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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1979
Page
11
In a late contract Pete anticipates trouble as East risks the lead. He plays carefully after an ace of spades from dummy and covers East's seven with the eight. West shows out and Pete’s cautious play yields an overtrick, avoiding a potential set.
A Wisconsin reader asks if one can pass as dealer with 14 high card points. The answer is no. When holding the equivalent of one ace more than average, passing risks losing a game due to excessive chances.
Readers invited to submit questions to The Gazette for the Ask the Experts column. Include stamped self addressed envelopes for responses. The most interesting questions may be published with copies of Jacoby Modern.
The Iowa Conservation Commission will stop reserving campsites in state parks. Camping space will be first come, first served. Cabin rentals exist at six parks with weekly rates of 60 dollars without showers and 75 dollars with showers. deposits are ten dollars and beds and towels are not provided.
Coe College offers Running and Jogging for Life an evening course from April 4 to May 2 led by Dr. Tom Sweeney assistant professor of political science. Classes meet Wednesdays 7 to 8 30 PM at Eby Field House indoor track for runners of all levels ages 14 and up with a $25 registration for five sessions.
A March 31 symposium at Iowa State University will cover horse care and welfare in a day long workshop. Iowa State extension veterinarian Cliff Nelson notes the event responds to a need from the Iowa Federation of Humane Societies but is open to all attendees. Donna Ewing, president of the Iowa Federation of Humane Societies, will lead sessions among others.
The symposium aimed at beginners will be held at the Scheman Continuing Education Building, Iowa State Center in Ames. Delegates include George Hofman, Jim Kiser, and Tom Wicker Sham, with a $15 registration and pre registration by mail to Extension Courses and Conferences at Iowa State University.
Iowa wildlife officials reopened turkey license applications for five zones including Amana and parts of northeastern Iowa for the 1979 spring season. A total of 3,195 licenses were available with quotas in zones 1, 3 and 4 filled. remaining licenses are on a first come first served basis until April 3 or until quotas sell out.
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