Marion Neighbor Writes Her Way Into the Spotlight
Sandy Carpenter a 40 year old widow of 480 Ninth Street with sons Michael and Timmy is a prolific writer who publishes letters to the editor and personal pieces. She believes a God given talent for words lets her craft impactful prose and help others express their feelings. Sandy has faced rejection from Redbook and Readers Digest yet continues writing for free and contemplates turning her talent into a paid career. She runs a moving business from home and holds Wilson High School as her only formal training as she weighs market direction.
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Sandy Carpenter
Sandy
Ninth Street
Michael
Timmy
the Gazette
Redbook
Wilson High School
Cedar Rapids
Marion Briefs and Local Notices
Marion makes small town updates including Nordman Jewelry ads, Dr. David E. Kresnicka relocating his office to 1100 Meadowview Drive as of March 3. A Lions family potluck is set for Tuesday at 6 15 p m at Linn County Co op with Isobel Mack speaking, plus a Lenten luncheon at First United Presbyterian Church. Potluck for Marion Senior Citizens Club No 1 is canceled.
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David E. Kresnicka M
Meadowview Drive
Marion
Adv
Linn County Co-op
Third Avenue
35Th Street
Isobel Mack
St. Luke’s Hospital
Claude Jones
Westminster Presbyterian Church
First United Presbyterian Church
Marion Senior Citizens Club
Catholic schools add kindergartens in Cedar Rapids area
Two more Metropolitan Catholic Schools, St. Ludmilas and St. Matthews, plan half day kindergarten classes next year due to declining enrollments and more space. St. Jude’s announced a kindergarten earlier. St. Pius X will not add a kindergarten. Public schools may lose some kindergartners, but impact is expected to be modest.
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St. Ludmilas
St. Matthew’s
St. Jude’s
Christine Elias
Elias
Dorothy Montgomery
St. Pius X School
Helen Esther
St. Pius X
George Ross
Cedar Rapids
Ross
Marion Firefighters Reach Binding Arbitration on Contract
The city of Marion and its firefighters reached a settlement with Paul Gerhart named as binding arbitrator after a fact finding hearing. Wages are settled with a 9.5 percent increase and a $200 annual clothing allowance. Time and a half pay applies to all off duty training. Holiday scheduling language was adjusted to improve crew coverage. The agreement takes effect July 1.
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Marion
Paul Gerhart
Gerhart
Cleveland
Carl Ramey
Ramey
Firefighters’ Union
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Nordman Jewelry
C.R. Catholic
Christie Wallace
Gazette
10Th Street
3Rd Ave
Paramount Theater
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
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