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Here is a selection of brief news items from this week's paper edition.

Locals injured in accident

A vehicle rolled into a ditch of I-90, southeast of Rochester, Minn., ejecting a La Crosse man and injuring two West Salem passengers Friday.

Joshua Sagmo of La Crosse was eastbound on I-90 when he went off the road toward the median, overcorrected and rolled his 1997 Oldsmobile van at 8 a.m., according to the Minnesota State Patrol.

The 18-year-old wasn’t wearing a seat belt at the time and was ejected from the vehicle, according to the report. He was airlifted to St. Mary’s Hospital, treated and released.

Two passengers, both of West Salem, also were injured in the accident.

Jeremy Simonson, 19, was taken to the hospital by ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries. Lisa Simonson, 39, sustained a cut to an ear but declined treatment, according to the state patrol.

Fundraiser for Kenya mission trip planned at Legion for Saturday

This Saturday from 4:30 to 8 p.m. there will be a raffle and fundraiser at the West Salem American Legion to help pay for Kyle Rogers’ airfare to Africa.

Rogers will travel to Kenya in July to help distribute school and medical supplies as part of the Presybterian Church’s Mustard Seed Program.

Admission is $5 and the raffle drawings will begin at 7:30 p.m. Items to be raffled include an autographed Packers football from the 2007 season, Brewers and Twins tickets, Bucks tickets, massages, pedicures and more.

Boys & Girls Club members of the month

The Boys & Girls Club of West Salem Area have announced Gunner Rask and Sophie Hughes as the May members of the month.

Rask is a first-grader at West Salem Elementary School.

His hobbies include painting and going to Le Coulee Cheese Castle to buy candy. His favorite foods are cheese popcorn and cheese pizza, his favorite movie is “Beetlejuice” and his favorite subject is choice time.

Hughes is also a first-grader at WSES.

Her hobbies include kickball and basketball. Her favorite food is Mandarin oranges, her favorite movie is “Indiana Jones” and her favorite subject is sketching.

Boys & Girls Club members of the month are nominated by a staff member or youth member. Members of the month must demonstrate a helpful attitude to staff and fellow members; must demonstrate a positive and cheerful attitude; and must be a participant in an organized club program or activity.

West Salem’s history to be brought to life

The tenants of Salem Terrace, 104 Lewis St. in West Salem, are inviting community friends, school children and families to hear the tales of West Salem’s history from local historian, Errol Kindschy.

The event will be held in the dining lounge, transformed into a time from the past. Kindschy will bring to light the talent and trades which helped form the community, who the first settlers were, the growth of the small town and stories not found in the history books.

This event helps to celebrate the one-year anniversary that Salem Terrace has been part of West Salem’s history.

The special presentation is on Saturday, June 21 from 2-3 p.m. Refreshments will be served, and staff will be available for tours.

Call Patty at 786-2440 for more information and to reserve a spot.

Salem Terrace provides a “community of life” with senior housing apartments for independent and assisted living needs.

Salem Terrace is a service by Bethany St. Joseph Corporation.

Volleyball camp to be held in West Salem

There will be volleyball camps for elementary and middle school girls on June 23-26. There are brochures available at the West Salem Elementary School office, the West Salem Recreation Department and from coach Carol Hanson.

Session one is for girls entering fourth through sixth grade in the fall and the camp runs from 12:30-2 p.m. at the elementary school. Camp for girls entering seventh and eighth grades will be from 2-4 p.m.

This camp is designed for students who wish to learn and improve volleyball skills. This camp will provide each camper with individual instruction in fundamental skills such as serving, passing, setting and hitting.

Session two will include all individual skills as well as team-oriented offensive and defensive strategies. All campers are welcome to attend this camp held at the West Salem Elementary gym. A T-shirt is included in the cost of attending camp.

For more information, contact Hanson at 786-2397.

Coulee calendar

June 19 — Live music, J2, 6 p.m., Features, 1425 Hwy. 16, West Salem, 786-4045.

June 20-22 — Live music, “The Sound of Music,” 7 p.m. (2 p.m. Sunday), Heider Center for the Arts, 405 E. Hamlin St., West Salem, $6, tickets available at the district office, 786-0700.

June 20 — Urban Entertainment karaoke with the Farm Boy, 9:30 p.m., Crazy Horse Saloon, 158 S. Leonard St., West Salem, Wis., 786-0977.

June 21 — La Crosse County Dairy Breakfast, hosts John and Barb Schaller’s Morning Star Farm, N5931 Hwy. ZZ, Onalaska; pancake breakfast served by the Mindoro Lions, cheese curds, milk and Culver’s custard; breakfast served from 6 to 11 a.m., with live band and calves to pet; breakfast costs $5, $3 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for children 5 and younger, (608) 486-4297.

June 21 — Urban Entertainment karaoke with Lisa, 9:30 p.m., Crazy Horse Saloon, 158 S. Leonard St., West Salem, 796-0977.

June 21 — First-graders at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 359 N. Leonard St., West Salem, will hold a car wash and root beer float sale in parking lot from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to benefit flood victims.

June 22 — St. Leo’s Catholic Church’s Family Fun Fest at Fox Hollow Banquet Hall in Barre Mills; $7.50 chicken dinner at 11 a.m., children games at noon; bake sale and raffles as well.

June 29 — 13th annual Rockland Park Progress Days from 10 a.m. to dusk at Gaylord Park, Rockland; softball, bingo, music and fireworks; free admission.

June 29 — St. Peter’s Church, W695 Hwy. 33, Rockland, will hold annual Family Fun Fest from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; live music, food, games, auction.

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