Christmas
REMEMBRANCES OF CHRISTMASES PAST – Tom and Judy Wink, Christmas is about spending time with family
By Missy Klatt Tom and Judy Wink have lived their entire lives in the Emerald area and both come from large farming families. They both learned to work at a young age as they helped on the farm. Judy, who was one of 13 children (one died at just a few months old) born to…
Read MoreREMEMBRANCES OF CHRISTMASES PAST – Judy Knops: “Us kids, we worked in the barn, drove the tractor, helped with hay.”
By Renee Bettendorf Lifelong Boyceville resident Judy Knops grew up north of town on her parents’ dairy farm along with her sister Vivian Hanestad and brothers Larry and Ronnie. They helped raise Holstein cattle and attended Chimney Rock school. “You grew up, you worked hard, back then it was so different with all the farmers,”…
Read MoreREMEMBRANCES OF CHRISTMASES PAST – Helen Stansbury, ‘X’ marks the spot of her Christmastime memories
By Missy Klatt Helen Stansbury grew up on a farm three miles north of Glenwood City on County Road X. She was the youngest of six children born to Anna and William Burmester. She had three older sisters and two older brothers. At Christmas time they cooked a lot. Her mother made fruitcake during the…
Read MoreREMEMBRANCES OF CHRISTMASES PAST – Margaret Wheeler recalls Norwegian treats and recipes from her youth
By Missy Klatt Margaret Wheeler is currently a resident of Havenwood but grew up in Chippewa Falls. As she puts it “I was born in Chippewa, baptized, went to school in Chippewa, confirmed, graduated, married and when I die, I’ll go back to Chippewa.” Margaret was the middle child of Elnora and Howard Hall. Margaret…
Read MoreREMEMBRANCES OF CHRISTMASES PAST – Shirley Hetzel: “I have been blessed with family and so many friends over the years.”
By Renee Bettendorf BOYCEVILLE- “I have been blessed with family and so many friends over the years. And I just want to say Merry Christmas to you all and Happy New Year and God bless you all,” said 92 year old Boyceville resident Shirley Hetzel. Shirley currently lives in a little house in town decorated…
Read MoreDEAR SANTA – Glenwood City and Boyceville Elementary Schools
Just in the “Nick” of time, we’re pleased to present these heartwarming letters from our area kids to their favorite holiday hero. All of the letters are typed as they were written. We hope you enjoy them. Tiffany Creek Elementary Mrs. Bird’s 1st Grade Dear Santa, I would likea a nrfgun. Are you working on…
Read MoreDear Santa, By Mrs. Garnett’s 2nd Grade Class
Dear Santa, My name is Reese Ische. How are the Reindeer doing? You are the best! Merry Christmas! Ho, Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas! Have a safe trip! I will leave you some milk and cookies! For christmas I want some toys! I wold like a blue Nike Swetshirt, black legings and white Nike socks!…
Read MoreDear Santa, By Mrs. Diers’ 2nd Grade Class
Dear Santa, My name is Harvey Wichmann. I am 8 years old. I go to Mound veiw Elementary school. I really hope your doing really well. I hope you bring lots and lots of snow. I am really excited to go sleding. How is Mrs. Claus? Who is your faveret reindeer? What is your faveoret…
Read MoreDear Santa, By Mrs. Kittilson’s 2nd Grade Class
Dear Santa: I want a BB gun. Can I plese have a race track? How old are you? Sincerely, Westin Schindler, I am 7 Dear Santa: my name is Waylon. can you please give me a tablet and a RC car? are you real? Sincerely, Waylon tuschl, 7 Dear Santa: My name is Otto. I…
Read MoreDear Santa, By Mrs. Ryan’s 2nd Grade Class
Dear Santa, My name is Liam. I Want to see you is that ok? Wake me if i can meet you! I wish my family to meet you. I would like a spinosoras! Merry Chrismas Santa! Your friend, Liam, Age 7 Dear Santa, My name is AShlin. I get ready for Shristmas I poot up…
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