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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2015
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Liquidation sale this weekend in Greenfield will have more than 100 vintage motorcycles, crates of new engines, specialized tools and more. Event expected to draw thousands of potential buyers. ■
By DAVID HENDEE
World-Herald staff writer david.hendee@owh.com
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REENFIELD — When the first shipment of Honda motorcycles arrived in Greenfield five decades ago, they were stacked three high in wood crates on Ivan Frizell’s flatbed farm truck. It was the initial wave of shipments of the Japanese-made motorcycles that turned the rural Iowa community into a Honda hotbed for a generation. Frizell and his partners sold the little machines in the shadows of big farm machinery at a little implement dealership, until the motorcycles pushed aside tractors and grinder-mixers for bike buyers from Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri. When the owners retired in 1992, they closed the doors of Greenfield Honda and walked away, creating a time capsule of about 100 motorcycles — most from the 1970s and ’80s — and countless parts and memorabilia. Now, nearly a quarter century later, the bikes have been washed, cleaned and inventoried for a liquidation sale that auctioneer Yvette VanDerBrink says will attract thousands of potential buyers and others to Greenfield Sunday. “You don’t see many of these collections, especially motorcycles,” VanDerBrink said. Although most of the motorcycles are trade-ins, the collection includes a few unsold bikes with the manufacturer’s statement of origin. The auction will be similar to, but smaller than, the Chevrolet liquidation VanDerBrink handled in
Suicide is the 10th-leading cause of death for all Iowans. One person died by suicide every 12.8 minutes last year in the U.S. ■
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This hard-to-find 1962 Honda Benly 125cc motorcyle will be one of more than 100 vintage motorcyles at this weekend’s liquidation sale in Greenfield. Bidding has begun online with this motorcycle receiving a high bid of $4,000 already.
GREENFIELD HONDA LIQUIDATION When: 9:30 a.m. Sunday, 409 NE Sixth St. (Iowa Highway 25), Greenfield What: About 100 Honda motorcycles, two BSA motorcycles, helmets, parts, vintage Sun Motor Tester, clothing, literature and memorabilia. Plus 1970 and 1965 Chevrolet Impala collector cars and Farmall collector tractors More info: vanderbrinkauctions.com
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Honda motorcyles are lined up and ready for sale this Sunday. The Greenfield Honda Liquidation will start at 9:30 a.m.
Gold Wing from 1975, still equipped with the previous owner’s citizens band radio and bubble compass. An ’84 Gold Wing with low mileage. A 1962 Benly and CVX. A 1979 CBX with 43 miles. Three CT70 Mini Trails. A pair of now-banned three-wheel all-terrain vehicles. Plus a pair of British-made BSA bikes from the 1960s. There are crates of new engines. Boxes of new
Pierce, Neb., two years ago. Like the Greenfield auction, the Nebraska sale was the case of a dealer who retired and left behind a large inventory of unsold cars. There were about 500 vintage vehicles in the Nebraska sale. Randy Baxter, who owns Baxter Cycle in Marne, Iowa, and is helping to organize the motorcycle auction, said the Greenfield collection contains many special bikes, especially for Honda aficionados. There’s a first-year
Please see HONDA SALE, Page 2
To bid: proxibid.com
“I don’t know if they were smart or lucky, but they picked the right brand and did well with it. Back in those days you could sell motorcycles out of a vending machine.” — Randy Baxter
Co-organizer of Greenfield Honda sale
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Morning music: Freshman Ryan Schroeder, left, and sophomores Cameron Millslagle, middle,
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Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad signed a proclamation today designating Sept. 7 through 13 as Suicide Prevention Week. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), suicide is the 10th-leading cause of death Branstad for all Iowans and the second-leading cause of death for 15- to 24-year-olds and those ages 25 to 44. “In the U.S., one person dies by suicide every 12.8 minutes and last year in Iowa, 392 Iowans died by suicide,” said Pat McGovern, IDPH Suicide Prevention Program coordinator. “Unfortunately, many of those who died never received effective help, partly because of the stigma often associated with behavioral health illnesses and treatment.” “There is no single suicide prevention effort that will be sufficient or appropriate for all Iowans; however, it’s important to make suicide prevention a statewide priority and recognize it as a significant public health problem,” said McGovern. Most people who die by suicide have talked about it or given definite warning
signs such as making a plan, suffering the recent loss of a family member or friend through death or suicide, suffering other losses like a job or relationship, use or increased use of drugs and/ or alcohol, sudden uncharacteristic behavior changes like increased aggression, or a sudden decline in grades at school. Talking about suicide is not an easy thing to do, but if you are concerned, your involvement might save a life. Ways to start a conversation about suicide: • I have been feeling concerned about you lately. • Recently, I have noticed some differences in you and wondered how you are doing. • I wanted to check in with you because you haven’t seemed yourself lately. Questions to ask: • When did you begin feeling like this? • Did something happen that made you start feeling this way? • How can I best support you right now? • Have you thought about getting help? What to say that helps: • You are not alone in this. I’m here for you. • You may not believe it now, but the way you’re feeling will change. • I may not be able to understand exactly how you feel, but I care about you and want to help. If you or someone you know appears depressed and possibly suicidal, it is your business to get involved. Call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-TALK or go to www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/. You may also contact Your Life Iowa at 855-581-8111 or go to www.yourlifeiowa.org.