dec. 1, 2011 issue

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PULASKI, WISCONSIN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2011 VOLUME LXXI, NO. 24

Happy Holidays!

Ten PHS students named AP Scholars

submitted by Bec KaneTen students at Pulaski High

School have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Exams.

The College Board’s Ad-vanced Placement Program (AP) provides willing and aca-demically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school, and to earn college credit, ad-vanced placement, or both for successful performance on the AP Exams. About 18 percent of the more than 1.9 million students worldwide who took AP Exams performed at a suf-ficiently high level to also earn an AP Scholar Award.

Of those students, the College Board recognizes several levels of achievement based on students’ performance on AP Exams. At PHS, ten stu-dents were recognized for their accomplishment on AP exams.

Two students qualified for the AP Scholar with Distinc-tion Award by earning an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. These students are Andrea Gjerde and Alex Rentmeester.

Three students qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award by earning an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. These students are Jordyn Anklam, Megan Dooley and Joseph Lhuillier.

Five students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP Exams with scores of 3 or higher. The AP Scholars are Laura Becker, Kaitlyn Hilliard, Kaci Hoverson, Paige Lightner and Isaiah Robertson.

Through 34 different col-lege-level courses and exams, AP provides willing and aca-demically prepared students with the opportunity to earn college credit or advanced placement and stand out in the college admission process.

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by Matt Zey For most of the 1990s, and

the first few years of the 21st century, America’s housing market seemed to be booming with no end in sight. That all changed in 2008, however, when economic conditions began to decline both nation-ally and internationally.

The housing market throughout Northeast Wis-consin, like most areas of the country, was not spared, and has suffered during the last three years. Today, new home sales are on the decline, while foreclosures are increasing.

Just because foreclosures are increasing does not mean that the real estate market is completely dry, however. Ac-cording to Zoe Vanoss from Zimm’s Realty, although the Average American family placing their house on the market may struggle, fore-closure sales are high, which means people are buying real estate, even if its not through traditional channels.

Foreclosed homes are often cheaper because they need work but may be worth the effort. Since buying a home is a long-term investment for most families, buying a fore-

closed home can potentially offer individuals the best bang for their buck.

These homes are certainly easier to find now, as there has been an increase of 22,000 fore-closures in the state during the last 10 years, according to the University of Wisconsin- Ex-tension Center for Community and Economic Development. In the second quarter of 2011 alone, Wisconsin had 5,372 foreclosures (no data was pro-vided from Portage County).

Brown County was in the top counties for foreclosures, with 192. The two main con-tributors to these statistics were Milwaukee County and Dane county with 1,073 and 306 re-spectively.

While there are some bright spots throughout the area, with development booming in Hobart and an increase in home sales within the village of Pulaski, there is still room for improvement within the greater Pulaski real estate market.

Lori Stephan, broker/owner of Country Pride Realty of Pulaski, offered some infor-mation for buyers braving the rough market. Obtain-ing financing and having a

good enough credit score are the biggest barriers for home buyers right now and, accord-ing to Stephan, buyers need better credit scores than in pre-vious years.

A credit score of 720 is ideal, although individuals with a lower score can improve it by working to pay off all bills, credit cards and other pay-ments. Stephan recommends using Freecreditreport.com as well as obtaining four sources of credit earning.

In addition to having a strong credit score, buyers should work with banks for a pre-approval before searching for a home. Stephan mentioned that many people get their hearts set on a home only to be heart-broken when they find out it exceeds their price range.

When looking for homes, individuals also need to con-sider the amount of money they are comfortable borrowing. According to Karen Welcing of Citizen’s Bank in Pulaski, previously, individuals often took out loans for more than the amount they could handle, which was a major contributor to the housing crisis. Today, most banks also require a

down payment of at least three percent from potential home buyers. On a positive note, though, many banks are offer-ing loans at rates from 4 to 4.25 percent, the lowest rates in 40 years. Some borrowers looking for short term loans may even get rates as low as 3.3 percent. Welcing recommends budget-ing and planning ahead before buying a home.

While buying a home today offers more risks than in previ-ous years, there are still benefits to owning your own property.

“Real estate is an invest-ment, you have control…much unlike the stock market now,” said Stephan.

Ultimately, while other sectors of the economy have begun rebounding, the real estate market still needs to make strides before it fully re-covers to pre-2008 levels. The market will likely fully recover once the unemployment rates have decreased and consumer confidence has increased.

Until then, real estate agents throughout Northeast Wiscon-sin are ready to sell homes and banks are in a prime position to lend money to customers.

P-News Examines: Our local economy

The local real estate marketThis home, located in the Village of Pulaski, is just one of the houses for sale in the greater Pulaski community.

What’s Inside: P-News Point of View... Page 2

Community... Page 3School Updates... Page 7

Special Holiday Pages.. Pages 8 & 9Sports... 2

Business... Page 13Births & Deaths... Page 14

Classifieds... Page 15

Vannieuwenhoven sets record- Page 12 Students participate in

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Letters to the Editor

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Letter to the Editor We noticed an ad placed

in the Classifieds section of a recent Pulaski News. The ad says that the Pulaski-Chase Cooperative does not redeem equity to living members. It states that the only time our cooperative pays out equity is upon death. We had nothing to do with this ad. In fact, the person placing the ad does not identify himself, but asks members to send their name, address and phone number to a post office box number in Pulaski.

The assertion made by this anonymous person that a member must die before getting their equity is totally false. Since 2006, the Pulaski-Chase Cooperative Board has autho-rized $529,844 in cash equity redemption to living members. We paid out $110,544 this last annual meeting alone to 92 living members. This informa-tion has been printed often in the Pulaski News and in Co-op newsletters. In fact, since 2006 we have paid out equity to living members 4.5:1 over de-ceased redemption requests.

Because of our previous fi-

nancial condition, a few years back we were unable to pay out equity. The Board and employees of the Co-op have worked very hard to bring the Co-op back to financial health and be able to resume equity revolvement. As previously mentioned, this is several hundred thousand dollars since 2006. Anyone attending our annual meetings in the last few years would have seen active members receiving their cash checks.

We encourage the anony-mous author of the letter claim-ing the Co-op has not redeemed active equity to contact us with any concerns he or she may have. We also encourage members who may have ques-tions on equity revolvement to contact the Co-op office at 423 Third Avenue-PO Box 79, Pulaski or call us at 822-3235 to get these questions an-swered.

Sincerely, On behalf of the Pulaski-

Chase Cooperative Board Allen Kohn, Board Chair-

man

Correction: In our November 17 issue, we referred to individuals with Autism as “sufferers.” We did not intend for this to be offensive in any way.

P-News Point of ViewCivic involvement is key

by Jack FitzGeraldIt is evident in America,

more now than in any genera-tion before, that people are dis-connecting themselves from incorporation in society. Citi-zens are less likely to spend a day on the beach, or to take a Sunday picnic, or to get in-volved in athletic activities.

In fact, in 2000, Harvard po-litical scientist and professor of public policy Robert Putnam, dedicated an entire book to the decline of political, social and civic engagement throughout America. The book, entitled “Bowling Alone,” argues that the decline’s negative effects have been felt across the country.

Dismal, yes, but what is scariest is that Americans have shifted away from participating in their governments directly; namely, they have become less likely to run for local elected office.

Ironic isn’t it? Americans seem to complain gradually

about politics and their elected officials with more and more intensity than years prior. However, while local govern-ments still play an important role in our daily lives, and offer the best chance for average in-dividuals to become more in-volved in the political process (outside of a trip to the ballot box a few times each year) no one seems truly willing to step up to the plate and make changes.

Thus, with the seemingly never-ending discontent with all things government, people withdraw from activities and sink into more sullen ways of living, crime rates increase and economic structure descends.

America needs a remedy. Normal, everyday individuals need to step up to the plate. Entering the realm of politics has not become any less pres-tigious, nor has it grown to be more difficult, and yet, so many citizens are no longer pushed or encouraged to run

for a position at a local office. Sure, running for office can

be scary- elections can be com-petitive and candidates often have to work overtime in order to convince their fellow resi-dents to vote for them. Running for office also opens an indi-vidual up for attacks—both of personal and political nature.

These factors alone are scary; no one wants their per-sonal lives made public and their secrets advertised, and most people are too exhausted after their normal workday to think about doing even more work. Plus, as if those factors aren’t enough, those running also face the potential threat of losing, a harsh attack on any-one’s self-esteem.

Do these undesirables really justify not running though? To take office is to assume the voice of the people, a job more esteemed than any. The re-sponsibility is enormous yes, and the outcomes are fright-ening, but the possibilities are endless.

CommunityThursday, December 1, 2011

The key to community is the acceptance, in fact the celebration of our individual and cultural differences. It is

also the key to world peace.- M. Scott Peck

Reports Generated: Oct. 21- Oct. 31

10/21/2011 - Welfare Check – Patrick Lane

10/21/2011 3:00 a.m. - Worthless checks – Dairy Queen

10/21/2011 8:32 a.m. - Lockout – Residential – Camelot Park

10/21/2011 8:57 a.m. - Traffic Hazard - E. Pulaski Street

10/22/2011 1:27 a.m. - Suspicious Person/Activity – Unique Custom Upholstery

10/22/2011 2:25 am - Traffic Citation - E. Cedar Street

10/22/2011 1:45 p.m. - Found Items/Property - W. Glenbrook Drive

10/22/2011 4:03 p.m. - Assist - Law Enforcement Agency - STH 32

10/22/2011 9:15 p.m. - Animal at Large – Highview Road

10/23/2011 12:21 a.m. - Welfare Check – Karcz Drive

10/23/2011 1:17 am - Welfare Check – Spirits Sports Bar

10/23/2011 3:31 a.m. - Sus-picious Vehicle - W. Pulaski Street

10/23/2011 2:07 p.m. – Ha-rassment – Johnson Street

10/23/2011 6:19 p.m. - Welfare Check – Colonial Courts

10/23/2011 10:09 p.m. - Welfare Check – Colonial Courts

10/24/2011 5:00 am - In-formation-general – Trailside Convenience Mart

10/24/2011 11:35 am - Assist EMS – Patrick Lane

10/24/2011 12:28 p.m. - Assist Shawano County Sheriff – Deer Drive

10/24/2011 3:30 p.m. - Found Items/Property – Crest Drive

10/24/2011 4:38 p.m. - Assist EMS - S. St. Augustine St.

10/25/2011 10:00 a.m. – Fingerprinting – Pulaski Police Dept.

10/25/2011 11:39 a.m. - Emergency Detention – Pulaski High School

10/25/2011 4:30 p.m. - Drug Sale – Colonial Court Apts

10/25/2011 8:09 p.m. - Ju-venile Problem - E. Glenbrook Drive

10/25/2011 10:42 p.m. - Emergency Detention/CDTP – Colonial Court Apts

10/26/2011 1:45 p.m. - Fraud - NSF Checks – Super Ron’s Food Center




10/26/2011 7:27 p.m. - Traffic Citation – Williams Street

10/26/2011 8:32 p.m. - Assist - Law Enforcement Agency - STH 32 HWY

10/26/2011 9:42 p.m. - Vehicle Equipment Violation – Chicago Street

10/26/2011 9:51 p.m. - Vehicle Equipment Violation – N. St. Augustine

10/27/2011 12:33 a.m. -

Criminal Damage To Property – Colonial Court Apts

10/27/2011 1:06 a.m. - Criminal Damage To Property – Karcz Drive

10/27/2011 1:19 a.m. - Sus-picious Person/Activity – Blue Heron Drive

10/27/2011 4:58 a.m. - Traffic Citation - E. Green Bay Street

10/27/2011 8:10 a.m. - Criminal Damage To Property – Nancy Lane

10/27/2011 7:22 p.m. - 911 Hang up call – Patrick Lane

10/27/2011 7:33 p.m. - Vehicle Equipment Violation – Grant Street

10/27/2011 8:09 p.m. - Vehicle Equipment Violation- Pine Street

10/28/2011 11:20 a.m. - In-formation-general – Bay Area Humane Society

10/28/2011 2:20 p.m. - Assist EMS - E. Pulaski Street

10/28/2011 2:32 p.m. - Criminal Damage To Property - S. St. Augustine Street

10/28/2011 3:00 p.m. - Criminal Damage To Property – Nancy Lane

10/29/2011 1:45 a.m. - Assist - Law Enforcement Agency - STH 32

10/29/2011 11:00 a.m. - Child Abuse - Agency Assist – Blue Heron Drive

10/29/2011 2:00 p.m. - Traffic Accident - Property Damage – Citizen’s Bank

10/29/2011 4:22 p.m. - Assist Shawano County Sheriff - W. Pulaski Street

10/29/2011 9:32 p.m. - Traffic Warning – Corporate Way

10/29/2011 10:08 p.m. - Vehicle Equipment Violation – Blue Heron Drive

10/30/2011 3:31 a.m. - Dis-turbance/Emergency Detention – Steno Trl.

10/30/2011 10:30 a.m. - Theft - All Other – Raiderland Mini Warehouse

10/30/2011 7:45 p.m. - Welfare Check – Golden Eagle Ct.

10/31/2011 4:55 p.m. - Welfare Check – Colonial Court Apts

10/31/2011 6:54 p.m. - Open Door/Window – Carver Boat

10/31/2011 8:35 p.m. - Animal Complaint – Colonial Court Apts

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the full report!

CHIEF’S

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submitted by Amanda Bodart

On November 10, the An-gelica 4H club held their end of the year banquet. Elections for the new officers were held at the event as well.

Abby Brown was elected president, Aly Splan was elected vice president, Ben Borwn was elected as treasurer, Craig Samp was elected secre-tary and Amanda Bodart was elected to serve as club report-er.

The club may also add the position of activity directory to its leadership. That individual would lead a different activity at each meeting.

Members are also thinking of creating a club scrapbook for the organization. The reporter would be in charge of the book, and it would be judged when all of the members’ record books are judged.

Also at the meeting, member Abby Brown gave a demonstra-tion about a necklace she made. She told the club about where she gets her supplies and how she made the necklace.

She showed the necklace at the Shawano County Fair and it will be shown at the Wisconsin State Fair. Allison Brown gave a demonstration at the meeting as well, showing members how to decorate a ceramic plate.

As part of its community service project, the club will be ringing bells for the Salva-tion Army at Super Ron’s in Pulaski.

The organization’s next meeting will be December 4 at 7:15 p.m. at the Angelica Town Hall. The club’s Christmas party will be held at that time.

Every member should bring a $5 gender neutral gift to ex-change. All families need to bring a treat to share, while the drinks will be supplied by the Brown family.

Angelica 4H holds end of year banquet

PACE-Setters enjoy fall events

PACE-Setters learned about important financial information at the PACE Financial Fair on Wednesday, October 26. Vendors and experts from around the area attended the event.

Members of the Pulaski PACE-Setters organization enjoyed a trip to Lambeau Field on Wednesday, November 16. Members of the group were able to tour the stadium and ate lunch at Curly’s Pub.


North Shore Bank an-nounced that its Pulaski branch, located at 165 N. St. Augustine Street, has earned “Branch of the Year” honors for the bank’s northeast region for the third consecutive year. The branch’s manager, Mistine Thompson of Pound, was also named the region’s “Branch Manager of the Year,” for the third year in a row.

Susan T. Doyle, vice presi-dent of branch operations for North Shore Bank, said the Pulaski branch achieved all service, operations and busi-ness growth objectives and received superior scores in service quality. Addition-ally, Thompson surpassed all service and operational objec-tives and helped grow branch deposits.

“We’re thrilled to once again present Mistine and her team in Pulaski with these prestigious awards,” Doyle

said. “These are high honors, and they mean that our Pulaski branch is the best of the best. Its strong leadership and team that demonstrates high-touch service, financial know-how and respect for detail that has helped make North Shore Bank one of the strongest financial institutions in the country.”

In addition to Thompson, the Pulaski branch staff in-cludes: Karen Jach, April Ste-venson and Katie Walters, all of Pulaski, and Brittney Bystol of Shawano.

“We extend our congratula-tions and gratitude to Mistine and the entire North Shore Bank team in Pulaski,” Doyle said. “They are tremendous ambassadors for our bank and their community, and they per-sonify the hard work and dedi-cation that has helped North Shore Bank continue to grow and thrive over the past 88 years.”

Pulaski bank named “Branch of the Year”

April Stevenson, Katie Walters, Mistine Thompson, Karen Jach, and Brittney Bystol celebrate their ‘Branch of the Year’ award for the third consecutive year. The team is lead by Mistine Thompson, who was also awarded Branch Manager of the Year.

Jacqueline Szczepanski of Pulaski, Wisconsin, has joined Thrivent Financial for Luther-ans as a Financial Associate with the organization’s North-east WI & Upper MI Regional Financial Office. Szczepanski offers area Lutherans compre-hensive financial strategies, personal customer service and a wide range of financial prod-ucts. Her office is located at 160 S. Madison Avenue in Stur-geon Bay, WI.

Before joining Thrivent Fi-nancial, Szczepanski worked at Peninsula School of Art. Szczepanski graduated from St. Norbert College, in De Pere, WI, receiving a bachelor’s degree in Business Administra-tion.

We see Jacqueline as a valuable addition to our of-fice’s field staff,” said Janelle Fuhrmann, managing partner of the Northeast WI & Upper MI Regional Financial Office in Appleton. “We look forward to the energy and dedication Jacqueline will bring to the team. She will play a key role in our mission of serving our members’ financial needs.”

Szczepanski joins Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

Ladies Night Out held

Carrot Tree Coffee and Gifts held their Ladies Night Out promo-tion on Friday, November 18. The annual event featured live musical entertainment, food, chair massages and merchandise sales.

Tender Hearts hosts open house

On Tuesday, November 15, TenderHearts Learning Center hosted an open house. Guests could tour the facility’s new, 3,200 square foot expansion, participate in a zumbatomics demonstration, take part in art projects, watch a performance by Mr. Billy and his daughter, and were even treated to free food. TenderHearts is located in Suamico and offers childcare for children from age one through age 14.

Children get their faces painted at the TenderHearts open house event.

This activity room is part of the facility’s new, 3,200 square foot expansion.

AP/ Cont.Continued from front page

Each exam is developed by a committee of college and uni-versity faculty and AP teach-ers, ensuring that AP Exams are aligned with the same high standards expected by college faculty at some of the nation’s leading liberal arts and research institutions. More than 3,800 colleges and universities annu-ally receive AP scores.

Most four-year colleges in the United States provide credit and/or advanced placement for qualifying exam scores. Re-search consistently shows that AP students who score a 3 or higher on AP Exams (based on a scale from 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest) typically experi-ence greater academic success in college and have higher college graduation rates than students who do not participate in AP.

Thursday, December 1, 2011 Pulaski News -

CAROLING AT WOOD-HAVEN on Friday, December 2 at 1:00. Want to join us? Call 822-8100.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT (wooden snowman hanger) at Pulaski Senior Center on Thurs-day, December 8 at 12:15. Cost is $3.00. Call 822-8100 by De-cember 5 to reserve your supplies.

FOOT CARE CLINIC at Pulaski Senior Center on Tues-days, December 13 and Decem-ber 27 starting at 9:00 a.m. Call 822-8100 to set up an appoint-ment. Cost: $17.00

BENEFIT SPECIALIST, Mary Kay Norman from the Green Bay office of the Brown County Aging and Disability Resource Center will be at the Pulaski Senior Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 13. Do you have ques-tions 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, De-cember 13 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Light supper will be served. December’s book is To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. January’s book is Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. Books are available at the Senior Center. Call 822-8100 for more information. All ages welcome.

PULASKI SENIOR CENTER CHRISTMAS PARTY (Potluck) on December 14 at 5:30 at the Legion Hall. Call 822-8100 by December 9 for a reservation.

CHRISTMAS FUN TOUR on Sunday, December 18, starting at 1:00 from the Pulaski Senior Center. We will visit historic Ha-zelwood in Green Bay, stop for an early dinner at Golden Basket, see the Garden of Lights at the Green Bay Botanical Gardens and attend the Baylanders Christmas concert at St. Agnes Church. Cost is $17.00 which includes transpor-tation and cost of admissions. Lunch is dutch-treat. Call 822-8100 to make your reservation.

MOVIE MONDAY on De-cember 19 at Pulaski Senior Center. We will be watching “A Christmas Story”. Show starts at 12:15 p.m. Snacks provided.

CARDS (sheephead and pinocle) every Monday at 12:30 p.m. at the Pulaski Senior Center. If you are interested in playing CRIBBAGE, call the Pulaski Senior Center at 822-8100.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING at Pulaski Senior

Center on Mondays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Sponsored by N.E.W. Rescue Service.

SIT & BE FIT CHAIR EXERCISES on Mondays and Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. at Pulaski Senior Center. Call 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 ex-ercise 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 appoint-ments on Friday mornings, and to church on Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. If interested, call Kitty at 822-8100.

QUILTING WORKSHOP at Pulaski Senior Center on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Wii BOWLING at Pulaski Senior Center on Thursdays from 12:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. All ages welcome. Call 822-8100 for more information.

SEWING SIMPLE QUILT TOPS at Pulaski Senior Center Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

PULASKI SENIOR CENTER MEALS for Decem-ber 2 – December 16. Meals served at 11:30 a.m. to anyone over 60 years of age. Suggest-ed donation of $3.50 per day. Meals are available for delivery to the homebound. Reserva-tions required by 11:00 a.m. of the previous day.

Friday, December 2 – meat-loaf

Monday, December 5 – Swedish meatballs

Tuesday, December 6 – BBQ pork on a bun

Wednesday, December 7 – beef stew

Thursday, December 8 – mo-staccoli casserole

Friday, December 9 – baked chicken

Monday, December 12 – turkey alfredo

Tuesday, December 13 – cheddarwurst on a bun

Wednesday, December 14 – veal parmesan

Thursday, December 15 – Swiss steak

Friday, December 16 – salmon loaf

Senior Center announcements submitted by Melony Prothero

The Pulaski-Chase Coopera-tive held the 81st Annual Meeting of its members on November 10 at the Rock Garden Banquet Hall in Green Bay. At the meeting, the Co-op paid retired members $110,544.35 in redeemed equi-ties. Carlson and Highland LLP auditor Roger Van Someren presented the audit report. Van Someren reported sales of $22,153,316, an increase of 29 percent over the previous year, with earnings of $263,511, for the cooperative’s fiscal year ending July 31, 2011. Van Someren told members that they should be pleased with the results, and he noted that the cooperative’s financial condition continues to be solid, and well within the normal range for Wisconsin Farm Supply Cooperatives. Lastly, Van Someren reported that the ac-counts receivables, at 97 percent compliant, and other assets at the cooperative are in excellent con-dition.

Chairman Allen Kohn spoke on behalf of the Board stating that they are pleased to report very good financial results despite a very wet and late spring. Kohn said that “The strong operating results again allow the Board to achieve their goals for paying cash patronage and equity re-demption.” Kohn noted that at this meeting, “The equity of those 75 years of age will be retired, less the $1,500 retained, as we have done in the past.” In addition,” Kohn said, “ (I was) pleased to report that the retained equity of those 85 and older will be retired along with all equity earned prior to 1980” without regard to a member’s age.

Chairman Kohn reminded those present that for the last two annual meetings he has reported that the Board has been “explor-ing ways to grow in sales and service, and to achieve business goals for service, fixed asset re-placement and equity redemp-tion.” Kohn noted that coopera-tives in the area and around the State have merged as a way to achieve these goals, with one co-operative reaching nearly $500 million in sales. Kohn said that the Board had examined a merger with the Shawano farm supply co-op, which has now decided to

merge with another larger co-op. While “achieving some

success in sales growth, major gains in sales and territory have not happened,” Kohn said, and went on to say that while healthy now, “The Board is question-ing our ability to survive long term with these changes hap-pening around us, and the Board recognizes that we need a major infusion of capital in the future, especially in our two largest departments: Feed/Grain and Agronomy. This could be $4 million or more.”

“The Board has taken a pro-active approach in the last few months and visited progressive cooperatives in our outlying trade territories,” Kohn told the mem-bership, and “the result of this is that the Board has signed a letter of intent to merge with United Cooperative, headquartered in Beaver Dam.” Kohn said that the Board voted unanimously to move forward with the merger, and was impressed with “United’s record of success, their management team, and their record of growth over the last 20 years.” Kohn went on to say that the unification will “help our business compete more effectively in all areas, give us the size and scale needed to be successful long term, enhance services while maintaining iden-tity, maintain and improve equity revolvement and increase bottom line profitability.”

Kohn completed his co-op update by inviting members to an upcoming merger informational meeting. The meeting will give members a chance to ask ques-tions and air any concerns they might have regarding the planned merger.

Todd Rosvold, General Manager, spoke next and noted the change that the Pulaski-Chase Cooperative has experienced over the years. Rosvold said that Agriculture is experiencing vibrant times, bringing oppor-tunities but also bringing chal-lenges. One of the opportunities he noted was the growth of grain farming, and that purchases from members who buy inputs for grain farming, and sell the Co-op grain have grown 40% since 2002. Along with opportunities, Rosvold noted that our area has

become a target for increased competition, and that the multi-national grain company, ADM, has entered the local market, competing against much smaller, locally owned businesses like the Pulaski-Chase Cooperative.

Rosvold told the crowd that 10 years ago three neighboring cooperatives were much stronger than the Pulaski Co-op, but since then; one has disbanded, another has sold off most of its assets and is 80% smaller in sales, and another one is in severe financial trouble and unable to survive on its own. Of its closest coopera-tive neighbors, “Only the Pulas-ki-Chase Cooperative has grown in financial strength, sales and service,” but Rosvold added “that this growth may not be enough to thrive long term in the new busi-ness climate favoring large farms and large agri-businesses serving them.”

“The Board has exhaustively analyzed our options and found a win/win in a planned merger with United Cooperative,” said Rosvold, and he went on to say “All cooperatives and businesses need to take part in evolution - progressive change to adapt to the emerging marketplace, as we have.” Rosvold said that “not progressing will later result in reactionary change that often happens too late and does too little.”

Employee service awards were given to: Doug Lasecki, Judy Manthei and Mark Yanke for 10 years of service; Joyce Winkler for 15 years of service; Kevin Gunderson for 25 years of service. Director elections were held and Allen Kohn, Greg Tauchen and Gary Drzewiecki were re-elected to three year terms.

United Cooperative Chief Operating Officer Karl Beth presented a DVD on United Co-operative, and encouraged the membership to attend the merger informational meeting. He said United Cooperative is excited about joining with the Pulaski-Chase Cooperative and maintain-ing and improving cooperative service to area members.

Chairman Kohn again thanked the crowd for another successful year and for their continued and future support.

Pulaski-Chase Co-Op holds annual meeting


VILLAGE OF PULASKI – REGULAR BOARD MEETING – 10-03-2011

The Regular Board Meeting of the Village of Pulaski was held at the Municipal Building on Monday, October 3rd, 2011 at 7:30 PM. President Ronald Kryger called the meeting to order and upon roll call the fol-lowing Trustees were present: Edward Krause, Doug Prentice, Richard Styczynski, Robert Van Lannen, Gerald Wojkie-wicz, Reed Woodward, and Ronald Kryger. Also present: Chief Randal Dunford, Tom Holewinski, Jodi Przybylski, Tom Rodgers, Barbara Krozell, Attorney Bill Vande Castle, and Lee Novak – Robert E. Lee & Associates.

MOTION BY PREN-TICE AND SECONDED BY KRAUSE to approve the agenda as presented. MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION BY WOJKIE-WICZ AND SECONDED BY STYCZYNSKI to OPEN the Public Hearing – ORDI-NANCE #510-2011 – An Or-dinance Amending Sec. #44.01 of the Municipal Code of Or-dinances, Regarding Weapons and Firearms Regulations Within the Village. MOTION CARRIED.

Persons heard:Attorney Bill Vande Castle.

MOTION BY STYC-ZYNSKI AND SECONDED BY PRENTICE to CLOSE the Public Hearing – Ordi-nance #510-2011. MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION BY KRAUSE AND SECONDED BY WOJKIEWICZ to approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on 09-06-2011 and to dispense with the reading of these minutes. MOTION CARRIED.

Persons heard: None.Committee Reports:N.E.W. Para-Medic Rescue/

Public Safety: September 26th, 2011

-As per Trustee Robert Van Lannen.

Committee of the Whole: September 26th, 2011

-As per President Ronald Kryger.

MOTION BY STYCZYN-SKI AND SECONDED BY WOODWARD to refer the discussion and possible rec-ommendation of the Disabil-ity Insurance – Short & Long Term to the Labor Negotia-tions Committee for review. MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION BY WOOD-WARD AND SECONDED BY KRAUSE to approve and if anything we can do to en-courage development – the TIF Funds for the Allen Morin Pro-posal – Estimated at $83,000 with Mountain/Bay Plaza – Proposed Driveway Access off STH#32. As per Attorney Vande Castle, an Addendum to the Developers Agreement is needed and stating that the $83,000 will be paid back thru TIF Credits. Attorney Vande Castle, Lee Novak – Robert E. Lee & Associates, and Brad Frank – Schenck & Associates will be working on this TIF Project. MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION BY WOJKIE-WICZ AND SECONDED BY VAN LANNEN to DENY payment request of $82.50 – Motquin & As-sociates LLC – Invoice #39 as discussed. ROLL CALL VOTE: KRAUSE-NO, PREN-TICE-NO, STYCZYNSKI-YES, VAN LANNEN-YES, WOJKIEWICZ-YES, WOOD-WARD-NO, AND KRYGER-YES. MOTION CARRIED. (Payment Request is denied.)

MOTION BY PRENTICE

AND SECONDED BY VAN LANNEN to amend the Dis-cipline & Grievance Policy and Procedure that was ap-proved and adopted on 09-06-2011 – Resolution #1073-11. To eliminate the Village Clerk review step two in the proposed grievance process. MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION BY PRENTICE AND SECONDED BY STYC-ZYNSKI to open the floor for discussion on agenda item #E – as per C.O.W. Meeting held on 09-26-2011. MOTION CARRIED.

Persons heard: -Barbara Krozell.MOTION BY WOJKIE-

WICZ AND SECONDED BY KRAUSE to CLOSE the floor for discussion. MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION BY KRAUSE AND SECONDED BY STYC-ZYNSKI to approve and adopt Resolution #1074-11 – A Res-olution Appointing Tempo-rary, Interim Zoning Admin-istrator – Barbara Krozell and to be compensated $500.00 per month for the months of October, November, and De-cember 2011. Monthly com-pensation for 2012 shall be ne-gotiated and determined as part of the 2012 Village Budget. MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION BY STYCZYN-SKI AND SECONDED BY KRAUSE to approve Hallow-een – Trick-or-Treat for the Village of Pulaski on Monday – 10-31-2011 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. MOTION CARRIED.

Fire Dept. Board of Direc-tors: September 27th, 2011

-As per President Ronald Kryger.

MOTION BY PREN-TICE AND SECONDED BY WOJKIEWICZ to approve and adopt Ordinance #510-2011 – An Ordinance Amending Sec. #44.01 of the Municipal Code of Ordinances Regarding Weapons and Firearms Regu-lations Within the Village. MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION BY STYCZYN-SKI AND SECONDED BY WOODWARD to TABLE agenda items #9, #10, & #11 – As per Attorney Vande Castle, these agenda items are all linked to the Reimbursement Agreement and waiting for Chateau/Razorback to approve. MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION BY VAN LANNEN AND SECONDED BY STYCZYNSKI to approve payment requests to Robert E. Lee & Associates, Inc. –

-Inv. #64447 – Memo-rial Park Ball Diamonds - $1,575.45

-Inv. #64448 – Special As-sessments for Whimbrel Court - $4,559.85 – Bituminous Pavement.

-Inv. #64436 – Elevated Storage Tank - $6,800.57 – (Water Dept. Invoice)

MOTION CARRIED.MOTION BY KRAUSE

AND SECONDED BY PRENTICE to approve payment request to MCC, Inc. - $60,344.80 – Contract #295-11-01 – 2011 Bitumi-nous Paving Improvements – Whimbrel Way & Whimbrel Court & Settlers Creek – as per Lee Novak. MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION BY PREN-TICE AND SECONDED BY WOJKIEWICZ to approve payment request #1 to H & K Sports Fields, LLC - $47,405.00 – Memorial Park Baseball Diamond Restora-tion – Contract #295-11-05 – as per Lee Novak. MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION BY STYCZYN-SKI AND SECONDED BY KRAUSE to approve the Oper-ator/Bartender License Appli-cation ending 06-30-2012 for: Tammy Vieaux – CONTIN-GENT UPON CERTIFICATE OF SCHOOLING, AND SIG-NATURE OF THE POLICE CHIEF. MOTION CARRIED.

Such other matters:-Attorney Vande Castle in

reference to further review of the DRAFT of the proposed revisions to Chapter #44 of the Code of Ordinances Regard-ing Sexual Offender Residency Restrictions.

-Lee Novak in refer-ence to the Final Resolution for Special Assessments for Whimbrel Way & Settlers Creek for consideration for approval and adoption at the 11-07-2011 Regular Village Board Meeting.

Persons heard: None.Department Reports:-Public Works – Tom Hole-

winski in reference to Leaf Pick-Up thru 11-15-2011 (WEATHER PERMITTING).

-Sewer & Water Dept. – As per Tom Rodgers.

-Police Dept. – As per Chief Dunford.

-Administration – As per President Ronald Kryger.

Communications:-Committee of the Whole

Meetings – Budget Workshops – at Pulaski Village Hall:

-Tuesday – October 18th, 2011 – 6:30 PM Closed Session – Police Admin. As-sistant Interview and then 7:00 PM with the Open Session and Informational Discussion with the D.O.T. – Hwy. #32 & Hwy. #160.

-Tuesday – October 25th, 2011 – 7:00 PM.

-Planning & Zoning Com-mission Meeting – Wednesday – October 19th, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Pulaski Village Hall.

MOTION BY STYCZYN-SKI AND SECONDED BY PRENTICE to adjourn to CLOSED SESSION at 8:27 PM as per Wisconsin State Statute 19.85(1)(c). Consider-ing employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the gov-ernmental body has jurisdic-tion or exercises responsibil-ity. VILLAGE OF PULASKI – Update on Police Adminis-trative Assistant Position and guidance on eligibility. ROLL CALL VOTE: KRAUSE-YES, PRENTICE-YES, STYCZYNSKI-YES, VAN LANNEN-YES, WOJKIE-WICZ-YES, WOODWARD-YES, AND KRYGER-YES. MOTION CARRIED.

(Chief Randal Dunford was present for the Closed Session.)

MOTION BY STYCZYN-SKI AND SECONDED BY PRENTICE to return back to OPEN SESSION at 9:14 PM. ROLL CALL VOTE: KRAUSE-YES, PREN-TICE-YES, STYCZYNS-KI-YES, VAN LANNEN-YES, WOJKIEWICZ-YES, WOODWARD-YES, AND KRYGER-YES. MOTION CARRIED.

potential candidate for the Police Administrative As-sistant will be interviewed in Closed Session at 6:30 PM at the C.O.W. Meeting on Tuesday – 10-18-2011.

MOTION BY KRAUSE AND SECONDED BY VAN LANNEN to adjourn the meeting at 9:22 PM. MOTION CARRIED.

Minutes by: Karen Os-trowski, Village Clerk

Pulaski village board meeting minutes

School UpdatesThursday, December 1, 2011

The education of a man is never completed until he dies. Robert E. Lee

by Laura CortrightOn Nov. 4 and 5, select

Pulaski band students traveled to Winona State University and Saint Norbert College to par-ticipate in the annual Honors Band festivals.

Honors Band, an event that compiles advanced band students into one ensemble, allows students to work with the “best-of-the-best” musi-cians. As they collaborate with other instrumentalists in their age group, the participants perfect a piece of music with the help of a college professor and wind ensemble.

Honors Band is separated

into three categories: middle level, high-school level, and state level. For each level, different criteria must be met in order to participate in the festival; admission is truly an honor, and, according to D. Thomas Busch, band director at Pulaski High School, attend-ing honors band is a great per-sonal experience.

For the middle level, stu-dents from seventh to ninth grade were selected by their band directors and ranked in their musicianship, and are then evaluated on everything from

Pulaski students participate in Honors Band Festival

Pulaski High School students Nate Hilliard, Adam Morgan, Kar-lye Whitt and Tim Smoot were selected to participate in the Honors Band Festival. (Photo courtesy of Gloria Morgan)

submitted by Amanda Bodart

Logan Reet, Logan Paschke, and Ryan Paschke of the Pulaski FFA chapter attended the National FFA Organiza-tion’s 212˚ Conference at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Conven-tion Center in Stevens Point, Wisconsin on Nov. 11 and 12. Over 340 FFA members and advisors from around the state of Wisconsin participated in this biannual event.

The 212˚ Conference, which is held at locations throughout the country, is a two-day per-sonal development seminar designed for high school fresh-men and sophomores involved in FFA. The event focuses on student development, and chal-lenges students to push their limits. Themes for this confer-ence include: Virtues, Growth and Collaboration.

“FFA’s personal develop-ment conferences are an ex-ceptional opportunity for FFA members to participate in a national conference without leaving their home state,” said Cheryl Zimmerman, state FFA executive director. “These con-ferences bring out the very best in students and advisors who participate. It really helps the students focus on who they are and what they can become. We are also excited that this is the second year for this new lead-ership curriculum offered by the National FFA Organiza-tion.”

Leadership development is a key focus of the National FFA Organization. Helping FFA members develop their leadership skills and focus on who they are and what they can become is the key to the mission of the organization. Members start at the local chapter level in their home high schools and can become active at both state and national levels.

Conference staff members are college students who are former state or national offi-cers. Many staff members also worked as counselors for the Washington Leadership Work-shop, FFA’s national leader-ship seminar held in Washing-ton, D.C. each summer.

Premier Leadership, person-al growth and career success through agricultural education are the missions of the National FFA Organization and the 212˚ Conference is only one of the many opportunities that the FFA organization offers its members to develop lifetime leadership skills. The Wiscon-sin Association of FFA is com-prised of 250 local chapters preparing over 18,000 students in high school and junior high for careers in agriculture.

With a long history, FFA continues to make a positive difference in the lives of young people, today and in the future.

FFA members attend conference

ABVM students participate in fall events

Frankie the rolling dog and her mom Barbara Techel, visited As-sumption B.V.M. Frankie and Techel write books and tell Frankie’s story, promoting the importance of overcoming challenges, think-ing positive and making a difference. The children loved to meet Frankie in person. The assembly was sponsored by the school’s box top and milk cap collection profits.

On Nov. 15, students gathered on National ‘I Love to Write Day’ for a school assembly. The Student Council read a story called “Letters to God.” Then all students had an opportunity to each write their own letter to God and place it in a box. Students were also en-couraged to add other letters to the box throughout the year.

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Left: Santa and Hecky the Elf pose with children at the Pulaski Area Chamber of Commerce “Frosty’s Holiday Party” in 2010. This year the event will be held Friday, December 2nd at the Pulaski Library.

Josh the Elf, Tammy, Santa and Concertina Elfie play some Christ-mas music outside Dynamic Designs during their Holiday Event in 2010. This years Holiday Happenings will be held December 5th through December 10th.


Holiday Happeningsin Pulaski

Holiday Happenings


Students welcomed at Diversity Club

by Clarissa Grathen and Hannah Bloch

For the past four years, Pulaski High School students from every background and walk of life have been wel-comed as members of Diver-sity Club, where acceptance is a virtue.

The club, which meets during the school’s activity period sessions, addresses the walls built up by judgmental views and tears them down one by one. As a result, students’ perceptible views change dra-matically to form tolerance and togetherness as a whole.

No student is turned away from membership. Diversity Club welcomes everyone as students accept others for who they are no matter what.

A visionary of non-judg-mental scrutiny, Corey Livieri, an enthusiastic social studies teacher at PHS, leads Diver-sity Club. Livieri continues to motivate students with his ex-citing activities and fresh, in-spiring ideas. This motivation rubs off on others as they speak up amongst the group to con-

tribute their own thoughts and opinions on the matter.

In the past, activities offered by Diversity Club have varied. Last year there were many mu-sicians in the club who came up with outstanding ideas to bring people together. Carrot Tree, a coffee and gift shop located in Pulaski, hosted frequent open mic performances of fellow students in the club and others outside of the club that found interest in these events.

Whether students want to try out a club event or simply meet new people, Diversity Club welcomes everyone.

“The reason I joined this club was actually through a friend,” said current member Jon Jensen. “I had no idea what it really was about until I went to the first meeting.”

Ultimately the club is guided by the principle of in-creasing student’s acceptance for other cultures and ways of life, and hopes to expand its message and presence in PHS during the coming years.

by Zach Suess andwe Rachel Feivor

This year, the Pulaski Com-munity School District wel-comed back many former stu-dents as teachers.

Kari Kropp, one of the latest teachers to join the Pulaski staff is currently teaching third grade at Glenbrook Elemen-tary, just down the road from Pulaski High School where she graduated in 2007.

The support and inspiration Kropp received from two of her former teachers, including PHS Spanish instructor Tracie Vangheem-Rottier and science teacher Billi Jo Vertz, guided her on a path towards earning a teaching degree.

She chose to come back to Pulaski because of the atmo-sphere.

“I chose to come back to my home town because I had always felt at ‘home’ here,” said Kropp.

As a teacher, she loves in-teracting with her students and using her smartboard to allow for more hands-on learn-ing. She gained the benefits of hands-on learning from her time as a student in the district, and is excited to pass it on to her students now.

Because she receives so much support from her fellow colleagues, Kropp feels that the PCSD is where she belongs.

Lindsey Wilcox, a 2005 graduate, returned to Pulaski to teach civics, world history, and U.S. history at PHS.

Wilcox loves the family and experience she has gained from the Pulaski community and from her the teacher who inspired her, Joan Brylski.

The use of technology is the biggest change for her, but she continues to excel as a new teacher to the community.

Both Wilcox and Kropp also coach Red Raider volley-ball at the high school level.

Another new member brought to the district is Jessica Ullmer. Ullemer is a kindergar-ten teacher at Hillcrest Elemen-tary School, and a 1999 PHS graduate.

“I have always lived here so working in the community where I live is a dream come true,” Ullmer said. “Giving back to the community that has helped make me the adult I am today is the ultimate gift a teacher can give.”

Now that she is on the other side of the teacher and student spectrum, she loves working with the colleagues she does because they give her so much support and help her with her teaching methods.

Ullmer was greatly influ-enced by many of her teachers.

“Many teachers are an inspi-ration for me. Mrs. Christman taught me how to get over my fears and take charge in Kin-dergarten, David Halla and his always entertaining math class, Mrs. Steide and her counsel-ing wisdom as a new student to public education; also, Jenni-fer Gracyalny and her endless support and wisdom as an FFA advisor, Mr. Berken and his constant push to always be on my toes and do my best!” Kyle Christiansen, Jessica Stock, Samantha Watermo-len and Jodi Sams are also the most recent former students who have returned to Pulaski as teachers.

PCSD welcomes former students as teachers

Class Spotlight: SNC Englishby Sam Schwartz

Pulaski High School senior students are offered a course that few area schools offer: St. Norbert English.

As a college level class, St. Norbert English offers students the opportunity to enroll in two separate, four credit college level classes. As a result, PHS seniors can earn a total of eight possible English credits before ever enrolling as student on a college campus.

The students enrolled in this class are required to maintain a B+ average in both Exposi-tory Writing and Advanced English 11 as well as take an entrance exam prior to the class in order to become enrolled in the class. The prerequisites for this course help to ensure a suc-cessful year for students.

According to St. Norbert College statistics, 99.7 percent of students enrolled in St. Norbert College English courses pass the class and receive all eight possible credits compared to 58 percent of students nationally that take and pass AP exams each year. Since the partnership began in 1992, over 1,000 PHS students have received eight credits in English from St. Norbert College through this program.

St. Norbert English, com-monly known as “NORBS” by many students at Pulaski High School, consists of college credit writing in a much more relaxed and easy-going atmo-sphere than typically found in most large lecture halls at uni-versities.

Although the reading mate-rial and class expectations are on par with college classes, the atmosphere provides a less stressful setting than what is found on most campuses. Ac-cording to the students, the class

allows them to work through difficult writing styles together with people they know, rather than being thrown into a large lecture hall where one may not even know the student he or she is sitting next to.

“College Credit English has given me the opportunity to reach my full potential as a student writer and I have become a much better writer because of this class,” said senior Mackenzie Nickerson. “I love being able to discuss essay topics and thesis ideas with people I know and feel comfortable with which makes this college level class much more beneficial in my eyes.”

In this class, students have the opportunity to read and comprehend famous authors such as Sophocles, William Shakespeare and many other famous authors and play-writes. After discussing previ-ously read stories and plays, the students are typically re-quired to write an analytical essay at a college level in a timely manner, the same re-quirements a freshman at a uni-versity would face.

Throughout the course of the year, the students will also have the opportunity to perform speeches with similar college level requirements. Overall, the students receive the base knowledge of college level writing and get a taste of what college education is like.

“The college credit program through St. Norbert College provides tremendous oppor-tunities for out students,” said instructor Glenn Blohowiak. “They are allowed to take two college classes with the most cost-effective credits during their senior year in order to get a big jump on their college edu-cation.”

Alumni profile

Where do you live?San FranciscoWhere do you work?Google. Recently, Brandon Ripley (also from Pulaski) started at Google.Do you have any kids?NoWhat did you do after high school?College, then moved out to San Francisco to find a job and have an adventure.Did you go to college? If so, where?Yes, University of Wisconsin-Madison. I graduated with degrees in Finance and Market-ing.How were your grades in high school?Good – I got a 4.0 and was valedictorian.Did a certain teacher have a positive impact on your life?Overall, I felt like PHS was such a community and all of the teachers contributed to my success and happiness through-out high school. I spent study halls in Faye and Amy Tubb’s classrooms helping them and talking through problems. And Mike Berkin somehow made calculus interesting and fun. Of course my father (English teacher Glenn Blohowiak) had a positive impact. When I took his class, I really learned to push myself – he was definitely harder on me (and gave me my first C on an assignment). That was a rude awakening.

Ultimately, he fueled my work ethic and drive. All of the stu-dents loved him and I was glad to have him as a teacher and musical director. What is your favorite band?I don’t really have one…What is your favorite TV show?PsychWhat activities did you participate in during high school?I was always very active in high school. My favorite activ-ity was being involved in the musicals. The entire cast and crew was like a family and I feel I learned so many life-long lessons by being on stage. As a lead in the musicals, I learned about the importance of team-work and how to be comfort-able and confident speaking in front of large groups, which has definitely helped me in my career. My other activities in high school included: the one act play, variety show, volley-ball, national honor society, drama club, choir, Spanish club, and dance lessons (outside of PHS).What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Cookie DoughHow did you use what you learned in Pulaski outside of school?I learned so much by growing up in Pulaski. Two things that stick out are Wisconsin values and work ethic. People from Wisconsin are warm, welcom-ing and genuine people. In San Francisco, people often comment on my genuineness, which at first I thought was odd. But now I can appreciate what growing up in Pulaski gave me. I’ve been able to keep my small town, core values while living in a big city. I think this, along with my work ethic, separates me from most. Being genuine and a hard worker goes a long way in your personal life and career. What, if anything, do you miss about the Pulaski area?My family of course! Also, huge yards with no fences and all the different seasons.

Gina Blohowiak Class of 2001


Glenbrook hosts career fairBand makes final Rose Bowl preparations

by Laura Cortright After 100 hours of band

camp, 10 parades, and $150,000 worth of fundraising, the Pulaski High School band is almost ready to board the plane to Pasadena, California.

Almost. After all, there are still over

30 hours of band camp to go, not to mention the in-class preparations.

As one of 22 bands from across the world selected to perform in the 2012 Tourna-ment of Roses Parade, Pulaski High School is truly living up to its slogan: “Pride of Pulaski, Pride of Wisconsin.” However, Pulaski isn’t just representing its home state; the band also has the honor of epitomizing Iowa, Illinois and Missouri.

The Pulaski High School band will march 5.5 miles through the streets of Pasadena, performing alongside multi-million dollar floats, high-stepping horses, and bands from Puerto Rico, Japan and Sweden.

Broadcast partners such as ABC, NBC, Univision (in Spanish) and Hallmark Channel will televise the parade on January 2, 2012. That’s one billion people watching world-

wide.Needless to say, the pres-

sure is on.“I’m both nervous and

excited,” says Pulaski alumnus Jamie Rodgers, class of 2011, who will be returning to march in the parade. “I know the second that we step down Col-orado Blvd. playing ‘On Wis-consin!’ that it will hit every-one that this is real. The world is watching us. I know we’ll all be in the zone.”

In addition to the parade, each participating band will perform a field show: i.e., a string of marching formations put to music. Pulaski High School will feature five tunes in its field show, ranging from Journey’s ‘Don’t Stop Believ-ing’ to Robert Lamm’s ‘25 or 6 to 4.’ Of course, the show wouldn’t be complete without Pulaski’s signature brand of music: ‘Red Wing,’ a polka.

Ali Carmichael, senior, shares her perspective: “All the good times being silly on the bus and the bad times when we had to march in the pouring rain or steamy 90 degree weather….that last moment is one that I will always remem-ber for the rest of my life.”

The Pulaski Music Boosters received $500 from Smurawa’s Bakery. Members of the boosters worked at the bakery during Polka Days. The funds will be used for the band’s upcoming trip to Pasadena.

On Friday, November 11, Glenbrook Elementary students par-ticipated in the annual career fair. Area businesses set up booths in the school’s gym to inform students about all of the possible career options that will be available to them as they get older.

Students learn about the careers in the electronic industry from Dean DeKeyser, owner of Soundcheck.

Sports Thursday, December 1, 2011

The healthiest competition occurs when average people win by putting above average effort.

Colin Powell

Senior Profiles

Pulaski debuts crosscountry ski trails

by Brittany BoyeaThere may not be snow on

the ground yet, but the Pulaski community is already gearing up for cross-country skiing season. Most recently, the Village of Pulaski has devel-oped new trails in the Pulaski Community Park that will be available for public use throughout this winter.

The trails will officially open once six to eight inches of snow has fallen.

Influenced by the Bay Area Nordic Ski Club and the Ash-waubenon Cross Country Ski Club, Pulaski will provide skiers with four miles of classi-cal and skate ski trails to enjoy.

The park will also feature approximately a half-mile of limited lighting trails for public use. The lighted route will be directly in front of East Pulaski Street.

PACE representatives Matthew Mroczynski and Mark Heck, who helped to develop the course, will work with Village of Pulaski offi-cials to manage and maintain the trails, so they will remain in good condition for all to use.

“We’re excited to bring something new to Pulaski, to get outside and ski,” Mroczyn-ski said.

While this is only the first year that Pulaski has offered cross-country skiing trails, students from throughout the Pulaski Community School District have enjoyed skiing as part of the Bay Area Nordic Ski since it began in 2009.

The club, which is open for youth ages three to 12, offers children the opportunity to learn to ski. Members of the club can even rent skiing equipment for use throughout the winter.

The club also holds clinics from December until March to teach the youngest members of the sport how to be successful skiers.

For more information about the Bay Area Nordic Ski Club, visit http://www.baynordic.blogspot.com.

Name: Brock Manning Sport: Wrestling

Age: 18

Position: Weight class- 182

Years Involved: 4

Favorite Subject: Business and Social Studies

Post High School Plans: 4 year college for business

Favorite High School Memory: Being in senior year spirit day guys dance and being a senior skit MC

Favorite Food: Buffalo Wild Wings

Favorite Musical Artist/Band: Toby Mac

Hobbies: Fishing

Favorite TV Show: The Office

Goal for the season: FRCC Conference Champions

Rivals: Bay Port, Ashwaube-non

Name: Alli Reed

Sport: Dance

Age: 18

Position: Captain

Years Involved: 15

Favorite Subject: Spanish

Post High School Plans: UW- Stevens Point, Major in Spanish and International Studies

Favorite High School Memory: Winning State freshman year

Favorite Food: Pasta

Favorite Musical Artist/Band: Bruno Mars

Hobbies: Shopping

Favorite TV Show: Dance Moms

Goal for the season: Place top 3 at every competition

Rivals: Southwest

PHS bowling team starts season

by Teri LewinsThe Pulaski Bowling team

recently kicked off its 2011 season with practices that began on Nov. 18, and the first meet was held on Nov. 30. Cur-rently, more than 20 Pulaski High School students partici-pate in the sport.

The team is coached by Ron Ross, while his grandson, William Durfey, serves as the assistant coach.

Although the sport is not an official WIAA, school-spon-sored athletic organization, the team usually enjoys high par-ticipation each year. In pervi-ous years, both the girl’s team and boy’s team competed at the sectional competition.

At the Nov. 30 meet, the team competed against Mari-nette. The match was held at Dome Lanes in Marinette.

The scores are based on strike/spare percentage, meaning the team only scores points when bowlers earn a strike or spare. If a bowler does not earn a strike or spare, the frame is counted as “open” and reduces the individual’s final

score. During competitions, bowlers have the opportunity to earn points on both an indi-vidual and team basis.

While the team may not be as competitive as other school sponsored athletic activities, it does provide students a fun way to stay active throughout the long winter months.

The team also provides stu-dents the opportunity to learn new skills and improve their bowling game.

“I like bowling because it’s a fun time to hang out with friends and they (the coaches) give you helpful tips along the way,” said senior Brandyn Horn.

While no one from Pulaski attended the state meet last year, the team hopes to improve and be a part of the sectional meet this winter. Unlike most organized sports, which many students stop competing in after graduating from PHS, bowling is a sport they can carry throughout their lives and play at almost any age.

“Bowling is a fun sport to know and I’m glad I joined,” said junior Heather Tossava.

WIAA All-ConferenceCross Country

Jacob EgelhoffSecond Team

All-Conference

by Craig ThompsonUnder new head coach

Gary Westerman, Pulaski Red Raiders senior quarterback Tanner Vannieuwenhoven broke the single-season record for passing yards with 1,919 yards. The record includes all regular season games as well as playoffs.

While he did not break Dennis Bogacz’s 1987 passing yard record for regular season games only, Vannieuwenhoven still earned a rightful place amongst the school’s best quar-terbacks.

Vannieuwenhoven’s one season as a starter put him fifth on Pulaski High School’s all-time passing yardage list. He also tied Blake Kuchta’s 2001

record of 15 regular season passing touchdowns but holds the single season record of 21 touchdowns. He also complet-ed 62 percent of his passing at-tempts, ranking second all-time behind Matt Kuse, who com-pleted 65 percent of his passes during the 1989-1990 seasons.

While the 2011 football season will go down in the PHS record books, Joe Brzezinski, the team’s quarterback coach, was not surprised by Vannieu-wenhoevn’s success.

“No matter what Tanner does, he wants to be the best,” Brzezinski said. “His competi-tiveness and drive for perfec-tion fueled his work ethic so

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Red Raiders senior quarterback Tanner Vannieuwenhoven set the team’s single-season passion record during the 2011 sea-son, helping to lead Pulaski to the second round of the WIAA playoffs.

Business Thursday, December 1, 2011

If the career you have chosen has some unexpected inconvenience, console yourself by

reflecting that no career is without them. Jane Fonda

Cellular Telecommunica-tions and Internet Association (CTIA)-The Wireless Associa--The Wireless Associa-tion announced today the elec-tion of its 2012 officers, who were chosen by its 38-member board of directors. Patrick D. Riordan, president and CEO of Nsight and Cellcom, was elected as chairman and will begin serving a one-year term on Jan. 1, 2012.

Other newly-elected CTIA officers include Mary Dillon, President and CEO of U.S. Cellular, Vice Chairman; Dan Mead, President and CEO of Verizon Wireless, Secretary; Bret Comolli, Chairman at Asurion, Treasurer; and Dan Hesse, CEO of Sprint Nextel Corporation, Chairman Emeri-tus.

“2012 will be a pivotal year for the wireless industry on a number of policy topics, including spectrum. CTIA is fortunate to have these expe-rienced industry executives to provide their leadership and guidance as we educate the policymakers from federal and state legislative and regula-tory agencies so we remain the world’s wireless leader,” said Steve Largent, President and CEO of CTIA- The Wireless Association.

According to Riordan, the industry’s largest mandate is enabling the USA to provide a leadership role in productivity, education, mobile home health care, innovation, cyber security and sustainability through the use of enhanced wireless tech-nology.

“To accomplish this goal, the industry will need addition-al quality spectrum to ensure its carriers have the capacity to deliver the technology being developed,” Riordan said. “As an industry, we must, as far as we are able, develop standards to protect our country, custom-ers and companies from cyber attacks.” In unifying the in-dustry to take on these initia-tives, the new board chairman expects CTIA to make great strides in 2012.

Riordan was also re-elected to the CTIA board of directors as a small carrier representa-tive. He has been a member of CTIA since 1992 and has served on the board of directors since 1993.

Cellcom CEO elected CTIA board chairman

Patrick D. Riordan, CEO of Nsight and Cellcom, was elected to serve as chair-man of the Cellular Tele-communications and Inter-net association.

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Births and DeathsThursday, December 1, 2011

You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.

Mae West

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Liss, Richard

Richard J. Liss, 92, Pulaski, died peacefully at his home on Monday afternoon, No-vember 14, 2011. He was born on February 13, 1919 to the late Frank and Mary (We-solowski) Liss. On September 17, 1946, he married Lucille H. Mroczynski at Assumption B.V.M. Church in Pulaski. He was a lifelong resident of Pulaski, where he and his wife raised seven children.

Richard served as a Staff Drill Sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II and had been stationed in Hawaii until 1945. He had served as president of the Holy Name Society of Assumption B.V.M. Parish, was a past Command-er of American Legion Post #337, and past Chief of the Tri-County Volunteer Fire De-partment, and was a member of the Assumption B.V.M. building committee respon-sible for building the current Catholic grade school in 1956, which all his children attend-ed. He worked 30 years as an agent for the Standard Oil Co. (BP Amoco) and four years as an independent jobber owning his oil delivery business prior to retiring in 1981.

Richard loved nature and seeing wildlife, and was an

Richard Liss

avid hunter and fisherman. He especially liked deer hunting at the family deer camp in Mari-nette County, where he became known for his excellent track-ing skills. He raised and trained top notch beagles. Hunting rabbits with his boys on Sat-urdays was a regular winter pastime. He played fast pitch softball and liked pitching horseshoes. Richard enjoyed spending time with his family at his Anderson Lake cottage and playing cards with every-one. He will be remembered as a good, faithful husband and caring father and grandfather, helping family members and others when the need was there.

He is survived by seven children, Connie (Richard) Crites, Roanoke, Virginia; David (Karen) Liss, Pulaski; Bill (Rachael) Liss, Riverton, Wyoming; Jim (Ginger) Liss, LaCrosse; Rick Liss, Pulaski; John (Brenda) Liss, Suring; Barb Manske, Krakow; 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grand-children, one brother, Ray Liss of Pulaski, and one sister, C. Alinda Levinson of Boise, Idaho; nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Richard was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Lucille, who died in 2005. He was also preceded in death by one son-in-law, Tim Manske; three brothers, Edward, Stanley, and Walter; three sisters, Elinor Banky, Lucille Mancheski, and Dorothy Za-blocki; four brother-in-laws, Ed Banky, Ben Mancheski, Joseph Zablocki, and Harry Levinson, and two sister-in-laws, Eunice and Wanda Liss.

Dennis John Baranczyk, 56, Green Valley, died unexpect-edly Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at his home, following a long battle with diabetes. The son of Adolph and Joanne (Siolka) Baranczyk was born September 8, 1955 and lived in the Krakow area most of his life. He was a 1974 graduate of Pulaski High School, where he developed his passion for wres-tling and won a state champion-ship in his senior year. He had been employed at Nicolet Paper in DePere and Carver Yacht in Pulaski for several years. Dennis loved the outdoors, and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a truly wonderful person who will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.

Survivors include his chil-dren; Kelly (Josh) Magnin, Oconto Falls, Wes Baranczyk, Gillett, and Tanya Severson, Green Bay; four grandchildren; Landon Magnin, Isaac, Kolin, and Patrick Schunk; four broth-ers and two sisters; Jerry (Chris) Baranczyk, Angelica, Ralph Baranczyk, Krakow, Rose-mary (Mike) Bonner, Plant City, FL, Marty (Lauri) Ba-ranczyk, Green Valley, Bernie (Karen) Baranczyk, Krakow,

Baranczyk, Dennis

Dennis Baranczyk

and Laura Beam, Clearwater, FL; his best hunting buddy, Kevin Ruatti, Angelica; many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Larry Baranczyk, and a nephew, Trent Baranczyk.

John Lloyd Bartelt, 85, Pulaski, passed away Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011, at Longview Terrace, in Suamico. Born on Jun. 20, 1926, in Pulaski, he was the son of the late August and Ella (Kroening) Bartelt. On Jul. 1, 1950, he was united in marriage to Shirley F. Lehman in Chicago. She preceded him in death on Jun. 15, 1981. John worked at J.I. Case, in Racine, for more than 30 years before retiring and moving to the An-gelica area. On Dec. 11, 1982, he was united in marriage to Lorraine B. (nee Lamb) Kroll. John was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Zachow, where he was an elder of the church. He was also a member of the United Auto Workers #180 in Racine. John loved spending time with his family. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of his life and, without fail, could always bring a smile to his face. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling. John is survived by: his wife, Lorraine; three daugh-ters, Karen (Richard) Beilfuss, Cecil; Paula (Ron) Lhotte, Pulaski; Ann (Dave) Innis, Madison; three stepsons, Dean (Judith) Kroll, Mt. Pleasant, N.C., Ronald (Valerie) Kroll, Jr., Zephurhills, Fla.; Timothy (Adelle) Kroll, Roxboro, N.C.; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; nine stepgrand-children; and 14 stepgreat-grandchildren. He is further survived by: one sister, Caro-line Zielinski, Krakow; four sisters-in-law, Geri Lehman, Deltona, Fla.; Loretta (Lonnie) Lodholz, Antigo; Joanne Lamb, Racine; Diane Sillars, Berkley, Wash.; and two brothers-in-law, Ron Lamb and Bill (Lois) Lamb, all of Fla. John was preceded in death by: his first wife, Shirley; his parents; a sister, Marga-ret Bonnin; and two brothers, Norbert and Martin Bartelt.

Bartelt, John

Jerry D. Wroblewski, 52, passed away Nov. 1, after com-plications of diabetes. Jerry was born to A. John Wroblews-ki and Jeanne (Rosenberg) Wroblewski April 5, 1959. He graduated from Pulaski High School in 1977. After high school Jerry had his own logging business and worked for TriCounty Sand & Gravel. He worked in Ohio at a steel mill as a millwright and most recently he worked at a sugar beet refinery in North Dakota, where he passed away. He loved to fish and hunt, he was a gentle giant who loved life and nature. He worked hard, was very intelligent and he could do or fix just about anything. He

Wroblewski, Jerry

Jerry Wroblewski

didn’t always say much but his words were worth listening to. We all loved his droll sense of humor.

He is survived by twin daughters, Jennifer and Heather Wroblewski. He will be sadly missed by his mother; four sisters, Nancy Jaworski, So-bieski; Monica Cisler, North Little Rock, Ark.; Terri (Ken) Denis, Suamico; Lynn Zajac, Sobieski; two brothers, John Wroblewski (Chris Voigt), Brussels, Wis.; and Jeff (Shelly) Wroblewski, Sobieski. Jerry is further survived by nieces and nephews, Tina, Larry, Bobbie Jeanne, Luke (his godson) and Ben Jaworski, Erica, Stepha-nie Cardwell and Matt Cisler, Nicole and Angie Denis, Robyn and Nick Zajac and Elizabeth and Zachery Wroblewski; great-nieces, Seyler, Kassidy, Gracyanna, Penny and Brynn; many aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his father, A. John Wroblewski; his brother, James; brother-in-law, Larry Jaworski; grandparents, Antone and Ida Wroblews-ki and Dorothy and Norbert Rosenberg. He will be missed by all his many friends, espe-cially Kathy and Jeanette.

A memorial service and cel-ebration of Jerry’s life will be held at a later date

Verna Szczepanski, 81, for-merly of the town of Chase, died peacefully Tuesday morning, October 25, 2011. The daugh-ter of the late Thomas and Helen (Holewinski) Lawniczak was born April 25, 1930 in the town of Pittsfield. On February 8, 1958 she married Edmond Szczepanski at Assumption B.V.M. Church in Pulaski. The couple farmed in the town of Chase until their retire-ment. Verna was a member of SS. Edward & Isidore Parish in Flintville, where she belonged to the Altar-Rosary Society. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and especially loved her grandchildren. Mom loved to garden. She was a great baker; the entire family loved her goodies, and es-pecially her homemade rolls and chocolate chip cookies. Survivors include six chil-dren; Allan (Sue) Szczepanski, Pulaski, Rose (Tom) Judkins, Green Bay, Louis (Sherri) Szczepanski, Sobieski, Sharon (Rick) Schroeder, Green Bay, Dan (Shirley) Szczepanski, Sobieski, and Helen (special friend, Bruce Gensler) Seiltz, Pulaski; thirteen grandchil-dren, Jacqueline Szczepan-

ski, Stacy (Matthias) Glat-ting, Sara (Wayne) Pierre, Rebecca (Monty) Brink, Lisa (Luke) Bingham, Joseph Szcz-epanski, Jonathon Szczepan-ski, Katie Schroeder, Kevin Schroeder, Kelly Szczepan-ski, Zachary Seiltz, Heather Seiltz, and Hayley Seiltz; three great-grandchildren, Lydia and Caleb Pierre, and Jaxun Brink; a brother and sister-in-law, Aloyzy (Helen) Lawniczak, Howard; three sis-ters-in-law, Dorothy Lawnic-zak, Pulaski, Eunice Lawnic-zak, Green Bay and Lenetta Wesolowski, Green Bay. She was preceded in death by her husband on November 26, 1998; four brothers, John (Gladys) Lawniczak, Pete Lawniczak, Tom Lawniczak, and Harry Lawniczak; a sister, Martha (Edwin) Zepnick and her twin sister, Victoria (James) Jaskolski, and Edmond’s family; Anna (John) Lapacz, Alice (Antone) Jankowski, and Edward Wesolowski. The family wishes to thank all those who helped care for Verna throughout the course of her illness.

Szczepanski, Verna

Verna Szczepanski

Frank Patrick Wengrzyn was called by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sep-tember 27, 2011 at the age of 52. He was born on March 8, 1969. The son of the late Harry and Lucille (Ptaszynski) Wengrzyn. Frank’s brother, Mathew preceded him in death also. Frank is survived by his sister Marion and his brother David. Frank is also survived by his relatives and friends. Frank will always be missed.

Wengrzyn, Frank

MONDAY, NOV. 14, 2011

SOBIECK, Shanna and Michael, Oneida, daughter.

THURSDAY, NOV. 17, 2011

KIRST, Melissa and Scott, Abrams, son.

SWAN, Lisa and Brandon, So-bieski, daughter.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 23, 2011

GLINSKI, Bonnie and Chris-topher, Sobieski, daughter.

Classifieds Thursday, December 1, 2011

Success or failure in business is caused more by the mental attitude even than by mental capacities.

Walter Scott

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when his opportunity arrived, he would be ready. Combine those traits with his relentless pursuit of knowledge and that made him a great student of the game.”

Despite the record-breaking season for Vannieuwenhoven, he and the Red Raiders un-fortunately lost to Cedarburg 49-28 in the second round of the WIAA Division 2 playoffs.

“From day one to the last day of the season, we got better. We did better than

anyone thought we would, and we played a heck of a season,” Vannieuwenhoven said.

After high school, Vannieu-wenhoven is looking to pursue a post-secondary education in engineering and a future quar-terbacking career. Currently, he is considering studying at Michigan Tech, Valparaiso or the University of Dayton, but has not yet made a final deci-sion.

“It was a pleasure to coach Tanner, I know he will be suc-cessful in whatever he chooses to do with his life after high school,” added Brzezinski.

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tone to sight-reading ability. Based on these nominations, judges sifted through the ap-plications from Wisconsin and Upper Michigan and decided which participants to admit.

The 17 accepted middle-level students from Pulaski traveled to the Saint Norbert College campus, rehearsed with the college’s Wind En-semble (the highest-ranking band at the college) and per-formed at the Walter Theater.

At the high-school level, the 12 Pulaski attendees were nominated and ranked by Busch; however, they also had

to prepare an audition. Partici-pants—whose home-states in-cluded Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois—attended a week-long band camp where they rehearsed with thweir con-ductor and selected coaches for each instrument. The final re-hearsal was one day before the performance.

“You’re surrounded by people who have an incredible passion for music and strive to share their passion with the audience,” said Karlye Whitt, a high-school-level Honors Band participant. “I took away more of an appreciation for music

and how it can affect not only myself, but the listeners.”

State-level Honors Band, after a process of nomination and auditions, allows partici-pants to meet world-renowned composers and conductors such as Frank Ticheli, who wrote, ‘Angels in the Architecture,’ a piece performed in October at this year’s festival held at The Overture Center in Madison.

“I would recommend anyone to audition for state honors,” said Whitt. “It’s an experience you will never forget.”

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