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Published - Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Achievements for April 22, 2007

By Tribune Staff

Assist2Sell is pleased to announce Nancy Luedtke and Phil Gaarder have joined their Company

Nancy Luedtke has joined Assist2Sell as their business manager. Nancy brings to the company extensive managerial and accounting experience. She has worked in the financial services industry for twelve years and another four years in the real estate title insurance industry. As a mortgage closer for a number of years, Nancy has gained substantial knowledge of the real estate transaction process. Nancy is highly professional has a strong commitment to the success of Assist2Sell which in turn produces a successful results for our clients. Nancy is a charter member and treasurer of the Holmen Area Rotary Club, and is a council member of the Holmen Lutheran Church. Nancy enjoys volunteering in community projects and events. Assist2Sell Hometowne River Realty was recently presented with Assist2Sell's Top 10% award at the company's national convention and Nancy is very proud to be part of a successful team of professionals. Assist2Sell is pleased to announce that Phil Gaarder has joined their team as an agent. He has been a realtor® for the past three years and is known for providing excellent service to his clients. He is also part of the Stephen Ministry program at Holmen Lutheran Church and is a compassionate caregiver to those in need. His caring attitude is apparent in his referral based clientele. Phil has a great reputation for being dependable, and represents clients long after the transaction closes. Phil enjoys fishing locally as well as taking an annual trip to Ontario, Canada. He has three grown daughters and enjoys spending time with their families.

Phil is an asset to Assist2Sell and will work well with their team philosophy. Assist2Sell is North America's Leading Discount Real Estate Company and will sell your home for a flat fee of $3995.

Boudreau named VP of instruction at Western

Margaret (Peg) Boudreau, of La Crosse, has been selected as the new vice president of instruction at Western Technical College. She will serve as the Chief Academic Officer for the college, overseeing the management and operation of the instructional activities of the District, including the college's academic programming and academic support functions and services.

Boudreau has served as acting vice president since Sept., 2006, and prior to assuming this role, she was the dean of Health and Public Safety since Feb., 2000. To her new position she brings administrative and teaching experience from MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Ill. and the University of Illinois at Springfield.

Boudreau holds a BA from the University of Illinois at Springfield, an MS from St. Louis University, and a PhD in Education from Southern Illinois University. Daniel D. Uhl, P.E. has become a "Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control" A CPESC is a recognized specialist in soil erosion and sediment control including storm water discharge. Certification requires educational training, demonstrated expertise, experience in controlling erosion and sedimentation. Each applicant must successfully pass a written examination designed to determine proficiency in the principles, practices, and legislation of erosion and sediment control. As of January 1, 2007 there were 27 CPESCs registered in Wisconsin. Dan Uhl is a Project Engineer at Davy Engineering Company, a consulting engineering firm in La Crosse that specializes in civil and environmental engineering for municipal, industrial and commercial projects.

Miller returns to Gundersen Lutheran for a new role in a familiar place

Sadie Miller, PT, ATC, began her career as an athletic trainer at Gundersen Lutheran four years ago. Now, she's returned to Gundersen Lutheran in a new role-as a physical therapist in Sports Medicine.

Since she began her education, Miller has had an interest in orthopedic and sports-related physical therapy. Miller earned her Bachelor of Science in athletic training and her Master of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 2002 and 2004 respectively. She is currently working toward her Transitional Clinical Doctorate in physical therapy from Regis University, Denver, Colo. Prior to joining Gundersen Lutheran, she worked at Northwoods Therapy Associates, an outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine physical therapy clinic in Eau Claire.

ATTORNEY NICHOLAS PASSE JOINS MOEN SHEEHAN MEYER, LTD.

Moen Sheehan Meyer, Ltd. is pleased to announce the addition of Nicholas Passe as an associate attorney. Passe earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and his Juris Doctor in 2006 from the University of Oregon in Eugene. He is admitted to the Wisconsin Supreme Court and lower Wisconsin courts. He and his wife, Elizabeth, return to live and work with us in the Coulee Region.

His practice is focused on the criminal, family and real estate areas. "He [Passe] will be an excellent addition to the firm's general practice areas. He will be a benefit to our clients," said Attorney Jeff George, of the firm.

Passe is a member of the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the La Crosse Area Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Wisconsin State Bar Association, the La Crosse Area Bar Association, and the La Crosse Area Young Lawyers Association.

Moen Sheehan Meyer, Ltd. is a full service law firm with 11 attorneys serving the La Crosse and surrounding areas. Visit our web site, www.msm-law.com for more information. Established in 1853, trust us to be there for you.

HOLMEN RESTAURANT MANAGER RECEIVES NATIONAL McDonald's AWARD

Holmen is home to one of the nation's top McDonald's restaurant managers. Sue Shawley was recently awarded the 2006 Ray Kroc Award. Named after McDonald's corporate founder Ray Kroc, this award recognizes the top 1% of McDonald's restaurant managers in the country.

A select 133 managers were chosen this year to receive the Ray Kroc Award. Sue received the Ray Kroc award in Chicago at an awards gala on March 13. The banquet was hosted by Don Thompson, President, McDonald's USA at Chicago's Marriott Hotel.

"Sue is a mentor, a teacher and champion for our business. Sue is truly deserving of the Ray Kroc Award." Said McDonald's local Owner/Operator Richard Lommen.

Courtesy Corporation McDonald's owned and operated by Richard Lommen has been the leader in the country by employing the most Ray Kroc award recipients, which includes winners in all four of the local McDonald's restaurants.

COULEE BANK Announces that Yer Yang and Zendy Michalek Graduate From Frontline Relationship Banking School

On March 1st, 2007, Customer Service Representative, Yer Yang, and Teller Supervisor, Zendy Michalek, successfully completed the Frontline Relationship Banking School course in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.

Sponsored by the Wisconsin Bankers Association, this curriculum has been developed to place emphasis on retaining core deposits while, at the same time, exposing students to loan products and financial services of the future.

Yer Yang began working at Coulee Bank as a Youth Apprentice in June of 2003. Starting as a bank teller, her friendly disposition along with her keen understanding of banking products and services has elevated Coulee Bank's customer satisfaction to a more profound level.

In July 2006, Zendy Michalek took on the obligations of Teller Supervisor for Coulee Bank. Zendy has a B.S. from UW-Stevens Point, Wisconsin and numerous years of supervisory banking experience. Her banking knowledge, leadership and people skills are some of the more distinguishing attributes that have contributed to Coulee Bank's success.

Classes such as those provided by the Wisconsin Bankers Association provide a unique opportunity for bank personnel to learn how to more completely meet the changing needs of customers and deliver higher quality service in our community. Coulee Bank is a great promoter of continued education for their employees and encourages you to come in and congratulate Yer and Zendy at the La Crosse branch.