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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1997
Page
9
Cityline invites readers to answer with category 1111 by 8 p.m. Votes from yesterday show 34 responses: 38 percent Frequent and 62 percent Average with no Never. The current question asks if Iowa's septuplets can live a normal life, noting TELUS as a non scientific sampling.
On December 24 1997 Cedar Memorial Park hosts a drive through nativity scene 530 to 900 pm with entry from the northbound C Avenue NE. Fantasy of Lights runs at Ellis Park from 6 pm with motor coach and car pricing. Cedar Rapids offers drive through recycling at Public Works 1201 Sixth St SW and a truck event at Randall Foods with Bluestem Solid Waste Agency contact 398 1278 for more info.
Lottery numbers for December 22 1997 are listed with daily games Pick 3 Pick 4 and Jackpot at 20 million. An editors note explains heating degree days calculated from daily average temperatures to gauge heating fuel needs.
On December 23 a son was born to Sarah and Benjamin Berberich of 1625 Grand Ave SE. A son was born to Sheila and Mike Fetters of 3628 14th Ave SE. On December 22 a son was born to Sarah and Jeff Marshall of 2633 First Ave SE. On December 23 a son was born to Trudy Rauch of 1536 Bever Ave SE.
The Log reports charges subject to review by county attorneys. Carl Hoffmann, 42, 1118 Woodlark Lane NW, arrested Monday in the 200 block of Edgewood Road NW on a second offense. Michael Sumner, 31, 1232 Fourth St NW, arrested Monday at First Street and F Avenue NW.
The December 14 death of Lori Lee Moore, 28, of Iowa City, was ruled a death by own action due to carbon monoxide poisoning by Johnson County Medical Examiner T T Bozek. James Mercer, 29, of Cedar Rapids, was arrested Saturday at the intersection of Dubuque and Ronalds streets in Iowa City on drunken driving charges.
The last of four expert witnesses testified that James Johnson is mentally capable of standing trial for the alleged offense. Psychologist Leonard Welsh, noting Johnson's IQ around 65, said previous evaluations and prison behavior support competency while citing relevant legal standards. The judge plans to review before January 2 with a February 2 trial date set.
Heavy wet snow forecast across southeast Iowa with 4 to 8 inches possible if storm tracks north of a line from Lamoni to Dubuque. Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Burlington, Davenport and Dubuque face heavy accumulation. Central and Northwest Iowa see lighter totals. Officials urge preparedness supplies and cautions for stranded drivers as temperatures hover near freezing.
Drivers planning long trips should contact state toll free numbers for road and weather updates. Iowa Illinois Kansas Minnesota Missouri Nebraska South Dakota Wisconsin provide hotlines with in state and out of state numbers to check conditions before travel.
Fire Station No. 1 at 600 Eighth Ave. is nearing completion after a 180000 dollar remodeling. The upgrades include a new roof and windows, asbestos removal, improved insulation and heating to cut gas costs by 40 to 60 percent. Firefighters expect better comfort and efficiency with the renovated nine room facility and easier operations alongside Station No. 2.
Cedar Rapids Streets and Solid Waste departments begin tree pickup on January 5 and run for two weeks, with trees placed curbside before 7 a.m. for pickup. Marion and Indian Creek Nature Center offer alternatives, with disposal final deadlines and a request for volunteers.
Ronald Skubal a 44 year old accountant from Iowa City was sentenced to a suspended five year prison term and three years probation after pleading guilty to two forgery counts and one second degree theft. He was ordered to pay full restitution and perform 100 hours of community service.
Gene Vander Linden, 61, was found shot four times in his Plantersville home by a police officer. Susie Houchens, 34, Vander Linden’s girlfriend, was arrested in Columbus on capital murder and grand larceny charges and held on $505,000 bail awaiting February court.
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