Robyn's Table Chat published by Robyn Docken

Robyn's Table Chat
Robyn’s Table Chat published by Robyn Docken—608-582-2938 17034 North 7th Street Galesville, WI 54630 Email: rdocken@aol.com. Sellers Permit # 004-0003334242-01
Volume IV; Issue VII Visit the Local Calendar on RobynsChat. March 11, 2008
Happy 90th birthday!
Girl Scouts of the USA
is Girl Scout Week
March 10-16th
A celebration of the
past, present, and future.
Girl Scouts is the largest voluntary organization for girls
in the world. The organization is open to girls ages 5 - 17,
in kindergarten to the twelfth grade. There are currently
over 2.8 million girl members and girls are still joining!
Daisy, Brownie, Junior Girl Scout, Girl Scout….
And spring is only a few weeks away….
St. Bridget’S
AnnuAl
St. Patrick’S Day
Turkey Dinner
Sunday, March 16th
11am—2pm
St.Bridget’s Catholic Church,
Ettrick
Oven Roasted Turkey with all
the fixings, Pie & Beverages
Adults $8 / Children $4 /
Under 6-Free
Carry Outs—$8.50
Ettrick in Town Deliveries $9
(call 525-3811 for deliveries)
Reminder: Local Churches
Please phone in, email or mail the schedule
of your Holy Week Services into Robyn's
Table Chat.
Dial A Prayer- 582–4206
Trempealeau’s
3rd Annual
Easter Egg Hunt &
Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, March 15th
Pancake Breakfast
from 7:00 a.m.—10:30 a.m.
Sportsmen’s Club, Trempealeau
Bring along and Donate
a non-perishable food item
for the Food Pantry to be
entered into a prize drawing.
Easter Egg Hunt Information:
Preschool: 10:00 am
at Sportsmen’s Club
Kindergarten–2nd Grade:
11:00 am – 12:00 p.m. at Central Park
3rd Grade & Up: Noon—1:00 p.m. at
Trempealeau Ball Park.
Sponsored by
Trempealeau Girl Scout Troops
& Local Businesses.
Thank you for your support!
Remembering Dates In History
#1 Hit Parade Song from 1940
"I'll Never Smile Again"
Frank Sinatra
Mar 15, 1947
"Heartaches"
Ted Weem
Mar 12, 1949
"Cruising Down The River"
Blue Barron
Mar 21, 1953
"The Doggie In The Window"
Patti Page
March 15, 44
Julius Caesar is stabbed to death
Mar 18, 1852
Wells and Fargo Begins
Mar 19, 2003
War in Iraq Begins
Happy Birthday
Natalie Spencer
March 8th
Centerville
Sr. Men's Bonspiel
March 14th - 16th
Trempealeau
Sportsmen’s
Fish Fry
March 21st
(Good Friday)
Pool Tournament
Mike's Bar & Grill
Galesville
Saturday - 1 pm Sharp
March 15th.
SUPPORT THE
LOCAL FOOD PANTRY
March Birthdays
At The Manor
Esther Ekern – 14th
Helen Nelson – 26th
Irene Hilbert – 28th
Happy Birthday
Tom Pfaff, Sr.
Feb. 26th
Happy 9th Birthday
Max Heffner
March 19h
Happy Anniversary
Bob & Coral Johnson
March 20th
Happy Anniversary
Henry & Esther Ekern
March 29th
Mill Road
Banquet Center
Saturday, March 15th
2pm—6pm
St. Patrick’s Day
Orange Blossom Special
Saturday, April 5th
2pm—6pm
Orange Blossom Special
Saturday, April 12th
2pm—6pm
Red’s Polka Band
On the Flat - Galesville
582-4073 or 539-5912
Postage Rates going up May 12th.
You may want to think about
Forever Stamps...
Shop Locally
It benefits all of us!
It’s St. Patrick’s Day
in Ettrick…
Weiner's 16th Annual
Irish Fest
Saturday, March 15th
Begin Serving at Noon
Corn Beef & Irish Stew
Kids Free Throw 11am
Saw Dust Pile 2:30pm
Parade 4:30pm
Cabbage Toss at
Weiner's Bar at 5pm
Z93 Music In Motion
8pm til Midnight.
6th Annual
Chad Corcoran
“Gathering of the Green”
Memorial
Volleyball for All
Saturday, March 15
12—3:30pm
Ettrick Community Center
Everyone welcome,
anyone can play
1pm - 3pm
Irish Singer
Don't Miss This!
Raffle Drawings for
3 Stained Glass Art Pieces,
handmade bench, &
many more prizes
Too numerous to mention
All proceeds donated
to the
Ettrick & Galesville
Fire Departments

And The Answers
When all else fails….
laugh.
And on the Gale Theatre tickets
that came from Ann Prochowicz
in Trempealeau, WI.
When she asked what was playing,
Keith Cook showed up with
this from his files.
The thing I didn't remember was
the spelling of 'theatre' It's the
first time I ever noticed that it was
're'.
And this was a week of a lot of
contacts, but didn't get the answers…..
yet…...
Where was the horse racing track
in Trempealeau?
I received a call from Tom
Eichman who said his father,
Harry, knew exactly where this
was. He had heard his grandfather
talk about it…so more on that
in the next issue.
The same situation exists with the
Larson house in Ettrick.
"It's a frying pan made into a clock."
is what Bill Finch said when he
brought me this photo. Turns out
that Don Lovig, a former Galesville
resident, makes these. I believe Don
donates the money he makes from the
clocks.
Does anyone have
any photos of the Elmcroft Nursing
Home?
Did you know…
Galesville Excavating is
where the Deep Rock was ?.
Galesville Excavating
Plumbing, Heating & A/C
20645 West Gale Avenue
608-582-2084
Monday-Friday
7:30am-3:30pm
24 Hour Answering Service
MC’s Boondocks
County Rd M—Galesville
Open 7am Daily
Phillip’s Chicken & Dumplings
3rd Tuesday of Every Month
Join Us Fridays 11am—5pm
3 Pc Fish Special, including
Home-made Macarroni Salad or Coleslaw,
Dif-
Choice of Potato for $6.95
New - Friday Night Fish Specials
ferent Prices to suit your Appetite!
608-582-4401
This photo in the showcase special of the gals cutting corn in Trempealeau
brought many comments. Even a few who had heard about the Robinson accident.
Who said curling isn't hard work….
This foreign exchange student from
Chile was taking a break during the
Fun Spiel at Centerville. But she
did have a great time!
(Photo courtesy of Val Wood)
As a side note, the USA Jr. Men's
team won the Gold Medal at the
World Jr. Curling Championships
in Sweden this week.
Trempealeau
1st Responders
Reverse Raffle
Sat., April 5th
Centerville Curling Club
When it comes to moving ground,
grading roads, or even making ponds
call Jim Dezale ….
JIM DEZALE EXCAVATING
W13395 Dezale Lane
Ettrick
(608) 582-4189
Excavators, Dozers,
Earth Movers, Graders,
Compactors
When the photo of the Blair Baseball Team was taken, it was from the top of the
old school. (Photo above) .
And on Merna Church…
Verneille Hunter called to add this information
on Dr. John Powell and also the
name Merna"…." Aunt Mern used to
work for Dr. Powell. Whenever he used to
go on call when the flu epedemic was
around in 1918, he would leave her at different
homes to take care of the patient.
Then when he'd come back to check on the
patient, he would take her onto the next
place with him and probably leave her
there. Gert was his wife. She was a great
singer with that low voice. I do remember
her saying that he was so exhausted he
would stop and sleep between the different
homes during that time. My grandmother,
Mary Melinda Milburn, Aunt Merna's
Mother, was born in Merna, Nebraska but
they lived in Broken Bow, NE. When she
was just a young girl she came to Trempealeau.
When Grandpa saw her walking
on the street, he said that's the girl I'm
going to marry. Because Aunt Merna was
an RN and helped with the delivery of
babies and some were named after her…
like Merna Adams & Merna Wilbur. "
Did you know….
We've all heard the story that the Mill
in Galesville once shipped flour to the
Queen of England. But did you know
that when the flour was shipped to
Queen Victoria, the special barrels
which had 12 hoops each were made
at the mill's coopering shop which
employed 20 men.
JERRY’S BARBER
SHOP
JERRY BLAKEN,
Owner
North Bend,
Wisconsin
For Appointments
Call
608-488-7044
Did you know…
Dave Tranberg has been installing
telephones & telephone jacks for over
25 years and his work is guaranteed.
Dave Tranberg
Telephone Service
534-6125
Reasonable & Guaranteed
Having a Problem
Selling Your Home?
Then think about Staging!
It does make a difference.
For help in staging your home,
Call Traci Stoner
608-582-3022
A Reminder on Policy
If I receive something unsigned,
It will not be printed in
Robyn's Table Chat.

In Memory
In Memory
In Memory
March 11, 2008 Page 3
William B. Kellman
July 31, 1926 - Feb 21, 2008
Geraldine (Cisewski) Lomiski
Feb 9, 1923 - Mar 2, 2008
Rodney Morris
Jan 13, 1945 - Mar 6, 2008
In Memory
Betty Jane Stellpflug
Aug 31, 1923 - Feb 29, 2008
In Memory
James O. Pederson
July 6, 1927 - Mar 8, 2008
In Memory
Virginia Stanislawski
Mar 8, 1943 - Mar 8, 2008
It’s A Boy!
Payton Jeremy
Born to
Jennifer Docken & Jeremy Lyga
March 4, 2008
And where does your
Table Chat end up?
Is it on the list???
Afghanistan: Kabul
Alaska: Anchorage, Juneau, Palmer
Arkansas: Hot Springs Village, Mountain
Home,
Arizona: Apache Junction, Bouse,
Flagstaff, Fountain Hills, Glendale, Mesa,
Phoenix, Tucson, Prescott, Scottsdale,
Yuma
California: Camp Meeker, Cathedral
City, Pasadena, Sacramento, San Diego,
San Juan Capistrano
Canada: Vancouver, BC, Belleville,
ONT; Ottawa, ONT
China: Zone, Jiangsu
Colorado: Littleton, Thornton,
Westminster
England (United Kingdom): London
Florida: Boca Raton, Clearwater, Clearwater
Beach, Longboat Key, Jacksonville,
Masaryktown, Palm Harbor, Okeechobee,
Sarasota
Georgia: Newnan
Idaho: American Falls, Atomic City
Illinois: Anna, Beach Park, Canton,
Chicago, Joliet, La Grange, Lake Villa,
Moline, Mt. Carroll, Oregon, Rockford ,
Rockton, Springfield
Indiana: Mishawaka, Elkhart
Iowa: Cedar Rapids, Forest City, Lansing
, Muscatine, Newton, Waterloo
Italy: Rome
Kansas: Kansas City, Olathe, Wichita
Louisiana: Gonzales
Maine: Ellsworth
Massachusetts: Northampton
Michigan: Clinton, Grand Rapids
Minnesota: Annandale, Big Sandy
Lake, Eagen, Hastings, Kandijohi,
LeSueur, Owatonna, Plymouth, Ramsey,
Rochester, St. Paul, Tonka Bay, Winona,
Worthington
Mississippi: Jackson
Montana: Dillon, Missoula
Nebraska: Plattsmouth
Nevada: Las Vegas, Laughlin
New Hampshire: Sandown
New Mexico: Albuquerque, Alamogordo
North Carolina: Durham, Raleigh,
Salisbury
Ohio: Bluffton, Oberlin
Oregon: Corvallis, Marylhurst, Myrtle
Point, Tegard
Pennsylvania: Exton, Reading
South Carolina: Beaufort
South Dakota: Rapid City
Tennessee: Clarksville
Texas: Arlington, Fort Worth, Garden
Ridge, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Harlingen,
Iola, Katy, McAllen, Weslaco
Utah: Salt Lake City
Virginia: Alexandria, Virginia Beach,
Woodbridge
Washington: Bellingham, Issaqua,
Olympia
Wisconsin: Arcadia, Bangor, Bark
Point, Beloit, Blair, Black River Falls,
Bloomer, Brillion, Centerville, Cornelle,
Cottage Grove, Deerfield, Dodge, Eau
Claire, Eleva, Ettrick, Evansville, Fountain
City, Franklin, Franksville, Galesville,
Green Bay, Hayward, Hegg, Holmen,
Hudson, Independence, Janesville,
Jefferson, La Crosse, Lake Mills, Madison,
Medford, Melrose, Menomonie,
Menomonee Falls, Milltown, Milton, Milwaukee,
Mt. Horeb, New Auburn, North
Bend, Oconto Falls, Oshkosh, Onalaska,
Pigeon Falls, Pine Creek, River Falls, St.
Croix, Somers, Sparta, Stevens Point,
Stevens Town, Strum, Sturgeon Bay, Sun
Prairie, Taylor, Trempealeau, Watertown,
Waukesha, Wausau, Webster, West
Bend, West Salem, Windsor, Whitefish
Bank of Galesville's
Golden Club Tour
April 30th - May 2nd, 3 Days
Pella Tulips &
Amana Colonies
Sign Up by calling Jennifer
at 608-582-2233 or email:
jennifere@bankofgalesville.com
Registration for TYSC
March 27 6:00-8:00pm
Village Community Center
Trempealeau
Join Us For
Cornbeef & Cabbage
On St. Patrick's Day
March 17th
At
Mike's Bar & Grill
Downtown Galesville
608-582-2517
Make Plans To Attend
The
150th
Trempealeau County Fair
July 24th - July 27th
The photo of the outside of the old Frenchville store floats around every once in awhile. But I was totally captivated when
Jim & Marian Thompson brought the above photo in of the inside of the store…. I believe they said the small boy was one of
the Wood children, but can anyone name the people in this photo or even know the year it was taken.
Have you stopped in …
To see the tribute to our
Local Military at Tom’s Bar
TOM’S BAR
582-2911
On the Square
Downtown Galesville
Can you help?
The Wason family is looking for
Large Shot Glasses
(with green printing)
Hog—3 oz—line
Men—2 oz—line
Ladies 1/4 oz—line
They were given out at Christmas
time in 1957 or 1958 from
Wason’s Supper Club in Centerville.
If you have one of these in your collection,
would you please contact me and I will
gladly get you in touch with members of
the Wason family.
Building materials, cabinets, design
services, paint, rentals...so much more!
With a long history of
Building Satisfied Customers.
608-582-3322
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Talk about politics…
When I ran across this tidbit, I
found it fascinating. The voters
were out and so was the band on
Tuesday afternoon. After the
band had finished their lively
airs to entertain the voters, they
were served a banquet by ….
The ladies of the Women's Christian
Temperance Union in their
lunch room… The year? 1892.
Slow Down, Unwind,
Soothe Your Soul
Lunch Served 11am - 3pm
Coffee Bar - Desserts
Open Tuesday-Saturday
7:30am-4:00pm
16846 Davis St * Galesville
582-2669

Did you know...Critzman's was
previously located on CTY K.
Critzman Auto Body
On the Square
Downtown Galesville
608-582-4019
Critzman’s
Serving the community
for over 30 years.
Watch for
New Convenient
Drive-Thru
Centerville
Café— 539-4324
Store—539- 2584
Store Hours: 5:30am-10pm
Café : 6:00am-2pm-til 8pm Friday
Breakfast Menu, Noon Specials
Friday Night Fish Fry
The Area Cantata - 1944
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Full Breakfast * Noon Specials * Dinners
BEST PIZZA IN TOWN
608-582-2517
Stop in & get on Our
Spring Turkey Contest
The Most Experienced DNR License Agent &
DNR Registration Station In The Area
THANK YOU!
March 11, 2008 Page 4
Hilton
Excavating
& Plumbing
Gale Ferry Road
Hwy 53/54/93
Dick - Bob - Will
608-582-2908 or 608-792-8712
The timing couldn't have been better when David Mahlum handed me this photo. This is the season for many
area cantatas. David said in a note "Here is a picture of what I cal 'The First Area Cantata'. They sang
in many area churches. The photo was taken in French Creek. Thanks to Eldon Berg, Bud Swenson, Laurel
Dahl, and Gertie Erickson who all helped identify names. This group was organized & directed by pastor
Harold Aasen and accompanied by Esther Hauge. Listed Are Members Of The Joint Choir of 1944 From Frencb
Creek, Tamarack, Fagerness, And South Beaver Creek. Many people in Frencb Creek have this picture in their
home. There is also one in the church basement. Some members are not yet identified. " Can anyone fill in
the blanks?
Top Row Left To Right: Orville Mahlum, Edwin Peterson, Arthur Ofsdahl,Sr., Harold Anderson, Eugene
Simonson, Einar Lund, ? Johnson, Harold Kolstad, ___________ .
2nd Row: Eddie Eriekson, Eldon Berg, Alfred Hanson,Jr., Norman Nordstrom, Lyle Nelson, Laurel Dahl,
LaVerne Eiland, Raymond Swenson, Ernest Stark.
3rd Row: Norval Bortle, ________, Elmo Stutlien, Martin Berg, Iver Hanson, Harold Hauge, Carl
Christianson, Wallace Nordstrom.
4th Row: ___________, Minnie Hanson, Sophie Hanson, Mabel Berg, Catherine Benrud, Esther Helstad, Selma
Gilbertson, Cara Kolstad, Louise Nelson.
5th Row: LaVern Olson, Harvey Berg, Myrtle Thompson, Alice Thompson, Mabel Peterson, Mabel
Ofsdahl,____________, Gladys Skundberg, Gertrude Ofsdahl,____________ , Helen Hanson.
6th Row: Alice Nelsestuen, Elsie Peterson, Leatrice Helstad, Helen Enghagen, Effie Swenson, Hazel
Gilbertson, Francel Christianson, Vivian Bortle, Vivian Stark,_______________ , ____________.
6 (a) Short Row: ____________, ____________, Cleone Mahlum,_________, Agnes Emilson, Lorraine Hagen.
7th Row: Dorothy Mahlum, Evelyn Axeness, Helen Christianson, Ardyce Aleckson, LaMae Thompson, ___________,
LaBelle Hogen, Marcella Swenson, Bernice Simonson.
8th Row: Clara Stark, Julia Swenson, Emma Tolokken, Mildred Thompson, Esther Hauge, Pastor Aasen, Mae Stutlien,
Gertie Onsrud, Merle Erickson, Wilma Stark.
608-582-2281
Fax: 608-582-4877
Sonic Motel
W21278 Hwy 54 West
(Next to Wason’s Supper Club)
Galesville, WI
Linda & Dave Baardseth
- Owners/Operators
E-mail: sonicmot@triwest.net
I appreciate the great, personal service
I get at the Galesville Pharmacy
Galesville Pharmacy
Main Street
608-582-2446
Monday-Friday 8:30am—5:30pm
Saturdays: 8:30am—Noon
DELIVERY AVAILABLE
(Mail Service Also Available)
Sharon Spahr
Is seeking re-election for
Town of Gale,
Supervisor seat #4
Please vote
On April 1st!
Paid for by Sharon Spahr
Residential & Light Commercial
Heating & Air Conditioning
Wayne Johnson
N21276 Spires Lane—Galesville
608-582-4154
Sales, Service, & Installation

WHAT IS INFLUENZA?
Influenza (also called “the flu”) is a viral infection in the nose, throat and
lungs. About 10% to 20% of Americans get the flu each year. Some people
get very sick. Each year, about 130,000 people go to a hospital with the flu,
and 20,000 people die because of the flu and complications.
The flu may cause fever, cough, sore throat, a runny or stuffy nose, headache,
muscle aches and tiredness. Most people feel better 1 or 2 weeks,
but for some people, the flu leads to serious diseases, such as pneumonia.
The influenza vaccine (the flu shot) can help protect you from getting
the flu.
How can you avoid getting the flu?
The best way to avoid getting the flu is to get the flu shot each fall (in October
or November), before the flu season begins. The vaccine is available
by shot or by nasal spray. FYI: You cannot get the flu from the flu shot or
the nasal-spray vaccine.
You can also reduce your risk of catching the flu by washing your hands
frequently, which stops the spread of germs. Eating healthy, exercising and
getting enough sleep also play a part in preventing the flu because they
help boost your immune system.
If you are sick, make sure that you cover your mouth when you cough (use
a mask) and wash your hands often to prevent giving the flu to others.
Some people who get the vaccine will still get the flu, but they will usually
get a milder case than people who aren’t vaccinated. The vaccine is especially
recommended for people who are more likely to get really sick from
flu-related complications.
Information provided by Franciscan Skemp Galesville Clinic
Katy Anthony, PA-C
Upcoming Entertainment
at the Manor
March 12th
2:00 Baptist Kids
March 14th
2:15 St. Patrick’s Day Party
Music by Chester Proctor
March 16th - Palm Sunday
3:00 Music by Jake Ilika
March 19th - Wednesday
2:30 Music Study Club
March 21st - Good Friday
10:30 Music by Just Jim
March 26th - Wednesday
2:30 Music by John Ofstedahl
March 29th - Saturday
2:30 Music- Russell Glomstad & Frances Foss
March 31st - Monday
6:45 Music by: Ryan Herman
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Centerville-W25042 State Hwy 54/35
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for all your banking needs
Hours
Mon-Thurs: Lobby 9am-4pm;
Drive Up 8am-5:30pm
Fri: Lobby 9am-6pm; Drive-Up 8am-6pm
Trempealeau Walk-Up:
Mon-Thurs 8am-9am&4pm-5:30pm
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March 11, 2008 Page 5
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many decades he had that
stitch in his finger…..
I think you'll be surprised.
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weekend appointments
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Remember to Vote
Tuesday, April 1st.
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Ardell Tollefson brought this photo in. It is the Franklin Merchants ball team. Some of these are identified.
I'm going to try to translate this the best I can. The bat boy in front is Robert Hardie. Behind him in the first row: Chester Johnson,
Gene Bisher, Leland Claire, _______, Ray Lien, and Kenneth Johnson
3rd Row: Walter "Tollie" Tollefson, Roulle Young (catcher), _____. Eugene Tollefson, ______
In the back is the pitcher, Gaylord "Sam" Tollefson, pitcher. The picture was taken in about 1951 or 1952.
I was curious as to who the merchants in Franklin were. Ardell thought one was Keith Hardie who ran the Gas Station and Garage. Another
perhaps Theodore Fosse that owned the General Store.
Can anyone identify these team members or know who the merchants were that sponsored the team?
It was
Tom Pfaff Sr.'s Birthday
and the folks that were
at the Ettrick Express
in the morning were
enjoying the
free cup of coffee & roll.
Flow-Rite
Pipe & Sewer Services, LLC
Call Mike at 582-4793