By Tim “Shoe” Sullivan

Okay boys and girls, it’s time once again for the Stevens Point Quiz.

The object is to test your knowledge of the fine city of Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Some of you will answer all the questions correctly; we tip our hats to you. Others will probably get a few wrong. But don’t get down. It doesn’t make you a bad person. You’ll do better next time. Just keep your chin up.

We’re pleased to announce that one of your fellow readers, Mary Ann Laszewski, came up with a few of the following questions.

We always like it when the readers participate. Mike Suchowski came up with a dandy one a few months ago. You keep ‘em coming and we’re happy to share them.

So now, without further ado, let’s bring on the quiz.

1. Which one of the following was NOT in Stevens Point?
A. Econo Foods.
B. Hal’s Red Owl.
C. Westgate.
D. Northside IGA.
E. Piggly Wiggly.

2. What is the longest possible punt in a football game at Goerke Field?
A. 100 yards.
B. 50 yards.
C. 98 yards.
D. 150 feet.
E. 89 yards.

3. From reader Mary Ann Laszewski: What is the oldest restaurant in Stevens Point still in operation?
A. South Point Restaurant.
B. Al’s Diner.
C. Cozy Kitchen.
D. Water Street Grille.
E. Kristin’s Riverwalk Food & Spirits.

4. Which of the following IS in Stevens Point?
A. Plover Street.
B. Porter Road.
C. Rainbow Drive.
D. Elm Street.
E. Madison Avenue.

5. From reader Bobby Sullivan: What is the name of the liquor department at Trig’s on Academy Avenue?
A. The Vineyard.
B. Cellar 70.
C. The Party Room.
D. Captain & Coke.
E. Dine With Fine Wine.

6. What is NOT a residence hall at UWSP?
A. Nelson Hall.
B. Thomson Hall.
C. Pray-Sims Hall.
D. Steiner Hall.
E. Burroughs Hall.

7. In the 2012-2013 Stevens Point phone book, what local eating place was called “the Cheers of Stevens Point”?
A. Hilltop Pub & Grill.
B. Mickey’s.
C. Aldo’s Restaurant.
D. Rusty’s.
E. Pete’s Silver Coach.

8. Another one from Mary Ann Laszewski: What Stevens Point native was named “Miss Wisconsin” in 1954?
A. Mimi Berard.
B. Carol Molepske.
C. Jean Van Beckum.
D. Dixie Sarchet
E. Clara Mallek.

9. What body of water is NOT in Stevens Point?
A. Bukolt Park Lagoon.
B. Wisconsin River.
C. McDill Pond.
D. Plover River.
E. Jordan Pond.

10. What bar is located at 1247 Rocky Run Road in Stevens Point?
A. Ducky’s.
B. Hen House.
C. Renee’s Red Rooster.
D. Ostrich Farm.
E. Kluck’s Tap.

And the BONUS QUESTION: What former Wisconsin Badger basketball star played in the Stevens Point Rec League?
A. Frank Kaminski.
B. Michael Finley.
C. Sam Dekker.
D. Chuck Nagle.
E. Mickey Crowe.

You may now answer the questions. Good luck.

ANSWERS TO THE QUIZ: 1. A- Econo Foods was not in Stevens Point. The other ones were. 2. C- The longest a punt can go at Goerke Field or any other football field is 98 yards from the one-yard line to the other one. 3. C- Reader Mary Ann says the Cozy Kitchen next to Top Hat was established in 1942. 4. A- Plover Street is in Stevens Point. 5. B- Trig’s liquor department is called Cellar 70. 6. A- Nelson Hall at UWSP is not a residence hall. 7. A- Hilltop billed itself as “The Cheers of Stevens Point”. 8. D- Dixie Sarchet was Miss Wisconsin of 1954. Her father Earl Sarchet owned Miller’s Clothing Store on the site of the current library. Dixie married Harvey Kuenn, a former American League batting champion and former Milwaukee Brewer manager. 9. E- Jordan Pond is in the town of Hull. The Plover River goes through Iverson. 10. C- Renee’s Red Rooster. BONUS QUESTION ANSWER: D- Chuck Nagle played for Pizza Hut in the Rec League at Ben Franklin. While playing for Shamrock Pizza, I “held” Nagle to 37 points. In the first half. He dropped about 64 on us.