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2012
Congratulations to the winning team of Gundersen Lutheran Foundation Director, David Amborn his fifth grade partner, Sophie Baggett of Emerson Elementary School.
As the Grand Prize winners, David received a $500.00 travel voucher courtesy of Travel Leaders, gift certificates to Dublin Square, Three Rivers Lodge, and Festival Foods. Sophie received Pizza Doctor’s Pizza Party, passes to Shenanigan’s, gift certificates to Target, Festival Foods, a Pepsi Cooler and Brewer’s hat, along with Loggers tickets, a Marcus Theater Movie Package and a check for her school for $1,000.00. Way to go David and Sophie!
Congratulations also to the People’s Choice Award Winner, Joe Laux of River States Truck and Trailer. Joe raised the most money ever for a single contestant, highest ever “vote” recipient; raising over $7,000.00. On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers of the Coulee Region RSVP, our sincere thanks and gratitude to all of the “celebrity contestants” and students who participated.
We extend a sincere thank you to our Founding Partners – Midwest Family Broadcasting, Travel Leaders, Coulee Bank, and Valley View Mall; our Platinum Sponsors- Mathy Construction Company, Kaplan University School of Professional and Continuing Education, Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, Robert & Eleanor Franke Charitable Foundation, River States Truck and Trailer, and Trucks of Bismarck. Our Gold Sponsors, Cleary-Kumm Foundation, Inc., Dahl Automotive, DigiCopy, Engelson & Associates, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation, Hawkins, Ash, Baptie & Company, Inland Printing & Marketing, Market & Johnson, Steven C. Mathy, Merchants Bank, Mooresmiles Dental, Schomburg Refrigeration, John & Karla Stanek, The Insurance Center and Mary Jo Werner.
Thanks to our celebrity judges – Kay Berra, John Burnett, Nancy Matchett, and Kim Novak; to Brandon Holt and Dan Wiese for their audiovisual assistance; our thanks also to our great game show host, Mr. Memory-Brad Williams. Together all of you helped make this the best “Who Will Be Smarter than a 5th Grader?” ever.
Thanks to our Question Sponsors and in kind donors for supporting this event, and everyone who came out to cheer on the contestants. We could not have done it without your help.
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Who Will be Smarter than a 5th Grader 2012 Contestants
Aquinas Catholic Schools
Blessed SacramentPeter Glodosky & Mary Ann Gschwind, Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
St. Patrick's
Lizzy Sutton & Jan Brock, Community Volunteer
Holmen School District
Evergreen ElementaryElise Grokowsky & Kristina Smaby Schoh, Community Relations Manager, Courtesy Corporation McDonald’s
La Crosse School District
Coulee MontessoriAnna M. Jansson & Cindy Prindle, Training & Development, Hawkins, Ash, Baptie and Company
Emerson
Sophie M. Baggett & David Amborn, Senior Director, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation
Franklin
Thaying Vang & Forrest Moe, President, Schomburg Refrigeration Co., Inc.
Hintgen
Jordan Schreier & Bill Sherry, CPA, Engleson and Associates, Ltd.
North Woods International
Ethan Hanewall & Steven Kopp, Hawkins, Ash, Baptie and Company (Heidi Blanke, WAFER)
State Road
Charolotte Kline & Edward Przytarski, Festmaster 2010, Xcel Energy
SOTA
Caitlin Coffey & Alex Kirchner, Daybreak Meteorologist, WXOW News 19
Southern Bluffs
Ethan Hundt & Karla Stanek, Director of Career Services & Academic Advising Center, UW-La Crosse
Spence
Nathan Janvrin & Nancy J. Sikorsky, Retired, School District of La Crosse
Summit
Christopher Donahue & Matt Skradie, 95.7 The Rock (Brian Simpson, 95.7 The Rock)
Onalaska School District
Eagle BluffHarrison White & Joe Laux, River States Truck and Trailer
Irving Pertzsch
Gabe Jiorle & Dr. Jane Bentz, Orthodontic Specialists of the Coulee Region
Northern Hills
Ian Janzen & Dawson Strutt, Director of Bands, Onalaska High School
Judges
Kay Berra, Principal, Blessed Sacrament
John Burnett, Retired, Onalaska School District
Nancy Matchett, Retired, La Crosse School District
Kim Novak, HPL Specialist, La Crosse School District
Sample Questions
(Click the question to get the answer.)
- A lion kills and eats a zebra. Which animal is the predator?
A. lion
B. zebra
C. both
D. neither - What takes place in your stomach and intestines?
A. fermentation
B. digestion
C. respiration
D. reproduction - Which is the largest planet in our solar system?
A. Jupiter
B. Neptune
C. Mercury
D. Saturn - What is a toad?
A. amphibian
B. mammal
C. reptile
D. insect - What is a simple machine consisting of a wheel and a rope called?
A. gear
B. pulley
C. lever
D. scale
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 The Clara Fields Multicultural Literacy Program is in need of volunteers to help with their summer sessions. Times include 7:45am-9:45am and 10am to 12pm. June 5th: Concerts in the park are at Riverside Park at the band shell, start at 7:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to arrive at 6:30 p.m. and assist with handing out programs and directing patrons. Senior Expo June 8 & 9 at Valley View Mall for active adults and seniors is a “one-stop-shop” and guide for families and individuals alike as they plan their own future June 12th: Concerts in the park are at Riverside Park at the band shell, start at 7:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to arrive at 6:30 p.m. and assist with handing out programs and directing patrons. June 19th: Concerts in the park are at Riverside Park at the band shell, start at 7:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to arrive at 6:30 p.m. and assist with handing out programs and directing patrons. Sign up to volunteer with the 2nd Annual Ribberfest to benefit Cystic Fibrosis. The event is Saturday, June 22 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Midwest TV & Appliance. June 26th: Concerts in the park are at Riverside Park at the band shell, start at 7:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to arrive at 6:30 p.m. and assist with handing out programs and directing patrons. On Friday, July 5th the YWCA and the Gundersen Lutheran Carilee Fund will be holding the 2013 Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Walk at Riverside Park. Volunteers are needed from 3:00pm-8:30pm July 10th: Concerts in the park are at Riverside Park at the band shell, start at 7:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to arrive at 6:30 p.m. and assist with handing out programs and directing patrons. Youth Outdoor Fest: July 13th from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. volunteers are needed at Pettibone Lagoon to experience outdoor activities such as boating, kayaking, archery, biking, and bird watching July 17th: Concerts in the park are at Riverside Park at the band shell, start at 7:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to arrive at 6:30 p.m. and assist with handing out programs and directing patrons. July 24th: Concerts in the park are at Riverside Park at the band shell, start at 7:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to arrive at 6:30 p.m. and assist with handing out programs and directing patrons. RSVP is looking for a few volunteers with sewing experience to work on a short term special sewing project. All materials will be provided please call today if you are interested! Urgent Need! - Blue Wrap Program needs sewing volunteers to assist with Breast Cancer Patient Bags. All materials are provided. If you would like to help out in the school next year now is a great time to apply to be a Foster Grandparent. Call RSVP to see if you qualify The Volunteer Driver Program is looking for volunteers to transport clients to appointments.You pick the times and days you are available to volunteer. The Telephone Reassurance Program is for adults who would benefit from a daily call. If you are interested in recieving a call or making calls please call RSVP for more information |
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