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PAGE A2 STEVCJS PCSfT JSSSNU WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2002 i 3 Thieves take lodge's moose statue Uncle XfYOUR 3 r. 111 Stevens Point Forecast Today Thursday The moose, valued at $2,000, has been bolted to the east side of the lodge for two years, Tilleson said. "They took the bolts out," Tilleson said. "It took great effort to take it. They took the time to scope it out and knew what they needed for tools." A ladder had to have been used to steal the statue, police reports say.

The lodge replaced the moose a few years ago after the statue's head was ripped off in a theft, Tilleson said. The lodge is believed to be the first one ever to have a full moose statue, Tilleson said. "We're terribly upset," Tilleson said. "We're going to have to replace it." Friday (3 Partly cloudy 6547 Partly Scattered cloudy 7249 noon 7451 Obituaries Improved weather conditions are on the way for a few days, as a ridge of high pressure settles eastward from the Plains. The stalled frontal boundary is finally sliding to the east and southeast.

Rains totalling 1.5 to 3.5 inches fell over southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois yesterday, with local amounts of 5 inches reported, prompting some flash flood and river flood concerns. Readings will be gradually warmer for us, with low to mid 70s expected Thursday. Fair skies and light winds could contribute to the formation of fog. A few showers could form Friday afternoon as a weak trough passes through, but the next significant chance for showers and storms should occur later in the upcoming weekend. Today's highstonight's lows Saturday Sunday after Breezy and Breezy, humid showers more humid tstorms late 7453 7654 S4e8noBay Wisconsin mesaay as of p.m.

City HLPcn Eau Claire 55520.39 Green Bay 58520.02 Madison 63541.07 Milwaukee 64500.73 Rhinelander 52460.01 Superior 49390.01 MICHIGAN i Superior I 7047 RhinelandeB Eau Claire Wausau 7351 733U stevenS Point MINN) 9 7048 MENOMONIE (AP) The Moose Lodge is without its 400-pound fiberglass mascot after someone went to a lot of trouble to steal it. The bronze-colored moose statue, feet tall and 7 feet long, was stolen over the weekend from Moose Lodge 1584, said Terry Tilleson, a lodge member and past administrator. 'if Carl H. Holmquist Carl H. Holmquist, 83, 447 Deer Lane North, was found dead at home Monday evening, June 3, 2002.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Paul Lutheran Church. The Rev. Bob Barnes will officiate.

Burial will take place at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Friends may call at Boston Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. until the time of services Friday at the church.

A memorial will be established in his name. Carl was born April 10, 1919 in Glen Flora, to the late Wilhelm and Ida (Carlson) Holmquist. He lived in Ladysmith and attended schools there until 1941. He entered the U.S. Army April 10, 1941 and received an honorable discharge June 21, 1945.

He was a surgical technician with the 893rd Medical Clearing Company, a unit of the 135th Medical Regiment of Wisconsin. He served 39 months in the South Pacific. Decorations he received were the Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with one silver battle star, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one bronze battle star, and six overseas service bars. He served in Australia, New Guinea, New Briton, Leyte and Luzon. Carl worked for Sentry Insurance for many years before retiring in 1984.

He was married to Esther Jahns Dismuke on May 21, 1960 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Dubuque, Iowa. She preceded him in death on Feb. 23, 2002. He and his wife operated Esther's PX until 1985 when she retired.

Carl was a member of American Legion Post 6 and VFW Post 568. Survivors include two daughters, Kathleen (Steve) Hauge, Blaine, and Karin Zeeb, Mound, six granddaughters, and one WISCONSIN Madison A 6850 9 Milwaukee IOWA brother, Ben, Racine. Floyd A. Bacon Floyd A. Bacon, 86, died Tuesday, May 28, 2002, at Silverado Senior Living, Houston, Texas.

Services were held at 11 a.m. June 3 at Milton Lawns Chapel, Janesville, with the Rev. Dee Ann Woods officiating. Burial was in Milton Lawns Memorial Park. Memorials in his name may be made to the Alzheimer's Support Center of Rock County, 1900 Center Janesville, WI 53546.

Henke-Clarson Funeral Home, Janesville, assisted the family. Floyd was born June 13, 1915, in' Janesville, a'son of the late Claude and Mabel (Kislia) Bacon. He graduated from Janesville High School and worked at Gilman Engineering, Borg Corporation and the Beloit Foundry before operating Silver Beach resort in Lac du Flambeau. His fishing skills and knowledge of the local lakes provided many memorable fishing experiences for his guests. He was married to Theresa Lyke in 1940.

They retired to West Plains, in 1976. She died in 1984. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Janesville and served as Boy Scout leader. Floyd married Willie (Sams) Mustion, West Plains, in 1987, and was a member of the Church of God. He applied his building skills to build a church and improve the homes of friends and neighbors.

Survivors include his wifej Willie; two sons, Darrell Bacon, Spring, Texas, and Ronald (Anita) Bacon, Stevens Point; one daughter-in-law Sue Bacon, Madison; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Bernice (Vernon) Brey, Janesville; two stepsons, James (Sue) Mustion, West Plains, and Richard (Robin) Mustion, Kansas City, four step-grandchildren; one aunt, ILLINOIS 1 Veather Log Tuesday's 7:30 a.m. reading: Last 24 hours High: 51 Low: 42 Precipitation: .05 Today's Record High: 95 (1933); Low: 33 (1894) I Sunrise Tomorrow: 5:15 Sunset Tomorrow: 8:39 Dorothy Gunn, Janesville; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Knox, Janesville, and Mickey Bacon, Vero Beach, Fla. and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife Theresa; his youngest son, John Bacon, a brother, H. Milton Bacon, and a daughter-in-law, Mary Bacon.

Donald J. "Poncho" Blaskowski Donald J. "Poncho Blaskowski, 71, died Monday, May 27, 2002. A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St.

Augustine Catholic Church, South 68th and West Rogers streets, West Allis. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services Saturday at the church. Schaff Funeral Home, West Allis, is assisting the family with arrangements. Donald was born to Stephen and Regina Blaskowski.

Donald served in the U.S. Navy for four years and was retired from Waukesha Foundry. Survivors include his wife, Veronica (Zurkowski) Blaskowski; children, Debra (Dan) Billington, Denise (Tim) Galecki and Kendra (Heshern Sherif) Blaskowski; six grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; his mother, Regina Blaskowski; Eleanor (LeRoy) JCarch, Harriet Coats ana Janet (Gusty) Peplinski. Harry Koshnick Harry Koshnick, 73, 4246 Highway 66, died Tuesday, June 4, 2002, at St. Michael's Hospital.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Shuda Funeral Chapel. A complete obituary will appear in Thursday's Journal. James D. Miller, M.D. Strums Joint Journal 1200 Third Court Stevens Point, WI 54481 (715)344-6100 ISSN 0748 6332 Questions or Concerns fitsat Your Delivery? Delivery deadlines are 5 p.m.

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Special rate for military personnel: One Year, $134.50 MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PKESS The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use for republication of all the local news printed in this newspaper, as well as all AP news dispatches. JJ GASSNETT Tuesday's Super Cash 16,18,26,29, 30,35 Pick 3 03, 04, 06 Pick 4 04, 06, 07, 09 City Picks Kenosha, Milwaukee, Dodgeville, Chippewa Falls, Madison, Green Bay, Superior, Wisconsin Rapids, Two Rivers A Special Thank You In Memory Of Patrick M. Mc Namara The entire Mc Namara family would like to say "Thank You" to all of those who offered their support and generosity upon the passing of our beloved husband, father and friend. A special "Thank You" goes out to the St. Michael's Hospital Staff and Spiritual Staff, Dr.

Rezazadeh and the Oncology Staff, Fr. Dan Kozlowski, the funeral choir at St. Stephen Church, PisarskiDzikoski Funeral Home, and Michele's Restaurant. God Bless You Austin Michael. Grandparents are Mike and Shirley Bablitch, Stevens Point.

Sunday, June 2, 2002 PHILLIPS, Lu Anne, Plainfield, and Alvin Wilson, Lake in the Hills, 111., a daughter, Gracie May. Out-of-town Wednesday, May 29, 2002 CUMMINGS, Charlene, and Jamie Little, Wisconsin Rapids, a son, Jordan Dale. Grandparents are Jeff and Leanne Lundquist, Plover. Saturday, June 1, 2002 JAKUSZ, Janel and Michael, Shakopee, a daughter, Grace Rose. Grandparents are Marge and Chet Jakusz, Stevens Point.

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7:10. 9:20 UNDERCOVER BROTHER ran niynny ai 3.U3, 3 up spirit: STaiunH OF THE CIMARRON i Daily Matinees 12:30. 2:05. 3:40. 5:15, 6:50, 8:25 SPIDER Daily Matinees 12:35, 2:50.

5:05, 7:20, 9:35 STAR WARS ATTACK OF THE CLONES Daily Matinees 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00 STAR WARS ATTACK OF THE CLONES uaily 3:30, 6:30, 9:30 Memorials Should Last Forever iJtMiitlt.iw! Ml Thank You Best Wishes James D. Miller, M.D. police reports Portage County Bail jumping: Sheriff's deputies requested charges of bail jumping against a 17-year-old male for violating his bond by leaving his residence without permission, according to a Portage County Sheriff's De partment report. Boueriiiiicm meetings Stevens Point The Stevens Point Board of Water and Sewage Commissioners meets at noon Friday at the Water Department. Agenda includes consideration of claims for the water and sewage treatment utilities; and report on water distribution, water supply and sewage treatment operations.

Portage County The Portage County Public Library Board of Trustees meets at 4:15 p.m. today at the Rosholt Village Hall. Added to the agenda is discussionpossible action on Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation grant. births St. Michael's Hospital Monday, May 27, 2002 ALLRED, Vicki and Steve, Iola, a daughter, Brooke Marie.

Saturday, June 1, 2002 BROWN, Becky and Steve, 5486 Canary Drive, a son, 77onuments 5361 Hwy 10 Stevens Point 715-344-6577 1-800-472-4515 Hours: Mort. thru Sat. 9-5 -J CSe Rice Medical Center would like to thank Dr. James D. Miller for his years of dedicated service to the health and well being of this community.

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