 FIREFIGHTER HONORED — Ladysmith firefighter Bob Larson, a 49-year veteran of the department receives a final salute from fellow firefighters Saturday during a funeral service. Larson, who died last Thursday following an illness, was remembered with a procession of fire trucks from the Ladysmith, Bruce and Hawkins departments. The dependable pump operator was recently recognized for his nearly half-century of service to the department. He was awarded a plaque as Firefighter of the Year for 2010 and a retirement watch at his final roll call on Monday, July 19. His turnout gear was displayed at an emergency services memorial where flags flew at half-staff.
— News photos by Luke Klink |
Exeland Trout Festival coming up this weekend; kicks off on Friday The 18th Annual Trout Festival, sponsored by the Exeland Rod & Gun Club, will be held over Labor Day weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 3, 4 and 5. Admission to get on the Sports Center ground is a $3 Trout Fest Button. The button is good for all three days.
Festivities will kick off on Friday at the Sports Center. Serving of Jack’s Famous Trout Sandwich will begin at 5 p.m. at the newly built shelter. The men’s double elimination slow-pitch softball tournament begins with games at 5:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Music by Frank G...
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Polka music, lawnmower races, parade, ball games awaited during Booster Days Weyerhaeuser‘s 63rd annual Booster Days will take place this weekend, Sept. 3, 4 and 5, sponsored by the Weyerhaeuser Community Club.
Among the many highlights, there will be a garden tractor pull at 11 a.m. Saturday, the 17th annual craft sale Saturday in the school gym, polka music Saturday night, and barbecued chicken and a parade on Sunday.
Here’s the schedule:
Friday, Sept. 3
6 p.m. - Double elimination wood bat softball tournament. Call 715-353-2223 for details.
Saturday, Sept. 4
8 a.m. - S...
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