Wade Hayes Optimistic Following Cancer Surgery

Wade Hayes is recovering from colon cancer surgery and is thankful for all the prayers and support he has already received. He will continue treatment with 6 months of chemotherapy. You can send your messages of support to Wade through his Facebook page - www.facebook.com/officialwadehayes

Unbelievable

A 10-year Mexican girl gave birth to a 31 week old baby boy. This is so sad in many ways. As a mother of a 10 year girl I could never imagine this happening, no 10 year old girl is ready nor should be ready to be a mother.
Read the story here - http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/10-year-old-mexican-girl-birth-baby-boy-31-week-pregnancy-article-1.975740

New Holiday CD featuring some Country Favorites

Colonial Candle and a few Country Stars have teamed up to create a special gift for the Holidays, a 9-track CD along with the candle company's scented "Holiday Sparkle" candle. This special gift set is already in some select stores or you can find it online at www.ColonialCandle.com.
The CD includes:
Reba McEntire, "I'll Be Home for Christmas"
Rascal Flatts, "Mary Did You Know"
Martina McBride, "Please Come Home for Christmas"
Jewel, "Angels We Have Heard on High"
The Band Perry, "Santa Claus in Coming to Town"
Justin Moore, "Run Rudolph Run"
Eli Young Band, "Wonderful Christmastime"
Steel Magnolia, "It's Christmastime"
Edens Edge, "O Holy Night"

Americans Becoming More Fiscally Responsible

According to a CareerBuilder poll Americans have made some lifestyle changes to make ends meet. However people are not willing to give up a few luxuries like Internet (more than 55%), Driving (46%), Cell Phones (42%), Cable TV (25%) or Eating out (11%). What would you be willing to give up to help your bottom line?
Friend me on Facebook and let me know what you think.

Coulee Sno-Drifters Chili Feed and Swap Meet

Join the Coulee Sno-Drifters Snowmobile Club of Onalaska for their annual
Chili Feed and Swap Meet
At the Onalaska American Legion
on Saturday, October 15th
Swap: 9am-3pm
Chili Feed: 11am-2pm or til gone
sponsored by 2Brothers Powersports in Onalaska

Lady A Making "SNL" Debut Saturday

Lady A's Dave Haywood says he looking forward to performing on SNL because he considered the shoe "the litmus test of who made it." Dave remembers that as a kid he would stay up late to watch the show. He recalls seeing the bands Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Smashing Pumpkins on SNL. He was a big fan of the late Chris Farley as well, he really liked his character Matt Foley, the motivational speaker who cautioned his listeners that if they didn't change their ways they could end up "living in a van down by the river."
"Mike & Molly" star Melissa McCarthy will host Saturday Night Live.

Avery's Wish Foundation

You can help out the Avery Valentine's Wish Foundation this week, just stop by Festival Foods' brat barn on Sunday, October 2nd between 11am and 6pm. All proceeds will be used for the Avery's Wish 5K Run/Walk/Roll on April 22, 2012.

Martina McBride Goes Pink

Martina McBride is busy this month to show her support for breast cancer awareness. First she will kick off the NFL's Breast Cancer Awareness campaign when she sings the national anthem at the start of Sunday's football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the New York Jets. This game will be the first in a series of NFL Breast Cancer Awareness games throughout the month of October. You will also see pink adornments on the balls, goal posts, player's uniforms and even the coins they toss.
Second Martina will be involved in "go pink" at the Grand Ole Opry. She will be at this months special breast cancer awareness shows and she will flick the switch to bathe the Opry's traditional barn backdrop in a pink light to illuminate the cause. Martina will perform at the third annual "Opry Goes Pink" along with Kellie Pickler, Ronnie Milsap, Lauren Alaina and Edens Edge. The "Opry Goes Pink" show is set for October 22nd.

Amazing triple play

Yes, a triple play in baseball!
Click here to see it for yourself!

Feel the Heat...A Great Place to Meet...Rushford Days 2011

Rushford Days is going on now through Sunday and there really is something for everyone. See the full schedule of events by clicking here.

Happy Father's Day!

Pants on the Ground

"Pants on the ground, walking 'round like a fool with your pants on the ground." This held true for a University of New Mexico football player, Deshon Marman, who was arrested for not pulling up his sagging pants. He was asked by the flight attendants from U.S. Airways to pull his pants up which were down around his knees, exposing his underwear and he refused, so police boarded the plane and cuffed him before taking him off.
I really don't need or care to see random guys underwear, so really why should it be so hard to do what you were asked and pull up your pants?

Free Airplane Rides for Youth ages 8-17

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 307 is hosting a Young Eagles Flight Rally near the Civil Air Patrol hangar on the East side of the La Crosse Airport for youth ages 8-17. This is a chance for the youth to take to the skies for free, but keep in mind that a parent or guardian needs to be in attendance as well. There are a variety of different Saturday's throughout the summer to choose from:
June 11,
July 9,
August 13,
September 10 and
October 8
Time: 10am to noon (weather permitting)
There is more information and a registration form to fill out and you can find it at https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxlYWEzMDdjbHxneDo2ODNlMWI3YjMwZjkzNDQ2

Wrestling Legend "Macho Man" Randy Savage has Died

According to TMZ.com the Legend "Macho Man" Randy Savage has died in Tampa, FL where he suffered a heart attack while driving and lost control of his car. He was only 58 years old. "Ooh Yeah!" was his signature catch phrase and you could always see him with his famous manager Elizabeth Ann Hullette during his glory years in the mid-1980's. RIP to Randy.

Burger is Best with French Fries

A FoodNetwork.com survey says the majority of respondents say that they like a burger with their fries, while the grilled steak comes in a distant second. Not to be left out was grilled chicken and hot dogs tied for third and the veggie burger even pulled 6% of the vote. I want to know where the famous Friday night batter fried fish was in the survey?
By the way we can thank Mr. Thomas Jefferson for introducing "potatoes served in the French manner" to guests at the White House in the early 19th century.

Spring Into Fest

Applefest is starting the celebration a little earlier this year with Spring into Fest!It is going on tomorrow Saturday, April 30th at the
LaCrescent Community Arena.
This year's button will be revealed at 12:00 to kick things off
and then the rest of the fun starts.
A Bean Bag Tournament at 1:30 with registration at 1pm.
Music from the band "Standby" from 4-8pm
And closing out the night will be the entertaining music group "The Freezers" from 8pm-12:30 Food and concessions will be available.
Need more info: click here.

Support the Legion

Support the Legion Fundraiser for Post 595
To give back to this organization which
has done so much for so many
Live Auction
Gun Raffle
Free Food & Beer (while they last)
Raffle Drawing ($10,000 total prizes)
Saturday, April 23rd
2:00 until ?
Commodore - Legion Club
509 N. Chestnut St., LaCrescent, MN

Easter Egg Hunt

It's time for the North La Crosse Lions Easter Egg Hunt!
April 23rd at the Copeland Park Shelters

9am Registration and the Hunt at 10am

It is free, but donations are welcome

They spilt the 0-9 age groups up for the hunt and for the additional prize drawings.

And Neil Klos will be the emcee!

Rent-a-Goat

Cutting your lawn is not always the most exciting thing to do every week and not always the most earth-friendly, so rent-a-goat! We have made jokes about it, but it is actually happening all over the country. People have created lawn service businesses that feature goats as the mowers. And there are people that hire them for usually much more than what it would cost to use the old fashion lawnmower and weed eater. Since I grew up on a farm I just have to shake my head at the thought of this actually taking off as a business. What next? Click here and read the whole story.

Pictures Say a Million Words

This is just one of many pictures that people in Japan had to live through on Friday. Click the picture to view more.

Nodine Volunteer Firefighters & First Responders Fundraiser

It's time for the Annual Chili Feed at the New Hartford Town Hall in Nodine, MN!
When: Saturday, February 26th
Time: Serving from 2pm - 7pm
What: Chili (of course), but also included is sandwiches, beverages and desserts
Don't forget about the Door Prizes!
Only $7.00 per person and 10 and under are free

This really happened?

I think I'm in too big of a hurry sometimes, but I can honestly say I would NEVER do what this South Carolina woman did.

"According to "The Post And Courier," Amy Lynn Stewart allegedly drove into a group of kids after they refused to get out of her way. The children were reportedly on their way to Alston Middle School Thursday morning when Stewart honked her horn demanding that they move. When the kids failed to follow her orders, Stewart allegedly drove into the crowd hitting four students. One child was taken to the hospital, but was eventually released. Summerville police have since arrested Stewart on four counts of assault and battery in the first degree."