Pulaski News

Pulaski announces administrator appointments

PULASKI, WISCONSIN THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2011
consin Eau Claire in K-8 education and a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership form Viterbo. He has been the Associate Principal at Pulaski Community Middle School for three years after serving as a teacher in the West De Pere School District. Replacing Klawiter at Pulaski Community Middle School as Associate Principal will be Bec Kane who currently is a Learning Support Teacher and Reading Teacher at Pulaski High School. She will receive a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from National Louis University and has a Bachelors Degree in Broadfield Social Studies from St. Norbert. Kane is a native of Oconto Falls where she is a member of the Board of Education. A new principal for Sunnyside Elementary School is still being sought. According to Pulaski Community School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mel Lightner, We are excited about the qualities that our new principals possess. They are child-centered and will be able to develop positive relationships with parents, staff, and students.

May 30th ~ Memorial Day

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Class of 2011
By Isabel Thyne The Pulaski High School Class of 2011 will gather for the final time for their commencement ceremony in the Fred Kestly Field House on May 25. The focus of the ceremony will be the class motto: The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have, said by Vince Lombardi. Family, friends, high school faculty, and the community will be present when ceremonies begin at 7 p.m. The seniors will proceed into the field house as Director Tom Busch leads the Pulaski High School Band in a performance of Pomp and Circumstance, composed by Edward Elgar, arranged by James Ployhar. Following the procession, The Pulaski High School choirs, directed by Kathleen Bader, will sing the National Anthem. Kayla La Plante, Class of 2011 President, will speak with a few words of welcome. The master of cer-

to c e l e b r a t e

Rebecca Kane

Kurtis Sufka

Marc Klawiter

The Pulaski Community School District Board of Education has approved administrator appointments for the 2011-2012 school year. Kurtis Sufka, currently the

principal at Farragut Elementary School in Joliet Illinois, will become the principal at Glenbrook Elementary. Sufka has also been a third and fifth grade teacher, a parent school coordinator and an assistant junior high school principal. He holds a Masters Degree in Educational Administration from Governors State University and a Bachelors of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Bemidji State University. Marc Klawiter, currently the Associate Principal at Pulaski Community Middle School, will assume the principal-ship at Lannoye Elementary School. Klawiter holds a Bachelors Degree from University of Wis-

Kevin Simoens

Jacob Pelegrin

emony will be Superintendent of Schools for the Pulaski Community School District, Dr. Mel Lightner. The four seniors selected to give speeches are Derek Anderson, Jacob Pelegrin, Shannon Schwenke, and Cassie Zahn. Each will speak about the class motto, with Anderson expanding on the topic of Measuring Up, Pelegrin on the topic of What we have Done, Schwenke on the topic of What we are Doing, and Zahn on the topic of What we are Capable of. During the ceremony, the Pulaski High School Choir senior members will perform Forever Young, by Rod Stewart and other choir members will sing Ever in My Heart, by Charlotte Bronte to the seniors. The senior slide show, which is a collage of pictures of the members of the senior class, will be presented. The senior slide show will provide students with an opportunity to look back on the photos of their past and present and to enjoy the memories. After the slide show, Pulaski High School Principal Dan Slowey will present the Class of 2011. The culmination of the evening will be Principal John Matczak presenting the diplomas. Assisting in the presentation will be Kevin Simoens, Vice President of the Class of 2011, and Justan Kaur, Secretary of the Class of 2011. The Pulaski High School Band will perform Fanfare and Recessional, by Edward Elgar and arranged by James Ployhar for the recessional music. A special thanks to all those who helped with the ceremony, most notably the officers for the Pulaski High School Class of 2011: Kayla La Plante, president; Kevin Simoens, vice president; Justan Kaur, secretary, Cassie Zahn, treasurer, as well as class advisor, Brett Zavernik.

Kayla LaPlante

Derek Anderson

Pulaski News

Shannon Schwenke

Justan Kaur

Cassandra Zahn

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Wisconsin-Madison, majoring in Psychology. If she could change one thing about her high school career, Ridderbush says, I wish that I had also joined Leo Club when I was a freshman so that I could have had more opportunities for community service. With receiving this award Ridderbush said, I am excited and honored to be recognized for my hard work.

Stahl visits Pulaski Schools

Ridderbush

recognized for academic

success

Wisconsin Senator Dave Hansen presents Liz Moehr with a plaque congratulating her on a third place management team finish in the Prostart Competition.

Shelby Ridderbush

Jim Stahl speaks with students about his book.

Author and Illustrator Jim Stahl visited Pulaski Community Schools as part of the Annual Young Authors and Illustrators Anthology celebration sponsored by the PEAK department. Stahl wrote and illustrated the book, Wonder in the Woods. I wrote this book because I believe many of todays children have lost their sense of wonder. . . . Wonder in the Woods hopefully will draw both children and

adults off-trail once in a while and reveal the joy of simple discoveries, said Stahl. As part of this annual event, Students submitted written work and illustrations that were published in a school anthology. During the week of April 4 Stahl was able to share his love of art and imagination with students at Glenbrook, Sunnyside, Lannoye, Hillcrest, and Fairview Schools.

By Laura Szela Shelby Ridderbush has been recognized for her great academic accomplishments. Ridderbush was named Student of the Month for May. Vicky Vandehei and Bill Ridderbush are the proud parents of Ridderbush. Some major accomplishments of Ridderbush during high school have been achieving high and highest honors, academic letters in student council and band, and two awards in foreign language studies. Ridderbush is an active participant in extracurricular activities. She is in the Pulaski High School Band as a percussion manager, band council representative, drum line section leader, and shared drum section leader. She is also involved in the Pulaski Community Band, Pulaski High School Musical Pit Band, Pulaski Middle School Musical Pit Band, Spanish Club, Environmental Science Club, Student Council, National Honors Society, and Perspectives Magazine Editor Team. Some hobbies of Ridderbush are reading, playing video games, playing with her dogs, watching movies, and traveling. In the future, Ridderbush plans to attend the University of

Glenbrook Elementary honored the volunteers, May 4, who spend numerous hours helping at our school. The time and dedication that these individuals give to our school is greatly appreciated. Our volunteers were honored with a light breakfast, a certificate, and a small gift. Glenbrook staff and students are very thankful.

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Community

The strongest man in the world is he who stands most alone ~ Henrik Ibsen

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Maple Grove Countryside meets in April

Registration and the club roster have already been turned into the county. Practices will be starting in May with games starting in June. Home games will be played at the ABVM field in Pulaski. At the last meeting it was decided that members would be able to tie fleece blankets for a spring community service activity. When the blankets are all finished, they will be donated to families in need. Before the May meeting members will get together to tie the blankets while older youth members will meet to square off the blankets. Members were notified of upcoming events. Some major events are sheep and goat weighins on May 6 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds. There will be swine weigh-ins from 9 a.m. to noon May 7. The next meeting will be held May 12 at the Pulaski High School LGI 1 room at 7:15 p.m. If members want to participate in tie blanket making they should be there at 5:30 p.m. Members who have a birthday in April received a birthday cupcake and then the April meeting was adjourned.

Maple Grove Countryside 4-H Members met at the Maple Grove Town Hall parking lot to do some spring cleaning. A couple of weeks ago, the Maple Grove Town Hall had been burned down and some clean up activities needed to be touched up. Jobs that were completed were sweeping the driveway and raking up dead grass from the lawn. Families that participated were the Lipsey, Leidel, Peterman, Gracyalny, and Stiede families.

Marine recruit Skyler Adamski shakes hands with SPC Brandon Pszanka. Pszanka was injured in September 2010 in Muqdadiyah, Iraq. Pszanka stopped at Pulaski High School to visit friends and wish Kathleen Gerds a happy retirement.

By Kayla Gracyalny Maple Grove Countryside 4-H Club held its monthly meeting at the Pulaski High School April 14. At the meeting, it was the final day to turn in all fundraising money from the Seroogy chocolate items and perennials. Also all families were asked to make a thank you card for Maplewood Meats to thank them for selling Seroogy candy bars at their business. Mr. Aprill, a leader set up Horticulture meetings that members

can attend. Members that are in Horticulture and those who are not are still able to participate in these meetings. Members who attended these meetings came up and told everyone about it. Before the meeting families were able to bring in food for needy families for Easter. If members had brought in food, they were able to sign their name on the sign-up sheet and receive a club point. Again this year Maple Grove will be having a softball team.

Maltinski recognized
Avital Maltinski was recognized for participating in the Northeast Wisconsin Piano Teachers Forum. Approximately 100 students competed in 10 different levels. The first, second, and third place winners were presented in a public recital and received cash awards. The NEWPTF is a classical festival for pianists where they perform a memorized music selection from the classical era (1750-1825) and a second piece of literature from another period. They also demonstrate technique and complete an exam in music history and theory. Maltinski worked very hard to compete in this festival, and we encourage you to recognize her achievement.

Wolves

wander Wisconsin

Dan Ferfecki, left, a Pulaski High School Badger Boy in 1953, shares the honor with his granddaughter, Victoria Busch, a Pulaski High School Badger Girl for 2011.

Avital Maltinski

By Mike Wolf Wolves and humans have not gotten along very well due to wolves attacking their pets and livestock. Some of these attacks are due to territorial reasons; others are due to the need for food. Lately, due to overpopulation, this problem has risen. The most common pet to be attacked is dogs, as wolves view them as foes. However, wolves and dogs are closely related and the wolves are simply defending their territory. Many owners of killed pets say wolves are just vicious killers, but that is false. Wolves will only attack when hungry or to defend territory. As population increases, space decreases. Wolves would rather stay away from dwellings, but, by act of forces of other packs, they have nowhere else to go. The population is 630 to 680 animals, which means space is getting very low as wolves run in large territories. The population in 2009 jumped 26 percent in one year. The main problem is overpopulation because, as space runs out, areas affected expand. Even with all efforts, wolves will find a way to live. However, there are wolves out there with radio collars to watch where they go, and this data can be used in the future to find a way to avoid these problems.

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04/30/2011 12:40 pm - Traffic Warning - N. St. Augustine Street 04/30/2011 1:00 pm - Theft All Other- U.S. Mail - E. Pulaski Street 04/30/2011 4:28 pm - Animal at Large Front Street 04/30/2011 9:00 pm - Speeding Violation N. St. Augustine 04/30/2011 10:32 pm - Animal at Large Williams Street 05/01/2011 4:26 pm - Traffic Warning - S. St. Augustine Street 05/01/2011 7:39 pm - Traffic Warning Blue Heron Drive 05/01/2011 8:28 pm - Warrant Pickup Fourth Ave.

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04/23/2011 8:20 pm - Alarm Business Bay Tek Industries 04/23/2011 9:08 pm - Reckless Driving - CTH B 04/24/2011 1:36 am Disturbance Spirits Sports Bar 04/24/2011 7:05 pm - Traffic Citation Highview Road 04/24/2011 8:49 pm - Traffic Citation - E. Glenbrook Drive 04/25/2011 8:18 am - Expired Registration/DL - W. Pulaski Street 04/25/2011 9:00 am - Information-general Pulaski High School 04/25/2011 9:25 am - Expired Registration S. St. Augustine Street 04/25/2011 9:30 am Fingerprinting Pulaski Police Department 04/25/2011 3:20 pm - Equipment Violation Crest Drive 04/25/2011 3:45 pm Fingerprinting Pulaski Police Department 04/25/2011 4:18 pm - Expired Registration Chicago Street 04/25/2011 6:42 pm - Assist Citizen Pulaski Police Department 04/25/2011 7:19 pm - Keep the Peace Colonial Court Apts 04/25/2011 8:38 pm - Vehicle Equipment Violation - E. Glenbrook Drive 04/25/2011 11:11 pm - Suspicious Person/Activity - E. Pulaski Street 04/26/2011 8:00 am- Information-general - W. Glenbrook Drive 04/26/2011 9:27 am - Theft - Retail/Shoplifting Trailside Convenience Mart 04/26/2011 12:19 pm - Speeding Violation Markham Drive

04/26/201110:45 pm - Registration/Title Violation - S. Wisconsin Street 04/27/2011 5:52 am - Assist EMS - E. Cedar Street 04/27/2011 1:00 pm Truancy Pulaski Community School District 04/27/2011 2:30 pm - Animal at Large - W. Glenbrook Drive 04/27/2011 3:59 pm - Traffic Accident Pulaski High School 04/27/2011 5:00 pm Fingerprinting Pulaski Police Department 04/27/2011 6:48 pm - Traffic Citation Crest Drive 04/28/2011 3:03 am - Suspicious Person/Activity Johnson Street 04/28/2011 9:31 am - Theft Bicycles - E. Pulaski Street 04/28/2011 10:40 am Lockout Vehicles - W. Pulaski Street 04/28/2011 11:20 am Fingerprinting Pulaski Police Department 04/29/2011 7:28 am - Traffic Citation Pulaski High School 04/29/2011 9:30 am Criminal Damage Colonial Court Apts 04/29/2011 12:30 pm - Traffic Direction Karcz Drive @ E. Glenbrook 04/29/2011 2:13 pm - Assist - Law Enforcement Agency Carter Airport 04/29/2011 5:46 pm - Alarm Business - MCL Industries 04/29/2011 9:14 pm - Reckless Driving - STH 32 HWY @ CTH B 04/29/2011 11:00 pm - Memorial Park (Secure Buildings) - S. St. Augustine Street 04/30/2011 - Kids on electric scooter on roadway Helen Street 04/30/2011 12:05 am - Suspicious Vehicle Whimbrel Way 04/30/2011 7:33 am - Traffic Warning - E. Glenbrook Drive 04/30/2011 11:05 am - Assist EMS Verns Hardware & Rental 04/30/2011 11:50 am - Civil Dispute Werys Flowers & Things 04/30/2011 12:30 pm - Traffic Warning - S. Wisconsin Street

Pittsfield and Oneida hold

hunters safety classes

By Tanner Sprangers and Adam Wrobleski Hunters education instructors for the Pittsfield and Oneida Hunters Safety Club have been teaching hunters safety for over 10 years. The combined effort of ten to twelve highly skilled instructors is very beneficial for the youth. The club offers a total of 21 hours of class, which include 3 hours of hands-on and a 5 hour range day with as many as 16 instructors, said Tim Saindon. The benefits from a hands-on class are tremendous. Participating in an online course doesnt include the important and much needed gun handling skills which stresses safety and proper handling of firearms. Most participants in the class are between the ages of ten and fourteen, said Corey Sprangers. A hunter safety class is required if you are born after 1973. If anyone wants to hunt out-of-state then he or she needs to take the course as well. The reason we teach, said Saindon, is that it is proven to reduce hunting accidents across the country. The upcoming class is held September 7 at the Pittsfield Trap House. Registration is held at Gander Mountain from August 25 and 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Anyone interested in participating in the class can contact Tim Saindon at (920) 822-3974 or Mark List at (920) 366-3005.

Sunnyside choir performs at the Weidner Center

The Sunnyside choir would like to thank the community for all the support that was given while the choir prepared for the Weidner Center Performance. The choir did a phenomenal job and the morning went very smooth. They were fortunate enough to witness Mayor Jim Schmitt give an award to Randy Peterson for his 25 years of service in childrens entertainment. They also named April 30 Randy Peterson Day in Green Bay. It was an honor to be part of this concert. Please take time to congratulate a choir member. They have put in a lot of extra time to prepare for this concert. Also every performer who performs at the Weidner gets to sign the Season Mural that is back stage. So the students signed the 2010-2011 Mural and it will be hung in on the top floor at the Weidner with all the other big performers who have been at the Weidner (Jerry Seinfeld, etc). The kids had both a great experience being back stage and on stage.

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Design a

polka t-shirt
Family and consumer sciences teacher Liz Moehr stands with seniors Michael Kurowski, Zachary Beaver, Noah Vanderloop, and Sean Hennessy. The competitors are accompanied by their mentor Abby Steffen.

contest
2012 Golden Partner nomination
If you see these two lovebirds out and about, please wish them a Happy 40th Anniversary. We have been so blessed to have you as our parents and we wish you many more years of happiness together. Love, Wade, Sara, Nate, Sam, Wendy, Chris, and Evan

announced
(PULASKI, WISCONSIN) Dynamic Designs Unlimited, LLC in Pulaski, Wisconsin has announced its 7th Annual Design A Polka Days T-shirt Contest. The winning t-shirt design will be announced in the beginning of July, and will be available to purchase in July. This contest is open to all ages. Simply submit a T-Shirt design no larger than 8 x 11. Any media will be accepted, for example, pencil, marker, crayon, color or black and white. Computer files (esp, tiff, jpeg, and pdf) may be e-mailed to dynamicdesigns@ netnet.net. For a complete copy of the rules, log on to the web at dynamicdesignspulaski.com. All entries must be received by June 3, 2011. Entries can be mailed to Dynamic Designs P.O. 470, Pulaski, WI 54162. Entries may also be dropped off at 220A S. St. Augustine Street in Pulaski. Entries must include name, age, address and phone number. All entries will be on display at Dynamic Designs. The winner will be notified by July 1, 2011. The winner of the contest will receive a $100 gift basket including two weekend passes to Pulaski Polka Days and two Pulaski Polka Days T- Shirts. Last years winner was James Steeno of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Pulaski Polka Days, one of Pulaski, Wisconsins main attractions, will be July 21-24, 2011. The event is held rain or shine and features over 20 different polka bands. For more information, visit www.Polkadays. com.

www.pulaskinews.org

By Liz Moehr Republic Chophouse Chef Abbey Steffen was nominated by Pulaski High School Family and Consumer Science teacher Liz Moehr for the Chamber of Commerce Golden Partner Award. This award is given for a business partnership to education. Chef Abbey Steffens work initially began during the 20082009 school year as a mentor leading up to the Wisconsin Restaurant Association ProStart Invitational. At that time, she showed a strong interest in our program and provided guidance that significantly helped improve the team as a whole. Following that years experience, she immediately volunteered to work with Pulaskis Culinary Arts I/II classes again. Chef Abbey continued with Pulaski High School assisting in the ProStart culinary team. She came numerous times to work with the students to provide guidance and hands on instruction. The team dedicated themselves to do well, not only for them, but for Chef Abbey as well. In addition to her regularly scheduled times for practice, Chef Abbey came to support the students many other times as well. She attended both the 2010 and 2011 WRA ProStart Invitational for the entire duration of competition, as well as the remainder of the day through the results. In 2010, when the team took first, she was just as excited and proud as a mom would be. Following competition and preparation for Nationals, Chef Abbey continued her dedication to the team, acting as their lead mentor and attending almost every practice, providing ingredients the team had difficulty attaining, being there for the students both in recipe guidance and overall culinary skills, as well as being there to support them even in the earliest of mornings when the students made their first television debut highlighting their journey up to Nationals. When

the team took 4th this year, Chef Abbey was just as proud, and reminded the students of what they have accomplished. As a result of their hard work and dedication, she has offered each team member the opportunity to work for her on the line at Republic Chophouse this summer to learn new skills and gain experience in the kitchen. For the last two years, Chef Abbey offered the Culinary Arts I/II class a tour of the Republic Chophouse, allowing all the ProStart students to see what a high end, well established restaurant looks like. During the tour, she explained her path to a successful career as a female in a normally male dominated industry. Throughout her time with the students, passion was the main focus as she emphasized the importance of loving what you do, no matter what career you choose. Combining this with the dedication to the ProStart teams over the last three years, it is clear she has positively affected Pulaski High School ProStart. She is an AMAZING person whom to say we were lucky to have be our mentor which would be a vast understatement.

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CENTER CLOSED ON MONDAY, MAY 30 FOR MEMORIAL DAY. PANCAKE & PORKIE BREAKFAST at Pulaski Senior Center on Sunday, May 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $6.00 (in advance), $6.50 (at the door) for persons 13 and over, $3.25 for children 3-12 years, free for children under 3 years. MOVIE MONDAY on May 23 at Pulaski Senior Center. We will be watching Ma & Pa Kettle At The Fair starring Percy Kilbride and Marjorie Main. Show starts at 12:15 p.m. Snacks provided. FOOT CARE CLINIC at Pulaski Senior Center on Tuesdays, May 24 & June 14 starting at 9:00 a.m. Call 822-8100 to set up an appointment. Cost: $17.00 SING-ALONG AT WOODHAVEN NURSING HOME on Thursday, May 26 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Leaving Pulaski Senior Center at 12:15 p.m. Call 822-8100 for more information. Come and help us entertain the residents of Woodhaven. BENEFIT SPECIALIST, Mary Kay Norman from the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Brown County, Green Bay office, will be at the Pulaski Senior Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 14. Do you have questions about benefits for seniors that she may help you with? Call Kitty at 822-8100 or Mary Kay at 448-4308. BOOK GROUP at Pulaski Senior Center on Wednesday, June 8 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Light supper will be served. Junes book is The Shack by William P. Young. Books are available at the Senior Center. Call 822-8100 for more information. All ages welcome. SUMMER FUN PARTY on Friday, June 10 at Pulaski Senior Center. Lunch of lasagna at 11:30, entertainment at 12:30. Call 822-8100 to make your reservation. ST. JAMES CONCERT IN THE PARK on Wednesday, June 15. Leaving Pulaski Senior Center at 6:30 for 7:30 concert. Call 822-8100 to reserve your place on the bus. HEARING SCREENING on Wednesday, June 22 at Pulaski Senior Center from 9:15 11:30. Appointments required. Call 8228100 to make your appointment. CARDS (sheephead and pinocle) 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 822-8100. BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING at Pulaski Senior Center on Mondays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Sponsored by N.E.W. Rescue Service. SIT & BE FIT CHAIR EXERCISES on Mondays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at Pulaski Senior Center. Call 822-8100 for more information. All ages welcome. Sponsored by Prevea Health. BINGO at Pulaski Senior Center Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. ZUMBA GOLD (chair exercise dancing) on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. at Pulaski Senior Center. Call 822-8100 for more information. RED CROSS VAN will take senior citizens to Super Rons, bank, etc. on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m., to hair appointments on Friday mornings, and to church on Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. If interested, call Kitty at 822-8100. QUILTING WORKSHOP at Pulaski Senior Center on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wii BOWLING at Pulaski Senior Center on Thursdays from 12:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. All ages welcome. Call 822-8100 for more information. SEWING SIMPLE QUILT TOPS at Pulaski Senior Center Fridays at 9:00 a.m. PULASKI SENIOR CENTER MEALS FOR May 20- June 3. 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, May 20 --- Pizza Casserole Monday, May 23 Swedish Meatballs Tuesday, May 24 Sweet/ Sour Chicken Wednesday, May 25 --- Tater Tot Casserole Thursday, May 26 --- Roast Turkey Friday, May 27 Brat Monday, May 30 CLOSED Tuesday, May 31 --- Mexican Lasagna Wednesday, June 1 Chicken Alfredo Thursday, June 2--- Beef Tomato Mac Casserole Friday, June 3 --- Salisbury Steak in Gravy

Community Announcements
PUBLIC HEARING regarding the Annual Agency Plan for the Pulaski Housing Authority on Thursday, July 7, 2011 at 1 p.m. in the community room at Brookdale Apartments. The Agency plan may be viewed at the main office of the Housing Authority, 430 S. St. Augustine St. between the hours of 8 am and 10 am, Monday through Thursday before the Public Hearing. STEP BACK an evening of vintage fashion & history. Tuesday, May 24 KI Center. $70 per person. Contact: Patricia @ 3366315 or Julie @ 434-6817. THE PULASKI COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY, INC. is in need of dry goods, canned fruit, cereal, pasta and pasta sauce. The pantry is open every first and third Tuesday of each month from 1 to 4 p.m. If you can help the pantry with these items, or any other food items, please call 822-6050. The pantry appreciates your willingness to help feed the hungry. PULASKI LIONS CLUB meets every first and third Monday of the month at the Legion Hall located at 135 N. St. Augustine St., Pulaski. There is a 6 p.m. social and a 7 p.m. meal followed by the meeting. New members are always welcome. Call 619-7762 for more information. PULASKI AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM at 129 W. Pulaski St., Pulaski. Marian at 822-5856 or Pat at 8657875. PULASKI AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE web site is: pulaskichamber.org 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. 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. 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

PULASKI SENIOR CENTER RAFFLE TICKETS & PANCAKE BREAKFAST TICKETS ARE NOW FOR SALE. PULASKI SENIOR

Community Volunteer Service Recognition Nominations

By Jessica Skinkis Nominee: Vern Vanlannen Nominator: Trina Townsend Award: Frank X. Joswick SchoolCommunity Relations Recognition Vern has been extremely involved in the organization and implementation of the steak fry, which provides funds, which also enables the community to construct a new building for all to use. Vern always lends a helping hand to the needs of the community. Nominee: Doug Prentice Nominator: Trina Townsend Award: Frank X. Joswick SchoolCommunity Relations Recognition Doug has brought numerous fun activities to the town such as, the bike rodeo, which has benefitted many children, with 29 new bike and 250 new helmets, Dougs generosity has brought a community together in a safe environment. Nominees: Julia VerHaagh, Jennifer Versch, Chris Toonen Nominator: Deb Manincor Award: Pulaski Community School DistrictVolunteer Service Recognition Julia Coordinates family nights to satisfy all ages and to bring familys closer together. Jennifer Versch Coordinates reading activities and brings new and fun adventures for the Family Reading night. Chris Toonen has exposed his generosity by providing coffee, hot chocolate and scones for the family reading nights. Nominee: Barb Forsberg Nominator: Nikki Gerth Award: Pulaski Community School DistrictVolunteer Service Recognition Bar Forsberg and the Difference makers have volunteered in many different capacities, such as, visiting nursing homes, ringing bells for charity, cleaning the pantry, and participating in the relay for life. They have also contributed there time and effort in positive school environment. Nominee: Ed and Mary Brunette Nominator: Deb Schneider Award: Pulaski Community School DistrictVolunteer Service Recognition Ed and Mary have for many years taught hunter safety in the Pulaski area, and throughout the changes that have occurred they still push through to teach the many students that come through the safety of hunting. Nominee: Jackie Salewiski Nominator: Mary king Award: Frank X. Joswick SchoolCommunity Relations Recognition Jackie is a caring individual who has put her heart and soul into her work, she would go out of her way to help a student or family in any manner of help that they might need. Jackie is a blessing to Sunnyside and to the students that learn and grow there. Nominee: Kathleen Gerds Nominator: Laura Dahms Award: Frank X. Joswick SchoolCommunity Relations Recognition Kathleen Gerds the Advisor of Pulaski News has outdone her self in her tireless effort for students, and the community throughout the years. Kathleen believes that all students have the potential to be great. Kathleen is not only a wonderful person in this community, but a wonderful friend to her students as well. Nominee: Mary Pierson Nominator: Pam Engel Award: Frank X. Joswick SchoolCommunity Relations Recognition
Mary is the Administrative Assistant at Lannoye Elementary. Her knowledge of the school and the people in it has been a valuable resource to Lannoye. Mary is a Friendly, approachable and willing person to the staff students, and parents. Mary is also a wonderful participant in church activities; she will go out of her way to help, when needed.

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Nominee: Elizabeth Moehr Nominator: Michelle Powers Award: Pulaski Community School DistrictVolunteer Service Recognition Elizabeth is currently the advisor of FCCLA, the Family Career and Community Leaders of America. Every year FCCLA dedicates its time to toys for tots, in order to make the program successful. Elizabeth organizes for her students to go out and buy toys for the Pulaski children that dream of toys but have not received. She is truly an honest and caring individual. Nominee: Nancy Bowman, Lori Kozick, Crystal Ciezki Nominator: Mary Connolly Award: Pulaski Community School DistrictVolunteer Service Recognition Nancy Bowman, Lori Kozick, Crystal Ciezki have volunteered their time every week during the school year to fill Wednesday Family Folders. These women make sure that every classroom gets the important information that is sent to over 400 Glenbrook families. These women are positive and Supportive to our school, truly a necessity. Nominee: Grace Ripp, Joan Opalka, Shelly Turner Nominator: Mary Connolly Award: Pulaski Community School DistrictVolunteer Service Recognition Grace Ripp, Joan Opolka, Shelly Turner have volunteered to display the student art work. These women create monthly displays that prominently show the student projects. These ladies represent creativity and positive attitudes. Nominee: Joy LeComte Nominator: Pam Engel, Mary Pierson Award: Pulaski Community School DistrictVolunteer Service Recognition Each year Joy designs a theme in an area in the front hall with pockets, where the school staff can place slips with needs or wants for the classroom or the school office. Joy uses her creative abilities to organize this project. Each year she outstandingly creates a new theme. Nominee: Cindy and Doug Egnarski Nominator: Pam Engel Award: Pulaski Community School DistrictVolunteer Service Recognition
Cindy and Doug work as volunteers at almost all events that take place at Lannoye. They make generous contributions to Lannoye and offer resources through their local business Figaros/ Cousin sub. These are extraordinary people.

A large crowd was in attendance for the Pulaski Community School District Volunteer Recognition program.

Nominee: Laura Boyden Nominator: Pam Engel Award: Pulaski Community School DistrictVolunteer Service Recognition Laura also has been a major work organizer for the yearly Boo Bash with many other parents. Laurie has given her time and put her energy into all the projects she takes on. Laura also decorates the display case in the front hall for each season. She is a hard worker and a fine hearted person. Nominee: Lisa Tilque Nominator: Mary King Award: Pulaski Community School DistrictVolunteer Service Recognition Lisa is Sunnysides number one Volunteer; she is always available even when busy. She always lends a helping hand to those who are in need. Lisa is a humble and extraordinary person. Nominee: Tracy Wiedeman Nominator: Mary Connolly Award: Pulaski Community School DistrictVolunteer Service Recognition Tracy a Glenbrook teacher and parent in the PTO president, under her wonderful leadership she has not only raised members of the PTO but has also raised thousands of dollars used to purchase smart boards to better the learning environment. Tracy shares her talents and understanding to better the school. Nominee: Erica Niespodzany, Lisa Voelker Nominator: Mary Connolly Award: Pulaski Community School DistrictVolunteer Service Recognition Lisa and Erica are both part of the PTO; they have organized family events, such as, reading nights, snowball dance, game night, and the annual family fun night. They put their time, energy, and talents in to Glenbrook. Nominee: Ann Wasurick Nominator: Erik Olson Award: Pulaski Community School DistrictVolunteer Service Recognition Ann participates in the STEP program offered through PACE. Ann fulfills her volunteer duties beyond what she needs to do. Ann is an essential part of the learning process at Fairview. Nominee: Sarah Casper, Kim Polasik Nominator: Erik Olson Award: Pulaski Community School DistrictVolunteer Service Recognition These women volunteer and run an after school program, at no cost to the students at Fairview. Nominee: Gail Ness Nominator: Jared Bankson Award: Pulaski Community School DistrictVolunteer Service Recognition Gail is a dedicated volunteer eager to help the class in anyway

she possibly can. She is a saint, weather she is working one on one with a student, or helping make the class engaging, Gail can always be counted on.

Nominee: Julie Larscheid Nominator: Stephanie Heezen, Susan McMahon, Mary Chisman, and Sarah Schmidt Award: Pulaski Community School DistrictVolunteer Service Recognition Julie is an outstanding Volunteer; she will go above and beyond with volunteering her time and talents. Lannoye is lucky to have a parent volunteer like Julie. Nominee: Ann Charniak Nominator: Carmen Scharenbrock Award: Pulaski Community School DistrictVolunteer Service Recognition Ann is a volunteer through the STEP program. She is the most passionate, understanding and organized volunteers in the program. Her dedication is absolutely outstanding. Nominee: Gary Jordan, Brenda Strzelecki, and Jean Kriedeman Nominator: Sarah Kohls, Amy Wright, Joe Diefenthaler Award: Pulaski Community School DistrictVolunteer Service Recognition Gary, Brenda, and Jean Have over the year put countless hours into the PCMS Music Theatre program. They have Generously Built the set pieces for PCMS musicals. Thank you for your wonderful talents Jean, Brenda, and Gary. Nominee: Gary and Diane Przybylski Nominator: Barb McKeefry Award: Pulaski Community School DistrictVolunteer Service Recognition Gary and Diane have been

active leaders in the Pulaski Community School District. If one of these outstanding people is volunteering the other is not far behind. They are always there when you or anyone needs them. Gary and Diane are truly angels sent down from heaven to help.

Nominee: Tom Wojcik Nominator: Deb Schneider Award: Pulaski Community School DistrictVolunteer Service Recognition Tom and Allens canning company in Pulaski have donated thousand of cans to the community pantry of Pulaski. To show how his generosity is shared, he offered an extensive amount of vegetables to pantries in Brown County, due to our full pantry. Instead of taking all the food back Tom distributed it to other pantries in need. He has save many hungry people, through his humble and caring distribution.

Kathy Gerds accepts a volunteer recognition certificate from Pulaski Community School District Board of Education Vice President Mark Wernicke.

Nominee: Laurie Olson Nominator: Pam Engel Award: Pulaski Community School DistrictVolunteer Service Recognition Laurie is PTO President, and has been a major work organizer for the yearly Boo Bash with many other parents. Laurie has given her time in decorating, making food, and working concerts at Lannoye. She has made a difference to students and parents, she is persistently wonderful.

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Friends and Family

Night set for May 26th

(PULASKI, WISCONSIN) Dynamic Designs will host a Friends and Family event, on the evening of Thursday, May 26, 2011, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Guests will receive discounts on showroom merchandise, as well as a free gift with any purchase. In addition, there will be free laminating up to three feet and refreshments. Friends and Family is held once a year to show appreciation to customers and showcase new apparel. The event is open to the public. 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 Dynamic Designs visit the website: www.dynamicdesignspulaski.com.

Barb Forsberg leader and her group the Pulaski Community Middle School Difference Makers accept a volunteer recognition award.

Gary and Diane Przybylski accept their Volunteer Recognition from Barb McKeefry Pulaski Community Board of Education Clerk.

Community members who received recognition come together for a photo.

Doug Prentice and his family are proud of his volunteer service to the Pulaski Community.

The district is proud to recognize community members for their service.

Ann Charniak is surrounded by PACE Daycare workers who are thankful for her volunteering.

The next issue of Pulaski News will be June 2nd

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Leo Club members attend WPS

Volunteer Awards
By Luca Brilli It is not often that people highly involved in community service are acknowledged for their hard work. For this reason, each year the Volunteer Center of Brown County and Wisconsin Public Service host the Volunteer Awards to reward and recognize community service leaders. Ten thousand volunteers each year find service opportunities through the connections that the volunteer center creates. The event took place at the K.I. Convention center on April 21, 2011 and was emceed by Tom Zalaski. The event opened with Larry Borgard, President and CEO of Wisconsin Public Service Corporation, speaking a few words. Next, Mayor Jim Schmitt spoke about the importance of volunteers and what a great community Green Bay is because of its fantastic volunteers. Next came Christine Danielson, Executive Director of the Volunteer Center of Brown County, informed the audience that there were over 700 people present at the awards.

Sarah Stumpf wins as volunteer

By Luca Brilli Hillcrest Elementary School is very fortunate to have Sarah Stumpf as the committee chair of our PTO Multicultural Diversity Committee. Stumpf has facilitated the multicultural diversity activities of our school for the past four years and has provided our students and staff with unbelievable opportunities. The purpose of the committee that Stumpf chairs is to expose children to diverse cultures, assist teachers in presenting programs about cultural diversity and sensitivity, help to peak interest and expand knowledge about other places and people, foster appreciation for many cultures with local ties, help children and families learn about and explore their own cultural heritage, and zoom in to examine a specific region and cultures more closely during the year. Just a sampling of activities thus far this school year include creating wampum belts in fourth grade, learning about conflict resolution which included making talking feathers in primary grades, participating in African Dancing, sampling a variety of ethnic foods during lunch, and inviting many more guest speakers of various cultures. The final activity for
the year includes an International Feast with a special program featuring our students singing multicultural songs, performing an African dance, sharing a polka dance or two, and showcasing Oneida intertribal dancing. Our families will be able to enjoy an evening of beautiful costumes, talented dancers, specialty dishes, and learn more about other cultures! The Hillcrest staff and students would like to thank Sarah Stumpf for the endless hours and efforts in organizing these educational learning experiences for them! I love volunteering and I would like to thank Jenny, and the Pulaski Schools for giving me this opportunity, said Stumpf.

Danielson was followed by Stacy Stecker, a Private Banking Officer at Associated Bank, who preached that volunteers are priceless. She further added that volunteers are like fuel in a car, you cant see it but it makes the car run. The Pulaski area had nominees in almost every category. The Green Bay Packers Large Group Award Nominee from our area was the Pulaski High School Leo Club. The Green Bay Packaging Volunteer in Education Award Nominee from our Area was Sarah Stumpf. The Schneider National Foundation Volunteer Leadership Award Nominee was Kathleen Gerds. Doctor Pam Denzer, Laurine Malcheski, Alison Struve, and Ashten Treankler were nominees for the Georgia-Pacific Adult Volunteer Award. Luca Brilli was the Schreiber Foods, Inc. Youth Volunteer Award Nominee. The Humana Heart of Gold Lifetime Achievement Award Nominee was Laurine Malcheski.

Gracyalny: Hillcrest principal Jennifer Gracyalny congratulates Sarah Stumpf on being named the Green Bay Packaging Volunteer in Education award winner.

PACE says farewell to hunting instructors

Luca Brilli, Schreiber Foods, Inc. Youth Volunteer Award Nominee, and Kathleen Gerds, Schneider National Foundation Volunteer Leadership Award Nominee, enjoyed the breakfast celebration.

PACE would like to thank the following people for their years of service to the community as Hunter Education Instructors. In the past 35 years, over 3,300 students of all ages have been trained by this group of steadfast family and friends. Talk about hard shoes to fill! This group will be missed and fondly remembered by many hunting families. Ed and Mary Brunette Jennifer, Forest, and Amanda Brunette Greg and Mary Cady John Lange Mark Kittell The Steve Long Family The Larry Sendra Family Matthew Brunette Mary Heather Champagne Brunette

Hunters Education instructors gather together after a successful Hunters Safety course.

Leo Club kids come to support Pulaski Candidates for the 2011 WPS Volunteer awards.

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By Krista Neerdaels The Pulitzer Prize winning comedy, You Cant Take it With You, was performed the last weekend in April for the community by the drama students of Pulaski High School. The show portrayed the difficult relationship of Tony Kirby, played by Will Schupbach, and Alice Sycamore, Carly VerHaagh, due to their extremely differing family morals. The delightfully mad Sycamore family that celebrates freedom and independence struggles to find a middle ground with the Kirby family that lives by rules, hard work, and extreme organization. The two families must work out their differences through small disagreements as well as a comical wrestling match or two to find what is ultimately important in life. This hilarious comedy was a hit among the audience and laughter spread throughout the high school auditorium. The cast and crew had a blast and were entertained by the costume choices as well as the script itself. Gavin Denzer, a senior who played the role of Donald, a sweet and innocent southern man living with the Sycamores, said, It was so much fun! I cannot believe that all of our hard work paid off! What a good feeling at the end of the day. Also, Nevada Skenandore, an audience member, said, The play was hilarious, and I loved seeing my peers in the funny costumes talking with accents. The set looked really good as well! As for the set, a huge thank you goes out to our director and assistant director Carla Dowel and Ashley Demo for bringing the set to life and making the play a success. Additionally, thank you to the stage crew who worked hard to keep the set together and helped the cast members backstage with anything they may need. Finally, to all of the seniors, congratulations on your last production in high school and your success has shone through all of the hard work you have put into the drama department for the last four years.
dance classes at Northern Dance Academy. Outside of school, Tauscher enjoys scrapbooking, dancing, reading, and spending quality time with family and friends. In the future, Tauscher plans to attend Michigan State University for chemistry, with a focus on forensic science. She hopes to one day help solve criminal cases. If she could change one thing about her high school career, she said, I would be more involved in school. I would join more clubs to meet more people and experience new and different situations. I would also take more AP classes because now looking at the cost of college, it would have been nice to be able to already have credit for some classes. With the recognition of this award, Tauscher said, It feels great being recognized for this honor. I appreciate that others can see when someone is working hard, but I know I would have never received this honor if it was not for all the support I received from my family, friends, and teachers.

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Essie and Alice Sycamore, played by Madison Vandenberg and Carly VerHaagh, talk about Alices vision in blue dress.

because the teachers try to make the students more friendly to one another. Third grade student Danielle Johnson said, There is so much great stuff to learn here. Fourth grade teacher Kathleen Olson said, The staff, students, and parents working together. Fourth grade student Julia Prien said, The teachers are nice because they listen to what you have to say and help solve problems. Fourth grade student Wesley Hibbard said, A lot of nice kids, and cool sports, and kind teachers. Special Education teacher Megan Mills-Koehler said, A lot of great staff, students, and parents. Learning Support teacher Mary Marlowe said, Sunnyside is awesome because we have wonderful students, families, and teachers who love their jobs. Student teacher Mrs. Seidel said, I think that all of the students and the teachers make Sunnyside a great place. The secretary Jackie said, Its the dedicated staff that makes Sunnyside a wonderful place. The library aide, Christy Hutjens said, I love to see all the smiling faces of students and teachers. Mrs. Gilson, a Sunnyside parent, said, The students and teachers are what make Sunnyside special. The principal makes Sunnyside special too. Mrs. George, a Sunnyside parent, said, The caring staff, the playground, students, and families in the area, the community, and location. Karen, the custodian, said, I think it is great, the kids are really friendly. School nurse, Marcee Gohr, said, How polite the children are. They say please and thank you and help open doors.

Fourth grade student and Q&A author Kori Vickery stands at the entrance to Sunnyside School.

By Kori Vickery Q: What makes Sunnyside a great or special place?

Principal Mary King said, I think that the teachers plan lessons that make kids think and be creative. They make learning fun. Kindergarten teacher Sara Larsen said, The kids. We have wonderful kids. Kindergarten student Braden Allen said, Kindergarten is great. Kindergarten student Alyson Bernetzke said, Its nice and I am happy here. First grade teacher Brenda Wertel said, I think Sunnyside is awesome and really great. Its a second home for me. Second grade teacher Michelle Fjelstad, and second grade student Mitchell Delebreau said, Jackie and Marsha are the best secretaries in the world! Second grade student Ada Clough said, Great teachers. Third grade teacher Kelly Calaway said, I think its a place where people are friendly and willing to help each other. Third grade student Jadin Lemke said, It is a great place

Gavin Denzer (Donald), Sean Hennessy (Ed), and Clarissa Blodgett (Penny Sycamore), all watch as Joey Thyne (Paul Sycamore) goes through a book.

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Hillcrest Optimist winners named

For the month of May Hillcrest is proud to announce that we have three Optimist winners Aidan Lytie (first grade), Sheridan Flaugher (second grade), and Ava Baenen (fourth grade). LeLony Radtke, first grade teacher, nominated Aidan Lytie. She explained that Lytie arrives each day with a beautiful smile and such a positive attitude. He has a wonderful sense of humor and loves to share jokes and stories. His enthusiasm for learning is contagious. His creativity sparks the imagination of many of his classmates, said Radtke. Sheridan Flauger was nominated by her second grade teacher, David Reinking. Flauger comes to school every day carrying with her the
The three optimist winners stand with Hillcrest Principal Jennifer Gracyalny after receiving their awards.

Pictured is the Centerline Machining and Grinding Machine shop.

Centerline donates grinder

By Tyler Rusch and Joel Steinbrecher On April 12, Harley Griesbach, technology department chair person, went to the Tech-Ed community partnership meeting. Greg Dietzen, owner of Centerline Machining and Grinding in Hobart, asked Griesbach if Pulaski High School could use an automatic overhead surface grinder. As a result, Pulaski High
School has received a new automatic over head surface grinder. The grinder was donated to the tech-ed department so that the metals and manufacturing students may learn the industry standards. The technology education department and its students are very grateful to Greg Dietzen and Centerline Machining and Grinding for its community partnership.

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Spring Peeptacular is joined by the Great Start

The Pulaski Community School District 4K program hosted the Second Annual Spring Peeptacular event in the Glenbrook Elementary School gymnasium, March 31. Joining the 4K event this year were additional learning experiences for children ages 0-3. There were many Great Start activities that provided educational fun for community children. This spring event also served as a kickoff for the newly developed Birth to Three Great Start program. The Great Start purpose is to help all children achieve success in and out of the home by providing opportunities and resources for families in the Pulaski Community School District. At the start of the 2010-2011 school year, a birth to three year old task force was formed to discuss opportunities for families with children ages 0-3. The Great Start mission is to

Three Peeptacular attendants enjoyed themselves while working as a team at the Spring Peeptacular event.

The math academic team included Brian Ferrer, Peter Lundberg, Liana Streckenbach, Jordan Stiede, Brenna Adamski, and coach: Cheryl Vanderkam

Two teams representing Pulaski High School traveled to West High School in Green Bay to compete in a regional academic competition March 29. The competition included 19 high schools from the area including local schools and schools as far away as Elkhart Lake. Students competed in four disciplines: social sciences, mathematics, science, and English. PHS was represented by a social studies team and a math team. The competition consists of two rounds of questioning and problem solving where teams accumulate points for correct

answers. Questions are written by university professors from the area. The top teams in each discipline then advance to a final round. Unfortunately, neither team from PHS made it into the finals, but each represented Pulaski well. The social studies team enjoyed the experience and after the competition was already strategizing for next years event. The math team was young compared to other schools and will use their experience to place higher in next years competition. Students enjoyed the opportunity to compete academically.

explore and provide supplemental experiences for our community children. Partnering with the 4K program was a perfect place to start, said Erik Olson, Great Start coordinator and Fairview Principal. Families that attended the Spring Peeptacular/Great Start kick-off enjoyed learning stations that spotlighted creativity, gross motor skill development, sensory experiences and genuine play. 4K teachers provided creative centers including mask making and wind sock decorating. Gross motor skill development areas provided tumbling mats and a balance beam. Sensory experiences could be found at the sand and water tables, play dough station, and fish, worm and planting tables. Pure play and exploration was found in many areas throughout the gymnasium, with a truck/ train play area and a multitude of books, puzzles, and games. Special guests at the event included Anne Mead from the

Pulaski Library who shared a stories and songs. Cheryl Ademino also shared her enjoyment of puppeteering. Each child who attended the combined event went home with a new book. These were donated by the district schools and community 4K sites. It was a fun family night for everyone who attended. said Pam Engel, PEEP/4K Coordinator and Lannoye Principal. This evening was a wonderful partnership with Great Start and brought in many of our district families with children from birth through 4K. said Engel. Thank you to our 4K teachers, 4K Site Directors, Great Start task force members, and retired teachers who helped make this event a success. Thank you also to the special area vendors that contributed items so that families could enjoy a $1 meal deal while they attended the event from 5 to 7 p.m.

Allison Kessels kindergarten class at Glenbrook School was learning about the Wild West. At the end of the unit, they had a Western Day. The students made bandanas and horses, went on a trail ride through the school, and, at the end of day, they sat around a campfire and enjoyed some chow.

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2011 Star Greenhand winner. Chapter Degree is the highest local FFA degree a member can earn. This year the winners were: Andrew Ambrosius, Megan Archmbault, Brianna Babiash, Janelle Berna, Chole Bessert, Emily Borzick, Sydney Clark, Tamara Deneys, Michaela Enneper, Alecia Erdmann, Sarah Giesler, Mckenna Girtz, Karissa Ihler, Abbie Jorosz, Ashley Kazcmarowski, Natalie Katers, Paige Lardnois, Morgan McDermid, Brady McGuire, Dalton Murphy, Josh Nooyen, Jeanette Ovalle, Ryan Paschke, Marc Richmond, Amanda Romanek, DJ Rynish, Alyssa Schuld, Brandon Smith, Erin Stiede, Jessica Vaness, Christopher Vomastic, Brock Westgor, and Autumn Williams. The highest degree that the Wisconsin FFA Association can bestow upon its members is the State FFA Degree, Lauran Brice, Katie Christopherson, Gavin Denzer, Haley Mahr, Brooke Majewski, Tiffany Robinson, Morgan Swiecichowski, Brianna Bliese, and Kelli Badtke, all received the State FFA degree and will be recognized at the State FFA Convention in June. Kayla Nischke also will be receiving her State FFA Degree in June, but she was also named on of the Top Ten State Stars in Agricultural Placement. Nischke will find out in June where she placed. Nik Schwartz and Kayla Naparalla, both applied for the American FFA degree, they will find out at National FFA Convention where they ranked. Chapter Star Awards represent the best among the Chapter members. The 2010-2011 Chapter Star Farmer was Katie Christopherson, who had an outstanding SAE and demonstrates involvement in chapter activities. Ashley Kaczmarowski was the 2010-2011 Chapter Star in Agribusiness, she too had an outstanding SAE and demonstrates involvement in chapter activities. Kayla Nischke was the 20102011 Chapter Star in Agricultural lacement, she had an outstanding SAE, and is experienced in the areas of production agriculture, and agribusiness. The 2010-2011 Chapter Star in Agriscience was Marc Richmond, he also has an outstanding SAE and is knowledgeable in areas of agriscience and natural resources. The 2010-2011 FFA Pride Award went to Justin Johnson. The FFA MVP was Kayla Nischke. The Outstanding Freshman was Amanda Bodart, Outstanding Sophomore was Ashley Kacmarowski, Outstanding Junior went to Jared Kuczer, and Lauran Brice won the Outstanding Senior Award. Seniors that were active in FFA all four years of their High School Career were: Andrew Ambrosius, Brianna Bliese, Katie Christopherson, Gavin Denzer, Justin Johnson, Josh Nooyen, Marc Richmond, Tiffany Robinson, Oakley Swiecichowski, Morgan Swiecichowski, and Cassie Steichen. The 2010-2011 retiring officer team had their parent recognition video and presented their mom and dad with a plaque and a rose for their continued support. Finally the 2010-2011 FFA officers were presented with a pin and a plaque. The 2010-2011 FFA Officers where: Kayla Nischke, President, Lauran Brice, Vice President of Student Develpoment, Morgan Swiecichowski, Vice President of Chapter Develpoment, Kelli Badtke, Vice President of Communtiy Development, Jared Kuczer, Student Advisor, Brooke Majewski, Secretary, Haley Mahr, Parliamentarian, Laci Kropp, Treasuer, Katie Christopherson, Reporter, and Ashley Kaczmarowski, Sentinel. The 2011-2012 Pulaski FFA Chapter Officers were then announced: Ryan Paschke, Morgan Denzer, Abby Brown, Logan Paschke, Amanda Bodart, Ashley Kaczmarowski, Brandon Smith, and the 2011-2012 Pulaski FFA Prsident is Jared Kuczer, Kuczer then adjourned the FFA Awards Banquet. The 2010-2011 retiring officer team would like to thank all the community members, alumni members, their parents and their advisor Mr. Josh Rusk for adding another successful FFA year to the books.

Pulaski FFA holds 2011 banquet

By Katie Christopherson In the opening ceremonies of an FFA event, FFA members are asked, FFA members, why are we here? The members then recite the words, To practice brotherhood, honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities, and develop those qualities of leadership which an FFA member should possess. During the evening of May 3, in the Ripley Performing Arts Center, the Pulaski FFA Chapter recognized FFA members, alumni members, parents, and community members, who support and promote the Pulaski FFA in a positive way at the annual Chapter Awards Banquet. The Banquet was called to order by the 2010-2011 Chapter FFA President, Kayla Nischke. Special guests that were present were: Pulaski High School Activities Director, Ryan Mentink, Section Eight State FFA Officer, Sam Tauchen, and Pulaski High School Counselor, Katie Sukow. Jared Kuczer, the Chapter Student Advisor and, Ashley Kaczmarowski, Chapter Sentinel were called upon to present the Speaking Contests award. Kyle Ambrosious and Annalisa Pusick represented the FFA Chapter in the Creed contest; both competed at the district level. Ben Mleziva and Kayla Nischke competed in the Extemporaneous Contest, Mleziva and Nischke competed at the district level, Nischke placed second and advanced to the sectional level. Morgan Denzer competed in the Prepared Public Speaking contest; she placed second at districts and advanced onto sectionals. Lauran Brice and Erin Stiede competed in the Discussion Meet contest; Stiede competed at the district level, Brice placed second at districts, and qualified for sectionals. Career Development events prepare students with hands on activities in careers in agriculture. This year the 27 members represented the chapter in 8 different teams. The agronomy team consisted of, Jared Kuczer, Karissa Ihler, Tiffany Robinson, and Abby Brown; Dairy Cattle Evalution was represtented by Kayla Nischke, Brandon Smith, and Amanda Bodart; Dairy Foods, Erin Stiede, Ashley Kaczmarowski, Ryan Paschke, Kyle Ambrosius, and Alex Vercauteren; Floriculture participants were, Lauran Brice, Haley Mahr, and Brooke Majewski; Horse Evaluation participants were, Alexandria Swearingen, Sadie Miller, Alecia Pichette, and Erica Kuczer; Livestock Evaluation was represented by Morgan Denzer; Nursery and Landscape team consisted of Kelli Badtke, Katie Christopherson, Paige Lardnois, and Amanda Romanek; lastly the Poultry Evaluation team was made up of Ryan Paschke, Logan Paschke, and Jon Szczepanski. Members who competed in the 2011 CDE contest were congratulated for putting their education to work in real life experiences. The Pulaski FFA Chapter is very fortunate to have many people who volunteer, support, help, and add guidance to agricultural education and the FFA. These people or business were awarded with the Outstanding Service Citation, Donna Watermolen was awarded in the Pulaski School District Staff category, Geri Kuczer was the representative chosen to receive the Community category, and Valley Veterinary Clinic was represented in the Business category. The 2010-2011 FFA VIP Award recipient went to Tim Bulger, because of his continued service and dedication to the both the FFA Chapter and also the Alumni. The Honorary Chapter Degree winners were also broken down into three different groups, Mrs. Kathleen Gerds represented the District Staff, Connie Nischke represented the community member, and Jack Hettman represented Nutrition Service Company as the area business. Supervised Agricultural Experience programs, allow FFA members to have hands on experiences in diverse fields of agriculture. Morgan Swiecichowski was this years Chapter Beef Production winner; Swiecichowski received a gold rating and placed seventh in the state. Erin Stiede and Morgan Denzer also competed in this area, Denzer received a bronze rating, Stided received a silver rating. Dairy Production winner form the chapter was Kayla Nischke who received a silver rating at State, Brandon Smith also competed in this area and received a bronze rating. Jared Kuczer competed at the State level in the area of Diversified Crop Production; Kuczer received a gold rating and placed sixth in the state. Chapter Diversified Livestock Production as won by Gavin Denzer, who received a silver rating at state.

Denzer also competed in Sheep Production and received a silver rating. Chapter Equine Science Proficiency winner was Katie Christopherson, who received a gold rating and places 12th in the state. Ashley Kaczmarowski was the Chapter Swine Production winner; she received a gold rating and placed eighth in the state. Nik Schwartz competed in the Wildlife Production and Management; he received a gold rating, and placed sixth in the state. Pulaski FFA President Kayla Nischke was chosen to be the winner of the 2011 DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment Award. I feel very honored to receive this award, said Nischke. The Top Ten Fruit and Nut Salespeople at the High School were: Rachel Nooyen, who sold $855.00, Adam Wrobleski who sold $968.40, Kayla Nischke, she sold $1007.00, Kassy Naparalla sold $1011.50, Kyle Szymanski sold $1027.50, Janelle Berna sold $1178.50, Amanda Bodart sold $1278.50, Jared Kuczer sold $1522.50, Erin Stiede sold $1525.50, and the highest salesperson was Ashley Kaczmarowski who sold a total of $4527.00. Overall the Chapter sold over $52,000.00 in fruit and nuts, which is the highest amount ever sold. The top ten salespeople at the middle school were: Reece Tyczkowski, Shianna Gracyalny, Abbie Kasten, Emily Romanek, Kelsey Wilinski, Taylor Gracyalny, Ben Brown Jaden Peotter, and the highest seller was Tyler Wasielewski. The Discovery Degree is the first FFA degree a member can receive it is offered to seventh and eighth grade FFA members. The Middle School FFA members that received their Discovery Degrees where: Mason Jauquet, Brittany Lancour, Gabby Hendricks, Mark Berna, Nathan Drummond, Jaden Peotter, Abbie Kasten, Dalton Puechel, Morgan Rynish, Christian Wirtz, Joel Gohr, Jarod Walla, Samantha Berg, Logan Reetz, Ben Brown, Arthur Gajewski, Emily Romanek, Reece Tyczkowski, Myrissa Schubert, Kenndy Tyckowski, Taylor Gracyalny, Kayla Gracyalny, Jackson Boulanger, Travis Boulanger, Mackenzie Brandenburg, Dylan Beaumier, Jamie Christiansen, Shelby Feezor, Sarah Hendzel, Nelson Hendrickson, Austin Host, Logan Nowinski, Danielle Paschke, Brianna Payne, Morgan Peters, Miranda Peterson, Danielle Robaidek, Scotty Sell, Brianna Strzeleski, Tyler Wasielewski, Kelsey Wilinski, Anna Wolfenberger, Coldy Kimps, and Shianna Gracyalny. Ben Brown was the second runner up to the Star Discovery winner, Logan Reetz, was the first runner up, and Nathon Drummond was the Star Discovery winner. The second level of FFA membership is the Greenhand degree awarded to active freshman and sohpmore FFA members. Kyle Ambrosius, Amanda Koepsell, Mitchell Ascher, Braxton Lallaman, Olivia Lundberg, Tamara Martens, Caroline Bertler, Ben Melzvira, Steven Bluma, Allison Mielke, Amanda Bodart, Marcedes Miller, Nicholas Boerst, Morgan Motiff, Christophers Bukowiec, Zachary Nelson, Jamie Christansen, Logan Paschke, Noah Clough, Reilly Peterman, Kaylee Court, Emma Peters, Morgan Denzer, Alecia Pichette, Mercedes Dumas, Annalisa Pusick, Shoshoni Elbe, Amanda Scherer, Rachelle Erdmann, Alyssa Splan, Emily Hendzel, Ashley Staszak, Wesly Horch, Megan Slyvester, Rikki Inman, Paige Sylvester, Halley Janssen, Jon Szczepanski,Savanna Johnson, Lyranda Thiem, Danielle KArcz, Alex Vercauteren, Corbin Kidd, and Zakk Zander. Morgan Denzer was chosen as the

Morgan Swecichowski, Vice President of Chapter Development, presents Kathleen Gerds with the Honorary Chapter Award for the district Staff.

School Updates
PHS Technology and Engineering
During the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Pulaski High School Technology and Engineering Education department was awarded the prestigious Program of Excellence Award. The department was one of 26 programs worldwide to earn this award. Like any organization, the technology and engineering education department at Pulaski High School is made of a group of individuals who each bring something special to the table. But it takes more than the staff members in the department to make it fully functioning. Currently, the department consists of Tom Glinski, Harley Griesbach, Troy Hassman, and John Pitzen. In addition to this staff, Career and Technical Education coordinator Diane Schmidtke works hand-in-hand with the department on numerous projects. The courses taught consist of a nice blend of traditional technology education courses and preengineering courses. All six of the Project Lead the Way courses are taught by three certified teachers. The traditional courses consist of four levels of manufacturing processes and wood technics, both programs being articulated through Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. Also, there are multiple levels of transportation and electricity classes. In addition, the department has courses in Cisco networking, web page design, graphic communications, and an introduction to computer aided design. Each of these courses gives students numerous skills that will help them in the future. In addition to hands-on abilities, students learn problem solving and soft skills that will help them in their career and in everyday life. Above and beyond the curriculum, the department is home to a few clubs. The SkillsUSA club (formerly VICA) has been a part of the department for many years. Over the past few years, the Solar Olympics and InvenTeam clubs have been added to the department. The efforts of individuals outside of the current department have led to and will continue to lead to the success of the program. Much of the credit for setting the foundations of the technology and engineering education department belongs to four teachers who taught at Pulaski

I like a teacher who gives you something to take home to think about besides homework. ~ Edith Ann, [Lily Tomlin]

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earns prestigious award worldwide

for a combined total of over 120 years. John Corbin, Dave Killinger, Rock Mannigel, and John Mihalko built and maintained the technology education throughout the latter part of the 20th century. A credit to these gentlemen is the detail and space given to the technology education laboratories and classrooms during the building of the new high school, which was finished in 1999. Community members and businesses are also a major reason why the department is successful. Area businesses have donated more than just funds and materials to help sustain the departments needs. Local employees are willing to donate their time to work with students on numerous projects. All of these factors and many more unmentioned individuals have led to the success of the technology and engineering education department at Pulaski High School. All of these people, however, would not want to invest their effort and time if it was not for the high quality students at Pulaski High School.

John Pitzen, Tom Gilinski, Troy Hassman, and Harley Griesbach pose with their award in a PHS hallway.

The Pulaski teachers stand proudly with other award recipients at the awards ceremony in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Exploring
with a

The day the Lumberjack came to school

Lumberjack

toss, with a frying pan that was huge! The girls all did a fantastic job but Katie Brockman ended up winning a circle of wood! Then the boys went and Matthew Ascher set the record. Then he got a nice circle of wood too! Everybody wanted a circle of wood but just two people won the wood. In the other class Katelyn Schauske and Dylan Hendricks won the frying pan toss. Adam Yuenger lit the match. What an amazing and exciting experience! That sure was a breathtaking day!

French Forensics competes strongly

Mr. Dentz speaks to the class during his visit to Lannoye.

By Sara Kunesh and Alyah Balthazor Hey, have you ever tried to toss a big, old, heavy frying pan? The fourth graders at Lannoye have! Jeremiah Dentz came to our class on March 24 to teach us about lumberjacks. We got to pick up logs with an old fashioned log carrier. We also got to try lighting a match with a hatchet. It was very tricky! We hope you had fun exploring with the lumberjack.

Molly Hartig and Mr. Dentz move a large log together.

By Emily Streckenbach and Ann Franks March 24 was the day all of the fourth graders had been waiting for, and it was all the fun they could have dreamed of. First, Mr. Jeremiah Dentz, the lumberjack from Camp-Y-Coda, showed all of us really cool pictures. Then,

he took us outside for some exciting hands on activities. He let all of us cut a log. It was a two person saw so we had to get partners. Also some of us got to sit on the log to keep it still while the other kids sawed it. Our class managed to saw off two circles of wood. We all got to hold logs

with different tools. Then we got to try to light a match with a hatchet! Only one kid named Matthew Ascher managed to light the match. Next, all of the fourth graders got into two different lines; the girls in one, the boys in the other. After we did that we had the girls do a frying pan

PHS French Forensics competed at state recently, and overall, the team was pleased to announce that all five groups who competed at state earned a gold medal. The competitors included: freshmen Avital Maltinski and Masoudae Rezvani in level 2 Readers Theatre (presenting Le Petit Prince chez le Roi ); freshmen Joanna Busch, Kaylee Court, Kassie McKeefry and MacKaya Niec in level 2 Readers Theatre (presenting Les Trois Ours); juniors Elissa Harter and Rachel Kennedy and sophomore Andrea Quade in level 4 Thtre de Chambre (presenting Les Vtements Universels); junior Kendall Doersch in level 4 Extemporaneous Prose, and senior Laura Becker in level 5 Extemporaneous Prose. The state competition was held at UW-Madison on May 7, and hosted over 200 competitors.

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Pulaski High School Class of 2011

Pulaski, Wi. Jacob Abegglen**/## Andrew Adamski* Skyler Adamski* Melanie Aldrich** Cassandra Alfheim* Matthew Ambrose Andrew Ambrosius* Derek Anderson***/## Jordyn Anklam**/## Christopher Arveson Eric Babiarz*/## Jacob Bablitch* Alexander Bachman Erika Bader Kelli Badtke**/## Brendan Bahun* Ryan Bartels** Zachary Beaver * Laura Becker**/## Michael Becker Brett Bellisle* Jeremy Benson Victoria Bentz* Callie Berchem Jason Blicharz* Brianna Bliese**/## Jacob Bloch** Brian Boehmer **/## Brooke Bornhofer* Alescia Bowen William Bowers Samantha Brabender**/## Lauran Brice**/## Luca Brilli**/## Michael Brokiewicz Sara Brown** Shanice Brown Rebecca Buckmaster**/## Megan Buhr* Courtney Burke Adam Burkel Rachael Busjahn Shane Butcher Luke Button**/## Samantha Caelwaerts Derren Carter* Moana Cestari David Charles Thomas Chartrand Parker Christiansen Katie Christopherson Alicia Cichon* Cody Clark* Maran Collett**/## Brad Cramer Callon Crump Laura Dahms**/## Anna Deau* Alexis Decaster Benjamin De Grave**/## Alicia Del Marcelle Aaron Delzer* Tamara Deneys**/## Gavin Denzer**/## Courtney Dettman**/## Patrick Deuso Jackie Diederich Derrick Dombrowski Emily Dombrowski* Troy Donlevy Kelsie Dorn Nicholas Douglass* Lauren Dudek Ryan Dummer** William Durfey Kayla Dwyer Nicole Eagle Tiana Egnarski Travis Elkins** Rachel Everard* Nicholas Fairchild Rachel Fischer Leigha Flagstad**/## Dylan Fleming** Brittini Folkman Jarrod Folkman Elizabeth Frisch Timothy Frisch*/## Krista Gajeski Ryan Gerhartz* Tasha Giese** Amber Gilbertson Andrea Gjerde** Katelynn Gohr**/## Carli Gorr Savannah Golman Dalton Gracyalny David Grathen Kristian Gresham Billie Grych Caitlin Grzeskowiak Lindsay Gwidt* Kody Habeck* Joseph Hames* Taylor Hamlin Mark Hartman** Casey Haupt* Ethan Helmle Jonathan Hendzel Sean Hennessy* Kylee Hensrud* Lea Herceg Jacob Herning Kaitlyn Hilliard**/## Cassidy Holtz* Brandon Honzik Kaci Hoverson*/## Alexander Hu Dylan Hunkins Devin Hynes**/## Christian Jabkowski Lucas James Taylor Jantz Eman Jazayeri**/## Justin Johnson Katerine Johnson Zachary Johnson Christopher Jones Melanie Jourdan Megan Kaczmarek** Caitlin Kafura* Jennifer Karrasch* Addam Kasten Katrina Katers Justanjot Kaur**/## Sharif Khan Alexander Kinner Laura Kirby**/## Dylan Klapatch Cody Klaus Connor Kmiec** Dustin Koepsell**/## Jacob Kolinski Alyssa Kuhl Michael Kurowski**/## Michael Kuss Lindsay LaCount* Shannon La Dow* Ryan Laha Brianna Lancour* Kelsey Lang**/## Kathryn Lapacz Kayla La Plante**/## Mark Laubenstein Garrett Laurence Brooke Lauritzen**/## Michaela Lauterbach Katherine Lear-Schweitzer Michael Loberger* Colton Lohrenz Mercedes Loining Lauren Lotter**/## Jordan MacNeill Victoria MacVittie Haley Mahr* Brooke Majewski* Dylan Maki Caitlin Maloney Sofia Mascola Jacob Martin Brittney Mathias Mindy Mathias Caitlan Mathu Taylor Mattson* Candice Matuszak* Jordan Matuszak Matthew Matuszak Brandon McDermid Morgan McDermid Taylor McLeod Kylie Micolichek Stephanee Morales* Jena Morris Dalton Murphy* Krista Neerdaels**/## Jessica Nelson* Travis Nelson Cody Netzel Kayla Nischke* Race Noeldner**/## Joshua Nooyen-Wade Carly Novitski Sarah Olejniczak* Nicole Olesinski* Jeanette Ovalle Stephanie Paape**/## Levander Pamanet Heather Pautz Matthew Pearson Jacob Pelegrin*** Jacob Peterman Kayla Peterson* Kendyl Pieschek Rebecca Polum** Morgan Prentice**/## Briana Prieto** Amanda Przybylski Brett Radecki Dallas Rank Shane Reinhard Kyle Renel Alex Rentmeester**/## Brandon Reynolds* B Marc Richmond Shelby Ridderbush**/## Ruthanna Ringel**/## Cody Risso Isaiah Robertson**/## Tiffany Robinson* Jamie Rodgers* Rey Rodriguez Ortiz Branden Rosner Tyler Rusch Jordan Ryba Daniel Rynish, Jr** Taylor Saari* Nicholas Sabel Taylor Salamonski* Derek Samuelson Ashley Schaumberg Nicole Schiltz Alexandria Schmidt William Schupbach Shannon Schwenke***/## Kelly Schwister* Joshua Sendra** Shea Sikes Kevin Simoens**/## Meredith Simpkins**/## Nevada Skenandore Hannah Slezewski* Andrew Smith* Brett Smith Chantre Smith* Nicolas Smith Tyler Smith* Charles Smoot**/## Devin Snellenberger Robert Sobieck* Anthony Socha Charly Sparks Cameron Spinler* Tanner Sprangers Josh Steeno Cassandra Steichen Joel Steinbrecher Casey Stepien**/## Jena Stewart**/## Melissa Stiede**/## Emily Stone** Jarran Strzelecki Kaylee Stutzman Bryan Sundstrom**/## Keely Swaab Kelsey Swanson* Morgan Swiecichowski Oakley Swiecichowski Kara Sylvester Laura Szela**/## Taylor Tassoul* Lindsay Tauscher Rebecca Tauscher**/## Sabrina Teague Bridgette Terrell Jenna Terrien Jesse Tesch Benjamin Thiem Bradley Thomas Brandon Thomas Isabel Thyne*/## Travis Thyssen Tony Truckey Trevor Tucholl Elizabeth VanBoxtel Derek Vadenhouten* Noah Vander Loop* Seth Vander Loop Shelby VanHouten Grace Vecchie Emily Ver Haagh**/## Mitchell Ver Haagh Courtney Vertz Matthew Vesco* Krista Walschinski Kelsey Wargo* Mitchell Wasielewski* Joshua Waupoose** Travis Werner Elli Whalen Dustin Whisman Stephanie Whitehouse Nicole Wied** Zachary Wied Kayla Tilleson Wilcox Rachael Wilinski* Cayden Willems Autumn Williams Jake Willquette Jessica Williquette Damon Winkler Derek Wirta** Brittni Wirtz**/## Michael Wolf Marley Worm**/## Adam Wrobleski** Lucas Zablocki* Cassandra Zahn***/## Nicholas Zajac Jessika Zegers Angela Zielinski *Denotes Honor Student = 3.00-3.499 **Denotes High Honor Student = 3.500-3.99 ***Denotes Highest Honors = 4.00 ##Denotes National Honor Society Member

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Alice in Dairyland visits Pulaski schools

By Kara Sylvester, Hayle Wery, and Sofia Mascolo On May 2, Alice in Dairyland Christine Linder visited fourth grade students in the Pulaski district. Linder says she is trying to teach students about where the food we eat starts and how most of the food we eat is grown in Wisconsin. Linder had a great, interactive presentation for the students. During her stop at Glenbrook, Linder used interesting graphics and videos to show the children how food in Wisconsin is processed.

Alice in Dairyland Christine Lindner teaches Pulaski students about agriculture in Wisconsin.

Student Becca May said, I liked learning about how fast things can be processed in Wisconsin. Linder taught the students how, in Door County, they shake cherry trees to harvest the cherries. Student Logan Lukasik said, My favorite part was learning about how cherries are harvested. Linder ended her presentation by saying, Regardless if you grow up on a farm or not, were all in agriculture together because we eat every single day.

Next Pulaski News publication, June 2nd.

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SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 6 p.m. BOARD Official Minutes Submitted by Trudy Wied Secretary to the Board of Education CALL TO ORDER Acting Board President Wernicke called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. in the Library at the Pulaski High School. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present. ROLL CALL Board members present: P a m Denzer (6:30pm), Barb McKeefry, Trina Townsend, Jeff Rasmussen, Mark Wernicke, Chris Vandenhouten and Michael Schroeder, student representative. Board members absent: Bob Skalitzky Administrators present: D r . Mel Lightner, Pam Kercheval, Darlene Godfrey, Mark Heck, Lisa Misco, Chris Dahlke, Amy Uelmen, John Matczak, Dan Slowey, Dexter McNabb, Jerad Marsh, Pat Fullerton, Marc Klawiter, Erik Olson, Mary Connolly, Eric Vanden Heuvel, Jenny Gracyalny, Pam Engel, Mark Heck and Mary King Guests attending:Tom & Tracy Sundstrom, Joel Schauske, Sheila Price, Amy McKeefry, Michelle Lowery, Linda Gantz, Mike Schilling, Deb Schneider, Beth Babik, Marcee Gohr, Teresa Wargo, Donna Watermolen and Kathleen Caylor ACTION ITEMS Organizational business was moved to 6:30pm when Denzer arrived 1.CONDUCT ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS a. Election of a Temporary Chairperson Townsend nominated Dr. Lightner as temporary chairperson to conduct the election of the office of president of the Board of Education, seconded by Rasmussen 6 voting aye, 0 opposed Motion carried Dr. Lightner was elected temporary chairperson. b. Election of Officers President 1. Wernicke nominated Townsend for school board president seconded by McKeefry. There were no other nominations Wernicke moved, McKeefry seconded, to elect Townsend President by unanimous vote. 5 voting aye, 1 abstained (Denzer) Motion carried Townsend was elected to School Board President by general consent Vice-President 1. Denzer nominated McKeefry for school board vice-president seconded by Wernicke 2. Rasmussen nominated Wernicke for school board vice-president seconded by Wernicke Ballot vote was taken Wernicke 3 McKeefry 3 McKeefry removed her name from nominations Vandenhouten moved, Rasmussen seconded, to elect Wernicke Vice-PResident by unanimous vote. 6 voting aye, 0 opposed Motion carried Wernicke was elected VicePresident of Board by general consent School Board Treasurer 1. Wernicke nominated Rasmussen for school board Treasurer 2. Rasmussen nominated Denzer for school board Treasurer Denzer withdrew her name Townsend moved, McKeefry seconded, to elect Rasmussen Treasurer by unanimous vote. 6 voting aye, 0 opposed Motion carried Rasmussen was elected Board of Education Treasurer by general consent School Board Clerk 1. Rasmussen nominated McKeefry for school board clerk seconded by Wernicke There were no other nominations Wernicke moved, Rasmussen seconded, to elect McKeefry Clerk by unanimous vote. 6 voting aye, 0 opposed Motion carried McKeefry was elected Board of Education Clerk by general consent c.Designation of Official Depositories Wernicke moved, Vandenhouten seconded, to designate the following as the official public depositories for the Pulaski Community School District: Citizens Bank of Pulaski Premiere Bank Local Government Investment Pool 6 voting aye, 0 opposed Motion carried d.Election of WASB Correspondent and Delegate Tabled until the May 4th meeting e.Election of CESA Correspondent and Delegate McKeefry moved, Wernicke seconded, to designate Wernicke as the CESA representation for the 2011-12 school year 6 voting aye, 0 opposed Motion carried. Rasmussen f.Assignment of Board Members to Committees Pulaski Education Association Chris Vandenhouten Barb McKeefry Mark Wernicke Pulaski Educational Support Staff Association Trina Townsen Jeff Rasmussen Bob Skalitzky Pulaski Custodial/Cook Association Barb McKeefry Pam Denzer Trina Townsend Pulaski Bus Driver Association Pam Denzer Barb McKeefry Jeff Rasmussen Other Board of Education Current Assignments Technology Chris Vandenhouten PACE Representative Pam Denzer Liaison Village Trina Townsend Positive Pulaski Pride Barb McKeefry Nutrition Policy Mark Wernicke Insurance Committee Mark Wernicke Trina Townsend g.Set Regular Board of Education Meeting Dates Wernicke moved, Rasmussen seconded, to designate regular Board of Education meetings be held on the first and third Wednesdays of the month starting at 6:00 p.m. for the 2011-12 school year. 6 voting aye, 0 opposed. Motion carried. CITIZENS FORUM None DISCUSSION AND / OR ACTION ITEMS STUDENT SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVES REPORT Michael Schroeder gave an update on what is happening at the high school. BOARD REPORTPam Denzer shared the information she received at the 2011 Public Officials Seminar she attended. Pam Denzer, Trina Townsend and Barb McKeefry will be attending the WASB Spring Academy on May 7th. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT Mel Lightner shared that the Excellence Task Force will be meeting on May 11th. 4.PAY BILLS Townsend moved, McKeefry seconded, to approve and pay the

bills as presented. 5 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried. 5. MINUTES McKeefry moved, Townsend seconded, to approve Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting (open and closed sessions) held on April 6, 2011 5 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried. 6. PERSONNEL REPORT I. RESIGNATIONS Name Reason Position Location Tessa Heckel Resignation Speech & Language Pathologist Glenbrook Rasmussen moved, Townsend seconded, to accept the resignations as presented. 5 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried. II. CONTRACTS Name Reason Position Location Salary Jessica Berger Replacement Elementary Teacher $32,289 Kelly Koller Replacement Tech Ed Teacher PCMS $43,805 (Contingent upon release from the Manawa School District) Steven Masanz Replacement Tech Ed Teacher (.83 FTE) PHS $47,548.21 R a c h e l McCarthy Replacement Psychologist Student Services $53,302.90 Lyzette MichligMaroszek Replacement Elementary Teacher $35,314 S h a n n o n Minzlaff Replacement Elementary Teacher $32,289 Amy Muller Replacement Speech Pathologist Student Services $36,575 + Scarce Fields Pay 5,000 $41,575 Steven SeamandelReplacement English/Journalism Teacher PHS $35,406 Jessica Stock Replacement Elementary Teacher $32,289 S t e p h a n i e Streck Replacement Elementary Teacher $33,536 Brandon StremkowskiReplacement Math Teacher PHS $32,289 Jessica Ullmer Replacement Elementary Teacher $50,089 (Contingent upon release from the Kaukauna School District) Jessica VandenHeuvelReplacement E l ementary Teacher $45,657 (Contingent upon release from the Green Bay School District) McKeefry moved, Rasmussen seconded, to accept the contracts as presented. 5 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried. MARCH BUDGET REPORT Pam Kercheval gave an update on how we are doing on the budget (Pam Denzer arrived at 6:30pm) $5000 DONATION TO HIGH SCHOOL Rasmussen moved, Wernicke seconded, to approve the donation of $5000 from Carl Treankler for the education of coaches and a two day camp for athletes through the House of Speed 6 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried. (Organizational meeting was conducted at this time) ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER PROGRAM Lisa Misco and Deb Dolata presented

a powerpoint on what the English Language Learner Program (ELL) is all about. PRELIMINARY BUDGET Preliminary budgets were presented to the Board BUILDING BUDGET DISTRICT BUDGET PEEP 4K BUDGET SUMMER SCHOOL BUDGET LEARNING SERVICES BUDGET CO-CURRICULAR BUDGET CLOSED SESSION Adjourn Into Closed Session as per Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1)(a)(c)&(e) to discuss administrative contracts and assignments, employee retirements, and partial employee layoff. OPEN SESSION Rasmussen moved, Wernicke seconded, to reconvene into open session. 6 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried.

ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTS Wernicke moved, Rasmussen seconded, to approve administrative contracts of Bec Kane and Kurtis Sufka with the board contributing 3% of their annual salary to a TSA or HRA in lieu of an early retirement benefit. 6 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried. PARTIAL EMPLOYEE LAYOFF McKeefry moved, Wernicke seconded, to approve the partial layoff of Susan Stiede as presented. 6 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Wernicke moved, Rasmussen seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 11:05 P.M. 6 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried.

Kelsey Racing team

rolls into Sunnyside
By Devin Snellenberger and Joel Steinbrecher The third annual car show at Sunnyside Elementary School on April 21was a great success for the kids. The 13 cars there all looked great and it was a sight to see for the kids. This included the drivers of Robert Ploeckelmann #78, Kyle Frederick #50, Bill Kelsey #0K, Shawn Wagner #55, Devin Snellenberger #10, Tyler Wilson #K9, John Sternard, Todd Polster #76, Steve Thornton #00, Jeremy Wiitala #55. Scott and Jody Pichette brought a drag car and two jr. racers and these drivers are all sponsored by Kelsey Coatings which is the main sponsor of this event. The 465 students got the chance to see how a tire is changed on a race car, all the racing safety equipment and received hot shots from most of the drivers, the kids were running around excited to get all the hot shots autographs. Can you sign these, just about every kid said. Some of the drivers allowed the
kids to sit in there cars. The kids all loved it. Stock cars were the majority of cars but there were also mini dragsters that kids could not get enough of. While looking in and out of the cars many questions came up and this seem to be the asked the most, What does this do? There was a lot of explaining done by the drivers. There was a chance for the drivers to get an award for the best looking car. So after getting a look at all of the cars they had a chance to vote on the car that they liked best. The three awards were given out to first place Bill Kelsey 0K, second place Tyler Wilson K9, and third place Shawn Wagner 55. Sponsors of the car show were Kelsey Coatings furnishing the awards, Dave Panske flags for the kids, Karl Kelsey (Frito lay) chips and Pepsi Cola Soda for drivers and kids. This was another great year like the past and many more years to come. From drivers and kids, hope to see you again next year.

The students of Sunnyside Elementary School enjoy their time at the car show where they all experienced a great time.

All the racers stand together as they look forward to the upcoming racing season.

Sports
Spring Sports look to resume seasons after rainy April weather
By Brett Janssen A significant amount of bad weather has caused most of the spring sports matches, meets, and games to be postponed or canceled. Track, girls soccer, boys tennis, boys golf, baseball and softball all have experienced major cancellations to their spring schedules. With only 19 days to work with not including Wednesdays or Sundays the Red Raiders have a lot of events to go before the playoffs and tournaments begin. There are 19 baseball games, 21 softball games, 6 track meets, and 9 golf meets to go before the end of the spring athletic season. There will be many double headers and jam packed schedules for all spring athletics to close out the year. Pulaski High School athletic director Jerad Marsh is anxious to get the spring season rolling as he has to coordinate so many competitions in so little time. Marsh is excited to see how well the Raiders compete as they push to succeed deep into the playoffs.

Sports do not build character. They reveal it. John Wooden

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was clinched by Charlie and Tim Smoot, both winning in tie breakers. In singles, Shannon Schwenke defeated Tony Hockers 6-0, 2-6, 6-2. Charlie Smoot beat Hayden Wilke 6-7, (4), 6-4, 7-6, (6). Tim Smoot defeated Adam Wiest 5-7, 6-1, 7-6. Parker Chirstianson of Green Bay East defeated Alex Bachman 5-7, 6-4, 6-2. At number one doubles, the team of Nick Matzke and Brandon King defeated Pulaskis team of Justin Przybylski and Dylan Fleming 7-5, 5-7. The duo of Michael Kurowski and Craig Gentile beat Keaton Wigg and Cory Warren 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. Brett Bellisle and Michael Fleming lost to Brandon Lipp and Issac Dunn 6-1, 3-6, 6-4. It was a very grueling match, but, with the win, the tennis team gets to play Sheboygan South on May 12.

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Nowicki, finished second in the 16-team Bay/FRCC Conference Tournament at Highland Ridge. Owen Nowicki placed second individually with a score of 84, while Drew Collars 93 was good enough for ninth place.

Raiders defeat
Sheboygan North
By Luke Zablocki The Pulaski Red Raider Varsity Baseball team won a hard fought game against the Sheboygan North Golden Raiders by a score of 1-0. Kevin Simeons pitched a complete game only giving up three hits. The Raiders improve their record to 4-5 in conference play.

Uncle Chris Caelwaerts, Grandfather Wayne Caelwaerts, State Champion Kasey Caelwarts, and father Kent Caelwarts are all extremely proud of Kaseys accomplishments at the Wisconsin Wrestling Federation Kids State Championships.

Red Raiders fall to Preble

By Luke Zablocki The Pulaski Red Raiders dropped both games to Green Bay Preble by scores of 12-2 and 10-2. David Halla led the Raiders in the first game with two hits. In the second game, the Raiders were led by Luke VanLannen who hit a homerun in his first varsity at-bat. The Raiders fell to 4-7, but plan to get back on the winning track over the rest of the season.

Lady Raiders win Pulaski Invite

By Laci Kropp The Red Raider Varsity Softball team participated in the Pulaski Invite on May 7. Playing Escanaba the first game, Brooke Lauritzen went two for four and pitched the Red Raiders to a 5-1 victory. For the second game, the Red Raiders rallied in ten runs for a 10-2 victory over Wausau East. During the third and final game of the evening, the Lady Raiders played the Algoma Wolves for the championship game. In the second inning, Kelsie Dorn hit a double, bringing in Brooke Lauritzen for the first run of the game. There was no looking back for the Red Raiders, winning the championship game of the Pulaski Invite.

Pulaski Softball is victorious

By Samantha Brabender The Pulaski Varsity Girls Softball team defeated Green Bay East on April 24, to get their first conference win. The Red Raiders defeated Green Bay East 9-3. Pitcher Brooke Lauritzen threw a perfect game up until the fifth inning. Senior center Brianna Bliese and senior first basemen Kelsie Dorn each had two hits, a single and a double for Pulaski. Marley Worm and Rachel Heuben both hit two singles also.

Lady Raiders take on

Sheboygan
South

Pulaski Red Raider State wrestling champions Kasey Cealwarts and Jessika Rottier display their winning wall charts at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison.

By Laci Kropp The Lady Raiders Softball team traveled to Sheboygan South for a conference game. Brooke Lauritzen and Rachel Huben each pitched three innings and combined in a two-hitter, six-inning victory. Kelsie Dorn went two for four and drove in four runs for the Red Raiders. Good luck for the rest of the season, ladies.

Tough loss for the Red Raiders

By Skylar Adamski The Red Raiders Boys Baseball team competed against Green Bay Norte Dame on May 10. Losing pitcher, Luke Zablocki, pitched a very hard fought game, pitching seven innings for the Red Raiders. Luke struck out four and led the Red Raiders with four hits. Brian Boehmer and Skylar Adamski also had two hits. The Varsity team is now 4-8 for the season. Come on out and support the team for the rest of the season.
Brooke Lauritzen sits proudly with her parents Cheri and Cary Lauritzen and her brother Bryan Lauritzen while signing her letter of intent to play softball at Tennessee Tusculum.

Golf team competes

On May 2, the Pulaski High School Freshman Boys Golf team, consisting of Kodee Hensrud, Aaron Saari, Aaron Huxford, Drew Collar, and Owen

Pulaski Tennis squeaks by Green Bay East

By Dylan Fleming The Pulaski Tennis team defeated Green Bay East on May 10. It was a hard fought battle that

Lauritzen signs with Tennessee Tusculum Coaches basketball Camp

By Jake Pelegrin Brooke Lauritzen, an All-State selection at Pulaski High School during the 2009 and 2010 softball season, signed a letter of intent to Division 2 Tennessee Tusculum on May 5. Lauritzen is in her third year as a member of the Pulaski Varsity team coached by Billi Jo Vertz. Lauritzen was Co-Conference Player of the Year during the 2010 season. She is the Bellin Female Athlete of the Year for 2011 and the Wisconsin All-Star Selection during the summer of 2011. Pulaski High School is very excited for Lauritzen and the entire Pulaski Softball program.

WHO: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade Boys and Girls (next school year) WHEN: June 6 June 10 Monday through Friday TIMES: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. 1st Grade Boys and Girls 10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m. 2nd and 3rd Grade Boys and Girls WHERE: Pulaski High School Field House COST: $25 - Checks Payable to Pulaski Hoops Club Includes Youth Sized Basketball COACHES: Dave Shaw, Head Boys Basketball Coach High School Basketball Players DEADLINE: June 1 QUESTIONS: Please call Dave Shaw at 822-2377 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Registration: Send to Dave Shaw, Pulaski High School, 1040 S. St. Augustine Street, Pulaski, WI 54162 NAME ____________________ GRADE ___________________ 2011-2012 School Year PHONE ______________________________ EMAIL ______________________________

Business

One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure. ~ William Feather

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sultation with a specialist. After reviewing the X-ray a specialist had given them a list of options, one being a biopsy, which is what they chose. They were back at the hospital the next day for the biopsy. Smith felt it was very hard to prepare herself for the contest, when at this point all that mattered to her was her daughter. On top of everything else, Smith ended up sick with bronchitis and losing her voice the weekend before the oral presentation. Smith kept pushing forward, though, and she kept a positive attitude for her daughter and the contest. After the tests, results came back that the tumor was benign. Smith and her daughter are very thankful for all the prayers and support. On March 21, Smith headed to Fox Valley Workforce Development Center in Neenah to give her presentation. She knew that no matter what had happened at that point, she was just grateful that she had made it that far in the contest. She ended up taking 5th place and winning $2,000. She felt it was a very good experience and she will use the comments of the judges to help her succeed with her new business. The money has been used to make much needed repairs in the beauty salon thanks to SLS Construction Services. The beauty salon has four tanning beds and one tanning booth. The hours for tanning start at 8 a.m. every day except for Saturday, then it is at 9 a.m. The salon hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Going Places is a full service beauty salon dedicated to consistently providing high customer satisfaction by rendering excellent service, quality products, and furnishing an enjoyable atmosphere at an acceptable price/valued relationship. The timing is right, not just for Smith but also for Short, to allow Smith to step in and take the business to a new level. Short started Going Places in 1991 and had created a large client basis through hard-work and dedication, but since she has been diagnosed with M.S., the business has been struggling. While Smith will own the business, Short still owns the real estate, will live in the house and still work on a part-time basis. Smith is much honored that Short offered the business to her. Smith believes that between Short and herself, they have the experience and client base to make this venture an extremely successful one. They expect their growing reputation to lead to new clients, beauticians, and a massage therapist to support their anticipated growth. Smith wants Going Places to be in the business of offering relaxation, comfort, and beauty. Smith is offering $5.00 off to new clients on colors and perms and is offering $2.00 off on men and womens haircuts.

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Christine Smith is awarded $2,000 after winning fifth place in the Seventh Annual Northeast Wisconsin Business Plan Contest.

Going Places changes owners

Going Places Hair Salon and Tanning, located at 409 S. St Augustine Street, has changed hands. The new owner, Christine Smith, has been in the industry for 28 years. In those years, Smith has managed a salon, been a past employee of Going Places, and has been self-employed for the last 13 years. The reason Smith left Going Places years ago was the unexpected death of her husband. She felt it was her place to be at home with her children to help them through the tragedy of the death of their father. She ended up starting a home-based salon for family and friends the only option that she felt would allow her to continue to work and to take care of her young children. About four years ago, Kathryn Short, current owner of Going Places, contacted Christine Smith wondering if she could help out on an as-needed basis. With the children not needing her as much, it was the perfect opportunity for her to get back into working in a salon. Smith had heard through the years that Short had moved the salon to a larger location and that she had developed Multiple Sclerosis. Smith has really enjoyed working for Going Places. She says that it feels like she has never left and it feels really comfortable. It reminds her of why she answered an ad Short was running years ago for a stylist. Smith worked for the bigger corporate salons when she first got out of school and has learned a lot. She had the opportunity to learn how to do artificial nails and quickly became the top nail tech. She was offered numerous jobs as a nail tech (even one to manage a nail only salon in Green Bay), but because of her love of doing hair, she would always decline. She then decided that she wanted to continue her schooling and went to school for a degree in business. After finishing school, she was offered a managers position at a salon that had not been opened that long in Sears called Shears at Sears. She is very proud to admit that under her management, the salon did extremely well. Smith wanted to grow the salon and offer more services but corporate management didnt feel the same. Smith was not allowed to do nails at this time and felt it was time to move on. Smith was offered a job that took her in another direction. She worked for her brother-in-law in his real-estate office handling all office duties. She worked for a while doing this until one day she realized that she really missed being in a salon. When she started to look for a salon to work in, she knew that she no longer was interested in working with the larger corporate salons; she was interested more in working

for a locally-owned salon. Thats when she answered Shorts ad. Smith grew up in Howard and was also looking for the close bond of a small community like she had growing up. Pulaski was the perfect place to work. When Smith started helping Short, she noticed that there were issues with the roof on the building. She had some family members come in and they did a temporary fix. Smith has helped out many people in the past get services that they needed. She realized that with Shorts disability, there might be some programs that she would be eligible for. Also at the time, Smith was in the middle of another business endeavor that she had been working on. She was going through the Urban Hope program at NWTC and was working with Chuck Brys, who is a business counselor at Small Business Development Center (all connected with the Urban Hope program). Smith had contacted an organization called Working Together when she realized that Short was really struggling with her M.S. and saw her struggling to get around in her wheelchair. MCL Industries Inc. stepped in and did a wonderful job remodeling Shorts home so she could get around better with her wheelchair and helped repair her roof. Short, knowing that it was becoming more difficult to run the beauty salon because of her M.S., asked Smith if she would be interested in buying her business. Smith agreed after her other business plans fell through. With the help of Chuck Brys at the SBDC, Smith wrote up a business plan for the salon. Brys had suggested that Smith enter her Business Plan into the Seventh Annual Northeast Wisconsin Business Plan Contest in January of 2011. On February 11, she learned that her plan had made it into the top 20 (Phase I of the contest). Phase II had the contestants send in their full business plans to be reviewed by three independent judges. Out of the 20 business plans, 5 were to be selected to be moved into the last phase of the contest (Phase III). On March 11, Smith found out that her business plan had been selected as a Top 5 Prize Winning Finalist. Smith was very excited and nervous at the same time. The last Phase of the contest had the contestants make an oral presentation to a new panel of 5 judges on March 21. On the same day of finding out that she was a finalist in the contest she also found out that her 16 year old daughter had a tumor on the right femur of her leg. An MRI that had been done the following week confirmed the tumor. Smith and her daughter ended up at Childrens Hospital in Milwaukee on March 16 for a con-

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Karen Welcing of Citizens Bank celebrates the banks 140 years of service to the community.

Births and Deaths

April 7, 2011 Fuszard, Grandparents are Pat and Debra Bell of Hobart Abbey and Luke Birmingham, Alabama, son. April 27, 2011 Stark, Dana and Jason Pulaski, daughter. April 27, 2011 Wagner, Barbra and White, Jesse Pulaski, son. April 30, 2011 Ludlow, Andrea and Jacob Pulaski, son. May 5, 2011 Sellen, Trisha and Tyler Sobieski, daughter.

They say such nice things about people at their funerals that it makes me sad to realize Im going to miss mine by just a few days.- Garrison Keillor

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Nelson, Mary Rose

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sister, Corrine (Sam) Heller, all of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania; three sisters-in-law, LouAnn Morrow, Pulaski, Christine Corrigan, DePere, and Marlene Corrigan, Kaukauna; nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike, on November 14, 1997, and her parents.

Kaukauna; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Wendy (Bill) Scheels, Racine and Charlene (John) Stien, Little Suamico; nieces and nephews, other relatives and many, many friends.

Karcz, Anton

DeGreef, Ruth
Ruth DeGreef, 89, Sobieski and formerly of Green Bay, died peacefully at home, Monday, May 9, 2011 with her family at her side. The daughter of the late Herman and Minni (Kepper) Prodell was born on October 31, 1921 in Abrams. On February 17, 1948 she married James A. DeGreef in Green Bay. She was a housewife and also worked at Green Bay Cheese Company for many years. Survivors include two daughters and one son; Colleen R. Anderson, Ocala, FL.; James R. DeGreef, with whom she made her home in Sobieski; Deborah R (Richard) Woulf, Green Bay; six grandchildren, Michelle, Greg, Randy, Jeff, Joseph, and Michael; two great grandchildren Madeline and Allyson; two special friends, Karen Ronsman and Mike VanLannen; one brother and sisterin-law, Elmer (Ruth) Prodell, Casco; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. DeGreef, in 2001; a son-in-law George M. Anderson; two brothers and four sisters.
Mary Rose, Nelson

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Deaths

Anton, Karcz

Corrigan, Betty

Hennig, Mark

Betty Corrigan

Elizabeth Betty Corrigan, 64, Green Bay, died unexpectedly on April 25, 2011, while visiting family in her hometown of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. She was born December 2, 1946, in Phoenixville to Pete and Corrine (Sutch) Devine. On August 30, 1969, she married Michael J. Corrigan in Pennsylvania. The couple farmed in the Towns of Hobart and Maple Grove for several years. Betty had also been employed as a custodian for the Pulaski Community School District until retiring in 2009. She was proud of her children and loved her grandchildren very much. She was also enjoying her retirement, and liked reading and feeding her wild birds. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law; Sean (Bobbie) Corrigan, Wittenberg, Tim (Sally) Corrigan, Crivitz, and Brian (Shelley) Corrigan, DePere; two daughters and one son-in-law, Lisa (Todd) Berzowski, Pulaski and Michelle Corrigan, Albuquerque, New Mexico; eight grandchildren, Shane, Brooke, and Seth, Megan and Eric, Nick and Josh, and Shayn; her twin brother, Jack Devine and a brother, Bruce Devine and one

Mark, Hennig

Mark Cat Hennig, 54, Pulaski died peacefully Thursday evening, May 5, 2011 following a long and courageous battle with esophageal cancer. He was born May 23, 1956 in Suamico, the son of Elmer and LaVerne (VanFrachen) Hennig, and was a 1974 graduate of Bay Port High School. Mark had been employed as a welder at Megtec Systems in DePere since 1978. On July 28, 2000 he married Amelia Evans in Oconto. He enjoyed remodeling work and welding, and was a first-rate carpet layer. He loved to ride his Harley and carried a picture of his bike in his wallet! Survivors include his wife, Amelia; his favorite son and daughter-in-law, Marcus (Sarah) Hennig, Kaukauna; his parents, Elmer and LaVerne Hennig, Howard; one brother and sisterin-law, Brad (Sandy) Hennig,

Anton Tony Karcz, 76, Pulaski, died unexpectedly Thursday evening, May 5, 2011, at his home. The son of Anton, Sr. and Hattie (Rudnick) Karcz was born October 15, 1934 in Angelica. Tony served in the U.S. Army and, after his discharge, he returned to Pulaski where he met the love of his life, his cute little redhead, Marlene Lardinois. Tony and Mar were married June 6, 1959, at St. Casimir Church in Krakow, and rode away in a big white cattle truck. The couple farmed in the Town of Angelica for 33 years. He loved to travel and ride through the countryside. Tony enjoyed a good trip to the casino. He was a genuine and caring person. Not one to mince words, he always shared his honest opinion. His family meant the world to him. Tony is survived by his wife, Marlene; two daughters and three sons, Jacqueline Tobin, Hampton, Virginia, William Karcz, Eau Claire, Kelly (Tim) Asuma, Oshkosh, Patrick Karcz, Pulaski, Mark (Teri) Karcz, Pulaski; seven grandchildren, Christine and Brandon, Benjamin, Haley, Jacob, Dillon, and Danielle; his motherin-law, Florence Lardinois, Green Bay; two brothers, Richard Ike (Marcella) Karcz, Pulaski, Jerald Karcz, Independence; one sister, Lorraine Karcz, Madison; nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mary Rose (Gregozeski) Nelson, 53, of Green Bay, went to her eternal home in Heaven on May 10. Mary was born in Green Bay on July 21, 1957, precious daughter of Frank and Cecelia Gregozeski. She graduated from Pulaski High School in 1975. Mary worked for Northern Shoe Co., Pulaski, Schneider Transport, Green Bay, in customer service and dispatch, Fox Midwest Transport, Green Bay, in customer service, Susans Basket Tree, Bellevue, as store manager, and finally as a food service worker at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. She married James (Jim) Nelson on March 27, 1998. She is survived by her husband, her son Tyler Harris of Milwaukee, step-son Eric Nelson of Madison and step-daughter Laura (Nelson) Llorens of Paris, France. Also surviving are sisters Marge Karcz of Pulaski, Carol Bieda of Pulaski, Kathy Pochron of Green Bay and brothers Mike and Pat Gregozeski of Pulaski. Many nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts and uncles also survive.

Mary was always fun loving and full of life, ever willing to help others. Her hearty laugh will certainly be missed, but never forgotten. She loved her entire family, her first granddaughter, her sisters and brothers, son and husband. She was preceded in death by her mom and dad. A special thanks goes to the wonderful caregivers at the Lombardi Cancer Center, Aurora Bay Care, and St. Vincent Hospital. To Michelle, Kathy and Andrea with Unity Hospice, thank you, and God bless. And to Marlin Lewis, her personal chauffer, many thanks, but now you will have to buy your own cookies!

Reed, John
John E. Reed, 81, Pulaski and a long time resident of Allouez, went to the arms of Jesus on May 3, 2011. John is survived and will be truly missed by his three children, John (LuAnne); Jim (Vicki); and Kathy; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Lori.DeGreef, Ruth.

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Dream as if youll live forever, live as if youll die today. ~ James Dean

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AUCTIONS
FOR SALE: ABANDONED ITEMS UNIT 172 RAIDERLAND STORAGE, PULASKI. To view and place bid call: 920-822-8500. Auction ends May 25, 2011. Items include: baby crib, high chair, 12 cubic foot chest freezer. Many tubs of clothes and household items. Coffee and end tables, push lawnmower and much more. AUCTION FOR SALE Entire contents of abandoned items in two 10 ft. x 10 ft. storage units. #102 and #104 @ Raiderland Warehouse 870 Industrial Way, Pulaski. Auction is on now!! Call to view and place your bids. Items include pet kennel, shop vac, golf clubs, chainsaw, small appliances and many boxes and tubs of personals. Auction ends June 10, 2011. Call 920-822-8500.

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HOUSE 2 BDRM, 2 ba, 2 stall garage. C/A, appliances. Immaculate. S. Chase area. No smoking/ pets. Avail 7/1. $700 + util & security. 920-822-3162. COTTAGE BY WEEK OR WEEKEND. Sleeps 6-8. Lake Metonga, Crandon, WI. $440 a week. Call 920822-3911 or 920-822-5733. 1 BDRM APARTMENT 109 S. ST. AUGUSTINE ST. Security entrance and off street parking. Laundry facilities available. $375 + security. 920-819-5057. 1 BDRM AVAILBLE in large 3 bdrm country home near Sunnyside School. Female preferred. $400 w/utilities and garage. Call Jamie @ 621-6748. 1 BEDROOM UPPER IN KRAKOW. Stove & Ref. included. No Pets. Located in Quiet Residential Neighborhood. Call: 920-9949503. Please Leave Message.

SOBIESKI RUMMAGE SALES6319 BLUE GROUSE TRL. (off S. Chase Rd). May 19-21st. Thur: 3:30-6, Fri: 7-6, Sat: 7-noon. Boys clothes to 5T, Girls clothes to 2T, Toys, VSmile, Books, Men & Women Clothes, Housewares, Entertainment center, Snowmobile trailer. Other man toys, & More! Sale Next Door Too!!

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PERSONALS
PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (Never known to fail.) Oh most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful one, splendor of Heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my Necessity. Oh star of the sea, help me and show me here you are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart so succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days and then you must publish and it will be granted to you. Thank you Mother. K.A.K.

RUMMAGE SALE
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HELP WANTED
ATTENTION SENIORS! Great pay, Flexible schedules, No experience necessary. Customer sales/service. Conditions apply must be 17+. (920) 332-4320. PULASKI COMMUNITY POOL looking for lifeguards/swim instructors for the summer and fall seasons. Will train if needed. Contact: Cory Krizizke @ 822-6062 or email clkrizizke@pulaski.k12.wi.us

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Kathleen Gerds, Pulaski News advisor from Pulaski Community School District, received the School Bell Award for High School Publication. Judges said the Pulaski News web page had welldesigned content, was attractive, and could rival any professionally-done website.

Haley Miller, Cassie Toellner, Alison Blackford, Elana Urfer (all in front row), Jack Fitzgerald, Sam Schwartz, Savanha Drew, Jacob Syndergaard, Jared Skinkis, and Nelson DeCleene (back row) were all voted onto the 2011 Pulaski High School Prom Court.

Prom King Sam Schwartz and Prom Queen Elana Urfer enjoy their reign over the 2011 Court.

Melissa Hemling, biology teacher for the Beaver Dam Unified School District, was recognized for receiving the Nations highest award for science and mathematics. She received the Presidential Award for Science and Mathematics.

By Skyler Adamski and Laci Kropp Pulaski High School held its 2011 prom at the Radisson, May 7. The theme of this years prom was Candy Land. The decorations done by junior class officers were excellently placed and formed. Many students enjoyed the music, food, and formal dress they had to wear. The ladies looked lovely and the gentlemen looked handsome. The first song, Juicy by Biggie Smalls, was by far the best way to start the night! said Branden Rosner, a Pulaski High School senior. The music was excellent by Fortune Talent Inc. (Matt Teske). The prom had a great turn out, and students cannot wait until next year. This years Prom King was Sam Schwartz and Prom Queen was Elana Urfer. Students would like to thank Kim Noe and Ryan Mentink, junior class advisors, for their hard work and creative ideas for prom.