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4A Daily Record Sunday, October 31 1 999 Winona Dally News Boy Arrangements Obituaries ouston County authorities investigating double shootin; By Bob Gutsche Jr. Lee Newspapers YUCATAN, Minn. Bleeding and dazed, a man was able to drive down a hill to get help for himself and his son after both were shot in western Houston County Saturday. The two were listed at Gun-dersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse as Chris Lief, who was in critical condition, and his father, John Lief, who was in stable condition. The Houston County Sheriffs Department was releasing little information on the incident, except to confirm it was investigating a double shooting in the woods.

in which two people were injured. "We're not going to make any comment on it until we know what happened," said Sheriff Mike Lee. But a resident near the town of Yucatan, Duane Peterson, said 'We're not going to make any comment on it until we know what Mike Lee, Houston County sheriff a man spattered with blood from a visible head wound drove up to his home off Highway 4 about 2. p.m. Saturday and said he and his son had been shot.

"He had blood on the back of his head, on his pants," said Bonnie Peterson, Duane Peterson's wife, who tried to staunch the flow of blood from a wound to the back of the man's head as she called 911. "He was terribly worried about his son." The Petersons called a brother-in-law in the area, David Referendum From Page 1A ents retreated to the first floor and removed their two other children, Elizabeth, 5, and Sarah, il months, from the house. Both daughters were watching telewi-sion downstairs at the time of the accident. The outside of the parsonage sustained little damage. The fife eventually extinguished itself.

Winona County sheriffs deputies were sent to the scene at 7:30 a.m. County Deputy Jerry Delaney was the first officer to arrive. Retrieving a flashlight, Delaney attempted to ascend the stairway. "When I reached the landing at the top of the stairs, it was as far as I could go. It wasn't really hot, but (there was) heavy toxic fumes (and) zero visibility." He retreated from the house and waited outside until rescuers from Ridgeway Fire Department arrived.

To get to the boy's room, authorities had to walk up la flight of stairs and follow a short hallway. The boy's room was oh the left side of the hallway. Eventually rescuers, using breathing apparatuses, entered the house and found the boy in his bedroom. By that time, the fire had burned out. Investigators believe the bgy retrieved the matches from the first floor and took them back to his bedroom.

Both Watkowski and Delaney noted the parents were conscientious: Cabinets were childproof; plastic covers were attached to electrical outlets; and flammable objects were kept out of children's reach. Watkowski noted, however, that children are curious and 3-year-olds are able to climb. "There is no way to be with your children or know just exactly where they are unless you have them by the hand," said Watkowski, who also said the family was staying with relatives'. The exact cause of death was unknown. The boy's body was sent to Community Memorial Hospital, and Dr.

J. David Rowekamp was called in as coroner. Rowekamp said Saturday afternoon the state mandates autopsies be performed in cases of death from fire and one would be performed to determine whether the boy died of smoRe inhalation or the fire. Dr. William McNeil was to perform the autopsy Saturday afternoon.

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The teen-ager was semiconscious and lying face-up, he said, and appeared to have a wound behind his right ear. The elder Lief told those at the scene that the pair had been climbing down from the tree stand to pursue a squirrel when the shooting happened, but he remembered little after that, the Franks and Petersons said. Authorities sent for Med-Link Air, but weather conditions prevented the helicopter from attempting tp reach the site. A relay of ambulances was set up to run the two men to the La Crosse hospital. WMS classroom where students with the lowest cognitive abilities gather.

In one corner of the room sit three older computers, including an Apple He computer arid a 6-year-old Macintosh computer. Boni Isole, a 10-year teaching veteran of students with disabilities, says she uses computer technology for repetition exercises, one-on-one instruction and as a reward for good behavior. She, says autistic children really could benefit from the computer technology. Anderson notes, however, that software for students with disabilities tends to be specialized and thus expensive. Computers also can be used to motivate students, teachers and technical specialists say.

Lisa Palkowski, a sixth-grade social studies teache'r, has students do book reports on Winona County historical figures by using Hyper-studio, a software that uses pier tures, text and sound in a multimedia mix to illustrate the area's past. "The kids do everything," Palkowski said. "And they do so much more than you ever expect. They just go with it. There is no discipline problems.

They are on task." Asked how such digital book reports may help students in the future, Anderson said digital resumes and other assessment tools are becoming increasingly popular at both the university and employment level. Access and training are the big issues that Tuesday's referendum will address. "In some schools, the teachers are using technology in their curriculum constantly. And in some schools, it's only incidental and inequitable," Anderson said. "A lot has to do with access.

It has to do with training." Remember when 100 years ago 1899 Capt. George Genskow, who has been in command of the steamer Lotus, will leave for Pierre, S.D., where he will captain the Northwestern transfer boat across the Missouri River. COMMUNITY THURSDAY, Nov. 4 Winona Elks pancake breakfast, Mat Club. Tickets, $4.

8 Anna J. Stephens NEW RICHMOND, Wis. Anna J. Stephens, 93, of New Richmond died Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999; in New Richmond.

She is survived by a nephew, Bill (Maureen) Cosgriff of St. Paul; and a great-nephew, John Cosgriff of Washington, D.C.. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harvey Stephens and Alexander Cosgriff; and two sisters, Teresa and Winifred Stephens. She was a primary teacher for many years in Red Wing, and Winona. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1 p.m.

Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Richmond. Visitation will be one hour before services at Cullen-Hegstrom Funeral Home, New Richmond. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Phillip R. Kaczorowski Phillip R.

Kaczorowski, 81, of 1022 E. King St. died Friday, Oct. 29, 1999, at his home. He was born Feb.

5,. 1918, in Winona, to Joseph J. and Blanche (Malewicki) Kaczorowski. He married Marianne R. Kochta, but they later divorced.

Phillip was a graduate of Cotter High School, where he was an ath- Kaczorowksi letic star and coached after attending St. Mary's College for a year. In 1941, he became a foreman in the government printing office in Washington, D.C. Prior to retiring, he was employed as a veteran's service officer for the county of Winona. He was a member of the Winona Athletic Club and the American Legion Leon J.

Wetzel Post No. 9. Staff Sgt. Phillip Kaczorowski was 26 years of age when he was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action Sept. 23, 1944.

He served in the Fifth Army in Italy in the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division. When advancing to locate an enemy machine gun that had pinned the company down, Kaczorowski and a comrade were challenged by a German sentry. The sergeant killed the sentry with his rifle, then, with his comrade, charged the machine gun crew, killing two and capturing the lone survivor. The courage and aggressiveness displayed by Sgt. Kaczorowski exemplified the highest traditions of the armed forces, stated the citation with the award.

In December, announcement was received from Fifth Army headquarters in Italy that Kaczorowski had been awarded the Bronze Star for heroic achievement in action. Survivors include two Sons, Philip Kaczorowski of Glendale, and Gerald Kaczorowski of Winona; one daughter, Charlotte' (Jerome) Kaehler of Eagan, eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one sister, Rose Kaczorowski of Winona. He was preceded in death by his parents, one grandchild, two brothers and one sister. A funeral service will be held at 1 1 a.m. Tuesday at Watkow-ski-Pronschinske Funeral Home.

Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. American Legion Chaplain Adrian Vondrashek will officiate. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, and one hour prior to the service Tuesday at the funenl home.

Pallbearers will be members of the American Legion and they also will provide military honors at the cemetery. A Watkowski-Pronschinske Funeral Service. PLAINVIEW, Minn. Wilbur A. Reincke Services at 10:30 a.m.

Monday at St. Joachim's Catholic Church, Plainview. Friends may call from 1 to 5 p.m. today at Schleicher Funeral Home, Plainview, and one hour prior to services Monday at the church. Rosary at 1 p.m.

and prayer service at 4:45 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial in St. Felix Catholic Cemetery, Wabasha, Minn. PIGEON FALLS, Wis.

Einar T. Semb Services at 11 a.m. Monday at Evangelical Lutheran Church, with burial in church cemetery, both in Pigeon Falls. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Jack Funeral Home in Whitehall, and also one hour prior to the services Monday at the church.

DURAND, Wis. Minnie Julia Johnson Services at 1 p.m. Monday at Lyster Lutheran Church, rural Nelson, Wis. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m.

today at Goodrich Funeral Home in Durand and one hour prior to services Monday at the church. ARCADIA, Wis. Arnold Lecheler Services at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church.

Burial with military rites will be in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Arcadia. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Wozney Funeral Home, where there will be a Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:30 p.m. Friends may call from 8 to a.m.

Monday at the funeral home. RUSHFORD, Minn. Delora A. Johnson Services at 2 p.m. Monday at First Lutheran Church of Highland.

Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Hoff Funeral Homes-Cook Rushford Chapel and one hour prior the service Monday at the church. CLIFTON, Ariz. Bettie Kerrigan Rosary service at 2 p.m.

today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Clifton, Ariz. Mass of Resurrection at 5 p.m. today at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. ST. CHARLES, Minn.

Helen M. Burt Services at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First Pres: byterian Church in Utica, Minn. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Utica. Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m.

today at Hoff Funeral Homes-St. Charles Chapel and also one hour before services at the church. Firerescue Thursday 8:40 a.m. Broadway and Market Street Rescue units responded to a 23-year-old woman involved in a two-vehicle accident. Fire personnel placed the patient on a long board, applied a C-collar and assisted the ambulance crew with preparing the patient, for transport to Community Memorial Hospital.

9:20 a.m. 9:02 p.m. 217 E. 3rd St. Fire units responded to a report of a faulty light fixture.

Fire personnel shut off the power and advised the resident to have the circuit checked. 11:28 p.m. 677 Huff St. Rescue units responded to an 18-year-old woman with an unknown medical problem. Fire personnel assisted the ambulance crew with preparing the patient for transport to Community Memorial Hospital.

11:45 p.m. Friday 1:32 a.m. 807 E. Front St. Rescue units responded to a 79-year-old woman who was suffering from a diabetic reaction.

The patient was treated at the scene and was not transported to the hospital. 1:58 a.m. 9:24 a.m. State Highway 14 Rescue units responded to a motor vehicle accident on Stockton Hill. Fire personnel were canceled en route.

9:46 a.m. 2:26 1022 E. King St. Rescue units responded to a report of an unresponsive 81-year-old man. Fire personnel determined the man was dead on arrival.

2:50 p.m. Saturday 6:38 a.m. 157 W. 3rd St. responded to an 85-; year-old man who possibly suf-! fered a stroke.

He was treated at the scene and transported to Community Memorial Hospital by Winona Ambulance. 6:58 a.m. 1:23 p.m. 259 E. Wabasha St.

Rescue units responded to a 2-year-old girl who apparently suffered a seizure. Personnel administered oxygen. She was I transported to Community Memorial Hospital. 1:38 p.m. education.

Take music instruction, a subject where technology has changed what educators call the delivery of information. In an eighth-grade class taught by Lyle Laturno, technology arid music combine to create, ironically, silence. That's because the students are wearing headsets and engrossed by the task on their computer screens, Laturno said. Using an award-winning software called Music Ace, students become familiar with keyboard-ing and learn how to recognize music pitch. A small cartoon figure resembling Arthur Fiedler of the Boston Pops Orchestra guides the students through a series of exercises.

When a task is successfully completed, the student is rewarded with applause. A dull-sounding note denotes the wrong answer. The software is individualized, and students work at their own pace. Laturno said the software also teaches students about notes and sfaffs, the lines on which a musician writes notes. Before introducing the software to his class, Laturno used to stand before a classroom and use yardsticks to illustrate the concept of a staff.

Students' heads served as notes. There was never any certainty that students were paying attention, he said. Assistive technology But while technology has changed music instruction, it hasn't made much of an impact in the teaching of students with learning disabilities. State Sen. Bob Kierlin (R-Winona) is one referendum advocate who has touted the potential technology possesses to positively impact those with disabilities.

But technology tends to get more scarce the farther away students get from core classes, such as social studies and language arts. That truth is evident in one on and get over Those kind of photos really help illustrate a story, and a lot of times make the difference between making the sale and not making the sale." Now, Bestul has two things in mind when he's outdoors: enjoying himself and gathering ideas for stories. For instance, Bestul took a vacation, rented mountain bikes and rode some trails. He ended up finding a magazine that wanted a story about mountain biking. He sold it to several publications.

"So I ended up going on vacation and making money at the same time." Bestul writes for more than just hunting and fishing magazines. "My wife and I both love the outdoors. We love to canoe and bike and run and ski and all that stuff. I feel like I have a pretty neat job. I get to write about the things I love to do." To Prevent One, Call Us! VALLEY SECURITY HomeBusiness Burgler Alarm Camera Systems fire Alarm For a FREE Home Estimate Call 507-454-2233 Km From Page 1 A expensive.

Technology and its educational purposes are sometimes misunderstood. "It's important not to equate technology with the Internet. But it's also important in education to guide the students to be using the Internet effectively. To get the sites that are good sites that meet their needs environmentally," Anderson said. WMS media center In the WMS media center late last week, a group of eighth-grade students were pointing and clicking their way to articles on an online encyclopedia and magazine databases.

The students were researching careers, using online information as well as other resource materials that included the usual library staples: books, periodicals and magazines. It's actually slow in the media center on this day, Anderson said. Typically it holds three classrooms of student's. But Halloween is only a few days away. Students are revved up, so one teacher decided to hold classes in her room.

Researching careers, one aspect of the state's graduation standards, is one subject where technology and online information serves students better than typical library materials, which often become outdated almost as quickly as they're settled on a bookshelf, Anderson said. The online information, on the other hand, is current and readily available. "We still buy the books. You still need that good old solid background information. But you also want to have the current information.

And in career education, you can't afford to keep all the books, because they go out of date right away," she said. But it's not the only area where technology is changing 18 1 si Writer From Page 1A bought his first story. Two of Bestul's deer hunting articles appeared in recent back-to-back issues of Field and Stream. He also has written for North American Whitetail and Bowhunter and is a contributing editor to the South Carolina-based magazine, Sporting Classics. "I try to be as familiar with the magazine market as I can.

I find magazines that I think I can write for and then I try to figure out what kind of stories they buy." Learning to shoot photos has helped the 38-year-old writer sell his stories more successfully. "I try to take my camera with me when I go (on an assignment). You have to kind of make up your mind whether you're going to do the activity or take photographs. It's pretty hard to do both." Combining writing with photography makes it easier to sell stories on the freelance market, Bestul said. "I don't do a lot of nature photography.

I usually do hunters in the field, or anytime one of my friends gets a nice deer I try to photograph that." Bestul said he also sets up photo sessions using his father as a stand-in model. "He's available at the drop of a hat. If I get a really neat day, like a great snowstorm where all the snow sticks to the call him up and say, 'Put your camo Winona Daily News (PositiveCy, (Bart of your Life! "The Winona Daily News is people who care for customers, care for each other, and who are passionate about quality and success." (USPS 686-860) Published daily and Sunday by the World Wide Web Winona Daily News, a division of Lee www.winonadailynews.com I Enterprises, from 601 Franklin e-mail: wdnluminet.net Winona, MN 55987. where periodicals SUBSCRIPTION RATES I Single copy: 50 cents daily, $1.25 Sunday Telephone numbers Week 13 26 si 507-453-3500 Toll free 800-328-2182 Home delivery $3.10 $40.30 $77.60 $155.00 Classified advertising 453-3600 Mai, 30 $165 Circulation 453-3530 Newsroom 453-3510 Postmaster: Retail advertising 453-3560 Send address changes to: Advertiser 453-3560 Winona Daily News P.O. Box 5147 FAX i 454-1440 Winona, MN 55987-0147.