He has also been named the 2005 recipient of the American Pharmacists Association Remington Honor Medal (the profession's highest honor)... Now Therefore Be It Resolved By The House Of Representatives, that the House of Representatives congratulates Robert Osterhaus, for his lifetime of service both to the pharmacy profession and to the people of Iowa." . A short time ago, the Music Department of the Maquoketa High School presented the musical "Carousel" at the new Ohnward Fine Arts Center in Maquoketa. It was a big success with nearly a full house both nights. Our Maquoketa Rotary "CITIZEN OF THE MONTH" was in the orchestra pit both nights, as co-director of the musical production and director of the band for the musical. KENT CRAWFORD, age 53, has been doing his job of MCHS instrumental music teacher for many years. He graduated from Gates High School in Rochester, New York in 1969 and then graduated from Iowa State, plus took additional graduate classes at the University of Iowa, Northwestern University, VanderCook College in Chicago and the University of Minnesota. He first put his music education to work in an instrumental music position at Rolnd Story High School. After just a half-year there, he came to Maquoketa Junior High where he taught instrumental music for 4 years, and then transferred to the High School where he has been ever since. He's now in his 30th year with the Maquoketa Community School District. Back to his career later, after a bit about his family. Kent has been married to Teddy for 27 years. She works as a Licensed Masters Social Worker at the Jackson County Public Hospital. They have two sons. Joel, a Senior at the University of Iowa, is a major in trumpet performance. There, he is on the academic deans list and will be pursuing graduate studies next year. He's been accepted in the Masters Programs at Bowling Green University and Michigan State. His other son, Jeremy, is a freshman at the University of Iowa, where he is a tuba performance major. He on the academic deans list with a 4.0 and in the Honors Program. High School Kids today compared to when Kent started teaching? Kent says there is a tremendous difference as so many things in our society has changed, from economics to social expectations. Students now are involved in so many different activities. He goes on to say that music is an endeavor that demands a great deal of personal dedication and hard work to make significant progress. These days, there are fewer students willing to dedicate the time and effort it takes to achieve those ends and those that DO find the time have become wonderful musicians and it has been a privilege for Kent to be able to work with them. Why music in our schools? "Because, says Kent, the type of advanced thinking skills we develop which are necessary to be a performing musician are like no other skills developed in any other school curriculum." Away from MCHS, Kent serves his community as a member of the City of Maquoketa Airport Commission. One of his favorite hobbies is flying. He's a member of Timber City Flyers and he loves flying. As for other hobbies, he enjoys hiking and geocaching, dabbling in computers, and music of course. He and Teddy like going to concerts, especially traveling to Chicago to hear the Chicago Symphony. The Rotary "thanks" KENT CRAWFORD
for his 30 years of "making and teaching" music in our
High School and hopes our "CITIZEN OF THE WEEK"
keeps doing the same for many more years. Teresa Brewer had a big
hit in the 50's that Week March 22, 2005
Hugh graduated from Maquoketa High School. Guess what job he had while in school? Yes, he worked as a service station attendant for Jones Mobil Service. After school, he drove truck for H & W Motor freight and then went into the Marine Corps for 2 years. After military service, he came back to Maquoketa and worked for a little Sinclair Station on the South part of town, working for Walt Potter. In 1959, he bought the Standard station where he is still located. His partner for over 30 years was Dale Koon, now retired and still living in Maquoketa. For the first 10 years, the building was rented from Mr. Hinckley, the druggist. Hugh and Dale then purchased the building and when Dale retired, son Bill came in to be Hugh's new partner in 1989. Oh yes, over all these years, the business has also done tank delivery of oil and fuel oil to both city and farm customers. Their first bulk tanker was a 1950 Chevy. Back in the earlier days, Hugh remembers when gasoline was 19.9 cents a gallon and a new passenger car tire cost $12.95. Hugh and Dale also ran Maquoketa's first drive-thru car wash. They owned and operated it on East Platt Street from 1966 until 1995. They also sold gas there. Main Street station, tank wagon service, and the car wash....they were busy guys. A big help over the years has been longtime employee Dave Brinkman, who is in his 27th year at the station. Has the station ever run out of gas? Yes, says Hugh, a few times. And has he taken gas to someone that ran out on the highway? Says Hugh, numerous times. Hugh tells about the time he himself ran out of gas with the tank wagon truck when he was making a delivery in Delmar. A guy from the Farmer's Supply gave him a ride back to town so he could get some gas for the tank wagon and bring it back to town. He was in process of supply gas to a farmer and the
Farmer's Supply had to come to his rescue, ironic. Yes and Hugh
admits he's spilled a little gas over the years at his station.
Why has he not retired? Because he still enjoys the job (57 hours
a week) and likes visiting with his customers. Visiting with his customers is the best part of his job and the worst part is having to work filling up tanks in unpleasant weather. Hugh and his wife Mary (she died of cancer a few years ago) had 5 sons: Mike, an attorney and his wife Deb live in Monticello. Bob and his wife Joanie, own a body shop in Maquoketa. Bill and Barb are partners with him in Bowman Oil. Tod is married to Renee and is a teacher and head wrestling coach at Maquoketa High School and Kevin is assistant principal at the Maquoketa Middle School. His wife is Mary. Hugh has 12 grandchildren. Hugh is a member of the First Lutheran Church and the American Legion. His hobbies include going on old car cruises, going to stock car races, playing cards, backing Maquoketa high sporting events, and spending time with is family. HUGH BOWMAN has answered to the little service station bell thousands of time, knowing that a friend with his car has just pulled in and needs service to his car. And our "CITIZEN OF THE WEEK” continues to answer that bell today. Keep pumping Hugh and thanks from the Rotary for the many years of good service to the Maquoketa area. Hugh....got an extra second? Does that fan belt look okay? Week of February 21, 2005
Lynn, age 47, was just recently appointed to the position, and will start her new job soon. She is no stranger to Maquoketa however. For 22 years she has been with the Gannon Center in Dubuque, with offices in Maquoketa. Lynn was born in Wisconsin and graduated from Kewaskum High School in Kewaskum, Wisconsin in 1976 and graduated from The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, in 1980. After college, she worked one summer for an agency that served migrant farm workers and for 2 years, she worked with juveniles in a community service/restitution program in Wautoma, Wisconsin. In 1982 she got married to Brian Bopes and they moved to Maquoketa. Brian is a Juvenile Court Officer in Maquoketa and Brian and Lynn are the parents of three boys. Greg, age 16, is a junior at MCHS, Matt age 14, is an 8th grader and Jon, age 11 is in 5th grade. During her 22 years with the Gannon Center, her initial duties began by working with individuals who were diagnosed with a mental illness. She assisted them in living in the community. For the last 9 years, she was the supervisor for the Maquoketa office and since October of last year, she was also the supervisor for the Dubuque office, splitting her time between the two locations. She applied for the Mental Health Coordinator job in Jackson County because she was looking for a career change, and a new challenge. In her new position, she will oversee the county mental health budget, the Jackson County Assistance Plan and the case management services. Her office will be in the Jackson County Courthouse. She will be working only from her office, no outside the office work Lynn is a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa and serves on its Board of Education. She is a volunteer member of Prevent Child Abuse-Jackson County, and is also a member of the Maquoketa Athletic Boosters. Her hobbies include attending her children’s school activities, reading, cooking and music. And, she and her husband are St. Louis Cardinals baseball fans. The Maquoketa Rotary Club congratulates former member LYNN BOPES on her new position and wishes their "CITIZEN OF THE WEEK" continued success in her work as a health specialist for the Maquoketa area. Week of February 14, 2005
The opportunity to go to art school at that time was not in his future, so he jumped into work as an office boy in the advertising field. In 1963 he joined the Quad City Times as their staff artist. He and Joan were married 41 years ago. They remained in the Quad Cities until 1976 when Pat quit the newspaper and became a full-time and self-employed artist. It was a very scary thing for him to do at the time, but it turned out to be one of the best decisions that he ever made. In 1978, he won first place in the Iowa Habitat contest (the stamp was published in 1979). Also in 1978, the opportunity to move to Maquoketa presented itself. That was 26 years ago and it also turned out to be one of the best decisions of his life. Pat says, "Maquoketa has been a great place to live and to raise two children. At that time, our daughter Tracy, was 15. Now Tracy and her husband Tim (also from Maquoketa) and their two daughters, Mikaela and Mikenzie, live in Merton, Wisconsin, near Milwaukee. They are restoring an 1870 farmhouse with 3 very nice outbuildings. When we moved to Maquoketa, son John was almost 10. Now, he and his wife Karri (also from Maquoketa) live near Waterloo. They are expecting their first child soon. John is part owner of a prosthetic and orthodontics business and travels to Washington, DC, twice a month to work at the Walter Reed Army Hospital." When Pat and Joan purchased the mill East of Maquoketa, it took 9 months of very hard work until they were able to move in and open the gallery. Since then, it has been 25 years in progress to make the mill what it is today. But, their work has not been in vain. They love Jackson County and the friends they have made. In October of 2004, they were featured on the national cable TV network, HGTV. That feature on the gallery will be shown at various times over the next few years on the segment called "Building Character." Pat says: "Since opening the gallery in l979, we have had thousands of visitors from around the United States plus many from other countries. I remember some ladies visiting during our early years and they spotted a mouse running across the floor. In unison, they all jumped up on the frame table screaming. They laughed about it later. Also, during a cold winter one year, we had a family stop by and while the parents were shopping, the teenage boy backed too close to the roaring wood stove and melted the back of his (flame retardant) ski jacket. I didn't realize what had happened until they had left. I have had many memorable experiences over the years. Overall, I have met many, many very enjoyable people." Costello's Old Mill Gallery has cut back on hours it is open (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10 to 5 or by appointment) but Pat is still painting as much as possible. The gallery still has a great selection of prints and originals. And Pat says he has a few collectors that keep him busy painting "originals" for them. Hobbies: Pat likes to spend time fishing, hunting, antiquing, gardening, playing pool and going to the movies. PAT COSTELLO, this week's "CITIZEN OF THE WEEK" looks forward to your visit to his gallery soon and when you go, be sure to say "thanks" for owning and operating one of Maquoketa's top tourist attractions. Week of January 31, 2005
The children are: Deb Bowman, a teacher at Monticello, Mike Stewart, an attorney at Minneapolis, and Tom Stewart, who farms the family farm East of Maquoketa. Roger graduated from Maquoketa High School and attended Cornell College in Mount Vernon for 2 years. He is now more or less retired, at least fulltime, as a farmer and longtime banker. One more family note, his sister is another We asked Roger why he ran for public office and his answer was: "My desire to give something back to public service. I hope to help move Iowa forward as a good place to work, live and raise a family, using my farming and business experience in being a good, helpful legislator." Personal highlights thus far: Since being elected, he is honored and happy to be able to serve on the Iowa Values Tax Force to create good jobs and attract industry to Iowa. Another personal highlight has been the educational aspect of serving in the legislature. His thoughts on Iowa's future: "We need to grow Iowa in terms of population and jobs and quality of life. I believe the future can be bright if we can keep our well educated young people in Iowa to provide vitality and creativity." His thoughts about the 2005 session starting this week: Roger believes the year will be filled with new ideas and new initiatives because this year is not an election year. And Roger points out also that it will be interesting also because there will be 25 Democrats and 25 Republicans, so every vote will be meaningful and can tip the balance either way. SENATOR ROGER STEWART lists his
hobbies as golf and travel and the "CITIZEN OF THE
WEEK" likes it when he receives Don't be afraid to contact your Senator via mail, email or telephone. Roger, your fellow Rotarians will miss you again at Wednesday meetings for a few months and wish you much success in Des Moines and look forward to your week visits to Rotary again sometime this Spring. Week of January 10, 2005 This week, we have 3 "CITIZENS OF THE
WEEK!" All three were honored for achieving the highest
award in the Boy Scouts, All 3 were in scouting together from when they first
became Cub Scouts while in the 1st or 2nd grade. That is what made
this Troup 68 ceremony extra special. Also, making the ceremony
special, was that the ceremony was held in the new Ohnward Fine
Arts Center on East Platt in Maquoketa, on Sunday night, December
19, 2004. A big turn out of friends and family came to the one-hour
ceremony with refreshments after. Week of 12/27/2004
The longtime Maquoketa High School vocal teacher and the teacher before her, Janice Farnum, are directing this concert that will pay tribute to 50 years of a continued choral music curriculum and tradition at MCHS. The first hour will feature the MCHS current Cardinal Singers and the second hour will feature over 200 alumni singers. Adding to the event, this will be the first event ever in the new Ohnward Fine Arts Center Auditorium on East Platt Street. Over 800 seats have been reserved, and around 200 folding chairs will be set up. It is a sell-out! No seats are available. Pam Crawford was born at the Jackson County Public Hospital when it opened in 1950. She was one of the first "babies" born there. She graduated from Lost Nation High School in 1968 and from Iowa
State University in 1972 with a BS in music and minor in education. She began teaching music in her late husband Larry Quick's hometown of Stratford, Iowa. She taught K-12. Daughter Angela was born there. Next she taught at Rolland Story Schools. Middle school music in Roland and HS chorus in Story City. She lived in Story City and daughter Karma was born there, and soon after, husband Larry died. About the time Angela graduated from High School, Janice Farnum retired in Maquoketa and she received calls from both Janice and Kent Crawford, MCHS instrumental music teacher, asking her to come back to teach in Maquoketa. And, she's been in Maquoketa ever since, this her 20th year. Seventeen years ago, she married David Crawford. Dave, a Viet Nam Navy Veteran, has been an operator at Nestle's Purina Plant in Clinton for 33 years. Daughter Angela and husband Erik live in Knoxville, Tennessee. Angela is Assistant Professor and Director of the Library at Maryville College and Eric is a PhD Nuclear Research Physicist for the government. Daughter Karma Quick is a recent Central College Student and lives in San Francisco and works as a para-legal/case clerk for the firm of John Winer in Oakland. She hopes to attend law school next year. Pam also treasures David's daughters, Kelli and Kristi, as her family. Kelli and husband Roy Lines live in Dubuque and are employed with Honkamp Krueger Financial Services. Kelli and Roy are the parents of grandsons Logan (6) and Cayden (almost 4). Kristi and her husband Kent Bennis live in Delmar. Kristi is an RN in the DeWitt Family Health Clinic and Kent is an agronomist for Dow Elanco and owns "Forever Green" Lawn Care. They are the parents of Pam and Dave's granddaughters, Blair (almost 6) and Brie (3). We asked Pam the importance of Music in our Schools. Her reply: "Music is one of the seven basic intelligences and the physical/mental activity which stimulates more brain cells than any other activity. Music is the language of the soul and the expression of life--for celebration of joy or consolation in grief. Music is part of daily life and a life-long talent and hobby. Music is a subject area that can synthesize all other liberal arts subjects. To live or develop life without music would be to ignore much of what life can offer". Pam has been also busy outside the classroom. She was elected by the superintendents of Iowa as the choral member (only woman ever elected) of the Iowa High School Music Association Executive Board, and served on that board for 10 years, including its president for 2 years. She was also the chair of the 50th All-State Festival. It is that service plus the continuous and combined fifty successful years of "Pam and Janice" in Maquoketa that "landed" THE interview by the Iowa High School Athletic Association this summer that places Maquoketa High School as a featured topic in the soon-to-be-open "Iowa High School Hall of Pride" in Des Moines Those 50 years are what we will all celebrate Saturday, December
18th with the "50th Advent Sing". We all look forward
to seeing PAM CRAWFORD, CITIZEN OF THE WEEK ....and JANICE
FARNUM.... as they lead the festive celebration! Week of December 13, 2004
Sue, age 42, has been married to Ron for 22 years. He works for Guardian Glass in DeWitt and they have 3 children. Adam, 21, a MCHS 2002 grad is a Junior at Iowa State in Ames where he is majoring in astrophysics and hopes to some day be a famous musician in his spare time. Michael, 19, is a MCHS 2004 grad and is a freshman at Trinity International University in Deerfield, Illinois where he plans to major in Youth Ministry and he also hopes to be a famous musician. Amber, 15, attends Maquoketa High and would some day like to go to Art School and become a Graphic Art Designer or teach Art Sue graduated from Hempstead High School in Dubuque (Class of '80) and graduated from McDonald's Hamburger University in Oakbrook, Illinois where she got her degree in "Hamburgerology".
Then, she was offered the Store Manager job in Maquoketa in March of 199l. The Brimeyers then moved back to Maquoketa in July of '91. As Manager, she is the boss for 57 employees, including 21 fulltime adults and the rest both adult and student part-timers. She has a part in training all new employees. A typical day for her might include doing inventory, ordering food and supplies, sending in payroll, calling in weekly sales and generating a work schedule for the 57 employees. She also helps serve the public over the lunch hour and other extra busy times. Right now, the most popular items on the menu are the $1 Double Cheeseburger and “McChicken Sandwiches.” They sell as many as 600-700 each of those every day. And the Big Mac is also very popular. Some new sandwiches are being tested, including a
toasted Sub. But, the most exciting thing that is going to happen
at McDonalds in Maquoketa is the remodeling of the lobby in December. SUE BRIMEYER is a member of the Methodist Church (helps out with the youth group) and, the "CITIZEN OF THE WEEK" lists her hobbies as cooking at home in what little spare time she has, shooting some pool and listening to music, especially when performed by her kids. Sue, even "older" Rotarians often enjoy visiting McDonalds and now know more about a very busy person (and the business) and say thanks for doing an excellent job all these years.....feeding, entertaining and providing jobs to all ages in Maquoketa and the area. Week of November 29, 2004
This week, the Maquoketa Rotary is happy to announce "CITIZENS OF THE WEEK".....two people, husband and wife, who have two business establishments that bring thousands of visitors and shoppers to Maquoketa every year. KATHY AND VERL BANOWETZ have been a part of the Maquoketa business community since 1970. Kathy, age 57, graduated from Dubuque Wahlert High School and attended
Clark College and Verl, age 68, attended school in the Sugar Creek
area, where his parents farmed. He and Kathy met at a Circle-Two-Step
Dance at the fairgrounds in Dubuque in 1966 and they got married
in August of 1967. They have a son, Ben. After getting married, the young couple farmed awhile at Sugar Creek and then decided to get into the antique business. In 1969 they purchased a house and some land north of Maquoketa. They put up a building on the land behind the house and started Banowetz Antiques and opened for business in April of 1970. The business started to grow, and grow and grow and people came from all over to buy antiques. They added more buildings north of town and then in 1985, they opened a second store at Galena and owned that for 13 years. In 1974 they purchased the large Squires Manor home in Maquoketa and rented it for many years. In 1990, work to refurbish it started and the Squires Manor Bed and Breakfast opened in 1991 with 6 beautiful rooms. Kathy and Verl added the two large rooms up in the attic in 1995. It is now considered one of the top Bed and Breakfast places in the Midwest and has been written-up in several magazines. And, again this Christmas Season, Kathy and Verl (for the 3rd year in a row) are having Victorian Christmas Luncheons at Squires Manor. Now through December 23rd, Monday through Friday, they are serving lunch from 11:30 to 1:30 in the beautiful dining room. The lunch is only $7.50 and reservations are required. Call 652-6961. The TIPS are donated to the Maquoketa Christmas Star Program. Last year, $438 was raised for the Star Program and they hope to beat that this year. Banowetz Antique Mall is also considered one of the largest and
finest in the Midwest. In 1995, the In 2001, the second showroom across the street was opened to make nearly 40,000 square feet of display space. Both Squires Manor and the Mall are open 7 days a week. The Antique Mall has a huge 4th of July Weekend Sale that brings thousands from Iowa and neighboring states, to take advantage of the sale prices. At Banowetz Antique Mall, you can buy something for a dollar or
you can buy something for as much as $25,000. What does this all
mean? It means our "CITIZENS OF THE WEEK", Week of November 15, 2004 Check out the past 12 months of Citizen of the Week by Clicking Here |
Rotarian
Bob Osterhaus was honored by the Iowa House of
Representatives on Tuesday March 29, 2005. House Resolution
22 "Whereas, Robert J. Osterhaus has attained a lifetime of
achievements over the past 50 years, which in part includes: Graduation
from the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy in 1952 and serving
as an adjunct faculty member in the college; Opening his own pharmacy
in Maquoketa, Iowa in 1965; Serving as a member of the Iowa Board
of Pharmacy Examiners from 1972 to 1977 and serving as Chairman
from 1974 to 1976; Serving as President of the Iowa Pharmacists
Association in 1983 and Serving as a member of the Iowa House of
Representatives from 1996 through 2004...
Filler
up! And check the oil! Nobody has heard that command over the years,
more than HUGH BOWMAN has. That's because Hugh
has been pumping gas in Maquoketa longer than anyone else, and he
still is. And our "CITIZEN OF THE WEEK"
has the only full-service station in town! Hugh, age 73, is co-owner
(with his son Bill) of the Bowman Oil Company gas station on South
Main Street. There, they will still put the gas in your vehicle
for you and while the tank is filling, they wash your windshield
and if you like, they will check the oil and tire pressure too.
Not many places in Iowa or anywhere else, where you still get that
friendly, free service. 
This
week, meet your new Jackson County Mental Health Coordinator,
LYNN BOPES, of Maquoketa and this week's Maquoketa Rotary
Club "CITIZEN OF THE WEEK."
This
week's Maquoketa Rotary Club "CITIZEN OF THE WEEK"
is one of Maquoketa's most famous citizens, PAT COSTELLO.
It
is "back to Des Moines" this week for fell Rotarian ROGER
STEWART, age 73, our State Senator (Democrat) for this
area and
MATT
HAINSTOCK, age 16 , is the son of Rich and Mary Hainstock
and is a Junior in high school. His project that earned the Eagle
Scout award was building a bridge for the new Hustville Interpretive
Center just North of Maquoketa. Matt hope to attend college after
graduating from high school. He said he appreciated all the people
that have helped along the way during his 9 years of scouting and
he hopes to continue to offer his services in the future. As for
hobbies, he is an avid musician.
T.
J. POLK , age l7, is the son of Darwin and Linda Polk of
Maquoketa and has a brother, Tyler, age 13. He is a Junior at MCHS.
ANDREW
STEWART, age 17, is the son of Tom and Linda Stewart and
is also a Junior in high school. To get his Eagle award, he led
a project to complete native landscaping around the south limestone
Maquoketa entry sign, and that included his work to help secure
an Iowa Living Roadways grant to help pay for the native plantings
around the large sign. His troop also helped, and he further helped
maintain the plantings the first planting season. During his Scouting
years, he has earned 31 merit badges and was a Senior Patrol Leader.
He hopes to attend college. This coming summer, he will represent
Maquoketa as a People To People Student Ambassador and will travel
to England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. In school, he is in speech
and drama, vocal music, jazz band, and golf. In church, he is a
member of the Methodist Youth Group. His hobbies include playing
guitar and he enjoys art.
It
is a big week for the Maquoketa Rotary "CITIZEN OF
THE WEEK"! PAMELA CRAWFORD, 54, has been working for
months getting ready for the Special 50th Year "ADVENT
SING" Christmas Concert on Saturday night, December
18, 2004. 
McDonalds
in Maquoketa opened in 1989 and SUE BRIMEYER has
been with the popular fast food restaurant since it opened and is
the Maquoketa Rotary "CITIZEN OF THE WEEK." More
about her work, later. 
Dr. Paul Koob, 55, is a longtime medical doctor in Maquoketa, the County Medical Examiner (since 1985), and was also just recently named the Medical Examiner for Clinton County, and again, late in February, we enjoyed his coverage on KMAQ of the State Wrestling Tournament in Des Moines, his 15th year in a row of doing this. Paul and his wife of 35 years, Brenda (an interior design consultant) are the parents of two children. Jennifer (Mrs. Bob Gavin) teaches kindergarten at Cardinal in Maquoketa and has two children, Elizabeth, 7 and Zachary 4. Joshua Koob is married to Christa and they have a son, Cael, age 1. Joshua teaches behavior disorders students at Briggs in Maquoketa and is the assistant sophomore football coach. Paul graduated from MCHS in 1967 and Wartburg College in 1971. Then graduated in 1975 from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and interned in 1976 at Davenport Osteopathic Hospital, now Trinity. He then became a partner with Dr. John Meyer and Dr. Craig Rose and founded Medical Associates of Maquoketa P.C. on July 1, l976. He has been there ever since. Dr. Meyer and Rose moved from Maquoketa and Paul's partners now include Doctors Ray Hamilton, Bill Ottoman and Eric Petersen. Paul says this about his practice: "Maquoketa can be an excellent place for a family practice doctor to find his place in medicine. All the doctors who are here now and those who have come and gone have the opportunity to do their own thing and have had all kinds of interests in various things, and that makes for a good staff and gives people the chance to gravitate to someone that they feel comfortable with. In general, we have kept up with the continual changes in rural medicine practice and the way different types of cases are handled." Dr. Koob has helped to set up the ambulance service in Maquoketa (did that while he worked with the Maquoketa Volunteer Fire Department for 17 years) and it was the 8th paramedic service certified by the State of Iowa. It was during that period that he became interested in the work of determining cause and manner of death from anything from accidents, homicides, suicides and unattended deaths and accepted the county medical examiner position. He said he found the work fascinating and believes that it has made him more aware of ways to do a better job with the living by anticipating things that can happen if things are missed. Dr. Koob has some additional observations that include the following: As for Clinton County, Paul says he has helped them for several years, their medical examiner retired and they had a need and he took their position. Clinton County is large enough to have investigators so many of the deaths there Paul will be able to handle with the help of improvement of telecommunications. He thinks the two counties will be able to share some expenses and both counties will possibly save some money. Jackson County has a very good morgue and it was established at little county expense and with it and other good facilities, Paul says this all makes the job easier. He thinks the JCPH hospital has done very good at keeping up to date. He believes the high cost of medicine is not going to go away and he wishes he had a solution. Medical malpractice is one of the problems and believes some sort of cap would be helpful. He delivered somewhere over 2,000 babies in Maquoketa, but has not been doing OB for about 6 years. He thinks the days of having babies at JCPH may be numbered. Dr. Koob thinks there needs to be more emphasis on "preventive care". Proper diet, exercise and routine checkups can prevent health problems from developing. Paul liked wrestling and won his first match in 4th grade. He did not wrestle in high school until 10th grade (9th was still down in junior high) and his high school record was 52 and 11, which was good because in those days, grapplers wrestled in only about 25 matches a season. Then, went he went to Wartburg College, and wrestled just 2 years, had a 4 and 6 record and gave it up after realizing that he had best get in gear if he wanted to be a doctor. Then, after coming back to Maquoketa, he started backing the high school wrestling program locally and has enjoyed the program here that has produced some very good wrestlers. He has also enjoyed describing matches over KMAQ during the regular season and 13 of the last 15 years at the State Tournament. Many will remember that Dr. Koob in the 80's, owned the Timber City Racquetball Club on the highway 61 bypass, in the building just south of Happy Joes. He ran it for about 9 years. Being involved in sports, he thought it was a natural for Maquoketa and would do well. He has no regrets about building it other than the financial losses that occurred. It was a very nice facility, but did not have enough support to make it a profitable venture. Probably ahead of its time. Dr. Koob has had contacts with Rotarians for his entire life. His late father, Henry, was the secretary for the local club for many years. Many Rotarians has influenced his life a great deal, including Drs. Broman, Brown and Risser, to name a few. Hobbies? Paul enjoys each year going to the NCAA wrestling championships and he likes duck hunting, fishing, boating, woodworking and much more. And, DR. PAUL KOOB, is quick to add that his children and grandchildren provide entertainment beyond belief. Our "CITIZEN OF THE WEEK" has found Maquoketa an excellent place to grow up, to return to work, to raise a family and to soon retire in. Maquoketa Rotarians thank him for his service to Maquoketa and hope the retirement is still a few years away.
Dennis is the Dean of Students and in that position, he works with every student in high school some more often than others. And he likes doing it and for that reason, has no plans to retire. He graduated from the (many years closed) Monmouth, Iowa high school and got his BA degree in 1966 at Wisconsin State University at Platteville. Right after graduating, he went to work at the almost new high school in Maquoketa. That was 39 years ago. While teaching, he also worked toward getting his MA and got that from Platteville in 1970. He started at MCHS as a math teacher and did that fulltime until 1994 when he took the position he currently has. Shortly after college, he and Julie got married, 38 years ago and they have 2 sons and 2 daughters. Lisa Hartsall teaches 4th grade in Prosper, Texas. Sheila teaches 8th grade math in Northbrook, Illinois. Chris teaches 7th grade math in Dubuque, and Scott works in personnel for a trucking company in Fort Dodge. Dennis and Julie have 2 granddaughters. Now, lets turn to sports. Dennis played basketball and baseball while in high school and when he started teaching, he also started coaching. He was head baseball coach for MCHS many years ago, is currently the sophomore football coach, but he is most noted for being the sophomore basketball coach, just completing his 39th year in that position. In fact, this past season, his team had a perfect WaMaC conference record of 16 wins and 0 losses. Not unusual though, as he has had many good winning seasons. His overall record is 484 wins and 211 losses. He hasn't kept track, but Jack Marlowe, the sportswriter that keeps perfect MCHS records furnished us with these figures. He says he has never thought about going for a varsity coaching job because he enjoys the lower level. We asked Dennis if there is a difference between kids today, compared to 39 years ago and he said: "Kids today are similar, but more are working and are exposed to many more things." As for education itself, he goes on to say: "There are more expectations of education today and parents have less time to be involved." He mentions the biggest change over the years has
been technology, the use of computers. We, the members of the Maquoketa Rotary Club, congratulate coach DENNIS STREETS on another great season of sophomore basketball and also thank our "CITIZEN OF THE WEEK" for his 39 years of service to Maquoketa kids. Week of February 28, 2005
Carolyn has two grandchildren, 14-month-old Ireland
Rose and 4-week old Drake Michael. That was in January of 1979 and just two months later, she was promoted to manager. She said it was a quick-learn for her, she had to learn the pizza business and management in a short time. She has had no other job since graduating from high school. The Maquoketa Pizza Hut has 19 employees. They are either trained by Carolyn or her assistant manager, Vicki Hulke and Carolyn can (and still does) make pizzas for the business. Some interesting facts: Pepperoni and Meat Lovers Pizza are the two most popular, about 38 percent of the customers dine in, carry-outs average about 36% of the business, and delivery makes up about 26% of their sales. Their customers are all ages. Her most famous customer over the years was popular country singer Barbara Mandrell. Carolyn is a member of the Methodist Church, likes to go boating, enjoys visiting their cabin, and of course, spending time with her grandchildren. And yes, she never gets tired of pizza, still enjoys eating pizza at home, when not working. We salute one-of-our-own longtime Maquoketa Pizza Hut manager CAROLYN LAUGHLIN. Rotary members and citizens of this area hope this "CITIZEN OF THE WEEK" will continue making great pizza for a long time to come, the most popular food of most people, especially the kids and students.
He and his wife of 38 years, Ruth, who works for the Maquoketa State Bank, have two children. Daughter Kerry and husband Daryl Schepers and children Korey and Dylan and son Mark and wife Susan and their son Emmett. Bob graduated from Windom High School in Windom, Minnesota and in 1970 from South Dakota State University. He has always been a lover of the great outdoors. Growing up in Windom, he learned to canoe, and fish and hunt along the banks of the mighty Des Moines River, near its headwaters at Windom. After graduating from college, Bob worked as a forest wildlife research biologist for the Iowa Conservation Commission in Boone, Iowa, from 1970-74. He then came to Maquoketa to assume the duties of wildlife biologist in 5 east central counties including Dubuque, Jackson, Jones, Clinton and Scott Counties. This work has made it possible for him to enjoy working with landowners to develop good wildlife habitat on their land. We asked Bob to comment on the importance of his work. His reply: "It is important for all of us to save natural resources including native grasslands, forest lands, and wetlands. We always need to continue to improve water quality and to provide areas for sportsmen to hunt and fish". Bob's new office is in the new Hurstville Interpretive Center just north of Maquoketa. Bob says since the grand opening in August of 2004, the center has been busy putting on special displays, hosting meetings, building the trumpeter swan pond, and landscaping the grounds. The beautiful building (which also is the headquarters for the Jackson County Conservation staff) is open 7 days a week, with no admission. Bring the whole family. It has inside displays and things to see in the wetlands around the building. And, an outside favorite, the two trumpeter swans that came late last year to live on the grounds and hopefully start a family. During a typical week, Bob, working with 4 technicians, visits the 5 counties to do whatever is necessary to improve wildlife habitat on 14,000 acres of state wildlife areas and he also works with many landowners to develop grasslands, wetlands, and forestlands on private property. Says Bob: "I take special interest in my work because the Midwest contributes 28% of the chemical problems in the Gulf hypoxia zone. Every wetland I can build helps clean our drinking water, reduces the chemicals in the gulf and makes better wildlife habitat. I take great pride in that." Away from work and the office, Bob is a 30-year member of the National Izaak Walton League, and past president and director of the Jackson County Historical Society. His hobbies include photography, building rock walls, canoeing, boating, hunting and fishing. BOB SHEETS.....caretaker for the two swans in the picture with him above....."CITIZEN OF THE WEEK".has done much over the past 30 years in making beautiful Jackson County, a better place to live. Thank him when you get a chance! You'll probably see him when you occasionally visit the Hurstville Interpretive Center. Week of January 24, 2005
He and his wife Carolyn also are enjoying a new home they built about a year ago. Carolyn works at the Maquoketa Community School District Administration Office Neil has 6 children: Curt lives in Milan and is a Chemist for the Arsenal. Mike lives in Rochester, Minnesota and is the Chief Boiler Technician for the famous Mayo Clinic. Lisa Clark live in Maquoketa and works for the Maquoketa State Bank. Kim Callahan lives in Maquoketa and works at Genesis West in Davenport. Pat Clark lives in Rockford and is the manager of an airline freight company and Wendi Herrig lives in St. Donatus and works in Dubuque, but is no longer teaching. And of course, he has many grandchildren too. Neil soon after high school started working as an auto mechanic, in 1951, for Rotman Motor Company. He worked there until 1990 and then took the job as the City of Preston Administrator and Clerk and worked there until retiring in 2000. He took the job in Preston because he has always
been interested in City Government. He is in his third go-round
on the Maquoketa City Council. First, from 1977 until 1992. Then
l996 until 2000. And started his third session last year. He was
Mayor Pro Tem once before, in the early 80's. Neil is a member of Sacred Heart Church and still does some baseball umpiring, but not as much as in his earlier years. Other hobbies include flying, golfing and city government. And, he likes to travel when he can. This past year, for instance, he did something quite
interesting with his wife and another couple.....attending the Dedication
of the President Clinton Presidential Library in Arkansas. Neil has had a busy life, in work, raising a large family, and in doing what he can to make Maquoketa a better place. And he hopes to do more of the same as one of the current Maquoketa city councilman. "CITIZEN OF THE WEEK", NEIL MOREHEAD...thanks from Maquoketa Rotarians and many other Maquoketa Citizens...and good luck and good fun and good health to you in the future. Week of January 17, 2005
Tom and Melodie (married 28 years) have 3 children, Ginger Manning, and Peter and Ben Schueller, and six grandsons. He is retired from John Deere (30 years) and now is a private contractor. He graduated from Stephen Hempstead High School in Dubuque and attended Clinton Community College. Tom Schueller first went on the Maquoketa City Council
in January of 1993. And during the years between then and now, sites
these highlights with the council. Housing starts in Maquoketa went
from 1 per year to over 40 this past year. Development of the new
industrial park and the additional jobs within the park created
by Family Dollar and Generac locating there. An increase in retail
establishments including the new motel, Dick's Super Market, Gasser's
True Value relocation, Taco Johns, and others. As for Maquoketa's future, Tom is very optimistic about it growing and believes the community is on the rise while maintaining the small town atmosphere. Democrat Tom was elected to the Iowa House in November and replaces retiring Democrat Bob Osterhaus. Asked to give his thoughts about his new position, he said with eager anticipation he looks forward to providing the best for his constituents. When not working in Des Moines, or Maquoketa, his hobbies are woodworking, traveling and antiquing. His fellow Rotary members thank THOMAS SCHUELLER for his 11 years of service on the city council and wish the "CITIZEN OF THE MONTH" best wishes in his new job at the Capitol in Des Moines. Week of January 3, 2005
And what a night it was! Over 400 of his backers, volunteers and givers oohed and awed as they walked through the nearly 30,000 square foot building, with an 841-seat state-of-the-art theatre. And the next night, the first performance on that huge stage held over 200 singers for the annual High School Advent Sing. Both nights, Gary and his wife Marilyn and his family were there to share the moments. For some photos taken by Rotarian Dave Updegraff after reading this, click-on photos at www.kmaq.com. Gary planned it, designed it, sought funding, rounded up volunteers (many excellent hard working dedicated ones), formed a board, bought the original land (purchased more later), also pledged money from he and Marilyn, and whenever he had spare time, he was there working. Including digging the trench for the foundation, to painting right up to the end. And now, this nearly million dollar facility (its paid for, with no local tax money) becomes a gift to Maquoketa for years and years of music, laughter and learning. Some work on the building and grounds still needs to be done and Gary is hoping that another million dollars will be given to an already established fund to sustain/maintain the facility for a century or more. If you care to be added to the list of "givers", a one-time donation or an annual pledge will be most welcome. Also, you can still buy a seat for $250 and have your name on it. Email the Maquoketa Chamber of Commerce office for instructions at chamber@mchsi.com The Maquoketa Rotary gives a tremendous thanks to Gary and his Army for this great new facility that will boost Maquoketa's culture and economy. More of the public will get a chance to see it soon as many events will be held in the months to come. They’ll like what they see...from the Drew
Art Gallery inside the front door to watching an event in the spacious
theatre. And, like everyone else, they'll be happy that "CITIZEN
OF THE WEEK" GARY DREW, followed through with his
"dream" for Maquoketa. Week of December 20, 2004
Wayne is a longtime professional photographer, assisted by wife Ellen. Rose was married in 2003 at St. Pat's Church in Garryowen, Iowa, to Artist Charles Morris from Springfield, Illinois. Rose wanted to be an artist since the young age of seven. She started selling her work as an artist while in high school. She attended the American Academy of Art in Chicago and began showing work at the Palette & Chisel in Chicago. She painted models with member artists at Palette & Chisel, one being her mentor, American Master Artist Richard Schmid. Rose also attended the Old Lyme Academy at Old Lyme, Connecticut for anatomy and sculpture. She has exhibited in Talisman Gallery in Bartlesville, Oklahoma; Pam Driscol Gallery in Aspen; the St. Louis Art League Exhibit; White Oak Gallery in Edina, Minnesota; Settlers West in Tucson; Meyer Gallery in Utah; the Salon-D-Arts International Exhibit in Denver's Museum of History, the Chicago Windy City Show and many more. Most of her paintings are done in the outdoors around Jackson County and in her studio located on the second floor of her gallery. The flower garden just outside the gallery building also serves as a palette for her art. In recent years, New York city and its surrounding area has also been a place to paint for her. And she has painted in different countries outside the US. Several hundred originals have been painted and sold to patrons all over the world. After a painting is sold, it is photographed and these prints of art are then available for purchase. Right now, a few of her paintings are showing in the Wendt Galllery in Laguna Beach, California. In 2003, Southwest Art magazine featured a 5-page article on Rose, called "Out of the Heartland", with photos of seven paintings and a story on Maquoketa. Also, in the fall of 2003, the Portrait Society of America's Journal featured her painting "Held in Brambles", which was painted in Maquoketa and was on the cover of the magazine. Inside was a 5-page article and photos of her art. And the very popular state magazine, the Iowan, this summer featured Maquoketa and its attractions, including Rose's gallery and the gallery of Maquoketa's other artist, Pat Costello. Many state and area newspapers have featured articles on both artists over the years. Now, during the month of December, 2004, there are 15 NEW paintings by Rose in the main gallery of Old City Hall Art Gallery, downtown Maquoketa and the gallery is open daily and some evenings. For more information on this Holiday Event, go to www.oldcityhallgallery.com and if you have questions, the email address is frantzen@caves.net The Maquoketa Rotary Club wishes continued success
to Maquoketa famous artist ROSE FRANTZEN and congratulations
on being Week of December 6,
2004
The REGINA SAGERS story is a long one, so here goes. Her father was a doctor, Frederick James Swift, Sr. Her brother, Frederick (Jr.) was also a doctor in Maquoketa and moved to Florida where he finished out his medical career and still lives. The Maquoketa Airport is named after him, as he was a flyer and donated the land for it. She has two younger sisters, Anna Mary DeWitt in Syracuse, New York and Susan Navin in Columbia, Maryland, near Baltimore. Regina graduated from Maquoketa High School in 1931 and Maquoketa Junior College in 1933. Then graduated from Drake University in 1933 and taught school in a couple small towns in Iowa. Blair Sagers was in her class at Maquoketa and they dated while in high school, and after, and were married in 1937. Blair, after high school, worked for his cousin, Howard, at Sager's Shoe Store in Maquoketa, then switched to selling insurance, and later real estate too, and became a partner with the late Mac McCausland. Their insurance and real estate office was located downtown, across from the Maquoketa Library. Blair had polio while in high school and spent a year in a special hospital for polio victims in St. Louis. Blair continued to have health problems during his life and died suddenly at the age of 62 while he and Regina were on a trip. They had one daughter, Janna, and she, divorced, now lives in Tiffin and works at University Hospitals in Iowa City. Regina remembers that Janna was born in a Davenport hospital and that both were not able to go home for 11 days, which was the norm for that hospital in those days. Regina also has 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Regina has been very active in the community over the years. In the early 50's, she was a member of the Maquoketa School Board when they built Brigg's School. She recalls it took 3 bond issues to get the approval. She also is a member of the Maquoketa Methodist Church since it was still in downtown Maquoketa, sang in the choir, and was involved in establishing the Education Unit on Wesley Drive where the new church was also later built. She was a member of the Maquoketa Historic Preservation Commission when they purchased the early 1900's street lights for Pleasant Street and she also was active in the fund drive to raise money for the Maquoketa Public Library addition, the first drive in Maquoketa that raised over a million dollars. Blair and Regina were partners, with others, in establishing the SWAGOSA Subdivision. The land was her brother's farm and is the site of the present Maquoketa Golf and Country Club and housing area. The SA in the name is from Sagers. The home she lives in overlooks the golf course, and was one of the first built in Swagosa. Regina isn't one to sit at home a lot. Never has
been. After Blair's death, she and one of her sister's did a lot
of traveling, to such places as England, Greece, and Hawaii. What
else does she do? She goes to most, movies at the Voy Theatre. Loves
movies? Goes to plays at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City. Goes to
nearly all Maquoketa Arts Committee performances. Earlier this year, she fixed a family dinner at her house for 18 people. And she fixes most of her meals every week, preferring to eat at home instead of eating out. Bowling? Did a lot years ago, but has now given up the sport. Doesn't play golf either, and is not a fan of the water. When she was in high school, her family spent a lot of time at their cabin on the Maquoketa River. One of her sisters almost drowned in the river, and she has never forgotten that. Also remembers getting poison ivy a lot by the river. One final, important note.....she's a big fan of the University of Connecticut Women's basketball team. That's because her grand niece, Ann Strother, is one of the top players on the Huskies team. She's a starting guard and only a Junior. A pretty blonde, she was the National High School Basketball Player of The Year and played as a Freshman for U-Con's 2003 NCAA Women's National Championship Team. "CITIZEN OF THE WEEK", REGINA SAGERS....hopes to live many more years do many more fun things. She's still fairly young and points out that a couple of her best friends are older than her. From the Maquoketa Rotary Club, HAPPY HOLIDAYS and HAPPY NEW YEAR to one of Maquoketa's Grand Ladies. Week of November 22, 2004 |
We
have been hearing the name PAUL KOOB a lot the
last couple weeks and that's why he is the Rotary "CITIZEN
OF THE WEEK."
Nobody
has been at the Maquoketa High School longer than DENNIS
STREETS and nobody has been as well liked at the school
as our Maquoketa Rotary "CITIZEN OF THE WEEK."
CAROLYN
AUGHLIN. Carolyn has been married to Gerald for 31 years
and they have a son, Dr. Michael Laughlin, a dentist at Dr. Buddy's
Dental Clinic, "Smiles on Main". He graduated from Iowa.
State
Biologist BOB SHEETS of rural Maquoketa, works
for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and is the Maquoketa
Maquoketa's
new Mayor Pro Tem NEIL MOREHEAD is also the Maquoketa
Rotary "CITIZEN OF THE WEEK." Neil,
age 72, has lived all his life in Maquoketa. He graduated from Maquoketa
High School and has taken lots of Clinton Community College courses.
Another
Maquoketa Rotary Member is this week's "CITIZEN OF
THE WEEK." THOMAS J. SCHUELLER, age
49, late last month, ended his public service as a member of the
Maquoketa City Council and next week, begins public service as the
new Iowa State
Selecting
this week's Maquoketa Rotary "CITIZEN OF THE WEEK"
was easy! GARY DREW, age 53, has been the subject
of conversation and news stories the weeks prior to the opening
of the Ohnward Fine Arts Center last Friday,
December 17th. The opening of it, his "dream", came after
2,211 days of labor of love. Yes, it took over 6 years for Gary
to get to the dedication program Friday night.
Maquoketa
Artist ROSE FRANTZEN, a 1983 graduate of Maquoketa
High School, and now part owner (with parents) of the Old City Hall
Art Gallery in Maquoketa, is this week's Maquoketa Rotary "CITIZEN
OF THE WEEK." The gallery opened in 1992 with a Spring
Art Show and has been bringing tourists to Maquoketa ever since.
Rose, one of 6 children, is the daughter of Wayne and Ellen Frantzen.
The
Maquoketa Rotary Club "CITIZEN OF THE WEEK"
has been a Maquoketa resident for 87 of her 91 years. She was born
in