Archive - Jan 15, 2013

SOLON– Dave Ramsey’s new program for high school students and young adults is designed to lead teens to a better understanding of God, themselves and their money– and how it all works together. The program highlights themes of what scripture says about finances, creating a budget, and being debt-free. Classes will be held at Solon United Methodist Church on Saturday Feb. 2, 9, and 16, from 1 until 4 p.m. The cost is $26 and includes a workbook for each lesson. Please contact Renee Masters at 319-624-2288 with any questions. The deadline for registration is Jan. 18.

SOLON– The Solon Knights of Columbus will hold its first annual community winter card party Saturday, Jan. 19, at 6 p.m. (after 5 p.m. Mass) at St. Mary Catholic Church hall. Euchre will be played and there will also be card games for the children. Please bring a dish or dessert. Juice for the kids will be provided. You may bring your own adult beverage. The public is welcome.

SOLON– Without senior dining, there’s no way to reach older residents of the community with needed programs.
The Old Gold Diner is the hub of the senior community.
When budget cuts forced the elimination of the site manager position and the introduction of packaged plastic meals, local supporters began rallying the troops.
As a result, representatives of Solon Senior Advocates met with Solon City Council members last week, seeking city funds to match county money for the site manager position.

Timothy L. (Buck) Bucklin, 62, of Overland Park, Kan., formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, at St. Anthony’s House in St. Louis, Mo., after a courageous battle with cancer. A celebration of life and potluck dinner was held Jan. 13 in the Hickory Room at Lowe Park in Marion. Burial was at Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Local survivors include his brother-in-law Bernie Conger of Ely.

Russell Charles Andrews DeNeve, 47, of Martelle, formerly of Victor, died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, near Anamosa. A funeral Mass was held Jan. 11 at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Victor, with the Rev. Brian Shepley presiding. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery in Victor.
Memorial contributions may be designated in his name and mailed in care of Smith Funeral Home, P.O. Box 485, Victor, IA 52347.
Memories and condolences may be shared with his family at www.smithfh.com.