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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1979

Page

15

YWCA Spring Break Activities Detailed for Youth

The YWCA lists a series of spring break workshops for March 19 to 23 for children and teens. Programs include Skin Care and Beauty, Dance Workshop with yoga ballet jazz disco, Bike and Moped safety and repair, Young Women's Awareness Day addressing rights and sexuality, Karate Demonstration, Water and Boat Safety, and a Fun Workshop for younger children. Prices range from free to $6.50 with various age groups and times specified.

YWCA Bever Park Green Square

Ellis YMCA announces youth activities and signups

The Ellis Branch YMCA outlines programs including Open Gym Saturdays from noon and weekly hours 9 am to 5 pm. Soccer starts April 9 for grades 3–6 with practices at Cleveland School or Kingston Stadium. track at Wilson Taft or Roosevelt schools. Fees apply and shirt costs vary. register by April 1.

Ellis Branch Cleveland School Kingston Stadium Wilson Taft Roosevelt Ellis Y Ellis

Public relations workshop set at YWCA Saturday

A public relations workshop titled How To Make Editors Glad To See You will be held Saturday at the YWCA from 10:00 to 2:30 led by Carl Kane. The session helps individuals clubs and groups publicize activities. Registration includes lunch and babysitting for a fee. preregister at 365-1458.

The YWCA Carl Kane

Georgia on their minds

In the White House Executive Office Building a table offers income tax forms. Readers can pick up federal forms along with District of Columbia Maryland Virginia and Georgia forms. The setup signals Georgia influence among White House staff.

Washington Jimmy Carter White House District of Columbia Maryland Virginia Georgia

Linn Extension names King Judith King in Linn County

Judith King of Cedar Rapids named extension home economist in Linn County. She will join Susie Athoff to lead an expanded nutrition education program across Linn Benton Jones and Johnson counties.

Judith King Cedar Rapids Linn County Kenneth Jones

Eagle honors two Cedar Rapids teens in Scout courts

Two Cedar Rapids youths will receive Eagle Scout honors with ceremonies at the IBEW Hall and Concordia Lutheran Church. Mark Taylor of Troop 42 earned 30 merit badges plus awards including World Conservation and Philmont Arrowhead. Richard Hutchins of Troop 29, a Jefferson High senior, has hiked 250 miles on multiple trails and held Scout leadership roles.

Cedar Rapids Mark Taylor Richard Taylor Rosewood Court Ibew Hall Troop 42 Taylor American Legion Richard Hutchins Johnson Ave Concordia Lutheran Church Hutchins Troop 29 Hoover Galena Ill Camp Wakonda Order of the Arrow Philmont Scout Ranch Jefferson High School

Early enrollment push as Hawkeye scouts fill camps

Terry Flachs, Boy Scout camp director, says 65 percent of troops in a seven county area have registered for camp, beating last year’s 63 percent. Camp Waubeek is full, Wakonda has few sites left, and total registrations may reach about 75 percent with scouts planning trips to Canadian outings and Philmont. The Hawkeye Area Council covers 112 troops across Linn, Jones, Benton, Johnson, Cedar and Washington counties.

Terry Flachs Flachs Waubeek Hawkeye Area Boy Scout Council Camp Wakonda Philmont Scout Ranch Cimarron N.M Linn, Jones, Benton, Johnson, Cedar Washington Counties

New Simpler Emblem Adopted By Mississippi Valley Scouts

The Mississippi Valley Girl Scout Council unveils a contemporary redesign of the trefoil emblem for its 3 million members. The new badge appears in the February Green Scene and aims to emphasize a modern identity for Girl Scouting. Donna Epley of Coralville notes the shift reflects Girl Scouts of the United States’ status as the world’s largest voluntary organization for girls.

United States Mississippi Valley Girl Scout Council Green Scene Girl Scouting Girl Scouts Girl Guides U.S Donna Epley Coralville Epley Girl Scouts of the United States of America

Girl Scouts clarify independence with new trefoil emblem

The survey shows many confuse Girl Scouts with other groups. the new trefoil emblem aims to dispel the misunderstanding and highlight the organization's distinct program and administration. John James Audubon, famed American bird expert, died in 1851.

Epley John James Audubon

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