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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1977
Page
20
Linn-Mar School District parents oppose year round schooling as a solution to space needs. A Nov meeting survey shows 14 percent favor air conditioning steps, 41 percent see it as possible if other options fail, and 41 percent oppose. Cost concerns cited around 1 million dollars for cooling all buildings.
Twenty of twenty two respondants back bond for Linn-Mar schools with building focus. enrollment projections by Isselhardt show high school for 1,452 by 1982 83 and total district rise to 3 628. Board to review updated architectural drawings for additions to accommodate at least 1 400 students.
Linn-Mar School Board renews 38 acres of school land lease to the Future Farmers of America for an agribusiness lab with a no till soybeans project. Board approves $50 per acre rent, schedules bids for disability insurance, and discusses Title IV funds, transportation, and salary policies while noting challenges to school library books and upcoming teacher training funds. A Marion YMCA activity schedule is posted with multiple programs.
Linn-Mar Community School District will observe a holiday on December 23 as scheduled. Superintendent Glen Easterday said a fourth make up day was not needed and discussed potential options, with a final decision expected after the holiday.
Stanley McClurg, defeated in the Cedar Rapids safety commissioner primary, filed campaign disclosures with the county elections office showing receipts and expenses totaling 1 582 31, with 900 public funds and about 1 200 paid to The Gazette. Some reports were late or absent. Nemec says no report needed as he spent no money. Reporting rules apply only to campaigns with over 100 in receipts debts or expenditures.
Marion City Council approved 24 ordinances relating to the criminal code taking effect Jan. 1. The measures cover conspiracy, assault, theft, harassment of officers, unlawful assembly and more. The session also heard plans for Hill and Williams bond sale, curb cut at The Big Yellow House, Blairs Ferry Road widening, rezoning hearings, plats, and street improvements with multiple contract payments approved.
The Marion Council approved switching health and major medical insurance to Equitable Life Assurance of the United States Co. The City will cover up to $500 before Equitable starts. The move, approved by city employees and the police and firefighters unions, takes effect Dec 31.
Northern Trust Co of Chicago and First National Bank of Marion offered the low bid on 575000 dollars of general obligation bonds to finance the city 1977 capital improvements. The Marion Chicago bid carried a 101 dollar premium and 183712.74 net interest cost for an effective rate of 4.49450 percent. Seven bids were submitted by twelve institutions. Beck and Downie Inc of Des Moines and First National offered the next lowest bid with 28.75 premium and 184451.25 net interest cost at 4.5125 percent. Francis Bernard dies. Relative Dies Florence Trapp of 1486 Seventh Ave was called to Sioux Falls. Security Savings and Loan Assocation will close December 24 26 31 and January 2 for holidays.
At a Thursday hearing the Marion Council listened to Chester R. Trembley and residents object to a proposed 48 unit elder housing project at 11th Street and First Avenue. The council took no action, while other zoning items moved to consideration after public hearings.
A Covington house suffered major damage with a kitchen and living room gutted and upstairs smoke damage after a fire ruled caused by heat tape attached to a faucet on a water tank. Allen Novak and wife Cheryl were shopping at the time. Red Cross aided the family and their parents stayed nearby.
A historical note states insect species number four times that of all other animal species combined while a separate fact recalls Thomas Edison inventing the phonograph at age thirty. The two items reflect distinct scientific and technological milestones.
Linda J. Graff and James L. Graff were arrested for prohibited acts after police say Linda posed as a nurse to obtain Darvon and Jim picked up the drugs ordered by phone. Lee H. Wright was charged with perjury for lying as a witness in State vs Lionel Page trial.
Marion City Council set an election for January 24 to let voters decide on cable television. Marion Cable Communications Inc. requested the special election and will cover about 2000 dollars of costs. petitions signed by 350 residents prompted the move. If approved, Marion's cable TV would mirror Cedar Rapids service.
Maine Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows invites Rebekah and Odd Fellows members to an open house Sunday at 2 p.m. at 120 19th St NE to tour the new quarters. A coffee reception will follow at 3411 Circle Drive NE hosted by Mr. and Mrs Otto Eckley. Maine Lodge will take possession January 2 after 17 years at 419% Second Ave SE.
Mashed cooked yellow summer squash topped with crisp bacon strips. The dish pairs soft squash with salty bacon for a simple savory side.
City of Cedar Rapids will hold a public hearing January 4 1978 at 9 00 a m in City Hall Council Chamber to consider vacation and disposition of alley land between Cottage Grove and Liberty and to convey by claim deed to John Tucker for nine hundred dollars. Utilities easements for Iowa Electric Light and Power and Northwestern Bell preserved. Public notice dated December 1977.
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