Iowa saves California burros from death at Oxford sale
Dozens of wild China Lake burros arrived by truck to Oxford Iowa on Sunday. Local buyers from Iowa and Illinois selected and loaded 67 burros into trailers. Rick Kunde of Tipton and Don and Betty Hora led rescue efforts with NOWAH support to place the animals before 1982 eradication deadlines. Buys included horses for pets and breeding with prices around 148 dollars for males and 142 for females.
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Gaz
Oxford
Oxford Sale
California
Iowa
Illinois
China Lake Weapons Center
Los Angeles
Naval Base
Rick Kunde
Tipton
Kunde
Erin
Don Horn
West Branch
Grand Canyon
China Lake
Horas
NOWAH
National Organization of
Nowah’s Ark
Karla Gibson
Marion
Neta Reif
Kalona
Betty Jones
Mrs. Gibson
Hora
Hera
Cedar Rapids Library invites children to Saturday crafts
Cedar Rapids Public Library asks parents of children aged 4 to 8 to register for a Saturday program titled Caterpillars and Butterflies. The 1 to 1 45 p m session is the second in a series of weekend activities planned by the children's department. Reservations are requested by calling 398 5134.
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Cedar Rapids
Children’s Department
Evening recreation classes announced by United Cerebral Palsy
United Cerebral Palsy announces registration and schedules for evening recreation for all ages and disabilities. Physical fitness runs March 24 to August 4 with gaps. arts and crafts from March 31 to June 16. swimming April 20 to May 25. Trained supervision provided. For registration call 365 4657.
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United Cerebral Palsy
UCP
Claudia
Iowa Department of Social Services
Betty
Sylvia
Minority representation urged on Cedar Rapids school task force
Cedar Rapids Community School District minority employees plan to read a statement at tonight's board meeting criticizing the Reorganizational Task Group for lacking minority members. The Ethnic Minority Association of Education demands restructuring as the district shifts to a four year high school and a 6-8 middle school in 1984, with 81 members on eight committees. Dexter Constant, chair of the group's Resolution and Political Action committee, and Lydia Constant sign the statement calling for inclusion of more minority administrators teachers and community members. The district's unions support the call while other business includes census impact on director districts and reductions in staff for the proposed Extended Learning Program. The meeting is at 346 Second Ave SE.
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Cedar Rapids
Marvin Maire
Ethnic Minority Association of Education
Dexter Constant
Constant
Black Federation of Cedar Rapids
Second Ave. SE
Community Volunteer Openings Across Nonprofits
Multiple Cedar Rapids area groups seek volunteers for March and April. UCP needs fitness helpers. Iowa DSS calls for volunteers with roles in child and elder services. Birthright seeks mentors for pregnant teens, and seniors need friendly visitors. Additional posts include music arts, dialysis transport, and nature center teacher naturalists. Call numbers provided.
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Diane
Dolores
Cedar Rapids
Call Council On Aging
Association For Retarded Citizens
Iowa City
Polly Porter
University Hospitals
Arts and Crafts
United Cerebral Palsy
Claudia Wolfe
CP Center
Indian Creek Nature Center
Rich Patterson
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