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December 2009 Webster School District Issue 3 Letters WHS Christmas Dinner to Siiri Larsen Santa WHS Junior Monday, December 14, Webster High School held the page 8 Student Council accepting a generous donation from annual Christmas dinner and concert. The dinner began at George Costello of Danbury Fire and Rescue. (Photo by 4:45 p.m. with volunteers from the band and choir serving Allison Leef) food and waiting on tables. The meal was accompanied New by students singing or playing a Christmas song of their choice. There were a lot of tasty treats for after the meal Notification Holiday Drive made by members of the community. The dinner was Kendra Avery sponsored by Terry Larsen. Phone System WHS Staff Following the dinner, director Jim Muus led both the pages 4 and 5 Once again the Webster Student Council hosted the junior high and high school choir through a number of Food and Toy Drive. Each year families in the district are popular Christmas songs such as Joy to the World and Oh given a little extra help from the Webster High School to Holy Night. Following their performance the junior high make their holiday a bit brighter. There are countless area and senior high band played a few Christmas favorites businesses that help to make this event possible each year. under the direction of Julie Strang. Mary’s Boy Child and Elementary Our biggest supporter is the Danbury Fire and Rescue. The First Noel were two of the four songs played by the Each year they raise money during their annual Hunters senior high band. Christmas Dinner and this year was no exception. Mr. George As the night came to an end, everyone was filled with Costello brought a check for $5500, a generous donation the Christmas spirit. It was a very successful night with Program that was used to supplement the donations raised in the a great turnout and a lot of smiling faces ready for the school and community. This event would not be possible Christmas season. page 6 without their dedication and help each year. Mr. Steve Ward donated $300 from his Community Inclement Weather Helps Fund this year. The following list of businesses have School may be closed due to been supporters every year: Nexen, Yellow River Pharmacy, inclement weather. If such a Ace Hardware, Wayne’s Foods Plus, US Bank, Wild Bills, closing should occur it will be Holiday Gas Station, Cedar Wood Apartments, Post Office, announced over the following radio and TV stations: Elementary School, Bremer Bank- Danbury, Library, • WCCO-TV (4) Bookstore, Main Store, and NAPA. Without the help of • KSTP-TV (5) these businesses and groups this event would not possible • KBJR-TV (6) SUPERIOR- and Webster High School would like to thank them for their DULUTH continued support. • FOX 9-TV (9) With the hopes of making Christmas merrier and easier • KARE 11-TV (11) • WCCO-RADIO (830 AM) for more than 60 local families this year, the Webster Student Council members are working hard to weigh, sort, • WCMP-RADIO (1350 AM- A section of the high school band as they are playing at 100.9 FM) and package all of the generous donations of food, toys, and the Christmas concert. (Photo compliments of Laura Melzer) • WJMC-RADIO (1240 AM- clothing to have them delivered by Christmas. Thank you 96.1 FM) to everyone who has helped and Merry Christmas! • WGMO-RADIO (95.3 FM) The vision statement of The Bridge is to have an ongoing Christmas at the Fort positive communication Felicity Bell between the community WHS Freshman and school by using school, community, and business Did you tell Santa Clause yummy apple cider. partnerships to develop what you wanted for Christmas? While parents were at the greater learning opportunities Mr. & Mrs. Clause came to visit silent auction, children had for students in the Webster the Fort in Danbury on Friday, their faces painted by the face Schools. December 4, through Sunday, painter and visited Angelique, In this issue: December 6, for the twelfth in her teepee, where she told annual Christmas at the Fort. stories about her experiences This year’s theme was “Santa’s growing up and the new things School News 1 - 1 0 Workshop”. she discovered. There was also
Calendar and Menu 3 Families came down and a Christmas tree decorating enjoyed the fun activities that contest for the local Lions’ Fun Stuff 11 were available. Like every Club to participate in. On year, The Fort had everybody’s Sunday, December 6, the fully Editorials 12 - 13 favorite: the horse wagon ride! decorated trees were raffled off. Arts and Entertainment 14 Lunch was available inside the A photographer was there to visitor center, where everyone document the memorable moment The Christmas tree that was decorated by Sports 15-16 filled their bellies with delicious for everyone with Mr. & Mrs. food and finished off with some Clause at the Fort. the Lions’ Club. (Photo by Kayla Hatfield) Page 2 The Bridge December 2009
Business of the Webster & Siren Community Education Month Communities United in Education Billie Ingalls January WHS Junior Knitting Yellow River Saloon and Eatery has been chosen as Instructor: Sheila Dahlberg December’s business of the month. Located north of WITC # 25407, Cat.# 42-815-408, Fee: $24.28/$4 Sr. Webster on Highway 35 is a nice restaurant, bar, and grill; SIREN HS, 4-Tuesdays, 6-8pm, 1/19-2/9 filled with fun and entertainment for a great night out. Join the knitting circle and learn a new and practical skill or advance your current The restaurant is owned by Stephen Yantes. “I have abilities. Pre-registration required. To register call WITC: 1.800.243.9482 ext.4221 or been in the restaurant business for about 16 years now and ComEd: 715.349.7070. this space was available and looked like a good spot for Yoga a restaurant. I also really enjoy all the people that come Instructor: Kim Campion through here, and the town,” says Yantes. WITC # 25805, Cat.# 42-807-402, Fee: $24.28/$4 Sr. Yellow River’s menu looks very appetizing and is full SIREN HS, 8-Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30pm, 1/20-3/10 of many decisions on what to try next. Here are some of Students must bring their own exercise mat, towel, and bottled water. Class size limited to the many daily specials available to you: 10 people. Pre-registration required. To register call WITC: 1.800.243.9482 ext.4221 or Monday: $0.25 Wings 5-10 p.m. ComEd: 715.349.7070. Tuesday: Happy Hour 2-6 p.m. Yoga Wednesday: $0.99 Burgers 4-10 p.m. Instructor: Kim Campion Thursday: Free Tacos 4-7 p.m. WITC # 25806, Cat.# 42-807-402, Fee: $24.28/$4 Sr. Friday: All you can eat Walleye for $10.95 5-10 SIREN HS, 8-Wednesdays, 6-7pm, 1/20-3/24 (NO CLASS Feb. 3 or Mar. 3) p.m. Students must bring their own exercise mat, towel, and bottled water. Class size limited to Saturday: Watch your sports event here! Free Tacos 10 people. Pre-registration required. To register call WITC: 1.800.243.9482 ext.4221 or from 12-4 p.m. ComEd: 715.349.7070. If you would like any more information on Yellow Yoga River Saloon and Eatery please call them at (715) 866- Instructor: Sandra King 7473. WITC # TBD, Cat.# 42-807-402, Fee: $24.28/$4 Sr. SIREN HS, 8-Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm, 1/21-3/11 Students must bring their own exercise mat, towel, and bottled water. Class size limited to 10 people. Pre-registration required. To register call WITC: 1.800.243.9482 ext.4221 or ComEd: 715.349.7070. Computers for Absolute Beginners Instructor: Philip Ruffolo WITC # 25311, Cat.# 47-103-403, Fee: $24.28/$4 Seniors SIREN HS, 4-Thursdays, 6-8pm, 1/21-2/11 If you are just starting out with computers or just need to know more and get more comfortable, this class is for you! Class size is limited to 10 people. Pre-registration required. To register call WITC: 1.800.243.9482 ext.4221 or ComEd: 715.349.7070. Pottery Instructor: Kim Kriegel WITC # 25409, Cat.# 42-815-408, Fee: TBD WEBSTER HS, 8-Wednesdays, 6-8pm, 1/21-2/11 Learn basic techniques to work clay with the wheel to from items that will be fired in the kiln. Materials and lab fee: approximately $25. Pre-registration required. To register call WITC: 1.800.243.9482 ext.4221 or ComEd: 715.349.7070. Tai Chi / QiGong Instructor: Janice Metelak (Photo by Billie Ingalls) WITC # 25450, Cat.# 42-807-408, Fee: $34.42/$4 Sr. WEBSTER ES, 8-Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm, 1/27-3/17 Open to people of all ages and fitness. Tai Chi Chuan is a low impact non-aerobic exercise that improves balance, coordination and muscle tone using slow deliberate movements. Developed in China thousands of years ago, Qigong (say “chee kong”) translates as “the Small Town practice of energy” and is a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Restore your natural Veterinary Practice state of physical and emotional vitality with this simple method of movement, breathing, and visualization. Find the balance to be relaxed yet invigorated. Class size is limited to Thomas E. Harstad DVM 10 people. (715) 866 - 4275 Pre-registration required. To register call WITC: 1.800.243.9482 ext.4221 or ComEd: 715.349.7070.
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715-866-8666 December 2009 The Bridge Page 3 January School Lunch Menu MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1
NO SCHOOL HAPPY NEW YEAR
4 5 6 7 8 Chili with Toppings, Cook’s Choice or Hot Ham and Cheese Bun, Chili Dogs with Cheese, Pizza, Fresh Veggies, Frito Chips, Salad, Hamburger Gravy, Mashed Sliced Potatoes, Green Beans Bun, Chips, Fresh Fruit, Pears Potatoes, Corn, Peaches or Burrito, Salad, Cheese, Mixed Fruit Shape Up Salsa, Pineapple
11 12 13 14 15 Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Chicken Fajita Gordita, Salad Cook’s Choice or Meat Loaf, Sloppy Joe, Sub, Lettuce, Tomato, Salad, Pears or Grilled Cheese, Mashed potatoes, Corn, Scalloped Potatoes, Chips, Fresh Veggies, Tomato Soup, Applesauce Peaches Sliced Carrots, Fruit Cocktail Fresh Fruit
18 19 20 21 22 Country Breakfast, LunchCook’s Choice or Meatball Sub, Sliced Potatoes, Taco Salad, Lettuce, Bacon Cheeseburger, Hash Browns, Beef Barley Soup with Green Beans or Salsa, Taco Chips, Bun, Fresh Veggies, Strawberries and Bananas Veggies, PBJ, Applesauce Chicken Gravy, Pears Fresh Fruit Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Peaches 25 26 27 28 29 NO SCHOOL Polish Sausage, Bun, Chicken Alfredo with BBQ Pork, Bun, Chicken patty with Cheese, Teacher In Service Sauerkraut, Baked Beans or Noodles, Green Beans or Tater Tots, Green Beans, Fresh Veggies, Swedish Meatballs with Rice, Fish Burger, Sliced Potatoes, Pears Fresh Fruit Corn, Pineapple Carrots, Peaches
January Events MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 No School Happy New Year!
4 5 ACT Registration for Feb 6th 6 7 Boys Hockey vs. 8 Boys Basketball vs. Classes Resume test Moose Lake at Frederic 7:30 p.m. DH Girls Hockey at Girls Basketball Grantsburg Girls Basketball vs. New Richmond 7:00 p.m. (JV 5:00 p.m.) at Shell Lake 7:00 p.m. Frederic 6:00 p.m. DH 7:30 p.m. Boys Hockey vs. Girls Hockey vs. Mora at Grantsburg Hudson at Grantsburg 7:00 p.m. (JV 5:00 p.m.) 7:00 p.m. 11 12 13 14 15 Honors Band SchoolGirls Hockey at Boys Basketball at Chippewa Falls 7:00 p.m. Clear Lake 7:30 p.m. J.H. Girls Basketball at Siren 4:30 p.m.
18 19 20 21 22 Boys Basketball at End of Term 2 Girls Basketball vs. Unity St. Croix Falls 6:00 p.m.DH DH 6:00 p.m. Girls Basketball at Boys Basketball vs. Unity EventsSt. Croix Falls 7:30 p.m.DH DH 7:30 p.m. 25 26 27 28 29 NO SCHOOL Boys Hockey at Pine City Girls Hockey Girls Basketball INSERVICE 7:00 p.m. (JV 5:00 p.m.) vs Menoomonie at Grantsburg at Luck 6:00 p.m. DH J.H. Girls Basketball at Girls Basketball 7:00 p.m. Boys Basketball Frederic 4:30 p.m. at Siren 6:00 p.m. DH J.H. Girls Basketball vs. at Luck 7:30 p.m. DH Boys Basketball Luck 4:30 p.m. at Siren 7:30 p.m. DH Page 4 The Bridge December 2009 It Goes Around the World, Christmas I Mean Violet Wilkie Jim Erickson WHS Senior District Superintendent Christmas is celebrated all over the climbs through a window wielding gifts globe in more places than you might know, for children, to be opened only after the and if people aren’t into the red and green, Christmas feast. On Christmas Eve after they’re probably celebrating some other Midnight Mass is held, the holiday meal winter holiday. Many countries, from China takes place with dessert of pan de pasqua, This past month we installed a new school-to-family to Germany, have a tradition to decorate which is a Christmas bread filled with communications service. It will be used to deliver both a tree for the Christmas season; Canada candied fruit. Carols are sung and passages emergency and non-emergency messages to you via the actually sends their largest, best fir tree of the Bible related to Christmas are read telephone and the internet. Using this service, we can from Nova Scotia down to Boston in the throughout the Christmas time in Chile, but quickly contact all families – within a matter of minutes U.S.A. traditionally in remembrance of on December 25 most people are taking the – with urgent news such as school closings, delayed buses America’s assistance during the disaster opportunity to enjoy nature and sports. They known worldwide as the Halifax Explosion. go surfing, rock-climbing, or just enjoy the or rescheduled activities. We will also use the service However many traditions are often more sights. to provide timely non-emergency information such as wide spread than you’d think. You don’t have to be Christian or even reminders about important meetings or special events at During the Christmas season in Germany believe in Jesus to celebrate this global school that involve your children. Advent is major tradition that celebrates holiday, though. For example, Thailand is 92 In the case of school closings, this service is meant to each day or week in the month of December percent Buddhist, but everyone still enjoys be a compliment to the existing means of communications, with the telling of a story, a small gift and decoration and celebration. Nobody gets TV stations, radio stations, our school website, etc. We sometimes the lighting of a candle. The story out of work or school, but there are lights will continue to utilize ALL of these mediums in the event begins at Advent 1 and gradually teaches all over in the streets and shopping malls. of a school closure and/or delay so you don’t have to wait great truths until the Epiphany, January People everywhere take advantage of the to get your call for the closing to be official. 6, the end of Advent. December 6 is St. chance to spend time with friends and family, When we send a message, the caller ID will always Nicholas’ day, Nicholas comes accompanied delivering gifts, and making wishes for the identify that the call is coming from your school or by Krampus or Black Peter, who punishes New Year. the district office. If you are unable to answer the call bad children while the good are given Unlike most countries, Egypt celebrates the message will be left on your answering machine or small presents. Christmas Eve is the day to Christmas Eve on January 6, and members of voicemail. Should you not have an answering machine or exchange presents, and celebrate the holiday, the Coptic Church fast for the Advent, forty voicemail, the service will try 3 more times to contact you, so that there is time for family and friends days before Christmas including the month of each call coming at 15 minutes intervals. on December 25 and 26.When it comes to December. The most devout become vegan, Each family can have up to four telephone numbers Secret Santa, it’s considered bad luck if you during the fasting, but there are some who and four email addresses. In an emergency the message ever find out whom you receive a gift from. participate for only a short period of the will be delivered to all of your numbers and email Sternsingers are usually children who go fasting. After they’ve attended the evening addresses. For non-urgent messages, only your primary house-to-house singing songs, collecting service in all-new clothing, the dinner bell number will be called. Please make sure your family charity and marking each house they sing tolls to signal the end of their fast and they contact information is up to date; if you want to add or at with a special chalk signature that is return home to a feast of fata. The traditional considered bad luck to wash off. Carp or meal consists of bread, rice, garlic, and delete phone numbers or email addresses, please contact Goose is the preferred holiday dinner and boiled meat. Kaik, shortbread, is eaten with your building secretaries. comes with Stollen bread, which is popular Sharbat, a sweet chilled drink, while friends We are confident that this new system will enhance our fruited yeast bread. and family gather on Christmas morning. ability to effectively communicate with all of our families. Since the sixteenth century the Nativity Haitians cut pine branches or purchase We also believe it will help cut costs by eliminating the crib scene has become commonplace in cut trees from the mountains in markets need for some flyers and mailings. homes throughout Italy. Before then only to take home and decorate with bright I imagine that like most new things, there will be some churches and monasteries portrayed the ornaments. At the base of the tree they place growing pains as we learn to use this system. But it will birth of Jesus through the crib scene. There a large nativity set complete with the holy be well-worth the work if it helps improve communication is still an entire street in Naples that is family, wisemen, manger, hay, and sculptured between the school and our families. dedicated to nativity makers, they call it, animals. Children fill their freshly cleaned As always, if you have any questions feel free to give ‘Via San Gregorio Armeno’ and you can buy shoes with hay and leave them under the me a call. And have a safe and happy holiday season. everything from the firgures and decoration tree or on the porch where Papa Noel, good- to a whole crib. Children in Italy dress in old Santa, will remove the hay and replace shepards’ hats and sandals to go caroling it with presents. Christmas most always and playing songs on sherperds’ pipes. entitles eating lots of food, and kids playing All Seniors and Parents of Seniors The Christmas Eve meal isn’t eaten until with toys, but Haitian children also make Important Financial Aid Meeting after Midnight Mass, but it oftens includes fireworks homemade from chemicals to light Panettone, a dry fruity sponge cake that is and celebrate with. Kids get to do and go On Tuesday, January 12th at 6:30 PM we will have common Italian christmas cake. where they want on Christmas night while a financial aid meeting in the high school IMC. Though summer is the season that their parents’ are at parties or attend midnight This will be an informational meeting regarding brings Christmas in Chile it’s still a great mass, and everyone stays up late. Anisette, college/technical school costs, what is financial aid time for family appreciation and religious a mild alcoholic beverage, is passed around (including grants, scholarships, loans, and employment thanksgiving. When the trees are decorated, to everyone and those who attend the mass opportunities), and how to apply. You will be given nativity scenes set, and figures of the holy enjoy meals that are more breakfast than FAFSA forms and other pertinent information and family and other religious character are set dinner. The celebration begins early in the instructions. I will also have local scholarship out, Viejo Pascuero, or Old Man Christmas morning and it last until nearly dawn. information ready for you. Auctioneering Service For: **Before this meeting you can begin the financial aid Farm*Household*Estates*Antique & Consignment Sales process by applying for your pin number. To do this We Also Buy Outright go to: www.pin.ed.gov. I hope to see all of you on the 12th! Gary & Rhonda Erickson Mrs. Norman Auctioneers Questions? 866-4281 Ext. 209 [email protected] 715.866.8408 *9641 Cty. Rd. D * Webster, WI [email protected] December 2009 The Bridge Page 5 Honors Choir Billie Ingalls WHS Junior Tim Widiker Every year students from the WHS choir are High School Principal selected to sing in a large group known as the Honors Choir. Students from I recently had the opportunity to attend one of the Siren, Grantsburg, Fredric, premier technology conferences in the Midwest. At the Unity, St. Croix Falls, TIES conference in Minneapolis, I learned about things Osceola, and Somerset sang like Ustream, Twitter, iPod Touch applications, video together classical, original Honor’s Choir participants from left to right: Billie streaming, and many, many websites as educational tools. Christmas songs; which Ingalls, Breanna Watral, Olivia Kopecky, and Miranda I also attended sessions on RTI and technology, student included the following: The Burger. (Photo by Zach Holmstrom) response systems, educational uses for student cell phones, Wassail song, Coventry technology tools for administrators, and Internet safety. preparing for the 7:00 p.m. performance. Carol, A Star come out of Jacob, and Glory Things that were hot two years ago, like SMARTboards Dr. Axel Theimer came and directed the to the Newborn King. and student laptop initiatives, are old news, and have students to learn and open their minds to To be chosen for a spot in the Honor’s been implemented in our district thanks to the visionary singing at a whole new level with a long Choir your choir teacher will select leadership of Mr. Erickson. day of practicing for the concert later that from two to ten students in the soprano, Our students are fortunate to have staff members that night. The students chosen from WHS alto, tenor, or bass sections. From there are on the leading edge of technology. There are currently were; Billie Ingalls, Breanna Watral, the students chosen practiced the songs six staff members in a masters program with an emphasis Miranda Burger, and Olivia Kopecky. until the date of the performance, which on current technology applications. Greg Norman, Congratulations ladies on being chosen was Monday, December 7. Before the Tony Bell, Marleana Rank, Lisa Richison, Jeff Roberts, to sing in the 2009 Honor’s Choir. performance the students from the area and LeAnn Christensen are learning new technology schools practice together all day in applications and passing that information on to their students and colleagues. They are constantly looking for new ways to use technology as a classroom tool. Their Flyleaf Christmas most current interest and educational emphasis is with Ipod Alyce DeBlase Touches and Twitter. WHS Sophomore Lastly, the recurring theme I kept hearing at the This Christmas spice things up with a instrumentals and remarkable vocals. conference is that technology devices are getting faster, few songs from Flyleaf, a Christian/rock A Christmas Song is an original work cheaper and smaller. For instance, it has been predicted band. The band Flyleaf is well known for about the virgin mother, Mary, and God’s that handheld devices such as Ipod Touch, Blackberry being a band with soul-moving lyrics, an son, Jesus. After relaxing instrumentals, and Droids are going to replace cell phones and laptop awesome vocalist, and some tremendous “God’s angels sound their trumpets,” is computers. Those devices are a phone, mp3 player, instrumentals. sung by lead singer, Lacer Mosley, just one portable game player, digital assistant, movie player, They have many albums, but I am example of the mood-changing vocals. This computer, and GPS in one. And those are just a few of focusing on two songs in this music review: is a brilliant way to speak to the youth of the applications that they are capable of. We as educators Do You Hear What I Hear and A Christmas today about the birth of Jesus. are responsible to stay current with technology so that we Song. I believe anyone who enjoys If you are looking for a few songs to are able to teach our students current, safe and responsible Christmas music will enjoy listening to the make your Christmas memorable, I suggest technology uses. songs. brightening up your home with the voice Do You Hear What I Hear has the same and instruments of Flyleaf. lyrics as the classic but is sung with the Flyleaf will also be in concert at the special tint of Flyleaf. They find a way to Decc Areana in Duluth on January 20. bring this song back to life with stimulating New Notification System Violet Wilkie WHS Senior NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION Webster School District In case you don’t read our Administrator’s column, April 6, 2010 or just need an extra reminder, a brand-new family NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the School district of notification system has been installed and will be Webster, on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, the following offices are to be elected to succeed used for emergency and non-emergency calls. On the present incumbents listed. The term of office for school board member is three emergency calls it can simultaneously contact up years beginning on Monday, April 26, 2010. to four phone numbers or emails with important Office Incumbent information. However on non-emergency calls, it Three-year term Kitty Holmquist will dial only the primary number, so be sure that Three-year term Mark Elliott your contact information if up to date! If it’s not then you should see your building secretary to make any NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a Campaign Registration Statement and a necessary corrections as soon as possible. Declaration of Candidacy, must be filed no later than 5:00 p.m., on January 5, 2010, in the school district administration office, 26428 Lakeland Avenue South, Webster, Wisconsin.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. US Bank Webster Office A description of the school district boundaries can be obtained from the school district 26541 Lakeland Avenue North office. Webster, WI 54893 715.866.4251 Given under my hand, on November 23, 2009 715.866.4251 fax 800.USBANKS 24-hr service Sheldon Olesen, School District Clerk Page 6 The Bridge December 2009 Elementary Christmas Program Martha Anderson Felicity Bell Elementary School Principal WHS Freshman Webster’s elementary students stepped into the spotlight December 4. At the elementary school, Mr. Bill Gates, Ben Franklin and Mrs. Anderson James Muus, conductor and music teacher of Webster A few years back, Bill Gates gave a graduation speech School District, put on where he included some advice for students as they entered an elementary Christmas the “real world.” Some of his tidbits for success were: concert for the community. • Life is not fair—get used to it! The elementary school • If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a gym was packed tight. The boss. hallways were lined with • If you mess up, it’s not your teacher’s fault or your Christmas artwork made parents’ fault. Don’t whine about your mistakes. Kindergarten student’s singing during the program. by the students. One of the (Photo compliments of Martha Anderson) Learn from them. items on display was a little If Ben Franklin had to give a graduation speech, it ginger bread house made by This year is Mr. Muus’s 30th year of probably would have included some of his words of the kindergarten students. The concert was teaching. He really enjoys putting on music wisdom: performed twice, once at 10 a.m. and again programs for the community and helping • Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, at 2 p.m. This year’s kindergarten spiced the students learn new songs. Thank you wealthy and wise. up the spirit of Christmas by wearing Santa Mr. Muus for another successful year of the • An honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay. hats during their performance. elementary Christmas Concert! • He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else. • If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write something worth reading or do things worth the writing. I have a few of my own I’d like to add: • Good choices usually make good things happen and bad choices usually make bad things happen. People don’t just wake up in serious trouble one day. It’s usually through a series of bad choices. It’s probably better to figure that out before it’s too late. • Sweat the small stuff, WHEN it’s stuff like courtesy, kindness, respect and diligence. • DON’T sweat the small stuff if it’s things that won’t matter a week from now. • Consequences help us all remember what are good ideas and those things that are bad ideas. If you are Fourth grade student’s raising their arms as part of their Second grade student’s shielded from consequences, you will keep making song during the elementary Christmas program. (Photo singing during the the same mistakes over and over again. compliments of Martha Anderson) program. (Photo compliments • Parents, use your child’s mistakes as learning of Martha Anderson) opportunities. Help them to own the mistake, learn from it, and then move on. • Be parents first and foremost. Let your kids’ peers Tiger’s Student Teacher take care of the friend part. Parents trying to be kid’s Alison Becvar friends and making the “authorities” the bad guys that WHS Sophomore they side against only breeds confusion all of the way Learning with fun methods and around. enthusiastic children is what Teneil Kapaun • Finally, maybe the “Hokie Pokie” IS what it’s all really enjoys doing! The student teacher about. will be working with Mrs. Swenson throughout December 23. From there, Kapaun will be traveling to New Zealand Regular Maintenance to tour for a couple weeks. After, she plans to teach at the school nearby for some time. Avoids Future Problems! After visiting and working in New Zealand, Kapaun plans to teach at a refugee camp PUMPING in Africa or help out at an orphanage. She SEPTIC & eventually wants to come back to the states HOLDING and settle down into the Barring Strait Teniel Kapaun (Photo by Allison Becvar) TANKS in Alaska since the demand for quality teachers there is very high. they have to go home. Once kids get older, �������������� Kapaun is originally from Somerset, ����������������� they lose that enthusiasm for school.” She � ������� and is attending her fifth and last year of also thinks that it’s a lot of fun working ����������������� college at UW-Superior. She has worked � ������ with the kindergarten class. She likes the Family Owned & Operated as a resident assistant (RA) and also an smaller class and says the small Webster assistant hall director. We’ll take Crap from anyone! community is, “a very nice community,” Overall, Kapaun really wants to help she commented afterwards with a smile. out all kinds of communities as much Overall, Kapaun very much enjoys Webster 715-866-4195 as she can. She enjoys working with a and the children she is teaching! Webster, WI younger age group because, “They are www.benton-a-1septic.com still so excited to learn and get sad when December 2009 The Bridge Page 7 Santa at the Community Center Felicity Bell WHS Freshman On December 12, Santa and his elves came to visit the community center. People of all ages sat on Santa’s lap and told him what they wanted for Christmas. Every year this is a great way to get families together and enjoy themselves before Christmas. Pictures were taken with Santa and then later, picked up at Webster’s local pharmacy. For an early Christmas present, elves handed out gift bags filled with various things to all the boys and Trevor Fontaine (Photo compliments of Trevor Fontaine) girls. Snacks were available along with coffee and baked goods that were being sold. There was also a Christmas coloring contest for the young ones. Activities that were taken place outside were the free Santa waiting patiently for all the good Lets Race horse-drawn sleigh rides and a tree lighting girls and boys to tell him what they want Ciara Stadick ceremony. for Christmas. (Photo by Felicity Bell) W.H.S Sophomore
Ready, set, race! Trevor Fontaine takes off with Arctic Holiday Recipes Cat racing! The former Ski-doo racer is now racing with Japanese Christmas Cake Arctic Cat. This is his first year with Arctic Cat. Fontaine racing and Hoglund racing have now teamed up, which has Violet Wilkie never been done before. WHS Senior His father, Doug Fontaine, is the main mechanic for Looking to make a treat this holiday that’s sweet enough to satisfy your taste buds without shocking them with anything saturated in sugar? Why not personalize a sponge cake with your favorite fruits and Trevor and also custom built his sled. Fontaine has been whipped cream as they do traditionally in Japan every year. It makes a healthier dessert than that sticky racing since he was three years old with his dad by his candy cane. side to help him succeed. Racing has become a must in Ingredients: Fontaine’s life over the past few years. Trevor says he is Sponge Cake- “overjoyed for the upcoming season.” He has been training 3/4 cup All Purpose Flour 2/3 cup Sugar for the past four months to prepare himself. Dedication is 1 Tbsp Milk key, but he isn’t doing it alone. Trevor has trainer Doug 3 Eggs Quenzer to motivate him to get to work. “Thank you Doug 1 ½ Tbsp Butter Quenzer for your time,” says Fontaine. Topping- The upcoming season runs between the months of 1 ½ cups Heavy Cream 4 Tbsp Sugar December and March. Fontaine says, “I am hoping for Fruit of your choice: Strawberries, peaches, cherries, blueberries, ect. success this year and a great team to go with it.” His Preparation: races vary in location from Iowa, Canada, Minnesota, 1. Whisk eggs in a bowl, then place a larger bowl containing warm water under it and whisk further Wisconsin, Michigan and even New York. Fontain’s for a fluffy sponge cake. favorite place to race is Beausejour, Manitoba, Canada. 2. Add sugar to the mixture in small amounts, and when the egg mixture becomes light yellow, sift the flour and add it to the bowl as well. Lightly mix the flour in the egg mixture. He says, “It’s a great track to race on because it is a great 3. Combine melted butter and warm milk, then add it into the batter, stirring gently. atmosphere and an amazing facility to race at.” 4. Preheat the oven in 350º. Place wax paper around the inside of a round cake pan. Pour the batter in The current season for Trevor Fontaine has not started the pan and bake for 25-35 minutes in the preheated oven. yet because the first race was cancelled due to warm 5. Cool the cake on a rack after removal from the pan. Slice the cake into horizontal halves. weather in Beausejour, Manitoba, Canada. This is unusual 6. Mix heavy cream and sugar in a bowl, whip the cream well, and mix half of the whipped cream with chopped fruits. at this time in the season, but Fontaine is ready for his next 7. Place the cream on top of a round cake slice, and another cake slice on top of the cream. Spread the race and hopes it turns out in a positive way. Let’s hope he rest of the whipped cream on top or around the cake. goes to the World Championship, adding to his past five 8. Decorate the cake with colorful fruits and Christmas decorations, as many of us prefer, eat and consecutive appearances. enjoy! Everyone that has supported Trevor Fontaine is well Works Cited: Yoshizuka, Setsuko. “Japanese Christmas Cake Recipe.” About.com. Web. 2 Dec. 2009.
If you like math teachers, then you’re going to love this month’s featured staff, Mr. Holmquist. Holmquist is a kind and caring math teacher. He has been teaching at Webster school for twenty-two years. He enjoys helping out his students and Mr. Holmquist (Photo by Zach fi nding out what their interests are. Holmstrom) Holmquist is not only a teacher but also Olivia and Marissa at the “T” week tea party. (Photo a basketball coach. He’s been coaching volunteers for Jackson Fire Department compliments of Lori Ward-Macomber) for almost twenty years and works and has been a volunteer for seventeen with youth basketball and Saturday years. tournaments. Mr. Holmquist will be happy to Not only does Holmquist spend answer any questions you may have time coaching and teaching; he or if you just want to talk; he’s a great also enjoys golfi ng, reading, and listener. landscaping his yard. Holmquist Student of the Month Alyce DeBlase WHS Sophomore The very athletic and optimistic student, Phillip Preston, is December’s student of the month. He was chosen to Brandon and Makayla getting ready to make Tiny Tigers have this honor placed upon him by Mr. in art class. (Photo compliments of Lori Ward-Macomber) Widiker, WHS’s principal, because of his excellent attendance, great character, outstanding work ethics and his high 3.713 GPA. Preston has a summer job he enjoys; working at the ACE Hardware in Webster. He is planning to go to WITC in Rice Lake College for automotive Phillip Preston (Photo by Kevin Packard) maintenance. When he’s not planning for college or working hard in school, he spending time with his family, or reading is hunting, fi shing, working on his truck, the Bible.
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Is a new career on your Christmas wish list? Wishing alone won’t make it happen. Go to School. You can have a bet- Payton and Nolan enjoying ice cream sundae with mom Bobby ter, more rewarding career, but it does during “I” week. (Photo compliments of Lori Ward-Macomber) require having the skills required for today’s high tech jobs. Visit one of 1. Ipod the Technical Colleges or Universi- 2. Race Car ties in our area, and tell them you wish to improve yourself. You can get the 3. Computer skills you need for a great job. A better 4. A New Job! job will help make more of your wishes come true! Page 10 The Bridge December 2009 After 3 Julie Merle WHS Staff Wow! It is hard to believe that we are a typical After 3 day, interviewed students already 3 months into the After 3 Program who participate in the program, and put and it keeps getting better each month. The it all together in a movie presentation to Elementary students are busy preparing show their parents. The parent’s night also for Parent’s Night on Dec. 21. They are included snacks and treats made by the working hard on their Reader’s Theater Cooking Club and a special performance by performances which they will debut that the Drama Club. All the students in some Log Cabin (Photo by Zach Holmstrom) evening. We are continuing our visits to way contributed to the night’s success. Cedarwood Manor and spending quality Some of the Middle School students have Restaurant Review: Log Cabin time doing projects, playing games, also been visiting the Burnett County singing and visiting with the residents. Humane Society to help with socializing Christina Becker Both the students and the residents look the dogs and learning about the steps and WHS Senior forward to our weekly visits. The students procedures a stray goes through when it is When you’ve been out in the cold, wintry weather all are also having fun working on Science brought to the shelter. day, does your mouth water for a delectable meal? Would experiments like sinkers vs. fl oaters Some upcoming After 3 events for 2010 a hot cup of soup warm your bones? If you answered ‘yes’ and making silly putty, baking treats, to keep in mind- Iditarod, Milk Cap Mania, to either one of these questions, I have a solution for you: problem solving Math puzzles, creating and Box Top Bonanza. More information go to the Log Cabin. There, you will fi nd friendly faces, Computerized holiday cards, and some 4th on these events to come soon. steaming soup, and woodsy décor. It’s a cozy, inviting graders are even learning how to play the A special thanks to all the teachers, restaurant that lives up to its reputation for serving some of guitar. The Elementary After 3 students aides, tutors, and volunteers who help to the best food in the area. also made Christmas Ornaments that were make the After 3 Program such a success. When I walk in, I am greeted by familiar faces because sold during the Elementary Christmas We are looking for other adult volunteers the people there take the time to learn regular customers’ Program. It was a huge success and the who would like to share a talent, hobby, or names- even if you’re not a ‘regular’, you will still be proceeds will be donated to the local food come in and read or play some board games treated as if you are. shelf. with the children. If you are interested in If it’s pizza you seek, the Log Cabin is noted for The Middle Schoolers just had their dedicating a hour or more a month, please making the best pizza between several local towns. If Parent’s Night during which they held a contact Julie Merle at 566-2756 or email you’re feeling carnivorous, they also serve mouth-watering movie premier. The students took pictures [email protected]. charbroiled burgers. My personal favorite is their bacon and videos of activities that go on during cheeseburger. Between bites of crispy maple bacon, hot melted cheese, and the burger itself, I have no complaints. New Year’s Resolution For a steaming unique variety of soup, they also have Ciara Stadick several solutions, such as ‘twice baked potato’, ‘chicken WHS Sophomore dumpling’, and ‘tortellini’. If you’re willing to venture out New Year’s Eve has always been a commitments normally go into effect on on a limb for something out of the ordinary, one of these, time for looking back to the past, and more New Year’s Day. Just as the saying goes; or their many other fl avors may hold an interest for you. importantly, forward to the coming year. bring in the New Year! 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(715) 866-4700 To purchase a card please contact Julie Strang at the Webster High School at (715) 866-4281 ext. 312 also cards may be purchased www.webstereye.com at the following locations: US Bank, Webster, Holiday, Webster, Waynes, Webster, Bremer Bank, Danbury, Main Store, Webb Lake. “We are here for all you eyecare needs” December 2009 The Bridge Page 11 christmas word find Tiger Advice c e r a e s d v k c i n t n i a s w r r t y v l b e l l s o a w v x Sharon Zabel z r i y j d e a n r h k y m f i s WHS Sophomore a x e s i j g r w c a r o l e r v r n n m t r n y g g i l s o a k d The holidays are coming fast. I know that you q e y n d m a r m r q w s r s a d probably are having a lot of troubles trying to figure n s i t y v a w h e e d r n t a n out what to get people or how to plan out your n u m n e t d s n e m e w a n n a q d e t d f g d u t a h n m f e l money so you can get everyone a gift that is equally n e y v d e r z t i w e t e y m r valuable. So this next paragraph will help out to all q c u h i s e e c n b j r n w e e j o l l y b e r r g w n j t w s d of you, especially, “Miss Gifty Gifts”. You want to b r e c e d e a a s b n d h e i n buy all of your friends presents but you don’t think w a t s a n t a c l a u s e y w o that you have enough money. Remember it’s not k t i s p w i p k w b m y r r h w l i d s w d n e e c g n a t a y r always about spending money on others. h o e h s j g w r d u s h b m w e You could make all of your presents for your q n h n k a s g w t i f j k n j t true friends and if they are your truly your friends l f e l f q n n h s h s w z i n n s y l k e t u i j d f j t w g h i they will just like the fact that you were thinking w e c t h d b h h l e o n f r n w about them and made the present. You’ll find a u i s m t d s t y u i s d i w l that buying the supplies to make the gifts are a k l c d e g b i v e g x g e v g t y l i m a f r w s l i g h t s n u lot cheaper than buying a gift! So good luck and Happy Holidays to EVERYONE!!!! christmas angel caroler evergreen family gifts Jesse’s Body & Paint icicle jolly myrrh nutcracker ornament reindeer santa claus saint nick toy 715-866-4578 wishing decoration greetings winter wonderland virgin mary yule tide bells feast lights noel wise men elf 7387 Industrial Avenue Webster, WI 54893 Holiday Horoscopes Sharon Zabel How to build Frosty! WHS Sophomore Sam Hope See what is going to go on during your Christmas break, lay back, drink a cup of hot WHS Senior chocolate, sit by the fire and read your seasonal horoscope. Every yard needs a snowman during the winter. Here are Merry Christmas! the steps to building a snowman. First of all, dress really warm From yours truly, so you don’t get cold! Sharon Zabel 1. Test to see if you have ‘packing snow,’ where clumps stick Aries (21 March- 20 April) There are a lot of people who love you and together easily and aren’t too wet. The snow must pack to Well my little sugar plum fairy, dance care about you, always remember that. make a snowman. dance dance. It’s Christmas after all. Libra (24 September-23 October) 2. Shape a handful of snow into a ball. Continue adding more Taurus (21 April-21 May) Figgie pudding, eggnog, and Christmas snow and packing the ball until it’s too large to hold. 3. Place the ball on the snow in front of you and slowly roll it All those summer workouts have paid off, cheer couldn’t have asked for more. away from you. As more snow accumulates on the outside of you can eat ALL the pies and will still Scorpio (24 October-22 November) your ball, pack the snow by pressing on it with your gloved look great* Enjoy!! (*no truth whatsoever, Christmas! Oh La La! You’ve always felt hands. but hey, do it anyway. Most gyms have this way about Christmas but your just 4. Roll and pack the ball over and over until it is the size you discounts in January, you can work it off finding out that not everyone does…just want for the bottom of the snowman’s body. later) ignore them, spread the Christmas joy, and 5. Repeat for the midsection and head. The bottom should be Gemini (22 May-21 June) be merry! the largest ball, and the top should be the smallest. Lately you’ve had a black cloud following Sagittarius (23 November- 21 December) 6. Pack some extra snow between the layers to make them stick you around, but on the night of the 24th you Don’t be a humbug! Whatever it is that is together. Place sticks down the center where the sections meet will notice the big white star in the sky. It bothering you, get over it. It’s Christmas. if your snowman is having trouble standing. will lift you’re hopes and just give you a Capricorn (22 December-20 January) 7. Give the snowman a face. Use coal, rocks, buttons or wonderful night and rest of the month. This Christmas you will be gifted with anything dark and round for the eyes. A horizontal stick or Cancer (22 June-23 July) the most extraordinary thing you never twig will make a good mouth, and a carrot is fine for the pointy ‘Tis the season for giving. Give back, there expected…happy holidays! nose. If you don’t have a carrot, a banana or a candy cane will are many places where you can give out Aquarius (21 January-19 February) do the job. food, or donate things you don’t use. You Don’t worry about money; homemade gifts 8. Cover the top of his head with an old plant for hair or give will be richly rewarded! can have more meaning than anything you him a knit hat to wear. Top hats will blow away unless secured. I hope you enjoy the thrill of spending time with your Leo (24 July-23 August) buy in a store. family. Remember, a true Frosty the snowman is made with My don’t you look ravishing in red. It is Pisces (20 February-20 March) love. ssoo your color. Rocking around the Christmas tree, is a fun Works Cited: Virgo (24 August-23 September) way to show your creative side but when “How to Build a Snowman.” EHow.com. Web. 1 Dec. Although people might not always tell you your “other” left foot gets in your way try 2009.
Billiard-balls Nine billiard-balls are lying in front of you. Except for one they all have the same weight. The exception is a little bit heavier than the others. What is the minimal number of times you have to use a balance in order to find the wrong billiard ball? Bob and John
Bob and John form a team together. Bob is as old as John will be when Bob is twice as old as John was when Bob was half as old as the sum of their current ages. John is as old as Bob was when John was half as old as he will become over ten years. How old are Bob and John?
Solution CHRISTMAS WORD FIND
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As you can see dreams have many ways of going to be talking about unforgettable dreams and Such as dreams serving as “cleaning up” clutter explaining themselves even though many people what some dreams symbolize. of the mind much like a clean-up operation of a can’t explain why we have these dreams and what Have you ever had crazy dreams that you just computer; refreshing the mind for a new day. causes them. Whatever the reason for dreaming can’t get out of your head, or the same dream that - Others say that dreams serve a purpose of it’s amazing what the body can all do even just you have had multiple times? I know I have. Some showing us a past memory or experience that we while we are sleeping. have been scary and so realistic that I couldn’t didn’t remember. Or experiences yet to come. Interesting facts of dreaming tell reality from my dream when I woke up. Some When do we start dreaming? Most people - Did you know that blind people still dream? If have been cheesy and ridiculous and they don’t would answer “when we are asleep.” But that’s they are born blind they do not see images in their make sense at all. not always true. From what I have researched and dreams but have dreams equally vivid involving What exactly is a dream? Dreams can include learned from Mr. Roberts’s psychology class, we other senses such as touch, taste, smell and their images, thoughts, emotions or past experiences go through five stages of sleep. The first stage emotions. that are replayed in your dreams while you are is the lightest stage of our sleep when our blood - You forget 90 percent of your dreams. Within sleeping. Dreams can be extraordinarily dramatic pressure lowers, and our heart rate slows. You five minutes of waking up half of your dream is or very unclear; filled with joyful emotions or would know when you are in your first stage of forgotten. Within ten minutes 90 percent is already frightening imagery; focused and understandable sleep when your muscles start to twitch. This stage gone. or unclear and confusing. But why do we dream? is usually about 15 minutes long. - We only dream of what we know. Our dreams While many theories have been proposed, not Then there is stage two. It is usually a deeper are frequently full of strange faces and people you a single agreement has emerged. Considering sleep and your muscles start to relax and your may not know. But did you know your mind is the enormous amount of time we spend in a breathing begins to level out. This stage is when not inventing those faces? They are faces of real dreaming state, the fact that researchers do not most will start to talk or walk in their sleep. It’s people that you may have seen or met throughout yet understand the purpose of dreams may seem lasts about 15-20 minutes long. your life but you may not remember them. mysterious. Stage three is when you are in a deep sleep; - When you are sleeping your body is Some researchers suggest that dreams serve no you’re very relaxed and more difficult to wake up. paralyzed. Believe it or not your body is virtually purpose at all, while others believe that dreaming This stage is about 20 minutes long. paralyzed during your sleep; most likely is important to mental, emotional and physical Sage four is about four minutes long and is the preventing your body from acting out aspects of well-being. Many theories have been suggested deepest part of your sleep. your dreams. to explain for the occurrence and meanings of the The last stage is called the REM stage where - The average person dreams from about four to dreams. An article written by Kendra Van Wagner the most vivid dreaming occurs. There are frequent seven dreams every night. That means by the time came up with these theories. - One theory suggests bursts of eye movement along with occasional you reach the age of 80 you will have had between that dreams are the result of our brain trying to muscle twitching. Your heart beat may start 116,800 and 204,400 dreams! interpret outer stimuli during sleep. For example, beating faster and breathing may become shallow - Did you know you can’t dream and snore at the sound music be played may be included into or rapid. This stage usually occurs 70-90 minutes the same time? the content of a dream. into your sleep. About 20 percent of your sleep is - The brain is actually more active, not less -Another theory is what some people call in the REM stage. during dream sleep than full wakefulness. December 2009 The Bridge Page 13 Student Voices The Real Meaning of Christmas Siiri Larsen WHS Junior Christmas Colors Every year on December 25, millions conceive his child Jesus who would save us Angel Christianson of people celebrate Christmas. It is one from all our sins. It was a wonderful day; WHS Freshman of the biggest celebrations of the year, it was the day our savior was born! Have you ever wondered what the colors of Christmas but do people really know what they are Some of the greatest events in history mean and why they are the colors of Christmas? There are celebrating? I’m afraid people might be are named after a person because of many different meanings and perspectives of the colors. coming to the belief that Christmas is just a what they did and the impact they made. As told by Sherrie Walker in her article The True time to celebrate family, read stories about Christmas was named after Christ for the Meaning of Christmas the main colors of Christmas are Santa Clause, and receive presents. All of impact he made on that day. This was red, green, gold, and white. The color red represents love, these things are good but they should not the whole reason Christmas started, to danger, and energy. Red is a Christmas color because it is be the focus of Christmas. celebrate the birth of Jesus, and the miracle believed to represent Christ’s blood he shed for our sins. The Reason for the Season that happened that day. Don’t forget why Green represents nature, health and youth. It is considered It started in a little town of Bethlehem you’re celebrating this day, because Christ a Christmas color because it represents that we have in a manger, with a woman by the name is the real reason for the season. eternal life in Christ. The color white represents purity, of Mary. Mary was chosen by God to cleanliness, and peace. White is a Christmas color because it represents the purity of Christ. Gold represents riches, extravagance, and wisdom. It is a Christmas color because Becker’s Bits of Oddity: it represents the kingship and royalty of Christ. During Christmas you see these colors everywhere. ‘Honey, where’s my camera?’ The color green is seen on the tree, wreath, and on the Christina Becker mistletoe. The color red is seen on many different things WHS Senior when it comes to Christmas. Most things that you see during Christmas with the color red are usually joined with This month, I would like to talk about other scavengers out of your way in stores the color white. Some of them are Santa’s suit, the original the festive holiday season, and various the day before. Or, if going somewhere to stocking, and the original candy cane. The color gold is ways that it can be made less frantic. shop doesn’t interest you, there’s always seen on the original Christmas star that goes on the top of During this time of the year, there the option of shopping online. This can be the tree, and some garlands that go on your tree. The color are a few common thoughts that run great for those who are claustrophobic, or white can be seen on snow, candy canes, and on Christmas through our minds. ‘Did I get film for the just like to order and forget about it. Also, angels. So as you celebrate this Christmas season look at camera?’ ‘What should I give to that long- you can usually find amazing sales deals all these Christmassy objects and remember the meanings lost relative who is coming to Christmas on items when they’re ‘out of season’. of the colors. dinner?’ ‘How long does the bird need to However, make sure you remember where be in the oven? Did I even get a bird, or is you hid everything- otherwise, you’ll find it buried in the freezer’? Sorting through all stuff you bought for cousin Jill next year these thoughts can be quite overwhelming buried under those ugly shoes you never and stressful. However, there are ways to wear in your closet. Letter to the editor guidelines avoid feeling this way during the holiday Also, a few hours before everyone is Letters to the editor must be submitted in writing to The Bridge advisor season. scheduled to come over, place any item either by mail at: Things such as setting a schedule, and, you might need where you will have easy 7564 Alder St. W. more importantly, following it, can go a access to it. This works for everything from Webster, WI 54893 or by email at: [email protected] long way towards making things easier. If cameras to the pie server. When items are All submissions must include your full name and address, though you you’re the one who’s stuck preparing all the placed strategically, the whole event will may requst that your letter be published anonymously. Letters received food, start cooking two or three days before run smoothly; that is, unless you have a cat without the sender’s full name will not be published. We reserve the right to edit for length. the holiday. If you prepare the dishes hiding under the rug, and you trip while earlier, and freeze them, they will still taste carrying the bird to the table and the food good, and it will save time and cleanup. lands on Uncle Bob. When the mission is to shop for that Overall, the holiday season is normally Editors’ Note perfect present for everyone on your list, stressful. However, it doesn’t have to be don’t procrastinate about it! Start a few this way. Hopefully, these suggestions can The views and opinions expressed in The Bridge do not months before-or better yet, be on the be helpful in making your holiday season represent the views and opinions of the entire Bridge staff or the students and staff of the Webster School District. This lookout all year long! In this way, you flow smoothly. newspaper is an example of learning by doing, and the students won’t end up broke, and you can take the are encouraged to practice both investigative journalism, creative time to relax instead of frantically pushing journalism, and opinion writing. The Bridge Staff 715-866-4238 Advisor: [email protected] Marleana Rank Alyce DeBlase Alison Becvar ASHCO UILDING UPPLIES Christina Becker C B S Zach Holmstrom Sharon Zabel Ciara Stadick COMPLETE LINE OF BUILDING PRODUCTS Carl Lentz Billie Ingalls Siiri Larsen Jesse Janssen Sam Hope Violet Wilkie Christian Weeks Mike Bambery Felicity Bell 26637 LAKELAND AVE. N. (HWY. 35) Andrea Arcand Angel Christianson WEBSTER, WI 54893 Thank-you to Mrs. Avery’s English classes for assisting in writing. OWNERS: TOM & BECKY O’BRIEN Page 14 The Bridge December 2009 Art Student of the Month Siiri Larsen WHS Junior This month’s art student is Nicky Benjamin. She is a very talented student and loves art. Her favorite type of art is photography. Many schools do not have the option to take a photography class and develop their own pictures in a black room. In Webster we are very lucky to have this Roberts’ Reads Holiday Issue option. Jeff Roberts Webster’s art teacher Mr. Kriegel WHS Staff has been very happy having Benjamin as Hello and to all a Happy Holiday. First I was informed a student, “Nichole’s interest in art has Nicky Benjamin (Photo by Billie Ingalls) in my last article that I failed to mention the title of the developed into a passion for art, and it book I read. Many apologies to those who were left shows in her work. Nichole’s photography I can go outside, and to different places hanging the book was “The Historian”. has developed from everyday photos to to take pictures. It’s a relaxing time for I’m still in the process of reading DiMaggio, so far so artistic pictures. I’m sure Nichole will me.” she says. Although Benjamin is still good. Lets just say at this point Mr. DiMaggio was a very continue to show progress in her art.” says undecided to whether she would like to interesting man. Kriegel. continue her interest in art, she has been Now for what you have all been waiting for my list Art is a fun way to get away from the very successful with it thus far. of interesting books for the reader in your family. Lets stress of other classes, “I like the fact that start with the fiction list first. I have about six books for you so I will refrain from telling you about them all. I’m guessing most you have at least heard of some, and the ones you haven’t you’ll just have to trust me! “Going Rogue” by Sarah Palin, if you haven’t heard of this one you need to get out more. “Arguing with Idiots” Honors Band by Glenn Beck-enough, said. “Open” by Andrea Agassi, Christina Becker tennis at it’s best. The last two are a little more off the WHS Senior beaten course. “Half the Sky” by Nicholas Kristof and Besides the typical concert Sheryl WuDunn, this books focus is on the treatment of performances the WHS Senior women around the world. From what I’ve read about this High band presents each year, book it sounds pretty deep but also pretty fascinating. The there is also one that is much last book is “The Greatest Show on Earth” by Richard less commonly known: honors Dawkins. Not about the circus if that is what you were band. thinking. I’m sure somewhat controversial in that it is Each year, approximately about evidence of evolution. Maybe not everyone’s cup of the top ten percent of each tea but it sounds very interesting. local school’s band get together at a host school to play Now on to the fiction, I need to start with my buddy Honors Band participants front row left to right: Jenna predetermined pieces. At Vince Flynn, only my buddy because I love his books. Anderson and Elise Windbiel. Back row left to right: the end of a long day filled The book is “Pursuit of Honor” and features CIA Counter- Mary Arnold, Sam Kopecky, Gabby Schiller, and Allison Terror expert Mitch Rapp. Waiting for this one until with rehearsals and practice, Leef. (Photo by Zach Holmstrom) Christmas, it’s been tough. I’m doing this the easy way the group performs for the this year. Just take a look at the New York Times Best public. American Riversongs, Suite Provencale, Seller List. The top five are all tried and proven authors. This year, honors band will be hosted Military Escort, and Flourish For Wind For me the most intriguing book is by Michael Crichton at Osceola High School, being directed Band. “Pirate Latitudes”. Mr. Crichton passed away but this by Aleta Anderson, the band director The public can look forward to a book was found and has now been published. The man from Unity Middle School. Webster’s beautifully performed concert. The concert was a great writer and here’s hoping this book is a great participants include Jenna Anderson, Elise is January 11, at 6:30 p.m. and tickets will one. The rest of the top five are books by authors I’m sure Windbiel, Gabby Schiller, Allison Leef, be $3 for adults, $2 for students, and $6 you know. “I, Alex Cross” by James Patterson, “The Lost Mary Arnolds, and Sam Kopecky. There per family. Good luck to all the honors Symbol” by Dan Brown, “Under the Dome” by Stephen will be five pieces played from various band members! King and “Breathless” by Dean Koontz. Other well- composers: At Morning’s First Light, known authors who have books out are John Grisham, Nicholas Sparks, Clive Cussler, David Baldacci and Patricia Cornwell. Looks like there is a lot to read out there. Best of luck in finding a book you’ll enjoy. See you next month. Movie Review Alyce DeBlase Pick Up Some Quality WHS Sophomore Watch out! A battle has broken out described. I also like the way they made the For Change between the wolves and vampires in Forks, time go by with Bella sitting in her room For a little change, make a big change to Napa Filters. Clean oil is Washington. New Moon made Timbers and spinning in circles, even though I got a vital for long engine life. Even small amounts of dirt can rob your car, truck, or van of performance and reliability. Give your light truck Theater the place to be on opening night. little dizzy. or van the protection it needs with genuine NAPA oil and air filters. The feature was shown in two theaters and I give this movie a four out of five, Do it today. both were packed! because they stuck to the story line as I have read the saga at least three times best as they could. Chris Weitz, the movie and watched both movies. New Moon director of New Moon, could have chosen was a slight disappointment because the scenes that were more important than the graphics could have been more realistic. ones put in. Overall, I say the movie was The movie overall was exceptionally good; well portrayed. Napa Double M Auto Parts the chemistry between characters was the 7377 Industrial Av. Webster perfect amount and the location for the 715-866-8520 Filters movie was almost exactly as the books December 2009 The Bridge Page 15 Hockey Season Starts Agian Dan’s Sports Rant Anthony Dietmeier Dan Erickson WHS Sophomore WHS Senior The Blizzard boys started the season in the fi rst. Throughout the second the off with a Thanksgiving Tournament on game went scoreless. Then in the third the November 27, against McDonell Central. Blizzard quickly put three more points on Winter is Finally Here Winter is my favorite time of the year. It’s the time The Blizzard came out strong scoring 11 the board. The game ended with the score when all the craziness and hard hitting highlights of football times throughout the game and shutting of 6-0. come to a close, and when the boys and girls walk or skate McDonell out. On Saturday November 28, Come watch the Blizzard as they take onto the court or ice. Shots and goals, rebounds and stops, the championship game took place. The on Mora on January 5. assists and. …assists, all the glorious things you see in Blizzard took on North Branch. Both teams basketball and hockey. and the fans knew this game was going to So here’s a question for you: Have you ever been a part be a dog fi ght with the score tied 1-1 at the of a basketball team where no matter what fi ve players were end of the fi rst period. Each team scored on the court, you knew things were going to be okay until three more times by the end of the game to the end of the game? I have. I’m currently on the Webster make the score 4-4. In overtime both teams Tigers. Chemistry is one of the most important things a struggled to put the puck in the net. Then team needs to succeed. That’s what I think is going to help the game entered a three man shootout. The the Tigers get to the top this year. It’s a feeling where you Blizzard lost 2-1 in the shootout. know that even if you don’t like a kid, you know you can On Thursday, December 3, the Blizzard trust him/her to make the right decision come game time. traveled to Menomonie. The boys didn’t This year the Tigers are returning multiple players from play to the best of their abilities and they last years season. They include all-conference guard Austin were scored on four times in the fi rst Elliott, James Wethern, Dan Erickson, Nolan Kriegel, Karl period. In the second the Blizzard played Weber, Shane Rossow, Dan Dochinak, Tim Sundstrum, a little better but still were unable to stop Croix Swanson and Judson Mosher. the puck two more times. Then in the third So far the Tigers have started off the season with a bang, period the Blizzard did better, out shooting beating down the Turtle Lake Lakers 54 to 46 and then Menomonie 13 to 10 and scoring late in the taking revenge on the Siren Dragons on Tuesday, December third, making the score 6-1. 8, with a 62 to 50 win. Last Friday, December 11, the Tigers December 9, the boys were back home showed exceptional teamwork when they defeated the usual in Grantsburg to play Becker. The boys Ben Jensen passing the puck. (Photo conference powerhouse, the Luck Cardinals. came out ready to play by scoring three compliments Adam Eichman) Ice Fishing Jesse Janssen and Carl Lentz EXCELLENT HEALTH WHS Seniors CARE YOU CAN TRUST Winter can be a very boring and never- around three to four inches of ice. 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Austin Elliott drives around a Luck defender. (Photo by Josh Johnson) Hicks Pics Siren Dragons at home on December 8. Webster and Siren are major rivals. It was Josh Johnson a tough game for the tigers, but they came off with a victory beating Siren 62-50. Photographer James Wethern was the high scorer with 21 points. On Friday, December 11, Webster took on the Luck Cardinals; they are always a 715-566-2688 tough opponent for Webster. It was a hard fought game on both sides, but the Webster Tigers came off the court unbeaten. The Nolan Kriegel fi ghts to maintain fi nal score was 44-35. 25260 State Rd 35 possession of the ball against three Luck [email protected] Webster, WI 54893 defenders. (Photo by Josh Johnson)