TAYLOR BIRR
PULASKI NEWS
2013
● Ashley Schuettpelz, Pulaski High School junior, received the all-tournament MVP award at the USSSA World Series Fastpitch Softball Tournament. Her team, Panther Fastpitch, took first place in the 15U division in West Des Moines, Iowa.
● Roger Van Hemelryk of Maplewood Meats was recently inducted into the American Association of Meat Processors Cured Meat Hall of Fame. The Cured Meat Hall of Fame was established to recognize individuals who have shown a long-standing excellence in the production of cured meats.
● Pulaski welcomes new superintendent Milt Thompson. He previously was the superintendent
of Beloit public schools and North Chicago public schools.
2008
● Pulaski’s AAA (Academics, Arts and Athletics) Summer Program went from a vision to
a reality. Mark Heck, Pulaski’s PACE coordinator, had a vision in 2007 to establish a summer
program that would allow kids to come into the school setting and simply have fun with other
kids. That vision turned into a reality. AAA student Hayley Splan commented by saying, “I
liked going to Dairy Queen, Super Ron’s, riding bikes, and playing at Memorial Park.”
● The Chase Stone Barn was originally completed in 1903 and owned by Daniel Krause. Krause
bought the land in 1870 after coming from Prussia in 1867. Over the years, the barn has had
many owners. The town of Chase is the current owner and has experienced the age of the Stone Barn. They have been asked by the Pulaski Area Historical Society to maintain the barn, and are asking for donations for repairs and different studies to be done on the Chase Stone Barn.
● The Assumption B.V.M. St. Anne’s Society has been serving its church and community
for the last 90 years. The group was originally created in 1918.
1998
● Thirteen young boys from Pulaski took part in the Timecards Boys of Summer Invitational
Tournament during the week of July 4, held at Cooperstown Dreams Park in New
York. Cooperstown is the birthplace of baseball and home to the National Baseball Hall of
Fame and Museum. Around 72 loyal fans made the trip to support the Pulaski boys.
● “What’s your secret for longevity?” This was the question The Mature Times asked some of the centenarians attending a mid-June Birthday party at the Brown County Senior Center. The party not only celebrated Wisconsin’s 150th birthday, but also residents who were 100 years old and more. One resident, Anna Wood, shared her secret of making it to 100 years old with Congressman Jay Johnson.
● Residents at Woodhaven Manor know that summer is a great time to get out and enjoy
the outdoors. And that’s exactly what they set out to do during their trip to the NEW Zoo
which was made possible due to the generous efforts of the Pulaski Knights of Columbus,
which paid for a bus and wheelchairs so that every resident could enjoy the day.
1988
● The Pulaski Auto Parts building on the west side of Pulaski’s downtown shopping district
is under architectural illusion trompeau by the Randy Smits Productions. Independent artists
Randy Smits, Andrew Paremski and Michael Gegare are painting the west wall of the business.
● The Ripley Vegetable Farm has had success. Rob Ripley turned what was a five-acre
plot of cauliflower and cabbage to 400 acres producing cauliflower, broccoli, melons, strawberries, oats, wheat and sweet corn. Eileen Ripley can be credited with as much success as her husband, Rob. While he takes care of the farming for their booming business, she sees to the working crew, bookkeeping and that work in the fields is done with quality.
● The Pulaski Village Board recently approved the purchase of the property at 222
West Pulaski Street for the public library for a price not to exceed $95,000.
1978
● For the second year in a row, the Pulaski KC slo-pitch softball team is heading to State.
They will be representing the Green Bay Diocese. After drawing a bye in the first round of
the Green Bay Diocesan Tournament, they defeated Wabeno in the semi-finals 13-2. They
then shut out Lena 4-0. They will play Reedsburg in Wausau to open state tourney play.
● Ford Motor Company recently honored outstanding Ford salesman at a banquet in Lake Geneva. Dave Marston congratulates Fuzzy Brudnicki and Cy Karcz. The sales award was founded in 1950 to recognize the excellent retail sales performance of outstanding Ford Salesman throughout the country.
1968
● Lannoye School of the Pulaski Community School District is adding seventh and eighth grades in addition to kindergarten through sixth grade.
● Several constructions around the town of Pulaski have been happening. The building of a tunnel from the high school G. P. Room to the grade school, now the English Department is progressing quickly. Also, cement is being poured into forms for curb and gutter that was put in St. Augustine Street. Sidewalk is additionally being put in.
● Carter Aircraft Inc. of Pulaski, Wisconsin, an FAA approved flight school, was purchased by Ted Batzer and Bill Heling.
1958
● The excitement of a Pulaski native playing football for the Packers was gone
last week when Norm Jarock broke his leg. Jarock was hit hard by two linebackers
and had to be carried off the field. He will be out of action for the season.
● Fred Kestly, a 1958 graduate of the State Teachers College at Stevens Point, is a new addition
to Pulaski High School. He will teach citizenship and assist with the football and basketball
teams. He will be the head coach in track during the spring months of the year.
