Archive - Jun 2012

JOHNSTON– This Sunday, as families everywhere celebrate Father’s Day with the traditional gifts of power tools and new ties, one local family will see it just a little bit differently for the rest of their lives.
“Really, it sounds so cliché, but don’t take your kids for granted,” said North Liberty father of four Brad Zschiesche. “You don’t want to have any regrets.”
His wife Amy, who also had a most unconventional Mother’s Day, agreed.
“Just cherish each moment that you have with your kids and don’t take anything for granted, because life can change in an instant,” Amy said.

SOLON– There’s going to be a learning curve.
Solon Head Baseball Coach Keith McSweeney knows that, but he and his staff are hopeful the Solon varsity team can be competitive by July when it starts to become important.
The Spartans, defending their second state baseball title, have limped out to a 4-11 start (3-5 in the WaMaC East), but the coach is pretty convinced it’ll get better.
“We’re not pleased with the wins and losses,” he said. “We have high expectations.”

SOLON- In the bottom of the fifth inning, Mel Breza cracked a three-run homer to bring an early finish to the first half of the Spartans’ softball doubleheader versus Mount Vernon on June 4.
Pink was the color of the night in an annual match to Strike-out Cancer. Lady Spartans paid tribute to classmate Brett Smith while many of the Mount Vernon team played in honor of long-time Mustang Coach Gary Stamp who died in November last year from lung cancer.
Pink chalk lines marked the field, players wore bright pink socks and uniforms, even the umpire carried pink ball pouches.

Continue to check the school’s online calendar during the summer months for many events and changes as they occur. Also the one page 2012-13 school year calendar is available on the web site under ‘Calendars.’ The first day of school will be Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012. Have an enjoyable summer.

SOLON– The City of Solon is now accepting applications for membership on the Park & Recreation Commission and the Board of Adjustments. The Park & Recreation Commission meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. The Board of Adjustments meets on an as needed basis. If you are interested in becoming a member of one of these boards you may submit an application to the city office at 223 S Iowa St., Solon. The application can be found on the city’s website at www.solon-iowa.com.