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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 2001
Page
14
Cedar Rapids school officials open a district wide review of graduation expectations aiming to shape outcomes across all grades. The discussion includes potential changes to graduation requirements, class offerings in economics, and the PE waiver process while addressing student health education and practical skills.
Dallas Patterson recalls the discovery of a 50-carat emerald in Colombia now on display at Ginsberg Jewelers in Cedar Rapids. The gem, valued around 2 million dollars for its rarity, joins Patterson’s varied emerald collection with daily showings Friday and Saturday from 9:30 to 5. Patterson, a Drake University alum, entered the family mining business via Antonio Angel, his college roommate. Steven Ginsberg notes emeralds remain highly sought after for their rarity and beauty.
The MFL MarMac Board hires Dale Crozier 40 to lead the district starting July 1 with an annual salary of 88000. Lealand Wise departs to take a superintendent role in Virginia. The board also votes to close the Luana center and restructure to K4 9 12 in Monona and 5 8 in McGregor due to budget and enrollment pressures.
Anamosa City Council approved a sidewalk repair program offering up to 300 dollars reimbursement at 2 dollars per running foot for the first year starting in July. After July 1 2002 the rate drops to 1 dollar per foot with a 150 dollar cap and no funding after year two. Residents must apply at City Hall and be reimbursed after work completion on a first come first served basis.
Rachel Reyhons 19 hosted a March 23 gathering at her Ely home where beer cocaine and marijuana were used before a March 24 crash killed Shane Scott 19 and Jeffrey Wells 19. Witnesses say underage drinking occurred. Reyhons faces felony charges with possible more arrests.
Williamsburg Recreation Association volunteer Ken Thimmesch pressed Monday’s City Council on whether the group would receive its 12 000 earmarked funds. He criticized Recreation Director Sue Norris for not attending events, while Norris cited illness and other duties. City leaders defended Norris and noted evolving roles between the recreation department and association, with plans for a recreation and aquatic center and ongoing need for volunteers.
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