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(2008/07/24)
For more than 30 years, Ed Stone has been bringing his live reptile exhibit to fairs and shows around the state. This year, Stone brought his show to the Monroe County Fair - the first of its kind to come to the annual event at Tomah’s Recreation Park.
(2008/07/24)
I came to Skagway, Alaska with the notion that this is the place to experience the romance of the Gold Rush Days without inconvenience and hardship. Reality set in when we had to rush Max the cat to the veteranian. The doctor was in Whitehorse, Canada, 114 miles away. The three of us, Nancy, Dainean, holding Max, and I, jumped in the car for the two and one half hour drive. There were compensations. We were on one of the world’s most scenic roads, the two lane Klondike Highway completed in the 70s, with sharp toothed mountains towering over us on both sides. At the base of the mountains linear lakes sparkled in the sunlight, long, narrow bodies of water green or intense blue with no sign of human habitation, just wilderness.
(2008/07/22)
When Rose Doering was diagnosed with malignant melanoma in 1975, she was told that she wouldn’t live to see the age of 40. She decided it was time to do some things she wanted to do in life, and writing was one of them. On Sept. 23, Doering, 73, will see the release of her second novel, Mistaken Identity.
(2008/07/22)
The Rev. David T. Brandt became the new associate pastor of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church on Sunday, making it the first time in the church’s 134-year history that it will be served by three pastors.
(2008/07/14)
Charles Schaeve, senior vice president of Farmers and Merchants Bank, is ready to retire after a 35-year career in banking. But not until the completion of one more big project.
(2008/07/13)
Beverly Schwab has put in a lot of time as a military wife and mother. It wasn’t until she had sewn on her husband’s Coast Guard Auxiliary insignia that she realized she had sewn on military insignias for all five branches of the United States military.
(2008/07/13)
Today I vacuumed the rugs in the kitchen, washed dishes, did three loads of laundry, folded a dozen sheets and towels and weeded in the garden. Was this at Ridgeville where I was having so much fun? This was in Skagway, Alaska, where I have been for the past two weeks. I’m staying at the Skagway Home Hostel where my official title is assistant to the houseparent Nancy Schave.
(2008/07/09)
Summertime brings a chance for severe weather. When severe weather moves through the area, the Tomah Police and Fire Departments keep an eye on the sky, ready to signal city-wide warnings when severe storms are on the way.
(2008/07/03)
When Pastor Phillip Enderle came to St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church near Kirby four years ago, the future of the church was in question. Pastor Henry Klug retired in 2004, and attendance at services in the small church that was built in the 1920s was dwindling.
(2008/06/30)
When Pastor Phillip Enderle came to St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church near Kirby four years ago, the future of the church was in question. Pastor Henry Klug retired in 2004, and attendance at services in the small church that was built in the 1920s was dwindling.
(2008/06/29)
City Administrator John Rusch will retire in July, but he has no plans to slow down.
(2008/06/29)
Recycling may have received its finest hour at the home of Ann and John Clark. Perched high on the side of a hill, their house is an example of what can be done with gently used.
(2008/06/25)
Tractor pulls have been a part of Jordan Lustik’s life for as long as he can remember.
(2008/06/22)
Fort McCoy was one of three military posts in the United States to hold the Annual Global Medic Training Exercise last week.
(2008/06/22)
I think summer is finally here. Everyone has been in such a good mood since the beautiful weather over the weekend. Sunshine and warm weather sure seem to adjust everyone’s attitude!
(2008/06/18)
Eighteen cancer survivors helped kick off the 10th annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life at the Tomah High School track Friday.
(2008/06/13)
A group of World War II veterans continues to gather each June 6 to commemorate D-Day. These men were a part of the invasion of Normandy, France, that occurred on June 6, 1944, and was a pivotal turning point of the war in Europe.
(2008/06/13)
The rain held out just long enough on Saturday for the 28th Annual Monroe County Dairy Breakfast at Dreier’s DairyAir just north of Tomah.
(2008/06/13)
How sweet it is. I’m talking about friendship between two women who laugh together and finish each other’s sentences, who have worked together to set up a business in the home that is both successful and award winning, who love what they do and are happy to share their business experience... making candy.
(2008/06/10)
In June of 1997, Betty Roscovius had surgery for a rare form of cancer. While in the hospital recovering from surgery, Roscovius heard about the American Cancer Society’s inaugural Relay for Life, and she has attended every year since.
(2008/06/05)
The key to paddling a boat made of cardboard across 200 yards of water?
(2008/06/04)
After a year of T.V. Production class at Tomah High School, the school held the first annual Golden Tito Awards on Friday in the school auditorium.
(2008/06/04)
My Mother’s Day was a weekend of going from one thing to another. This included two musical performances, eating at Greek, Thai, and Chinese restaurants and spending time with family, all possible in Madison, Wisconsin.
(2008/06/01)
A couple of weeks ago, I enjoyed entering the Tomah Health Care Center Sweetest Contest. There were many entries and lots of competition for prizes. I submitted a recipe for a Strawberry-Chocolate Brownie Trifle and enjoyed taste testing many of the other desserts in the contest. Pam Buchda and her volunteers do a wonderful job providing activities for the residents, and many of them were delighted to try all the sweets. I wouldn’t have wanted to be one of the judges as everything was scrumptious. I thought I stayed until the end, but was surprised when Pam contacted me the next day to tell me I had won People’s Choice in the “Other” category. After so many sweets, suggestions were offered to the staff that maybe the next session should be a “salad” contest.
(2008/05/28)
Donald Snippen was honored by his family and friends on Saturday. It is only partially coincidental that he was honored on Memorial Day Weekend.
(2008/05/28)
The Deer Creek Dental Clinic, along with more than 300 dentists around Wisconsin, donated their services in the Give Kids a Smile campaign on Feb. 16.
(2008/05/26)
Tomah High School’s top Class of 2008 students took similar paths on their way to Valedictorian and Salutatorian honors.
(2008/05/21)
Here we are into the second week of May, and I still have had my heat on some nights. Unbelievable! So it’s not too hot to start up the oven and bake this easy but impressive chicken dish. I’ve found the low-fat mushroom soup and low-fat mayonnaise work just as well as their regular counterparts.
(2008/05/14)
Each year the student council at Lemonweir Elementary School chooses an organization to donate the proceeds from its annual fundraiser.
(2008/05/11)
They are survivors. Tina Bernhardt and Ann Thompson have both battled breast cancer and prevailed. The two women are co-chairs of this year’s Tomah Area Cancer Support Inc.’s Trek, which is Friday, May 16, at Tomah’s Recreation Park. The event runs from 4 p.m. until midnight.
(2008/05/05)
Tim Erickson, senior pastor at Bible Evangelical Free Church, has spent much of 2008 on the move.
(2008/05/05)
I haven’t fired up the grill yet this year. Actually, I need to purchase a new gas grill, but when it’s still snowing as it is this morning, I haven’t really gotten the grilling bug. On my birthday weekend, I did have some awesome porterhouse steaks on the grill at daughter Andrea’s and pork chops on the grill along with homemade potato pancakes at son Darin’s. Sometimes it’s not so bad to get another year older!
(2008/04/29)
Supanat Chonlakarn didn’t eat much when he first arrived at the Genrich household.
(2008/04/27)
When I was a kid, we often had pancakes and sausage or bacon and eggs for “supper”. Today I will share with you some breakfast dishes that could be served any time of day.
(2008/04/16)
During his first two months as Police Chief, Wes Revels has stayed busy diving into his new initiatives.
(2008/04/13)
Forty years ago, Dan Van Buskirk was a teenage Marine scout sniper in Vietnam.
(2008/04/13)
While pitching in the Chicago Cubs minor league farm system during spring training in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1947, Darwin Dade threw a juggle hand curveball, better known as a sinker, that drew some attention.
(2008/04/13)
I avoided the colds and other nasty stuff going around for quite a few weeks, but late last week it got to me. So, although nothing really sounds good to me right now, I’ll rely on some old favorites. Hopefully soon the weather will change and all these germs will be out of the air.
(2008/04/06)
I avoided the colds and other nasty stuff going around for quite a few weeks, but late last week it got to me. So, although nothing really sounds good to me right now, I’ll rely on some old favorites. Hopefully soon the weather will change and all these germs will be out of the air.
(2008/04/02)
Archie and Kimberly Eckelberg were asked to take in three young girls in 2004. After several court battles, their adoptions became legal on Feb. 27, 2008.
(2008/03/28)
Looking forward to Easter this coming Sunday, although it’s very early this year. Following the 7:30 liturgy at St. Mary’s, I’ll head to the TeePee to meet and greet people coming for our annual Easter brunch. I always love seeing all the moms, grandmas and little ones in their Easter attire. And the smells of the ham and prime rib roasting are enough to make anyone hungry!
(2008/03/18)
SPARTA — Bring a lunch, bring a poem, but leave the inhibitions at home. This is a talent show for grownups.
(2008/03/18)
Well, finally March is here, so spring can’t be far behind, right? We “spring forward” this weekend and at least the days are getting longer.
(2008/03/09)
On the night of Feb. 24, the Hausman family decided to build a snow sculpture.
(2008/03/04)
When Joanne Rezin was asked to drive a school bus for the Tomah School District 33 years ago, she wasn’t sure if it was something she wanted to do.
(2008/02/20)
When Carl Childs was growing up, arcades were a part of the culture to him.
(2008/02/15)
Forrest “Frosty” Mades turns 90 years old today (Monday).
(2008/02/10)
When Pat Kucera’s nearly 20 years in the radio business came to an end, he did what most other people would do. He started looking for another job.
(2008/02/05)
Sharon Minett had been weaving for 25 years when the Tarr Valley School where she taught closed down.
(2008/02/03)
Several volunteers continue to keep Operation Homefront a success.
(2008/02/03)
Tom Flock knows all too well the benefits of Hospice Touch. In fact the Tomah resident has spent a lot of time at the Hospice Touch Serenity House at 300 Butts Ave., across the street from Tomah Memorial Hospital.
(2008/01/30)
Dale Stafslien has run six marathons, but his seventh marathon in Florida had something different: a running partner.
(2008/01/30)
After three terms as the City of Tomah’s 6th District alderman, Jerry Koeck decided not to seek a fourth term.
(2008/01/24)
It hasn’t occurred very often over the past 40 years.
(2008/01/21)
After over 28 years with the Tomah Police Department, Police Chief Chris Anderson will be calling it a career on Feb. 1.
(2008/01/14)
Bev Kennedy has been working for the Tomah School District for 32 years, and when she became the secretary for Pupil Services in January of 1995, she took on a job that involved working with students who have disabilities. It is a perfect fit for Kennedy, because touching the lives of people with disabilities is a big part of her life outside of work as well.
(2008/01/06)
Jean Lessor was born on a farm eight miles north of Tomah, and for over eight decades she has continued to call the Tomah area home.
(2007/12/28)
After 15 years as Postmaster of the Warrens Post Office, Michael Shepherd will be stepping down.
(2007/12/23)
Edwin Stigen, pastor of The First Congregational United Church of Christ, came to Tomah in 1992, and it turned out to be a perfect fit.
(2007/12/16)
Gordon Stelter and two friends got together in the mid-1950s, bought an airplane, and learned to fly. 52 years later, Stelter is still flying airplanes and sharing his joy of flying with others.
(2007/12/02)
Dena Sorge had one of the worst days of her life on Dec. 7, 1987.
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