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Well, NQC was absolutely wonderful. I don't think I could do it justice by describing what it was like. Bobbie and I are now permanent seat holders. Someday maybe we'll get to go for the whole week, but for now we will be planning to attend Thursday through Saturday. We've already reserved our room across the street from the Expo Center, and looking forward to NQC 2009. I do have some pictures and a few "stories", and perhaps sometime soon I'll share those.
This post is to announce that Dennis won his race at Donnellson last Saturday. Here's the write-up about it, along with a picture taken afterwards.





By Jake Croxton


Dennis Schulte returned to LCS for a little fun and picked up the Shottenkirk Part Express Wild Thing 12-lapper in caution-free fashion. Randy Foor led early and looked to have the race well in hand, but Schulte methodically erased the deficit and brought Rob Hammel through with him to second. Chris Loring, Jr. and Jim Oliver, III raced to top five finishes.

A-Main 01 -- 1. Dennis Schulte, Keokuk; 2. Rob Hammel, Hamilton, Ill.; 3. Randy Foor, Morning Sun; 4. Chris Loring, Jr., Keokuk; 5. James Oliver III, Hamilton, Ill.; 6. Bill Whalen, Jr., Riverside; 7. Brent Hartley, Niota, Ill.; 8. Jim Garrett, Ottumwa; 9. Ryan Anderson, Donnellson; 10. William Michel, Farmington; 11. Jason Fowler, Donnellson; 12. Chuck Fullenkamp, Fort Madison; 13. Kevin Garrett, Bloomfield; 14. R Noble, Wapello; 15. Cory Sheetz, Keota; 16. Josh Green, Wapello; 17. Travis Yakle, Wapello; 18. Bryan Rodefer, Fort Madison.

Heat 01 -- 1. James Oliver III, Hamilton, Ill.; 2. Chris Loring, Jr., Keokuk; 3. Randy Foor, Morning Sun; 4. Jim Garrett, Ottumwa; 5. Bryan Rodefer, Fort Madison; 6. Travis Yakle, Wapello.

Heat 02 -- 1. Dennis Schulte, Keokuk; 2. Bill Whalen, Jr., Riverside; 3. Ryan Anderson, Donnellson; 4. Josh Green, Wapello; 5. William Michel, Farmington; 6. Cory Sheetz, Keota.

Heat 03 -- 1. Rob Hammel, Hamilton, Ill.; 2. Brent Hartley, Niota, Ill.; 3. Chuck Fullenkamp, Fort Madison; 4. Jason Fowler, Donnellson; 5. R Noble, Wapello; 6. Kevin Garrett, Bloomfield.


He didn't get to race all summer because of the knee replacement, so he was very excited about getting back "on track". Of course, I nagged and harped at him for being so foolish. After all, that knee was just put in there June 20th....only three months ago. But, in spite of my concerns, he raced, and won....all without any damage to the new joint. Just like he said. I guess I'm just an old worry wart.

I've been keeping busy with activity bus trips and fishing whenever we have the opportunity. Every day we're noticing more and more fall colors. Travis has been getting the combine ready for harvest. They'll be in the fields most likely within a few weeks.

I just finished reading a new, hot-off-the-press book. It's titled "Unpacking Forgiveness" by Chris Brauns. It was very well written, and although the book is quite meaty, it's very easy to read. I highly recommend it!

Well, as Porky Pig says, "Th-th-th-that's all, folks!"