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June 6th, 2011

Edward Teslik

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Edward LeRoy Teslik, 74, of Keller, Texas, formerly of Swisher and Cedar Rapids, died Nov. 24, 2010, of a sudden illness in Fort Worth, Texas. Graveside services for family and friends were held Saturday, June 4, at Riverside Cemetery. Father Rich Adam, pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Riverside, presided. Following the graveside service, a potluck dinner at Trinity United Methodist Church, and a Teslik Family Reunion took place.


Hawk Talk

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By Don Lund
Sports Writer
The last couple of years I’ve been doing a flashback to talk about the Hawkeye football season plus basketball, wrestling and what was going on in the world at that time.
This time we’re going back to the year 1977.
Once again I have to thank the late Al Grady for getting most of my information on the Hawkeye football team. I used the book Al wrote, “25 Years with the Fighting Hawkeyes,” and I still enjoy reading it today.
Bob Commings was head coach for the Hawkeye football team, Lute Olsen was the head man for basketball and Dan Gable led the wrestlers.


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Council not giving up on library site yet

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SOLON– The options are still open.
Members of the Solon City Council are not ready to eliminate the library as a possible location for city hall.
Council members, city staff and Mayor Rick Jedlicka continued to discuss the potential purchase of the Brosh Chapel and Community Center last week during a regular meeting June 1, and will host a public forum at the Brosh site Wednesday, June 8, beginning at 7 p.m. to gather input from residents.


Not just child’s play

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By Doug Lindner
Solon Economist
SOLON– Solon has grown, and now the city government is thinking it might be time to do the same thing.
Solon’s city council and mayor have recently been discussing a possible new city hall, but last week, their attention turned to the potential expansion of recreational programs.
During a regular session last Wednesday (June 1) a joint session was held between the city council and the Solon Parks and Recreation Commission to discuss future staffing and programs.


SpARTans exhibit opens at Shueyville gallery June 15

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SOLON– Solon High School artists will be exhibiting over 30 pieces of artwork at the Shueyville Art Gallery this month.  The exhibit, entitled “SpARTans,” will run from June 15 through June 22.  There will be an opening reception on Wednesday, June 15, from 5-8 p.m.  Refreshments will be served.  Artwork on display will include photography, drawings, paintings and ceramics from students in grades 9 through 12. Select artwork will be available for purchase.


Lady Spartans fall at regional final

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ELDRIDGE– The Lady Spartans soccer team fell short of a bid for the state tournament Monday night, June 6.
Solon was defeated by Center Point-Urbana 2-1 in overtime at the regional final in Eldridge.
Turn to page 11 for coverage of the Lady Spartans’ semifinal win over Iowa City Regina Friday.


Garden Club meets June 13

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SOLON– The Solon Garden Club will meet Monday, June 13, at 7 p.m. at the Solon Public Library. The agenda includes plant sale report and recap.


Solon Optimist Club Bike Rodeo set for June 18

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SOLON– The Solon Optimist Club will hold a Summer Bike Rodeo on Saturday, June 18, at Solon Middle School. Sign up is at 8:30 a.m., and the competition begins at 9 a.m. Each age bracket from “Training Wheels” to 10-11 years old will have boys and girls divisions and trophies for first through third places and two overall championship trophies. Riders are asked to bring helmets and practice bicycle skills for contests in balance, steering and a paper toss.


Calf Classic artists preparing

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SOLON– The design “Blooming Beef,” submitted by mosaic artist Kelsi Fobian for the Solon Library Foundation’s Calf Classic project, was selected by Calf Classic sponsor Tom Cardella. Fobian’s concept has a calf covered in flowers, each small piece of hand-cut glass placed in such a way as to create a whole flower. The glass, purchased from Northern Lights Stained Glass in Iowa City, is cut with a hand glass cutter from sheets of glass and cut into smaller pieces with glass nippers. The design was first drawn on the calf’s body, with each piece of glass then glued into position.