Archive

May 9th, 2013

Sommers witness to American tragedy in Boston

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 6:51pm
Local woman shares marathon experience
By
Lori Lindner

NORTH LIBERTY– A runner for 13 years, none of the races previously undertaken by Iowa City pharmacist Stacy Sommers ended quite like the one on April 15, the most prestigious of America’s footraces, the Boston Marathon.
Moreover, this was Sommer’s very first Boston Marathon.


What can be done to protect Randall park?

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 6:49pm
Council hesitant to repeat flood damage
By
Doug Lindner

SOLON– What will happen to Randall Park?
Damage caused by the flooding of Mill Creek in April has rendered Randall Park unusable, and council members began considering options at a meeting last week.
The tone was not hopeful for a short-term solution.
Facing a minimum of $25,000 in repairs and the possibility of a $100,000 project to protect the vulnerable area, council members recommended the cancelation of June events at the park and its shelter.


SCSD to recognize retiring teachers May 15

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 6:48pm

SOLON– The Solon Community School District will be hosting a retirement open house for two long-time teachers Wednesday, May 15, from 4 until 6 p.m. at Lakeview in the media center.
First grade teacher Tama Hemann has been at Lakeview since 1974, and second grade teacher Diane Kopp has taught in Solon for 23 years.
Other retirees unable to attend include Chris Weber (Special Education Associate Lakeview), Karen Pregon (Reading Recovery and Title I reading Lakeview), Karen Clingerman (Media Associate at the High School).


Open house for Jean and Bob Stinocher May 15

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 6:48pm

SOLON– The Solon Senior Advocates will host an open house for Jean and Bob Stinocher to honor them as Solon seniors of the year. The event will be held at the Solon American Legion on Wednesday, May 15, from 3 until 5 p.m. Refreshments will be provided by American Legion groups, American Legion Auxiliary, Beef Days Committee and Senior Advocates.


Our Lord’s Church annual plant, bake sale May 18

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 6:46pm

SOLON– Our Lord’s Church will hold its annual plant, bake and garage sale at the church on Market Street Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.


Old Gold Dining to move May 6 through May 10

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 6:45pm

SOLON– Old Gold Senior Dining will be served at the Family Life Center, Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 10 while the floor in the fellowship hall is being replaced. The sponsored meal scheduled for Wednesday, May 8, will be rescheduled to Wednesday, May 15. Call 319-624-2251 for information and reservations.


Flour Power

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 6:44pm

Steph Hooper takes a blast of flour after exiting “Great Bales of Solon,” one of the many fun obstacles at the Spartan Dash, a fundraiser for the Lakeview Elementary PTO Saturday, April 27. Turn to page 20 for more photos by Doug Lindner.


Saying so long to Hawkeye seniors

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 6:27pm
By
Don Lund

The Hawkeye women went to the NCAA basketball tournament for the sixth straight year, won 21 games and got a victory in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Iowa is the only Big Ten team to have appeared in the last six NCAA Tournaments.
I talked to assistant coach Jenni Fitzgerald last week about the season and the new recruits.
Coach Fitz has been on Lisa Bluder’s staff for 13 years and has helped the Hawkeyes to 12 postseason appearances, including 10 NCAA berths.


Robert Keating

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 6:23pm

Robert P. “Bob” Keating, 85, former chief of the Iowa City Fire Department, died peacefully at his home Friday, April 26, 2013, surrounded by his family under the compassionate care of Iowa City Hospice.
Funeral services were held April 30 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Iowa City. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established to support a number of causes important to Bob and his family. Online condolences may be sent for his family through the web at www.gayandciha.com.


Dolores Mary McGillin

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 6:22pm

Dolores Mary McGillin, 87, of North Liberty and a longtime Cosgrove resident, died peacefully Friday, May 3, 2013 at Lantern Park Care Center.
Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday, May 6, at St. Peter’s Church in Cosgrove with Father Edmond Dunn officiating. Burial was at St. Peter’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established.
Dolores was born May 9, 1925, on the family farm in Johnson County, the daughter of John and Blanche Miller Rourke. She was a graduate of Oxford High School. On Sept. 11, 1945, Dolores married Thomas McGillin at St. Mary’s Church in Oxford.