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excellence. I am extremely happy for Leigha and hope she enjoys this once-in-a-lifetime experience. To be named as a member and perform with the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band is an incredible honor, said D. Thomas Busch, Director of the Pulaski Red Raider Marching Band. Congratulations to Leigha on her extraordinary accomplishment and the best of luck to her on her performance in San Antonio.
Leigha Flagstad stands proudly with her parents Dean Flagstad and Lori Graves. (More photos page 2)
Leigha is flanked by members of local veterans groups who are proud of her accomplishments.
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By Cassie Zahn Each year, the U.S. Army AllAmerican Bowl showcases the talents of high school athletes and musicians from all across the country. Few athletes and even fewer musicians receive this prestigious honor. One hundred and twenty-five high school band students are selected to play the halftime show. Selection requires an intricate and grueling audition process that requires weeks and
even months of preparation and practice. Pulaski High School is proud to announce that Leigha Flagstad had been selected from the Pulaski Red Raider Marching Band to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl half-time show. Leigha is the daughter of Lori Graves and Dean Flagstad. On October 4, representatives from the U.S. Army conducted an honorary ceremony in the Ripley Performing Arts Center at the high school to announce Leighas selection. Among those in attendance were members of the VFW, AMVETS, PLAV, and American Legion, as well as a multitude of students and administration from Pulaski High, news crews, and Leighas closest friends and family. After opening comments from Dan Slowey, CoPrincipal of Pulaski High School, Leigha was officially announced as a member of the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Marching Band. Leigha graciously thanked the U.S. Army, her parents, her friends, all of the band students who auditioned with her, and Mr.
Busch, director of the Red Raider Marching Band. It was such a challenge to get here, but I am so excited to work with the best musicians in the country, said Flagstad. Flagstad will travel to the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, Texas to play in the 4th annual half-time show of what is the largest high school sporting event in the country. The esteemed high school football bowl will take place on January 8, 2011. It is so awesome for Leigha to have the opportunity to go on this trip. We are so proud of how she applied herself to accomplish this; shes a really hard worker, said Dean Flagstad, Leighas father. For Leigha to be one of the 125 selected out of the thousands of applicants is an incredible feat, and the Pulaski community could not be more proud that she was one of the few to receive this honor. This accomplishment adds to the Red Raider Marching Bands already esteemed credibility and continued tradition of
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Dear Editor: On October 2nd we remembered our son Joshua Styczynskis death (one year ago to the day.) Some of his closest friends from high school came back home and stopped by our home and cemetery gravesite to say a prayer, talk about their year of college, and what Joshua might have been doing. Everyone who stopped by the house really appreciated the time spent with us. To the parents of the kids who stopped by, wed like to say that we really appreciate sharing them sharing their home time with us and we again thank your families. The real reason Im writing this letter is to report what happened at our local cemetery. One of the parents left a memory item at Joshuas gravesite, and it disappeared in less than two and a half hours. I believe that a person who steals from a cemetery or steals memories from any persons memorial is one of the lowest persons. P.S. Thanks to all the good people in the world, it helps lessen the bad. Sincerely, James Styczynski and family
D. Thomas Busch, Director of the Pulaski Red Raider Marching Band speaks at Leighas selection ceremony.
The entire St. Johns mission trip group included Dakota Dunks, Jesse Berg, Alyssa Cooper, Rebecca Deau, Alyssa Warren, Sierra Peters, Sami Berg, Amy Spaude, Kaitie Spaude, Colton Giese, Ben Cassel, Brad Wigger, Trish Berg, Ryan Spaude, Cole Krumrei, Chas Haas, Kendall Brehmer, and Bill Adkins.
Sue Winter, American Legion Auxiliary President presents Marian Schroeder with a generous check for the support of the Pulaski area Historical Society and Museum. The society is grateful for their yearly donation.
Jordyn Lipsey from the Maple Grove Countryside 4-H and her horse Manch participated in the Shawano County Fair for the first year in the horse project. Together, they took two seconds in halter and showmanship. Jordyn and Manch won Walk-Trot Western Pleasure for grades 3-4. They also participated in costume class as Cruella and a Dalmation which earned them second place. First Place trophy donated by Blue Royal Stables INC of Bonduel. In addition, Jordyn exhibited her rabbits, photography and visual arts to the fair.
Submitted by Amy Spaude, Director of Youth Ministry Minneapolis is a city that will forever hold a special place in the hearts of 18 members of St. Johns Lutheran Church, Little Suamico. From June 27 to July 2, 15 youth and 3 adult chaperones from St. Johns in Little Suamico traveled to Minneapolis, Minnesota, on the youth groups annual mission trip. The participants worked through a Christian mission group called Group Work Camps, which provided the housing, food, and assignments for the work crews. St. Johns was one of five churches at Group Works, among congregations from Colorado, Kansas, Michigan, and Minnesota. Because of the large number of participants attending the Mission Trip, very few participants ever worked with a member from his or her own church. Instead, one or two participants from each church were mixed together along with one adult chaperone to form a crew. There were 13 crews in all. Each crew was then assigned one to three different work sites for the week. Most crews went to one site for the first two days of the work week and then transferred to another site for the following two days. The participants from St. Johns were as follows: Sami Berg, Brad Wigger, Alyssa Cooper, Rebecca Deau, Ryan Spaude, Alyssa Warren, Chas Haas, Amy Spaude, Cole Krumrei, Jesse Berg, Bill Adkins,
Kaitie Spaude, Kendall Brehmer, Trish Berg, Colton Giese, Sierra Peters, Ben Cassel, and Dakota Dunks The crews worked on a variety of sites and projects. Cottage Park, Plymouth School, and Kaleidoscope Place were centers for disadvantaged kids, while Friendship Ventures was a camp for disabled adults. Westwood Senior Center was just that, a senior center, and Hidden Treasures was a thrift store. Participants at Feed My Starving Children packaged dehydrated meals for third world countries, while those at Emergency Food Center repackaged food for disadvantaged people. Hope for the City was a warehouse distribution center for the disadvantaged people of Minneapolis, and Global Health Ministries was a ministry that donated personal health products to third world countries. Project for Pride in Living provided housing and assistance for low-income families, and Meals on Wheels provided meals to shut-in or low-income individuals. All of these sites, however, shared a common goal: to help the needy of this world, locally and far away. This mission trip brought back 18 very changed people who were amazed by Gods power to work through them to help others. Everyone had a wonderful, lifechanging experience, and cannot wait for next years trip.
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By Graham Severson With another frigid winter right around the corner, it is time to think about how you can keep heating prices down and keep the environment a clean, healthy place for all. A few simple techniques and choices can lower that electric bill and improve the environment. Make sure your windows and doors are tightly sealed. The cold air that can come into your house through improperly sealed windows can chill your house and urge you to turn on the heat. Instead, go to a local home improvement store and get better seals. If that still isnt enough, wear more layers of clothes before deciding to raise the heat. A couple fewer degrees can go along way in reducing your heating bill. Instead of pouring toxic deicers on your frozen driveway like rock salt, throw plain sand on your driveway to get the traction needed. Toxic de-icers are dangerous and can harm your pets or wildlife. With it being freezing outside, people tend to remain indoors as much as possible. That being the case, your houses light bulbs will be used much more often. Think about replacing any old light bulbs with new fluorescent ones. This will reduce the energy needed to light your home and will light your house longer. If that is not enough to satisfy your green needs, when the holidays roll around, dont get a bag for every small gift you buy. Plastic and paper bags are hastily used every holiday season for even the smallest things. Next time, dont accept the paper or plastic on the small purchases and just carry it. Its time to think about how to lower that heating bill this winter and remain green. Just because it is unlikely that planting a tree in December will be successful, doesnt mean you cant help the environment. Not blasting the heat, using environmental friendly de-icers, and getting energy efficient appliances and light bulbs are just a few things you can do to stay green this winter.
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and HEAL (Helping Elevate thru Art & Love), a local non-profit organization. Bickel said, The money for the paintings goes to help other kids when they are at the hospital so it is nice to be able to help other people. Bickel is excited that others get to see her painting. She said, I hope I get to do more in the future and show people that art therapy is really helpful if you are going through a hard time.
Brianna Bickel stands with her stepfather while holding her painting entitled Cancer Makes Me Feel Blue, that now hangs at ABVM Church.
Travis Thyssen and his grandfather Ralph Thyssen proudly display the 250 pound black bear that Travis shot in Bayfield County on September 23.
By Brooke Lauritzen A local 10 year-old girl named Brianna Bickel was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) on July 4, 2001, when she was 9 months old. Bickel has had chemotherapy, radiation, and a bone marrow transplant and has been in remission for 8 and a half years. Her daily life has been affected greatly by what she has gone through when she was younger. Among the support of her mother and stepfather throughout her cancer process, Bickel also has made her own artwork for therapy. According to Bickel, someone called her mother to ask if Bickel would like to make a painting for a childhood cancer art show. She accepted the offer and made two paintings, one that she has sold for $150 and one she got to take home. One of her paintings is called Cancer Makes Me Blue. It is a blue, sad picture of her while having cancer. I dont remember having cancer because I was little, but my mom and stepdad do and I know that they were sad, too, said Bickel. She also liked making the paintings because it was fun and she got to work with an artist and a therapy dog named Cree. The artwork from cancer patients was on display and for sale at the ARTgarage in Green Bay in September, which is childhood cancer awareness month. Proceeds benefited the Child Life Department of St. Vincent Hospital
Pulaski Area Historical Society to hold annual Safe tips when Trick dinner
On October 27, the Pulaski Area Historical Society (P.A.H.S.) will hold their Annual Dinner Meeting and Historic Preservation Award Presentation at the American Legion Hall, 135 N. St. Augustine St., Pulaski, WI. This years speaker will be Ruth Uelmen of Marnocha Barbers & Stylists. The Pulaski Area Museum is at 129 W. Pulaski St., Pulaski, and will be open the evening of the dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m with the back door of the museum also open near the Legion Hall parking lot for easier access. This is a great time to see the history of Pulaski presented in the exhibits and displays at the museum during this Centennial Year. The social begins at 6:30 with dinner at 7 p.m. The menu includes the Polish soups of czarnina (duck soup) and rosol z kury (chicken soup), followed by dinner entrees of baked chicken as well as Polish sausage and sauerkraut. Election of board of directors will be held during the meeting and the Third Annual Historical Preservation Award will be made. Tickets for the dinner are available for $14 each at Premier Community Bank, Citizens Bank, North Shore Bank and by calling (920) 822-5856 up to October 23rd. This dinner is open to the public and all are welcome to attend.
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Go only to well-lit houses and remain on porches rather than enter-ing houses. Travel in small groups or with an adult (never travel alone). Carry a cell phone or coins for emergency telephone calls. Bring treats home before eating them, so guardians may inspect them. Dont go to strange neighborhoods. When walking in neighborhoods Use flashlights, stay on sidewalks, and avoid crossing yards. Cross streets at the corner, use crosswalks (where they exist), and do not cross between parked cars. Stop at all corners, and stay together in a group before crossing. Wear clothing that is bright, reflective, and flame retardant. Consider using face paint instead of masks (masks may obstruct vi-sion). Avoid wearing hats that will slide over eyes. Avoid wearing long, baggy, or loose costumes or oversized shoes (to prevent tripping). Remember to look left, right, and left again before crossing the street. Source: www.halloweenmagazine.com
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09/10/2010 5:19 pm - Theft All Other Pulaski Community Middle School Officer called to Middle School for theft of several cell phones from the girls locker room. September 16 Oct 4, 2010 Citizen/Business Beware: Phone Scam: Caller identifies them self as being from Yellow Pages Online. Caller attempts to sign business owner up for internet Yellow Pages listing. Reports indicate that the scam involves the recording of the phone call and conversation with the attempt to make the victim to say Yes to some unrelated question. A return call is then made at a later date and the recording is manipulated to allow the scam to play back a recording to the business attempting to put pressure on them because someone had already agreed to the contract. The business is invoiced $499.00 for the advertisement which does not exist. Businesses are urged to obtain phone numbers and contact information along with mailed literature about the service and do your research on the company. Do not make any agreed contract for service unless you know who you are dealing with. Pulaski Police have been advised that Edward J. Zimbal, 50, of Seymour Wisconsin has been released on bond from Brown County jail on a charge of felony stalking referred by our department. The subject is not to drink any alcohol products, and is only allowed to drive from his residence to his place of employment on Third Street by a direct route. Subject is not allowed on any side streets which includes a home he owns on Johnson Street. Zimbal is facing similar charges in Outagamie County. 09/16/2010 12:56 am - Assist Citizen Pulaski Police Department Male from the City of Oconto was respondent of restraining order and had no place to stay. Oconto County transported male to Pulaski. Male did advise Pulaski officer he was staying with sister on Nancy Lane. Male requested the number for the Crisis Center due to not knowing what to do as Oconto County Services will not assist him in any way as he has no income.
Christmas Sign up through the Pulaski Community Pantry ~ Forms to request help for Christmas are available through the PANTRY or PACE Office. Families will need to fill out these forms using examples, colors and sizes, for each of their familys youngsters. These forms are due to the Pulaski Pantry or PACE Office no later than Monday, November 1, 2010. We can not guarantee any specific gifts, brand, or model. The distribution date will
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Community Announcements
CHILI SUPPER & BAKE SALE OUR SAVIOURS LUTHERAN CHURCH. Cty Hwy S west of Angelica. All you can eat! Chili, hot ham sandwiches, cheese, pies & tortes. Adults - $7. Matching funds by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. BOOYAH ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH, CTY J, LT. SUAMICO Sunday, October 24. Serving 11 a.m. till gone. $6 adults. $3 children 12 & under. $5 quart carryout. PULASKI AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Annual Dinner Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at the American Legion Hall. Tickets are $14 and may be purchased at Citizens Bank, North Shore Bank and Premier Community Bank or by calling Marian at 822-5856 through October 23. OLD WORLD CHRISTMAS MARKET at ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH MORGANSaturday, November 6. 8 a.m. 4 p.m. Global Fair trade gifts, Holiday bake sale and coffee caf and chili lunch (eat in or take out). Benefit people at home and abroad. PULASKI LIONS CLUB meets every first and third Monday of the month at the Legion Hall located at 135 N. St. Augustine St., Pulaski. There is a 6 p.m. social and a 7 p.m. meal followed by the meeting. New members are always welcome. Call 619-7762 for more information. AMVETS POST 160 OF ANGELICA/PULASKI meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion building in Pulaski. We welcome all veterans from all E. R. A.s. Delicious lunch served after each meeting. For more information: 822-5933. POLISH LEGION OF AMERICAN VETERANS AUXILIARY KRAKOW POST 178 meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion building, 135 N. St. Augustine St. Pulaski. New members are always welcome. Call 865-7617 for information. WELCOME HOSTESS: The Welcome Hostess for Pulaski is Tiffany Rondou. If you know of any newcomers to the area, please contact Tiffany at 920-822-2119. JR. AUXILIARY UNIT 337 meets every first Monday of the month from 5:00 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall; 135 N. St. Augustine St. Girls ages birth to 18 years are welcome to join whose family members have served in the military forces. For membership information: call Dorothy at 822-5485 or Joan at 855-6486. AMERICAN LEGION MIXTACKI-JOHNSON POST 337 meets the second Monday of the month at the Veterans Hall, 135 N. St. Augustine St. Pulaski. A social begins at 6:30 p.m. and meeting begins at 7 p.m. with a delicious lunch after. All veterans and active service members are encouraged to visit us to find out what we are about. If eligible, we need you to join. Hall rentals 822-6996. Membership information -822-2337/822-3017. Commander LeRoy Holl: 826-5324. PULASKI AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM at 129 W. Pulaski St., Pulaski will be open by appointment during the fall and winter months by calling Marian at 822-5856 or Pat at 865-7875. We encourage individuals and groups to tour the museum during this Pulaski Centennial Year. PULASKI AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE web site is: pulaskichamber.org THE PULASKI COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY, INC. is in need of dry goods, canned fruit, cereal, pasta and pasta sauce. The pantry is open every first and third Tuesday of each month from 1 to 4 p.m. If you can help the pantry with these items, or any other food items, please call 822-6050. The pantry appreciates your willingness to help feed the hungry. CLOTHING DONATIONS ACCEPTED for local distribution through New Life Community Church. New or clean gently used clothes can be brought to the church office at 450 E. Cedar St., Pulaski (next to Subway) or call 822-7117.
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ENERGY ASSISTANCE at Pulaski Senior Center on Mondays Nov. 8, Dec. 6, and Jan. 10. Time: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call 822-8100 for an appointment. Wii BOWLING TOURNAMENT on Thursday, Oct. 28 at 1:00 p.m. at De Pere Community Center. Interested in laying or coming to cheer us on? Call Kitty at 822-8100. HALLOWEEN PARTY at Pulaski Senior Center on Friday, October 29 at 11:30 a.m. Call for lunch reservation by October 26. Entertainment will be Tammy & Rollie. Cost: $4.50. Call 8228100 for information. MYTH BUSTERS OF HOSPICE CARE at Pulaski Senior Center on Tuesday, November 9 at 2:15 p.m. BOOK GROUP at Pulaski Senior Center on Wednesday, November 10, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Light super will be served. Novembers book will be Fall On Your Knees by Ann-Marie MacDonald. Books available at the Senior Center. Call 822-8100 for more information. All ages welcome. VETERANS DAY LUNCH at Pulaski Senior Center on Thursday, November 11 at 11:30 a.m. Call 822-8100 by 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday the 10th to make a lunch reservation. Program to follow lunch at 12:15. WHITE CHRISTMAS MUSICAL at Preble High School on Friday, November 12. Performance starts at 7:00, leaving the Senior Center at 5:45. Cost is $13.00. Reservations due by November 2 to 822-8100. MOVIE MONDAY on No-
vember 15 at Pulaski Senior Center. We will be watching the musical South Pacific. Shows start at 12:15 p.m. Snacks provided. THANKSGIVING DINNER at Pulaski Senior Center on Friday, November 19 at 12:00 noon. Cost is $8.00. Reservations due by November 12 call 822-8100. CARDS every Monday at 12:30 p.m. at the Pulaski Senior Center. If you are interested in playing CRIBBAGE, call the Pulaski Senior Center at 8228100. BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING at Pulaski Senior Center on Mondays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Sponsored by N.E.W. Rescue Service. SIT & BE FIT CHAIR EXERCISES on Mondays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at Pulaski Senior Center. Call 822-8100 for more information. All ages welcome. Sponsored by Prevea Health. BINGO at Pulaski Senior Center Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. BENEFIT SPECIALIST, Mary Kay Norman from the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Brown County, Green Bay office, will be at the Pulaski Senior Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 9. Do you have questions about benefits for seniors that she may help you with? Call Kitty at 8228100 or Mary Kay at 448-4308. FOOT CARE CLINIC at Pulaski Senior Center on Tuesdays October 26 and November 9 starting at 9:00 a.m. Call 8228100 to set up an appointment. Cost: $17.00 ZUMBA GOLD (chair exercise dancing) on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. at Pulaski Senior Center. Call 822-8100 for more information. RED CROSS VAN will take senior citizens to Super Rons, bank, etc. on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m., to hair appointments on Friday mornings, and to church on Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. If interested, call Kitty at 822-8100. QUILTING WORKSHOP at Pulaski Senior Center on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wii BOWLING at Pulaski Senior Center on Thursdays from 12:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. All ages welcome. Call 822-8100 for more information. SEWING SIMPLE QUILT TOPS at Pulaski Senior Center Fridays at 9:00 a.m. PULASKI SENIOR CENTER MEALS FOR October 22November 5. Meals served at 11:30 a.m. Suggested donation of $3.50 per day. Meals are available for delivery to the homebound. Reservations required by 11:00 a.m. of the previous day. Friday, October 22--- Baked Lemon Fish Monday, October 25 Chicken ala King Tuesday, October 26 Yankee Pot Roast Wednesday, October 27 --Roast Turkey Thursday, October 28 Swiss Steak
Friday, October 29 Chili & Ham/Cheese on Rye Monday, November 1 Beef Stroganoff Tuesday, November 2 --- Pork Cutlet with Gravy
Wednesday, November 3 Shepherds Pie Thursday, November 4 --Baked Spaghetti Casserole Friday, November 5 --- Baked Chicken
Standing in the back row are Alive (Wendzikowski) Czchasz, Eugene Ruechel, Bernice (Bajorek) McDermid, Dorthy (Kropp) Cartier, Jean (Martin) Duckart, Zita (Pac) Ostrenga, Joan (VanGheem) Rueden, and Yvonne Ruechel. Standing in the second row are Roman Gill, and Damon Szymanski. Sitting in the back row are Donald Palubicki, Chester Nowak, Marjorie (Stender) Kraszewski, and Joan (Hanson) Wudtke. Standing also in the back row are Bill Muck, Lois (Goska) Lawniczak, James Kellam, and Leonard Radecki. Sitting in the front row are Rita Staszak, Margaret (Dombrowski) Staszak, Pat (Marnocha) Muck, and Orville Kuske.
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as hunting, fishing, trapping, environment, air and water quality, solid waste, boating, snowmobiling and forestry just to list a few. Furthermore, the WDNR would like to remind you about the Deer Donation Program. From 1999-2009, the program distributed over 3.1 million pounds of ground venison from nearly 70,000 deer donated by hunters. To find out the closest location to donate meat you can go to dnr.wi.gov. This is an extremely valuable community program and helps local pantries and needy families. Your participation is a great asset to the program. Locally, Hunt for the Hungry is a major contributor to this program. Last but not least, please remember the four core rules of firearm safety. The acronym is TABK, which stands for Treat every gun as if it were loaded, Always point the muzzle in a safe direction, Be sure of your target and beyond, Keep your finger out of the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot. Remember, safe hunting is no accident. For further information, you can contact Andrew Lundin, Brown County Conservation Warden, at 920-662-5434, or email him at Andrew.lundin@ wi.gov.
Five generations
Rob, Eileen, LaVerne, Emil, Katie, Eve, Brandon, Lisa, Wess and Dawson Ripley stand together celebrating four generations of the Ripley family. The Ripleys just celebrated Mom and Dads 60th wedding anniversary and Dads 80th birthday.
Five generations gathered this past summer at Hattie Jarmolowiczs house in Sobieski. Seated from left to right are Grandmother Dawn Micolichek, Great Grandmother Rose Rovinski, Great-Great Grandmother Hattie Jarmolowicz holding Lincoln Kucich and Mother Cassie Kucich.
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Pulaski High School students gathered outside of the school during the evacuation. Marc Richmond displays his Labidochromis Caeruleus (electric Yellow Cichlid).
By Lindsay Tauscher and Ashlynn VanToll Marc Richmond first started with his interest of fish in 2008 when former Ag Teacher Brian Pinchart encouraged him to do a study with underwater biological filtration and the nitrogen cycle. Marc then took the project to Nationals and has been going ever since. Richmond now collects, breeds, and sells the fish. Currently, he breeds three types of fish: the Fosorochromis Rostratus (Peacock Cichlid), Sciaenochromis Fryeri (Electric Blue Cichlid), and Labidochromis Caeruleus (electric Yellow Cichlid) which are African fish that originate from the Rift Valley Lakes. Marcs aquatic setup includes two four foot aquariums, one six foot aquarium, and one two and a half foot tank. Richmond also has fish tanks at his neighbors house and some at school. In his spare time he likes to help with other
peoples fish set-ups. I enjoy raising the fish, and I find it calming, Richmond says. He is now helping design an Aquaculture System, which is currently being built at Pulaski High School. Marc sells his fish to people who want to add to their aquariums at home. He also sells fish to Advanced Aquarium Systems in Green Bay; while doing this, his father teaches him money management skills. His mom says they look quite nice, and she enjoys seeing all of the baby fish throughout the house. It usually costs $10-15 per month to feed all of his fish, and gets $60-75 per batch of baby fish. When it comes to his fish, Marc is willing to trade anything of interest to him. He also goes to auctions. Once, he traded clothes for a fish. In the future, Marc would like to start his own website to sell his fish online.
By Kalli Seglund and Jordan Stiede On Thursday, October 7, the Pulaski High School had to evacuate the building at 1:30 p.m. due to a natural gas leak. The gas leak took place between the Pulaski High School and the neighboring Pulaski Veterinary Clinic and was caused by a company digging in that area. The pressurized natural gas spewed from the severed line into the tree line. Due to the wind direction, the natural gas drifted towards the high school causing suspicion among the staff and students. Around 1:20 p.m., students who had a class in the math and social studies pod were affected first. Before there was an announcement, students in social studies were able to smell the gas leak and evacuated the building. Minutes after, Debbie Sparish made an announcement over the intercom to have all students and staff evacuate the building immediately. The fire alarm went off, and students and staff were outside the building waiting for further instructions. After everyone was out of the building, the Pulaski Police Department and the Pulaski TriCounty Fire Department along with WE Energies were at the scene. This is when students realized it was not a drill but an actual situation. Later, WE Energies
capped the leak and repaired the gas line. Students reacted in a calm way and met their sixth hour teacher on the south east portion of the school grounds near Crest Drive. For over an hour, students remained on their best behavior while waiting to hear from the administrators and staff for further information. After the administrators gave instructions to the teachers, students were anxious to see what would happen next. All sporting events and other school activities were cancelled for the night. Students had the choice of riding their bus home, riding home with a parent, or walking home. Students with cars were not allowed to drive home or even go in their car. However, they were able to come back after a couple of hours and get their car and belongings. Im extremely proud of our students, staff, police officers and firefighters in their response to this emergency situation said Dr. Mel Lightner, Superintendent of schools. It was amazing to see how everybody pulled together to make sure that we handled the emergency in a calm matter. Also much thanks to the bus drivers who rerouted their buses to pick up students at the high school. said Lightner. Our parents and community can be extremely proud of our staff, students and everyone involved in this matter.
When Larson was asked how she managed to put such an impressive in-depth history of Pulaski together, she said, Elaine Grygiel knew I was a writer who researches and writes corporate and institutional histories for my clients at Sanders Larsen Marketing/Communicators in Neenah. When she inquired about my interest in writing the history of Pulaski, I helped draw up a request for sponsorship from Nsight, which was also celebrating their centennial in 2010. Nsight agreed to pay for the books printing and stipends for the creative team. I recruited Kathleen Caylor as photographer, and my Neenah-based creative partner, Steve Massie, to do the book layout. Gloria Morgan and the staff of Dynamic designs sold and created the ads. Rob Riordan, the president and CEO of Nsight, anticipates how Nsight customers will utilize new communication tools. Nsight has teamed up with Cellcom and NetNet to give their customers fast efficient communication via cell phone service, internet, and email. Riordan anticipates the next big thing in communication will be femtocells. Femtocells are personal cell service base systems that boost signals from your home or office. This new device will be able to automatically update your facebook status or download music almost instantly. By figuring out what customers want and providing new technology quickly and efficiently, Nsight is able to excel in the communication business. Nsight would like to send a big thank-you to the entire Pulaski community for their support over the past century. Nsights many loyal customers have made it possible for the business to keep running strong as they look to the future. They will continue to invest in new technologies to keep their customers up to date on new devices and service in technology. Nsight will continue to keep Pulaski citizens communication connections strong.
By Morgan Prentice On September 11, in honor of National Gymnastics day, SAGA Sports and Gymnastics held a Cartwheel-athon in Suamico for gymnasts of all ages. The cartwheel-athon was organized to help raise funds for SAGAs Booster Club which uses the funds to support its traveling, competitive gymnasts. Funds were also given to The Hugs Project, an organization supporting our troops overseas. The gymnasts asked family, friends, and neighbors to pledge money for every cartwheel they completed during the event. Some of the higher level gymnasts received pledges for performing more difficult skills like double back fly-aways off the high bar (double back summersaults off a bar). Overall, 16 gymnasts worked together to raise $2,500
that day. For our first annual Cartwheel-athon, I think it was a success, and Im hoping next year we will raise even more! said Jon Hovda, the owner of SAGA Sports and Gymnastics. SAGA had a contest to see who could raise the most money and rewarded the winner with a free SAGA Sports and Gymnastics T-shirt. Betsie Lesatz, 9, was the winner, raising $365. I had a lot of fun at SAGA with all my friends, and I hope I raise the most money next year too! said Lesatz. Anyone interested in signing up for classes, SAGA Sports and Gymnastics offers enrollment at anytime. Visit www.sagasports. us or call (920) 662-0111 to sign up today and you can participate in the next Cartwheel-athon!
This vandalism happened about two weeks ago, on my property within Pulaski Township. If you have any information regarding the damage, please call Bob Hon at (920)309-0006. Thank you for your help.
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Assumption B.V.M. School receives a folded American Flag, accompanying certificate, and the following note: Dear Deanne & Staff, I flew this flag as a small token for all of you as thanks for all the support and care you gave my sons while I was deployed in Iraq. Thanks again for the superb education Assumption B.V.M. School offered our family from Scott & Jen Peplinski. Fourth Grade Youth Power students of Assumption B.V.M. School tie many fleece blankets that will be given to the newly baptized babies of Assumption B.V.M. Parish.
Education is a social process. Education is growth. Education is, not a preparation for life; education is life itself. ~John Dewey
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Visitor to Jean Brylskis geography class Dan Lindstrom stands with an enthusiastic student.
The Optimist Winner for the month of September at Fairview School is Lydia Klopotic in Sarah Schmidts 4K class. Lydia enjoys helping out in the classroom. She uses her kind words and actions with her friends and encourages them to do the same. She is the daughter of Cory and Jennifer Klopotic. If you see Lydia, please congratulate her.
ABVM second grade students are learning about plants and parts of plants. Two of the roots the students examined were carrots and scallions.
Megan Bryfczynski and Max Lindsley receive their Optimist of the Month Award presented by Principal, Jennifer Gracyalny.
Hillcrest awards Bryfczynski and Lindsley the Optimist of the Month Award for October
Each month, a Hillcrest student will be nominated to be the recipient of the Optimist Award. We are happy to announce we have two winners this month. The first October winner is Megan Bryfczynski who was nominated by her fifth grade teacher, Becky Barry. Barry said that Megan is a hard working student that strives for excellence. She went on to say that this student brings a positive attitude to the class and is a role model for her peers. Max Lindsley also is receiving the Optimist award for the month of October. Michelle Prestine, the fifth grade teacher who nominated Max, stated that his positive perspective on life is contagious. She also said he is a hard worker, a fantastic team player, and is respectful to teachers and classmates. When in doubt, he seeks answers, and when others are uncertain, he is there to help. His presence makes the classroom a better place.
Brooke Leanna
Brooke Leanna has made the Deans List for the spring semester of her freshman year at UWEau Claire. The school requires a 3.7 GPA to qualify, and Leanna has earned a 3.8 GPA. She is a 2009 graduate of Pulaski High School. Her parents are Greg and Laurie Leanna of Little Suamico.
Kids learn about fire safety during Fire Prevention Week October 4th - 8th
Firefighter Greg Staszak shows the students a thermal imaging camera. Pulaski Fire Department member Bruce Brzeczkowski stands with Assumption BVM students Zak Valeria and Ashley Valeria who stand with fire truck ride winners Rachel Wasielewski and Rachel Valeria; and Pulaski Fire Department member Greg Staszak.
Glenbrook School
Jack and Megan Richard sit in the Pulaski Fire Truck on October 4, as they were picked up at their residence for a special ride to school. Jack and Megan tied for first place with his escape plan in the Tri-County Fire Department Escape Plan Contest.
The Glenbrook Fire Contest Winners stand near the Pulaski Fire Truck.
The Pulaski Tri-County Fire Department truck awaits a tour from children at the Pulaski Library.
Fairview School
Sunnyside School
Green Valley Morgan Firefighter helps Fairview student use a fire hose aimed at a smokehouse.
By Adam Styczynski and Jared Kuczer Area fire departments hold their annual fire prevention week at six local area schools. ABVM, Glenbrook, Sunnyside, Fairview, and Lannoye schools participated along with the Pulaski TriCounty Fire Department, Town of Little Suamico Fire Department, and Green Valley Morgan Fire Department. The fun and learning didnt stop at classroom presentations. The students had a chance to go and look through a fire truck and learn what a fireman looks like with all his gear on. All the kids thought it was an enjoyable learning experience. Glenbrook student Lilly Dorn, said, I had fun, and I learned how to stay safe. The students also had the opportunity to do a coloring contest and escape plan competition. Winners received a ride to school in a fire truck. The kids really enjoy it, said firefighter Bruce Brzeczkowski. This is the third year for the ride to school in a fire truck program, said Brzeczkowski. He goes on to say, We like keeping the kids educated about fires because it supports community awareness and prevents fires down the road.
National Fire Prevention Week offers a wonderful opportunity for families and schools to partner with local fire departments to remind children about safety procedures that can help save lives. The Little Suamico Fire Department volunteers visited Sunnyside October 6, 2010 to show children in grades Kg 3 their equipment and talk about safe exit routes, smoke detectors and the role of fire fighters in the community. The fire prevention poster contest sponsored by local fire volunteers had a great response at Sunnyside, and it was challenging to choose winners for the fire truck ride. The Sunnyside winners are pictured above with Fireman Al Drake.
Glenbrook School
Pulaski Tri-County Fire Dept. Jack Richard Megan Richard Grade 5 (age 10) Mr. Hendricks - Teacher Raven Ciezki Grade 2 Mrs. Schmidt - Teacher
Lannoye School
Hillcrest School
Hobart Fire Dept Gabriella Wood Grade 5 (age 11) Mrs. Prestine - Teacher Jade Juline Grade 1st (age 6) Mrs. Radtke - Teacher
Lannoye School
Pulaski Tri-County Fire Dept. Alyah Balthazor Grade 4 (age 9) Mrs. Walker - Teacher Grace Nguyen Grade K (age 5) Chrisman/Schmidt - Teacher
ABVM School
Standing are Alyah Balthazor (Lannoye winner of the Grade 3-5 Home Fire Safety Plan), Molly Hartig, Grace Nguyen(Lannoye winner of the Grade K-2 fire safety coloring contest), and Lindsay Schuh. Behind them standing are Firefighter Bruce Brzeczkowski and Firefighter Greg Staszak.
Greg Staszak helps a Lannoye student get down from a fire truck.
Pulaski Tri-County Fire Dept. Rachael Valeria Grade 5 (age 11) Mrs. Lemke - Teacher Rachel Wasielewski Grade 2 (age 8) Ms. Wenzel - Teacher
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Ag Mechanic Pulaski Kickfest class has great turnout participates in Farm Safety Class
By Katie Christopherson On September 21, the Agricultural Mechanics class took a field trip to the Pulaski Chase Cooperative to learn about Farm Safety. The Farm Safety Training presented by Cheryl Skjolaas was a very good reminder of the hazards we need to be mindful of during the harvest season. Cheryl was able to take statistics and facts and put them into real life Two freshmen Leo Club members assist in the concessions situations. During our busy lives, stands for the middle school Kickfest tournament. sometimes we forget that the farms we call home can be very By Samantha Brabender organize this successful tournaa dangerous lifestyle, said Katie and Morgan Prentice ment, which raises concession Katch, the marketing coordinator The eighth annual Pulaski stand money to pay for new balls, at the Pulaski Chase Cooperative. Kickfest tournament had a great nets, and other equipment. turnout on September 18, for their We are extremely thankful annual middle school tournament. for all parents and teams who Twelve combined seventh and showed up to support our middle eighth grade co-ed soccer teams school soccer program, said from all over the area came to Diefenthaler. Pulaski middle school to compete Those who they would like in this tournament. There were to give special thanks to include two Pulaski teams, coached by the men from the NEW Rescue Dave Bentz and Kare Goodness, Squad, the Pulaski buildings and who fought competitively during grounds crew, the High school their games, but couldnt over- boys soccer team for refereeing, By Samantha Brabender come West Depere and Sturgeon athletic director Jeff Miller, and Christian Jabkowski is current- Bay, who each won a bracket of Bob Vanschyndal. The 27 LEO ly enrolled as a senior at Pulaski the tournament. club students from the high school High school, but is here from It was a really fun tourna- who helped wherever needed, esGermany through his parents ment and there were a lot of good pecially in the concession stands, generosity in sponsoring him as teams. I look forward to playing are especially to thank. A big part a foreign exchange student. Jab- soccer again next year, said of the success was also the willkowski arrived in Pulaski on goalie Logan Nowinski. ingness of the parents to help out July 31, after a two week course Organizers Joe Diefentha- and to allow their children to parof practicing English in Boston, ler and Katy Tennant worked ticipate in this great program. Massachusetts, and plans to leave extremely hard to put this tourIts a great experience for the sometime in the middle of June. nament together, taking so much kids; that is why we do it, said He is currently staying with the time out of their own lives to Tennant. family of Shane and Mandy Breitenbach. Jabkowski says one of the major reasons he decided to become a foreign exchange student was because of the great experiences his brother had during his time as a foreign exchange student in Ohio. Jabkowski is also looking to greatly improve his English while here in America, and he believes that this experience will greatly help him when he is applying for college. Between his life in Germany and here in Pulaski, there are a few differences Jabkowski can recognize. Everyone is much nicer here. They all say hello even if you dont know them, said Jabkow. He also said that back home in Germany, they have few days of snow and only moderately cold winters versus the inches of snow we get that stays on the ground. While here, Jabkowski is looking to join the swim team in November; back home, sports arent associated with the schools.
Joseph Braun was involved with a test showing reaction time and How fast an accident can happen vs our human reaction time.
The women in Beginning Home Maintenance class stand with their instructor, Troy Hassman, during the NWTC field trip.
By Cassidy Holtz Beginning Home Maintenance class at Pulaski High School went on a tour at NWTC called Women at Work. Troy Hassman, the Beginning Home Maintenance teacher, thought the field trip would further student learning. The tour includes plumbing, ventilation, carpentry, masonry, and electricity. This class is learning about all the many things
that have to be done to keep the home maintained. The class is also designed to help students learn and improve on independent living skills and keeping a home kept up and in good condition. Women at Work was a blast to experience! This years Home Maintenance class is so fun with all of us girls, and Mr. Hassman loves us already too! said Casey Stepien.
Mike Schroeder and Rachel Gullickson talk to a college representative at the St. Norbert College fair.
By Matthew Zey The Pulaski High School guidance department escorted two busloads of juniors to a college fair at St. Norbert College. At the event, students had the chance to get information about 120 colleges in Wisconsin and other surrounding states. Zac Suess said, It really helped me narrow down my college options.
The representatives at the tables were very generous about informing students of their schools benefits and opportunities which made the event a learning experience. Alexis Krusic said, It helped a lot to just ask some questions. Many students picked up brochures and pamphlets to bring back and look at later.
success so that they could, in turn, strengthen their efforts to reduce the effects of cancer. As a whole, we wanted to be more than just a club at Pulaski High School; we wanted to be awareness, positive action, and support, said Jena Stewart, club president. So far this school year, the Sting team has gotten the high school students involved in cancer awareness by selling ribbons specific to that months cancer. Eventually, the team also hopes to bring a guest speaker to the high school to heighten cancer awareness. For the month of October, Sting Cancer is promoting a Think Pink Week to raise breast cancer awareness by selling ribbons, t-shirts, and encouraging the students to wear pink all week. Also, fall sports teams are incorporating some kind of pink into their uniforms for their respective games or meets. Some teams are even going as far as to collect donations to go towards breast cancer awareness efforts. Pulaski High School students have done a phenomenal job thus far of helping Pulaski Sting Cancers efforts to reduce the effects of cancer in the community.
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Eleven motorcycles were donated to Pulaski High School for small engine classes.
By Kyle Renel, Dallas Rank, and Rachel Fischer The DOT of Wisconsin has donated eleven motorcycles to Pulaski High School for use in small engines and power equipment classes. Harley Greisbach said, These motorcycles are important to small engines and power equipment because it is easier to show differences and teachers know how to work on the motorcycles. The Pulaski Tech. Ed. Depart-
ment is happy to use these motorcycles for hands-on activities. Pulaski High School received these motorcycles because of Justin Meyer, a Pulaski grad, who also works at DOT and goes to Madison Area Tech. These motorcycles that Justin gave Pulaski High School were given to us so we can learn how to fix up the bikes. These bikes were retired bikes and can no longer be used on the road, but only for fixing up.
Jake Pelegrin
PCMS Difference Makers, Craig Sampo and Brooke De Valk, stand by as caring students sign a get-well poster for Butch Reimer.
By Laura Szela Principals John Matczak and Dan Slowey of Pulaski High School have announced that Jacob Pelegrin, son of Jeffrey and Annette Pelegrin, has been named a Commended Student in the 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, will be presented by the principals to this scholastically talented senior. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2011 competition for National Merit Scholarships, Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more that 1.5 million students who entered the 2011 competition by taking the 2009 Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Recognition of high-achieving students is essential to advancing educational excellence in our nation, commented a spokesperson for NMSC. As demonstrated by their outstanding performance in our highly competitive program, the young men and women named Commended Students represent some of the most academically talented students in our country. We sincerely hope this recognition will enhance their educational opportunities and encourage them in their pursuit of academic success.
Sports
Football team puts up a tough fight
The Pulaski Red Raider football team traveled to Ashwaubenon on the night of October 1, to take on the rivaled Jaguars. The team went into the game off of a good win the week before against Green Bay East. The team went out with the right mentality and wanted a win, said Senior Tight End Matt Vesco. The Red Raiders started off well with the game being a stalemate at 0-0 as they fought hard. They only let up 14 in the first quarter which gave the Jags the lead 14-0. Pulaski continued to go to battle every drive, but as Ashwaubenon put up 17 more points ,they proved to be very challenging for the Raiders. Going into the half down by 31, we kind of had our dobbers down. We came out the second half really pumped, and we were just ready to play some ball, said Senior Quarterback Race Noeldner. The Red Raiders played out the second half extremely well, with the offense putting up 7 points and the defense shutting down the Jags. The game ended with a 31-7 score to Ashwaubenon, but the Raiders looked to bounce back and win their next three games as it is necessary to make a playoff run. Come support the Pulaski Red
Show me a guy whos afraid to look bad, and Ill show you a guy you can beat every time. ~Lou Brock
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Senior middle hitter Brittni Wirtz, goes up for a kill in an FRCC volleyball match.
By Laura Szela The Pulaski volleyball team matched up against Bayport on September 30. The Raiders defeated the Pirates in five games. Brianna Bliese had 20 kills,
Laci Kropp had 36 assists, and Brittni Wirtz had 14 kills for the Raiders. The scores for the games were: 25-15, 20-25, 18-25, 25-6, and 15-12.
Life of an Athlete creator and founder John Underwood, of the American Athletic Institute, is coming to Pulaski on October 27, at the PHS Ripley Auditorium from 6 to 8 p.m. Underwood is a former NCAA All-American Internationallevel distance runner and World Masters Champion. Underwood has coached or advised more than two dozen Olympians including World and Olympic Champions. He holds three International Olympic Solidarity diplomas for coaching and has been a crusader for drug-free sports at all levels. Underwoods presentation will be fact-orientated and will bring a powerful message about the effects of drugs and alcohol on students, athletes, and athletic performance. To learn more please visit http://www.americanathleticinstitute.org/ Pulaski High School is in the second year of a five year implementation of the Life of an Athlete Program.
By Jake Pelegrin Cross-country takes place during the fall season. The athletes try to finish their race as fast as possible (boys race 5k; girls race 4k). Runners score points for their team equal to the position in which they cross the finish line (first place gets 1 point; second place gets 2 points, etc.). Each team has eight varsity spots for boys and eight for girls. Many athletes wear spikes during the race to improve traction. Times are taken with microchips attached to the athletes shoes that register when they cross the finish line. Uniforms consist of loosefitting, light jerseys and shorts. Spectators line up along the edge of the course (especially near the finish line) and cheer for athletes from the school they are supporting.
Sophomore Laci Kropp sets the ball during the Pulaski/Bayport volleyball match.
By Samantha Brabender After a slow start on September 9, the Pulaski Boys Varsity Soccer team came up with a win and defeated Green Bay West 2 0. Pulaski dominated the entire game, allowing Sean Cropper to score on a long ball. Mitch Jabokowski assisted Ryan Gerhartz for Pulaskis second goal. The shut out was given to the combined effort of Logan Vandenhouten and Mitch Jabokowski. The boys were seeded fifth for the start of playoff action.
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After grabbing his secondstraight top-five finish of the season, Illinois State senior Matt Mroczynski was named the State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Cross Country Athlete of the Week, as announced by the league office Tuesday afternoon. The Pulaski graduate led the Illinois State mens cross country team to a fifth-place finish at the Illinois Intercollegiate Championships in Normal, Illinois., September 17. He crossed the finish line in fifth-place out of 344 runners with a time of 24:57 at the 8K meet. It was the second time this season that Mroczynski was the first Redbird across the finish line.
By Nevada skenadare Congratulations to the Red Raiders varsity football team as they travelled to Notre Dame and defeated the Tritons 24-13, keeping their play-off hopes alive. Derek Anderson and Race Noeldner led the team in rushing with 235 combined yards and three touchdowns. Brett Smith had three huge catches totaling 85 yards. The defense unit played awesome, holding the Tritons to 75 yards rushing while delivering one crushing hit after another. Devin Hynes & Race Noeldner had interceptions and Brandon Lawniczak had two sacks and a fumble recovery to lead the defense. Come cheer the Raiders onto victory this Friday night as the De Pere Redbirds come into the Raiders lair.
The girl winners are Molly McKenna-Slapp, age 8; Megan Przybylski, age 9; Hailey Schilling, age 10; Jena Socha, age 11; and Rachel Malcheski, age 12.
The Red Raider Swimming/ Diving team swamped the Sheboygan South Red Wings last night with a 114-56 victory on October 12. The Raider team captured first place finishes in all 12 swimming/diving events. Individual event winners include 200 Medley Relay (Amanda Laird, Stephanie Paape, Katelyn DeStarkey,Kelsie Dorn), Destarkey(200 Free, 500 Free), Paape (200 IM, 100 Breast), Dorn (50 Free, 100 Free), Laird (100 Fly,100 Back), Kelsey Shadick (Diving), 200 Free Relay (Paape, DeStarkey, Dorn, Haley Mahr), 400 Free Relay (Mahr, Laird, Amy Boerst, Paige Stiede).
The boy winners are Ethan Taylor, age 8; Alec Jonet, age 9; Andrew Egnarski, age 10; and Jack Anderson, age 11.
By Laura Szela The Pulaski High School Girls Varsity Volleyball Team lost a tough battle against Notre Dame on October 12. The game scores were 25-16, 25-11, and 25-19. Brianna Bliese and Brittni Wirtz both had 6 kills for the Raiders. At the game, the Raiders had a Think Pink themed night to support breast cancer awareness. Donations to this cause were made in multiple forms, such as selling raffle tickets and selling pumpkins.
The Pulaski varsity volleyball team plays defense against Notre Dame in a Fox River Classic Conference match up on October 12.
Business
For every sale you miss because youre too enthusiastic, you will miss a hundred because youre not enthusiastic enough. ~Zig Ziglar
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The Wisconsin Bankers Association recently presented awards to the staff of Premier Community Bank for their involvement in financial education. Pictured are Tara Knaack, Premier Community Bank, Marion; Judy Schroeder, Premier Community Bank, Pulaski; Rose Oswald Poels, WBA Senior Vice President; Jackie Suehring, Premier Community Bank, Marion; and Sherrie Peterson, Premier Community Bank, Bonduel.
Jackie Suehring, of Premier Community Bank, Marion, has earned top honors for her financial education efforts. The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) Personal Economics Program (PEP) recognized Jackie at the WBA Consumer Education Conference on September 9th with its top individual award, the Financial Literacy Banker of the Year Award. These honors are presented each year to the top Wisconsin banker who gives an outstanding number of financial education presentations in their communities. From June 2009 to May 2010, Jackie gave 106 presentations reaching over 2,000 students. Educating children, teens and adults about personal finance not only benefits individuals, but our
communities as a whole, said Kurt Bauer, WBA president and CEO. We commend Jackie for carrying out a long-standing industry commitment to improving financial literacy. In addition, Tara Knaack, Sherrie Peterson and Judy Schroeder of Premier Community Bank were also presented with a Certificate of Excellence award for presenting over 20 financial education presentations throughout the year. From June 2009 through May 2010, the staff of Premier Community Bank gave over 130 Financial Education presentations reaching over 3,450 students at local schools encouraging children to develop healthy money habits. Premier Community Bank is
headquartered in Marion, Wisconsin and has eight branches across Northeastern Wisconsin. For more about Premier Community Bank visit www.premiercommunity.com.
was ticketed, yet the injured party is bringing legal suit against you, a highly rated carrier will represent you much better by employing a stronger legal team. Stronger resources provide more peace of mind and a better outcome. Per insurance policy language and contract law, it is the ultimate responsibility of the insured to read and understand the provisions of their insurance policy. Understanding this, if you are expecting the highest quality for the least price, you may be setting yourself up for some grief if you have a significant claim. In looking for a quality insurance program, use the following suggestions: Work with a competent agent. A good agent will interpret the mechanics of a policy and explain important coverages, limitations, and exclusions. A good agent should ask many questions about you to create a policy based on your needs Know your situation. Let your agent know which items are most important to you and try to forecast the perils that would cause a loss to these items Only consider insurance carriers graded A or better from A.M. Best Compare limits of coverage. For auto insurance, the state of Wisconsin dictates minimum levels of coverage such as liability, medical payments, and uninsured and underinsured motorists. Usually, it doesnt cost much to increase these limits Be prepared to spend a little more. Remember, quality comes at a price. If youre looking for cheap insurance, you might get what you paid for when it comes to a claim. Safeguard Insurance specializes in representing insurance carriers that carry at least an A rating by A.M. Best. and is conveniently located in the Mountain Bay Plaza in Pulaski.
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As a business person, it is amazing to me, in this day and age, the number of businesses that exist that still do not have a website. Recently, I had an opportunity to talk to businesses, and by a show of hands of about 200 individuals, only about one quarter of the businesses were on the web. According to Jupiter Research, half of all small businesses with less than 10 employees do not have a website. If you have a business, and dont have a website, then read the following reasons why a website is a necessity for your business success. Your Business is open 24/7. Unlike your companys office that may be open from 8-5, Monday thru Friday, your company s website is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. There are many different time zones that may affect your business, which is why being on the web makes it time convenient for everyone. People can access your site; and simply find your office hours, your products, your phone number and check your company out, even when you are not in. Its Your Online Brochure / Catalog and Can Be Changed at Anytime A website is easier, cheaper and quicker to update than print material. Its capacities are almost limitless which allow you to provide users with more comprehensive information. This will save you money on printing and distribution costs as well. Presents a Professional Image For a small business or even in-home business, a well-designed web site is a great way of instilling confidence and looking bigger than you actually are. In this day in age, customers assume that you already have a website. Research shows that 80% of people use the web to find local businesses. Marketing/Sales Tool A website is a great marketing tool for your business. You can send email blasts like newsletters, promotions, updates and more to thousands of people within minutes. By utilizing a website like Constant Contact, this can be done. And you can drive people directly to your site with this type of marketing tool with a link to your site. Educate your customers I personally like to provide information and articles to my customers and clients. Educate your customers; theyll appreciate it and believe that you are the expert in the field. When they need you for something; theyll know who to
contact. Education is the key to success in any business situation. Sell your products. The web gives you an opportunity to reach a lot of people, far more that actually enter your store each day. You have the opportunity to create an on-line store. Even, if you dont sell products on the web; consumers are researching your products. According to a recent survey by Nielsen Online, a service of the Nielsen Company, most people who shop online during the holidays do it not to save money, but to save time. Their online survey of 1000 people found that 81 percent shop online because they can shop any time of the day. Seventy-seven said they like to save time. Sixty-
one percent said they like to comparison shop, and 56 percent said they like it because they can find things easily. So, if you havent figured it out yet, the answer is clear. In order to obtain success, your business needs a website. Think about the information youd like your website to provide, write it down, and jump right in! There is no better time than the present. Tammy Brzeczkowski has over 20 years in the marketing and advertising field. She is co-owner of Dynamic Designs, a family owned business that embroiders, screen prints and promotes companies with advertising products and the web. For more information, go to: www; dynamicdesignspulaski. com.
By Josh Sendra, Luke Zablocki, and Skyler Adamski Ken Metoxen, a potter from Oneida, Wisconsin, has yet to have his work discovered by the public. Metoxen said, I have done pottery since I was in grade school. Metoxen enjoys pottery so much because he has no one looking over his shoulder, and he has more time to spend with his son, Brickman House. Metoxen isnt like any ordinary potter. He doesnt use a potting wheel; instead he rolls out the clay and
pounds it by hand. Many Native Americans instill their culture into their work; this is no different for Metoxen. The culture helps sell the work, Metoxen said. Metoxen went to school for art in the University of Oshkosh, and he then worked at the Institute of American Indian Arts in New Mexico. He traveled around the world selling his pottery but has settled in Oneida. Metoxen learned some of his pottery skills from Rose Kerstetter, whom he met in New Mexico. Kerstetter is 92 years old and still making pottery.
Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.~Maria Robinson
Births
Victor McKeefry, De Pere; many good friends, including LuLu McKeefry and Rita LaCount. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lue on October 2, 1991; a daughter, Ruth Ann Gawryleski on June 23, 2010; a granddaughter, Jessica McKeefry on October 7, 1988; her parents; one brother, Wallace (Ann) Johnson; one sister, Peggy (Dale) Wolfgram.
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Deaths
Blohowiak, Martha
Martha Blohowiak, 94, Pulaski died peacefully Wednesday morning, October 6, 2010 at her home. The daughter of Jake and Victoria (Homel) Styczynski was born April 17, 1916 in the Town of Maple Grove, where she lived all of her life. Martha was a 1935 graduate of Pulaski High School. On November 20, 1937 she married Jim Blohowiak at Assumption B.V.M. Church in Pulaski. The couple farmed in the Town of Maple Grove for most of their married life. Martha will be remembered for her love of sewing, crocheting, baking, gardening, and ironing. She always had time for her family, and was always willing to help both her family and her neighbors and friends. Martha always kept herself physically fit. Her family has fond memories of her exercising along with Jack LaLanne on television. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Daniel Ferfecki, Pulaski; four grandchildren; Danny Lee and Kathy Ferfecki, Gregg Ferfecki, Debra and Tom Busch, and Jean and Kelly Kraning, all of Pulaski; three great-grandchildren; Victoria and Joanna Busch, and Marie Kraning; two step-granddaughters; Amy and Mike Leonhard and Ali Keon, all of Green Bay; one step great-granddaughter, Reese Leonhard; one brother, Robert (Shirley) Styczynski, Pulaski; one sister-in-law, Irene Styczynski, Oak Creek; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim, on May 8, 2009; one great-grandson, Anthony John Ferfecki; one sister, Cerylla (Ray) Reis; three brothers; Andrew (Mary Jane) Styczynski, Alex Styczynski, and Ray (Wanda) Styczynski. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Unity Hospice, especially Ann. Online Condolences may be expressed at www.marnochafuneralhome.com
Elizabeth Betty Dickson, 87, Pulaski, died peacefully, October 1, 2010, at Woodhaven Manor in Pulaski. The daughter of Mary (Kutchek) Homel and Joseph Homel was born June 27, 1923, in Pulaski. On November 15, 1947, she married Warren Dickson at Assumption B.V.M. Church in Pulaski. The couple farmed in Krakow for 25 years, and then they moved to Pulaski. Betty worked as a clerk, first at Goskas and then at A.R. Wielgus Store in Pulaski, where she always had a smile on her face and time for a friendly conversation. Family and friends will miss her daily phone calls, each at their appointed time. Betty is survived by her foster child; Roger Young and his family, Kansas City, Kansas; two sisters-in-law; Shirley Dickson, Krakow; Joyce Beyer, Appleton; special nephews; Jerry Peplinski, Madison and Jerry (Ann) Ahlswede, Krakow; along with other nieces and nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren, on June 11, 2009; two brothers; Frank and Eddie Homel, one sister; Eva (Symphorian) Peplinski; two brothers-in-law; Ronald Dickson and Vernon Beyer and two sisters-in-laws; Marilyn (Roman) Staszak and Arvilla Ahlswede.
Olson, Richard H.
McKeefry, Beatrice
Beatrice McKeefry, 86, Pulaski, died peacefully Monday morning, October 11, 2010 at Woodhaven Manor. The daughter of Andrew and Viola (Bruce) Johnson was born August 8, 1924 in Laney. On September 20, 1941 she married Lue McKeefry in Zachow. In addition to raising a family of seven children, Bea worked as a bookkeeper in the family businesses. When the children were grown up, Beatrice delivered fire trucks for Oshkosh Truck for several years. Bea loved music. She liked to sing. She played the guitar, accordion, piano, and harmonica. She loved to dance!!! Bea was a competitive cribbage player. She spent the past 28 winters in Naples, Florida with her winter family. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Pulaski, where she belonged to the Ladies Guild. Beatrice is survived by five sons, Jerry (Mary) McKeefry, Cecil, Jimmy Lee (Lori) McKeefry, Pulaski, Bruce McKeefry, Baileys Harbor, Pat (Mary Ann) McKeefry, Pulaski, and Geno (Dee) McKeefry, Pulaski; one daughter, Susie (Jack) Gritz, Lafayette, CO.; one son-in-law, Jim Gawryleski, Pulaski; 19 grandchildren, Jim, Jeff and Jay McKeefry, and Julie Kowalkowski, Bryan Gawryleski and Lori Heinz, Dawn Bogucki and Doug McKeefry, Kelly (Buck) McKeefry and Molly VanLannen, Jason McKeefry, Jolene Santy, and Jenny Thomson; Melissa, Joey, and DJ Christensen, and Haley, Heather, and Jesse Gritz; 31 greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Myrtle Toots Bryant, Pulaski, and Ruthie Bernarde, Pulaski; many nieces and nephews; Lues sisters and brother, Lucille Rusch, Green Bay, Evelyn Heim, Green Bay,
Richard H. Olson, 62, of the Town of Pittsfield, died unexpectedly October 2, 2010, at his home. He was born September 26, 1948, in Green Bay, to Harris and Leone (Saunders) Olson. In 1966, he graduated from Pulaski High School and went on to attend St. Olaf College in Minnesota. He married Sheila Neitman in Milwaukee. They moved to Green Bay in 1980, to be closer to his parents. For over 20 years, Ric worked at Camera Corner before retiring due to his disability. Ric enjoyed farming, first in his youth and later raising beef cattle and cash crops. He loved going to Florida and spending time on the Gulf of Mexico, enjoying its beauty and fishing. He loved nature, being outdoors, and his gardens. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Eric Perrault, Pittsfield; two grandchildren who he adored dearly, Emily and Andrew, who in turn loved their Big Papa. He is also survived by his mother, Leone Olson, Pittsfield; his father-in-law, Eugene Neitman; Green Bay; and other relatives and many, many friends. Ric was preceded in death by his wife, Sheila; his father, Harris; and his mother-in-law, Ellen Neitman.
Weisnicht, Patricia R.
Patricia R. Weisnicht, 89, Pulaski, passed away on October 9, 2010, at Village Garden Nursing Home in Green Bay. She was born February 28, 1921, to the late Frisco and Cecelia (Sehr) Fletcher. On November 23, 1941, she married Leonard Weisnicht. He preceded her in death on February 28, 2008. Following marriage the couple farmed in the Town of Lessor, and later moved to Pulaski in 1972. Patricia was a lifelong member of Assumption B.V.M. Parish in Pulaski. She enjoyed cooking for the family and was always active with knitting or crocheting projects. Patricia and Leonard enjoyed attending dances and were a part of many different polka dance groups. While on the farm, she was also involved in 4-H. She is survived by a daughter Kathy (Randy) Burke, Howard; and a son Leonard Rusty Weisnicht, Howard; five grandchildren: Carrie (Dave) Jeska, Penny (friend Jeremiah) Burke, Andy Burke, Melissa (Scott) Mathias, Michael Weisnicht; two greatgrandchildren: Courtney Burke and Kasey Gewant. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews and a brother-in-law LeRoy (Phyllis) Weisnicht. In addition to her husband Leonard, Patricia was preceded in death by a sister Marian Dudek; four brothers-in-law and five sisters-in-law.
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UPPER 2 BDRM & w/d hookups. $450. LOWER 1 BDRM. $350. Security deposit. No Pets. Both available now. 920-899-3662. 2 BDRM APARTMENT Heat & water furnished. $400 per month. 920-822-5108. FULL HOUSE FOR RENT IN ANGELICA. Pulaski School District. Ready Now! $595 per month. Must have security deposit and good references. Contact Pat @ 920-822-8008. TWO 2 BDRM APARTMENTS - $335 & $440. Heat & water included. No Pets. 357 W. Pulaski St. 715-758-8503. DOWNTOWN PULASKI! Professional 1,500 sq. ft. storefront! Open your business here! Can be used for office, retail, and restaurant! Only $500/mo! Or 3,000 sq. ft. for only $700/mo! Call Lori @920-246-3000!
INDOOR ESTATE SALE -OCTOBER 29 & 30, 8 a.m -5:30 p.m. 640 S. St. Augustine St., Pulaski. Home of Former Home Ec. teacher & tinkerer. Vintage: dolls, toys -wind up & collectible, clothing & accessories, Vintage & Antique Art; Mainzer, Hummel, Religious, Japanese, Antique Regional advertising & goods. Collectibles: figurines, Christmas (Limited Edition, international) Ornaments; Antique Furniture: Dining room set, Kitchen tables, Sewing Machine, Steamer trunk circa 1880, Lane Cedar trunk 1965, Sewing rocker; Furniture: Like New XL Pride Lift Chair, bedroom set, living room. Collectible Books: Cookbooks, car & electronics manuals. Womens: Brand New Never worn Professional shoes sz. 10-10 , Clothing sz. XL-6X some brand new with tags; craft & sewing supplies.
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The Pumpkin Nsight celebrates 100 years in service Place on By Brett Janssen The Nsight telecommunicaBriters Farm tions company hosted a centennial celebration to mark 100 years opens of business. Nsight has served
The Pumpkin Place is on Briters Farm, which is off of Highway 41 off Brown Rd. The Pumpkin Place has pumpkins, gourds, corn, squash, and all fall decorating needs. The Pumpkin Place has been run by three generation growers. A pumpkin that was 777 pounds was grown by the owners 12-year-old son. The father-in-law, Ray Gronski, has grown the largest pumpkin in Wisconsin. The Pumpkin Place has a petting zoo with alpaca, bunnies, and horses, along with a corn maze. The Pumpkin Place will provide you with any of your pumpkin needs.
Chris Blaser enjoys the month of October when he gets to open his Blasers Acres pumpkin place. This pumpkin place is located on County Road B near Suamico and is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every weekday. We sell pumpkins, squash, vegetables, hay bales, cornstalks, flowers, berries, and firewood, said Blaser. This pumpkin place also has a petting zoo which includes chickens, goats, and a miniature appaloosa mare. According to the employees, it has been a pretty fair year for sales and the growing of vegetables and pumpkins.
Pulaski since Pulaski Merchants and Farmers Telephone Co. invested in one of the earliest telephone systems in 1910. Outstanding work ethic and vision has helped Nsight continue to run strong. The celebration was a huge success. Tammy Homan, Media Relations and Communications Coordinator said, The 100 year celebration with the Pulaski community was a tremendous success. We had over 700 people from the Pulaski community join us for a day of fun. During our celebration we offered a chance to win door prizes, the first look at the Pulaski Centennial History book, food, and tours of the old house and our current operations a literal walk through our history. The development of Pulaski is similar to the development of its communication systems. Nsight telservices has kept up with the latest technologies of the world for the past century, and it has kept them available for the public. Its dedication to its customers has kept the business running strong. By embracing new technologies, Nsight is staying ahead of the game. The book that Nsight presented, Putting Pulaski on the Map, shows a rich heritage of Pulaskis history. This book gives a strong centennial history of the village of Pulaski. The book recaps the past 100 years: major events, local businesses, and village growth over the years. Copies of the book are available exclusively at Nsight Teleservices in Pulaski. Putting Pulaski on the Map was put together by Gina Sanders Larson.
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Pumpkins and fall plants cover the Blasers driveway. Visitors of the Nsight 100 Year Celebration enjoy complementary snacks and great conversation.