Archive - May 1, 2012

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Hawk Talk

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/01/2012 - 11:00pm

I used to enjoy watching the NFL draft when it was on Saturday and Sunday.
You could have the TV on and be doing other things while watching because you didn’t have to watch every minute.
Most of the time you had someone like Mel Kiper, Jr., who has been on ESPN as a draft analyst since 1984, breaking down each player and that gets a little old after five to 10 days of pre-draft talk.
Last year, they moved the draft to prime time on Thursday and Friday night and I miss the all-day Saturday and Sunday event.


Raymond Schneider

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/01/2012 - 11:00pm

Raymond “Rayzor Ray” Schneider, 53, died peacefully Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with brain cancer. Funeral services were held April 28 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Monticello, with interment in Oakwood Cemetery. The Rev. Father Wayne Droessler officiated.
Local survivors include sister Rhonda (Scott) Smith of Ely.


Emma Pranskunas

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/01/2012 - 11:00pm

Emma M. Pranskunas, 91, of Prairieburg, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass was held April 26 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Prairieburg by Father Wayne Droessler. Burial was at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Prairieburg.
Local survivors include nephew, Joseph (Jo) Hogarty of North Liberty.


Lawrence Hadrava

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/01/2012 - 11:00pm

Lawrence C. (Larry) Hadrava, Sr., 71, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 8, 2012, at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Jacksonville.
Larry was born on Oct. 15, 1940, in Cedar Rapids, a son of Jerry and Evelyn Hadrava. He married AnnaMae Flender of Ely on April 15, 1961. He worked as a flexographic printer at W.R. Grace, Cryovac Division in Cedar Rapids for 28 years. He retired and moved to Jacksonville in 1994. He was a devoted member of Kirkwood Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville.


Joe Coker

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/01/2012 - 11:00pm

Joe Coker, 59, of Cedar Rapids, died at the University of Iowa Hospital on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Memorial Services were held May 2 at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Local survivors include his stepchildren, Theresa (Michael) Accola and Joel (Jill) Tresslar, of North Liberty.
Joe was born March 21, 1953, to Merle and Lucille Coker. He graduated from Marion High School where he was involved in track and wrestling. He received an associate degree in wastewater treatment from Kirkwood Community College and was employed by the Laborer’s International Union of North America, Local #309.


Evelyn Bevill

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/01/2012 - 11:00pm

Evelyn Marie Bevill, 90, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, April 19, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center. Funeral services were held April 22 at Papich-Kuba Janeba Chapel West with the Rev. William Harnish presiding. Burial was at the Czech National Cemetery.
Local survivors include Joanne Popelka and Mark (Marlys Moses) Popelka, both of Ely.


Helen Axline

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/01/2012 - 11:00pm

Helen J. Axline, 92, a resident of the Meth-Wick Community, died Sunday, April 22, 2012. Funeral services were held April 28 at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Chaplain Kay Mineck of Meth-Wick officiated. Burial was at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Local survivors include her son, Dave (Penny) Axline of Solon and their children; Jeff (Janna) and their children, Ashley and Kelsey, Shelley (John) and their children, Justin and Isabella; Stacey (Rick) and their children, Christopher, Joseph and Stacia; and Jennifer (Mark) and their children.


Walkin'

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/01/2012 - 11:00pm

I went Turkey hunting for the first time with the opening of this year’s season.
By turkey, I’m not talking about the guitarist-turned-NRA Board Member Ted Nugent. He’s a turkey, but in the figurative sense.
The “Motor City Madman” has been in the news a lot lately.


Food For Thought

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/01/2012 - 11:00pm

My mother called it May-basket Day, and for a good many years, that was what I thought it was all about. The ancient Romans celebrated that day in honor of Flora, goddess of fruit and flowers. Later, in England, the day was dedicated to Robin Hood, and celebrated with festivities which included Maypole dancers and the election of a local Queen of the May. In the U.S. It was celebrated as a Labor holiday between the years 1886 and 1894. After the Russian Revolution in 1917, it became a day for military pageants and parades in many countries.


Solon Dance Team juniors host garage sale June 2 for Macy’s parade

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/01/2012 - 11:00pm

SOLON– The juniors from the Solon Dance Team will hold a garage sale on Saturday, June 2, at 1802 Mehaffey Bridge Rd., Solon. This event is a fundraiser for dance team members to attend the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
While doing your spring cleaning, if you find anything you will like to donate, the team would appreciate your donation. Volunteers will be happy to pick up items early and store them until the sale. Call Sandy at 319-624-2896 to arrange pick up.