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PULASKI, WISCONSIN THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2011 VOLUME LXXI, NO. 20

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Kid’s Pages... Pages 8 & 9

Citizens of the Pulaski Com-munity School District support-ed the district’s 2011-2012 tax levy at the annual meeting on September 21. More than 100 residents and 27 non-residents attended the meeting.

The levy passed with only one nay vote.

“Even though we only had a slight tax increase, it’s wonder-ful to see the community come out and support the students of the district at the annual meeting,” Dr. Mel Lightner, su-perintendent of schools, said.

A nay vote was also record-ed for increased book rental fees, and two individuals voted against reimbursing school board members who miss work as part of their duties.

For the 2011-2012 school year, the district’s tax levy will increase by 2.17 percent, for a mill rate increase of 20 cents. The district’s total levy will be $14,334,494, while the district’s general budget will be just over $36 million.

Despite the increases, dis-trict spending this year will drop 5.26 percent. According to Lightner, many of the budget changes are the result of new laws at the state level.

This year, the state is requir-ing that school districts reduce per-student spending by 5.5 percent, which translates to a $2 million decrease in revenue for Pulaski. The district will also lose roughly $2 million in state aid this year, from just almost $25 million last year to about $22.6 million this year.

However, some of the revenue losses will be offset by other changes, most notably in-creased employee contributions to health care premiums and pension contributions. Addi-tionally, with 50 teacher retire-ments at the end of last school year, the district was able to hire new employees at lower sala-ries.

This year, the district will also spend more than $500,000

Annual meeting held

Continued on back page

Online exclusives-- Green Corner by Jack FitzGerald-- Pulaski Community Middle School

Update by Chris Bana-- Sting Cancer & Breast Cancer Awareness

by Laura Cortright-- PHS Hosts Blood Drive by Ayriel Rihn

-- Spirit Day and Homecoming Videos and Pictures

Check it out at www.pulaskinews.org

First Pulaski Community Park 5K a success

Over 150 runners and walkers from throughout the area attended the first annual Pulaski Community Park Trail 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 1.

The event took participants throughout the recreation trails located at the park which is next to the Polka Grounds. The entry fee was $5, and partici-pants received a t-shirt as well as refreshments after the race. They were also entered to win a variety of raffle prizes.

“We had a wonderful showing, and I was pleased to see such enthusiasm from our participants,” Matt Mroczynski, run organizer, said. “This was a great opportunity for runners and walkers in the area to see all of the trails at Pulaski Commu-nity Park.”

Registration for the event began at 7:15 a.m. while the race got underway just after 8:00 a.m. Pulaski Village Pres-ident Ron Kryger shot off the starting gun.

Besides runners and walkers, dogs were also welcome at the event.

After the race was complet-ed, at 9:00 a.m., winners of the raffle prizes were announced.

“It was a great course, beautiful and well marked weith helpful course at every turn. The excellent post race refreshment and prizes were an unexpected bonus,” said par-ticipant Jim Vanden Branden of Neenah.

The event would not have been possible without the do-nations from area businesses including:

• Furnitureland• Vern’s Hardware• State Farm Insurance• Super Ron’s • Tri-County Optimist • N*Sight• Hometeam Sports • PACEThe Ten Finishers were: 1. Nelson Hendrickson,

21:482. Brody Olson, 21:563. Trey Kesnial, 22:004. Randy Nakeges, 22:055. Alan Kraszewski, 22:596. Chris Kehler, 23:327. Annika Linzmeir, 23:548. Darrin Kehoe, 24:239. Griffin Robadiek, 24:4010. Justin Liegl, 24:44 A full listing of race results

can be found on www.pu-laskipace.org

Pulaski High School fresh-men Nelson Hendrickson won the first annual Pulaski Community Park Trail 5K with a time of 21 minutes and 48 seconds.

Participants enjoy the first annual Pulaski Community Park Trail 5K run/walk on Saturday, October 1.

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by Jack FitzGerald It has come to my atten-

tion, that yes: French fries as part of the daily Pulaski High School lunch menu are gone. What has intrigued me the most, however, is the con-sistent rage throughout the student body. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls: this is fries we’re talking about--- unhealthy, greasy, cheap variations of pota-toes. If, for some reason the administration decides to take away lunch in general or wants to start the school day at 4:00 a.m., then fury should be generated. Not for something as insignificant as fries. Honestly, what’s the big deal?

I’ve been eating Pulaski school lunches for 11 years and running. There have been several days where I have left the lunchroom feeling absolutely not full, as well as many days in which I’ve left feeling the exact op-posite. When it comes to ap-peasing my appetite, though, fries play little-to-no role.

I admit, the first two or three fries did taste good, high on salt and soaked in grease, and it would be a lie to say that they didn’t seduce any hungry adolescent.

But come on fellow stu-dents! Before you let all of this devastation get the best

of you, think about what happened after those three or four first delicious bites…Remember the sudden acid reflux, the heart burn, the after taste. (This is not an insult to the fine cooking staff we have here at PHS and throughout the district; this is true of all fries, re-gardless of where you order them.) Folks, truth is, French fries aren’t what they’re all cracked up to be.

As I was saying before, though, I’ve been eating lunch at PHS for a while now, and have noticed that it is all about taking advan-tage of everything you can get. Take the vegetables, take the fruit, take the juice, the entree, and the side. If for some reason this doesn’t meet all of your stomach’s desires, of course, the school does have ala cart.

Sure, growing teenag-ers require a higher caloric intake than their 30-some-thing counterparts, but the reality is that outrage over the lack of fries as part of the lunch menu is really the result of our bodies becom-ing more accustomed to larger portioned, heavily car-bohydrated meals. Instead, students should adjust their diets to encompass a more balanced approach.

P-News Points of ViewKeep the fries away

Correction: The following Girl Scout members were accidently omitted from the follow-up article on the community art drive in the 9/22 issue: Troop 4045: Emily, Samantha and Courtney Faucett, Jessica Slaby, Sophie Pautz, Samantha Barlament, Katelyn Petter, Taylor Williquette, Julia Johnson, Lauryn Wessely, and Lacie Martin. Troop 4020: Bailey Andrews. Troop #4118: Jaylin Maroh-nic, Mayzie Hill and Mackenzie Drevs

Troop 4263: Alyssa Bruckert, Alex DeGroot, Lauren Hendzel, Scotlynn Host, Allison Maroszek, Megan Przybyski, Alena Stras-sburg, Mikayla and Taylor Williams. We regret the error.

VSby Sam Schwartz

Upon reentering another school year, Pulaski High School students were dismayed to learn that PHS lunch periods now lack the choice of a french fry or potato as a side to each main course on a daily basis. Although this issue may seem minor and insignificant, it has caused an uproar from the PHS student body and the students have surely acted upon their feelings in many different ways. As nearly full-grown adults (and with many students who are already 18 years old) high school students should have the right to choose if they want fries at lunch or not.

While it is evident that America has a rising obesity rate, what a high school student eats is up to him or her and no one person, or group, should be allowed influence in making such decisions. Not only do the students feel unfairly restrict-ed, but many even feel the loss of the everyday bag of fries has resulted in less lunch food for more money.

“I am not so much con-cerned with the fact that lunch only serves fries once a week as I am concerned with the idea that I pay more money for less food at lunch. It just feels unfair to me and my fellow stu-dents,” said PHS senior Grace Kaiser.

School systems lack ad-ditional influence on eating habits outside of school, which is where students eat most of their meals. Thus, taking

away the french fries as part of school lunch four days a week is completely point-less and insignificant in a student’s life. When eating at home, a student will eat what he or she wants, when they want it, regardless of the food’s nutritional value.

The message the Pulaski school system is attempt-ing to send to students is clear, but many students feel their rights as are being taken away through the loss of their fries at lunch. Once again, it is arguable that obesity is an issue of debate throughout America, but this issue is not simply solved in the cafeteria: it is far beyond the power of schools to solve the growing obesity rate.

The truth is whatever influence school may have is rapidly offset by what students follow at home, while out to dinner or even just while getting some ice cream.

School lunch over the past few years has taken a turn for the better; yet, when a vital aspect or second course of the lunch meal is cut from five days a week to one, stu-dents feel this step has taken on a new meaning to healthy living. Overall the students are just asking that they be allowed the fries or potato choice back because not only is it their right as, but this is one battle that schools cannot win.

Bring back our fries

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submitted by Jackie Walker The 11th annual “Let’s Lick

Family Violence” campaign sponsored by the Green Bay Diocesan Council of Catho-lic Women (DCCM) will take place at parishes in the diocese during the month of October.

The project involves women and youth handing out lollipops at designated masses and accepting donations for them. The money is then given to the domestic abuse shelter in the area where it was collected.

Since it began in 2001, over $142,000 has been col-lected and has helped to keep 16 abuse shelters in the diocese open and operating.

Fore more information and/or to participate, contact Jackie Walker at (920)434-1057.

‘Let’s lick family violence’ campaign to be held

Let me be Frank tickets on sale

The Pulaski Music Boost-ers presents “St. Mary’s Roller Rink 1978” with Let Me Be Frank Productions on Friday, November 4. Tickets will be available for $38 each at Pulaski High School in the Pulaski News room on Thurs-day, October 6, and Friday, October 7. For more informa-tion, call Gloria Morgan at the Pulaski Area Chamber of Commerce office at (920)-822-4400 or email her at pacc@netnet.net.

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CommunityThursday, October 6, 2011 Page 3

“A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm.”

-Henrik Ibsen

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Nick and Julie Nowak

Wedding

Reports Generated: August 26 – September 5, 2011

08/26/2011 8:07 am - Assist Motorist – Trailside Conve-nience Store

08/26/2011 9:09 am - Assist Other Agency – Camelot Park

08/26/2011 1:57 pm - Assist EMS – Pulaski Shell Station Officer and N.E.W.

08/26/2011 11:06 pm - Reckless Driving – Golden Rod

08/27/2011 7:15 am - Open Door/Window – Memorial Park

08/27/2011 7:36 am - Dam-age to Property – Camelot Park

08/27/2011 9:48 am - Theft - From a Motor Vehicle – Fal-con Drive

08/27/2011 1:25 pm - Traf-fic Warning – King Court

08/27/2011 7:12 pm - Juve-nile Problem – Memorial Park

08/27/2011 10:09 pm - Noise Complaint – Memorial Park

08/27/2011 10:36 pm - As-sist Shawano County Sheriff – S. Chase Road

08/27/2011 11:49 pm - Dis-turbance (Verbal) – Camelot Park

08/28/2011 1:05 am – Dis-turbance – Colonial Court Apts.

08/28/2011 1:51 am - Sus-picious Person/Activity – Camelot Park

08/28/2011 10:28 am - Sus-picious Person/Activity – Co-lonial Court Apts.

08/28/2011 2:10 pm - Traf-fic Warning - E. Glenbrook Drive

08/28/2011 7:20 pm - Reck-less Driving - W. Pulaski Street

08/29/2011 6:41 am - As-sist Fire – Polka Tots Childcare Center

08/29/2011 10:46 am - Ani-mal Complaint- Dog at large - E. James Court

08/29/2011 11:38 am – Fin-gerprinting – Pulaski Police Department

08/29/2011 12:06 pm - Civil Dispute – Karcz Drive

08/29/2011 2:29 pm - Ani-mal Complaint – Colonial Court Apts.

08/29/2011 2:38 pm - Assist EMS – Camelot Park

08/29/2011 3:40 pm - Assist EMS – Bellin Health Clinic

08/29/2011 6:29 pm - Wel-fare Check – Southeast Resi-dential

08/29/2011 6:36 pm - Child Custody – Blue Heron Drive

08/29/2011 8:13 pm - Ani-mal at Large – Super Ron’s Food Center

08/29/2011 8:39 pm - Speeding Violation – Industrial Way

08/29/2011 10:54 pm - Traf-fic Warning – Industrial Way

08/29/2011 11:41 pm - Traf-fic Warning – Karcz Drive

08/29/2011 11:53 pm - Traf-fic Warning - W. Pulaski Street

08/30/2011 12:33 am - Traf-fic Citation – Corporate Way

08/30/2011 3:00 am - Open Door/Window – Colonial Court Apts.

08/30/2011 4:54 am - Traf-fic Citation – Camelot Park

08/30/2011 9:30 am - Theft - Retail/Shoplifting – Dynamic Designs Unlimited LLC

08/30/2011 9:41 am - Traf-fic Warning – Great American Way

08/30/2011 6:49 pm - Traf-fic Citation – Crest Drive

08/30/2011 7:58 pm - Ac-cident - Hit and Run – Helen Street

08/30/2011 8:43 pm - Warn-ing - Equipment Violation – Whimbrel Way

08/31/2011 5:18 am - Speeding Violation - STH 32 HWY

08/31/2011 6:42 pm - Wel-fare Check – Camelot Park

08/31/2011 7:00 pm - Suspi-cious Person/Activity – Rose-mary Drive

08/31/2011 8:03 pm - Traf-fic Citation - E. Pulaski Street

09/01/2011 3:00 am - Traf-fic Warning - E. Pulaski Street

09/01/2011 3:34 am - Traf-fic Citation - S. Wisconsin Street

09/01/2011 5:22 am - Bur-glary - Non-Residential – Neighborhood Kitchen Bur-glary at Neighborhood Kitch-en. Entry made by throwing rock through interior doors.

Occurred between 3:00 AM & 5:00 AM.

09/01/2011 7:20 am - Traf-fic Direction – Whimbrel Way

09/01/2011 8:00 am - Found

Items/Property – Memorial Park

09/01/2011 3:29 pm - Traf-fic Accident – Super Ron’s Food Center

09/01/2011 4:22 pm - Assist EMS – Camelot Park

09/01/2011 6:20 pm - Traf-fic Warning – Crest

09/01/2011 8:19 pm - Assist Motorist - E. Cedar Street

09/01/2011 8:32 pm - Assist Fire – Colonial Court Apts.

09/01/2011 9:04 pm - 911 Hang up call - W. Pulaski Street

09/01/2011 10:35 pm - Sus-picious Person/Activity – Blue Heron Drive

09/02/2011 7:20 am - Traf-fic Direction – Pulaski Com-munity Middle School

09/02/2011 8:00 am - Assist Citizen – Pulaski Police De-partment

09/02/2011 12:48 pm - Theft – Bicycles - S. St. Au-gustine Street

09/02/2011 1:30 pm - Traf-fic Direction - STH 32 HWY

09/02/2011 4:36 pm - Assist Citizen – McDonald’s

09/02/2011 5:24 pm - Traf-fic Warning - N. St. Augustine

09/02/2011 5:40 pm - Assist EMS – Colonial Court Apts.

09/02/2011 7:20 pm - As-sist Citizen - S. St. Augustine Street

09/02/2011 7:30 pm - Keep the Peace – Pulaski Police De-partment

09/02/2011 9:03 pm - Ve-hicle Equipment Violation - E. Glenbrook Drive

09/02/2011 11:45 pm - Reg-istration/Title Violation – Flora Street

09/03/2011 12:15 am - Sus-picious Vehicle – Pulaski High School

09/03/2011 7:48 am - 911 Hang up call – Carol Lane

09/03/2011 11:43 am - Found Items/Property – Sum-mit Street

09/03/2011 11:56 am - As-sist Fire – Summit Street

09/03/2011 2:16 pm - Assist EMS – Camelot Park

09/03/2011 3:25 pm - Traf-fic Warning – N. St. Augustine

09/03/2011 3:44 pm - Theft - All Other – Blue Heron Drive

09/04/2011 10:45 am - Sex Offense- Sexual Assault of Child – Steno Trail

09/04/2011 1:01 pm - Crim-inal Damage To Property - S. St. Augustine Street

09/04/2011 10:17 pm - Disturbance (Verbal) – Karcz Drive

09/05/2011 12:20 am - Ani-mal Complaint – Third Ave.

09/05/2011 7:10 am - Traf-fic Citation - S. Wisconsin Street

09/05/2011 9:37 am - Child Custody – Golden Eagle Court

For a complete report, visit

www.villageofpulaski.org

Julie Maroszek and Nick Nowak were united in marriage on August 13, 2011, at Assumption B.V.M. Catholic Church in Pulaski, Wisconsin.

Maroszek is the daughter of Ronald and Barbara Maroszek. She is a graduate of Pulaski High School, and is the owner of Salon 2140 in Shawano, WI.

Nowak is the son of Donald and Julie Nowak. Nowak is a Pulaski High School graduate, and is employed at Nowak Concrete in Pulaski.

Honor attendants included: Kristine Bogacz, Jennifer Ziech, Tammy Brzeczkowski, Diana Theis, Mikayla Maroszek, Laura Nowak, Michelle Maroszek, Bret Nowak, Brandon Nowak, Andy Maroszek, Matt Maroszek, Matt Skinkis, Alex Harmann, Craig Nowak. Miniature bride was Kennedy Nowak and ring bearers were Jaxon Bogacz and Brandon Brzeczkowski. Dale Maroszek and Gerald Nowak served as ushers.

The couple resides in Pulaski, Wisconsin.

submitted by Amy WrightThe 3rd annual Pulaski

Community Christmas Collage Concert will be held again this year. The Pulaski Community Band and Jazz Ensemble will be joining together with the Pulaski Community Choir and Children’s Choir to bring the sounds of the season to life through the musicianship of members of the Pulaski Com-munity. On Thursday, De-cember 15, small and large ensembles, both vocal and instrumental, will perform beautiful and spirit-filled ar-rangements of Christmas songs

in the Ripley Performing Arts Center at Pulaski High School beginning at 6p.m.

We are currently accept-ing registrations for both the Pulaski Community Choir (open to anyone in seventh grade and up) and Children’s Choir (open to kids in grade three through six.) Rehears-als will be held on Monday evenings from 5:00pm until 6:00pm for the Children’s Choir and from 6:30pm until 8:00pm for the Adult Commu-nity Choir. Our first rehearsal was October 3, however, we are still accepting new members.

If you are interested in reg-istering, please contact Molly Suehs mmsuehs@pulaskis-chools.org to register for the Adult Community Choir or Amy Wright alwright@pu-laskischools.org to register for the Children’s Choir. You may also register at rehearsal on Monday, October 10th.

We are very excited to be able to welcome back those that participated last year as well as have the opportunity to meet new members too. Together we will create new friendships, rekindle old friendships, and help the Pulaski Community, as well as ourselves, to celebrate the true beauty and meaning of the Christmas season. We hope to see you at rehearsal. If you have any questions, please contact Molly Suehs at 822-6595 or Amy Wright at 822-6583.

Christmas concert to be held

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Pumpkin Maze

Did You Know? OCTOBER IS NATIONAL PIZZA MONTH* Americans eat approximately 100 acres of pizza EACH DAY, or about 350 slices per second. * Pizza is a $32+ BILLION per year industry. * There are approximately 61,269 pizzerias in the United States.* Pizza restaurant growth continues to outpace overall restaurant growth. * Pizzerias represent 17% of all restaurants. * 93% of Americans eat AT LEAST one pizza per month.* Each man, woman and child in America eats and average of 46 slices (23 pounds) of pizza per year. * Approximately 3 BILLION pizzas are sold in the U.S. each year.* According to a recent Gallop Poll, children between the ages of 3 and 11 prefer PIZZA over all other food groups for lunch and dinner.* A study done by a U.S. Department of Agriculture statistician and home economist found that in a three-day survey period, 42% of children between the ages of 6 and 11 has eaten pizza.* 94% of the population of the U.S. eats pizza.

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Hunting season kicks offENERGY ASSISTANCE

appointments on Mondays, October 10 & November 14 from 1:00-4:00. Please call 822-8100 for an appointment.

“OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MURDER” at MIELKE THEATER on Sunday, October 9. Leaving from Pulaski Senior Center at 1:00 p.m. for 2:00 p.m. show. Cost is $15.00. We will stop for “dutch treat” supper after the show at the Antlers in Bonduel.

FOOT CARE CLINIC at Pulaski Senior Center on Tues-days, October 11 & 25, 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, October 11. 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.

UNDERSTANDING AND USING MEDICARE TOOLS with Mary Kay Norman on Tuesday, October 11 at 11:00 a.m. If you are receiving or will start receiving Medicare, you should examine your options /choices every year. In this workshop you will learn about Medicare tools available to assist in making decisions about your prescriptions and Medicare choices.

BOOK GROUP at Pulaski Senior Center on Tuesday, October 11 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Light supper will be served. October’s book is Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. Books are available at the Senior Center. Call 822-8100 for more information. All ages welcome.

DOOR COUNTY TRIP sponsored by P.A.C.E. on Wednesday, October 12. Stop-ping at Renard’s Cheese, Laut-enbach’s Orchard Country Winery & Market, Von Stiehl Winery and Weinke’s Farm Market. Lunch at White Gull Inn. Cost is $60.00. Call Deb Schneider at 822-6050 for more information

HALLOWEEN CRAFT - decorating pumpkins at Pulaski Senior Center on Wednesday, October 19 at 9:30 a.m. All supplies donated by Southern-Care. Pre-registration neces-sary by October 14.

Wii BOWLING TOUR-NAMENT on Thursday, October 20 at the ADRC in Green Bay.

Leaving Pulaski Senior Center at 12:15 p.m.

MOVIE MONDAY on October 24 at Pulaski Senior Center. We will be watch-ing episodes of “Ozzie and Harriet.” Show starts at 12:15 p.m. Snacks provided.

P.A.C.E. FINANCIAL FAIR on Thursday, October 27 at Pulaski High School. Pre-registration necessary. Call Deb Schneider at 822-6050 for more info.

HALLOWEEN PARTY on Monday, October 31 at Pulaski Senior Center at 11:30 a.m. Lunch is veal parmesan. Cost: lunch donation of $3.50 and $1.00 for the party. Call 822-8100 to sign up. Deadline is Thursday, October 27 for sign up.

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 informa-tion. All ages welcome. Spon-sored 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 Wednes-days at 10:00 a.m., to hair appointments on Friday mornings, and to church on Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. If inter-ested, call Kitty at 822-8100.

QUILTING WORK-SHOP 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 October 7 – October 21. 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, October 7– Swedish meatballs

Monday, October 10 – Scal-loped potatoes & ham

Tuesday, October 11 – Baked chicken

Wednesday, October 12 – Salisbury steak

Thursday, October 13 – Tator tot casserole

Friday, October 14 – Salmon loaf

Monday, October 17 – Beef tomato mac casserole

Tuesday, October 18 – Split pea soup, roast beef sandwich

Wednesday, October 19 – Sloppy joe

Thursday, October 20 – Sweet & sour chicken

Friday, October 21 – Baked lemon fish

The Pulaski Area Historical Society (PAHS) was recently awarded a $700 mini-grant from the Society and Wiscon-sin Council for Local History. Grants are awarded to histori-cal societies to support collec-tions and care management.

In 2011, the council al-located addition funds to the program in recognition of its 50th anniversary, awarding a total of $15,100 to 26 organi-zations. The Pulaski Area His-torical Society was one of these 26 groups.

The grant was received by the society in July, and pro-ceeds will be used to offset the cost associated with this year’s Collection Storage Reorganiza-tion Project. The project, which was completed during June 2011, implemented a new com-puterized catalog system called Past Perfect to keep track of the historical society’s collections.

Danille Benden, Curator of Anthropology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and two of her students, Breanna

Norton and Samantha Des-Rochers, worked to complete the project, along with several PAHS board members and volunteers, including students from Pulaski High School.

The project is the begin-ning of a potentially larger project, where PHS students will continue to volunteer at the museum and enter objects into the Past Perfect.

While members of the PAHS board hope the project will be continuous, the com-plete of the first project was the most essential.

The PAHS will hold its annual meeting on Wednes-day, October 26, 2011, at the Pulaski Legion Hall. Tickets are available at area banks: Cit-izen’s Bank, North Shore Bank, Premier Community Bank or by calling (920)822-5776. Ev-eryone is welcome to attend.

For more information on the PAHS, visit the website at www.pulaskiwihistory.com

Historical Society receives mini-grant

Volunteers stand in front of Pulaski Area historical society, which was recently awarded a $700 mini-grant. The funds wll be used to help support the society’s Collection Storage Reor-ganization Project.

by Tyler Bebow and Cody Kropp

Editors Note: This is the first article about outdoor life in Wisconsin. If you have a topic you would like covered or would like to share a success-ful hunting experience, please email Pulaski News at pulaski-news@pulaskischools.org

From October 1 until October 9, the Wisconsin De-partment of Natural Resources is hosting a hunt for people with physical disabilities. The hunt is held by Wisconsin land-owners who volunteer to host the hunters during the period.

The DNR offers three dif-ferent permits that participants of the special hunting period.

The Class A permit is for hunters with permanent physical disabilities. They are allowed to hunt out of a parked vehicle at least 50 feet away from the center-line of the road, with the landowners’ permission. Hunters can use the weapon of their choice and shoot a deer of either sex.

The Class B permit is for hunters with temporary or permanent disabilities. These hunters have the same restric-tions as Class A but cannot shoot a deer of either sex, and must get the necessary tag.

The Class C permit is for hunters that are legally blind. They must be assisted by another person who doesn’t classify for the Class C permit and are allowed to take a deer of either sex with just a normal gun license.

This is a great opportunity for people that like to be out-doors to get out in the woods and harvest a deer.

Besides hunting, disabled individuals can also get a fishing license for a reduced price and are allowed to fish while trolling with an electric motor.

To receive a Resident Annual Disabled Fishing License discount, individuals need to present a social secu-rity award notice (from the past year), proof of railroad retire-ment disability and a paper signed by a licensed physi-cian or optometrist saying that their vision is impaired to the point of being unable to read the newspaper with or without glasses.

To receive the Resident Veterans Disabled Fishing License, individuals must present a letter stating that they receive disability payments of 70 percent or more, or a 2500-123 Disabled Free State Park form application signed by county veteran officer.

Besides hunting for disabled individuals, October features a variety of other hunting events.

On October 8 and October 9, the young deer season opens for children ages 10 to 15 that are accompanied by an adult. The antlerless deer gun season kicks off on October 13 and lasts until October 16, and applies to hunters using both a bow and a gun.

October 15 is a big day for many hunters, with pheasant, hungarian partridge, raccoon (trapping and gun), red and grey fox, coyote trapping, and also muskrat and mink trapping seasons kicking off.

For a complete list of dates, visit www.dnr.wi.gov.

Snowmobile Association holds elections

The Shawano County Snow-mobile Association re-elects officiers for the 2011 / 2012 season.

President:Tom Gwidt, Vice President:Carol Grunewald , Treasurer: Clarence Schampers - Treasurer, Secretary: John Zwirschitz. The Association meets monthly from Septem-ber through April on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM, upstairs Auto Prep Conference room on Main St. here in Shawano.

The Association repre-sents all 19 snowmobile clubs

throughtout the Shawano County. The clubs are respon-sible for all the grooming and trail maintenance through-out the season which is done by the volunteer members. Shawano Countyas some of the best best trail s in the state.

All the Snowmobile Clubs would like to thank all the landowners. If you would like to participate or become a member of a local club you can email Tom at tgwidt@netnet.net for information.

Senior Announcements

School UpdatesThursday, October 6, 2011

Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.

Anthony J. D’Angelo

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The Pulaski High School tech education department will welcome Max DeHut as its newest teacher in the metals department. DeHut is original-ly from Oconto and attended the University of Wisconsin-Platteville for college.

Before coming to Pulaski, he served as a substitute teacher at Oconto Falls High School and a long-term substitute at Marinette High School.

Ultimately, DeHut chose the Pulaski Community School District because he thought it seemed like an excellent setting to teach at and hopes to bring his real world knowledge to the classroom.

“I am looking forward to the opportunity of teaching and interacting with the students of Pulaski High School,” DeHut said.

When he is not teaching, DeHut enjoys farming, hunting and woodworking.

New Teachers

Jodi Sams is the newest ad-dition to ABVM School for the 2011-2012 school year. Sams, a Pulaski High School gradu-ate, will be teaching grades 4 and 5.

Before coming to ABVM, Sams taught early childhood through 8th grade for the Black Haw School District, spent a year in Freedom, teaching second grade and then moved to Alabama where she worked for seven years.

Sams is happy to return to her roots as a teacher.

“As a graduate of Pulaski High School, I know what a great education the district pro-vides. I am excited to be back in my hometown, continuing the tradition of excellence,” Sams said.

When she is not teaching, Sams enjoys biking, running, reading and spending time with her family and friends. She also competes in races.

“I completed 13 races in one year in honor of my late mother,” Sams said.

Wednesday, September 7, 2011Pulaski High School Library6 P.M.Official Minutes1.CALL TO ORDER- Board President Townsend called the

meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Library at the Pulaski High School.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.

3. ROLL CALL- Board members present: Barb McKeefry, Pam Denzer, Trina Townsend, Jeff Rasmussen, and Bob Skalitzky. Board members absent: Chris Vandenhouten and Mark Wernicke. Administrators present: Dr. Mel Lightner, Pam Kercheval, Darlene Godfrey, Lisa Misco, John Matczak, Dan Slowey, Dexter McNabb, Jerad Marsh, Pat Fullerton, Erik Olson, Eric Vanden Heuvel, Jenny Gracyalny, Kurtis Sufka, Nicole Borley, Chris Dahlke, Niki Dister-haft, Bec Kane

Guests attending: Kris Reed, Donna Watermolen, Beth Babik, Teresa Wargo, Sheila Price, Daniel Hendricks, Pete Liss, Donna Severson, Marcee Gohr, Terrie Romanek, Rachel Vesco, Kathy Fischer, Nancy Cormier

4. CITIZENS’ FORUM: Dan Hendricks asked about the regis-tration fees and what exactly they are for.

5. DISCUSSION AND / OR ACTION ITEMS6. BOARD REPORT- WASB conference coming up. Let Trudy

Wied know if you would like to attend.7. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT – The Board will meet with

PEA on Tuesday to discuss seniority. 8.PAY BILLS- McKeefry moved, Rasmussen seconded, to

approve and pay the bills as presented. 5 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried. 9.MINUTES - Rasmussen moved, Skalitzky seconded, to approve

Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting (open and closed sessions) held on August 24, 2011 5 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried.

10. PERSONNEL REPORT – RESIGNATIONS: Crystal Goering, Resignation, Early Child-

hood Teacher, Glenbrook; Angela Krueger Resignation , Special Education Teacher, PCMS. Skalitzky moved, Denzerseconded, to accept the Resignations as presented. 5 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried.

11. CONTRACTS- Max DeHut, Replacement, Tech Ed Teacher - .83 FTE, PHS, $25,659.45(Limited-term for the 2011-2012 school year); Susan Hyland, Replacement, Special Education Teacher, PCMS, $24,591 (Limited-term, 1st semester of 2011-2012 school year); Susan Nys, Replacement, Early Childhood Teacher, Glen-brook, $37,898(Limited-term for the 2011-2012 school year)Ska-litzky moved, Denzer seconded, to accept the Contracts as presented. 5 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried.

12. WELLNESS POLICY UPDATE – Dr. Lightner talked about the Wellness Policy and shared that he banned the sale of food from classrooms. He also shared the suggested changes to the policy

13. LITERACY PROGRAM - We moved into LGI 1 for a lit-eracy presentation by Darlene Godfrey and the elementary principals

14. STATUTORY GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES - Dr. Light-ner presented some sample grievance procedures for the board to review. A decision needs to be made by Oct 1. It will then goes into affect for all employees except union employees until next school year then it affects all union and non union employees.

15.CLOSED SESSION: The Board will then convene into Closed Session as per Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1)(c&e) to discuss administrator evaluation

16. ADJOURNMENT: Rasmussen moved, Skalitzky seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 P.M.

5 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried. Submitted by Trudy Wied – Secretary to the Board of Education

View all Pulaski new teacher profiles online at www.pulaskinews.org

Regular School Board Meeting

Alumni Profile: Kathy Brumm

Where do you live? Appleton

Where do you work? Ethan Allen Design Center, Green Bay, WI

Do you have any kids? I have two sons, (Jonathan-18 and a senior in HS) and (Daniel-16 and a sophomore in HS) They attend Appleton North High School in Appleton, WI.

What did you do after high school? I went to college at UW-Madison, and earned a B.S. in Interior Design. After college, I moved to St Paul, MN and worked at Dayton’s Homestores in Interior Design Sales. Next I moved with my family to Hebron, KY. I enjoyed part-time work at Deck the Walls and being home with my young family. I enjoyed living in these different states and learning about the culture of those areas.

How were your grades in high school? Good!

Did a certain teacher have a positive impact on your life? Bev Heling was my piano teacher. She shared her enjoy-ment of antiques with me and inspired me with her collection of period antiques in her home. As a mother and adult woman, I look at her as a mentor in my life. She has endless energy, she is passionate about her piano students, she is a wonder-ful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. I aspire to have this zest for life as I continue to grow older.

Do you still talk to this teacher? Yes, every year at Christmas I visit her…and sometimes in-between. We catch up on our lives and she continues to inspire me by being the faithful, kind person she is. She shares new stories about the antique treasures she has found, the story behind the pieces….all presented in harmony with each other and in the theme of the season. She weaves her family’s heirlooms with her new discoveries of old pieces. Bev tells a rich story of the past and present when she shares where the antiques came from. This has inspired me to carry on the heritage of my family with my children. What is your favorite band? A local band, Red Clover. Not because I listen to a lot of country music, but because Maggie Dame is a phenomenal singer and entertainer.

What is your favorite TV show? Honestly, since ER went off, I don’t watch enough TV to have a favorite show. I would rather be at an art festi-val or my children’s band con-certs and sporting activities.

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Jodi SamsMax DeHut

Max DeHut Jodi Sams

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The Pulaski High School Class of 1939 had their 72nd class re-union on July 13, 2011. A delicious chicken meal was served at the Four Way Bar and Restaurant in Suamico. There were 6 members present: Blanche Dudek, Martha Sheedy, Bernice Smith (Treasurer). Bottom left: Margaret Gajewski, Chester Majewski (President), Orville Kubiak (Vice- President). Ches-ter Majewski’s wife also attended. They enjoyed reminiscing about their school years together.

Pulaski Community Middle School students learned about the importance of Internet safety and cyber ethics at a presentation held during the morning of Friday, September 23. Justin Patchin, of the Cy-berbullying Research Center, gave presentations to students in grades six through eight

“We want to help students understand the consequences of cyberfullying and to encour-age victims or witnesses of cy-ber-bullying to seek help from an adult,” PCMS counselor Kris Kuhn said.

Presenter Patchin used the most recent data to communi-cate to students that cyberbul-lying is not acceptable under any circumstances and is a very serious matter, Kuhn added.

For students, the presenta-tion helped to bring light to the issues.

Jennifer Smith-Herter, an

PCMS students attend Internet safety presentation

8th grade student, said she learned to think twice about the information she gives out when signing up for a social networking site, like Face-book, or other popular sites, like Craig’s List. The real-life examples were especially helpful, she added.

For student Joey Lesage, also an 8th grader, Patchin’s presentation made him realize how easily information shared on social networking sites can get stolen and lead to future problems when looking for a job.

“It helped me learn not to get a Facebook for certain reasons,” Lesage said.

Besides the September presentations, PCMS school counselors also offer two days of Internet safety education as part of the school’s health classes and include cyberbul-lying as part of 6th grade bul-lying curriculum.

72nd reunion held

What activities did you participate in during high school? I was in band, I was a pom pom girl, swimming instructor and lifeguard, accompanied the chamber choir and played the piano for the musicals.

What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Death by Choc-olate

How did you use what you learned in Pulaski outside of school? I feel my small-town, Midwest values have given me the gift of hospitality and an ap-proachable, warm personality. It has created my appreciation for family, knowing people in your community and making that community a better place to live. I am the Design Center Manager at Ethan Allen and thoroughly enjoy the clients we have the privilege to work with every day. I enjoy creat-ing a great team atmosphere with my staff, which transfers to an inviting, warm feeling for clients in the design center. I learn many new things through our clients each day and enjoy collaborating with my design team and the client to create rooms that feel beautiful and comfortable for daily living. Growing up in Pulaski, that is rich in its Polish heritage, has fostered a long lasting connec-tion to my roots. As I used to say in college, it doesn’t get more Polish than being Kathy Wesolowski from Pulaski!

What, if anything, do you miss about the Pulaski area? The small, safe community where everyone knows each other and is connected. I appre-ciate the education I received in the Pulaski School District. As I have read the Pulaski News over the years and my teachers started to retire, their tenure in Pulaski is a testimate to their passion to teach and inspire students to reach their poten-tial. I am the product of a great school and community.

Note: Alumni Profiles are a regular feature in Pulaski

News. If you know of a noteworthy Pulaski High

School Graduate, please email pulaskinews@pulaskischools.

org so they can be featured in an upcoming issue!

Alumni Profile Cont.

More than 100 former So-bieski Grade School students met at the former schoolhouse on Monday, September 5, before the building was torn down. The three-room school house was built at the turn of the 20th century and housed students in first through eighth grade until the early 1980s.

While the school was still open, students attended classes on the upper floor, while elec-tives, such as physical educa-tion, were held in the basement. Lunch was brought over daily for students from nearby Fair-view Elementary.

According to Rosemary Sikorski, who worked as a janitor at the school for 25 years, the small school provid-ed a family-like atmosphere for the students.

“Sometimes a smaller school is better,” Sikorski said. “Teachers had more time for kids.”

Sikorski’s son, Brian, now 43, also attended the school before graduating from Pulaski High School and enjoyed his time there as well.

For former student Wayne Leja, the reunion before the school was torn down was a nice surprise. Leja organized the meeting after talking to a few of his former classmates and posted the event on Face-book.

Even though there was only an eight-day notice, Leja was surprised at the number of former students, parents and teachers that attended, in-

cluding Victor Bastand Rod Kellam, who taught at the school in the mid 1940s.

Individuals who attended the event were: Lynn Tappa, Eugenia Zak, Kay Brzezinski Mitchell, Todd Pszanka, Ken Rosenberg, Butch Szela, Dave Szela, Jim Brzezinski, Victor Bast, Rod Kellam, Robert Krause, Bob Golik, Marianne Rybak, Stanley Rybak, James Nowak, Wayne La Count, Pat Pecha, Frank Nowak, Dennis Leja, Tony Babik, John Haczynski, Mike Van Lannen, Casey Pszanka, David Schuettpela, Ed Galkowski, Donna Beaumier, Pamela Pszanka Rosenberg, Chris Wojciechowski, Mike Brzez-inski, Robert Bently, Mike Szela, Jeanine Hammes, Laurie Babiarz, Marilyn Gallenberger, Robert Bartella, Carol Van-Lannen, Russ Walske, Nancy Barry, Kevin Rosenberg, Tim Pszanka, Rosie Crnecki, Michelle Hylok, John Ko-bylarczyk, Marianne Brzezin-ski Tappa, Susan Schaumberg, Lori Smith, Theresa Wagner, Theresa Leja, Tom Hylok, Valeria Szymanski, Brian Sikorski, Yvonne Walske, Belinda Hermans, Joe Koby-larczyk, Dale Wojciechowski, Dian Reyment, Russell Leja, Martin Kroll, Kris Kawula, Wayne Leja, Ken Kleczka, Vicky Vaessen, Vicki Shimek, Kevin Rosenberg, Carol Rosenberg, Janet Leja, Mich Bellow, Bob Lotto, Jesse Lardinois, James Stocco, and Elmer Ragen.

Sobieski school torn down

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Hi my name is Bob. I live in a rock house. My favorite thing to do is swiming in the ocean. My favorite thing to eat are McDonalds ham-burgers. If I had advice about life I would say live life to its fullest.

Garrison

Fish. Hi! My name is Angle Fish. I live in Sea Weed and in a Castle. My favorite thing to do is play dead. I like to eat ice-cream and corn dogs. If I could give advice about life I would want to plant and someone to play with me.

Courtney

Hi my name is Clay Matthews. I have lots of friends. Their names are: Aaron Rodgers, Donald Driver, BJ Raja, Finley and AJ Hawk. I live in a 10 by 15 foot tank. I live right next to the computer. I always go on all about candy corn. My favorite thing to do is to shoot bow and sea weed and to play rock ball. I like to eat fish food that is 100% chicken. If had to give advice about life it would be when you live at the store and kids run upto the tank hide behind something in the tank. Taylor

Hello my name is Cele. I live in a Hollywood bowl. It looks like Hollywood! My favorite thing to do is act like I am a movie star. I like to eat bar meals. If I could give advice about life I would say thank you for feeding me! Kori

Hello my name is Danny. I live in a 3x5 foot tank. It’s right near the TV, the colors change all the time with fun shapes. My favorite thing to do is do flips, and swim up to the top of the tank and do a pose. I love to go out to eat for pizza, steak, and burgers. I always get a balloon to take home. If I had to give advice I would say have fun with your live. Don’t ever give up and eat lots of sugar. Also buy a unicorn! Make sure you never eat fish stix. Bye! Lauren

Hello my name is Jimmy. I live in a 50 ft tank that has a skull and a skateboard in it. My favorite thing to do is play tag with my cousins, Hunter and Grant. I like to eat chocolate. If I could give advice about my life I would say, “I’m a good swimmer.” Beau

My name is Link. My tank has a Hylain shield and a master sword in my tank. My thing is to swing my sword. I like to eat elodea. I would say live free and lively. Alex

Becky Stapel’s 5th Grade Class at Sunnyside

Hi I’m Steve the fish. I live in a cool light up tank. My favorite thing to do is doing flips in my tank. I like to eat my fish flakes being a fish is awesome.

Derek

Hello my name is Ruffus. I live in a 4x5 tank. I have huge coral reef in my tank, a skull to hide in and a tunnel to swim through. My favorite thing to do is to swim and hide in y skull. I like to eat little bits of chicken. Stay in school kids! Evan

Hi my name is Rock. My house has a lot of rocks, fake plants and hiding sports for if I get scared. My favorite thing to do is to eat all day long in my rock. I love to eat fish flakes. They’re ssssssooo good. If I could give advice about live I would say that I need my tank.Chasten

Hi my name is Blue. My home is in a coral reef. It has red and yellow coral, and green sea weed. My favorite thing to do is doing back flips and playing dead. What I like to eat is eggs, hash browns, and sausage. If I could give advice about life I would say life is very hard. Liam

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Alayna, Grandma Betty and Bennett hard at work.

Alayna, Bennett, Lily and Clara work on their projects.

Lori Gray’s - 1st Grade Class at Hillcrest ElementaryMy name is Ragen. I like many things. First I like my sisters. Second I like to read. Third I like to eat apples. Fourth I like to play on my playground. All in all I am fun. - by Ragen

My name is Joe. I like many things. First I like Scooby. Second I like swimming. Third I like playing with mom. Fourth I like playing with dad. All in all I am a very busy person.- by Joe

My name is Allison. I like many things. First I like reading. Second I like to go bike riding. Third I love to go on water slides. Fourth I like to plant vegetables in my garden. All in all I am a fun girl. -by Allison

My name is Brady. I like many things. First I like to do math. Second I like to eat apples. Third I like to watch the sunset go down. Fourth I like insects. All and all I am a very busy person. - by Brady

Bennett works on an arts and crafts project.

Clara reaches for supplies to create her masterpiece.

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The following area students were named to the dean’s list at Carroll University for the spring 2011 semester: Saman-tha Heezen, Sobieski, exercise science major and pre-physi-cal therapy student; Andrew Huxford, Green Bay, pre-physical therapy student. To be named to the dean’s list, stu-dents must have a grade point average for the semester of at least 3.5 on a 4-point scale.

Carroll University Dean’s List

The Pulaski Community School District Department of Transportation will become greener and more efficient after the installation of a new gas tank.

The tank will hold 12,000 gallons, an increase of 11,000 gallons over the previous storage unit. While the unit cost $65,000 to install, the department expects to save between $10,000 and $15,000 each year.

“This is just another way we’re using tax payer money efficiently,” Mel Lightner, su-perintendent of schools, said.

According to fleet coordina-tor Alan Wood, the department is anticipating at six-year buy back for the tank, but believes it will be a positive asset to the district’s transportation facili-ties and busing operations.

“No matter what the price of fuel is, this is a way to save money,” Wood said.

The Pulaski High School Class of 1951 held their 60th class reunion on Thursday, September 22 at the Ameri-can Legion Hall in Pulaski. Of the 81 students in the class, and 33 attended the reunion, including two members who traveled over 300 miles to be at the event.

The reunion began with

cocktails at 11 a.m., lunch at noon and a program and social hour throughout the afternoon.

The classmates enjoyed catching up with one another and discussing their high school days. The classmates also received a booklet con-taining the contact information of all the students in their class, allowing them to keep in touch

with one another more easily. The reunion was put togeth-

er by the reunion committee of Leroy Dryja, Joyce Janus, Alvina ichalski, arlene Smith, Arlene Stucher, and Larry Tilquie.

The committee hopes to hold another class gathering next year as well.

Class of 1951 celebrates 60th class reunion

New fuel tank installed

The new, larger fuel tank is installed at the PCSD bus garage on Friday, September 23.

The following area students were named to the dean’s list at the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities campus for the 2011 spring semester: Michelle Pierson, College of Biologi-cal Sciences. To be named to the dean’s list, students much achieve a grade point average of 3.66 or higher while taking 12 or more credits.

University of Minnesota Dean’s List

PCSD celebrates National School Lunch Week

October 10 to the 14 has been named National School Lunch Week. The week, desig-nated by Congress, is designed to honor the contributions of school food service workers throughout the country.

According to Wisconsin State Superintendent Tony Evers, 2,600 public and private schools throughout the state serve more than 500,000 school lunches each day.

The Pulaski Community School District’s food service department employs 41 staff members, including a director, one assistant, six cashiers and 33 kitchen staff.

Staff members perform a variety of duties at schools around the district, including oversight of the food program, monitoring food safety, man-

aging all family accounts, food production and preparation, serving, cashiering and dish-washing activities.

“National School Lunch Week gives schools an oppor-tunity to showcase the impor-tant work that school foodser-vice employees perform every day. There is a positive corre-lation between well-nourished students and higher academic achievement,” said Sheila Price, PCSD food services di-rector. “It is well-known that students that are hungry do not perform as well in the class-room and on tests. It is the job of the foodservice department to ensure that we are fueling students with high-quality, nu-tritious foods so that they can reach their full potential.”

Pulaski High School head cook Kathy Fischer prepares meals for students.

Sports Thursday, October 6, 2011

I have been up against tough competition all my life.I wouldn’t know how to get along without it.

-Walt Disney

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Check out our website for more pictures from the

homecoming game!

by Matt Zey The Pulaski Community

Middle School hosted Kick-fest, a 7th and 8th grade soccer tournament featuring 16 teams, on Saturday, September 17. Action took place on 4 middle school soccer fields.

“It was the best yet, it ran smoothly and everything just worked well,” said Kathy Tennant, who helped organize the event.

This was the 8th year PCMS hosted the tournament and it drew the largest crowd yet. Nineteen teams showed inter-est in attending the competition but three had to be turned away because of space issues. Next year, though, Joe Diefenthaler hopes to get 20 teams.

Of the 16 teams, two were from Pulaski and both of ad-vanced to the championship games. Pulaski Black, coached by Ashley Demo, took first

PCMS Kickfest draws a crowd

place while Pulaski Grey, coached by David Bentz, fell to the Oostburg Eagles. Teams such as the Eagles traveled from Sheboygan and one team from Central Wisconsin even journeyed two hours to play.

All teams were rewarded with perfect weather but the champions of the tournament received team trophies and player medals. The runner up team, however, gets hot dogs which in previous years pro-voked a team to throw their game.

Volunteers from N.E.W. Rescue, the Pulaski High School Leo Club and varsity soccer team worked the event. N.E.W. Rescue provided expert icing and fixed up any players who needed it. The Leo Club played an essential role in running concessions and clean-ing up the area, and the PHS soccer team were referees.

by Sam SchwartzAfter extensive contempla-

tion on plans to control field erosion, the Memorial Park baseball diamond renovations were wrapped up and com-pleted the week of September 26. According to town offi-cials, community members are already excited about the up-coming 2012 baseball seasons. Throughout the 2011 base-ball season, it was evident to players, parents and indi-viduals throughout the Pulaski community that the Memorial Park diamonds were in need of renovations because of the high number of cancelled and non-rescheduled baseball games that occurred last season at.

Throughout the spring and summer seasons, nearly every night of the week, Memorial Park is booked with baseball games of all ages. Therefore, it is necessary that the fields be kept in “mint” conditions. Since the conclusion of the field renovations, diamond “B” was re-graded in the infield and new sod was laid to create a 60 feet arc. Also on diamond “B” drainage tile was installed and connected to the existing catch basin while a few other mainte-nance repairs happened as well. On diamonds “C,” “D” and

Memorial Park wraps up renovations

“E,” the infields were also re-graded and new sod was laid in order to create another 60 foot arc. New batters’ boxes, catch-er’s positions, mounds and wear areas with Pro Mound/Plate Clay were installed on each field as well. Diamond “D” also required some repair/sod in the outfield in left field. Overall, all the diamonds required some sort of infield rounding and mixing of ground soils in order satisfy the needs of the 2012 baseball seasons. Town officials also stated that it was extremely important that the reconstruction stay within a planned budget, which it did. “Our main goal in this re-construction was to allow for better drainage on all the dia-monds in order to get games played more quickly after rain-fall and possibly the same day as scheduled if the rain is light,” said Ron Kryger, Village of Pulaski President. “It is clear already that the diamonds are in much better condition and the grass is already sprout-ing on the main diamond.” Village officials would like to thank Pro’s Choice for the topsoil contribution to the re-construction process; it could not have been done without Pro’s Choice.

by Craig Thompson This fall, student-athletes at

Pulaski High School who are not in a fall sport have been given the opportunity to par-ticipate in a baseball league focused on having fun and getting off the couch.

The league is not overly competitive and gives the student athletes an opportu-nity to better their skills. The team features members from both Pulaski and Seymour, and completes against other area teams.

Athletes enjoy fall baseball“The league is fun and gives

us an opportunity to develop our skills. On cold days we’ll usually wear flannels as jerseys to keep warm,” said Brock McDermid, a PHS junior and pitcher for the Red Raiders.

The Pulaski-Seymour team is coached by volunteers Pat McDermid and Jesse Lardi-nois, and plays approximately two or three games each week. The team’s home games are held at Pulaski Community Middle School.

The team provides its own

transportation to and from games, as the league is not a WIAA, school sponsored event.

Thus far, the Pulaski-Sey-mour team is 2-0 this season and is looking to improve on their winning streak throughout the next several weeks.

“It’s a good time. I really admire the fact that the school has offered something to do for athletes not in a fall sport this year,” said Matt Walgurski, a PHS junior and outfielder for the Raiders.

Red Raiders celebrate successful homecoming

The Pulaski Red Raider football team beat the Notre Dame Tritons 41-14 on Friday, September 30 at the annual homecoming game. Senior wide receiver Dylan Bersch scored three touch downs for the Raiders, while running back Zach Wech had an equally impressive game.

The Raiders, who are cur-rently 4-1, travel to Manito-

woc, the only undefeated team in the conference, on Satur-day, October 8 at 1p.m. If the Raiders win, they have the chance to share the conference title with Manitowoc.

During halftime, The Red Raider Marching Band per-formed. The show was the same that they will be perform-ing when traveling to Pasadena during January for the Rose Bowl parade.

Senior running back Zach Wech carries the ball for Pulaski.

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Senior Profiles

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Name: Ally Reed Sport: DanceAge: 18Years Involved: 13Post high school plans: 4-year college for Anthro-pologyFavorite high school memory: Won state fresh-man yearFavorite food: PastaFavorite Music Artist: Bruno MarsHobbies: SoccerFavorite TV Show: Dance MomsGoal for the Season: Place in the top 3 at every compe-tition

Name: Zach Suess Sport: Cross CountryAge: 18Position: Runner, 2nd for varsityYears Played: 7 Favorite Subject: MathPost High School Plans: A UW system school or NWTC for Physical Thera-pist Favorite High School Memory: Spirit Day 2011Favorite Food: Pizza, pastaFavorite Musical Artist/Band: R&B: Akon, Chris BrownHobbies: Xbox, Hang out with friends every FridayFavorite TV Show: How I Met Your Mother, Two and a Half MenGoal for the season: Break 17 minutes Rivals: Preble, DC Everest, Bay Port

PHS has successful Spirit Day

by Ashlynn Van Toll- Estreen

Pulaski High School’s Spirit Week 2011 is officially com-plete. Beginning with dress up days on Monday, September 26, and ending with the Fall Festival Dance on Saturday, October 1, Spirit Week was a success.

Throughout the week, each

class dressed up with a differ-ent theme ranging from ‘geeks’ to construction workers. Staff members also dressed up as well.

On Friday, September 30, Spirit Day officially kicked off. The day was split into three separate blocks of activity. Stu-dents could sign up to play dif-

ferent games throughout each block.

“In my 14 years witness-ing Spirit Day, this year was by far the best I’ve seen,” PHS English teacher Terry manning said.

The games, which ranged from the Mystery Food Eating Contest to the Cherry Pit Spit, competitors from each class competed. Individuals par-ticipating in each competition were awarded between 1 and 4 points, depending on their place.

Staff members also com-peted in the tug-of-war contest, Powder Puff football and vol-leyball, and beat the student teams in both powder puff and tug-of-war.

The day ended with the annual ‘Senior Skit,’ which brought light to day-to-day life at Pulaski High School. Ultimately, at the end of the day, seniors won the Spirit Day competition, while juniors came in second, followed by sophomores in third and fresh-men in fourth.

Business Thursday, October 6, 2011

All lasting business is built on friendship. -Alfred A Montapert

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Submit your business’s columns to Pulaski News for consideration for publication. Email: pulaskinews@

pulaskischools.org

submitted by Amber Christian

Dynamic Designs Unlimit-ed, LLC will be hosting a series of website information semi-nars geared toward businesses and organizations interested in websites.

“Why Your Business Needs a Website” will be offered on Wednesday, October 19th. This is an informational class on reasons why your business or organization should have a website. Learn statistics on how important a website is for the success of your organiza-tion.

In addition, one attendee will have the chance to win a free website design and three months of hosting, an approxi-mate value of $700.

Additional seminars, “Driving Customer to Your Website” will be held October 26th and “Search Engine Opti-mization” will be held Novem-ber 16th. For more information go to www.dynamicdesignspu-laski.com

All the classes will be held in Shawano, Wisconsin at the Shawano Community Middle School, room 146. The cost for each seminar is $22. To register for a seminar; go to http://www.sgsd.k12.wi.us. View on-line magazine for information, or contact Sandi Kane at 715-526-2192 (x3102) For additional information on the website seminars, contact Amber at marketing@dynam-icdesignspulaski.com, or call 920-822-4450.

Win a Website seminar to be held

by Jessica Skinkis Pulaski Community School district teachers often give back to

their communities in more ways than simply giving educating future generations. For Pulaski High School teacher Lesa Wojahn, and her daughter Payton, volunteering at the Bay Area Humane Society is just one way she gives back to her community.

Wojahn’s love of animals began as a young childen, when she often got more upset about animals killed during movies than their human counterparts.

“My compassion for andimals and my devotion to advocating for animal rights has also shown up as one of my daughter Payton’s best traits,” Wojahn said. “We began volunteering at the Bay Area Humane Society where we help socialize the dogs, cats and small animals by spending one-on-one time with them.”

In addition to socializing the dogs, individuals who volunteer at the humane society also perform other duties such as as brushing the animals, walking the dogs, showing animals to prospective adopters and cleaning cages, Wojahn added.

These tasks are designed to reduce stress levels in the lives of shelter animals, which is the main cause of illness for animals at the humane society.

“I love volunteering because I get to pet the animals and make them feel happier,” Wojanh’s daughter, Payton Kendrick, said.

If you are interested in volunteering at the Bay Area Humane Society, please contact Project Manager and Volunteer Coordinator Kellen Holden, at (920)-469-3110 ext. 114 or by email at programs@bayareahumanesociety.com.

Wojahn volunteers at humane society

PHS English teacher Lesa Wojahn and her daughter Payton en-joy volunteering at the Bay Area Humane Society.

Births and DeathsThursday, October 6, 2011

The birth of all things is weak and tender; and therefore we should have our eyes intent on

beginnings. -Michel D. Montaigne

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DeathsKolodziej, Kerry

Kerry KolodziejKerry “Plow” Kolodziej, 57,

Krakow died unexpectedly Sat-urday evening, September 17, 2011 at his home. The son of Alfred and Lillian (Passon) Kolodziej was born January 12, 1954 and was a lifelong Krakow area resident. Kerry loved hunting and fishing, and enjoyed gardening. He also loved riding his Harley, and was a member of the Wolf River Chapter, Shawano Harley Owners Group. Plow was a tough looking guy with a heart of gold. Survivors include his sister and friend, Deb Kolodziej (friend, Marvin), Green Bay,

sister, SanDee Brunette, Oconto Falls; his nephew, Alan Salamonski (friend, Ashley), Green Bay; an uncle, Rudy Kolodziej, Krakow; his best friends, Bob Blazei and Garth Bertz, both of Krakow; nieces, cousins, other rela-tives and friends. He was pre-ceded in death by his parents. Online Condolences may be expressed at www.marnocha-funeralhome.com.

Florence Lardinois, 95, Pulaski, died peacefully Thurs-day evening, September 22, 2011 at a Green Bay nursing home, with her family at her side. The daughter of Florian and Odile (LeRoy) LeGrave was born May 10, 1916 in Rosiere. On June 6, 1934 she married Myron Lardinois in Rosiere. Florence was a welder (a good welder) during WWII at the shipyards in Sturgeon Bay. The couple farmed in Krakow for 10 years and then in the Town of Pittsfield until their retirement. Florence loved fishing, and enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, and

Lardinois, Florence

Florence Lardinois

working around the farm. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Bill (Pat) Lardinois, Pulaski; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Carol (Tony) Swiecichowski, Krakow; Marlene Karcz, Clin-tonville; Peggy (Rick) Parins, Brussels; 26 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren, 16 great-great grandchildren, one sister, Ruth Engebose, Rosiere, and two sisters-in-law, Betty LeGrave, Pulaski; Mer-cedes Englebert, Dykesville; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1992; one infant son, Myron; an infant granddaughter, Dawn; a great-great grandson, Luke; one son-in-law, Tony Karcz, Jr.; and 11 brothers and sisters. Online condolences may be expressed at www.marnocha-funeralhome.com.

Theresa E. Pecho, 87, Morgan, died peacefully Satur-day morning, October 1, 2011 in Milwaukee. The daughter of Steve and Anna (Hoholowicz) Rybka was born June 23, 1924 in Abrams, where she married Frank Pecho on August 31, 1940. The couple farmed in the Abrams area until their re-tirement, at which time they moved to Morgan. Theresa liked gardening. She and Frank enjoyed spending time

with family and friends, and going for rides. She espe-cially liked to “shake it” to rock and roll and polkas. She enjoyed a good joke and was known to always carry a stack of jokes in her purse, so that she was always ready to share a laugh and a smile. Survivors include her daugh-ter, Christine Pecho, Oconto; her niece, Carol Swiertz, Milwaukee, with whom she

Pecho, Theresa

Theresa Pecho

made her home for the past year and a half, and many other nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband in 2005; three brothers, Chester (Irene) Mlynarski, John (Mary) Mlynarski, and Edward (Leona) Rybka; and two sisters, Vickie (Tony) Lukaszewski and Helen (Frank) Kornowski.

CHRISKE, Rebecca and Brad, Sobieski, son.

Sunday, September 25

JAROCK, Debra and Jeffrey, Pulaski, son.

Monday, September 19

Thursday, September 22CICHA, Jessica, and SMITH, Nate, Pulaski, son.

Classifieds Thursday, October 6, 2011

Know thyself means this, that you get acquainted with what you know, and what you can do.

-Menander

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FOR SALEHILL ROM HOSPI-TAL BED – Excellent condition. $300. Must be seen. 920-822-8500.

BRAND NEW! Queen pillow top mattress set sealed in plastic. De-livery avail. $175. Call 920-590-1110.

CHILDCARESTATE LICENSED FAMILY CHILDCARE CENTER has immedi-ate opening for one full-time child. 6 wks or older. Sunnyside School area. 920-822-3721.

FOR RENTBRAND NEW 2 BDRM DUPLEX – open concept – zero entrance. All ap-pliances incl/washer/dryer. 3 ft. doorways. 2 car garage w/opener. $850 month. 920-639-8412.

AVAIL NOW! 3 BR, 2 BA (1,500 sq.ft.) open concept duplex w/FF laundry, full bsmt, 2 car. $850/mo. + security deposit and utili-ties. Call Lori @ 246-3000.

1 BDRM APARTMENT – 109 S. ST. AUGUSTINE ST. Security entrance and off street parking. Laundry facilities available. $375 + security. 920-819-5057.

PARKSIDE APART-MENTS- 920-822-4653. 2 bedroom available now for low- income elderly (62 & over). Heat and water included.

DUPLEX – 152 PINE ST. PULASKI. 2 bdrm, 2 ba, 2 stall attached garage. $700 month. Avail Oct. 1. 920-619-7996 or 660-3415.

PULASKI HOUSING AUTHORITY 822-3887. 55+ senior living. 1-bedroom, rent based on income. All utilities in-cluded. Low-income family units available, 3-bedroom, rent based on income.

PULASKI – 3 BDRM, 2 BA BRICK RANCH HOME. Freshly painted. Two stall garage. $875 month. 920-826-7593.

SENIOR HOMES- 920-822-4653. 1 bedroom available now for low-in-come elderly (62 & over). All utilities included.

2 APARTMENTS – EACH 2 BDRM. SOUTH CHASE SALOON. $550 & $500. 920-822-3121.

2 BDRMS AVAILBLE in large 3 bdrm country home near Sunnyside School.Female preferred. $400 w/utilities and garage. Call Jamie @ 621-6748.

HELP WANTEDCBRF now hiring all shifts. Call 920-822-1300 –Marla or 920-434-8650 – Jason.

Village of Pulaski senior citizen needs someone to use her snow blower for her driveway only when huge amounts of snow. Will pay on date of service. 920-822-4030.

RUMMAGE SALE

LARGE HOME FUR-NISHINGS – small items, etc. South Chase Storage Unit #20. Saturday,

October 15. 8 am-4pm. Call 920-822-1147 w/questions.

*HUGE MULTI-FAM-ILY FAMILY SALE * 149 E. GREEN BAY ST. PULASKI.Oct. 6-7-8. 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Home décor, household items, antiques, dressers, 2 desks, leather couch/loveseat, kids bikes. Quality adult-children’s clothes. (Sizes youth 7-18).

THANK YOUThe Community Pantry of Pulaski would like to thank the Holy Name

Society of ABVM for their donation of $50 from the “Scrap for Scholars Program”. The Holy Name Society recycles scrap and the money they collect goes toward student scholar-ships and 10% is donated to the pantry. Thank you Holy Name Society.

ANNOUNCEMENT

The monthly meeting of the BOARD OF COM-MISSIONERS of the PULASKI HOUSING AUTHORITY will be held on Wednesday, October 19 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at PARK-SIDE APARTMENTS – 231 Memorial Dr. Pulaski.

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to make capital improve-ments to various buildings, nearly double the amount spent during the 2010-2011 school year. Most of the money was spent on improving heating and cooling systems, replac-ing carpet and various other projects.

Overall, Lightner believes the district’s budget will allow Pulaski Community Schools to continue to be successful.

We are a high achiev-ing, low spending district,” Lightner said. “Even though it’s tough fiscally, we always look at how we can improve education for our kids.”

The Pulaski Area Chamber of Commerce will soon be bringing a facelift for those traveling to the village using Highway 32 south. The PACC will be replacing the ‘Welcome to Pulaski’ sign that greets visi-tors.

“The new sign will offer a much brighter, cleaner image coming into town,” PACC President Gloria Morgan said.

The 7’x 10’ sign will cost approximately $1,000—an amount the PACC homes to raise through donations from community members and/or area businesses. Organizations that currently advertise on the village sign will eventually have an opportunity to update their organizational insignia as well.

In the future, the PACC may update the village’s direc-tional signs with a similar color scheme to further increase con-tinuity.

If interested in sponsoring the sign or for more informa-tion, please contact Gloria at the Chamber office at (920)-822-4400 or email her at pacc@netnet.net.

New village sign coming to Pulaski

Annual MeetingCont.

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A mock-up shows what the new sign will look like as individuals travel into Pulaski using Highway 32 south.

Pulaski News will be hosting a Business Breakfast on the morning of Wednesday, October 19. The breakfast is designed to help increase communication between the Pulaski News and business leaders throughout the Pulaski Community.

“With so many changes to the Pulaski News paper layout and our new website, we want to speak to businesses in the community to learn how we can better serve their needs and show them all we have to offer,” Pulaski News Editor in Chief Rachel Vesco said.

The breakfast will begin at 7a.m. and run until 8:30 a.m. The event will be held in LGI 1 at Pulaski High School. A continental breakfast of bagels, fruit and doughnuts will be served.

Besides learning about advertising with the Pulaski News, attendees will also receive a discount coupon that can be used for future adver-tising orders, and will be in-formed about a recent Pulaski News reader survey providing valuable information about the type of specials and deals busi-nesses customers in the greater Pulaski area are looking for.

Business leaders will also be shown samples of the types of advertisements Pulaski News offers- both online and print advertising. Addition-ally, statistics will be avail-able about the wide reach of Pulaski News and the benefits of advertising with the paper.

Members of the business community will also have the opportunity to tell members of the Pulaski News staff servic-es they would like to utilize, but are currently unavailable.

“I hope we can use this breakfast as the start of a two-way conversation,” Vesco said.

A representative from any business located within the Pulaski Community School District, or greater Pulaski Area, is invited to attend. Please RSVP by Monday, October 16, by calling (920)-822-6802 or emailing pulaski-news@pulaskischools.org.

Pulaski News business breakfast to be held