Highlights from the Oct. 10
edition of The Sounder

Village of Random Lake Needs Growth -- The Advantage Random Lake group presented a document and argued that the village needs more housing, such as apartments and small residences, to appeal to young people and older folks looking to downsize.  Read more about it.
Village Hires Jo Ann Lesser as Clerk-Treasurer -- Read more about her and Deputy Clerk Lisa Gillette, as well as other actions from Monday's village board meeting..
J.D. Trucking to Operate Town of Sherman Transfer Station -- Read about changes planned for garbage and recycling procedures in the Town of Sherman.
It's a 'Hawaiian Homecoming' at Random Lake High School -- See photos from the annual celebration.
Author Janet Wong to Speak in Random Lake on Thurs., Oct. 10 -- She will speak at the high school auditorium at 6:30 p.m. as part of the "Big Community Read" sponsored by Lakeview Community Library.
Lakeview Community Library Is Open 6 Days a Week -- The library is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday (year round).  Stop in at 112 Butler St., Random Lake.  A library card is free!
Blood Donations Sought by American Red Cross and BloodCenter of Wisconsin -- Both agencies have issued a call for more blood donors.  Each week The Sounder lists upcoming blood drives in The Sounding Board on Page 10.
The Weekly Clergy Comment -- All area pastors are invited to write a periodic column in The Sounder.  Read a new one each week -- see what they have to say.
Obituaries in the Oct. 10 Edition -- Lillian V. "Lil" (Backhaus) Utecht (the obituary link above is updated daily).
A List of Fun Family Activities -- Check The Sounding Board, a detailed calendar of events, on Pages 10-11.  It has concerts, plays, art exhibits, dinners, brat fries, fundraisers, local government meetings, bloodmobile visits, walks and runs, family fun activities, and lots more.
High School Sports Updates -- It's almost tournament time for volleyball, boys' soccer, cross country and football.
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