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Douglas Alan Schilling, 57, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Cedar Rapids and Solon, died Saturday, July 9, 2011, at the Dobson House in Chandler, Ariz. Services were held July 18 at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, with burial following in St. Johns Catholic Cemetery.

By Don Lund
Sports Writer
Last week I talked about Jordan Stoermer growing up as a teammate and an opponent of Matt Gatens.
This week it’s Matt’s turn.
Matt Gatens was born to be a Hawkeye His dad, Mike, went to City High like Matt and played on the Hawkeye team. He lettered in 1974-76. Matt’s mom was a former Hawkeye cheerleader.
Matt has good memories of Jordan and himself teaming up in the early years and playing well.
“We had a ton of success,” said Matt. “We dominated a lot of teams. It was a lot of fun. Jordan was a good player, a smart player and we had a good team.”

SOLON– Reggie Morrow knows a good thing when he sees it, whether it be a work of fine art, a good visual design; or the best hot dog.
A talented graphic designer and photographer, Morrow is also known for cooking up a mean hot dog. Together with business partner (and photographer/painter) Bill Ginkens, Morrow recently opened Reggie’s Weenies in downtown Solon. Located in the former Smitty’s Bar & Grill at 112 E. Main St. the café specializes in a trio of Vienna Beef hot dogs: bun size, foot-long and “The Spartan:” a 1/3 lb monster weenie loaded up with a variety of garden goodies.

SOLON– To celebrate the Solon Public Library’s 10th anniversary, the public is invited to attend a Kickoff Breakfast on Sunday, Aug. 14, from 8-11 a.m. at the Solon Public Library. A cinnamon roll, coffee, milk and juice will be served free of charge.
This event is sponsored by the GFWC/Iowa Solon Women’s Club. Tours of the library will be available on request.
Numerous other activities are planned for the week of August 14-21 in celebration of this 10th anniversary. Pick up a complete listing of the events at the Solon Public Library.

IOWA CITY- Johnson County’s planning and zoning commissioners have put their faith in wind energy and unanimously passed an ordinance that was partly credited to PNE Wind Energy Greenfield Developer Keith Kurtz.
At a meeting last Monday, the Johnson County Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission considered newly developed regulations for wind energy facilities, a response to a proposed PNE wind farm east and south of Solon.