The Iowa County crew did a great job on the parking lot behind the Chronicle and courthouse! It’s all striped for parking with more parking stalls than before! The mailbox has been moved (again), hopefully for the last time. It’s on the south exit side now. There may be another box joining it! Anyway, the lot is pretty smooth!
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Saturday morning breakfast took us a little to the south east when we headed to Hollandale and Stroz Inn. We didn’t see owner Jen there, but Lloyd Blackford was our waiter. He was later joined by Sarah Dannenberg and both kept our coffees refilled. It was a short group leaving Dodgeville at 7:30. Tom drove Terry, me and Potsie. Bob had a funeral to attend, Royce is still on the shelf following hip surgery and Dave went on a kayaking adventure with a buddy. We ran into Jeff Johnsrud there. He came over and chatted for a few minutes.
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I couldn’t believe the weather over the weekend. Sunday was the final day for Fall Baseball and the temperature was near 80 degrees! I want to thank all the players, coaches and umpires, along with the fans who came out for Fall Ball. Their concession stands’ support helped with a lot of the yearly expenses. With the Dodgeville High School Team going so deep in the playoffs (to the state final) there were a lot more expenses than other years! *****
With Halloween being not too far down the road, first comes Dodgeville’s “Trunk or Treat” that is held at the Iowa County Courthouse Parking Lot (behind Chronicle office) is on Saturday, October 24 from1-3 p.m. It’s sponsored by In the Beginning Child Care & Learning Center of Dodgeville. There will be a lot of games for the kids and some costumes that are out of this world. Make sure you stop by and check it out!
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Since Halloween is on a Saturday (October 31) that means the almost every area will have Trick or Treating going on at pretty much the same time on the same day. It probably would be good to keep an eye out of the little ghosts and goblins running across streets in your area! Another thing happening that day is the WIAA State Cross Country Championships in Wisconsin Rapids. Hopefully we have a good representation at that huge event!
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The Dodgeville Lions Club annual Fun Night was a huge success Saturday night at the Red Room. The Iowa County Cattleman’s Club supplied some delicious steaks and the Red Room made the rest of the fixings! The place was packed and people, even if they didn’t win, had a fun time! Lions cochairs Robin Digman and Tom DeMuth did a great job organizing. If you are looking to be contacted for tickets next year (only 300 sold with up to $2000 Grand Prize), contact any Lion!
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I just found out that there is a possibility of Fall Baseball games at Centennial Park this coming Sunday, if weather permits. There were a couple of games cancelled due to rain and last-minute problems.Stop by Centennial Park Sunday and check it out! Maybe bring a coat or sweatshirt!
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My Special Day this week is today Thursday, October 15 and is a day right up my alley. It’s National Grouch Day! National Grouch Day is observed annually on October 15, celebrating grumblers, complainers, and the inner grouch inspired by Oscar the Grouch from Sesame Street (who debuted in 1969). It’s been celebrated since at least 1979 and is dedicated to venting frustration and acknowledging less-than-sunny moods. Some ways to “celebrate” . Sharing sarcastic jokes or pet peeves with anyone . Watching classic movies like Grumpy Old Men . Allowing a few minutes of harmless complaining before turning things around.
Maybe you should try and ignore me that day!
