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Thursday, December9, 2010 The Lone Tree Reporter Page 3 Eldon Leland Jarrard 1927-2010 Eldon Leland Jarrard, 83, of North Liberty, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2010, at Windmill Manor in Coralville. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 5, 2010, at the Sorden-Lewis Home for Fu- neral and Cremation Services in Lone Tree. Rev. Alecia Williams officiated the services. Burial was in the Lone Tree Cemetery. Casket bearers were Mark Jar- rard, Mike Seering, Doug Seering, Kevin Malone, Scan Malone and Mike Wright. Honorary casket bearers were Scott Jarrard, Cleo Dodson, Kenny Brenneman, Ver- non Brenneman, Butch Meade, David Malone and Fred Malone. Visitation for Eldon was held on Saturday, December 4, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Masonic Service at the Sorden- Lewis Home for Funeral and Cre- mation Services in Lone Tree. In Raymond Spicher Bruce G. Kirchner 79, of Lone Tree, passed away on Tuesday, No- Vember 30, 2010, at his home. Funer- al services for Bruce were held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 6, 2010, at the Sorden-Lewis Home for Puneral and Cremation Services in Lone Tree. Carol Kaalberg, Parish Life Administrator, officiated the services. Burial was in the Lone Tree Cemetery with full military rites provided by the Lone Tree American Legion Post 457. Visita- tion for Bruce was held on Sunday, December 5. from 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 .m. at the Sorden-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services in Lone Tree. In lieu of flowers dona- tions may be made to the Lone Tree First Responders in memory of Bruce. Online condolences may be sent to the Kirchner family at www. lewisfuneralhomes.com. Eldon Jarrard lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established at the fu- neral home in memory of Eldon. Online condolences may be sent to the Jarrard family at www.lewis- funeralhomes.com. Eldon Leland Jarrard was born on March 30, 1927, in Muscatine, Iowa the son of Harry and Mil- dred (Watson) Jarrard. Eldon was a 1946, graduate of Lone Tree High School. In 1948, Eldon was united in marriage to Diane Abrams in Iowa City Diane passed away on July 3, 1965. Eldon was later united in marriage to Elizabeth "Betty" Malone on December 31, 1975 in Iowa City. Eldon was a truck driver who drove for vari- ous companies for many years. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in North Lib- erty and a 50 year member of the Lone Tree Masons, Abner Lodge #535. Eldon enjoyed mowing, hav- ing a manicured lawn, fishing, camping, traveling, dancing, play- ing and listening to music, but most of all, Eldon dearly loved to spend time with his family Eldon will be deeply missed by his wife, Betty of North Liberty; his children, Rick Jarrard and Raymond G. Spicher 1933-2010 A celebration of life mass for Raymond G. Spicher 77, of Kalo- na was held Monday, December 6, 2010 at 10:30AM at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Rich- mond. Burial followed at the Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery in rural Richmond with full mili- tary honors provided by the Rich- mond AMVET Post 107. The fam- ily greeted friends on Sunday, De- cember 5, 2010 from 2-4 and 5-7PM with a Rosary service at 7:15PM at the Peterseim Funeral Home in Kalona. Raymond died Wednes- day, December 1, 2010 at his home in Kalona following a lingering ill- ness. His body has been cremated. A memorial fund has been estab- lished for Hospice of Iowa City Raymond Gene Spicher was born March 29, 1933 in Kalona, Iowa the son of George and Velma (Gingerich) Spicher. He graduated from Kalona High School and on February 20, 1954 he was united in marriage to Diane Stumpf at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Richmond. He entered the United States Navy in 1952 and served until 1958. He was a member of the Navy reserves from 1962 until 1989. Raymond operated the Jo- etown Saw Mill for 15 years. He was a member of the Holy Trin- ity Catholic Church and Rich- mond AMVET Post 107 where he had served as a past commander. Raymond enjoyed playing cards, woodworking, puzzles, reading and listening to country and west- ern music. Survivors include his wife Diane of Kalona, seven children and spouses, Dawn Spicher of Kalona, Robin (Jerry) McLaugh- Bruce G. Kirchner 1931-2010 Bruce Gaffe Kirchner was born on January 9, 1931, in Muscatine, Iowa, the son of Ernest Arnold and Virginia Lorraine (Smith) Kirch- ner. Bruce was a 1950 graduate of Nichols High School. He served with the U.S. Navy during the Ko- rean War from 1952-1954 with the rank of 3rd Class Boiler Tender. In addition to this service, he served 4 years in the Navy Reserves, Bruce was united in marriage to Mary Jean Slofer on September 23, 1956 at the Nichols Methodist Church in Nichols, Iowa.. Bruce worked for Pyramid Services in Iowa City for 30 years. He served as a member of the executive board for the Meth- odist Church in Lone Tree, was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge starting in Nichols and then the Lone Tree Abner Lodge 535, a 50 year member of the American Legion, serving between West Lib- erty and the Lone Tree American Legion Post 457 and a 50 year mem- ber of the Eastern Star in Nichols, Lone Tree and the Columbus Junc- tion Emma Bechman Chapter 445. Bruce had his own workshop in his b,ome nd loved making oak Cttristms ornaments, furniture, such as deacon benches and gazebo style birdfeeders. Bruce will be deeply missed by his wife, Mary Jean of Lone Tree; his daughter. Kathy Kay Miller and her husband. Nick of Hills; one grandson, Marshall Miller: one great-grandson, Marcus Miller and one sister, Lucille Green. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Jayne Burke, one brother. Virgil Kirchner and two brothers-in-law, Ferd Green and Frank Burke. Sandy Greiner Greiner Ranking Member J of Economic Growth -*' ' i ii 1 Senate Republican leadership to help grow sustainable jobs in .i 1 announced committee assign- Iowa through economic growth," ments for the 84th General As- said Greiner. "This committee is sembly which convenes on Janu- arvy 10, 2011. Senator-elect Sandy Greiner (R-Keota) was selected as ranking member of the Sen- ate Economic Growth Committee. "I'm looking forward to working with my fellow Republican leaders a crucial one right now. We need to break down the barriers that are prohibiting and preventing business growth and work to pass meaningful legislation that works for Iowans." Klein Appointed to Leadership Role and Public Safety committees The Iowa Legislature convenes as well as the Transportation. January 10, 2011. Infrastructure and Capitals Ap- propriations subcommittee. Jared Klein Speaker-elect Kraig Paulsen (-Hiawatha) has appointed Rep. Uarad Klein (R-Keota) as Vice Chair f the House Labor committee. lep. Klein brings a real world erspective to the House labor %n]mittee. He is committed to rOtecting Iowa taxpayers as well s growing Iowa's small busi- tleSses,,, said Paulsen. "His hard rk and determination will, elp put Iowans back to work. lein will be serving his first ern in the House. He will also erve on the House Environmen- 1 Protection. Local Government N E W H O U R JET Physical Therapy is now OPEN FOUR days a week. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30am-5:30pm ..FI-r .PHYSICAL TH E RAPY "'Where Movement is Your Medicine" Call: 319-646-JET 1 (5381 ) To make an appointment wife, Di of Union Hall, Virginia, Danny Jarrard and his wife, Deb- bie of Lone Tree, Trilly Jarrard of North Liberty; step-daughter, Karen Heumphreus of San Diego, California; step-sons, Michael Seering and his wife, Tami of North Liberty and Doug Seering of Iowa City; 10 grandchildren, Dawn Jarrard, Travis (Kate) Jar- rard, Tawnya (John) Doss, Cody (Michele) Jarrard, Billy (Halley) Smith, Beth Clark and fianc6, Tim Denneny, Curtis Heumphreus, Sa- mantha Seering, Riley Pirkl and Cole Pirkl; 10 great-grandchil- dren; one brother, Wayne Jarrard and his wife, Wanda of Atalissa and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Eldon was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Diane and one sister, Marilyn Brumwell. lin of Maryland, Valerie Spicher of Lawrence, KS, Cindy (Rick) Surly of Kalona, Crystal (Jim) Freese of Delavan, WS, Andrew (Shelia) Spicher of Prior Lake, MN, Barry (Amy) Spicher of Iowa City, 12 grandchidlren, Ka- trina Surly, Jason McLaughlin, Adam Surly, Melissa McLaugh- lin, Amanda McLaughlin, Mark Surly, Kate Freese, Nick Spicher, Allie Spicher, Stone Spicher, Zach Spicher and Jade Spicher, three great grandchildren, Petra, Claire and Wesley, three brothers, Dean (Liz) Spicher of Charleston, SC, Lee (Judy) Spicher of the Vil- lages, FL, Ron (Eileen) Spicher of Kalona and sister Joyce Craig of Iowa City, IA. Preceding Raymond in death were his parents. Bruce Kirchner Mercy Urgent Care at 269 North 1st Ave. Continued... from page 1 Rochester Avenue at 269 North 1st Avenue. Just across from the HyVee Drugtown and below the Iowa City Family Practice doctors office. Per the flyer you can walk in and see a doctor on your own. It's quick, convenient, and pri- vate. But if you prefer to make an appointment, you can do that too. Mercy Urgent Care is a conve- nient way to treat minor medical problems at an affordable price, especially if you don't have a reg- ular doctor or can't see your regu- lar doctor right away It takes care of an immediate need without the expense of the emergency room. The facility is open to everyone. You don't have to be a Mercy pa- tient to use it. Some of the things that they address are respiratory illnesses like coughs, colds, and earaches, ear and eye conditions, on-the-job injuries, cuts, simple fractures, or minor burns, splint/cast applica- tion, headaches, stomach aches, nebulizer treatments, flu shots in season, immunizations and injec- tions, physicals, including ROTC, DOT, and sports physicals, remov- al of foreign bodies, simple tests like pregnancy, strep, and glucose and lab and x-ray services. If a prescription is needed, it will be sent electronically to the retail pharmacy you choose. Most insurance plans are accepted and financial assistance may be avail- able depending on income and ap- plication. If you need follow-up care, you will be referred to your primary' care doctor. Your doctor will atso receive a copy of your records from your urgent care visit. If you don't have a primary care doctm;, their Mercy On Call nurses wilt help you find a doctor who suits your needs. Lisa Steichen, office manager at Mercy Urgent Care East, indi- cated there are 2 full time MD's and 4-5 MD's that rotate through the office. All patients see a boar4 certified MD for their treatment, Some things that this facility has. that some comparable sites may not is on site radiology and waved testing, used for strep and flu di- agnosis, and they have access to the Mercy Outreach Lab services: Steichen stated, "Unlike some services offered the patient usu, ally only waits about 5 minutes for their diagnosis and treatment to begin." She went on to say" "We are only closed on Christmas Day. Otherwise we are open on holi- days." The office hours are.7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on vceekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays. There is another site being readied to open in Coralvffle some time in the spring around June 1, 2011. A full list;0 services and costs is available calling Mercy Urgent Care Ea 688-7777. I am glad that we have a serv.i like this in the area. Both as a do: venience to us and as a reli:or: the emergency rooms. : " From BeckySchmitz: It'slii:. been an honor :, It's.been an honor and a plea- sure to represent you in the Iowa Senate. Thank you for the hundreds of letters, e-mails, phone calls and face-to-face visits over the years. You've given me great ideas and suggestions and have helped me better understand the issues, both large and small. Together, we accomplished much. Iowa's renewable energy industry is thriving. {,)A" Sttis number one when it comesto chfl-  dren's health care. And we've laid the groundwork to keep building a strong economy I'll continue to be involved and I hope you will too. Your interest in improving our state will help Iowa remain the best place to live. work and raise a family. Sincerely, Becky Schmitz P.S. To help you stay informed, Senate Democrats will be sending out periodic updates. 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