I hope you guys will get your entries in for Nationals! This addition of the Dukum will make for a nice awards ceremony and banquet.
Here’s a couple of side stories to the place. For one, it’s part of the location of the legendary “Dancing Chad” story that involves Chad Ullom. Second, this place used to be about a quarter it’s current size, but the owner has extended it while keeping it looking like the place is as old as it is. What’s really cool is that the tables and bar from the OLD bar that was there from decades ago was moved to the upstairs area where it’s now kind of a time warp back to the old days. You will feel like you stepped back in time in this place….I know I did when I saw that old bar and the 50’s style tables that were in there from when I was a kid……Not to mention they’ll have all your favorite beverages. Finally, the guy that owns this place is on the Chamber of Commerce and it’s because of him we got a small grant to help make this Nationals extra special. If he’s around, be sure and thank him. Thom
Oh, one more thing. The place was the Dukum Inn, a funny play on words. There’s also the Dukum out (an outdoor patio area) and the Dukum up where we’ll have our private party. He even has a wheelchair….some of us might need that at the end of the day!!! haha
Thom Van Vleck
Jackson Weightlifting Club
Highland Games athlete and sometimes All-Rounder