Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque) back issues from June 2009:
Eighth Annual Great Galena Balloon Race June 19-20
Jun 01, 2009 ... If you've never experienced a hot air balloon event, you won'twant to miss this exciting weekend. The event features everythingfrom a beautiful nightglow with the balloons showing their besttwilight colors, to the race itself at dawn's early light. Music,food, children's activities and ...
Lizards from Around the World
Jun 01, 2009; ... One of our favorite places to visit in Dubuque is the NationalMississippi River Museum & Aquarium. We first visited the museumabout twelve years ago, before the museum expansion was evenstarted. A few years later, we waited outside in a long line to seethe finished expansion of the ...
From the Communication Committee We're Seeking Your Input About the Territory Times
Jun 01, 2009; ... As you may recall from recent Territory Times issues, theTerritory's first "Survey Monkey" -powered survey (the one on long-range plans for the pool/recreation complex) indicates that morethan 98 percent of GTA members view this monthly publication as aprime source of information about ...
Around the County in 80 Minutes Road Rally!
Jun 01, 2009; ... This year the Social Committee will be trying some newactivities. One of those is our Around the County in 80 MinutesRoad Rally, July 11. Follow the clues left for your team by theevent organizers, whose famous friends, Phileas Fogg and hisresourceful valet, Passepartout, are leading ...
Workshop on Preserving Fruits and Vegetables
Jun 01, 2009 ... Whether you get fresh fruits and vegetables out of the garden,from a farmers' market or some other source, you will probably wantto save any surplus to enjoy at a later date. Fruits and Vegetables- So Easy to Preserve will discuss the latest in canning, freezing,drying, pickling and ...
Monticello High School graduates
Jun 01, 2009 ... * Commencement - Sunday, May 24, high school gymnasium. * Valedictorian - Jaime Jasa. * Salutatorian - Shannon Dirks. * Class officers - Valerie Berner, president; Carley Hinrichs,vice president; and Cassandra Dietiker, secretary. * Other seniors - Jennifer ...
Starmont High School graduates
Jun 01, 2009 ... * Commencement - Sunday, May 17, Spectator Gymnasium. * Seniors - Wayne Adams, William Adams, Joshua Avenson, KarinaBerinobis, Jared Bird, Taylor Brewer, Joshua Brown, StefanieBrunkhorst, Jacob Carpenter, Justin Cook, Jared Cordes, KyleighCornwell, Shelby Daisy, Amber Devlin, ...
MFL MarMac High School graduates
Jun 01, 2009 ... * Commencement - Sunday, May 17, high school gymnasium. * Speakers - Brandon Balekos, Jordan Moose and Jamie Peterson. * Valedictorian - Jamie Peterson. * Salutatorian - Brandon Balekos. * Honor seniors - Adrian Adam, Brandon Balekos, Ian Bee, AmandaBries, ...
A Month of Studies
Jun 01, 2009; ... Studies that make you say: 'No duh!' For every insightful study,it seems there is another that makes you throw up your hands and say"no duh!" Here are a few such studies published during May: - Frequent feedings might be making babies fat (Rutgers University). -Daily exercise provides ...
Start the summer with healthy habits
Jun 01, 2009; ... Warmer weather has arrived and with it the opportunity to getmore active. The fields, yards and sidewalks are buzzing with people - hop inand join the fun. Here are a few healthy habits to get into: * The summer schedule usually is less pressing, so take some timeat ...
Mercy to host pair of pediatric clinics
Jun 01, 2009 ... An all-day Children's Hospital of Iowa Outreach PediatricGenetics clinic will be Thursday, June 4 at Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque. Call 800-260-2065 to schedule an ...
Arts council sets conference to aid artists
Jun 01, 2009 ... The Iowa Arts Council will present "No More Starving Artists," aconference for visual, performing and literary artists, 9 a.m.-4p.m. Saturday, June 20, 1408 Locust St., Des Moines The $30 fee ...
Citizens can 'serve time' for MDA benefit
Jun 01, 2009 ... Prominent Dubuque County citizens are being accused of "having abig heart for Jerry's kids." They're volunteering to be "arrested and serve time" for one hourbetween 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. in a mock jail at the Grand Opera Housein Dubuque Wednesday, June 3. This is an ...
community calendar
Jun 01, 2009 ... adult events tuesday Hope in the Holy Land talk by Gail Ray, 7 p.m., Trinity EpiscopalChurch, Mineral Point, Wis. The program is a presentation ofTuesdays at Trinity. Free admission, all welcome. bingo today Ecumenical Tower, 1-3 p.m., Sixth and Locust ...
Letters to the editor
Jun 01, 2009 ... I was having a hard time understanding why auto manufacturerswere closing so many dealerships, and putting thousands more peopleout of work. It seemed they would need dealers to sell more product,and wouldn't save much money closing privately owned dealerships. Itmade no ...
More miles of memories pile in
Jun 01, 2009; ... We were a family with thousands of miles of wanderlust and onlycentimeters of cash. We did a lot of tent camping and peanut butterand jelly. Our kids now nostalgically rue the loss of those good olddays despite my recollections of "He crossed the line" and "Shethrew my Beanie Baby on the ...
Letters to the editor
Jun 01, 2009 ... The stories about "illegals," especially in Postville, Iowa, aregetting pretty old. These people came here knowing they wereillegals and now they should suffer the consequences. Our ancestorshad to go through the legal process, why don't they? The archbishop wants us to give money ...
Sotomayor has compelling story
Jun 01, 2009 ... where we stand High court candidate is a role model for kids whoface adversity. Whatever you think of Sonia Sotomayor as a Supreme Court nominee,she makes an excellent role model for young people with hercompelling personal story. Raised in a tough South Bronx neighborhood, ...
Astrology
Jun 01, 2009; ... If your birthday is today: In the year ahead, things will turnout more to your liking if you stick to familiar subjects instead oftrying to be a trailblazer. Familiar paths will lead to notablesuccesses. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) There's nothing you like better thanparticipating in ...
Grant County Board reduces committee work load
Jun 01, 2009 ... The Grant County Board of Supervisors recently approved a motionto consolidate committees, commissions and delegates to outsidegroups. The change was made as the county board prepares to go from 31members to 17 members in April. County Board members currently ...
Construction work set to start
Jun 01, 2009 ... Construction work on Hickory and Monroe streets in Lancaster willbegin today. According to interim City Administrator Dave Kurihara, theproject could last until early September - depending on the weather.McGuire Inc., of Monroe, is the general contractor. The project'sprice tag ...
Business owners file lawsuits
Jun 01, 2009; ... court dates set The fate of more than $5,000 worth of alcohol isstill up in the air. The Kluesners will fight to keep the seizedalcohol at a forfeiture hearing scheduled for July 16. Matt Kluesneris scheduled to appear in court on a charge of bootlegging on Aug.3. Rail head goes ...
Governmental Meetings
Jun 01, 2009 ... Allamakee County Board of Supervisors - 8:45 a.m., 110 AllamakeeSt., Waukon, Iowa. Dubuque County Board of Supervisors - 9 a.m., Board Chamber,fourth floor, Courthouse. Dubuque Community School Irving Oversight Committee - 4:30 p.m.,Irving Elementary School, 2520 Pennsylvania ...
Students find the 'sol' of competition
Jun 01, 2009 ... It was a near disaster, but then the sun came out. The first Dubuque mini solar car race was held Friday under asunny sky at Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School. More than 20 teams ofsixth-grade students from Roosevelt, Washington and Jefferson middleschools competed in the solar car ...
Suzanne Hall
Jun 01, 2009 ... Suzanne Hall, 57, of Dubuque, died Saturday, May 30, 2009, at TheFinley Hospital, Dubuque, after a courageous battle with cancer. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church,with the Rev. Thomas Zinkula officiating. Burial will be at a ...
Lorraine Fleege
Jun 01, 2009 ... HAZEL GREEN, Wis. - Lorraine Fleege, 85, of Hazel Green, diedSunday, May 31, 2009, at Southwest Health Center Nursing Home, CubaCity. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, ...
Car wash generates money for We Care
Jun 01, 2009 ... It turned out to be a great weekend for car washes in Dubuque. The Original Miracle Car Wash raised $3,158, of which the DubuqueMystique Casino will be matching $2,500 for a total donation toOperation We Care of $5,658. Miracle Car Wash had special pricing on selected wash ...
Sex-abuse rate surprises local center
Jun 01, 2009; ... how to contribute Donate online at www.riverviewcenter.org orsend checks to Riverview Center, 2600 Dodge St., Dubuque, IA, 52003.To discuss gift options, call development director Liz Recker toll-free at 888-707-8155 Josh Jasper has worked to prevent sexual abuse for quite a ...
Homeowner takes down burglar
Jun 01, 2009 ... RIPON, Wis. - This Town of Ripon homeowner was craftier than thearmed burglar trying to rob his house. Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Department officials say thehomeowner held a 23-year-old man attempting to steal cash, firearmsand ...
Pink slips spark partnership
Jun 01, 2009; ... Tessa Putman Age: 29 Lives in: Bellevue, Iowa, with husband,Craig, and their three children Former job: production line workerat Rockwell Collins plant, Bellevue New job: co-owner of ClassyCloset & Boutique Stacy Budde-Heiar Age: 30 Lives in: Bellevue,Iowa, with husband, Jayson, and ...
Flaggers on front line for safety
Jun 01, 2009; ... work zone speeding fines Iowa - $150 for up to 10 miles perhour over limit - $300 for 11-20 mph over limit - $500 for 21-25mph over limit - $1,000 for speeds in excess of 25 mph over limit Illinois - $375 for first offense - $1,000 minimum for secondoffense Wisconsin - Fines ...
Almanac
Jun 01, 2009 ... Today is Monday, June 1, the 152nd day of 2009. There are 213days left in the year. ON THIS DATE: On June 1, 1813, the mortally wounded commander of the U.S.frigate Chesapeake, Capt. James Lawrence, said, "Don't give up theship" during a losing battle with a British frigate, ...
Asbury set to host "Movies in The Park"
Jun 01, 2009 ... The city of Asbury, in partnership with Mindframe Theaters, willoffer a summer series of "Movies In The Park" at Asbury Park. The series begins Friday, June 5, with a showing of ...
Aviation lesson No. 1: Always check gas before taking off
Jun 01, 2009 ... COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - A retired Air Force colonel withdecades of experience as a flight instructor gave one of hisstudents a hands-on lesson in a key principle of flying: Don't runout of gas. Al Uhalt, of Colorado Springs, ...
Geithner: Recession losing force
Jun 01, 2009; ... BEIJING - U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said todaythat the global recession seemed to be losing force but that it willbe critical for the United States and China to institute majoreconomic reforms to put the world on a more sustained footing. Geithner said that a ...
GM set to file for bankruptcy today
Jun 01, 2009; ... WASHINGTON - General Motors, the humbled auto giant that has beenpart of American life for more than 100 years, will file forbankruptcy protection today in a deal that will give taxpayers a 60 percent ownership stake and expand the government's reach intobig ...
Local detours
Jun 01, 2009 ... Main Street is closed to northbound traffic between Second andThird streets. Anticipated opening: June ...
Gloria Sutton
Jun 01, 2009 ... Gloria Sutton, of 1995 Chaney Road, 86, died at 1:05 a.m. Sunday,May 31, 2009, at Luther ...
Hempstead grads have themselves a ball
Jun 01, 2009; ... at a glance Hempstead High School: 39th commencement Class of2009: 404 graduates Class speakers: Heidi Chung and Alex SteinesNotable quote: "We all contributed to what defined Hempstead and indoing so we each made our mark" -- Heidi Chung Rail head goeshere The colorful beach ...
Kind to take part in business forum
Jun 01, 2009 ... U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, D-Wis., will take part in a discussionconcerning the funds allocated for small business in the federaleconomic stimulus package. Southwest Wisconsin small-business owners are invited to attendthe event, which takes place at 10 a.m. today at Southwest ...
Senior cheers 139th commencement
Jun 01, 2009; ... at a glance Dubuque Senior High School: 139th commencement Classof 2009: 343 graduates Class speakers: Patrick Sullivan,valedictorian, and Megan Reiss, salutatorian Notable quote: "Highschool, we can say, in the words of Charles Dickens, was the best oftimes and the worst of times." -- ...
Funeral services
Jun 01, 2009 ... Mae E. Becker, Hopkinton, Iowa - Services: 11 a.m. today, St.Paul's Catholic Church, Worthingon, Iowa. Nancy J. Boge, Farley, Iowa - Services: 10:30 a.m. today, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Farley. Anthony "Tony" Burns, Guttenberg, Iowa - Services: 7 p.m.Tuesday, June ...
Mary Felton
Jun 01, 2009 ... MONTICELLO, Iowa - Mary "Toots" Felton, 79, of Monticello, diedSaturday, May 30, 2009, at Shady Rest Care Center, Cascade. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church,Monticello, with the Rev. Donald Bruggeman officiating. Burial willbe in ...
Eileen F. Flesch
Jun 01, 2009 ... PLATTEVILLE, Wis. - Eileen Frances (Walker) Flesch, 86, ofPlatteville, died Friday, May 29, 2009, at home, surrounded by herfamily after a courageous battle against cancer. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 4, at St. Mary's Catholic Church,Platteville, with ...
Thomas A. Calvert
Jun 01, 2009 ... BENTON, Wis. - Thomas A. Calvert, 74, of rural Benton, passedaway Sunday, May 31, 2009, at home following a courageous battlewith cancer. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, at Lutheran Church of Peace,Platteville, with the Rev. Jeff Pederson officiating. Burial ...
Wahlert grads asked to change world
Jun 01, 2009; ... at a glance Wahlert Catholic High School Class of 2009: 160graduates Class speakers: Michael Runde, student body vicepresident; Eric Fischer, student body president Notable quote: "Usethe tools that were given to us at Wahlert to change the world thatso desperately needs it." -- Eric ...
Dean J. Forsythe
Jun 01, 2009 ... ELKADER, Iowa - Dean Joseph Forsythe, 67, of Elkader, diedsuddenly Saturday, May 30, 2009, at Central Community Hospital,Elkader. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, at St. Joseph'sCatholic ...
Edwin J. Andreasen
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANCHESTER, Iowa - Edwin J. Andreasen, 89, died Saturday, May 30,2009, at Good Neighbor Home, ...
John V. Connor
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANCHESTER, Iowa - John V. Connor, 61, of Manchester, diedSunday, May 31, 2009, at home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, at St. Mary'sCatholic Church, Manchester. Burial of the ...
Carol Kephart
Jun 01, 2009 ... MANCHESTER, Iowa - Carol Kephart, 66, of Manchester, died Sunday,May 31, 2009, at her home near ...
Marian Lou Nienkark
Jun 01, 2009 ... MAQUOKETA, Iowa - Marian Lou Nienkark, 77, of Maquoketa, diedFriday, May 29, 2009, at Jackson County Regional Health Center,Maquoketa. Services will be at 10:30 a.m ....
Lloyd F. Prusia
Jun 01, 2009 ... MAQUOKETA, Iowa - Lloyd F. Prusia, 90, of Maquoketa, diedThursday, May 28, 2009, at Jackson County Regional Health Center,Maquoketa. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m ....
Edward E. Scherlin
Jun 01, 2009 ... PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. - Edward E. Scherlin, 97, of Prairie duChien, died Saturday, May 30, 2009, at Memorial Hospital, Prairie duChien, following a long illness. Services will be at ...
Velma W. Mullikin
Jun 01, 2009 ... PLATTEVILLE, Wis. - Velma W. Mullikin, 86, of Platteville, diedSaturday, May 30, 2009, at Heartland Health ...
Timothy S. Ruble
Jun 01, 2009 ... Timothy Shane Ruble, 39, of 740 Kirkwood St., died Thursday, May28, 2009. Services will be at 7 p.m. today at Leonard Funeral Home &Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road, where friends may call after 3 p.m.today. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, in the EastDubuque (Ill.) ...
Police
Jun 01, 2009 ... Dubuque Police reported the following: * Maurice L. Randolph, 29, 635 W. 11th St., was arrested on acharge of domestic assault with injury to his girlfriend Shinta S.Jones, 25, 824 1/2 Rhomberg Ave. Police said the incident occuredbetween 12:40 and 12:44 a.m ....
Iowans gear up for 2012
Jun 01, 2009; ... DES MOINES, Iowa - It's been six months since voters handedBarack Obama the White House, and in the minds of a lot of Iowaactivists that means only one thing: It's time to start the campaignagain. 2012 already? Yes, nearly three years before Iowans gather for their ...
Births
Jun 01, 2009 ... Friday, May 29, 2009 Hohnecker-Dunlap - Jessica Hohnecker and Clyde Dunlap, Dubuque,girl at Mercy Medical ...
Haydon Catron
Jun 01, 2009 ... Haydon Catron, a 14-month-old daughter of Jonathan and AmandaCatron, of 505 Almond St., died Saturday, ...
Joan M. Clingman
Jun 01, 2009 ... GALENA, Ill. - Mrs. Roy (Joan M.) Clingman, 79, of Galena, diedat 9:55 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2009, at The Finley Hospital,Dubuque. Services will be at 10 a.m ....
Cancer fight gets a boost
Jun 01, 2009 ... ORLANDO, Fla. - First there was surgery, then chemotherapy andradiation. Now, doctors have overcome 30 years of false starts andfound success with a fourth way to fight cancer: using the body'snatural defender, the immune system. The approach is called a cancer vaccine, although it ...
Illinois/Wisconsin briefs
Jun 01, 2009 ... Chicago has 7 shooting deaths CHICAGO - Chicago had seven shooting deaths in 24 hours thisweekend, and police say they have no suspects in custody. The shootings occurred between 6:15 a.m. Saturday and just before6 a.m. Sunday. The shootings spanned the city, happening ...
Critics attack new earmarks
Jun 01, 2009 ... MADISON, Wis. - An Oshkosh opera house, a playground in the Townof Beloit and a stone barn in northeastern Wisconsin are among thebeneficiaries of spending items quietly inserted into the statebudget. Democrats who control the Legislature's budget committee approvedmillions of ...
House rejects tax increase
Jun 01, 2009; ... SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Illinois House overwhelmingly rejected atemporary income tax increase Sunday, moving the state closer tomassive spending cuts that critics called a "doomsday" budget. The House's Democratic leaders didn't even try to pass a larger,permanent increase that ...
'Twilight' takes bite out of MTV Movie Awards
Jun 01, 2009 ... 'Twilight' sinks teeth into MTV Movie Awards; Sacha Baron Cohensteals show LOS ANGELES - The MTV Movie Awards were a blood bath Sunday nightwith "Twilight" taking five trophies, including best movie. But itwas Sacha Baron Cohen who gave the show its trademark bizarro momentwhen ...