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Veterans perform the Rifle Salute in honor of fallen soldiers. Sue Winter, Badger Girls, Rebecca Timm, Jillett, and Stephanie Paape, as well as Badger Boy, Derek Anderson, and Tom Abrahamson pose for a photo during the event.
The Pulaski High School Jazz Band, conducted by Dan Tewalt, closes the Fairview Veterans Memorial Ceremony with God Bless America.
Tom Abrahamson, American Legion Post Commander is gifted the framed memorial by Sylvester Karcz and his son, Tom Karcz.
Commander Tom Abrahamson reads the poem What Does a Veteran Mean to Me.
Sue Winter, President of the Legion Auxiliary, recognize Stephanie Paape as the Badger Girl.
Sue Winters from the American Legion Auxiliary thanks the veterans for their service and reads the poem titled Veterans.
The American Legion Veterans Color Guard stands with their flags at the Fairview Veterans Memorial Ceremony.
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Framed memorial of Sylvester Derek Anderson is recognized Karcz hangs in the Legion Post as Badger Boy by Legion Post hall. Commander, Tom Abrahamson. (Full American Legion story on page 2)
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Agency Liaison at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King, spoke of what the Veterans Home has to offer to retired veterans without family or needing assisted living. Following dinner, veteran Sylvester Karcz, from Pulaski, received an award for his 65 years of service in the Legion Post. He then gifted a framed letter with pictures as well as dates and a piece of glass from the camp of his prisoner of war experience to the American Legion Post. He received the letter and bit of glass from a man he had spoken to about his experiences in Stalag IVB as a POW at the 78th Division Reunion a few years ago. This man was so inspired by his story he sent the glass that he had found on the grounds of Stalag in 1998 to Karcz. Concluding his letter, he wrote, Its found a good and honorable home! God bless you sir and Thank You for your service
Dear Editor, A few weeks ago, I was walking with my two year-old son in a parking lot. As I approached the store, a car driven by a teenage girl barely avoided slamming into my cart, which my son was sitting in, as she cut through two parking spots. I couldnt see her coming because there was a truck parked in the spot next to the one she cut through, and I had to pull our cart out of her path. If we had been a few steps ahead, she would have sent my little boy flying through the air. I couldnt believe it. Needless to say, it really shook me up. The idea of how close my son was to being injured or killed kept me up all night. Id like to take this opportunity to remind all teenage drivers to slow down in parking lots. You never know when someone will cross into your path. I cant bear to imagine how it could have turned out if we had been just a few steps further ahead. We might have been spending Christmas without our little boy. Please slow down and drive carefully its not worth the risk. Sincerely, Michelle Turley, Pulaski
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Pulaski Boy Scout Pack 4031 tours the Chase Stone Barn
On a chilly November morning, kids from Pack 4031 bundled up and gathered at the tree farm of Leon Czech of Pulaski. Their mission was to help clean up sticks from Octobers wind storm, and then go visit the historic 1903 Chase Stone Barn. After some cookies and hot cocoa, parents escorted the pack to the Stone Barn where they were given a tour by one of the Stone Barn Committee members. The tour began by the old house cellar which was once part of the original farm in the early 1900s. The kids had no idea that the stone cellar was once part of the house. The kids were fascinated to learn that the stones, which make up the two-foot walls of the barn, were older than dinosaurs. They were also surprised to learn that the stones didnt just come from local farm fields; they originally came from Canada and were pushed and tumbled to the Wisconsin region by massive Canadian glaciers. They also enjoyed hearing about the Krause family who owned the farm from 1870 to 1920. They learned that they were not only farmers, but owned a farm implement dealership called Krause Sales & Service. The Krauses were also great hunters and loggers and made their own tasty maple syrup. Once inside the barn the kids learned how a horse-drawn hay wagon would pull a huge load of loose hay into the barn and unload it into the loft
Pulaski Boy Scout Park 4031 tours the Chase Stone Barn
using a track and pulley system that was mounted along the roof of the barn. Thank you to all the members of Pack 4031 for visiting the Chase Stone Barn Park. We hope you enjoyed the tour and will come again. Also a special thanks goes out to Leon Czech who arranged the tour. Czech knew the Frysh brothers who owned the barn for over 50 years. Czech, along with the Pulaski Area Historical Society, helped convince the Frysh brothers that they should put the barn on the State and National Register of Historic Places. Czech, who has been a lifetime resident of Chase for 90 years, also hosts an annual corn roast and campout at his tree farm for the Boy Scouts every year in August.
The Girl Scout Troop 4263 helped in the November Food Drive. Standing in the back row are Allison Maroszek, Scotlynn Host, and Isabella Wall. Standing in the middle row are Madason Block, Alyssa Bruckert, Alena Strassburg, and Megan Pryzybyski. Sitting in the front row are Lauren Hendzel, Savannah Rudrick, and Mikayla Williams.
New veterinarian, Dr. Aili Heintz, has expanded the services at Pulaski Veterinary Clinic.
Pulaski Veterinary Clinic would like to announce the addition of a wonderful doctor to the team of professionals that serve the pets in the Pulaski area. Dr. Aili Heintz has been treating not only the dogs and cats in our community, but also rabbits, birds and exotic pets as well. Her experience and expertise have expanded the services Pulaski Veterinary Clinic offers and fills a need that had been unmet in the past. Dr. Aili Heintz received her medical training at the University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Heintz and her husband Nick graduated from Pulaski High School and have dreamed of returning to their hometown to practice veterinary medicine. That dream became reality when she was hired at Pulaski Veterinary Clinic this summer. They are extremely excited to be back in the area. Since graduation, Dr. Heintz has been practicing small and exotic animal medicine. She firmly believes in providing exceptional care for not only her pet patients, but for the family as well. She
understands the very important place our four-legged friends have in our lives and in our hearts. Dr. Heintz and her husband, Nick, live just outside Pulaski with their son, Mason, a coonhound/shepherd mix, Brady, and their green-winged macaw, Geordi. While not at work Dr. Heintz enjoys spending time with the family and outdoor activities including fishing, gardening, and boating. Pulaski Veterinary Clinic is in the process of remodeling and expanding their current facility. In the past, there was a time when new clients couldnt be accommodated. It was difficult to turn away clientele. With the present staff and expansion process, Pulaski Veterinary Clinic would love to care for your furry friend. In fact, they have a referral program in place. New clients and the one who refers them each receive a $20 voucher to apply toward current or future services. Find out more about Pulaski Veterinary Clinic, their staff and On-Line store at PulaskiVeterinaryClinic.com.
Glenbrook third grade Brownie Troop 4263 decided to hold their second annual community food drive before the Thanksgiving holiday. The Glenbrook PTO wanted to help the girls out by offering a free Green Bay Gamblers ticket for a food donation per child at Glenbrook Elementary School. Each eligible family will be able to attend a Gamblers game in the month of February for the act of giving in the month of November. The scouts decorated posters as well as counted and sorted food items for the food drive. Even though the classrooms were not competing against each other, all the food items have been counted per grade level. The kindergarteners raised 88 food items. The first graders raised 59 items. The second graders raised 123 items. The third graders raised 101 items. The fourth graders raised 27 items. The fifth graders raised 33 items. Overall, the final total for food items came to 431 items. The scouts that helped with the food drive were Madason Block, Alyssa Bruckert, Lauren Hendzel, Scotlynn Host, Allison Maroszek, Megan Przybyski, Alena Strassburg, Isabella Wall, Savannah Rudnick, and Mikayla Williams.
Madason Block, Scotlynn Host and Savannah Rudrick decorating posters for the food drive
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Clear-cutting is crazy
This is an example of how the land around the power lines will look when herbicide is applied.
By Eman Jazayeri Residents of Hobart have recently been contacted by American Transmission Company regarding their 1948 easement rights. ATC has directed a subcontractor, Wright tree Service, to remove all trees and landscaping within, not only their easement, but also the right-of-way. Wisconsin Public Service owned and operated these same lines since 1948 and has never caused such property damage. Apparently, the Hobart community and adjoining communities with ATCs transmission lines need to define the term maintenance for all parties involved. ATCs intent, as stated on the www.atcllc.com website, is to clear-cut the entire area including the right-of-way and spray broad spectrum herbicide annually to kill all living vegetation. If they do this, theyll never need to cut again, which of course will boost their revenue. ATC, LLC was created on January 1, 2001, by all energy utility companies, as a nontaxable limited liability partnership. They now have 2.75 billion dollars in assets. This is not a local issue but a much wider spread concern for us all. The transmis-
sion lines, if operated outside of the energy company, are able to show a higher cost to run and maintain the lines. In turn, WPS pays this cost. Then they submit their financials to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for rate increase approval. At the end of the day, Wisconsin has the 20th highest electric cost in the nation and has been rising 5.6 percent annually since 2000. ATC, LLC is planning on starting to clear the right-of-way after Thanksgiving in the Indian Trails neighborhood. These transmission lines run adjacent to our beautiful Bay and follow the Great Lakes into Michigans Upper Peninsula. Clear-cutting and spraying herbicide may have negative impacts on our drinking water supply, health, and way of life. The Great Lakes currently provide drinking water to over 42 million people. Herbicides and Pesticides get washed away into sewers and waterways, creeks and lakes. Once in our water, the contaminants can cause algae blooms and harm our aquatic species. We need to prevent the use of toxic pollutants and restore the balance of our ecosystem. After all, a damaged environment is less appealing for recreation and important component of the Great Lakes states. Boating, fishing, hunting, and wildlife watching depend on healthy habitats. And our states economy depends largely upon tourism. If ATC is allowed to proceed, the clear-cutting will make the lines even more visible to the residents and visitors. Row clearing will result in the loss of mature wooded buffers, natural wildlife habitats, and will increase the noise levels from the highways. If you wish to express your concerns, please contact the Wisconsin Public Service Commission at 610 N. Whitney Way, Madison, Wisconsin, 53707-7854, or call (608) 266-5481.
Friends of Haiti
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Angela Kraemer and Bob Hanson are engaged to be married July 9, 2011, at St John the Baptist Church in Seymour. A reception will follow at Doxbees in Seymour. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Kevin and Lynda Kraemer of Pulaski. Angela is a graduate of Pulaski High School and NWTC. She is employed by United Healthcare in Green Bay. The groom-to-be is the son of Dave and Joan Hanson of Seymour. Bob is a graduate of Seymour High School, and he attended Fox Valley Technical College. He is employed at MCL in Pulaski. The couple will reside in Angelica.
Reggie Desmour and Jean Noel pose and show off their smiles with a local woman.
Dr. Paul S. Petroll and Dr. Paul M. Chrisman welcome new and existing patients to Pulaski Family Dental Care.
w On November 13, the Friends of Haiti organization hosted a fundraising dinner. More than 200 people attended the event, so many that there wasnt enough food and a few people had to be turned away. A net profit of $6,200 was made from the dinner, meat raffles, and the silent auction. An additional $2,000 was collected as direct donations to Haiti, totaling $8,200 for the evening. Richard Kabara, chairman of the meat raffles said, This was the best raffle weve ever had; people were generous and excited. Three Haitian students helped with the dinner production. They are studying agriculture at Fox Valley Tech in Appleton. Students like Tresline Boublanc, Reggie Desmour, and Jean Noel bring their new skills back to Haiti after staying in the United States for a year and a half. The dinner was sponsored by The Holy Name Society and The Council of Catholic Women of the A.B.V.M. church in Pulaski.
Officers of the organization planned to meet and discuss what money will be sent to Friends of Haiti in Green Bay. John Malcheski said, This was a very successful effort in helping a country that is so desperately poor; we hope were able to do as well next year. Malcheski estimates $7,000 will be given to Friends of Haiti. The Friends of Haiti organization helps with medicine, goat and rabbit production, and clean water. The medical team from Friends of Haiti goes twice a year, and the smaller development groups go four or five times a year.
Since March 1 of 1982, Dr. Paul M. Chrisman has been providing dental care to the Pulaski community. With a previous base of 2,400 accounts, Dr. Chrisman needed some help. So he hired Dr. Paul S. Petroll on June 1, 2006. Since then Dr. Chrismans accounts have risen from 2,400 to 3,000 accounts and they are still
accepting new accounts. Now looking forward to the future, Dr. Chrisman made Dr. Petroll a partner in the practice to help ensure that Pulaski Family Dental care will be able to provide dental care for years to come. The previous staff and business hours are still the same with the name change.
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Community Announcements
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. 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. 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. 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. PULASKI AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE web site is: pulaskichamber.org 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. 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. 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. 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.
Seniors
THE SENIOR CENTER WILL BE CLOSED on Thursday and Friday, December 23 & 24 and December 30 & 31 to celebrate Christmas and New Years. There will be no activities, site meals or home delivered meals on those days. NEW YEARS PARTY on Thursday, January 6 at 11:30 a.m. at Pulaski Senior Center. Lunch is vegetable soup, egg salad sandwich on whole wheat bread, banana and tapioca pudding. Entertainment by Rich Hodkiewicz. Call 822-8100 for reservations. 2nd ANNUAL CHOCOLATE / DESSERT NIGHT on Wednesday, January 19 at 6:00 p.m. at Pulaski Senior Center. Tickets $5.00 in advance, $7.00 at the door. Call 822-8100 for more information. ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A SENIOR? on Thursday, January 27 at 9:30 a.m. at Pulaski Senior Center. Call 8228100 for more information. ENERGY ASSISTANCE at Pulaski Senior Center on Monday, Jan. 10. Time: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call 822-8100 for an appointment. BOOK GROUP at Pulaski Senior Center on Wednesday, January 12, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Light super will be served. Januarys book is Julie and Romeo by Jeanne Ray. Books available at the Senior Center. Call 822-8100 for more information. All ages welcome. MOVIE MONDAY on January 24 at Pulaski Senior Center. We will be watching Sleepless in Seattle with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Show start at 12:15 p.m. Snacks provided. 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. NO CHAIR EXERCISES ON DECEMBER 27. 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, January 11. Do you have questions about benefits for seniors that she may help you with? Call Kitty at 822-8100 or Mary Kay at 448-4308. FOOT CARE CLINIC at Pulaski Senior Center on Tuesdays December 28 and January 11 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. NO ZUMBA GOLD ON DECEMBER 28. 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 December 17 -December 31. 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, December 17--Salmon loaf Monday, December 20 Pork loin Tuesday, December 21 Beef chop suey Wednesday, December 22 --Rosemary chicken breast Thursday, December 23 --CLOSED Friday, December 24 CLOSED Monday, December 27 Salisbury steak Tuesday, December 28 --Baked chicken Wednesday, December 29 Tater tot casserole Thursday, December 30 --CLOSED Friday, December 31 --CLOSED
DuChateau- Romanowicz
Weddings
Kristin DuChateau and Chris Romanowicz exchanged wedding vows on October 9, 2010
Kristin DuChateau and Chris Romanowicz exchanged wedding vows on October 9, 2010, at St. Edward & Isidore Church in Flintville. A reception followed at the Radisson in Green Bay. The bride is the daughter of Nancy DuChateau and Richard DuChateau of Green Bay. Kristin is a graduate of Pulaski High School, class of 1999, and graduate of Michigan Technological University and Washington State University in civil engineering. The groom is the son of Marie and Karl Romanowicz III of Florence, Wisconsin. Chris is a graduate of Florence High School, class of 1999, and graduate of Fox Valley Technical College in criminal justice. Wedding honor attendants were matron of honor, Mary Sargent, friend of the bride, and best man, Darren Jorgenson,
friend of the groom. Completing the bridal party were Brett and Tonya DuChateau, and Scott and Amber DuChateau, brothers and sister-in-laws of the bride; Wendy Deam, Krystle Romanowicz, and Karl Romanowicz IV, sisters and brother of the groom; Mariah Emerson, Erikka Voelz, Meghan Jacobson, Heath Feavel, Chad Nelson, Ryan VonRueden, friends of the bride and groom; and ushers Bobby Tillman and Nic Sydorowicz, friends of the groom. The flower girls and ring bearers included Vienne and Desmond DuChateau, Ryan and Elizabeth Deam, and Kaitlyn DuChateau, nieces and nephews of the bride and groom. The couple honeymooned in the Boundary Waters of northern Minnesota. They now make their home in Oshkosh.
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Citizens Update
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Street 11/19/2010 8:00 am - Identity Theft Pulaski Middle School 11/19/2010 10:36 am - Assist EMS Kunesh Road 11/19/2010 11:15 am - Assist Shawano County Sheriff Marquis Yachts 11/19/2010 2:32 pm - Traffic Warning - E. Pulaski Street 11/19/2010 3:33 pm - Warrant Pickup Raider Tire 11/19/2010 8:10 pm - Suspicious Vehicle Memorial Park 11/19/2010 8:38 pm - Vehicle Equipment Violation Chicago Street 11/19/2010 11:55 pm - Assist EMS Colonial Courts 11/20/2010 2:23 am - Alarm Business Trailside Convenience Mart 11/20/2010 10:08 am - Traffic Warning - E. Pulaski Street 11/20/2010 10:13 am - Reckless Driving - STH 29 HWY @ STH 32 HWY 11/20/2010 9:05 pm - Attempt Warrant Pickup Classics Saloon & Hotel 11/21/2010 8:30 am - Warrant Pickup Auggies Bar 11/21/2010 11:45 am - Traffic Citation Karcz Drive 11/21/2010 3:23 pm - Traffic Warning - E. Green Bay Street 11/21/2010 7:28 pm - Emergency Detention Williams Street 11/22/2010 12:20 am - Assist Fire - E. Green Bay Street 11/22/2010 4:01 am - Assist Law Enforcement Agency Goldenrod Road 100881 11/22/2010 7:02 am - Assist EMS Colonial Courts 11/22/2010 10:00 am - Assist Citizen Lincoln Street 11/22/2010 3:40 pm - Harassment Phone Text Pine Street 11/22/2010 4:30 pm - Child Custody Pine Street 11/22/2010 10:59 pm - Vehicle Equipment Violation Helen Street 11/23/2010 12:00 am - Suspicious Person/Activity - BP Gas Station 11/23/2010 1:00 am - Welfare Check Helen Street 11/23/2010 2:08 am - Suspicious Vehicle Covered Wagon Trail 11/23/2010 3:38 am - Suspicious Situation Nancy Lane 11/23/2010 7:30 am - Traffic Warning Crest Drive 11/23/2010 9:11 am - Criminal Damage To Property - W. Pulaski Street 11/23/2010 4:39 pm - Criminal Damage To Property Werys Flowers & Things 11/23/2010 7:25 pm - Assist Citizen Pulaski Police Department 11/23/2010 9:32 pm - Noise Complaint Trailside Convenience Store 11/23/2010 10:10 pm - Informationgeneral Summit Lane 11/24/2010 1:10 am - Registration/Title Violation West Town Road 11/24/2010 8:00 am - Assist Citizen - STH 32 HWY 11/24/2010 12:17 pm - Traffic Citation Flora Street 11/24/2010 1:52 pm - Traffic Accident Verns Hardware & Rental 11/24/2010 2:15 pm - Informationgeneral Family Dollar 11/24/2010 4:02 pm - Attempt Warrant Pickup Colonial Courts 11/24/2010 4:08 pm - 911 Hang up call Falcon Drive 11/24/2010 6:23 pm - Vehicle in Ditch - STH 32 HWY @ CREST DR 11/24/2010 7:57 pm - Traffic Citation Williams Street 11/24/2010 11:12 pm - Assist EMS Falcon Drive 11/25/2010 11:03 am - Theft From a Motor Vehicle - E. Cedar Street 11/25/2010 11:40 am - Assist Motorist - CTH B @ STH 32 HWY 11/25/2010 1:02 pm - Reckless Driving/Traffic Citation -
Be cancer-aware
By Cassie Zahn Over the years, it has become more and more of a rarity that any given person doesnt know someone who has physically or emotionally felt the effects of cancer. To try and weaken those negative effects, Pulaski Sting Cancer would like to raise awareness for a certain type of cancer each month in hopes of creating a stronger and more knowledgeable community that can fight cancer together. For those who dont know, Pulaski Sting Cancer is a nonprofit organization at the high school; our mission statement is to reduce the effects of cancer by initiating and supporting programs and activities for the school and its surrounding community. Our most important sanction of our group is the Helping Hands portion, which is our efforts to directly help members of the community affected by cancer physically, emotionally, or financially. Whether its baking a meal, providing gas cards, or simply sitting to talk, we want to do anything in our power to ease someones experience with cancer. Pulaski Sting Cancer encourages anyone who is being affected by cancer or knows someone in the community being affected by cancer to contact us at stingcancerpulaski@ hotmail.com or visit our website at phsstingcancer.weebly.com. so that we may provide our support. In the month of December, we would like to raise awareness for and provide more knowledge about pancreatic cancer. One of the key ways in which to be more aware to pancreatic cancer is to know its symptoms. The major symptom that the Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Foundation talks about is jaundice, or yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, and this occurs due to the cancer obstructing the bile duct. Because the bile duct becomes obstructed it also often stops the flow of bile into the intestines, which leads to dark urine, pale stools, itching, and other digestive problems. A patient with pancreatic cancer may also experience some upper mid-abdominal pain that can range from mild to severe, along with back pain. The Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Foundation also explains a lack of appetite a feeling of fullness, which often leads to weight loss and, eventually, muscle mass loss accompanied by a weak or
fatigued feeling. Once diagnosed, pancreatic cancer can require surgical or non-surgical treatment. Surgery can include removing the entire pancreas and some surrounding tissue, which is called a pancreatectomy. Its purpose is to hopefully remove the entire tumor and because of the loss of pancreas, the patient will have to take supplements and insulin to compensate for the loss of the pancreatic enzymes that control digestion and blood glucose levels. Instead of surgery to remove the pancreas, the patient can chose to undergo radiation or chemotherapy to reduce the size of tumor. According to the Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Foundation, it is the fourth leading cancer death among both men and women in the U.S. with ovarian cancer in women and colon cancer in men ranging closely. The foundation also expresses just how deadly this cancer is and how the tumors are very difficult to detect and diagnose early. Their estimated numbers show this: 42,470 new cases of pancreatic cancer were diagnosed in 2009, and out of those diagnosed, 35,240 deaths occurred. Also, the foundation found that although the number of people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2004 was far less than those diagnosed with prostate cancer or melanoma, many more people died of pancreatic cancer than the other two deadly cancers. Due to the obvious aggressiveness and deadliness of this cancer, we as a community must remain knowledgeable, aware, and most of all, supportive concerning this and all other types of cancers to ease the potential impact that it can possibly cause. Pulaski Sting Cancer would like to make its goals regarding cancer awareness goals of the entire community, which are, to ease the stress of families of those affected by cancer, to offer support and comfort to those affected by cancer, to raise awareness of cancer and related concerns, to encourage formation of similar groups in high schools nationwide, to better the world, one act of kindness at a time. A Chinese Proverb says, We cannot control the wind, but we have the power to adjust the sails. In that spirit, let us as a community adjust our sails until we figure out how to avoid the wind.
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ing, or difficulty catching breath. The cough is often worse at night and cough medicines usually do not help alleviate the cough. The disease is most serious in un-immunized infants and preschoolers. If you have preschool children at home, make sure they are up-todate with their immunizations. If you or your child develops symptoms suggestive of pertussis, please stay at home. No school, work, or social activities should be attended until pertussis disease has been ruled out or you have completed five days of antibiotic treatment. A disease fact sheet can be found online at: http://www.dhs. wisconsin.gov/communicable/ factsheets/pertussis.htm.
Aaron Zinsmeister, Tim Perkins, and Chuck Worm are owners of the Night Crawlers Recording Studio.
By Josh Sendra, Skyler Adamski, and Luke Zablocki Chuck Worm, Tim Perkins, and Aaron Zinmeister have been running Nite Crawler Studio for the past two years. Nite Crawler produces sound tracks, jingles, voice overs, mastering, commercials, CD burning, and bands. Most people dont want to go to a studio because of the thought of high prices and time consumption.
The process is fairly painless, and flexible price structure fits each persons budget, said Worm. Nite Crawler studio has some of the most high tech equipment to create the sound the musician desires. One of the things that sets us apart from other studios is that this studio portrays a more homely environment, said Worm and Zinmeister.
School Updates
Brown County Wisconsin child care providers are joining the fight against childhood obesity by creating active learning environments that encourage children to move more throughout the day. De Pere Encompass Early Education & Care and Shining Stars in Green Bay are two of twenty childcare sites selected to participate in a new statewide project that aims to promote physical activity in two through five-year-old children in regulated child care. Recognizing the vital role child care providers can fill in introducing physical activity into childrens lives, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention awarded funding to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) to implement a program called Active Early: Promoting Physical Activity in Early Care and Education. As part of Active Early, selected child care sites will pilot a new Child Wellness Resource Kit designed to provide low or no-cost strategies and resources to providers to promote 120 minutes of physical activity throughout the child care day. As early childhood educators, we have a responsibility to address the fact that childhood obesity rates have more than tripled in recent years, said Kathy VanBoxtel, Director of Programming at Encompass. Children spend a good portion of their day with us, and what they learn from us will be with them for the rest of their lives. Children in a group setting can benefit from learning together the importance of good health habits and the value of being active. Encompass in DePere is an accredited program that serves 100 children between the ages of 6 weeks and 12 years. Shining Stars Preschool & Child Care is the other program that received the Active Early grant from Family & Childcare Resources of NEW. Shining Stars is an accredited program that serves 50 children ages 6 weeks through 12 years. DHS is partnering with the Wisconsin Early Childhood Association, Supporting Families Together Association, and regional Child Care Resource and Referral agencies to support the Active Early pilot sites. In Green Bay, Family & Childcare Resources of NEW will work with providers to teach hands-on strategies to easily incorporate physical activity into routine child care activities. Each provider received a grant ranging from $2,500 to $7,500, depending on center size, to invest in equipment and other resources to create physically active child care environments. Daily active play encourages children to seek physical activity and helps them develop physically and socially, as well as maintain healthy weights. Child care providers have a unique opportunity to intervene early in childrens lives to promote and model healthy behaviors that can last a lifetime.
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The Glenbrook choir, directed by Wayne Pierre, entertains the guests of the Beast Feast with a variety of songs.
Peg Hardt, a violinist from the Green Bay Civic Symphony, plays for fourth and fifth grade students at Lannoye School. Hardt visited the school to prepare the students for a trip to the Green Bay Civic Symphony.
On November 12, Lannoye students in grades four and five attended a Green Bay Civic Symphony orchestra concert at the Meyer Theatre. The trip was funded through the Lannoye Parent Teacher Organization. Amanda Kinney, music teacher at Lannoye, arranged the trip for the 4th and 5th grade students as it integrated with the music curriculum in those grades. The concert theme was Focus on Football and featured action packed music taken from orchestra, big band, and jazz scores written specifically for films produced by the National Football League. A highlight of the concert was the guest appearance of Sam Spence, a composer who wrote much of the music performed at the concert. Spence now lives in Germany and traveled to Green Bay to be present for the concert. This was a great experience for Lannoye 4th and 5th grade students, said Pam Engel, Principal of Lannoye School. It is great that Kinney could arrange this experience, and great that our PTO could fund a trip that exposed our students to a symphony orchestra concert. Before the trip to the orchestra concert on November 12, Peg Hardt, a violinist from the Green Bay Civic Symphony came to visit the 4th and 5th graders at Lannoye School. She showed the students her violin, a viola, and explained the difference between the string instruments. She also talked to the students about the music they would hear at the concert. Hardt also explained proper concert etiquette and how it differs from that of sporting events or rock concerts. The students greatly enjoyed her visit, said Kinney.
Students and their guests enjoy their delicious Beast Feast meals, which did not lack for a variety of desserts, meats, appetizers, and beverages.
By Alicia Cichon and Cassidy Holtz Seth Herning, son of Michael and Julie Herning, is serving as a tutor for the 2010-2011 school year at Northwestern College in Orange County, Iowa. Tutors offer support to students in a variety of academic disciplines including math, science, and writing. Tutors are selected by professors for their content knowledge and ability to assist other students with the material. They are also trained by academic support professionals. In addition to providing one-on-one services, tutors facilitate study groups, and test review sessions. Northwestern College is a Christian college of nearly 1,250 students in Orange City, Iowa. It is rated the nations second best baccalaureate college by Washington Monthly and a top 10 Midwestern college by U.S. News & World Reports magazine. Northwestern provides an education that combines academic rigor with a faith perspective.
PCMS Difference Makers Katie Wenninger and Reilly Reuchel ring bells at Super Rons.
By Laura Dahms On November 13, the Pulaski High School Jazz bands performed the annual Veterans Jazz Dinner Dance. This event honors veterans while entertaining the audience with the smooth sounds of the band. The evening began with a delicious meal, accompanied by talented band members on the piano. Next, the jazz bands took stage with The Armed Forces Salute and The Star Spangled Banner. The music
was dedicated to the veterans in attendance and to the memories of those who have fallen in service. Next, the audience had the opportunity to dance along to the music of the Jazz Ensembles and the Red Raider Jazz Combo. The dancing was fun, and the music was finger-snappin and headboppin good. The entire night was entertaining for all who attended; it is an event that cannot be missed!
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Guests Cassie Alfheim and Carolyn Dahms dance to the music of the Pulaski High School Jazz ensembles at the 2010 Veterans Jazz Dinner Dance.
The Pulaski High School Jazz Ensemble plays for a very appreciative audience at the Veterans Jazz Dinner Dance.
By Laura Dahms For the third year, the Pulaski High School choir presented the Madrigal Dinner. The Madrigal is a fun-filled event that features every choir in the Pulaski High School choir department, including the chamber choir, concert choir, mens choir, and treble choir. On December 3, 4, and 5, guests could walk into the Pulaski High School commons and be transformed into medieval times. Then the audience is treated by a full dinner with desserts. During the meal, the chamber choir is up at the royal head table, and this years Madrigals story-line featured a prince who learned a lesson about outer appearances. Throughout the story, the royal chamber choir members graced the audience with multiple Christmas carols and renditions of popular tunes. The mens choir, treble choir, and concert choir also delighted the spectators with a handful of merry tunes, such as O Come, O Come Emmanuel, Fum, Fum, Fum, and Coventry Carol. Throughout the play, the court jesters, Gavin Denzer and Nelson DeCleene, humored the audience with their jokes and wit. The spectators of the 2010 Madrigal Dinners were wellpleased with their night of revelry in medieval times.
Richard and Dorothy Styczynski and Norbert Siolka enjoy the fine music at the Veterans Jazz Dinner Dance.
Madrigal King and Queen were played by chamber choir members Derren Carter and Jordyn Anklam.
Some PCMS Difference Makers brought musical instruments and played a little concert in Super Rons.
By Matthew Zey, Sam Schwartz, and Damon Winkler On November 23, Glenbrook Elementary School hosted its 34th Annual Beast Feast. The Beast Feast was to honor the spirit of Thanksgiving and all the joy it brings. Teacher David Sparish gave an opening speech, welcoming everybody and introducing the choir members. Events included a large spread of food to enjoy, while the choir members sang a variety of seasonal songs. Also, families had the chance to connect with other families. The event was filled with cheery conversation and there was no shortage of smiles. Kathy Ullmer said, The food is very good and its very nice here. The feast had placemats made by students, with drawings of turkeys and other thanksgiving themes. Also, the event was organized so well that there was more than enough food for everyone. Some of the foods were bear sausage, venison stew, rice, egg rolls, and an unimaginable array of desserts. Many hope that the Beast Feast will be around for years to come, it is certainly an event to be thankful for.
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The front cover of the community calendar, photo of the stone barn in the Town of Chase, submitted by Jordyn Lipsey.
The winning photo for October, showing puppies in a barn, by Gary Lepak.
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John Kreischer, Waste Management District Fleet Manager, works with a group of students to create a mock landfill so students understand how a landfill works.
Lannoye Green Team performs a song about recycling and going green for their Lannoye classmates during the November 22 presentations to the other Lannoye homeroom classes.
Submitted by Lannoye Principal Pam Engel In order to help Lannoye students and staff become more aware of Going Green to help the Earth, Lannoye School has formed a Green Team. The Green Team has learned more about soils, recycling, and the environment and has shared what they have learned with the Lannoye School community over November and early December. T h e Lannoye Green Team is made up of the second grade students. Second grade was learning about soil from their Einstein Kit in science class, and this caused them to be interested in a focus on Going Green. The Lannoye second grade teachers are Stephanie Heezen and Susan McMahon. Heezen teaches the second grade science units and led this effort. The Green Team made and put up signs at Lannoye School about recycling and going green. Students from second grade also made announcements to the whole school on the morning announcements in an effort to
raise awareness about recycling and the environment. In November, John Kriescher, Waste Management District Fleet Manager, and a Lannoye parent came to school and taught the second graders about landfills and the importance of recycling. Kreischer and his wife, Heidi, helped the students create mock landfills, using food and candy items, to show students about landfills and how they work. This hands-on activity also helped students understand more about soils and the environment. The students were able to learn more about their environment and their soils unit as part of Mr. Kreischers demonstration, said Pam Engel, Principal of Lannoye School. As part of their science unit in November, the second grade Green Team prepared a 20minute recycling and Go Green presentation for Lannoye School. On November 22, all the classes at Lannoye visited the second grade classroom to take part in one of the presentations. The presentation included information on what can be recycled and what cannot be recycled in an interaction manner. The students also performed a couple of songs, including a rap-like song for the other classes at Lannoye. When Jacqueline Coenens fifth grade
class came for the presentation, the second graders were asked to teach fifth graders the rap song. Coenen said the fifth graders had a lot of fun learning the song from the second grade. The presentations were so well done, and all the different grades learned a lot about recycling, and were entertained by the quality of the Go Green presentations by second grade, said Engel. On December 3, Waste Management did an all-school presentation for the students and staff at Lannoye School. Kreischer brought Dan Roddan and Randy Huss, both Waste Management Account managers, and Cycler, an interactive robot to help the students and staff understand more about single stream recycling and the importance of going green. During the 45 minute presentation, Cycler taught about single stream recycling, and answered questions from the students. At the end of the presentation, all the students had the opportunity to shake Cyclers hand. The Green Team continues their efforts to help Lannoye school be more aware of the importance of the environment and of recycling at Lannoye School.
Dan Roddan, Waste Management Account Manager, introduces Cycler, the Waste Management recycling robot, to Jadin Larscheid at the Lannoye Recycling presentation. Cycle taught the students at Lannoye about single stream recycling.
Lannoye Green Team members show other students what they can do to help our environment.
Cycler does a dance for the fifth grade students after the recycling presentation at Lannoye School.
Second grade students get ready to create a mock landfill as part of the presentation about recycling and landfills.
Jadin Larscheid, a student at Lannoye Elementary, demonstrates the safety gear that Waste Management employees wear on the job at the Waste Management presentation.
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participation of the sites and families, said Engel PEEP/4K is planning to have a Spring PEEPtacular. The tenta-
tive date for that event is March 31. Please watch for more information in the future.
Fall Fun event attendees smile while enjoying the activities that the Pulaski Early Education Partnership.
Lannoye Student Optimists Olivia Collins and Troy Whisman stand proudly with Lannoye Principal Pam Engel.
Children enjoy one of the many activities set up for the PEEPtacular Fall Fun Event.
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PHS Band Director D.Thomas Busch, Mariel Carlson, Amy Kawleski, Candice Matuszak, Winona Band Director Dr. Donald Lovejoy, and Jamie Rodgers, standing in the back row, and Adam Morgan, Victoria Busch, Ali Carmichael, Jordann Kaufman, Kimberly Adams, and Jake Herning, sitting in the front row, smile after the or High School Honor Band Concert.
By Candice Matuszak On November 5, 2010 at 7 a.m., ten Pulaski High School Band members departed for Winona, Minnesota to go to the 33rd Annual High School Honor Band Festival at Winona State University. They arrived in Winona, Minnesota around 11:20 a.m. Once they arrived, they had to register and audition for which part they would be playing in their section for the next two days. The selection process for this honor band was that students from the tri-state area of Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin were encouraged to have their band directors nominate them for the 33rd Annual Winona State University High School Honors
Band. Pulaski High School nominated 15 students that were interested and ten of which were selected. The ten students that participated in this honor band from Pulaski were Candice Matuszak, Jamie Rodgers, Victoria Busch, Jordann Kaufman, Mariel Carlson, Amy Kawleski, Adam Morgan, Kimberly Adams, Jake Herning, and Ali Charmichael. Although it was a grueling rehearsal schedule, the outcome of the performance of the 120 students was enjoyable and at times exceptional, said D. Thomas Busch, Director of the Pulaski High School Bands. On November 5th and 6th, the students put in a lot of hard work and time to rehearse the music
that they would be playing at the concert on November 6th at 7:30 p.m. The students put in a total of 11 and a half hours of rehearsal in the two days that they were in Winona. On Friday night, after the students last rehearsal for the day, they met the college roommate that they would be rooming with for the night. The Pulaski students and other students there each got paired up with a music major or minor student to room with. Personally I thought it was a good experience to see a little bit of the college life and get to know someone new. Overall it was a great intro to what its like, said Pulaski Honor Band participant Victoria Bush. The director of the Winona State University High School Honor Band was Dr. Donald Lovejoy who is also the director of bands at Winona State University. This years honor band is one of the very best Ive had in the eleven years Ive been here. From the very first rehearsal it seemed the group was ready to make music at an above-average level. From the outset it seemed we were able to get past right notes and rhythms, going immediately into shaping musical phrases and nuances. All in all, I was very pleased with the musical product. It was a pleasure to have all of you here, especially the terrific students from Pulaski. Congratulations and thanks to all of you! said Director Dr. Donald Lovejoy.
The Winona Honors Band was a great educational experience to help us grow as musicians, said two other Honors Band participants, Jordann Kaufman and Jamie Rodgers. The concert was on November 6th at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing
Arts Center on the main stage at Winona State University. Overall, students that participated in the event, had a great time. Their efforts and hard work made the Festival a memorable experience, one that will last a life time.
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Optimist winners receive Fourth grade students recognition for attitude receive Optimist Award
Emily Boone and Ronnie Woltmann from Lori Krumreis and Tricia Tellocks class have been chosen as grade four optimist winners. Boone is a student of high integrity. She is always willing to help out a fellow classmate when needed and always has a good morning for her teachers. She is polite and takes pride in her work as well as in her friendships. She tries her best in everything. Everyday she wears a smile that is contagious. Boone was recommended for an optimist winner because she always sees the rainbow after every storm. Boone is the daughter of Andrew and Kristine Boone. Woltmann is a delightful young man. He takes pride in his work and is compassionate towards others. Woltmann always has a positive attitude. Woltmanns sense of humor makes us laugh day in and day out. He truly enjoys learning. Woltmann is very reliable. Every morning, he changes the daily schedule and does so with a big smile on his face. Woltmann was recommended for the optimist award because he inspires so many others to do their best and laugh at the little things in life. Woltmann is the son of Ronald and Lynda Woltmann.
Hillcrest Optimist Winners of December Marcus Moss and Alec Jordan stand with Principal Jennifer Gracyalny, who is proud of their good attitudes.
Emily Boone and Ronnie Woltmann, Glenbrook Optimist Winners for the month of December, stand with Principal Mary Connolly after receiving the award.
We are proud to announce our two third grade Optimist winners for the month of December. They are Marcus Moss and Alec Jordan. Caitlin Willems, a third grade teacher, nominated Marcus Moss, one of her students, for this award. Moss is a bright and caring young man. He always finds the positive side of every situation and knows how to cheer his peers and teachers up. However, the best thing about Moss is his appreciation for everyone he knows. Moss is constantly complimenting everyone. Whether he tells them how cool they are or that
their shirt is awesome, Moss knows how to make his classmates feel appreciated. He surely deserves the optimist award, said Willems. Our second winner was nominated by a third grade teacher, Jayme Zimmerman. I would like to nominate Alec Jordan for an Optimist Award. Jordan has such a generous and caring heart. He shows kindness in many ways to other students and adults. He has a positive attitude about school and has been working super hard on doing his best, said Zimmerman.
Sports
Boys basketball starts season strong
By Brett Janssen The Pulaski Red Raiders are off to a 3-0 start after defeating three non-conference opponents. The team opened its season with a 67-47 victory over Hortonville. Then the boys proceeded to prevail over Clintonville 59-36 and Wausau East 50-42. Each game Pulaski has had breakout performances from different players. Cody Wichmann scored 22 points against Hortonville, Jordan Steide scored 23 points against Clintonville, and Jake Kolinski dropped in 20 points against Wausau East. Pulaski continues to play tough team defensedistorting opponents offenses, causing turnovers, and playing aggressively, which leads the Raiders to victory. Come support the Raiders as they look to keep their winning streak alive.
Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records. ~Willian Arthur Ward
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victory. Brooke Lauritzen had 14 points, while Brittni Wirtz added 13 for the Red Raiders.
Travis Anklam, 13, of Hobart, Wisconsin, shot his first buck, which weighed in at 172 pounds. The buck had 10 points and a 17.5 inch spread. The buck was shot in Big Falls, Wisconsin.
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Coaches Terry Manning and Ryan Deprey sit with wrestlers Weston Banker, Ian Woest, and Robert Sobiek on the Pulaski wrestling teams new mat that was graciously donated by the Pulaski Wrestling Booster Club.
By Nevada Skenandore The Pulaski Wrestling Booster Club has been, and will continue to be, a huge help to the team. In the past eight years, the booster club has graciously bought six full-size wrestling mats for the school district. Each mat cost anywhere from $7,200 to $10,000, which means that approximately $50,000 has been raised and spent on mats. In addition, a $15,000 mat hoist was purchased in 2008 for the high school field house. The hoist saves wrestlers from needless injuries that often occur
when carrying mats down the stairs. The Pulaski Wrestling Booster Club has played a critical role in providing essential equipment for our wrestlers. In these tough budgeted times for school districts, its great to have a support team that can fill in the gaps, said Head Coach Terry Manning. Singlets and warm-ups have been purchased for every level of our program (varsity, junior varsity, middle school, and PACE). In November, the Wres-
tling Club approved spending $2,500 for much-needed junior varsity uniforms. Training tools such as climbing ropes, crash pads, weight room equipment, instructional DVDs, and coaching clinics have been purchased to assist the wrestlers in their hard work. Tournament travel expenses for all levels are paid for as well, team outings and incentives for PACE wrestlers. We are very grateful to have such an enthusiastic group of parents and alumni, said Manning.
Call Coach Hubbard for more info: 920-822-6587 jthubbard@pulaski.k12.wi.us Checks made to PCMS
Business
In business, go above and beyond to succeed.
Submitted by Tammy Brzeczkowski, co owner of Dynamic Design With one of the busiest shopping days of the year behind us, as a business owner, has left me with an abundance of knowledge in obtaining business sales. According to Dun and Bradstreet, the single, most important reason for the failure of businesses in American is lack of sales. And of course, this refers to resales as well as initial sales. So, if you are in business, your job is to create and keep customers. This year, we approached the day after Thanksgiving a little different. Instead of being closed on the day after Thanksgiving, we remained open. To my excitement, we had two of the finest sales days in our 15 year history. The key, I believe in business sales, is your customers. Your customers are what drive your business, so be available to them. You need to be open when your customers need you the most. Think about your availability to your customers. Are they able to reach you when they need to? Look at your hours of operation; would it benefit you by being open on Saturday or an extra evening, or having a service line open 24 hours? The second element, is giving your customers extra special care and personal attention. Dont just send out an email blast, or throw an ad in your paperpick up the phone and call your customers. A personal invitation is what we did with many of our customers. To our surprise, the reaction was amazing. Our customers couldnt believe we actually called to wish them a Happy Thanksgiving. In the same breath, we told them about our special hours and events at hand. Sometimes a little personal attention goes a long way. In fact, one of the customers that came in the day after Thanksgiving said the only reason she was there was because I took the time to call her. Amazing! So the second key to obtaining sales is Give your customers that personalized attention. Thirdly, listen to your customers. Remember, like I said above, your customers drive your company, not your products. If you are selling something your customer doesnt want, you arent going to sell it. If your customers are looking for a special trinket, or special sizes in apparel, or whatever it might be, try to obtain what they are looking for. This is something we really like to keep abreast of. One of the ways to do this is ask your suggestions for the same items, we make every effort to get them in, and call those customers that actually requested the item. Another way to do this is by keeping a suggestion box in your showroom. We always welcome ideas from customers, as you should too. So, there you have it. Simple and sweet, just like I like it. If you are a business owner, or if you work for a company, remember that sales and customers go hand in hand. Dont think that by just keeping your doors open that the sales will pile up. Keep your customers aware of what your company is doing by keeping in contact with them, and making sure that they area satisfied and happy with your service. Mostly, you need to keep them. So, add these tips for driving up sales and try what we know works. Boost your sales, keep your customers and maintain success, thats what its all about. Tammy Brzeczkowski is coowner of Dynamic Designs Unlimited. A family owned business specializing in embroidery, screen printing and promotional products. For more information visit the website at www.dynamicdesignspulaski.com
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linois, and the Phoenix, Arizona, area. In addition to Ozaukee County, current Wisconsin branch locations are in metro Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Appleton, Menasha, the Green Bay area, Burlington, Union Grove and Door County.
The Pulaski Branch staff stands together, including Jordan Hintz, Brittney Bystol, branch manager Mistine Thomson, Karen Jach, Katherine Walters, and April Stevenson.
Pulaski manager Mistine Thomson has earned the second consecutive Branch Manager of the Year award. North Shore Bank announced that its Pulaski branch, at 165 N. St. Augustine Street, has earned Branch of the Year honors for the banks northeast region for the second consecutive year. The branchs manager, Mistine Thomson of Pound, was named the regions Branch Manager of the Year, for the second year. Susan T. Doyle, vice president and branch operations manager for North Shore Bank, said the Pulaski Branch achieved all service, operations, and business growth objectives and received superior scores in service quality. Additionally, Thomson surpassed all service and operational objectives and helped grow branch deposits. Were thrilled to once again present Mistine and her team in Pulaski with these prestigious awards, Doyle said. These are high honors, and they mean that
our Pulaski branch is the best of the best. It has strong leadership and a team that demonstrates each and every day the high-touch service, financial know-how, and respect for detail that has helped make North Shore Bank one of the strongest financial institutions in the country. In addition to Thomson, the Pulaski branch staff includes Karen Jach, April Stevenson, and Katie Walters, all of Pulaski; Brittney Bystol of Shawano, and Jordan Hintz of Cecil. We extend our congratulations and gratitude to Mistine and the entire North Shore Bank team in Pulaski, our branch of the year, Doyle said. Its because of people like them that North Shore Bank has been able to continue to grow and thrive over the past 85-plus years. North Shore Bank, headquartered in Brookfield, is one of the strongest banks in the country. It has assets of nearly $ 1.9 billion and over 50 offices throughout eastern Wisconsin, northern Il-
By Matt Matuszak New coach Keely Graettinger was pleased with the results which are the first of a great season for the Pulaski boys swimming and diving team. They had an exciting first home meet of the year on December 7 against Green Bay United. Although we lost 56-114, the swimmers and divers gave their all and ended up with some promising results. Divers Jake Herning and Trevor Shadick took first and second in the diving competition. Placers in individual events include Nelson DeCleene taking first in the 100 Freestyle and second in the 200 Individual Medley, and Christian Jabkowski in the 100 Breaststroke. Also placing was the 200 Medley Relay team of Matt Matuszak swimming backstroke, Andew Kizaur swimming breaststroke, Christian Jabkowski swimming butterfly and Nelson DeCleene anchoring with freestyle. The 200 free team, consisting of Christian Jabkowski, Kevin Simoens, Andrew Kizaur, and Jeremy Benson also placed. However the most exciting event of the night by far was the 400 Free Relay with members including Bryan (Sonny) Sundstrom, Gavin Denzer, Matt Shier, and Nelson DeCleene who pulled through on a major come-frombehind win for the event catching up to the GBU swimmer in the first 50 yards of his 100 freestyle.
Deaths
Births and deaths are a complimentary service from Pulaski News. If you wish to place an obituary, please have your funeral home director email it to us. If you wish to place a photo with the obituary, there will be a $20 fee. Contact Laurie Fischer at (920)822-6800 for more information.
Br. Michael Janiak, O.F.M., a member of the Franciscan Friars of the Assumption BVM Province, died peacefully Tuesday morning, November 30, 2010. Joseph Janiak was born in Chicago on September 15, 1928, a member of a single-parent family. His mother, Stephania, had him baptized at St. Boniface Parish on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Michael grew up in the hard times of the Depression, but his mother managed to send him to Holy Innocents Parish School. After a few months at St. Bonaventure H.S. in Sturtevant, he petitioned to be admitted to the Assumption BVM Province of the Franciscan Friars. He was invested with the Tertiary habit in 1946, and was admitted to the novitiate in 1948. He took the religious name of Michael and slowly became a provincial legend for hospitality, humor, and tasty meals. After more than fifty years of kitchen duty in various friaries, his legs and arms acquired the scars and burn marks of untold kitchen mishaps. His final assignment was to the friars at Assumption BVM Friary in Pulaski where his steps gradually slowed and his stoop became more pronounced. In 2005, he moved to St. Marys Home in Manitowoc where he remained until his death on November 30, 2011. He died at Holy Family Hospital due to pneumonia at the age of 82, after spending 64 years wearing the habit of a Franciscan Friar. In May of 2004, Jerry Tokarz devoted an issue of Sandalprints to Michael. Here are some comments from the friars about him: Jerry Tokarz said, Working in our friary kitchens over five decades is one way to meet everybody there is to meet. In our Franciscan tradition of hospitality, guestsfriars, family, or friendsalways made the kitchen stop for something to drink or eat. And Michael was most hospitable. He made sure no one would leave the friary with an empty stomach. To this day, as he slowly ambles around
the kitchen, he is concerned that all who sit at the friary table have enough to munch. If the cupboard appears bare, Michael will find something more than the proverbial bone. Anthony Cirignani said, Bro. Mike was the third friar I met in the province way back in January, 1975, in Burlington. Mike is a simple, spiritual man who has a very big heart that has, at times, gotten him into trouble. He is always ready to be of help at any event or job that is asked of him. Serving was Mikes way of showing his love and dedication to his brothers. Richard Tulkos said, Michael is a treasure trove of recipes, anecdotes, home spun wisdom, and his trademark malapropisms which could be called Michaelisms. Because of him, jubilee has become julibee, Albuquerque, NM, is Alabaster, and venetian blinds are vincentian blinds. Friars who have been stationed with Michael have their favorite Michaelisms which are retold at the assemblies of the brethren. Paul Reczek said, Michael is without guile. What you see is what you get: an unpretentious, sincere Franciscana Franciscan with a big heart, friendly ear, and calloused hands all wrapped up in a basic spirituality of The peace of the Lord be with you. Andrew Brophy said, Speaking of the Feast of St. Francis, Michael loves to prepare for the holidays. Before finishing the dishes from our Labor Day meal, he would begin running the St. Francis Day menu by me. Before the sun set on October 4, he was already planning Thanksgiving. Michael loves to celebrate the holidays and holy days. Decorating the friary was never subject to any doubtwe WERE going to do it! This generally included a set of lights and other decorations for the kitchen. Edward Tlucek said, He is truly a brother to many friars with whom he has lived. Michael is a brother with whom I was privileged to share community. He has taught me a great deal about Franciscan life for which I am grateful. Michael never wrote a book nor preached a sermon, but a la St. Francis he spread the rich cream of the gospel like some gourmet confection over everyone he met and everything he did. He will be remembered and missed by all the friars who had the good fortune to know him.
Cornell, Clyde
Nygrens Notes
Submitted by Representative John Nygren of the Wisconsin State Assembly Courage is being displayed at Marinette High School This week the unthinkable happened. A student took his fellow classmates and teacher hostage at gunpoint. A standoff ensued that tugged at the hearts of our community and put parents in helpless positions they should never be in. Thankfully, when the standoff ended the students and teacher were safe, at least physically, and now can begin the process of healing. Unfortunately, the young boy lost his life, and his family and community may never know why. I would like to congratulate and thank local law enforcement for their well organized actions to diffuse the situation. But most of all, I believe I speak for most members of the community when I say Thank You to Mrs. Valerie Burd. Her selfless and courageous actions under the most dire of circumstances were truly remarkable. I am proud my children go to schools with teachers like Mrs. Burd there to supervise, educate, and protect them. My heart goes out to all the families involved. The thoughts and prayers of my family and I go out to the students, Mrs. Burd, and the family of the young boy who lost his life as they all try to heal.
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Clyde Cornell
Clyde Cornell, 78, Mill Center, died from complications following heart surgery on December 1, 2010, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay. The son of the late Kenneth and Gladys (Everard) Cornell was born March 12, 1932, in Pulaski. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served in Roswell, NM and in Guam. On November 22, 1952, he married Marvelyn Kenders at Assumption B.V.M. Church in Pulaski. He was a member of the American Legion Post 337, Pulaski. For most of his life, Clyde worked in sales and service in the trucking industry. After his retirement, he continued to tinker with motors. He also loved to hunt and fish, play cards, and visit the casino. He was a lifetime member and past-President of the Pulaski Gun Club. He is survived by four sons: Rickey (Marce) Cornell, Larsen, Curtis (Alane) Cornell, Abrams, Mark Cornell, Sobieski, and Tracy (special friend Becky Lemmen) Cornell, Pound; two daughters, Rhonda (Skip) Skippon, San Diego, CA, and Tammy (Dale) Hendrickson, Brussels; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is further survived by one brother, Merrill (Sharon) Cornell, Fox Valley; three sisters, Shirley (Eugene) Ostrowski, Eland; Donna (Carl) McGillivray, Pulaski, and Jeanie (Art) Doering, Birnamwood, and a sister-in-law, Diane Mink. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marvelyn, on January 5, 2008; an infant son, Clyde Cornell, Jr., a brother, Don Cornell, and a brother-in-law, Kenneth Beckwith.
Congratulations on a Safe and More Successful Hunting Season Eleven percent more deer were harvested this gun deer season compared to 2009. Hunters took 102,006 bucks and 116,138 antlerless deer. That is positive, but still lower than average showing there is still work to be done to increase the health of the deer population and the quality of hunting in Wisconsin. In Northeast Wisconsin, the gun deer harvest increase was higher than the state average. From 2009 to 2010 the harvest rose 24 percent in our region. The gun deer harvest increase took place even though hunting license sales fell 3 percent statewide. Not only were more deer taken this year, but it was a safer hunt as well. There were zero hunting related deaths this season. Unfortunately, there were 12 injures. The zero deaths total is the lowest amount since 1974. Hunters and an aggressive hunter safety campaign seem to be the reason for the safer hunts. In 1966, prior to hunter education there were 44 shooting incidents per 100,000 hunters. This year, there were 1.9 incidents per 100,000. Congratulations to all hunters on a safe hunt. I hope it was successful for each of you as well. If not, muzzleloader season is going on right now until December 8. Also, a statewide antlerless hunt is in place from December 9 to the 12.
JoAnne Rosenberg was the winner of the Verns Hardware $1,000 giveaway. Rosenberg said, Verns Hardware is one of my favorite places to shop, especially because when you enter the store there is always a kind face to help you find what you are looking for, and if the store doesnt have it, they will order it for you! Whenever I have bigger objects the staff always asks if I need help carrying anything out to the car, which is always a plus. I will probably spend the $1,000 on things I need around the yard or plants in the spring. Thank you, Verns, very much!
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FOR RENT
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! 220 S. ST. AUGUSTINE ST. FOR LEASE PULASKI. For Rent: 3,000 auto body shop/warehouse in high traffic location, was former cabinet shop. 12 x 12 overhead door and tons of parking! Office and bathroom, upper level has break room/sitting area. $795.00. 920-621-2800 1 BDRM AVAILABLE in LARGE 3 BDRM COUNTRY HOME. Near Sunnyside School. Female preferred. $400 w/utilities and garage. Jamie @ 920-621-6748.
despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen. Our Father. Hail Mary. Our Lady of the Snows, pray for us. St. Joseph, pray for us. St. Therese, Patroness of the Missions, pray for us. Glory be to the Father. Thank you for favors granted. Publish 3 times. MTJ. PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (Never known to fail.) Oh most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful one, splendor of Heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my Necessity. Oh star of the sea, help me and show me here you are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart so succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. (3 times) Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days. You must publish it, and it will be granted to you. K.A.
BE A PART OF THE PULASKI COMMUNITY The Pulaski Village Board is encouraging village residents
a month. Pay is $35 a meeting and $100 per month base salary.
AUCTION
ABANDONED ITEMS UNIT 155 - Raiderland Storage, Pulaski, WI. One full unit of personal and household goods including couch, loveseat, night stand, many tubs of misc., small appliances, wicker shelves, bed and mattress and lots more. 920-8228500 to view and place a bid. Final auction - Friday, January 7, 2011 at noon.
Three excited girls eat pizza from Amicos and cookies from Super Rons at Frostys Christmas.
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THANK YOU to all the people who generously gave to our WHITE CLOVER DRIVE at Maplewood Meats and Super Rons. AMVETS Post 160 Angelica/Pulaski. LARGE GERMAN SHEPARD DOG that apparently was killed after bing hit by a car. It is on the North side of Crest Drive between Hwy 32 and Ts. Augustine Street. The dog is wearing a faded red collar with no tags. I am hoping by running this ad the family that owns the dog will find some closure and peace knowing that the dog is not suffering.
Santa (Mel Lightner) and Elf (Mark Heck) pose with two happy girls telling Santa what they want for Christmas.
Mrs. Claus (Marlene Carey) loves her new homemade outfit created by Agnes Heck.
NOVENA
NOVENA PRAYERS TO OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help or sought they intercession, was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful; O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
The American Cancer Society invites individuals who want to honor cancer survivors (anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer) and caregivers, or pay tribute to those who have lost their battle with cancer to join its Relay For Life of Pulaski scheduled for April 9, 2010 in the Fred Kestly Fieldhouse of Pulaski High School. If you would like to learn more about this event or assist with the planning, please contact Adam Sutter at ACS; Phone 920-321-1386 or E-mail at Adam.Sutter@cancer.org.
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OLD KROPPS Previous owner of the restaurant that is now Kropps Supper Club Edward Lawler stands behind the bar in 1904.
By Cassie Zahn In todays society, restaurant chains and corporations are growing at such a rapid rate that locally owned and operated businesses are becoming more and more of a rarity. Kropps Supper Club, though, continues to keep alive the treasured tradition of a family-owned business where customers can count on the genuine efforts of the establishment to offer the best dining experience possible. This month, Kropps Supper
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Club of Mills Center will enter its 65th year in the restaurant business. The restaurant has been in the Kropp family since it was purchased by Clarence and Isabelle Kropp in 1946, and has never wavered from its high credentials and standards of quality in all aspects of the restaurant. Upon its construction in 1904 by Edward O. Lawler, the now historic building served as a tavern with food and lodging as well as a home for Lawler and his family. After that, the building
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was sold to Henry Zuidmulder in 1924, and it remained in his familys possession until 1946, when it was purchased by Clarence and Isabelle Kropp. The Kropps predominantly served salesman traveling the highway, as well as neighbors, and kept the bar open from 8 a.m. to midnight. In those days, customers enjoyed ham sandwiches, chili, or fried fish that cost them just 35 cents. The food was prepared by Isabelle in the basement on cook stoves in cast-iron pans. Other common festivities included New Years Eve dances, booyah and drinks for Sunday ball games, and slot machines, shuffleboard, pool tables, and dice games. Clarence and Isabelle cherished all of their customers and loved to spend time with them. Today, Merlin and Marge Kropp, along with their daughter Sandy Sheedy, own and operate the supper club and continue to keep up the tradition that Clarence and Isabelle started years ago. If one would walk into Kropps Supper Club today, they would find a cozy yet lively place full of its faithful regulars as well as many first-timers. The Kropps offer a unique dining experience in that they upkeep the building with modern renovations while still maintaining its historic charm. Customers can experience a quiet dinner in the back dining room, or join in on the exciting ambiance of the front dining room and bar area, where many dance and sing along to the jukebox while enjoying the company of both familiar and unfamiliar faces. Kropps offers something for all ages from young to old and is a great spot to meet up with friends or have a family dinner. When coming to eat at Kropps, bring a healthy appetite for its wide array of selection that includes fried fish, steak, hamburgers, sandwiches, steamed
NEW KROPPS The modern yet historic bar area in Kropps Supper Club is decorated for the holiday season.
fish, homemade soup, hash browns, baked potatoes, french fries, and their delicious specialty, fried chicken. The Kropps fried chicken won the Golden Fork Award for Best Chicken Entre in 2006. They also offer a convenient kid menu for its especially youthful customers. If one thing is for sure, no one ever leaves hungry or dissatisfied with their meal, and, quite often, a doggie bag is necessary. Those that have never been to Kropps before can try things out for themselves on Wednesdays from 4 to 9 p.m.; Fridays from 4 to 10 p.m.; Saturdays from 4 to 9 p.m.; and Sundays after home
Packer games. Many agree that this is a restaurant worth checking out and should be experienced by all. Kropps continues to be a staple of the community and a favorite dining spot for many. Friends and customers congratulate them on this milestone in their establishment and hope to see them around for years to come. We would like to thank all of the customers and employees for their support and contribution throughout the years; it is greatly appreciated, said Marge Kropp.