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facts, some that dated back to before the Common Era. The second museum was one that garnered thousands of sculptures and ancient calligraphy on stone tablets. The day was ended with a feast of a great assortment of dumplings in the Shaanxi Grand Operan House and Dinner Show. We must have had over 15 types of dumplingsthey just kept bringing them out. There were seafood, vegetable, walnut, shrimp, beef, pork, duck meat, chicken, and on and on, said Gracyalny. The dumplings were shaped like their filling, so the duck dumpling looked like a duck, and the fish one actually had a tail like a fish. Gracyanly traveled on the second day to the Terra Cotta Museum and the Huatang Hot Springs, a place where the Tang Dynasty Emperors would rest at. We were able to see where they make the many different sizes of soldiers and learned more about the history of the Qin Dynasty at the Terra Cotta Museum, said Gracyalny. We also saw such beautiful artwork that is also created herepottery, tiles, vases, chests, wall decors, and more. The third day saw that Gracyalny would travel to PangLiu Elementary School, a small school in a rural village. Though the children were kind and welcoming, Gracyalny noted that the living conditions were very poor. The group was welcomed with all of the students lined up and the sound of a drum corp. The administrators were all emotionally touched, and after the introduction, got to interact with the students. During our classroom visits, students sang songs for us and shared their math books and reading books. They had the biggest smiles for us. Some of the administrators played ping pong with the students, which is a common activity for them, said Gracyalny, claiming that this was the most memorable day of the whole experience. The group traveled from Xian to Beijing on the fourth day, where they were to meet up with 20 other principals and superintendents at a rendezvous point, but flights were delayed and plans were changed. The day was spent mostly as a time to get used to city, with simple strolls through the city. The fifth day in China was one focused on the group learning about basic Chinese education and Migration Schools and Policies. They met in a meeting room where the many facts were presented to them in a formal fashion. After the meeting, Gracyalny made her way down to Tinnamen Square and the Forbidden City. Two schools were visited in the sixth day. The first school was more of an elite boarding private school for students. It has the top five percent of students in China and

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some students from other countries, said Gracyalny. The school of about 4,500 students is for grades 7 to 12. I found it interesting that many of these students want to go to college in the U.S. Longhai School, the second educational facility visited, was one that was targeted for students whose families moved often. The children were very eager to learn and did so with joy in their eyes. This school visit was a very humbling experience, Gracyalny said. Afterward, a few of the group members went off to enjoy more of the city, visiting many sites from the 2008 Olympics. The group visited Beijing Normal University on the seventh day, a university committed to teaching students to become future educators, and listened to a presentation from one of the professors. The professor shared information on the society and the education system of China and the changes it has been and is going through. I found the teacher preparation very interesting. When a teacher goes out to student teach, they may only be in the classroom for 6 to 8 weeks and probably only teaches one third to one half of that time, according to the professor, said Gracyalny. However, when I asked a college student, I got the impression it was similar to U.S. Also, principals dont necessarily have another degree, although many now are getting what they call EDDs. A highlight of the trip was on the eighth day when the group went to go visit the famed Great Wall of China. The functions of a cable car were used to get to the top of the wall, and once there, a total of about two and a half hours were spent just hiking on the wall. It is so difficult to put in words what it felt like to stand
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Gracyalny visits China

Kryger named All-State Scholar

Pictured is a bell tower on the Xian Wall.

By Julian B. Lacera Hillcrest Elementary School Principal Jenny Gracyalny recently went to China for the Wisconsin-Chinese Administrator Exchange. Her stay in China was from April 7 to 25, where she learned about the education system and of the culture of China. The program took school administrators from around the country and brought them to the area in China where their foreign exchange partners reside. On April 7, Gracyalny prepared for her 13-hour flight to Beijing, China. Because of the differences in time zones, however, she actually landed in

Beijing on the 8. Her first day in Xian started off with a buffet, and then she was off to tour the City Wall of Xian, an 800-yearold wall that served as a magnificent defense for many dynasties. After the tour, she and her group journeyed on a 30km bike ride across the landscape. Each side has a gate area with beautiful architecture of the gates, said Gracyalny. On the north side it looked like they had just celebrated a festival with beautiful and colorful floats. The group made their way to one of two museums. The first was a top museum in China, which showcased many arti-

Brandon Kryger

By Annie Schanock Brandon Kryger, son of Dale and Rochelle Kryger, has been named an All-State Scholar by a group of Wisconsin public school administrators. As an All-State Scholar, Kryger receives the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship in the amount of $1,500 per year for four years due to Krygers academic achievement during his high school years. State Superintendent Tony Evers said, Those who study hard and take advantage of the education offered in our states schools have surely earned this recognition. Kryger is surely deserving of this award. Kryger receives this prestigious honor not only due to academic achievement, but also because of his demonstration of skill, ability, and desire to be
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Gracyalny enjoyed watching dancers at the Shaanxi Grand Opera House and Dinner Show.

NAME CORRECTION from the 5-20 issue:

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science, and the arts. The purpose of this was to elicit and mature the emotions, abilities, and knowledge of the students. Later, she had a question and answer session with the headmasters of the school. In the afternoon, she went to the classes of Zhaolin, where she handed out, to the best of her ability, the rest of her gifts to the students. Gracyalny spent her last day sight seeing before heading back to the United States. Words and pictures cant say enough about this trip, said Gracyalny. I encourage teachers and students to take advantage of travelling opportunities to other states and countries. I hope that in the future our sister school in Harbin, China and Hillcrest/Pulaski will continue to build on our relationship that has been established. an ongoing project in both current and past values. For more information on current events visit their website at www.AgriculturalHeritage.org. Holdridge received a $20 gift certificate to Dynamic Designs and a framed photo of her winning entry. The theme of the Community Calendar Contest this year is Old Buildings and Barns. The contest is open to residents or non-residents of Pulaski and the surrounding communities that had or have ties to the area. To enter the contest, send your photo(s) and a description details of the photo, photographers name, address and phone number to Dynamic Designs Unlimited, P.O. Box 470, 220A S. St. Augustine, Pulaski, WI 54162. Information and inquiries may also be emailed to dynamicdesigns@netnet.net. In the subject line, please indicate Calendar Contest. Acceptable electronic files include: jpeg, tiff, or pdf with a dpi of at least 300. For more question regarding the contest please contact Krisy or Tammy at Dynamic Designs Unlimited; 920-822-4450. The 2011 Community Calendar is scheduled be available to

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on the wall or in a guard tower of the wall. Amazing, breathtaking, a once in a lifetime experience, Gracyalny said. Before leaving Beijing on the ninth day, the administrators went to the Temple of Heaven, a temple constructed during one of the Ming Dynasties. The neat part of our visit was all the activity in the park surrounding the temple. You could hear and see groups of people singing, dancing, and playing cards, dominos, and Chinese games, said Gracyalny. When Gracyalny finally landed in Harbin, she was greeted with a bouquet of flowers presented by Cui Feng, the principal who took over for Wang Li while she visited Hillcrest in December of 2009. They were brought to an eloquent banquet where they ate dinner and mingled with many big names in the Heilongjiang Providence Ministry of Education. A formal meeting at the Sinoway Hotel with the hosts took place on the tenth day. There were several significant people at the meeting that hailed from the Heilongjiang Province. Meng Fanjie, the Deputy Director, gave a speech to the group about Heilongjiang Education and about general education. Each time I hear a speaker about Chinese education, it makes me think that our two countries have so much in common with our challenges and problems in education. Many of the initiatives and reforms that the Chinese education system is going through are similar to what we discuss or share at our staff meetings, Gracyalny said. Only a short walk from the hotel was the partner school, Harbin Zhaolin Elementary School, where Gracyalny spent the majority of her eleventh day of the trip. After meeting shortly with the principal, we entered the courtyard of the school. It was the

most amazing thing to see over 2,000 students lined up in rows ready for the flag raising ceremony, which occurs every Monday morning. Two students and two staff members led the ceremony while the Chinese National Anthem played and the flag was raised. After being introduced, I had an opportunity to address the students and staff of Harbin Zhaolin Elementary School and present them with a plaque from our school, said Gracyalny. She then met with teachers from the school and presented a proclamation from Governor Doyle and Superintendent Tony Evers. She also gave them a medallion from the Department of Public Instruction which had the phrase One Diverse World Intertwined Together engraved. Gracyalny again visited Harbin Zhaolin Elementary School on the following day. During this trip, she was able to observe the beautiful art displayed by the students and other students playing exceedingly well on their band instruments. There was also a concert put on in honor of Gracyalny. She was able to clear up several misconceptions that appear in the common light, such as the lack of a break given to the students, and the use of traditional teaching methods for the students. The next day was spent at Harbin #1 High School. It is a school that has been honored having many students that excel profoundly on the academic level. Here, she ventured into the English and math departments, where she found that there was less student involvement in the latter. She learned much about the curriculum, and observed that the teachers are required to make a minimum of 30 observations of other colleagues per semester. This ensures a continuing evolution for perfection in the school. The first half of the fourteenth day was spent at Hongxia Kindergarten. The school served as a learning institute for children of ages three, four, and five. The main focus of the education was to focus on health, language,

Janis Holdridge of Seymour, WI receives her award from Tammy Brzeczkowski of Dynamic Designs

Holdridge wins community photo contest

(PULASKI, WISCONSIN)-Dynamic Designs is pleased to announce the April 2011 Community Calendar Photo contest winner! For the month of April, the winning recipient is Janis Holdridge. Janis attended the Fabric of the Lakeshore National Quilt Show held at the Agricultural Heritage and Resources Inc. building (located in Kewaunee, WI) last August. Thinking out of the box, Janis submitted a photo of a quilt featuring old barns. Her winning photo is of one quilt square within a quilt. The quilt that Janis photographed and submitted was made by Evelyn Brackelsky and features thirteen different barn scenes. It received a first place blue ribbon in the show at Kewaunee in August 2009. The Agricultural Heritage and Resources Inc. grounds are a tribute of historical value and is

purchase December 31, 2010 at Dynamic Designs Unlimited in Pulaski. Production of the calendars will be limited, and pre-sales will be taken prior to the actual sale. The cost of the calendars are $10.00 each. For every calendar sold, Dynamic Designs will donate $1 to the Pulaski Area Food Pantry. The winning photos can be viewed on the Dynamic Designs website at www.dynamicdesignspulaski.com.

Aprils winning photo, submitted by Janis Holdrige for the Community Calendar Photo Contest, sponsored by Dynamic Designs.

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named an All-State Scholar and is honored to receive the recognition. Eager to learn and demonstrating phenomenal academic achievement complimented by his natural ability and hard work, Kryger is more than deserving of the All-State Scholar award.

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of WEMI radio in Appleton, two terms as a Director of Life Promotions, and one term as Chairman of the Board of Life Promotions. Currently, Reid is serving on the corporate board of directors for the YMCA of the Fox Valley. In 2007, Appleton East High School honored him as the outstanding alumni of the year. An avid reader, traveler and entrepreneur, Reid will bring a unique set of life experiences to the U.S. House of Representatives on behalf of the Wisconsin residents. Reid is happily married to his wife Deana for 34 years. He has two children and two grandchildren.

DAR recognize Pulaski students

The Jean Nicolet Chapter Good Citizen Award includes an essay submitted by Pulaski High School senior Kevin Ripley. His entry was forwarded to the State DAR competition. Students interested in the study of American History and wish to pursue these awards or have questions may contact Regent Pamila Khraibut at (920) 497-9472. She will also provide information and assistance to women who are or may be eligible for membership in DAR. Visitors are welcome at Chapter meetings.

Reid Ribble, a candidate for Congress, and Kerry Niemcek met with Pulaski News students Nevada Skenandore, Laura Dahms, and Brock Treankler.

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Reid Ribble for Congress

Reid is a third generation and lifelong Wisconsin resident. He was born in Neenah and graduated in 1974 from Appleton East High School. After high school, he attended Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music with the intention of going into full time ministerial work. He then decided to follow in his fathers footsteps by joining the family roofing business in 1976 and eventually rose to become president in 1981. Reid owns and operates one of the most successful roof construction and consulting companies in the United States. Volunteering his time for over two decades, Reid is a member of National Roofing Contractors Association, the Wisconsin Roofing Contractors Association, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Fox Valley Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Home Builders as well as the Brown County and Outagamie County Home Builders Associations. Reid is actively involved in the local community and industry. In 2005, members of the National Roofing Contractors Association elected him to be president. Currently, he is serving as President of the Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress, the roofing industrys national foundation. Reid is a very active in his local community, as well. For more than 20 years he was the head Varsity Volleyball coach at Appleton East High School. He has served two terms as a Director

successful. Scholars are chosen based upon overall grade point average, ACT scores, and a personal essay. Kryger advanced to become one of 120 scholars named across the entire state of Wisconsin. Kryger had the opportunity to bring three guests to the ceremony; he chose his mother, father, and a third guest who was unable to attend. A speaker told about his experiences in Africa, relating the stories he heard in his travels to the transitions in stages of life. Kryger plans to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison for engineering or astronomy-physics with music on the side. When asked if there was anything else Kryger wanted to share, he said, The girl I shared a table with spoke four different languages! Kryger is pleased to be

Submitted by Marjorie Holmes The DAR, the Daughters of the American Revolution, is an organization of women whose ancestors supported the fight for American Independence. The objectives of the society include preserving history, providing education, and promoting patriotism. Each year students in grades five through eight are encouraged to enter the American History Essay contest sponsored by the DAR. This years topic was Describe how you felt on May 10, 1869, when the golden spike was driven at Promontory Summit, Utah, to celebrate the completion of Transcontinental Railroad. The fifth grade Jean Nicolet Chapter winner is Olivia Jane DeBruin of Classical Charter School. The DAR Good Citizens Awards are designed to recognize and reward high school seniors who exhibit the qualities of good citizenship. These qualities include dependability, service, leadership and patriotism.

Miss Polka Days, candidates sought

Attention all girls of the Pulaski School District. If you are between the ages of 13 and 19, this message is for you. Pulaski Polka Days is looking for candidates to become the next Miss Polka Days. If interested, just fill out the form that is available at the PHS or PCMS office and send it in. Sell a few raffle tickets and have a lot of fun. For more information, contact Jean Siolka at (920) 822-1986.

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Submitted by Chief of Police Randal Dunford 05/04/2010 7:06 am - Alarm Business Premier Community Bank Officer requested for alarm at Premier Bank. Upon arriving met with foreman of crew working on new section of bank. Foreman stated one of his crew men had accidently walked into the older part of the bank. Officer was contacted by one of the key holders, at which time she was informed as what had taken place. 05/04/2010 4:21 pm - Extra Patrol Request Summit Street Officer called to residence in regards to excessive speed on Summit Street near Shippy Park. Complainant stated that a blue S10 Chevy pickup truck passed him at a speed he estimated at 40 mph. Complainant asked for some extra patrol in the area. 05/04/2010 6:10 pm - Traffic Accident Hit and Run Memorial Park Hit and run in parking lot of Memorial park. Run vehicle later located in Pulaski. Citations issued for hit and run and unsafe backing. 05/05/2010 12:54 am Disturbance Arthur Blvd. Exboyfriend was outside wanting to pick up exgirlfriend who was now staying with another male she met on Facebook three days ago. Complainant stated she is no longer wanting relationship with ex. Brown County transported male to Howard due to not having a valid license. 05/05/2010 5:05 pm - Criminal Damage To Property Helen Street Damage to screen door believed to have been caused from wind. 05/05/2010 7:04 pm - Criminal Damage To Property Nightingale Drive Male took baseball bat and damaged other males vehicle. Charges pending. 05/05/2010 8:45 pm Suspicious Activity Blue Heron Drive Complainant advised that their teenage daughter received a call on her cell phone from male stating that he was doing a survey for company & asked if she was

18 years old or older. She told him she was not and he said goodbye and hung up. Party did not think telemarketers called cell phones. 05/07/2010 1:00 pm - Disorderly Conduct All Other Pulaski High School A 17 year old male threw chocolate milk all over walls of restroom. Citation issued. 05/07/2010 5:01 pm - Emergency Detention Rosemary Court Officer along with NEW Rescue requested at the residence for a 50 yr old male that had taken 25 oxycoton pills earlier this morning. Male party was transported to Bellin Hospital by EMS. 05/08/2010 10:30 am - Assist Citizen Pulaski Police Department Owner of vehicle had several vehicle defects written by State Patrol to be checked by todays date. Not all were completed and Officer would not sign off until all defects were taken care of. Driver advised to contact State Patrol to request extension. 05/08/2010 4:11 pm - Juvenile Problem Colonial Courts Anonymous complainant of two or three male juveniles (ages 1013yrs) mooning girls from the pool. Two boys admitted to it and had a very stern warning given. One boy, who was singled out by two elderly adults and the other boys involved, refused to admit taking part. All parents were contacted and will deal with their sons. 05/08/2010 6:34 pm Harassment Carol Lane Complainant stating that her boyfriends ex-wife is stalking her and tampering with her vehicle. Stated that there is sugar in the gas tank. 05/08/2010 7:00 pm Trespassing Pulaski High School Citation issued to a 17 year old female who was told by school administration that she could not be at prom she went anyway. 05/10/2010 3:30 pm - Missing Juvenile Glenbrook Elementary School 5th grade student didnt arrive home. Student located and everything is fine. 05/10/2010 8:26 pm Harassment Carol Lane Supposedly, female keeps driving past house, taking pictures, texting complainant, he wants nothing to do with her. Female party talked to and denied driving by the residence. Ongoing domestic problem from Oconto. Ex-wife was advised to have no contact with complainant. 05/11/2010 7:00 am - Sex Offense - W. Green Bay Street Complaint of sexual assault of child 13 yrs of age at private residence involving several teens. Investigation continuing.

St. Johns offers evening Bible camp

Bob Tetzlaff, Board Chairman of Pulaski Commission on Aging, presents Helen Wojcik, retiring Board Member, with a plaque for 25 years of dedicated service.

Four generations gather together to capture a photo. Baby Alivia Babik is held by her father Justin Babik. Grandfather Mike Babik and great Grandmother Jeanette Babik are proud of the new addition to the Babik family.

Submitted by Valerie Plasky St. Johns Lutheran Church in Little Suamico will offer an evening Bible camp to all area children from June 22 to 24. Called I C.A.N.I Camp At Night, this unique, interactive learning experience is open to children of all faiths, ages 4 to 12. Campers will join The Jesus Expedition as they travel around the world learning about the miracles of Jesus. Interactive songs, science experiments, games, art projects, and skits will take campers to Antarctica, the Brazilian jungle and the Pacific Ocean. I C.A.N. takes place at the church each evening, Tuesday through Thursday, June 22 to 24, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 pm. A simple supper and a snack are included in the camp session. Campers who have completed the fourth, fifth, and sixth grade may stay for an optional overnight beginning on Thursday, June 24. The camp fee is $15 per camper. The optional overnight costs an additional $5. This is a week of discovery and action for everyone- our campers and our adult volunteers. Children will build their faith while having fun in a relaxed, safe setting, said Valerie Plasky, Director of Family Ministry. Registration is open until June 10. Registration forms may be obtained at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Little Suamico, or on the church web site at www.stjohnlittlesuamico.org St. Johns Lutheran Church in Little Suamico is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It has 720 members from communities throughout Brown and Oconto Counties. The church is located at 1253 County Trunk J in Little Suamico, Wisconsin. For more information, contact Valerie Plasky, Director of Family Ministry, at (920) 8267785.

Five generations gather together to capture a photo. Baby Alivia Babik is held by great great Grandmother Mildred Westberg, who is 99. Standing in the background are Grandmother Beth Babik, Father Justin Babik, and great Grandmother Annabelle Pasono.

Exciting new chapters for PHS graduate

By Nick Seglund Pulaski High School graduate, Emily Litt, is the new Chief of Staff for the District of Columbias Health Departments Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Administration. After graduating from Pulaski High School, Litt went to Marquette University in Milwaukee. There, Litt attended the College of Nursing, graduating in 1998 with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN). Furthermore, in 2004 Litt graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Masters of Science (MS) in Public Health Nursing. Litt continued her education by graduating in 2008 from the University of Minnesota with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Litt also serves as Captain in the Untied States Army Reserve. Through all of Litts numerous and outstanding accomplishes, she was offered a job in Washington D.C. as the new Chief of Staff for the District of Columbias Health Departments Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Administration. Litt accepted the accomplished job and is moving to Washington D.C. Litt is prepared and excited to take on this great new opportunity.

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Polish Heritage Society celebrates Chopin

Centennial events that are in the vicinity of the museum. Hours during the Farmers Market will be determined due to the change in location of the market. If you would like a personal tour of the museum at a special time, please call 822-5856 or 865-7875. Family tours, girl/boy scouts, etc. are welcome. Summertime is a great time to chill out at the museum and learn more about the history of the Pulaski Area.

Incorporating of the Village of Pulaski communities; astute in Community School District the Polishand shrewd in law. The business
Reprinted from the 1935 Souvenir Program of the 24th Anniversary of the Village of Pulaski Written by Louis Prokopovitz Any settlement situated on three corners of three countries would find itself in a peculiar predicament. Such was the case with Pulaski, Wisconsin, in the country of Brown, Shawano and Oconto. There was dissatisfaction and injustice in many regards. The first settlers, rather pioneers that were living far from the village did not feel this so much also for many reasons. But, towards 1910 when the village was nearing the number of 500 population, when many of these were retired farmers then the situation was rather hard to take. Dissatisfaction - ?!! Many reasons for it. When voting time came the polls were not in the village, but mostly about 4 and 5 miles away. The town hall was there and do what you may, you had to either foot it (and what beautiful roads) or hire horse and buggy (good for the livery stables but bad for the pocket of some that had only something to live on) or stay home and leave the voting take its natural course lose your candidate. That is one reason of dissatisfaction. Another. Even though you voted you could not vote for your candidate. It usually was someone outside of the village (not out of your community) and there you found yourself just as dissatisfied. Therefore many did not go to the town hall to vote. That was just what the outsiders liked. They had their own candidate he passed he was bitter against
those that voted against him or not for him and it was no guesswork for one involved in politics to find which settlement turned him down!!! When such a candidate passed in the elections then woe to those communities that dared to raise their voice against him. And woe to those that voted not!! How were these Woes thunder-bolted against Pulaski. Pulaski was quite a village. This village needed roads Why? There was a railroad passing through Pulaski farmers wanted to exchange their produce in town businessmen could not go and get it from the farms, at least not so easy. Poor roads, poor business. Thats how the disliked candidates appeased their hatred and anger refused to improve roads. Taxes were high because the assessor was not voted for by these people. What could the merchants do? what could the people do? Simply take it and grit their teeth. Or, bow their head and set it a thinking. And then woe to the others when people start such a thing as THINK- - There were people that thought well in our community and there were capable leaders that thought and toiled still harder. There were few, but capable men with definite purpose for the common good. Lets see who they are: J.A. Peplinski, prominent business pioneer in Pulaski, Wisconsin, Shawano, Brown, Oconto counties, ect. Then there was Rev. Francis Manel, O.F.M. the greatest orator then known in all

Angelica 4-H meets

Submitted by Reporter Alyssa Splan The Angelica 4-H met for its monthly meeting on May 11 at the Angelica Town Hall. The meeting was called to order by Danielle Robaidek leading the American Pledge and Katie Arveson leading the 4-H Pledge. This meetings roll call was done by saying an animal. Many opportunities for the 4-H members were shared and discussed. The first opportunity was a sign-up to help decorate a window at the Wood Shed in Bonduel for June Dairy Month. Another opportunity was a sign-up for an Arts and Crafts project with Kathy Brown. Also there was a sign-up sheet to help out with Brunch on the Farm on June 16. Lastly, the club will look into a club community service project at the Pulaski Pantry. Our next meeting will be at the Green Valley Town Hall on June 8 at 7 p.m. All members please bring any sports items needed for softball, kickball games, etc. Also bring a dish to pass and non-perishable food items to donate to the Pulaski Pantry.

Composer and pianist Frederick Chopin will be celebrated through a music festival hosted by the Polish Heritage Society.

By Tom Dobesh The Polish Heritage Society is celebrating the 200th birthday of Polish composer and virtuoso pianist Frederick Chopin. On Saturday, July 24, at 7 p.m., they are hosting a music festival in his honor at Pulaski High School. The society invites all people to attend. Admission to the Chopin 200 Year Anniversary Music Festival is free. Music lovers from around the world are commemorating Chopins birthday this year. Bicentennial concerts and other events are being stage in Warsaw and by Polish people around the world. Chopin was born on March 1, 1810, and died October 17, 1849. He was considered a child-prodigy pianist. As a child, Chopin showed an intelligence that was said to absorb and make use of everything for its development. Seven-year old Chopin began giving public concerts that prompted comparisons with Mozart and Beethoven. Others in Chopins family were musically inclined. As a result, Chopin early became conversant with music in its various forms. Chopin invented musical forms such as the instrumental ballade, and made major innovations in the piano sonata, mazurka, waltz, nocturne, polonaise, tude, impromptu and prlude. Arthur Rubinstein said about Chopins music, Chopin was a genius of universal appeal. His music conquers the most diverse audiences. When the first notes of Chopin sound through the concert hall there is a happy sigh of recognition. All over the world, men and women know his music. It is expressive and personal, but still a pure art. His music is the universal language of human communication. Some manuscripts and pieces from his early childhood have been lost, but over 230 of Chopins works survive. For more information about Chopin or this event, please contact Tom Dobesh at (920) 655-0759.

Provincial Superior at that time, of the Polish Franciscan Commissariate in the United States. Though he never let it known of himself to be such still he is known as such by others. Louis and Mahlon Prokopovitz two more shrewd men in politics and business their whole life. J. Trompizeynskim, August O Kray, Frank Tafel, L. Szymanski some more giants in thinking ability. And there is no use saying much more of Charles Lepich professor. Usually professors speak for themselves. That happened when these men resolved to work out their ideas? They bombarded Shawano County, Oconto and Brown, so hard for months that finally J.A. Peplinski and Charles Lepich had to make many trips to Madison and fight, the opposition made by Shawano lawyers especially in order to have this village incorporated. Labor omnia vincit, Labor conquers all things. It finally was decided that this should go under vote of all the inhabitants of the proposed territory for the said village, through the decision of the court by Jodge Samuel D. Hastings, March 21st, 1910. On April 9th, 1910, the voting took place under the appointed vote inspectors: O.H. Cooley, A.F. Kubiak, and Harry T. Peplinski Incorporation of the village passed by a vote of 59, against 32. After that regular elections were held for the village administrator, and J.A. Peplinski became the first president.

Cub scouts Dylan Huben, Isaiah Vanderwalker, Isaac Drevs, Michael Maloney, Tyler Tibbs, and their Tiger Den Leader Steve DrevsPack number 4031learned about Pulaski News from Kathleen Gerds.

Pulaski Area Museum summer hours announced

The Pulaski Area Museum at 129 W. Pulaski Street in Pulaski will be open for summer hours each Tuesday and Thursday afternoon beginning June 8 and June 10, 2010 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. as well as the first Wednesday of June, July and August from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The museum will be open the Saturday and Sunday during Polka Days Weekend from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The museum will also try be open during Pulaski

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Stay safe in the sun this summer

Ah, summer. The days are longer and warmer, which means you have more time to get outside and do the activities you enjoy. Spending time outdoors is part of an active, healthy life. However, as anyone who has ever had sunburn knows, too much exposure to the suns ultraviolet (UV) rays is dangerous. More than 1 million skin cancers are diagnosed each year in the United States. Thats more than cancers of the prostate, breast, lung, colon, uterus, ovaries, and pancreas combined. The good news is that there is a lot you can do to protect yourself. Follow these practical steps; they provide the best protection when used together. Limit direct sun exposure during midday. UV rays are most intense during the middle of the day, usually between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Plan your outdoor activities outside that timeframe, if possible. Avoid tanning beds and sunlamps. Tanning lamps give out UVA and frequently UVB rays, as well. Both UVA and UVB rays can cause serious long-term skin damage, and both contribute to skin cancer. Wear shades and a hat. Invest in a wide-brimmed hat to protect your face and a pair of wrap-around sunglasses with at least 99% UV absorption. Use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher. The SPF number represents the level of protection against UVB rays, the kind that cause most skin cancers. A higher number means more protection. Sunscreens labeled broad spectrum also protect against UVA rays, which also play a role in skin cancer. Use one ounce of sunscreen (a palm-full) to cover your arms, legs, neck, and face. Reapply every two hours, or more often if you are swimming or sweating. Dont forget to protect your lips by using a lip balm with SPF, too. Dont skip the sunscreen just because it looks overcast outside; UV light still comes through on hazy days. Check your skin. Check your own skin regularly, and have your doctor check it too, especially if you notice any moles that have changed in size, shape, or color. Skin cancer is most easily treated if found early. Hear from some survivors in this skin cancer prevention and early detection video. Celebrate Dont Fry Day. Remind your friends and family about the importance of skin cancer prevention and early detection on the National Council on Skin Cancer Preventions Dont Fry Day, the Friday before Memorial Day, May 28. To learn more about how you can reduce your risk of skin cancer, visit www.cancer.org.

Mandatory auto insurance for Wisconsin drivers takes effect June 1

Submitted by Lacey Tuyls, American Family On June 1, Wisconsin joins 48 other states in mandating auto insurance coverage. So what do the changes mean for Wisconsin drivers? What drivers need to know about the law Wisconsin drivers will be required to carry with them proof of insurance. So when you receive the cards and information about your policy from your insurance company, put at least one of the cards in your vehicle. If a driver is stopped on suspicion of a traffic violation, the police officer can ask for proof of insurance. Drivers can receive a $10 ticket if they have insurance, but dont have proof with them. Or you can be fined up to $500 if you dont have insurance. Underinsured motorist coverage is now required for state drivers on new or renewed policies. That portion of the law went into effect on Nov. 1. Motorists now need to have a policy providing at least $50,000 in bodily injury coverage for one person, $100,000 in bodily

Still time for uninsured drivers to acquire coverage and be compliant with the new law

Elizabeth Dahms Youngblom

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Elizabeth Leann Dahms and Eric Allan Youngblom are engaged to be married on June 18 at Eastbrook Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The reception to follow will be held in the South Shore Pavilion in Milwaukee. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Michael and Vonda Dahms of Hobart, Wisconsin. Elizabeth is a 2006 graduate of Pulaski High School, and she will be a December 2010 graduate of the UWMilwaukee School of Nursing. The future groom is the son of Dean and Sandy Youngblom of Wells, Minnesota. Eric is a 2006 graduate of United South Central High School in Wells and a 2010 UW-Milwaukee graduate, with his Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering.

LZ Lambeau welcomes home Wisconsins Vietnam Veterans

injury coverage per accident and $15,000 to cover property damage. These limits went into effect Jan. 1. Purchasing a policy With the looming deadline, does it mean that currently uninsured drivers are out of luck to be compliant when the law changes? Hardly. Auto insurance can be secured relatively quickly. With American Family, drivers will need to provide the following information: Drivers license information for all drivers in the household. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for all autos in the household. Name and address of financial leasing company. Titleholder information. At American Family, customers would need to call or stop by an agents office to purchase the policy. Dedicated agents can not only help you purchase a policy, but they will answer questions about coverage and make certain you are taking advantage of all possible discounts when purchasing a policy. You can contact Lacey Tuyls at 920-822-3624 for your quote today or online at www.laceyawilson.com or www.facebook.com - Lacey Tuyls Agency.

Millennium 4-H holds annual shoot 4-H Club Updates

Vietnam Veterans marched patriotically at LZ Lambeau.

Participants of the Shawano 4-H participate in the archery event.

Officer Jim Tinlin and his dog Raider gave a drug-finding demonstration.

Submitted by Morgan Andre, club reporter The Millennium Starts 4-H meeting took place on May 3. The Club discussed having a float in a parade this summer. A committee was formed to oversee this project. Members were reminded to bring in their completed June Daily month posters to the next meeting and visual art members should bring their calendars to set meeting dates. The club decided to help out at the Green Valley/ Morgan Fire Department picnic on August 7 from noon until 4 p.m. with the carnival games. Officer Tinlin and his dog Raider from the Pulaski Police Department did a demonstration on how Raider smells for drugs. The club had a chance to ask questions. Thank you goes to Officer Tinlin and Raider for coming. Members all enjoyed your visit. The next meeting will be held on June 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Andre house.

By Joe Szczepanski On May 7 and 8, Shawano 4-H club held its ninth annual archery and air rifle shoot in Shawano. This year, attendance was up for the clubs shoot, 150 kids and 75 adults participated in the shoot. The shoots expectation was for kids and adults to most importantly be safe, and second to have fun. Volunteers believe that 4-H activities such as the shoot promote sportsmanship, work ethic, and dedication towards a goal. With shooters from all over the state, the event was a great opportunity for young adults to develop new relationships. Shooter came from as far as Marshfield and La Fayette County. The shoot offered special opportunities for shooters. Some shooters used the shoot to qualify for the National 4-H shoot. The shoot was considered a state invite and was qualifying shoot for Nationals. Other shooters used this event to shoot with their competition. Usually shooting against one another, many shoot-

ers paired up with their competition to shoot two member teams. There are seven events similar to the Shawano shoot in the state of Wisconsin, but this event is the only event that is indoors and in one room. Categories for the event included Air Rifle/ Pistol, 300 round archery, archery 2-D animal, archery team, and wildlife identification. This event would not have been an enjoyable experience without the many volunteers that helped put on the event. Most of the volunteers came from Brown, and Shawano County, but some came along with their children to shoot. Over 99 percent of the volunteers are parents, but community members also were part of the event. If students want to join in the experience they need to do three things. First, contact and join local 4-H club. Second, sign up for shooting sports in the 4-H club, and lastly, go to club practices to prepare for the event.

By Candice Matuszak Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans were welcomed home on May 22 at LZ Lambeau. This welcome home was what many of these veterans never received when they first came home. LZ Lambeau was a great way to welcome home the veterans who had fought in the Vietnam War, said Leo Club President Carrie Trina This event included aerial flybys, the Moving Wall, Vietnamera military vehicle displays, and aerial aircraft at Green Bays Austen Straubel Airport. The veterans that were at this event also had the opportunity to re-unite with their fellow service men and women. On May 22, the actual welcome home tribute ceremony took place inside Lambeau field. This ceremony included music, aerial fly-bys, presentations, and premiere segments of the forth-

coming Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories documentary. This ceremony also included a special memorial to the 1,224 people from Wisconsin that are still missing in action or were killed in action in Vietnam. The participants in this event were the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr, R&B and soul legend Ben E. King, Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle, country musicians Rockie Lynne and Paulette Carlson, Vietnam veteran and rock artist Kimo Williams, and many others. LZ Lambeau was a fantastic event! I was so intrigued by the amazing war stories the soldiers had during the war and the gratitude they had toward the people who helped set up the event, said Mike Clausen Leo club members from Pulaski High School volunteered at LZ Lambeau and assisted disabled veterans.

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Community Announcments
Northern Gardeners Garden Club Garden Tour at Randy Soper, 5612 Downtown Lane, Gillett, Wisconsin Wednesday June 16, 2010 at 6:30pm. For more information on Northern Gardeners Garden Club contact Joan Korzeniewski at 920-8993687 or Judy Strebel at 920-8973953. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Annual Meeting for Senior Homes, Inc. will be held on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Brookdale Apartments, 430 S. St. Augustine St. The monthly meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Pulaski Housing Authority will be held on Wednesday, June 16 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at Brookdale Apartments, 430 S. St. Augustine St. Pulaski. OLD TIMERS SOFTBALL GAME & ICE CREAM SOCIAL Sunday, June 27. Memorial Park. Contact Julie or Katie at 8223236 to sign up or more info. Sponsored by Pulaski Chase Cooperative. SUMMER DAY TRIP: LOU ANNS COACH to Appleton/ Little Chute shopping/tours organized by Thrivent Group @ St. Johns Morgan on Thursday, June 17. Planned stops include: Simons Cheese Factory, VandeWalles Candy/Bakery, Penzeys Spices, and Goodwill (behind the scenes tour and shopping). Lunch at Machine Shed (on your own). $30 for transportation. Reserve your space on the bus. Call Vena @ 848-2429. SEYMOUR FARMERS MARKET will be open every Tuesday from 2 6 pm at downtown Seymours Nagel Park beginning June 15 and continuing through mid-October. POLISH HERITAGE SOCIETY presents the Chopin 200 Year Anniversary Music Festival. The event will be held at Pulaski High School Ripley Performing Arts Center on July 24, 2010 beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is Free to all. For more info contact: Tom Dobesh @ (920) 655-0759. PULASKI AREA MUSEUM, 129 W. Pulaski St. Pulaski is open each Tues. and Thurs. afternoon from 1-4 p.m. during summer months beginning June 8. Also the first Wed. of each month from 6-8 pm. During Polka Days, Sat. & Sun. from 10 a.m. 3 p.m. and during nearby Pulaski Centennial events. PUBLIC HEARING regarding the 5 year and annual agency plan for the PULASKI HOUSING AUTHORITY on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Room at Brookdale Apartments. The Agency plan may be viewed at the main office of the Housing Authority located at 430 S. St. Augustine St. between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, before the public hearing. 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. 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. THE PULASKI COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY, INC. is in need of dry goods, canned fruit, cereal, past 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. 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. 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 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE web site is: pulaskichamber.org 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.

Seniors

SING-ALONG on Friday, June 4 at 10:15 a.m. at Pulaski Senior Center. Stay for lunch afterward (Salisbury steak in gravy). Call 822-8100 by 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 3 to make your reservation for lunch. BOOK GROUP at Pulaski Senior Center on Wednesday, June 9, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Light supper will be served for $2.00. Junes book is Breathing Lessons by Anne Tyler. Books available at the Senior Center. Call 822-8100 for more information. All ages welcome. SHOP HOP on Thursday, June 17, starting at 10:00. Have you driven by a local craft shop and thought to stop in but never have? Then join us as we tour craft shops in Pulaski, Howard and Suamico. (Gabby Gails, Vickery Village, Thornberry Cottage, to name a few.) We will spend about hour each in several different shops with a break for lunch along the way. Cost will be determined by how many attend and the mode of transportation. Lunch cost is your responsibility. Call Kitty at 8228100 to make your reservation. MOVIE MONDAY on June 14 at Pulaski Senior Center. The movie is An Affair to Remember with Cary Grant. Movie starts at 12:15 p.m. Snacks provided. GOLDEN AGE DINNER Wednesday, June 16 at 5:00. Members only. SUMMER PICNIC WITH THE SKYLITE PLAYERS on Thursday, June 24 from 11:302:30. Picnic lunch of brat on a bun, potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans and lemon pie will be served at 11:30. The Skylite Players will perform at 12:30 and games to follow the performance. Cost is $4.50 which includes lunch. Reservations due by Monday, June 21 to Kitty at 822-8100. WHEEL OF FORTUNE on Tuesday, June 29 from 9:30 -11:00 a.m. at the Pulaski Senior Center. Spin the wheel and play! Prizes for all participants! 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. BINGO at Pulaski Senior Center Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m.

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. 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. 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 the first Tuesday of this month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. She will be here on June 1. Do you have questions about benefits for seniors that she may help you with? Call Kitty at 822-8100 or Mary Kay at 4484308. FOOT CARE CLINIC at Pulaski Senior Center on Tuesdays June 8 and 22 starting at 9:00 a.m. Call 822-8100 to set up an appointment. Cost: $17.00 TOWN N COUNTRY QUILT GUILD on Monday, June 21 at 7:00 p.m. at Pulaski Senior Center. SEWING SIMPLE QUILT TOPS at Pulaski Senior Center Fridays at 9:00 a.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. SMEAR CARD GAME at Pulaski Senior Center on Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Call 822-8100 for more information. All ages welcome. SIT & BE FIT CHAIR EXERCISES on Mondays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at Pulaski Senior Center. NO EXERCISES on Monday, June 7. Call 8228100 for more information. All ages welcome. Sponsored by Prevea Health. THURSDAY EVENING CARD GAMES. Anyone interested in forming a Thursday night card group? For more information call the Pulaski Senior Center at 822-8100. PULASKI SENIOR CENTER MEALS FOR June 3 - 17 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, June 4 --- Salisbury steak in gravy Monday, June 7 Swedish meatballs Tuesday, June 8 beef stew Wednesday, June 9 - roast turkey Thursday, June 10 shredded BBQ chicken/bun Friday, June 11 pork chop suey Monday, June 14 meatloaf Tuesday, June 15 --- chicken piccata Wednesday, June 16 tater tot casserole Thursday, June 17 hamburger/bun Friday, June 18 ---open face turkey sandwich

School Updates
A knight for a princess PHS band students awarded
Bryan Sesko received the John Philip Sousa Award. The qualifications for the John Philip Sousa award include outstanding musicianship and ability, extreme dedication to his/her band program, strong leadership skills and contributions above and beyond the call of duty to his/her band, high moral values, high academic achievement, and the highest total points for his/her four years. Blake Smith received the Patrick S. Gilmore Award. The qualifications for the Patrick S. Gilmore Award include outstanding musicianship and ability, contributions to his/her band program, demonstrations of personal and professional qualities including citizenship, dependability, and going above and beyond the call of duty; and the second highest total points for his/her four years. Seth Parmer received the Arion Award. The qualifications for the Arion Award include contribution to his/her group, performing ability and musicianship, high scholastic standing, demonstration of personal and professional qualities in keeping with the school standards, and the highest total points for his/her four years. Kevin Ripley received the Sempre Fedelis Award. The qualifications for the Sempre Fedelis Award include endurance, knowledge, unselfishness, dependability, enthusiasm, and loyalty. Other awards were given to Blake Smith in the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award and to Corey Whitt, Brandon Kryger, and Colin Duke in the Woody Herman Jazz Award. The winners of the Pulaski Music Boosters College Scholarship were Ali Molnar, Blake Smith, and Corey Whitt.

A little learning is a dangerous thing, but a lot of ignorance is just as bad. ~Bob Edwards

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Pulaski Summer School is ready to rock

Assumption BVM students display great rock and roll guitar talent.

The 2010 Prom king and queen are Kevin Simoens and Laura Dahms. (Photo by Countryside Photographers)

By Abbi Whalen Students had an amazing time at the 2010 prom. This years theme was A Knight for a Princess with decorations to match. An elegant arbor surrounded in lights and flowers was in the entrance way welcoming prom goers to the dance floor. When guests arrived at the Radisson, they were greeted by school administration. Once in the banquet hall, students went and greeted other guests and sat down at a table to enjoy their meal. Meal choices included pasta primavera, fillet mignon, or chicken. After dinner, the party got started when the DJ asked the gentlemen to bring the ladies to the dance floor for a slow dance. This got most of the guests up and ready to dance. Students danced all night until it was

time to reveal the prom king and queen. This years court couples were Jacob Abegglen and Stephanie Paape, Bryan Sundstrom and Laura Szela, Gavin Denzer and Bridgette Terrell, Kevin Simoens and Laura Dahms, and Cassandra Zahn and Sean Hennessy. The prom king and queen were Kevin Simoens and Laura Dahms. Simoens and Dahms had the crowns passed off to them by Tyler Gerhartz and Margaret Pelton, the king and queen of the 2009 prom. After being crowned, the prom court danced to this years song Hero by Enrique Iglesias. When the song was done, everyone went back on the dance floor to jam to a few more dances and got ready for the post prom party hosted at Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley.

As students and parents are winding down their school year, the Pulaski District is gearing up for an exciting summer school. There will be well over 300 classes offered to Pulaski kids for grades 4K 12. Summer School and Red Raider Rec will run from June 7 August 6. This is our second year with the extended summer school program and it is running much smoother this year, said Susan Wheeler, Summer School Assistant. We just hope to keep improving and meeting the needs of kids and parents. Wheeler is probably referring to the addition this year of the Week in the Park Program. It is an all day Recreation Program designed to fill in the idle weeks between summer school terms. Pulaski now boasts a 9 week summer program that includes busing to satellite locations and school hot lunch during the 6 weeks of enrichment programming. We are now beginning to track test scores and make correlations with summer school, Mark Heck, Director, said. We really believe we have something great going on here. We have designed a summer program that kids love, that is flexible for

parents, and that is fostering exceptional educational opportunities, Heck said. The summer program is extremely comprehensive and there really is something for everyone. Everything from academics to sports camps, from Ag classes to individual band lessons, or from an All About Dogs class to the areas premier athletic performance class. An impressive example is the guitar lessons we offer. Lois Holewinski has been teaching guitar literally to thousands of students for more than 25 years. I have so many stories I could share, said Holewinski. I recently had a grandfather come in and take lessons with his two grandchildren. It is one of the greatest lifelong skills you can learn. The students learn that they are able to play anything from The Beatles to Taylor Swift added Holewinski. There are nearly 200 students that will have the opportunity to learn guitar from one of the areas finest and most experienced teachers. Last year Pulaski had nearly 70% of their 4K-12 population take advantage of at least one summer school class. With even more offerings this year, we can be sure that Pulaskis Summer School 2010 will again Rock!

The 2010 Prom court includes Jake Abegglen, Bryan Sundstrom, Gavin Denzer, Kevin Simoens, Sean Hennessy, Stephanie Paape, Laura Szela, Bridgett Terrel, Laura Dahms, and Cassie Zahn. (Photo by Countryside Photographers)

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Pulaski Culinary Team competes in national competition

Tom Chartrand, Elle Anderson, Michael Kurowski and Christian Guevara stand ready in their chefs out fits with Fox 11s Angela Kelly.

Christian Guevara, Tom Chartrand, Elle Anderson, Michael Kurowski and their Coach and teacher Liz Moehr pose for a picture in their Team Wisconsin culinary arts t-shirts.

By Matt Vesco After taking first at the Wisconsin Restaurant Association ProStart Culinary Invitational and each member of them team receiving over $30,000 in scholarships, the Pulaski Culinary team had a chance to compete at the National ProStart competition on April 30-May 2 in Overland Park, Kansas. The team consists of seniors Elle Anderson and Christian Guevara and juniors Tom Chartrand and Michael Kurowski. Their dedication to their menu and to their team led them to take 10th place at the National ProStart Competition out of 39 teams from across the country. Over 2000 students competed in their state level competition to qualify for nationals and our Pulaski team is in the top 40 of Pro Start students in the US.

I am beyond proud of them, said PHS culinary teacher Liz Moehr. Along with their teacher, the students also had three mentors working with them leading up to Nationals. Chef Abbey Steffen, Republic Chophouse, worked with the students for both the state and national event. Following their state win, Chef Jenn Solloway-Malvitz, Fox Valley Technical College, and Chef RC Schroeder, Big Tomatoes, also provided guidance than aided in their success. It takes a great deal of commitment in order to even place at the state level. To run the gamut to Nationals not only gave them an experience of a lifetime but also put them in a higher playing field as far as culinary skills go, said Chef Jenn about the students.

The students had to be ready to prepare their three course meal at the National competition that included poached lobster and prawn mango salad with a Thai chile vinaigrette, seared rack of lamb w/ Moroccan couscous and lemongarlic asparagus, and for dessert, Grand Marnier Cocoa Crepe cake smothered in a chocolate ganache and served with raspberry coulis, all of which had to be prepared and ready in under 60 minutes. I can honestly say the ProStart competition was life changing because it showed how dedication and work can pay off and work out for you. This showed me exactly how the rest of my life will look, and it looks great, said Tom Chartrand after competing. There is no doubt that students have learned a lot from the competition. In addition to being able to handle stressful situations and learning youre your mistakes, Elle Anderson said she learned the value of teamwork, I think it is quite amazing that four people from seemingly different backgrounds could pull together and work for one common goal. Although the team had great success, it was not without difficulty. The team overcame many obstacles including travel delays/ cancelations, refrigeration issues, and product availability. Despite all of this, the team pulled everything together and did an amazing job. Michael Kurowski said it best, The greatest thing I got out of this competition is that many things go wrong before they go right. One thing that is for sure is that the culinary team definitely had fun at the competition. Christian Guevara said the competition was one of the most fun-filled times of my life . . . it was just great! For the Pulaski culinary team, hopefully this first year at a national competition will be a stepping stone and they will be able to achieve even greater accomplishments in the future.

The team would like to formally thank the businesses that helped contribute to their success at Nationals, including North Shore Bank, Republic Chophouse, Festival Foods, Savore, Cooks Corner, and Warehouse Restaurant Equipment, Inc. Thank you for your support!

Attitude Student of the Month: Brooke Coenen

ly, an injury prevented Coenen from acting as captain for her last months on the basketball team. Also, she is the current Vice President of Pulaski High Schools Future Business Leaders of America. Coenen is especially proud of winning a state competition and qualifying for a national competition in FBLA competitive events. She said, Even though it was out of my control, I wish I could have finished my last year of basketball and track seasons. Coenen will attend Northern Michigan University this fall to play basketball. About receiving the Pulaski High School distinction, she said, I am very thankful and appreciative to be recognized in this way.

Academic Student of the Month: Marlo Vercauteren

Brooke Coenen

By Erin Holder Brooke Coenen, daughter of Bob and Jackie Coenen, was named Pulaski High Schools Student of the Month for positive attitude for May 2010. She has had extensive involvements in sports throughout her high school career. Coenen has participated in varsity-level track for three years, volleyball for three years, and basketball for all four years. Unfortunate-

Marlo Vercauteren

By Erin Holder Marlo Vercauteren, daughter of Gary Vercauteren and Becky Larson, was named Pulaski High Schools Student of the Month for academic excellence for May 2010. Vercauteren is captain of the girls varsity soccer team at Pulaski High School. She is also a member of National Honor Society. She is especially proud of her achievement at the Skills USA competition for engineering, earning second place. Also, Vercauteren has taken five out of the six Project Lead the Way courses for engineering offered at PHS. In her spare time, Vercauteren enjoys playing soccer, basketball, football and other sports with family and friends. She also spends time boating and four wheeling. Vercauteren said, If I had to change one thing about my high school career, I would go back and take more college credit classes to get a head start. Vercauteren will be attending the Milwaukee School of Engineering to study electrical engineering. She hopes to pursue a career in this field. About receiving the Pulaski High School distinction, she said, I feel honored to be recognized for this. I have put a lot of hard work into my education and it feels great to receive recognition.

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third and competed in Welding, and Chris Shaw, Tim Stone, and Marlo Vercauteren competed in the Engineering Challenge. Pulaski walked away with a second place finish in the Engineering Challenge by Shaw, Stone, and Vercauteren. Congratulations to all who competed.

Audrey Albright teaches preschoolers how to make camouflage in the All Day Preschool program at Assumption BVM.

Representative Nelson protects education and future

Despite the challenges posed by a historic $6.6 billion state budget deficit, brought on by a global economic downturn, education remained a top priority when the Democrats took the Assembly majority for the first time in 14 years. Throughout this legislative session, Assembly Democrats put children first by protecting education funding from drastic cuts and by passing new innovative measures to help our children succeed. Just this week, Governor Doyle signed into law new education measures passed by Assembly Democrats. The School Safety Act ensures that every school has a plan to deal with potentially dangerous situations. Importantly, the new law also includes provisions to prevent school bullying. Too often, bullying leads to a hostile, and even dangerous, learning environment. This measure helps provide a safe learning environment for every student. Important changes were also made to the SAGE program, which helps keep class sizes small in kindergarten through the third grade. Studies have consistently shown that these smaller class sizes boost student achievement. With a tough budget environment, some schools have considered dropping the program. The SAGE Flexibility Act gives school districts additional flexibility to stay in the program and continue offering smaller class sizes. These laws build upon the work of Assembly Democrats to support education. First and foremost, we protected education from the most severe cuts faced by other public services. While local schools are hurting like everyone else, they were able to avoid the drastic steps taken by other states. Assembly Democrats increased funding for the technical college system, the front line in worker training and retraining, by $5.2 million. They supported rural schools by boosting aid by $11.2 million and supported children in the poorest districts by increasing poverty aid by $13 million, all while cutting the spending of state tax dollars by over three percent. Democrats passed important reforms to help student performance. Specifically, they empowered the states superintendent of public instruction to intervene in failing school districts. And we approved legislation to allow student achievement data to be used when evaluating teachers. While there are plenty of challenges facing children and schools, the steps Assembly Democrats have taken this legislative session are helping make a positive difference. Taken together, these measures will help improve schools and ensure that children have the best education possible.

A.J. Huxford demonstrates proper pitching form and the fundamentals of softball and baseball to Glenbrooks fifth grade students on May 18. Seven wonderful high school athletes came to Glenbrook and gave a fun clinic to the students. Seniors Maggie Slezewski, Elle Anderson, Leah Keyes, Nicole Lasecki, A.J. Huxford, Tyler Wood, and Sam Reed came over to teach their skills about the game. These student athletes are great role models, and they helped the fifth graders understand how academics and athletics go together. Darlene Brody discusses the leadership roles in the world with her third grade class at Assumption BVM.

Pulaski succeeds in Skills USA

First grade teacher Cora Boucher compares stories with her students at Assumption BVM.

Pulaski High School Skills USA State attendees Tom Glinski, Haley Miller, Chaz Kuczer, Chris Shaw, Nick Fairchild, Marlo Vercauteren, Tim Stone, Willy LaRock and Troy Hassman stand with their second place trophy for the Engineering Challenge.

By Steven Schlender Skills USA is a national non-profit organization for high school and college students enrolled in trade, technical, industrial and health occupations programs. More than a quartermillion members in all 50 states and three U.S. territories: Guam, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico. This year at the Wisconsin

State Skills USA competition in Wisconsin Dells, Pulaski High school was honored to have eight of its eighteen members compete in the competition. Willy LaRock and Nick Fairchild both scored in top third and competed in Power Equipment Technology, Haley Miller scored in top half and competed in Architectural Drafting, Chaz Kuczer scored in top

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math awards. Justin Beckman, Robert Dooley, Erin Holder, Annie Schanock, and Bryan Sesko all received the Blue Chord Award, and in addition, Holder and Sesko received the Senior Math Award. Next Harley Griesbach, from the technology and engineering education department, handed out two awards. Marlo Vercauteren received the Outstanding Engineering Student Award and Chaz Kuczer received the Outstanding Metals Manufacturing Award. The science awards were presented by Steve Blackford. Carrie Trina received the Senior Science Award. The AP Biology Award was given to Shawn Sell. Andrew Peterson received the Anatomy and Physiology Award. The AP Chemistry Award went to Derek Anderson. The recipient of the Physics award was Justin Huben. The social studies awards were presented by John Krause. This years Senior Scholar Awards went to Ashley Caelwarts and Andrew Peterson. Kathleen Bader announced the choir awards. Cassie Alfheim, Jordyn Anklam, Sean Hennessy, Alex Hu, and Dustin Seiltz received the National Honor Choir Award. Alex Hu was the recipient of the State Honor Choir Award. Ellen Berg received the Music Education Award. The Fred Waring Directors Award was given to Ali Molnar. Sandra Weid received the National School Choral Award. Tom Busch and Keegan White followed with the band awards. The John Phillip Sousa Award was given to Bryan Sesko. Blake Smith received the Patrick S. Gilmore Award and the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award. The Arion Award was presented to Seth Parmer. Colin Duke, Brandon Kryger, and Corey Whitt received the Woody Herman Jazz Award. Dexter McNabb announced the 2010 Pulaski High School Badger Girl and Badger Boy. This years Badger Girl is Stephanie Paape and Badger Boy is Derek Anderson. Dan Slowey announced the DAR recipient Kevin Ripley. Finally, Slowey and John Matczak announced the High School Achievement Awards; these awards are presented to students with a GPA of 3.9 or higher. Freshmen who received this award were Brenna Adamski, Laura Aprill, Megan Archambault, Carly Borremans, Shelby Cornell, Rebecca Devalk, Ian Duke, Brian Ferrer, Nathaniel Hillard, Sara Hoffman, Zachary Klein, Danielle LaCount, Elizabeth Lemirande, Peter Lundberg, Kelsey Pelegrin, Jordan Stiede, Liana Streckenbach, Xiao Wei, Teagan Werniecke, Cody Wichmann, Laura Cortright, Tyler Jessel, Timothy Smoot, Brianna Hoppock, Katie Kosmal, Mallory Nickerson, Anna Paradies, Chirsta Charnon, Kendra Gohr, and Laura Schott.

Christian Guevara, Katelyn Krajewski, Tom Chartrand, Elle Anderson, Kortney Krajewski, and Michael Kurowski are honored for their hard work in the FCCLA club and Culinary Arts ProStart Team by their advisor, Liz Moehr.

By Danielle Greenlund Hundreds gathered at Pulaski High School Monday May 17, to honor students for their academic achievements. The social gathering, held before the ceremony, began at 5:30 p.m. in the commons, which was decorated by the Junior National Honors Society members. There were also refreshments available to guests during this time. Following the social, the honors reception began in the Ripley Performing Art Center. Dan Slowey gave a warm welcome to the honors recipients, as well as their guests and congratulated the students for their academic achievements. Slowey then thanked those who were involved in planning the special event. He especially thanked Joan Brylski and the members of the Junior National Honor Society. Slowey then announced the Students of the Month for Academic Achievement. The students are Erin Holder, Andrew Peterson, Alecia Richards, Carrie Trina, Kevin Ripley, Ali Molnar, Taylor Maccoux, Briana Harter, and Marlo Vercauteren. Students of the Month for Attitude were then announced. The students are Krista Kamke, Steven Schlender, Chantel White, Antonio Rosa Torres, Emily Alger-Feser, Amanda Schuld, Karisa Rhoades, Andrew Huxford, and Brooke Coenen. Glenn Blohowiak recognized those who received an English award. Carli Gorr, Derek Wirta, Taylor Maccoux, Kevin Ripley, Chantel White, Carrie Trina, Ali Molnar, and Erin Holder each received an English award. Kevin Simoens recognized the Junior NHS members. The members are Derek Anderson, Jordyn Anklam, Eric Babiarz, Laura Becker, Briana Bliese, Brian Boehmer, Samantha Barbender, Lauran Brice, Luke Button, Maran Collett, Laura Dahms, Benjamin Degrave, Tamara Deneys, Gavin Denzer, Courtney Dettman, Leigha Flagstad, Dylan Fleming, Daisee Francour, Timothy Frisch, Katelynn Gohr, Kaitlyn Hilliard, Devin Hynes, Eman Jazayeri, Justanjot Kaur, Dustin Koepsell, Michael Kurowski, Kelsey Lang, Kayla Laplante, Lauren Lotter, Krista Neerdaels, Race Noeldner, Stephanie Paape, Jacob Pelegrin, Morgan prentice, Alex Rentmeester, Shelby Ridderbush, Ruthanna Ringel, Isaiah Robertson, Shannon Schwenke, Kevin Simoens, Meredith Simpkins, Charles Smott, Casey Stepien, Jena Stewart, Melissa Stiede, Bryan Sundstrom, Laura Szela, Rebecca Tauscher, Isabel Thyne, Emily Verhaagh, Derek wirta, Brittni Wirtz, Marley Worm, Adam Wrobleski, and Cassandra Zahn. Next the world language awards were handed out by Tracie Van Gheem-Rotteir and Jodi Nickels. Two students from each level received an award of excellence. Spanish I Awards went to Annie Gjerde and Josh Perrault. Laura April, Jordan Stiede and Liana Streckenbach received the

Spanish II award. Spanish III recipients were Luke Baranczyk and Haley Miller. Spanish IV Awards went to Shelby Ridderbush and Melanie Aldrich. Spanish V Awards went to Amanda Schuld and Andrew Peterson. French I recipients were Noah Vander Loop and Molly Schumacher. Teagan Wernicke and Andrea Quade received the French II award. At the French III level, Emme Bertler and Kendall Doersch were awarded. Kaitlyn Hillard and Maran Collett received the Excellence in Advanced French Fourth Year Award. Alecia Richards and Alexandria Wenninger received the Excellence in Advanced French Fifth Year Award. The Daul-Language Award was given to Annie Gjerde. FCCLA awards were announced by Liz Moehr. The recipients of the Culinary Arts ProStart Team and of the FCCLA awards were Michelle Anderson, Tom Chartrand, Christian Guevara, Michael Kurowski, Kortney Krajewski, and Katelyn Krajewski. Dan Jung took the stage next to announce the Student Council Awards. Officer Awards were given to President Megan McCray, Vice-president Morgan Kobylarczyk, Secretary Laura Kawleski, Treasurer Kayla LaPlante, and Historian Kalie Mullins. The Member of the year award went to Kayla LaPlante. Forensics awards were announced by Tricia Yarbro and Ryan Bice. The recipients of the awards were Ethan Steeno, First Place Winneconne, Second Place Kaukauna, Second Place Conference; Kim Adams, Second Place Conference; Ali Carmichel, First Place Conference; Paige Lightner, Power/Finalist Winneconne, First Place Conference; Hannah Kestly, Power/Finalist Winneconne, First Place Conference; Laura Juszczyk, Power/Finalist Winneconne, First Place Conference; Laura Kawleski, Second Place Conference; Morgan Kobylarczyk, Second Place Conference; Kalie Mullins, Second Place Conference; and Janelle Berna, Second Place Conference. Luke Martinson, representing the math department, took the stage and handed out the seven

Sophomores who received this award were Kendall Doersch, Brandon Hendzel, Joseph Lhuillier, Paige Lightner, Alexander Schuld, Cassandra Toellner, Erik Beckman, Rachel Hickson, Luke Baranczyk, Alison Blackford, Elissa Harter, Haley Miller, Rachel Roth, Megan Dooley, Rachel Huben, Katelyn Aumann, Tanner Vannieuwenhoven, Laura Juszczyk, Brianna Wichlacz, Hannah Kestly, Kiara Kamke, Amanda Simmons, Jacob Syndergaard, Emme Bertler, Alyssa Rentmeester, Mariel Carlson, Anna Loew, John Skaecki, Michael Richter, and Clarissa Blodgett. Juniors who received this award are Derek Anderson, Jacob Pelegrin, Alex Rentmeester, Shannon Schwenke, Cassandra Zahn, Brian Boehmer, Brianna Bliese, Casey Stepien, Katelynn Gohr, Tamara Deneys, Kelsey Lang, Luke Button, Rebecca Tauscher, Shelby Ridderbush, Kayla Laplante, Brooke Lauritzen, Leigha Flagstad, Jordyn Anklam, Luca Brilli, Charles Smoot, and Laura Szela. Seniors who received this award are Erin Holder, Andrew Peterson, Kevin Ripley, Alexandria Wenninger, Chantel White, Alecia Richards, Brandon Kryger, Bryan Sesko, Carrie Trina, Kasarah Kabacinski, Taylor Maccoux, Briana Harter, Jenny Oxley, Katherine Schlender, Andrew Huxford, Joshua Krueger, Alixandra Molnar, Adam Herkert, Leah Keyes, Margaret Pelton, James Anderson, Timothy Stone, Hannah Roth, Anne Schanock, Joseph Giesler, Sarah Wallenfang, Steven Schlender, Jacob Leigh, and Ethan Archambault. To conclude the reception, Senior National Honor Society President, Alex Smithback presented the Senior NHS members. Members of the Senior NHS include: Adam Abegglen, Emily Alger-Feser, James Anderson, Michelle Anderson, Leah Andreni, Ethan Archambault, Justin Beckman, Ellen Berg, Elijah Bloch, Brooke Coenen, Leigh Danner, Robert Dooley, Colin Duke, Kyle Forsberg, Joe Geisler, Kristin Halla, Briana Harter, Adam Herkert, Tanner Herkert, Erin Holder, Andrew Huxford, Deedra Irwin, Krista Kamke, Leah Keyes, Morgan Kobylarczyk, Charlie Kralapp, Josh Krueger, Katelynn Krueger, Brandon Kryger, Jacob Leigh, Erika Lemerond, Taylor Maccoux, Dani McCole, Alixandra Molnar, Steven Nowak, Jenny Oxley, Margaret Pelton, Andrew Peterson, Trevor Reinhard, Kevin Ripley, Hannah Roth, Anne Schanock, Steven Schlender, Aaron Schroeder, Nicholas Seglund, Brian Sesko, James Shaline, Chris Shaw, Blake Smith, Alex Smithback, Austin Tishe, Carrie Trina, Brittni Uhlig, Marlo Vercauteren, Alexandria Wenninger, Chantel White, Tyler Wood, and Logan Worm. Alex Smithback then closed the awards ceremony, congratulating all for their academic achievement.

Nickerson competes for title of Miss Teen Green Bay

Mackenzie Nickerson will compete for the title of Miss Teen Green Bay this June.

Mackenzie Nickerson of Green Bay was recently selected to participate in Nationals 2010 Miss Teen Green Bay pageant competition on June 13. Nickerson is the daughter of Michael and Janelle Nickerson. Nickerson learned of her acceptance into this years competition. Nickerson submitted an application and had an interview session conducted by this years Green Bay Pageant Coordinator. Nickerson will be competing for her share of thousands of dollars in prizes and specialty gifts that will be distributed to contestants. Nickerson will be competing in the Miss Teen division, one of four divisions that will have young ladies between the ages of seven and 19. The competition requires modeling routines in both formal and casual dress. If Nickerson were to win the title of Miss Teen Green Bay, she would represent Green Bay and the surrounding communities at the Cities of America National Competition that will take place in Orlando, Florida. Over $60,000 in prizes and awards will be presented at the national competition while each winner will enjoy an all-expense-paid trip of five nights and six days in Orlando, Florida. Nickerson does not have to pay for this competition. Community businesses, organizations, and individuals will assist Nickerson in participating in this years competition by becoming her official sponsor. Through sponsorship, each contestant receives all the necessary training and financial support which will allow her to gain confidence and preparedness. Any business, organization, or individual interested in becoming a sponsor of Nickerson may contact the Green Bay Pageant Coordinator at (800) 569-2487.

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The Star Spangled Banner. Engel and Lieutenant Colonel Trevor Vannieuwenhoven of the Wisconsin National Guard asked current and former military personnel to join them at the center of the performance area. The military personnel and the crowd stood and sang the national anthem with the students. The students of each grade level sang at least one song and also performed a dance from a foreign country. The dances were from places like Mexico, Ireland, Israel, England, and France. The performance ended with the song Born to Make Music. After the concert, there were a variety of other activities available to the students and their guests. Art teacher Russell Finnessey Cook displayed student artwork in the hallways and the gym. Lannoye parents Laurie Olson, Faye Staszak, Laura Boyden, Doug and Cindy Egnarski, Deb Kientop, Sue Wilson, and Desi Franks prepared a variety of food from the countries featured in the concert. There was Mexican chocolate cake, Irish potato candy, Israeli honey cake, English tea, French clairs, and American chocolate chip cookies for all to sample. In addition, the Lannoye Parent Teacher Organization hosted a special Scholastic Book Fair in the Lannoye Library Media Center. This was led by parents Jennifer Wasilew, Kathy Armstrong, and Laurie Wood. This was a very special day that so many people made possible through their extra efforts, said Engel. This includes everyone in our food service staff led by Mary Demerath, Mr. Kellerman, our school custodian; our great secretary Mary Pierson and paraprofessional staff; all of our teachers; Sheila Price; our parents; PTO; and of course our wonderful Lannoye students. We wish to thank Amanda Kinney for her vision, organization, focus and energy in preparing and pulling off such a great event for Lannoye families, Engel said. she was more than happy to help. Sophomore Kendall Doersch said, My grandma was my major reason to start. I lost her before I got to meet her. Freshman Karlye Whitt, freshmen grandpa who had colon cancer and survived. Everyone involved in Sting Cancer, whether they have an experience which relates them to cancer or not, want to help and spread the word and spread awareness. Preble High is helping Pulaski High get started with the Sting Cancer program with Sting It Forward, loaning the program $300 and, in return, Pulaski must loan another school $300 to help them get started. Some goals of Sting Cancer are to ease the stress, offer support and comfort to families affected by cancer, raise awareness, encourage others schools to start this program, and to better the world, one act of kindness at a time. Although Sting Cancer is starting small, they plan to get larger and help many. Sting Cancer is a great program that will hopefully help many patients and families, get big fast, and make Pulaski very proud.

Lannoye hosts Spring Arts Festival

Lannoye Elementary School students sing as part of the Spring Arts Festival.

Allison Reed, Alyssa Huxford, and Rachel Huben wear yellow shirts for Sting Cancer day.

Parents and guests gather to watch the Lannoye students perform behind the school.

Military personnel sing The Star Spangled Banner with Lannoye students.

On May 18, Lannoye Elementary School hosted the Spring Arts Festival. An outdoor picnic and concert performance was held in the back of the school. Parents, grandparents, relatives, and friends of Lannoye students brought lawn chairs or blankets and enjoyed the student concert directed by Lannoye music teacher Amanda Kinney. It was a beautiful, sunny day, and the atmosphere reminded me of an old-time picnic and park

concert, said Pam Engel, Principal of Lannoye Elementary School. The Lannoye food service staff, led by Mary Demerath, served a hamburger lunch for students and guests at noon. The concert started with all three school songs. Students were arranged in a large formation with risers in the center of the group. For the second school song of the concert, the students sang

Sting Cancer arrives at Pulaski High School

By Corinne Frye Just one person would make everything worth it. That is what the members of Sting Cancer said as their quote. Sting Cancer is the newest group at Pulaski High School. Sting Cancer is all about helping patients with cancer and their families who want help. From helping with gas money to raking leaves or even cooking, Pulaski Sting Cancer is all about lending a helping hand. The committee is made up of Katie Sukow, Michelle Powers, Jena Stewart, event planner; Karlye Whitt, fundraiser; Mackenzie Wozniak, fundraiser; Amanda Simmons, helping hands; Kendall Doersch, helping hands; Michael Richter, secretary and treasurer; Cassie Zahn, personal relations; and Corinne Frye, website. Each member is devoted to make Sting Cancer a success. Sophomore Amanda Simmons has a personal experience with cancer. Simmons said, My grandparents had cancer. I didnt know how to help them. I was young and didnt know what to do. Junior Jena Stewart was asked by Katie Sukow to help get this program started. With a grandma who had breast cancer,

Amy Depreys second, fifth, and sixth hour English classes film a remake of To Kill a Mockingbird. They built a set of the town in her room, and both the film and the set are a part of their assessment of understanding the novel.

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Lannoye students participate in essay contest

In March, a small group of fifth grade students from Lannoye participated in a writing contest sponsored by the American Immigration Council. The theme of the essay was Why I Am Glad America Is a Nation of Immigrants. Students were allowed to submit a poem, essay, story, interview, or any other writing based on the theme. On May 17, Geoffrey Lacy, an attorney from Green Bay, came to Lannoye to pass out the certificates of participation. Out of approximately 170 essays submitted throughout Wisconsin, Natalie Nickerson won second place for her poem titled Ice Cream Sundae of America. In addition to her certificate, Nickerson was also awarded a cash prize. Lannoye is very proud of all of the contest participants.

Teacher Linda Gantz and students Matthew Korpan, Dominic Hendricks, Natalie Nickerson, Annicka Rabida, Paige Hall, and Gina Kerscher stand with Geoffrey Lacy, an attorney from Green Bay who passed out their certificates of participation in the American Immigration Council essay contest.

Officer Tinlin talks to Dave Shaws PDL class about the effects of alcohol.

Tinlin talks to School Board freshmen about alcohol meets again stand test, and the horizontal gaze By Sean Hennessy
Officer Tinlin talked to freshmen, May 27, about the effects of drinking and driving. Kids from Dave Shaws sixth hour PDL (Positive Decisions for Life) class asked Tinlin questions about various subjects. Question topics included how alcohol affects the body, DUIs, fines, municipal and circuit courts, and whether or not kids could drink with their parents. Tinlin also showed the class what an officer would do if he or she pulled over someone whom they believed could be under the influence. He showed them three tests they would run through: the walk and turn test, the one-leg

Natalie Nickerson, the second place winner, stands with Geoffrey Lacy.

By Kyle Forsberg A Pulaski Board of Education meeting was held on May 19 at Pulaski High School. Discussed at the meeting were four-yearold kindergarten and the district transportation department. The four-year-old kindergarten currently has the same bus drivers that drive the morning and evening routes driving the mid-day routes. The problem with the current situation is that the morning and evening drivers are being paid for overtime minutes during the mid-day. The School Board moved to hire full-time mid-day drivers in order for the district to only have to pay regular hours and save money. District superintendant Dr. Mel Lightner was on hand to present a proposed plan of integrated technical transportation solutions for safety and efficiency with the transportation department. However, considering the price of such an undertaking, Lightner was merely asking the board for permission to explore the possibilities, not for permission to purchase any technology. The request was approved. Some of the modifications included devices for audio/visual recording on buses, improved GPS and communication between the buses and the district, as well as tools for proper vehicle inspection. Also in attendance was the new student council representative to the school board, Michael Schreder. Schreder will be taking for over for graduating senior Kyle Forsberg beginning next school year.

nystagmus test. Lastly, Tinlin told the students the consequences of under-age drinking parties. Not only do the people drinking get in trouble, but also the owners of the house and the kids who were there but werent drinking get in trouble. Officer Tinlin thoroughly explained the negative effects that alcohol can have on adolescents under the legal age.

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By Brooke Lauritzen The Pulaski Red Raiders softball team played the Sheboygan South Redwings on May 14, winning with a shut out score of 24-0 in five innings. Pulaski couldnt be stopped in this Fox River Classic Conference game. Leah Keyes picked up the win, in relief of Brooke Lauritzen. Brianna Bliese hit two doubles and Lauritzen smoked a grand slam to lead the Raiders.

Good pitching will beat good hitting any time, and vice versa. ~Bob Veale

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right field to keep Pulaski ahead. In the second inning, Bay Port tied the game at one. During mid game, Pulaski had runners on second and third with Maggie Slezewski up to bat. After many pitches at the plate, Slezewski hit a shot to centerfield. Her hit then put the score at 3-1, Pulaski leading. In the next inning the Pirates managed to get one run. The bottom of the fifth, however, was the time that Pulaski wished didnt happen. Bay Port scored two runs off a couple errors and they led by one run going into the sixth. The Raiders couldnt get it done in the sixth, but after hits by Lauritzen and Laci Kropp, Pulaski had runners on first and third with one out in the top of the seventh. After a misunderstanding of signs and a crucial double play by the Pirates, the Raiders ended up going home with a heartbreaking loss. Lauritzen was the losing pitcher. giving up one run on three hits. Laci Kropp and Elle Anderson finished 2-for-3 for Pulaski. The

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Lady Raiders Raiders smash rally early Redwings By Brooke Lauritzen

Red Raiders were errorless and had fantastic defense against the hawks!

The Pulaski softball team played the Southwest Trojans on May 20, claiming a convincing victory of 16-2 in five innings. The Red Raiders started off quick with the bats, scoring five in the first inning. Bethany Bikman went 3-for-3 and Leah Keyes had two hits and four RBIs for Pulaski. Brooke Lauritzen went 3-for-4 and hit a two-run homer.

A Shawano batter hits a ball to Maggie Slezewski at third base during the Shawano Invite.

Pulaski places second in Shawano Invite

Leah Keyes throws a pitch against Sheboygan South.

Raiders shutout Softball doubleheader

By Brooke Lauritzen On May 15, the Pulaski softball team traveled to Green Bay West to take on the Wildcats in a Fox River Classic Conference softball doubleheader. The Raiders won both games 18-0, limiting the Wildcats to only three hits. During the first game, Brooke Lauritzen threw a one-hitter and struck out 10 in the five-inning game. Nicole Lasecki went 4-5 to lead the Lady Raiders. Pulaski had six players with multiple hits. In game two, Leah Keyes was the winning pitcher, striking out five in another five-inning game. Lauritzen hit a three-run homer for the Raiders. Pulaski now improves to 13-5 overall and 9-3 in conference.

Pulaski center fielder, Brianna Bliese, runs home to score for the Raiders.

girls lose a heartbreaker to the Pirates

By Brooke Lauritzen The Pulaski Red Raiders softball team traveled to Bay Port on May 18, and lost a very tight battle, scoring three runs to the Pirates four. Pulaski knew this game wouldnt be easy and each team fought until the very end. In the first inning, Bethany Bikman laid down an awesome bunt. She then advanced to second base from Nicole Laseckis bunt. With two outs, Brooke Lauritzen hit a double, and Bikman scored for the Raiders first run of the game. On the defensive side, Leah Keyes made a few key catches in

By Brooke Lauritzen On May 22, the Pulaski softball team traveled to Shawano to take on the Rosholt Hornets, the Shawano Hawks, and the Mosinee Indians. The Red Raiders placed second with a record of 2-1. Pulaski beat the Indians 9-2, beat the Hawks 6-1, and lost to the Hornets 0-5. The Shawano Hawks are ranked twelfth in the state for division 2 while Rosholt is ranked number one in the state for D4. In game one against Mosinee, Brooke Lauritzen smacked her ninth homerun to beat the high schools record. The Red Raiders started slow against the Hornets and couldnt get any solid hits to score in game two. Lauritzen was the losing pitcher. In game three against Shawano, Pulaski was reenergized and batted in four runs right away in the first inning. Their other two runs came in the fifth inning, and Shawanos only run came in the seventh. Leah Keyes was the winning pitcher,

Pulaskis Elle Anderson gets ready to swing at a pitch against Mosinee at the Shawano Invite.

Raider shortstop, Laci Kropp, winds up to throw the ball to first base for the last out of the game versus West.

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Hofa Park Panthers hit two in a row

The Hofa Park Panthers gained their first victory of the 2010 Dairyland League season on May 16 with a convincing 10-0 blanking of the Cecil Mudhens at Krumrai Memorial Field in Hofa Park. Jeff Luedke pitched a complete game shut-out only allowing two hits while walking one and striking out seven in a game shortened to seven innings due to the 10 run rule. The Panthers scored a single run in the second inning when Derek Dorn was hit by a pitch and then moved to third on a one out single by John Jarosinski. Dorn later scored on a ground ball hit by Chandler Hunkins. The second inning saw the Panthers plate another run when Matt Zittlow walked and later scored on a throwing error by the pitcher. Hofa Park broke the game open with five more runs in the fifth inning. Zittlow and Tyler Jacobsen each singled to lead off the inning and Jon Rupno walked to load the bases. Zittlow then scored on a passed ball and Jacobsen and Rupno both scored on a hit by Brent Belaire. Two more runs scored that inning on bases loaded walks to put the Panthers up 7-0. Jarosinski then put the game out of reach with a three run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning to complete the scoring for the day. On May 23 the Panthers traveled to Pulaski to take on their rival Reds at Doug McDermid field and came away with a 9-2 victory. The game stayed close until the ninth inning when the Panthers erupted for six runs to put the game out of reach. Hofa Park started the first inning with four consecutive hits after two were out to plate two runs. Tyler Jacobsen, Derek Dorn, John Jarosinski and Preston Hunkins all singled to put Hofa Park ahead, 2-0. The Panthers added another run in the second; Chandler Hunkins singled to open the inning and later scored on a Matt Zittlow single. Pulaski answered with a single run in the third and another in the seventh to make the score 3-2. In the top of the ninth, Cody Haase led off with a walk, Zittlow following with a single. Dorn later drew a bases loaded walk as did Jarosinski to plate the first two runs. Trevor Gaura later hit a RBI single and AJ Crooks drew another bases loaded walk to each plate a run and Cody Haase ended the scoring with a single to score the last two runs and provide the margin of victory of 9-2. Jeff Luedke pitched the Panthers to victory throwing seven innings in 90 degree heat and humidity. Luedke struck out four, walked four, and allowed eight hits as well as both earned runs. Dave Landers pitched the last two innings for the save. Landers gave up one hit while striking out three in his two innings of work. The victory puts the Panthers record at 2-1 in Dairyland League action as well as 2-1 overall. Hofa Parks upcoming schedule includes an exhibition game on June 4 in Bonduel at 7:30 p.m., June 6 league game against Shawano at 1:30 p.m. in Hofa Park, and an exhibition game on June 10 in Shawano at 7:30 p.m. The season continues on June 13 with a home game against Navarino at 1:30 p.m., followed by the Pulaski Reds Tournament the week of June 14 thru the 18. Come on out and enjoy a great day of baseball.

Pulaski Shooting Sports Club wraps up year of shooting

Bloch leads Raiders to victory

By Steven Schlender The Pulaski Red Raider Varsity baseball team battled against the Green Bay West Wildcats on May 22 in a rescheduled make-up game. A.J. Huxford, the Raiders starting pitcher, began the game with a lights out performance keeping the score at 0-0. The Raiders battled with the Wildcats throughout the entire game. Huxford gave up only six hits to the Wildcats, but with the help of the Raider catcher, Jacob Chris Bloch, a RBI double in the seventh inning tied the game at 3-3. At the top of the eighth inning, Huxford came up with a fantastic performance that got the Raiders off the field still in a tie game. At the bottom of the eighth, the Red Raiders were able to load the bases with only one out thanks to walks, a base hit, and a sacrifice. In the final at-bat of the game, Bloch clutched up and hit a walk off line shot past the third basemen and the shortstop for West. This brought Brian Boehmer home from third to win the game. The entire Pulaski dugout emptied to engulf Bloch in celebration. Congrats Raiders on a fantastic win.

Pulaski Shooting Sports Club members Justin Beckman, Ethan Archambault, Cody Pieschek, Eli Bloch, and Jake Bloch stand together after shooting at the Oshkosh Invitational.

By Joe Szczepanski Pulaski Shooting Sports Club is preparing to wrap up another eventful spring for the 20092010 school year. This spring, Pulaski Shooting Sports Club (PSSC) members participated at the various tournaments, volunteered at a Friends of the NRA Banquet, and continued to shoot on Wednesdays at Brown County Sportsman Club. On April 24, PSSC members Eli Bloch, Jake Bloch, Ethan Archambault, Justin Beckman, and Cody Pieschek competed at the Oshkosh Invitation Shoot at Springbrook Sportsmans club. On his first round, Eli Bloch shot a perfect 25/25 and a 20/25 on his second round. Another tournament PSSC members took part in was the Mayville Shoot. Ethan Archambault, Eli Bloch, Oakley Swiecichowski, and Justin Beckman participated in the shoot. The tournament was a four-round tournament, meaning each shooter gets 100 clay targets. This year was Pulaskis first year at Mayville. Club President Ethan Archambault and Vice President Eli Bloch both volunteered at the Friends of

the NRA Banquet at Rock Garden in Green Bay. Bloch and Archambault helped run a game to raise money for the NRA. Participating in this event was a great way for me to help an organization that works so hard to protect our shooting heritage, said Bloch. Four influential leadership members of the club this year are graduating: President Ethan Archambault, Vice President Eli Bloch, Historian Joe Szczepanski, and Secretary Andrew Fredrickson. I believe the club will grow to provide a greater variety of activities to students interested in the outdoors. Its up to future members and leadership to determine the future direction of the club, said Archambault. The club will have one final shoot at Brown County Sportsmans Club with all of the members on June 2. The club will shoot with a cookout to follow. This event will be a great event to shoot one final time with all the club members; its a great way to end the year of great shooting as well, said Fredrickson.

Track and field competes in conference meet

By Sara Brown On May 18, Pulaski Track and Field managed to do very well at the Conference championship held at Sheboygan North. With a total of 74 points, and taking seventh place, everyone worked to their best potential. Dusty Koepsell is the new conference champion in the two mile with a very exciting race to the end, finally beating his opponent Selner. He broke 10 minutes and came in with a time of 9:56:37, breaking the conference record. The boys 400 relay came in with a time of 44.00 seconds. The same relay team came in second again with a time of 1:31:47 and they broke the school record. The boys 3,200 meter relay also came in second with a time of 8:16.65. The boys really did well during this conference meet. Brittni Wirtz started the girls off wonderfully by placing second in the 100 meter dash with a time of 12.52. Rachael Busjahn came in third in the 200 with a time of 26.64. Deedra Irwin is the new conference champion in the 800 meter dash with a time of 2:18:74. She also came in second at the 1,600 meter run with a time of 5:23.50. Pulaskis girl 400 meter relay took second with a time of 51.76. They then ran the 800 meter relay and came in third with a time of 1:50:53. Everyone did exceptionally well and each looks forward to competing in regionals and sectionals in order to try and make it to the state championship.

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May 7, 2010 Johnson, Francesca and Nathan Abrams, daughter May 10, 2010 Mikulsky, Amanda and Joel Sobieski, son May 10, 2010 Gwidt, Stacy and Craig Pulaski, daughter May 11, 2010 Carriveau, Jessica and Ryan Pulaski, son May 14, 2010 Robenhorst, Carley and Mike Sobieski, son May 16, 2010 Maciejewski, Stephanie and Mike Pulaski, daughter
Eugene Stanley Ferfecki

They say that age is all in your mind. The trick is keeping it from creeping down into your body. ~Author Unknown

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Births and deaths are a complimentary service from Pulaski News. If you wish to place a photo with your announcement, there will be a $20 fee. Contact Laurie at 822-6800 for more information.

Deaths

VandenPlas, Bernard W. Bernie Bernard W. Bernie VandenPlas, 77, Green Bay, passed away on May 18, 2010, at Rennes Heathcare Facility. Bernie was born on September 15, 1932, in Green Bay, to the late Bernard C. and Phyllis (Mason) VandenPlas. Bernie married the former Mary Pina on July 19, 1952, and they were members of St. Willebrord Parish. He owned VandenPlas Masonry. Bernie loved nature and was a true outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking. He also enjoyed traveling to Mexico and Canada. Bernie is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary; their children, Deborah (Rick) Hartwell, Green Bay; Bonnie VandenPlas, Neenah; Joni (Robert) Walters, White Lake, Wisconsin; Julie (Merle) Korvela, White Lake, Wisconsin; Bernard J. VandenPlas, Mountain; Lori VandenPlas, White Lake, Wisconsin; Michael VandenPlas, Green Bay; and Shari (Paul) Warden, Maribel. He is further survived by 13 grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; a sister, Jean (Carl) Chapman, Lac du Flambeau; a brother, Richard (Marlene) VandenPlas, Sobieski. In addition to his parents, Bernie is preceded in death by a brother, William VandenPlas.

Eugene Stanley Ferfecki age 62 of Norway, died Monday, May 10, 2010 at his home. He was born in Sobieski, WI on October 22, 1947 the son of the late Stanley and Helen (Holtz) Ferfecki. Eugene served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era and was a member of the American Legion in Iron Mountain. He married Carol Bauchamp on April 4, 1989 in Iron Mountain, MI. Eugene was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church in Vulcan. He enjoyed being outside, liked cutting grass, working in his shop, and spending time with little Macaela. Eugene is survived by his wife carol; step-son Billy Leinen of Marinette, WI; step-daughter Carrie (Tom) White of Kinsford; step-grandchildren Macaela Marie Cazzola and Tommy White; sisters Angie (Bill) Schwartzkopf of Martiniez, CA; Barbara (Jacob) Szprejda of Pulaski, WI; Linda (Larry) Adasiewicz of Pulaski, WI; several nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews and best friend of many years Dean VanDreel. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents Helen and Stanley, brother-in-law Jack Szprejda, brother-in-law Bill Schwartzkopf, nephew and godson Scott Szprejda, and Aunt Stella Koput. Those who knew you, knew you as a good man and although you have gone, your memories will never leave us, we know that you are in our hearts. We feel you everyday. And we will think of you every time the sun shines. Because you have moved on, to a new place, a place of warmth and love. We will think of past memories and times we couldve had.

Ferfecki, Eugene Stanley

Now that you have gone we will not shed tears of sorrow but of joy because you have lived, throughout your life you have had many challenges, and faced them all with a hard stern look of strength. We will look back on the things that made us laugh and sob with joy, because you helped to make us who we are. We love you and will always remember, you have lived. We will miss you Uncle Gene, but we will always remember the good things in life. We will see you again someday. In memory of Eugene Stanley Ferfecki. Love always, your great niece, Meghan Degeneffe

Business
Grygiel certified in floor care
the highest quality of service from trained, knowledgeable, professional technicians. Grygiel joins the ranks of the true professionals within the cleaning, restoration, and inspection industry. The IICRC welcomes his participation and continuing education.

In the business world, everyone is paid in two coins: cash and experience. Take the experience first; the cash will come later. ~Harold Geneen

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serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Ribs at the restaurant are marinated in a signature marinade of apple juice, teriyaki sauce, and maple syrup for 48 hours. Also, at the Timeline Saloon and Restaurant is Custards Last Stand, an ice cream stand in the restaurant that serves soft serve ice cream during restaurant hours. The restaurant is really a piece of art and anyone who appreciates motorcycles will enjoy the experience they will have at the Timeline Saloon and Restaurant. These construction jobs will be developed throughout the state, and there will also be a yet-to-bedetermined number of new manufacturing jobs developed at Orion. Another result of the legislation will be the construction of a state-of-the-art energy recycling and recovery facility in Brown County that would convert a citys waste stream into fuel pellets. Beyond the jobs needed to construct the facility, at least 30 full-time jobs will be created to operate the waste-to-energy process. In addition, these facilities can be replicated throughout Wisconsin, not only giving the states electric utilities clean renewable fuel, but also dramatically reducing the amount of waste citizens and businesses must pay to landfill. Another Brown County based

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Randy Grygiel

Wisconsin Energy Employment Act signed

waste-to-fuel pellet manufacturer, Greenwood Fuels, located in Green Bay, hopes to expand its current employee base of 26 by 20 full-time jobs in the near future as a result of the legislation. This is a good day for northeast Wisconsin. This new law will help further alternative energy sources and lead to the creation of new good paying jobs in our area which will in turn help spur our economy, said Senator Hansen. The signing of the Wisconsin Energy Employment Act comes on the heels of another law authored by Zigmunt, Soletski and Hansen, the Wisconsin Business Reinvestment Act, which encourages large manufacturers to create supply chains using Wisconsin businesses. The credit is aimed at strengthening small businesses.

The lnstitute of lnspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (lICRC) is proud to announce that Randy Grygiel of N.E.W. Solid Surface Cleaning in Oconto recently has qualified by education and examination as a Certified Floor Care Technician. This student has sacrificed many hours and a great deal of time and study to reach this level of certification. Tom Hill, IICRC Executive Administrator, said, Randy Grygiel is an example of the type of individual who cares about consumers and their belongings as well as his industry. He has demonstrated the desire to provide customers with thorough, professional, and caring service. The IICRC is a nonprofit certifying and standard-setting organization dedicated to raising industry standards through technical proficiency. By administering a strict process of certification, the IICRC provides a means by which consumers can receive

Doc welcomes customers to his restaurant.

By Nick Fairchild, Josh Wall, and Willy LaRock After many long hours of hard work and dedication, Docs Timeline Saloon and Barbeque is open. The restaurant is centered around the timeline motorcycle, which Doc built himself, and it contains every style V-Twin motor ever built by Harley Davidson. It features a real charcoal grill and custom tables and chairs built by Doc himself. The restaurant also features a motorcycle museum and an antique mall. The restaurant is open from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m. everyday,

The Wisconsin Energy Employment Act (also referred to as the Renewable Resource Credits Bill) authored by Representative Ted Zigmunt, co-authored by Representative Jim Soletski and Senator Dave Hansen was signed into law today by Governor Jim Doyle. The bill will create jobs in Wisconsin by expanding the technologies defined as renewable. From the day I took office, my top priority has been creating good paying jobs and this bill does just that in a big way, said Representative Zigmunt. The jobs created will range from manufacturing to construction, administration and sales to installation. The Wisconsin Energy Employment Act creates jobs by adding new technologies, such as solar light pipes, solar hot water, biomass, biogas, geothermal, synthetic gas, and certain fuel pellets that will count toward meeting our states renewable energy standards. Currently, Wisconsins Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard requires utilities to generate 10 percent of their power from renewable resources by 2015. The Wisconsin Energy Employment Act will create clean energy jobs by giving credits toward the fulfillment of the Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard to electricity providers whose customers use these new technologies. Numerous companies in Northeast Wisconsin and around the State will benefit from the new law. This law reinforces the fact that Wisconsin is serious about leading the nation in development of innovative new clean energy technology, said Representative Soletski. Orion Energy Systems of Manitowoc produces the Apollo Solar Light Pipe. It is estimated that the new renewable status for Orions light pipe will generate 2.8 million hours of installation work for the construction industry alone, the area of the economy with the highest unemployment.

SIGN-A-RAMA reopens

Keith and Vicki Harkonen welcome customers to their SIGN-ARAMA store.

By Brock Treankler and Tadd Lewis SIGN-A-RAMA is re-opened for business under new ownership. It is located at 430 Cardinal Lane in Howard. Keith and Vicki Harkonen of Pulaski are the new owners. The location is excellent because of the growing surrounding community and is a convenient place for the customers to come, said Keith Harkonen. The Harkonens are members of the Pulaski Chamber of Commerce, Green Bay Chamber of Commerce, and Brown County Home Builders Association. Discovering SIGN-A-RAMA came at a perfect time in my life because I had always wanted to be a small business owner, and SIGN-A-RAMA seemed like the right fit with my career experience, said Keith Harkonen. The store is open from 8 a.m.

to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and on Saturdays by appointment; they create custom signs and graphics. We help many businesses in the area to promote their businesses and increase their sales with our ideas and products, said Vicki Harkonen. Of their four employees there are a team of three graphic designers and all four have a combined work experience of 15 years. I love working here; it was what I went to school for and what I am trained to do. I am grateful for the job and being able to use my creativity to help customers improve their businesses with signs and graphics, said Laura Ash, one of the graphic designers.

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Nischke Receives Dynamic Achievement Award Scholarship

Understanding the Foreclosure Buying Process

By Lori Stephan, Broker/ Owner since 1999 ABR, CRB, CRS, GRI Country Pride Realty, Inc.
The foreclosure process typically occurs in three main steps: pre-foreclosure, auction, and bank-ownership or real-estate owned (REO). Here is some information from RealtyTrac, a leading foreclosure listing service. Pre-foreclosure: A property enters pre-foreclosure after the owner misses a number of mortgage payments (usually three or more) and thus defaults on the loan secured by the property. The filing of pre-foreclosure is called Lis Pendens in legalese. During the pre-foreclosure period, the owner may be able to stop the foreclosure by paying off what is owned (known as curing or reinstating the loan), by selling the property, or by transferring ownership of the property to the bank (known as a deed in lieu of foreclose). If an individual is interested in purchasing a property in pre-foreclosure, he or she can contact the owner of the home directly or seek out the assistance of a real estate agency if the property has already been listed for sale. Auction: Loans that are not satisfied in the pre-foreclosure process are found in default and the home will be set up to be sold at a public auction. Each state has different rules and time periods for auctions. But generally a date and time is posted and an individual interested in purchasing the auctioned property bids on the home. Bidders at a foreclosure auction typically arent given any opportunity to fully inspect a property or even view the inside before placing their bids. And the winning bidder may not be able to take immediate possession of a property if state law allows for a redemption period during which the previous owner may be able to purchase back the property by paying the amount of the winning bid plus any applicable costs. Also, the purchaser may have to come up with a large down payment, or even all of the purchase price in cash at the time of the auction. This process isnt for the faint of heart. Bank-owned: Properties in this stage of foreclosure have been repossessed by the bank/ lender, either through a foreclosure auction or a deed in lieu of foreclosure, in which the owner in default transfers ownership directly to the bank. Bank-owned or REO properties are usually put for resale with a real estate office, as the bank is interested in a quick sale and getting the most money for the property. Buying a bank-owned property can be the most straightforward way to get a foreclosed home, because you arent dealing with an emotional homeowner and you dont have to have a large sum of cash on hand as with an auction. For All Your Real Estate Needs Call Lori Stephan @ 822.4663 or email lori@countrypriderealty.com
Lori Stephan, Country Pride Realty, Inc.

Bruce and Tammy Brzeczkowski along with Barb and Ron Maroszek of Dynamic Designs award Ashley Nischke the 2010 Dynamic Designs Ahievement Award.

Submitted by Tammy Brzezkowski (PULASKI, WISCONSIN)-Dynamic Designs Unlimited in Pulaski, Wisconsin presented Ashley Nischke with a $250 scholarship at the annual Pulaski FFA Awards Banquet, May 23, 2010. This is the fourteenth year for the Dynamic Designs Achievement Award Scholarship. The scholarship is based upon financial need, extra curricular activities, community involvement, dreams and goals. Nischke has been actively involved in the FFA since sixth grade. She has won several awards directly relating to FFA and holds the Sentinel position on the Pulaski FFA Officer Team. Nischke will attend Fox Valley Technical College after graduation. Her dream is to own and operate a dairy farm. Nischke

is the daughter of Connie and Wayne Nischke of Pulaski. This (the scholarship) is just another way we like to give back to our community, said Ron Maroszek, co-owner of Dynamic Designs and owner and operator of Maroszek Dairy. Agriculture is the backbone to our community, and the FFA is a big part of that, he continued. Dynamic Designs is a family owned business that began operation in 1995 specializing in embroidery, screen printing, promotional items, personalized gifts and souvenirs for new and small businesses and individuals. The showroom and retail store is open Monday 9 am - 7 pm, Tuesday Friday 9 am - 5 pm and Saturday 9 am - 1 pm. For more information on the scholarship visit the website; dynamicdesignspulaski.com

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At a flea market I always head for the junk jewelry table first. ~Ethel Merman

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hand tools and wire stretcher, treadmill, ladder, folding chairs, piano, craft patterns, love seat, old JD grill, 25 and 30 gal. stone crocks, bedding, pictures, toys, misc too much to list. Cash only. 5024 Nelson Rd. Gillett. 715745-4526. Off of Hwy 32 on Shawano Line Rd. 1st side road on right, 2nd house on right. THURS. JUNE 3 AND FRI. JUNE 4. 8 a.m. 4 p.m. 252 E. Green Bay St. Pulaski. Baby stroller, car seats and lots of infant and toddler items.

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ONEIDA7 FAMILY SALE. FRI. JUNE 4, (8 6) & SAT. JUNE 5, (8 1) Drill press, joiner, bikes, Avon 75% off. Children adults clothes. Christopher Banks & C. J. Banks clothing small 1x. Household items and books. Hwy 29 east to VV by Maplewood Meats. Turn right then left on Overland Rd. to 4588 N. Overland Rd. also sale at 430 Oakridge Dr. Watch for green signs. THURS. JUNE 3 & FRI. JUNE 4 8 a.m. 3 p.m. 8996 Brown Cty. Line Rd. Pulaski. MOVING SALE SAT. JUNE 5 (8-8) & SUN. JUNE 5 (8-?) Gardening tools and equipment, chairs, old Philco radio, old fishing equipment & lures, glass minnow trap and creels. Table saws and 4 joiner, JD 1032 snowblower, Stihl 024 chainsaw, old JD and Schwinn 10 sp bikes (need repair). Snap-On tool box, 2 electric RC helicopters, hundreds of childrens books, Coleman lanterns and cook stove, lamps and light fixtures, battery chargers, Snap-On inflatable chair, pick up truck cover, old

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Pulaski School District participates in anthology

Graduating from high school and heading off to college can be one of lifes most dramatic transitions. Now imagine that your school is more than 7,000 miles away from home and family, and your courses are taught in a language you are less than fluent in. Guest author Kashmira Sheth took on this very challenge. Today she utilizes her many experiences as a young child in rural India, as an adolescent in a large metropolitan area, as a college student transitioning to the United States, as a microbiologist, as a mother, as a daughter, and as a wife to weave wonderful stories of fiction and historical fiction. Participants in this years Young Authors and Illustrators Anthology, sponsored by the district PEAK program, had the privilege of listening to Sheths author presentation. On May 3 and 4, Pulaskis five elementary schools and PCMS celebrated the writing and illustrations of some of our most talented and passionate writers and artists. Work on this project actually began in early winter. Students in grades three through eight were challenged to go above and beyond their classroom writing or illustrating and create a piece to submit for publication in one of several district Young Authors and Illustrators Anthologies. Students entries were then compiled and prepared for online publication. The culminating event at each school included an author visit open to participating students and their families, a copy of the anthology for each student participant, book ordering options, time for author signing, and recognition of our talented young writers and illustrators. While the anthologies themselves are treasured by the students, the highlight of the event was the guest author. Kashmira Sheth possesses the gift of storytelling. Students, parents, and teachers listened with rapt attention as Sheth talked of her youth in India as well as her journey to the United States and how lifes events influenced her writing. She demonstrated how to transform six yards of beautiful cloth into a traditional Indian garment called a sari. Sheth talked about her books and her passion for writing. One important message she imparted to her young audience was the need to revise; no piece of writing is ready on that first draft. Sheth ended her presentation by fielding questions from the audience. Her responses reflected genuine interest in each students inquiry. No doubt, Sheth has provided just the nudge needed to create more than one writer for the future.

Emily Lemmens from Fairview gets her anthology signed by Kashmira Sheth. Sheth shares her book Monsoon Afternoon with Glenbrook students.

Sheth wraps six yards of fabric around McKayla Zastrow os Sunnyside to create an Indian sari.

Author Kashmira Sheth stands with Pulaski students after speaking to them about the art and craft of writing.