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Home My WebLink About1995-03-07 Correspondence February 8, 1995 Dear City Council: We would like to inform you of a project our sixth grade class at Hoover School is working on. We are raising money for the two diseases, Cystic Fibrosis, and Duschennes ivluscular Dystrophy, by selling Hoover Calendars. The calendars will be sold at Hoover Elementary School which is located on the corner of Court Street and First Avenue. The calendars will cost around $5.00. We are learning about these diseases by visiting labs and having volunteers come to our class and share their knowledge with us about the two diseases. We have enclosed a paper containing our project information. Will you please report this at your next meeting so we can inform the community about this project? Sincerely, Hoover's Sixth Grade Class Our Project We have four major goals: 1, To learn more about Cystic Fibrosis and Muscular Dystrophy. 2, To educate others about Cystic Fibrosis and Muscular Dystrophy. 3. To raise money to support Cystic Fibrosis and Muscular Dystrophy patients and research. 4. To get to know people who have Muscular Dystrophy and Cystic Fibrosis. These following people have visited our classroom and shared their information with us: o A panel of medical specialists from the University of Iowa Hospitals headed by Dr. Barb Stewart visited in early December to discuss Cystic Fibrosis, · A field trip to Dr. Kevin Campbell's Muscular Dystrophy research laboratory in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics, that is affiliated with the University of Iowa. This trip gave us an up close look at research conducted by the professionals behind the scenes. o Ms. Jill Harten from the Muscular Dystrophy Association shared the work of the Muscular Dystrophy Association with students as they worked to decide a fund raising project. o Ms. Rhonda Bart shared her expertise as a physical therapist working with Cystic Fibrosis patients. o Mr. Michael Finley discussed prosthetic devices he creates to increase the quality of life for Muscular Dystrophy patients. Dr. Jeff Murray led the class through several activities designed to show how genetics determines the way we look and how Cystic Fibrosis and Muscular Dystrophy genes work. Since mid-January we have divided into committees, and have worked on other aspects of this Make a Difference Project. Some people are designing a calendar that we will sell to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis and Muscular Dystrophy. Others are writing letters to various people and organizations to let them know about Cystic Fibrosis and Muscular Dystrophy. Another group is compiling a scrapbook about our project. Still others are planning to interview people who have Cystic Fibrosis and Muscular Dystrophy, to get to know them. Future plans for later this school year include: · Printing and selling the calendar. · Presenting the money we make to the Muscular Dystrophy and Cystic Fibrosis Associations. o Working with the Service Learning Program at the University of Iowa's College Education. Two education majors will spend ten weeks with our class as we work to complete this project. We also will receive funding from the University to cover calendar printing costs, and to purchase resources for our school's media center. · Creating a March display about our project so everyone at Hoover School can see what we have learned. · Participate in the six mile Cystic Fibrosis Association Walk in May, and encourage others to do so also. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: February 28, 1995 To: The Honorable Mayor, City Council and City Clerk From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer Be: Parking Prohibition on the East Side of the 800 Block of South Dubuque Street As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3 of the City Code, this is to advise you of the following action: ACTION: Pursuant to Section 9~1-3A10 of the City Code, the City Traffic Engineer will direct the installation of NO PARKING ANY TIME from the south property line of the property addressed as 808 South Dubuque Street north to the railroad right-of-way. This action will take place on or shortly after March 15, 1995. COMMENT: This action is being taken to ensure clear space in front of the Johnson County Ambulance Service. The Johnson County Ambulance Service is housed in the building addressed as 808 South Dubuque Street. The prohibition noted above will remove parking from the east side of Dubuque Street in front of Johnson County Ambulance Service and ensure that ambulances can enter onto Dubuque Street in a safe manner. bl~sdubuq j- City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: February 28, 1995 To: The Honorable Mayor, City Council and City Clerk From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer Re: Stop Sign Installation on Wright Street at its Intersection with Clinton Street As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3 of the City Code, this is to advise you of the followin9 action: ACTION: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A5 of the City Code, the City Traffic Engineer will direct the installation of a STOP sign on Wright Street at its intersection with Clinton Street so as to cause traffic on Wright Street to stop prior to entering the right-of-way of Clinton Street. This action will take place on or shortly after March 15, 1995. COMMENT: This action is being taken to protect the right-of-way of Clinton Street from vehicles entering Clinton Street from Wright Street. City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: February 28, 1995 To: The Honorable Mayor, City Council and City Clerk From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer Be: Stop Sign Installation on Wright Street at its Intersection with Dubuque Street As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3 of the City Code, this is to advise you of the following action: ACTION: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A5 of the City Code, the City Traffic Engineer will direct the installation of a STOP sign on Wright Street at its intersection with Dubuque Street so as to cause traffic on Wright Street to stop prior to entering the right-of-way of Dubuque Street. This action will take place on or shortly after March 15, 1995. COMMENT: This action is being taken to protect the right-of-way of Dubuque Street from vehicles entering Dubuque Street from Wright Street. Our ~ O& year of ser~i~ Cedar Rat~ids/loaa Citjr ~ surmumfiz~g azea COMPLIMENTARY COPY WOMAN OF Seniors pick vetera,a tegistato~ ~ode~e~ I.;~ .'.~:qi~ hmetxe Dode~'e~-, one ol iowa's /~i;'t~- lawmakers who has been active in senior :~}i"~ .~? Ii:i]~_ citizen and other major issues before the MICROFILMED CRF_S- TECHNOLOGIES "~':..:'! COMPLIMENTARY COPY Wo]v[AN OF Seniors pick ¥eteran !egis!ater Dode,~ er ,~.m'] impede Doderer, one of Iowa's besl-known ~' - ~:'r ~, , ~ ~ ::~,~ lawmakers who has been ac~ve in senior Four Rivers Senior Journal Mc~rch 1995 Prosram, exhibi{ ake you LJnn Coun{y pJace$ CEDAR RAPIDS -- Lyle and 8ernie S~'a{hman of Cedar Rapids have spent years traveling least Iowa's back roads, locating and photographing old Last year the husband and wife team concentrated on the "lost" towns and post offices of Linn County. Their hobby turned into a scavenger hunt as they spent most of 1994 pom4ng over old maps and documents -- and driving all over the county. Their time-consuming, sometimes difllcuJt, work has resuJted in a new exhibit and a spedal program at The Histow Center. The "Ghost Towns of .[Jnn County" program, part of The His- tory Center's "Histon3 for Lunch" series, will be at noon Monday, March 20. The Sn'athmans will share the results of their effor~ with photographs and stories. Their presentation is timely because the Strathmans shared a significant number of photos for the center's latest exhibit, "Boom Towns to Ghost Towns," covering Linn County communities of the 19th century. The exhibit, running from March 4 through Aug. 6, includes artifacts and photographs from many Linn County residents and organizations, including ]oca! historical societies and museums. The Histond Center, 101 8th Ave~ SE, is open Tuesday- \kx,S~aturday I0 a'm'-4 p'm' and Sunday 1-4 p'm' free mea~s offered MARLON -- In a bold move to increase participation at the Marion Senior Dining Center, the center now is offering a free meal to any- one accompanyed by a person who has previously dined there. to bring "just one guest." The guest will be given a free dinner "only if they. have never eaten at the site," according to the announcement. ~March 12 ~March 16 Cedar Rapids Symphony "Follies" &Jor Dinner Meeting:. Czech & Slovak Museum · Apri125 Trip: Port of Burlington atl V~rginia or Alex for details,~ " 319/393-9156 ~ Bring us your dreams. Member Hawkeye Bancorporation and FDIC Support our advert$sers -- they make Four Rivers Journal possible. Thank them! Meepi lhe family Two things in life are indeed cer- tain: death and taxes. Estate planning is the art of insur- ing that one certainty does not trig- ger the other. Many people already know the estates with a total value of :$600,000 or less aren't subject to federal estate taxes, under current law. And while they think their as- sets are worth less than $600,000 today, it's easy to underestimate the value of assets. Inflation alone increases asset value over time. FE~/ ~0I~Ll~ are familiar with the extent of the federal estate tax rules. The unfortunate result: passing along an unanficipated es- fate tax bill to survivors. For example, how does an estate handle a bill ~om the Internal Rev- enue Service (IRS) which might represent 40 to ,50 percent of the taxable estate? State inheritance taxes could push the total even highen And these taxes are due in cash nine months after the date of death. Further, corporate stocks, includ* ing the value of stock in closely-held companies, often make up the sin- ~le largest portion of the total gross ~late of decadents. This highlights Four Rivers Semor Journal March lO95 At Retkement Will You See[e for the Wa e of Sodal SeeuriC? That's a question you shoulctn't have to fi~cc in your leisure years. But you may be forced to live on ~vhat amounts to n)inimum wage if you're relying solely on Social Security. Proper ~~ planning today can help you avoid an unfi~lt'illing, 111illil~ltntl ~vagc existelite [OI]1Orl'ow. A.G. Edwards' free guide, "Planning a Secure Retirement," tells you ~ whal you ilccd to know ~,~ ~ to help make all your t ~': ~: Z~".. ':,..,.,,,'..:~., call A.G. Edwards todi~y [ .... ~ ~.: 3 4 Four Pivers Senior Journc~l March 1995 A tip of the editorial hat again to the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center for putting on yet another major event of interest to all East Iowans -- seniors and otherwise. This time it's the center's celebration of National Women's History Month, a March-long observance saluting eafi~; American women who made history and modem-day women -- including seniors -- who are matdn§ history. The 75fh anniversary of the Women's Suffra§e _~:~. Movement also is being - '~'~,, commemorated. 2~1].O~eS ,~i-'~--.,~ ~ i? the theme, reflects the , ~ ,~_.:_.~;.~ rights, which. as a senior .,~ x. ·, . center announcement of 1~ ...... ~ '"'% the observance points out, "is not over yet!" Younger women, those rising up the professional and business ladders, are usually thought of when the subject oi women's fights comes up. But older women -- those 50, 60 and beyond -- have problems, too....problems that don't seem to go away. Perhaps this is because younger and older women -- with similar interests and concerns -- don't get together as o~en as they should, re- suiting in wrong impressions and differences of opinions. I have'heard younger women, those in the workplace (particularly in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City offices and stores) remark about how great "old ladies" have it -- retirement, government-funded recreational, educational, medical and social opportunities, eta That's.partially true, but older women in many cases face problems as urgent as those their younger counterparts. Vdhile younger women rightfully complain about the "glass ceiling, for example. older women must basle ageism. Too many businesses and professions consider women 50 and older as being expendable. Ageism is rampant in these parts. I know a number of women (men, too} who tind it difficult to, find jobs that keep them active and, in some cases, "in the money" so that they can keep a roof over their heads. Time and time aoain older r~nr, l, u~ith programs, Social Security may be hit hard as the Feds eye its surplus as a means of cutting the deficit. There has been much gnashing of teeth in recent weeks as seniors tell their congressmen that they don't want their programs cut. Their protests are correct, to a point. Washington should look long and hard at senior programs before making decisions. However, seniors are going to have to accept some cuts -- just as they expect other segments of America to take their fair share, too. Subsidies. We can't reduce government spending with them, !Tet can't live without them. We don't want the "cutters" to cut ours. We're '10 years old This is the 10th anniversary o! Four Rivers Senior JournaL I want to thank all the readers and the advertisers who support it. Without your support, this paper wouldn't exist. A decade ago, the paper began as the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Four Pavers Sen/or Journal March 1995 5 Are you dob g everything you can to lower your high cholesterol? Tests prove MEVACOR helps lower cholesterol when diet and ~cercise aren't enough. julia had a heart attack last year. Her doctor was concerned abou! her high LDL cholesterol High cholesterol is serious -- especially if you have heart disease or Rvo or more of these risk factors: being a man over 44 or a woman o~oer 54 or past menopause, like ]ulia_.having a family history of early heort problems...high blood pressure...diabetes...cigarette smoking... low HDL ("good") cholesterol. julia needed to get her LDL cholesterol down to 100 or less. Nero ~mttbnal guidelines say if you'w, ever had a heart attack, yottr LDL dtolesteroI count should be ]00 or less. People who have ~a,o or more of lite rL'¢L'fhctors abo'&' glotlld ha?,c all LDL choh:ctcrol count totder ~30. You may ah~'ady ~'ltow your total cholesterol numbc~; but do you lozow your LDL? Your doctor can measure your LDL,. Diet and exercise helped, but not enough. Four Rivers Senior Journc~l Mc¢ch 1~5 Mercy IOWA CITY -- East Iowans searching for support groups signed for their particular problems will find them at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Among them: · Breath of Fresh Air -- A suppot/ group for persons with breathing problems such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and Hospital other pulmonary conditions. At this month's meeting -- Monday, March 6 at 7 p.m. in the McAuley Room of Mercy Medical Plaza, 540 E. Jefferson St. -- Pete Carillo, Mercy Hospital pharmadst, will speak on "Medications Used for Breathing Problems." [] Stroke Club -- A support group for siroke victims and their offers support groups families and friends. Meetings are the first and third Tuesdays of each month in Mercy Hospital's first floor conference room. This month's programs at 1 p.m.: March 7, "Gift of Time and Self," Carol Ebinger, Mercy volunteer coordina- tor,, March 21, "Assistlye Technol- ogy: Making Things Easier for You," Loren Schmitt and Susan MEVACOR® ~ [IFaqll THiS SUMMARY CARGi~JIIY, N~ TO P~ A DRUG. PRECAILIIlO~S: for seniors Nalean-Grau of Independent Liv- ing. [] American Diabetes Associa- tion (Johnson Count~ Chapter) -- This month's program, "Nutrition Update," presented by dietetic interns at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, will be at 7 p.m. March 8 in the Scanlon Room, Mercy Medical Plaza. [] Continuing After Breast Cancer -- For women who have had breast cancer, this support group will present a program, "Efforts for Breast Cancer Re- seamh and Awareness," at 7 p.m. March 9 in the McAuley Room, Mercy Medical Plaza. Jane Ege- land, American Cancer Sodety dis- trict president, will speak. · HOPE -- The next program for this cancer support group will be March 13 at 7 p.m. in Mercy Hos- pital's first floor conference room. The topic will be "Humor." [] Cardiac Support Group -- A "learning luncheon" is this month's profit'am theme on March 20 in the McAuley Room, Mercy Medical Plaza. A heart-healthy lun- cheon will be served between 11:30 a.m. and noon. Barb Lange, RN, of Mercy's cardiac rehabilita- tion unit, will present a program, "Early Cardiac Care," at 12:15 p.m. The luncheon costs $5. Make Four r'~i.v~rs .q~-lior Joumctl March 1995 7 id ng probate For many, a mvo~ble ~ng ~t is ~when a loved one passes ~e o~y ~t ~at is nec~aw for away. The ordeal ~n be mentally ] ~ ~tate plan~ng. Denning on ~e He loved ones gow makes accum~ated v~ue of your ~tate, merebern you may s~c~re yo~ revo~ble estate settlement ]ess pa gfg ~ing s~te~ ~at minimke endure is a long legal pr~ess for ~ ~ ~ ~ ~. l~&, ~. ager of the ~t ~n imme~ately ma~ed, in most cas~ you and se~ing the estate. Fo~nately, the '~:'~'"~ i~t~roker~i~ dis~bute the ~t's a~ets to arduo~ task of di~ding the assera "' ~ ,-~ ~o~ spouse ~n ~nsfer up to $1.2 of a will among iamil~ membem, ~ ~ ~ds i, ~ , c ~ids, sp~l~ i~ benefidafi~ named by you. In ad- ~on to ~our benefidafi~ ~out ~led probate, ~n be avoided. ~ { '~x . ~ The probate pr~ indud~ fl- ,~' : ~irem~,t ~toma, ~fion, a ~t keeps the mailer pfi- ~gng fede~ ~tate t~. ~ -' ~ ~.ddglo~,;,~, rate. The benefidafi~ receive ~e A ~t pro~d~ ~ter privacy ing the deceased's ~1 ~ the local ~ ~em~e ~M~ a~ q~c~y and q~efly. and conve~ence fore benefida- coup; idenfi~ing, item~ng and ap- oM ~8io re~o~. ~ It may be advanta~o~ to ~- fi~ wh~e remo~n~ ~e many has- p~i~ng prope~ of ~e ~tate; pay- tabHsh a H~ng ~. There are ~vo sl~ a~ated ~ p~bate. ing all legal debts (including estate comes a matter of public record. basic Wpes of H~ng ~ ~ rev~ Since ~ere are many ~t Mter- taxes and legal fees) and disCbut- Your e~ate and its beneficia~es ~ble and i~ev~ble. A rev~able native, you shoed co~t yomr in- ing what remains. may be publi~ed, which may put ~t means ~at you can revoke, v~ent broker, aRomey and ac- Once a ~11 is filed in couP, ~e your fanfly tn an uncomfoRable amend or alter ~e ~st at any countant to dete~ne which ~pe jud~ ~11 appoint an executor to -- position. time. l~evocable ~sts have tax of ~t ~ best for you. ~uall~ someone named in the ~ll ba~h~fns~fa~Ived in pro- ~ to be responsible for oathenna ~ en you con- ~ __ _ _ paying all legitimate claims, taxes, coto several yea~ ~ that etc. u~ and leg~ se~ices are ~- If you do not have a vaffd ~,l, an In light of th~ inconvenience, admini~ator ~11 be appointed by here are ste~ you ~n take to h~p the cou~ to sere your estate. In yo~ family avoid probate: most ~ses, a probate a~omey is ~ One of the b~t waps is to es- also hired to han~e the. compli- tablish a ~st, which a~ows you to cated pape~ork and ~ing dead- ~ansfer owne~hip of your a~e~ to lin~. that ~t d~n~ po~ 'lifetime. wm ~oes torough ploDate, it be- When you die, the ~stee or man- L 8 Four I'&tvers Senior Journal March 1995 We Midwesterners have a tendency to pre- pare salads in such a way that they could al- most be passed o~ as desserts in other parts of the land. The Pennsylvania Dutch in the East also share this trait. But whatever you call them. I'm sure your loved ones will say "thanks" with a smite on their face after just one bite! Just because we may be watching our fat, sugar and sodium intake doesn't mean we have to give up our flavors. An attractive "salad" served in a beautiful bowl can easily become the focal point of any meal. It's up to you to decide if you want to serve my salads at the start or the end of the meal. Our first salad is as delightful to look at as it is to. taste. Best of all, it has only one gram of · "It's Nora D~et, It'sA Wcy of L~fe" fat. almost no sugar and takes just minutes to stir up, If this "salad" was prepared in the tradi- tional way. you'd have to stir in at }east two cups of whipped topping. Notice how I stretch my topping by using yogur~ and dry milk pow- der, Works every time -- and no one guesses or desse ver~ old salad of my mother's -- as tasty today as it was 30 years a§o. I just revised the ingre- dients to take advantage of the healthier ver- sions now available. If you want to savor "classic," try a bite of this simple yel elegate salad. And our last salad just might be what you're looking for when your kids, grandkids, neigh- bors or anyone else comes to visit. Pink Champagne Salad 3/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt 1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder Sugar substitute to equal 2 tablespoons sugar t teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup Cool Whip Lite 2-3 drops red food coloring 1 cup canned crushed pineapple, packed in its own juice, undrained 1 4-serving pkg sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh strawberries 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows (1 oz) In a large bowl, combine yogur~ and dry milk pow- der. Add sugar substitute, vanilla extract. Cool Whip Lite abd red food coloring. Mix gently to combine. Add undrained pineapple and dry pudding mix. Mix w~11 us- ing wire whisk. Fold in strawberries and marshmal- lows. Cover and refdgerte until ready to serve, Gently stir again just before serving, Serves 4 (1 cup) Each serving equals.' HE: 1 Fr, 1/2 SM, 1 SI, 18 OC 177 calories, 1 gm Fa. 4 gm Pt, 38 gm Ca, 261 mg so. 1 Diabetic: I Fr, 1 St. 1/2 SM Moro's Lime Nut Salad 1 (4 serving) pkg sugar-free lime gelatin 1 c.u? canned crushed pineapple packed m its ow0 juice, undrained 3/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt 1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder In a medium bowl, combine dry gelatin and cot- tage cheese Stir m drained pineapple. In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, dry milk powder and sugar substitute. Stir in Coo! Whip Lite. Fold yogurt mixture rate cottage cheese mixture Add walnuts Mix well to combine Cover and refrigerate untd ready to serve Stir gently again before serving. Serves 4 (1 cup) Each serv/ng equals: HE. 3/4 Pt, 1/2 Ft. 1/2 SM, 1/2 Fa, 1/4 SI, 13 OC 141 calories, 4 §m Fa, 15 gm Pt, 16 gm Ca. 247 mg SO, 1 gm Fi Diabetic. 1 Mr. 1 Fr Frosted Orange Salad 2 (4 serving) pkgs sugar-free orange gelatin 1 1/2 cups boiling water 1 CUp unsweetened orange juice 1 cup canned crushed pineapple, packed in its own juice, undrained 1 cup mandarin oranges, rinsed and drained 1 (4 serving) pkg sugar-free lemon gelatin 1 (4 serving) pkg sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix 2/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder 1 1/3 cups cold water 2/3 cup Cool Whip Lite in a medium bowl, combine 2 packages of orange gelatin and boiling water. Add orange juice, un- drained pineapple and mandarin oranges· Mix gently to combine. Pour mixture into 8x8-inch dish. Refrig- erate until set, about 4 hours. In a medium bowl, combine dry lemon gelatin, dry pudding mix and dry milk powder. Add cold water· Mix well using wire whisk. Slend in Cool Whip Lite, Frost top of gelatin mixture with pudding mixture. Refrigerate until ready to serve, Cut into 8 pieces. Serves 8 Each serving equals: HE: 3/4 Fr, 1/4 SM, 35 OC · 105 calories, 1 gm Fa. 4 gm Pt, 20 gm Ca, 301 mg So, 0 gm Fi Diabetic: I Fr · For recipes suitable for weight loss, heart or dia. betic concerns or to sample. my monthly Healthy Exchanges Food Newsletter. send self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope to: Healthy changes. P.O. Box 124, DeWill, IA 52742-0124, ncome tax help available to Linn seniors CEDAR RAPIDS -- Volunteers trained by the Internal Revnue Service are available to help Linn Countx7~s elderly and low-income residents prepare their income tax papers. The free service is available at: [] Cedar Rapids -- Witwer Se- nior Center, St. Paul's United Methodist Church, St. Patrick's Parish Center and the Firstar Bank office in northwest Cedar Rapids. m Marlon -- Public Libran7 and United Methodist Church. [] Hiawatha -- CiW Hall-.. The sites are staffed on various days. Appointments are required; they may be made by calling Aging Senrices. 398-3644. For homebound persons, the voluntee~ will offer assistance at the homes. Seniors on the move topic of health study CEDAR RAPIDS -- A study of how moving from one location to another affects the health of senior citizens wi!i be explained at a pro- gram at Witwer Senior Center, 30.5 2nd Ave. SE. Dr. Susan Lutsendorf of the Uni- versity of Iowa Center on, Aging, will present the program Monday, March 13, at 10:30 a.m. Four Rivers Senior Journol Paac ng lo Morgan benellis RSVP1 CEDAR ~PIDS -- Ballroom dancing to ~e big band mmsic of~e [ Russ Morgan Orches~a will headline a ~nd~ising dance for ~e Re- ] ~red and Senior Volunteer ~og~m (RS'~). [ The dance will be Sa~rday, May 6, ~om 7 to 11 p,m. at Hofer's Danceland Ballroom, Walford. Ticke~ cos~ng $8 per pe~on in advance may be p~ased ~om the RS~ o~ce at St, Luke's Hospital, Cox Cable or ~rou~ ~cket- master outlets in Cedar Rapids, Iowa Ci~7, Co,Mile, Watedoo, Mar- ion and Cedar Falls. To order by mail, send check or money order by May 1 to RS~, P.O. Box 3026, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-3026. ~ To order by telephone ca~ 319-363-1~. ~ Fal prevention IOWA CITY -- A three-week fall prevention program. "Falling for You," will be presented at the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Cen- ter, 28 S. Linn St. ParlJdpants will be asked to com- plete a brief questionnaire at the first session to gather information related to falls and if falls have oc- curred during scheduled intervals after attending the program. Presenters for the series -- open series at center to all seniors and other interested persons -- will be Deborah Perry Jensen, Ph.D., RN, from the Uni- versity of Iowa College of Nursing; Ken Mobfly, Ph.D., of the univer- sity's Depaament of Sport, Health, Leisure and Physical Studies; and Kyle Van Why, MSN, RN, of the Visiting Nurse Association. The programs. sponsored bu the center's Wellness Coaltion, will be held March 8, 15 and 29 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Screenings set in Jones County ANAMOSA -- Senior health clinics sponsored by Community Health of Jones County are sched- tiled this month and next at tire io- cations throughout the county. The clinics offer free sczeening for persons over 55 years old, in- be available. Clinics will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2 p.m. at: An- amosa, Senior Center, March 2 and April 13; Oxford Junc~on, Senior Center, March 9and April l~0; Olin, American Legion, March 16; Mc~rch 19Q5 9 Women's role as healers explored CEDAR RAPIDS -- Take a walk back in time as Susan Kuecker ex- amines the major role women have played in the healing arts at a · Brown Bag Briefing program Wednesday. March 15, at Cedar Rapids Public LibranT. Kuecker will discuss women as mother, herbalist, midwife, nurse and physidan -- all utilizing "heal- ing therapies" from home remedies to state-of-the-art medidne. Through a colorful 'historic slide show, Kuecker invokes an appreci- ation of women's roles in the signifi- cant art of healing. The program, at 12:15 p.m. in B~ems Auditorium, is open 'to the general public. It will be co- sponsored by St Luke's Hospital, The History Center and the library. Persons attending are asked to bring a sack lunch. Dessert and cof- fee ~[1 be provided. Get your hands dirty and help nature center CEDAR RAPIDS '-7 Indian Creek Nature Center is looking for people, including seniors, who are interested in getting their hands dirty. The center plans to plant about 3,000 trees and 20 acres of prairie on the old l~na farm which is now part of the center property. "We need people willing to plant and tend trees and the new 10 Four Rivers Senior Journcfi CEDAR RAPIDS -- The Read- ers' Theatre group will resume ses- sions late this month. "Flights of fancy" sessions will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. March 21, April 18 and May 16 in the Green Room at The- atre Cedar Rapids downtown. No memorization nor experience are necessary. "What Can I Do About Ureinary Incontinence?" is the topic of the St Luke's AdvantAge program March 21 at 10:30 a.m. Jean Kluesner, RN, will discuss the myths of haw incontinence as people grow older and sug~.stions for treatment. It is estimated that I0 million Amero icans are affected by urinary incon- tinence. Many tolerate Lhis problem as a normal part of aging, but this should not be the case, K]uesner says. David Kurcharski resumes show- ing his collection of classical movies this month. On March 12 at 1:15 p.m., he'll show "Follow the Fleet", a musical comedy starzing Fred ASh taire and Ginger Rogers and featur- ing sorigs by Irving Berlin. Mildred Norris will present a book review program March 10. To make reservations call 398-3636. For your good health: blood pressure checks, 10 a.m. March 10 and 24; well elderly clinic, $:15 a~m. March. 17. Meetings: Witwet Board, 3:30 Mooch 1~95 served. Admission is $2. "Thurber Humor" featuring the works of James Thurber will be presented by the Senior Standing Room Only theater group at 3 p.m. March 23 and 30. John Conner is ~e fealm'ed star. Beginning bridge classes will be taught by June Maluchnik and Betty Stevens on Wednesdays, March 15, 22 and 29 and April 5, 12 and 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. The cost is $5. Would Do If I Didn't Have a TV:" March 9, Maria Koschmeder speaks on "Prairie Pioneers:, March 17, St. Patrick's Day observance; M~irch 22, Goof-Off Day: March 28, speaker from Red Cross. Entertainment: Elsie Spaid. pi- ano, 11:30 a.m. March 3; Charly Landuyt. bution accordion, March 7; The Evelyns, March 8: Frank' Buhr, accordion, March 16; Bob Zeman, keyboard, March 22; The Woodrums, March 23. MARLON -- Dances on Mon- days at 1 p.m.: Don Miller, March 6; The Odeens, March 13; Frank Buhr, March 20; Billy Mann, March 27. Line danring with instructor Mel Rhodes is every Wednesday at lp.m. Programs: Bob Zeman, music, 11 a.m. March 8; travelog, 10:30 a.m. March 13; birthday dinner, March 15; Jackie Baker, PN, of St. Luke's AdvantAge, 11:30 a.m. March 29. Several tournaments are on tap -- shuffleboard March 10, 17, 24; 500 March 8, 18; pinochle, March 1,22,31. Meetings March 3: Planning Committee, 10:30 a.m.; Site Coun- cil, !2:45 p.m. ANAI~OSA -- Second annual "Cabin Fever" dance will be March 4 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Jones County Senior Center. The Billy Mann band will play for the dance, sponsored by Anamosa Jaycees. Refreshments will be served. Other special events: March 6, Procrastination Day; March 7, Blair Thom, organ: March 9, Panic Day; March 10, Lawrence Welk mu- sic/video; March 13, Ardith Gray, piano; March 15, St. Pahick's Day crafts; March 17, St. Patrick's Day party; March 21, birthday celebra- tion with music by the Odeens. Jones County Senior Task Force will meet at 9:30 a.m. March 8. Seniors will decorate the center for Easter on March 29. INDEPENDENCE Dances MONTICELLO Special VINTON -- Vinton Senior Cen- ter will celebrate its 21st anniver- sary March 11. Entertainment and special events: March 7, Frank Buhr; March 8, "Memor,j and Aging" program by Jackie Baker. RN, St. Luke's AdvantAge; March 14, birthday party featuring music by Stuart and the Hilltoppers; March 22. Goof-Off Day: Norma Kunkle, March 23. Lincoln CEDAR RAPIDS -- Lyle Beaver and his popular band will play for a dance March $ from 1 to 3 p.m. Programs and entertainmenl: Amy Johnson, KGAN-TV news an- chor, March 9: Bob Zeman, music, March 13; American Red Cross, March 16; film, March 23; Elmer and Irma, March 27. Site Council will meet at 11:30 a.m. March 15. No~'th English NORTH ENGLISH -- A soup supper ~undraiser benefitting the North English Community Center Board will be at the center March 6. Senior center special events in- clude a blood pressure clinic March 10; "Mr. McGee Senior Driver," March 13; St. Patrick's Day parly featuring the Howard Linder band, March 17: and a health Bm~_nta- Doderer from page I insurance coverage for well babies. In the area of women's issues, the Iowa City Democrat has worked to reform Iowa's rape laws, to support flexible wortdng hours, to pass multicultural and nonsexist education laws, to en- sure freedom of reproduction. to provide birth confro] information and devices for mothers on wel- fare, to introduce non-sexist lan- guage in the Iowa Code and iowa Administrative Rules and to sup- port gender balance of gubernato- rial appoinb'nents to state boards and commissions. She also is a well-known oppo- nent of the death penalty and has sparked spirited debate during the current legislative controversy on renewing the death penalty after a 30-year absence. Doderer has represented the ' Iowa City area in the Legislature for 30 years. She was Jarst elected to the Iowa House of Representa- tives in 1964, serving four years until 1968 when she was elected to the Senate. She served 10 years in the Senate and was again elected to the House in 198I, where she remains. A Waterloo native and former teacher, Doderer has received nu- merous honors and awards in the past 20 years. In the field of education, she has been stat~_ hc, nor~, rn~rnh~ ~ honored by seniors Men have a place-in the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center's celebration of Women's History Month. They're invited to a special breakfast Wednesday, March 8, at 9:30 a.m. "Men Talk About Women" is the theme of the event hosted by Tom Cilek, senior vice president of Hills Bank & Trust. A panel of male community leaders will discuss the women who have influenced their thinldng and actions _L such as spouses, mothers, teachers, ~ends or business assodates. City's Friend of Education in 1986. Iowa City's daily; newspaper, the Pres.-Cite. on, named Doderer in 1989 as one of 36 local resi- dents who had made significant contributions to the community in 150 years, 1839-1989, b~; "ch. ang~ng attitudes and by chang- ing the course of history." A graduate of Waterloo's East High School, Doderer received a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Iowa in 1948. The widow of Fred H. Doderer, she has two adult children. A variety of acfiviQes saluQng women and the 75th anrdversary of the women's sufferage move- Four Rivers Senior Journo/ Mooch 1095 P,J~ -- $7 up to 10 words ($7 rninim~ chc;Ige). Each additJ. ono/ word 25 cents. Add $5 for border c~ound Dec[dlJ_~e 20th o:[ month. 1V~czil copy c~%d l~/¥rnent to /~Rivers Senior Journa/, 202 1xI. Ik/vJs, ~a_n. arnosa, IA 52205-1414. INTERIOR PAINTING -- $7 an hour. Enjoy helping seniors. Clean, trust- worthy. Quality work. References. Karl Green, 363-1063. ENJOY LIVE iVIUSIC from Stover Stu- dio. Big Band, Count~j, Gospel, Dix- ieland, 20s-50s. Music for back- ground, dancing, concert, any occa- sion. Limited booking dates available. CaJI Dean Stover, 319/266-8220 or 1- 800-214-6490. ART CLP. SSES -- Come join the fun and be creative. Days and evenings. Artistic Expressions. 362-2751. HOUSE CLEANING wanted. Refer- ences. Affordable, quality work. CaJl 364-3085. PRE-ARRANGED FUNERAL PLAN- NING --- Stewart Funeral Home, 1844 1st Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, 362-2147, and Baxter Funeral Chapel, 1000 13th St., Madon, 377-1538. EMPLOYMENT (~UII'}F TI~ HI~MF FMPl 11YM~:MT -- 11 FOR SALE -- 22-cal. pump Marlin · hex bartell, 1915 model. Collector's piece. Excellent condition. Also model 30 Sweet 16 pump full choke, odginal case, 1930. very good. Call 395-0468. LARGEST SELECTION of magnifiers in Cedar Rapids area. All types, sizes. Call for appointment: 364-7937. Edge Scissors and magnifiers etc. TAKE CHARliE OF YOUR HEALTH -- Wild-grown, wild-harvested, nutrient- dense, "Superfood" available now! Send $2 for audio tape~ include home phone. Dept. C, P.O. Box 10585, Cedar Rapids, IA 52410-05~5. We'll sell it show it[ Corner the Nature FOR SALE FOR SALE -- Amana microwave oven, 1500 BC.u. 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