The St. Germain Town Board voted at its June 10 meeting to go on record supporting the town’s negotiation for purchasing property from Integris Corp.

The vote clears the way for more substantive negotiations with the corporation, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and electors of the town at a later date.

Integris Corp., owners of Wisconsin Public Service (WPS), have contacted the town about the Awassa Lodge property which is located in the town of St. Germain and has been used for hiking trails and snowmobile trails.

Town Chairman Walter Camp reported, “The corporation is ceasing operation of the lodge which has been open since the 1920s. Integris would like the town to have the first right of refusal on purchasing

Twenty students recently graduated from Northland Pines Elementary-St. Germain kindergarten Thursday, June 6. Principal Gayle Daniel greeted guests and students gathered for the event.

Kindergarten graduation is a celebration and reinforcement of the theme Moving On.

“This kindergarten class is a very musical group of children,” said teacher Carrie Olson. “They have prepared two songs under the direction of Laura Plank which emphasize intellectual and academic growth.”

The first song, to the melody of “New York, New York”,

The sixth annual Walk in the Woods art fair, sponsored by the St. Germain Chamber of Commerce, was held in the park behind the chamber building last Saturday.

The fair brought together artists from around the midwest. Artists representing pottery, painting, photography, handmade jewelry, wood carving and furniture were supported by Taco Joe’s concession as well as Brigadoon Winery’s wine tasting station.

Bret and Frisk, a musical duo, entertained in the heart of the park. They have been performing together since 1992 with hits of the 1950s up to present day.

Several artists in attendance from the St. Germain

St. Germain will begin its Independence Day celebration Sunday, June 30, with the ninth annual Freedom 5K Fun Run.

The race will begin at 8:30 a.m. with race-day registration and check-in from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m.

As in the past, proceeds from the race will be used for maintenance and development of the St. Germain Bike and Hike Trail. Over the past eight years, the event has raised more than $20,000 to aid in the construction of the trail.

The 3.1-mile run begins across

The Northland Pines Elementary School-St. Germain Hot Reads program recently concluded its 2012-’13 season.

The program designed by Fire Chief Tim Clark and his wife, Lou, brings volunteer firefighters and sheriff’s deputies into the elementary school as positive role models who encourage growing and knowing though reading. The program was initiated in 2011.

Students who read the greatest number of minutes on

The St. Germain Flea Market held its first market of the season Monday, May 27, with over 500 spaces occupied with vendors selling everything from flowers to furniture.
Food vendors were also present. The St. Germain Lioness Club served hot barbecue sandwiches in the pavilion.
Members of the St. Germain Volunteer Fire Department Association were on hand to check-in and service the needs of vendors. Other organizations helping out included the PrimeTimers.

The Plum Lake Library recently announced it will offer basic computer classes beginning June 11, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Kathy Jones, retired math and science teacher, will teach the course.
Participants may bring laptops, or use one of the library’s computers. Additional courses will be offered based on need and requests.

Northland Pines Elementary School-St. Germain is finishing the school year with end-of-the-year events, such as Color Day celebrated Wednesday, May 29.
Color Day recognized the success of students in many areas of school-related activities.
Mrs. Brewer awarded first-grade student Eliana Waltz with a certificate for excellence in math, and Vera Hrdlicka was presented the 4th Grade Citizenship Award by the previous recipient, Tyler Olson.

The St. Germain Chamber of Commerce welcomes local residents to participate in the community rummage sale Saturday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
“This is a great opportunity to get rid of any unused items that are lying around your home,” said a chamber representative.
According to the representative there are several advantages in signing up for the community rummage sale.