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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1995
Page
11
Yesterday readers chose between Clinton and Dole in a mock 1996 presidential race while today many doubt religion remains relevant. Tele USA surveys non scientific public opinion through 656 responses, noting attitudes toward religion in modern culture.
A schedule of local government and community meetings for May 31 1995 in Cedar Rapids including the Airport Commission City Council Linn County supervisors MIS Committee Family Resource Center Development Association Special Populations Affordable Housing Cedar Rapids Hiawatha Library Center Point City Council and two farmers markets at Noelridge Park and East End Shopping Center. A recycling truck event at Randall Foods is also listed with Cityline calendar reference.
Lottery numbers listed for Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings plus a 6-of-54 jackpot. Midday and evening results shown for each game. Phone numbers CITYLINE 363 7000 and 337 7000 provide the drawing category 2900.
Vital statistics from St. Luke's show births on May 26 to May 29 and totals through May 29, 1995. The Log compiled by The Gazette lists drunken driving charges including Justin A. Rich and Traci L. O'Neil, plus a child endangerment case against Carla M. Leslie, and a Cedar Rapids arrest of Heather Leigh Rissi. A vehicle fire was reported at 614 C Ave NW Monday evening.
Cedar Rapids authorities say John T Walton and his girlfriend Julie Slaman promoted a Memorial Day sale as the White Trash Sale. After a dispute over proceeds shots were fired, a 2 1 2 hour standoff followed with Walton arrested on domestic assault and discharging a firearm charges. Police found an offensive weapon and a handgun. Walton faced another confrontation history in 1993. Walton admitted firing at a raccoon and said no intent to threaten Slaman. Walton remained jailed awaiting court.
Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission saw 97 complaints in 1994, up from 73 in 1993, mostly about employment. Director Louise Wozniak Lorenz attributes the rise to greater awareness from outreach, not more discrimination. The commission closed 77 cases in 1994 with one third lacking probable cause.
Mount Vernon mayors and residents face losing the Odeum Theatre unless a community group raises about 30000 by summer end. Larry Purvis offered 30000 cash with a 40000 loan over 10 to 15 years at 6 percent and would manage the theater for 200 weekly if a non profit group buys it. The Purvises, who built the theater in 1975, say profits barely cover hours and warn the town would lack a cinema if no deal succeeds.
A German shepherd is quarantined at the city animal shelter after biting Rick Hawkins, 41, near H and H Motors on Sixth Ave SW. Hawkins required hospital treatment and was released. The dog will be held 14 days to test for rabies. owner’s name not disclosed.
Cedar Rapids city traffic data show changes at Second Avenue and Sixth Street SW aiming to improve safety as the city’s third most accident prone site. I‑380 Collins Road NE remains high obstacle with 27 accidents in 1994. IDOT added directional signs and trimmed shrubbery to reduce crashes. Personal-injury accidents rose 18 percent citywide in 1994 with four deaths.
The Macbride Raptor Center unveils a back box for orphaned and injured eagles to imprint on the local lake area. Eaglets six to nine weeks old will stay five to eight weeks, then be fitted with transmitters for tracking. Volunteers and sponsors from Kirkwood Community College, the University of Iowa, and the Iowa Chapter of Whitetails Unlimited funded the project amid daily monitoring by center staff.
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