Pulaski News

Hillcrest holds first Holiday around the World

On December 11, Hillcrest Elementary held its first ever Holiday around the World event. Even with the pending snowstorm, it was a huge success. It served about 150 people during the breakfast with Santa. Dr. Mel Lightner and Mark Heck of the Pulaski School District were Santa and Hecky the Elf. The kids had an opportunity to sit with Santa while the parents could choose to purchase a picture of the children with Santa. Each child received a Children around the World bookmark and candy cane from Santa. There were multiple countries represented at this event: Poland, India, China, New Zealand, Mexico, and Africa. Each country had a station that the kids could use a passport to visit. Activities included a Chinese wishing tree, Polish musicians, Mexican flower making, India interactive display, Kwanza necklace making, and much more! The students were able to take home the crafts they made at each station. The event concluded with an African dance performance by the Hillcrest students. There were 36 students, and they were lead by Louise King and Juliet from the NIA Dance Academy. They prac-

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ticed for weeks prior to the event to make the day special. The Hillcrest students were also invited to take part in the Kwanza celebration at UWGB with the NIA dancers and drummers. There were approximately 20 students who took part in the performance at UWGB. The day also included the Pulaski School District 4-K PEEP program. Robin Vandervest, Hillcrests PEEP teacher hosted the districts program with a Chinese New Year activity in the 4-K room. There were about 20 PEEP families that took place in this fun activity. Committee members included Courtney VanBoxtel, Karyn Madden, Janet Thibert, Amy Lemerond, Sarah Stumpf, Insha Mir, Robin Vandervest, and Tina Lintner. Kari Hackett Chaired the event. Special thanks went to Tom Tengowski for taking the Santa pictures. A thank you also went to Rob McNeil, Austin Riggle, and Mark Hackett for flipping pancakes for the American Breakfast with Santa. Jenny Gracyalny, the principal at Hillcrest, was an integral part of setting up that day. Without everyone this event would not have been a success. Even with all the snow, the event hosted over 200 people.

PACE holds Christmas brunch

By Jarrod Folkman and Oakley Swiecichowski On December 8, a senior Christmas brunch was held at St. John Lutheran Church in Pulaski. The brunch provided for the senior citizens was a freewill donation. St. John Lutheran was decorated festively. Elementary students decorated placemats, Christmas cards, and ornaments for the 111 senior citizens in attendance. Dr. Mel Lightner, Superintendant of the Pulaski School District, led the seniors in prayer by reading a poem written by Joyce Bedora. I thought the placemats and ornaments were very cute because they were made by the kids, said Alexis Krusic, a volunteer at the brunch. The event started out with a fun sign-in, while each senior citizen was greeted by PACE members, and given a name tag so they could meet new people. After the sign-in, the seniors gathered in the sanctuary to listen to songs sung by the Pulaski High School Chamber Choir. Bring a torch, White Christmas, Masters in the Hall, and We wish you a merry Christmas were a few of the various songs the choir sang for the seniors. The choir also led the seniors in a sing-along. Once the choir was done singing in the sanctuary, everyone moved into the dining area to enjoy a nice meal. A nice brunch was served consisting of egg bakes, sausages, cinnamon
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Luke Baranczyk and Rebecca Tauscher from the Pulaski High School Leo Club eagerly wait at the registration table.

The Hillcrest Holiday events pancake makers smile for the camera.

Community Calendars still available for purchase

Above is the cover of the 2011 Old Buildings & Barns calendar.

Santa Claus and Hecky the Elf smile for a picture at the Holiday around the World event.

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The 2011 Community Photo Contest Calendars Old Buildings and Barns are still available for purchase at Dynamic Designs. We are actually sold out of our first printing. It has been very popular, said Tammy Brzeczkowski of Dynamic Designs.. The calendar contains photos submitted by the public of old buildings and barns in and around the Pulaski area. For more information about the calendar and the contest for 2011, check out the website: dynamicdesignspulaski. com.

Hillcrest students learn at the Chinese New Year table at the Holiday around the World event.

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look forward to helping out in future events, said Cayden Williams, a Pulaski Leo Club member. PACE would like to thank all the classes and students that made decorations and gifts, which include Sunnyside, Fairview, and Glenbrook along with the adults who helped the students with their work. The organization would especially like to recognize the Pulaski High School Leo club members that came to help prepare, serve, and clean up the brunch. Thanks to Mark Heck, Bill and Mary Derricks, Richard and Dorothy Styczynski, Cory Krizizke, the St. John kitchen, and Deb Schneider for cooking. And a final thank you goes out from PACE to the Pulaski Chamber Choir, Santa and his elf, and their special kitchen helpers, Cory Krizizke and Bill Derricks. Plans are already underway for next years Christmas event.

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rolls, hot breakfast casserole, and a hot fruit dish to top it off. The brunch was organized by Deb Schneider and Mark Heck. Assisting with the family style meal were members of the Pulaski High School Leo club who helped served refreshments. The drinks included coffee, a pineapple punch, and wassel. Wassel is a hot apple cider with spices added. I wasnt able to make it last year, but I am glad I did this year because it was very enjoyable and the food was great, said Janet Robaidek. As everyone sat around talking and starting to eat, Dr. Lightner spoke about healthcare, the economy, and then handed off the conversation to Matt Gehri from Prevea Clinic. Gehri informed the seniors about the Health Fair at Pulaski High School on April 1, 2011. The seniors seemed to enjoy the brunch, as well as being informed about the upcoming events in the area, said Branden Rosner, another volunteer from Pulaski High School. The Christmas brunch was not complete without Santa Claus and his side kick, Hecky the elf. The duo spread holiday cheer by drawing names for the various door prizes. Prizes ranged from a coffee mug, to an edible Lemon Cypress Christmas Tree. The names drawn for the door prizes were asked holiday-related trivia questions. Whether they answered correctly or incorrectly they received a door prize . The brunch ran very smoothly. We had fun helping out and

Correction Pulaski News wishes to apolo-

gize to the American Transmission Company for the one-sided story titled, Clear cutting is crazy. We realize that both sides of the issue were not covered.

Letters to the Editor

LEO Club Members Oakley Swiecichowski, Jarrod Folkman, Branden Rosner, and Brendan Bahun serve beverages for the PACE Christmas Brunch.

LEO Club Member Abbey Priebe helps serve the attendees of the 2010 PACE Christmas Brunch.

Letters should be no more than 200 words. All are subject to editing and must have your name, address and daytime phone number where we can confirm your letter. Letters will not be run without confirmation. Writers are limited to one letter every 30 days. Letters to the editor and articles submitted to Pulaski News may be published or distributed in print. Mail to: Pulaski News, 1040 S. St. Augustine St., Pulaski, WI 54162 Fax: (920) 822-6726 E-mail: lafischer@pulaski.k12.wi.us

Attendees of the 2010 PACE Christmas Brunch enjoy the food and the beautifully crafted placemats made by local elementary students.

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Top winners in the 2010 Knights of Columbus Poster Contest

We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future. ~ Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Deneys was playing the game triple, triple, triple when she won the big money. The excitement going through my body was unbelievable, said Deneys. When I won, I thought it was a dream because I never thought I would get that lucky. Deneys had many ideas on how to spend the money. She and

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Engagements
Reyment Bogenschutz

Churches that were involved in the True Meaning of Christmas poster contest included St. Casimirs, Krakow; St. Maximillian Kolbe, Sobieski; and ABVM, Pulaski. First Grade 1st place--- Grace Mihalski from St. Casimirs 2nd place----Montana Ferfecki from St. Casimirs 3rd place---- Dylan Przybylski from St. Casimirs Second Grade 1st Place------ Juliah Linzmeier from ABVM 2nd Place---- Devlin Nooyen from St. Casimirs 3rd Place------ Kaelyn Sumner from St. Casimirs Third Grade 1st Place------ Allison Brown from ABVM 2nd Place-----Cole Lubenske from St. Maximillian 3rd Place------Natalie Lubenske from St. Maximillian Fourth Grade 1st Place-----Alex Rodgers from St. Casimirs 2nd Place----Nathan Przybylski from St. Casimirs 3rd Place----Kayla Mihalski from St. Casimirs Congratulations and thank you to all participants. The first place winning posters of each of the four grades will now be entered at the diocesan level, and then winners of that move on to the state level. Bishop Bona and the Pulaski Council of the Knights of Columbus wish all a happy holiday season.

her husband spent the money on new household appliances. Hopefully Ill get lucky in the future and win again, said Deneys. Even though some people may think that luck is not on their side, anything can happen in a split second.

Poverty resides in the Pulaski Community

Carrie Bogenschutz and Corey Reyment

Petka and Czech awarded the Rural Urban Recognition Award

Mark and Nancy Bogenschutz, Egg Harbor, and Dave and Kelli Reyment, Sobieski, are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Carrie Bogenschutz and Corey Reyment. The couple will wed September 17, 2011, in Green Bay. The bride-to-be is a 2004 graduate of Gibraltar High School and is a nursing student at NWTC in Green Bay. She is employed by Escapades Tavern and Mackinaws Grill and Spirits, both in Green Bay. Her future husband is a 2003 graduate of Pulaski High School and a 2007 graduate of UW - Eau Claire, where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology. He is employed by Imperial Supplies in De Pere and also works as a personal trainer at his own studio in Green Bay. The couple resides in Green Bay.

Pastor Weid speaks at the Lunch-n-Learn.

Dorothy Petka was recognized for her volunteer service with the Oconto County Rural Urban Award.

Leon Czech was honored to receive the Oconto County Rural Urban Recognition Award.

Mr. Titletown Competition looks for models

By Jenna Terrien On October 18, Dorothy Petka and Leon Czech were awarded the Oconto County Rural Urban Recognition Award. At the Holiday Inn in Kelly Lake, Petka and Czech were recognized for their volunteer work in the community. Petka worked as a school teacher for third and fourth grade at Assumption BVM School for 29 years. She retired in June of 1995. She is a lifelong member of the St. Johns Lutheran Church in Morgan. Petka served as a Council Member and a choir member in her church. She also helps the elderly by taking them to appointments and had worked part-time for the Bloodmobile. She also worked for the Heart Association and the Special Olympics. This award is important to Petka because it gives recognition and volunteering at one time. She says volunteering in Oconto County is recommended because they need a lot of help and it is so rewarding. She has lived in Oconto County all her life and thinks its a wonderful place to live. Petka wants to thank Premier Bank for sponsoring her. Czech was one of the original County Committee members in the Town of Chase. He worked part-time for the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS). I was chosen as one of sixty people to travel to Poland for the Friendship Force of America Program, said Czech. He spoke Polish fluently. He loves working with the Boy Scouts, 4-H Youth, and school children. Czech established a tree farm and museum on his own

land. This museum is the only of its type. Czech also helped make the Chase Stone Barn a member of the Wisconsin Historical Society. Leons dedication to his farm and community he grew up in are obvious. The efforts he has made over the years to educate and further conserve Oconto and Brown Counties is profound and the mark he has left in the area will be long remembered, said Douglas Allen. Czech wishes to thank his sponsor, Home Away from Home Daycare.

Oconto County is now debt free

Oconto County has reached a milestone. County Board Chairman Lee Rymer, who is also chairman of the Finance Committee, has announced that the county is now Debt Free. Its indebtedness had been reduced to zero, reportedly largely due to tight restructuring of past debts, including transferring some funds in areas where there was a surplus to categories where there was a fiscal deficiency. Chairman Rymer hailed the achievement as significant, especially during these soft economic conditions and restrictive budgets. He noted that the County will begin the arduous task of finalizing its 2011 budget this week. He predicted that it may show a small mill rate hike.

Calling all high school model wanna-bes! The Partners in Education Drug Alliance of the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with DuBois Formal Wear and Elaines Wedding and Event Center, is seeking volunteer models from the ten area school districts to participate in the annual Mr. Titletown Competition and Prom Formalwear Fashion Show. This years event is set for January 30, 2011, at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center. Teen men and women are needed as models for the show. Students must attend schools in the Partners in Education school districts of Ashwaubenon, Howard-Suamico, De Pere, Green Bay, Denmark, West De Pere, Wrightstown, Pulaski, Luxemburg-Casco, or Seymour. Participation requires application completion, availability for a fitting two to three weeks prior to the show, mandatory parent/ model meeting on January 16, 2011, at 3 p.m. or January 17, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., and dress rehearsal on January 29, 2011. Participants are also required to sell a minimum of ten tickets for the event. To access the model application, visit titletown.org. Applications are due January 7, 2011. For questions, contact Rebecca Deschane at (920) 593-3406 or e-mail her at rdeschane@titletown.org.

By Alexis Krusic and Kayla Reinke On December 9, at a Lunch N Learn at Citizens Bank, Pastor Bob Wied of the New Life Community Church spoke about how there is a need for everyday necessities in the local community. Wied spoke about how many families in the Pulaski community are in need of food, clothes, and other household items. In his presentation, Wied mentioned that there is a family that he is aware of that doesnt even have beds to sleep on, proving that there is a serious problem. With the current economic crisis, there is a need for furniture, bedding, sheets, blankets, and other items many people take for granted. The Pulaski Food Pantry is

currently serving more families than ever before because many people in the community have lost their jobs and are currently unemployed, or were forced to accept a much lower paying job to try and support their families. Various students in the district have become homeless and have resorted to living in their cars or moving from house to house just to survive. The Pulaski Food Pantry and the New Life Community Church are always accepting of donations, and are more than willing to find people who could use them. If youd like to contact the New Life Community Church, feel free to call Pastor Wied at (920) 822-7117 or the Pulaski Food Pantry at (920) 8226050.

Deneys is winner

By Erika Lambert Everyones dream is to win money sometime in their life. For Kari Deneys, that dream came true on December 4. Deneys won $2,500 at the North Star Casino.

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burger on a bun Tuesday, January 11 --- Pizza Casserole Wednesday, January 12 Swedish meatballs Thursday, January 13--Turkey alfredo Friday, January 14 --- Chicken Piccata 12/12/2010 3:35 pm - Theft Retail/Shoplifting Family Dollar 12/13/2010 9:10 am - 911 Hang up call Flora St. 12/13/2010 5:00 pm - Found Items/Property Whimbrel 12/13/2010 5:10 pm - Traffic Accident - Personal Injury Carol 12/13/2010 5:32 pm - Juvenile Problem - CTH B 12/13/2010 6:14 pm - Vehicle Equipment Violation - E. Glenbrook Dr. 12/13/2010 8:42 pm - Traffic Warning - S. Wisconsin St. 12/14/2010 3:09 am - Parking Violation - W. Pulaski St 12/14/2010 8:35 am - Traffic Citation Industrial Way 12/14/2010 12:05 pm - Fraud NSF Checks Super Rons Food Center 12/14/2010 4:14 pm - Traffic Citation Johnson St 12/14/2010 6:19 pm - Assist EMS Glenbrook Elementary School 12/15/2010 10:50 am - GAS DRIVE OFF Trailside Convenience Mart 12/15/2010 12:45 pm Animal at Large - STH 156 12/15/2010 11:05 pm - Operate Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated - CTH B 12/16/2010 2:15 pm Fingerprinting Pulaski Police Department 12/16/2010 3:13 pm - Traffic Warning Crest Drive 12/16/2010 4:00 pm - Assist Citizen Main Street 12/17/2010 9:20 am - Assist Motorist - S. St. Augustine St. 12/17/2010 9:48 am - Welfare Check Chicago St. 12/18/2010 10:07 pm - Civil Dispute Colonial Court Apartments 12/18/2010 11:12 pm Damage to Property Colonial Court Apartments 12/19/2010 2:14 am - Traffic Citation - E. Pulaski St. 12/19/2010 2:34 am - Assist Fire Colonial Court 12/19/2010 8:59 am - Noise Complaint Colonial Court Apartments 12/19/2010 11:41 am - Theft All Other - S. St. Augustine St. 12/19/2010 4:00 pm - Assist Citizen - S. St. Augustine St. . 12/19/2010 9:58 pm - Suspicious Person/Activity Colonial Court Apartments 12/19/2010 11:07 pm - Noise Complaint Colonial Court Apartments 12/20/2010 1:25 pm - Assist Citizen Colonial Court Apartments 12/20/2010 2:53 pm - Owners Liability: Illegal Crossing - W. Green Bay 12/20/2010 3:10 pm - Traffic Warning - E. Glenbrook 12/20/2010 9:39 pm - Equipment Violation South Chase Road

Community Announcements
PULASKI AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE web site is: pulaskichamber.org AMVETS WELCOME HOSTESS: The Welcome Hostess for Pulaski is Tiffany Rondou. If you know of any newcomers to the area, please contact Tiffany at 920-822-2119. POST 160 OF ANGELICA/PULASKI meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion building in Pulaski. We welcome all veterans from all E. R. A.s. Delicious lunch served after each meeting. For more information: 822-5933. JR. AUXILIARY UNIT 337 meets every first Monday of the month from 5:00 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall; 135 N. St. Augustine St. Girls ages birth to 18 years are welcome to join whose family members have served in the military forces. For membership information: call Dorothy at 822-5485 or Joan at 855-6486. POLISH LEGION OF AMERICAN VETERANS AUXILIARY KRAKOW POST 178 meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion building, 135 N. St. Augustine St. Pulaski. New members are always welcome. Call 865-7617 for information. THE PULASKI COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY, INC. is in need of dry goods, canned fruit, cereal, pasta and pasta sauce. The pantry is open every first and third Tuesday of each month from 1 to 4 p.m. If you can help the pantry with these items, or any other food items, please call 822-6050. The pantry appreciates your willingness to help feed the hungry. PULASKI AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM at 129 W. Pulaski St., Pulaski will be open by appointment during the fall and winter months by calling Marian at 822-5856 or Pat at 865-7875. PULASKI LIONS CLUB meets every first and third Monday of the month at the Legion Hall located at 135 N. St. Augustine St., Pulaski. There is a 6 p.m. social and a 7 p.m. meal followed by the meeting. New members are always welcome. Call 619-7762 for more information. CLOTHING DONATIONS ACCEPTED for local distribution through New Life Community Church. New or clean gently used clothes can be brought to the church office at 450 E. Cedar St., Pulaski (next to Subway) or call 822-7117. AMERICAN LEGION MIXTACKI-JOHNSON POST 337 meets the second Monday of the month at the Veterans Hall, 135 N. St. Augustine St. Pulaski. A social begins at 6:30 p.m. and meeting begins at 7 p.m. with a delicious lunch after. All veterans and active service members are encouraged to visit us to find out what we are about. If eligible, we need you to join. Hall rentals 822-6996. Membership information -822-2337/822-3017. Commander LeRoy Holl: 826-5324. Center. Tickets $5.00 in advance, $7.00 at the door. Call 822-8100 for more information. ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A SENIOR? on Thursday, January 27 at 9:30 a.m. at Pulaski Senior Center. Call 8228100 for more information. ENERGY ASSISTANCE at Pulaski Senior Center on Monday, Jan. 10. Time: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call 822-8100 for an appointment. BOOK GROUP at Pulaski Senior Center on Wednesday, January 12, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Light super will be served. Januarys book is Julie and Romeo by Jeanne Ray. Books available at the Senior Center. Call 822-8100 for more information. All ages welcome. MOVIE MONDAY on January 24 at Pulaski Senior Center. We will be watching the Sleepless in Seattle with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Show start 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 10:30 a.m. at Pulaski Senior Center. Call 822-8100 for more information. All ages welcome. Sponsored by Prevea Health. BINGO at Pulaski Senior Center Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. 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, January 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. FOOT CARE CLINIC at Pulaski Senior Center on Tuesdays January 11 and January 25 starting at 9:00 a.m. Call 8228100 to set up an appointment. Cost: $17.00 ZUMBA GOLD (chair exercise dancing) on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. at Pulaski Senior Center. Call 822-8100 for more information. RED CROSS VAN will take senior citizens to Super Rons, bank, etc. on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m., to hair appointments on Friday mornings, and to church on Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. If interested, call Kitty at 822-8100. QUILTING WORKSHOP at Pulaski Senior Center on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wii BOWLING at Pulaski Senior Center on Thursdays from 12:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. All ages welcome. Call 822-8100 for more information. SEWING SIMPLE QUILT TOPS at Pulaski Senior Center Fridays at 9:00 a.m. PULASKI SENIOR CENTER MEALS FOR December 31 January 14. 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, December 31--CLOSED Monday, January 3 Beef Tips Tuesday, January 4 Turkey in gravy Wednesday, January 5 --Yankee pot roast Thursday, January 6 --- Vegetable Soup & egg salad sandwich Friday, January 7 Pork Chop Suey Monday, January 10 Ham-

Citizens Update
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Submitted by Chief of Police Randal Dunford

12/08/2010 12:57 am - Traffic Citation - S. Wisconsin Street 12/08/2010 1:45 am - Street Lights - S. St. Augustine Street 12/08/2010 5:05 am - Parking Complaint Chicago Street 12/08/2010 8:10 am Gas Drive Off Trailside Convenience Store 12/08/2010 8:42 am - Burglary Residential Highview Road 12/08/2010 11:55 am - Assist EMS Front Street 12/08/2010 1:59 pm - Lockout Vehicles Pulaski Shell Station 12/08/2010 2:16 pm - Lockout Vehicles - E. Pulaski Street 12/08/2010 9:49 pm - Reckless Driving - E. Cedar Street 12/08/2010 10:02 pm - Suspicious Person/Activity Rosemary Court 12/08/2010 10:46 pm - Traffic Warning Main Street 12/09/2010 7:03 am - Warning 5 Day Equipment Industrial Way 12/09/2010 7:41 am - Traffic Accident Personal Injury - CTH B 12/09/2010 12:16 pm - 911 Hang up call Colonial Apartments 12/09/2010 1:17 pm - Assist EMS Prevea Clinic 12/09/2010 1:50 pm - Assist Law Enforcement Agency - W. Green Bay Street 12/09/2010 4:19 pm - Assist Fire - E. Glenbrook Drive 12/09/2010 4:22 pm - Welfare Check Williams Street 12/10/2010 6:18 am - Fraud Deface of Coins Trailside Convenience Mart 12/10/2010 11:48 am - Vehicle Lock Out Karcz Drive 12/10/2010 1:29 pm - Assist Law Enforcement Agency STH 29 12/10/2010 4:18 pm - Animal Complaint Barking Dog Nancy Lane 12/10/2010 6:05 pm - Parking Complaint - BP (Amoco) Gas Station 12/10/2010 7:30 pm - Assist Citizen Pulaski Police Department 12/11/2010 1:23 am - Domestic Violence Offense (D.V.O.) CTH B 12/11/2010 10:30 am - Traffic Accident Property Damage Karcz Drive 12/11/2010 4:11 pm - Assist Law Enforcement Agency STH 29 12/11/2010 4:26 pm - Assist Law Enforcement Agency E. Glenbrook Drive 12/11/2010 9:12 pm - Reckless Driving Park Street 12/11/2010 11:28 pm - Alarm Business Trailside Convenience Mart 12/12/2010 12:49 am - Assist EMS Nancy Lane 12/12/2010 3:25 am - Assist Motorist Corporate Way 12/12/2010 4:41 am - Assist EMS Steno Trail 12/12/2010 5:00 am - Assist Citizen - E. Green Bay Street 12/12/2010 12:06 pm - Assist Citizen Parking Complaint Summit Street

Seniors CENTER THE SENIOR

WILL BE CLOSED on Thursday and Friday, December 30 & 31 to celebrate New Years. There will be no activities, site meals or home delivered meals on those days. NEW YEARS PARTY at Pulaski Senior Center on Thursday, January 6 at 11:30. Music by Rich Hodkiewicz. Lunch is vegetable soup, egg salad sandwich on whole wheat bread, banana and tapioca pudding. Call 822-8100 by January 4 to make your reservation. 2nd ANNUAL CHOCOLATE / DESSERT NIGHT on Wednesday, January 19 at 6:00 p.m. at Pulaski Senior

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Thursday, December 30, 2010

With the white snow coming down and a greeting from Santa and his Elf, it looked a lot like Christmas. The Pulaski Police Department participated once again in the county wide Shop with a Cop program. The program was created to build positive relationships between police officers and children in the community who are experiencing special needs during the Christmas season. Officers from the Shawano County Sheriffs Department and the Wisconsin State Patrol join in every year to allow us to take more kids that live in the school district. On December 11, the officers and other volunteers took 14 enthusiastic kids on a coach bus, provided by Woodys Wheels, out for breakfast, donated by the local McDonalds and then to Shopko store to shop. Each child received money provided by private and corporate donations to spend on Christmas gifts. It is a very positive experience, not only for the kids that are involved, but also for the officers. Children are recommended for participation in the program by school principals and counselors with input from teachers and other staff. Children who have a social or economic needs and are between the ages of six and eleven years old are considered for the program. The child must attend a Pulaski school and not have participated in the past. Community participation is very welcome for the Shop with a Cop program. If you would like to donate your time or money to help make a childs Christmas special, please contact our program coordinator Officer James Tinlin of the Pulaski Police Department at (920) 822-6722. Shop with a Cop corporate sponsors are: Green Bay Press Gazette, Shopko, PromotionalDesign, Mark Hawkins Photography, Ambrosius Studios, McDonalds, and Lamer Bus Lines. Our local sponsors allow for us to meet and eat here locally which saves parents from driving kids into the Green Bay meeting location. Please help us thank our local sponsors for this years event; Allen Wood of Woodys Wheels, McDonalds, Jill Coppersmith Manager, and New Life Community Church. We also thank the Leo Club for providing three volunteers to assist with present wrapping. Thank you all very much!

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Al Wood from Woodys Wheels stands with Officer Jim Tinlin. Woodys Wheels was happy to provide transportation for the Shop with a Cop activities.

On November 14, Emily Mroczkowskis family celebrated her 90th birthday. Mroczkowski was born in Poland in 1920. At the age of one, she immigrated to the United States with her family and settled in Chicago. After her father died, Mroczkowskis mother remarried and relocated their family to Pulaski. She later got married to Leo Mroczkowski and the couple had two sons and two daughters. Besides working on the farm in Hofa Park, Emily worked for many years in the Pickle Rite and Pulaski Canning. Her family includes Jerry (Linda) Mroczkowski, Shirley (Jim) Splan, Carol (Bob) Hauserman, and Leo Mroczkowski. She also has 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She currently resides at Shepards Inn in Seymour, Wisconsin.

Jill Coopersmith, from McDonalds, supplied the crew from Shop with a Cop with breakfast.

Chief Dunford smiles with his favorite Christmas present from his son Eric and wife Amytheir daughter Lydia Grace.

Snowmobilers thank supporters

Attention to all local snowmobilers: please support and thank the following businesses, you will find their ad on the Shawano County Snowmobile trail map. If you need a Shawano County trail map, all the businesses with numbers in front will have them. They ask for a $1 donation per map; proceeds are used towards grooming trails. Here is a list of businesses that support our local trail system: Competitive Sewer/Water, Proscape Lawn care, Zimms Realty, Oconto Falls Insurance, Dans Power Sports, McKeefry & Sons Inc., Grouchos!!, Northwoods Citgo, TJs Supper Club, North Chase Bar/Grill, North Chase CITGO, Trailside BP/McDonalds, Shell/Casa Solana, Classics, Sandy Corners,

Railway Inn, Dog Daze Bar & Grill, Circle Bs, and Club 32. Have a great, safe snowmobile season! Remember to check if trails are open. Go to www.krakowhighnoonriders.com for trail information, or call (715) 5244349.

The kids and the Pulaski Police Department, Shawano County Sheriffs Department, and Wisconsin State Patrol stop their Shop with a Cop festivities for a quick picture.

Cyber Safety Suggestions

Submitted by North Shore Bank Why is the holiday season one of the merriest seasons for cybercriminals? This is the time when the most money is spent online in the shortest time, and there are many opportunities for criminals to make themselves a hefty Christmas bonus as a reward for the other malicious activities theyve been busy with throughout the year. What can computer users do to protect themselves? When searching for a gift online, check what websites youre being directed to. It is always safer to type in the address of the shopping site you wish to access, rather than to click any link youre offered. This may lead you somewhere you definitely wouldnt want to go. Key words such as the names of popular items, brand names, computer games, sales, deals, could all lead to fake websites where search engines have been poisoned. Look for secure https connections on the sites where you shop. Check your PayPal and card balances regularly for any unusual
expenses, and stop credit card payments immediately if you see something suspicious. Be careful about emails claiming to be shipping information or sales invoices for items you didnt order, as they could have an infected file or link attached. Use different passwords for any sites you use that require an authenticated log-in, so that even if cybercriminals intercept one of your passwords, they wont be able to get to all your sites. Overall, use common sense, and browse for news on the latest scams occasionally, so that you know what youre up against.

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You cant learn in school what the world is going to do next year. ~Henry Ford

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Math class learns money

FFA gives back

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Students actively participate in math activities.

Pulaski Leo Club makes a difference in the community

By Cassie Zahn Schools all across the nation have a multitude of different community service organizations. None of them, however, match up to the effort and enthusiasm shown by the Pulaski High School Leo Club. This community service club has had recordsetting numbers of members for years, and as a result, the Pulaski community has reaped the immense benefits. Each weekend, it has been estimated that about 100 volunteers dedicate their time to an activity to benefit not only the Village of Pulaski, but also its surrounding areas.

By Samantha Brabender and Brooke Lauritzen In Rose Wendzels second grade class at Assumption BVM, there is a huge focus on math and especially the use of money in math. They are learning to count coins and how to make different amounts of money with different change. Also in math, they use whiteboards to complete math equations and to ultimately excel onto a super challenge. Because of the upcoming holiday, students created colored wreaths for Advent and colored snowmen, on which they wrote their December goals. My goal is to be nice to my friends, said Julien.

Submitted by Trudy Wied, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Education The Pulaski Community School District (PCSD) shall allow nonresident students residing within the State of Wisconsin to attend school within the PCSD, and resident students shall be permitted to attend school in other districts. The process for nonresident parents to submit open enrollment applications takes place in February (between the first Monday in February and 4 p.m. on the third Friday in February). Absolutely no late applications will be accepted. For more information about the Out-of-District Open Enrollment process, please see below. Transportation for open enrolled students is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. Application Timeline for Out-of-District Open Enrollment is February 7 through February 25, 2011 (for the 2011-2012 school year). Leo Club Volunteers stand in a large pile of leaves after raking DPI Open Enrollment for members of the community. Website: http://www.dpi.wi.gov/ sms/psctoc.html DPI Open Enrollment Online Application: https://www2. dpi.state.wi.us/OpenEnrollApp/ (opens in February) DPI Open Enrollment Parent Brochure: English You can apply for open enrollment through the online application process. If you do not have access to a computer, or if you have any questions regarding the completion of the application form or regarding State law or district policy and procedures, please call Trudy Wied at (920) 822-6001. Online applications are recommended and preferred. Applications must be submitted online or physically received in the nonresident school district (Pulaski Community School District Office), no earlier than FebThe contestants of the Hillcrest Geography Bee stand together ruary 7 and no later than 4 p.m. on February 28. There are no excepbefore the contest begins. tions to this deadline. Location and Hand-Delivery Address is Pulaski CommuThirteen fourth and fifth grade nity School District Office, 143 students at Hillcrest Elementary W Green Bay St., Pulaski, WI School have been busy working 54162. Please call (920) 822on their geography skills. Stu6000 or (920) 822-6005 (FAX). dents participated in multiple Mailing Address is Pulaski Compractice rounds about states, munity School District Office countries, continents, and the P.O. Box 36 Pulaski, WI 54162. worlds famous landmarks. The Phoned-in applications are not students willingly gave up recess permitted. A postmark does not times to practice. The schools meet this requirement. Any apwinner was fifth grader Marco plication received before or after Pozza. Congratulations to all Marco Pozza is the Hillcrest the application timeline will be Geography Bee Winner. those who participated. denied.

Recently, students of the Pulaski Leo Club have been involved in the Zoo Boo at the N.E.W. Zoo in Suamico, the Boo Bash at Lannoye Elementary School, and have been raking leaves for numerous residences in the school district. Repeatedly, this high school group has received compliments on their consistent work ethic and pleasant demeanor that is much rarer amongst others their age. The Pulaski High Leo Club has many more volunteer opportunities for the rest of the year and plans to uphold its continued tradition of excellence.

Out-of-District - open enrollment is allowed

Jared Kuczer, Josh Nooyen, Katie Christopherson, Kayla Nischke, and Kelli Badtke hold the blankets that the FFA made for the FFA Blanket Drive. By Kayla Nischke, Jared Kuczer, and Josh Nooyen

On December 16, the Pulaski FFA donated several tied blankets to the PHS blanket drive. From there, they distributed them to deserving families in the community. The members worked hard at their monthly meeting, tying the blankets and learning leadership. It was a great experience and

felt good to give back to the community, said Katie Christopherson. The FFA plans to donate more blankets in future and do more community service projects. I enjoyed tying and making the blankets and spending time with the other members, said Kelli Badtke.

Pulaski FFA has another successful fruit sale

Hillcrest holds annual Geography Bee

Kelli Badtke and Brooke Majewski load cases of fruit from the FFA Fruit Sale fundraiser.

By Katie Christopherson and Kayla Nischke On December 8, the PHS Agriculture and Automotive shop were filled with boxes of fruit where, on a normal day, kids are hard at work on their projects. This year the chapter set another record-breaking total of $49,827.50. A total of 135 students sold 484 cases of California Naval oranges, 209 cases of Texas Red grapefruit, 209 pineapples, 79 cases of apples, 506 mixed/gift boxes, 413 pounds of peanuts, and 182 candles.

The fruit sale was well organized and the day went very well, said Josh Nooyen. The FFA members would like to thank their advisor, alumni members, teachers, and the community for their continued support and for all their help for making the 2010 Fruit Sale a success.

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PHS students test math skills

Glenbrook Winter Concert

Pulaski High School students stand in the math pod before participating in the contest.

By Cassie Zahn Students of Pulaski High School put their mathematic talents to the test on Thursday, December 9, as they participated in a contest given by the Mathematical Association of America by taking a math test during their 6th and 7th hour classes.

The math test consisted of 18 problems that ranged in their difficulty and each of the 40 students that took the test had 75 minutes to complete it. Participants were awarded full points for correct answers, fractional points for unanswered problems, and they lost points for incorrect answers.

Well, it was very tough. It tested you on a wide variety of math skills. There was a very good turnout from some of the schools top math minds, said contest participant, Kevin Simoens. Congratulations to all of the test-takers for their commendable efforts! The students were also asked what they like about their past schools that they think would be nice to see here. It was agreed by all of the new students who have had block schedules before that it would be very nice to have them here. Block scheduling is a type of academic scheduling in which each student has fewer classes per day but each class is scheduled for a longer period of time. Avery Vista said, Having seven classes in a day, every day can get very confusing and block scheduling relieves some of the stress.

Some talented students of Glenbrook Elementary School sing a lively holiday tune during the Holiday Concert on December 16.

The concert band trumpet section plays their trumpets during the concert. Performing are Zachery Wroblewski, Brock Manning, and Taylor Maroszek.

Anklam named academic student of the month

By Sara Brown and Carly Novitski Cultural, historical, and popular winter songs from all over the Northern Hemisphere were sung at the 2010 Glenbrook Winter Concert on December 16. This concert was directed by music director, Wayne Pierre along with accompanist Bev Heling. The kindergarteners started off the concert with O Tannenbaum, which is a traditional German Carol. The first grade class sang Go tell it on the mountain, which is a 19th Century African American spiritual. After that, the second grade class sang a Spanish carol called, Fum, Fum,

Fum. The third grade class sang Winter Wonderland, followed by the recorder ensemble with Joy to the World. The fourth grade class sang Kutsu Ga Naru, which is a Japanese folk song. The fifth grade class sang Jolly Old Saint Nicholas and also used their recorders during this song. The fourth and fifth grade choir finished the concert off with Silent Night. Every grade sang at least three songs. They ended the concert by having every grade sing We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Santa Claus and one of his elves also came to enjoy the concert and wish everyone a Merry Christmas.

Jordyn Anklam

High School Band Wind Ensemble, directed by D. Thomas Bush, plays during the Sounds of the Seasons Concert on December 18.

High School chamber choir members, directed by Kathy Bader, sing during the fourth annual Sounds of the Season Concert.

PHS welcomes new students

By Jack FitzGerald Pulaskis new students of 2010 are welcomed every month to a meeting in which they are able to discus how they are adapting to the day in and day out life here at Pulaski High School. The meeting is held by the principles, guidance counselors, and officer Tinlin. This meeting also is for them because since these students come from different schools, they
provide unique perspectives of our policies. Sharif Knan said that, I come from a school that is about twenty times smaller than this one, so you would imagine that a transition like this would be very difficult, but with all the help from my guidance counselors and the helpful students it has been a very easy and enjoyable experience.

By Laura Szela The student of the month of November was Jordyn Anklam. Anklam was recognized for her outstanding academic talents. Jeff and Kelly Anklam are the proud parents of Jordyn Anklam. Some of Anklams major accomplishments in high school are the several AP classes she has taken, college credit classes, drama club involvement, and achieving the position of choir council president. Anklam is involved in numerous extracurricular activities. She is involved in concert choir, chamber choir, musical, one act, melodrama, Spanish club, and NHS. Anklam is the president of choir council. Outside of school, Anklam enjoys playing her ukulele, reading, baking, crocheting, and hanging out with family and friends. In the near future, Anklam plans on attending the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities or University of Wisconsin-Madison to study psychology, criminology, and Spanish. When reflecting on her high school career, one thing Anklam says she would like to change is, I would have taken the PSAT so I could be considered for National Merit Scholarships. With receiving the award Anklam said, I feel very honored to have been selected as student of the month. It is great to know that my hard work has not gone unnoticed.

Fairviews third grade students sing at their Christmas concert on December 9.

Fairviews fifth grade also participated in the December 9 Christmas concer

UW-Extension offers Master Gardener Volunteer training

Submitted by Katie Behnke Shawano County University of Wisconsin Extension will be offering Master Gardener General Training in the spring of 2011. The Master Gardener program is a volunteer program designed for gardeners with some basic knowledge of how plants grow and contribute to our environment. After the training course, Master Gardener Volunteers are required to provide 24 hours of volunteer community service before October. This could include diagnosing plant problems, volunteering at the county fair, providing gardening tips at the farmers market, working in community gardens, and much more. The Master Gardener training will consist of 36 plus hours of training. All sessions are offered on Tuesdays from January 25 through April 12 from 5:45 to 9:00 p.m. The cost of the program is $150 per participant. Deadline to enroll is December 22. If you have any questions or would like to enroll in the program, please call the Extension Office at (715) 526-6136.

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extra help. By using a Hot Dots pen, students will be able to have a partner in practicing their facts. Additionally, the partner will provide them with the correct information. Hot Dots not only helps with math, but also with language arts, reading comprehension, and math. It will be something fun and exciting that students will look forward to trying and using. Hot Dots activities can and will provide students with an additional enriching, self-guided activity in the classroom. All of the Hot Dots programs were found in the School Specialty catalog, so there is a discount for school purchase which would bring down the cost of materials.

Translation program will enhance English Language Learning

By Kyle Renel Deborah Dolata, an English language teacher for the Pulaski school district, was granted $120 for a program to translate papers and news letters for Hispanic families. Without the program, the bilingual aide had to translate all the papers by hand. Now with the program, the aide can spend more time with students. With 31 students in the ELL (English Language Learning) program, and with many of them needing significant support, getting the grant means giving the students a better chance with learning and increasing parent involvement. The grant included receiving a Prompt 9.0 desktop translator that
cost $99, $10.99 for a back up CD service, and $7.99 for extended download. With the grant, there are more students benefiting from the ELL program. This grant was funded by Pulaski Education Foundation.

Sunnyside receives grant

Brenda Alecia

Matt Juley

Deborah Dolata

Barszcz and Burch receive grants

By Rachel Fischer Jamie Barszcz and Carrie Burch, seventh grade teachers at Pulaski Community Middle School, received a $500 grant from Logistic Assembly Solutions. With the grant money, Barszcz and Burch plan to have the students read books that relate to Diversity. The students will have to choose fiction and nonfiction books that are at their lexile reading level. Students will then be put into groups and decide how many pages to read, and every Friday they will meet in their groups, discuss what they read, and answer some questions that will be put into a journal. Barszcz and Burch plan to use these books to expand their students knowledge of Diversity. Barszcz and Burch are doing this because they feel kids today arent taught enough about different races and cultures. The books that were chosen for this grant are, Return to Sender, La Linea, China Boy, Learning to Fly, Rain is not my Indian Name, The Rock and the River, Three cups of Tea,
Shine, Coconut Moon, The Breadwinner, and Eagle Song. These books will be shared amongst two houses at the middles school, reaching about 250 students.
Chris Hendricks Kelly Calaway Sue Moore

Carrie Burch

Hassman acquires Camtasia recordable demonstration software

Wendy Derenne

Jamie Barszcz Troy Hassman

Schneider receives Creative Kits for AAA program

Deb Rodgers and Diane Zernicke are two AAA workers at Glenbrook.

By Kyle Renel Deb Schneider, the PACE assistant for AAA, received a grant for getting creative kits for kids to make crafts in the AAA program. AAA is a program for kids anywhere from grade 1 to 5, and in January they will be adding kindergarten. She received a grant for $500, and the money will be used for purchasing items, supplies, and to make copies of the instructions so

kids can use the creative kits year after year. The kits give the kids opportunities to learn problem solving, math skills, science experiments, community service, and much more. Schneider said the creative kits could be shared with the Hillcrest and Fairview AAA programs and also with the PACE day care. This grant was made possible by the Pulaski Education Foundation.

By Dallas Rank Troy Hassman, a teacher at Pulaski High School in the technical education department, requested a grant for $300 for a software called Camtasia. The company supporting this grant is Logistic Assembly Solutions (an MCL partner business). With this software, the Tech Ed teachers will be able to make the lesson first and show it to all the students on the computer or projector, and they will also be able to fix any mistakes they made and highlight key points in the lesson. Also, the software can record from a video camera and show hands-on demonstrations. The greatest part about it is that teachers will be able to go back to any lesson that is taught and fix the things the things necessary. This program can even be used at home. Camtasia will improve students learning because they can do it on their own time and watch the lesson until they understand. This could benefit many students that are planning on getting a job in the technical education industry. The technical education department will be using this software as soon as they can.

By Chelsea Bartz Matt Juley, Sue Moore, Kelly Calaway, Wendy Derenne, and Brenda Alecia, third grade teachers at Sunnyside Elementary, were granted $250 from the Pulaski Education Foundation. The money is going towards current event magazines for the students. The magazines include TimeForKids or Scholastic News. Students will be exposed to current social studies and science topics in a fun and challenging way, all while developing literacy skills, said Juley. All 84 3rd grade students will be using this periodical to develop literacy skills in a fun and chal-

lenging way, while staying connected to the real world. The periodicals are written and presented at a high interest level for all third grade students. We would like our students to stay connected in the 21st century by reading or viewing photos at their level, said Moore. Going online is not always available or appropriate at this age level to be able to stay connected with the real world, said Calaway. The pictures, reading, graphs, charts, and maps are all great to use with standardized testing preparation, the geography bee, or just for leisurely reading. These periodicals will benefit the students in all academic areas, said Derenne. The periodicals will be incorporated in any curricular area, such as, reading, language, math, writing, health, science, and social studies. Because they are current and colorfully displayed, children will gravitate toward the magazines, said Derenne. We think the periodicals will even be helpful for the reluctant readers and special education students, says Alecia.

Seedkids comes to PCMS

By Brendan Bahun Jenny Stehlik, seventh grade literature/ language teacher, and Dave Landers seventh grade science teacher, requested a grant to start Seedkids. Seedkids would create a student garden in PCMSs currently overgrown center courtyard. The courtyard serves as the starting point for the potential of several larger garden areas around the school district and community. The idea came from the book Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman. Some activities Seedkids
would provide are garden work days, community collaboration, and other activities promoting positive actions and attitudes. Seedkids is predicted to address multiple learning styles, create interdisciplinary lessons, beautify the school, and build classroom relationships. The first step in this project was to seek the approvals. The second step was to create a timeline of events and a list of activities. The grant was funded by the Pulaski Education Foundation

Jenny Stehlik

Dave Landers

Hendricks receives grant

By Carly Novitski Chris Hendricks, a fifth grade teacher from Glenbrook Elementary School, received a $488 grant to purchase Hot Dots. The money was funded by Ryan Jerabek Pfc. Memorial Challenge. Hot Dots uses standard based questions

on flashcards. When matched up with the Hot Dots pen, students go through a series of questions which the pen helps them learn the correct answer. Many of Hendricks students struggle with understanding their regular math facts and often need

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PHS offers The Impact on One Student Machine Shop Andrew Przybylski, a 2009 break, Andrew was called and PHS graduate currently attend- interviewed by a company called Course for ing Milwaukee School of Engi- Infinity. He was hired the day of neering, took advantage of PHSs the interview as an intern. The NWTC credit Project Lead The Way (PLTW) company develops machines and
For the first time, Pulaski has a metals program that earns NWTC credits. The class covers metal machining, precision work and using precision measuring tools. Students have three different projects to complete, working with many different machines. The first project is a milling project that requires cutting to very precise tolerances. A human hair is about two thousands of an inch thick, and the tolerance on this project is five thousands. With several different cuts made to various depths and widths, this project requires great work habits. Project two consists of lathe work where students are required to turn down a piece of metal to three different diameters and then turn threads on each piece using the lathe. Turning the threads is the most difficult part of the whole class. Project three is a drill press project that requires precise drilling. Students learn different kinds of bits to use when drilling including a counter bore bit, counter sink bit, a ream bit and a standard drill bit. They also learn which each bit should be used. In addition to the time in the shop working on these projects, there is also book work and learning the parts of machines and how to maintain each machine. This needs to be done so they can stay in working condition, and the shop can be a safe working environment. Instructor Tom Glinski said this class is to get the kids to use precision measuring devices so their final product is built to specs; this is a pass or fail inspection. This is a great opportunity to get kids started on the path way to their career before leaving high school. program and benefited from that experience. From the beginning of his high school career Andrew was a motivated individual who wanted to develop his academic as well as his technical skills. His goal was to get a full understanding of concepts in all fields because he understood that engineering is an application of knowledge from every content area. While at PHS, Andrew completed nearly every math, science, engineering, and technical course that his schedule would permit. As he says, I pulled everything I could out of the PLTW courses; so really one can only get out what one puts in. Andrews strong interest in engineering made the PLTW classes the perfect platform for him to pursue learning for his own future. He says, For my particular development, things that helped in my classes were when things were left open for us to explore, and not have a set outcome. It allowed me to experiment and find something interesting that no one else would hopefully come up with. He also mentioned how his classes helped him to follow the proper steps to solve problems since many people try to skip steps when they think they are good enough or to cool. He states that many first year engineering students struggle as a result of this at MSOE and beyond since skipping vital steps can create cascading problems as a person gets deeper into the problem solving process. Currently Andrew is a sophomore at MSOE with a Cumulative GPA of 3.92, which is exceptional since the average GPA for freshmen is 2.85. Andrew has narrowed his focus in the engineering field to Expert Systems and Artificial Intelligence. Over his freshman MSOE summer

Independent Living teaches practicality

This course takes an eclectic approach to teaching materials from the Family and Consumer Science curriculum. Students will learn skills needed to effectively manage their daily lives following high school. Units will include: food preparation and nutrition, housing options in conjunction with interior design, basic fashion care and repair, money management, and decision making skills.

manufacturing equipment similar to what was taught in Pulaskis Computer Integrated Manufacturing class. He says, I even traveled to the sites and worked as the field engineer which was very interesting having all the contractors come to you for clarity or tasks. His task was to be in charge of the electrical schematics for all the machines that went through the company during the summer. His designs are actually still being used since he finished several months ahead of what they had mechanical specs for. It was a great experience for Andrew. Currently Andrew is working towards a second internship with Infinity focused on a specific project that is on hold while waiting for all of the details to come together. The goal of the project is to create a small LCD screen, like those in phones, to work well in all levels of light including different levels of sunlight. The primary goal is to create a cost effective solution which will require the development of a new system for driving this screen. The president of Infinity has also offered to financially back Andrews senior design project at MSOE if he integrates expert systems and Artificial Intelligence into a machine they could use. Andrew has started his senior design project early and is currently in the planning stage. Andrew has a long-term goal of acquiring a Ph.D. in expert systems and Artificial Intelligence and developing his own company. Part of that goal is to travel to Germany for eleven months next year to study abroad. These goals involve working for several companies along the way and making life decision that support the goals.

Emily Matuszak, Breanna Hoppock and Nick Douglass learn entreprenurship skills through their work in the school store.

FBLAFuture Business Leaders of America

There are many clubs and activities to participate in at Pulaski High School. They fit interests of all students in many areas. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is among those and reaches out to students who have an interest in business and possibly in exploring a career related to business. It is for this reason that the goal of FBLA is to give students the chances to visit businesses, visit post-secondary schools and hear from business leaders about the future of business locally, nationally and globally. Over the past few years the organization has toured the Chicago Board of Trade, The Federal Reserve, The Resch Center, UWGB, and Lambeau field. Students have heard from accountants, vice presidents, managers, marketers and college professors. Bob Coenen and Diane Schmidtke are co-advisors of the club. When asked about the goals of the organization, Coenen replied, We like to give students

a way to network with outside resources, experience jobs and careers that are available, and expose them to the areas educational institutions. Along with these experiences FBLA also does community service projects. The national project for this organization is the March of Dimes. This year an additional project will be a hat glove, scarf drive. In addition, every February the students get a chance to test their business skills in regional competition with competitions offered in about fifty different categories. Those who place in the top five at regional competition earn the right to compete at state. State winners then move on to national competition. Each spring the club also works with the middle school on Reality Day where the members mentor eighth grade students on personal finance. If any of this seems interesting to you, think about getting involved and join Future Business Leaders of America.

Second year MSOE student Andrew Przybylski works on programing a microcomputer.

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Career and Tech Ed Week

January 3 - 7, 2011
Culinary Arts I and II Learn in the Field Career & Technical Education Week January 3-7, 2011
Students will have the opportunity to learn about career paths as PHS celebrates Career and Technical Education Week January 3-7, 2011. T h e theme for the week-long celebration, Dont Gamble on Your Future. Place a winning bet on Career and Technical Education. emphasizes the role career and technical education plays in helping all youth achieve career success. Career and Technical Education courses are at the forefront of educational change. The new federal Carl Perkins Act gives the four PHS Career and Technical Education Departments the financial resources to update curriculum thus meeting students educational needs for the 21st Century. The Agriculture/ Life Science and Natural Resources, Business and Information Technology, Family and Consumer Science, and Technology and Engineering Education departments are revising their curriculum to connect to postsecondary education enabling students to earn college credit in career specific courses while still in high school. Entrepreneurship, engineering, biotechnology, and culinary arts are just a few of the courses you will find taught in the four career and technical education program areas at Pulaski High School. Preparing for a career path while in high school enhances a students chance for success in postsecondary education and ensures higher wage jobs for those headed directly into the work force. For more information about Pulaski High Schools Career and Technical Education programs contact Diane Schmidtke, Career and Technical Education Coordinator, at 822-6736.

PHS Culinary Program named as HOT 100 in U.S.

The Pulaski High School Family and Consumer Sciences Culinary Arts program has recently been named as on the HOT 100 Secondary Culinary Schools in the United States by the National Center for Hospitality Studies at Sullivan University, KY. The HOT 100 schools are secondary schools which have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in culinary arts education. Schools are chosen as part of a rigorous selection process implemented by a team at Sullivan University. Selections were based on consultation with Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and Skills USA. Beginning with a roster of all schools deemed to have strong programming in the areas of culinary arts and/or baking and pastry arts, these organizations assisted the Sullivan team in identifying additional criteria, such as recent performance in national and regional competitions or a proven history of excellence in curriculum. Additional research was conducted to refine the list of nominees further, identifying those schools with a strong hospitality focus and enrollment as well as significant influence in their communities. Liz Moehr, PHS Culinary Arts I/II Instructor, responded, I am thrilled to have our program be included on this list. The FACS department and our students have worked diligently to make the program successful and I anticipate that same energy to carry into the future. In addition to Pulaski High School, other Wisconsin schools included on the list are Sun Prairie, Sheboygan North, and Watertown high schools.

By Noah Vander Loop Mrs. Moehrs Culinary Arts I and II classes had the great opportunity to take a field trip to learn many new and interesting things about the foodservice industry. The class first visited Republic Chophouse, a fine dining restaurant in downtown Green Bay. From the visit, the students learned the history of the restaurant and met the executive chef Abby Steffen. Chef Steffen explained what its really like to be a chef and how to get started in the industry. Students then toured Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton, where they spoke with Chef Jennifer Soloway-Malvitz

and Chef Jeff Igel. The students learned about how the classes work and why it would be a good culinary school to attend after high school. The students also had the opportunity to eat lunch at FVTC, getting a taste of what the Fox Valley students make. Finally, students were able to finish their field trip at Savor, a store that offers some of the best culinary artisan goods in Wisconsin. Here, the culinary arts classes learned about how olive oils, balsamic vinegars, and teas are made. They also had a chance to sample some of these products. This was a great and fun day of learning new things.

Chef Jenn Soloway-Malvitz shows students the ingredient samples FVTC culinary students must identify in her course. Josh Staszak, Rudy David-Weber, and Mike Risso work on their culinary competition project.

Tiana Egnarski, Brianna Vaile, and Zach Beaver watch Chef Abbey Steffen as she demonstrates how to make creme burlee.

Different methods of painting a wall are explored by students in the Home Maintenance class.

Students in the Home Maintenance class learn to hang drywall.

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PHS Career & Technical Education Course Offerings Dont Gamble With Your Future. Place a winning bet on Career and Technical Education
Advanced AG Engineering & Diesel Mechanics Ag Engineering & Diesel Mechanics Agribusiness Career Prep & Management Agribusiness/Horticulture Coop Job Agriculture Science and Technology Animal Science I (ES) AP Environmental Science Biotechnology (ES) Farm Mechanization & Construction Floriculture/Landscape Design Horticulture* Large Animal Vet Science (ES) Marine Biology & Aquaculture Small Animal Vet Science Wisconsin Farm Management Zoology and Wildlife Science ES = Equivalency Science

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HOSA Starts Up at Pulaski High

By Paige Lightner Health Occupation Students of America, or HOSA, is a new club at Pulaski High School. HOSAs mission is to promote career opportunities in health care and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. The new club is hoping to engage Pulaski High School students in health related activities. This year, HOSA plans to invite medical professionals to come and speak to the organization, participate in community service, and compete in health competitions. The national service project for HOSA in 2010 is to raise funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The Pulaski chapter has already kick started its fundraising, beginning with the Kiss a Pig competition. The class contributing the most money had their assigned administrator kiss a pig at the December 7th basketball game. In addition, HOSA wants to
make an impact on the community. Members of the club traveled to Glenbrook Elementary to educate the students on proper hand washing during the flu season. When HOSA members choose to compete, they will travel to Wisconsin Dells in April for the state convention to show their talents. In the future HOSA will be looking to make care packages for babies and families in Guatemala through HOPE 2 Others which is the state service project. All HOSA chapters in the state of Wisconsin will be trying to fundraise for this organization. HOPE 2 Others wants to decrease maternal and infant mortality through training midwives and local birthing facilities. We will be looking for items like receiving blankets, onesies, sleepers, and socks. Find out how you can help make a difference by contacting any HOSA member. HOSA members, along with their advisor, Mrs. Powers, are very excited to be part of HOSA. Becca Buckmaster a senior here at Pulaski states HOSA is fun and offers many opportunities to those students interested in health care professions.

Agriculture, Life Science, & Natural Resources

Family and Consumer Science

Advanced Foods Child/Adolescent Development* Culinary Arts I & II FACS Coop Family Foods & Wellness Family Futures Fashion Design & Construction Housing & Interior Design Independent Living Intro to Health Occupations Introduction to Educational Practices* Medical Terminology*

Project Lead the Way Courses: Introduction to Engineering Design Principles of Engineering (ES)*+ Digital Electronics*+ Civil Engineering & Architecture+ Computer Integrated Manufacturing*+ Engineering Design & Development+

Technology and Engineering

Business and Information Technology

Accounting I* Accounting II KSU College Credit+ Business Law Business Math Business Occupations Coop Business Management Computer Applications for Business Computer Applications I & II* Entrepreneurship International Business Keyboarding/Intro* Personal Finance Sports and Marketing Word Processing *NWTC credit options +Indexed grading

Technology and Engineering General Courses: Architecture Automotive Mechanics* Beginner Home Maintenance Cisco I-IV* Computer Aided Drafting* Electronics I Exploring Technology Graphic Communications Metal Processes I, II, III Metal Extended Block Machine Tool* Residential Construction Residential Wiring Small Engine Technology Tech Ed Coop Web Page Design Wood Technics I, II, III, Extended Block*

The Career and Technical Education programs at PHS have received a $1,500 grant through NWTCs Tech Prep Partnership project. The funds will be used to support the new transcribed accounting course being offered during the 2011-12 school year. Students taking the course will have dual enroll-

PHS Receives $1,500 Tech Prep Partnership Grant

Jessika Zegers, HOSA member, getting ready to demonstrate how to properly wash your hands to Glenbrooks kindergarten through second grade classes.

ment at PHS and NWTC. An official NWTC transcript will be issued with the four credits transferrable to some four-year colleges. The grant will also partially support a Technology and Engineering Department field trip to Ariens Corpoation and CTE Week activities.

Left: Sam Schwartz, Nick Douglas, Rachel Huben, Savanna Drew and McKenna Jensen work on journal entries in their Accounting 1 course.

PHS Applies to be a High School of Business Site

PHS has applied to be a High School of BusinessTM site for the 2011-12 school year. High School of BusinessTM is designed to challenge students through accelerated, project-based curriculum delivered in the context of business problems. Students completing the program will be positioned to excel in college-level business programs. Students participating in High School of BusinessTM will take part in project-based learning, a highly-effective method of learning which incorporates the learning of required skills into the process of solving real world business problems. Students will complete a series of at least six rigorous business administration courses. In addition, students will use technology in each course, hear from subject-matter expert guest speakers, complete an observational internship, and learn about business and community diversity through a partnership with a sister school. Teachers and administrators are working together to ensure the students receive the best possible education through the program. This includes required professional development for all teachers who intend to teach High School of BusinessTM courses as well as the establishment of a High School of BusinessTM Steering Team. The Steering Team brings together teachers, administrators, and counselors with local business executives and college faculty. This diverse group serves as the directors of the program. High School of BusinessTM is a program of MarkED/Career Paths, a non-profit organization specializing in educational research and the development of business and marketing curriculum for high schools and colleges. For more information about the High School of BusinessTM program at Pulaski High School contact Diane Schmidtke at 8226736.

Engineering Design and Development Class: Improving the Student Desk

taches to the chair to the top. A sliding mechanism allows the top to slide towards and away from the student. In addition, the top angles by the use of a small hydraulic cylinder. The reason for the adjustability is to make the student more comfortable. Also many student desks are made for right-handed people, so left-handed individuals have problems with lower back pain, slower writing speeds, and bad handwriting because some student desks are made for right-handed students. With the desk being adjustable, both righties and lefties can be comfortable. During the remainder of the year, EDD students will work in smaller groups and design another solution to a problem. While working through the design process, students will work with engineers and businesses to make their design. They will present their designs on Sunday, May 22nd at 7:00 p.m. at the Ripley Auditorium. The public is welcome to attend. EDD is the capstone course for the Project Lead the Way Program (PLTW). In order to enroll in the course, students need to complete or be in the process of taking Introduction to Engineering and Design, Principles of Engineering, and Digital Electronicsthe three PLTW core classes. The other two PLTW courses at Pulaski High School are Computer Integrated Manufacturing and Civil Engineering/Architecture.

Students in John Pitzens Engineering Design and Development class created a ergonomic student desk comfortable for both right and left-handed students.

The Engineering Design and Development (EDD) class at Pulaski High School made a vast improvement on the common student desk. Working as a class during first quarter, students used teamwork and problem solving to arrive at their final solution. Through all phases of the design process, students completed extensive research. This included, but was not limited to, patent searches to make sure they were not infringing on any existing patents. Also students looked at current products to make sure

they were not copying their designs. In addition, they made a comparison chart which showed how their design was better than the existing solutions. Through the use of decision matrices, students chose the best components to use and then developed a design to combine each one of these elements. The final design proposal, which was made on AutoDesk Inventor, is pictured. It contains a shortened zero gravity chair which swivels and has adjustable height. The elliptical tube structure at-

FCCLA students organize donations for the Toys for Kids program.

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develop and grow until they can go out on their own. Pulaski High School offers an Entrepreneurship class where students learn about different types of businesses and about the skills and knowledge it takes to start your own business. Students study the product/service industry, marketing concepts, financial costs and cash flow. The students also research big corporations to see when and how they originally started. Through the development of a business plan, each student has the opportunity to experience and utilize these skills first hand. Students also gain experience by working at Pulaski High Schools school store. Planning seasonal sales, developing merchandise, handling cash flow and working with customers are a few of the experiences learned. Says student Brenna Adamski, Its easier to understand concepts when you are actually applying them. If you are interested in working for yourself in your favorite field whether it be art, jewelry, golf, law, accounting, fishing, or construction, starting a business could be for you.

A skill for the 21st century entrepreneurship

By Brenna Adamski Business is evident in everyday life. From huge companies to small businesses, the world of business touches us daily. Entrepreneurs are paving the way for those who want to run their own business and venture into the business arena. Small businesses, like entrepreneurs make up 80% of the work force in the United States. Green Bay and the surrounding areas have been pivotal in the development of small business with an extensive program at NWTC which includes a business incubator. An incubator is a place where start up businesses can

Beginning Home Maintenance comes back

By Cassidy Holtz At Pulaski High School there is a class called Beginning Home Maintenance taught by Mr. Troy Hassman. This class hasnt been run in the last five years and is
making a comeback in the 20102011 school year. During the month of October, the class took a trip to NWTC to participate in a conference called Women at Work which provided the class with a hands-on preview of various trade programs like Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Masonry, and HVAC. The class is currently comprised of all females, but is open to anyone who has not already taken more than one Technology and Engineering course. They plan on keeping the class going by promoting it to current freshman, sophomores, and juniors during Career and Technical Education Week the first week of January. The course is designed for students who do not have a lot of experience working with tools, but want to improve their independent living skills related to home upkeep. It will help them to save money by teaching them to do simple repairs on their own. They will learn about basic appliance repair, basic car maintenance, wood finishing, painting, wallpapering, basic plumbing, basic electrical, patching a hole in a wall, and many other home related topics.

Students in Troy Hassmans Home Maintenance class work on projects.

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Kinney receives music grant

Kohls receives IPEVO grant

By Chris Bania Sara Kohls, a PCMS science teacher, has received a grant of $130. The money will go towards purchasing an IPEVO camera/webcam. This device has the ability to stream and record videos to Smart Boards, which were installed last summer in many classrooms throughout the district. Kohls said the webcam will be used to show demonstrations for various science labs so that everyone can see the demonstrations via the Smart Board. Currently, students and teachers need to squish themselves around the demonstration to see. With the Smart Board, the students will be able to view, learn, and take notes with ease. I would have the ability to take the content and go further in depth as well, Kohls said. Kohls also explained that she could take pictures of what she was doing to give further explanation.

This will allow for a much better teaching and learning environment for the 85 students who I teach in science every year, she said. The IPEVO Grant was funded by the Pulaski Education Foundation.

Morgan receives grant for project

By Sara Brown Sarah Morgan, a PCMS CD special education teacher, was awarded a grant for $125. The money was funded by Pulaski Education Foundation. The money will go towards a project entitled, Red Raider Restaurant. Red Raider Restaurant focuses on transferring students classroom skills to a natural setting. The students will plan a menu, advertise using different venues, sell tickets, go shopping, cook, clean, and serve the meals to those in attendance. The students will be gaining pre-vocational skills so that their transition to the world will be made more smoothly. The money will be getting this project started by supplying aprons and food. Most of the money will be going towards the aprons, which are $20 a piece, and the rest will be on a gift card to Super Rons to get it started. Once they have a start-up fund, the tickets for the restaurant will hopefully then sustain the costs.
Eventually, they hope to be able to pay the students for their hard work. I foresee this to be an amazing opportunity to students, staff, and community members to work together and interact in a positive, inclusive environment, said Sarah Morgan.

Amanda Kinney

Mikle receives grant

on purchasing six digital voice recorders and eight sets of headphones with the money she has been granted. These voice recorders will help students improve pronunciation by recording, listening, evaluating, and correcting their own speech. Students will also be recording Spanish childrens books for lower grades to listen to and learn from. They will also enable teacher assessment of impromptu conversational skills with partners during class. Headphones are important for authentic listening practice while in computer labs, where students will learn from meaningful visual and audio clips that they are interested in and can relate to. What I love most about this idea is that it will allow students many opportunities to practice both listening comprehension and oral communication in Spanish, said Mikle. The money for this grant was funded by the Pulaski Educational Foundation.

By Chris Bania A grant valued at $500 was given to Amanda Kinney, a music teacher at Hillcrest and Lannoye elementary. The money will be used to buy a program entitled Finale Songwriter. Finale Songwriter would allow music students to compose their own music pieces and listen to what the pieces sound like right on the software. The school project is called Composing like the Pros and students in grades 3-5 will use the software. Kinney said the project will get the students using skills they have acquired about music to create songs with this software. The software costs $49.95 for a computer, and the money will be enough to install the software on ten computers. This would enable two to three students to use a computer at a time. Kinney also said the software will allow her to enter various songs into the software so that she could easily look at the music with all the students and analyze them via a projector. This is a more time efficient tool (versus handing out individual copies of music to all students) and helps better facilitate understanding of reading music at the elementary level, said Kinney. The money was funded by the 2010 Pfc. Ryan Jerabek Memorial Challenge.

Sarah Kohls

Marlowe gets FASST Math

of $500 for the program FASST Math. The money will go towards purchasing two licenses for the FASST Math program. One license is for kindergarten through second grade and the other is for third through fifth grade students. Previously, math has been hard to teach all the kids due to some children understanding whatis going on and others not. This intervention program helps struggling students develop fluency with basic math facts in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, said Marlowe. This software provides a continuously adaptive program that efficiently increases math fact fluency in customized, ten minute, daily sessions. The FASST Math program also provides print activities for those students who need additional help in the conceptual foundation of numbers and operations.

Sarah Morgan

Fairview receives grant

Sarah Casper

Mary Marlowe

Becky Stapel

By Dylan Bersch Mary Marlowe, a learning support teacher at Sunnyside Elementary School, received a grant

Winkler receives early childhood swing set

By Chelsea Bartz Becky Stapel and Sarah Casper, special education teachers at Fairview Elementary, were recently awarded a grant of $200 to go towards digital voice recorders to use amongst students. In order for students to improve in academic areas, it is important for them to carry over their learning from school to home by completing homework to practice ideas and concepts, said Stapel. Recorders would hold the students accountable for responsibility and work completion. Fairview Elementary is using

a co-teaching model as often as possible and is spending time in the classrooms teaching math and literacy. The teachers, along with the students, will be able to record themselves for any written or reading assessments. This project would impact 5-7 different students everyday, said Casper. We currently work with students who rarely have someone at home to help them with homework, so when given the chance to use the recorder to do homework, they do. The students at Fairview Elementary will be able to use the voice recorders in school and take them home to complete their work and receive feedback from the teacher at school. The recorders will also be used to record messages for parents on how they can assist their child.

Wertel receives grant

tactile activities into her lessons using these items. Specifically, she wants to involve more movement and touch-related activities into spelling practice. Tactile and kinesthetic activities are supported by brain research. Anne Beninghof, an Education Consultant and Trainer who provided a full-day seminar to Pulaski teachers during back-toschool in-service, said the top three things that grab the brain attention is novelty, movement, and emotional intensity. Wertel asks, What is more active and novel than practicing spelling words in shaving cream and/or bending Wikki-Stix and pipe cleaners into letters?

Katie Mikle

By Isabel Thyne Katie Mikle, a Spanish teacher at Pulaski High School, has been granted $450 to buy digital voice recorders and headphones. The devices are to be used by both her classes and the rest of the PHS Foreign Language department. Mikle, who teaches 125 students grades nine through twelve, plans

Kim Winkler

By Dylan Bersch Kim Winkler, a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Glenbrook elementary, received a grant for a Little Tykes swing set. This swing set would provide a form of playground equipment that is age and size appropriate for the Glenbrook Daycare early childhood students. Students receiving occupational therapy services at this age group will also be using the swing set. The real benefit of getting this Little Tykes swing set is it would increase upper extremity strength, gross motor skills, and motor planning that is size and age appropriate, said Winkler. The Little Tykes swing set would provide sensory input and activities for some of the students. It will also provide leisure time or down time for students. This grant was funded by Pulaski Education Foundation.

Brenda Wertel

By Isabel Thyne Brenda Wertel, a first grade teacher at Sunnyside, has received a $200 grant that was funded by Logistic Assembly Solutions. Wertel plans to purchase Wikki-Stix, pipe cleaners, shaving cream, small dry erase boards and mini-MagnaDoodle-type drawing boards with the money she has been granted. Wertel is trying to implement more kinesthetic and

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matter, PBDA negotiations and PEA request to extend the retirement deadline. OPEN SESSION Strong Hill moved, Wernicke seconded, to reconvene into open session. 6 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Strong Hill moved, Townsend seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 10:10 P.M. 6 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried. December 1, 2010 Ripley Performing Arts Center 6 p.m. Official Minutes Submitted by Trudy Wied Secretary to the Board of Education CALL TO ORDER Board President Hendricks called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. in the Library at the Pulaski High School. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present. ROLL CALL Board members present: Pam Denzer, Barb McKeefry, Townsend, Jeff Rasmussen, Mark Wernicke, Cindy Hendricks, Donsia Strong Hill Board members absent: Administrators present: Dr. Mel Lightner, Jenny Gracyalny, Pam Kercheval, Mary King, Darlene Godfrey, Pat Fullerton, Lisa Misco, Dan Slowey, Marc Klawiter, Chris Dahlke, Amy Uelmen Guests attending: Teresa Wargo, Pete Liss, Deb Schneider, Tim Kozlovsky, Elizabeth Kust CITIZENS FORUM None DISCUSSION AND / OR ACTION ITEMS BOARD REPORT- WASB Conference was discussed. Trudy Wied will put the resolutions on Moodle for the Board to review SUPERINTENDENT REPORT Dr. Lightner talked about the incident in Marinette and what safety precautions our District has. The night of graduation was discussed and why it was moved to Wednesday nights. Marketing Task Force is being started, first meeting is next week. Patty Zarling was in the District and attended the Learning Leaders meeting and will be doing an article on innovative practices in our District. 3.PAY BILLS Wernicke moved, Townsend seconded, to approve and pay the bills as presented. 7 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried. 4. MINUTES Rasmussen moved, Townsend seconded, to approve Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting (open and closed sessions) held on November 17, 2010 7 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried. 5. PERSONNEL REPORT None OUT OF STATE FIELD TRIP Wernicke moved Strong Hill seconded to approve the middle school choir field trip to Minneapolis, MN in May, 2011 with the understanding that Mr. Kozlovsky will search for other educational opportunities with Trina Townsends help. 7 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried. GATEWAY PROGRAM This is a middle school companion piece to Project Lead The Way that is at the high school. Pat Fullerton explained how the program would fit into the middle school curriculum. McKeefry moved Strong Hill seconded to approve the Gateway program for the middle school. 7 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried. TECHNOLOGY UPDATE Chris Dahlke gave an update on what is happening in the District with technology. PHS NEW COURSE OFFERINGS Townsend moved Wernicke seconded to approve the PHS new courses offerings as presented. 7 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried. CLOSED SESSION Adjourn Into Closed Session as per Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1) (c&e) to review performance of probationary teachers and administrative performance. OPEN SESSION Rasmussen moved, Wernicke seconded, to reconvene into open session. 7 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Rasmussen moved, Wernicke seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 P.M. 7 voting aye, 0 voting nay, m o t i o n carried. PCMS, Barbara Forsberg- PCMS, Kathleen Gerds- PHS, Harley Griesbach- PHS, Vicki GulanPHS, Susan Hancock- Lannoye Elementary, Jennifer Heck- PHS, Stephanie Heezen- Lannoye Elementary, Christopher HendricksGlenbrook Elementary, Jane Hinderman- Glenbrook Elementary, Sara Hoffmann- PCMS, Susan Hyland- PHS, Donna Jacobson- Lannoye Elementary, Joel Jarock- PHS, Lori Jensen- Assumption BVM, Paula JohnsonLannoye Elementary, Sandra Kapalin- PCMS, Donna KarczSunnyside Elementary, Staci Karcz- Glenbrook Elementary, Alison Kessel- Glenbrook Elementary, Betty Kestly- Hillcrest Elementary,, Amanda KinneyLannoye Elementary, Melissa Knox- PCMS, Sarah KohlsPCMS, Martin Krause- PHS, Angela Krueger- PCMS, Lori Krumrei- Glenbrook Elementary, Len Kurzynske- PHS, Joan Ladowski- Assumption BVM, Dave Landers- PCMS, Melissa Lange- Sunnyside Elementary, Nicole Lemke- Assumption BVM, Jim Lenz- PHS, Christy Lepinski- Lannoye Elementary, Corey Livieri- PHS, Kelly LoguePCMS, Tony Logue- PCMS, Joanne Lundy- Sunnyside Elementary, Sarah Malchow- Glenbrook Elementary, Deb Manincor- Sunnyside Elementary, Terry Manning- PHS, Jacqueline Markowski- Hillcrest Elementary, Luke Martinson- PHS, Amanda McAllister- Glenbrook Elementary, Any McKeefry- Glenbrook Elementary, Susan McMahonLannoye Elementary, Ellen Mellberg- Glenbrook Elementary, William Mihalski- PHS, Liz Moehr- PHS, Brian MorganPCMS, Phil Morgan- PHS, Sarah Morgan- PCMS, Trisha NguyenLannoye Elementary, Michelle Nick- Hillcrest Elementary, Erin Noble- PCMS, Kim Noe- PHS, Kathleen Olson- Sunnyside Elementary, Tricia Paul- Hillcrest Elementary, Tom Plasky- PCMS, Kim Polasik- Fairview Elementary, Josh Pratt- PCMS, Michelle Prestine- Hillcrest Elementary, Patrick Rades- Glenbrook Elementary, David Reinking- Hillcrest Elementary, Clay ReislerPCMS, Todd Rodal- PHS, Jon Rohde- PCMS, Larry RudersdorfGlenbrook Elementary, Diane Sabo- PHS, Nancy Salmon- Hillcrest Elementary, Joel SchauskeLannoye Elementary, Sara Schmidt- Lannoye Elementary, Jane School- Sunnyside Elementary, Jennifer Schwittay- PCMS, Tina Seawald- DeCleene- PCMS, Virginia Sederstrom- PHS, Kay Sheedy- PHS, Dan SlempkesGlenbrook Elementary, David Sparish- Glenbrook Elementary, Aaron Sperduto- PHS, Sarah Spitzer- Fairview Elementary, Dan Stempke- Glenbrook Elementary, Matthew Stoehr- PCMS, Bobbie Strehl- PCMS, Molly Suehs- PCMS, Amy Tubbs- PHS, Tara Vanden Elsen- Sunnyside Elementary, Cheryl VanderkamPHS, Robin Vandervest- Hillcrest Elementary, Robert Vanschyndle- PCMS, Bridget Wade- Lannoye Elementary, Jodie Walker- Lannoye Elementary, Jim Wall- PHS, Amy Wendricks- Glenbrook Elementary, Rose Wenzel- Assumption BVM, Brenda Wertel- Sunnyside Elementary, Jennifer WhitensPCMS, Carrie Wiese- Glenbrook Elementary, Deanne Wilinski- Assumption BVM, Caitlin Willems- Hillcrest Elementary, Kaie Williams- Hillcrest Elementary, Char Wilson- PCMS, Melissa Wojcik- PHS, Amy Wright- PCMS, Tricia YarbroPCMS, Jayme ZimmermanHillcrest Elementary, 4K TeamGlenbrook Elementary- Touah Wingerter, Michelle Fischer, Sandy Harvey, Jill Rosenthal, Gail Toonen, Fifth Grade TeamHillcrest, Elementary Michelle Prestine, Becky Barry, Family & Consumer Science Team- PHSLiz Moehr, Michelle Powers, Keely Graettinger.

Titler receives Grant

By Carly Novitski Katie Titler, a Pulaski High School Spanish teacher, received a $500 grant funded by the Ryan Jerabek Memorial Run. This money will go towards buying an Apple Ipad to ensure high levels of learning. The Apple Ipad will be used in conjunction with the LCD and document camera in the classroom to utilize various educational applications to engage all learners. This will allow the classroom to have listening activities that will help struggling learners to repeat the audio tracks as many times as needed. It will also be a great tool to be used in workstations for small group projects that integrate internet and other computer applications within the school day. It will increase student participation in a richer variety of learning activities due to the numerous educational applications available through the Ipad. Also, it will improve student learning by providing interactive and differentiated activities for struggling learners to more effectively
meet their needs and give them additional learning opportunities within the classroom. Overall this tool will increase student involvement and engagement in the classroom to produce higher levels of learning for all students. The Apple Ipad will be purchased through the Pulaski Community School District Technology Department for $500.

Katie Titler

Regular School Board Meeting

November 17, 2010 Ripley Performing Arts Center 6 p.m. Official Minutes Submitted by Trudy Wied Secretary to the Board of Education CALL TO ORDER Board President Hendricks called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Library at the Pulaski High School. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present. ROLL CALL Board members present: Pam Denzer, Barb McKeefry (left at 8:17 pm) Mark Wernicke, Trina Townsend, Jeff Rasmussen and Cindy Hendricks, and Donsia Strong Hill and student representative Michael Schreder Board members absent: Administrators present: Dr. Mel Lightner, Jenny Gracyalny, Pam Kercheval, Darlene Godfrey, Dan Slowey, Marc Klawiter, Mary Connolly, Pam Engel, Erik Olson, John Matczak, Chris Dahlke and Jerad Marsh Guests attending: Pete Liss, Tracey Szymanski, Joanne Hagedorn, Deb Schneider, Thomas Rodey, Alan Wood, Amy McKeefry, Beth Babik, Donna Severson, Teresa Wargo and Jane Hinderman CITIZENS FORUM Donna Severson requested all signed agreements between the school district and Miron and Somerville DISCUSSION AND / OR ACTION ITEMS STUDENT SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVES REPORT Michael Schreder gave an update on what is happening at the high school. BOARD REPORT- Ray Tauscher gave Cindy Hendricks some information on the Farm Bureaus policy related to K-12 education, it is posted on Moodle for the Boards review. Trina Townsend gave an update on a WSPRA conference that she attended and will give the information to Trudy Wied to post on Moodle for the Board to review. WASB state conference was discussed. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT Dr. Lightner talked about Newsletters that the District puts out. Pace-Setters newsletter goes out to about 300 citizens. The senior brunch in on Wednesday, December 8th, if you would like to go please let Trudy Wied know. District Dialogue is a newsletter that is sent out to the staff by email. The District has a Facebook page that people can go to, to see whats happening in the district. We will be working with Chris Bania to put together a video about our District. Career and Technical Education Committee agenda and goals was passed out for the board to review 4.PAY BILLS Townsend moved, Wernicke seconded, to approve and pay the bills as presented. 7 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried. 5. MINUTES Strong Hill moved, Rasmussen seconded, to approve Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting (open and closed sessions) held on November 3, 2010 7 voting aye, 0 voting nay, motion carried. 6. PERSONNEL REPORT None OCTOBER BUDGET REPORT Pam Kercheval presented the October budget and where we are right now. The pool has parts that have to be replaced at a cost of $14,000. The board discussed if we should continue to replace parts because of the age of the pool or do we close it. Dr. Lightner will bring back some options to the board at a later meeting. PHS DAILY SCHEDULE AND FURTHER PLANNING Dan Slowey and John Matczak submitted a proposal to go to block scheduling. Dr. Lightner would like to research it longer and talk to more districts that have gone to it and get their feedback and find out if it does benefit the students. Dr. Lightner put together a time line for them to follow. (It can be found on the website under Board of Eduation) POLICY REVIEW Neola policies section 1000 were reviewed REVIEW OF ARTICLES The articles How to Recruit, Not a Teacher Not a Problem, 3 WI Colleges Test Teacher Performance Program, and A Call To Action were discussed on how they pertain to the Pulaski Community School District. CLOSED SESSION Adjourn Into Closed Session as per Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (1)(a) (c)&(e) to discuss employee performance matters, student discipline

Pulaski teachers are golden

Alexandra Anderson- Fairview Elementary, Daniel Anderson- PHS, Larry Banaszynski- PHS, Becky BarryHillcrest Elementary, Julie Bedora- Sunnyside Elementary, Dave Benz- PHS, Trish BergPulaski District, Mike BerkenPHS, Ann Berling- PHS, Steve Blackford- PHS, Renae BliesePulaski District, Glen Blohowiak- PHS, Andy Bock- PCMS, Candice Bogacz- Glenbrook Elementary, Dennis Bogacz- PHS, Nicole Borley- Hillcrest Elementary, Lisa Bowen- Lannoye Elementary, Kelly Brennan-Calaway- Sunnyside Elementary, Jill Brock- PCMS, Carrie Burch-

PCMS, Nathan Burkland- Glenbrook Elementary, Tom Busch- PHS, Mary Chrisman- Lannoye Elementary, Mary Connolly- Glenbrook Elementary, Adam Dietzo- PCMS, Jim Doell- PCMS, Deborah Dolata- Pulaski District, Lori Duval- Lannoye Elementary, Sharon Ellner- Lannoye Elementary, Russ Finnessey-CookLannoye Elementary, Michelle Fjelstad- Sunnyside Elementary, Randy Fondow- PHS, Paul Ford-

Sports
Raiders rip Jaguars
By Jordan Stiede On December 10, the Pulaski Red Raiders Varsity Boys Basketball Team defeated the Ashwaubenon Jaguars 47-29 while visiting Ashwaubenon. The Red Raiders defense was a key part in the game by creating many turnovers that led to easy points. Jordan Stiede had a game-high with 24 points. Cody Wichmann added 12 points for the Red Raiders. David Halla came up with a huge steal that shifted the momentum in the third quarter. For Ashwaubenon, Trevor Campbell had a team high of nine points.

Do you know what my favorite part of the game is? The opportunity to play. ~Mike Singletary

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defense on the top of the zone. The Raiders defense came up with 21 rebounds, 17 steals, and 4 blocks.

Hockey loses hard-fought game

By Melanie Morgan Pulaski High School Boys Varsity Hockey played Sheboygan on December 14 at the Crawford Center in Shawano. The final score was 7-1, in Sheboygans favor. Adam Guernsey scored a goal in the third period. There were a total of 41 saves. Good luck to the boys this season.

Congrats to Coach Bogacz

Raider Wrestling continues streak

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Raiders Boys Swim and Dive team demolish Wildcats end with a
close score
By Jake Herning In a close dual against Brillion/ Chilton/Valders, the Boys Swimming and Diving team lost 80-90. Highlights included second place finishes by the 200 Medley Relay of Charlie Smoot, Kevin Simoens, Christian Jabkowski, and Shea Sikes; Matt Shier in the 200 Freestyle; Charlie Smoot in the 100 backstroke; Andrew Kizaur in the 100 breaststroke; and the 400 Free Relay of Bryan Sundstrom, Gavin Denzer, Andrew Kizaur and Nelson DeCleene. Outstanding first place finishes included Jake Herning in diving; the 200 Freestyle relay of Andrew Kizaur; Bryan Sundstrom, Gavin Denzer, and Nelson DeCleene. Christian Jabkwoski took first in the 100 Breaststroke. By Brooke Lauritzen On December 14, the Pulaski Raiders Girls Varsity Basketball team handed a huge defeat to the Green Bay West Wildcats with a score of 57-11. Pulaski effectively cracked Wests 2-3 zone and held the Wildcats to no more than three points per quarter. Brooke Lauritzen scored 14 points, while Mallory Nickerson added eight.

Senior Derek Anderson works to turn his opponent. Dennis Bogacz, Former Pulaski Varsity Football Coach, will coach the Wisconsin North Squad.

Red Raiders roll past Notre Dame

By Brett Janssen Pulaski Boys Basketball Team won its first conference game against Notre Dame with a score of 47-28. The Raiders got off to a quick start leading the Tritons 10-2 by the end of the first quarter. Casey Alger-Feser was the offensive spark in the first quarter, scoring 8 of the Raiders first 10 points. The Raiders overcame adversity as Notre Dame tried to make a come back early in the second half. Pulaski beat the pressure put on by the Notre Dame defense. Point guards Jordan Steide and Tanner Vannieuwenhoven broke the pressure by being strong with the ball. The Raiders pulled away from Notre Dame in the second half by dictating the game. Cody Wichmann had a game-high 14 points. Freshman Luke VanLanen played a solid game finishing with 10 points. Pulaski looks to continue strong team play and remain undefeated as they head into all conference play. There will be many challenges the boys will face this year. Players, coaches, and fans all can see the potential the boys have this year to make it deep into the playoffs.

Submitted by Dennis Bogacz Former Pulaski Red Raiders Varsity Football Coach Dennis Bogacz was recently asked to represent Wisconsins North Squad in the 2011 Shrine Football Game. The game will be played on July 16 at 7 p.m. at Titan Stadium in Oshkosh. Practices begin on July 9. Coach Bogacz, who recently took the Red Raider football team to consecutive play-off appearances for the first time since 1997 and 1998 and who has a career head coaching record of 99-61, will coach the quarterbacks and assist with running the offense for the North squad. Coach Bogacz said, This is quite an honor; it feels nice to be recognized as a coach of this caliber. In my 14 years as head coach, I have been blessed to work with some incredible kids, families, and coaches. This opportunity is truly a tribute to the efforts and commitment of many who have supported me over the years.

Raiders win first conference game

By Brooke Lauritzen On December 10, the Pulaski Red Raiders Varsity Girls Basketball team started up their conference play at home against the Ashwaubenon Jaguars, winning by a score of 46-28. After a slow start offensively, the Raiders pulled away and used their strong defense to shut the Jaguars down. Brooke Lauritzen had 11 points for Pulaski, and Brittni Wirtz added nine. The Red Raiders are now 3-0 overall.

By Shane Reinhard The Red Raider Wrestling team has gone through another tough week of wrestling and has come out on top. With a record of 9-0, the team has just participated in the Neenah duals, and has had a conference match against the 2009-2010 conference runnerups, Green Bay Preble/East. The Raiders faced Preble/East on December 9. The dual started off at 160 pounds with junior Dan Irwin earning the Raiders a 12-2 major decision. The Raiders continued through the dual and managed to win 10 out of the 14 matches hosted. The final score of the meet was 47-15 with the Raiders on top. The Red Raiders wrestled a great dual against Preble/East, said Head Coach Terry Manning. We scored big points in the matches where we had them outgunned. In the matches we lost, we fought hard and only gave up regular decisions. I thought Weston Banker did an excellent job giving up only three team points against Prebles returning state medalist Marshall Pennings. With tons of momentum, the Raiders traveled to Neenah High School on December 11 to take on other tough teams in the state. Right away, the Raiders took on Neenah. The Raiders knew it would be a great win to get to start the day off. Back and forth the Rockets and Raiders battled. The Raiders led 32-31 with one

match left at 160 pounds. Fighting through all three periods, and going into ultimate overtime, Irwin stepped up for his team and captured a 2-1 win putting the Raiders up to win the dual 35-31. With a lot of wrestling left to do, the Raiders wrestled DC Everest and Racine Horlick. In the Championship Match, Pulaski took on Stoughton. To start the dual, senior Nevada Skenandore got a quick six for his team by pinning his opponent in the first period. Stoughton and the Raiders continued a tough fought battle through the dual. With one match left, Pulaski led Stoughton 29-26. Pulaski needed a win from senior Tyler Rusch. The match went all three periods until Rusch took the match and gave the Raiders a win over Stoughton 32-26. Anytime two teams with the wrestling traditions that our programs have face-off, theres something at stake, says Manning. The coaching staff put it in the seniors hands and asked them to get their teammates ready. Our seniors understood the importance of getting after Stoughton and finishing the day strong. They got that message out to their teammates, and the guys responded well. It was a great way to end a tough stretch of ten duals in ten days. Pleased with the outcome of the week, Pulaski coaches and wrestlers look to take on many more weeks of wrestling.

Boys basketball remains undefeated

By Brett Janssen On December 14, the Red Raiders traveled to Green Bay West to take on the Wildcats. Pulaski overcame Green Bay West by a final score of 49-30. Green Bay West hung with the Red Raiders until the fourth quarter when Cody Wichmann took over the game. Wichmann finished with a game high of 18 points, while also hitting the boards hardfinishing with 8 rebounds. Luke VanLanen had a solid performance, scoring 17 points, shooting 5 for 8 from the field, and making 7 of his 11 free throws. VanLanen also had three assists and four rebounds. Jordan Stiede scored nine points for the Red Raiders. Pulaskis defense stifled the Wildcats offense, allowing only 10 points in the first half. Casey Alger-Feser broke down the Wildcats by playing tough

Senior Tyler Rusch gets creative while trying to pin his opponent.

Casey Alger-Feser drives into the lane, looking to score against Notre Dame.

Jared Kuczer presents the pig for Mr. Slowey and Mr. Mentink to kiss as winners of the HOSA juvenile diabetes fundraiser.

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Pulaski Knights of Columbus will hold free throw competition

All boys and girls, ages 10 to 14, as of January 1, 2011, are invited to participate in competition for the Knights of Columbus Free Throw competition. The local competition will be held January 12, 2011, at Assumption BVM gym. Please register using the form on the PACE website, and click on youth sports. Walk-up registration at ABVM will be from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m.; please use the west doors or at Pulaski Middle School in the ABVM offices until the day of competition. Applications also available at ABVM.org/school Like Punt, Pass, and Kick, the winners of each age, girl/boy category will be allowed to advance to the district competition, then diocese, then to state, and then the U.S. Nationals. The top three finishers of each local category will be given award medals. All other participants will be given recognition for their efforts. For any additional information, please contact Jack Wojcik, Youth Activities Director, Bishop Bona Council 4439, Pulaski. To contact by phone call (920) 822-1336. The Knights of Columbus is an international family fraternal organization with over 13,000 local councils. It is involved in local charitable and benevolent causes, and it is instrumental in the annual Polka Days Celebration.

Area runners compete in National Junior Olympics

By Distance Demons Coach Jay Harris Fifteen members of the Distance Demons youth running club competed against some of the nations best runners at the National Junior Olympics cross country meet in Hoover, Alabama, on December 10. Below are the two Pulaski area runners, Nadia and Aidan Mays, results. Place runner finish time home town Midget Girls 98 May, Nadia 12:35 Krakow Youth Boys (13th place among 27 teams in this division) 153 May, Aidan 14:42 Krakow Congratulations to these phenomenal runners from the Pulaski Community!

Boys swim team falls to Manitowoc

By Jake Herning The Boys Swimming and Diving team competed against Manitowoc on December 16. Although they lost, many swimmers proved victorious in swimming their personal best times. Jake Shier dropped two seconds in the 50 freestyle, while Jake Herning dropped one second in his 50 backstroke split. Jeremy Benson dropped time in all of his events, including a nine second drop in the 100 Butterfly. Likewise, Kevin Simoens dropped time in all of his events, including a nine second drop in the 100 Freestyle. Shea Sikes swam his heart out, dropping two seconds in his 50 freestyle split. Nelson DeCleene shaved off a half second in his 50 freestyle split, and Andrew Kizaur had personal best times in the 100 breaststroke, as well as cutting a second off his 100 freestyle split, which put him under a minute. Gavin Denzer cut time in two of his four events, including a half -second in both the 50 and 100 freestyle. Bryan Sundstrom showed mental toughness in finishing his first ever 100 butterfly race. Damon Winkler cut three seconds off his 100 freestyle split. Charlie Smoot continues to break personal records in the 100 backstroke, dropping another two seconds. All Red Raider relays smashed their previous times, which means that, as a team, they are continuing to get better. Great job boys!
Pulaski High School Student Jared Kuczer holds his pig as CoPrincipal Dan Slowey participates in the Kiss-A-Pig Contest that benefits diabetes as Activities Director Ryan Mentink waits his turn.

Pulaski tops Southwest

By Brooke Lauritzen On December 17, the Pulaski Girls Basketball team traveled to Southwest and brought home a 49-16 win. The Raiders started off strong, putting up 23 points in the first quarter. Brittni Wirtz and Brooke Lauritzen each scored 14 points, and Laura Szela followed with nine.

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als to shop local on Wednesdays to help the Music Booster organization. It just feels good to give back to the community. Stay local, play local, shop local and now, help local, its the Pulaski way, said co-owner of Dynamic Designs, Tammy Brzeczkowski. Requests are being sought for the month of February and March. If your group is interested, please contact Dynamic Designs at (920) 822-4450. For more information on Dynamic Designs visit the web, www.dynamicdesignspulaski.com.
Lil Elf Josh, Tammy Brzeczkowski, Santa Claus and Concertina Elfie playing holiday music outside Dynamic Designs during Holiday Week. Concertina Elfie, Santa and Lil Elf Josh visit Dynamic Designs on Saturday, December 11, 2010.

PHS Music Boosters chosen for donations in January

Submitted by Tammy Brzeczkowski In an effort to assist local non-profit organizations within the Pulaski area each month, Dynamic Designs donates five percent of sales each Wednesday to a specific organization. Preference is given to organizations that reciprocate business with Dynamic Designs. The Pulaski High School Music Booster organization has been chosen to receive the donation for the month of January. Dynamic Designs urges individu-

Doreen Krause and Heidi Richard, of Dynamic Designs, stand with Deb Schneider of the Pulaski Food Pantry.Dynamic Designs employees and customers donated Christmas gifts and nonperishable items to individuals that use the pantry.

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December 9, 2010 Klopotic, Jennifer and Cory Krakow, daughter December 9, 2010 Oskey, Valerie and Jesse Pulaski, twin daughter December 9, 2010 Paschen, Rachel and Ryan Abrams, daughter December 10, 2010 Jacobson, Melissa and Adam Green Valley, Son December 10, 2010 Kurowski, Jaclyn and Michael Pulaski, son December 10, 2010 Kwiatkowski, Rachel and Josh Abrams, son December 13, 2010 Gritt, Kelly and Shane Sobieski, Daughter December 14, 2010 Maccoux, Erin and William Jr. Pulaski, Daughter December 15, 2010 Wyent, Clare and Jon Sobieski, Son December 17, 2010 Fonder, Lisa and Ryan Sobieski, daughter December 17, 2010 Polifka, Jodie and Roger, Oneida, son December 20, 2010 Lamine, Jill and Christopher Pulaski, daughter

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Chicago, IL, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn (Suhajda) Rzepka in 2004, one son, Terrance Rzepka in 1987, several brothers and sisters.

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by her parents, two brothers, Richard and Wallace; and two sisters, Lillian Ferdon and Elsie (Sally) Herr.

Holewinski, Helen
Helen Holewinski, 90, Hofa Park, died peacefully Wednesday morning, December 22, 2010, at Woodhaven Manor. The daughter of the late Michael and Angeline Jaskolski was born March 1, 1920 in Briarton. On October 8, 1938, she married Edward Holewinski in Black Creek. The couple farmed in the town of Maple Grove. Ed and Helen enjoyed playing cards with family and friends. Helen was a faithful member of St. Stanislaus Parish in Hofa Park, where she helped cook and bake for many weddings and funerals and the church picnic. She loved to bake and embroider. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Helen is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia (Ernest) Lasecki, Pulaski; four sons and daughters-in-law, Robert (Maude) Holewinski, Pulaski, Tom (Mary) Holewinski, Pulaski, Greg (Susie) Holewinski, Pewaukee, Randy (Chris) Holewinski, Hofa Park; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister, Eleanor Blohowiak, Green Bay; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, in 2000, six brothers, and three sisters. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Unity Hospice and Woodhaven Manor for their care and compassion. Charlotte Machurick, 79, Abrams, died Wednesday morning, December 22, 2010 at Woodlands of Oconto. Charlotte Ann Byng was born September 21, 1931 in Abrams to the late George and Mary (Fox) Byng. On November 13, 1968, she married Jim Machurick in Oconto. The couple owned and operated Jims Bar in Abrams for 44 years, retiring in 1999. She had been a member of St. Louis Church in Abrams and currently belonged to St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish in Sobieski. Charlotte is survived by her husband, Jim Machurick, Abrams; two step-daughters, Mary (Bob) Hansen, Peshtigo, Diane (Norm) Abts, Green Bay; one step-granddaughter, Robin. She is further survived by one brother, George (Nancy) Byng, Abrams; three sisters, Judy (John) Bakran, Abrams, June (Norb) Herr, Abrams, Mary Jane (Tom) Hallada, Seymour; nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. Charlotte was preceded in death

Deaths
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Born on March 29, 1957, to the late Bernard A. and Alice I. (Bohm) Reyment, I married Valerie (Poquette) on September 10, 1977. Together we had two children, Andrew J. Reyment of Green Bay and Ashley S. Reyment (fianc Daniel Nelson) of Appleton, and one grandson, Beckham Michael Nelson. Our family lived in Howard / Suamico for the past 33 years. I worked as a machinist for ESCO Manufacturing, FMC/ Hudson Sharp Corp. and Shawano Machine. Then, I was the manufacturing manager for O&E Machine before going into my own business, retiring for health reasons in 2008. I was one of many fortunate people who, through the generosity of another person, received a second chance at life on June 25, 1991, after receiving a kidney transplant through organ donation. My passions in life included fishing, football, family, and friends. On Friday, December 10, 2010, I was born into eternal life and leave in Gods care my wife, children, and new grandson, as well as my sister and brother-in-law, Geri and John Staab, Mequon; motherin-law and father-in-law, Rita and Al Poquette, Pembine, an uncle; Irvin Kriwaldt, Antigo; an aunt, Joyce Reyment, Green Bay; brothers-in-law Dale (Donna) Poquette, David (Bonnie) Poquette, and Donald (Regina) Poquette; and a sister-in-law Karen Rasmussen (Marvin Gillis); nieces, nephews, many cousins, and my most true and dearest friends, Thomas and Kris Schmidt, Green Bay and Ray and Marge Olson, Marinette.

Reyment, Michael B.

Machurick, Charlotte

Susan M. (Dompke) Braun, 46, Pulaski, died the morning of December 17, 2010, following a long battle with breast cancer. The daughter of the late Francis and Clare (Swenarski) Dompke was born May 13, 1964, in Milwaukee. The family moved to Pulaski when she was a child. Susan was a graduate of Pulaski High School. On August 10, 1985, she married David Braun at Assumption B.V.M. Church in Pulaski. She lived her life to serve God with all of her heart, her mind, her soul, and her strength. She was a country girl and homemaker. Susan is survived by her husband; four children, Nicole M. Braun, David R. Braun, Dena R. Braun, and Joseph F. Braun, all of Pulaski; four sisters, Mary (Dirk) Jensen, Clare Anderson, Margaret (Harry) Brown, all of Milwaukee; and Janice Dompke, Massachusetts. She is further survived by one sisterin-law Sue Dompke, Washington Island, her very large extended family, and many friends. Susan was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Francis Dompke. Marnocha Funeral Home, Pulaski, served the Braun Family. The family would like to thank Rennes Health Care and Unity Hospice; your care was absolutely amazing.

Braun, Susan M.

Rzepka, Bernard
Bernard Bernie Rzepka, 95, Green Bay died peacefully the morning of December 20, 2010. Survivors include one son, Jerry Rzepka, with whom he made his home in Green Bay; his grandchildren, Jason (Ania) Rzepka, Brooklyn, NY, Samantha (Phil) DeSilva, Hoffman Estates, IL, and Gail (Charlie) Calderon, Moorpark, CA; five great-grandchildren, Jesse, Brandon, Kalyn, Madison and Alena Calderon; one sister, Bernice (Joe) Bulanda,

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HOLY ST. JUDE, Apostle and Martyr great in virture and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg you to whom God had given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return, I promise to make your name known and cause to be invoked. Say 3 Our Fathers. 3 Hail Marys and 3 Glory Bes for 9 consecutive days. St. Jude pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen. Publication must be promised. This novena has never been known to fail. PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (Never known to fail.) Oh most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful one, splendor of Heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my Necessity. Oh star of the sea, help me and show me here you are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart so succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days and then you must publish and it will be granted to you. Thank you Mother. GU

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THANK YOU TO THE PULASKI TRI-COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES for sponsoring the booyah benefit for myself and my wife. Thank you also to all the people who purchased the delicious booyah. The kindness and generosity was so appreciated by us. BRIAN & LORI JAROSINSKI.

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Dexter McNabb-ski, Associate Principal of Pulaski High School attempts to play the concertina during the holiday luncheon on December 23 at the Pulaski School District office.