Archive - 2011

December 27th

Storytime returns

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 12:00am

Storytime is back from break and will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 3, at 10:30 a.m. Beginning in January through May, Storytime will have a guest once a month to speak to the children on their level with interacting visual aids. The January guest will be provided by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Watch for the date to be announced. Other programs tentatively planned by Miss Jen are an appearance from therapy dogs, a guest story reader and a doctor visiting the group. Storytime meets every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the big meeting room of the library.


Download a book

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 12:00am

Did Santa leave a Kindle, Nook, tablet, e-reader or other electronic gadgetry under your tree?  Downloads are available at the Solon Library to help you enjoy your new gift. Go to the library website, www.solon.lib.ia.us . There will be a link on the home page to NEIBORS downloadable audio books and e-books. Included on the download will be books for Nooks and Kindles. Reading the introductory page of instructions will be helpful for first-time users. Click again and you will be on the NEIBORS site.


Holiday Hours

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 12:00am

The library will be open from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on New Year’s Eve Saturday, Dec. 31, and will be closed on Sunday, Jan. 1, New Years Day. Regular winter library hours (12-8 p.m.) will resume on Monday, Jan. 2. Happy New Year. Hope to see you at the library.


Solon Habitat for Humanity to plan for 2012 build Jan. 8

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 12:00am

SOLON– The family of Kurt and Victoria Shover has been selected as the recipient of the Solon Community Habitat for Humanity house to be built in 2012 at 413 S. Dubuque St. in Solon. A meeting will take place at the Solon United Methodist Church Family Life Center on Sunday, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m. to set goals and create a plan to raise funds for the build. A groundbreaking ceremony is to be held in May. This is a community project and all are welcome to attend.


Mammography Van

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 12:00am

The Mercy Hospital of Cedar Rapids mammography van will be at the Solon Family Practice clinic on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012. Women who wish to get a mammogram need to get an order from their provider and make an appointment.


Site for food pantry sought

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 12:00am

SOLON– Local families in need may soon find help by way of a planned food pantry in Solon.
The Crisis Center of Johnson County is teaming with Solon Senior Advocates, Our Lord’s Church, St. Mary Catholic Church, and Solon Methodist Church to establish a Solon food pantry that will also serve the greater north Johnson County area.
Solon Senior Advocates President Sandy Hanson said the Crisis Center will provide the framework for the Solon pantry, so the group isn’t starting from scratch.
The Crisis Center is offering technical support and guidance.


Solon veteran gives presentation during Veterans Day dinner

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 12:00am

NORTH LIBERTY– Veterans Day was declared a national holiday- originally Armistice Day- in 1919, to mark the signing of the agreement that ended WWI.
But for veterans of war, it is never over.
Even those who serve in our nation’s military in times of peace know loss, hardship, and the strength of a fraternity that no amount of time or separation can weaken.
That familiarity with sacrifice was evident during the North Liberty American Legion Auxiliary’s annual Veterans Day dinner, held Nov. 15 at the South Slope Community Room in North Liberty.
Also evident was gratitude.


Gerdin family grants $400k to OEC

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 12:00am

SOLON– The Gerdin Family Foundation has pledged to donate $400,000 toward the completion of the Solon school district’s Outdoor Events Center (OEC).
“Last month, the Gerdin family donated new lighting at Solon Middle School gymnasium and with the announcement of this large donation, they continue to show they are major supporters of the Solon Community School District,” said School Superintendent Sam Miller, adding, “the Gerdin donation may allow the district to complete the OEC.”


Burning passion to serve

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 12:00am

ELY– For 35 years, when the fire phone or pager would signal an emergency in Ely, volunteer firefighter Jim Miller would respond. At the age of 79, like the fire horse of old, he still turns out when the alarm sounds.
And he’s not going away anytime soon if he can help it.
“I told them I’ll quit when they carry me out or throw me out, and I’m sticking to it,” Miller said.


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