Elmwood Middle/High School 1st Quarter Honor Roll

November 20, 2023

Submitted by Nicole Freiermuth, Elmwood Middle/High School

ELMWOOD, WI – Here are the first quarter “A” and “B” Honor Rolls for Elmwood Middle/High School students:

Elmwood Middle/High School 1^st Quarter – “A Honor Roll”

Seniors
Blake Allen, Aaden Birtzer, Morgan Dux, Dominic Forster, Jefferson Holten, Seth Loga, Reese Paul, Skylar Prinsen, Morgan Sailer, Kara Shary & Natalie Weix

Juniors
Cadie Asher, Norah Auth, Sierra Bemis, Cole Christman, Riley Ginsbach, Lucas Glaus, Jaycob Reitz, Isabelle Skogen, & Hailey Webb

Sophomores
Taylor Asher, Blake Bechel, Braeden Bechel, Hannah Fesenmaier, Donovan Fretty, Austin Krentz, William Mattson & Kasey Trainor

Freshmen
Tessa Asher, Brittany Bechel, Shianna DeLong, Robbie Duffy, Kyra Edgemon, Macie Garfield, Abigail Krings, Aurora Sampair & Allison Sauve

8^th Graders
Brady Bibeau, Paige Ginsbach, Lucas Hartung, Ella Quail, Alexis Thalacker & Polly Webb

7^th Graders
Leah Asher, Bryce Bechel, Sophia Bemis, Olive Berhausen, Hannah Bleskacek, Lillian Claflin, Austin Fesenmaier, Grant Hinzman, Sean Hinzman, Elijah Luther, Mikenna Manor, Owen Quail, Emma Sauve & Katie Steinmeyer

6^th Graders
Brody Bechel, Vanessa Bowen, Molly Garfield, Grace Hartung & Olivia Knegendorf

5^th Graders
Kali Edgemon, Amber Fesenmaier & Presley Geraets

Elmwood Middle/High School 1^st Quarter – “B Honor Roll”

Seniors
Ericka Bosch, Caden LeBlanc, Dominick Luepke & Gavin Moats

Juniors
Ryan Bemis, Landon Bengtson, Ella Johnson, Britta Link, Colin Manor & Tyce Thiry

Sophomores
Saige Buchholz, Lane Duden, Izzabella Edwards, Skylar Fischer, Jackson Neubauer, Jayden Obermueller, Alayna Pazurek, Kale Rud, Jack Steinmeyer & Nevaeh Zahara

Freshmen
Logan Auth, Karlie Casello, Brewer Link & Oliver Mendlik

8^th Graders
Lexi Bemis, Haylee Borst, Landon Claflin, Marlee Hotchkiss, Weylin Krentz, Lacey LaPlante, Bella Link, Michael Nehring, Cody Obermueller, Adyson Prinsen, Kiera Shoptaw & Grace Weber

7^th Graders
Brennen Anderson, Lillian Bemis, Chloe Hardy, Easton Hardy, Cooper Hocking, Miranda Holcomb, Arlen Holt, Louis Marson & Benjamin Trainor

6^th Graders
Alaina Bechel, Kennedy Gibson, Gavin Graham, Tru Ann Hofacker, Briar Marson, Reylei Nunez & Ella Obermueller

5^th Graders
Marissa Beyer, Lydia Bibeau, Jayce Bock, Casen Claflin, Elliot Galbreath, Samuel Hartung, Chevy Jochim, Blayne Keck, Jordy Kosin, Simon Maas, Evan Mathews, Trace Sampair, Ismael Vera & Emerson Wallace

** Note – There are several students attending CVTC. Their grades are only submitted at semester time.

CCWW winner of the 2023 Collaboration Award

Western Wisconsin News

November 19, 2023

002SUN-Emily-Koehler(W) — This award was presented recently at the 2023 Wisconsin Cancer Summit in the Wisconsin Dells. Emily Koehler, Breast and Oncology Nurse Navigator for Western Wisconsin Health was present to accept the award. Submitted photo

Submitted by Lisa Johnson-Bleskey, CCWW

NEW RICHMOND, WI – The Cancer Center of Western Wisconsin (CCWW) was awarded the 2023 Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative’s Collaboration Award, which honors organizations that have demonstrated effective teamwork while advancing cancer control goals.

The CCWW is a unique cooperative relationship between six community-based critical access hospitals in western Wisconsin, including Amery Hospital & Clinic, Hudson Hospital & Clinic and Westfields Hospital & Clinic – all part of HealthPartners – along with Osceola Medical Center, St. Croix Health and Western Wisconsin Health, which are independent rural hospitals.

Prior to 2011, cancer patients in western Wisconsin were traveling significant distances for treatment since none of the local hospitals could afford to provide radiation therapy on their own. But by working cooperatively and not competitively, the six hospitals were able to form a jointly owned, world-class cancer treatment center to serve residents of western Wisconsin.

The CCWW works to improve cancer awareness and education, increase cancer screenings and early detection and coordinate cancer treatment and survivorship services for patients. They also offer genetic counseling services to help families learn about hereditary cancer risks, along with clinical trial opportunities to assist in the development of new ways to prevent and treat cancer. All six locations have helped increase access to quality healthcare, especially for those at higher risk of health-related inequities in outlying areas of the region.

“The CCWW is honored to be recognized for working to improve health outcomes in Wisconsin,” says Steve Massey, president and CEO of the CCWW and Westfields Hospital & Clinic. “Our oncology care program models the benefits of a collaborative approach for cancer services. Together, we can do what is best for patients and reduce the burden of cancer.”

The CCWW accepted their award on November 2, 2023, during a ceremony at the Wisconsin Cancer Summit in the Wisconsin Dells.

For more information about the Cancer Center of Western Wisconsin visit cc-ww.org.

Elmwood School District hosts annual Veteran’s Day program

Cari Cornelius

November 18, 2023

001SAT-Veterans-Image-2(W) — Select Elementary Students presented information on Flag Etiquette and select Middle School Students presented information on “5 Facts about Veterans Day.” Submitted photo

with Holly Galbreath, Elmwood School District

ELMWOOD, WI – The Elmwood School District hosted their annual Veterans Day program on Friday, November 10, 2023. Select Elementary Students presented information on Flag Etiquette and select Middle School Students presented information on “5 Facts about Veterans Day.” School employee and Veteran, Pat Hines, presented the names of the fallen soldiers from the Elmwood area.

Jerry Thompson, Post Commander of the Elmwood Crain-Ottman American Legion Post 207 said, “The Post members thought it was a very nicely done program. We were greatly appreciative of all the effort the school staff put forth into putting the program together.”

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Blackhawk football: Reflecting on the 2023 Season

Evan Peterson

November 17, 2023

001FRI-Picture1_BWFB-Seniors(W) — B-W football seniors with Coach Keefer; Front (L-R): #32 Bryton Logterman, #20 Colton Hush, #31 Ryan Veenendall, #13 Gus Kroening, and #12 Cal Smith. Back (L-R): #54 Lucas Deshane, #59 Ben Peavey, #57 Dylan Veenendall, #17 Jackson Johansen, Coach Keefer, #2 Collin Fritts, #55 Noah Sarauer, #72 Landon Eggen, and #50 Derek Ketchum. Photo by Evan Peterson

BALDWIN-WOODVILLE, WI – The Baldwin–Woodville (B-W) Blackhawk football season ended last week in Arcadia. The Blackhawks fell just one win away from advancing to the State Championship level in their loss to the Lodi Blue Devils, 49-29. Although the Blackhawks fell short of State, there are many successes to recognize from the season. Recently, I spoke with B-W head football coach Dan Keefer to reflect on the 2023 football season and seniors.

Baldwin-Woodville opened the season with two nonconference wins against Kewaskum and Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau.

“It was a nice, fast start, to our season,” said Keefer.

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Charles Larsen

Western Wisconsin News

November 16, 2023

Charles L. Larsen, age 93, of Spring Valley, Wisconsin, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023, at his home in Gilman Township.

Charley was born June 22, 1930, to Lawrence and Martha (Hansen) Larsen in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He grew up in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, where he attended and graduated from St Louis Park Schools.

After graduation, Charley enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served for four years during the Korean War. During his military service, he married Barbara Boquist. They were blessed with two children, Scott and Kim.

As his father’s health failed, Charley was there to take care of him. His interest turned to healthcare, and he went on to study at the University of Minnesota to become a Registered Nurse. He worked as an Emergency Room Nurse until he retired at age 80.

On September 9, 1988, he was married to Cheryl Moellenhoff. After living in St. Louis Park for many years, he decided he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a farmer. He wanted to be within an hour’s drive from the Twin Cities so he could continue to work, so he started driving around Minnesota and Wisconsin looking for land to build his homestead. He found what he was looking for in Gilman Township, Wisconsin and began building.

In 1997, he and his wife moved into the beautiful house he built himself and raised cattle, sheep, and goats. His hobbies were photography, astronomy, birdwatching, and learning new things all the time.

Charley loved life and loved people. He was known for his witty conversation and sense of humor and enjoyed long discussions on a variety of topics.

Preceding him in death were his parents, his brother Hubbard, his son Scott, and his brother Sterling. He is survived by his wife Cheryl Larsen of Spring Valley, daughter Kim (Bob) Hewitt, daughter-in-law Lois Ann Larsen, grandson Alec Larsen, in-laws Mary Moellenhoff, Paul Moellenhoff, Allen (Ann) Moellenhoff, Arno (Jane) Moellenhoff, Myles (Pam) Moellenhoff, Alanna Diaz, along with several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

A graveside service for Charley was held at 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in St. Paul Minnesota.

A Memorial service was on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley. Visitation was for one hour prior to the service at St. John’s. Keehr Funeral Home (keehrfuneralhome.com) Spring Valley is handling arrangements.

Sharon VandenBerge

Western Wisconsin News

November 16, 2023

Sharon J. VandenBerge, age 83, of Spring Valley, died Monday, November 13, 2023, at Park View Home in Woodville.

A service celebrating the life of Sharon will be at 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Emmaus Church in Spring Valley.

Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church.

Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Hatchville, Wisconsin.

Keehr Funeral Home, (keehrfuneralhome.com) Spring Valley is handling arrangements.

New Park View Home Board Director announced

Western Wisconsin News

November 16, 2023

001THU-IMG_9890-Lance(W) — New incoming Park View Board Director Lance Albrightson is welcomed to the Board by President Larry Knegendorf. Submitted photo

Submitted by Melissa M. Walthall, NHA, Park View Community Campus

WOODVILLE, WI – The Park View Home of Woodville Wisconsin would like to welcome Lance Albrightson to the Board of Directors.

At this time we wish to thank Jason Nilssen for his six years of service on the Board of Directors for Park View. Jason Nilssen brought a great deal of business knowledge, professionalism and strategic planning for the future growth of Park View to the Board.

Park View Home is a non-profit facility that opened in 1959 and it continues to grow. The campus is made up of a 50-bed skilled nursing home, nine unit Assisted Living Apartments, 18-unit Independent Apartments, licensed Childcare Center (Kids View Learning Center) and four twin homes.

Park View currently employs 110 employees. The Administrator meets with the Board of Directors every other month. The board is responsible for reviewing the annual goals, approving the operating budget and capital projects, reviewing monthly financial statements just to name a few important tasks.

This is a volunteer position with a three-year commitment. Our current Park View Board President is Larry Knegendorf. Our goal is to continue to provide our community with a wonderful home for our residents.

The Park View Community Campus is located at 220 Lockwood Street, Woodville, WI 54028. For information about Park View Community Campus you can call phone number (715) 698-2451.

B-W HS students selected to 2023 WSMA State Honors Band and Choir

Western Wisconsin News

November 15, 2023

002WED-Honor-Choir-Students(W) — Pictured (L-R) are B-W 2023 WSMA High School State Honors Project Choir members Emma Soderberg, Frankie Willink, Zoey Kusilek, and Ethan Nigbor. Submitted photo

Submitted by Adam Bassak, B-W HS Music Director

BALDWIN, WI – Five Baldwin-Woodville High School (B-W HS) students were selected and took part in the 2023 Wisconsin School Music Association High School State Honors Project: senior Connor Barnett (Orchestra – Trumpet), junior Ethan Nigbor (Mixed Choir – Tenor), Senior Zoey Kusilek (Treble Choir – Soprano 1), sophomore Frankie Willink (Treble Choir – Alto), and sophomore Emma Soderberg (Treble Choir – Soprano 1).

This year, more than 1,250 Wisconsin students auditioned for 426 positions in five ensembles. “We are extremely proud of all the students who auditioned, were accepted, and participated in camps, rehearsals, and performances. It takes time, commitment, and dedication to prepare for the audition and it is wonderful to see these students rewarded through this incredible experience,” said BWHS music directors Adam Bassak and Amanda Arnold.

The WSMA State Honors Music Project is nationally recognized as one of the finest opportunities for young people. Regardless of a future college major, membership in the High School State Honors Music Project helps set students apart from other college applicants.

Students selected for the WSMA High School State Honors Music Project participate in an intensive four-day summer camp in June and performed in Madison last on the last weekend in October (26-28) as part of the Wisconsin State Music Conference. Membership provides you with one of the best musical and personal experiences of your life.

John Terkelsen celebrates 90th birthday with musical friends

Paul Seeling

November 15, 2023

003WED-DSC00309-John-and-the-band(W) — John Terkelsen got together with several musicians to play for about three hours on Friday, November 3rd, making some good time music in celebration of his 90th birthday at Woodville Legion Post 301. Photo by Paul J. Seeling

WOODVILLE, WI – The Woodville American Legion Post 301 was nicely crowded last Friday night, November 3, 2023, to help Woodville native John Terkelsen celebrate his 90th birthday. The Legion hosted John and his musical friends as they played good time music for three hours with John singing with his beautiful deep voice and leading the band on guitar. All in all, there were 10 or so guys on and off that sat in on the birthday gig for Johnnie T.

John Terkelsen was raised on a dairy farm in rural Cady Township with one brother, Hanley. He graduated from Woodville High School in 1951. After high school John served two years in the Army stateside. In the Signal Corp he was trained to be a switchboard operator, although he said that he never really did that. He did many other things such as installing a public address system at the firing range, driving truck, doing KP, and guard duty.

In May of 1954 John married the lovely Rachel VanDien of Baldwin. Their marriage of 65 years was blessed with four children, Sheryl, Sue, Julie and John Jr.

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Staying Put hosts Halloween party

Cari Cornelius

November 14, 2023

003TUE-image000002(W) — Staying Put clients, staff, and volunteers joined together for a fun Halloween party on Tuesday, October 31. Submitted photo

SPRING VALLEY, WI – Staying Put, the local non-profit dedicated to helping seniors “stay put” in their homes, offered a fun Halloween party on the morning of Tuesday, October 31, 2023.

Seniors were invited to dress up and visit the Staying Put office for a spooky coffee clutch and other fun activities including hot apple cider, treats, a showing of the movie “Beetlejuice” and a Halloween mad-lib. Ten volunteers and clients attended the event, followed by an evening of the staff greeting over twenty trick and treaters who ventured up and down McKay Avenue.

Kendall Vingua, Advancement Director said, “The idea was to do something that would be fun – for both clients and volunteers, while reminding the community that we are here. While we haven’t always had holiday themed events before, it’s a great way to treat our clients and volunteers, while also letting the community learn more about our organization.”

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