Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 06/07/2022 - 8:00am
Former GFW Coaches Lowell Zellmann and Mark Leitheiser were inducted into the GFW Athletic Boosters Hall of Fame last week for their years of dedication in coaching GFW athletes. The induction ceremony was held as part of the annual letterman’s banquet in Winthrop. (Staff photo by Denise Bonsack)
Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 06/07/2022 - 8:00am
More than 500 Vietnam veterans, including one from Fairfax, will be inducted into the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund’s (VVMF) In Memory Program in 2022. Since the Vietnam War ended, thousands of Vietnam veterans have suffered due to Agent Orange exposure, PTSD and other illnesses as a result of their service. VVMF believes all those who served in Vietnam should be honored and remembered for their service.
Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 05/31/2022 - 8:00am
By Denise Bonsack, Publisher
Reality TV shows have become all the rage in recent years. Shows like Survivor and Amazing Race feature individuals and teams facing challenges and competing against each other to reach the ultimate goal. In those cases, that goal is something crazy like winning a million dollars.
Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 05/24/2022 - 8:00am
By Denise Bonsack, Publisher
Just because the kids aren’t in school during the summer, doesn’t mean they should stop learning. In fact, it’s the perfect time for them to really dig into what interests them – for them to find out where their passions might lie.
And what better place than the public library! There are books on every topic, computers for research and games, and so much more!
Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 05/24/2022 - 8:00am
The VFW Auxiliary recognized two girls from Prairie Lutheran School on May 11, 2022 for their participation in a program called, “Get Excited for the Red, White and Blue!” which entails singing the Star-Spangled Banner in a competition with an option to sing it in any genre they choose. Imani Prigge (pictured above right) and Molly Johnson (center) were recognized for their contributions by Auxiliary President Michelle Trapp (left). Imani was chosen to continue to the District level where the competition had a possibility of six contestants.
Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 05/24/2022 - 8:00am
By Denise Bonsack, Publisher
The ranks of the GFW Athletic Boosters Hall of Fame will grow by two on June 1 when the group hosts its 2022 induction ceremony.
This year’s inductees include former coaches who have spent countless hours working with GFW athletes to improve and encouraging them to reach beyond what they thought was possible.
Published by fxstandardnews on Tue, 05/24/2022 - 8:00am
The Franklin City Council met for their regular meeting on on Monday, May 9, 2022
J. Lund requested Council’s permission to license three dogs, stating that he has an elderly dog with health and leg issues and the quality of life it has seemed to get better when they added a puppy to the family. Council approved the request.
