Ryan Pechacek, high school teacher specializing in agricultural subjects at RFHS, introduced himself as a lifelong River Falls resident and River Falls High School graduate.  He cited the influence of a teacher who encouraged him to overcome shyness as a high school freshmen and try public speaking.  After high school, Ryan attended UWRF.  He showed us his mission statement as a teacher, something that principal Kit Luedtke asked from all teaching staff.  Ryan said that his personal philosophy stresses the importance of building relationships with others, and it is an important part of what he does as an educator.

 

Take a look at the four options below and respond by email by noon Monday if possible (restaurants can always manage to make a few last minute changes).    And, of course, you are welcome and in fact encouraged to come to the meeting if you decide to "brown bag it" or don't want a lunch from Paddy's

 

Here are your options:

 

--Braised beef sandwich with fries or side salad (please specify which side you want)

--Braised beef Boxty

--Irish stew Boxty

--Apple cranberry walnut salad with chicken

 

Please email your choice to rkerfwilson@gmail.com.

 

Thanks and Slainte (throwing in a little Irish there!)

Our hosts at Abundant Life Church started with a tour of the Daycare facility, which serves around 85 young children from babies to preschool and includes a 4K program.  We got a look at the rooms and equipment suited to the various ages of the children.  We toured in small groups to make it easier and less disruptive to the children and staff.  The 4K program that prepares preschoolers for moving on to kindergarten.  After our tour, we moved to the sanctuary, which doubles as the gym/recreation area for the learning center students during the school week.  We were treated to an excellent breakfast as we started our meeting.

We're excited to announce that this year's winner of the 2024 River Falls Rotary Burger Battle is Tarnation Tavern!  This was one of the tightest Battles we've ever seen with Tarnation Tavern narrowly beating out last year's winner, Lazy River -- by less than .034 average points!  Congratulations Tarnation Tavern on being voted the BEST burger in town!  All that remains now it to present Tarnation Tavern their well-earned trophy!

 

Click READ MORE  for a few fun facts about this year's Battle and a message to the participating restaurants: 

Coming Up This Week --  Rotary Night at Fighting Fish Baseball  Saturday 6/8.  We need concessionaires and 50-50 raffle hawkers!