Archive - Sep 17, 2013

NORTH LIBERTY– It was a celebration for the books.
An estimated 1,400 people visited the North Liberty Community Library’s grand opening event on Sunday, Sept. 8. The community was invited to celebrate the completion of the library’s $3.3 million, 11,000 square foot expansion and renovation.
The updated space now includes more meeting and study rooms, a new periodical area, a dedicated teen lounge, new Internet and computer stations, a children’s story time room and a children’s reading area, as well as several comfortable sitting areas spread throughout the library.

By Joe Wilkinson
Special to the Economist

ATKINS– Temperatures in the 90s cancelled the season opener and pushed back another early meet before Solon’s cross country schedule returned to normal for the Benton Invitational, Sept. 14.
No blistering heat to worry about there; with morning temperatures in the 50s and plenty of fans wearing light jackets.

WILLIAMSBURG– The Lady Spartans are now the No. 1 team in Class 4A volleyball, the team everyone else will want to knock off.
And indeed, Solon encountered its first loss of the season over the weekend against un-ranked Linn-Mar as part of that team’s home tournament Saturday.
Linn-Mar dispatched Solon 21-18, 21-18 in the quarterfinals of the tournament. Solon defeated Waterloo East (21-13, 21-9), Muscatine (22-20, 21-17) and rolled over Marion (21-13, 21-9) over the course of the tournament.
Game statistics were not available as of press time.

SOLON– Solon Knights of Columbus and Lake MacBride Golf Club are inviting the public to participate in a Four Person Best Shot (Shotgun Start) on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 8 a.m. Eighteen holes, green fees, cart, prizes, and lunch for $50.
Prizes include a chance to win a new car from Billion Automotive.
All proceeds will benefit Solon kindergartner Alyson Bulechek’s increasing medical bills for her fight against Kleefstra Syndrome and Apraxia.
Sign up at Lake MacBride Golf Club or call 319-624-2500.

SOLON– Solon Senior Dining will host a Visiting Nurses Association flu clinic Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 9 until 11 a.m. Come and get your flu shot early (it will last all year). If you’d like, call 319-624-2251 by noon the day before to make a reservation to stay and have lunch at 11:30 a.m.. Be sure to bring your Medicare Card.