Archive - Aug 2011

Thomas L. Bowen, M. D., 72, formerly of Oskaloosa, died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, at his home in Solon, surrounded by his family.
Tom was born July 4, 1939, to Mildred and Kenneth Bowen of Oskaloosa.  He married Judy M. Slay on July 29, 1961, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oskaloosa.  Tom and Judy celebrated their 50th anniversary with family in Hannibal, Mo., in July of this year.

My relationship with the telephone began when I was in second grade. My mother was expecting my youngest sister and Dad thought it a good idea for me and my other two sisters to be able to reach him on the phone – just in case “something” happened to Mother and she couldn’t get to the phone. Nearly everybody in Knoxville had four-party lines at that time. Long before the days of the rotary dial, we simply picked up the handset and, when the operator said, “Number please,” we told her the number we wanted.

OXFORD– The Johnson County Conservation Board will conduct the 2011 Controlled Deer Hunt (antlerless only) in the F.W. Kent Park Deer Management Zone.
The controlled gun hunt for year 2011 will allow issuance of 60 licenses to 40 hunters for Dec. 3 and 4. Hunters will be allowed to apply for two antlerless licenses. If more than 60 applications are received there will be a drawing

Loretta E. Telecky, 99, of Solon, died Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, at Hallmark Care Center. Funeral Services were held Aug. 19 at Brosh Chapel in Solon. Burial followed at Rogers Grove Cemetery, near Ely.

NORTH LIBERTY– Crafters are wanted for the North Liberty Community Library Waffle Breakfast and Craft Sale on Oct. 8, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Friends of the Library will provide space for crafters at the low cost of $15 for one space and $25 for two spaces. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Register online at www.northlibertylibrary.org. (Note: space will not be guaranteed until fee is paid). Contact Dee at 626-5701 or librldy@north-liberty.lib.ia.us for more information.