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www.pulaskinews.org PULASKI, WISCONSIN THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2012 VOLUME LXXII, NO. 3

Kurzynskis receive Community Quarterback award

John and Mary Kurzynski, of Pulaski, recently received a 2011 Community Quarterback Award from the Green Bay Packers. The awards are presented to individuals who demonstrate excellent volunteerism in their community. The Kurzynskis have been volunteering at the Pulaski Food Pantry since 1995, when their oldest son, now age 32, was just a sophomore in high school. As part of their award, the pantry will receive a $2,000 grant from the Green Bay Packers organization. While Mary worked as a teacher at Pulaski High School, she got students in French and Spanish club involved in the pantry as part of their clubs community service projects. While she is now retired, she still enjoys working with high school students. French and Spanish club students continue to volunteer their time at the pantry. I like working with the kids because its amazing to see their reaction and how they feel about doing this, Kurzynski said. You can see in their faces that they feel good about what theyre doing. I like working on the pantry days too, because you can see how appreciative the people are for what were doing for them as a community. The Kurzynskis have also served on the Pantry Board of Directors, as well as numerous other community organizations. John is involved with pantry events as a scout leader and Mary is one of PACEs STEP workers, who volunteers her time at schools throughout the Pulaski Community School District. Seventeen years after they first began volunteering, Pantry Director, Deb Schneider, nominated the Kurzynskis for the award. According to Schneider, the Kurzynskis continually demonstrate their dedication to the pantry by working on Pantry Patron delivery days, volunteering to lead student groups doing food drives and pre-bagging groceries. Despite the Kurzynskis

Pulaski News launches high school edition of newspaper

Website to feature reviews, blogs and more
The Pulaski News will launch a new website during the week of January 23: Pulaski News High School Edition. Unlike the traditional Pulaski News produced everyother Thursday for community members, the Pulaski News High School Edition website will feature articles aimed directly at Pulaski High School students. For example, some of the sites first stories focus on things like how to deal with semester exams, easy tips to keep a car working throughout long winter months, and even a special article/blog selection comparing the traditional American high school students to Harry Potter characters. As the school year continues, music, movie and television show reviews will also be added to the site, as well as increased blog entries about topics important to high school students, such as graduation fears and how to plan for post-high school life. This is a great opportunity for Pulaski News to start catering to a relatively untapped demographic: our students, Pulaski News advisor/teacher Steven Seamandel said. Also unlike the traditional biweekly Pulaski News, the high school edition will also only be housed online and a paper copy will not be distributed to students. New stories will be posted to the website throughout the week, however. Students not enrolled in the Pulaski News class will still be able to submit articles, as well. To view the new high school edition, visit http://www. hs.pulaskinews.org .

Former Pulaski teacher Rosie Wiand stands with Linus Doll, Mary Kurzynski, John Kurzynski and Pantry Director Deb Schneider at the Community Quarterback ceremony at Lambeau Field on January 12. The Kurzynskis were recognized for their dedication to the Pulaski Pantry since it began.

extensive involvement, Mary was still surprised to learn she had been nominated for the award. I was visiting my son in Minnesota when I opened and saw the email from Deb, Mary Kurzynski said. I almost fell off my chair. We dont volunteer to get awards.

As part of their award, the Kurzynskis attended a ceremony at Lambeau Field on Thursday, January 12. The event honored all the individuals from throughout Wisconsin who were named 2011 Community Quarterbacks, and featured Mark Murphy as the keynote speaker.

Hobart welcomes assisted living facility

The Village of Hobart officially welcomed a new assisted living facility to its Centennial Centre development with a ground-breaking ceremony on Friday, January 20. The Angelus Retirement Village of Hobart will feature more than 50 units and is set to open in July 2012. According to Hobart Village President Richard Heidel, the Angelus Retirement Community will fulfill a currently unmet need in Hobart while also enhancing the villages property tax base. The addition of the retirement village should also increase Centennial Centres sense of community, Heidel added. Weve already got all kinds of single-family dwellings, a few multi-family structures, and weve got some light industrial, so this kind of rounds out the portfolio, Heidel said. Planning for the Angelus Retirement Village began about a year and a half ago after its developers, Jerry Bechard and Vince Cassiani, of JV Management, met with Elaine Willman, Hobarts Director of Community Development and Tribal Affairs. Hobart wanted to provide an opportunity for multi-generational families that grew up in the village to stay in the area, according to Willman, and believed that an assisted living community could help reach that goal. After village officials reached out to Cassiani, who has owned and operated numerous other assisted living facilities throughout Northeast Wisconsin, he and Bechard, who is an area developer, studied the region to determine the appropriate size and location of the facility.

Hobart Village President Richard Heidel addresses the crowd at the ground-breaking for the Angelus Retirement Village of Hobart on Friday, January 20. The assisted living facility will feature more than 50 units and is set to open on July 15, 2012. The facility will be located in Hobarts newly developed Centennial Centre.

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Wolf populations need management
by Cody Kropp After decades of being protected, wolves are now off the endangered species list in Wisconsin, following years of record population growth throughout the state. According to recent estimates by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Wisconsin currently has a population of over 800 wolves. While this will fluctuate in upcoming years, its a far cry from 1960 when the state wolf population was zero. Most of the wild dogs live in the northern half of the state. Although native to Wisconsin, and its northern areas, the wolves now pose a major risk to key parts of local economies, threatening animals such as livestock, deer, elk and domestic as well as hunting dogs. Since the wolves were reintroduced to the state by concerned citizens and the WDNR, local residents have always had a strong view on bringing the animals back to Wisconsin. This is especially true of hunters who, after spending so much time in the woods throughout the year, can often see first-hand the effect these wild animals can have on Wisconsins landscape. The fact is that wolves are a nuisance to hunters of all kinds and should be managed. As a local deer hunter, I have found that this is an important subject for many of my fellow hunters as well. Deer hunters who have ever hunted north of State Highway 64, which runs east and west near the northern part of the state, have seen first hand how the deer population has been suffering in recent years and know that wolf populations need to be managed like every other animal in the state. The wolf has been known to be smart enough to use deer bait piles as a source of food, but, as hunters know, its not corn they are interested in. A deer when young, weak, or running in deep snow, poses an easy target for the social wolf. The intelligent fur bearing dogs have instinctual hunting
tactics that allow them to get what they want, and thats often a full belly. Wolves have also begun to move into small northern towns, often following the deer that have moved towards more populated areas in an effort to escape the wolves that are hunting them. The same situation has occurred with elk in the Northwoods areas of the state: the animals are making their way into towns to escape the wild dogs. The next problem with populations of wolves in big numbers is that it interferes with bear hunting, which is a major tourist attraction for Wisconsin. When bear hunters send their dogs into dense forests, they have no protection for their prized animals besides a little bell on the dogs collar and a tracking system. If a dog happens to enter wolf territory while hunting, it never ends good. A normal sized bearhunting dog weighs between 50 and 75 pounds and, when fighting a pack of 100-pound wolves, the dog is normally found as a pile of bones. To a hunter this is the worst possible way a hunt can end. Not only did the hunter lose a pal, but he is often out hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars. A good hunting dog, depending upon how it is trained, is worth between $500 and $1500. Before the wolf population gets out of hand, it should be managed to a limited number by hunting or trapping. I do not believe in killing the whole wolf population, but deer management seems to be lacking. Along with the locals, many non-resident hunters come to Wisconsin for a great nine day deer hunting season, which also brings money into small northern towns. Wolves are a major nuisance to these hunters, and hunters of all kinds, and should be managed for the betterment of Wisconsin.

Correction: In the Pulaski gymnasts win big at state meet article that was featured in the 12-29-11 issue, we failed to mention that another Pulaski student, Chloe Becker from Pulaski Community Middle School, competed at the meet in level 4 with Starz Academy. We regret the error.

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Upcoming DOT meetings scheduled in Pulaski
Highway work scheduled for 2013 and 2014
submitted by WDOT The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region Office in Green Bay is announcing a public information meeting for improvements to Highway 160 and Highway 32 in the Pulaski area. The meeting will be held Thursday, January 26 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Pulaski Legion Hall, 135 N. St. Augustine St., Pulaski. A short presentation is scheduled for 5:10 p.m. Construction for Highway 160 is scheduled for 2013. The highway will be completely reconstructed from Highview Road to St. Augustine Street. The work for Highway 32 is scheduled for 2014. Highway 32 is being completely reconstructed from Green Bay Street to South Chase Road and includes new pavement and utility upgrades. Both projects will improve the roadway driving surfaces. The public is encouraged to attend the meeting, provide input and ask questions concerning the two projects. Maps showing the proposed improvements will be on display and Wisconsin DOT representatives will be on hand to discuss the projects on an individual basis. Individuals unable to attend the meeting and would like more information should contact WisDOT project engineer Dan Segerstrom at (920) 492-7718. Written comments and questions regarding the project can be mailed to Dan Segerstrom, 944 Vanderperren Way, Green Bay, WI 54304 or email daniel.segerstrom@dot. wi.gov. Attendees who are hearing-impaired and require an interpreter may request one by contacting Dan Segerstrom at least three working days prior to the meeting.

If your support the community, they will support you. ~Jerry Greenfield

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Boy scouts enjoy fall events

Winter care important for horses

by Zach Suess There comes a time in the winter when horses need a little more attention than in the summer months when they can feed themselves on all of the long grass in area fields. In Wisconsins winters, its very uncommon to not have any snow, which would cover all the grass. Its not all that much different caring for them in the winter as it is in the summer, only a few extra little tasks are needed to take care of the horses, said Elizabeth Wittman, a Krakow resident who has six of her own horses. When it comes to caring for a horse in the winter, they need to eat, so they are fed hay or some sort of heavier grain. Depending how cold it will get, they will need to be fed heavier grains to help with giving them a little more energy to keep
themselves warm in the cold. Water is also essential when its cold to regulate horse blood flow and help with the heavier food and washing it down. Non-show horses are usually not covered with a blanket, therefore their fur gets thicker, which helps keep them warm. Shelter is only needed if its really windy and/or the temperature is below zero, and a blankets can also be used to help stop the wind. Show horses should be covered with blankets that wrap around in front of the chest and under the belly, so only their neck, head and legs are showing, to keep the animal warm. Following these simple tasks will ensure that horses will be perfectly fine through the tough Wisconsin winters.

Webelos Scouts from Pack 4477 cook hobo dinners for campers at Bear Paw. Pictured from left to right are Adam DeNeys, Cindy Deneys, Matthew Ascher, Ben Brunner, Jacob Vanden Heuvel, Trevor Tengowski, Alex Moen, Scott Ascher, and Will Brunner.

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Submitted by Will Brunner and Nathan Drummond Boy Scout Troop 1477 out of Pulaski/Howard has spent time over the past two months working with Cub Scout Pack 4477 from Lannoye and Hillcrest Schools. Boys from Troop 1477 visited Lannoye to put on a skill enhancement session to provide the young Cub Scouts with valuable camping and survival information. This event also helped the Boy Scouts complete the teaching requirement for their Communications Merit Badge. The Boy Scouts split into groups of two and got to pick which subject they wanted to teach the Cub Scouts about. Will Brunner and Bradey Sorenson taught fire building, while Jacob Brant and Devon Wouters informed Cub Scouts about local tree identification. First aid techniques were taught by David Brant and Christopher Ascher, who were assisted by Isaac and Joel Vandehei. Jacob LaMere and Alex Moen instructed scouts on animal tracking, and Taylor Brunner and Seth Boyden led a team building activity. Meanwhile, knot tying was taught by Conor Jones and Jeffrey Koehler; Nathan Drummond and Logan Knoll showed Cub Scouts how to pack a backpack for hiking. There was also a cooking station manned by the adult Cub Scout leaders, coordinated by Steve Sorenson. The cooks used coal and 3 tinfoil ovens to bake cookies for all the scouts that attended. Eating the warm cookies was the final highlight of the night. Several weeks later, the troop helped the second year Webelo Cub Scouts of Pack 4477 finish their camping requirement for their Arrow of Light award,

which is the highest achievement in Cub Scouts. Webelo Scouts attending the campout were Matthew Ascher, Ben Brunner, Adam DeNeys, Trevor Tengowski, and Jacob Vanden Heuvel. They all got a taste of boy scouting when they joined Boy Scout Troop 1477 for a two-night camp out the weekend of Nov. 12, 2011. The scouts attended Bear Paw Scout Camp in Mountain, Wis. The main goal of the weekend was for Cub Scouts to complete their last Cub Scout requirements and even begin to get a few Boy Scout requirements finished. Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts arrived Friday evening to face their first challenge. They needed to set up tents in the dark around the numerous snow piles. After dinner, scouts sat around a blazing campfire before hunkering down in their tents to sleep in the below freezing temperatures. Saturday activities included Cub Scouts being taught key fire-building skills as well as safe knife-handling skills. Cub Scouts also had the opportunity to cook lunch for the Boy Scouts. In addition, Cub Scouts were given a complete tour of Bear Paw Scout Camp, where they will hopefully return for summer camping another year. Both Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts were led by Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Nathan Drummond, who took over for Logan Knoll, the Senior Patrol Leader for Troop 1477. Despite the cold weather, both groups headed home satisfied with having completed their requirements and happy that they were able to escape the weekend with no further rain or snow.

Why did the Packers lose their rst round playo game? What can be improved for next season? The Packers need to improve on their defense and they need to protect Aaron Rodgers. -Al Laine

Mike McCarthy did a poor job coaching and they need to work on their defense. -Gay Pasch

They didnt have enough e ort in the last game, and were over con dent about winning. But overall they had a good season. -Lulu McKeefry

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Green corner
Keeping your winter wonderland environmentally friendly
by Jack FitzGerald With winter finally upon us, although it arrived slightly later than average, it is crucial to keep in mind the significance of eco-friendly habits. These winter months can be fun, but they are indeed grueling. While going about usual endeavors this winter, such as heating the home, traveling, camping, skiing and even cleaning, it is important to keep in mind the environment, be resourceful and avoid pollution. When it comes to heating the home, simply use common sense. No one needs their house to be 100 degrees all winter. It is important to find the lowest comfortable temperature. An easy way to do this is simply by dropping the thermostat one or two degrees each day until you find a temperature you are comfortable with. Keeping a lot of blankets on your bed and dressing warm inside the house can also help to reduce heating costs and the air pollution caused by running your furnace non-stop until March. Also, keep the doors to less frequently used rooms closed. Finally, for houses that burn wood, avoid burning moist wood. Wood that isnt dry releases more pollutants and creates more smoke. In terms of travel, vehicles account for a large chunk of air pollution. Keep your car tuned up. Change the oil frequently and keep your gas tank more than half full. Avoid driving with snow built up under tires. All of these tips will keep your gas bills low, and, more importantly, keep the environment cleaner. Everyone loves the beauty of winter. How individuals go about enjoying it is done in several ways. Whether it is camping, ice fishing, skiing, snowmobiling or sledding there is one specific thing to keep in mind: clean up after yourself. Garbage left behind from humans enjoying winter activities often gets snowed over and is left to sit during these long winter months. Not only does this destroy the visual appeal for everyone, but it can cause fatality to animals that might get caught in it. Cleaning may seem more like a spring activity than a winter concern, but it remains important, not only for the environment, but it can also be an important step to keeping you and your family healthy throughout the winter. When its cold outside, houses are usually closed up tighter than normal. As a result, toxic chemicals from everyday household cleaners are more likely to remain in your homes air for a longer period of time. These toxic chemicals have the potential to contaminate the air you breathe. Instead of these harmful cleaning products, some healthy alternatives include vinegar and baking soda. These alternatives do not have the harmful side effects that can be potentially found in other household items.

February 2012
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday School Board Meeting 6pm PHS library

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Pulaski Municpal Court

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Saturday

PLAV Meeting 7pm

Groundhog Day

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Super Bowl Sunday

Village Board Meeting

VFW Meeting

AMVETS Meeting 7:30pm

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Hillcrest Family Fun Night 6:00 .-8:30

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PHS Snowball Dance

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Legion Meeting 7pm

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Valentines Day

School Board Meeting Pulaski candidate forum PCMS auditorium 6pm-8pm Pulaski housing authority 6pm

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Early Out

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Pulaski High School Musical @ 7pm

Pulaski High School Musical @ 2pm

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Pulaski Music Boosters Meeting No School

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Spring Primary Election

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Ash Wednesday

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Pulaski High School Musical @ 7pm

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Fat Tuesday

Pulaski High School Musical @ 2pm

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Leap Day

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Brown County Fair announces search for Fairest of the Fair
submitted by Lauren Hitt The Brown County Fair is excited to announce the return of a historical tradition: the Fairest of the Fair. The Fairest of the Fair represents the Brown County Fair as media spokesperson and official host of the 2012 Brown County Fair. The Fairest will promote a wide variety of educational, social and economic opportunities available at the fair. As ambassador, they will work hand-in-hand with the Brown County Fair Board to increase participation and attendance for the 2012 Brown County Fair. The Fairest will serve a one year term and will also compete in the State
Fairest of the Fairs competition in January 2013. We greatly look forward to reviving the Fairest of the Fair role after more than 25 years and we anticipate the excitement this change will bring about for our annual event, said Steve Corrigan, president of the Brown County Fair Association. Crowning our Fairest will be a great way to share more about what our wonderful Brown County Fair has to offer. There is so much for guests to do and see that we are excited to have a talented representative to speak for us. To apply for the role of Fairest of the Fair, all applicants (male or female) must be at least 18 years old as of Jan. 1, 2012 and must have resided in Brown County for a minimum of three years. Applications and details are available at www.browncountryfair.com by clicking on the Fairest of the Fair logo on the homepage. The entry deadline is March 15, 2012. The Fairest of the Fair competition and gala will take place on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at the Tundra Lodge and Conference Center in Green Bay. The competition will include interviews and the delivery of a prepared 30 second radio commercial. Candidates will be judged on stage presence, personality, poise, community involvement, knowledge of the Fair and public speaking.

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Senior Center announcements

TAX PREPARATION starting on Thursday, February 2. AARP volunteers will be at the Pulaski Senior Center to prepare homestead and simple itemized tax returns of seniors, low-income and homebound. Dates of tax prep are Thursdays, February 2, 9, 23, March 1, 8, 22, 29 and April 12 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. (last appointment of the day). Appointments are required. Call 822-8100 to schedule an appointment. The MONTHLY MEETING of the Board of Commissioners of the Pulaski Housing Authority will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at BROOKDALE APARTMENTS, 430 S. St. Augustine Street. VALENTINES DAY CRAFT on Wednesday, February 1 at Pulaski Senior Center from 12:30 2:30. Come to make a pretty heart wreath. Cost is $2.50. Call 822-8100 by January 27 to reserve your materials. SING-ALONG AT WOODHAVEN on Friday, February 3 from 1:00 2:00. Meet at the Pulaski Senior Center. BOOK GROUP at Pulaski Senior Center on Wednesday, February 8 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Light supper will be served. Februarys book is Sarahs Key by Tatiana de Rosnay. Books are available at the Senior Center. Call 822-8100 for more information. All ages welcome. MACHIKANEE PLAYERS Lottie & Bernice Show on Sunday, February 12. Leaving Pulaski Senior Center at 12:30. Dutch-treat dinner in Oconto. Cost of show and transportation is $13.00. Reservations due by February 3. Call 822-8100. BENEFIT SPECIALIST, Mary Kay Norman from the Green Bay office of the Brown County Aging and Disability Resource Center will be at the Pulaski Senior Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 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. FOOT CARE CLINIC at Pulaski Senior Center on Tuesdays, February 14 and 28, starting at 9:00 a.m. Call 822-8100 to set up an appointment. Cost: $17.00 VALENTINES DAY PARTY on Thursday, February 16 at Pulaski Senior Center from 11:30 2:00. Lunch menu: scalloped potatoes & ham, carrots, mixed fruit, rye bread and fudge brownie. Entertainment by KNX Band. Games to follow. Call 822-8100 by February 14 to make your reservation. MOVIE MONDAY on Monday, February 20 at Pulaski Senior Center at 12:15. The movie for February is The Help. Snacks served.

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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 10:15 a.m. at Pulaski Senior Center. Call 8228100 for more information. All ages welcome. Sponsored by MCL and 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 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PULASKI SENIOR CENTER MEALS for January 27 February 10. Meals served at 11:30 a.m. to anyone over 60 years of age. 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, January 27 chicken cacciatore Monday, January 30 vegetable soup with turkey sandwich Tuesday, January 31 vegetable lasagna Wednesday, February 1 pork chop with gravy Thursday, February 2 roast turkey Friday, February 3 baked chicken Monday, February 6 beef stew Tuesday, February 7 Salisbury steak Wednesday, February 8 turkey tetrazzini Thursday, February 9 hamburger on a bun Friday, February 10 beef stroganoff with noodles

Girl Scout cookie program begins

The 2012 Girl Scout Cookie Program got underway on Friday, January 20. Girl Scouts will be selling Girl Scout cookies doorto-door from Jan. 20 through Feb. 5, and will host cookie booths outside of area businesses from March 9 until April 8. Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes (GSNWGL) Council is now working with a new Girl Scout cookie baker and will now be offering some different and new cookie varieties: Thin Mints, Shortbreads, Peanut Butter Patties, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Caramel deLites, Shout Outs!, Thanks-A-Lots and Lemonades. One box of cookies costs $3.50, or a case (12 boxes) can be purchased for $42.00. The Girl Scout Council is also taking orders for those interested in sending a case of Girl Scout cookies to soldiers overseas at the cost of $42.00. If you dont have a Girl Scout in your family or neighborhood but would like to purchase cookies, call the Girl Scout Council at 888.747.6945 and you will get connected with a local Girl Scout.

Luigis Pizza Palace II in Little Suamico is hosting Dough for Dollars night to benefit the Pulaski High School ProStart Culinary and Management teams from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. ProStart students will be on hand at the restaurant to help with the promotion. If you tell your serve that you are there for ProStart, Luigis will donated 25 percent of their pre-tax sales to the teams to assist with competition costs. There are no additional costs, requirements or restrictions for customers. The funds collected will be used to help PHS culinary students to attend the Wisconsin Restaurant Associations ProStart Competition, providing them with an opportunity to win thousands of dollars in scholarship funds to culinary schools across the country. Luigis Pizza Place II is located at 1326 West Frontier Road in Little Sumacio.

Luigis to host ProStart Fundraiser On Monday, January 30,

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School Updates
Choir prepares for solo/ ensemble
by Mallory Mayer Now that the holiday season is over, the Pulaski High School choir is preparing to jump into its next adventure: prepping for solo and ensemble. The event will be held in late March. Although it is not a competition, solo/ensemble is a festival where music students from PHS and other area high schools gather to perform rehearsed musical pieces in front of a judge, who then critiques the students on their performance. Musical groups can vary in size from solos and duets to barber shop quartets and ensembles. The performance pieces are often from various genres including jazz, contemporary, modern, musical theater and foreign languages. Preparing for the festival consumes choir members time from the beginning of January through the end of March. The kids are very excited, said PHS Choir Director Erin McClure. Anyone whos done it in previous years has had a positive experience, especially the freshmen. Theyre excited to experience the high school version of solo/ensemble. McClure, who is a new teacher at PHS this year, is excited to prepare students for the festival. Previously, as a student at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, McClure participated in solo/ ensemble and also served as a room monitor for the event. This years solo/ensemble will be held on March 24 at Pulaski High School, and another event will be held at Luxemburg-Casco High School on March 31. For the most up to date information, http://www.pulakimusicboosters.com.

Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire. ~ W. B. Yeats

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ABVM performs A Christmas Carol

Crossing guards recognized

by Ayriel Rihn Rain, snow, sleet or sunshine: crossing guards for the Pulaski Community School District are always waiting with a smile on their faces to safely help students get to and from school. During the week of January 8, students at Glenbrook Elementary recognized the community crossing guards for their work during the schools lunch periods. Besides honoring the crossing guards for all of their hard work, the students also made cards for the guards. The crossing guards are instrumental for student safety, said Niki Disterhaft, dean of students at Glenbrook Elementary. The crossing guards recognized during the lunches were Ed and Christine OBrien, Deb Hoffman, Richard Styczynski Ann LaMere, Denise Parker, Rich Becher, Kelly Schouviller, Jim Egnarski, Karla Killinger and Sarah Olsen. These 11 individuals ensure that the children in the neighborhood get across intersections safely

Kindergartner Brock Liegeois stands with crossing guards Denise Parker and Rich Becher.

during the hectic traffic before and after school. Chris O Brien has been working as a guard for four years, and her favorite part of her job is seeing the smiles on the kids faces every morning. Kids look for specific guards on the corners; when one is missing they will ask where the person is, said OBrien. As head guard of the crossing guard committee, Denise Parker has worked as a guard for 19 years. Though she graduated from St. Josephs Academy, all of her children graduated from Pulaski High School. According to Parker, the best part of her job is seeing the students and starting their day off with a familiar face and a smile. At the intersection nearest the high school sits Jim Egnarski. Egnarski has been a crossing guard for five years. I love my job; though the weather is bad once in a while, the kids still make me smile, and theyre respectful towards me, too, said Egnarski.

The Ghost of the Present, played by Dylan Ruechel, visits Scrooge, played by Helen Treankler.

Special school board meeting minutes

Weds., December 14, 2011 Glenbrook Elementary Cafeteria 5P.M. Official Minutes CALL TO ORDER: Board President Townsend called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. in the cafeteria at the Glenbrook Elementary School. ROLL CALL: Board members present: Pam Denzer, Barb McKeefry (5:27pm), Mark Wernicke, Trina Townsend, Bob Skalitzky and Chris Vandenhouten. Board members absent: Jeff Rasmussen. Administrators present: Dr. Mel Lightner. Guests attending: Jackie Baumann, Patty Wasielewski, Jessica Ullmer, Deb Schneider, Marty Krause and Elizabet Kust. DISCUSSION AND / OR ACTION ITEMS 1. PAY BILLS: Wernicke moved, Skalitzky seconded, to approve and pay the bills as presented. 5 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried. 2. The Board of Education met in a workshop setting to discuss a processes relating to the creation of an employee handbook. ADJOURNMENT: McKeefry moved, Wernicke seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 7:10P.M. 6 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried. Submitted by Trudy Wied Secretary to the Board of Education

Tiny Tim stands with his family around the traditional Yuletide dinner of cooked goose.

Pott retires after 33 years

by Erika Lambert As the first semester of the 2010-2011 school year draws to a close, there is one particular employee that will be missed throughout the next few months. Pulaski Community School District bus driver Sylvia Pott, recently retired after working for the district for 33 years. During her time as a PCSD employee, Pott loved her job. I liked just getting out and being with the kids and people, said Pott. When she first began driving buses in the 1970s gas cost only 36 cents a gallon, a big change from todays prices of over $3.00 a gallon. Of course, after driving buses for 33 years, Pott encountered things on her daily route that were often unexpected. The most interesting
thing that ever happened to Pott was an instance where a deer jumped out in front of her bus and she ended up hitting it. The deer came out of the fog, it was right near Pulaski, I was coming into town and I ended up hitting the first one and more came out after that, said Pott. Then another time when we had a storm, it was very treacherous, but I always wanted to make sure the kids got home safe. Aside from the interesting things that may happen when driving buses, there are some things that Pott is looking forward to now that she is retired. Its going to be nice to just stay home and get things done here, and helping my daughter in Appleton; my daughter makes jewelry and I plan on helping her. Also going to Arizona with my daughter, we go every year for 10 days, but its still nice to do, said Pott. Not only will Pott miss being with the kids, she will be missed by Pulaski transportation staff also. She was an outstanding bus driver. I will miss her dearly. She is the type of person who truly cared about the kids, on her last day of driving she told her kids that they were precious, said Tracey Szymanski, PCSD transportation director.

Bus driver Sylvia Pott recently retired after working for the PCSD for more than 30 years.

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Drama Profiles

Glenbrook hosts family game night

On Tuesday, January 17, Glenbrook Elementary School hosted a Family Game Night. Gnome Games came to the school and provided students and their families with a variety of games to play. Food, refreshment and snacks were also served at the event.

Awardwinning MLK essay

Reflecting Back, Looking Forward
Editors Note: Students from Pulaski Community School District schools submitted work Northeast Wisconsin Technical Colleges Martin Luther King, Jr., Day contest. The theme of the contest was Reflecting Back, Looking Forward. Hillcrest fourth grader Rachel Stumpf won an award for this essay.

by Mallory Mayer Junior Karlye Whitt, daughter of Jodyne and Jason Whitt, will be playing the role of Amneris in this years musical Adia. This will be Whitts sixth year involved in school musicals. Shes had a lead in several musicals including Bye Bye Birdie, Footloose, The King and I and now Aida. Whitt will be playing a selfcentered princess of Egypt. Adia is fixated on all things that relate to fashion and her appearance. Her characters personality changes throughout the play, however, from selfish and stuck up, to, by the end of the play, when she begins to realize that its not all about her. In addition to participating in musicals, Whitt is also involved in both choir and band at PHS. She is also in the schools cancer awareness club StingCancer. After high school, Whitt wants to study musical theater.

by Mallory Mayer Junior Nate Leigh, son of Deanna and Robert Leigh, will be playing the role of Akar in this years musical Aida. Besides serving as a member of the musicals stage crew, this will be Leighs first year as a cast member. Although his character doesnt do a lot of singing, it is more of a speaking and supportive role. I do a bunch of little parts, such as the dude who dies or gets beat up, Leigh said. Leigh is very excited about the role as well as for the upcoming shows. He is also excited for the rest of the cast to perform. The girls are going to rock the show, said Leigh. Other than this musical, Leigh is also involved in the Red Raider Marching Band, the Pulaski High School jazz band and the schools cross country team. After graduating, Leigh wants to study Biomedical Engineering.

Principal Kurtis Sufka makes a root beer float for a Glenbrook student at the schools recent game Night.

The Brzeczkowski brothers stand next to Green Bay Gamblers Mascot Ace, as they enjoyed game night at Glenbrook Elementary School.

by Rachel Stumpf Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King often used metaphors to help people understand what he was saying. A metaphor is defined as a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. Reflecting Back, Looking Forward Lets see how we can use metaphors to examine this topic. When you look in a mirror you see yourself and whats behind you, right? If you use mirror as a metaphor for reflecting back, you see history. Lets look at some mirrors on history. Books. You can read about history. For example, American Girl books teach history by writing stories about girls from different parts of history. Museums. You can learn and see parts of history by visiting museums. You may go to a museum about the Holocaust, the Oregon Trail, or the Titanic. Museums help you experience history and feel what it was like when it was happening. People. You may hear about history from people. Teachers teach us history in school. Relatives can tell us our family history. Leaders, like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., teach us history through their written and spoken words. When you look in a telescope you look at something far away and it becomes clear. If you use telescope as a metaphor for looking forward, you see a vision of the future. To create the future we want, lets look at what our telescopes must be. Actions. If we treat people kindly, like invite them on a play date, they may treat someone else kindly. If we do good deeds, we make the world a better place. Words. Our words affect people. When we speak in a positive way, like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we can inspire people. What people say impacts the future. Thoughts. When we learn about people who are different than us, we appreciate them for who they are. Our thoughts impact how we treat people. Books, museums, and people are all mirrors reflecting back on history. Actions, words, and thoughts are all telescopes looking forward to the future. As we reflect back on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. he encourages us to make our actions, words, and thoughts count as we look forward in life.

To view more MLK contest entries from PCSD students, see pages 7 and 8 in this issue of Pulaski News!

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Elementary schools hold geography bees

PHS prepares for Relay for Life

by Ashlynn Estreen Preparations have begun at Pulaski High School for the annual Relay for Life event. This year, the event will take place on April 14, and will be held in the PHS gym. The community event will begin at 8:00 a.m. and last until 4:00 p.m. Relay for Life is run through the American Society, and, this year, the PHS Leo Club along with Sting Cancer will be donating their time to the event. Each club will have a student team, although they plan to decorate only one campsite together. A campsite is a decorated table that serves as a headquarters for every team. Each team participating in the relay is required to decorate a table with a theme of their choice. Both organizations will also hold school-wide, as well as individual, fundraisers during the weeks leading up to April 14. There will be a competition between the two student organizations as to who can raise the most money. When April 14 finally arrives, the students will participate in the many events Relay for Life is famous for. To begin the day, there is a ceremony where one survivor is asked to give an inspirational speech and tell his or her story about how they beat cancer. The relay then begins. The first lap of the relay is made up of just cancer survivors, and then the second lap is the survivors and their caretakers, leading to the third lap where all participants are welcome. Along with the actual relay, silent auctions and raffles will be held throughout the day. Each team also donates a basket to be raffled off throughout the day. The items in the basket vary wildly, from quilts and jewelry, to gift cards and more I think Relay for Life is a good cause, and also a once in a lifetime experience. Its moving and its about our community doing something for its members. Relay for Life is something I think more people should go to, said Michelle Powers, PHS Sting Cancer advisor. Besides participating in the relay and raffles, there are also many other activities throughout the day, including games like the cake walk and Hula Hooping. Area Girl Scouts also set up a table with some small games. For Leo Club co-advisor and PHS teacher Lindsey Wilcox, this will not be the first time she has participated in the event. Relay for Life is a great community event, I have participated in the De Pere Relay for Life at St. Norbert College and Im happy to be back in the Pulaski community helping with our local Relay for Life, said Wilcox. For more information about relay for life visit www.relayforlife.org.

The final two contestants in the Glenbrook Geography bee, Lucas Jarock Brian Whitney, answer the tough questions. Whitney was named the schools champion while Jarock was the runner up.

Lannoye names spelling bee winners

Fifth grade Lauren Monette won the Lannoye Elementary School spelling bee while Anna Balstad, a third grader, was the runner up. Pictured from, left to right, are fifth grade teacher Bridget Wade, Balstad and Monette.

Principals Erik Olson and Eric Vanden Heuvel stand with the final three contestants in Fariviews geography bee: Dustin VanLannen, Scotty Smith and Dalton Galkowski.

Sunnyside Elementary school-wide geography bee participants stand together.

Fourth and fifth graders at Sunnyside, Glenbrook and Fairview Elementary schools competed in the 2012 Geography Bee on Friday, January, 13. Thousands of students across the United States competed in this bee, and all of the students involved had to answer many difficult questions. In Pulaski, more than 150 students participated in the preliminary competitions from each of the fourth and fifth grade classes. At Sunnyside, the students who qualified for the school geography bee were winners of their grade level geography bees. The grade level bees took place before the school-wide competition. Sunnyside fifth grade participants included: Garrison Clark, Kyle Steinhagen, Sam Brodhagen, and Madison Wendrick. Alex Young advanced to the school bee, but unfortunately was ill on the day of the bee. Jake Pavelski, Jessica Jansen, Maguire Girtz, Austin Kobylarczyk, and Grace Krueger were the fourth grade participants. The winner of the schools contest was Madisen Wendrick, who answered the first question correctly in the tiebreaker round. Fourth grader Maguire Girtz came in second and Jake Pavelski took third. Like Sunnyside, Glenbrook also held a school-wide

competition. The fifth grade participants were: Adam Strassburg, Logan Lukasik, Hunter Roskom, Jared Leidel, Mikayla Verkuilen, Emma Wiese, Shane Ullmer, Brian Whitney, Michael Berna, Luke Jarock, Brody Olson and Gabe Koepke. Connor Wichlacz, Austin Kapla, Brianna Kerscher, Isaiah Laitenen, Allison Maroszek, Khailee Pack, Brandon Santy, William Voelker, Zach Brzeczkowski and Austin Schroeder were the fourth grade contestants. Brian Whitney, who came in first, won Glenbrooks school-wide bee, followed by runner-up Luke Jarock while William Voelker took third. At Fairview, fourth and fifth graders competed in a school-wide geography bee as well. The winner was Scotty Smith, followed by runner-up Dustin VanLannen and Dalton Galkowski, who took third. After the school-wide competition was complete, the winners took a test during the week of January 16 to see if they would advance to the state-wide geography bee. The tests were then sent to the National Geographic Society in Washington, DC., for scoring. The top 100 students in Wisconsin are invited to the state contest, to be held on March 30, in Madison.

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Senior Profiles

Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships. ~ Michael Jordan

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Lewins bowls 300

Bert Lewins, a senior at Pulaski High School, bowled his first 300 point game at Willow Creek Lanes while playing for his Sunday Major/ Junior Traveling League. The game was part of a high series for Lewins, who scored 258, 212 and 300 over the course of three games. This was his second-highest series, following a 780 series scored earlier in the year. Lewins, who also works at Village Lanes Bowling Alley, was eager to start the second half of his Major/Junior Traveling League, and believed he had improved his bowling techniques enough to perform well this season. Needless to say, he was thrilled to achieve a perfect score. Ive been trying for a 300 game my whole life, and I really wanted to bowl a 300 this year, Lewins said. Bowling a 300 is an amazing feeling; you cant even describe it. Besides his traveling league, Lewins also participates in bowling at Pulaski High School. After making it to state during his sophomore year, Lewins hopes to participate in the state competition again this year. In addition to returning to state, Lewins hopes to score a 800 series soon as well.

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Team near middle of FRCC, 9 games remain
by Sam Schwartz The Pulaski High School girls basketball team is well into regular season play and has continued to fight hard and compete well in the Fox River Classic Conference. In their last three games, the Lady Red Raiders are 2-1 after knocking off both Green Bay East 42-28 and Seymour 35-27. On January 18, the girls took the court at home in a conference match-up against De Pere. Despite tremendous efforts and being down only three points at the end of the first half, Pulaski could not put any more of a dent in the De Pere lead and unfortunately fell to De Pere 47-31. Overall, the team remains in the middle of the cluster of FRCC teams with a conference record of 3-4 and an overall record of 6-7. The team continues to grow as the season goes on and we feel when we work together as a team we are capable of anything, said senior guard Alison Blackford. I am excited to see what the duration of the year brings to us. Pulaski has competed with some of the best competition in the state this year, particularly in two non-conference games against two top-ranked teams: Algoma and New London.
With a little less than half the season left to play the Raiders have quite a bit of competition still ahead to face. We have had a few girls step up this year who have really become large assets to the team, and I could not be more proud of these girls and what we have accomplished this year, said senior guard Meghan Coenen. According to a few of the girls, they are excited to finish out the season as strong as possible and show their true abilities during the rest of their games. It is sure to be an exciting remainder of the season, as the girls are determined to play their best and compete well in the FRCC among some of the best teams in the area. The next match-ups for the Red Raiders are at home game against Green Bay Notre Dame on Thursday, January 26, followed by rivals Bay Port on January 31. On February 3, the team will travel to Green Bay Southwest to take on the Trojans before facing the Ashwaubenon Jaguars on their home court on February 7. With nine regular season games for the team remaining, there is still ample time for the community to come out and show some support for the Lady Red Raiders.

Name: Kevin Dunford Sport/Activity: Basketball and football Age: 18 Position: Linebacker/ 3-point specialist Years played: Tackle football since Kindergarten and basketball since 3rd grade Favorite subject: Math Post-high school plans: Attend Maranatha Baptist Bible College for Elementary education Favorite High school memory: Beating Bay Port in both football and basketball Favorite food: Popcorn! Favorite musical artist/ band: Justin Bieber Hobbies: Church, watching The Three Amigos, and reading the school announcements over the intercom daily Favorite TV show: Andy Griffith, Seinfeld Goal for the season: Win conference and go to state for basketball Rivals: Bay Port and Southwest

Name: Kari Wasielewski Sport/Activity: Softball Age: 18 Position: Left field/3rd base Years played: Eight Favorite subject: AP Biology Post high school plans: Attend the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Favorite High School Memory: Beating Bay Port at home last year Favorite food: Pasta Favorite musical artist/ band: Jason Derulo Hobbies: Softball, shopping, hanging out with friends/ family Favorite TV show: Chopped or Faceoff Goal for the season: To win Rivals: Bay Port

PHS athletes succeed in the classroom

70% of athletes in top 10% of class
by Jack FitzGerald Student athletes at Pulaski High School are using their talents outside of their games, matches and practices. According to statistics gathered by PHS Athletic Director Jared Marsh during the past two years, 70 percent of PHS athletes rank in the top 10 percent of their class or higher. According to Marsh, he is the first PHS Athletic Director to seek data representing athlete performance outside of sports. Therefore, the statistics cannot be compared to years prior. However, when comparing PHS to other high schools in the area, Marsh said that he strongly believes Pulaskis numbers exceed most, if not all, schools in the area. Jacob Syndergaard, PHS senior and a multi-sport athlete, said, The perseverance you need in sports can easily be transferred into the classroom.
Like many of his fellow athletes, Syndergaard ranks near the top of his class. Besides benefitting the grades of student-athletes, sports participation enhances classroom work as well since students that are failing two or more courses cannot compete in athletic competitions. Luckily, this does not happen often at PHS. All of our athletes do a great job with their studies, but especially the female athletes,. These are the girls with the 3.9, 3.95, and 4.0 grade point averages, they are very diligent workers and very accountable students, Marsh said. Marsh also added that much of the student-athletes success comes from the devoted PHS teachers, who are often willing to take extra time accommodating flexible schedules for athletes who have to miss school for a tournament or game.

PHS senior Bert Lewins recently bowled a perfect game.

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Red Raiders set personal records, continue strong season

by Zach Suess The Red Raiders boys swim team has continued to compete strongly throughout the season. Their accomplishments include beating rivals Sheboygan North at many events during a recent meet as well as setting numerous individual personal records in various events during the season. On Tuesday, January 10, the Pulaski boys swim team raced Sheboygan North to victory. In the 200 yard freestyle relay with Cameron Harrison, Matt Shier, Neil Anderson and Andrew Kizuar, they finished in first with a time of 1:47:36. The freestyle relay is not the only event the team took first in, however. Andrew Kizuar also took first in the 100 yard breaststroke. The relay team swam hard and fast to take first in the 400 yard freestyle relay, but finished with a close second. Meanwhile, Matt Shier took second in the 500 yard freestyle. Third place finishers included, Cameron Harrison in the 200 yard Freestyle, Andrew Kizuar in the 200 yard individual medley, Neil Anderson in the 50 yard Freestyle and Cameron Harrison in the 100 yard Butterfly. At the meet, Ryan Dooley also set a new personal record while competing in the 100 yard backstroke. The swimmers have been focused on improving personal records and growing as a team said Coach Natasha Kempen. Not only has Ryan [Dooley] been doing well on his outstanding personal record, Matt Shier and Cameron Harrison had also set a great personal
record in the 500 yard freestyle. On Saturday, January 15, the Red Raiders traveled to Sheboygan to take on more than 30 teams at the Sheboygan South invitational meet. At the meet, Jackson Boulanger earned first place in the 50 yard freestyle. Cameron Harrison took third place in his heat while swimming the 100 yard butterfly. Andrew Kizaur placed fifth out of 32 swimmers to take home a medal in the 100 yard breaststroke. Many other swimmers also set personal records at the multi-team competition as well. Matt Shier set personal records in the 100 yard butterfly and the 500 yard freestyle. Ben Melzvia also set a personal record in the 50 yard freestyle, with a time of 29.75 seconds. The relay team made of Cameron Harrison, Matt Shier, Niel Anderson and Andrew Kizaur set an impressive new personal record for their 200 yard freestyle relay while Dooley continued to improve his time in the 100 yard backstroke. Upcoming meets for the team include facing Green Bay United at Green Bay Southwest High School beginning at 5:30 p.m. on January 26 and Sturgeon Bay at Sturgeon Bay on February 2 at 6:00 p.m. The Fox River Classic Conference tournament will be held on Saturday, February 4 at Sheboygan North High School. Diving events will begin at 10:30 a.m. while swimming events will start at 1:00 p.m.

Head coach Dave Shaw speaks to guard Jake Bader during a recent home game.

Pulaski remains second in D2 state rankings

by Jordan Stiede and Casey Alger-Feser After starting the season with an impressive 12-0 record, the Pulaski Red Raider boys basketball team fell to the De Pere Redbirds 39-36 during a match-up on Tuesday, January 17 at DePere. The Raiders led by five points early in the fourth quarter, but four turnovers in the first five possessions of the quarter did them in. Pulaski guard junior Cody Wichmann had a game-high 17 points. It was a close game, said Pulaski center Spencer Lawniczak. We just couldnt pull it off in the end. Despite their loss, the Red Raiders remain ranked number two in Division 2 State and are in second place in FRCC conference play. Before the De Pere game, the Raiders beat non-conference opponent New London and a conference rival Green
Bay East. Against New London, the Raiders struggled with the Bull Dogs zone defense, but in the second and third quarters Pulaski out-scored New London by 14 points en route to a 22 point victory. Luke VanLanen led the Raiders with 16 points. In the Raiders most recent home game against Green Bay East, the team used a 47 point second-half to blow out the Red Devils with a score of 79-47. Wichmann had five three pointers for the Raiders. VanLanen added 15 points and Jake Bader scored 13 points off the bench. Upcoming games for the Red Raiders include taking on Notre Dame Academy at home on January 27, facing rivals Bay Port on their home court on January 31 and against Green Bay Southwest at Pulaski High School on February 3. Varsity tip-off for all games is at 7:15 p.m.

DePere hands Red Raiders first loss

Try hockey for free weekend

As part of Hockey Weekend Across America Pulaski area residents will be able to try hockey for free on Saturday, February 18 from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the Crawford Center. The event is sponsored by Reebok USA Hockey. For more information, visit www.shawanohockey.com or www.tryhockeyforfree.com.

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One of the tests of leadership is the ability to recognize a problem before it becomes an emergency. ~Arnold H. Glasow

Thursday, January 26, 2012

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Eventually, they settled on building a 52 unit facility near a wooded area in Centennial Centre and decided to name the facility for Cassianis mother. Besides the 52 units, the $6 million facility will also feature a large community dining area, a beauty shop and transportation options for its residents. There will be a registered nurse at the facility 24 hours a day, as well. Since the community is aimed for ablebodied senior citizens, other medical facilities typically found in nursing homes will not be available for residents to access, however. Ultimately, Cassiani and Bechard expect that anticipated grown throughout the Hobart area will fuel the retirement villages success. The due was also attracted to the village after seeing how closely the municipal government worked with its developers and finances. Although the property is not set to open for more than six months, there have already been inquiries about units and a few individuals have already reserved space in the assisted living village. For more information about the Angelus Retirement Village or to inquire about open units, call Vince Cassiani at (920)915-8836.

County Pride Reality celebrates 13 years of success in Pulaski

Country Pride Reality owner broker Lori Stephan stands with her daughter, Layne Bohm, inside their shop. The company celebrated 13 years of business on January 4.

by Jack FitzGerald On Wednesday, January 4, Country Pride Reality in Pulaski proudly celebrated their thirteenth year of business. Country Pride Reality is located in downtown Pulaski, at 144 West Pulaski St., and is owned by Broker Lori Stephan. According to Stephan, as the business moves forward, Country Pride plans to increase their customer communication and advertising using online mediums. Stephan said that they have invested in creating a new company website, which she anticipates to go up within the next 30 to 45 days. Recently, the company has also begun utilizing websites such as Facebook, Twitter, Truila, Realiter, Linked, MLS, and Greenbayhomes. Additionally, Country Pride has changed their forms of

advertisement in an attempt to become more environmentally friendly. Another change focuses on photo enhancement. Throughout their extensive 13 years of business, Country Pride has seen several particular circumstances of success, the main one of course being an increase in buyers. Despite their advances in increased online communication, Country Prides experience remains their biggest asset to the community. We experienced a number of years where we were able to predict and be very precise as to how long it would take to sell real estate, Stephan said. According to Stephan she enjoys Pulaski because of its small size, she says there are great resources, and she loves how everyone networks.

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North Shore Bank to collect food for Souper Bowl II

submitted by Mistine Thomson North Shore Bank in Pulaski will be collecting cans of soup through Sunday, Feb. 5, as part of Souper Bowl II. Non-perishable food items collected will be donated to the Pulaski Food Pantry. Anyone that supports the cause can sign up to win two box seats for a game at Lambeau Field during the 2012 regular football season. The branch hopes to collect 1,200 cans, which is the amount needed to line them side-byside across a football field. Pulaski High School Culinary Arts Prostart Teams will also be serving minestrone and potato soup to guests at the North Shore Bank Pulaski location on Friday, Feb. 3. Any cash donations to the PHS teams will go toward funding for an upcoming competition in March. Fridays event will also host a play area for children, where kids can create their own dollar bills, color pictures of North Shore Bank mascot Seymour Savings the Seagull and get temporary tattoos. Grand totals from all the branches participating in the Souper Bowl will be updated daily on North Shore Banks website.

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TUESDAY, JAN. 10, 2012 MAROSZ, Barb and Bill, Pulaski, daughter. WED., JAN. 11, 2012 KNUFF, Samantha and David, Hobart, son. TUESDAY, JAN. 10, 2012 NEVILLE, Rachel and Cory, Hobart, son. THURSDAY, JAN. 12, 2012 PRZYBYLSKI, Jennifer and Thomas, Pulaski, son. MONDAY, JAN. 16, 2012 ZIELINSKI, Mindy and Jason, Hobart, daughter. NOTE: Birth announcements are a complimentary service from Pulaski News. To place an obituary in the Pulaski News and on the Pulaski News website without a picture, there will be a $15 fee. To place one with a picture will cost $25. Please have your funeral home director email it to us at pulaskinews@pulaskischools. org Contact Laurie Fischer at (920)822-6800 for more information.

He not busy being born is busy dying. ~Bob Dylan

Thursday, January 26, 2012

SS. EDWARD AND ISIDORE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 3667 Flintville Road (County M) Green Bay. Saturday Masses at 4:00 p.m.; Sunday masses at 8:00, 9:30, & 11:00 a.m. Phone (920) 8657677. Rev. David Kasperek. (715) 745-4558. Sunday Worship Services are 10:30 a.m.; Holy Communion the 1st & 3rd Sundays; Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. (Sept. May 20).

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Vincent, Rita

Rita Vincent

Deaths
Suchan, Edward

Edward Suchan

Rita Vincent, 81, formerly of the Town of Chase, died very peacefully Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center. The daughter of John and Nellie Van Lanen was born November 26, 1930, in the Town of Chase. On June 7, 1947, she married Edwin Vincent in Chase. The couple farmed in the Town of Chase. Rita had been employed at Carver Boat in Pulaski for many years. She especially loved spending time with her family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She is survived by three sons, Edwin Jr. (Jean) Vincent, Green Bay, Larry (Colleen) Vincent, Denmark, Bobby (Kathy) Vincent, Suamico; one daughter, Jean Vincent, Chase; 12 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; one sister, Margie Kuss, Suamico; nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband on January 9, 1995, an infant daughter, one son, Jerome, and several brothers and sisters. Marnocha Funeral Home, Pulaski is serving the Vincent family. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Emerald Shores in Kewaunee, Aurora BayCare, and Aurora VNA Hospice for their wonderful care. Online condolences may be expressed at www.marnochafuneralhome.com.

Edward R. Suchan, 87, Oconto Falls and formerly of Sampson, died Tuesday morning, January 17, 2012. He was born June 2, 1924, in Chicago where he married Joan Coughlin on January 24, 1959. In 1978, the couple moved to Sampson. He had been employed as a custodian for the Pulaski Community School District until his retirement. Edward was a Packers fan. He enjoyed woodworking and making crafts. He was a really good uncle, and loved his nieces and nephews. Edward is survived by four nieces, Catherine and Nick Teller, Keshena, Joan Lange, Pulaski, Barbara Piechota, Green Bay, Phyllis Schwartzenberger, Oconto Falls; two sisters-in-law, Linda Rausa, Chicago, IL, and Barb Coughlin, Roung Lake Beach, IL. He was preceded by his wife on July 25, 2002, his parents, one brother, one sister, and two nephews, John and Edward Schwartzenberger. Funeral Home, Pulaski is serving the Suchan family. The family would like to thank the staff at Sharpe Care Nursing Home in Oconto Falls. Ed was very happy there and received excellent care. Online condolences may be expressed at www.marnochafuneralhome.com

Area church services

ASSUMPTION B.V.M. CHURCH, Pulaski. Saturday Mass: 4:00 p.m.; Sunday Masses: 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Daily Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 7:00 a.m.,Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Thursday 8:15 a.m. Rite of Reconciliation: 11:00 a.m. Saturday. Fr. Finian Zaucha, O.F.M. (920) 822-3279. CORNERSTONE FAMILY CHURCH, 2780 School Lane (Cty. B) Suamico. Sunday morning service 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Childrens service provided at 10:00 a.m. service only. Wednesday evening service 6:45 p.m. Children and Youth activities provided. Pastor Dennis Toyne (920) 6621146 ST. JOHN LUTHERAN - LCMS, 910 S. St. Augustine St., Pulaski. (across from Pulaski Middle School) Worship Service: Thursday 7:00 p.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:15 a.m.; Adult Bible Study, 10:30 a.m.; (A/C & Wheelchair accessible). Pastor Larry Yaw, Church Office (920) 822-3511.

ST. STANISLAUS CHURCH, Hofa Park. Masses: Tuesday 7:00 p.m. & Saturday 8:00 p.m.; Vigil of Holy Day 8:00 p.m.;Sacrament of Reconciliation, Saturday 7:30 p.m. or upon request. Fr. Finian Zaucha, O.F.M. - Parish Office: (920)-822-5512 HOLY CROSS NATIONAL CATHOLIC CHURCH, Pulaski. Mass 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month at 2:30 p.m. (715) 693-2241. NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH, Sunday Worship Services and Kids Church at 10:00 a.m. Nursery provided. Meeting at the Pulaski Community Middle School auditorium. Pastor Bob Wied, (920) 8227117, www.PulaskiNewLIfe. com. OUR SAVIORS LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) Lessor, Cty. Rd. S, Pulaski. 3 miles west and 3 miles south of Angelica on Cty. Rd. S. June through Labor Day 9am, Sundays Sept. - May 8:45am Sunday School, 10am services Sunday. Pastor Mike Dismer. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Angelica. WI586 Cty. Trunk C, Pulaski. Sunday Worship Service at 8:30 a.m. Sunday School at 8:30 a.m. Pastor Loretta Waegli, Cell (715) 853-4444; Church (920) 822-1743. PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1954 County Rd. U, Green Bay WI 54313. Worship Schedule: Thursday evening 7:00 p.m.; Sunday Morning 8:00, 9:20 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School & Power Hour 9:15 a.m. Holy Communion is celebrated on the 1st & 3rd Sundays and Preceding Thursday evening service at 7:00 p.m. Pastors Don Behrendt and Stuart Dornfeld. Member of ELCA. ST. PAULS LUTHERAN CHURCH, W 1978 Church Drive., Angelica. Church Services. Zachow location, Sunday 10:00 a.m. Pastor Phillip Geiger. (715) 758-2275 ST. CASIMIR CHURCH, Krakow. Fr. Finian Zaucha, O.F.M. Masses: Saturday 7:00 p.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m. Holy Days 8:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 6:00-6:45 p.m. ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH, Little Suamico. (East of 41-141 on Cty. S, right on Cty. J mile) Church 8267785. Sunday Service at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Member ELCA. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH, Morgan. (920) 846-3453. Worship Sunday, Contemporary Service at 8:00 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:00 a.m. Adult Bible Class, 9:30 a.m.; Traditional Service, 10:30 a.m. Pastor Paul Heykes. Member ELCA ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE (St. John Cantius Site), Sobieski. Fr. Gerald Prusakowski, Pastor. Masses: Saturday, 4:00 p.m.; Sunday 8:00 a.m. & 9:45 a.m. Confessions: Saturday 10:30 a.m. or by appointment. Phone (920) 8225255.

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS), Hobart, corner of overland and J. Worship Services: Sunday 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School & High School Youth Classes 9:15 a.m. Adult Class, Sunday 9:15 a.m. and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Summer Schedule: May thru September, Thursday 7:00 p.m. and Sunday 9:00 a.m. Pastor Vern Heim, (920) 8692777.

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Pulaski launches Alumni Association

This is a snapshot of the Alumni Association website homepage. The association, which is free for former students to join, will be housed online.

50 members to receive free Pulaski Alumni Association t-shirts

Pulaski High School graduates will now have a new way to connect with their former classmates: The Pulaski Alumni Association. The association, which will be housed online at www.pulaskialumni.org and run by the Pulaski Community School District, offers former Red Raiders the opportunity to revisit their high school days through direct messages to other members and classmates, online discussion boards, personal story updates, networking opportunities, reunion announcements and more. The association will also allow PHS graduates the opportunity to share their expertise and talents with todays students through volunteer and mentoring opportunities. Unlike most third-party alumni websites, such as classmates.com and alumniclass. com, the Pulaski Alumni Association will be free of charge for members. Information provided to the association, like home addresses, email addresses or phone numbers, will not be sold to any third-party party companies or organizations. This is a great chance for Pulaski graduates to get reconnected with their hometown community, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mel Lighter said. Regardless of where life takes you, its important to remember your roots. The idea for an alumni association originated a few years ago when former PCSD school board president Cindy Hendricks proposed it to Lightner, although official planning did not get underway until this summer. In just a few months, the districts alumni committee, made up of Lightner, Pulaski News Editor in Chief Rachel Vesco, PACE employees Mark Heck, Sue Wheeler and Matt Mroczynski as well as district technician Ken Westphal, turned the idea into a reality. Im excited to give Pulaski alumni a place where they can reconnect with former classmates and a place on the web that they can now call home, Wesphal said. Besides its website, the association will also have a presence on social media sites, including Facebook, Twitter and Google+. The school district will maintain all of these pages as well. In addition to all of the features on the associations homepage, a quarterly enewsletter will be emailed to members highlighting alumni updates, achievements and stories. The first letter is expected to be delivered to members sometime during late spring. Official Pulaski Alumni Association merchandise, such as t-shirts, sweatshirts and coffee mugs, will be available for purchase on the website, with products delivered directly to individuals homes, whether they live in Sobieski or Alaska. The official alumni merchandise is a great way to bring a little bit of Pulaski to you, wherever you are in the world, Lightner said. As an added bonus, in May, the names of fifty alumni will be entered into a drawing, with the winners receiving a complementary alumni association t-shirt. Ultimately, the association hopes to have 2,000 members by the end of the 2011-2012 school year.

The Alumni Association website gives members access to an Alumni Directory, where graduates can search for classmates using criteria like name, graduation year or current location. The information in the directory will only be accessible to members and will be hidden from the public.

The website will also feature graduating class discussion boards, allowing former students the chance to reconnect with members of the class to talk about things like reunions. Classes dating back to the 1930s will be on the website.

To join for free visit www.pulaskialumni.org

Items like Alumni Association mugs and t-shirts will be available for purchase on the website.