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Remembering 2007
To honor the memory of your loved one who died during 2007, a tree has been planted at North Ridge Park in Coralville. Walk the park and you will find a number of these memorial trees. Your tree will have a stone that reads "Remembering 2007".
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Angels Among Us
Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service sponsored "Angels Among Us". (Address: 2655 Hillside Drive, Iowa City, Iowa 52245). The Angel of Hope Statue Dedication Ceremony was held Sunday, April 22, 2007 at Lower City Park in Iowa City. We are honored to have welcomed Richard Paul Evans, author of "The Christmas Box". The Angel of Hope Statue was placed in City Park to help people with the healing process that comes with the loss of a child. Whether that child is an infant, has been stillborn or is a teenager, people need a place to come and leave part of their grief. The idea of the statue comes from the book "The Christmas Box", where a mother weeps at the base of the statue trying to deal with her grief. There are now 53 statues across the United States.
An annual candle light vigil will be held December 6, at 7:00 p.m.
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Iowa City Hospice Walk
Gay and Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service will be sponsoring the Walk for Dignity on Sunday, April 20, 2008 at Willow Creek Park in Iowa City. Activities began at 12:00 p.m. and the walk will start at 1:00 p.m. (Benton Street and Teg Drive)
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Coralville Parade
Look for our us in the Annual Coralville 4th of July Parade.
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On The Wings of Monarchs
On The Wings of Monarchs
Annual “Wings of Hope” - Monarch Butterfly Release
Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service and Robert Lucas Elementary’s 3rd grade classes will once again participate in the Monarch Watch program on September 11, 2007. The release of these tagged wonders will begin at 12:45 on the front lawn of the funeral home. The public is invited to attened this rapidly growing organization of scientists and civilians who are devoted to strengthening the future of the butterflies. “We are basically a conservation group, concerned with the diminishing habitat of the Monarchs, and finding ways to enhance their environments.” Said Kathleen Zeimer, of ButterfliZ of Iowa. “Just like Ducks Unlimited or Pheasants Forever or other groups, we’re constantly learning about the science of the creatures we’re trying to protect.” As the children release the monarchs on their rite of passage, they will be sent off with personal wishes, before they let them fly the thousands of miles to Sierra Madra, a mountains system in central Mexico. Although the life of an adult butterfly is so fleeting (a Monarch lives about 15 days), the wishes will be carried forever on the wind. Join the school children in this monarch butterfly release which offers a message of hope for our world on the wings of these butterflies.
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Wreaths Across America
FACTS ABOUT WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA – IOWA CITY & ACROSS COUNTRY
MISSION: Honor those who serve. Remember the fallen. Educate our children about the value of freedom
WHAT: 100 wreaths will be placed on the veterans gravesite for a ceremony at noon (CST) on Saturday, December 15th. Program will include color guard and 21-gun salute.
COST: $15/per wreath paid for ONLY by check or money order to RE/MAX Real Estate Centre. Must be paid for by 5PM on Tuesday, Nov. 6th.
WHEN: Wreaths will be delivered the week of December 10th. All wreaths must be picked up by December 14th OR arrangements made at the time the order is placed for the wreath to be placed on a Johnson County Cemetery by a volunteer.
All funds from sponsorships will be used for veteran and educational outreach with a portion forwarded to the Civil Air Patrol, our chosen fund-raising partner.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM: www.wreathsacrossamerica.com
Call Le Ann Tyson at 319.430.1187
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