citizens
Salvation Army
YMCA
YWCA
Hanson elected president of Cedar Rapids Teachers Federation
Norman Hanson English teacher at Kennedy High School is chosen as president of the Cedar Rapids Federation of Teachers. Other elected officers include June Wilson vice president Gerry Laden recording secretary Bill Kilbourn treasurer Bob Barnes sergeant at arms Marh elle Carlson executive secretary and Hans Eschbach labor rep. Dues are 80 yearly, 40 for lower paid certified staff. Committees need chairpersons and members.
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Norman Hanson
Kennedy High School
Cedar Rapids Federation of Teachers
June Wilson
Garfield
Gerry Laden
Roosevelt Junior High
Bill Kilbourn
Harding Junior High
Bob Barnes
Marhelle Carlson
Cleveland
Hans Eschbach
Traffic light move proposed near First Avenue and 35th Street
Traffic engineer Mel Meyer proposes moving the First Avenue 36th Street light to a mid block position between 35th and 36th streets. The change aims to improve safety for students as 4,000 vehicles daily use 35th Street versus 1,500 on 36th. An application to the state DOT will be filed after City Council authorization.
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First Avenue
36Th Street
35Th Street
Mel Meyer
35Th
36Th Streets
Meyer
State Department of Transportation
Gazette Initiates Weeklong Emphasis Pages Series
The Gazette announces a recurring run of emphasis pages each weekday. Mondays cover broad features, Tuesdays focus on health, Wednesdays mix food youth and School Days, Thursdays present consumer news, and Saturdays highlight recreation and leisure.
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The
Gazette
Weekend Weather Outlook from Covey
Forecast calls for high temperatures in the mid 40s to mid 50s Monday. Overnight lows will range from the 20s to the mid 30s with precipitation inches noted. Clear and mild conditions are expected Thursday through Saturday with similar temperature ranges.
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Denver
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Duluth
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PtCldy
Cincinnati
Erry
C.R. Weather
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Perret
Milwaukee
St. Paul
PtCidy
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Omaha
Vital statistics and notices from December births and marriages
Births listed for Mr. and Mrs. McNulty in Watkins and others at St. Luke's and towns including Marion Belle Plaine Anamosa Dysart West Allis Wis. The licenses show several Cedar Rapids Itasca Ames Fort Dodge couples. Police notes cite a gas station incident and occurrences on 12th Ave S 1380 33rd Ave A 16th St SW and 1923 Second St with times.
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St. Luke's
Lyle Knutson
Cherry Hill Road NW
John Neve
Ninth St. NW
Jerry Jacobi
Belle Plaine
Randall Day
Anamosa
Dennis Selk
Dysart
12Th Ave
33Rd Avenue
16Th Ave
Second St
Wrong Amount In Gazette Verdict On Wilson Case
A Gazette report on the Larry T. Wilson verdict misstates punitive damages at 10,000 instead of 21,500. Jurors deliberated about 11 hours. Juror Colette Janisch was excused after missing one trial day due to transportation issues.
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Gazette
Larry T. Wilson
Colette M. Janisch
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Alcohol, Drug Agencies
Tom Fruehling
Cllevy
IN Gazette Classified
United Press International
Hanson
Covey
Peter McNulty
Watkins
John Sheeley
28Th St
West Allis
Wis
Donald H. Vyskocil
Vyskocil
Charles H. Vyskocil
Fairlane Drive
Randy J. Rompet
Michele D. Rife
Kevin R. Scott
Kaylene M. Hocken
Scott H. Higgins
Debora S. VanOrsdale
Bradley A. Tilden
Aree A. Yingst
Roger W. Reitzel
Itasca
Lisa J. Koenig
Fort Dodge
Craig H. Hanway
Kathy L. Scott
Christ
God
Richard L. Thompson
Richard A. Kothe
Trinity Lutheran Church
S.W
Erine
Santa
Larry
Jess
Bill Hungerford
Rich Etscheidt
Newhall
8Th Ave
Iowa City
Call
First Trust
First Trust and Savings Bank
First Ave. N.E
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