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Monday, March 20, 2000 Winona Daily News WinonaRegion REAL SERVICE 3A REAL PEOPLE. Briefly SanparMeBufaS ov schools lauds C-FC buoildiiig project More than 400 attend open-house dedication THAT'S STATE FARM. By David Brommerich Daily News correspondent Don't trust just amonc to insure your car: xx- nic: Jack Warnemunde. Agent 122 2nd Winona. MN 55987 507452-5907 I FOUNTAIN CITY, Wis.

Wisconsin state school Superintendent John Benson on Sunday thanked taxpayers in the Cochrane-Fountain City Like a good neighbor. Slate harm is there." School District for investing some $7.5 million in new school additions and remodeling improvements. 1HUIll0lttlniHL ftatetOITB.com n940159TO06ON TYourve made a wonderful statement about education here in the C-FC district," Benson said. "It's a gift from the taxpayers to the students." Benson said he was United Way seeking volunteers More volunteers are needed to help distribute funds raised through the 1999-2000 United Way campaign. Volunteers will meet with United Way agencies, study their budgets and program needs and make recommendations to the board of directors about allocating available funds.

Volunteers who review agencies serving the needs of people with disabilities, and agencies doing counseling and crisis services will meet from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays from, April 12 to May 24. Volunteers who review agencies serving families and youth will meet from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursdays from April 14 to May 26. All volunteers must attend a training session.

If interested, call the United Way office at 452-4624 by April 5. Grace Place to hold fund-raiser May 7 Grace Place will hold a benefit concert May 7 at the Black Horse Bar and Restaurant that will feature local musicians and bands, a children's sing-a-long, door prizes, games and a pot-luck supper. Funds raised will help Grace Place replace its roof and restore the exterior of its 1895 Queen Anne Victorian building. Donations of $10 for individuals and $20 for families are requested at the door. MSC-ST to offer three courses Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical will offer three computer classes in April: Small Business Bookkeeping: Quickbooks will teach students the basic of the No.

1 best-selling business accounting software. Class will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 1. Computer Fundamentals will focus on the difference between DOS and Windows and the components that make up the standard PC, floppy disk, hard drives, printers, CD-ROM, sound cards and mouse.

Class will meet from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 3 and 5. MS Windows Level II will provide advanced training in Microsoft Windows 9598 and cover topics such as creating a desktop, sharing information by linking and embedding, installing, managing and removing hardware, backing up and restoring files and working with DOS. Class will meet from 3 to 5 p.m. April 4, 6, 11 and 13.

For registration information, call the. airport campus, Custom Training and Education at 453-2630 or 1-877-853-8324. CMH to hold smoking cessation series Community Memorial Hospital's Cardiopulmonary Reha impressed that more than 400 people turned out at an open house and dedication ceremony held in the district's new $1.1 million auditorium. Oav BromnMrichWnon Daily News The Cochrane-Fountain City Senior High School choir sings "For the Beauty of the Earth" at a dedication program Sunday at the C-FC schools facility, where more than 400 people gathered at an open house for the district's newly completed $7.5 million building and remodeling project. "It's never been more impor tant to make these invest-.

ments in schools and educa tion," Benson added. "It takes all of us working -Q "8f fulfil t'C'Stf iu ij; i jj; i- j. 126 W. 2nd St. For Steve Scharlau of Fountain City, chairman of the district's building steering committee; the finished pro ject represented what he described as a big new t-tt pirate ship" sailing ahead into the future.

um, gym, new classrooms, junior high and greenhouse," Duffy said. The school's band, senior high choir and elementary violin "string kids" performed Sunday on stage in the new theater-type auditorium where the acoustics, lighting, sound systems and comfortable seating have greatly enhanced the district's arts and cultural education and entertainment. "It's a proud moment: for the C-FC communities," Scharlau said. "We are blessed with a fine facility. We got our money's worth." The district's last major building improvements dated back to the 1960s and numerous changes and upgrades were needed at C-FC.

Mieden said new additions, including a 500-seat auditorium, as well as a new gymnasi- -um and student commons, expanded the C-FC elementary and junior-senior high by more than 50,000 square feet. School building facilities at C-FC now have more than 150,000 square feet of space and outdoor athletic fields and grounds also were improved for sports, child playgrounds, parking and sanitary waste disposal. "I'd like to thank (referendum) voters for standing up and doing what's right for children," Mieden said. School board member Patrick Duffy of Fountain City said many people helped make the decisions that brought about the final project plan. "Now we're hearing a lot of positive comments and it seems that everyone loves the student commons, audi tori-, C-FC school Superinten dent Steve Mieden said virtu- ally every room in the school building was impacted in one way or another by the remodeling and additions.

bilitation Department will offer four smoking, cessation classes Thursdays during April. The first class. is scheduled from 6 to 7:15 p.m. April 6 in CMH's Parkview Conference place was shredded, he said. Room.

Scharlau said technology During the four-week program, participants, will learn how to identify why they smoke, develop a cessation plan, Steve Young Agency) prepare for "high-risk" situations and relapses and remain advancements, as well as. changes in times and laws, brought about a series of new improvements that were needed in school facilities. smoke free. Participants will use The American Cancer boci-etv's "Fresh Start 2" program 1502 Service Drive Winona 454-1185 V3T7 The $15 fee will be refunded to individuals who attend all four sessions. To register, call CMH's Education Services at 457-4491.

Police Payment can be mailed to CMH, Education Services, P.O. Box 5600, Winona, Minn 55987-0600 or brought to the AMERICAN FAMILY AUTO HOM HCAITH Lift Kathy Young Licensed Office Rep. Steve Young Agent I Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Department, Suite 110 of Traffic Call Si SJ7SMC01 119401 35Q306DW WINONA COUNTYFriday the Medical Office Building, 852 MankatoAve. For more information, call 457-4304. Last music session in series to be April 8 Dennis Carlson of Palmer, was arrested at 8:01 Broken Windshield? The final workshop in the "Music for Today's Schools" series held for area music teachers will be held from 8:30 a.m.

to 1 p.m. April 8 in the choral rehearsal room in p.m. for drunken driving on Winona County Road 39, lVt miles south of Elba. Palmer was stopped for driving and his driver's license lAJOiy flu jur inert driving in the 1600 block of Service Drive after he was stopped and observed with an open bottle and slurred speech. His blood alcohol level tested at .18, more than the legal limit of .10.

Theft WINONASaturday A theft of $2,200 in cash, checks and a credit card from a purse was reported by Kari Ryan of 81 Hidden Valley. Ryan discovered the theft around 11 a.m. Winona State University Performing Arts Center. 'Receive up to 5100 cash back when we ioo" oiiso mw Titled "Teaching Songs: Bits to Pieces," the workshop will explore new techniques for teaching songs to children in Diu your insurance company airecny. is under suspension.

His blood-alcohol level tested at .17, more than the legal limit grades three through five. Traditional songs and singing games, multicultural singing games and published pieces MN Law gives you "the right to choose. of .10. will serve as repertoire. William Laehn of 262 Grand St.

was arrested for drunken This session will cost $15 and is available for .4 education units for an additional cost of $15. One semes 828 Weu Samia Winona 454-2226 AutoGlali ter graduate credit is available for those who have completed the series. Angela Broeker will conduct the session. She is the direc Firerescue tor of choral activities and associate professor of music at HARCi MADNESS SALE! the University ot bt. 1 nomas, where she conducts tne con- Friday cen cnoir ana cnaniDer singers.

For more information, call Cathy Schmidt at 457-5256, the music department office at 457-5250 or Mary Kosidows-ki in the WSU Continuing Education Department at 457-5083. Education speaker to visit SMU April 10 New Nike Softball Soccer Cleats 15 Off Nike Track Field Shoes On Sale 25 Off All Basketball Shoes 1 All Nike Apparel 20 Off Free Artwork for all Softball Team Uniform Orders 7:35 p.m. 1674 Clubview Road Units responded to a -report of a 78-year-old woman with low blood sugar. She was treated on the scene and transported to Community Memorial Hospital by Winona Ambulance. 8:05 p.m.

8:31 p.m. 201 Main Chrysler of Winona Fire department crew responded to a report of smoke coming from the chimney of a waste oil burner. Furnace was shut down. 9:05 p.m. Parker Palmer, an inspirational writer and adviser on the vocation of teaching, will speak about "Education, Conflict and Community: Renewing a Commitment to our Common Life" at 7 p.m.

April 10 in the Saint Mary University gym. "March Madness" Special Buy 1 pair of shoes get the next pair at 12 Palmer has written many books and developed a national reputation as a lecturer and writer on educational issues and a facilitator of retreats for educators. His work has been sonnel responded to a report of a fire alarm and found a detector had activated for no apparent reason. Reset alarm. 4:50 a.m.

5:34 a.m. 902 Parks Northwood Apartments Rescuers responded to a report of an approximately 50-year-old woman with chest pain. She was treated on the scene and transported to Community Memorial Hospital. 5:55 a.m. 5:55 a.m.

Garvin Heights lookout Fire crews responded to a report of a grass fire, which they extinguished. 7:15 a.m. 6:31 p.m. 1629 W. 5th St.

Personnel responded to a report of unauthorized burning of construction debris. Fire was extinguished. 6:48 p.m. 11:04 p.m. 403 Winona St.

Fire crews responded to a report of an active fire alarm. It was caused by cooking on the fourth floor. There was no fire or damage. The smoke was vented, and the alarm was reset. 11:24 p.m.

recognized by the Danforth Foundation, the Lilly Foundation, the Fetzer Institute, the Council of Independent Colleges, The New York Times, The Chronicle for Higher Educa Screen Printing Embroidery Sporting Goods Saturday tion. CBS-TV News and the Voice ol America. Although the program is free and open to the public, tick ets are required. They can be picked up at the SMU Infor mation Desk, Thrifty White Drug, Winona Area Chamber of tees mm 65 East 3rd St. Downtown Winona 452-5100 Commerce.

Books Unlimited, WSU Bookstore, Cotter High School Main Office and the principal's office of each school building in Winona School District 861. Music students hold fund-raiser April 9 ORDER NOW FOR MOTHER'S DAY Members of Spring Grove School's music program and its 12:40 a.m. 104 Main Winhaven Court Rescuers responded to a report of a 75-year-old man who was feeling ill. He was treated on the scene and transported to Community Memorial Hospital by Winona Ambulance. 1 a.m.

1:34 a.m. 3rd and Lafayette streets Rescue personnel responded to a report of a 21-year-old man who sustained facial injuries in a fight. He was treated on the scene and transported to Community Memorial Hospital. 1:55 a.m.' 4:10 a.m. 1705 Wilkie Drive Fire department per booster organization will hold a brunch April 9 in the Spring 6-X 7Vee6 Veuve? Cartouche Grove School cafeteria, serving will be rrom 10 a.m.

to I p.m. The menu includes an egg and ham bake, fresh fruit, Sunday muffins, orange juice, milk and coffee. Brunch is $4.50 for Cartouche (U i if i' niili ur- Am adults, $3 for children ages 5 to 12 and free for preschoolers. Tickets are available Tram music students and at the door. Funds raised from the brunch will support and enhance 1:53 a.m.

307 Howard St. Fire crews responded to a report of an active fire alarm. A pull station had been accidentally activated. Personnel reset the alarm. 2:25 a.m.

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