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2 October 28, 2010 The Village Vine
Tales of the Ancient Sportsman
By Burdell Hensley
What a fabulous week. Yes, I know I am supposed to
slow down a little, but there were so many good things to
be a part of. But I did only go at half speed and it took a
little longer to cover the ground.
Saturday afternoon I left with 40 folks from the
Parkersburg bank and went to Kansas City. Three of
the former Aplington-Parkersburg players were to play
at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday and we were there. We
stayed in Independence Saturday night and then went
over to the Stadium at 9:00 am for tailgating before the
noon game.
We had contracted with Hy Vee for the tailgating
and they provided the tent the food and the works. What
a neat time. I did get plenty of exercise, but I had to walk
slowly. The bus had to park just inside the gate up by the
baseball stadium and the tailgating was at the far south
end of the property beyond the football stadium.
I did get enough to eat, but I had to pass up some
pretty good stuff. After lunch, I decided to go explore
the stadium. The gate we had to enter was at the far west
side. More exercise. Then it was time to climb.
First it was the circular ramps as far as they would
go. Then it was steps and more steps. Our seats were up
where the pigeons live. I’m on blood thinner and I was
afraid I might develop a nose bleed. Once I got up there
my exploring was done and it was time to sit. Actually
it was a neat view from up there with all the color and
pageantry.
The game was a good one for the Parkersburg boys
and they all did well. Casey Wiegmann was the center
for the Chiefs while Brad Meester was the center for
Jacksonville and Aaron Kampman was a defensive end
for the Jaguars. Kampman really had a good game and
probably was the leading tackler.
The Chiefs won 42-20 and poor War Paint, the pony
that gallops across the field after a score, got quite a
workout.
Thursday I drove to Bolivar, MO for a Hensley
family gathering. Cousin Dale was back from Arizona
and I had not seen him for some time. The group met at
Smith’s restaurant in Collins for supper and it was a fun
time. C. A. Smith, the owner of the restaurant is diabetic
also and he features sugar free pies. He had chocolate
and coconut cream this time and that was a hard choice.
I went with the chocolate and it sure was good.
There was plenty of sports excitement in the Bolivar
area this weekend. The Weaubleau-Collins Lady Tigers
were in the final four of the state softball tourney and
the Bolivar Liberators are 8-0 in football. Robbie Hoegh,
former Lynnville-Sully standout, is the basketball coach
for the Liberators.
Early in the week found me at volleyball matches.
Bill’s Barber Shop
. . .
We can’t all be handsome
But we can look neat!
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Monday night I took in the Montezuma win over North
Mahaska, Tuesday I was at Pella Christian for the PC
win over Albia and Wednesday I was at Twin Cedars to
see the Sabers top Moravia.
The coming week looks interesting as well as I will
be covering volleyball Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
and football playoffs on Wednesday. I was at Pella
Christian Friday night and the Eagles claimed the district
title with a 54-7 thrashing of Clarke. With PCM upsetting
Bondurant-Farrar, the district standings ended in a
three way tie. By the point system, the Eagles were the
champion.
I must congratulate North Mahaska and Eddyville-
Blakesburg for picking up their first wins in the final
game. North Mahaska beat New London 28-7 and the
Rockets upset West Burlington Notre Dame 32-16 to
knock the Falcons out of the playoff picture and let Albia
in.
The World Series is set with the Texas Rangers
facing the San Francisco Giants. That series is sure to
generate about as much interest as watching a pendulum
swing. Ratings will probably hit an all time low on this
one and I really don’t care who wins. It would do us all
a favor if it went in four games.
What a bummer of a Hawkeye game. It appears that
the massive Wisconsin offensive line won the battle in
the trenches. When Tyler Sash gets 13 tackles that means
the defensive line got whipped. When your strong safety
leads the team in tackles you have a problem.
What a stunner by the Cyclones in Texas. The
messed with Texas and got away with it. Let’s just write
in Paul Rhoads for governor and forget all the political
garbage.
Let’s take a look at our yesterdays.
75 years ago: Oct. 28, 1935- Iowa Wesleyan blanks
Penn 20-0 at homecoming. Charles Weatherwax did a
bang up job in the line for Penn while Grant Rhiner and
Howdy Williams looked good in the backfield. Oct. 31-
New Sharon and Pella tie 13-13. Buck Berry ran for both
New Sharon TD’s while Mennin ran for one Pella score
and passed to Dillon for another.
50 years ago: Oct. 29, 1960- Hedrick blasted Eddyville
46-0 to cap an unbeaten season. Bill Arendt ran
for three TD’s for the Foxes while Ron Vande Pol and
Larry Keifer scored twice.
25 years ago: Oct. 31, 1985- The Lynnville-Sully
Hawks crush Pekin 30-0 in playoff action. Kirby Scull
led the Hawks with 190 yards and a TD. Nov. 2- North
Mahaska falls short in a 20-12 loss to Semco. Mark
Smith scored for NM and Eric Hudson passed to Matt
Readshaw for another TD.
Have a great week and remember to cherish all your
happy moments; they make a good cushion for old age.
Vote Nov. 2
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Independent Candidate for
Keokuk Co. Supervisor
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Fremont
Little League
Share Their
News With All
Hello students, parents, and fellow
community members! We are
your newly elected Fremont Little
League board:
• President-Casey Johnson-799-8755
• Vice President-Emily Walker-777-3826
• Secretary-Valerie Bowen-799-6797
• Treasurer-Tory Johnson-799-8748
As a board our goal is to keep
Little League in Fremont for generations
to come.
We are blessed with two great ball
fields. However, they require continuous
maintenance which of course
takes money.
Our major projects for the 2011
season are re-rocking both infields,
re-roofing all four dugouts, and new
cooking equipment for both concession
stands. Our hope is that we can
accomplish these projects through
donations and fundraising.
We have four grants we will be
applying for. If received, our goal
is to have new concession and restroom
facilities constructed. These
are fairly aggressive plans, but as a
board we are committed to making
these facilities a reality! So, let the
fund raisers and grant writing begin!
Our first fundraiser! Fremont
Wildcat T-shirts & Sweatshirts for
Sale!
Dark grey with maroon & cream
lettering. Kids Sizes available: XS
(2T-4T), S (6-8), M (10-12), L (14-
16). T-shirts are $13 each, with XL
being available for $15 (add $2 more
for each additional X). Crewneck
sweatshirts can be purchased for $20
each, with XL priced at $22 (add $2
for each additional X). Shirts will be
delivered the fourth week in November.
Get your Christmas shopping
done early. Orders can be turned
in at the school, mailed to PO Box
53 – Fremont, or given to any board
member. Make Checks payable to
Fremont Little League. Orders are
Due Friday November 5, 2010.
We appreciate all your support ~
we look forward to serving you!
Sign-Up For
Share Food,
Thanksgiving
Meal Available
The regular sign-up day for Sigourney
Share Food is held at the courthouse
lobby in Sigourney on Wed.,
Nov. 3 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Sign-up
for the next month may be done distribution
day at St. Mary’s hall.
Two hours of community service
is required for each unit of food
bought.
The distribution day is on Sat.,
Nov. 20 from 9:30 to 10 a.m. in
Sigourney at St. Mary’s Gym. Since
the food is perishable, failure to pick
up units of food on time will cause it
to be distributed to others. No refund
or credit can be given. Volunteer
help is always needed on distribution
day.
Orders for Share’s Thanksgiving
Dinner Package can be placed
through the local volunteer site or
online at www.shareiowa.org. Deadline
for this package is Fri., Nov.
5 for pickup on Sat., Nov. 20. The
Thanksgiving meal includes a 10-
12 lb. turkey, potatoes, gravy, sweet
potatoes, dinner rolls, cherry gelatin,
stuffing, green beans, homemade
style egg noodles and pumpkin pie.
If there are any questions contact
Marcella Redlinger at 641-635-
2060.
For more information call 1-800-
344-1107.
Auditor’s
Office Open
Saturday
The Mahaska County Auditor’s
Office will be open on Saturday,
October 23 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. for the purpose of registering
voters for the November 2 General
Election.
Absente voters for the November
2 General Election may be cast at the
Auditor’s Office, Mahaska County
Courthouse, 106 South First Street,
Oskaloosa, through November 1 or
by mail. The Auditor’s Office will
be open Saturday, October 30, 9:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Absentee ballots
mailed must be postmarked by Monday,
November 1 at midnight. The
last day to request an absentee ballot
to be mailed is Friday, October 29,
2010 at 5:00 p.m.
2011 ATV, Dirtbike and
Snowmobile Renewal Notice
All ATVs, snowmobiles, and dirt bikes with recreational registrations are
now being renewed at your local county recorder’s office. Renewals for
these machines can be done at the Keokuk County Recorder’s Office from 8
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The registration is on yellow and white material like the deer tags in recent
years. The decals are now numbers tags that are a more durable material
and will withstand the pressures of recreational riding and washing your
machines. Bring in your driver’s license and the registration permit with
you to ensure the proper machine is registered. Registrations are based on
the Make and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of your machine. No refunds
are allowed for the incorrect registration. Due to the changes, renewal
notices will not be mailed to individual owners of these machines. It will be
the responsibility of the owner to renewal the machines before Jan. 1, 2011,
to avoid a penalty. Snowmobiles will only receive one decal and it should be
placed on the windshield or by the front headlamp bezel.
Permits for ORVs can be purchased only after Jan. 1, 2011 with no penalty.
Contact the Keokuk County Recorder’s Office at 641-622-2540 if questions
arise.
Election Fact Sheet
Election Date: Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Poll Hours: 1:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Voter Eligibility Requirements: To vote in the General Election, one must
be a U.S. citizen, 18 years of age and a registered voter residing in Mahaska
County.
Voter Registration: Registration forms must be postmarked by Monday,
October 18, 2010. Registration forms are available in the Auditor’s Office
as well as online at http://www.sos.state.ia.us. Registration in person must
be completed on or before Saturday, May 29, 2010, in order for their name
to appear on the correct listing for their voting precinct. Voters may change
their address or name, or register for the first time at their voting precinct on
Election Day. Be sure to bring a photo ID with an expiration date stating your
current address. If the ID is not current, please contact the Auditor’s Office
at (641)673-7148.
Where to Register: The Mahaska County Auditor’s Office, first floor at
the Court House, 106 South First Street, Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577, weekdays
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Registration Changes: Name and addresses changes within Mahaska
County may be made any time up to and including election day. Prior to
election day, changes are made by the same means as registration. On election
day, changes may be made at the voter’s new polling place.
Voter Registration Statistics: Final figures for the General Election will be
available around November 11, 2010.
Last Chance
Autumn Acres
at Stam Greenhouse
2421 Hwy. 92 • Oskaloosa • 641-672-1437
Candy Shoot • Barnyard Billy
Thurs., Oct. 28 and Fri., Oct. 29
4:00 p.m. to Dark
and Saturday, October 30
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Barnyard Billy will be here Saturday from 12 Noon to 3 p.m.
Concessions Available
Call for Field Trip and
Group Information
www.stamgreenhouse.com
ADMISSION:
2 years and under - FREE
3 years and above - $6.00
Christensen Farms is seeking the services of an
Independent Contractor for the management of a
swine farm in the Alden, IA area.
Services required include daily animal care,
loading/unloading, feed and ventilation management
and building maintenance.
This independent contractor must not be in contact
with other swine for bio-security purposes.
For further information, please contact
Nikki Lee at 507-794-8544
SNOWBIRDS
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