A big thank you to all the sponsors, volunteers and spaghetti hungry folks who came out last night to the Onalaska armory. The annual spaghetti dinner at the Armory was to support soldiers now serving elsewhere. Fine entertainment from the Onalaska Show Choir and local talent. This night was a wonderful way to show support of the military and their families. Thanks to all.

Chuck Wicks and real life girlfriend/partner Julianne Hough were sent home on "Dancing with the stars" last night. This choice may have been somewhat of a surprise to some. Ty is still doing his best to not get thrown off the show.

Did you wake up to a light show this morning. Many of you may have. Around 3:30am our first little thunder and lightening event passed through the coulee region. I did get up to see what was happening. The thunder and rain did not start with the lighting. As spring and summer comes I know that this natural wonder will wear off. Saying that there sure is something neat about the first spring storm of the season. Enjoy natures wonders.

Here is a great recycling idea. Lionsclubs.org will guide you to the nearest drop-off for your old spectacles which are dispatched to needy eyes. What a great idea!!!

This morning as I was reading the newspaper I found something that I had never paid any attention to in the past. There is a report on the barge traffic that travels through the Dresbach Lock and Dam. The water temperature was 50 degrees yesterday and Two towboats went upriver with 24 barges. One towboat went downriver with three barges. This information is for all of us river rats.

I am just amazed how big of an effect one little rain shower can have. Take a good look around your yard today. The lawn is much greener and the tree are starting to come green again. Think back to just last week and it seems like overnight we entered the spring season. The message today is take a moment and enjoy your surroundings.

It's garage sale time. I bet there are 100's of folk preparing for a Saturday morning of treasure sales. Some call them Garage sales or Alley sales or rummage sales. Whatever the name it brings out the bargain hunters in all of us. This is a great time of year to spring clean and lighten up your closets. Remember that if this idea does not appeal to you, not to worry. There are many locations that would be happy to take your donations. Goodwill or the Salvation Army are just two great options. Your Church may even have families that are in need of your treasures. Get busy! It's that time of year again.

Volunteers and still needed for Neighbors Day. The annual La Crosse Neighbors Day has more than 400 volunteers registered but could still use more. Can you help on Saturday morning? Those interested in helping are asked to meet between 8 and 9 a.m. Saturday at La Crosses City Hall. If you cannot attend on Saturday's event you could always ask you own neighbor if they could use some help with yard work or any kind of spring clean up. Thanks in advance. I'll see you at City Hall on Saturday. Joanie

Didn't the NFL season just finish up????Well the NFL has just released the 2009 regular season schedules. The Packers will has their first season opener on September 13th vs. Chicago. The Packers and the Vikings meet on Monday night October the 5th at Minnesota. The regular season will finish up on January 3rd at Arizona for the Pack. Best of luck to all!

Guess what today is? The 14Th of April you may say. Yes, you would be correct and also its your last chance to deal with your tax return. Did you know that 70% receive a refund? Now what will you do with your refund......pay off a credit card balance? Save some? Treat yourself? So many choice and only one refund.

April showers bring May flowers. I am sure you all have heard that one a time or two. Here is my question for the day however. If all of that is true then what is the rule for putting the shovel and snow blower away. I am sure if I do put up these winter tools that a snow event will happen. Our news channel 8 forecast is for a week of 60 degree temps. I may wait for another week or two just to be sure.

Did you know that Easter weather can offer all kinds of variations in conditions? Years ago the temp went all the way down to one degree and as much as 85 in 1977. One year there was over 8 inches of snow on the ground and a soggy Easter with almost 2 inches of rain. How is a person to know what Easter bonnet to wear??? Sunday may reach 60 degrees in the Coulee Region. I think we all know how to dress with that forecast. Happy Easter to you and your family. Joanie

It's time for another season in the Coulee Region to get underway. It's time for the road construction season to begin. Here are some safety tips for drivers.
Stay alert
Watch for signs, equipment and workers
Minimize distractions such as using cell phones, eating or drinking
Avoid tailgating
Follow posted speed limits
Lets make this season a safe one for everybody.

Hello again. If you were awake bright and early maybe you would have seen a peach colored moon this morning. It was very pretty. Not so pretty was the out come of Dancing With The Stars Tuesday night. Dave Alan Grier is gone and Steve O is still in the contest. Steve O was not even in the bottom two. Go figure.

Well hello there....If you are traveling for the Easter Holiday here is a Crock Pot recipe that will travel with you.

Reuben Sandwich Spread

1 pound cooked corned beef - chopped finely

1 16 ounce can sauerkraut, rinsed and drained

1 cup thousand island dressing

1 1/2 cups shredded swiss cheese

3 ounces package cream cheese, cut into pieces

1 tbs prepared horseradish

1 tsp caraway seeds

your favorite crackers for serving

Combine all ingredients in stoneware. Cover and cook 3 hours on low setting. Serve with crackers and enjoy!

This is the cutest cake ever for your family Easter celebration. You may want to use a different jellybean color for every child in the household. Insert a half of a toothpick in one jellybean. Put the toothpick into the cake. The child that picks the toothpick jellybean gets a special Easter treat. Enjoy. Click here to see the bunny cake.



Bunny Cake Recipe

What You Need!
2 baked 9-inch round white cake layers, cooled
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Strawberry Whipped Topping, thawed
1 pkg. (7 oz.) BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut (2-1/3 cups), divided
suggested decorations(licorice, assorted ring-shaped candies, gumdrops)
Make It!
LEAVE 1 cake whole; cut remaining cake into 3 pieces as shown in diagram. (See Tip.) Arrange on large foil-covered board or platter to resemble a bunny's head and bow tie, using small amount of COOL WHIP to attach pieces to each other.
FROST cake with remaining COOL WHIP.
SPRINKLE coconut over cake. Decorate with remaining ingredients as shown in photo. Keep refrigerated.