Nonprofit Webster’s Community and School Newspaper Enhanced Carrier Rt. THE U.S. POSTAGE PAID Webster, WI 54893 Permit #5 POSTAL PATRON Publications Class Webster Senior High School Business Department Webster, Wisconsin (715) 866-4281 [email protected] November 2009 Webster School District Issue 2 Automatic Winter Webster: A School of Promise Phone System Sports Christina Becker WHS Senior Preview Although there have page 15 been several modifications to the Webster schooling system this year, one that may have a large impact towards convenience is Holiday the new automatic phone system that has been Survival installed. This device has several uses: notifying Tips! parents/guardians within the page 7 Webster school district of school closings and specific grades can be informed of important events, such Overflowing as sophomores getting Schedule? class rings, or seniors with graduation information. Get Help! Only administration page 12 staff members can use this device. Also, depending Inclement Weather on the code that is entered, School may be closed due to only one group of students inclement weather. If such a and guardians will be closing should occur it will be announced over the following notified of an event, instead radio and TV stations: of the whole school. This • WCCO-TV (4) device is also programmed • KSTP-TV (5) to redial phone numbers • KBJR-TV (6) SUPERIOR- DULUTH that receive a busy signal • FOX 9-TV (9) twice.This helps to ensure • KARE 11-TV (11) that students and families • WCCO-RADIO (830 AM) Top: Laurie Kriegel and Martha Anderson receiving the Wisconsin School of Promise get the message that is • WCMP-RADIO (1350 AM- Award from State Superintendent Tony Evers on behalf of the Webster Middle School. trying to be conveyed. We 100.9 FM) Bottom: Terri Skifstad, Terry Day, and Martha Anderson receiving the Wisconsin • WJMC-RADIO (1240 AM- shall look forward to the School of Promise Award from State Superintendent Tony Evers on behalf of the 96.1 FM) results sure to follow from Webster Elementary School. More on page 4. (Photos compliments of Martha Anderson) • WGMO-RADIO (95.3 FM) installing this device. The vision statement of The Bridge is to have an ongoing positive communication NHS Holds Induction Ceremony between the community Siiri Larsen and school by using school, WHS Junior community, and business partnerships to develop Monday, November 2, the Webster High School greater learning opportunities Chapter of the National Honor Society held its Induction for students in the Webster Ceremony at Voyager Village with dinner and a candlelight Schools. ceremony. The honored inductees were senior, Nicholas Koelz, junior, Callan Brown, and senior, Phillip Preston. In this issue: Webster’s Chapter of NHS is in its second year of existence, so the new inductees are joining only eight School News 1 - 1 0 members from last year. Selected on character, leadership, service and scholarship, these students model well- Calendar and Menu 3 rounded, community oriented citizens. Fun Stuff 11 Now that membership is complete for the year, Webster’s NHS will be doing the Adopt-A-Highway Pictured are the new NHS inductees from left to right: Editorials 12 - 13 program as one of its group service projects. Individuals Phillip Preston, Callan Brown, and Nicholas Koelz. (Photo must also continue service on their own as part of their by Carl Heidel) Arts and Entertainment 14 membership obligation. Sports 15-16 At the ceremony, inductees took a pledge to continue representing themselves, their school and their community Continued on page 4... Page 2 The Bridge November 2009 Business of the Webster & Siren Community Education Communities United in Education Month December Alison Becvar THE PEACE TO BE FOUND IN SILENCE WHS Sophomore Instructor: Janice Metelak ComEd Class, Fee: $30 Who supports Webster school events and helps our WEBSTER ELEM., 4-Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm, 12/02-12/23 community? U.S. Bank. “Go placidly amid the noise and haste and remember what peace may be found in silence,” begins The banks branch manager, Katie Smith, took time the poem by Max Ehrman. Deepen your meditation experience this holiday season, relax and out of her schedule to tell the Bridge a little about what increase your awareness. Have less stress and more joy as you let go of the old to bring in the new, it is the bank does besides handling money. The U.S. enriching your very personal experience this season! Bring 2 or more blankets (and a pillow if you Bank supports Webster High School in many ways. They need it). This is NOT an introductory class. For information and to register call ComEd: 715-349- purchase an advertisement in the Bridge, they have signs 7070. to support sports, and they hand out school calendars. The MOSAIC GLASS MIRROR employees even dress up during homecoming week! Smith Instructor: Peggy Ingles loves her job because she, “Likes to work with people and WITC #64942, Cat.#42-815-408, Fee: $19.21/$4 Sr. WEBSTER HS, 2-Thursdays, 6-9:00pm, 12/03-12/10 help our community.” Do you have some wall space that is crying out for attention? In this class you will design a Thank you for your good charities for the Webster mosaic wall hanging that will include a mirror, either centered for a traditional look or off center Schools and community! for that funky feel, which is surrounded by a colorful glass mosaic pattern that you design and make. The wall hanging is approximately 14 inches in diameter with a 6 inch diameter mirror. On the second session, please bring old towels and wear old clothes. MATERIALS FEE OF $15 PAID TO INSTRUCTOR. Pre-registration required. To register call WITC: 1.800.243.9482 ext.4221 or ComEd: 715.349.7070. SCANDINAVIAN BAKING Instructor: Kathryn Jones WITC #67524, Cat.#60-308-601, Fee: $22.75/$22.75 Sr. SIREN HS, 2-Mondays, 6-9:00pm, 12/14-12/21 Would you like to learn about making the Scandinavian favorites your grandma made? We will make lefse, krumkake, sandbakkels, and rosettes. A fun time to see and experience how they are made! Pre-registration required. To register call WITC: 1.800.243.9482 ext.4221 or ComEd: US Bank (Photo by Billie Ingalls) 715.349.7070. Kick off the Holidays with “Christmas in a BAAG” Hattie Landers Kick off the holiday season off with a works at the holiday bake sake. The open festive outing to “Christmas in a BAAG” bar at the Lakeview Event Center will serve on Saturday, December 5, from 10 a.m. to hot and cold alcoholic and non-alcoholic 5 p.m. at the North Wind Arts & Gallery drinks. in Siren. The “BAAG” is the Burnett Area “We always have a free ‘Kids’ Make Arts Group, made up of artists, crafters, & Take’ art project at our BAAG events, and arts patrons of all ages from all walks and this one is no exception,” says Rice. of life who believe the arts are vital to “Children can design and make tree quality of life in Burnett County. ornaments with pine cones and clear “Everyone knows there’s hunting, glass balls. We provide the materials, fishing, boating, canoeing and camping supervision, and instruction at no charge in in Burnett County, and those are great the classroom area of the North Wind Arts seasonal activities,” says Harriet Rice, shop.” BAAG president. “But we recognize that There will be a prize drawing in the This is the bear sculpture that will be given there are people who enjoy the arts as afternoon to give away a 3-foot high away at “Christmas in a BAAG” (Photo compliments of Hattie Landers) hobbies, spectators, and participants. We chainsaw bear sculpture by Bronson saw the proof of that by the nearly 2,000 Fischer. The bear holds a “Welcome” sign, visitors to our August Burnett Arts Festival. which, when reversed, reads “Go Away”! The arts are very important to the economy For a donation to BAAG, tickets are of our community, and there’s a lot of talent available at North Wind Arts. Small Town in these woods!” North Wind Arts is located on State A lot of that talent will be on display Road 35/70, between Ben Franklin and Veterinary Practice as “Christmas in a BAAG” features live adjacent to the Lakeview Event Center. Thomas E. Harstad DVM music, handcrafted ornaments, local artists The Burnett Area Arts Group meets (715) 866 - 4275 selling their work and demonstrating their monthly and welcomes new members. For skills in jewelry-making, pottery, and additional information, call 349-8448. painting. Other regional artists’ work is for sale in the gallery, and there will be edible Log Cabin Store & Eatery Danbury,WI - (715) 656-3116 “Everything for the Water to the Woods” Fishing - Hunting - Carhartt Clothing - Rocky Boots BP Gasoline - Northwoods Gifts Piccadilly Pizza - Chester Fried Chicken - Burgers Breakfast served daily November 2009 The Bridge Page 3 December School Lunch Menu MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 2 3 4 Sub Sandwiches, Lettuce, Hot Ham and Cheese, Bun, Hot Dogs, Bun, Macaroni Pizza, Sliced Tomatoes, Sliced Potatoes, Green Beans and Cheese, Green Beans, Fresh Veggies, Peaches or Fish Sticks, Twice Baked Mandarin Oranges Fresh Fruit, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Shape Up Pineapple 7 8 9 10 11 Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Salisbury Steak, Bun, Italian Dunkers, Salad or Sloppy Joe, Bun, Cheeseburger, Bun, Garden Salad, Baked Beans, Carrots or Chicken Barley Soup with Sliced Potatoes, Fresh Veggies, Pears Baked Chicken, Veggies, Green Beans, Fresh Fruit Au Gratin Potatoes, Peas, PBJ, Pineapple Fruit Cocktail Applesauce 14 15 16 17 18 Chicken Nuggets, Brat, Bun, Saurkraut, Baked Baked Potato, Cheesy Calif.