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 Thursday,
March 30, 2006 |
Wal-Mart Supercenter Holds Grand Opening
by Michelle Phillips |
Photos: Top: Anamosa Wal-Mart Manger Doug Pate presents $1,000 donations to Don Folkerts, Anamosa State Penitentiary Association, and Phil Martin, Bob Theoni, Harland Hetzler and John Bailey of Camp Courageous on March 21; Top Above: Pate also presented $1,000 to Dorothy Postel, Anamosa Community Hospital Association, Kris Kilburg; Jones Co. Family Council, Marilyn Gray, Jones Co. Family Council and Matt McQuillen, Izaak Walton League of Anamosa; (Journal-Eureka Photos by Susan Yario and Michelle Phillips) |
People filled to lobby of the Anamosa Wal-Mart Supercenter on March 22 to join in the Grand Opening Celebration of the long awaited store.
Store manager Doug Pate welcomed those who attended the 7:30 am event, and told the crowd that the move could not have been made without the help of associates and managers. For several weeks the employees were moving between the stores. This was to insure that customers would still have a Wal-Mart to shop during the transition from regular store to Supercenter.
“I also want to thank all the associates from other stores that helped get us set up the way it is right now,” Pate added.
After Wal-Mart associate Bernieta Wells belted out a rendition of the National Anthem, Anamosa Mayor Jon Hatcher took the podium.
“I want to say thank-you to Wal-Mart for bringing extra jobs to our area, thank you for the tax revenue it has generated and all the matching funds and donations Wal-Mart has given back to the community,” he said.
Pate gave out donations to area organizations for the second consecutive day, with $5,000 each to the Anamosa Fire Department, Anamosa Police Department and Anamosa Ambulance. A check for $1,621 was also presented to the Children’s Miracle Network. |
On March 21 the company donated $1,000 to each of the following groups: Anamosa Community Hospital Auxiliary, Anamosa State penitentiary Association, Camp Courageous, Izzak Walton League and Jones County Family Council.
“It’ll be going toward equipment,” Anamosa Police Chief Matt Menard explained of his intentions for the cash. “We’ll evaluate what’s needed before we decide.”
Anamosa Fire Chief Jeff Swisher said his department would use the money for bunker gear. The fire department has been raising money to better equip firefighters for nearly a year.
“We are almost at our goal. We should have all of it (money) by our next pancake breakfast in May,” Swisher said.
Ribbon cuttings were also on the agenda, one with original employees that have worked at the Anamosa Wal-Mart for 21 years and a second with the Anamosa Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors.
Pate concluded the ceremony by telling the crowd, “Okay, please shop.”
Many of the 100-150 people did just that, grabbed carts and headed to the 36 departments offered at the new store.
As of January Wal-Mart had 37 Supercenters, 18 Discount Stores, seven Sam’s Clubs and one distribution center in Iowa, employing 17,546 associates. The Anamosa Supercenter will employ 215. |
Corpstein Prepares for Miss USA Pageant
by Michelle Phillips |
Sarah Corpstein is about to embark on a whirlwind trip to Baltimore, MD, but the 23 year-old, Anamosa native, isn’t going on vacation April 2. Instead, Sarah, the current Miss Iowa USA, is traveling to compete in the 2006 Miss USA Pageant.
“The whole family is going out there, too,” Sarah’s mother, Julie says of the trip. “We’re all very excited.”
Since her coronation as Miss Iowa USA in September Sarah has been preparing for the Miss USA competition, which will take place on April 21 and air live on NBC.
“I’ve gone to a few of the schools to speak, so that has helped me with my interviewing skills,” Sarah says.
“Now it’s really more about intelligence and interviewing skills,” adds Julie.
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Sarah Corpstein
Miss Iowa USA |
In addition to honing her public speaking skills, Sarah has also been working on moves for the opening number of the pageant, which features all of the women in the contest. She has also been practicing swimsuit and evening gown walks, and of course exercising, eating right and getting plenty of rest.
“I was a lifeguard, so I’m used to wearing a swimsuit in public, but I’m not used to wearing high heals,” Sarah confesses.
The first order of business for Sarah is meeting and greeting. The contestants will attend a movie screening, a VIP party and be involved in a USO tour.
“Donald Trump is having a book lunch, so we’re going to New York for a couple of days,” she explains.
The women will then begin preliminaries on April 14. They will compete in evening gown, swimsuit and interview competitions, and the judges will choose 15 finalists that will be announced during the pageant. Those top 15 will then compete against each other, be narrowed to 10, then five contestants.
There will be five judges at the competition, but Sarah explains that there are also anonymous judges milling around. She says this is a way for the judges to learn the girls true personalities.
Another important part of preparation is clothing. Sarah says the women choose their own gowns for the pageant and Julie adds that dress shops provide gowns to the women to wear. Sarah’s came from Debborah’s in Kentucky.
“If you don’t win you send it back, but if you win you get to keep it,” Sarah includes.
Sarah, who is part of the management team at Target in Dubuque, where she now lives, has gotten some help from family members, too.
“I’ve been working a lot because I’ll be gone, so my mom has done laundry and my sister helped me organize my apartment,” she says.
“I made her a couple of evening gowns,” Julie states.
“She deserves the Best Mom in the World award,” Sarah says, flashing Julie a smile.
Sarah has received many cards and newspaper clippings from people in Anamosa and Jones County.
“I think it’s so wonderful and thoughtful that people sent me cards,” Sarah comments.
Her family is looking forward to the contest, and they are ready to cheer her on.
“My sister, Bobbi made signs with glitter,” Sarah says.
“It’ll be fun for my six other children to see their sister on stage,” adds Julie.
Sarah, who is a graduate of Wartburg College in Waverly, has been competing in pageants for about three years. She said she is looking forward to the contest. The winner of Miss USA will go on to compete in the Miss Universe Pageant in June.
“I’m hoping that there’s good competition because then it’ll be even better to win,” Sarah concludes.
The Miss USA Pageant will be aired at 8 pm, April 21 on NBC. To see what’s happening backstage, clips of the interviews and other preliminary events, log on to www.missusa.com. |
2006 Fair Entertainment Announced
by Michelle Phillips |
Entertainment has been chosen for the 2006 Great Jones County Fair. Which will be held at the county fairgrounds in Monticello July 19-23. The line-up includes two country acts and two rock groups.
Thursday, July 20: Brad Paisley with special guest Eric Church.
Church, the opening musician, is a newcomer to the record industry, with his debut album release due in the summer. He has written songs for several years, and played in bar bands.
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Foreigner |
Paisley will be the headliner that evening. He has just produced his fourth album, Time Well Wasted, which made its debut at number one on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart and second on the top 200 chart.
Time Well Wasted includes the top five hit, Alcohol and a duet with music legend Dolly Parton, When I Get Where I’m Going.
Friday, July 21: Foreigner
Foreigner is the quintessential rock band with their self-titled debut album released in 1977. The band has enjoyed success throughout the past three decades, and produced nine albums in from 1977-1994.
In 2005 the band regrouped and now includes original member Mick Jones, who serves as songwriter, guitarist and keyboardist. |
Gary Puckett |
Other members include Jason Bonham, drummer and son of late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, Jeff Jacobs, keyboardist, with the band since 1994, Tom Gimbel, rhythm guitarist, saxophonist and back-up singer, Jeff Pilson, bassist, formerly with Dokken and Kelly Hansen, lead singer. Bonham, Gimbel and Hansen are all new to the band.
The bands hits include: Cold As Ice, Jukebox Hero and Urgent.
Saturday, July 22: Montgomery Gentry with special guest Joe Nichols
Nichols has just released his third album, III, which reflects his personal experiences. The Arkansas native throws his heart and soul into his music, and songs from his latest album, Size Matters (Someday), Freedom Feels Like Lonely and Tequila Makes Her Cloths Fall Off, also show his humor. |
Joe Nichols |
Montgomery Gentry has been on a USO tour, entertaining troops in the Persian Gulf and Germany. The band will be on hand to deliver some of their most famous hits, including, If You Ever Stop Loving Me, Hillbilly Shoes and their current hit, Something To Be Proud Of.
The band took the country music world by storm with its first album, Tattoos & Scars in 1999. The latest release is titled, Something To Be Proud Of: The Best Of 1999-2005.
Sunday, July 23: Gary Puckett
Puckett started his career in music when he formed the band The Union Gap in 1967, signing a recording contract the same year. |
Montgomery Gentry |
The group had 20 hits from 1967-1969, and to date 20,000,000 records by the band have been sold.
Puckett has enjoyed success as a solo artist, and performed in the 1984 Happy Together Tour, which also featured The Turtles and The Mamas & Papas.
Puckett will perform selections from his four decades as a musician. His hit singles include, Young Girl, Home and Over You. |
Brad Paisley |
Albums Include: Looking Glass, Is This Love and the more recent, Live.
In addition to the musical entertainment, guests at the fair can see the NTPA Tractor Pull on July 19.
Tickets for these events will go on sale April 10 at 9 am. Order online at www.greatjonescountyfair.com or by phone at 319-465-3275. |
Firefighters Called to Late Morning Blaze
by Michelle Phillips |
Anamosa Firefighters were called to this fire at 219 Fawn Creek Circle just before 12 pm on March 28. the home, owned by Larry and Daonna Frederick was completely destroyed. No one was injured in the fire.
(Journal-Eureka Photo by Michelle Phillips) |
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