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Newspaper
Rock Valley Bee
Location
Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1971
Page
4
The Rocket J.V.s won on Friday February 12 beating Boyden-Hultva 75. Rich Wesselink led with 22 points and Les Ranschau had 24 as Rock Valley improved to a 9 wins 9 losses record.
Paula Be orurn presents profiles of Judy Te Stan and Alvin Franken in a school feature. Judy Te Stan recounts moves through West Lyon Jaycentall and Rock Valley before RVHS graduation and beauty school plans. Alvin Franken, a Sioux Center teacher, mentors students and shares family details as the class begins a microscopic painting unit with public displays.
Geneva Bloni notes Arlis Bloni attends Rock Valley High School for four years. She joined PHA, GRA, and the carnal staff during junior year, primarily typing. Her courses include bookkeeping government office practice home economics and English IV, with plans to seek employment after graduation.
Friday February 12 the Sweetheart Dance was held after the Bayden Hult game sponsored by the FHA. FHA members decorated the gym with red and white streamers and set the stage for a Ouija board. Music came from Marlo Gaalswyk's tapes and sponsors included Mr and Mrs Fore man Mr and Mrs D Hanten Miss Munich and Mr Cote. This capsule highlights Linda Vogelzang an active GRA member who participated in FHA in her freshman and senior years.
The list presents staff roles including Editor Paula De Bruin Assistant Editor Kimm Hamaan Layout Editor Kathy Schelaas and photographer Abby Miller. It also names typists and reporters such as Sally Kosters Carole Van Berkum Marla Dyh stra Carol Kooima Garnte Oldenkamp and others.
Linda contemplates work or key punch school after graduation as friends and relatives gather for weekend visits and dinners. Kevin from Grand Rapids and many others shared time with Linda and family at various homes in Rock Rapids and nearby communities.
Doon community notes describe the Mayflower Guild gathering at the Glivech basement with hosts Mrs Elsie Dailey and Mrs Ann Hofstra, a film on Puerto Rico missions by Mrs Loren Klein of Rock Valley, and guest Mr Judson Smith. The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs Grace Summa’s home with five members, roll call on Lincoln. Mrs Frances Keegan celebrated on her birthday with relatives visiting in Sheldon St James and Minneapolis, including the Rosenbergs and the Keegan family.
The text stresses dependable energy beyond electricity, noting weather conditions, the need for many workers and substantial equipment, and a large SST 3 investment. It urges readers to recall this when considering street energy concerns and implies ongoing, complex efforts required.
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