Archive - Jan 2013

Date

January 8th

Lady Spartan JV bested by CCA

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/08/2013 - 7:46pm
By
Chris Umscheid

TIFFIN– With the Clear Creek Amana (CCA) and Spartan varsity girls moving their match-up to Cornell College and “Rivalry Saturday,” Friday night’s junior varsity (JV) game became the marquee contest. The home crowd wasn’t disappointed, as PJ Sweeney and company pulled off a 60-49 win powered by sophomore Lexi Kinnaird’s 22-point effort including one 3-pointer.


Spartans capsize CCA Clippers

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/08/2013 - 7:42pm

SOLON– The Spartans came out to play in the third quarter.
After building and losing a first-half lead, Solon’s varsity basketball squad held Clear Creek Amana (CCA) to 10 points in the second half and waltzed away with a 71-43 win Friday night.
“I thought it was our best overall second half of basketball we’ve played,” Solon head coach Brad Randall said. “Although we need to be ready to play defense a little earlier.”
Solon held a 6-point advantage at the end of the first quarter, but CCA came back in second quarter to tie and even take a 29-28 lead with three minutes before halftime.


Solon Public Library

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/08/2013 - 7:37pm

Book notes
(featured new arrivals)
“And Then You Dye” by Monica Ferris (Book 16 in the Needlecraft Mystery series).
“Cross Roads” by William Paul Young (Author of the popular novel, “The Shack”).
“Private London” by James Patterson.
“Threat Vector” by Tom Clancy (A Jack Ryan novel).

New Year’s resolutions? The library can help


First day of Solon school up for grabs

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/08/2013 - 7:36pm
By
B. Adam Burke

School board to hold hearing Jan. 14 to take input on start date


Wilderness Studio decks the halls

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/08/2013 - 7:33pm
By
B. Adam Burke

SOLON– Dick Sjolund and Wilderness Studio assistant Emilee McNeal were delivering gifts a bit ahead of Santa at the Solon Nursing Care Center in December.
Sjolund surprised residents with framed photos (printed at his studio in rural Solon) and little fanfare. Sjolund has been taking portraits of the care center staff at his Wilderness Studio. He decided against a holiday sale of his pictures in favor of gifting his photos, many of which were taken and exhibited around the world.


City to take general fund hit after undeveloped commercial land drops

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/08/2013 - 7:30pm
By
Doug Lindner

SOLON– The season of giving is over.
It’s time for taking back.
The City of Solon will absorb what amounts to a $10,000 hit in its general fund for the upcoming fiscal year because of a change in the valuation of undeveloped property.
Budget discussions began in earnest for the Solon City Council during a regular meeting last week where city administrator Cassandra Lippincott announced the news.
Undeveloped commercial and multifamily residential lots in the Fox Ridge subdivision have been reassessed by Johnson County as a result of a legislative change, she said.


Food Pantry wish list

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/08/2013 - 7:29pm

SOLON– This week, the Solon Food Pantry is seeking donations of canned tuna or chicken, juice, pancake mix, toilet paper and cereal. Any donations would be appreciated.


Solon KCs to host winter card party Jan. 19

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/08/2013 - 7:28pm

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.


Mobile Mammography Unit in Solon Jan. 16

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/08/2013 - 7:27pm

SOLON– The Mercy Women’s Center mobile mammography van will be in Solon on Jan. 16. The van will be located at the Solon Family Practice Clinic. The mobile mammography unit has been providing convenient access to breast screening services for eastern Iowa women for 26 years.
Anyone wishing to participate needs to contact their local healthcare provider for appropriate paperwork and scheduling. Please call 319-861-7778 if you have questions regarding procedures or services provided by the mobile mammography unit.


Senior Advocates announce trip to Circa 21

Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/08/2013 - 7:27pm

SOLON– “Lonesome Road,” the musical tribute to the late Hank Williams, will be playing at the Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island and the Senior Advocates are planning a trip on Wednesday, Jan. 16, not just for seniors, but for anyone who would enjoy memories of this country music icon. Ticket price is $40. Additional donations will be applied to fuel charges and support for the Old Gold Senior Dining site manager’s position. Call 319-624-2710 to register or sign up at Old Gold Dining.