Archive - Oct 24, 2011

The next early out program will be on Thursday, Nov. 3, with the showing of the movie “Rango” (rated PG). Movie time will be from 1:15-3:15 p.m. Fun and free early-out activities are for all Solon students. There is no registration. Children under the age of 10 attending the movie need to be picked up by parents or caregivers at 3:15 p.m.

Halloween tales and spooky stories are now available on the Friends book cart in the library’s entry area.  Suggested donations for books range from 25-75 cents
and there is always a wide variety to choose from for adults and children.  Check it out each time you visit.
The Halloween costume party will be Thursday, Oct. 27, at 6:30 p.m. Ghosts and goblins will enjoy trick or treating, crafts, games and refreshments. Be sure not to miss it. Come in costume, enjoy a fun-filled evening and take home some treats.

SOLON– Do we have too many cars or not enough spaces?
Responding to public concerns, the Solon City Council voted last week to prohibit parking in one area of town and look at modifying parking in another.
Council members decided no parking will be allowed on Haganman Lane between Highway 1 and 8th Street, a one-block section on the south side of town; and sought a recommendation from Public Works Director Scott Kleppe on improvements for angle parking on Dubuque Street south of downtown.

By Chris Umscheid
Solon Economist
OAKDALE– Who would’ve thought that driving down Iowa’s secondary roads would be considered a dangerous activity?
“It’s the most dangerous road system we have,” said Jan Goldsmith, formerly with the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau.

SWISHER– The Johnson County American Legion will host a Veterans Day service at the Anderson Cemetery on Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m. The guest speaker will be Jeff Bell, a member of the Swisher American Legion. In case of inclement weather, services will be held at Swisher American Legion hall.  The public is invited to attend.