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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1977
Page
9
The item describes late night shopping hours or events aimed at easing Christmas purchases. It highlights extended access, possible specials, and the shopping atmosphere during the holiday season.
The Rock Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its December meeting on Wednesday December 14 at noon sharp at the Towne House. Members should RSVP to Joan Vander Schaaf by Monday December 12 and all members are urged to be present.
Engineers from De Wild Grant and Beckert examined proposed wastewater treatment upgrades at a Monday city council hearing. Tom Sparks of Koooria Division requested Kooi tia's share information. other officials answered questions before the session closed. The county announced 1978 city revenue share of 2151 dollars and the center opened October 18 to handle emergency messages. The county and communities will share costs, with 5000 dollars of revenue sharing to the hospital and a 20000 dollar payment to it. The council approved 10 smaller Wynna street lights and one nearby, and authorized a provisional protest to the Iowa Resources Council.
The Bee will end reprints of The Advertiser advertising section due to higher newsprint costs from Canadian mills. Advertising manager Geri Koldenhoven says the move avoids rate increases for advertisers and readers by eliminating duplicate ads sent to 5000 homes weekly over six months.
Rock Valley weather observer Al Scheper reports 28.66 inches of moisture this year, 3.73 inches above normal, with November totaling 1.46 inches and rainfall 0.97 inches plus 19 inches of snow. Topsoil moisture statewide shows 61 percent adequate and 38 percent surplus. subsoil 71 percent adequate and 19 percent short.
Ron Thenhaus of Orange City announced a Rock Valley office opening at Team Management building. He will offer financial planning income tax planning and accounting systems for businesses organizations and individuals with day or evening appointments. Thenhaus previously worked for Peat Marwick Mitchell and Company Omaha and served as treasurer for Needham Pack Sioux City and K-Products Orange City. He has run own business in Orange City Paullina for two years and belongs to several clubs and accounting groups.
John and Joyce Santema fear their son Russell, 21, is lost at sea after a flight from Point Hope to Kotzebue, Alaska. An intense search found no trace. weather and wind hindered progress as officials halted the official search though private efforts continue.
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