Mayor never turns anyone away at Oak Village
Bill Vannata, a 74 year old resident handyman at Oak Village, received a raise from 15 to 25 dollars a month for an unofficial mayor role. He handles repairs, watches buildings, and helps residents, often free though sometimes tips appear. His wife Wilma notes their long marriage and daily support.
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Oak Village
Bill Vannata
Marion Senior Citizen
Bill
Vanuata
Wilma
South 1Lth St
Linn County Rec
Eleven Arrested on Drunk Driving Charges in Linn County
Eleven people were arrested for drunk driving in Linn County across Saturday and Sunday. Names include Gregory S. Gordon 21 of Sierra Drive NE and Jack L. Wharton 49 of 10th Street SE among others. Several individuals faced additional charges such as speeding following too closely and failing to have vehicle under control.
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Linn County
Gregory S. Gordon
Sierra Drive
Mercy Hospital
Jack L. Wharton
10Th St
Fifth Avenue
Tenth Street
Bradley A. Yount
Terrace Hill Drive
Seminole Valley Park
Kieron G. Odekirk
Heath St
Political Calendar Notice of candidates campaign schedule
The Political Calendar lists Jeff Cook a parks commissioner candidate speaking tonight at 7 p m to Parents Without Partners at People’s Bank on 35th Street NE. He also speaks Tuesday at the X Club in Ouffer’s Hotel. Stan McClurg a public safety commissioner candidate speaks Thursday at 7 30 p m at a coffee in Helen Squires’s home, and joins a 7 p m neighborhood watch discussion at Lester Wright’s home. McClurg also speaks at a 6 p m coffee in Margaret Hulbert’s home.
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Jeff Cook
Parents Without Partners
People’s Bank
35Th Street
Ion
Ouffer’s Hotel
Stan McClurg
Public Safety
Helen Squires
29Th St
McClurg
Lester Wright
27Th St
Margaret Hulbert
High Ridge Road
Farmer's State Bank Christmas Club Deposit Ends October 16
The last day for the Farmer's State Banks 49th Christmas Club deposit is October 16. The bank notes the 50th deposit is free and checks will be sent to members around November 1. Also includes political ads urging votes for Begley and Patrick Grady for City Council.
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Farmer’s State Banks
Farmer’s State Bank
Adv
Barbs Fairy Tales for Grownups Pizza Pickup Tale
A quirky note recalls a grownups fairy tale about ordering pizza. The tale frames a familiar ritual of calling in an order and finding it ready for pickup. The tone mixes whimsy with a touch of nostalgia for simple, everyday moments.
Marion Office Publicizes Circulation And Want Ads
The Marion office announces complete circulation and want ad service and provides the phone number 398 8234 to order a want ad.
Delaney Seeks Cedar Rapids Parks Commissioner Post
Elmer Delaney 62 longtime Cedar Rapids parks official and former city forester runs for parks commissioner. He led 65 parks and 3500 acres with a 1.2 million dollar budget, oversaw golf course designs, nature center barn reuse, Bever Park children’s zoo, free public use, and plans for irrigation, trail extensions, lighted fields, and accessible facilities. He emphasizes top staff, citizen involvement, and economical equipment choices.
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Elmer Delaney
Cedar Rapids Park System
Cedar Rapids
Delaney
Park Department
Indian Creek
Nature Center Board
Penningroth
Bever Park
Don Gardner
Cedar Lake Park
Dubuque
Green Bay
Midwest
Pennsylvania
City Forestry Department
City
Forestry Department
Jones, Robins-Manhattan
Noelridge
Jones, Noelridge
Bever Parks
HUD
Twin Pines
Squaw Creek Park
Prairie Creek
Cedar River
National Recreation and Park Association
Iowa Park and Recreation Commission
Mid-Continent Park and Recreation
Northwest Quadrant
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Tom Fruehling
Marion Bureau
Marion News
Armstrong
FFC Solarian
1St Street
3Rd Avenue
West Post Road
Patricia S. Struesky
Tower Terrace
John G. Blaine
Cumberland
Timothy A. Johnson
Marion
East Clark
Center Point Road
William W. Bennett
Manchester
Highway 151
Gale L. Yerkes
Vinton
Sixteenth Avenue
Michael J. Jamesson
19Th Ave
Second Street
Gregory W. Holub
Center Point
the Gazette
Christopher Columbus
New World
America
Bahamas
Florida
Begley Council
Pol
Patrick Grady
Jack Shepherd
Stickney’s
Political Advertisern
By Phil Pastoret
Onzette
10Th Street
Bever Zoo
Green Square Park
C Street
Cedar Hills
Wiley and Midway
Vinton Ditch
Parks
Daniels Park
Squaw Creek Lake
Elmer T. Delaney
Elmer T Delaney
Arthur A. Miner Jr. Treas
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