Archive - Dec 1969

The Solon Public Library is excited to announce that TELL ME MORE language learning software, beginner through advanced, is now available free to patrons. It is accessible online at anytime via any Internet connection.
Languages now offered include: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, and German.
With English, German, Italian, Spanish and French interface languages available, you don’t have to know the language being studied before using the program.

• “Waste Land” (2010, NR): An uplifting feature documentary highlighting the transformative power of art and the beauty of the human spirit. Top-selling contemporary artist Vik Muniz takes us on an emotional journey from the world’s largest landfill on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, to the heights of international art stardom. He collaborates with the pickers of recyclable materials who live and work in the garbage to make works of art and change lives.

Wed, June 1: Roast pork, baked potato half w/sour cream, whipped winter squash, creamy cole slaw, vanilla pudding.
Thu, June 2: Beefy mac casserole, Oregon bean medley, garlic breadstick, carrot pineapple gelatin salad, gingerbread cookie. BINGO
Fri, June 3: Battered fish fillet, French fries, creamy cole slaw, banana, chocolate pudding. Cards.
Mon, June 6: Beef taco salad w/refried beans, corn salad, orange apricot salad, ranger cookie. Dietician.
Tue, June 7: Chef salad w/turkey & dressings, potato salad, orange slices, rice crispy bar. BINGO.

SOLON– The Spartans earned their first trip to state soccer with a 5-0 win over Dyersville Beckman Saturday. Max Alberhasky scored three goals and Marshall Koehn added a pair for the victory. Solon finally got over the hump after coming up short the last several years. The team members celebrated by ripping off their jerseys and taking a celebratory jump in the pond at the Solon Recreation and Nature Area. Solon received the fourth seed and will play No. 5 St. Albert Council Bluffs Thursday, June 2, at 12 p.m. at Cownie Soccer Park in Des Moines.

SOLON– Solon’s varsity baseball team is off to a 5-0 start.
The latest win came Monday, May 30, with a Memorial Day matchup against No. 4 Iowa City West (4A).
Solon downed the Trojans 6-2 behind a substantial scoring effort by senior Nick Day. Day belted two 2-run home runs and collected five RBIs on the day.
Brandon Shulista (2-0) struck out 11 batters and allowed only three hits, but one of them was a two-run shot that gave West the lead in the third inning.
Monday’s game featured retiring High School Principal Bob Lesan throwing out the first pitch against West High.