During this Thanksgiving week, I am sharing my gratitude to…

• Co-editor Becky Kneer who “gently” pushed me into writing this column. I am grateful for your persistence!
• Readers of MHS Grads: Where Are They Now? I appreciate your positive notes, texts, emails, comments, and “stops on the streets of the city” to let me know how much you enjoy these stories.
• Those who have submit possible candidates’ names/contact information for me to research.
• Those who consent to be interviewed for my articles, happy when they follow through.
• My secret “super-sleuth” friend who can find senior photos of any of my subjects if they can’t find one to share. She deserves special thanks for her tenacious hunting through old yearbooks!
• Those who rise to the call when I am desperate to get an interviewee. You have no idea how much I appreciate your help!
• Those who subscribe and read Menomonie News Net every week in support of our quest to keep the Menomonie area informed about what’s going on in their community.
• The City of Menomonie itself for being the “starting point” of so many unique, interesting people of all walks of life who represent our city with pride.
• All my former students when I see you in person or in writing. “I am so glad you were mine!”

Judy Foust is a retired longtime 7th Grade Reading Specialist at

Menomonie Middle  School. To submit info to her or to request an

interview she may be contacted at [email protected]