Last week faithful readers of The Tama News got to read my New Year’s Resolutions. Well, this week, the fun and excitement just continues on and on as YOU will be the first to read my New Year’s 2016 Predictions. Mark ’em down, remember each and every one and check each on off the list as they are miraculously proven true, one by one. I guarantee it–kind of. And here they are:

On February 7, the Chiefs will demolish the Packers, 38 to 24 in Super Bowl 50, Go Chiefs.

Then in late October, the Yankees will display a miracle ending, beating the Cubs in the World Series. More on this later!!

Governor Martin O’Malley will withdraw from the Democratic Presidential race, but in a quick turn or events, toss his hat into the Republican race. He says, “it’s a no brainer.”

Donald Trump will make a 7-Day whirlwind tour of all 50 states in early March and manage to tick off people in all of them. However, his poll numbers will rise by 7%,

Conversely, Bernie Sanders will announce that he is really Spider-Man, and promises that The Legion of Super Heroes will become his cabinet members if elected. His poll numbers actually drop 2%.

Kobe Bryant retires from the NBA and comes our of retirement four times, breaking all previous records. He says, “I cherish this record the most.”

Oh, the World Series between the Cub and Yankees. Bottom of the 14th inning of Game 7, Yankees lead 6-5. Cubs up to bat, bases loaded, no outs. CUBS CANNOT LOSE!! Kris Bryant up to bat and hits a sharp grounder to A-Rod, playing 3rd base. A-Rod catches the ball, touches third base, (out 1), tags runner at 3rd base, (out 2) and throws to first base for out #3. First triple play of the year is the final play of the season. Holy Cow!!

Hillary Clinton states she is doing everything she can to secure her candidacy, knowing she has only a slight 44% lead.

It will be discovered and proven that “Everything you do read on the Internet is true.”

With all the protests going on now-a-days, our planetary system will do likewise. The eight planets, led by Saturn and Jupiter will stop revolving around the Sun until Pluto is re-established at an official planet.

A man by the name of Jerry Dolittle, from Minot, North Dakota, decides in late April to become a Republican Presidential candidate. Immediately after announcing this, he shoots ahead of Governor John Kasich and Senator Rick Santorum.

The final Republican Debate will be held on July 9. Dress will be western casual and all candidates are to meet at the famous O K Corral.

And finally, Alex Rodriguez, will hit his 28 home run of the season, bypassing Hank Aaron’s total. Immediately Barry Bonds announces that he is coming out of retirement as player-coach, hitting 3 pinch home runs on three consecutive days, vowing that he will keep hitting home runs until A-Rod retires.

Well these are my 2016 predictions. What do you think?? I know it’s a heart breaker for all Cubbie fans, but the official uniform up in heaven is Yankee blue pinstripes. Let me know what you think at jsheda@indytel.com or call me at 319.327.4640.