10 years ago PRESCOTT JOURNAL Sept. 13, 2012 Bank robber enters M & I bank, fleeing the bank with money on bicycle after four minutes. Ongoing investigation Crossword puzzle (1 forms top left corner of grid) Clues across 1. Not wet (three letters) 10. No longer alive (four letters) 15. Silkworm moths (five letters) Clues down 1. Tooth caregiver (three letters) 2. Enlarges hole (five letters ) 3. Motorcycle maker (six letters) Soduku rules Step 1. Learn the rules Step 2. Use the process of elimination in each square.

Step 3. Use the process of elimination in each row.

Step 4. Repeat the process More crossword clues (without relation to each other on the grid) Clues Across 12. Not messy (four letters ) 24. “Rule Brittania composer (four letters) 32. In the Year of our Lord (two letters) Clues down 31. Roofed patios (six letters ) 42. Chief Assyrian God (five letters) 43. Window taps (four letters ) 25 years ago PRESCOTT JOURNAL Sept. 11, 1997 Quote of the week: “It’s not in the city’s best interest to give up this piece of property.”-Eunice Post of the Wisconsin DNR on vacating Ellen Street at the river.

Local drag racer Chris Anfang wins first place Aug. 24 at the Rock Falls Raceway. Chris was driving a 340 horsepower Dodge for the feat.

Bergquist Company opens new Prescott facility By R. E. Herman If you have a small appliance that has a power supply, motor controller or an AC power converter, then the odds are you are already making use of products made by Bergquist Company which has recently opened a plant in Prescott in the former Phillips Plastics building Orrin Road.

40 years ago PIERCE COUNTY HERALD Sept. 16, 1982 Happening some 40 years ago, a street dance was due to be held at Maiden Rock. Sponsored by the fire department, it would feature two bands: “Ladigo” and “Blue Canyon.” Tickets could be purchased from Maiden Rock firemen and local businesses, it was made known.

55 years ago RIVER FALLS JOURNAL Sept. 21, 1967 Coming in from 55 years ago, the River Falls planning commission gave conditional approval to a new Newman Center at Fifth and Cascade at its Monday meeting. The new Center was to be 58 feet wide along Cascade and 92 feet long on Fifth Street. A house on the corner lot adjacent was expected to be sold and moved, with construction starting as soon as approval was obtained from the State Industrial Commission. Named for Cardinal John Henry Newman, such centers are common on contemporary campuses.

As to college sports news, the Falcons upset the Platteville Pioneers 13-12 in a Saturday game, having formerly lost to Augsburg 33-0. The difference between the team that lost against Augsburg and the one that won over favored Platteville, was reportedly “night and day.” Sept, 14, 1967

Giving away bikes as part of a meat promotion was Erickson’s Supermarket of River Falls. Pictured winners were Debra Phillips, age 9, and Ken Young, also 9.

Changing at River Falls High some 55 years ago, meanwhile, was the addition of a 25-minute “organizational period” at the start of the day. With the challenge of society to help change “for the greatest number of people to the greatest advantage of all concerned,” the new period was welcomed. One day a week was reserved for a “discussion period.” Pierce County court cases Four speeding violations and one open beverage, for a total of $105 in fines across all five cases.

70 years ago PRESCOTT JOURNAL Sept. 18, 1952 Dairy Day Dinner To Be Given in Elmwood Sept. 25 The second annual Pierce County Dairy Day Dinner and Program will be held at the Elmwood Catholic church dining room, Thursday, Sept. 25. The dinner will be served by the Elmwood Civic Club at 7:30 p.m.

Sid Olson was selling sponsor’s tickets in Prescott this week.