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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1989
Page
15
A seasonal cleanout prompts readers to tidy hunting coats, calls, and tackle boxes. Notes mention upcoming two day DNR commission sessions Feb 1-2 in Des Moines to set opening dates for next fall's hunting seasons, plus a Peregrine Falcon stock plan in Cedar Rapids and Iowa wildlife policing efforts.
Pleasant Creek Recreation Area hosts a day long fisheree and winter carnival run by Cedar Rapids Bass Masters and the Department of Natural Resources. Tickets are $1 with a 1989 park sticker required. prizes include certificates and a TV and motor. Seminars on wildlife topics run amid sledding and snow activities. some events canceled if snow fails.
The fifth annual Boat Tackle and Sports Show at Hawkeye Downs offers gifts to the first 100 entrants daily. The event runs Feb 3 weekend with free popcorn and parking, one free admission with Gazette ad, and Kmart reel services. Richard Thimsen reports exhibitors including boats, motors, tackle, resorts, and guides. last year drew 8,000 attendees.
State Sen Beverly Hannon will address Cedar-Wapsie Group of the Sierra Club at Mount Mercy College McAuley Hall February 11. Social hour 6:30 p.m., buffet 7:15. Tickets ten dollars, reservations due February 7. Send checks to Cliff and Lena Haverkamp Cedar Rapids. Call 365 8224 for details. Door prizes, awards, and talk included. Menu features roast beef and vegetarian lasagna.
Readers in Brooklyn and across Iowa report large Canada goose flocks staying longer due to warm, open fields. Iowa counts rise from 3,000 to 34,000 with others in Minnesota and Rochester, Minnesota. DNR official Jim Hansen notes many birds may stay or return south if harsher weather returns. locals enjoy but worry about mess and lawn damage.
Coralville Lake hosts a ski clinic Sunday rain or shine from noon to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the U S Army Corps of Engineers and Racquet Master, the program covers techniques equipment care and clothing with Ian McLagan speaking at 1 p.m. Hot chocolate provided. Information at 338 3543.
Debbie Zieglesky of the State Archaeologist's Office speaks on Early Iowa Travelers at the Cedar Rapids Audubon Society winter banquet. The event on February 6 at St Pauls United Methodist Church includes social hour at 6, dinner at 6 30 with roast beef turkey or vegetarian casserole, tickets 9 50. Reservations with Phyllis Barber at 396 5324.
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