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lacrossetribune.com FRIDAY. June 3, 2011 B3 Ronald Richard George Ronald Richard George, 52, of La Crosse passed away Tuesday, May 31, Lenora C. Baker ONALASKA Lenora C. Baker, 89, of Onalaska passed away Wednesday, June 2011, at Mayo Clinic Dairy nice Organizers hope weather will mean bigfest crowds AT A GLANCE WHAT: June Dairy Days WHERE: Most activities are in West Salem's Village Park WHEN: 5 p.m. today, through 6 p.m.

Sunday PARADE: Starts at noon Saturday on Leonard Street MORE: Log onto junedairydays.com Ethel J. Nassett-Bryant TOMAH Ethel J. Nassett-Bryant, 84, of Tomah died Thursday, June 2, 2011, at Tomah Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home, Tomah.

A graveside committal service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Egelund Lutheran Cemetery, town of Homesville, Minn. Relatives and friends may call from 1 p.m. to time of service Sunday at the funeral home. Condolences may be given at www.

sonnenburg familyfh.com. Joseph Paul O'Boyle NECEDAH, Wis. -Joseph Paul O'Boyle, 85, of Necedah died Thursday, June 2, 2011, at Oak Grove Assisted Living Center in Necedah. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Rosa Mystica Chapel, with burial in Queen of the Holy Rosary Mediatrix of Peace Cemetery, both in Necedah.

Family and friends may call from 10 a.m. to time of service Monday at the church. Torkelson Necedah Family Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelson funeralhome.com. By MICHAEL MARTIN Coulee News June Dairy Days -West Salem's annual community celebration goes on all three days this weekend and, if the weather cooperates, organizers will be bracing for big crowds.

Gerry Van Oss, treasurer of the June Dairy Days Association, expects people might be finally ready to have some fun in the great outdoors. "With (Onalaska's) Sunfish Days done and this being an outside festival, I think that if it's nice Saturday for the parade we could have a big turnout at the park afterwards," Van Oss said. The weekend begins with the West Salem Business Association kickoff breakfast at the Westview Inn. The guest speaker this year will be La Crosse County Board chairman and newly elected 94th District Rep. Steve Doyle.

The breakfast also will introduce Samuel Lester, this year's button design winner, and this year's June Dairy Days parade marshal. The carnival and grounds will open at 5 p.m. Friday afternoon. Soon after, Softball and cornhole tournaments will begin. The evening's musical headliner is Troubleshooter.

The show starts at 9 p.m., with an intermission at 10 p.m. for the fireworks display. "We've got a big show for the fireworks this year," Van Oss said, "and we've increased the ground displays that people seem to like." Things get under way early Saturday with registration for the 5 -mile run and the 5K fun runwalk at 7 a.m. The run begins at 7:50 a.m. and the runwalk at 8 a.m.

The carnival as well as food SWIMMING BY THE NUMBERS All pools and beaches open June 4. La Crosse pools ERICKSON POOL Gallons: 247,867 Days to fill pool: 1 Life guards: 13 Daily attendance: 400 Saturday hours: 12 to 1 p.m. family swim: 1 to 5:45 p.m. open swim. Starting June 13: Weekdays 12:40 to 1:30 p.m.

family swim; 1:30 to 6:45 p.m. open swim. Weekends 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. family swim; 1 to 6:45 p.m.

open swim. MEMORIAL POOL Gallons: 300,000 Days to fill pool: 1 Life guards: 7 to 8 Daily attendance: 100 Hours: June 4: 12 to 1 p.m. family swim; 1 to 5:45 p.m. open swim. Starting June 13: Weekdays 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

family swim; 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. open swim. Weekends 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. family swim; 1 to 6:45 p.m.

open swim. NORTH SIDE COMMUNITY POOL Gallons: 230.000 Days to fill pool: 1 Life guards: 12 Daily attendance: 130 Hours: June 4: 12 to 1 p.m. family swim; 1 to 5:45 p.m. open swim. Starting June 13: Weekdays 12:40 to 1:30 p.m.

family swim; 1:30 to 6:45 p.m. open swim. Weekends 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. family swim; 1 to 6:45 p.m.

open swim. BLACK RIVER AND PETTIB0NE PARK Life guards: 2 to 4 Daily attendance: About 500 Hours: Black River: Monday Sunday 12 to 6 p.m. Pettibone Park: Monday Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Annual attendance for all five venues: 91,000 HOLMEN AREA AQUATIC CENTER Gallons: 360,000 Days to fill pool: 1 Life guards: 12 Daily attendance: 250 to 300 Annual attendance: 18,321 Hours: Weekdays 12 to 5:50 p.m.; Saturday 12 to 7 p.m.; Sunday 12 to 5 p.m.

ONALASKA AQUATIC CENTER Gallons: 250.000 Days to fill pool: 3 Life guards: 10 Daily attendance: 200 to 350 Annual attendance: 32,000 Hours: Weekdays 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Saturday 12 to 7 p.m.; Sunday 12 to 5 p.m. Health System in La Crosse. She was born in La Crosse on Nov. 14, 1921, to Clarence Baker and Lillie (Quail) Anderson.

She married Orlando S. Baker on Nov. 18, 1944, in Decorah, Iowa; he preceded her in death Aug. 15, 1999- She enjoyed gardening and absolutely loved flowers. Lenora also enjoyed going to the races, cross-stitching, watching the Milwaukee Brewers, but most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her son, Gary (Sue) Baker of Onalaska; grandson, Jeffery (Tami) Baker of Holmen and their children, Marissa and Taylor; grandson, Andrew (Mandy) Baker of Trempealeau and their children, Julia, Carlie and Brandon; granddaughter, Kathryn (Craig) Kohlmeier of Onalaska and their children, Shane and Ben; sisters, Elvira Meyer of La Crosse, Valjean Anderson of West Salem, Carolyn (Richard) Bryant of Holmen, Mary Anderson of Onalaska; and a brother, Vernon Anderson of Onalaska. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; her stepmother, Eileen Anderson; and two brothers, Duane and Calvin Anderson. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at First Lutheran Church, 410 Main Onalaska.

The Rev. Jason Stanton will officiate, and burial will be in Onalaska Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Dickinson Family Funeral Home, 401 Main Onalaska, and from 10 a.m. until time of services at the church on-Monday.

Information and online condolences may be given to the family at www.dickinsonfuneral homes.com. James Salmon EASTMAN James Salmon, 69, of Eastman died Wednesday, June 2011, at his home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church at Seneca.

Burial will be in Readstown Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Sime Funeral Home in Readstown and from 10:30 a.m. to time of services Saturday at the church. John Joseph Thorsten LANSING, Iowa John Joseph Thorsten died June 2011, at Thornton Manor in Lansing.

Mass Of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lansing. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Thornburg-DeVries Funeral Home in Lansing. Betty M.Groner ONALASKA-Betty M.

Groner, 76, of Onalaska died Wednesday, June 2011, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse. Memorial services will be announced by Jandt-Fredrickson Funeral Homes and Crematory, (Woodruff Chapel), La Crosse. 2011, after a short battle with malignant melanoma. He was born July 31, 1958, in La Crosse to 1 George Louis and Clarice (Helgerson) George. Ron was a 1976 graduate of Central High School in La Crosse.

He then obtained a degree in environmental law enforcement at UW-Stevens Point, where he was also a member of the TKE Fraternity. After a short career in law enforcement, Ron returned to La Crosse to work in the food industry field. He was most recently employed as a territory sales manager and executive chef for U.S. Foods. Ron was a passionate hunter and avid out-doorsman who excelled at hunting trophy whitetail deer and turkey, as well as trout fishing.

The most cherished gifts of Ron's life were his twin daughters, April and Anna. Ron was a wonderful and joy-filled man who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Survivors include his twin daughters, April and Anna George; his former wife, Kari George; his brother, Lou (Sherry) George; his sister, Sandy George; niece, Amy Le Claire; and nephew, Travis (Charity) George. His former in-laws include Rick (Sharon) Smith, Brian (Laurie) Smith, Dan (Debbie) Smith, Sharyn Smith, and Dick and Marilyn Smith; and many other loving nieces; nephews; other relatives; and many wonderful friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Robert and James Walsh.

A Celebration of Life will be held at p.m. Saturday, June 4, at Jandt-Fredrickson Funeral Home, (Woodruff Chapel), 4239 Mormon Coulee Road, La Crosse. Pastor Jimmy Bamberg will officiate. Friends may call from 11' a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home Saturday.

Memorial gifts may be designated for Melanoma Research at Mayo Clinic. Memorials can be made online or mailed to Mayo Clinic, Department of Development, 200 First St. Rochester, 55905. Please designate "Ron George, Melanoma Research" on any contributions that are made. Online condolences may be sent at www.jandt fredrickson.com.

Ron would want everyone to know the dangers of malignant melanoma and asks you all to get a base line skin checkup as soon as possible. Pauline M. Frie STEWARTVILLE, Minn.LA CROSSE -Pauline M. Frie, 92, formerly of La Crosse died Wednesday, June 1, 2011, in Stewartville. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m.

today at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Stewartville, with visitation from 9 a.m. to time of service. Burial will be in Fountain City, Wis. Michael Louis Stoker Michael Louis Stoker, 55, of La Crosse died Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center.

A full obituary will follow. Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family. OBITUARY POLICY TO SUBMIT: Typed obituaries may be faxed to (608) 782-9723. e-mailed to obitslacrossetribune.com or delivered by 4 p.m. to the La Crosse Tribune, 401 N.

Third St. La Crosse. QUESTIONS: (608) 782-9710, ext 8430. YMCA Strong Kids Campaign continues vendors and a chickencue open at 11 a.m. The big June Dairy Days parade starts at noon with the popular Big Wheel races held on Leonard Street at 2 p.m.

The beer and bingo tents also open at 2 p.m., and there's also a West Salem High School alumni baseball game at the high school field at the same time. Saturday's musical entertainment includes the Apple Annies and the West Salem High School Jazz Band at the gazebo in mid -afternoon. They will be followed by Abbey Lane and the Backbone at the gazebo at 5 p.m. and Flashback on the main stage at 9 p.m. A bike tour early Sunday will be followed by a kiddie parade at noon.

"Probably the biggest change this year," Van Oss said, "is that we've added more kid stuff on Sunday." There are kid -friendly activities scheduled throughout the afternoon, culminating in a sawdust pile treasure hunt fof ages 4 to 6 at 4:30 p.m. June Dairy Days has had a successful run the past few years, which is one reason the entertainment formula of fire-worksi good local musicians, a big parade and family-friendly activities hasn't changed much. "It isn't broke so we haven't fixed it," Van Oss said. WANT TO JOIN? Interested in joining the Need a little help? Check out www.laxymca.org. tance increased from 16 to 25 percent in the past three years.

The offers nearly $90,000 in assistance for memberships and programs each month. Strong Kids Campaign co-chairmen Tom Brewer and Joe Leinfelder say that the is an especially important place for kids. "It provides structure and confidence building," Brewer said. "That carries into school and at home." Memberships are offered on a sliding scale with some receiving partial assistance and others fully funded. Leinfelder encourages people to find out if they qualify.

"It's very important for the to reach out and help the community," Leinfelder said. Blood drive, American Red Cross, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., La Crosse Blood Donation Center, 1427 Hwy. 16, 1-800-733-2767. Downtown Walk-Around, 9 a.m..

Downtown Mainstreet 712 Main filled bingo card wiirget you fit see downtown, perhaps win prize on June 10, more information at (608) 784-0440. HOMEGARDEN Herb gardening class, 1 p.m.. South Side Neighborhood Center, 1300 Sixth St (608) 789-8298. Charles 'Jesse' W. Pierce TOMAH Charles "Jesse" W.

Pierce, 67, of Tomah died Thursday, June 2, 2011, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Torkelson Funeral Home in Tomah. Burial will follow in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Tomah. Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m.

Saturday and from 1 p.m. to time of service Sunday at the funeral home. Condolences may be offered at www.torkel sonfuneralhome Lucille C. Mahan PRAIRIE DU CHIEN -Lucille C. Mahan, 91, of Prairie du Chien died Thursday, June 2, 2011, at East Moline Nursing and Rehab Center in East Moline, 111.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. John's Catholic Church, with burial in Calvary Cemetery both in Prairie du Chien. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to time of departure for the church on Monday at Garrity Funeral Home in Prairie du Chien.

www.garrityfuneralhome. com. Edward A. Garves Edward A. Garves, 90, of La Crosse died Thursday, June 2, 2011, at his home.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Jandt-Fredrickson Funeral Home, Bangor. Burial with military honors will be in Burns Cemetery. A complete obituary will follow in Saturday's La Crosse Tribune. Online condolences may be offered at www.jandtiredrickson.com.

Eric Thomas Eide Visitation for Eric T. Eide, 28, will be from 10 a.m. until services at noon today at the First Presbyterian Church. 1 By KARI KNUTSON kknutsonlacrossetribune.com A fifth of the La Crosse Area Family YMCA's more than 21,000 members receive financial assistance to help pay for memberships. That money more than $1 million last year comes from the Strong Kids Campaign and its many events.

"The million dollars means that no one is turned away from participation," said Bill Soper, executive director for the La Crosse Area Family YMCA. On Thursday, the YMCA announced upcoming events to support the program, including the Got Energy Triathlon June 12, Y30 Mile Bike Race June 26, Kids Tri July 9, winter running series and other activities. The number of people receiving financial assis- 1 A TODAY IN YOUR BACKYARD FAMILY HEALTH rin Loviftqr 1 Memorv I in Loving Memory ur ANNIE VOSS 6326 -61510 Happy 85th Birthday in Heaven It's almost a year since you left us and we hope you know how much we miss you. especially 85th birthday. Love, Dutch, Qreg, Kay Al and families love, Dutch, Qreg, rf PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED OBITUARIES AND POLICE REPORTS CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.LACROSSETRIBUNEXOM fordabIe Funer Servi 4 A Play Shoppe, meet at the park for play and fun, no registration required, 9:30 a.m..

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