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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 2006
Page
9
Preliminary estimates show the Iowa Mennonite Relief Sale raised 159777 this weekend. Treasurer Margaret Miller said expenses may reach about 50000. Funds from the 27th annual sale will go to Mennonite Central Committee for projects overseas and disaster relief. Attendance dipped to about 9000. Keith Hostetler led the executive council.
Shannon K. Schaffer 42 of North Liberty is charged with theft by deception for posing as a pregnant mother to a Texas couple seeking to adopt. She sent old photos, claimed a March birth, and the couple spent $1,030 on travel and adoption items. She was arrested on second degree theft by deception and released from Johnson County Jail.
Jamie John Wesley Butler, 42, was detained in the Johnson County Jail on charges for failing to return to the Hope House community corrections facility at 2501 Holiday Rd. as scheduled. Coralville police said details on how Butler was found would be released today.
In Marion, Brian Squires leads a Pee-Wee Indians T-ball team of 12 five and six year olds. He emphasizes safety and focus as he guides the children through practice at Butterfield Park. The season lasts two months with eight four inning games on Saturdays.
Brian Squires a 35 year old software engineer from Marion coaches Indian youth baseball handling batting practice at the field. He emphasizes readiness and positioning while correcting swings and base running. He notes attention spans under two minutes and shares praise for good contact and swings.
Milo Steele of Washington Iowa coached the local YMCA swim team from 1956 to 1973 and will be honored July 1 and 2 at the United Methodist Church. Former swimmers plan to attend to celebrate his 50 year impact, his discipline and dedication to turning young athletes toward their best.
Stanley Consultants reports progress in Iraq with about 2 200 of 5 000 identified projects completed. Utilities work has allowed focus on schools and government buildings while security remains managed under U S military protection. Some staff also work on Afghanistan projects.
In 2004 Stanley Consultants of Muscatine joined Michael Baker Jr. of Pittsburgh and Hill International of Marlton to aid the U S Army Corps of Engineers in rebuilding Iraqs electric power system and other infrastructure under a potential 1.5 billion five year contract. Gary Foster, VP of Stanley Consultants, returns from Iraq calling the project unprecedented.
The Gazette reports on ongoing developments involving local newsmakers and events, with periodic follow ups each Monday. Contact avenues are listed for reader inquiries and tips.
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