Voglers file report on Hawaii vacation

Mark and Kathy Vogler returned from eight days on Maui, snorkeling, swimming, going to luaus and spending time with their son and his family. Two-and-a-half-year-old grandson, Sam Vogler, was taught the finer points of whale watching from the lanai by grandma and grandpa. This was the perfect time of year to watch humpback whales as they return from Alaska to calve in the calm waters off Maui. Leaving 79 degree sunshine and returning to 9 degree snow and ice was rough.

News has been received of the passing of Whitman County native June Sather Broeckel. Broeckel attended LaCrosse School and gra...