By Tim “Shoe” Sullivan

Yes, it’s time once again for the Stevens Point Quiz. You deserve a break. You earned it.

So sit back, put your feet up, and put your thinking cap on as you try to answer these Stevens Point questions. Now then, I realize the younger crowd has no chance to get most of these right, but that’s not my problem. They can always guess. Life’s not fair. You win some and you lose some.

If anyone somehow lucks out and gets all the answers, you will win a free burger from Robby’s and tickets to the Lyric Theatre as well as a shopping spree at Westgate on February 30. Okay, hang on cuz here we go!!

1. What Stevens Point street runs into Water Street?
A. Algoma Street.
B. Jordan Lane.
C. Brawley Street.
D. Ellis Street.
E. Maria Drive.

2. What is across the street on the east side of the court house?
A. A water bubbler.
B. A yo-yo shop.
C. A cannon.
D. A baseball field.
E. “Breezy’s” gas station.

3. What famous singer used to hang around the Upper Wisconsin River Yacht Club?
A. Dave Dudley.
B. Minnie Pearl.
C. Ted Nugent.
D. Otis Campbell.
E. Burl Ives.

4. Back in the day, Jim the Blind Man had a popcorn stand downtown by the Fox Theatre. What was the name of the guy who ran it?
A. Jim.
B. Howard.
C. Herman.
D. Clarence.
E. Lester.

5. What downtown bar/restaurant was where Osco used to be? Otis and the Alligators played there frequently.
A. Big Daddy’s.
B. Joe Mama’s.
C. River City Diner.
D. Ponderosa.
E. The Ritz.

6. The Long Branch Saloon used to be on the square. What TV series also had a Long Branch Saloon?
A. Have Gun Will Travel.
B. Cheers.
C. All In The Family.
D. Gunsmoke.
E. Wyatt Earp.

7. What was Mickey’s before it was Mickey’s?
A. Pete’s Bar.
B. Romie’s Rendezvous.
C. The Flame.
D. Paul’s Bar.
E. Aldo’s.

8. Which one of the following did NOT have swimming beaches in Point and Plover?
A. Mead Park.
B. Fenway Park.
C. Iverson Park.
D. Bukolt Park.
E. Lake Pacawa.

9. What’s where Jurgella’s Grocery on the square used to be?
A. Red Owl.
B. Frank & Ernie’s.
C. Buffy’s Lampoon.
D. Joe’s Bar.
E. Grin & Beer It.

10. What bar was across the road from the PourHaus?
A. Little Joe’s Drinking Establishment.
B. JL’s Pub.
C. Brat Barn.
D. Chuck’s Tap.
E. Papa Joe’s.

BONUS QUESTION No. 1: In 1963, Appleton Xavier’s football team shut out Pacelli for the third year in a row. Rocky Bleier was the star of those Xavier teams that were always loaded with talent. Rocky went on to win four Super Bowls with the Pittsburgh Steelers. In that game in ‘63, a Pacelli linebacker almost put Bleier’s lights out on the first play of the game. The linebacker later left the game due to a leg injury. After the game, Rocky walked into the Pacelli bus and told the linebacker that he played a great game. Who was the Pacelli linebacker?
A. Roger Stroik.
B. Jim Bourn.
C. Larry Scipior.
D. Don Bacher.
E. Bomber Rutta.

BONUS QUESTION No. 2: Who jumped off the Tallahatchie Bridge?
A. Jumpin’ Jack Flash.
B. Barney Fife.
C. Billie Joe MacCallister.
D. Fred Mertz.
E. Jed Clampett.

THE ANSWERS: 1. C- Brawley Street runs into Water Street. 2. C- a cannon. 3. C- Ted Nugent used to go duck hunting with the Yacht Club’s Ray Smith. 4. D- Clarence Hansen ran the popcorn stand. 5. C- River City Diner. 6. D- Gunsmoke starring James Arness as Matt Dillon. 7. D- Paul’s Bar. 8. Fenway Park in Boston. 9. C- Buffy’s Lampoon. 10. C- Brat Barn was near the PourHaus. BONUS QUESTION No. 1: C- Larry Scipior. BONUS QUESTION No. 2: C- Billie Joe MacCallister jumped off the Tallahatchie Bridge (♫ Ode to Billie Joe♪).