Superior Telegram (Superior, WI) articles from February 2011

Superior Telegram (Superior, WI) archives from February 2011

UPDATED: Spartans come up short in state tournament bid.
February 26, 2011... Byline: Ken Olson Feb. 26--NEW RICHMOND -- The Superior High School boys hockey team had its string of nine straight state tournament appearances snapped with a 4-3 loss to the New Richmond Tigers Saturday afternoon at the New Richmond Sports...

Utility company workers, soldiers offer aid to choking man.
February 25, 2011... Byline: Shelley Nelson Feb. 25--A Superior man in his early 80s who choked on a piece of meat and temporarily stopped breathing at a Superior restaurant Thursday evening had luck on his side. Among the bystanders who rendered aid to the...

Step back, make way: Spartan cheerleaders advance to state.
February 25, 2011... Byline: Emily Kram Feb. 25--Spartan cheer coach Kelli Ritsche is adamant about safety. When she choreographs a routine for the Superior High School cheer team, the welfare of each individual always comes first. "That is my number one...

Maple school district issues preliminary layoff notices.
February 25, 2011... Byline: Emily Kram Feb. 25--Across Wisconsin, unions and school boards are scrambling to deal with the possible ramifications of Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill, which passed in the Assembly today. In the Maple school district,...

Lobbying paves way despite Madison strife.
February 25, 2011... Byline: Maria Lockwood Feb. 25--In the midst of protests, fireside chats, missing senators and an all-night Assembly session, Superior Days took place this week. Approximately 250 youth, business people, elected officials and everyday folk...

Youth bring perspective to lobbying effort.
February 25, 2011... Byline: Maria Lockwood Feb. 25--Madison was an exciting place to be this week, according to Superior Days youth delegates. "I don't know how they're going to top this next year," Amanda Tesarek, a Superior High School junior, said...

Agency meetings connect delegates to state officials.
February 25, 2011... Byline: Maria Lockwood Feb. 25--Lobbying isn't the only job Superior Days delegates take on. During the annual trip to Madison, delegates spend hours in meetings with state agency representatives. Wednesday, the meeting with Wisconsin...

Hockey playoffs continue for 'Jacket men and women, Spartan boys.
February 24, 2011... Byline: Ken Olson Feb. 24--Local college and prep hockey playoffs get move into full swing with three huge games this weekend. The Superior High School boys hockey team will attempt to advance to the WIAA State Hockey Tournament for the...

Home at last.
February 24, 2011... Byline: Shelley Nelson Feb. 24--For Bill and Danielle Connolly, it was a hug and a kiss that ended nearly a year of anticipation. "I got a kiss from my grandson," another woman said as she rushed in from the cold after greeting one of the...

Local basketball rivalry could be renewed in playoffs.
February 23, 2011... Byline: Emily Kram Feb. 23--For the better part of two decades, Northwood and Solon Springs faced off as non-conference opponents in basketball. The annual games always brought out a strong sense of rivalry, dating back to the years when...

Local housing market 'nothing to be afraid of'.
February 23, 2011... Byline: Maria Lockwood Feb. 23--Jim Ronding is tired of answering the same question: "How's the market?" He's heard it more times than he can count. His answer: "It's nothing to be afraid of." There have been ups and downs, but...

Yellowjackets sweep Saints.
February 23, 2011... Byline: Ken Olson Feb. 23--The line of sophomore Kyle Leahy and freshmen Pat Dalbec and Joey Massingham picked the right time to get hot. The trio piled up an 11-point weekend to lead the University of Wisconsin-Superior men's hockey team...

BRIEF: Bus service connects Northland.
February 23, 2011... Feb. 23--A new bus service was revealed during Superior Days meetings with administrators Tuesday. According to Ashland Mayor Bill Whalen, a bus company will be offering inter-city service connecting Ironwood, Mich., Ashland and other area...

Delegates hit Capitol with agenda, plan.
February 23, 2011... Byline: Maria Lockwood Feb. 23--Despite heightened security at the Capitol, Superior Days delegates navigated their way to meetings with various department secretaries Tuesday. They found that they could only enter through one door --...

Updated: Elected officials weigh in on budget repair.
February 22, 2011... Byline: Maria Lockwood Feb. 22--Superior Days provided Rep. Nick Milroy, D-South Range, with a rare opportunity. In the midst of thousands of protestors, the yearly trek to Madison allowed Northwestern Wisconsin officials to send a unified...

Soldiers make return to Superior.
February 22, 2011... Byline: Shelley Nelson Feb. 22--It's been almost a year since soldiers, friends and families gathered at Superior High School to say good-bye. Now, the troops who spent the last year in Iraq are heading back to the high school for a...

Superior Days expected to happen as planned.(Travel narrative)
February 21, 2011... Byline: Maria Lockwood Feb. 21--Despite the throng of protesters at the Capitol, Superior Days will go on as planned. The grassroots effort, which puts northwest Wisconsin citizens face-to-face with their legislators and state department...

Walker: 'It's time to come home' and resolve state budget issues.
February 21, 2011... Byline: Maria Lockwood Feb. 21--Gov. Scott Walker sent a message to the 14 senators -- all Democrats -- who remained in Illinois Monday afternoon. "You've had your time," he said during a press conference at the Capitol. "It's time to come...

Tigers and 'Jacks destined to meet again.
February 16, 2011... Byline: Emily Kram Feb. 16--The Ladysmith Lumberjacks have been the only team to defeated the Northwestern Tigers this season, but they've done it twice. On Friday, Ladysmith beat the Tiger boys basketball team 68-54 before a capacity crowd...

Spartans complete season sweep of Marshall, open playoffs Thursday night.
February 16, 2011... Byline: Ken Olson Feb. 16--DULUTH -- Jason Kalin has never finished with a losing record in his 10 years as head coach of the Superior High School boys hockey team. So when his team was trailing 1-0 after the first period Saturday...

Union supporters rally in Superior.
February 16, 2011... Byline: Maria Lockwood Feb. 16--A proposed state budget fix that would strip the ability to collectively bargain from public employees has prompted a flood of response. "I cannot think of an issue that has touched the nerve of citizens in...

NOW needs help now.
February 11, 2011... Byline: Shelley Nelson Feb. 11--More than 100 Douglas County youth eat Saturday and Sunday because of the Nutrition on Weekends program. Now, the program that helps underprivileged youth on weekends is struggling itself. The program...

Knox box law gets further review.
February 11, 2011... Byline: Maria Lockwood Feb. 11--A city ordinance requiring key boxes on businesses and multi-unit apartment buildings was sent back to the City Council for review following a Public Safety Committee meeting Wednesday. "Maybe it's time for a...

Adopters, volunteers wanted.
February 11, 2011... Byline: Maria Lockwood Feb. 11--The Humane Society of Douglas County rarely says "no" to an animal. Along with dogs and cats, the nonprofit organization has taken in hamsters, guinea pigs, a hedgehog, rabbits, a ferret, rats, goats and,...

SHS boys hockey team gets 12-0 victory.
February 9, 2011... Byline: Ken Olson Feb. 09--The Superior High School boys hockey team celebrated playing its first home game in nearly two months with a 12-0 win over the Ashland Oredockers Tuesday night at Wessman Arena. The Spartans, who played their...

Agreement begins, ends after sex charges.
February 9, 2011... Byline: Maria Lockwood Feb. 09--A Superior man who sexually assaulted a 15-year-old will spend 20 days in jail, but has a chance to erase a felony sex assault charge from his record. Derrick A. Horvatich, 19, pleaded no contest last month...

Man faces abuse charge for attack on teen.
February 9, 2011... Feb. 09--A Superior man accused of beating up a teen at a Parkland bar following a car chase made an initial appearance in Douglas County Circuit Court on Monday. Jesse Allen Peterson, 28, faces a charge of felony physical abuse of a child...

Therapeutic creativity drives new nonprofit.
February 9, 2011... Byline: Maria Lockwood Feb. 09--When words are too painful, survivors of abuse can still communicate. Markers, paint, glue and paper can give them a voice. Creating pieces of art can also provide a window to a new beginning, a new life. ...

Preliminary maps ready for review.
February 9, 2011... Byline: Shelley Nelson Feb. 09--Douglas County has been working to modernize its flood insurance rate maps countywide. The National Flood Insurance Program, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, required the...

Economic realities color plans, infrastructure.
February 9, 2011... Byline: Shelley Nelson Feb. 09--While candidates largely agree the city needs business and jobs to drive the economy, they don't necessarily agree on the best way to get there. All the candidates agree the city's master plan for parks is...

Four seek seat on high court.
February 9, 2011... Byline: Shelley Nelson Feb. 09--MADISON -- Fed up with divisiveness among the justices and special interest influences, three people are vying for Justice David Prosser's job on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Prosser, Madison attorney Joel...

Spartan boys work to overcome injuries.
February 9, 2011... Byline: Emily Kram Feb. 09--For the past three weeks, the Superior High School boys basketball team has been plagued by injuries. Three starters have been knocked out of the Spartans' lineup at various times during that stretch, and...

Reorganization targets better service.
February 4, 2011... Byline: Shelley Nelson Feb. 04--A proposal to reorganize Superior's building inspection division is raising eyebrows for some. The city council on Tuesday delayed action on a plan that would place management responsibility for the...

MAC's open for business.
February 4, 2011... Byline: Maria Lockwood Feb. 04--Forget the cold and snow with a trip to downtown Superior. Dreams of summer waft through the showroom at MAC Sport and Marine, 1525 Broadway St. Luxurious pontoon boats share the bright, sunny space with...

Hockey tournament draws boot crowd.
February 3, 2011... Byline: Maria Lockwood Feb. 03--Friday, two teams will take to the ice in search of glory. The community is invited to the city of Superior's Faxon Street rink at 5 p.m. to watch the action during the inaugural University of...

Lost manuscript recounts life of Beargrease.
February 3, 2011... Byline: Shelley Nelson Feb. 03--For nearly half a century, the manuscript lay forgotten in the home Robert and Dorothy Abrahamson as the Superior couple went about the business of raising their children. Back in the 1970s, their son Bob...

Eagle boys lose to Mellen.
February 2, 2011... Byline: Emily Kram Feb. 02--The gym at Solon Springs School is a difficult place to play -- at least for visiting teams. The Eagle boys reinforced that fact Monday when they hosted the Mellen Granite Diggers and lost a closely contested...

Tough weekend for UWS athletic teams.
February 2, 2011... Byline: Ken Olson Feb. 02--The University of Wisconsin-Superior men's hockey team had its return to Wessman Arena spoiled this weekend with a pair of 1-0 losses. The Yellowjackets lost to the UW-River Falls Falcons in overtime Friday night...

Parents learn about high-tech bullies at Superior forum.
February 2, 2011... Byline: Maria Lockwood Feb. 02--Every month there's another case of cyber-bullying in Douglas County. Sometimes it's a 'Hot or Not' site listing pictures of girls along with postings discussing their bodies and sexual habits. It could be...

Homecoming performance for NHS grad.
February 2, 2011... Byline: Emily Kram Feb. 02--Today marks a homecoming of sorts for Kyle Scherz. The 2005 Northwestern High School graduate is going back to his roots as he performs with the a capella quartet InPulse in a concert at NHS tonight. "For a...

Theft charges leveled against accused copper thief in Superior.
February 2, 2011... Feb. 02--Theft charges have been filed against Duluth man accused of taking part in a string of copper wire thefts in Superior. Thomas Jay Gamache, 31, faces one count of felony theft and one count of misdemeanor theft stemming from copper...

Two charged in Superior copper theft.
February 2, 2011... Feb. 02--Two Minnesota men suspected of stealing approximately $3,000 worth of wire cables from Barko Hydraulics in Superior face felony theft charges in Douglas County Court. Travis Samuel Graves, 32, of Proctor and Dennis Keith Johnsen, 47,...

Superior man teaches half a world away.
February 2, 2011... Byline: Maria Lockwood Feb. 02--Although he's 10 time zones away, Jayce Mayberry will be cheering for the Packers on Sunday. The staff sergeant is deployed in Afghanistan with the Minnesota Army National Guard, teaching English to members of...

Greyhounds too much for Spartan skaters.
February 1, 2011... Byline: Ken Olson Feb. 01--DULUTH -- Three goals and two assists from Jake Randolph, two goals and two assists from Dom Toninato and two goals from Conner Valesano helped the Duluth East Greyhounds defeat the Superior High School boys hockey...