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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1981
Page
7
City Council approved a stricter housing code effective today to replace the prior version. A one week file draft would regulate vehicle and motorboat noise with limits, requiring annual inspections, occupancy permits, and enforcement options including revoking certificates and possible court action.
James D. Hitchins of New Albin faces a federal charge for transporting a stolen check from New Albia to La Crosse Wisconsin last December. He filed a court document suggesting a possible guilty plea, with trial previously set for next Tuesday. The check was drawn on Interstate Producers Livestock Association of Peoria Illinois and carries up to ten years in prison or a ten thousand dollar fine.
Linn County Conservation Department reports no tree thefts this Christmas season reversing years of losses. Annual thefts had reached twenty trees, prompting a program last year using foul smelling animal repellent and tree paint. Two hundred fifty to seventy five dollars value trees were previously taken before the deterrent, but this year the spray proved successful.
A roundup of New Year holiday notices includes canceled Sunrise Optimist Club meeting, multiple New Year's Eve games and parties at venues like Emerald Knights Drum and Bugle Corps hall, plus restaurant and shop promotions. Local banks announce early closures for New Year, and Rose Bowl wishes run in Gazette Classified.
The Linn County Selective Traffic Enforcement Program reduced crashes at seven major intersections. The federally funded effort with $20,000 funded intensified patrols, with one deputy targeting peak hours. First-year data show no fatal crashes, three injury, and three property damage incidents, plus 104 motorist assists and 84 citations.
The Marion Chamber of Commerce will host its annual dinner Wednesday January 13 at the Long Branch Convention Center. A cash bar opens at 6 30 p m with buffet at 7 30 p m. No featured speaker this year. Community service awards will be given. A band will play for dancing after the dinner. Cost is 12 50 per person. Scott Olson becomes president succeeding Carl Foster. New officers are John Botkin Paul Draper and Tom Bever. New board members include Judy Grove Dick Snyder Fred Weber Jr and Jerry Zahradnik.
Reservations are being taken for the Rose Bowl. A Big Zenith 45 inch TV is advertised by Ebeling's Marion Stickney's. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Trumbo bought a new house at 4101 Willowood Ave from Skogman Homes. sale handled by ERA Skogman Realty. Sorg Pharmacy will close 5 pm New Year's Eve and all day New Year's. For Rent: large 2 bedroom apartment at edge of Marion by Bullis Real Estate, 377-4854.
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