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Old Gold Menu

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 11:00pm

Wednesday, April 18:
Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, spinach, apricot halves, frosted chocolate cake.

Thursday, April 19:
Chili w/beans, mixed green salad w/assorted dressings, pears, oatmeal raisin bar. BINGO.

Friday, April 20:
Salmon loaf, baked potato half w/sour cream, stewed tomatoes, Mandarin oranges, pineapple upside down cake. Cards.

Monday, April 23:
LS tuna noodle casserole, Harvard beets, mixed green salad w/assorted dressings, strawberry fruited gelatin.

Tueday, April 24:


District nutrition program operating at $100k deficit

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 11:00pm

SOLON– The school nutrition program, while being heralded for its success in bringing fresh produce and a daily salad bar to the schools, fell in a $116,000 hole this year.
The kitchen budget shortfall was inflated by the purchase of new kitchen equipment and fix-ups that ran about $50,000, according to Kelly Crossley, Solon’s nutrition program director. After federal reimbursements, a school’s kitchen should be self-sustaining and essentially pay for itself, she said.


Ladies golf league meeting April 24

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 11:00pm

SOLON– Attention ladies, it’s that time of year again. Easter has passed, and flowers are in full bloom. Spring also means the start to golf season. Ladies league is just round the corner.
This year’s informational meeting will be held at Lake MacBride Golf Club on April 24 at 7 p.m.
There will be a free dessert bar. Come out and see what we have planned for this year. If you would like to get in a round of golf before the meeting, call and set up a tee time. 319-624-2500. We officially start our season on May 8 with a best shot.


Movie Clips

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 11:00pm

“Scrubs” Seasons 1-8 Medical comedy/drama, which follows the lives of employees at the fictional Sacred Heart teaching hospital. The series features fast-paced screenplay, slapstick and surreal vignettes presented mostly as the daydreams of the central character, Dr. John “J.D.” Dorian, who is played by Zach Braff.


New kids’ books

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 11:00pm

Some of the most used and most loved books in the library are in the children’s section and are called the “Look and Find” series. These books, designed to be touched, are for the very young through kindergarten so they do get some rigorous handling. The library is in the process of replacing the old, much loved, torn and tattered volumes. Eventually there will be 16 new and replaced titles on the shelves. To date, the following new books are available for check-out.


Outside the windows

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 11:00pm

Springtime brings thoughts of the landscaping committee to mind as the grounds begin to awaken from the winter with spring flowers and blooming shrubs. The picnic tables, installed last summer, once again become a gathering spot on warm sunny days for the after school set. From the inside, looking out, one will notice that the birds are gathering at the feeders as the staff attempts to keep them filled. On the inside, there are some new plants in colorful pots, also courtesy of the landscaping ommittee.


‘Win with Reading’ month

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 11:00pm

April is “Win with Reading” month at Solon schools. The Solon Public Library librarians are taking part this year. Kris Brown, library director, went to Lakeview Elementary and read to the second graders. “It was great fun,” Brown stated enthusiastically. Jen Leveck, youth services librarian, will be going to the middle school to do some book talks.


Storytime happenings

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 11:00pm

April 19 will be the last day that Miss Jennifer visits the daycares in town. Twice a month during the school year, she goes to visit the kids at Play and Learn and All Aboard to do a Storytime. “I love to go and visit the daycares. It is one of the best parts of my job,” comments Jen. “During the summer, the kids from both daycares get to walk down to the library for Storytime, which is also really fun.”


New audio books

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 11:00pm

Now cataloged and ready for checkout are several new audio books. The entire “Song of Ice and Fire” series by George R. R. Martin is available. The first book in the series is called “The Game of Thrones”. “The Thief” by Clive Cussler, “Chasing Midnight” by Randy Wayne White, “Death of a Kingfisher” by M. C. Beaton,” and “Fall From Grace” by Richard North Patterson are also new on the audio book shelf.


Library offers financial workshop April 26

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 11:00pm

SOLON– During “Smart Money Week,” the Solon Public Library will offer “Take Control of your Finances: 101” on Thursday, April 26, from 7 until 8:30 p.m.