23 Jan 1975
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1975
Page
1
A Monticello meeting examined Basic Skills scores for Carpenter and Shannon students. Dr. Schubick argued that teacher experience and classroom conditions affect results, noting Shannon teachers average 23.3 years while Carpenter staff average 7.3, and that reading remains the key to high scores.
The January 20 meeting reviewed a ten year graph for Carpenter and Shannon showing test progress. Discussion included concerns about seventh grade work, test validity, and potential impacts on scores. staff will analyze issues before reporting to the board.
In Jones county district court last week Robert D. Luensman was fined 300 dollars and jailed two days for OMVUS with a 120 day license revocation. Kenneth A. Hartwig received six months in jail for license suspended driving, with two years probation. An application to revoke probation was denied due to his employment supporting a large family. A Jan 14 verdict found Harold D. Butler guilty of robbery without aggravation, with sentencing set for Feb 21. Other items include guilty pleas for OMVUS by Kenneth E. Sauer and a not guilty plea by Richard J. Carpenter Jr. on escape, plus a 27,867.69 judgment against Dooley and foreclosure of a lien tied to Community Bowling Lanes. Case settlements noted in Wright Grain Co. vs Schellin, a divorce granted for Judith and Richard Albers with child custody details, and several new filings including possession of controlled substances for Twachtmann and Bartels. A lien and counterclaim filed in Manson Houmes matter amid Cedar Rapids Lumber suit against Ervin Graver.
Earl Beisell county engineer announces plans for E-17 on Jones County from Scotch Grove east to Iowa 136. The project, to be graded with bridges culverts and temporary rock surfacing in 1975, will be followed by paving in 1978. Six miles of improvement. Public hearing possible. written requests due by 3 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Anamosa courthouse.
At the Jan. 21 board meeting treasurer Lenore Hetzler announced 1598 meals had been delivered since the program began last Sept. 3. Evelyn Greenawald said an average of 13 meals daily. February deliveries will be by Wayne Lutheran volunteers led by Marilyn Freese.
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