Superior Telegram (Superior, WI) articles from November 2009

Superior Telegram (Superior, WI) archives from November 2009

UWS wins another Twin Ports battle: Yellowjackets improve to 2-1 with win over Saints.
November 28, 2009... Byline: Ken Olson Nov. 28--The University of Wisconsin-Superior men's basketball game won its second straight Twin Ports contest with a 78-59 win over the St. Scholastica Saints Saturday afternoon at Mertz Mortorelli Gymnasium. The...

Sawyer County judge takes on assault case.
November 27, 2009... Nov. 27--A Burnett County case against a man accused of being a serial rapist will now take place in Sawyer County. Craig Allen Mehtala, 28, of Superior faces felony charges of second-degree sexual assault and battery for a 2006 attack in...

Grants give classes a boost.
November 27, 2009... Byline: Maria Lockwood Nov. 27--Tuesday was a day for smiles at four Douglas County schools. Giant checks were handed out to teachers at Northwestern High, Northwestern Middle, Bryant Elementary and Four Corners Elementary schools. The money...

Shelves grow bare: Pattie Teig is ready to sound the alarm. ?On Sunday I'll have to stand up and say, ?It's an emergency; it's an emergency,? said Teig, a member of the food pantry team at Faith United Methodist Church.
November 27, 2009... Byline: Maria Lockwood Nov. 27--Pattie Teig is ready to sound the alarm. "On Sunday I'll have to stand up and say, 'It's an emergency; it's an emergency," said Teig, a member of the food pantry team at Faith United Methodist Church. ...

Telethon helps Salvation Army.
November 27, 2009... Byline: Maria Lockwood Nov. 27--Talent scouts are on the prowl at Superior High School. As students prepare for the second annual Spartan Telethon to benefit the Salvation Army of Superior, they need acts. "Last year we had quite a...

Seasons of gifts.
November 27, 2009... Byline: Shelley Nelson Nov. 27--Community generosity has Fairlawn Mansion sporting a distinct Victorian look in this season of giving. The mansion is evolving into a new life akin to its first, piece by piece, one gift at a time. ...

UWS defeats Marian 5-2: Superior's Pierpont dishes out two assists for the Sabres.
November 27, 2009... Byline: Ken Olson Nov. 27--The University of Wisconsin-Superior Yellowjackets defeated the Marian College Sabres 5-3 Friday night in a non-conference hockey game at Wessman Arena. After three goals total were scored in the first two...

Reminders of home.
November 26, 2009... Byline: Emily Kram Nov. 26--The parent involvement coordinator office at Bryant Elementary School is cluttered with envelopes, construction paper and colorful artwork these days. Hundreds of cards, decorated with crayon drawings of snowmen...

A lot to be thankful for ...: Students give a soldier's parent perspective.
November 26, 2009... Byline: Shelley Nelson Nov. 26--The rollercoaster ride began on Mother's Day, when my 24-year-old son called to wish me well because his job would keep him away. What's new about that? I wondered. Little did I know as I thanked him for...

Proctor Speedway named track of the year.
November 25, 2009... Nov. 25--The Proctor Speedway, located on the Proctor Minnesota Fairgrounds, recently was named the 2009 WISSOTA Promoters Association AMSOIL Dirt Track Series Track of the Year at the WISSOTA national banquet held in St. Cloud, Minn. The...

Group focuses on improving transportation.
November 25, 2009... Byline: Maria Lockwood Nov. 25--A new survey could give a better picture of whether STRIDE transportation services for people with disabilities are meeting riders' needs in Superior. The survey was launched by the STRIDE Action Committee...

Making sense of Medicare options.
November 25, 2009... Nov. 25--As the Medicare annual enrollment approaches, beneficiaries' heads may be spinning as they sort through plan choices and options. Before reviewing plan specifics, it is important to understand the types of plans available under the...

Plan promises to guide growth.
November 25, 2009... Byline: Shelley Nelson Nov. 25--Douglas County could preserve its distinctive rural character and north woods atmosphere over the next 20 years. Housing would be encouraged to minimize the impact on natural resources, and be affordable to...

New law targets vicious animals.
November 25, 2009... Byline: Shelley Nelson Nov. 25--When two vicious dogs tore apart a Pomeranian leashed in its yard, there was little the city's animal control officer could do except return the out-of-control pets to the owner. Under state law, the dogs...

NHS now serves breakfast for focus.
November 25, 2009... Byline: Maria Lockwood Nov. 25--Northwestern High School gives students food for thought every morning through a new breakfast program. Since it was launched about three weeks ago, the number of students choosing school breakfast has risen,...

Photographer heads out on rookie deer hunt: Deer hunting is a hallowed tradition in the Northland ? a rite of passage. It's as much a part of Thanksgiving week as turkey and mashed potatoes. After nine years living up north, I've never taken part in the festivities. It's true.
November 25, 2009... Byline: Jed Carlson Nov. 25--Deer hunting is a hallowed tradition in the Northland -- a rite of passage. It's as much a part of Thanksgiving week as turkey and mashed potatoes. After nine years living up north, I've never taken part in the...

Yellowjackets stun Bulldogs: Win over UMD is first since Dec. 16, 1987.
November 24, 2009... Byline: Ken Olson Nov. 24--A balanced scoring attack led the Univeristy of Wisonsin-Superior men's basketball team to a shocking 93-80 victory over the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs Tuesday night at Romano Gymnasium. It was the...

BRIEF: Photographer heads out on his rookie deer hunt.
November 24, 2009... Byline: Jed Carlson Nov. 24--Deer hunting is a hallowed tradition in the Northland -- a rite of passage. It's as much a part of Thanksgiving week as turkey and mashed potatoes. After nine years living up north, I've never taken part in...

Tinkham, 'Jackets blank Blugolds: UWS picks up first NCHA victory, 3-0 over UWEC.
November 21, 2009... Byline: Ken Olson Nov. 21--Behind Garrett Tinkham's first collegiate shutout, the University of Wisconsin-Superior men's hockey team defeated the UW-Eau Claire Blugolds 3-0 Saturday night at Wessman Arena. Tinkham's shutout didn't come easy....

Mother testifies to child's abuse.
November 20, 2009... Nov. 20--A Superior man accused of sexually assaulting a 4-year-old he was babysitting was bound over for arraignment following a preliminary hearing Wednesday in Douglas County Circuit Court. Mark Allen Burton, 52, faces one felony count of...

Spartan boys hockey roster set.
November 20, 2009... Byline: Ken Olson Nov. 20--The Superior High School boys hockey team has been selected for the 2009-10 season with a roster consisting of eight seniors, eight juniors, 16 sophomores and five freshmen. Coach Jason Kalin will get an early...

Ready for a challenge: Nothing is more enticing to Anna Morgan than a challenge. If people say, ?It can't be done,' the Northwestern High School senior sets out to prove them wrong. That's how Morgan got her start playing volleyball.
November 20, 2009... Byline: Emily Kram Nov. 20--Nothing is more enticing to Anna Morgan than a challenge. If people say, 'It can't be done,' the Northwestern High School senior sets out to prove them wrong. That's how Morgan got her start playing volleyball....

2009 hunt expected to be better, but herd numbers remain lower.
November 20, 2009... Nov. 20--According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, hunters can expect more deer in the woods this year than last, but the herd is still down overall. Wisconsin's nine-day gun deer hunt begins Saturday. Early population...

The buck of a lifetime.
November 20, 2009... Byline: Emily Kram Nov. 20--The deer herd in Wisconsin is expected to be down for this hunting season and the next few to come, but trophy deer still wander the woods. One just needs to know where to look. Troy Nelson struck gold Sunday...

Brothers serve time for role in attempted arson.
November 20, 2009... Nov. 20--MADISON -- Shawn Dalbec, and Antoine Dalbec, brothers indicted in connection with attempting to burn down a South Range tavern in 2006, where sentenced Thursday in federal court to 18 and 12 months in prison, respectively. However,...

Jury places blame on Douglas County.
November 20, 2009... Nov. 20--A jury of 12 found the Douglas County Highway Department was responsible for a 2006 accident between a logging truck and an asphalt paver along Highway 35. The verdict was handed down last week in Douglas County Circuit Court. ...

Report card snafu.
November 20, 2009... Byline: Maria Lockwood Nov. 20--An extra two letters cost the Superior Middle School administration a little embarrassment when report cards were mailed out last week. But fixing the mistake won't cost much from the school's pocketbook. ...

Senior finds convenience at home.
November 20, 2009... Byline: Shelley Nelson Nov. 20--When Duane Frederickson toured the newly renovated Washington Building last month, he was hoping for a change of scenery. After 25 years in the same John Avenue apartment, the 77-year-old said it was time for a...

Designers could make garden grow.
November 20, 2009... Byline: Shelley Nelson Nov. 20--Even as Center City Park sparkled to life with Christmas cheer Wednesday, city and Superior Business Improvement District officials were looking ahead to next summer's promise of brighter, warmer days. The...

Wisconsin DNR adopts ballast water permit standards.
November 19, 2009... Byline: Shelley Nelson Nov. 19--The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources modified its original proposal to protect the Great Lakes from invasive species, but it didn't back off from setting higher standards than those established by the...

BRIEF: Feeding Time: Free snacks are in abundance when a Superior women walks down to the shore on Barkers Island.
November 19, 2009... Byline: Jed Carlson Nov. 19--The occupants of the water off of Barkers Island are certainly happy to see Kathy Petras walk to her bench. The Superior woman can typically be found surrounded by ducks and seagulls that are all to happy to munch...

50 years in America: A bet brought Conny Hansen to the United States. A man by the name of Arvid Morken gave her reason to stay. Today, the Denmark native celebrates her 50th year in America.
November 17, 2009... Byline: Maria Lockwood Nov. 17--A bet brought Conny Hansen to the United States. A man by the name of Arvid Morken gave her reason to stay. Today, the Denmark native celebrates her 50th year in America. "This is my home now," said...

Strategic plan targets invasive species.
November 17, 2009... Byline: Shelley Nelson Nov. 17--Douglas County's Land Conservation Committee is forwarding a plan to the county board that takes aim at invasive species. Developed with the help of a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources,...

Council creates panel to study ambulance.
November 17, 2009... Byline: Shelley Nelson Nov. 17--Superior's City Council on Tuesday decided to create a special task force to gather information and determine if running an ambulance service through the Superior Fire Department is a viable option. The...

Panel removes Solon Springs ex-chief.
November 17, 2009... Nov. 17--The Solon Springs Fire Commission took additional steps Thursday in closed session against former Solon Springs Fire Chief Mike Brostowitz. "The committee decided the best thing to do was remove him from the department," said Gene...

Traffic trouble stirs light debate: The idea of a traffic light in South Superior is nothing new. The site of North 58th Street and Tower Avenue has been batted around for years.
November 17, 2009... Byline: Maria Lockwood Nov. 17--The idea of a traffic light in South Superior is nothing new. The site of North 58th Street and Tower Avenue has been batted around for years. Council President Dan Olson, however, hopes to succeed...

Tigers fall to Kewaunee: The Northwestern High School football team saw its season come to an end Saturday with a 35-20 loss to Kewaunee at D.C. Everest.
November 14, 2009... Byline: Ken Olson Nov. 14--SCHOFIELD, Wis. -- Quarterback Doug Delebreau threw three touchdown passes, including one that tied the game near the end of the first half and another for the go-ahead score in the third quarter, as Kewaunee ended...

Shoes, shoes, shoes...: Sole2Soul shoe sale will benefit shoeless kids in Philippines.
November 13, 2009... Byline: Maria Lockwood Nov. 13--Kami Scott is surrounded by shoes. They fill up her car, lurk in her home and clutter her counters. This weekend, they travel to the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Superior to find new homes. ...

Spending 'A Night Without a Home'.
November 13, 2009... Byline: Maria Lockwood Nov. 13--Spending the night in a box opened Tom Wondolkowski's eyes. "I knew next to nothing about homelessness before we started," he said. Yet he volunteered to organize the first A Night Without A Home event two...

The 12-0 underdogs: Northwestern faces Kewaunee for berth in state title game.
November 11, 2009... Byline: Emily Kram Nov. 11--MAPLE -- Tucked away in the woods of northern Wisconsin, the Northwestern High School football squad may be the best team no one knows about. Northwestern improved to 12-0 with a 21-14 victory over the Somerset...

Veterans travel to Canada on a trip to remember.
November 11, 2009... Byline: Maria Lockwood Nov. 11--Local veterans shared smiles and greetings as sunny as the weather when they gathered in the parking lot of the Government Center Tuesday morning. After a last minute check and the stowing of bags, their...

Northwood natives soldier on in Afghanistan.
November 10, 2009... Byline: Shelley Nelson Nov. 10--The Arghandab River valley is densely populated -- filled with pomegranate orchards and grape fields. Irrigation canals run through the valley and the terrain is difficult to travel; it provides many hiding...

Friends reconnect a long way from home.
November 10, 2009... Byline: Shelley Nelson Nov. 10--When Josh Glonek moved from Maple to Gordon in the eighth grade, he and Chad Visger became best friends. While the pair went their separate ways after graduating from Northwood High School in 1999, they...

Wonderful one-acts.
November 10, 2009... Byline: Emily Kram Nov. 10--Next week, drama students from Northwestern High School will take their show on the road, complete with a good witch, a bad witch and a Tin Man who needs a cough drop. The Northwestern one-act theater group...

Honoring those who serve.
November 10, 2009... Byline: Shelley Nelson Nov. 10--Honoring veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces has strong traditions in Douglas County. After all, when World War II veteran Ed Stein came back to the Superior in 1949, it was already a long-standing tradition...

Challenge Center jobs will continue, Jauch says.
November 10, 2009... Byline: Maria Lockwood Nov. 10--The state of Wisconsin is not eliminating jobs for special needs adults at the Challenge Center. Despite widespread concerns over changes to the Family Care Medicaid waiver that goes into effect in January,...

UWS women drop opener to Lake Forest: Two-game series wraps up at noon Saturday.
November 6, 2009... Byline: Ken Olson Nov. 6--The University of Wisconsin-Superior women's hockey team lost its season-opening game 2-1 to the Lake Forest Foresters Friday afternoon before a Wessman Arena crowd of around 100. The Yellowjackets, who trailed...

UWS women open season today: Yellowjacket roster loaded with 11 seniors, depth at all positions.
November 6, 2009... Byline: Ken Olson Nov. 6--The season hasn't started yet, but the University of Wisconsin-Superior women's hockey team may have already pulled off what could be its biggest victory of the year -- beating the flu bug. Since the Yellowjackets...

Business leaders launch fundraising challenge.
November 6, 2009... Nov. 6--Three well-known local businessmen, just in time for Veterans Day, announced they will match dollar for dollar up to $100,000 donations to the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center over the course of the next 100 Days of the Capital...

Tigers, Spartans tangle on Saturday: Level 3 playoff game begins at 1 p.m. at Tiger Stadium.
November 6, 2009... Byline: Emily Kram Nov. 6--After last week's muddy Level 2 playoff game in Neillsville, the Northwestern High School football team is happy to be back on its artificial turf in Maple. The field at the Gordon L. Nelson Athletic Complex...

Village pulls together to lend a hand.
November 5, 2009... Byline: Maria Lockwood Nov. 5--Whether you're looking for gifts, entertainment, clothing for the kids or a way to make a difference, Solon Springs has it all. This weekend, the small community is giving back with a day of thanks. Three...

Goodwill hopes fine curb big expense: Illegal dumping could become a costly venture. The council this week raised the fine for illegal dumping 10-fold in an effort to curb the trashing of Wisconsin Point and the Superior Municipal Forest.
November 5, 2009... Nov. 5--Illegal dumping could become a costly venture. The council this week raised the fine for illegal dumping 10-fold in an effort to curb the trashing of Wisconsin Point and the Superior Municipal Forest. Under the new fine...

Crimes follow unusual pattern.
November 5, 2009... Byline: Maria Lockwood Nov. 5--Three Superior businesses have fallen prey to armed robbers within the last month. The crime spree began Oct. 12 with the robbery of Shultz's Sports Bar, 1307 N. Fifth St. Ten days later, there was an armed...

City, county put information at your fingertips: Do you need a map so you know where you can hunt? Do you need information about a parcel of property you think would be a good place to build a home or business?
November 5, 2009... Byline: Shelley Nelson Nov. 5--Do you need a map so you know where you can hunt? Do you need information about a parcel of property you think would be a good place to build a home or business? Now you can get the answers you need in...

Tigers blank Warriors, host Spartans: Northwestern is 11-0 after 19-0 win at Neillsville.
November 4, 2009... Nov. 4--NEILSVILLE -- The No. 1 seeded Northwestern High School football team traveled almost 200 miles Saturday to play its WIAA Level 2 playoff game in Division 4 against the Neillsville Warriors on a crisp and breezy afternoon at D.E. Peters...

'Jacket men swept on opening weekend.
November 4, 2009... Byline: Ken Olson Nov. 4--The UW-River Falls Falcons completed a two-game sweep of the University of Wisconsin-Superior men's hockey team with a 7-4 win Saturday night at Wessman Arena. The Falcons opened the Northern Collegiate Hockey...

Bargaining begins anew: With a one-year contract ratified and accepted last months, teachers begin contract talks anew with the Superior School Board.
November 3, 2009... Byline: Emily Kram Nov. 3--When students boarded school buses to start classes this fall, the Superior school district had yet to finalize its school calendar. Many parents only recently received hard copies of this year's calendar in the...

Canine nabs suspect, honors.
November 3, 2009... Byline: Maria Lockwood Nov. 3--A split second decision, an unlocked door and a reliable partner may have saved a man's life April 22. Superior Police Officer Todd Maas and his canine partner, Blek, responded to a stabbing incident at...

Reading captures imaginations.
November 3, 2009... Byline: Maria Lockwood Nov. 3--It began with the whisper of a turning page. Paige Olson's eyes were drawn to the bright pictures of trains, toys and animals. As her mother, Kathy, read, the 18-month-old watched solemnly. The story pulled the...

Douglas County sets priorities.
November 3, 2009... Byline: Shelley Nelson Nov. 3--Another $750,000 could go a long way to making emergency power and ultraviolet disinfection a reality at the Superior Wastewater Treatment Plant. Less than $1.1 million would go a long way to alleviate the...