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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1996
Page
11
Yesterday’s notebook reports 83 responses on whether teaching hard work should be in public schools. 88 percent said yes and 12 percent said no. Readers may call FYlona at 319 368 8800 to join the TeleUs forum.
A schedule of public meetings and events for February 21 1996 in Cedar Rapids Linn County includes the Board of Supervisors City Council and various local committees. Also on the calendar are a mayoral note a museum reading a Disney ice show recycling event and Cityline calendar details.
Lottery numbers show a $100000 cash game result and pick 3 and pick 4 runs for midday and evening. 4-14-16-20-28 Illinois Lottery. Pick 3 midday 7 1 2. Pick 3 evening 3 5 5. Pick 4 midday 5 4 8 8. Pick 4 evening 2 4 8 0. 6-of-54 Jackpot listed at $2 million. Cityline numbers provided for results.
Vital statistics notice records births on February 19 and 20 at Mercy and St Luke's hospitals. Each entry lists parents and address followed by newborn son or daughter, with totals for February 19, 1996 and historical date ranges for comparison. The document mentions heating fuel figures as a dated aside.
Gazette staff report two Iowa men injured in a Saturday Washington County wreck were identified as Gregory Jones 20 of Iowa City and Peter Bazyn 19 of Marengo Both remained hospitalized with Jones in good condition and Bazyn in critical condition The crash occurred at 2 30 p m on Highway 92 four miles east of Washington The car traveled at more than 90 mph before leaving the road and both occupants were thrown from the vehicle No charges had been filed as of last night
Stoney Creek in Blairstown makes 2131 synthetic marble plaques with Cal Ripken Jr handprints to mark his record breaking 2131st game. The firm, a $1 million yearly producer of plaques and gifts, also created items for Jeff Gordon and NASCAR.
Seth Miller of Cedar Rapids has been elected the Notre Dame University student body president and will assume the role April 1. The 21 year old junior economics major will oversee a 50 member staff, chair campus life council, and manage a 500000 dollar budget while advocating for student rights to football tickets. He and Vice President Megan Murray won on a platform advocating scholarships and undergraduate emphasis for 7800 undergraduates. Miller is an Air Force ROTC flight commander and earned a Pentagon internship as one of 15 cadets, with a four year post graduation commitment.
Fire investigators say a second floor bedroom fire at the Plotz home in Oak Hill started while visiting friend Ortberg slept. Capt. Al Brockhahn plans interviews with youngsters to determine cause. The family discusses rebuilding near the original site as neighbors and Red Cross organize aid.
DNR data show three of nine well water tests at Cedar Terrace Mobile Home Estates positive for non-fecal coliform since January while five subsequent tests were negative. Officials say non-fecal bacteria are common and not sewage related. source remains unidentified. Testing returns to monthly frequency after five consecutive satisfactory results.
Farmers in Blairstown formed a co op intent on building and managing an ethanol plant. Critics warn larger co ops could squeeze out small farmers while supporters say bigger groups bring resources and prosperity. The discussion extends to federal subsidy debates and environmental goals.
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