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Good Ole Days

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/29/2013 - 8:37pm
Pioneer cuisine and craft taught during SMS Pioneer Days

Lily Feaker wore her best bonnet especially for Solon Middle School’s Pioneer Day on May 2. She was hard at work at the quilting table with Michelle Steggall. Students also learned about woodcarving, ice cream making, and hunting with bows and arrows and other old-fashioned fun and games.


Solon girls’ soccer team works hard on the field and off

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/29/2013 - 8:32pm

SOLON– The Solon Soccer Girls season consists of much more than just soccer.
This season was the third year the girls and their families held a garage sale to raise funds for extra equipment and other expenses. Jim’s Septic generously hosted the sale and it has become a tradition with the girls. Lori McKinnie, mother of senior player Alison, spearheaded this project from its inception.


Lady Spartans begin postseason May 31

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/29/2013 - 8:29pm
By
Saira Vitosh Steen

SOLON– With the regular season behind them and regionals beginning next week, the Solon Spartans girls’ soccer team has proven they are up for the challenge and ready to finish a winning season.
A May 17 win 1-0 against Vinton-Shellsburg only solidified their determination. The Lady Spartans finished their season against No. 4 Iowa City Regina Tuesday, May 21, with a 3-2 loss on penalty kicks.
The last three weeks have tested the team’s endurance.


Spartans rumble past Washington

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/29/2013 - 8:26pm

SOLON– The Solon boys soccer team entered the postseason on a strong note, blasting Washington 7-0 Wednesday to advance in substate play.
The Spartans scored six times in the first half, including the first two goals by Tim Lance, which came within a minute of each other.
After that, Solon seemed to score at will and controlled the field of play, allowing Washington only three shots at the goal for the game.


Solon Public Library

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/29/2013 - 8:23pm

Solon Area-Wide Garage Sale Days May 31-June 1

Get ready to shop ‘til you drop! The 22nd annual Solon Area Garage Sale is this coming weekend! Plan your shopping with a detailed listing, available on the library’s website (www.solon.lib.ia.us) at noon on Thursday, May 30, or stop in to pick up the listing and map Thursday from noon-8 p.m. or Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Many sales will be open on Friday, May 31, so you can spread the shopping out over two days. Based on past year’s registrations, we estimate that there will be at least 60 registered sales in and around town.


Music on Main Street 2013

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/29/2013 - 8:20pm

All concerts begin at 7 p.m. on the Main Street Bandstand in Mushroom Park.
June 5: Muddy Rutts (Blue Grass).
June 12: Iowa City Community Band.
June 19: Leo Shima and his Polka Band.
Please call Sue Samek 319-624-2806 or Nancy Upmeyer 319-624-2944 if you would like to perform.


Swisher junior shooters aiming for excellence

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/29/2013 - 8:19pm
Swisher American Legion program promotes responsible firearms for developing minds
By
Chris Umscheid

By Chris Umscheid
Solon Economist
SWISHER– In an era of tense controversy over the use and possession of firearms, one group in this northwest Johnson County town is learning to respect guns, rather than fear them.
And they’re learning life lessons while learning to shoot.
For two years, the American Legion Post 671 in Swisher has sponsored a Junior Shooting Sports Program, one of the legion’s many family and youth programs. Participants from ages 12 to 18 use an air-powered rifle shooting a .177 caliber pellet as they learn gun safety and marksmanship.


Supervisors debate failed jail proposal

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/29/2013 - 8:16pm
Etheredge offers Poor Farm proposal
By
Chris Umscheid

IOWA CITY– In the wake of a third failed bond referendum for a proposed justice center to replace the county jail and renovate the historic courthouse, Johnson County supervisors are looking for alternatives.
The board met Tuesday, May 14, for the official canvass of votes and to discuss the next steps to be taken. Board member Rod Sullivan expressed his disappointment with the results.


Cancer Kick

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/29/2013 - 8:12pm

Solon junior Tyler Shaffer was the target of dozens of soccer balls Tuesday as he played the role of a dangerous cancer cell during the Solon Lady Spartans’ Coaches Vs. Cancer fundraiser, part of the soccer match between Solon and Iowa CIty Regina. A dollar bought a chance for a point-blank goal shot at Shaffer during halftime of the varsity game. (photo by Doug Lindner)


Hawkeye hoopla

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/29/2013 - 7:43pm
Hawk Talk

Jaime Printy finished her Hawkeye career second in 3-pointers made (252), third in career scoring (1,481) and fourth in career assists (412). Jaime became the only player in school history to earn All-Big Ten honors in each of her four years.