Dziuk likes Peterson, remembers Benson

Tom Obert writes: I had an all too infrequent visit (as he is not shy to point out!) with Dave Dziuk today. Aside from our usual mutual liberal political rantings, Dave, a self-proclaimed non-sports fan, initially offered how captivated he has been over Vikings rookie running back, Adrian Peterson. I noted that I too have been similarly captivated - despite the fact the my interest in BIG-time sports has been waning for years.

Dave then recalled that in his teaching days he was tasked by the school to shoot movies of Alexandria Cardinal sporting events - and his strongest memory of those years was Mark Benson's wrestling matches . . . or more specifically, Mark's mom cheering for him during his matches. In fact, he said he often turned his camera away from the inaction on the mat to film the late Mrs. Benson's cheerleading!
Dave is healthy and doing fine - though he is naturally bored with his life in the nursing home. He is always looking for company.

P.S. Sharpen the skates, there's a thin layer of ice at Noonan's Park.

(Tom-- I wonder where all those old films are stored, preserved. Here's an idea for a fundraiser: Put 'em on DVD and sell them at reunions etc. $30 each, proceeds to Alexandria Education Association. Tell Donley to get to work on this.)