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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 2009
Page
7
Cedar Rapids Council member Monica Vernon will hold a Saturday 10 30 a m meeting for District 2 constituents in Kearne Hall at St Matthew s Catholic Church 2310 First Ave NE She will provide City Hall updates and take questions from residents
The Corridor Metropolitan Planning Organization will hold an open house meeting Thursday to review a preliminary roadway and intersection design study for Blairs Ferry Road from Milburn Road to I 380. Attendees may view data and speak with staff and design representatives at Unity of Cedar Rapids Church Community Room from 4 30 to 6 p m with no formal presentation.
The Marion Independent and Linn-Mar school boards plan to reconvene meetings after weather postponements. Marion holds a 4 30 p m work session in its admin boardroom to discuss an 8 8 million bond referendum for a Vernon Middle School replacement. Linn-Mar schedules a 5 p m work session and 7 p m meeting at the Educational Services Center to review district construction plans and the 2009 10 calendar.
Dan Duong, a Vietnam immigrant and US custodian at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, has dedicated 27 years to his night shift duties. He balances family, language skills, and a persistent work ethic, unlocking doors with 11 keys and keeping hallways clean while earning praise from Dean Donald Letendre for his meticulous care.
Dan Duong, 56, custodian at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, immigrated from Vietnam after years as a prisoner of war. He stays diligent, caring for staff and students, shovels snow, and even helps colleagues in need while reflecting on his years as a refugee and his 1990 U.S. citizenship.
In Strawberry Point, Harvey Sollberger, noted flutist and composer, recalls starting with a sixth grade flute in Marion and later earning a University of Iowa degree in 1960. Now at 70 he plans a 30 acre sound garden and continues to pursue new goals in a home studio with a 20 year old Brannen-Cooper flute.
Stephanie and Tommy Dee of Solon with two children Sydney and Taylor stand beside a photo of the March 2008 HGTV Dream Home victory. Dee won the $2.2 million custom built fully furnished Florida Keys home.
HGTV Dream Home winner Stephanie Dee and husband Tommy are selling their three story Islamorada Florida house due to high taxes tied to the prize. The Dees, who still live in Solon with two children, traded in a vehicle and await a buyer as the housing market slumps.
Stephanie Dee of Solon wins the Dream Home contest with a prize valued at 2.2 million dollars. The package includes a Florida beach home, a 2008 Yukon Hybrid, a doggy Dream Home, and furnishings. Dee was chosen from about 40 million entries in a random drawing announced by HGTV in March 2008.
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