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Issue #128June 11, 2009 |
Issue #128 June 11, 2009
INTERVIEW: The Menards Guy
an interview with Ray Szmanda (a.k.a. “The Menards Guy” from 1976-1998)
I can’t tell you how long I’ve wanted to chat with the almighty “Menards Guy” Ray Szmanda.
words by Trevor Kupfer
Issue #128 June 11, 2009
"Udderly" Absurd
Get it? Like cow udders! Because this letter is about cheese.
... They assume there had to have been an incident in the past that locked up my ability to enjoy cheese.
words by Kinzy Janssen
Issue #128 June 11, 2009
Stepping Off the Stage
an exit interview with the Tainter’s Gary Schuster
“Get more people involved in making art and you eventually have a prosperous art economy, because with personal experience comes appreciation.”
words by Trevor Kupfer
Issue #128 June 11, 2009
The Arbor-licious Six Pack
six of Eau Claire’s most interesting trees
branch out and learn about some awesome local foliage
words by V1 Staff
Issue #128 June 11, 2009
Shortcuts | June 11, 2009
Despite the country’s prolonged economic woes, the City of Eau Claire is worth $4,466,344,900,
words by V1 Staff
Issue #128 June 11, 2009
Elephants on their Way
Shriners bring their annual circus back to town
Your inner child is beckoning, so go ahead and follow the sparkling spotlights to the Big Top of the annual Mehara Shrine Circus.
words by Heidi Kraemer
Issue #128 June 11, 2009
Debauchery Downtown
‘Carnivalé of Debauchery’ slinks into the Stones Throw
Titillating, provoking, awakening, and enamoring. Such is the Carnivalé of Debauchery and Deviance.
words by Mark Koenig
Issue #128 June 11, 2009
Capturing Life in the Fast Lane
local photographer’s images featured in auto racing book
Seyforth is a native of Chippewa Falls whose passion for high velocity began as teenager ...
words by Brittany Landorf
Issue #128 June 11, 2009
Call to the Pen
former newsman hits for the fences, again
Chris Earl's newest book, The Last Out, features the ridiculously-awesomely named main character, Royal Cutter ...
words by Eric Rasmussen
Issue #128 June 11, 2009
Encore for Legacy
Amazon to re-release local teen’s book
Legacy, a medieval fantasy written by local teen author Cayla Kluver, has cast its spell ...
words by Abi Zimmer
Issue #128 June 11, 2009
Forté Gallery
ECRAC’s Visual Art Committee hangs their own work up
For the first time ever, the Visual Art Committee of the Eau Claire Regional Arts Center is coming together to show their own artwork.
words by Gillian Ekern
Issue #128 June 11, 2009
The Beer Here
Gordy’s Valley Spirits stages first ever beer festival
Not much goes better than a cold beer and a hot day, but Gordy’s Valley Spirits and the Chippewa Youth Hockey Association are up there.
words by Heather Mawhiney
Issue #128 June 11, 2009
Belting It Out at the Park
one man’s ode to the good ol’ Star Spangled Banner
"Complicating the matter, the anthem is not the easiest to sing, between a melody covering one-and-a-half octaves, and lyrics that can be easy to swap (gleaming/streaming and light/fight)."
words by Luc Anthony
Issue #128 June 11, 2009
Red Shoes on the Radio
Garrison Keillor documentary coming to Mabel Tainter
Mabel Tainter offers big screen sneak peak of new Garrison Keillor documentary, soon to air on PBS.
words by Brent Widmark
Issue #128 June 11, 2009
A Trip Down Festival Lane
he who has the cheap plastic carnival prizes has the power
We had that one booth where kids scare the crap out of a table-full of goldfish by repeatedly pelting their little glass bowls with ping pong balls.
words by Mike Paulus
Issue #128 June 11, 2009
SPECIAL SECTION:
Health & Fitness
V1’s guide to getting in shape this summer
an all-local guide to getting in shape during the summer months
words by V1 Staff
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