Spring Valley Middle-High School 2023-2024 Honor Roll Term 3

April 17, 2024

HONOR ROLL BASED ON TERM 3 GPA 4.0

Graduation Year: 2024 Joel Anderson, Abigail Biggs, Kaden Dykhouse, Wyatt Goveronski, Amariah Klein, Madeline Shafer

Graduation Year: 2025 Lauren Bigaouette, Daniel Cipriano, Elijah Haug, Charles Hollstadt, Samuel Miller, Courtney Wood

Graduation Year: 2026 Collin Brunner, Emma Buck, Titus Coffman, Jaden Johnson, Addison Neidermyer, Reese Vivoda

Graduation Year: 2027 Isaiah Haug, Isaac Koenning, Adelyn Kotten, Samuell Schmitt, Wynlynn Vanasse, Madison Zimmerman

Graduation Year: 2028 Madelyn Connors, Addison Gregg, Owen Hague, Stella Mathison, Ruger Peavey, Dustyn Raleigh, Samantha Spence, Harper Turner, Gwen Yonke

Graduation Year: 2029 Brynn Moore, Kemri Schlegel, Riley Zimmerman

Graduation Year: 2030 Lilian Ault, Anna Sauve, Madelyn Thompson

HONOR ROLL BASED ON TERM 3 GPA – 3.6-3.99

Graduation Year: 2024 Hannah Adams, Pride Beyer, Mara Ducklow, Jodean Ford, Colton Hoyt, Landon Jorgenson, Jordan Lamb, Danielle Nyhus, Elijah Poulin, Olivia Schlegel, Abigail Thompson, Charlotte Vanasse

Graduation Year: 2025 Eowyn Adams, Caleb Bartko, Thompson Cummings, Cloe Donath, Alexander Peterson, Danika Ramirez, Lyndsey Stark, Isabella Stein, Masyn Wolf

Graduation Year: 2026 Kalena Beyer, Evah Butts, Karter Dykhouse, Kolin Dykhouse, Megan Harvey, Brayleigh Klein, Madeline Lopez Viveros, Ella Peterson, Danika Schmitt, Jonah Secaur, Toby Shafer, Ella Stangl, Brent Stoiber, Millija Vanasse

Graduation Year: 2027 Andrea Cabrera Rodriguez, Kate Cipriano, Parker Cipriano, Braden Gregg, Alyssa Johanson, Payton Jorgenson, Claira Kannel, Shelby Kerg, Mackenzie Nyhus, Ella Peterson, Shalikco Timm

Graduation Year: 2028 Autumn Clare, Aurora Durrence, Jada Hoolihan, Easton Hoon, Gracie Hurlburt, Kaitlyn Matthys, Wilhelmina Meyer, Analia Namicela, Lauren Sabelko, Milo Shafer, Rosalyn Toutant, Tyler Traynor, Brayden Turner, Erica Vivoda, William Webb, Kara Wines

Graduation Year: 2029 Samuel Bauer, Amelia Brunner, Collin Deiss, Elin Esanbock, Daniel Hayes, Grace Hennemann, Jadon Jacobs, Landry Kapping, Jake Kotten, Maveric Marko, Bentley Mlynarczyk, Swarnika Niroula, Ezra Sauve, Naomi Schneider, Cooper Supri, Taytum Traynor

Graduation Year: 2030 Wyatt Bartlett, Miranda Bigaouette, Everett Campbell, Jillian Hayes, Eli Hoon, Frances Hudson, Stella Kiefer, Ela Kunde, Justelle Ogden Stetson Peavey, Weston Raleigh, Mason Spence, Macie Timm, Bryanna Tschida, Bryce Vanasse, Brooke Verges

HONOR ROLL BASED ON TERM 3 GPA 3.0-3.599

Graduation Year: 2024 Jameson Bauer, Sabrina Blodgett, Brody Gregg, Austin Holcomb, Travis Koenning, Brayden Langer, Jack Mattison, Brett Mundt, Tyler Ortner, Kaden Robelia, Diego Schmitt, Hannah Smith, Megan Wentlandt, Abigail Wines, Mason Zimmerman

Graduation Year: 2025 Seth Adams, Alivia Anderson, Carter Anderson, Miley Bale, Sophia Debrozzo, Connor Erickson, Collin Hague, Travis Johanson, Carter Koehler, Jak Kunde, Zoe Larson, Cloey Linder, Carson Lynum, Dylan Martin, Audrey Mathison, Kianna Nelson, Destiny Olson, Jacob Schroeder, Wyatt Schultz, Cade Stasiek, Raeann Traynor, Taylor Traynor

Graduation Year: 2026 William Biggs, Kamdynn Hoolihan, Gaige Larson, Jaci Mader, Aaron Morrow, Addison Nelson, Riley Poitra Gross, Chase Rud, Jaxon Schultz, Parker Supri, Tyler Vanasse, Riley Volz, Maxx Wittmer

Graduation Year: 2027 Dorothea Barlow, Mattea Bartlett, Afton Danielson, Jake Hannack, William Hayes, Sierra Neisinger, Parker Peabody, Merideth Robertson, Rebekah Schaaf, Joseph Shafer, Asher Turner, Trenten Vorlicek

Graduation Year: 2028 Shelby Bale, Aden Bazille, Blake Bengtson, Jax Crandall, Tegan Crandall, Austin Ford, Sawyer French, Logan Haglund, Ruth Hennemann, Kobe Koehler, Bradyn Lamb, Tyler Neidermyer, Drake Norman, Madyson Rasmussen, Elliot Tanberg, Travis Vanasse

Graduation Year: 2029 Dexter Arco, Shaden Auld, Boomer Bune, Christofer Cabrera Rodriguez, Rylee Ellefson, Esmerelda Flores, Landon Forster, Taylor Glaus, Jack Gregg, Samuel Jacobs, Emma Lindner, Lucas Lynum, Emma Moritz, Sheldon O’keefe, Piper Parsons, Mia Peterson, Maximilian Rozowski, Mckenna Schneider, Willow Timm

Graduation Year: 2030 Simon Arco, Mckenzie Dahlinger, Hudson French, Autumn Gates, Keegan Helm, Maci Jaeger, Ashton Janssen, Bree Lande, Kaden Lansing, Liam Mathison, Micah Quinones, Kennady Rasmussen, Angelina Reyes-Linhart, Raegan Robelia, Lilly Rother, Amelia Wilcowski

Village of Elmwood holds April Board Meeting

Paul Seeling

April 17, 2024

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VILLAGE OF ELMWOOD, WI – The Village of Elmwood held their monthly board meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Elmwood Auditorium. Following the roll call and Pledge of Allegiance, the March Minutes were approved. There was no public input given.

The next item was discussion of the election results from the April 2 Spring Election. There were three seats open on the board. Incumbent Jason Severson was elected for another term, and newcomers Pam Marson and Dawn Toth were elected to the board and will be present for the next meeting. Luke Weix and Megan Poquette both declined to run for another term.

Scott Freier, Chief Operating Officer with Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services (PPCS), and Brooke Cupp, Community Outreach were on site to discuss SwiftCurrent Connect, the broadband subsidiary of PPCS that will be working to bring fiber into the Village in the next year.

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St. Croix County to hold symposium on youth mental health

Western Wisconsin News

April 16, 2024

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Submitted by Adam Kastonek, St. Croix County

ST CROIX COUNTY, WI – St. Croix County will be holding our third annual Mental Health Symposium on May 1. This year’s topic will be ”Supporting Young Minds: Understanding Mental Health in Emerging Adults”. This is a collaborative effort from St. Croix County and local partners to bring awareness and understanding to the mental health challenges facing youth and emerging adults.

May 1, 2024
5:30 – 7:30 pm
St. Croix Central High School, Hammond

The St. Croix County Health and Human Services Department is initiating this effort to better understand and address behavioral health crisis events to improve outcomes for the people of St. Croix County. During the symposium we will share local data, perspectives, and resources.

“Mental health challenges are increasingly prevalent among youth and emerging adults. It’s important that we have these conversations about mental health so everyone knows that there are people who care, support is available, and nobody has to be alone in their mental health journey. This symposium aims to empower our community with the knowledge and tools needed to make a difference in the lives of young individuals facing mental health challenges.” –Bob Rohret, St. Croix County Health and Human Services Director

This event is free and open to everyone who would like to learn more about how mental health impacts our younger generations. We will look at data to better understand the mental health landscape among emerging adults. Peer Support Specialists and young adults will share their personal journeys with mental health challenges. Industry professionals and educators will share practical advice on how to approach and help someone facing difficulties with mental health or substance use and connect attendees with local resources.

More information and resources are available on the St. Croix County website: sccwi.gov/mhs.

‘Parents Just Don’t Understand,’ hilariously funny!

Paul Seeling

April 16, 2024

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with Liz Erickson, Stagehands Theatre

SPRING VALLEY, WI – The Spring Valley High School Drama Department started rehearsals in the end of January at the school and moved them the Stagehands Theatre in March for the hilariously funny play, “Parents Just Don’t Understand.” There was a lot of truth told by a great cast of thespians in this humorous script that many families will recognize all too well.

The ten-act comedy finished its three-day run of performances last Sunday, April 7, 2024.

Elmwood Middle/High School announces 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

Western Wisconsin News

April 15, 2024

Submitted by Nicole Freiermuth, Elmwood Middle/High School

ELMWOOD, WI – Here is the 3rd Quarter “A” and “B” Honor Roll for Elmwood Middle/High School:

Elmwood Middle/High School 3^rd Quarter – “A Honor Roll”

Seniors
Aaden Birtzer, Ericka Bosch, Morgan Dux, Jefferson Holten, Seth Loga, Alexis Nehring, Skylar Prinsen, Morgan Sailer & Kara Shary

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, Izzabella Edwards, Hannah Fesenmaier, Austin Krentz, William Mattson, Jackson Neubauer & Kasey Trainor

Freshmen
Tessa Asher, Robert Duffy, Kyra Edgemon, Macie Garfield, Abigail Krings, Aurora Sampair & Allison Sauve

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

7^th Graders
Bryce Bechel, Olive Berhausen, Hannah Bleskacek, Lillian Claflin, Grant Hinzman, Sean Hinzman, Mikenna Manor, Emma Sauve & Katie Steinmeyer

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

5^th Graders
Amber Fesenmaier, Chevy Jochim, Jordy Kosin & Simon Maas

Elmwood Middle/High School 3^rd Quarter – “B Honor Roll”

Seniors
Blake Allen, Dominic Forster, Kadance Holcomb, Caden LeBlanc, Gavin Moats & Natalie Weix

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

Sophomores
Saige Buchholz, Lane Duden, Skylar Fischer, Donovan Fretty, Jayden Obermueller, Alayna Pazurek, Kenneth Peters, Kale Rud, Jack Steinmeyer, Joseph Weber & Nevaeh Zahara

Freshmen
Logan Auth, Karlie Casello, Shianna DeLong, Cooper Kitchner, Brewer Link & Oliver Mendlik

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

7^th Graders
Leah Asher, Sophia Bemis, Kyra Duval, Austin Fesenmaier, Miranda Holcomb, Arlen Holt, Elijah Luther, Louis Marson, Owen Quail & Benjamin Trainor

6^th Graders
Alaina Bechel, Dawson Coss, Tucker Flesberg, Kennedy Gibson, Gavin Gilles, Gavin Graham, Grace Hartung, Tru Ann Hofacker, Briar Marson & Ella Obermueller

5^th Graders
William Anderson, Marissa Beyer, Lydia Bibeau, Jayce Bock, Maximus Borst, Isabella Bowen, Casen Claflin, Kali Edgemon, Elliot Galbreath, Presley Geraets, Samuel Hartung, Blayne Keck, Evan Mathews, Isaac Pazurek & Emerson Wallace

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

Woodville Lions Club readies for 73rd Syttende Mai

Paul Seeling

April 15, 2024

003MON-DSC00194-Lions-Board(W) — The Woodville Lions Club Board of Directors at the April 2024 meeting where many of the 2024 73rd Woodville Annual Syttende Mai Celebration details were finalized. Photo by Paul J. Seeling

WOODVILLE, WI – The Woodville Lions Club Board of Directors met prior to the regular membership meeting on Monday, April 8, 2024, at the Lions Den. The Board and members had a full agenda that included dispatching the details in getting ready for the 73^rd Annual Woodville Syttende Mai Celebration scheduled for May 16 through 18, 2024.

Club President Jeff Brewer called the regular membership meeting to order and led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. This was followed by a Table Prayer given eloquently by Lion Logan Jacobson.

Prior to the dinner meal the Treasurer’s Report was given by Lion Steve Perry on the various accounts and expenditures for the month. Lion Steve reported that the currant balance is a healthy one. The Report was approved unanimously as given.

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Blood Drive at Zion May 7, 2024

Western Wisconsin News

April 14, 2024

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Submitted by Rosemary Donahoe, Zion Lutheran Church

WOODVILLE, WI – The American Red Cross is holding a Blood Drive at Zion Lutheran Church, 221 N. Lockwood St., Woodville on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Give blood, help save lives!

The U.S. Surgeon General says, “We’re worried about potential blood shortages in the future. You can still go out and give blood. Social distancing does not have to mean social disengagement.”

To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Zion Lutheran Church in the search box.

Give blood, help save lives!

Resignation announcement of Adoray Home Health & Hospice’s CEO

Western Wisconsin News

April 13, 2024

Submitted by Amber Bettinger, Adoray Director of Marketing & Development

BALDWIN, WI – Adoray Home Health & Hospice has announced the departure of Chief Executive Officer Amanda Gustafson, effective June 26, 2024. Mrs. Gustafson will be embarking on a new journey as the Executive Director of Big Bend Hospice, a not-for-profit hospice based in Tallahassee, Florida. Her decision to transition reflects a heartfelt desire to be closer to her family spread across the state of Florida.

Amanda has worked in the Baldwin community since 2009, initially serving at Western Wisconsin Health as the Director of Marketing and Fundraising before joining Adoray Home Health and Hospice in 2017. Reflecting on her time, she expressed, “It has been a great privilege and pleasure to spend the last 16 years working in the Baldwin Community and truly an honor to lead Adoray and work alongside such dedicated staff and volunteers.”

The Adoray Board of Directors is actively engaged in exploring options to identify the next leader for Adoray Home Health and Hospice. They are steadfast in their commitment to ensuring sustainable operations and maintaining the momentum and success achieved together as a team.

Eilidh Pederson, Chair of the Board, stated, “The Board of Directors is actively exploring options to identify the next leader for Adoray Home Health and Hospice. We are dedicated to ensuring sustainable operations and maintaining the momentum and success we have achieved together as a team.”

For nearly three decades, Adoray has been a pillar of care in Western Wisconsin, dedicated to ensuring aging community members receive the support they need to age comfortably at home. The organization remains committed to enhancing its programs and services to meet the evolving needs of the community, including recent additions such as 11th Hour Companions, Companion Pets for patients with Dementia, and an End of Life Doula program.

About Adoray: Established in 1995, Adoray Home Health & Hospice has been dedicated to improving the quality of life throughout the healthcare journey for individuals and families in Western Wisconsin. Providing Home Health, Palliative, and Hospice care across several counties, Adoray continues its mission to be a trusted partner in care.

For more information on Adoray’s services, please call (715) 629-1888 or visit adoray.org. Adoray Home Health & Hospice: your local partner in care since 1995. For inquiries or assistance, please contact Amber Bettinger, Adoray’s Director of Marketing & Development, at a.bettinger@adoray.org.

Softball season begins on good note, Cards win 3-of-4

Ron Cipriano

April 12, 2024

SPRING VALLEY, WI – The spring season might be upon us (might), which means softball season has also begun. So, break out those hand warmers for a few games and get your hot chocolate mugs ready.

Valley started the season with a pair of games in-doors in Minnesota, notching a couple of wins, followed up with a split of games against Dunn-St. Croix conference foes to forge a 3-1 record overall, 1-1 in conference play.

The team hits the road this week with a game at Colfax this past Monday and then at Glenwood City Thursday and Unity Friday. Game times are 5:00 p.m. The Cardinals will also host Durand on Monday, April 15, 2024, and Elk Mound on Thursday, April 18 in up-coming games.

Snowmobile accident with injuries in Gilman Township reported

Western Wisconsin News

April 12, 2024

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Submitted by Patrol Lieutenant Andrew Thoms, Pierce County Sheriff’s Office

TOWN OF GILMAN, WI – On Friday March 29, 2024, at approximately 7:22 p.m., the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a snowmobile accident with injuries at a private residence in Gilman Township, in Pierce County, Wisconsin.

It was determined that a 2005 Polaris Indy 500 being operated by Chelsea Gilles, 35 years old from Spring Valley, Wisconsin had been operating in a field and lost control. Ms. Gilles had a four-year-old juvenile passenger on the snowmobile as well.

Ms. Gilles was transported from the scene by Life Link Helicopter to Regions Hospital in Saint Paul, Minnesota with undetermined injuries. The juvenile passenger was transported by Spring Valley Area Ambulance to Regions Hospital in Saint Paul, MN with undetermined injuries.

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office was also assisted on scene by Spring Valley Area Ambulance, Elmwood Fire Department, Spring Valley Fire and Life Link Helicopter.