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April 17th

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.


Rural Solon man charged with possession of meth ingredients after searches

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

TIPTON– A series of search warrants in Cedar and Johnson counties resulted in the arrest of a rural Solon man last month.
William Daniel Bartlett, 26, has been charged with one count of possession of a precursor (pseudoephedrine) with the intent to manufacture a controlled substance (methamphetamine), a Class D felony, according to information released by the Cedar County Sheriff’s Department.


Clean up day april 21

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

The Solon Garden Club will have a clean-up day on Saturday, April 21. Helpers should meet at 9 a.m. at Randall Park. Extra hands are always welcome. Also, with an early spring, the garden club is already thinking about items for its annual plant sale. If you have any plants to donate they will have to be dug up soon, so please keep the Solon Garden Club in mind. The sale will be held on May 27, in connection with the Solon Firemen’s breakfast.


Pulkrabek seeks another term as Johnson Co. sheriff

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

IOWA CITY— Johnson County Sheriff Lonny Pulkrabek is in his second term and would like a third. Pulkrabek will run un-opposed on the June 5 primary election ballot on his way to the Nov. 6 general election.


CLASSIFIED

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

Solon Nursing Care Center has an opening for a part-time laundry aide.
Please apply in person to 523 E. 5th St. Solon. 4/25


Part-time caregiver position in private setting at Honey Creek Cottage in Swisher. Weekends. Call 319-857-5551. 4/18


2nd Shift Residential Aide, 2:00-10:30 pm.  Great benefits. Includes every other weekend. Apply in person, Chatham Oaks, 4515 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City. 4/18


Don’t worry, it’s just practice

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

Before any Hawkeye fan gets too excited about what they did or didn’t see last Saturday at Kinnick Stadium they have to remember one thing… it’s still practice.
The Hawks were scheduled to have their spring scrimmage this Saturday, April 21, but the Olympic Wrestling Trials are this weekend at Carver-Hawkeye Arena so they moved it up one week.
That means they have three or four more practices and with a new offensive and defensive coordinator, each practice is so important.