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Power restored to Village of Suring after 30 hours

Posted on October 28, 2010 by American Red Cross Northeast Wisconsin Chapter

WFRV News Story Created: Oct 27, 2010 at 9:44 PM CDT

Click HERE for WFRV TV-5 News Story

The Village of Suring once again has power after 30 hours without heat or electricity.

Some homes are still without power, but those are generally on the far outskirts of town. WPS restored power to most cities and towns, and is now headed to remote areas.

“I was so happy to get back and the house was nice and warm,” said 90-year-old Mildred Genskow. “I was almost frozen and then one of my neighbors came and was like, you’re coming to my house,” she said.

For those few still in the cold, the Red Cross set up a shelter at the Woodland Village Nursing Home.

As of 8:00 p.m. no visitors had come to stay at the shelter. A shelter is also available at the Wabeno Fire Department.

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Marines return home; Months-long deployment in Afghanistan complete

Posted on October 28, 2010 by American Red Cross Northeast Wisconsin Chapter

The American Red Cross Lakeland Chapter is proud to be apart of this amazing homecoming in providing food, beverages, games for the children and comfort for the many famlies waiting for their loved ones to return home. Thank you to all the Red Cross volunteers for your support at this event.

Reporter: Becky DeVries – Fox 11 WLUK

Click on the photo to see Fox 11 WLUK News Coverage of this story.

ASHWAUBENON – Strong winds delayed homecoming plans for some northeast Wisconsin Marines, but all who were expected arrived safely at the Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Center in Ashwaubenon by 9 o’clock Wednesday evening.

No matter what the situation, people generally don’t like to wait.

“I’m antsy, having trouble breathing,” Kathy Willes said as she waited for her daughter.

Lance Cpl. Ashley Willes, 21, left with her Marine Reserve Unit in January, and spent about seven months in Afghanistan.

Smiles were on many faces, mixed with tears, as the Marine Reservists received a warm welcome home.

“Overwhelmed, just so glad to have her home,” Kathy said after giving her daughter a long hug.

“Just pure joy right now. Very overwhelmed with everything,” Lance Cpl. Willes, of Little Chute, said after greeting all her family members.

Willes is back from her first deployment, and looking forward to spending time with her family.

“Was a little rough. Some days seemed pretty long. But overall it went by pretty fast, but we’re all glad to be home,” said Willes.

“It’s great. It’s great. It was a long journey home. It took us about 2 weeks to get from where we were to here we are now,” said Staff Sgt. Dennis VanHemelryk of Suamico.

Here and now the waiting is over for these Marines and their families, and many of them wouldn’t have it any other way.

“Very proud, always,” Kathy Willes said of her daughter.

A total of 45 Marines were deployed. Many of them will be on orders through the end of the year.

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