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Lookout Legends 4-Hers give back to area community for Christmas

Adding on a new holiday giving effort this year, Lookout Legends 4-H youth and parents combined their talents to make 12 fleece tie blankets to donate to area residents in need. 4-Hers also went shopping for local kids in need and acted as Salvation Army bell ringers this holiday season.

The Lookout Legends 4-H Club recently completed its annual slate of Christmas community service projects and added on a new effort this year. In keeping with Lookout Legends traditions, members...

Retiring E-S bus driver follows in husband’s footsteps

Eleva-Strum bus driver Ramona Hanson retired earlier this month after spending over 40 years as a daily route driver for the district. The chance to interact with local youth each day as a positive force in their lives is a big part of what kept her in the driver’s seat all these years, Ramona says. She and her husband, Howard Hanson, who retired from the district in May, spent a combined total of 80+ years driving E-S students to and from school.

by Beth Kraft Driving school bus is in the Hanson family’s blood. Both Howard and Ramona Hanson of Strum began driving bus routes for the Eleva-Strum School District beginning in the 1970s....

Asher Realty breaks in new office space with open house

Mondovi’s Asher Realty agents Susan Loomis, left, and Lori Seipel, right, recently relocated their office to 675 E. Main St. from their former location on the city’s west side. Together, Loomis and Seipel hold 47 years of experience with local real estate listings.

by Beth Kraft Location, location, location—it’s a mantra often repeated to homebuyers and sellers and one that a local real estate office recently took to heart. Mondovi’s Asher Realty office...

Up, up and away! Gilmanton Elementary students send ‘Rockets to the Rescue’

All eyes turned skyward as a pair of duct tape rockets propelled by bike pump took flight, soaring about 20 feet in the air. Gilmanton Elementary students built and launched their own rockets as part of a STEM initiative earlier this fall.

Third and fourth grade students at Gilmanton Elementary recently had a chance to participate in a hands-on math and science lesson administered by Buffalo County’s UW-Extension office. Taking...

Linse Vines brings new flavor to local family farm

Dan Linse, vineyard manager of Linse Vines, helped load containers of grapes onto a pallet for transport down to the farm. The grape-growing operation on the Linse family’s rural Mondovi farm sprung up in 2008.

by Beth Kraft The Linse family has farmed the German Valley area north of Modena for about 150 years, but growing grapes on its rolling hills is a new venture that has produced a fresh challenge...

Capitol achievement—Local youth completes goal of visiting all 50 state capitols

The Nelson family received a special tour of the governor’s mansion in Madison from Gov. Scott Walker while Nick recorded a trip to his 50th state capitol in August.

by Beth Kraft At 15 years old, Nick Nelson has visited more U.S. states than most people do in an entire lifetime. Not only that, but the Mondovi High School student has stopped at all 50 state...

E-S Community Support Network honored as one of seven prominent rural schools projects in state

Representatives of the Eleva-Strum School District and community accepted a “Standing up for Rural Wisconsin” award from State Superintendent Tony Evers (center) last month. Accepting the award on behalf of E-S were, pictured, left to right, Marty Kempf, E-S elementary principal; Craig Semingson, E-S superintendent; Ann Kisor, community member; and Talitha Kempf, E-S elementary guidance counselor.

by Beth Kraft A little over a year ago, the Eleva-Strum School District kick-started a new program to reduce student hunger issues and address the needs of the elderly population in the area...

Gilmanton-area woman receives free fuel through ‘Tanks of Thanks’ program

by Beth Kraft A local resident who regularly assists others in need recently received a special thank-you for her contributions to the area community. Diane Ross of rural Mondovi has made regular...

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Hauge Public Library hosts local food legend, author

Helen Myhre poses with her book "Farm Recipes & Food Secrets from the Norske Nook" following the first Coffee Chat held at Hauge Library in Osseo, where she was the special guest for the event.

The Hauge Public Library hosted its first Coffee Chat event on Thursday, Nov. 20 with special visitor Helen Myhre, author of the popular cookbook “Farm Recipes & Food Secrets from the Norske...

Celebrating reading through a bit of royalty

Suzie Anderson poses with the blank shield students are soon to decorate with their design as incorporated into the excitement of reading.

by Doug Sands The love of reading is taking on new meaning at the Eleva Intermediate and Strum Primary schools as the Scholastic Book Fair makes its way once again to the library doors. The 2014...

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