On May 17^th Chuck was involved in a freak accident which left 75% of his right leg burned and in some places, burned down to the bone. He initially spent a month in the Regions burn center in St Paul, MN recovering and receiving skin graphs. He has since gone back for more skin graphs and surgery and presumably there will be more skin graphing to come.

Kathy Lucey and Donna Finn are heading up a Shamrock Club and Irishfest sponsored fundraiser for the St. Clare Health Mission entitled “Shearing for Sharing”. Jim Kroner, Rick Pervisky, Dick Record and Jim Tracy have agreed to run for the honor of shearing a sheep “Paddy” at Irishfest on Saturday, August 9 at 3:30 p.m. in the Cultural Tent.

These men will be distributing ballots and asking for donations throughout the community to secure votes. Votes are $1 each or 6 for $5. You may vote for more than one person and vote as many times as you wish on one ballot. We also hope that you will be able to gather votes from people you know. Donations and ballots may be turned in to any of the four contestants or Kathy or Donna. Ballots can also be obtained here.

If you have questions, please call Kathy Lucey 608-788-6759 or Donna Finn 608-782-5936. Or visit the website here.

This should be a fun event and ALL of the proceeds will go directly to St. Clare Health Mission.

Bring your kids to Catfish Days and join the Friends of Trempealeau Public Library in the Kids tent. Enjoy on-going games enhanced by music, face painting, stone skipping, clogging, juggling, and clowns. The Kids tent is open from 2-5 on Saturday July 12 and 4-6:30 on Sunday July 13th, near the river in Trempealeau.