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Glimpses of the Past
by Shaw Media
GLIMPSES OF THE PAST - FULTON
2002: King’s Palace restaurant damaged in f ire
60 Years Aug. 8, 1962
A major step toward adoption of a zoning ordinance for Fulton was taken at a meeting of the Zoning Commission when a tentative draft was approved. It has been decided to have a public hearing on the proposed ordinance. A zoning map has been prepared and the tentative draft of the ordinance is available for public inspection.
The Fulton Journal had a special for new subscribers during the month of August. Subscribe to the paper for only $1 for five months.
50 Years Aug. 9, 1972
Pete Bronkema, postal clerk at the Fulton Post Office, is punching the time clock for the last time after 33 years and nine months of service to Fulton patrons. He will become the official rural carrier on Rural Route Two after Maurice Borgman retired after 21 years on the route.
Fulton Girl Scouts of Cadette Troop 91 and two members from a Savanna troop left for a trip to Savannah, Georgia, where they will tour the historic home of the founder of the Girl Scouts. They will return after visiting Cincinnati, Ohio, the Smokey Mountains, Savannah, Chattanooga and Nashville, Tennessee. Going on the trip are Mrs. Marvin Legel, Mrs. Roger Rathburn, the troop’s leaders, and Laura M a r x , E l l e n K r af t , B e t h A m m a n , Mary Kiger, Debbie Wiersema, Pam Sikkerma, Roseanne Burden, Cathy Housenga, Gail Walston, LaNel Bach, Mrs. Jerry Ashby, Amy Wells and Ruth Clifton.
40 Years Aug. 11, 1982
Work has been started on construction of the Casey General Store on South Fourth Street. Tom Pollock, an executive with the company, said they hope to start operations around the middle of October. All employees will be hired locally.
The task of installing huge storm sewer pipe for the dike project is progressing slowly as workmen encountered problems near the Eleventh Avenue and Second Street intersection. Workmen had to construct a special structure. The concrete structure will extend upward to street level and be covered by a manhole. The structure was necessary because a sanitary sewer piper intersects at the same level as the new storm sewer. When competed, the smaller sanitary sewer will pass through the storm sewer pipe.
30 Years Aug. 5, 1992
The Fulton City Council approved the purchase of land on North Fourth Street that the city plans to convert into a mini-park. The land is between Fifth and Sixth avenues on the east side of Fourth Street.
William Brinkman was introduced to the Kiwanis Club and he spoke of his expansion of the Brinkman Building Center. The major item in his expansion plans is an entirely new retail store. The new store will be built soon and will have 8,100 square feet of space.
20 Years Aug. 7, 2002
A po r t i on o f th e K i n g ’s P a l a c e restaurant, located on the east edge of Fulton, was extensively damaged in a fire. A motorist passing by the steakhouse reported the fire about 11 p.m. When firefighters arrived, a section of the building was engulfed in flames and heavy smoke. Fire departments assisting Fulton were Clinton, Thomson, Savanna, Cordova, Albany, Morrison, Erie and Chadwick. Damages are estimated to be more than $200,000.
Jeff and Carla Zajicek announced their new mini-storage facility is now operational and the couple is accepting storage by customers. The unit is located at the corner of Elston Road and Sixteenth Avenue. A total of 22 units are available.
10 Years Aug. 8, 2012
The 2.5 or so inches of rain that swept through the area was welcomed, but who would have expected the destruction by 70 mph winds. The worst damage in Fulton was concentrated on the high areas north of 14th Avenue.
The Miss Flame Court for 2012-13 includes Miss Spark - Jenna Anderson, Miss Flame - Lexie Bennett, Miss Flame runner-up - Trisha Naftzger a nd Mi ss Sp a r k r u n n e r - u p - Le n a Litherland. Rick and Sandi Dettman were named grand marshals for the parade.
YOUR HEALTH
A llergies are an unusual response to immune system
By STEPHEN D. HARRISON, M.D.
A common but frustrating question that allergy sufferers ask is “Why am I allergic?” Many people seem to inherit their tendency to develop allergies. If one or both of your parents have allergies, chances are that you will, too, though not necessarily the same ones.
An allergy is an unusual response to the immune system. The immune system is what defends the body from disease when bacteria, viruses or other harmful foreign substances enter the body. The immune system responds by producing antibodies to help fight and neutralize these invaders. In an allergic individual, the immune system produces antibodies against the substances that don’t harm most people, such as pollens, dust, mold, food or drugs. These substances are allergens.
A certain type of antibody, known as IgE, is most commonly involved in allergies. The IgE antibodies quickly latch on to special units of cells that are highly concentrated in the lung region and stomach region as well as the skin. Potent chemicals such as histamines are released that cause the nose and eyes to swell and produce irritating allergy symptoms. For example, if you are allergic to ragweed and you inhale its pollen, the IgE antibodies immediately start releasing histamines. Blood vessels expand and swelling of the linings of the nasal passage and surrounding tissues give you a stuffy nose, watery eyes and an itching, irritated throat.
Other chemicals are released that sometimes cause the patient to have breathing problems. This is the mechanism of allergic asthma. Identical airborne allergens that cause hay fever touch off wheezing attacks of asthma. Many other factors are to blame for asthma as well.
Anaphylaxis is an allergic reaction in the most severe form causing hives and extreme swelling in many of the regions described, as well as severe breathing difficulties and a rapid drop in blood pressure. This condition can occasionally lead to coma and even death and is seen mostly in people highly allergic to insect stings, drugs such as penicillins and foods such as shellfish. It is seldom that the first exposure causes any allergic reaction. Usually repeated exposures are required to produce enough antibodies to trigger such reactions.
In addition, there are immediate reactions as well as delayed. An immediate hypersensitivity reaction is hay fever, which leads to immediate symptoms. A delayed reaction occurs with poison ivy, which typically does not cause problems until hours later. Another type of delayed hypersensitivity reaction is called farmer’s lung, in which those working around the farm are exposed to allergen and hours later develop symptoms that may include prominent wheezing, among others. Some reactions may not occur for seven to 10 days later.
Whether you experienced immediate or delayed allergic reactions, the most important thing to remember is that sensitization to an allergen requires exposure to the substance and the best way to combat allergies is to avoid exposure to the substances if possible.
Shaw Media file photo Gerald Van Dusen of Polo pitches a forkful of wheat straw into Harold Goeking’s threshing machine while Goeking, also of Polo, watches at the 2019 Farm Heritage Festival at East Jordan United Methodist Church.
See antique equipment, practices at Farm Heritage Festival on Aug. 27 at East Jordan Church in Sterling
Shaw Local News Network
STERLING – If you want to see what farming looked like decades ago, make plans to attend the 15th annual Farm Heritage Festival, which will be Saturday, Aug. 27, at East Jordan Church, 22027 Polo Road, in Sterling.
The day will start with an old-fashioned farm breakfast consisting of scrambled eggs, pancakes and biscuits and gravy from 7 to 9 a.m. Tickets for breakfast are $10 for adults and $5 for youth up age 13. Those under age 5 will receive free breakfast. Breakfast tickets are available from church members before the event or at the door.
Admission and parking for the festival are free.
“We enjoy promoting our rural Christian heritage. We hope many people will come out to enjoy the fresh air, learn about farming practices of old and just have fun visiting with others,” said Steve Venhuizen, show administrator.
The active farm machine demonstrations will begin about 9 a.m. and will occur periodically until 3:30 p.m. There will be static displays all day. This year’s active displays will feature a threshing machine, a stationary baler, wagon lifts and elevators, an ensilage cutter, a corn husker/shredder and tractor operations.
A blacksmith will be demonstrating tool making and crafts. There will be an activity center for kids, youth and adults to try their hands at powering hand-cranked items such as a corn sheller or a rope maker. There will be a bouncy house for children.
A farm animal zoo will feature dairy cows, sheep, goats and more.
There will be a fun zone for children, youth and adults of all ages.
A lunchstand will operate from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. featuring sandwiches, baked beans, salads, chips and desserts. Proceeds from the lunch benefit missions and functions of the East Jordan Church.
This show is different than most tractor shows in the area because it has live demonstrations of older farm machinery and practices of years ago.
Another addition this year came about after COVID-19 challenges.
“During 2020, the congregation had been meeting outside under trees and on the lawn for worship when East Jordan congregants decided to build a pavilion,” Venhuizen said.
“We had talked about adding an outdoor facility-covered room and open air sides for outdoor worship and other events. So we got together as a church in 2020 and built it. It is perfect for the Farm Heritage Festival. Please check it out in August,” said Kevin Deets, building coordinator.
“The festival honors the Christian family farming history common in the Midwest. The community surrounding East Jordan Church helps make the event successful. We are always looking for anyone with antique farm equipment who would like to display or run at our show,” Venhuizen said.
For more information about the show or for information on displaying antique farming equipment, call Venhuizen at 815-946-2513.
Photo provided Antique farming equipment will be on display at the 15th annual Farm Heritage Festival, which will be Aug. 27 at East Jordan Church in Sterling. Pictured: A thresher operates at a previous festival. We enjoy promoting our rural Christian heritage. We hope many people will come out to enjoy the fresh air, learn about farming practices of old and just have fun visiting with others.”
