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• Packers' stockholders told Favre not coming back
• Join the world beyond at UFO Days this weekend

By Wheeler News Service

If you still think Brett Favre might return as the Packers' starting quarterback this fall - well, let's just say the team's owners have been told otherwise.

Before the annual stockholders' meeting today (Thursday), fans were entertained by last year's highlights on the video board. They included Favre's emotional retirement news conference and at the end, an announcer said, "One of the greatest players will be missed, but not forgotten."

Then when the meeting started, Packers' President Mark Murphy wasted no time addressing it. He said the team wants to be fair to Favre, while doing what's in the Packers' best interest.

That brought calls from some of the crowd to bring Favre back.

General Manager Ted Thompson got more cheers than boos when he was introduced. He called the Favre case a complicated matter and Thompson recognized that fans are split on what should happen.

"Families sometimes disagree - and we'll always be family." Thompson told the stockholders.

Later, in reviewing the Packer roster, Thompson said there were three quarterbacks. Favre was not mentioned.

ELMWOOD - No war-of-the worlds, Elmwood UFO Days promises to be a friendly gathering of earthlings and aliens alike this weekend.

The celebration that's out of this world is back for its 30th year Friday through Sunday. Attendees will come over land or by air for the activities, many occurring in and around the community's business district.

Friday

The weekend is thrown into action with mechanical bull riding outside The Shack all three days. Call Dan for information.

Community thrift sales will be underway from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, returning during the same hours Saturday. Maps will be available Thursday morning at local businesses and at the public library. Contact Mary Beth Tschumperlin for information.

Food and beer tents open Friday at 6 p.m., continuing all weekend. Menu items will include the famous UFO burger and grilled chicken. The tents close at 6 p.m. Sunday.

Searchers will be after a $100 reward in the UFO Medallion Hunt, beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, with all clues posted at the souvenir stand. Other clues will be posted at 9 a.m., 1 and 5 p.m. Saturday. Steel Services, Inc., and Tiffany's Tavern and Grill are sponsoring the hunt.

At 7:30 p.m. Friday, the Miss Elmwood Queen Coronation will be staged in the upstairs of the Elmwood Auditorium. The candidates are Shelby Brunner, Maria Janousek and Mary LaFlex. Kristin Spangler will provide entertainment for the event, with this year's theme of "Under the Sea." Organizers appreciate the support from Jon Tanberg of Spring Valley for photography, and Bob Larson and Amy Bechel of Bo Jo's Creations in Ellsworth for decorating.

The Miss Elmwood 2007 queen and court, plus UFO Days Grand Marshals, will be announced following the coronation.

A street dance from 9 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday will be to the music of "Last Call."

Starting Friday evening and continuing Saturday afternoon and evening, and during the day Sunday, the Elmwood Expos will hold a softball tournament. Contact Jeff Tiffany for more information.

Saturday

A Bouncy House and games downtown are among highlights planned for Saturday and Sunday.

The fifth annual Car and Truck Show Saturday calls for registration at 8 a.m. and showing until noon. Trophies will be awarded at 2 p.m. J-KO Xtreme Rydes and the Elmwood Community Club are the sponsors; for more information, contact Tom Lechner.

Also at 8 a.m., the Elmwood Knights of Columbus will prepare and serve a pancake breakfast at the food tent. The Knights will offer another breakfast at the same time Sunday.

The Class of 2010 will sponsor a dunk tank from 8 to 8:30 a.m. Saturday and from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Registration for the Fun Run begins at 8 a.m. Saturday and runners will head out at 8:30 a.m. Contact Sue Thompson for more information about the event, sponsored by Elmwood High School's track team.

A bake sale will be held under the tent by the food stand at 8:30 a.m. The Sacred Heart Catholic Church Altar and Rosary Society is sponsoring the sale.

An adult kickball tournament is planned for 9 a.m. at the Elmwood Rod and Gun Club. To register, contact Jean Wolskie.

A half-hour later, a tractorcade will go on a 20-mile trip, starting in Elmwood. For more information, contact Ed Stohr or Mike Shields.

A bike race is set for 10 a.m. Saturday at The Shack. Contact Dan Bechel to register or for more information.

Also at 10 a.m., there will be a Kids Carnival at the Heritage of Elmwood. Food, fun, games and prizes are promised for all ages. For more information, contact Terri or Sharon at the Heritage.

An hour later, kids water fights will be conducted near the fire hall. The event is sponsored by the Elmwood Fire Department.

A pony pull also goes into motion at 11 a.m. behind Cenex. There will be three classes of ponies. Contact Jim Hague for more information.

On Saturday afternoon, horse-drawn hayrides will leave from behind Cenex.

A horseshoe tournament will be played at noon at the Elmwood Rod and Gun Club. For more information, contact Dale Bee.

A girls alumni softball game will begin at the softball field at 1 p.m. Contact Dan Bechel for more information.

Vicky Emerson will perform at 3 p.m. at Butternut Park. The performance is sponsored by the village; free will donations will be taken for improvements to the auditorium.

At 4 p.m., contestants will enter a chase during a greased pig contest. The contest, for ages 12 and under, will be held over the bank behind the school. For more information, contact Dan Bechel.

A garden tractor pull will be found on Main Street in downtown Elmwood at 5:30 p.m. The pull is being organized by the Gopher State Garden Tractor Fullers, and sponsored by The Sandbar and Tiffany's Tavern and Grill.

"Stampede" will supply the sounds for a street dance from 9 p.m. Saturday to 1 a.m. Sunday.

A fireworks display will fill the sky at dusk.

Judging for the annual UFO Days House Decorating Contest will he accomplished Saturday night, with the winner announced at Sunday's parade. Call the village office to enter.

Sunday

Worshipers will join in an ecumenical service at 10 a.m. Sunday at Butternut Park They're asked to bang their own lawn chairs.

The kiddie parade will march at 1:30 p.m.; contact Steph Kern to enter. The UFO Grande Parade follows at 2 p.m.; Troy Sand and Bob Bock are the chairs.

After the parade, a chicken throwing contest will be staged. To register or for more information, call Dan.

Throughout the weekend, UFO buttons which give holders a chance to win prizes will be available from local merchants and at the souvenir stand. The Rock Elm Skyrockets 4-H Club will serve pop from a food wagon.