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Bright sunny days andcrisp cool nights…sweater weather ishere and I hope youare enjoying it asmuch as I am. It’s agreat time of year! It’sthe time of year when neighbors

and friends find more time to hang out on porches, grill in the back yard,have a block party, or cheer on your favorite football teams.

This time last year we debuted the first Muscatine Magazine and on our fifth issue wecan honestly say we still have much more to share.

Muscatine Magazine is a community effort, one that wouldn’t happen without thosewho contribute their writing, passion for photography, and creativity. Thanks to all whohave contributed, advertised, given feedback and been our greatest cheerleaders. Weappreciate you and your support in helping us accomplish our goal of showcasingthe best of Muscatine and striving to build more pride in our community.

We want to welcome our new MCC intern, MelissaWilliams on board. She will be assisting us in thework we do and we couldn’t be more thrilled to haveher. Melissa will lead the effort of putting togetherour first Muscatine Bridal Guide.

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United Way New CPO . . . . .2

Pumpkin Patches . . . . . . . . .3

Friday Night Football . . . . .4

Latino Conference . . . . . . . .8

Eulenspiegel Puppets . . . . .9

Humane Society . . . . . . . . .10

Art Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Ardon Creek Vineyard . . .13

Healthiest State . . . . . . . . .14

Walk This Way! . . . . . . . . . . .15

Gravestone Project . . . . . .16

Lots to Do! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

MuscaFun! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

On the coverSunrise at Muscatine’s riverfrontcaptured by local photographer DavidLohrman, an active member inMuscatine’s Great River Camera Club.See ad on page 21 for information onjoining the club.

Pearl Button PaddlewheelPhoto by Santos Bueno, Jr. [email protected]

Dawnese Openshaw

Dawnese OpenshawPublisher and Ad Specialist

Thank you to the sponsors and amazing volunteers who

make this day happen! This one day’s significant impact

on our community is immeasurable. Lives are changed

forever through service rendered and service received.

For a complete list of sponsors and more information on

the Day of Caring and other United Way of Muscatine

(UWM) programs visit www.unitedwaymuscatine.org.

Through the annual campaign drive and other fundraising

opportunities, the UWM helps supports over 20 local

agencies and programs. Thank you for giving!

5th Annual Community Day of Caring

September 21, 2011

Fall 2011

Publisher: Dawnese Openshaw

Creative Director: Mike Shield - Shield Designemail: [email protected]

Contributors:Amanda Hart Melissa RegennitterJodi Reznicek Brad ReinersKatie Noble Barb ChristensenScott Openshaw Monica LeoLyndsey El Bahi Jefri Palermo

For advertising info, contact Dawnese Openshaw at(563) 299-7825.

Contact us: Muscatine MagazinePO Box 108, Muscatine, IA 52761

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Muscatine Magazine is a quarterly publication focused on Muscatine, Iowaand the surrounding area. The publisher reserves the right to refuse and/or edit any materials submitted for publication. Published articles and advertising do not constitute endorsement. ©Copyright 2011

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The United Way of Muscatinewelcomed a new ChiefProfessional Officer on boardthis summer, Rose MaryBoesen. She joins the UnitedWay of Muscatine with over 20years of experience in leadingUnited Way organizations inOttumwa, Iowa and La Crosse,Wisconsin. “We are verypleased to have Rose Mary joinour community. Herexperiences will allow us tocontinue our mission of leading positivesocial change in our area,” said Tasha Wall,President of the UWM Board. “The UnitedWay has successfully focused efforts tocollaborate with other communityorganizations to ensure donorinvestments directly and effectivelyaddress the needs of our community. Weknow Rose Mary will help us to continuebuilding upon those efforts.”

“Rose Mary has strong Midwesternroots, passion for the mission of theUnited Way, and extensive leadership

experience that will continueto take our organizationforward in serving our fundedagencies and addressingessential community needs, ”said Brett Nelson, pastPresident of the UWM Boardand Chair of SearchCommittee.

Mrs. Boesen has a Bachelor’sDegree in BusinessManagement from the

University of Northern Iowa and aMaster’s Degree in Servant Leadershipfrom Viterbo University in La Crosse,Wisconsin. Rose Mary has been activein the La Crosse community and wasappointed by the Mayor to co-chairseveral key task forces, including a LaCrosse County Health and HumanServices pilot program focusing onchildren and families.

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Local Pumpkin Patches The Muscatine area has several great choices forpicking the perfect pumpkin this fall. Check out afew of these nearby locations.

Buffalo Pumpkin Patch and Event Center1500 Front Street, Buffalo, IA 52728563-370-4026www.buffalopumpkinpatch.comLocated one mile west of Buffalo across from Buffalo Shores Campground. No admission fee. Mon-Fri: 10 am - 6 pm; Sat & Sun: 9 am - 6 pm

Barnyard BloomsCome enjoy the garden center, gift show, cornmaze, pumpkin patch, and more!337 Cemetery Ln, Grandview, IA near the intersec-tion of Cemetery Ln and 148th St/S Jefferson St319-729-2222 www.barnyardbloomsonline.comTues-Fri: 9 am - 6 pm; Sat 9 am - 5 pm;Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm; Closed Mondays

Red Barn Pumpkin Farm2998 New Era Road, Muscatine, IA563-264-2081www.redbarnpumpkinfarm.comSeptember 9 – October 30, 2011Thur-Sun: 10 am to darkEnjoy the great activities, gifts, pedal tractors, andmore. Great place for field trips or family activities.

Mairet’s Garden CenterFull inventory of annuals, perennials, trees, andshrubs—as well as locally grown produce.4701 Grandview Ave., Muscatine, IAMon-Sat: 9 am - 6 pm; Sun: 10 am - 5 pm563-263-2338

Find more other Pumpkin Patches and more!Check out www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.orgFind pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides,haunted corn mazes, fall festivals and more, allnear you! n


“IT’S A DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTWHEN THE CROWD SHOWS UP.”

— Jake Mueller, MHS Head Coach


By Melissa Regennitter

Muscatine Community Stadium is theplace to be on Friday nights duringfootball season. For decades, footballhas brought the community togetherand the Muscatine Muskies play thebest when they have full support.

“It’s a lot easier to get fired up whenthere are people there. The band, SpiritSquad and parents are all there sup-porting the team,” said Head CoachJake Mueller. “It is a different environ-ment when the crowd shows up.”

The football stadium sets the stagefor students to show off their talentand provides a place for communitybonding.

High school football is such aninstitution that fans continually fill thestands; more so than during any otherlocal sporting event. The morale ofthe community can change with theoutcome of each game under thestadium’s bright lights. Pride is eitherboosted or takes a hit.

Mueller has been coaching for 10years; six of those have been at MHS.He said Muscatine does just as well orbetter at showing up to support local

youth as the communities in thesurrounding area.

In 2010 the Muskies, third in theirdivision, had a 6-5 season. Varsityquarterback Austin Sink hopes toimprove that record this year. Sink said when the team is winninghe can tell the community is moreexcited about football, though hisparents, Kevin and Angie Sink, showup win or lose.

“It helps us perform better whenpeople are watching us,” Sink said.

GOT SPIRIT?This season the crowd can expectmore from the Muskie Pom Pon andCheerleading squads. The school hascombined the two programs creatinga Spirit Squad in effort to increase

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crowd entertainment and friendshipsamong the participants. Nickolet Sands,Spirit Squad Coordinator and pomchoreographer, said there will be moreteam effort between the squads than inyears past.

“Our goal is to make people want tocome to a Muskie game regardless ofthe outcome on the scoreboard,” Sandssaid. “We want the type ofenvironment that meets the needs ofviewers of all ages through quality,entertaining performances.”

Pom Squad cousins Brooke Busch andKelsey Avis said their lives revolvearound pom and they look forward toFriday nights all week. They are proudof their accomplishments and beingpart of something so big is importantto them.

“Dancing is my life,” said Busch. “Thisyear the pom girls and the cheerleaderswill be working together and there willbe a noticeable difference.”

Avis said that she is looking forward tobuilding relationships, entertaining thecrowd and rooting for the Muskies thisseason.

“I think the players do better wheneveryone is cheering them on,” Avissaid.

Pom is coached by Angie Kulland andNickolet Sands, with the assistance ofAshley Hahn, Carrie Hayden, and KariRamsey. Cheer is led by CoachDawnese Openshaw and assistantDarci Leptien.

The cheer squad will be performingadvance stunting this year and aim toget the crowd on its feet to cheeralong with them.

VICTORY TUNESThis fall, the Varsity band has close to90 students performing. Jeff Heid,head band director at MHS, said thosestudents, as well as the FreshmanBand, have been rehearsing dailybefore school and during first period.“Sometimes people think the students'just do it.’ They don't realize that ittakes many hours of individual work aswell as group work to make everythingsound like that. To add to that, muchof the material they perform has to bememorized,” Heid said proudly of hismarching protégés.

To help perfect sound and effect, theColor Guard and percussion groupmeet an additional two hours afterschool each week.

“It's a lot of work for the students toput together all the music that weperform in the fall - and sound good,”Heid said.

“OUR GOAL IS TO MAKEPEOPLE WANT TOCOME TO A MUSKIEGAME REGARDLESS OFTHE OUTCOME OF THESCOREBOARD.”

— Nickolet Sands, MHS Spirit Squad coordinator

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MUSCATINE MUSKIES 2011 FOOTBALL SEASONAug. 25 ..................At Davenport NorthSept. 2 ...........................Davenport WestSept. 9 ......................................BurlingtonSept. 16.............................At North ScottSept. 23...............At Davenport CentralSept. 30............Clinton (homecoming)Oct. 7 ................................Pleasant ValleyOct. 13...........At Davenport AssumptionOct. 21 .....................................At Bettendorf

Heid believes the crowd will cheer forhis students as much as they do theteam. This fall he has introduced a newhalf-time show titled "The Riveting40's," including Moonlight Serenade,Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy and othermusic from the era.

COMMUNITY SUPPORTTim Goodwin, athletic director, saidFriday nights are very important toMuscatine. “Even when I went to

school everybody kind of lived forFriday nights,” Goodwin said.

Friday night football is a social event forpeople of all ages. Families support thestudents who are performing on thefield or the sidelines in the band orSpirit Squad. Middle school studentshave their own supervised sectionallowing the younger fans to cheer onthe team or mingle with friends withoutdistracting the rest of the crowd.

“Football season in general, and asuccessful team, can set the tone for

the whole school year,” Goodwin said.He noted that in the past winningseasons made for better behaved andmore attentive students.

“What else is there to do on a Fridaynight?” asks Dana LaRue, cheer boosterparent. “The whole family can go andenjoy the game —the cheerleaders,pom, the band, good food. It’s fun towatch all the different grade levelsfrom elementary to high school havingfun with their friends.” n

“SOMETIMES PEOPLE THINK THE STUDENTS‘JUST DO IT.’ THEY DON’T REALIZE THATIT TAKES MANY HOURS OF INDIVIDUALAND GROUP WORK TO SOUND LIKE THAT.”

— Jeff Heid, MHS head band director


2011 Iowa Latino ConferenceOctober 28-29Muscatine High School

Contributed by Ms. Jefri Palmero, MA

The Strengthening and Valuing LatinoCommunities in Iowa conference wasfounded in 1998 to explore the chang-ing demographics and dynamics ofLatino communities in Iowa, and tostrengthen the responsiveness of policymakers, business leaders and commu-nity-based organizations. It has becomea cherished gathering of Latinos andnon-Latinos as a place to emphasizeLatino culture as a strength and providenetworking opportunities for Latinoleaders who live and work in Iowa.

This Conference is the only state-wideLatino conference and thus the only opportunity for Latino leaders, artistsand educators from around the state tocome together as a community to learnand share their knowledge and talentwith those who support and celebrateLatin American culture and traditions.

The conference includes three primaryevents:

• The Latino Youth Leadership Development Summit, which servesapproximately 200-300 Latino sopho-more, junior and senior high schoolstudents. The event also includes a col-lege fair. Friday, October 28

• The Professional Development Institutewhich serves 100-200 profes-sionals interested in expanding theirknowledge and skills related to issuesimpacting Latino communities in Iowa,Friday, October 28

• Saturday Community Conference,typically attracting an average of 200-500 community members, rangingfrom service providers, artists, profes-sionals, business owners, higher edu-cation leaders as well as Latinomembers of our community such asmigrant workers and recent immi-grants. Saturday, October 29

The keynote speaker for the Youth Sum-mit and the Community Conference is

Michael Benitez, Jr. Benitez is a socialjustice educator, speaker and activist-scholar, integrating hip hop pedagogy, academic inquiry and personal experience.

The goal of the conference is to serve allsegments of the Latino communitythroughout the state of Iowa. This includes individuals, families, nascentgroups, and established organizations.A very important part of this mission isplacing the yearly creation of the con-ference in the hands of the community.The conference is coordinated by astatewide volunteer planning commit-tee, which includes members from vari-ous state and community agencies, andrepresentatives from Iowa State Univer-sity, The University of Iowa, and The Uni-versity of Northern Iowa.

Primary sponsors for the event this yearwill be Mobilizing Muscatine Excellence,Muscatine Center for Non-Profits, andMuscatine High School. This year's con-ference features four workshop oppor-tunities along five tracks: education,business, advocacy and immigration,health, and arts/culture. The conferenceincludes music, dance and food that cel-ebrate various Latin cultures and willconclude on Saturday with a public con-cert featuring Simon Estes. n

Learn more at: www.iowalatinoconference.org


Shows, Workshops and Local Events…you can catch these fascinating works ofart telling stories all over the region, thecountry and across the globe. Based inWest Liberty, Iowa, Eulenspiegel is knownthroughout the world for its originalscripts, whimsical scenery, live music, andbeautifully crafted puppets. The puppetsused in shows include all kinds: miniaturemarionettes, near life-size hand-and-rodpuppets, shadow puppets, and giantparade puppets.

EulenspiegelPuppet Theatre wasfounded in 1974 as atouring puppettroupe. Foundingmember, Monica Leo,was joined by Teri JeanBreitbach early in 1975,and the two performedexclusively as a duountil the 1990’s. At that

time they began to incorporatemusicians and other puppeteers intotheir work.

"We started the West Liberty Children’sFestival in 1997,” says Monica Leo. “The firstfew years, we had to twist arms to get peo-ple involved. Then, in year six or seven, it really took off. Now everyone gets involved: clubs, youth groups, churches,non-profits, and regular folks! We have

tons of activities for kidswho like arts and crafts;kids who like to watchpuppet shows; kids wholike to be physically ac-tive; and adults whowant to spend the daybeing kids! The minipuppet festival wehost as part of theday has become sowell known in thepuppetry world

that we’ve been asked to host the Pup-peteers of America Great Plains RegionalPuppetry Festival in September 2012.”

In 1989 Eulenspiegel was incorporatedas a non-profit for the purpose ofproviding high quality performancesand workshops, educating the publicabout the art of puppetry, andestablishing a regional puppetry center.Residencies are available and provide aworld of opportunity for puppeteers.Check out the theater’s website fordetails: www.puppetspuppets.com.

Performances can be requested forclassrooms, community events andfestivals. Just call 319-627-2487 or [email protected].

The Eulenspiegel Puppets are rosteredartists on the Iowa Arts Council’sperforming and educational rosters andare approved through the CharacterCounts! Through the Arts! program. n

Celebrate with the Theater

at West Liberty’s 15th

Annual Children’s Festival

From 10am to 3pm on Saturday, Sept. 24,

downtown West Liberty will be filled with

strolling performers, food, beverages, chil-

dren’s games and activities and a mini-festi-

val of puppetry. Located in Ron-de-Voo Park,

there also will be performances by local

dance troupes. n

EulenspIEgel

Puppet TheatRE Provides Entertainment for All

EulenspIEgel

Puppet TheatRE Provides Entertainment for All

By Brad ReinersMost counties provide some sort of safehaven for lost or abandoned animals in

search of a new home. TheMuscatine Humane Society

was established in 1972 asone such shelter, but has

grown into so much more.In addition to customary shelter services,the Muscatine Humane Society offersobedience and agility classes in a fullyequipped training center and a petgrooming station – everything you needto keep your pet active, engaged, andhealthy.

Shelter HistoryEstablished in 1972 through thegenerosity of Mr. and Mrs. Gage Kent, theHumane Society is governed by a 13member board of directors. ChrisMcGinnis is the director of the facilityand has over 30 years of professionalexperience in animal care. She is aprofessional dog groomer, veterinarytechnician, agility and obedience trainer,and certified animal cruelty investigator.

Located at 920 South Houser Street, theentire property, building and contentswere donated by Nancy E. Kent andopened in July of 1996. The facility baresher name in appreciation of herdonation.

The capacity at the shelter is about 100animals. There are 45 large chain linkkennels and 50 state-of-the-art catcages. Every effort is made to ensure theanimal’s comfort and well-being. Inaddition to the healthy environmentprovided, the comfortable setting alsohelps the animals adjust to home livingonce adopted.

A Delicate BalanceAs a non-profit organization, the shelteris run entirely on donations. The City ofMuscatine pays an annual fee whichcovers a portion of the cost for all theanimals the City Animal Control Officerbrings to the shelter and strays broughtin by city residents. There is no animalcontrol officer for the county and thecounty does not provide any financialsupport.

Muscatine Humane Society:

Safe Haven&Recreation



ServicesIn addition to Muscatine County, theshelter serves residents from Cedar,Louisa, and sometimes Scott and RockIsland counties. Fees are based on yourcounty of residence and the condition theanimal. For example, adoption fees fordogs range from $135 to $150 dependingon the need for spaying or neutering. Ifthe animal has been previously alteredand surgery is not required, the fee is $80.The fees primarily go to veterinary careand food costs. “We run a very lean officehere,” said McGinnis. “The animals alwayscome first.” The shelter also accepts andadopts cats, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs,ferrets and other critters.

A self-service ‘Groom Room’ recentlyopened where, for a small donation, a petowner can reserve a 45 minute sessionwith access to an elevated tub, shampoo,towels, grooming tools and a dryer.

Want to teach your dog some manners?Obedience classes form regularly for allsizes and skill levels. Ready for a biggerchallenge? Try agility classes – its greatexercise for both you and your dog.You’ll soon find yourself out of breath asyou lead your dog around the course,over jumps, ramps and teeters; throughtunnels and around poles. You’ll beamazed at what you both will learn!Classes start at $65 and annualmembers can take as many classes asthey want for all the dogs in the house.Classes are taught throughout the year

in air conditioned comfort at the CanineActivity Center next door to the shelter.“All of our instructors are seasoned dogowners who can help with otherbehavior problems such as house-breaking, chewing and social issues,”said McGinnis. Taking a class at theMuscatine Humane Society has manybenefits. “Your dog will learn self controland increase his physical and mentalhealth, and 100 percent of class feeshelp to support the homeless pets inthe shelter.”

The Canine Activity Center of MuscatineThe center houses a vast open area forobedience and agility training. The flooris padded for comfort and safety, andthe center is equipped with a variety ofagility obstacles designed to challengedogs of all sizes and ability. The centeralso has a full kitchen area and is hometo the Groom Room, a self-servicegrooming area. Members are given freeaccess to the training center wheneverthere are no scheduled events. Andthere’s always time during the week togo in and brush up or practice the skillsyou’ve learned at a class.

With the opening of the Activity Centercame the formation of the Muscatine

Agility Club, an A.K.C. style agility clubopen to any breed or skill level. “We’veseen everything from Dachshunds toGreat Danes go through agility trials,”said McGinnis. “If you invest the time,your dog can learn this.”

The agility club has been good for theMuscatine economy as well. Annualtrials are held at the MuscatineAgricultural Learning Center on LucasRoad and attracts people from theChicago area, Wisconsin and even as faraway as Colorado. Hundreds of dogscompete in the three day event andadmission to the public is by donation.“The participants really appreciate theindoor arena and the dirt floor gives theirdogs added traction,” said McGinnis.

The Muscatine Humane Society,through its efforts at the Nancy E. KentAnimal Shelter and the Canine ActivityCenter of Muscatine, provides morethan just a place to pick out a pooch. It’sa caring, vibrant, and necessary part ofour community. “Please stop by for acloser look at what we’re doing,” saidMcGinnis. “We couldn’t do it for you,without you.” n

The Muscatine Human Society is located at 920 SouthHouser Street in Muscatine. Hours are Monday, Tuesday,Thursday & Friday 10 am - 4 pm. Saturday: 10am - 2pm.Closed Wednesdays & Sundays. For more informationcall (563) 263-7358 or email [email protected].

As part of the exhibition Muscatine andthe Civil War: A SesquicentennialCommemoration, the Muscatine ArtCenter has on display, for the first time, animportant and rare Civil War Infantry flag.

The flag was made circa 1861-1864 bythe Methodist Church Ladies Aid, WiltonJunction, Iowa and presented toCompany “D” of the 11th Iowa VolunteerInfantry. The flag was a gift to the ArtCenter from J.L. Dawson of Wilton, Iowa.

The flag hasrecentlyundergoneprofessionalconservationtreatment bySheila Hanke,

Conservator and Collections Managerfor the State Historical Society of Iowa.

The Company “D”, 11th Iowa VolunteerInfantry flag is constructed of woolfabric in blue, red and white. The blueinset, orcanton, is decorated with 35stars arranged in an open Great Starpattern including one large star in thecenter. There are 13 red and whitestripes. Hand painted on the second

stripe is an arrowfollowed by “Comp. D11th Iowa V.V. Regiment”.The conservation of thisimportant Civil War flagtook 116 hours and wasfunded by a grant fromthe Roy J. CarverCharitable Trust.

Civil War Flags At the start of the CivilWar both northern andsouthern regiments cameto the front with theirown flags, which werealso known as battle flagsor colors and were usedto guide soldiers inbattle, leading the charge or the retreat.

Women of the unit'shometown often made andpresented flags to their men.Many companies had theirown distinctive flag designs.The common Union battle flagcarried in the Eastern Theaterwas made of silk with a paintedeagle and banner, similar tothe one found painted on theirdrums. The commonConfederate battle flag wasmade from red wool or cottonwith the St. Andrews cross ofblue stripes and 13 white stars(representing the 13 states thathad seceded from the Union)sewn onto it.

Many flags had the regiment’s name ornumber painted on it for furtheridentification.

A regiment’s flag was carried by a colorsergeant who was the central figure inthe color guard. A color guard wascomposed of six corporals whose jobwas to protect the color sergeants andthe flags of the regiment. The flag stoodas symbol of their unity and pride and tolose the flag in battle was a greatdisgrace. It was a great honor to be thecolor bearer but in battle the mortalityrate for color bearers was quite high sincethe goal of the opposing force was toshoot the color bearer and seize theenemies’ colors. n

On view through April 29, 2012

Muscatine Art Center1314 Mulberry Avenue • Muscatine, Iowa

www.muscatineartcenter.org


Rare Civil WarFlag on Displayat Art Center

Before being displayed, this rare civil war artifact was professionally restored. The insetphoto shows the fragile condition of the flag before the restoration process..

The Muscatine Art Center islocated at 1314 Mulberry

Avenue in Muscatine, Iowa.Admission is FREE.

Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10AM-5PM; Thursday 10AM-7PM;

Saturday& Sunday 1-5PM. Closed Mondays and holidays.

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The notion of a “working farm” appealsto Mike Furlong and his wife, Diane. Infact, the idea appealed to them so muchthat in 2004, they made it a reality. Onthe family farm where Mike was raised,they planted 24 grape vines. Now, sevenyears later, they lovingly grow fivevarieties of grapes on over four acres offarmland where they live, work and runArdon Creek Winery.

Located just over a mile from the smalltown of Ardon, Mike’s family purchasedthe farmland in 1855 and eventuallygrew tomatoes for local ketchupmanufacturer, H.J. Heinz. Mike’s familyand hired help operated the farm,together. This sense of community andhands-on way of life has stayed withMike over the years. The tomato farmingceased in the mid 1970’s, but the farm isalive and well, producing grapes thatthe couple and their crew harvest eachseason from late August into September.Once harvested, the grapes are then

destemmed and crushed, with thewhite grapes being pressed and thejuice fermented. Because of tanninscontained in their skins, the redgrapes are fermented and thenpressed. The white and rose winesthen go through a cold and heatstabilization process whichprevents sedimentation andhaziness in the final product.Sugar is then added back intothe wine to enhance flavor andpotassium sorbate is added toprevent re-fermentation. Afterfive micro-filtrations to removeany sediment or yeast, thehand-crafted wines arebottled, corked, labeled andshipped to each of ArdonCreek’s 130 retailers.

The winery, itself, was built in2009 and is open to the publicfor tours, tastings, purchasesand special events Wednesdaythrough Sunday afternoons.The winery is a fabulous place

to enjoy great wine and great music.This unique destination has 11 musical

dates booked this year, includinglocal talent and bands from aroundeastern Iowa. To find out dates forperformances, please check theirwebsite at ardoncreek.com.

In addition to selling eight varietiesof locally crafted wine, many wine-

related items are available forpurchase to enhance your wine

experience. The winery is alsoperfect for small groups tocelebrate special occasions orjust get together for anenjoyable afternoon. Last year,Ardon Creek sold 27,000bottles of wine withprojections of even higher salesthis year which will include anew Strawberry wine due outthis fall. To locate restaurantsand retailers who offer ArdonCreek wine, please see a fulllisting on their website. n

Ardon Creek Vineyard & Winery



Launched on August 11 this year, the goal is to be thehealthiest state by 2016. Where does it start?

On October 7 at noon when Iowa tries to break a *worldrecord with over 250,000 Iowans walking one kilometer(7.5 blocks) at the same time. Corporations, governments,schools, businesses, and organizations of all kinds arecollaborating in this effort. It’s called the Start SomewhereWalk and will be the symbolic kickoff to the HealthiestState Initiative.

To pledge your commitment for the walk, visitwww.iowahealthieststate.com. Local teams have beenformed and efforts for this event and initiative are beingled by local grocery storemanagers James Riley,Fareway; Jeff Canfield, Hy-Vee; Kasey O’Kelly,Hy-Vee Drugstore.

Governor Branstad has asked all Iowans to considerparticipating in the Start Somewhere Walk. “By itself, aone-kilometer walk won’t change the health of our state,”Branstad said. “But it’s an opportunity for all Iowans tocome together and take the first step toward ourambitious goal.”

The Initiative brchure states that being healthy is not justphysical health but, it is complete physical, mental, andsocial well-being. Funding for this initiate by GovernorTerry Branstad will be funded by $25 million fromWellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.

There are six areas that make up our well-being.• We are moderately optimistic. Our sense of how we are

doing today and in the future. We rank in the middle.• We are happy day to day. We rank 8th in the nation on

overall emotional health.• Our physical health is good. We are 9th in the nation but,

we were at #3 in 2009.• Our behaviors impact our longevity. When it comes to

diet, smoking, exercise, we don’t make the best decisions.#34 is where we rank in this category.

• We can do more to bring out the best in Iowa workers.75% of the state are more fully engaging in theirworkforce over Iowa.

• We’re meeting basic needs. Most of us Iowans feel goodabout our communities and have access to healthy food,health care, and clean water.

Iowa ranked 19th nationally in a Gallup-Healthways surveyin 2010 for overall well-

being, but it dropped 12spots from 2009. Thesurvey, based oninterviews with about350,000 people, scoredstates in six healthcategories. The first-everdaily assessment of U.S.residents’ health andwell-being is the Gallup-Healthways Well-BeingIndex. It is ameasurement tool ofthe Healthiest StateInitiative.

Becoming healthier has enormous implications for Iowans.Making comprehensive lifestyle changes could allow Iowato redirect as much as $16 billion over the next five yearsto other purposes such as growing the state’s economy.Seventy percent of the factors are in our control, that’s thegood news. Making a positive difference in our lives iswithin our power.

In the coming months and years, you will see a number ofprograms aimed at helping us change our lives for thebetter. You can expect a major transformation fromtraditional lifestyle to more emotionally basedadjustments. This means better food and exercisedecisions and taking more time to de-stress. We wantIowa to be the healthiest state in the nation and ourcommunities will have plenty of opportunities to getinvolved. n

*Current world record held by Canada with 231,636 participants in 2007.

Walk This Way!Whether you’re taking a liesurely stroll or working up a sweat as part of anintense fitness program, Muscatine offers several great walking/running/hiking paths that are off-limits to motorized vehicles.

Discovery Park Pictured on this page, this 85-acrepark in Muscatine is a natural area inan urban environment. The park fea-tures 1.5 miles of paved hiking/bik-ing trails and 2 miles of unpavedmowed hiking trails. The east side ofthe trail stretches through the 13acres Muscatine Arboretum. The Arboretum can be described as a “liv-ing tree museum”, showcasing a vari-ety of native and ornamental treesand shrubs.

All distances are approximate.

Weed Park/RiverfrontThis paved path stretches along theMississippi from Weed Park Lagoon toMusser Park for a total of 3.7 miles.

Fuller Park TrailAt the north end of Discovery Park,cross Cedar Street and you’ll findyourself on the Fuller Park Trail, whichis approximately one-half mile long.

Wild Cat DenGet in touch with nature on over 4miles of hiking trails that windthrough this state park.

Green BeltThis one-mile wooded path lies between Lake Park Blvd. and Park Avenue West and runs underneaththe Hwy. 61 Bypass.

Kent-Stein TrailStroll behind the Kent Stein BaseballComplex and along the MuscatineSlough on this nearly one-milepaved path.

Muscatine Community YThe outdoor fitness trail at Muscatine’sY offers a 1.5 mile walking challenge.



But for some, a visit to the cemetery atthis time of year can be a symbol ofcompassion and service. Have you everwondered who is buried in theMuscatine County cemeteries? Do youknow how many different types ofheadstones there are? Did you knowyou could access information recordedon headstones?

Lynn McCleary, President of theMuscatine County Genealogical Society,also coordinates efforts to documentgravestones in Muscatine and Cedarcounties for the Iowa GenWebGravestone Photo Project. Names, birthand death dates, as well as specialinscriptions and a digital image of theheadstones are uploaded to a databaseon the Internet, accessible to anyone inMuscatine and the world. You mightnow be able to find the vital informationyou were missing for one of yourancestors in your family tree.

Volunteers from all over havecontributed photos. Lynn joins in thefun, documenting cemeteries is herpassion. The data collection is not aseasy as it seems. Moss, mold, and debris

collect in the etched letters of theheadstones—making it hard to read thenames and data. Other headstones haveweathered many winter and summerstorms and seem impossible to read.Armed with a whisk broom and someflour, Lynn shows how you can clean theheadstone, and then sprinkle flour on it toreveal the hidden, eroded letters on thegravestone. It is truly an experience thatmakes you say, “No way.” or “That’s cool.”

The Iowa Gravestone Photo project(iowagravestones.org) is run byIAGenWeb (iagenweb.org), a division ofUSGenWeb. Thousands of contributorsupload information to the website toshare this data for anyone to search. Theproject is part of a state and nationwideeffort to document gravestones.Another project, called “Find A Grave”(www.findagrave.com), was created byJim Tipton, a Grinnell College Musicmajor who now resides in Salt Lake City,Utah. His website started from a desireto visit the gravesites of famous people.He could not find a database telling himwhere to look—so he made onehimself—with Al Capone’s being his first“famous” site to visit.

People use these sites for educationpurposes, locating lost loved ones, or tocomplete the information for theirfamily tree.

Searching for your ancestors (or anyonefor that matter) on these sites canbecome addicting. I searched it to see ifany of my family names were in thedatabase—expecting to find a fewdozen names. Instead, I found hundredsof names and gravestone images,including my grandfather and an olderbrother who died as an infant.

Lynn is always looking for volunteers tohelp. A recent service project done bymembers of the Church of Jesus Christof Latter-day Saints in Muscatine’sGreenwood Cemetery helped add a fewhundred more individuals into thedatabase.

So next time you decide to take a walknear a cemetery in the fall (or any timeof year for that matter), maybe you willconsider collaborating with the IowaGravestone Project or the Find A Gravegroup and contribute data and imagesthat others can search and find for yearsto come, allowing the dead to comealive in a not so gloomy way. n

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Contributed by Scott Openshaw

Fall is a time to think about colorful foliage, falling leaves, brisk nights,and Halloween. Halloween can create some not-so-inviting imageryof fall and the last place some might want to visit during this time ofthe year is a cemetery.

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September 16, 17 & 18Buckskinners Rendezvous Visit www.pinecreekgristmill.com for details.

September 16Futurity Trifecta Jackpot Horse Show 7 pm at the Muscatine Ag Learning Center (3200 Lucas St).Money paid on the first three place winners in each class.This will be an excellent show for your young horses andfuturity prospects plus many others. For More Info: Joel Edge319-540-1731 or 563-263-2645 ext 211. Visit www.muscatineaglearningcenter.org for event details.

September 17Heritage Day10 am - 4 pm Celebration of the early days of our area atWildcat Den State Park. Games, music, food, historicdemonstrations, ride a canoe on Pine Creek, Rubber DuckDam Race and more. Admission is free.

National Pirate’s DayPearl Button Paddlewheel hosts a Pirate Cruise. For more infosee www.thepearlbuttonpaddlewheel.com.

September 20Muscatine Newcomers’ Club & Friends Luncheon11:30 am - 1:30 pm. Geneva Country Club. $15 for lunch.11:30 to 12 social time, 12 - 1pm lunch and businessmeeting, at 1 there is a special presentation (variesmonthly). Welcome to new friends in Muscatine and all whowould like to learn more about local businesses, volunteeropportunities, and other special interests around thecommunity. For details contact Hospitality Chair, Sara Carlsonat [email protected] or check us out on Facebook.

GMCC Employer’s Council MeetingNoon - 1 pm at the Iowa State Extension Office (1514 IsettAve). Presented by: Mark Kapfer, Executive Director EconomicDevelopment, Eastern Iowa Community College District. Freeand open to any Muscatine-area employer, thoughreservations will be requested for each meeting.Membership in GMCCI is not required to attend. Lunch will beavailable for a suggested donation of $5. RSVP to SheaEitman at GMCCI 563-263-8895.

September 21United Way 5th Annual Day of CaringEngaging community volunteers in a service opportunity.The UW of Muscatine connects volunteers with non-profitagencies and individuals in need of assistance to completeprojects. Expecting the largest number of volunteers to date,estimating over 1,000 people. Contact: Sarah Ott at 563-263-5963 or [email protected]

The Power of Email Marketing 1 - 3 pm at the Clarion Hotel, Muscatine (2915 N. Highway 61).Presented by: Steve Robinson, Constant Contact. This two-

part information-packed seminar will show you how emailmarketing and how to get started with Constant Contact.Email marketing can really help you drive your businesssuccess. Discover how communicating with your customersregularly can help you stay connected and generateincreased referrals, repeat sales, and unwavering customerloyalty. RSVP your attendance to Shea Eitman at GMCCI 563-263-8895.

September 24West Liberty Children’s Festival10 am - 4 pm, Downtown West Liberty on 3rd St. Events willinclude a puppetry mini-festival, strolling performers, food,beverages, performances by local dance troupes, and a hostof children’s games and activities. Performances will takeplace in the beautifully renovated park, Ron-de-Voo Park.Cost is free.

September 25 & October 1Greenwood Civil War Soldiers Cemetery WalkSunday, September 25th at 12:30 and 3 pmSaturday, October 1st at 10 am, 12:30 and 3 pmThis is a combined event co-sponsored by the Muscatine ArtCenter and Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department.Tours last approximately 1 ½ hours. Space is limited.Admission is $5 for adults. 16 & under and Seniors free.Contact Muscatine Art Center at 563-263-8282.

September 26 - 28Trinity Muscatine Friends Hy-Vee FundraiserUse available coupons from Hy-Vee when purchasinggroceries and help support the Trinity Muscatine Friends.Times will vary each day. Look for more information in theJournal and KWPC.

September 29MHS Homecoming Parade & CoronationHarry Potter Theme - Parade route begins at GrantElementary and goes north on Mulberry to MHS.


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September 30MHS Home Varsity Football Game – HomecomingFollowing the 4:45 pm Sophomore game vs. Clinton at theMHS Stadium (2705 Cedar St).

October 110th Annual Muscatine County 4-H 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk8 am at Musser Park (Next to the Salvation Army, 1000Oregon St). All proceeds to benefit the Muscatine County 4-HProgram. Entry Fee: $15 per entry Maximum family fee: $45.For more information, contact: Muscatine County ExtensionOffice at 563-263-5701 or 1-800-992-0894.www.extension.iastate.edu/muscatine

Invitation Only Steer and Heifer SaleMuscatine Ag Learning Center (3200 Lucas St). Joel Edge319-540-1731 or 563-263-2645 ext 211. Visitwww.muscatineaglearningcenter.org for event details.

Bike to Beat Cancer9 am start time, last stop at 4 pm. This annual bike ride, inmemory of teacher Amy Meyer, begins at Hilltop (929 LucasSt). $5 entry fee and $1 per game. Games, T-shirts, snacks,and other items available at different locations throughoutthe event. Proceeds donated to the Gilda’s Club and theMuscatine community. Contact: Dawn [email protected].

Walk to End Alzheimer’s9 am registration, walk begins at 10 am. Meet at the PearlCity Station. Join the Alzheimer's Association uniting in amovement to reclaim the future for millions. With more than5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's, and nearly 11million more serving as caregivers, the time to act is now!Visit www.alz.org/greateriowa or contact Linda White at 563-324-1022 for details.

Poetry Workshop10 am – noon at the Center of Non-Profits building (129 W.2ndSt). University of Iowa Poet Dr. Frederick Woodard will beleading a poetry discussion. FREE to Writers on the Avenueand other local writers and students (14 or older). Registerby September 20th to guarantee your seat. Call Kim at 563-571-4513.

MHS Homecoming Dance9 pm - Midnight MHS Gym (2705 Cedar St).

October 2Muscatine Fire Department Open HouseNoon - 4 pm. A live fire burn, smoke trailer, thermal imageractivity to locate a victim, water house for children, tours,and refreshments. Contact: Rhonda Theobald 563-263-9233.

Muscatine Police Department Open House11 am - 3 pm, On display: Squad Car, Tahoe, speed trailer,new Ranger, SRT- Special Response Team Equipment. BicycleSafety, Fingerprinting for children, DNA kits available forparents to take home. Refreshments served. For questions,call 563-263-9922.

October 4"Secure Your ID" Day3:30 - 6 pm at Calvary Church parking lot (501 W Bypass 61).Put on by GMCCI, Better Business Bureau and Cintas.Residents and small businesses are encouraged to attendand take a key step in identity protection by shredding andproperly disposing of their sensitive documents. Bring up tothree boxes or bags of documents to be shredded. Alldocuments to be shredded should be removed from binders.

October 5Ye Olde Country Store11 am - 7 pm Held at New Era Lutheran Church (3455 NewEra Rd). A fall bazaar of arts, crafts, and raffle for quilt andmore. Noodle lunch available. Contact: Shirley McDaniel 563-263-8648.

October 1-8Muscatine Scarecrow FestivalSee page 22 for details.

October 7State of Iowa Health initiative – Start Somewhere WalkNoon, All across the state of Iowa and right here in ourMuscatine backyard. Details on page 14.

September 242011 Start! Muscatine Heart Walk8 am starting at Pearl City Station, walkers canchoose between a 3-mile and 1-mile walk. Activities for kids, music, and refreshments aswell as Heart Healthy Information. Festivities startat 8 am, walk starts at 9 am. Join us with thisfun, healthy activity and support the fightagainst heart disease and stroke. Form a teamand sign up at www.muscatineheartwalk.org.

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October 8Kids First 3rd Annual Vintner’s Dinner5:30 pm at the Clarion Hotel (Hwy 61 N). This wine tastingevent paired with specially selected courses brings your tastebuds to a whole new level while supporting a worthwhilecause. For more information on the Kids First Fund or theevent, visit www.unitedwaymuscatine.org or contact ShaneOrr at 563-263-5963 or [email protected].

Ghosts of Pine Creek7 - 8 pm Bringing history alive through a reenactment ofcharacters from the mill’s early history – ghosts of earlypioneers. The event is a bit spooky since it happens afterdark but it is quite educational. Family friendly event. Freeadmission. Space is limited so call Julie at 563-299-6024.

October 10Fall Vocal Concert7 pm MHS Auditorium

October 13Muscatine Women’s Connection Luncheon12 - 1:30 pm Clarion Hotel (Hwy 61 N). Social time from 12 pm,with lunch served at 12:30 pm. Cost: $11 per person. FreeChild care provided. Featured Speaker: Sara Renner ofMinneapolis, Minnesota Takes us on “A Journey to Wholenessand Freedom”. Special feature will be Sara Renner, she willentertain with a blend of gospel, soul and jazz music.Contact Pam: 563-263-8443 or Judy: 563-264-1985;[email protected].

Scrub Sale7 am - 6 pm in the Trinity Muscatine Hospital parking lot.Featuring medical clothing, shoes, and accessories. Proceedsbenefit Friends Projects - Scholarships - Pediatric Gifts.

October 18Muscatine Newcomers’ Club & Friends Luncheon11:30 am - 1:30 pm. Location TBD. $12 for lunch. 11:30 to 12social time, 12 - 1 pm lunch and business meeting, at 1 pmthere is a special presentation (topic varies monthly).Welcome to new friends in Muscatine and all who would liketo learn more about local businesses, volunteeropportunities, and other special interests around thecommunity. For details contact Hospitality Chair, Sara Carlsonat [email protected] or check us out on Facebook.

League of Women Voters’ Candidates’ Forum7 pm Forum for Mayor and City Council candidates at CityHall, City Council Chambers. The League of Women Votershosts this forum. Contact Sue Johannsen with questions at563-264-2365.

October 20YPN Third Thursday 5:30 - 7:30 pm at Clarion Hotel (Hwy 61 N). The YoungProfessionals Network will be hosting a night of socializingand networking in a relaxed environment. Contact AndreaScott at [email protected] for more information.

October 22Swing the Gate Shorthorn SaleMuscatine Ag Learning Center (3200 Lucas St). For eventdetails, visit www.muscatineaglearningcenter.org. Organizedby Jeff Aegerter.

5th Annual Teddy Bear Tea Party2 - 4 pm at the Muscatine Community Y (1823 Logan St).Children bring their favorite teddy & make tea-partymemories! Entertainment will be geared toward young girlsages 2-12 with a mother or grandmother. Please purchaseyour tickets before Wednesday, October 19th. $15.00 percouple, $5.00 for each additional girl.

October 23Fall Festival1 - 3 pm at the Pearl City Station (Riverfront). MuscatineParks and Recreation put on their annual event withcostumes, pumpkin carving and arts & crafts. For details,contact Matt Beatty at 563-263-0241 [email protected].

8th Annual Taste of Education4 - 6 pm at the Muscatine Clarion Hotel (Hwy 61 N). Afundraiser for student organizations and activities at MCC.Sponsored by MJC/MCC Alumni, KWPC Radio and theMuscatine Journal. Contact: Lisa Wiegel at 563-288-6005 [email protected].

October 24 – 27Muscatine School District Parent/Teacher Conferences

October 28 - October 29State Latino ConferenceMHS Campus; www.uiowa.edu/~socialwk/latinoconfSee page 8 for details.

October 28Halloween at the YThis is a safe, indoor trick or treat event sponsored by manyarea businesses and organizations. This event is open to thepublic for all children 12 and younger. Session I is 5 - 6:30 pm.Session II is 7 - 8:30 pm. Tickets are $1 and are available onOctober 1st. www.muscatiney.org


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October 29Blue Ridge Rescue Fundraiser AuctionMuscatine Ag Learning Center (3200 Lucas St). Contact Casey Smith at 563-381-1351 or visitwww.muscatineaglearningcenter.org for event details.

Murder Mystery NightMuskie Cheer Fundraising event…how to host a murderdinner party meets its match. Come enjoy an evening of a“live” clue game, where you are the suspect. Location: TBD,for details contact Darci Leptien at 563-571-0912 orDawnese Openshaw at 563-299-7825.

October 30"Haunted High School" Sponsored by MHS StudentCouncil

October 31Halloween, Muscatine Trick-or-Treat Night5:30 - 7:30 pm

November 4 – November 5MHS Fall Play7 pm Held at the MHS Auditorium (2705 Cedar St).

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November 10Muscatine Women’s Connection Luncheon12 - 1:30 pm Clarion Hotel (Hwy 61 N). Social time from 12 pm,with lunch served at12:30 pm. Cost: $11 per person. FreeChild care provided. Featured Speaker: Mari Mayborn ofMacomb, Illinois. She will share with humor how she was“Taken by Surprise” in a series of touching events. Feature:Cookie walk and silent auction. Contact Pam: 563-263-8443or Judy: 563-264-1985; [email protected].

November 11 – 13Dog Agility TrialsMuscatine Ag Learning Center (3200 Lucas St). For eventdetails, visit www.muscatineaglearningcenter.org. Organizedby Bill Friederick.

November 12Mother Son Dance6:30 - 9:30 pm at the Muscatine Community Y (1823 LoganSt). Moms and sons put on your dancing shoes and join us fora fun filled evening of food, dance, and activities. Pleasepurchase your tickets before Wednesday, November 2nd.$15.00 per couple, $5.00 for each additional boy.

November 13Holiday Shopping Kick-OffNoon - 5 pm, Shop your favorite downtown businesses anddine at your favorite restaurants. Come spend the afternoonwith us and see all of the unique items available for your giftgiving this year. Contact Kim Warren [email protected].

November 15Muscatine Newcomers’ Club & Friends Luncheon11:30 am - 1:30 pm. Location TBD. $12 for lunch. 11:30 to 12social time, 12 - 1 lunch and business meeting, 1 is a specialpresentation (topic varies monthly). Welcome to new friendsin Muscatine and all who would like to learn more aboutlocal businesses, volunteer opportunities, and other specialinterests around the community. For details contactHospitality Chair, Sara Carlson at [email protected] check us out on Facebook.

November 15 & 16Book FairTrinity Muscatine Friends are holding a Book Fair in the hospitallobby, November 15 from 7 am - 7 pm and November 16 from6:30 am - 4:30 pm. Bake sale held November 15 from 7 am - 2:30 pm. Contact Julia Elliott 563-263-2275.

November 17YPN 3rd Thursday5:30 - 7:30 pm Location Muscatine Arts Center.The Young Professionals Network will be hosting a night ofsocializing and networking in a relaxed environment.Contact Andrea Scott at [email protected] for moreinformation or check us out on Facebook.

November 18Trivia Night Fundraiser6 pm doors open, Trivia starts at 7 pm, Moose Lodge (207Lake Park Blvd). Fundraiser for MJC/MCC Alumni Association.Contact Lisa Wiegel at 563-288-6005 or [email protected].

November 19 Festival of Wreaths EventMuscatine Art Center, Contact: Lynn Bartenhagen at 563-263-8282 or [email protected] for details.

City’s Annual Turkey Trot10 am start time at the Muscatine Municipal Golf Course.Cost is $15.00 by Thursday, November 10th or $20.00 fromNovember 11th up to race time. For details, contact MattBeatty at 563-263-0241 or [email protected].

Eastern Iowa Club Calf SaleMuscatine Ag Learning Center (3200 Lucas St). For eventdetails, visit www.muscatineaglearningcenter.org.Organized by Tim Heindel and Bruce Kiesewetter.

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November 24 – November 25 No School – Thanksgiving Break

November 26Jeff Paulsen Divas and Donors Cattle SaleMuscatine Ag Learning Center (3200 Lucas St). For eventdetails, visit www.muscatineaglearningcenter.org.

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