Pulaski News PULASKI, WISCONSIN
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011
VOLUME LXXII, NO. 4
Students, Community react to Super Bowl Win
Pulaski High School goes all out for Super Bowl XLV By Laci Kropp In anticipation for Super Bowl Sunday, Pulaski High School was all ready for the game. Room upon room was decorated for our very own Green Bay Packers. Contests were held for the best decorated and awarded with a pizza party on the following Monday. “It was very interesting to see how devoted staff and students were to the Packers!” said Taylor Przybylski. Teachers whose classes won the classroom decoration contest were Dan Anderson, Joan Brylski, John Krause, Katie Mikle, Mi-
chelle Powers, Stefanie Stainton, and Amy Tubbs. At the end of the day, time was set aside for a pep assembly. At this assembly, the Snowball court was announced in anticipation to see who the Snowball king and queen were. Branden Rosner and Laura Kirby were Pulaski’s 2011 Snowball King and Queen. Full of excitement, cheers started for the Packers. “It was so awesome to see how much pride our school has for the Packers,” said Jacob Piper. It was a great start to Super Bowl weekend.
Dan Anderson and his fourth hour class stand proud among their Packers decorations.
Amy Tubbs’s fourth hour class root for the Green Bay Packers!
PHS administration Jared Marsh, Dexter McNabb, Dan Slowey, and John Matczak judge the decorated rooms while displaying their own Packers Fever.
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Tracie Vangheem-Rottier stands with her fourth hour class that decorated their classroom and their outfits with Packers spirit.
Packers are welcomed back by the fans and the Packers President. The Packers return the Lombardi Trophy to its rightful home.
Packers Coach Mike McCarthy allows fans to touch the Lombardi Trophy as he enters Lambeau Field during the “Return to Titletown” event.
Superbowl MVP Aaron Rodgers takes a victory lap around Lambeau Field during the “Return to Titletown” event.
By Devin Hynes Packers fans watched their team win its first Super Bowl title in 14 years. The victory came in a 31-25 triumph over the second-seeded Pittsburgh Steelers, winners of two of the past four Super Bowls. The Packers took an early 21-3 lead in the second quarter thanks to two Aaron Rodgers touchdown passes to Jordy Nelson and Greg Jennings. All-Pro safety Nick Collins helped extend the lead when he intercepted Ben Roethlisberger and returned it for a touchdown. After the Steelers cut the lead to 21-17 in the 3rd quarter behind the legs of Rashard Mendenhall, Packers receiver Greg Jennings hauled in his second touchdown of the game to give the Pack some breathing room. Big Ben started his 4th quarter comeback with a 25 yard touchdown strike to Mike Wallace and followed this touchdown with a successful 2-point conversion. After Mason Crosby hit a 23-yard field goal with 2 minutes remaining, Big Ben looked to structure another one of his epic 4th quarter comebacks. However, the stingy Packers defense stopped the Steelers on a 4th down play with less than a minute remaining, and gave the Packers their 13th World Championship. Two weeks after the game, fans in Pulaski can’t stop talking about it. Pulaski High School senior Derrick Dombrowski told Pulaski News, “This Super Bowl has changed my life. I still go to bed and wake up in the morning, but now I do it with a huge grin on my face.” Another high school Senior Morgan Prentice told Pulaski News that her sister Skylar, “Did multiple backflips during her post game celebration. I (Morgan) watched the game with a bunch of friends and everyone was hootin’ and hollerin’ during the entire game. GO PACK GO!” Another student, Stephanie Paape, said that she’s “still at a loss for words.” She added, “The day we won the Super Bowl I cried a little bit. Actually, I bawled. The Packers are the greatest team in any sport in the entire world. We’re all so lucky to be from Green Bay!” Post-Super Bowl commotion still looms through Pulaski with teachers as well. In an interview with Pulaski News, Pulaski English teacher Chris Barszcz said, “I didn’t really know what to do after we won, so I just ran around my house a few times.” Pulaski Math teacher and longtime Packer fan Michael Berken said, “It was a thrill, because in Green Bay it’s more than just a football team— (continued on page 2)
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- Thursday, February 24, 2011
Pulaski Chase Coop to hold Annual Open House
Pulaski Chase Cooperative Open House welcomes all visitors.
On March 3, the Pulaski Chase Cooperative will be hosting their annual Open House and Pancake Breakfast. The co-op puts on this breakfast every year to thank their customers for supporting them throughout the year. Promotions and activities are also planned along with a complimentary
breakfast. Everyone is welcome to stop in and have breakfast on us! The Pancake Brothers will be serving up hot and delicious pancakes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the open house. The Krause Brothers are known for their high flying show, flipping
pancakes in the air for patrons to catch on their plates. Along with pancakes, there will also be porkies, fresh cheese curds, milk, coffee and even ice cream! Last year, over 1,100 people were served breakfast, and this year they expect just as many or more. Informational tables from each department will be set up around the machine shop, giving customers a chance to check out new products and special offers available. Many departments are offering great pricing that day only, especially for the event. During the open house, customers can tour the facilities, talk with manufacturer representatives, and register for door prizes. Our newly remodeled parts department will be open just in time for people to tour. Sunnyside Hatchery will have baby chicks available for the kids to see and hold. Various products and equipment will also be on display for people to view. Don’t forget to get your kids a coloring page for the coloring contest. Pages can be picked up at the hardware store or on our website and brought to the open house on the third to enter in the contest. The top two pages will be given a prize for ages 1-6 and 7-12. Kids will also have a chance to plant a flower or vegetable in our ACE Hardware store to take home with them. Pulaski Chase Cooperative is a diversified farm and home supply cooperative serving the agricultural, consumer, and commercial markets in Pulaski and the surrounding areas. Membership in the co-op is not required; all consumers are welcome to stop in and take advantage of the great products and services. For over 80 years, Pulaski Chase Cooperative has been bringing the best of products and services to the greater Pulaski area. With the motto “Service You Can Trust, Value You Can Count On,” Pulaski Chase Cooperative is committed to helping keep the Pulaski area a great place to work and live. For more information, visit our website at www.pulaskichase.coop.
The Pulaski Community School District invites you to participate in a Poverty Simulation Workshop
The poverty simulation experience is designed to help participants begin to understand what it might be like to live in a typical low-income family trying to survive from month to month. It is a simulation, not a game. The object is to sensitize participants to the realities faced by low-income people. In the simulation, participants assume the roles of different families facing poverty. Some are newly unemployed, some are recently deserted by the “breadwinner,” others are disabled or are senior citizens receiving Social Security. The task of the “families” is to provide for basic necessities and shelter during the course of four 15-minute “weeks.” The experience lasts from two to three hours. It includes an introduction and briefing, the actual simulation exercise, and a debriefing period in which participants and volunteer staffers share their reactions and experiences. Several thousand people have participated in the workshop and
have found this to be a powerful and often enlightening experience. Who Should Attend? Staff and Volunteers of congregations Food Pantry workers Community leaders Students, teachers, counselors Businesses Social Service staff Anyone who desires a greater understanding of situations faced by low-income people Why Attend? To be educated on the realities that low-income persons face To combat myths about people living in poverty To increase awareness and empathy The simulation will take place on March 3 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. in the Pulaski Community Middle School Auxiliary Gym. If you have any questions or wish to attend, contact Jenny Gracyalny at (920) 272-6900 or jrgracyalny@pulaski.k12.wi.us
Letters to the Editor
Page 2/ Reaction to Super Bowl Win its’ a way of life. I’ve been going to Lambeau since I was 10, and I truly appreciate what winning a Super Bowl means. It was a great day—almost as great as the day I went to the Ice Bowl.” As Packer fans in Pulaski enjoy the feelings that come with winning the Super Bowl, they can’t help but think about the possibilities for next year. The Packers suffered heartbreaking injuries to many core players, but still had the synergy to win the title. With 15 key players on IR, the Packers will have to make some tough front office decisions this spring. Undoubtedly, there will be tough position battles during training camp this summer, so look for the Packers to become an ultra-competitive beast before next season. With loads of talent and only 53 available roster spots, look for some surprising cuts this offseason. The Packers in 2011-2012 will have more talent than the past few seasons, so get excited!
Letters should be no more than 200 words. All are subject to editing and must have your name, address and daytime phone number where we can confirm your letter. Letters will not be run without confirmation. Writers are limited to one letter every 30 days. Letters to the editor and articles submitted to Pulaski News may be published or distributed in print. Mail to: Pulaski News, 1040 S. St. Augustine St., Pulaski, WI 54162 Fax: (920) 822-6726 E-mail: lafischer@pulaski.k12.wi.us
Community Local insurance agency helps support soldiers More than 150,000 troops are serving overseas and are away from their families. Cell Phones for Soldiers and Rodgers Agency are calling on all Wisconsinites to support these brave Wisconsin men and women by donating your unused cell phones. The phones are either re-used or recycled and the money goes to purchase prepaid calling cards for soldiers. Local residents can donate their phones at Rodgers Agency-400 E Cedar St.-Pulaski, WI 54162. “We’re proud to show our support for Wisconsin soldiers, and contribute to a worthy cause like Cell Phones for Soldiers,” said Steve Rodgers, owner. Rodgers Agency has been in the community since 1937 and serves many insurance and financial clients in the Northeast Wisconsin area. “Over the past few years, we have been amazed by the generosity of others. But, we have also seen the need to support our troops continue,” said Brittany
Bergquist, Cell Phones for Soldiers co-founder. “It is easy for Americans to make a small sacrifice of support by donating their unused cell phones, and providing families with a much-needed connection to their loved ones overseas.” Cell Phones for Soldiers was founded by teenagers Robbie and Brittany Bergquist from Norwell, Massachusetts, with $21 of their own money. Since then, the registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization has raised millions of dollars in donations and distributed millions of prepaid calling cards to soldiers serving overseas. The cell phones are being collected as part of the Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin annual charity drive. PIAW designates a different Wisconsin charity each year as the focus of its fundraising efforts. For more information, go to www.piaw. org.
Nygren’s Notes Submitted by Representative John Nygren This week, Governor Walker announced his plans to fill in the $137 million gap that our state faces in this fiscal year. In his budget repair bill, Walker has requested that state employees will be responsible for contributing 5.8% of their salary to their pensions and 12.6% of the cost of their health care premiums. What it will not contain are cuts, layoffs, or furloughs. Let’s get one thing straight, we have great public servants working on behalf of the people of Wisconsin. This debate is about bringing public sector salaries in line with the rest of the Wisconsin’s workforce in the private sector, it’s not about punishing the hardworking employees of the state of Wisconsin. The average state employee compensation in this recent fiscal year is roughly
$76,500, outpacing private sector salaries by nearly 35%. Everyone across the state is going to have to make sacrifices, including myself as an elected official and my wife as a public school teacher. My household will get hit twice as hard from these painful cuts, but my wife and I are happy to have a job and realize that the alternative to this solution is much worse. Theses changes will allow us to keep 8,000 to 10,000 teachers employed over the next two years, instead of having mass layoffs. In the past, elected officials simply pushed the problem to the next Governor and the next legislature. We aren’t going to do that. As they say, when you’re stuck in a hole…it’s a good idea to stop digging. We are doing just that and are making the painful decisions to get our fiscal house back in order.
“We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.” ~ Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Weddings
Gilliam-Thompson
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Engagements Birr-Wirtz
Tammy Lee Birr and Curtis William Wirtz
Jessie Gilliam and Scott Thompson
On October 23, 2010, wedding vows were exchanged by Jessie Gilliam and Scott Thompson at the Z Mansion in Tucson, Arizona. The bride is the daughter of Glen and Tracie Gilliam of Chino Valley, Arizona. Jessie is a 2009 graduate of Northern Michigan University and is currently attending UW-Green Bay in the Master of Social Work program. The groom is the son of Jeff and June Thompson of Pulaski and is a 2002 graduate of Pulaski High. Scott graduated with a B.S. from Northern Michigan University in 2009 after four years of active duty in the US Air Force. Wedding honor attendants were cousin of the bride, Alisa Nelson, and brother of the groom, Alex Thompson. Completing the
bridal party were Michael and Adriana Knack, Jessica Hayes, and Jessica Harn. The couple resides in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Tammy Lee Birr and Curtis William Wirtz are engaged to be married on July 16, 2011 at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oconto Falls. The reception will take place at the Suamico Banquet Center. Tammy is the daughter of Randy and Debbie Birr of Oconto Falls. Birr is a 2000 graduate of Oconto Falls High School and has completed the nursing assistant program at NWTC. Tammy is currently employed at Sharpe Care. Curtis is the son of Roger and Rose Wirtz of Krakow. He is a 1997 graduate of Pulaski High School and is now employed at McAllister and Sons Transport. The couple resides in Green Valley.
PHS students to display culinary talent
Next Pulaski News issue is March 10, 2011
Join us on March 11 at 11:30 am at North Shore Bank to watch as Pulaski High School students demonstrate their culinary skills, This is practice for their competition at the Wisconsin Restaurant Expo 2011 in the Midwest Airlines Center in Milwaukee later in March. Last year, the Pulaski High School Culinary team won first place at the ProStart Invitational and placed top ten at nationals. The culinary team of Sean Hennessy, Michael Kurowski, Noah Vanderloop, and Brianna Valie has one hour to prepare a three course meal judged on knife skills, teamwork, sanitation, menu presentation, and taste. The management team presents a business proposal for a new restaurant concept. The management team includes Zach Beaver, Tiana Egnarski, Heather Pautz, and Sabrina Teague. Winners of both competitions receive scholarships dollars and a trip to national competition. North Shore Bank is located at 165 N. St. Augustine St. For more information, call (920) 822-5925.
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Community Announcements FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25- FAMILY FUN NIGHT – HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6-8:30 pm. Fun for the whole family!! The event is FREE and open to the entire community. Contact Stacy McNeil @ stacymcneil5@yahoo.com ‘SPRING ART FESTIVAL” March 6 – 27 at The Art Garage, 1400 Cedar St. Green Bay. Opening reception on Sunday, March 6th. 1 – 4 pm. POLISH HERITAGE SOCIETY will be hosting “PACZKI DAYS” on Tuesday, March 8 at Rock Garden. Polish dinner and dancing to KNX Band. 6:30 p.m. Contact Malgosia @ 676-4909 or Frank @ 406-0064 for more info. 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. 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. AMERICAN LEGION MIXTACKI-JOHNSON POST 337 meets the second Monday of the month at the Veterans’ Hall, 135 N. St. Augustine St. Pulaski. A social begins at 6:30 p.m. and meeting begins at 7 p.m. with a delicious lunch after. All veterans and active service members are encouraged to visit us to find out what we are about. If eligible, we need you to join. Hall rentals – 822-6996. Membership information -822-2337/822-3017. Commander LeRoy Holl: 826-5324. PULASKI AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE web site is: pulaskichamber.org AMVETS WELCOME HOSTESS: The Welcome Hostess for Pulaski is Tiffany Rondou. If you know of any newcomers to the area, please contact Tiffany at 920-822-2119. 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. THE PULASKI COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY, INC. is in need of dry goods, canned fruit, cereal, pasta and pasta sauce. The pantry is open every first and third Tuesday of each month from 1 to 4 p.m. If you can help the pantry with these items, or any other
food items, please call 822-6050. The pantry appreciates your willingness to help feed the hungry. CLOTHING DONATIONS ACCEPTED – for local distribution through New Life Community Church. New or clean gently used clothes can be brought to the church office at 450 E. Cedar St., Pulaski (next to Subway) or call 822-7117. PULASKI AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM at 129 W. Pulaski St., Pulaski will be open by appointment during the winter months by calling Marian at 822-5856 or Pat at 8657875. 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 HOMESTEAD CREDIT AND TAX PREPARATION offered to elderly, low income and home bound .at Pulaski Senior Center on Thursdays March 3, 10, 17, and April 7 & 14, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call 822-8100 for appointment. VILLAGE HALL UPDATE with Village Board member Richard Styczynski on Wednesday, March 2 at 9:30 a.m. Come to ask him questions or to express your concerns about the new village hall. MOVIE MONDAY on March 21 at Pulaski Senior Center. We will be watching the “Sister Act” with Whoopee Goldberg. Show starts at 12:15 p.m. Snacks provided. SPEAKER from Nicolet Memorial Gardens discussing funeral planning on Tuesday, March 15 at 2:15 p.m. immediately following bingo. Wii BOWLING TOURNAMENT on Thursday, March 24 at 1:00 p.m. at Pulaski Senior Center. Come cheer on your local team. ST. PATRICK DAY PARTY and Skylite Players on Thursday, March 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Call 822-8100 for lunch reservations. PLAY, THE TRUTH ABOUT CINDERELLA on Sunday, March 20 at the Abrams Theater. More information later. FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENING by Dermatology Associates on Thursday, April 28 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Private sessions to assess questionable skin marks. Appointments required. Call 822-8100 to set up
an appointment. FOOT CARE CLINIC at Pulaski Senior Center on Tuesdays, March 8 & 22 starting at 9:00 a.m. Call 822-8100 to set up an appointment. Cost: $17.00 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, March 8. 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 Tuesday, March 8 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Light supper will be served. March’s book is Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See. Books available at the Senior Center. Call 822-8100 for more information. All ages welcome. 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 Ron’s, 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 February 25 – March 10. 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, February 25--Vegetable lasagna Monday, February 28— Turkey broccoli bake Tuesday, March 1 — Chicken chop suey Wednesday, March 2 --Salisbury steak Thursday, March 3 --Lasagna Friday, March 4— Hot shredded pork Monday, March 7 — Swiss steak Tuesday, March 8 ---
Split pea soup, roast beef sandwich Wednesday, March 9— Seafood alfredo Thursday, March 10--Baked chicken Friday, March 11 --Tuna noodle casserole
PRESIDENT’S DAY FEBRUARY 21, 2011
Citizen’s Update CHIEF’S Corner Submitted by Chief of Police Randal Dunford 01/26/2011 8:04 am - Emergency Detention – Pulaski High School 01/26/2011 9:30 am - Theft ‑ All Other – Pulaski High School 01/26/2011 10:56 am THEFT‑GAS DRIVE OFF – Trailside Convenience Mart 01/26/2011 7:24 pm - Equipment Violation - W. Cedar Street 01/26/2011 8:50 pm - Traffic Warning - E. Pulaski Street 01/26/2011 9:06 pm - Assist Motorist – Chicago Street 01/26/2011 9:10 pm - Traffic Warning - E. Pulaski Street 01/26/2011 9:32 pm - Equipment Violation – Crest Drive 01/26/2011 11:59 pm - Traffic Warning - E. Pulaski Street 01/27/2011 12:22 am - Traffic Citation – Williams Street 01/27/2011 1:25 am - Operating While Intoxicated - E. Pulaski Street 01/27/2011 8:43 am - Animal at Large – Rosemary Drive 01/27/2011 8:57 am – Disturbance – Colonial Court Apts 01/27/2011 5:39 pm - Assist EMS – Sunshine Drive 01/27/2011 7:23 pm - Traffic Warning – Helen Street 01/27/2011 7:29 pm - Reckless Driving – Pelican Drive 01/27/2011 8:37 pm - Traffic Warning - E. Glenbrook Drive 01/27/2011 9:12 pm - Traffic Warning - E. Glenbrook Drive 01/28/2011 7:21 am - Assist Citizen – Karcz Drive 01/28/2011 11:37 am - Sex Offense – Johnson Street 01/28/2011 12:11 pm - Assist Citizen – Polka Tots Day Care 01/28/2011 3:01 pm – Welfare check of dog – Colonial Court Apts 01/28/2011 11:24 pm - Suspicious Person/Activity – Pulaski Coin-Op Laundry 01/29/2011 10:18 am - Traffic Citation – Oakbrook Drive 01/29/2011 11:18 am - Animal Complaint – Camelot Park 01/29/2011 2:20 pm - Assist Citizen – Colonial Court Apts 01/29/2011 5:51 pm - Reckless Driving – Falcon Drive 01/29/2011 8:29 pm - Traffic Warning – Jenny Court 01/29/2011 10:36 pm - Traffic Citation‑OWS - E. Glenbrook Drive 01/29/2011 11:21 pm - Reckless Driving – Karcz Drive 01/30/2011 3:09 am - Warrant Pickup‑Drug Possession – First Street 01/30/2011 10:44 am - Suspicious Person/Activity – Trailside Convenience Store 01/30/2011 1:11 pm - Keep the Peace – Park Street 01/30/2011 3:51 pm - 911 Hang up call – Highview Road 01/30/2011 9:26 pm - Assist Citizen – Camelot Park 01/31/2011 7:10 am - Traffic Citation‑ Warrant Pick‑up – Pine Street 01/31/2011 11:55 am - Traffic Warning - E. Green Bay Street 01/31/2011 1:35 pm - Welfare Check – Glenbrook Elementary School 01/31/2011 2:40 pm - Traffic Warning - CTH B @ STH 32 HWY 01/31/2011 3:55 pm - Assist Shawano County Sheriff - STH
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01/31/2011 4:36 pm - Assist EMS – Third Ave 01/31/2011 4:47 pm - Theft ‑ All Other – Colonial Court Apts 02/01/2011 2:35 am - Assist EMS – Corporate Way 02/01/2011 7:30 am - Traffic Warning – Pulaski High School 02/01/2011 7:40 am - Traffic Warning – Pulaski High School 02/01/2011 10:00 am - Theft ‑ All Other – Colonial Court Apts 02/01/2011 10:00 am - Theft ‑ All Other – Colonial Court Apts 02/01/2011 2:07 pm - Assist EMS - E. Pulaski Street 02/01/2011 2:51 pm - Assist EMS – James Court 02/01/2011 5:02 pm - Assist ‑ Law Enforcement Agency ‑ CTH B 02/01/2011 5:06 pm - Assist ‑ Law Enforcement Agency ‑ CTH B 02/01/2011 8:57 pm - Emergency Detention – Alchris Ct. 02/02/2011 9:50 am - Assist Citizen – Pulaski Police Dept. 02/02/2011 12:13 pm - Emergency Detention – Pulaski High School 02/02/2011 4:37 pm - Lockout – Vehicles – Pulaski Shell Stations 02/02/2011 7:44 pm - Traffic Citation – Pine Street 02/02/2011 10:31 pm - Vehicle Equipment Violation – Summit Street 02/03/2011 2:05 am - Suspicious Person/Activity – Helen Street 02/03/2011 2:31 am - Welfare Check – Pulaski Co-Op Laundry 02/03/2011 7:27 am - Lockout – Vehicles – Falcon Drive 02/03/2011 6:55 pm - Other Service‑Road Debris – Third Ave. 02/03/2011 10:13 pm - Assist ‑ Brown County Sheriff – Crest Drive 02/04/2011 1:43 am - Suspicious Vehicle – Industrial Way 02/04/2011 7:42 am - Traffic Warning – Pulaski High School Entrance/Crest Drive 02/04/2011 11:39 am - Assist Motorist - S. St. Augustine Street 02/04/2011 11:50 am - Traffic Citation‑ OWI 3RD OFFENSE. 02/04/2011 2:35 pm - Assist ‑ Law Enforcement Agency‑ STH 29 @ CTH U 02/04/2011 3:03 pm - Traffic Warning - S. St. Augustine Street 02/04/2011 5:16 pm - Identity Theft - E. Glenbrook Drive 02/04/2011 6:42 pm - Suspicious Situation – Nsight Telservices 02/04/2011 9:45 pm - Suspicious Vehicle – Covered Wagon Trail 02/04/2011 10:54 pm - 911 Hang up call - W. Pulaski Street 02/05/2011 2:15 am - Suspicious Person/Activity – Johnson Street 02/05/2011 2:45 am - Suspicious Person/Activity – Blue Heron Drive 02/05/2011 7:23 am - Traffic Warning - CTH B @ STH 32 HWY 02/05/2011 8:26 am - Assist EMS – West Town Road 02/05/2011 10:15 am Lockout – Vehicles – Corporate Way 02/05/2011 10:45 am - Juvenile Runaway – Pine Street 02/05/2011 11:51 am - Child Custody – Pulaski Community Middle School 02/05/2011 4:16 pm - Traffic Warning – Whimbrel Way 02/05/2011 5:00 pm - Traffic Citation - CTH B 02/05/2011 7:54 pm - Traffic Warning - E. Pulaski Street 02/05/2011 8:30 pm - Harassment ‑ Phone Calls – Pulaski Police Dept. 02/05/2011 10:53 pm - Alarm – Business – Super Ron’s Food Center 02/06/2011 3:21 am - Felony Criminal Damage To Property – Colonial Court Apts. 02/06/2011 11:30 pm - Suspicious Person/Activity – Karcz Drive 02/07/2011 2:49 am - Assist
EMS - E. Pulaski Street 02/07/2011 7:20 am - Traffic Accident ‑ Personal Injury - South Exit of High School onto Crest Drive 02/07/2011 9:05 am - Juvenile Runaway – Pulaski High School 02/07/2011 11:31 am - Emergency Detention – Pulaski High School 02/07/2011 1:10 pm - Civil Dispute – Pulaski Police Dept. 02/07/2011 4:27 pm - Emergency Detention - W. Pulaski Street 02/07/2011 10:06 pm - Juvenile Runaway – Pine Street 02/08/2011 8:30 am - Juvenile Runaway – Pulaski High School 02/08/2011 6:17 pm - Disturbance (Verbal) – Pine Street
Hansen calls actions by Republicans height of hypocrisy
At the same time bill is introduced to slash BadgerCare and workers’ rights, GOP leaders are planning listening sessions around the state to “better understand the hardships” currently faced by Wisconsin banks. State Senator Dave Hansen (D-Green Bay) called Senate Republican plans to hold listening sessions in Eau Claire and Stevens Point to “better understand the hardships” of state banks while they are attempting to ram through controversial legislation that would open the door for slashing BadgerCare and SeniorCare and undermine workers’ rights the height of hypocrisy. “At the same time Governor Walker and Republican leaders are trying to blame Wisconsin workers for the bank-caused economic crisis, they are holding listening sessions to ‘better understand the hardships’ banks are facing,” said Hansen. “When I’ve talked to business owners the real hardship is being caused by banks’ refusal to lend, not by state custodial workers.” Governor Walker’s proposal would, among other things, raid funds that make it possible for district attorneys to prosecute drunk drivers, give the governor unilateral power to slash health care programs for children and seniors like BadgerCare and SeniorCare, and repeal the rights of workers to negotiate with their employer for safe working conditions and health care. “They should call Governor Walker’s proposal the budget “despair” bill for the amount of unnecessary pain it is going to ultimately cause Wisconsin families. Thank goodness they’re still able to find time in their busy schedule to comfort the bankers,” said Hansen. The Senate Committee on Financial Institutions is planning to hold informational meetings with Wisconsin bankers in Eau Claire on February 21 and in Stevens Point on March 1. At the same time GOP leaders have been mum on whether or not the public will be allowed to testify on Governor Walker’s controversial legislation.
Memorial Park prepares for renovation
By Laci Kropp he Friends of Pulaski Parks, a T non-profit organization, has been working on developing a longterm plan for Memorial Park and the rest of the parks in the village. This past fall, 25 parents, business leaders, and community members attended a Village board meeting specifically for softball/baseball fields and drainage problems. This meeting was held by and due to the help of the coordinating
the efforts of Tina Watermolen, Jay Robaidek, Village President Keith Chambers, Jerad Marsh, Bubba Prentice, Joe Sommers, Pat McDermid, Gary and Diane Przybylski, and Brett Zavernick. During the board meeting, held by Village President Keith Chambers, the village board voted to set aside money into a capital improvement budget in cooperation with the Friends of the Parks. The Friends of the Parks fundraising efforts to make drainage upgrades, along with other park improvements are acknowledged by board members. Robert E. Lee has already surveyed the park and is currently producing engineered drawings to put into practice this upcoming late summer, early fall after all leagues and tournaments are finished. A donation by Robert E. Lee of the engineered drawings was received as well at the board meeting. Memorial Park means a great deal to the community. Many events happen at Memorial Park such as the PYO softball and baseball tournaments, an Optimist Car Show, Dairyland &
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American Legion Baseball at McDermid field, Week at the Park summer school program through Red Raider Recreation, TriCounty Optimist, Pulaski Girls Softball Association, practices, leagues and there are many more that happen at the diamonds and pavilion areas. This system is not only going to make it easier for whatever weather comes, but also to ensure that all fields stay dry. “This gives the Village of Pulaski a starting point for the future. The Village will work with all recreations within the park system and coordinate any work being done,” said Village President Keith Chambers. Last summer, approximately $17,000 was lost to the diamonds inability to drain. Local organizations and the community were part of this deficit. With the capital put forward by the village board and the fundraising, the park improvement plan (along with the collaborated efforts of youth programs and the Pulaski Park organization) has established and updated the outlook for the upcoming years.
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March 24 free website seminar offered for businesses
The Packers warm-up during the pre-game before Super Bowl LXV.
The Moss family joined Assistant Head Coach Winston Moss on the field after the Packers won the Super Bowl. Pictured are Winston Moss Jr., Assistant Head Coach Winston Moss, Zoila Moss, Victoria Moss, Millie Rolle, Marcus Moss, Robert Moss, Brandon Moss.
Submitted by Tammy Brzeczkowski Do you have a business or organization, you don’t have a website? Mark your calendars for a free event to help you understand why being on the web is vital to your organization. On March 24, 2011, Dynamic Designs is hosting a free seminar to learn about why the internet is vital to your organization. The event will be held at Pulaski High School. As a bonus for attending the event, someone or organization that attends will have a chance to win a free website design, a value of $499, in addition to free hosting for three months. According to a survey conducted in September 2008 by Barlow Research of 680 small businesses; only 49 percent of small business currently have a web site, 13 percent of small business, do not have a web site, but plan to within the year, 38 percent of small businesses do not have a plan to have a website within the next 12 months. Participants will learn how having a website enables your business or organization to reach potential and current clients 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Statistics and information on how websites can educate, inform, generate new customers and revenue while you sleep will be presented by co-owner of Dynamic Designs, Tammy Brzeczkowski. The seminar will be held at the Pulaski High School in room 1304 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There are still a few openings available. To register for the free event, contact Dynamic Designs at (920)822-4450 or email us at dynamicdesigns@netnet.net or contact PACE at (920)822-6050.
Local company hosts Open house March 12 The Moss family gathers in the locker room of the Green Bay Packers prior to Super Bowl LXV. Moss Family members are Winston Moss Jr., Isabella Moss, Assistant Head Coach Winston Moss, Victoria Moss, Robert Moss, and Marcus Moss.
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Dynamic Designs Unlimited is once again hosting an annual open house. The event will take place at Dynamic Designs, 220A South St. Augustine Street in Pulaski on wMarch 12, from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event is open to the public. Attendees are given tours of the facility, free laminating is offered, free food and refreshments are also available. The theme for this year is “SAFETY FIRST” featuring safety promotional items and apparel. Safety Sam will be making a special appearance this year. For more information check out www.dynamicdesignspulaski. com.
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Career and Technical 365 book signing set for local Education powers photographer at Carrot Tree workforce development quote with it. She quickly develSubmitted by Dan Clancy, President, Wisconsin Technical College System and Tony Evers, Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction As Wisconsin strides toward economic recovery, it’s important to recognize the role career and technical education takes on developing the workforce that new and expanding companies need. The skills and qualifications employers require continually change. Because career and technical education aligns with workforce needs and provides students with core academic skills and hands-on learning, our state’s career and technical education programs are integral to preparing students for tomorrow’s familysupporting jobs. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly onethird of the fastest growing occupations will require an associate degree or a postsecondary vocational certificate. Research also indicates that 80% of current and emerging occupations require a two-year technical diploma. Very often, these degrees begin with career and technical education courses in high school.
High school career and technical education classes teach students to apply their academic learning in mathematics, science, reading, and writing to challenging, career-focused tasks. Students gain career development experiences through job shadowing, internships, and co-op programs that ground their knowledge in the real world. Through career and technical education coursework and hands-on experiences, students develop creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and other skills that employer’s value. Given the pace of technological advancement in the workplace, career and technical education make economic sense. For both traditional students looking for their first career opportunities and returning adult students who need to acquire new skills for a changing workplace, career and technical education offers training and skill development to help graduates compete in the knowledge economy. In honor of the February observance of Career and Technical Education Month, let us recognize how important career and technical education is to job creation and a brighter employment and economic future for Wisconsin.
Donna Swiecichowski proudly displays her book 365 - One Photo, Each day, All Year.
By Morgan Swiecichowski How many of you have ever started a new year’s resolution and completed it for an entire year? Most of us have great intentions, but, overall, most people end up quitting their resolution within the first few months. Well not for Donna Swiecichowski, photographic artist and owner of Spruce-Air Portrait Design & Gallery in Pulaski. On January 1, 2010, Donna started a new project as a new year’s resolution. She decided to begin a self assignment in creativity. It was her resolution to take one image, each day, all year, and create an art piece. “Self-assignments are a wonderful way to exercise your creativity. Being a portrait photographer, it is easy to let yourself just concentrate on creating images for clients and lose your passion to just create images just because of your love of the art. I
have done self assignments in the past but never to this extent,” said Donna. From the very first day of this experience, Donna looked at everything completely different, wondering, “How could I photograph that? How would I light it? What type of composition would I use, and what type of story could I write about it?” She never went anywhere without her camera; she stated that she had it with her at the grocery store, out to eat, family outings, and other places. She never knew where she might find the inspiration for her next 365 image. She had no idea where this project would take her when she started, but she has shared it with people around the country. After each day of searching for and creating a new image, she would then upload it to Facebook and write a story about it and include an inspirational
oped a huge group of Facebook friends that followed her work everyday, waiting to see what she would capture next. These followers consisted of close friends, fellow photographers, and people she barely knew. The amount of feedback on her images grew and grew as the year progressed. The positive feedback was an inspiration for her to keep up with her project and keep adding new and exciting images to her collection. “There were many times that this project became overwhelming while running a business and everyday life, but I had so many people on Facebook looking forward to seeing what I would come up with next that I had to keep going. I just had to keep reminding myself that I only needed to do one image that day, and I couldn’t look at it like I have 287 more images to go,” said Donna. Shortly into the year, Donna also set another goal for herself and that was to publish a coffee table book of her images. “I wanted to share my images; I put my heart and soul into every image. As an artist, it was important to me to not only share my work, but also be able to archive it for years to come,” said Donna. On December 31, her new year’s resolution was complete. Many of her Facebook friends wished she would keep going and do another 365, the sequel, but she knew she needed a break for a while and needed to complete her other goal, publishing a coffee table book. After searching for a publisher and not having any luck, Donna decided to self-publish her book. She spent most of January creating the book, doing the layout, tweaking the quotes, proofreading, and writing a 17-page summary on the end about the images and their meaning. Each page of the book has the image for that day, the date it was taken, a title, and an inspirational quote to go long with it. The amazing thing about her book is that there is a reason to why each picture is on a certain day. Whether it was a birthday, a sad day, or a day of accomplishments, each picture has great meaning. “I had Facebook friends from around the country messaging me that they were finding inspiration to get through obstacles in their life from my images and stories. It was an amazing journey to share my year with so many, and now I am so excited to share my book! It was a year with lots of emotion, both good and bad, and I know that everyone will find inspiration in this book, I just want to share it with the world,” said Donna. Donna Swiecichowski will be releasing her book on February 25 at a book signing at The Carrot Tree Coffee House and Gifts in Pulaski, located in the Mountain Bay Plaza from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. She has also taken many of her favorite images and turned them into greeting cards and will have them available to purchase that day as well. They will now be featured at The Carrot Tree. This will be a great opportunity to view the wonderful collection of images, purchase a signed copy of this beautiful book, pick up some greeting cards, and enjoy a latte.
School Updates
An education is being able to differentiate between what you do know and what you don’t. ~ Anatole France
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Packers supported at Fairview Elementary School Students wave signs and cheer on the Pack at the Fairview pep rally.
Kyle Ruechel and Brianna Kerscher are Optimist Winners of the Month for Glenbrook Elementary School, and they stand proudly with Principal Mary Connelly.
Optimist Award Winner The third grade teachers are proud to announce that Brianna Kerscher has been awarded as one of Glenbrook’s Optimist Awards for the month of February. Brianna truly exemplifies the characteristics of the Optimist Creed. She is responsible and produces work of high quality. She is most appreciated by her teachers and classmates for her respectful and positive attitude. Brianna is always smiling and putting forth an effort that makes her a successful student. During her free time she enjoys writing and reading. Brianna is the daughter of Amy and Benjamin Kerscher. Congratulations Brianna!
Kyle Ruechel has been chosen as the Optimist award winner for second grade. Kyle is an outstanding student. He demonstrates the Pulaski Way everyday. Along with being respectful and responsible, Kyle goes out of his way to help his classmates and teachers. Whether it is handing something out or assisting someone with their work, Kyle is always there. Kyle shows appreciation for everything that comes his way. Kyle also works hard on his own work and does well in school. Kyle is a great leader and will do well in the future. Kyle is the son of Cheryl and Scott Ruechel. Congratulations Kyle!
Lisa and Paul Warden are Fr. Patrick Gawrylewski, OFM of Assumption B.V.M. and Deanne Wilinski, Director of Education.
Alumni award of the year presented Assumption B.V.M. Catholic School and Parish congratulates this year’s recipients of the Kathleen Riordan Alumni of the Year Award. Each year Assumption chooses an individual or a couple who have/has given above and beyond in volunteering. This award is named in honor of Kathleen Riordan who gave tirelessly to education. It is with a deep gratitude and sincere appreciation that Paul and Lisa Warden were given this honor. We are very grateful to the Wardens for their leadership with parish and school
projects, and all of the work, time, and talent they continually share with the ABVM Education Programs and Church.
Principal Erik Olson leads the students in a “Go, Pack, Go” cheer.
By Erik Olson and Jon Wood February 3 was unlike any other day at Fairview Elementary school. This was a day that staff and students will likely never forget. Students and staff participated in a Packer Super Bowl tailgate extravaganza out in Fairview’s own Frozen Tundra. It’s hard to believe that not one of Fairview’s students was even born when the Packers last went to the Super Bowl. “We just had to make this memorable for students,” said Erik Olson, Principal of Fairview Elementary. In preparation for the tailgate event, the staff at Fairview turned their classrooms into mini Packer headquarters camps. Teachers incorporated art, reading, writing, and cooperative learning into a Packer-themed afternoon. The hallways were quickly embellished with student created artwork, letters to Packer players, graphs of favorite players, and much more. The students’ enthusiasm for this historic event was quite evident. Olson said “The end results were simply amazing as the hallways transformed into the Packer hall-way of fame.” The Tailgate Party began at 11:45 a.m. when students collected their tailgate fare from the cafeteria. A packed tailgate lunch consisted of a hamburger, fries, jello, veggies, and green and gold cookies for an extra burst of energy. An added friendly Super Bowl greeting from several staff members added to the student experience. Students were given a Super Bowl ticket then headed outdoors into Tundra Country. With the campfire blazing, students socialized and enjoyed the “tailgate” environment. They consumed their meal with friendly fans throughout the school, and students then participated in a variety of Super Bowl activities scattered throughout the Fairview playground. Face painting, Punt, Pass, and Kick, Football Elbow relay, Recycled Bottle Toss, and even an opportunity for students to act out their own Super Bowl Touchdown celebration dance allowed plenty of opportunities for students to try something new. All of the activities and events were captured on flip and digital cameras. These images were then put into iMovie and shared with the students and staff for a Green Bay Packer Pep Rally. Each student received a Packer Banner donated by the Packer organization for the event. A student drawing for other Packer related items was also a huge hit for students at Fairview. When students were asked about the Tailgate event, some replied that it was “Epic, Amazing, Magical!” Although we couldn’t have predicted what future success our home team would have, we were certain that the students at Fairview would always remember the camaraderie that they had that day, while cheering on the Green Bay Packers to a Super Bowl XLV victory.
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Were you ready for the big win?? This wild bunch belongs to the Hillcrest Elementary School as part of the dress up in Packers Apparel Day. Various activities were done for fun and learning while waiting for the big game day.
Pictured are February Hillcrest Optimists Peyton Winkelman and Mason Menne with Principal Jennifer Gracyalny.
Pictured are the winners of the Hillcrest Packers trivia that was held during the week before the Super Bowl. Each day a question was asked for a certain grade level and correct answers were picked from a hat. Prizes were then chosen. The winners were Hillcrest students Hans Ernst, John Bryfcznski, Lauren Diemel, Maggie Hernandez, Peyton Winkelman, and Katelyn Bryfcznski.
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Amy McKeefry and Samantha Watermolen’s first grade class at Glenbrook says, “GO PACK GO!”
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February Hillcrest Optimist students win
Lori Gray, first grade teacher, nominated Mason Menne and said that he has a positive attitude towards school and learning. “When it comes to work, Mason always puts forth his best. He accepts responsibility and is a great example of a wonderful citizen. He is a kind friend to everyone in his class, and if someone needs a hand, he is always there to help. I am very lucky to have him in my class and am proud of him!” said Gray. Peyton Winkelman was nominated by Lelony Michlig-Radtke, his first grade teacher. She said that Peyton is a wonderful addition to the school this year! “He walks into our room every morning with a smile and a welcoming attitude to all of those around him. Peyton’s creativity and wonderful sense of humor bring great joy to our classroom. His enthusiasm for learning is contagious, and he loves to share what he knows with others and is ready for the next challenge!” said Michlig-Radtke.
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Mother and son from Pulaski have unique bonding experience
PCMS holds career fair By Matt Zey At the PCMS career fair, 16 guest presenters from the community represented each of the 16 career clusters. Clusters included Architecture/construction, Ag/natural resources, business management/administration, education/training, finance, health science, hospitality/tourism, human services, technology, public safety, and manufacturing. Students were able to select four presentations to attend based on their strengths and interests. The event is designed to happen after the completion of a two week career unit, and before ninth grade registration. The ultimate goal is to help kids connect their learning to the world around them.
Ryan Gibbons from the Green Bay Fire Department teaches students about going into a public safety career.
Dakota Delforge and his mother Dawn pose for an underwater camera.
By Devin Hynes For Pulaski Middle School student Dakota Delforge, spending quality time with his mother hasn’t just come in the form of movies and board games. Instead, this 11-year-old recently received his PADI or certified scuba license. Dakota and his mother took classes at Green Bay Scuba on Velp Avenue, and started their scuba adventure soon thereafter. The mother and son’s first open-water dive came in Lake Michigan at Jacksonport, where they mostly practiced their scuba skills. Soon after, the two traveled to Harbor Lights Lake in Suamico for their second underwater trial. Dakota and his mother Dawn graduated in fall with PADI Open Water Diver Certifications. After receiving the certifications, the two were invited to tag along with Green Bay Scuba on a shipwreck dive called “Fleetwing”. Located in Door County, this excursion lets divers explore the insand-outs of a sunken ship from 1888! The mother-son combo joined their local dive club called “The Neptune Dive Club,” and attends monthly meetings. After completing specialty classes in Underwater Photography and Equipment Specialization, Dakota and his mother plan on taking their scuba talents to Playa Del Carmen soon. While discussing the topic of
scuba diving with her son, Dawn said, “I am so proud of him! I hope they [parents] can find ways to connect to their children the way I have with my son Dakota!” Dawn, in an interview with Pulaski News, told us that, aside from the shipwreck, she and her son saw “many cool things,” including gobies, small mouth bass, crayfish, and bluegills. “The instructors at Green Bay Scuba are amazing! They are eager to introduce kids and adults to the underwater world!” said Dawn. Dawn and Dakota say that scuba diving has improved their physical strength as well. Dawn said, “Scuba diving works the whole body. Your muscles work harder as the water resistance is greater than the air resistance. Overall, it helps your body get stronger while at the same time help obtain flexibility and endurance.” She added, “Balance is key in scuba diving. Learning to control your body movement and simultaneously being fully aware of your surrounding environment improves your concentration, attention, and awareness.” Not only does scuba diving help your body physically, but it helps mentally as well. “Diving is an excellent tool for stress reducing. Being underwater feels like being in a whole different world
Dakota Delforge explores the waters of Wisconsin.
with no stress. When diving, your body needs oxygen forcing you to focus on your breathing. It is a relaxing experience that will take away all of your troubles,” said Dawn. Green Bay Scuba offers a $25 Discover Scuba class, offered at local pools. Dawn says that she recommends that people “jump in and learn the exciting sport of diving! It’s a great experience. I am continuing my dive education by completing more courses.” The two plan on taking more diving courses when they arrive in Cozumel, Mexico soon. Dakota plans on being a professional dive instructor when he is old enough.
Dave Landers talks about the forestry career field with PCMS students.
Students enjoy learning about different careers during the Career Fair at PCMS. Dakota Delforge gets ready to scuba dive.
Students learn about the Health Science field from Nick Winkler, Athletic Trainer from Bellin Health.
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Students say snowball was a hit
This year’s Snowball court consisted of Shane Reinhard and Morgan Prentice, Brendan Bahun and Anna Deau, Skylar Adamski and Krista Neerdaels, Jacob Bloch and Marley Worm, and King Branden Rosner and Queen Laura Kirby.
By Krista Neerdaels On February 5, Pulaski High School held its annual Snowball Dance, themed “Arabian Nights.” The dance, provided by the Student Council, was held from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with the crowning of the king and queen at 10:30. This year’s DJ was Dreamin’ DJ and the lighting was provided by Dream Lighting. For Snowball court, members are all seniors and are voted for by their senior classmates. This year’s court consisted of Shane Reinhard, coupled with Morgan Prentice; Brendan Bahun, escorting Anna Deau; Skylar Adamski, accompanying Krista Neerdaels; Jacob Bloch, joined with Marley Worm; and the king and queen, Branden Rosner and Laura Kirby. The girls and their escorts walked to the end of the balcony and waved to the crowd below. After the king and queen were crowned, the court danced on the balcony to the song of the night, “Your
Guardian Angel” by Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. Afterwards, they gathered under the balcony to take pictures. Congratulations to both Branden and Laura on their great honor. The students really enjoyed the dance this year and spent the night dancing and having fun with friends. “I had fun dressing up and getting ready with my friends and taking pictures. The music was good too.” said Morgan Prentice, a member of the court. Also, Derrick Dombrowski said, “It was awesome! I got to dance with a lot of people I didn’t know before, and I made a lot of new friends.” This year’s Snowball Dance was a success and the student body would like to thank the Student Council for all of their hard work in making the dance a hit. Also, thank you to Dreamin’ DJ and Dream Lighting for the great music and excellent light show.
Snowball King and Queen Branden Rosner and Laura Kirby dance to “Your Guardian Angel” by Red Jumpsuit Apparatus.
Juno cheers on the Packers in Kerri Haertl’s classroom at Glenbrook Elementary School.
Chris Hendrick’s and Laura Laurent’s fifth graders from Glenbrook Elementary school get fired up for the Packers vs. Steelers Superbowl.
The staff in the Sunnyside kitchen organized a “tailgate party” for students and staff on February 3 to help support the Packers in a Super Bowl victory.
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Duke placed on Dean’s list
The Dean of the University of Minnesota Jean K. Quam Ph.D. extends a hearty congratulation to Colin Duke for his academic performance during the Fall Semester of 2010. Duke’s dedication and focus on his studies have placed him on the college’s Dean’s list for the Fall Semester of 2010. Duke is the son of Daniel and Denise Duke and is a 2010 graduate of Pulaski High School. Third grade students at ABVM Brock Egnarski, Dylan Ruechel, and Lewis Deau use their Jolly Ranchers to solve a division problem.
State Dairy Quiz Bowl participants enjoy the time they all can spend together for the day.
Maple Grove Countryside 4-H holds February meeting By Kayla Gracyalny, Reporter On February 10th, Maple Grove Countryside 4-H Club held its monthly meeting at Pulaski High School. Following the meeting the White Elephant Auction was held. Derek Leidel, Erin Stiede, and Steven Stiede all attended the first tubing trip on January 30th. Derek and Erin both came up and told everyone about this year’s tubing experience. On February 13th a second tubing trip occurred at the Oconto Lions Hill in Oconto from 1-4pm. Families involved were Stiedes, Gracyalnys, Sarenichs, Mihalskis and Gwidts. On February 5th, the State Dairy Quiz Bowl was held. Members who took part in this came up and told everyone about their experience and how they did. Members from our club participating included Mason Jauquet, Carter Jauquet, Taylor
Gracyalny, Brock Gracyalny, Rory Sarenich, and Carson Graf, Nathan Ferfecki, and Whitney Ferfecki. At the last meeting, the club decided to have a White Elephant Auction. All participating members placed “junk” in a bag that was auctioned off at the meeting. This year we raised $155 but the club motioned to donate another $50 to equal $205. Older youth members will be presenting the check at the CP Telethon. Following all the old business and new business, members who had a birthday in February received cupcakes. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Steven Aprill and seconded by Mallory Ruechel. Following the meeting the club had its White Elephant Auction. It was a great turnout this year and everyone seemed to enjoy it. After that, members were able to enjoy snacks in the commons.
Third graders divide with Jolly Ranchers By Anna Deau and Maran Collett When Katie Williams, the third grade teacher at ABVM, first told the students they were going to practice their division, many kids were actually excited. The third graders had a special way to learn; they enjoy their math problems using a sweet treat: Jolly Ranchers. The kids were given the problem “twenty-seven divided by nine.” The kids first counted out twenty seven pieces of candy and equally divided the batch into nine sections. Many said that they learned better by First grade students created cheese heads to cheer on the Pack.
FFA holds District Speaking Contest
More flexible than a speeding bullet--it’s Superflex, the Super Hero who teaches students how to build social thinking skills and help develop their brains to overcome different social situations that may arise at school and at home. He is pictured with the kindergarten students of Betty Kestly’s class. Go Superflex!
using the candy. “Jolly Ranchers help us learn because we can see them and then we know how to put them into groups,” said Lewis Deau. Lewis then proudly displayed how he has been practicing his division. “We like the Jolly Ranchers because we can eat them when we’re done!” said Dylan Ruechel and Brock Egnarski. Katie Williams finds using this sweet treat beneficial to helping students understand their math.
By Kayla Nischke and Katie Christopherson On January 17, the Pulaski FFA hosted the District 23 speaking contest. Schools who attended include: Pulaski, Oconto Falls, Gillett, Suring, and Coleman. Forty-eight total students participated in seven contests which include Prepared Public Speaking, Creed, Extemporaneous, Job Interview, Parliamentary Procedure, Quiz Bowl, and Discussion meet. “It was fun meeting with other chapters and seeing how they prepare,” said Kelli Badtke. With career opportunities abound with today’s agriculture industry. Speaking Contest Career Development Events (CDE’s) help students develop the abilities to think critically, communicate easily, and perform effectively in a competitive job market. These contests allow students to compete as individuals and express their talent. Pulaski students advancing to Sectionals on March 25 include: AnnaLisa Pusick in Creed, Lauran Brice in Discussion, Kayla Nischke in Extemporaneous Speaking, and Morgan Denzer in Prepared Public Speaking. “I am glad all my hard work paid off and I am going to Sectionals,” said Lauran Brice.
Students of Assumption School enjoy the football kickoff dance for Catholic Education Week. Go Pack Go!
Assumption BVM students cheer for the Packers.
The next issue of Pulaski News is March 10, 2011
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Pulaski High School First Semester Honor Roll 2010-2011 SENIORS
Highest Honors: Melanie Aldrich, Derek C. Anderson, Brian Boehmer, Luke Button, Leigha Flagstad, Katelynn Gohr, Christian Jabkowski, Kelsey Lang, Brooke Lauritzen, Krista Neerdaels, Jacob Pelegrin, Shannon Schwenke, Charles Smoot, Kelsey Wargo, Cassandra Zahn.
High Honors: Jacob Abeg-
glen, Cassandra Alfheim, Andrew Ambrosius, Jordyn Anklam, Jacob Bablitch, Kelli Badtke, Brendan Bahun, Laura Becker, Jason Blicharz, Brianna Bliese, Jacob Bloch, Brooke Bornhofer, William Bowers, Luca Brilli, Sara Brown, Moana Cestari, Alicia Cichon, Laura Dahms, Tamara Deneys, Gavin Denzer, Courtney Dettman, Ryan Dummer, Travis Elkins, Dylan Fleming, Tasha Giese, Amber Gilbertson, Billie Jean Grych, Joseph Hames, Mark Hartman, Kaitlyn Hilliard, Cassidy Holtz, Devin Hynes, Megan Kaczmarek, Caitlin Kafura, Justanjot Kaur, Sharif Khan, Laura Kirby, Connor Kmiec, Dustin Koepsell, Michael Kurowski, Kayla LaPlante, Michael Loberger, Lauren Lotter, Victoria MacVittie, Haley Mahr, Jacob Martin, Jessica Nelson, Kayla Nischke, Race Noeldner, Joshua Nooyen Wade, Sarah Olejniczak, Stephanie Paape, Kayla Peterson, Rebecca Polum, Morgan Prentice, Brett Radecki, Alex Rentmeester, Shelby Ridderbush, Ruthanna Ringel, Tiffany Robinson, Taylor Saari, Joshua Sendra, Kevin Simoens, Andrew Smith, Chantre’ Smith, Casey Stepien, Jena Stewart, Melissa Stiede, Emily Stone, Bryan Sundstrom, Laura Szela, Rebecca Tauscher, Jenna Terrien, Noah VanderLoop, Emily VerHaagh, Mitchell Wasielewski, Joshua Waupoose, Nicole Wied, Brittni Wirtz, Marley Worm, Adam Wrobleski.
Honors: Andrew Adamski, Skyler Adamski, Erika Bader, Ryan Bartels, Brett Bellisle, Victoria Bentz, Samantha Brabender, Lauran Brice, Shanice Brown, Rebecca Buckmaster, Megan Buhr, Thomas Chartrand, Parker Christiansen, Maran Collett,
Callon Crump, Anna Deau, Alexis DeCaster, Benjamin DeGrave, Aaron Delzer, Nicholas Douglass, Lauren Dudek, Nicole Eagle, Ryan Gerhartz, Andrea Gjerde, Kody Habeck, Casey Haupt, Kaci Hoverson, Taylor Jantz, Eman Jazayeri, Katherine Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Jennifer Karrasch, Cody Klaus, Michael Kuss, Shannon Ladow, Kathryn Lapacz, Brooke Majewski, Brittney Mathias, Candice Matuszak, Stephanee Morales, Dalton Murphy, Nicole Olesinski, Heather Pautz, Briana Prieto, Shane Reinhard, Brandon Reynolds, Cody Risso, Isaiah Robertson, Jamie Rodgers, Daniel Rynish, Ashley Schaumberg, Nicole Schiltz, Alexandria Schmidt, Kelly Schwister, Meredith Simpkins, Hannah Slezewski, Nicolas Smith, Tyler Smith, Cameron Spinler, Tanner Sprangers, Kaylee Stutzman, Kelsey Swanson, Taylor Tassoul, Jesse Tesch, Isabel Thyne, Shelby VanHouten, Kayla Wilcox, Damon Winkler, Derek Wirta, Lucas Zablocki.
JUNIORS
Highest Honors: Luke Baranczyk, Erik Beckman, Alison Blackford, Clarissa Blodgett, Mariel Carlson, Elissa Harter, Jenna Herkert, Rachel Hickson, Rachel Huben, McKenna Jensen, Joseph Lhuillier, Paige Lightner, Haley Miller, Michael Richter, Rachel Roth, Alexander Schuld, John Skalecki, Jacob Syndergaard, Cassandra Toellner.
High Honors: Kimberly Adams, Derek D. Anderson, Chelsea Bartz, Emme Bertler, Amy Boerst, Kristin Boerst, Emma Brudnicki, Ashley Burkel, Alexandra Carmichael, Megan Carpenter, Reanne Castner, Megan Coenen, Theresa Cooley, Kendall Doersch, Megan Dooley, Savanha Drew, Kevin Dunford, Bryce Egnarski, Tyler Englebert, Alecia Erdmann, Kelsey Everson, Michael Fleming, Nathan Frank, Brennan Gille, Sadi Gracyalny, Logan Hansen, Brandon Hendzel, Zachary Hendzel, Alyssa Huxford, Matthew Ignatowski, Brett Janssen, Laura Juszczyk, Grace Kaiser, Natalie Kaiser, Kaira Kamke, Amy Kawleski, Rachel Kennedy, Hannah Kestly, Zachary Kobes, Erica Kuczer,
Trevor Lardinois, Derek Leidel, Brianna Lipp, Anna Loew, Logan Maciejewski, Brock Manning, Taylor Maroszek, Christopher McBride, Brady McGuire, Daniel Mellenthin, Philip Melotte, Cole Motiff, Mackenzie Nickerson, Raegan Niemela, Michael Pelton, Bryce Penn, Robert Peterson, Briane Prentice, Allison Reed, Nicholas Reed, Alyssa Rentmeester, Kristin Richards, Anthony Sarvello, Michael Schreder, Jocelyn Schroeder, Nicholas Schumacher, Samuel Schwartz, Amanda Simmons, Erin Skalitzky, Adam Styczynski, Mallory Timm, Adam Tisch, Nicholas Traub, Tanner Vannieuwenhoven, Ashlynn VanToll, Kari Wasielewski, Zachary Wech, Brianna Wichlacz, Edwin Wied, Mackenzie Wozniak, Alec Zambrowicz, Matthew Zey.
Honors: Dalton Aderholdt, Casey Alger-Feser, Jack Ambrosius, Christopher Bania, Weston Banker, Tyler Bebow, Dylan Bersch, Evan Bluma, Abigail Brown, Nicholas Buckarma, Brandon Busch, Austin Bush, Kate Cotter, Beau Court, Rudy David-Weber, Cody Davidson, Nelson DeCleene, Justin Earley, Angelica Fischer, John Fitzgerald, Morgan Francois, Casey Frank, Tyler Gau, Jordan Ginzl, Lexis Harris, James Hendricks, Jaleesa Henn, Logan Hinderman, Dylan Hoffmann, Derrick Hoppe, Brandyn Horn, Dylan Ihler, Danniel Irwin, Mitchell Jarosinski, Dylan Kabara, Alexander Kaster, Jordann Kaufman, Samantha Kinlen, Rachel Koehler, Nathalia Kohlhase, Alexis Krusic, Jared Kuczer, Erika Lambert, Jasmine Lambert, Jessica Lambert, Brandon Lawniczak, Bert Lewins, Mallory Mayer, Jacob McLester, Erika Monette, Matthew Neily, Brianna Oelschlager, Jessie Pennings, John Pionek, Abigail Priebe, Kayla Reinke, Ciara Richardson, Aaron Romanek, Olivia Schmidt, Kelsey Shadick, Kaylin Shafer, Jacqueline Spettel, Megan Stephanie, Chantel Streblow, Victoria Sturzl, Zachary Suess, Cassey Szymanski, Elliot Thiem, Craig Thompson, Nicholas Tomashek, Kelsey Trina, Paul Unger, Kayla Verkuilen, Michael Wasielewski, Hayle Wery, Olivia Whitaker, Nathan Whiting, Zachery Wroblewski. SOPHOMORES
Highest Honors: Laura Aprill, Ian Duke, Brian Ferrer, Nathaniel Hilliard, Sarah Hoffman, Danielle LaCount, Jennifer Maronek, Samantha May, Liana Streckenbach, Teagan Wernicke.
High Honors: Brenna Adamski, Megan Archambault, Ruth Becker, Marissa Bieda, Carly Borremans, Kayla Burdeau, Jaden Canales, Christa Charnon, Shelby Cornell, Laura Cortright, Maria Deau, Katelyn DeStarkey, Lauren Dettman, Rebecca DeValk, Thomas Drake, Alexis Effert, Jacob Egelhoff, Michaela Enneper, Tyler Ermis, Linda Faustino, Kendall Forsberg, Byron Foth, Robyn Gehri,
McKenna Girtz, Kendra Gohr, Megan Greatens, Adam Guernsey, Cameron Harrison, Brianna Hoppock, Tyler Jessel, Sara Kaczmarek, Hailee Kapla, April Keyes, Zachary Klein, Karissa Kosmal, Katie Kosmal, Joshua Kryger, Elizabeth Lemirande, Alicia Linzmeier, Peter Lundberg, Erin Mahr, Adam Morgan, Mallory Nickerson, Allison Olesinski, Ryan Paschke, Kelsey Pelegrin, Nicole Petcka, Samantha Peters, Justin Przybylski, Taylor Przybylski, Andrea Quade, Jordyn Rasmussen, Danielle Robertson, Nicholas Salewski, Marie Salmon, Laura Schott, Chantel Schubert, Alyssa Schuld, Molly Schumacher, Kalli Seglund, Angelina Smith, Emily Smithback, Timothy Smoot, Adam Socha, Jay Steinbrecher, Erin Stiede, Jordan Stiede, Paige Sylvester, Heather Tossava, Stephanie Uhlig, Jonah Wallschlaeger, Xiao Wei, Cody Wichmann.
Honors: Ashley Allen, Eric Ambrosius, Neil Anderson, Nicole Babiarz, Jacob Bader, Brandon Bartels, Katie Barth, Andrew Baumann, Kyler Berg, Bethany Bikman, Hannah Bloch, Kacey Block, Dalton Bouzek, Brandon Buhr, Alyssa Busjahn, Cana Crump, Joel Czech, Cody DeMuth, Anthony Deneys, Taylor Dillenburg, Robert Dizor, Pamela Doran, Alyssa Downey, Shoshoni Elbe, Dalton Eldredge, Dillon Eldredge, Nikoll Fjelstad, Sarah Giesler, Jena Gorr, Kylie Gresham, Thomas Hartman, Emily Hovell, Alesha Huffman, Avery Huiting, Brad Hylok, Ashley Kaczmarowski, Taylor Kaczrowski, Natalie Katers, Caelan King, Sierena Kloes, Michael Knauer, Austin Kosmal, Nathan Leigh, Teri Lewins, Drew Lewis, Emily Matuszak, Steven Nooyen, Maia Oelschlager, Melissa Olson, Anna Paradies, Joshua Perrault, Tori Phillips, Ashlyn Pias, Devin Renier, Turner Ruechel, Ryan Scanlan, Hanna Schommer, Carol Schott, Robert Schuettpelz, Heather Seiltz, Alexis Sell, John Seroogy, Sarah Stock, Ashley Sturzl, Megan Sullivan, Brooke Sundstrom, Jacob Swiecichowski, Megan Sylvester, Taylor Tisch, Matthew Walgurski, Nicole Wanta, Britney Watermolen, Anthony Wendrick, Brock Westgor, Katelyn Winther. FRESHMEN
Highest Honors: Caleb Abegglen, Kyle Baranczyk, Macallum Brabender, Cory Cotter, Marissa Ellner, Kendra Ford, Cari Hansen, Steven Holewinski, Aaron Huxford, Kathryn Kaseno, Amanda Laird, Alexander Mertens, Zachary Mertens, Alyssa Splan, Hannah Stephanie, Kelly Szczepanski, Claire Tomashek, Melissa Wood, Tucker
Worm.
High Honors: Genevieve Adamski, Samuel Armstrong, Nicole Bablitch, Jenna Beran, Caroline Bertler, Dalton Brandenburg, Yewanakayu Brooks, Christopher Bukowiec, Maria Bukowiec, Alexis Cegelski, Drew Collar, Kaylee Court, Camren Crouse, Carolyn Dahms, Morgan Denzer, Aymee Dole, Ryan Dooley, Mark Drake, Mercedes Dumas, Lauren Egnarski, Rachelle Erdmann, Brian Fitzgerald, Joshua Frederick, Destiny Gartland, Taylor Gohr, Jacob Hames, Joshua Heimerl, Elizabeth Hendricks, Jaden Hendzel, Joshua Hendzel, Kodee Hensrud, Amber Hickson, Hayley Janssen, Ami Jarosinski, Kaylin Jensen, Erik Johnson, Daniel Jourdan, Akisa Kabacinski, Chaz Kestly, Abigail Kinner, Kaitlyn Kreuser, Sierra Lardinois, Jenna Lasee, Olivia Lundberg, Joseph Malcheski, Avital Maltinski, Lauren Maroszek, Tamara Martens, Allison Mielke, Michaela Miller, Morgan Motiff, Mackayla Niec, Jaysie Noeldner, Logan Paschke, Nikita Peterman, Reilly Peterman, Emma Peters, Masoudae Rezvani, Eric Richter, Hailey Rosenberg, Benjamin Roth, Anthony Rottier, Caitlin Ryczkowski, Riley Scanlan, Trevor Shadick, Emily Simmons, Ashley Staszak, Shaniya Stengl, Paige Stepien, Paige Stiede, Alexandria Swearingen, Jonathan Szczepanski, Lyranda Thiem, Ben Timm, Kylee Traub, James Uelmen, Laura Unger, Luke VanLanen, Hunter Vannieuwenhoven, Carli VerHaagh, Amy Walgurski, Jacob Wargo, Robert Wargo, Emily Wery, Shelby Wilinski, Bailey Wirtz, Brett Zahn, Mason Ziemer.
Honors: Mitchell Ascher, Jossi Barrett, Amanda Bodart, Nicholas Boerst, Kaitlyn Borman, Zachary Bornemann, Emily Budz, Joanna Busch, Cody Caelwaerts, Rachel Clausen, Noah Clough, Brandon Davis, Hayden DeCleene, Brandi Dudek, Alondra Faustino, Perry Frank, Quinton Grzeskowiak, Daniel Hall, Dillon Hare, Tyler Heimerl, Brett Hendzel, Emily Hendzel, Wesley Horch, Rikki Inman, Trisha Johnston, Danielle Karcz, Taylor Kaster, Cassidy Kellow, Elexis King, Andrew Kizaur, Emily Klinter, Khristopher Knauer, Madison Kochaver, Jacob Koehler, Drew Koehne, Amanda Koepsell, Braxton Lallaman, Colton Majewski-Egnarski, Kassie McKeefry, Maxwell Mijal, Mercedes Miller, Ben Mleziva, Autumn Morrisey, Maxwell Muller, Kennedy Nagel, Zachary Nelson, Alexander Ninham, Owen Nowicki, Alecia Pichette, Johnathan Prokash, Annalisa Pusick, Kristopher Rauscher, Jennifer Ryba, Aaron Saari, Kayla Sabel, Cole Sauer, Amanda Scherer, Travis Schoen, Jacob Shier, Frank Staszak, Cody Stonebrook, Amanda Streno, Tori Stueck, Logan Szymanski, Joseph Thyne, Angela Townsend, Alex Vercauteren, Chris Wasielewski, Brandon Wegner, Devin Wellner, Gabriele Winkler, Mariah Winter, Riley Wojkiewicz, Zakkary Zander, Zachary Zimdars.
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Regular School Board Meeting Minutes
January 26, 2011 Pulaski High School Library 6 p.m. Official Minutes Submitted by Trudy Wied – Secretary to the Board of Education CALL TO ORDER Board Treasurer Barb McKeefry called the meeting to order at 6:04 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, Barb McKeefry, Mark Wernicke (6:40pm), Trina Townsend, Jeff Rasmussen and Donsia Strong Hill and student representative – Michael Schroeder. Board members absent: Administrators present: D r . Mel Lightner, Jenny Gracyalny, Pam Kercheval, Mary King, Darlene Godfrey, Pat Fullerton, Lisa Misco, Dan Slowey, Marc Klawiter, Mary Connolly, Pam Engel, Amy Uelmen, Dexter McNabb, Chris Dahlke, Jerad Marsh, John Matczak and Erik Olson Guests attending: Linda Gantz, Jodi Nickels, Pete Liss, Laurie Fischer, Donna Severson, Joanne Lundey, Rhoda Wood, Deb Schneider, Jennifer Smoot, Tammy Brzeczkowski, Beth Babik, Stacy Van Lanen, Karen Reitmeyer, Ashley Demo, Teresa Wargo, Jill Brock, Donna Watermolen and Mary Marlowe CITIZENS’ FORUM Karen & Kayla Reitmeyer shared some positive comments
about a high school teacher. DISCUSSION AND / OR ACTION ITEMS STUDENT SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT – Michael Schroeder gave an update on what is happening at the high school. BOARD REPORTPam Denzer, Donsia Strong Hill and Trina Townsend gave a report on the sessions they attended at the WASB Convention. There are some conferences coming up if you would like to attend please let Trudy Wied know. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT – Board Night at CESA 7 is Monday night, Barb McKeefry, Donsia Strong Hill, Trina Townsend and Jeff Rasmussen will be attending. The Facilities Director position will be posted next week and will be posted for about a month. We received a $20,000 grant for the Project Lead The Way program at the Middle School. The Great Start Committee for Birth – 3yr olds has been formed and Erik Olson is heading it up. Governor Walker will unveil his budget soon and when Mel receives information on it he will pass it on to the board. 4. PAY BILLS Strong Hill moved, Denzer seconded, to approve and pay the bills as presented. 5 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried. 5. MINUTES Townsend moved, Rasmussen seconded, to approve Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting (open and closed sessions) held on December 1, 2010 5 voting aye, 0 voting nay,
motion carried. 6. PERSONNEL REPORT – I. RESIGNATIONS Name Reason Position Location Mary King Retirement Principal Sunnyside Jean Fontaine Retirement Instrumental Music Teacher PCMS Randy Fondow Retirement Special Ed Teacher PHS Len Kurzynske Retirement Special Education Teacher PHS (Retirements are effective at the end of the 2010-2011 school year) Townsend moved, Denzer sec-
onded, to accept the resignations as presented. 5 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried. OUT OF STATE FIELD TRIPS Rasmussen moved Townsend seconded to approve French and Art Classes field trip to Chicago, IL in April 2011 as presented. 5 voting aye, 6 voting nay, motion carried. DECEMBER BUDGET REPORT – Pam Kercheval gave an update on the budget (Item number 12 was moved and discussed here) ENGLISH 11 AT PHS (MOVE TO LGI 1) – Kim Noe,
Jill Miller’s, Barbara Schullo’s, and Alison Kessel’s kindergarten classes from Glenbrook worked together and made cheese head hats, and pom poms to cheer on the Packers! Go Pack Go!
Amy Deprey and high school student Chris Bania presented information on the new English 11 class at the high school PEAK / GT – The LST’s presented to the board how the PEAK/GT program works PULASKI NEWS Wernicke moved Townsend seconded to move ahead with the position of Managing Editor for the Pulaski News and 1. An enriching curriculum that will allow students to acquire 21st century skills. 2. Self sufficiency in that receipts would at least equal expenses. 3. Expanded news coverage in the Pulaski Community School District. 4 voting aye, 2 abstaining, motion carried. GUIDANCE & COUNSELING – ( this item was moved on the agenda and discussed after item number 8) Dr. Lightner shared some upcoming changes in the guidance and counseling program/area at the high school. Jennifer Smoot – parent commented on her experience with the counseling department at the high school with college assistant. ASSOCIATION FOR EQUITY IN FUNDING – The board would not like a membership at this time REVIEW SCHOOL BOARD VACANCY APPLICATIONS – The board will interview all three applicants at their February 16th board meeting. Robert Skalitzky, Stacy Van Lanen, and Michael Marin CLOSED SESSION Adjourn Into Closed Session as per Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1)(a)(c)&(e) to review performance of probationary employees, to discuss employee resignation, administrative contracts and administrative fringe benefits. OPEN SESSION Townsend moved, Rasmussen seconded, to reconvene into open session. 6 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried. RESIGNATION Townsend moved, McKeefry seconded, to accept the resignation of Sue Schoening as presented 6 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried. Townsend moved, Rasmussen seconded, to accept the retirement letter of Tom Glinski as presented 6 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried. ADMINISTRATIVE FRINGE BENEFITS Townsend moved, Denzer seconded, to revise the administrative fringe benefits as recommended. #3 Full payment of employee share of Wisconsin Retirement Fund. Replace current language with: “The Board, at its sole discretion, may pay all, none or a portion of the employees share of the Wisconsin Retirement Fund. The board shall determine the percentage contribution (if any) of the employee share on a year to year basis. Said contribution shall be determined prior to the start of the fiscal year. (July 1st) #9 Up to $200.00 reimbursement of expenses for participation in civic functions. Omit 6 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried. ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTS Townsend moved, Strong Hill seconded, to approve the administrative contracts of Pam Engel, Darlene Godfrey, Jenny Gracyalny, Mark Heck, Pam Kercheval, Jerad Marsh, John Matczak, Dexter McNabb and Lisa Misco for a two year contract (20112013) as presented. 6 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried. ADJOURNMENT McKeefry moved, Rasmussen seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m. 6 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried.
Sports
Teamwork is what the Green Bay Packers were all about. They didn’t do it for individual glory. They did it because they loved one another. ~ Vince Lombardi
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PHS bowling bowls out the fun Coach William Durfey spends many hours helping the team members improve their bowling skills. Practices are held at Ashwaubenon Lanes. The team competes against teams from the area. Sometimes the team competes at Ashwaubenon Lanes or at the opposing team’s home lanes.
Pirates fall to Lady Raiders
Bowling club members standing in the first row are Rachael Huben, Janelle Berna, Melissa Skalecki, and Coach Durfey. Members in the second row are Jacob Bablitch, Nicole Bablitch, William Durfey, Dalton Bouszek, Christopher Jones, and John Pionek. Members in the last row are Teri Lewins, Bert Lewins, Brandon Horn, Devin Wellner, John Skaleki, and not pictured is Casey Lemke.
Dance places fourth at state in division two pom Congratulations to the dance team on their fourth place finish at the State Dance Competition this past weekend. The team had
Coach Roger Ripley stands in the back row with Sydney Ripley, Marie Berna, Rylie Anklam, Hayley Splan, and Coach Darrell Splan. Teammates in the front row include Nadia May, Kelsey Berna, Emily Schuettpelz, and Gabby Hinderman.
a fantastic performance which placed them fourth out of thirteen teams in the Division 2 Pom category. Excellent job ladies!
Girls PYO places first in multiple tournaments The Pulaski White Sixth Grade PYO team took first place at the Little Chute basketball tournament on January 15 and 16, the Gillett tournament on January 23, and the Appleton West tournament on January 29.
By Laura Szela he Pulaski Girls Varsity BasT ketball team traveled to Bayport on February 9. The Raiders defeated the Pirates 55 to 30. The Raiders came out strong, grabbing the lead right away and keeping it throughout the whole game. Brooke Lauritzen led the Raiders with 18 points. This puts Pulaski at 12-0 in Conference play.
Pulaski students place top ten in Nordic skiing By Matt Zey On February 3, the Wisconsin high school ski league central conference held the conference championship races at the reforestation camp in Suamico. The boys varsity racers have to race an eight kilometer track. The racing started at 4 p.m. and, due to a season of hard work, the following skiers from Pulaski placed top ten: Jake Egelhoff placed seventh with a time of 24:59.3; Joel Egelhoff placed ninth with a time of 26:33.6; and Kyler Berg placed tenth with a time of 26:52.0. Elizabeth Slaby took fifth in her four kilometer race with a time of 22:34.8.
Swimming and diving team take on conference The PYO sixth grade girls basketball team won the Appleton West Tournament on January 29. Standing in the back row are Marie Berna, Syndey Ripley, Gabby Hinderman, and Rylie Anklam. Standing in the front row are Nadia May, Kelsey Berna, Hayley Splan, and Emily Schuettpelz.
Three racers continue to look strong during the race.
By Jake Herning The Pulaski Boys Swimming and Diving team competed at the conference meet on February 5. Congratulations to Trevor Shadick for placing third in diving and receiving all-conference honorable mention, as well as breaking several personal records. Also, congratulations to Kevin Simoens, Matt Matuszak, and Charlie Smoot for breaking multiple personal records. The energetic swimming and diving team next took on sectionals.
Swim and diving finish season strong
Award winning basketball players proudly display their medals. In the back row are Marie Berna, Rylie Anklam, Sydney Ripley, and Hayley Splan. In the front row are Nadia May, Gabby Hinderman, Kelsey Berna, and Emily Schuettpelz.
The Boys Swimming and Diving Team ended their season on a high note. On February 12, the boys competed at the sectional meet in Neenah. There were 13 personal records set. High place finishes included Trevor Shadick finishing ninth in diving and Christian Jabkowski finishing 14th in the 100 breaststroke. Congratulations, boys, on a great season.
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Alger-Feser hits buzzer beater to beat Wausau West
Trevor Lardinois pins his WestSouthwest opponent down with some intensity at the meet on February 3.
Nordic Ski Team Basketball posts back- Rises to to-back championships third place at State the Raiders. Vanlanen finished By Brett Janssen February 10, Pulaski Boys the game with 10 points; he drove Competition Varsity Basketball team (15-3) hard to the basket scoring in the
By Brett Janssen On February 8, Pulaski Boys Varsity Basketball faced off against Wausau West for a nonconference battle. The game was close throughout, but the Raiders emerged victorious by a score of 38-36. Cody Wichmann led the
Raiders in scoring with 11 points. Jordan Steide added 8 points. Casey Alger-Feser made a steal with approximately 11 seconds left in regulation and ran the floor. Alger-Feser spun past the last defender and laid in the game winning shot.
Cody Wichmann attempts a shot during the Pulaski vs. Bay Port game.
took on Bay Port, the 6th ranked team in the state on their home court. Bay Port was undefeated in conference play while the Raiders had to protect their undefeated home record. The Raiders showed the Pirates just how hard it is to win in Pulaski defeating the Pirates 42-40. Jake Kolinski led the Raiders with 12 points. Kolinski played great throughout the entire game. Being the only senior on the young Raiders team, Kolinski finished off his Bay Port-Pulaski rivalry experience the right way. Kolinski finished the game shooting 5 of 7 from the field and converting on both his free throw attempts. Cody Wichmann scored 11 points and made a crucial free throw at the end of the game. Jordan Steide had 9 points for the Raiders shooting a perfect 100% from the field. Luke Vanlanen, the break out freshman, played well down the stretch for
crucial closing minutes of the game. The Red Raiders were able to slow down the Pirates fastpaced offense by controlling the tempo of the game. Pulaski got the crowd into the game and, as expected, it was a spectacular finish. The victory over Bay Port solidifies Pulaski’s second consecutive Western Division Championship in the Fox River Classic Conference. Head Coach Dave Shaw was extremely proud of the Raiders performance. “I’m very pleased for this team. To do something no one else in the conference has been able to do is special. The players have worked hard, believing in each other and believing in the system. A coach can’t ask for much more than that,” said head coach Dave Show JV boys basketball faced off against a talented Bay Port JV team and lost 54-28.
Senior Tyler Rusch is proud to stand in the first place spot on the podium after the 2011 Wrestling Regional’s at 215 lbs.
Eric Beckman stands proud on top of the podium after the Wrestling Regional tournament at 135 lbs.
The Ashwaubenon High School Boys Nordic Ski Team took home third place out of 14 teams in the overall pursuit race. The Wisconsin State High School Cross Country Ski Meet took place in Wausau, Wisconsin on February 12. Two Pulaski High School sophomores scored for the team. The Ashwaubenon Varsity fields racers from several local high schools include top scorer Phillip Anschutz, a senior at Sturgeon Bay High School, who placed sixth overall with a time of 31minutes, 55 seconds; Jake Egelhoff, a sophomore at Pulaski High School, who placed 13; and Joel Egelhoff, also a sophomore at Pulaski, who placed 18 overall. Standout cross country runner, Brady Selner, a junior at Ashwaubenon High School, placed 15 in the freestyle (skate) portion of the competition. The Boys Varsity entered seven skiers into the competition of 114 state wide skiers. High scorer for Ashwaubenon in the seven-member Girls Varsity was Mary Kozloski, a senior at Preble High School, who scored 13 in the freestyle and 18 in the overall pursuit race with a time of 40 minutes and 30 seconds. East High School junior, Maggie Jones, scored 14 in the classic race and 20 in the pursuit race, which included 154 entrants. The Ashwaubenon Girls Varsity placed 7 of 15 teams. Siri Block of the Wisconsin International School and Elizabeth Slaby of Pulaski Community Middle School achieved top 10 positions in both freestyle and classic Girls Middle School races. Twelve middle school boys and girls competed for Ashwaubenon at State in a field of 144 participants. The Wisconsin State Boys Champion was Kevin Bolger of Lakeland with a final time of 30 minutes, 6 seconds. The Girls Champion was Ashlee Marshall of Wausau West with a winning time of 35 minutes and 40 seconds. The 2010 Girls Champion was Deedra Irwin of Pulaski High School, now running and Nordic skiing for Michigan Technical University, in Houghton, Michigan. Ashwaubenon High School Varsity and Middle School Teams are coached by volunteer coaches, including Scott Putman, Phil Nelson, and Catherine Egelhoff. Assistance is provided by Bernie Rocheleau, Nic Reckinger, Kevin Fermanich, Kyle Demerath, and Ann Jarzin, among other dedicated volunteers. Team membership for 2011/12 is open to interested beginning and experienced junior skiers from across the area. High Schools currently represented on the team are Ashwaubenon, Bonduel, West DePere, Green Bay, Pulaski, and Sturgeon Bay.
Brett Hendzel works to pin his opponent at the 112 lbs. weight class during the West-Southwest Wrestling Meet on February 3.
Tyler Rusch settles in with his opponent on his back during the West-Southwest Wrestling Meet on February 3.
Raider wrestlers hold Regionals
By Shane Reinhard On February 12, the Red Raider Wrestlers held the 2011 Regional Tournament. With teams such as Bay Port, West and East De Pere, Ashwaubenon, Green Bay Preble/East, Shawano, and Green Bay West/Southwest, it was known to be a tough tournament day. As the day went on, Pulaski wrestlers continued to fight. Losing a teammate due to an injury, Pulaski fell short of its goals and took second as a team in the tournament, which means that the road to team state is no longer in sight. Pulaski did place 11th out of the 14-man team into
the sectional tournament the next weekend. Champions for Pulaski were Tyler Rusch and Eric Beckman. Head Coach Terry Manning named Skyler Adamski for the Wrestler of the week. “Skyler, who was sidelined with illness most of last week and couldn’t practice, picked up two falls and a decision Saturday. Seeded fourth in his weight class, Skyler found a way to be a true Raider Wrestler and exceed his seed in the tournament to advance him to the sectional tournament.” Sectionals were held on February 18, 2011.
Red Raiders overcome Manitowoc Ships in OT By Brett Janssen ebruary 15, the Red Raiders F boys basketball team (16-3) took to the court to take on the Manitowoc Ships. Manitowoc put up a fight against the favorite Raiders on Pulaski’s home court, but the Raiders prevailed winning the game 48-50. Cody Wichmann led all
scorers with 21 points including the game winning three-pointer in overtime. Jake Kolinski put in 13 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in the Raider victory. JV boys basketball lost a hard fought game to the Manitowoc JV team. Jake Bader played a solid game scoring 28 points.
Business
Graf’s dreams land him at Pixar
By Tim Frisch obert Graf, son of Gerald and R Debbie Graf and a Pulaski High School Alumni of 1998, made his dream job at Pixar Studios after years of studying and hard work. This Raider-at-heart has been so kind as to answer a few questions, give his advice to current Pulaski High students, and share his reflections of his present, past, and future goals. What made you chose Pixar over other companies? I have a passion for understanding the world around me and combining art, science, and the imagination in visual ways. Working with a company like Pixar is a great way to do all of that. Where did you go to college and how rigorous is the schooling to get into such a prestigious job? I completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at the University of WisconsinGreen Bay and then moved to Texas for the Master of Science in Visualization Sciences at Texas A&M University. UWGB provided a great foundation for the visual arts and technical aspects of software engineering. The real challenge and beauty of combining this art and science occurred during the master’s degree where I had many opportunities to develop computer animation independently, in groups, and with industry partners that make animated feature films. The challenging and engaging part was finding solutions to visual problems by applying knowledge learned in the classroom, working together with fellow colleagues, and using software to realize those solutions. Sometimes a solution could
be completed with an existing 3D modeling and animation program such as Autodesk® Maya® while other solutions required the development of new computer programs written from scratch. The beauty in the field of computer graphics is working through the entire process of creating images or animations from initial sketch ideas to final completion. The field of computer graphics and animation is a great place to combine art and science. What year did you graduate from PHS? I graduated in the Class of ‘98. What kind of work do you do for Pixar? I am working in the rendering department for the upcoming film Cars 2. Our responsibility is to create the final moving images you see in theatres and watch at home. We do this by translating a computer description of the movie, which is an enormous collection of code, into pictures that you see on the big screen. We collaborate very closely with other departments in production to make the images look the best they can be before film-out. How long have you been working there? I started at Pixar in the summer of 2010. How do you like living in California? Compare it to life in Wisconsin. California is a fun place to live because there is so much to experience in one state, whether it is taking a road trip through the countryside, climbing mountains, or hanging out in diverse cities like San Francisco. There is no snow where I live, but I do make regular trips back to Wisconsin to see family and friends. It’s nice to come across Wisconsin things here in California, such as finding a nice sharp cheddar cheese on a local grocery shelf with a Wisconsin label on it. So far, what have you found to be the most rewarding about working at Pixar? I enjoy working with an amazing and inspirational crew, and producing films with compelling stories and imagery that transform the world. Who are your parents? My parents are very supportive and loving individuals. They have
There’s no business like show business, but there are several businesses like accounting. ~ David Letterman
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been a critical component my life, supporting my efforts every step along the way, from childhood to today. I am very grateful to them, the rest of my family, and friends for their continued encouragement and support. Any advice for students at Pulaski High interested in film making? First and foremost, you can achieve just about anything if you are passionate about it and put your mind to it. Keep your dreams alive and never let go of them no matter how far or difficult it may be to get there. It might not be easy--sometimes it is necessary to travel sideways or even backward in order to move forward. Patience and persistence are virtues. For filmmaking in particular, there is a great deal of access to equipment, software, and people these days to make a film project happen with relative ease. The best thing to do is come up with some ideas and start creating them yourself or with a group of people who share the same interests. Creating a film individually can be a great way to express oneself, but it is equally important to engage with others as well. Creating films, particularly in the feature film industry, is an activity that involves many people at multiple levels that contribute pieces to a finished movie, like pieces in a large puzzle. Having everyone work together is a fun and rewarding way to complete a film, or any project for that matter. When you’re finished with a film, get it out there and network with people. Be open to constructive criticism and consider it to make the next film even better. Most importantly, have fun.
Premier Community Bank held a Super Soup day on February 11. Each employee made a pot of soup. Any donations benefited the Pulaski Relay for Life Campaign. Judy Schroeder graciously serves the soup.
Community Photo contest seeks photos Submitted by Tammy Brzeczkowski Dynamic Designs Unlimited, LLC of Pulaski is in search of photos for the 2012 Photo Contest. The criteria for the submissions is that the photo pertain to “music”. The photos submitted can be passed photos or current photos. Entries can be emailed to: dynamicdesigns@netnet.net or dropped off at Dynamic Designs, 220A S. St. Augustine Street in Pulaski. For more information on the contest check out www.dynamicdesignspulaski.com.
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Career and Technical Education Lori Stephan powers Colors That workforce development Say “Buy Me” Submitted by Dan Clancy, President, Wisconsin Technical College System and Tony Evers, Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction As Wisconsin strides toward economic recovery, it’s important to recognize the role career and technical education takes on developing the workforce that new and expanding companies need. The skills and qualifications employers require continually change. Because career and technical education aligns with workforce needs and provides students with core academic skills and hands-on learning, our state’s career and technical education programs are integral to preparing students for tomorrow’s familysupporting jobs. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly onethird of the fastest growing occupations will require an associate degree or a postsecondary vocational certificate. Research also indicates that 80% of current and emerging occupations require a two-year technical diploma. Very often, these degrees begin with career and technical education courses in high school. High school career and technical education classes teach students to apply their academic learning in mathematics, science, reading, and writing to challenging, career-focused tasks. Students gain career development experiences through job shadowing, internships, and co-op programs that ground their knowledge in the real world. Through career and technical education coursework and hands-on experiences, students develop creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and other skills that employer’s value. Given the pace of technological advancement in the workplace, career and technical education make economic sense. For both traditional students looking for their first career opportunities and returning adult students who need to acquire new skills for a changing workplace, career and technical education offers training and skill development to help graduates compete in the knowledge economy. In honor of the February observance of Career and Technical Education Month, let us recognize how important career and technical education is to job creation and a brighter employment and economic future for Wisconsin.
By Lori Stephan, Country Pride Realty, Inc. Broker/ Owner since 1999 ABR, CRS, CRB, GRI CAN COLOR COST YOU A SALE? Take care when choosing color for your walls. The color choices might be sending the wrong message to potential buyers. Many salespeople and stagers say neutral beige or off white walls are what sells listings-but a touch of color may be just what you need to revive buyers’ interest in a languishing listing. And although beige may offend no one, the right color on a home’s walls or spotlighted in the accessories can trigger positive responses among potential buyers. Color can change how you feel; it has an instantaneous effect. If people walk into a space and sense a warm color, they immediately get a sense of cozy home and will probably react positively. White, on the other hand, makes the room invisible. White is a missed opportunity to create a feeling in the space. It doesn’t help buyers imagine themselves in the home, (not to mention, in Asian cultures, white is associated with death and can add a certain doom to listings). Pastel colors-which have a mostly white base-can have a similar, invisible effect. Research on colors has shown that warm colors, such as orange and red, can increase excitement and energy, whereas cooler hues, such as blue, can be calming and relaxing. Indeed, research shows color can influence a person’s senses-even body temperature. So what color can lift a buyer’s spirits? The most potent color is green. In light-spectrum research that focused on treatments for season affective disorder, subjects exposed to green colors were in better moods than any of the other subjects tested. But before you start splashing green on all your walls, take caution. Not all shades of green are a safe bet. Lime greens-or any yellows with green undertones-look sickly to most buyers. Medium shades of green such as sage-and bedrooms painted in creamy tones of green-can be a good choice. Also favored are buttery yellows inside and out, complemented with white trim accents. For all your real estate needs, feel free to call Lori @ (920) 2463000 or e-mail lori@countrypriderealty.com
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Monday, February 7, 2011 Surber, Holli and Adam Sobieski, son
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Bruskiewicz, Dorothy
Bruskiewicz, Dorothy
Dorothy “Boosha” Bruskiewicz, 82, Krakow, died peacefully on February 6, 2011 at a Green Bay hospital, surrounded by her family. The daughter of the late Emil and Adeline (Niemczyk) Kerber was born April 27, 1928 in Chicago, Ill. and moved to Krakow as a young woman. She had been employed at Northern Shoe, Pulaski, Fort Howard in Green Bay, and at Tango’s/T.J’s Supper Club in Krakow for over 30 years. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, bowling, gambling, and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by two daughters; Nancy Gueller, Krakow; Janet Roeske, Krakow; six grandchildren; Lynn (Kevin) Henrichs, Green Valley; Laurie (Fulton) Wylie, Green Valley; Brandon Kleczka, Krakow; Kay (Kevin) Frutiger, Cambridge; Mark (Jodie) Gewont, Krakow; Blake Gewont, Krakow. She is further survived by seven great-grandchildren; Tiffany, Tanner, Ian, Noah, Aaron, Kasey, and Randi; special friend, Peter Funk, Green Valley; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her first husband Thomas John Roeske, her second husband Henry “Bish” Bruskiewicz; a close friend Richard Zajkowski; two brothers; James and Emil Kerber. Friends may call at Marnocha Funeral Home, Pulaski, from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, with a Wake Service at 6:00 p.m. The visitation continues after 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Casimir Church, W146 Park Street, Krakow. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church with Fr. James Esser, O.F.M. presiding. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery in the spring.
Dombroski, Ruth
Dombroski, Ruth
One breath separated Ruth Gerde Dombroski (born October 11, 1921) from her savior, Jesus Christ. That final breath came at approximately 12:20 a.m. on Wednesday, February 9, 2011, when God met her, face to face. Ruth was a beautiful and unique person who was very fond of the color pink, butterflies, flowers, and sauerkraut. She was often misunderstood, not only because of her German accent, but because of her straight-forward, tell-itlike-it-is personality. However, if you truly got to know Ruth, you knew otherwise. She loved her honeys; husband Steve Sr. and son Steve Jr., both of whom preceded her in death. One granddaughter, Shelley Dombroski of Ixonia, survives. A 10-month-old daughter in Germany, Pedra, also preceded her in death. Trudy, her best friend in all the world, will sorrowfully miss her. Their shopping trips and meals at the Old Country Buffet will remain a cherished memory. Thank you for all the care that was provided through Heartland Hospice at her niece’s home, especially Donna and Traci. Also, thank you to all the volunteer help, and especially her sisterin-law, Bernadine Dombrowski, who spent a lot of time with Miss Ruthie. Thank you to Delores Dombrowski and her daughter, Judy, for that special visit prior to Ruth’s death. Ruth talked with her sister, Inga, and her sister-in-law, Anna, of Germany, every other Sunday, which kept her close to her roots. She will be missed. “Life is but a dream,” she would say, “time waits for nobody.” And finally, her time has arrived!
Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive. ~Howard Thurman
35 years. Leonard enjoyed being around family and friends. He loved polka music, played drums in polka bands, and won an award for 50 years of drumming. Leonard was known for loving the taste of a Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer and his Hershey Chocolate candy bars. He always enjoyed cutting lawns and snow shoveling, doing this for many elderly so they could stay in their homes. Leonard was always looking out for everyone else. His grandchildren were his pride and joy! He was always making sure we all were safe. Survivors include his wife, Leona; three daughters and sonsin-law, Linda and Tom Sorenson; Lorraine and Mike Matuszak, Julie and Marty Freeman; one son, David Ryba; 11 grandchildren, Nick Sorenson and his wife, Haley, Mitchell Sorenson, Taylor Sorenson, Brandon Matuszak and his special friend, Jeanna Sperber, Bradley Matuszak and his fiancée, Windy Filipiak, Bridget Matuszak, Brittany Matuszak, Morgan, Amber, Brock and Mason Freeman; two sisters, Mary Smith, Denver, Colo.; Bernice Gutowski, Chicago, Ill.; two brothers and sisters-inlaw, John and Gert Ryba, Mike and Joyce Ryba; two brothersin-law and a sister-in-law, Bob and Phyllis Betley, John Blazie; nieces and nephews and friends. Leonard was preceded in death by six brothers, Joe Ryba, Albert Ryba, Edward Ryba, Chester Ryba, and two infant brothers; two sisters, Ann Homel, Sophie Kosiek; four sisters-in-law, Ann Ryba, Lucille Ryba, Adeline Ryba, Pat Blazie; four brothersin-law, James Smith, Josaphat Gutowski, Casey Homel, John Kosiek. The family extends a thank you to the staffs of Bellin Hospital 4th Floor and Unity Palliative Care for the compassionate care shown to Lenny and his family. A heart of gold stopped beating, two shining eyes at rest. God broke our hearts to prove he only takes the best. Rest in peace Lenny. He will truly be missed but remembered by all. Dad, we are going to miss all your phone calls. We love you so much.
Ryba, Leonard
Ryba Leonard
Leonard J. “Lenny” Ryba, 77, Green Bay, died February 7, 2011, with his loving family by his side. He was born November 23, 1933, in Chicago, Ill., to John and Kathryn (Goga) Ryba. Leonard served in the U.S. Army for two years. On August 23, 1958, he married Leona Blizniak at Assumption B.V.M. Catholic Church in Pulaski. He worked for Proctor & Gamble, retiring after
Zablocki, Helen
Zablocki, Helen
Lawrence (Helen) Zablocki, 84, Pulaski, died peacefully Tuesday morning, February 8, 2011. The oldest daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie (Przybylski) Kaczorowski was born on October 29, 1926. She married Lawrence Zablocki on October 30, 1948 at St. Casimir Church in Krakow. They lived on the Zablocki Family Farm in Angelica for many years before retiring to Pulaski 21 years ago. Helen is survived by her husband Lawrence, her soulmate for 62 years; her three daughters, Elaine (Tim) Grygiel, Pulaski; Alice (Glenn) Peters, Pulaski; Gloria (Jim) Sikorski, Abrams; one son, Bernard Zablocki, Pulaski. She is further survived by four grandchildren, Sarah (Mike) Burdette and their children, Maxwell, Olivia, and
Thursday, February 24, 2011 Lauren; Gary (Pam) Grygiel and their children, Claire and Leah; Rachel Sikorski (special friend Luke), and David Sikorski (special friend Andrea), siblings, Martha (Gail Sr.) Kruse, Gillett; Joseph (Donna) Kaczorowski, New London; sister-inlaw, Arlene Kaczorowski, Gillett; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Archie and Richard. During Mom’s life time, she enjoyed cooking, gardening, playing cards, dancing at local dance halls with Dad, and scrapbooking. She created many scrapbooks with pictures of newly married brides who were in the local papers. It was always enjoyable to look at the books through the years.
Styczynski, Rose
Rose Elizabeth Styczynski
Rose Elizabeth Styczynski, 94, Pulaski passed away peacefully on February 18, 2011 at ManorCare in Shawano with her daughters at her side. The daughter of the late Frank and Frances Chrusniak was born on January 11, 1917 in Hofa Park. She married the late Frank “Fritz” Styczynski at Assumption B.V.M. Church in Pulaski on November 25, 1936. Rose lived many happy years in Pulaski on a little farm on highway 160. While her late husband delivered milk for the Home Dairy, Rose tended to milking the small herd of seven cows and raising seven children. She and Fritz enjoyed tending a large garden and flower beds, “weed free”, we might add. She was also a member of Assumption B.V.M. Parish in Pulaski where she belonged to the St. Anne’s Society. Her most enjoyable moments were when she would bake, can, and cook for her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed having the family over on Sunday afternoons, and playing cards.
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Later in her life, she did take up bowling, and even ended up receiving a trophy for her efforts in trying that sport in her later years. Survivors include three daughters and two sons, Marie Lukasik, Pulaski; Norbert (Mary Ann) Styczynski, Hofa Park; Sandy (Thomas) Engel, Bonduel; Clare (Jeff) Wnuk, Bonduel; and Thomas (Roxanne) Styczynski, Krakow; daughter-in-law Barb Styczynski, Little Suamico; grandchildren Judy (Charlie) Hornick, Joe (Shelly) Lukasik, Jonathan (Cara) Lukasik, Joyce (Tino) Mendolla, Jeannette Lukasik (Todd Bosetski), June (Dan) Winter, and Jim Lukasik, Randy Styczynski, Ronald (Mary) Styczynski, Renee (Jim) Heder, Russell (Sue) Styczynski, Jeffrey (Jean) Styczynski, Annie (Cris) Lundsford, Stanley (Jen) Styczynski, Scott Styczynski, Steven (Jennifer) Styczynski, Stephanie (Kurt) McIntyre, Todd Engel, Ryan (Deni) Engel, Chad Engel, Jesse Wnuk (Jodi Kurtz), Brennan, Trenton, Savannah (fiancé Donnie Zuleger), Cpl. Shannell, Sebastian, Dakota, Gretchen, and Lydiah Styczynski. She is further survived by numerous great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews; special friend and sister-in-law Monica Hodkiewicz, Lena; also Delores Styczynski, Pulaski, for her care and comfort while mom was at home. She was preceded in death by her husband, three infant children; Baby Mary, Roman, and Richard; two sons John and Joseph; a grandson, Craig Wnuk; one son-in-law Alvin Lukasik, two brothers, Ben and Frank (Popeye) Chrusniak. The family would like to thank the home care providers who stayed with mom so she could live at home as long as she could, Saint Anne’s Society for all cards of comfort, Fr. Brendan for his many visits while she was still living at home, ManorCare Nursing Home and all of their fine employees for Rose’s care, and to Heartland Hospice for all of the kind and caring love you gave our mother these past months. She is at peace and will be sadly missed.
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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. Rev. Patrick Gawrylewski. (920) 822-3279 CORNERSTONE FAMILY CHURCH, 2780 School Lane (Cty. B), Suamico. Sunday morning service 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Children’s service provided and nursery available. Wednesday evening service 6:45 p.m. Children’s activities provided and youth activities provided. Pastor Dennis Toyne (920) 6621146, www.cfcgb.com. ST. JOHN LUTHERAN - LCMS, 910 St. Augustine St., Pulaski. (across from Pulaski Middle School) Worship Services: Thursday 7:00 p.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m. S.S. & H.S. Youth Classes, 10:15 a.m.; Adult Study, 10:30 a.m. Conf. Classes Wed. 6:00 p.m.; Sr. Yth, Wed. 6:00p.m. (A/C & wheelchair accessible), 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. Rev. Patrick Gawrylewski. 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) 822-7117, www.PulaskiNewLife.com. OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) Lessor, Cty. Rd. S, Pulaski. 3 miles west and 3 miles south of Angelica on Cty. Rd. S. Worship Services: June through Labor Day - 9:00 am Sundays. Sept. through May - 10 am. Sunday School - 8:45 am Sept. - May.Pastor Dennis Ellisen. WWW.oursaviors-lessor.org 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, 10:30; 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. Pastor Don Behrendt. Member of ELCA ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, W 1978 Church Drive., Angelica. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Church Services. Zachow location, Sunday school 8:45 - 9:45 a.m., morning service 10:00 a.m. Pastor Phillip Geiger. (715) 758-2275 ST. CASIMIR CHURCH, Krakow. Rev. James Esser, OFM. Masses: Saturday 8:00 p.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m. Holy Days 8:00 a.m. & 8:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 7:00-7:45 p.m. ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, Little Suamico. (East of 41-141 on Cty. S, right on Cty. J ¼ mile) Church 826-7785. 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) 822-5255. SS. EDWARD AND ISIDORE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 3667 Flintville Road (County M) Green Bay. Saturday Masses at 4:00 p.m.; Sunday 8:15 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. Confession: Saturday ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH GREEN VALLEY (LCMS) W1294 Nauman Road, Cecil, WI 54111 (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) 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) 869-2777.
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Rebekah Konkel’s first grade class at Glenbrook celebrates the Packers going to the superbowl.
Glenbrook first grade students in Staci Karcz and Jane Hinderman’s classes pose with cheeseheads and Packer necklaces to celebrate the Super Bowl.
We love the Green and Gold!
Pulaski High School junior Rachel Gullickson attended the Super Bowl with her parents Dennis and Kathleen. It was Rachel’s birthday present and a trip of a lifetime.
Lannoye students enjoy the Packer excitement on the Friday before the Super Bowl.
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Lannoye students cheer at the Super bowl pep rally at the end of the school day on the Friday before the Packers vs. Steelers football game. Staff members led the school in a Packers cheer, students led cheers, and Pamela Engel read the Donald Driver book Quickie Makes the Team about the power in believing in oneself.