By Heather Dekan

A fire broke out at Building Blocks Early

Learning Center in Cadott Thursday, March

19, shortly after kids and employees went

home for the day.

The Cadott Fire Department was called to

the center just after 6 p.m. and battled the fire

for close to an hour, which started in one of

the classrooms. Smoke from the fire caused

heavy damage to much of the building, and

one of the classrooms.

“We do not have a cause of the fire yet, it

is still under investigation,” said Rick Som-

merfeld, Cadott fire chief. “The building is

still sound structurally, and one room re-

ceived most of the damage. There’s a lot of

heat damage throughout the building, but the

fire was pretty much confined to one room,

so we had a pretty quick knock-down on it.”

An employee at the daycare says the

Cadott Elementary School opened an empty

room for the 4K kids from Building Blocks

to finish out the year.

“The kids were able to start right away

Monday,” said Jenney Larson, Cadott Ele-

mentary principal. “Kris Horan (owner of the

daycare) had her teacher that worked with

those 4K kids come over and she is now

working out of that classroom with those stu-

dents.

“I really appreciate all the support from all

of our teachers, staff members and everyone

else in helping us to welcome them to our

building and making them feel supported.

I know Kris would probably say the same

thing; it’s a very positive thing considering

the circumstances.”

Cadott superintendent Damon Smith also

says it’s about the community coming to-

gether to help the students out.

“It just boils down to being a neighbor and

about coming together as a community in a

time of need,” said Smith. “To help out those

4K kids and making sure there is a continu-

ation of service with a minimal amount of

By Monique Westaby

A proposed schedule for the Lake Holcombe School Dis-

trict could add six days to a student’s schedule, but not how

you might think.

At a regular board meeting March 16, the Lake Holcombe

School Board showed support for a possible schedule change

next year that would keep students at school until 3:21 p.m.,

as opposed to the current release time of 3:08 p.m.

Barb VanDoorn, guidance counselor, says the change in

schedule counts minutes rather than school days, and would

allow for elementary to have recess, and possibly an earlier

summer break release.

“We didn’t want to start earlier,” said VanDoorn. “The day

starts awfully early for kids anyway, especially high school

and Jr. high.

“Over the course of the year we’re going to have more

minutes; we’re going to have more student contact minutes.

That adds up to almost six days extra contact time with stu-

dents.”

VanDoorn says with the extra time, the school can then

take off days at the end of the year, use it for more collaber-

ative time and data evaluation, or eliminate the need for subs

while a teacher’s time is required elsewhere.

“The biggest thing is that there was strong support among

staff to have this extension,” said VanDoorn.

Thursday, March 26, 2015 $1.00Volume 3 No. 13

Courier SentinelCadott, Cornell & Lake Holcombe - Wisconsin

In This Issue: Easter Bunny, Page 5 • Spring Election, Pages 8, 14, 15 & 20 • Cadott Village, Page 10

(See “Fire damages daycare” Page 20)

(See “LH School Board” Page 4)

Mia Weggen, second grade, races past Easter eggs

in plain sight to find the “hidden” candy-filled plas-

tic eggs at the Lake Holcombe Leos Easter Fun Day

March 22, at Staudacher Field. Once children ages

pre-K through fifth grade finished gathering eggs,

they entered their names in age appropriate draw-

ings for prizes purchased with Leo Club funds. More

pictures on Page 20. (Photo by Ginna Young)

Fire damages daycare

Smoke is seen coming out of Building Blocks Early Learning Center in Cadott

Thursday, March 19. The Cadott Fire Department was called to the daycare

shortly after 6 p.m. and battled the fire for close to an hour.

(Photo by Heather Dekan)

Lake Holcombe School BoardStaff counts minutes with proposed schedule

Cornell City Council

Rate increase could be in Cornell’s future

By Ginna Young

Higher rates could be in Cornell’s future after the Cornell

City Council discussed raising utility rates at their regular

meeting March 19. The action came after preliminary figures

in an audit determined the town used less volumes of water

than projected.

“Things have changed since our last rate case,” said Dave

DeJongh, city administrator. “The big item is the water treat-

ment. You got a $2 million water treatment facility that

you’re paying interest payments on every year, and in terms

of capital investment, you have a huge depreciation expense

that factors into what they want to see on their investment.”

Normally, a rate case would cost around $8,000 in paper-

work, but by filling out a form and submitting it on behalf of

the city water utility, if qualified, Cornell would receive a 3

percent maximum increase.

“I think the key now with this new vehicle available to util-

ities in Wisconsin, instead of waiting five to eight years to

do a rate case and maybe get a 15-20 percent bump all at

once, you look at smaller ones on an annual basis,” said De-

Jongh. “And if you don’t need the revenue, then you don’t

put one together or you try to figure out a way to sell more

water.”

The council authorized DeJongh to submit a simplified rate

case and will wait for his report before making any rate

(See “Cornell City Council” Page 10)

OPINIONThursday, March 26, 2015

COURIER SENTINELPage 2

By Monique Westaby

Managing Editor

I love photography. The

thought of capturing one

single moment through the

lens of a camera, and hav-

ing that moment forever, is

thrilling.

Whether it’s that perfect snapshot of your

mom’s expression opening a gift, your friend’s

game-winning, gravel-flying slide into home

base, or a barred owl camouflaged amongst a

group of birch trees, always having a camera at

hand is priceless.

My mom was always a camera person, but I

recall several times on our half-hour commute

to school hearing her say, “Oh! I wish I had a

camera.” It always came in regard to the perfect

lighting on an old house, a beautiful sunrise or

set, or a majestic eagle soaring across an open

field.

Since that point, I always told myself I would

never be caught without a camera.

Aside from the ever popular disposable cam-

eras, my first “real camera” was a 35 mm film

Canon from my dad. I took it everywhere with

me and went through film like it was going out

of style (who knew it actually was).

Then came the digital era, and I switched

over to the memory card and computer. Mostly

just capturing pictures of vacations and friends,

it wasn’t until several years ago that my hus-

band purchased me a digital single-lens reflex

(DSLR) Canon. In camera lingo, that means an

expensive camera that takes better than your

average pictures, but not as fancy as a high-tech

fashion photographer.

With this new camera came the chance to

capture a bird in flight, without blurred wings,

or a volleyball in mid-air ready to be smacked

down against the other team.

Since getting the camera, about four years

ago, it’s rolled over 10,000 pictures taken – at

least six times. It goes everywhere with me and

notice the world in a different light. You notice

the sparrow sitting on the fence, or the little girl

feeding her dog a lick of her ice cream cone.

And just when you think you’ve noticed every-

thing you can, you realize there are three eagle

nests on your way to work.

Did you know there are three eagle’s nests

within 6 miles of Cornell? Take Highway 178

south and you can spot them all. In fact two can

be seen without even leaving the city limits.

Check out the pine tree just north of the blue

bridge. And just as you’re about to hit the Y of

Highways 64 and 178, look to the east and

there’s another nestled into a tall pine.

The last one (at least that I’ve noticed so far)

is located across from the ZZ intersection on

the Chippewa River. Often there is an adult

eagle with its young, sitting overlooking the

river surveying the area.

When you have a camera at hand, you look

for the unique in life. You look for something

to take a picture of, and in return, you find

much more than you ever imagined.

You don’t need anything expensive or fancy,

but to truly enjoy everything life offers, you

should always have a camera available at the

push of a button.

By Ginna Young

Every year when spring

rolls around and the stores

stock their shelves with the

pastel, neon and camou-

flage plastic eggs ready to

be filled with candy, I can’t

help but giggle and gaffaw

my way through the aisles. I know, you

wouldn’t think plastic eggs would be amusing,

but they are – at least in my family.

There are a few Easters that especially stand

out in my memory and they all involve plastic

eggs, or rather the circumstances surrounding

I use it for everything from fun happenings with

friends, to news coverage, to nature photos.

But you don’t need a fancy camera to take

pictures. Sometimes the best camera you have

is just to have one with you.

Most phones come equipped with a camera

these days, and over time, as phones have been

upgraded, so have their cameras. The LG G3

smart phone comes with a 13 megapixel cam-

era, and one of the best display qualities avail-

able. The iPhone 6 also features an excellent

display with camera, and engages 8 megapixels

on its rear-facing camera.

So are 13 better than eight? And what is a

megapixel?

Megapixels are the number of pixels that

compose a photograph. Like little dots that

make up one big scene, the higher the number,

the more dots. The more dots, essentially, the

clearer the image.

But megapixels are really only important based

on what you want to do with those photos. If you

want to take a picture and print a poster, you’ll

want higher megapixels. But if you plan to just

use your pictures for online social media or 4x6

inch prints, then lower counts aren’t an issue.

According to digicamhelp.com, 8 megapixels

will print up to a 16 x 20 inch photograph with

no troubles. But one also has to take into ac-

count resolution size, and if the photo will be

cropped at all. All camera lingo aside, if you’re

not into spending the big bucks, and you have a

newer smart phone, the camera will probably

suit your needs just fine.

So why is it important to always have a cam-

era on hand? Life is a fleeting privilege. We

think we can wait until tomorrow to do what

needs to be done today, but before we know it,

tomorrow is over and we’re onto next year.

A lot of times the hustle and bustle of the

world swoops us into its grasp and we forget to

take time out of our day to actually enjoy life.

When you’re behind the lens of a camera, you

have to take the time to enjoy what’s happening

around you.

You sit and wait for that perfect moment to

push the shutter down. And if you don’t get it,

you wait again, all the while watching every hit;

every bump, set, spike; every giggle; every

smile; every flip of the hair; every wing flap

and every breeze blown. You look at the sun

and make sure it’s just right while you notice

its warmth hit your skin.

When you have a camera in your power, you

And that’s why you should always have a camera on hand

Plastic eggs and a whole lot of memoriesthem.

Probably the funniest recollection is when we

hunted eggs the year Dad went for a drive with-

out knowing he had a little purple plastic com-

panion on the outside of the truck. The minute

he got back, we searched every nook and

cranny of the 4x4, but to no avail.

He felt bad about losing one of our eggs, so

all nine of us piled into my sister’s mini van and

retraced his route. While Dad slowly drove

through town, the rest of us kept our eyes peeled

along the roadside for our missing purple egg.

We finally admitted defeat, and as we turned

back onto the road home, one of us spotted an

egg in a ditch; only one problem...it was fluo-

rescent yellow. Close enough! We never found

the runaway purple egg, but we did fall heir to

an orphaned yellow one.

Another year, my sister decided her car would

make a good hiding place during the annual

family egg hunt and placed one on the front

bumper. It promptly rolled inside the grooves

of the car, never to be seen again.

Those two instances taught us it’s not wise to

use a vehicle for hiding Easter eggs.

A couple years in a row, several months after

Easter, we found some eggs we didn’t even

know we’d lost, and thought those gorgeous lit-

tle speckled eggs must come from some rare

bird – until we looked closer and realized those

eggs were “laid” by a machine.

Then there was the time the neighbor kids

came over and hunted eggs with us. In addition

to candy, we also slipped in little pieces of paper

with numbers on them. Once all the eggs were

found, the kids emptied their eggs, and those

with a certain number got a prize.

To make sure everyone got something, the

one who found the most eggs received a pencil;

the one who found the least amount received a

pencil; the oldest child in the hunt received a

pencil; and the youngest child in the hunt re-

ceived – you guessed it – a pencil.

By that point, one of my teenage nieces began

to see a pattern forming and started to get agi-

tated. She expressed her dismay that the only

prizes seemed to be pencils, and good-naturedly

informed us of her intent to sulk the rest of the

day if she didn’t get some “real” prizes.

My sisters and I shared a look with each

other, and by mutual unspoken agreement, de-

cided to give her a consolation prize for being a

good sport. The prize was, of course, a pencil.

And I can never forget the time we invited my

brother-in-law’s mother to join the children in

gathering eggs, never dreaming an elegantly

dressed older lady would want to spend Easter

outside in the cold and muddy lawn. Her eyes

lit up, she swapped her good shoes for a pair of

sneakers, pulled a jacket over her Sunday dress,

took a collection sack and headed outside with

the kids.

It still makes me grin to remember her racing

around the yard in her Easter best, snatching

eggs before the little ones could get to them.

She ran around with a huge smile on her face,

and no surprise, collected the most eggs that

day.

It was always more fun for me to be the hider

instead of the finder, and I was glad when I was

deemed old enough to handle the responsibility

of concealing the eggs. My sisters and I would

become very devious, covertly tucking the eggs

in unlikely places, spots so good even we forgot

where they were. We’d go strong for about five

minutes, then get bored and start tossing them

randomly in the grass. It never got old watching

the kids race past the ones lying in plain sight

to look under rocks and up trees.

It was also fun watching my niece on her first

egg hunt oohing and aahing over the bright col-

ored eggs, patting them before she placed them

in her little basket. It was hysterical to watch her

pick up an egg over and over again because she

was too small to hold the basket without tipping

it; she never did figure out it was the same egg

each time.

Whether it’s remembering lost but never for-

gotten eggs, first time egg gatherers, or the year

Grandma earned the title of Champion Hunter,

the Easter tradition represents some of my fa-

vorite times.

Even though most of the kids are grown up

and moved away now, the stories live on and

grow more precious each year. So forgive me if

I chuckle in the Easter section at the store, but

sometimes plastic eggs can bring back a whole

lot of memories.

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OP-ED – AREA NEWS Thursday, March 26, 2015

COURIER SENTINEL Page 3Three arrested in Bateman gas station armed robbery

The Chippewa County Sheriff’s Department has identified

three males who robbed a local gas station March 14, in the

Town of Lafayette.

Cody M. Boehm, 19; Zachary S. Williams, 21; and

Jonathan M. Rowan, 19; all of Chippewa Falls, were arrested

after an investigation into an armed robbery turned up their

names.

“On Monday, March 16, the Chippewa County Sheriff’s

Office received information on a possible suspect in posses-

sion of items associated with the armed robbery,” said Lt.

Rick Starck in a press release. “That information led

Chippewa County Sheriff investigators to a residence in Buf-

falo County.”

From there, with the cooperation of the Buffalo County

Sheriff’s Office and the Eau Claire Regional Swat Team, a

no-knock search warrant was issued and a male was taken

into custody and interviewed.

Information gathered then led to the Town of Lafayette,

where another search warrant resulted in evidence such as

the “suspected weapon (airsoft), alcohol, money, carrying

bags and clothing matching those used in the robbery.”

Starck says a second male was taken into custody March

17, and another airsoft weapon was seized. Later that day,

more items were found in the Village of Colfax, and about

three hours later, a third suspect was taken into custody.

According to the original robbery release from the

Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office, three darkly dressed

males entered the Bateman Express Mart on County High-

way X while the clerk was closing, and stole an undisclosed

amount of money. They then fled on foot before officers ar-

rived.

The incident is still under investigation.

Surveillance footage from a camera at Bateman Ex-

press on County Highway X shows two of three

males who robbed the gas station March 14. Three

suspects were taken into custody within three days

of the incident, and are booked at the Chippewa

County Jail. (Submitted Photo)

Letter to the Editor;

Day by Day we are losing our Civil rights and freedoms

given to us by our forefathers in the Constitution, the right to

bear arms, religious freedom, reciting the pledge of alle-

giance and saluting our American Flag among a few.

Ammunition and guns companies are being targeted, some

college professors want to ban displaying the American Flag,

and a teacher in an eastern state had the students reciting our

pledge of Allegiance in Arabic.

Judges are steadily overturning laws passed by a majority

of voters in many States including Wisconsin telling us that

our vote doesn’t count.

We need judges like Judge James Daley who believes in

serving our states’ citizens while upholding the values and

principles that are so important to us. That is why it is so vital

that we elect Judge Daley to the Wisconsin Supreme Court

on Election Day, April 7th.

Ann Walsh Bradley has consistently ruled against busi-

nesses, and farmers would have to pay hundreds of millions

more in taxes and many businesses have left the state in order

to survive.

Wisconsin citizens deserve an impartial and well function-

ing state Supreme Court that upholds the rule of law and de-

fends the Constitution of the Untied States. Judge James

Daley is the right judge for this job.

Shirley Starck,

Cadott

February third safest with

traffic fatalities in 10 years

Last month, 25 people died in traffic crashes in Wisconsin,

which was the third safest month of February in terms of traf-

fic fatalities in the last 10 years, according to preliminary sta-

tistics from the WisDOT.

Last month also tied for the fourth safest month of Febru-

ary since the end of World War II, when the modern highway

transportation system started. The safest month of February

since the end of World War II was last year, with 20 fatalities.

The deadliest was in 1968, with 73 fatalities.

As of Feb. 28, 61 people have died in traffic fatalities dur-

ing 2015, including seven pedestrians and one bicyclist.

“The official start of spring is March 20, so it likely will

not be too long before we see more bicyclists, pedestrians,

scooter riders and motorcyclists traveling on Wisconsin

roads,” says David Pabst, director of the WisDOT Bureau of

Transportation Safety. “Drivers will need to watch for them,

especially at intersections, and while making turns or lane

changes.”

Pabst says bicyclists, pedestrians, scooter riders and mo-

torcyclists must also obey all traffic signals and other laws.

“We all must share the road safely.”

Crash leaves driver

injured with 4th OWI

John N. Johnson, 37, Gilman, was airlifted to St. Joseph’s

Hospital in Marshfield after he was involved in a one vehicle

accident March 19. The crash happened at the intersection of

290th Avenue and County Highway VV, in the Town of Ruby.

According to a press release from Sheriff James Kowal-

czyk, with the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office, Johnson,

the lone occupant of the vehicle, was unresponsive and

callers could not open the doors.

With the assistance of the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Of-

fice, Sheldon Fire Department, Rusk County Ambulance

Service and Cornell Police Department, he was removed

from the vehicle and taken to Rusk County Memorial Hos-

pital in Ladysmith, before being flown to Marshfield. As of

deadline, there were no further updates on his condition.

Kowalczyk says the incident remains under investigation,

and alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash, as Johnson

was arrested for his fourth offense of operating while under

the influence of an intoxicant.

John N. Johnson’s vehicle sits mangled after being

removed from a crash site in the Town of Ruby.

Johnson, of Gilman, was flown to Marshfield for his

injuries, and the crash remains under investigation,

but alcohol is believed to have been a factor.

(Submitted Photo)

In the March 19 Courier Sentinel (Vol. 3 No. 12), in the

Miracles Happen story, one of the students involved in the

accident was named as Alana Anders, as she has identified

herself on social media.

Per a family member’s request, Alana’s name should have

been published as Alana Geist in the article. We apologize

for any upset this may have caused.

– Corrections –

– Letter to the Editor –

Jonathan RowanCody Boehm Zachary Williams

Work Zone Awareness Week March 23 to 27

To help prevent traffic crashes in road construction and

maintenance work zones that injure and kill motorists and

workers, Gov. Scott Walker has proclaimed March 23 to 27

as Work Zone Awareness Week in Wisconsin.

Walker’s proclamation notes that “work zones may consist

of short-term, localized projects involving local maintenance

crews or utility workers or large highway reconstruction proj-

ects lasting months or years.”

Last year in Wisconsin, there were 2,264 work zone

crashes that killed 12 people and injured 832, according to

statistics from the WisDOT.

To help make work zones safer, the WisDOT periodically

displays messages on electronic signs on highways, and uses

its social media channels to remind drivers to slow down and

pay attention.

In addition, officers from the Wisconsin State Patrol and

other law enforcement agencies will be deployed in work

zones to enforce speed limits and other traffic laws. Pilots

from the State Patrol Air Support Unit will also fly aerial en-

forcement missions over and around work zones.

“The goal of our work zone safety enforcement and public

education efforts is to motivate drivers to behave responsi-

bly,” says Mark Gottlieb, WisDOT secretary. “Driving

through a work zone is challenging under the best of circum-

stances, but your reaction time and margin for error are re-

duced significantly if you speed, tailgate or don’t pay

attention to rapidly changing traffic situations. Because of

the risks to motorists and workers, traffic fines are double in

work zones.”

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The Courier SentinelCornell office: 121 Main St., Cornell • 715-861-4414

10 Years Ago

2005

Steve Turany, of Turk’s

B.B.C. in Cornell, presents

Connie Klass and the Cornell

Food Pantry with $121 and

almost 100 pounds of food

donated at the 12th annual

Turk’s Chili Fest. Winning at

the contest out of 23 com-

petitors are Johnny Rattle in

the hot category; Jill Kerns

with mild; Beth Felmlee,

people’s choice; and Joan

Ahearn with the best bar-

tender chili.

Marie Borntrager, 7, Hol-

combe, daughter of John and

Alma Borntrager, has her

name drawn for the “largest

Easter bunny around” at the

G and 64 Country Store, just

east of Cornell.

20 Years Ago

1995

Lake Holcombe senior

Joanne Staudacher is

awarded a $4,000 Franciscan

Heritage Scholarship from

Cardinal Stritch College. To

qualify for the scholarships,

students must maintain a 3.5

GPA. Staudacher intends to

pursue a degree in English

and communication.

30 Years Ago

1985

The Cornell City Council

approves appropriation of

$16,000 for construction of a

pole-type shelter at the pro-

posed Mill Yard Park. If all

goes according to plan, the

structure will measure 140 x

40 with bathroom facilities,

lobbied for by Alderman Ray

Gavitt.

Staci Lapp, Lake Hol-

combe fifth-grader, is se-

lected to advance to a district

poster designing contest pro-

moting a greater understand-

ing of the potential of

children with disabilities.

40 Years Ago

1975

The Lake Holcombe Boy

Scouts hold their annual

Palm Sunday Pancake Feed

with a large turnout, despite

inclement weather. In addi-

tion to the hotcakes served

with pure maple syrup do-

nated by Henry “Bruce”

Grape and Ed Rudi, the

Scouts also serve sausage

patties and scrambled eggs to

the hungry crowd.

At the request of Cornell

Fair Committee Co-Chair-

man Ken Scharmer, the Cor-

nell School Board agrees to

hold the Cornell Fair at the

Cornell High School football

field. The fair will move

from its current spot on Main

Street, after the committee

determined the football field

as the best location for the

event.

50 Years Ago

1965

The Cornell Theatre re-

mains alive and well, thanks

in part to John Harvatine and

his wife. The Harvatines

bought the theatre in 1956,

and report movie attendance

has not dropped, in spite of

the increasing number of tel-

evision sets in the area.

60 Years Ago

1955

Betty and Larry Valmore

take over ownership of The

Town Talk Cafe on Cornell’s

Main Street. The business,

formerly operated by Ken-

neth LaForge, has been re-

decorated and remodeled,

and will be renamed The

Coffee Cup.

100 Years Ago

The Holcombe Farmers

Club votes to purchase the

cheese factory in Holcombe

from A.J. Edminister. The

business was started by Ed-

minister when he saw a need

for the local service to farm-

ers. The building, along with

a full compliment of equip-

ment, is valued at $3,000,

but is sold to the club for

$2,600. Although Edminister

takes a loss on the deal, he

says he doesn’t mind as long

as someone is willing to step

up and keep the factory

going to serve area farmers.

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– Neighboring News –

10 Years Ago

2005

The Cornell and Jim

Falls Fire Departments as-

sist Cadott firefighters

with tankers when a hay

fire starts in a barn at Bob

Moucha’s farm.

The hiring of Chad

Schuebel as a full-time

Cadott police officer is ap-

proved by unanimous vote

at the regular village board

meeting.

Army National Guard

Pvt. Amanda Waldusky

graduates from basic com-

bat training at Fort Jackson

in Columbia, S.C.

20 Years Ago

1995

Brian Hedrington accepts

the position as Cadott’s new

chief of police.

Joe Stanek, Lila Mc-

Conville, John Klay and Ken

Luebstorf seek re-election

on the Cadott Village Board.

The Cadott Area Centen-

nial Committee announces a

beard, mustache, goatee and

sideburns growing contest as

part of the centennial cele-

bration.

Irma Lotts, of Cadott, gets

to meet Sheila Athkins, her

pen pal of 39 years, during a

visit to England.

30 Years Ago

1985

Four candidates vie for

three seats on the Cadott

School Board, including

Norman Siverling, Joseph

Jackson, Harland Danielson

and Paul Pettis.

Jo Ann Schwetz and Sonja

Danielson will perform on a

state tour with the UW-River

Falls Concert Choir.

The Cadott Wrestling

Club wraps up their season

with a 10-2 record.

Cadott third and fourth

graders present the music

program The King WhoCouldn’t Be Fooled.

40 Years Ago

1975

Two cars are damaged, but

nobody is hurt in an automo-

bile mishap on County

Highway X when a 1971

Ford Galaxie pulls out in

front of a Camaro.

John Pozarski and Walter

Ebert run for Cadott Village

Board president.

The Cadott High School

Jazz Ensemble receives a

first rating and a trophy at

the Eau Claire Jazz Festival.

Sharon Hines is a new stu-

dent teacher in the Cadott

grade school.

50 Years Ago

1965

Cadott superintendent N.

F. Panzenhagen is elected as

a delegate to the national

convention of the National

Education Association.

Ron Patrie and Dan Emer-

ick are named outstanding

senior agriculture students

and DeKalb Agriculture

Award winners.

Joyce Kickbusch and Vern

Weeks earn berths in state

competition at the District

Forensics Contest.

60 Years Ago

1955

Installation of the most

modern commercial printing

press in the world is com-

plete in the Cadott Sentinelplant. The press weighs

nearly 3,000 pounds and its

maximum speed is 5,000 im-

pressions per hour.

Pfc. James Pfieffer is en-

route home from Japan after

a tour of duty with the

Armed Forces.

More snow than was

recorded during the entire

preceding winter covers

Cadott on the first days of

spring, causing many car ac-

cidents.

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Augusta

Area Times

Quilts of all sizes and

styles are on display during

the 28th annual Augusta

Quilt Show, sponsored by

the Quilt Addicts Club.

Vicki Shilts, director of

nursing at Augusta Area

Home, passes the national

certification exam to become

wound care certified by the

National Alliance of Wound

Care and Ostomy.

Members of the Augusta

Student Council take advan-

tage of the warm weather

and clean up litter around the

elementary and high school.

Bloomer

Advance

The City of Bloomer in-

creases fees for septic

haulers, with holding and

septic charges increasing by

$10.

The GFWC-Bloomer Wo-

man’s Club serves their an-

nual chili feed to the

Bloomer City employees to

acknowledge and thank the

city employees for their hard

work.

The Bloomer High School

band will perform In ThatMorning, which was written

specifically for them and the

Bloomer community be-

cause of the losses they’ve

experienced over the past

five years.

The Bloomer Wrestling

Club’s plans for helicopter

rides at North Park May 16

are on hold pending addi-

tional liability insurance in-

formation.

Colfax

Messenger

Johnson Roll-off Service

dumps the contents of a

dumpster on the lawn of a

home at 702 Pine Street after

they did not get paid and

wanted their dumpster back.

Dr. Heather Rothbauer-

Wanish is chosen as break-

out speaker for the 2015

National Resume Writers’

Association Conference in

Charlotte, N.C.

After signing a letter of in-

tent, Colfax senior Kori

Buchanan will take her vol-

leyball skills to play for Di-

vision 2 University of

Jamestown in North Dakota

next fall.

Ladysmith

News

Blake Melin is named the

new sports editor at the La-

dysmith News.

Kylee Becker, Brooke

Lechleitner and Erica Loe

compete in the 2015 Wis-

consin 12-and-under State

Swim Meet and all three

qualify to swim individually

as well as in four Northern

Lakes Aquatic Club team re-

lays.

The 33rd annual Rusk

County Farm, Home and

Garden, and Sports Show is

held at Ladysmith High

School and features more

than 55 exhibitors.

Stanley

Republican

Deer should soon be re-

turning to the Stanley Deer

Park.

The City of Stanley’s re-

quest for a water increase is

rejected by the state Public

Service Commission.

In cooperation with Mc-

Donalds and Shell Travel

Stop managers, the Stanley

Lions Club pumps gas and

offers full service to cus-

tomers.

The Stanley City Council

gives the go-ahead to its en-

gineering firm, Cedar Corp.,

to start work on road con-

struction.

LH School Board - Continued from FrontJeff Mastin, superintendent, said he and

principal Mark Porter support the change as

well, and that other conference schools also

have similar start and end times. “We’d like

to have your (board) support to bring this

schedule to the calendar committee...and

hopefully get that out to parents no later than

the April board meeting.”

Extra-curricular and distance travel were

also considered, and VanDoorn said most

schedules will have music or study hall at the

end of the day, so class time wouldn't be

missed.

The board also approved hiring a new,

full-time maintenance worker, which Tom

Hayden, head of maintenance, says he’s

“pretty excited about.” The new employee,

Jesse Endvick, is married to Danielle (Be-

galke) Endvick, a 2006 alumni of Lake Hol-

combe.

“They’ll bring in some younger students

to the district,” said Hayden, “and brings

them back to the area. I’m pretty

excited...maybe fill my shoes some day.”

Three resignations were also accepted by

the board, including Ed Lanzer as the high

school history teacher, Linda Boettcher as

the middle school special education teacher,

and Mary Kostka as the middle school girls

basketball coach.

In his resignation letter, Lanzer writes:

I will be retiring from my teaching positionat the end of the 2014-15 school year. I havegreatly enjoyed my time teaching at Lake

Holcombe over the past 34 years. I appreci-ate the opportunity I was given to becomean influential educator in the lives of themany students who passed through the Hol-combe school system.

Boettcher says her retirement will also be

effective at the end of the school year, and

that she has “greatly enjoyed” her time at

Lake Holcombe over the past 31 years and

will miss the students and staff.

Kostka did not provide a reason for her

resignation as basketball coach.

On other agenda, the board thanked the

estate of Donald “Tiny” Albrecht for a

$7,617.97 donation for the agriculture de-

partment; this is the first of two investment

donations from his estate. The Holcombe

Flowage Chapter of Whitetails Unlimited

was also thanked for their $600 donation to

take students to the Trails End camping trip

and their $878.74 donation for elementary

snowshoes.

All-Conference and All-Conference Hon-

orable Mention recipients were recognized

at the meeting, for the 2014-15 basketball

season. All-Conference earners are Nick

Seng and Jeremiah Reedy. Honorable Men-

tion recipients are Sarah Stender, Hannah

Lee, Jay Kent and William Hattamer.

“Also, congratulations goes out to 13

members of our forensics team,” said

Mastin, “who qualified for state and will

travel to Madison to compete in the State

Forensics Tournament.”

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Mary Muska, Boyd, threads glass beads on nylon

stainless steel covered wire March 18, at a Glass

Dangler Class, sponsored by the Cornell-Lake Hol-

combe 21st Century Learning Centers. The class, in-

structed by Linda Bergen, showed participants how

to assemble an outside/inside glass dangler using

special glue and pieces of colored glass. Bergen

says the danglers can be decorated with mirrored

glass and glass nuggets, but doesn’t recommend

using plastic, as it fades. (Photo by Ginna Young)

Easter Bunny makes her 14th annual appearance

By Monique Westaby

Who knew the Easter Bunny was a girl? Well, at the Cor-

nell Area Care Center she is, and she’ll again be at the annual

Cornell Community Easter Egg Hunt March 28, where all

ages can meet and greet the big white rabbit.

“We have had the same Easter Bunny since 2001,” said

Katie Matott, referral manager for the center. “And she plans

on making an appearance again this year.”

Festivities begin at the center at 9 a.m., with a pancake

breakfast, followed by kids games and crafts from 10-11 a.m.

“We are hoping to have this outside this year,” said Matott.

“We have had snow the past three years and everything had

to be moved inside. If the weather cooperates, we will have

some inflatable bouncy houses and crawl tunnels with some

other activities.”

The free egg hunt will start at 11 a.m. for kids up to age

10. The younger kids will hunt first, followed by separate

groups based on age.

A free raffle will conclude the event at noon, with Easter

baskets filled with goodies for kids to win.

“This is sponsored by several area businesses,” Matott said.

“Every year we are amazed at how generous our local busi-

nesses are.”

The donations from these businesses go toward everything

but the pancake breakfast, which Matott says has a small fee,

to pay for the cost.

“But it’s a delicious meal and well worth it,” says Matott.

“We are proud to host this great event here, and our team and

residents love inviting the community here.”

Although she says it’s a “whirlwind” of activity, Matott

says they all “love it,” and to not forget your rubber boots,

“just in case.”

ChaliceStream Studio to

host Physicality of Acting

ChaliceStream Studio, five miles south of Ladysmith on

Deertail Road, will hold workshops on The Physicality of

Acting, beginning March 30, from 3-4:30 p.m. Instructor

Michael Doran will assist participants in utilizing props as a

means of finding truth onstage.

The sessions are open to persons with stage experience, as

well as novices. Interested parties may call to request an al-

ternate meeting time, if required.

The weekly workshops are designed to teach participants

the effective use of common objects, such as a glass or cup,

to lend reality to play acting, and as a means of discovering

the natural interplay between the handling of a prop and the

delivery of a line.

There is no charge for the workshop, however, a donation

is appreciated.

For more information, call 715-532-6863.

Open house for interested

foreign exchange families

You may not have the time or money to travel to interna-

tional locations, but you do have the opportunity to travel

around the world without leaving your home.

In the Educatius International program, families are paired

with international students for a semester or school year, to

share their culture with host families and vice versa.

“Hosting one of these students makes for a very good ex-

perience,” said Tracy Styka of Canfield, who was a host to a

teenage girl from Thailand. “A lot of them want to attend col-

lege here and this program helps give them the cultural ex-

perience to prepare them for that endeavor.”

Educatius International will have students coming to Cor-

nell and McDonell Central Catholic Schools for the 2015-16

school year. Host families receive a monthly stipend, per stu-

dent they host, to help offset the expense of the student living

in the home. Students also come with their own spending

money and are fully insured.

To find out more about the program, Educatius Interna-

tional is holding an open house March 28, from 3 p.m. to 6

p.m. Those interested can attend and try foods, ask questions

and hear about the experience of hosting international stu-

dents. It is also an opportunity to meet current and previous

international students, who live and have lived, in the area.

“This introduces people to the student’s world in an inti-

mate, personal way,” said Gregory, who has hosted six stu-

dents in the past. “When people watch the news and hear

stories about the world, the Educatius program puts a face to

those articles.”

For location, directions

and to RVSP to the open

house, call or text Anita at

715-271-6098, or Cheryl at

715-579-0016. For more in-

formation on the Educatius

program, visit educatius.

com, or call 1-800-301-

6014.

Please Vote for John Ewerfor Birch Creek Town Chairman

Tuesday, April 7

I’d appreciate your support

3 Self employed for 25 years3 Birch Creek resident for over 20 years3 Two children in the Lake Holcombe School District

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Vietnam Veterans Day

A Vietnam Veterans Day is planned for Sunday, March 29,

at the Veterans Memorial Association (VMA) in Ladysmith,

with several keynote speakers on the lineup.

The event is scheduled to start at noon, with food, displays

and social time, followed by seating and a pre-event from

1:30-2 p.m. Ceremonies will be held from 2-3:30 p.m., with

Gary Wetzel, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient and

Ret. Col. James Norton, chaplain, speaking.

Re. SFC Kaye Olson, GSM; DAV past State Commander

and current I.G. John Hoeft; former Sen. Dave Zien, Vietnam

veteran; and Ret. Col. Kerm Morgan will also present. Bugler

Jimmy “Boy” Edming will be in attendance as well.

Following the ceremony, others will have the opportunity

to say thank you or give honor during open mic, with the end

of the event scheduled for 5 p.m.

The VMA is located at 605 Summit Ave., Ladysmith. For

more information, contact Dennis Wood at 715-532-9139.

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Spaghetti dinner funds

travel around the world

By Kayla Peche

Would you want to take a trip to Chicago or even China?

Well, the Cadott Travel Club plans to take those trips, but

needs some community help first.

The Cadott Travel Club is a newly formed club in 2015,

and was founded by Stephanie Kempe and Alisha Neinfeldt,

high school teachers. Although the official travel club wasn’t

established yet, Kempe led a trip to Europe a few years back

and decided to run another trip to Costa Rica last summer.

“Our goal is to promote the wonderful benefits of group

travel for these young 21st century learners,” said Kempe.

“In hopes that they will continue to learn and grow from their

high school experiences and reach their full potential.”

Kempe and Neinfeldt say that donations for the trips are

very important, which is why they are holding a spaghetti

dinner, art show and raffle March 27, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.,

at the Cadott High School.

“We are trying to focus on community involvement and

activities by hosting events like bowling tournaments and

spaghetti dinners,” said Kempe. “The money that is made

from these events is distributed to the students who work the

events. We enjoy getting people of the community together

and it gives them a chance to speak with the students as well.”

The dinner will have spaghetti, salad, vegetables, bread,

dessert and a beverage, and is set to start at 5 p.m. A raffle

will be drawn by 7 p.m., and following the dinner, there will

be a drama performance of Into the Woods, Jr. by Cadott

High School students in the auditorium. All proceeds from

dinner ticket prices will benefit the travel club.

The Chicago trip planned for this summer will cost about

$450 for each student, which includes hotel, all admission on

the trip, and a few meals. If interested in traveling to Chicago

with the club, contact Kempe at kempes@cadott.k12.wi.us.

The China trip planned for June 20-28, in 2016, will cost

around $4,000 per student with everything included. Nein-

feldt says it may seem like a lot but is “significantly” cheaper

than traveling alone or with a family. Students have until May

2016 to fundraise. There are also a few spots available if any-

one in the community is interested in the China trip, contact

Neinfeldt at neinfeldta@cadott.k12.wi.us.

“It’s really all about the students and what opportunities

we can offer them before they leave Cadott,” said Neinfeldt.

The deadline for news articles and display ad copy is 12 p.m.on Monday. Classified ads must be in no later than 12 p.m. onMonday. All copy must be placed in the Cornell/Lake Holcombe of-fice or Cadott office by deadline to ensure placement in the CourierSentinel paper the same week.

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BIG DRYWOOD LUTHERANCHURCHPastor Lucy Schottelkorb27095 120th Ave. Cadott Sunday service 10 a.m. Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays of month.

CADOTT UNITED METHODISTMaple & Ginty StreetsPastor George Olinske715-289-4845Sunday: Worship Service 10:45 a.m.Holy Communion first Sunday of eachmonth; Potluck fourth Sunday eachmonth following Worship Service.

ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH OF BATEMAN20588 Cty. Hwy. X, Chippewa Falls, WIPastor Deborah Nissen www.elcbateman.org715-723-4231Sunday: 9 a.m. worship;

Wednesday: 4 p.m. live homeworkhelp; 5:30 p.m. light supper; 6 - 6:45 p.m. study time all ages.

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH724 Main Street, CornellPastor Mark Williams715-239-6902Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School forthe entire family; 10:30 a.m. MorningWorship Service. Other ministries varywith age groups. Call the church for details.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH4th & Ripley, Cornell, WI 715-239-6263Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School;9:30 Adult Education Class; 8:45 a.m.Worship Service at Hannibal NewHope; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service at Cornell; Holy Communion1st Sunday each month.

HOLCOMBE UNITED METHODISTCHURCHHolcombe, WisconsinPastor Jason KimChurch Phone: 715-382-4191Food Pantry: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. 715-595-4884 or 715-595-4967Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship Service

HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH107 S. 8th St., Cornell, WisconsinFather Peter ManickamDeacon Dennis RiversMasses: Sunday at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday at 5 p.m., Wednesday at 8:30 a.m., Thursday at 8:30 a.m., First Friday at 8:30 a.m, Saturday at 4 p.m. Confessions 3 to 3:45 p.m. on Saturdays.

JIM FALLS UNITED METHODISTCHURCHCounty S South at 139th Ave.,Jim Falls, WisconsinPastor Jason Kim715-382-4191Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship Service

NEW HOPE ASSEMBLY OF GOD318 S. 7th St., Cornell, WI715-239-6954Pastor Dan Gilboy920-251-3922Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship; Nursery and children’s church Sunday mornings; Youth group Wednesday nights6 p.m.

NEW LIFE ALLIANCE CHURCH1 Mi. W of CC on Z, Cornell, WIPastor Jim Brandli715-239-6490Sunday: Sunday School for all ages 9 a.m.; Worship Service 10 a.m.; Sunday evening prayer meeting 7 p.m.; Mid-week Bible studies at various times and locations.

NORTHWOODS CHURCH4th & Thomas, Cornell Pastor Greg Sima715-289-3780Non-denominational Services: SundayMorning 10 a.m. Wednesday: BibleStudy for adults & kids 6:30 - 7:30p.m., nursery provided

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERANCHURCH 6th & Ripley, Cornell, WIPastor Andy Schottelkorb715-239-6891Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship, Commun-ion 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month.Visitors are always welcome! English Lutheran Church of Bateman • Chippewa Falls, WI

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SACRED HEART CATHOLICCHURCH • Jim FallsFather Peter ManickamPhone: 715-382-4422Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Mass; Friday: 6 p.m. Mass w/confessions before.

SACRED HEART OF JESUS - ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH719 E. Patten St., Boyd, WI Father William FelixSunday: 9:30 a.m. mass; Thursday: 8:30 a.m. mass.

ST. ANTHONY’S CATHOLICCHURCH OF DRYWOODJct. County Hwy. S and 250th St.Father Peter Manickam715-289-4422Saturday: 7 p.m. Mass.

ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC CHURCHOn The Flambeau, Holcombe, WIFather David Oberts • 715-532-3051 Father Christopher KempSaturday Mass 4 p.m.; Friday Mass 8 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCHRt. 1, Sheldon, WI • 715-452-5374Father Madanu Sleeva RajuSunday: Mass 10:30 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH(Missouri Synod) - Cadott, Wis.Pastor Raymond J. Bell, Jr.715-289-4521Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship Service Sunday School 10 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH(Wisconsin Synod)700 Thomas St., Cornell, WIPastor: Patrick FeldhusSunday: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Sunday School.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH ELCARural Gilman, WI on Hwy. “H” at “S” Sunday: 10:45 a.m. Worship ServiceSunday School 9:45 a.m. Communionevery 1st and 3rd Sunday.

ALL SAINTS PARISH - ST. ROSE OF LIMA CHURCHCadott, Wisconsin415 N. Maple St., Cadott, WICorner of McRae & Maple Sts.Father William Felix715-644-5435Saturday: 4 p.m. Mass; Sunday: 8 a.m. Mass; Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. Com-munion Service; Thursday: 8:30 a.m. Mass.

THE ROCK CHURCH (Non-denominational Church)Pastor Larry Etten230 W. Main St., Gilman (Old Gilman Theatre)Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Worship; Wednes-day: 6:30 p.m. Bible Study; Saturday: 7p.m. Free admission movies.

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH(Missouri Synod)Main St., Sheldon, WI Pastor Aric FenskeSunday: Worship service 10:15 a.m.Sunday School: Sunday 11:30 a.m.

ZION LUTHERAN (Missouri Synod)5th Ave. & Crumb St., Gilman, WIPastor Aric FenskeSunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School;8:30 a.m. Worship Service.

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– Obituaries –

Michael W. Westerberg

Michael W. Westerberg, 72,

Cornell, passed away peace-

fully at his home Wednesday,

March 18, 2015, from a heart

attack.

Michael was born Aug. 30,

1942, in Eau Claire, to Edwin

and Dorothy Westerberg.

Michael attended Longfel-

low Grade School, Central

Junior High and was a 1960

graduate of Memorial High

School.

After graduating from the University of Eau Claire, he

spent his entire career teaching math in the Cornell School

system, starting in 1965.

Michael married Sonja Lewerer Aug. 13, 1966, at First

Lutheran Church in New Richmond.

He loved teaching and his unique approach touched the

lives of countless Cornell students.

He also served several terms as president of the Cornell

Education Association.

Michael was active in the local community, he served on

the church council for several terms and was active in the

Cornell Lions Club.

He was a true gentleman and a devout member of Our Sav-

ior’s Lutheran Church in Cornell.

He was a loving husband to his wife, Sonja, of 48 years,

and his furry friends, Katie and Joe.

Michael loved life; he enjoyed hunting and fishing trips

with his buddies, and excursions to Lake Wissota with his

brother, Richard.

He could be found playing a hotly contested cribbage game

wherever there was a board. He loved going to auctions and

collecting coins. Michael was an avid reader and liked old

western movies.

He enjoyed the camaraderie of his countless friends. He

loved nothing more than a good debate over a glass of spirits.

I Will Love You 365 days a year, “Homer.”Besides Sonja, he is survived by his brothers, Richard

(Sylvia) and Theodore (Barb); sister, Kathy (Paul); brother

and sister-in-law, Dick and Jodi Simma; and nieces and

nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and

Dorothy Westerberg; brother, David; and in-laws, Loren and

Dorothy Lewerer, New Richmond.

Services were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 24, at Our

Savior’s Lutheran Church in Cornell, with the Rev. Andy

Schottelkorb officiating. Burial will be at a later date.

Visitation was from 4-7 p.m., Monday, March 23, at Bor-

ton-Leiser Funeral Home in Cornell, and also one hour prior

to the services Tuesday morning at the church.

Online condolences may be expressed at bortonleiser

funeralhome.com.

Rune “Ron” Carl Ruud

Rune “Ron” Carl Ruud, 91,

Eau Claire, passed away

Thursday, March 19.

Ron was born Dec. 24,

1923, in Stockholm, Sweden.

He received his education in

Stockholm, and graduated

from Stockholm University

with a degree in business ad-

ministration and a minor in

chemistry, after which he was

inducted into the mandatory

military service in Sweden.

He volunteered to serve in a unit

on the border of Sweden and Nor-

way during World War II, bringing

families in occupied Norway to

safety. By the end of the war, 60,000

Norwegians were helped across the border into neutral Swe-

den.

Ron came to the United States in February 1947, as a man-

agement trainee for a Swedish paper company. He had an im-

migration visa and an American sponsor in New York,

Stanley Blankenship, who was to guide him in his graduate

studies and work. He became an American citizen in 1955.

Ron came to Cornell in 1948, to study a new pulping

process being done at Cornell Paperboard Products Com-

pany.

He embraced life in Cornell and became active in commu-

nity affairs and sports programs, where he met his future fa-

ther-in-law, Dr. E.J. Mittermeyer, and his family.

He and Ann Mittermeyer were married Jan. 23, 1954, and

they raised their children in Cornell. He was an only child,

and loved the joy and fun of the large family of 10 siblings

he had married into.

Ron worked as a chemist and production manager for Cor-

nell Paperboard, which later merged with the St. Regis Paper

Company.

Ron later pursued training in property assessment and ap-

praisal at UW-Eau Claire.

Following the closing of the paper company in Cornell in

1972, he moved his family to Eau Claire, where he accepted

an assessor’s position for the City of Eau Claire. He retired

in January 1988, as city assessor of the City of Eau Claire.

Ron joined the Masonic Lodge in Cornell in1956, and be-

came its Master in 1959, when he also joined the consistory

in Eau Claire.

He joined the Mehara Shrine Club and Zor Shriners in

1972, after moving his family to Eau Claire.

He was a Masonic member of Sanctuary Lodge 112 and

Scottish Rite Valley of Eau Claire.

Ron proudly held Fishskin No. 1 in The Society for the

Prevention of the Extinction of the Art of Lutefisk Eating

(SPEALE) Eau Claire Lodge, which was started by Lloyd O.

Johnson and Ron in the early 1970s. The original SPEALE

Lodge was founded in Cornell in 1949.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ann; daughter,

Karen, Madison; son, Kurt, Destin, Fla.; and granddaughter,

Melissa, Madison; many sisters and brothers-in-law; nieces;

nephews; and his cousin’s daughter and children.

He is preceded in death by his parents; infant son, John;

and his dear Swedish cousin, Gunnel Schroeder.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer memorials be

given to Feed My People Food Bank, 2610 Alpine Road, Eau

Youʼre invited to

Friday, April 3, at 7 p.m.New Hope Assembly of God318 South 7th Street • Cornell, WI

Community Good Friday Service

C12-3c

You are Invited

Sunday, April 5

Easter Breakfast - 8 a.m.Easter Sunday Service - 10 a.m.

Keystone New Life Alliance Church24288 County Hwy. Z, Cornell • ALL ARE WELCOME

Pastor Brandli - 715-239-3232 • Kelly Dorney - 715-827-0218

Celebrate the resurrection of our Saviorwith an Easter morning breakfast

and worship service.

C12-3c

Easter Sunday

Cadott Elderly Program

March 30 - April 3

Mon. Egg salad sandwich,

soup, fruit.

Tues. Lasagna, garlic

bread, vegetable, applesauce.

Wed. Swiss steak, mashed

potatoes, vegetable, cake.

Thurs. Chicken breast, rice,

vegetable, apple crisp.

Fri. No meals.

All meals are served with

bread and milk. For reserva-

tions or cancellations call 715-

579-2893 by noon the

previous day. Senior dining will

be served at Kathy’s Diner,

304 East Mills St., Hwy. 27,

Cadott, from 11:30 a.m. to

12:30 p.m. To register for

Meals on Wheels, call 715-

726-2590. If schools are can-

celled because of weather,

meals will not be served.

Cornell Elderly Program

March 30 - April 3

Mon. Classic pot roast,

mashed potatoes and gravy,

baked squash casserole, fruit.

Tues. Chicken supreme,

steamed rice, peas and car-

rots, fruit whip.

Wed. Baked ravioli, garlic

bread, seasoned broccoli, cot-

tage cheese with pineapple,

bread pudding with lemon

sauce.

Thurs. Baked ham, au

gratin potatoes, steamed cab-

bage, gingerbread with top-

ping.

Fri. No meals.

For reservations or cancel-

lations, call 715-579-2910 by

noon the previous day. Senior

dining will be served at 11:30

a.m., at Our Savior’s Lutheran

Church, 201 South 6th St.,

Cornell. To register for Meals

on Wheels, call 715-726-2590.

If schools are cancelled be-

cause of weather, meals will

not be served.

Cadott School Menus

March 30 - April 3

Breakfast

Mon. Breakfast pizza,

tropical fruit, apple.

Tues. Whole grain pop-tart,

cottage cheese, sliced or-

anges.

Wed. Yogurt, donut, straw-

berries.

Thurs. Cook’s choice.

Fri. No school.

Lunch

Mon. Ham and cheese on a

bun, homemade soup, fresh

vegetables with dip, peaches,

orange juice cup.

Tues. Chicken tenders,

roasted potatoes, sweet peas,

pears or sliced melon, bread

with peanut butter.

Wed. Pizza, lettuce with

dressing, sweet corn, pineap-

ple or fruit, bread with jelly.

Thurs. Chef’s choice, fruits,

vegetables, bread.

Cornell School Menus

March 30 - April 3

Mon. - Fri. No school.

Lake Holcombe

School Menus

March 30 - April 3

Breakfast

Mon. Waffles, cottage

cheese, banana.

Tues. French toast sticks,

tater tots, fruit cocktail.

Wed. N/A

Thurs. - Fri. No school.

Lunch

Mon. Mini corndogs, French

fries, mixed vegetables, pears.

Tues. Scalloped potatoes

with ham, broccoli, fresh fruit.

Wed. N/A

By Shirley Vlach • 715-289-3846

Happy spring time everyone.

Relatives and friends attended memorial services for Eve-

lynn Matott at St. Rose of Lima Church Saturday, March 14.

There is a nice crowd that attends music every Saturday at

J&J’s Sports Bar and Grill.

The Cadott community wants to say deepest sympathy to

the Luella Douville family. Her wake was Wednesday

evening at Leiser’s Funeral Home and services were Thurs-

day morning at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cadott.

Bobby Novotney, of Monte, Texas, called his second

cousin Shirley Vlach Wednesday morning to thank her for all

the cards and letters she sent him. I wonder how many people

think of their family with cards and letters to brighten a per-

son’s day.

A group of people attended the pork steak special at Duke’s

Drywood Tavern in Arthur.

There was a crowd that went to St. Patrick’s BINGO at Cit-

izens State Bank in Cadott.

The Cadott Lions Club members held their monthly meet-

ing.

The senior citizens had their monthly meeting with a

potluck dinner and card playing at the Veterans Hall.

The Chamber of Commerce met Wednesday evening at the

Veterans Hall.

Coming up will be an Easter egg hunt at Duke’s Drywood

Tavern. In the evening, the adults can listen to the music of

Schuh Fly.

There will be euchre playing at Crescent Tavern March

28.

A number of people went to the steak buffet at Halfway.

There were visitors at the museum Monday. Hope there

will be more of them now that the weather here is nice.

Claire, WI 54703.

Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services in

Chippewa Falls, is serving the family.

Online condolences may be expressed at pederson

volker.com.

– Cadott/Crescent News –

– Lunch Menus –

AREA NEWSThursday, March 26, 2015

COURIER SENTINELPage 8Spring Elections – Cadott School BoardAll four school board candidates agree to make Cadott ‘the best’

By Kayla Peche

The Cadott School District will vote on board members,

Tuesday, April 7, 2015. There are two open seats with four

candidates – Terri Goettl and Charlotte Seibel, and incum-

bents P. Scot Kelly and Christine Rowe.

Following are biographies, in alphabetical order, of de-

clared candidates who answered and returned our question-

naire. I = incumbent

Terri Goettl

With major financial issues facing pub-

lic schools in Wisconsin, and being a

Cadott mother of two, Goettl says it’s time

for her to give back to the community she

loves.

“I believe I can be helpful in making the

decisions that will maintain positive out-

comes for Cadott students,” Goettl said. “I

see my role as being a bridge for commu-

nication about state and local educational issues, and our

local reality here in Cadott.”

Goettl, originally from Owen-Withee, has been an educa-

tor for over 20 years, and is currently in a leadership role with

the Eau Claire School District in Early Childhood Special

Education. She received her bachelor’s degree from UW-Eau

Claire, and went on to get her master’s in Educational Lead-

ership from Viterbo University.

Goettl has previous elective experience being part of

church council, a Stanley-Boyd education association secre-

tary, and is currently the Wisconsin Division of Early Child-

hood secretary.

As far as goals for the district, she says she wants Cadott

to be a strong district where people stay and bring their chil-

dren to school. Right now, the district is “meeting expecta-

tions,” which she says is good but not great.

“There will continue to be competition with our neighbors

for student enrollment,” she said. “Being a school that is ‘ex-

ceeding expectations’ will definitely send a strong message

that the Cadott School District is where ‘all children’ can and

do reach their fullest potential.”

When asked about the state budget, Goettl says she dis-

agrees with the budget cut, and believes being forced to

choose between increasing taxes or cutting educational pro-

gramming to keep the school on budget is “entirely unac-

ceptable.”

“I have a comprehensive understanding of education

through many lenses,” she said. “I’m not afraid of challeng-

ing issues and believe that when people work together

through difficult times, the organization actually becomes

stronger.”

Goettl says the immediate issues that need to be addressed

are the decline of legislative support for public education, the

increase of funding and support for the voucher program, and

the need to compete with nearby schools because of the “ma-

turity to create policies, structures and fiscal plans that will

maintain a precise focus on high achievement for all students

with less revenue and fewer choices.”

After being asked about the decision to go to four full days

of 4K, Goettl says she supports the four full day model be-

cause it’s “necessary for some.”

“Because of diverse and varied early life experiences,

some children require more intensive intervention,” she said.

“Therefore, I totally support providing that need through a

four full day model…I believe there should be a thoughtful

way to consider all of our students needs/strengths and make

district decisions that are educationally necessary, economi-

cally sustainable, and directly tied to closing the achievement

gap.”

P. Scot Kelly (I)

Kelly is a lifetime member of the Cadott

School District and a resident of the Town

of Sigel for the past eight years. His fam-

ily also keeps the Hornet tradition alive

with two Cadott graduates, two children

in school, and three grandchildren who

will also attend the district.

Currently, Kelly is a Jr./Sr. high school

technology and engineering teacher, and

educator effectiveness coach in the Alma Center-Humbird-

Merrillan School District. He is also an adjunct instructor for

CVTC.

Kelly received his associate degree in supervisory man-

agement from CVTC, bachelor’s degree from UW-Stout and,

right now, is going for his master’s at Viterbo University in

the superintendent program.

Giving back to the community, Kelly works as a volunteer

for the Cadott Community Ambulance Service as a licensed

EMT and in the past, was a machinist/CNC programmer and

a plant manager in Cornell.

During his six years on the board, Kelly says he has a sense

of pride in the district and what they have accomplished so

far. He is part of the School Board Transportation, Building

and Grounds, and Athletics Committees, and is part of the

Cadott Athletic Booster Club (CAB).

“I was instrumental in creating CAB,” Kelly said. “I’ve

held the president position since its establishment in 2009.”

When asked about his reasons for re-election, Kelly says

he has multiple long-term goals for the district such as be-

coming the “best district our size in the state” and creating

“measurable growth each and every year in all aspects of ed-

ucation.”

“I believe this goal can only be accomplished through a

shared vision and strong collaborative effort by our students,

teachers, staff, board members and all stakeholders of our

community,” he said.

To accomplish the growth in the school, Kelly says “we

must focus on fiscal responsibility, while making great in-

vestments in the district.”

As a board official, Kelly says his role is to represent the

community, support development and growth of the staff,

and help students meet the district’s mission to challenge stu-

dents to reach their full potential.

“In addition…I have spent thousands of dollars of my own

money and countless hours becoming educated about current

school-related issues and best education practices,” he said,

“so that I can assure that my decisions as an elected official

are in the best interest of our students, schools and commu-

nity.”

Kelly says in the next few years, he hopes to continue to

empower professional development and expand on technol-

ogy use in the district. He says preparing students to become

21st century learners is not about how much money is spent

on technology, but implementing technology in the school.

“Our district has a great start on technology and some great

equipment,” he said.

When asked about Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed budget,

Kelly said he attended the public forum to hear concerns on

the budget decrease, and raised his own concerns.

“I was able to publically share some of my thoughts which

relate to my lack of desire to make any cuts that will nega-

tively impact our students’ education…,” he said. “I under-

stand the desire to be fiscally responsible as a state, but don’t

want to see any more decreases in funding that will directly

affect our investment in education opportunities and the fu-

ture of our youth.”

Kelly was one of the board members who voted against

the switch to four full days of 4K, so when asked his

thoughts, he brought up some issues.

“I had some concerns about the financial burdens relating

to this change and the lack of research-based information,”

he said. “I was also concerned that our public school system

was catering to a local business with a financially vested in-

terest in the board’s final decision.”

Kelly says he will continue to vocalize his thoughts and

opinions during board discussion and “work hard to make

each decision successful for the students of our district and

community.”

Christine Rowe (I)

Rowe became part of the school board

a short time ago for one reason, “to give

back.”

“Our district and community reached

out and supported my family last year

when one of my daughters was sick,” she

said. “I was blown away and desperately

wanted to try to show my gratitude.”

After attending high school in Phillips,

Rowe received a Computer Business degree from NorthCen-

tral Technical College, and recently enrolled in the paralegal

program at CVTC. As her family grew, she said she wanted

her children to attend a small school district.

“We ultimately chose Cadott because of its school ratings.”

she said. “We haven’t ever regretted our decision. Our edu-

cators are superior and we know we are in a community that

pulls together in times of need.”

After only being on the school board since June, Rowe

says her passion for the position has grown. She says she’s

learned many “ins and outs” and “nooks and crannies” that

drive the district.

“Overall, I can say that I was just more impressed,” she

said. “However, being a mom as well, I’m also learning

things that could use some attention.”

Her goal for the district is the same as the Cadott superin-

tendent, “to be the best district our size in the state of Wis-

consin.”

“This is an obtainable goal,” Rowe said. “And one I will

continually strive to achieve for our community.”

Rowe says she is against Walker’s proposed budget, and

as a mother it “scares and saddens” her, but as a board mem-

ber, she knows they will be faced with some difficult deci-

sions.

“The loss of any amount of state aid to Cadott is a big

deal,” she said. “To take a hit, could mean possible cuts to

several areas of our children’s school careers.”

When asked her thoughts on 4K, she said switching to four

full days was an “amazing” decision.

“This is going to give us a huge stepping stone to achieve

our ‘best in the state’ goal,” Rowe said. “With our young chil-

dren getting a better, more consistent head start in their edu-

cation, we will be able to exceed expectations as each class

advances.”

Rowe says her primary role on the board is to make the

best decisions to improve academic excellence for all stu-

dents, to make sure teachers are up-to-date and well educated

on new and changing technology, and to maintain a realistic

budget.

Charlotte Seibel

As a mother of three Cadott students,

Seibel says she understands the different

levels of learning, and would like to be

part of the growth in the Cadott School

District.

“The role of the school board is to give

the students of the district the best educa-

tion possible,” Seibel said. “This comes

from many areas – our teachers, coaches,

administration, other school staff as well as the community.”

Seibel has lived in Cadott for 47 years. She works as a

claims adjustment representative for Optum Technology and

previously worked in accounts payable for 10 years.

After receiving an associate degree in AgriScience from

CVTC in 1996, she also took other classes in Accounting and

Civil Structural Engineering.

Seibel was also on the St. Joseph Home and School Board

as treasurer from 2000-2002, works as CAB’s concession di-

rector, and is a certified Wisconsin junior fair judge.

She says her plan is to update the technology in the district

if elected, and says she would like to see all students and

teachers use technology with the same program/operating

system.

“By having all the same operating systems, it’s easier for

students to connect to assignments in different classrooms

and different locations in school and out of school,” she said.

When asked about the proposed budget from Walker,

Seibel says she disagrees with the cut because there will be

less revenue available.

“But as a school district, Cadott will adjust to what comes

of the budget,” she said.

After being asked her thoughts on the switch to four full-

day 4K, Seibel says she would rather see four half-days for

the 4K program in Cadott, and mid-way through go to two

full-days.

“Some four-year-olds are not ready for that many full days

in school,” she said, but acknowledged that 4K is a way to

get children “ready” for kindergarten.

Charlotte Seibel

Christine Rowe

Terri Goettl

P. Scot Kelly

AREA NEWS Thursday, March 26, 2015

COURIER SENTINEL Page 9

Cadott Musical: Into the

Woods Jr. – Friday, March

27, 7 p.m.; Saturday, March

28, 7 p.m., Sunday, March

29, 2 p.m., Cadott High

School Auditorium.

Cornell Community

Easter Egg Hunt – Satur-

day, March 28, 9 a.m. -

noon, Cornell Area Care

Center.

Vietnam Veterans Day –

Saturday, March 28, noon -

5 p.m., VFW Post 305, 1300

Starr Ave., Eau Claire. For

more information, contact

Garth Johnson at 715-703-

8000.

New Auburn Commu-

nity Choir Easter Con-

certs – Saturday, March 28,

7:30 p.m., Chetek United

Methodist Church, Chetek;

Sunday, March 29, 7:30

p.m., New Hope Lutheran

Church, Sand Creek;

Wednesday, April 1, 7:30

p.m., St. Jude’s Catholic

Church, New Auburn; Sun-

day, April 5, 7:30 p.m.,

Bloomer Assembly of God

Church, Bloomer.

Cadott American Legion

Pancake Feed – Sunday,

March 29, 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.,

Cadott High School.

Hair Braiding Made

Easy Class – Monday,

March 30, 6 - 8 p.m., Lisa’s

Beauty Salon, Cornell. To

register, call 715-861-6947,

ext. 1033.

Cornell City Council

Meeting – Thursday, April

2, 7 p.m., Cornell City

Council Chambers.

Easter Day Services –

Sunday, April 5, sunrise

service, 6:30 a.m.; breakfast,

7:30 a.m.; Easter service,

8:30 a.m., Holcombe United

Methodist Church.

Cornell Lions Club

Membership Drive Pizza

Party – Monday, April 6,

6:30 p.m., Cornell Food

Pantry.

Cadott Village Board

Meeting – Monday, April 6,

6:30 p.m., Cadott Village

Hall.

Makin’ Art Paint Party –

Tuesday, April 7, 6:30 - 8:30

p.m., Cornell Elementary

School. To register, call 715-

861-6947, ext. 1033.

Boater’s Safety Class –

Tuesday, April 7, Wednes-

day, April 8, Friday, April

10, 6 - 8 p.m., Cornell High

School. To register, call 715-

861-6947, ext. 1033.

Educational Program

for Family Caregivers –

Tuesdays, April 7-May 12, 2

- 4:30 p.m., Wissota Health

and Regional Vent Center,

2815 Cty. Hwy. I, Chippewa

Falls. To register call, 715-

726-7777.

Parenting the “Love and

Logic” Way Class –

Wednesdays, April 8-May

13, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Cornell El-

ementary School. To regis-

ter, call 715-861-6947, ext.

1033.

Business Expo and Job

Fair – Thursday, April 9,

4 - 7 p.m., Cornell High

School.

Lake Holcombe Town

Board Meeting – Thursday,

April 9, 7:30 p.m., Lake

Holcombe Town Hall.

Monthly Events

Cadott

Cadott American Legion

Post 159 – First Monday, 6

p.m. meal, meeting to fol-

low, VFW Hall.

Cadott Chamber – Third

Wednesday, 5:50 p.m., VFW

Hall.

Cadott Community

Food Pantry – Fridays,

2 - 4 p.m., 323 North Main

St.

Cadott VFW – Second

Monday, 7 p.m., VFW Hall.

Community Table –

Fourth Wednesday, 4:30 - 6

p.m., St. John’s Lutheran

Church.

Domestic/Sexual Vio-

lence Support Group –

Wednesdays in January, Feb-

ruary, May, June, September

and October, 2 to 3 p.m.,

Marshfield Clinic, Cadott

Center. For more informa-

tion, call 715-723-1138.

Narcotics Anonymous –

Thursdays, 7 p.m., St. John’s

Lutheran Church, Cadott.

Cornell

Blood Pressure Screen-

ings – First Tuesday, 9 - 11

a.m., Cornell Area Care Cen-

ter. Call 715-239-6288 for

more information.

Camaraderie Club –

Mondays, 9 - 11 a.m., Cor-

nell Elementary School.

Cards – Tuesdays, 1 p.m.,

Cornell Senior Center.

Chippewa River Ren-

dezvous Planning Meet-

ing – First Wednesday, 7

p.m., Cornell American Le-

gion Hall.

Cornell American VFW

and Auxiliary – First Tues-

day, 7 p.m., Legion Hall.

Cornell American Le-

gion – First Tuesday, 7:30

p.m., Legion Hall.

Cornell Area Betterment

Association Meeting –

Third Wednesday, 7 a.m.,

Cornell Elementary School.

Cornell

Food Pantry – Tuesdays,

4 - 7 p.m.

Cornell Senior Citizens

Potluck – Wednesdays,

noon, with BINGO to follow

at 1 p.m., Cornell Senior

Center, 106 3rd St. For more

information, call 715-239-

6314.

Open Walking – Monday

through Friday, 8 - 9 a.m.,

Cornell Elementary School.

To register or for more infor-

mation, contact Andrea at

715-861-6947, option 5.

Sewing Group – Wednes-

days, 9 - 11 a.m., Cornell El-

ementary School.

TOPS – Wednesdays, 9

a.m., Cornell Food Pantry.

WIC – First Thursday, 9

a.m. - 11:30 p.m., and 12:30

- 3 p.m., Our Savior’s

Lutheran Church, 201 South

6th St., Cornell. For more in-

formation, call 715-726-

7900, ext. 2151.

Worship at the Cross –

Fourth Saturday, 10 a.m., St.

John’s Lutheran Church,

Cornell. For more informa-

tion, call 715-239-6081.

Holcombe

Aquacise – Tuesdays and

Thursdays, 9 - 10 a.m., Par-

adise Shores, Holcombe.

Holcombe Food Pantry –

Second and fourth Tuesday,

2 - 5 p.m., Holcombe United

Methodist Church.

Holcombe Helping Hands

Club – Third Thursday, 1:30

p.m. Call 715-595-4380 for

location.

Holcombe Seniors Pot -

luck – Second Wednesday,

noon. Call 715-595-4923 for

location.

Open Walking – Monday

through Friday, 8:30 - 9:30

a.m., Lake Holcombe

School. To register or for

more information, contact

Andrea at 715-861-6947,

option 5.

Ladysmith

Alzheimers and Demen-

tia Support Group – First

Tuesday, 1 - 2 p.m., ground

floor canteen, Ladysmith

Care and Rehab. For more

information, call 715-532-

5015, ext. 344.

Chippewa Falls

Compassionate Friends –

Third Thursday, 6:30 - 8

p.m., St. Joseph’s Hospital,

St. Clare Conference Room.

For more information, call

715-833-2009.

Grief Support – Second

and fourth Mondays, 6:30 -

8 p.m., St. Joseph’s Hospital,

St. Clare Conference Room.

For more information, call

715-717-7581.

– Coming Events – Freezing cold plunge

for honorable causeBy Kayla Peche

The National Honor Society (NHS) is known for their ex-

cellence in scholarship, leadership, service and character just

as Wisconsin is known for its cold winters, so why not put

service and cold together?

Since 2009, the Cadott NHS, which has six members this

year, has participated in the Polar Plunge at Half Moon Lake

in Eau Claire. The tradition continued Feb. 22, when three

“brave” NHS members took the plunge with all six students

raising money for the cause.

This year, the students raised $500 for Special Olympics

as they dressed up in Scooby Doo character outfits to take

the plunge.

“Special Olympics is a great cause and the money goes to

fund athletes,” said Elizabeth Weir, NHS adviser. “I don’t

know the percentages or amounts, but some of the funds will

go to our local Special Olympics team.”

Weir says the students signed up for the team online, and

created their own fundraising page where family and friends

could donate. Some students also asked others during winter

sporting events, and asked for donations from co-workers.

NHS doesn’t have any other charitable events planned this

school year, said Weir, but contributes annually.

“We always do a penny war, which was already completed

for this school year,” said Weir. “We make donations to/for

various organization, events, scholarships and more, through-

out the year.”

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Linda Kadlec, Cornell, helps her granddaughter, Sa-

vannah Mohr, 4, with her BINGO card, while grand-

son Colton Mohr, 10, works on his own card at the

Lake Holcombe Leos Easter Fun Day March 21.

During the event, families decorated Easter cook-

ies, filled in coloring pages and made the rounds at

game stations manned by Leo members.

(Photo by Ginna Young)

Gracie Olmstead, 2, left, along with her brother,

Oliver Olmstead, 4, right, wasn’t afraid to have her

picture taken with the Easter Bunny (Leo Lucas

Hering) at the Lake Holcombe Leos Easter Fun Day.

After photo time, kids could make their own foam

Easter picture frames to take home to remember

the event. (Photo by Ginna Young)

changes.

In other business, on recommendation of the Public Works

Committee, council members declined to renew a contract

with John Wisnewski for lawn care of Mill Yard Park. Wis-

newski has mowed the park lawn since 2009, but city offi-

cials said with the addition of new hires, money could be

saved by assigning a city worker to the lawn care.

“John has done a tremendous job and we’ve had a lot of

compliments on the way he kept the Mill Yard Park up,” said

DeJongh. “I also know there was an additional staff member

put on the city works utility in preparation of some upcoming

retirements, and there is a bit more staff time available to do

it in-house.”

On other agenda, the Public Works Committee also rec-

ommended changing the start of the winter parking ordi-

nance to Nov. 1. The current ordinance says vehicles may

not be parked on city streets overnight from Dec. 1 through

April 1.

“Sometimes we get snow in November, many times, and

that can create a problem,” said Eb Ballinger, council mem-

ber. “Sometimes the cars just sit there and they don’t move,

and they need to get the streets plowed.”

It was agreed to put the ordinance change on the next

meeting’s agenda, and that the police will use discretion in

regard to milder weather.

The council also heard plans to move the skating rink at

Mill Yard Park into the pavilion for the 2015-16 winter sea-

son in an attempt to stop rocks from pushing through the ice

and creating hazardous air bubbles. John Westaby, city util-

ity/public works supervisor, brought the idea forward at a

committee meeting, and said moving the rink indoors will

cut down on snow removal upkeep.

Talbot says the matter comes under jurisdiction of the

Parks and Recreation Committee, and does not require a vote

from the council unless they plan to discontinue the rink.

As a notice to the public, Talbot again reminded residents

who plan to run as a write-in candidate, to register at the city

office to be eligible for the Tuesday, April 7, spring election.

“If you do not register at the office before the election and

get write-in votes,” said Talbot, “we are not obligated to

count them.”

Cadott Village Board

Affordable Taxi Service coming to Cadott

By Kayla Peche

Taxi! You might not need to flag a cab down off the street, but

soon one will be available for you to call from Cadott.

Whether you are stranded on some back road, looking for

a ride to the nearest grocery store, or just unable to drive, Af-

fordable Taxi Service can pick you up.

“We can go anywhere you want to go,” said James Siddon,

owner/operator of Affordable Taxi Service, referencing places

like Eau Claire, Cornell and Lake Wissota.

At the regular Cadott Village Board meeting March 16, the

board approved a conditional use permit for the taxi service,

and a resolution to use that permit for a business in a B-2 high-

way commercial district.

Siddon and Nicole Renta plan to purchase the property at

230 E. Chippewa Street to place their taxi service and home.

Siddon and Renta have been working for Ready Ride in

Chippewa Falls for a few years, and said they want to serve

the people in this area.

“We want a cab service to make sure people get to where

they’re supposed to go,” Siddon said. “We both really enjoy

it.”

Bart Chapek, board member, said there are older residents

who need transportation in the area.

“That’s what we were thinking too,” said Renta. “We were

thinking we could give them (regular customers) deals…if

they want to go to Gordy’s in Lake Wissota or Walmart in

Lake Hallie, we don’t have to charge by the mile. We could

just give them a flat rate.”

“I am sure that you could get a group that would want to

go at the same time too,” Chapek said.

Siddon says they plan to have vans, and they are looking at

handicap accessible vehicles as well.

“We want to get in the area first and get it going to see what

happens,” said Siddon. “We want to see how many people are

really interested and need it (handicap accessibility).”

“I think it’s a good idea,” said Randy Kuehni, board mem-

ber.

Affordable Taxi Service plans to get things on the road after

they purchase the house for their business.

“Welcome aboard and good luck,” said Lester Liptak, board

member, along with well wishes from the rest of the board.

Also on the agenda, Joyce Kandler and Amber Kastel re-

ceived operator licenses for River Country Plaza. Both of

them passed inspection, and were unanimously approved.

In a public notice to all customers of the village, there has

been an application filed with the Public Service Commission

of Wisconsin to increase electric rates.

According to the notice, the increase is necessary to reflectchanges in operating cost, capital improvement, and a needto review and adjust the rate tariff structure since the last elec-tric rates case in 2000.

The requested increase will affect customers by about $13

a month or 21 percent. There will be a telephonic public hear-

ing on the application Wednesday, April 8, at 1 p.m., in the

Cadott Village Hall at 110 N. Central Street.

Cornell City Council - Continued from Front

Courier Sentinel Page 11 Thursday, March 26, 2015

SportsYoung athletes open 2015 track season

By Kayla Peche

Cadott freshmen and sophomore track athletes took their

first steps on an indoor track for the first meet of the season

at UW-Eau Claire. Once the young athletes had their chance

at competing, the upperclassmen dusted off their shoes for

the Tomahawk Invitational two days later.

“We got contributions from all grade levels,” Pat Roth-

bauer, Cadott head track coach, said after the March 19 meet.

“It will be fun to see how everyone progresses over the sea-

son.”

March 17 Eau Claire North Invitational

After a week’s worth of practice, the underclassmen of the

Cadott Hornets Track team received their first taste of a track

meet March 17, at UW-Eau Claire.

“I was very impressed with the efforts and willingness to

jump right in and compete,” said Rothbauer of the sopho-

more and freshman athletes, “even if it was an event that the

athletes weren’t overly familiar with.”

The first indoor track meet of the season was hosted by

Eau Claire North for nine schools with 15 events.

In the girls and boys 55-meter dash, freshman Felisha

Glomski took eighth place and sophomore Wyatt Cote took

10th. Cote also placed in other events including sixth place

for the 200-meter dash and fourth in the boys long jump.

Sophomore Isaiah Pecha placed one in front of Cote, taking

third in the long jump.

Even though the Hornets placed ninth overall for boys and

girls, Rothbauer said he enjoyed seeing how the athletes help

each other throughout the meet.

“The athletes were willing to coach each other up and to

encourage each other,” he said.

For girls high jump, Lexi Jorsch, freshman, took seventh

place followed by Autumn Dembowski, sophomore, in ninth.

Leonna Sonnentag, sophomore, placed ninth in girls pole

vault.

In boys shot put, sophomore Derrick Ekum and freshman

Kolton Dupey took seventh and eighth.

Each of the relays placed in the top 10 during the compe-

tition. The girls took second in the 4x200-meter relay, fifth

in the 4x400, and fourth in the 4x800. The boys followed

placing fifth in the 4x200, eighth in the 4x400, and seventh

in the 4x800.

“I think we really need to just keep working on technique

and strength, and learning how to pace certain races,” Roth-

bauer said. “This will all come with more experience and

continued work on the basics.”

March 19 Tomahawk Invitational

The Cadott upperclassmen received their chance at the first

indoor track meet March 19, at UW-Eau Claire for the Tom-

ahawk Invitational.

“This meet was our first competition for the juniors and

seniors,” said Rothbauer. “It was a great meet as we were

able to get almost all of our athletes into the meet.”

With more athletes adding to the total score, the boys

placed sixth and girls placed seventh out of the 10 schools

participating.

Two senior athletes set the bar high, with Ben Kyes taking

first place in the triple jump, and first place for the 55-meter

hurdles. Rothbauer says he set a new personal record by over

.2 seconds. Garrett Janicki also set a personal record by over

a foot during his first place finish in shot put.

Other high finishers were junior Elizabeth Kyes, who

placed second in the girls 400-meter run, and sophomore

Joey Hinzman, who placed fourth, and freshman Brady Car-

rell, who placed fifth in the boys high jump. Also placing

fifth were senior Luke Bell, in the 800-meter run, and Glom-

ski, in the 55 dash.

In the boys 1,600-meter

run, junior Logan Freed

placed ninth while freshman

Bailey Gillett took seventh

in the boys 400 run. Junior

Brandon Pederson placed

seventh in boys long jump.

For girls, junior Charlene

Holte placed seventh in the

55 hurdles and junior Alexis

Munroe placed eighth in the

800 run.

For the relays, the girls

took sixth in the 4x200, sev-

enth in the 4x800, and third

in the 4x400. The boys

placed seventh in the 4x200,

sixth in the 4x800, and

fourth in the 4x400.

Sara Stender, junior, (left) and Hannah Lee, sopho-

more, (right) earned All-Conference Honorable

Mention recognition for their efforts during the

2014-15 Lake Holcombe girls basketball season.

Head coach Jay Geist said Stender had “big

games” and “worked hard in the box,” while Lee

“played very well” and “took great shots.”

(Photo by Monique Westaby)

Sophomore Jeremiah Reedy, far left, and junior Nick Seng, second from right,

of the Lake Holcombe boys basketball team earned All-Conference Recogni-

tion. Senior Jay Kent, second from left, and junior Will Hattamer, far right, were

awarded All-Conference Honorable Mention. (Photo by Monique Westaby)

– Cadott –Boys Varsity Baseball

Tuesday, March 31 at Chetek-Weyer. 5 p.m.Girls Varsity Softball

Thursday, April 2 at Gilman 5 p.m.Varsity Track

Saturday, March 28 at Menomonie 9 a.m.– Cornell-Lake Holcombe –

Varsity TrackSaturday, March 28 at Menomonie 4 p.m.

• SPORTSWEEK •Check school websites to verify location and time.

March 26 - April 2

By Ginna Young

Thirteen-year-old Kaden Kinney, of Holcombe, is headed

for Lexington, Ky., with his horse, Willow, but it won’t be

the Kentucky Derby they compete in March 26-29. Because

Kaden qualified at the Mounted Shooters of America Worlds

Championship last fall, he was invited to the Road to the

Horse All Star Shootout that combines educational entertain-

ment and showcases horsemanship.

“R.J. (Kaden’s brother) also did well at Worlds,” said

Michele Kinney, the boys’ mother. “Kaden was just a little

faster. We were so excited to hear he’d been

invited; only the top 20 in the nation com-

pete at this event.”

The Lake Holcombe seventh-grader will

make a pistol and shotgun demo run, with

the action airing at 8 p.m., on Direct TV

345/Dish 231. Although the 13-year-old has

been exposed to a professional venue before,

for his horse, Willow, this is all new.

“Kaden actually trained Willow himself,”

said Michele. “He rode Scarlet – who be-

longed to Brian Venem – at Worlds, but

sadly, she has now passed away.”

The All Star Shootout isn’t the only ex-

citement the Kinneys have coming their

way, as they prepare to welcome the current

Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association

World Champion Chad Little to their own

Outbuck Arena. Little, who will be at the

arena in Holcombe May 22, has won the

Overall National title four times, and is the

only competitor to win the World title three

times.

“I’d just like to thank everyone in our

great community,” Michele said. “If they

hadn’t helped and supported us to go to

Worlds, we wouldn’t be where we are now.”

Kinney takes ‘shot’ at All Star pro team

Lake Holcombe seventh-grader Kaden Kinney sits high on his

horse, Willow, before the duo head to Lexington Ky. Kaden was

invited to take part in the Road to the Horse All Star Shootout

March 26-29. He qualified for the shootout during his trip to the

Mounted Shooters of America Worlds Championship last fall.

(Photo by Michele Kinney)

Six Hornets qualify for state

On March 21, Cadott had 27 Hornets compete at the River

Falls Youth State Qualifier, with six advancing to the state

meet – Axel Tegels, Tristian Drier, Gavin Tegels, Brady

Spaeth, Brayden Sonnentag and James Pfeiffer.

“Each and every athlete gave their best effort and displayed

great sportsmanship,” said Josh Spaeth, Cadott Varsity head

wrestling coach. “These guys could not have qualified with-

out the help of each and every team member. The youth

coaches have done a wonderful job with these kids. You make

your community proud.”

Coming in at third place were Peyton Amdahl, Ethan

Tegels and Michael Pecha, followed by Conner Roth, Cole

Pfeiffer, Kaleb Sonnentag, Alec Bourdon, Logan Harel and

Nelson Wahl in fourth.

SPORTSThursday, March 26, 2015

COURIER SENTINELPage 12

– Bowling –Boyd League

Monday Ladies NationalMarch 16, 2015

Team Won LostQuality Truck & Auto 20.5 15.5Boyd Feed & Supply 19 17Village Haus 18 18Quality Towing 17.5 14.5Bobʼs Riverview 13 23 Team High Game: QualityTruck & Auto, 627; Village Haus,600; Boyd Feed & Supply, 586 Team High Series: QualityTruck & Auto, 1,801; VillageHaus, 1,722; Boyd Feed & Sup-ply, 1,676 Individual High Game: B.Straskowski, 234; J. McQuillan,176; L. Seichter, 174 Individual High Series: B.Straskowski, 639; J. McQuillan,514; A. Goodman, 460

Tuesday LadiesMarch 17, 2015

Team Won LostVillage Haus 31 17Family Hair Design 26 22Bliss 25 23Dennyʼs Bowl & Bar 14 34 Team High Game: DennyʼsBowl and Bar, 776; Bliss, 773;Village Haus, 749 Team High Series: Bliss,2,283; Dennyʼs Bowl & Bar,2,170; Village Haus, 2,143 Individual High Game: S.Cooper, 191; R. Spaeth, 184; D.Manley, 179 Individual High Series: R.Spaeth, 513; S. Cooper, 494; J.Ludwig, 457

Menʼs National Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Team Won LostDD Saloon 26 18RIbbons & Rosebuds 25 19Village Haus 22 22Bobʼs Riverview 15 29 Team High Game: VillageHaus, 988; DD Saloon, 979;Bobʼs Riverview, 874 Team High Series: DD Sa-loon, 2,872; Village Haus, 2,678;Bobʼs Riverview, 2,546 Individual High Game: C.Gully, 300; T. Oemig, 267; D.Derks, 239

Individual High Series: C.Gully, 713; M. Schuebel, 640; T.Oemig, 627

Thursday LadiesMarch 19, 2015

Team Won LostBurkeʼs Sugar Babes 27.5 16.5Kutzeeʼs Supper Club 22.5 21.5Nelson Forestry 21 23McQuillan Plumbing 17 27 High Team Game: BurkeʼsSugar Babes, 620; NelsonForestry, 568; Kutzeeʼs SupperClub, 562 High Team Series: BurkeʼsSugar Babes, 1,780; NelsonForestry, 1,672; Kutzeeʼs SupperClub, 1,600 High Individual Game: J.McQuillan, 195; M. Huffcutt, 175;J. Setzer, 166; A. Licht, 166 High Individual Series: J.McQuillan, 546; J. Setzer, 486;L. Burke, 452

Menʼs Major Thursday, March 19, 2015

Team Won LostDennyʼs Bowl 31 13Breezy Acres 31 13Red Wing Cabinets 21 23Bobʼs Riverview 19 25McQuillan Plumbing 15 29Corner Bar 15 29 Team High Game: DennyʼsBowl, 1,008; Red Wing Cabi-nets, 1,006; Breezy Acres, 989 Team High Series: RedwingCabinets, 2,902; Breezy Acres,2,794; Dennyʼs Bowl, 2,766 Individual High Game: T.Wallace, 267; T. Birch, 259; D.Boening, 256 Individual High Series: T.Wallace, 681; R. McQuillan, 663;D. Boening, 654

Saturday Mixed CouplesMarch 21, 2015

Team Won LostSchuebel-Ketterhagen 19.5 4.5Wellner 15 9Reed-Waegli 14.5 9.5Backaus-Kenealy 11 13Osvald-Peterson 6 18 High Team Game: Schuebel-Ketterhagen, 593; Reed-Waegli,576; Wellner, 539 High Team Series: Schuebel

At the Lake Holcombe Basketball Banquet March 17, head coach Jay Geist

said although the 2014-15 season was a lot of work, it was also a lot of fun. He

says the team was open to learning and did very well, gaining confidence as

the year progressed. Those honored at the banquet, with awards, left to right,

in front, are, Bailey Viegut, Coaches Award; Jordan Geist, Hustle Award; and

Sara Stender, Coaches Award. In back, are, Kelley Andres, Senior Plaque;

Haylee Hennekens, Senior Plaque; Sam Dixon, Senior Plaque; Kayla Vavra,

Utility Award; and Hannah Lee, Newcomer Award.

(Photo by Monique Westaby)

Five players were recognized for their efforts on the Lake Holcombe boys bas-

ketball team at their awards banquet March 17. Dave Engel, head coach, said

a little something about each player, and recognized the JV team for being “the

best in conference.” “Keep working and you’re going to win some champi-

onships,” he said. Varsity players who earned awards, left to right, in front,

are, Will Hattamer, MVP; and Nick Seng, Offensive Player of the Year. In back,

are, John Stender Jr., Senior Plaque and Most Improved; Jeremiah Reedy, De-

fensive Player of the Year; and Jay Kent, Senior Plaque and Rebounder of the

Year. (Photo by Monique Westaby)

Terry Geist (back left) and Scott Vavra (back middle) taught the spring hunters safety class at the Lake

Holcombe Town Hall the week of March 16. Vavra says two, six-day classes are held a year, one in the

spring, and one in the fall, with about 10-20 kids on average. The students may not get to shoot live

rounds, but Vavra said they did have an exercise for those in the class that involved “dummy rounds.”

Those who took the class, left to right, in front, are, Leah Allard, Cead Ewer, Sam Ewer, Jenna Geist, Mya

Warwick and Carly Vavra. In the middle, are, Elizabeth Guthman, Jack Porter and Kaden Crank. In back,

with Geist and Vavra, is Hayden Hayes. (Photo by Monique Westaby)

-Ketterhagen, 1,701; Reed-Waegli, 1,630; Wellner, 1,529 High Individual Game Men:A. Osvold, 174; B. Schuebel,174; J. Kenealy, 156 High Individual Series Men:B. Schuebel, 500; A. Osvold,456; J. Kenealy, 445 High Individual GameWomen: K. Ketterhagen, 191; A.Wellner, 175; K. Reed, 166 High Individual SeriesWomen: K. Ketterhagen, 463; K.Reed, 453; A. Wellner, 430

Spare Me Ladies League

Wednesday, March 18, 2015 Team Won LostSpare Me 65 39Halfway 58.5 45.5Ramseier Insurance 46 58

Last Call 38.5 65.5 Team High Game: Halfway,882; Spare Me, 840; RamseierInsurance, 802 Team High Series: SpareMe, 2,480; Halfway, 2,424; Ram-seier Insurance, 2,317 Individual High Game:Donna Sommer, 201; KrisannEslinger, 178; Kathy Check, 174 Individual High Series:Krisann Eslinger, 498; DonnaSommer, 490; Kathy Check, 477

Thursday MetroMarch 19, 2015

Team Won LostWhispering Pines 14 6Kromrey 14 6Spare Me 10 10Redwing Cabinets 9 11Dekan Heating 9 11

Done Right Welding 4 16 Team High Game: DekanHeating, 867; Whispering Pines,865; Redwing Cabinets, 849 Team High Series: DekanHeating, 2,494; Redwing Cabinets,2,435; Whispering Pines, 2,430 Individual High Game: DeanWojtczak, 216; Ryan Bergeman,216; Gary Check, 215 Individual High Series: DeanWojtczak, 591; Moldy Moldrem,562; Ryan Bergeman, 562

Mixed CouplesSunday, March 22, 2015

Team Won LostDekan Heating 15 5Friggin 10 Pin 13 7Spare Me 12 8JLH 9 11

Walters Logging 8 12Team 2 0 20 Team High Game: Friggin 10Pin, 864; Spare Me, 837; DekanHeating, 823 Team High Series: Friggin 10Pin, 2,458; Dekan Heating,2,414; Spare Me, 2,353 Menʼs High Game: BartChapek, 223; Gary Check, 221;Jon Dekan, 215 Menʼs High Series: BartChapek, 580; Dean Wojtczak,529; Jon Dekan, 528 Womenʼs High Game: SaraSiddons, 180; Krisann Eslinger,167; Kathy Check, 155 Womenʼs High Series: SaraSiddons, 451; Krisann Eslinger,438; Kathy Check, 414

LH Basketball Banquets

Warm weather continues to melt snow and ice on lakes and

rivers. Ice conditions continue to deteriorate, with many

major river systems opening. Northern lakes still have a foot

or more of ice, but it has turned honeycombed and gray.

Many lakes have developed patches of open water near in-

lets, access areas and along south-facing shores.

The weather has provided optimum conditions for early

catch and release trout fishing. Trout streams in central and

southwestern Wisconsin are nearly completely free of ice,

and levels look good for catch and release fishing, with not

much run off from lack of snow cover.

Black bears are seen in increasing numbers. Snowshoe

hares have been easy to spot because they have not made

their change in color yet. Turkeys are gobbling on sunny

mornings and toms are seen strutting.

Sap is running and maple syrup enthusiasts are tapping

trees.

Diving duck numbers are just starting to build on southern

lakes beginning to open up. Southern counties are reporting

American woodcock.

Early March migrants have arrived including blackbirds,

robins, bluebirds, song sparrows and Eastern meadowlarks.

Warm temperatures have resulted in widespread snow

melt, causing an increase in fire danger with the loss of

ground moisture and abundance of dry, dead foliage, grass

and fallen leaves. So far, 53 wildfires have burned 164 acres

in DNR protection areas.

The best practice is to not burn at all or to wait until sur-

rounding vegetation greens-up in the summer. Always obtain

proper permits and follow the rules of the day when conduct-

ing an outdoor burn.

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COURIER SENTINEL Page 13

– Pool –

long, and limit out on walleye. Judging by the complete lack

of walleye being caught by my comrades in boats, that plan

was not looking too good.

It became dark and I had to pull my tip-ups that were on

the open water end of my berg twice, because that section

of ice broke up and went “bye bye.”

I stayed up until 11 p.m. and lived by the light of a

propane lantern. I took a safety step when I decided to sleep

in my canoe and use my life jacket and seat cushion as pil-

lows. I think my dog, Fire, liked that idea, as she took over

my bed as soon as I put it together.

Saturday, March 14 • High 61, Low 26

I was up an hour before the sun and never really slept be-

cause 26 million trains went within 40 yards of my camp;

and guess what, trains make a lot of noise.

I caught a very small sauger an hour before it became

light, and was super excited to start my heroic day of icing

pigasaurus gators and perch.

I moved my tip-ups to the edge of the ice and about 20-

minutes later, a very large crack appeared between my tip

ups and me. I quickly moved them closer to camp and soon

after, the ice where my tip ups had just been was on its way

to Louisiana.

On another rather interesting note, I was headed toward

a flag (meaning potential fish) when I noticed Fire had

fallen through the ice and could not pull herself out. This

was not good. There were many boat loads of fishermen

who witnessed this situation and everyone knew it could be

ugly.

I could not reach her on foot, so I pushed my canoe to

her, got in it and pulled my trusty pup out of the river. With-

out the canoe, Fire was in big trouble.

Today I fished the entire day and I had high hopes. I

needed this trip. The reality of my situation was that I was

in what I call a non-bite. The folks in the boats were not

catching walleye and the guy on the mortally wounded

sheet of ice only caught two, very small northern pike.

The effort was made, no one perished and as I have for

25 years, I pointed my trusty Chevy in the direction of home

and she made it as she always has.

Time for sunscreen and

bug repellant!

Sunset

An Outdoorsman’s Journal

FLATERʼS RESORT

Joe & Dawn Flater, Ownerswww.flatersresort.com

270 N. Cty. E, Holcombe, Wis.(715) 595-4771

Where the Chippewa & Flambeau Rivers Meet

On Thin IceHello friends,

I have come to the conclusion that annually my favorite

outdoor sport is winter camping on the ice and ice fishing

for big fish. This past week may have been my last trip on

the ice of the 2014-15 season.

My plan was pretty simple. Though the temperature was

in the 70 degree range, I was going to drive to Lynxville

(Crawford County) and live on the ice at Lock and Dam

Number 9 on the Mississippi River.

My goal was to ice a northern pike over 40 inches and

catch several jumbo perch. I would be living on a rapidly

dwindling sheet of ice that was located between the long

wall of the dam and the shoreline.

Friday, March 13 • High 68, Low 28

So I park at the dam and on top of my pickup is my

canoe. In the bed of it are three Otter Sleds that are very full

of fishing and camping gear. The first thing I did was assess

my situation, which was done by putting on hip boots and

taking a walk and a look at the ice.

I determined that my only point of entry was to walk

down the long wall and do about an 18-inch jump onto the

ice. The walk was maybe 200 yards and my sleds did not

drag well on cement.

On trip one I hauled my Jiffy Pro 4, fishing gear and min-

nows. I was pleasantly surprised when I had between 14

and 20 inches of ice. There were at least 50 boats on the

water, and some of the fishermen were as close as 20 yards

to me. I was the only person on the ice and there is no doubt

that for the next two days, I would be the topic of discussion

and entertainment for everyone on the water.

I put out two Beaverdam tip-ups that were baited with

large shiners, and on my Automatic Fishermen I rigged up

a jig pole with a fathead minnow. I was about to begin haul-

ing more loads and my canoe when the AutoMatic Fisher-

men sprang to life and I could see I had a fish on.

I was using 4 pound test and landed a 28-inch northern.

Not a trophy but a solid start.

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AREA NEWSThursday, March 26, 2015

COURIER SENTINELPage 14Spring Elections – Cornell City Council

Five run for three open Cornell City Council seatsBy Monique Westaby

The Cornell City Council will vote on council members

Tuesday, April 7, 2015. There are three open seats with five

candidates – incumbents Floyd Hickethier, Glenford Logan,

and Mark Nodolf, and opponents Jim Hodowanic and Bonnie

Selmer.

Following is a biography, in alphabetical order, of those

who answered and returned our questionnaire. I = incumbent

Floyd Hickethier (I)

Hickethier is no stranger to the Cornell

area, nor is he a stranger to the city coun-

cil. A lifetime resident of the area, 34-year

veteran of the Cornell paper mill, and two

prior terms on the city council, Hickethier

says he’s seeking re-election because he

“enjoys improving Cornell.”

“And helping the residents of Cornell,”

he said.

As a council member, he says one must leave their phone

line open and listen to residents, as well as work to make Cor-

nell a friendly place for visitors and those who live there.

Other roles he says include improving Mill Yard Park with

playground equipment, and “livening up the outlook of Cor-

nell.” As for small business, he says the city has two build-

ings at the old Cornell Corp. location that would work for

those interested.

Aside from serving on council, Hickethier spent 17 years

on the union board at the mill (including time as vice presi-

dent), and currently is assigned to the council’s Building,

Parks, Recreation and Utility Committee, the Industrial Com-

mittee and is a library board representative.

He graduated from Cornell High School in 1959, attended

Building Construction classes, Public Relation School, fire-

men’s training and Employee Assistance Relation Training.

He’s also been a Cub Scout leader, as well as a squad leader

(Staff Sgt.) for the U.S. Army.

When asked about city disposal of property, something

that’s come up at previous council meetings, Hickethier says

all items should be put up for bids.

“I think everything the City of Cornell wants to get rid of

should be put in the paper, up for bids,” he said. “So everybody

has a chance to get the property Cornell is getting rid of.”

He also says all sworn in members should be informed

about ordinances and policies, and that the council should

continue to look at them.

“Anybody who is on City Council gets a large book on all

ordinances to study,” he says. “The council going through

these ordinance as a group would help the new members and

old members. Nobody can remember all the city ordinances.”

Hickethier says because of his job, holding a public office

was difficult, but since retirement, he’s had time to serve on

council. “At that time (retirement), it was time to pay back

for all of the good living Cornell gave me and my family.”

Jim Hodowanic

“I think I have something to give back

to the community with my utility back-

ground and dealing with the public,” says

Hodowanic of his reason for seeking elec-

tion.

Hodowanic graduated from Stanley-

Boyd High School in 1980, attended

CVTC for Electrical Power Distribution,

and participated in the Journeyman Line-

man State Indentured Apprenticeship program from CVTC.

He has spent over 30 years working for Chippewa Valley

Electric as a line superintendent, and served on the Cornell

School Board in the mid-2000s. Hodowanic also started the

fifth and sixth grade youth football program for Cornell-Lake

Holcombe, and has coached it for eight years.

He says his role as an elected official would be to “help the

city make some tough decisions for the future on a limited

budget.”

For ordinances and policies, Hodowanic says the more the

council knows about them, the “more educated decisions will

be for the future of Cornell.”

Glenford Logan (I)

Logan was elected to the city council in 2010, and says he

wants to continue to represent the taxpayers of Cornell for

several reasons.

“To improve relations between them and the council,” said

Logan. “To make it a great city to live in. I’d like to see more

people attending council meetings and voicing their input.”

Originally from Holcombe, Logan has lived in Cornell for

the past 35 years, and owned and operated Lake Holcombe

Roofing and Construction for 20 years, Northland Trans-

portation for six years, and was a Union Sheetmetal worker

for 30 years.

Aside from the council, he also served as a superviser on

the Sheldon Village Board, secretary of the Lake Holcombe

Lions Club, and president of the Community Development

Association. He was also the Cornell Municipal Judge. His

current duties on the council include the City Works, Utility,

Finance and Zoning Committees.

Logan has attended Rice Lake Vocational School and sev-

eral updated educational courses, including judicial seminars,

and says “it never hurts to have updated training sessions” in

regard to council members knowing city ordinances and poli-

cies.

“So that all council members have the information to make

the best decision in the interest of the city,” he said. “So if a

taxpayer comes to a council member and asks about a certain

ordinance, they are better able to tell them or direct them to

the right answer.”

As for if the council has made a progression as a unit when

dealing with the disposal of city property (such as the old end

loader last year), Logan says the situation could have been

handled better but the problems were addressed by the whole

council and the ordinance was updated.

As an official, Logan says he will continue to work to im-

prove the city’s infrastructure, and try to bring in new indus-

try, as well as maintain and support existing businesses.

“Anybody with questions, I have an open door policy and

will strive to get you the answer,” says Logan.

Mark Nodolf (I)

Graduating from Belmont High School

in 1969, and earning his bachelor’s degree

in Business from UW-Platteville, Nodolf

moved to the area in 1979 and says he is

seeking re-election to provide leadership,

and to make the best decision for the city

and residents.

Nodolf has been a team leader at Mule-

Hide Mfg. for 13 years. He was appointed

to the city council in 2007, and serves as chairperson on the

Finance and Public Safety and Health Committees, and as a

member of the City Works Committee.

Part of those duties included working on the disposal of

the old end loader that came up on council agenda last year.

“I feel we handled the sale of the end loader in a prompt

and fair manner,” says Nodolf. “Now we have a policy on

the books for the sale of city property. It’s time to look for-

ward, not backward.”

When asked if council members should be more informed

on city ordinances and policies, he says members receive

enough information on ordinances and policies. “We all have

an ordinance book and can attend seminars if we want.”

Bonnie Selmer

Seeking re-election to the board, but not

from last term, Selmer says she loves Cor-

nell and loves politics, which is why she

majored in History and Political Science

in college.

She earned a degree from UW-Eau

Claire, and went on to work on her master

thesis while aiding teachers in Political

Science. Selmer served on council in the

’90s for six years, then again for two years from 2012-14.

“Elected officials need to project what is good for the com-

munity and then try to get that which is necessary done,” says

Selmer. “Most candidates enter local races with a political

agenda, then…stay on board because the council and city

have become important to them. Council is fun and interest-

ing.”

A Cornell High School graduate, Selmer has lived in sev-

eral places around the U.S. for jobs, marriage, military and

school, before coming back to Cornell for the past 25 years.

She was in the U.S. Coast Guard for two years, and worked

as a field director for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin in

Madison.

“I directed a Congressional campaign in southern Wiscon-

sin,” added Selmer.

In addition, she’s done professional writing for several

newspapers and magazines, worked in customer service with

American Girl for eight years, and worked for Chippewa

County for another eight years, five of which were in Veter-

ans Service.

When asked about the city’s equipment disposal policy,

Selmer says equipment comes and goes.

“In our case, we may buy new equipment or we may buy

used equipment…,” she said. “The important thing is that the

equipment works. When we need something new or im-

proved, it is in our best interest to put it up for bids and take

the best offer…Someone has to haul it somewhere, so if at

all possible, we might as well get a few bucks for it.”

Aside from serving on council in the past, Selmer is also a

member of the Cornell American Legion Post 353, Lake Hol-

combe Women’s Club and on the board of directors for the

Eau Claire Humane Association, to name a few.

As for council knowledge of policies and ordinances, she

says members should read the policy books and stay on top

of local issues.

“Some items carry over into sessions,” Selmer says. “It’s

frustrating when members pick up their packets, do not have

time to read about the issues, yet vote on items on the

agenda.

“Informational training meetings are always a good idea

for new members to find out how the system functions.”

Floyd Hickethier

Jim Hodowanic

Mark Nodolf

Bonnie Selmer

Spring Elections – Cornell School BoardBriggs and Wallerius look for another term

By Monique Westaby

The Cornell School District will vote on board members

Tuesday, April 7, 2015. There are two open seats with two

incumbents – Lyle Briggs and Paul Wallerius – running un-

opposed.

Following is a biography of those who answered and re-

turned our questionnaire.

Lyle Briggs

A dairy farmer until 2005, Briggs, a

1973 Cadott graduate, still milks cows for

a neighbor. He was appointed to the Cor-

nell School Board in 1989, and is cur-

rently serving as the board president.

He’s been a board member for 22 years,

and says his role as an elected official in-

cludes spending the district’s money

wisely, and getting the most for the Cor-

nell School students. He says he’s looking to continue serv-

ing because he likes to “give back to the community,” and

because he “finds it interesting.”

His goals for the district include keeping up with technol-

ogy, so students “know how to use it and not be afraid of it.”

In regard to an all-sports co-op between Cornell and Lake

Holcombe, he says it should only happen if the numbers jus-

tify it or, if the kids from both schools are interested in co-

oping. “The co-ops we do have together seem to be working

nicely.”

Briggs says he’s against Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed

budget for state aid, and says it will not increase funding.

“Even though he says he is allocating more money,” says

Briggs, “it will not add any more money to our school dis-

trict.”

Paul Wallerius

Wallerius currently holds the treasurer position on the Cor-

nell School Board. As of deadline we had not received his

completed questionnaire.

Lyle Briggs

By Monique Westaby

The Lake Holcombe School District will vote on board

members Tuesday, April 7, 2015. There is one open seat with

one candidate, Betty Sitler, looking to fill the position of Jeff

Anders, who opted not to run for re-election.

Following is a biography of Sitler, who answered and re-

turned our questionnaire.

Betty Sitler

An Illinois native but no stranger to the

Lake Holcombe School District, Sitler

says she is seeking election to the board

for the “opportunity to serve the district

and community in another capacity.”

Sitler was a teacher at Lake Holcombe

from 1979 to 2002, and continues to sub-

stitute when needed. She was also a

teacher and principal in Illinois for 15

years prior to moving to Wisconsin in 1978.

She says her goal as a member of the school board is to

work with other members and administration, staff, students

and the community to make choices and decisions to “benefit

our school” and to “provide the best education for our stu-

dents.”

Her goals for Lake Holcombe include exploring the “best

ways to provide excellent education,” assisting educators to

“provide the best training for their classes,” and to work with

the community to “address their concerns and consider

input.”

Aside from looking to serve on this board, Sitler served six

years on the board of directors for the Korean War EXPOW

Association, and currently serves on the board of deacon at

her church, which she’s done for 16 years.

Sitler earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education

and Music in 1964, and has done graduate work at Northern

Illinois University for administration; UW-Stout for technol-

ogy; and UW-Eau Claire for Special Education.

She has also served as a Christian Education director, fi-

nance director/treasurer, president for the Holcombe

Women’s Club, secretary for the Bowling Association, and

has been involved with Bandparents and Booster Club.

In regard to the idea of another referendum for Lake Hol-

combe, Sitler says she doesn’t know much about it, but that

it will be a “probable need” in the next year or so.

“We have a wonderful school and need to present this in a

way to encourage our community to support our school,” said

Sitler.

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COURIER SENTINEL Page 15

the area.”

“As far as vandalism goes,” he said, “staying on top of it

and fixing the vandalism as soon as possible is important in

detouring more vandalism. In addition, the community (in-

cluding youth) needs to be engaged and involved in clean-up

and beautification of the area, as this promotes ownership

and pride in the area.”

David Staudacher

“As a board member, I will listen to the

concerns and complaints of the town res-

idents,” says Staudacher, “and present

them to the rest of the board for discussion

and possible action.”

Staudacher is a lifetime resident of the

area, is a retired forester and has 29 years

experience with Chippewa County as a

forest and parks tech.

He says the wayside has been a place for area residents to

“relax and enjoy the beauty of the lake,” and that increased

public use is “always a deterrent to vandals.”

“Some increased surveillance may help to alleviate this

ever present problem.”

A 1965 graduate of Holcombe High School, Staudacher

earned a bachelor’s degree in Forestry at UW-Stevens Point,

and served on the board previously. From 1997-2001, he

served as a board supervisor, and from 2001-2005, he was

elected town board chair.

Seeking re-election 10 years later, he says he’d like to “as-

sist the board in continuing to provide services to town resi-

dents.”

“The board needs to support local tourism,” he said. “And

explore possible business expansions.”

Betty Sitler

Spring Elections – Lake Holcombe Town Board

Three ‘newcomers’ look to fill empty board seatsBy Monique Westaby

The Town of Lake Holcombe will vote on board members

Tuesday, April 7, 2015. The chairman and two supervisor po-

sitions on the board are up for election, with three candidates

running – Beau Bowlin, Brian Guthman and David Stau-

dacher. The clerk, treasurer and constable positions for the

town are also up for election, with incumbents Anneleise

Willmarth, Tracy Geist and Keith Swanson on the ballot.

Following are biographies, in alphabetical order, of de-

clared candidates for the chairman and supervisor positions,

who answered and returned our questionnaire. Current mem-

bers Robert Bayerl, John Bell and Barry Hoke opted to not

run for re-election.

Beau Bowlin

A 10-year resident of the Town of Lake

Holcombe, Bowlin, an Eau Claire native,

already attends board meetings on a regu-

lar basis.

He says he’s seeking election to the

board “to help the town keep running well

as it has in the past” and that as a board,

the town can help the economic prosperity

of the area by helping viable companies

“grow or move into the town.”

In regard to the new wayside expansion proposal the board

has presented at previous meetings, Bowlin says he would like

to see an expansion, but the County Board is holding things up.

“The wayside had no new expansion in 50 years,” says

Bowlin.

As for the recent vandalism, he says because the town

doesn’t have a police force, it’s difficult to patrol the area.

“And the county is limited to its patrols for vandalism.”

Brian Guthman

Guthman, a Lake Holcombe graduate

and 27 year resident of the area, says if

elected, he will try to represent the people

of Lake Holcombe.

“This means researching topics to edu-

cate myself in preparation for discussions

at meetings,” says Guthman. “This also

means taking the information to commu-

nity members to ask what their thoughts

are on the topics or issues.”

Because the town is unincorporated, Guthman says his role

covers the entire township, and that it’s his responsibility to

stay on top of issues that may have a negative effect.

“One of those is in Gov. Walker’s budget that will take

away the township’s ability to have their assessor,” Guthman

says. “I have already written Sen. Terry Moulton and Rep.

Tom Larson about this, and explained to them this would

cause a burden to many of our residents if they had to go to

Chippewa Falls when they had questions about their assess-

ments.”

Since 1987, Guthman has been an award winning Agri-

Science instructor at Lake Holcombe, and teaches Science,

Agriculture and Environmental Science Education, to name

a few.

He’s also worked on the planning and implementation of

Federal Carl Perkins Vocational Funds including preparing

and implementing budgets, recording and final reporting of

appropriations.

Guthman says he’s attended many board meetings in the

past, and says he believes his “experience and knowledge of

funding and grant writing” will benefit the town.

“I hope to work with current business owners in the town-

ship and find out if there are things the town can do to help

them expand their business,” says Guthman. “And also work

with the different private and public agencies at the county,

state and federal levels to find ways of bringing economic

development to the township.

“I believe we should focus on finding stakeholders who

are interested in expanding tourism business of Lake Hol-

combe, so Lake Holcombe continues to become a place that

people want to visit.”

Guthman, who has a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Ed-

ucation, and 42 graduate credits in related topics, has served

as the Lake Holcombe Improvement Association president

for 18 years, and has worked on several community projects

for the area. Some of those include fish cribs, purple loose-

strife control, dry hydrants for fire control and other natural

habitat improvements.

For the wayside expansion project, Guthman says if the

town can secure the property on lease, “it would enhance the

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COURIER SENTINELPage 16Board of Education

School District of

Cadott Community

Regular Meeting

Feb. 9, 2015

The following members

were present: Cedric

Boettcher, Jim Munroe,

Brian Dulmes, Mike

Glomski, Scot Kelly,

Christine Rowe and

Donna Albarado.

Also present were:,

Alisha Neinfeldt, Steph-

anie Kempe, Kelly

Demulling, Becky Kowal-

czyk, Heather Flashinski,

Amber Zastrow, Karita

Harvey, Nicole Boyea,

Kris Horan, Tory Freed,

Misty Freed, Amy Wellner,

Mark Wellner, Charlotte

Seibel, Jim Sekel, Kayla

Peche, Jenney Larson,

Matthew McDonough,

Sheila Topper, Sue

Shakal and Damon Smith,

district administrator.

Prior to the meeting, the

junior high band and choir

students performed for

the board.

Mr. Boettcher called the

meeting to order at 7:09

p.m.

A motion was made by

Mr. Dulmes and seconded

by Mr. Glomski to approve

the agenda. Motion car-

ried.

A motion was made by

Mrs. Albarado and sec-

onded by Mr. Munroe

to approve the minutes

of the Jan. 13, 2015, reg-

ular meeting. Motion car-

ried.

Mr. Dulmes, on behalf

of the Lions Club, pre-

sented Mr. Boettcher with

a check for $1,000 as a

donation to the lunch pro-

gram.

The board was provided

copies of the balance

sheet, bank reconcilia-

tions, interest statement,

bond proceeds interest

statements, Fund 60

report and bill listings. The

finance committee recom-

mended approval of the

bills as presented. Motion

carried.

Mr. Dulmes reported

that the executive commit-

tee met Feb. 4 to set the

agenda.

Mr. Dulmes reported on

the policy committee

meeting Jan. 19.

Mrs. Albarado reported

on the curriculum commit-

tee meeting Jan. 19.

Mr. Munroe reported on

the transportation commit-

tee meeting Jan. 15.

Mr. Glomski reported on

the buildings and grounds

committee meeting Jan.

15.

Mrs. Larson reported on

activities at the elemen-

tary school including

Grandparents Day, PPTC,

student recognition and

student council activities.

Mr. McDonough re-

ported on activities at the

junior/senior high school

including scheduling, Hall

of Honor committee se-

lection, breakout day, a

foodservice report and co-

and extra-curricular activ-

ities.

Mrs. Topper reported on

Child Development Day

and special education en-

rollment.

Mrs. Shakal introduced

the board to Fund 46, a

long-term capital improve-

ment fund.

Mr. Smith reported to

the board on technology,

SAGE funding, WASB

and legislative activities,

the state budget and a

proposed candidate de-

bate.

A motion was made by

Mr. Glomski and sec-

onded by Mr. Munroe to

approve the second read-

ing of the Series 300:

Instruction policy 300-

341.3. Motion carried.

Discussion was held on

the 4K program for 2015-

16. A motion was made by

Mr. Dulmes and seconded

by Mr. Munroe to approve

changing the 4K program

to four full days at the ele-

mentary school and four

half-days at Building

Blocks. Motion carried.

The board heard the

first reading of Policy 342-

344, Policy 460 and

460.1.

A motion was made by

Mrs. Rowe and seconded

by Mr. Dulmes to approve

a facility use waiver to the

Cadott Youth Spirit

Squad. Motion carried.

A motion was made by

Mr. Kelly and seconded

by Mrs. Rowe to approve

the elementary band and

choir proposal for 2015-16

as presented to the board.

Motion carried.

Ms. Neinfeldt and Mrs.

Kempe explained the

Travel Club to the board.

A motion was made by

Mrs. Rowe and seconded

by Mr. Glomski to approve

recognizing the Travel

Club as a school-spon-

sored group. Motion car-

ried.

Mr. McDonough in-

formed the board that

Luke Bell, after seven se-

mesters, is the student el-

igible for the Academic

Excellence Higher Educa-

tion Scholarship.

Mr. McDonough in-

formed the board that

Brady Goettl, after seven

semesters, is the student

eligible for the Technical

Excellence Higher Educa-

tion Scholarship.

Mr. Boettcher reported

on the January student

enrollment count.

The board was updated

on the primary election

Feb. 17.

Mr. Boettcher, Mr. Dul-

mes, Mr. Kelly, Mrs. Rowe

and Mrs. Albarado re-

ported on the WASB con-

ference attended in

January.

The board was updated

to upcoming WASB activ-

ities.

Discussion was held on

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PUBLIC NOTICES Thursday, March 26, 2015

COURIER SENTINEL Page 17tion for softball and base-

ball. Motion carried.

A motion was made by

Mr. Dulmes and seconded

by Mrs. Rowe to approve

Rhonda Pederson as the

census taker for 2015 at

her regular hourly rate not

to exceed 40 hours. Mo-

tion carried.

A motion was made by

Mr. Dulmes and seconded

by Mrs. Rowe to adjourn

the meeting. Mr. Boettcher

adjourned the meeting at

10:35 p.m.

Donna Albarado, clerk

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STATE OF WISCONSIN

CIRCUIT COURT

CHIPPEWA COUNTY

Notice Setting Time

to Hear Application

and Deadline for

Filing Claims

(Informal Administration)

Case No. 15 PR 12

IN THE MATTER OF

THE ESTATE OF Gwen-

dolyn M. Stelzer. DOD

01/02/2015.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:

1. An application for in-

formal administration was

filed.

2. The decedent, with

date of birth May 7, 1932,

and date of death Jan. 2,

2015, was domiciled in

Chippewa County, State

of Wisconsin, with a mail-

ing address of 420 E.

Chippewa Street, Cadott,

WI 54727.

3. The application will

be heard at the Chip-

pewa County Courthouse,

Chippewa Falls, Wiscon-

sin, Room 203 before

Katherine E. Stelzner, pro-

bate registrar, April 15,

2015, at 9 a.m.

You do not need to ap-

pear unless you object.

The application may be

granted if there is no ob-

jection.

4. The deadline for filing

a claim against the dece-

dent’s estate is June 11,

2015.

5. A claim may be filed

at the Chippewa County

Courthouse, Chippewa

Falls, Wisconsin, Room

203.

6. This publication is no-

tice to any persons whose

names or address are un-

known.

/S/ Katherine E. Stelzner

probate registrar

3/9/2015

Robert A. Thorson,

attorney

220 West Willow Street

P.O. Box 636

Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

715-723-0375

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curriculum resources

available to parents.

There will be a special

meeting Feb. 19, at 6:30

p.m.

A motion was made by

Mrs. Rowe and seconded

by Mr. Dulmes to recess to

executive session as per

state statute 19.85 (1) (c)

(e) to consider possible

terms and agreements

and contracts with CESA

10 and for nursing serv-

ices in 2015-16 per “con-

ducting other specific

public business, whenever

competitive bidding or bar-

gaining reasons require a

closed session; and con-

sidering employment, pro-

motion, compensation

or performance evaluation

data of any public employ-

ees over which the

governmental body

has jurisdiction or exer-

cises responsibility.” Mo-

tion carried 7-0 on a roll

call vote.

A motion was made by

Mr. Dulmes and seconded

by Mrs. Albarado to recon-

vene to open session and

to take necessary action.

Motion carried 7-0 on a

roll call vote.

A motion was made by

Mr. Dulmes and seconded

by Mrs. Albarado to ap-

prove the CESA service

contracts for 2015-16. Mo-

tion carried.

A motion was made by

Mr. Dulmes and seconded

by Mr. Glomski to turn the

summer rec baseball and

softball programs over to

the Cadott Athletic

Booster Club to adminis-

ter. Motion carried.

A motion was made by

Mr. Glomski and sec-

onded by Mrs. Albarado to

accept the resignation of

Wendy Sedivy as a first

grade teacher effective

the end of the 2014-15

school year. Motion car-

ried.

A motion was made by

Mrs. Albarado and sec-

onded by Mrs. Rowe to

accept the resignation of

Calvin Geissler as sum-

mer rec softball director.

Motion carried.

A motion was made by

Mrs. Rowe and seconded

by Mr. Munroe to approve

Jerry Rykal as summer

recreation director at a

wage of $15 per hour for

approximately 250 hours.

Motion carried.

A motion was made by

Mrs. Albarado and sec-

onded by Mrs. Rowe to

approve paying $125

each for two persons to do

the summer field prepara-

A public test of the electronic voting equipment

will be conducted at the village hall, 110 Central

Street at 10 a.m. March 27, 2015.

Sandra Buetow,

clerk

NOTICE

Village of Cadott

Electronic Public Test

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STATE OF WISCONSIN

CIRCUIT COURT

CHIPPEWA COUNTY

Notice and Order for

Name Change Hearing

Case No. 15 CV 83

In the matter of the

name change of: Katelynn

Marie Lowe.

NOTICE IS GIVEN: A

petition was filed asking to

change the name of the

person listed above:

From: Katelynn Marie

Lowe. To: Katelynn Marie

Hazelton.

Birth Certificate: Kate-

lynn Marie Lowe.

IT IS ORDERED: This

petition will be heard in the

Circuit Court of Chippewa

County, State of Wiscon-

sin: Judge’s Name: James

M. Isaacson. Place:

Chippewa County Circut

Court, 711 N. Bridge St.,

Chippewa Falls, WI

54729. Date: April 20,

2015. Time: 1:15 p.m.

IT IS FURTHER OR-

DERED: Notice of this

hearing shall be given by

publication as a Class 3

notice for three (3) weeks

in a row prior to the date

of the hearing in the

Courier Sentinel a news-

paper published in

Chippewa County, State

of Wisconsin.

BY THE COURT:

James M. Isaacson,

Circuit Court Judge

Date: 3-20-2015

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STATE OF WISCONSIN

CIRCUIT COURT

CHIPPEWA COUNTY

Notice to Creditors

(Informal Administration)

Case No. 15 PR 29

IN THE MATTER OF

THE ESTATE OF Ros-

alind Jane Dick.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:

1. An application for in-

formal administration was

filed.

2. The decedent, with

date of birth 10/06/1934,

and date of death

11/14/2014, was domi-

ciled in Chippewa County,

State of Wisconsin, with a

mailing address of 28788

State Highway 64, Cor-

nell, WI 54732.

3. All interested persons

waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing

a claim against the dece-

dent’s estate is June 19,

2015.

5. A claim may be filed

at the Chippewa County

Courthouse, Chippewa

Falls, Wisconsin, Room

203.

/S/ Katherine E. Stelzner

Probate Registrar

3/12/2015

Lester H. Liptak, attorney

P.O Box 39,

Cadott, WI 54727

715-289-5344

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Board of Education

School District of

Cadott Community

Special Meeting

Feb. 19, 2015

The following members

were present: Cedric

Boettcher, Jim Munroe,

Christine Rowe, Donna

Albarado and Scot Kelly

(via phone).

Also present were: Jen-

ney Larson, Matthew Mc-

Donough, Sue Shakal and

Damon Smith, district ad-

ministrator.

President Boettcher

called the meeting to

order at 6:50 p.m. Mr.

Glomski and Mr. Dulmes

were absent.

Discussion was held on

the state budget and the

impact on the local district.

A community forum will be

held March 12, at 6 p.m.,

to present the information

and concerns to the

stakeholders.

Mr. Boettcher declared

the meeting adjourned at

8:30 p.m.

Donna Albarado, clerk

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NOTICE

City of Cornell

Minutes of Common

Council Meeting

March 5, 2015

7 p.m. Mayor Judy

Talbot called the regular

council meeting to order

at the City Council Cham-

bers. The meeting opened

with the Pledge of Alle-

giance and a moment of

silence honoring all indi-

viduals that have or are

protecting our freedom.

Minutes taken by Admin-

istrator/Clerk-Treasurer

DeJongh.

Council members pres-

ent: Floyd Hickethier,

Mark Nodolf, Eb Ballinger

and Steve Turany. Ab-

sent: Terry Smith and

Glen Logan.

Guests present: Ginna

Young.

Motion Ballinger, sec-

onded Turany to accept

the agenda as printed.

Carried 4 yes, 2 absent.

Motion Hickethier, sec-

onded Ballinger to ap-

prove the regular council

meeting minutes of Feb.

19, 2015. Carried 4 ayes,

2 absent.

Hickethier reported on

recent library board meet-

ing.

Motion Nodolf, sec-

onded Ballinger to appoint

John Westaby as an alter-

nate non-UDC building in-

spector to fill in when

Dennis Thompson is not

available. Carried 4 ayes,

2 absent.

Motion Nodolf, sec-

onded Hickethier to en-

gage the services of

Bluestem Forestry Con-

sulting, Inc. to complete

an Urban Forestry Mgmt.

Plan as laid out in the

Service Agreement and

Bluestem’s amended pro-

posal dated March 2,

2015, for a fee of $8,280.

Carried 4 ayes, 2 absent.

Motion Nodolf, sec-

onded Turany to approve

the fireworks display

being proposed by J&M

Displays for the 2015 July

3, fireworks celebration

for the budgeted amount

of $4,000. Carried 4

ayes, 2 absent.

Motion Nodolf, sec-

onded Hickethier to ap-

prove Resolution #15-1

authorizing the transfer of

$1,175,320 from the Gen-

eral Fund Surplus to Cap-

ital Project Fund. Carried

4 ayes, 2 absent.

Motion Nodolf, sec-

onded Turany to approve

bills totaling $23,918.63.

Roll call vote carried 4

ayes, Smith and Logan

absent.

Forthcoming Event:

• Solo and Ensemble

Contest at the Cornell

High School on Saturday

8 - 4 p.m.

• Excellence in Educa-

tion Banquet – April 29,

2015 – O.S.L.C.

• Business Expo & Job

Fair – April 9, 2015 – High

School 4 - 7 p.m.

Motion Hickethier, sec-

onded Ballinger, to ad-

journ. Carried 4 ayes, 2

absent.

Adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

David DeJongh,

administrator/

clerk-treasurer

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COURIER SENTINELPage 18

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offer. 715-560-9050.

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Thank You To the family and many friends of Urban(Chuck) Gass, we wish to extend our sincerethanks for your many kindnesses, and for thecondolences and support that we have received.We thank God for allowing us to have our fa-ther/husband/grandfather for 94 years. It washeartwarming to see how many lives he touchedduring his lifetime. We also send our gratitude and appreciation toDr. Dickson, Dr. Ottoman, St. Joseph’s Hospitalstaff and the Cornell Area Care Center for theircompassionate care shown to Chuck and ourfamily. Your thoughtfulness and generosity will alwaysbe remembered.

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FOR SALE By owner: 3

bedroom, 2 bath year-round

cottage located 20 miles

west of Phillips on Lake of

the Pines. Cabin 1 of 9 units

within the Flambeau Forest

Condo Assn., located in the

Flambeau State Forest.

Hunt, fish, ATV or snowmo-

bile trail access from your

door. Single story (1,600 ft.)

with crawl space includes a

24x24 detached insulated

garage. Enjoy privacy on

over 1 acre of level lake

frontage overlooking the

lake. Cottage has LP heat,

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fireplaces, large rooms. Cur-

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people plus has fold-out

couches for added space. For

more information, call 715-

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– Real Estate –

MOBILE HOMES: Site

available at Isle Bay Resort

on Lake Holcombe. Small

mobile home or park model.

Inquire at 715-595-4404.

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– Mobile Homes –FOR RENT: 1/2 month’s

free rent on 1 and 2 bedroom

apartments available in

Cadott or Stanley. Security

deposit specials. 2 great lo-

cations. Close to school. Call

715-289-4755.

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FOR RENT: 1 bedroom

apartment on Main Street in

Cornell. Within walking dis-

tance of schools, pharmacy

and post office. Call CPMC

at 715-858-3445.

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FOR RENT: 1 bedroom

upstairs front apartment in

Cornell. Back street parking.

Stove and refrigerator in-

cluded. Call 715-239-6174

or 715-239-6759.

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FOR RENT: 1, 2 and 3

bedroom apartments avail-

able in Cadott or Stanley. Se-

curity deposit specials. Two

great locations. Close to

schools. Call 715-289-4755.

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home with 3 car garage in

Stetsonville, $700. Contact

Ann at 715-643-2018.

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– Card of Thanks –

The deadline for news articles and displayad copy is 12 p.m. on Monday. Classifiedads must be in no later than 12 p.m. on Mon-day. All copy must be placed in the Cornell/Lake Holcombe and Cadott offices by deadlineto ensure placement in the Courier Sentinelpaper the same week.

REMINDERAdvertising / News Deadline

– Public Notices –Cadott Village

Board Minutes

March 16, 2015

The Finance Commit-

tee met at 6 p.m. to audit

the bills.

The regular meeting of

the Cadott Village Board

was called to order by

Clerk Sandy Buetow. A

motion was made by

Kuehni and seconded by

Liptak to appoint Jerry

Rykal as Acting Presi-

dent. MC. Trustees pres-

ent were: Bart Chapek,

Randy Kuehni, Les Liptak

and Chuck Sedivy. Ab-

sent: President Anson Al-

barado and Trustee Terry

Licht. Public present:

James Siddons, Nicole

Ranta and Kayla Peche

(reporter). The next reg-

ular board meeting will

be April 6, 2015, at 6:30

p.m.

A motion was made by

Liptak and seconded by

Sedivy to approve the

minutes of the March 2,

2015, board meeting.

MC.

A motion was made by

Liptak and seconded by

Kuehni to approve the

bills dated March 16,

2015. Motion by roll call.

MC.

A motion was made by

Liptak and seconded by

Kuehni to open the Public

Hearing on a Conditional

Use Permit for a taxi

service to be located in a

B-2 Highway Commercial

District. James Siddons

and Nicole Ranta were

present for the Public

Hearing. Siddons stated

that they both work as

taxi drivers now. They

said their service will take

you anywhere you want

to go. If it all works out,

they might invest in a

handicap van. They

might offer flat rates in-

stead of by the mile for

certain services, like gro-

cery shopping. Rykal

asked Clerk Buetow

if she had any correspon-

dence from any of

the neighboring property

owners. She had not re-

ceived any. A motion was

made by Liptak and sec-

onded by Chapek to ap-

prove the application

presented. MC.

A motion was made by

Liptak and seconded by

Chapek to approve the

Conditional Use Permit

(in regard to the taxi serv-

ice in a B-2 District) for

James Siddons and

Nicole Ranta. MC.

A motion was made by

Liptak and seconded

by Kuehni to approve

Resolution 2015-4—A

Resolution to Approve a

Conditional Use Permit

for a Business to be lo-

cated in a B-2 Highway

Commercial District. MC.

A motion was made by

Liptak and seconded by

Kuehni to approve opera-

tor licenses to Joyce Kan-

dler and Amber Kastel at

River County Plaza. MC.

Under Public Com-

ment, Kayla Peche asked

if the operator licenses

were new or renewals.

They are new licenses.

She also asked the name

of the taxi service. Ac-

cording to the application,

it will be called Affordable

Taxi Service.

Trustee Liptak reported

on the recycling meeting

he attended at the court-

house. There were 7

other entities there. They

would still like to negoti-

ate with other communi-

ties to get better prices.

There will be another

meeting.

A motion was made by

Sedivy and seconded by

Sedivy to adjourn the

meeting. MC.

Sandra Buetow, clerk

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Wednesday,

April 8, 2015, at 7 p.m. the town board meeting will

be held at the Arthur Town Hall.

Action Items

a. Open and possible award blacktopping bids

and gravel bids.

b. 290th Street North of Cty. S

c. Set date for Open Book / Board of Review

d. Policy on Snow plowing

e. Ag Enterprise Area enrollment

f. Discussion and action on bills and sign checks

g. Correspondence and Mail

Glen Sikorski, clerk

NOTICE

Town of Arthur

Monthly Town Board Meeting

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– Services –ART’S

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HELP WANTED: Part-

time bartenders, waitresses

and cooks. Please apply in

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Holcombe.

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HELP WANTED: Live-in

manager. Apply at Paradise

Shores in Holcombe.

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HELP WANTED: House-

keepers. Apply in person

at Paradise Shores, Hol-

combe.

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HELP WANTED: Sea-

sonal help wanted installing

docks/boat lifts as soon as

ice is off surrounding lakes.

Apply at A&D Docks, Hwy.

27, Cornell. 715-239-3818.

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HELP WANTED: Instal-

lation and service of farm

equipment. 715-404-5557.

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BULK BUNDLE: Drop

route available. Edgar, Strat-

ford, Abbotsford, Colby,

Dorchester and Medford

areas. Weekly profit of

$312.50. Bundle pick-up in

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Must have valid drivers li-

cense and liability insurance

coverage. Please contact Jen

at 1-800-967-2087, ext. 310,

today for more details.

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VARIOUS PART-Time

positions, pheasant hatchery

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driver, CDL required, part-

time/full-time, Chili/Granton

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– Help Wanted –

KEVIN’S REFRIGERA-

TION SERVICE: Phone

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rates. Repair refrigerators,

freezers, walk-ins, ice mak-

ers and air conditioners.

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PETSKA PLUMBING,

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pump installation. Rick Pet-

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190th Ave., Bloomer, WI

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STORAGE: Highway 27

in Holcombe and Cornell.

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to $50. Call 715-595-4945 or

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THE FRIENDLY YEL-

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Good farm equipment at all

times. For a better deal, see

us now. Expert repair service

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FOR SALE: #1 QUAL-

ITY MATTRESS SETS:

Twin $99. Full $149. Queen

$169. PILLOW TOP SETS:

Twin $159. Full $195.

Queen $225. King $395. 28

years experience. Extra

Plush Pillow Top Mattress

Sets: Twin $195. Full $245.

Queen $275. King $445.

Call Dan 715-829-2571, or

at www.thebedbarn.com.

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(2) 28’X102” trailers: 1

with swing, $2,500, 1 with

OHD, $3,000, roadable; (1)

40’ with OHD, $2,000; con-

verter dollies, $750. 715-

229-2009 or 262-853-3853.

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– For Sale –

CONSERVATION TREE

ORDER FOR SPRING:

Small bundles, mixed

species. Orders due by Tues-

day, March 31, 2015. Order

forms and details at

Chippewa County website,

Land Conservation & Forest

Management. Call Lisa at

715-720-3643 for details.

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SPRING CLEANING

time. Call The Attic. We will

clean out your house, attic,

garage. Call us for quotes

or bring your unwanted

items to The Attic, 225 Wis-

consin, Medford. 715-748-

6099.

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Full-time or part-time personal care workers or CNAs

Staff needed for adult family homebusiness in Cadott and Stanley. Contact Bart at 715-289-4921

or apply in person at 754 N. Main St., Cadott.

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Help WantedBrunet Island State Park is accepting applications for sum-

mer positions. There are two openings for laborers and one fora visitor services associate. These positions are each for 40hours/week from approximately Memorial Day to Labor Day,with weekend and evening work required. Starting pay is $9.43per hour, with an additional 0.60/hr on weekends and 0.45/hrevenings after 6 p.m.

Laborer (2 positions): Duties include; mow grass, pick uplitter, clean restrooms, beach areas, campfire rings and picnicgrills, remove trees and brush, perform general maintenance,develop and maintain trail surfaces, install signs, haul garbage,paint grills and picnic tables, operate vehicles and light equip-ment, perform minor plumbing and electrical repairs.

Experience with or knowledge of basic maintenance includ-ing the use of mowers, trimmers, and other power and handtools will be a plus.

Visitor Services Associate: Duties include; work at entrancestation. Greet visitors, issue admission stickers and campingpermits in accordance with established procedures. Collectand account for fees and disseminate information. Use elec-tronic cash register, credit card verification equipment, andcomputerized reservation and reporting system. Provide an-swers to visitors questions concerning the park, local recre-ational opportunities, concessions and campgrounds.

Experience with or knowledge of computer operating andbasic clerical skills would be a plus. Due to the financial re-sponsibilities of this position, a background check will be con-ducted before a position is offered.

Applications will be accepted until March 30. For more de-tailed position descriptions and/or application materials go tohttp://dnr.wi.gov/x87201/employment/lte/q207ltes.asp., orcontact the park office at: Brunet Island State Park, 23125 255thStreet, Cornell WI, 54732 (715) 239-6888.

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Heartland Cooperative is now accepting applications fromambitious individuals to fill Seasonal Positions. We are seek-ing: Custom applicators, delivery drivers and general labor.Current CDL and/or Commercial Applicator License, or theability to obtain one within 30 days, is a plus. Apply in personat our Sheldon location, N. 620 Railroad Ave., Sheldon, WI -(715) 452-5242.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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WANTED: GUNS,

Ammo and related items, old

or new, any quantity. Private

collector. 715-229-2009,

262-853-3853.

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CLASSIFIEDS Thursday, March 26, 2015

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Cornell Area Care Center is accepting applications for full-time Registered Nurses for the a.m. and p.m. shifts. Weoffer competitive pay including a $2,000 sign on bonus forfull-time RNs hired and a comprehensive benefit packageincluding an option for immediate medical coverage. Inter-ested candidates must have a valid license in the State ofWI. Interested candidates can apply online at www.extendicare.com/jobs, at the facility at 320 N. 7th St, Cornell, WI54732 or by calling Charlene Shane, DON at (715) 239-6288.

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In house Machine Shop forcylinder & Crankshaft Repair

Is hiring paving crew equipment operatorsfor the 2015 paving season. If you have ex-perience driving tractors, skid-loaders orother equipment and enjoy working outside,send your résumé to:

SENN BLACKTOP12154 40th Ave.,

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Help WantedOccasional Driver

Must have excellent driving record and be able toobtain health card, will use company vehicle. Must beable to back up a trailer. Stop in and fill out an appli-cation: 200 Industrial Park Rd., Cornell, WI ~ 715-239-6812.

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Cadott Community School District is seeking a full-timeExecutive Secretary, for the elementary, for the 2015-2016school year. The candidate must demonstrate warmth, concern anda capacity for trust. They must have the ability to effec-tively communicate with students, parents and staff. Shar-ing an attitude of collaboration is necessary. Applicants must have a high school diploma and havethe ability to work in a fast paced office and must have ex-perience in Word and Excel. Additional years of training,previous secretarial experience, and knowledge of Sky-ward a plus. Submit a letter of application, resume and refer-ences to the Administrative Office, Cadott SchoolDistrict, 426 Myrtle Street, Cadott, WI 54727 byApril 6, 2015.

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Fire damages daycare - Continued from Front

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— SPECIALS —Tuesday Night: Burger Night

Wednesday Night: All-You-Can-Eat Wings & FriesThursday: 1/2 Chicken Dinner • $7.95 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday: Fish Fry • Saturday: Steak Night $14.95

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— PROMOTION —Buy a HOME Happy Meal at the

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McDonalds after the movie!

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Spring Elections – Cadott Village BoardIncumbents wish to keep representing Cadott

By Kayla Peche

The Village of Cadott will vote on board members, Tues-

day, April 7, 2015. There are four open seats with four can-

didates – incumbents Anson Albarado, Randy Kuehni,

Terrance Licht and Jerry Rykal.

Following are biographies, in alphabetical order, of de-

clared candidates who answered and returned our question-

naire.

Anson Albarado

Albarado, who is completing his first two-year term as

Cadott Village Board president, also served on the board as

a trustee for 17 years.

As a resident in Cadott for 38 years, Albarado taught high

school Technology Education and Drivers Education in

Cadott all but seven years. He received his bachelor’s degree

from UW-Stout after graduating high school in Waimea,

Kauai, Hawaii.

Albarado has had previous leadership positions as congre-

gation president for St. John’s Lutheran Church and president

for the Cadott Education Association. He also represents Dis-

trict 8 as the Chippewa County supervisor.

The reason Albarado says he is seeking re-election is to

“be fiscally responsible as we prepare Cadott for the future”

while continuing to make decisions that provide Cadott res-

idents with “the best possible services.”

“My role is to make decisions that would be in the best in-

terest for the citizens of Cadott,” Albarado said. “So their

quality of life is as good or better than the surrounding com-

munities. Also, to make decisions on issues that would not

put a financial burden on the local taxpayer.”

When asked his views on new business coming to Cadott

in a residential area, Albarado says he doesn’t have an issue

as long as the process listed in the village ordinances is fol-

lowed, such as going through a public hearing, rezoning and

providing a building plan.

After being asked his thoughts on how the school and vil-

lage should collaborate on common issues, he says they need

to work together.

“I believe if the village board and the school board have

issues that are common to both,” he said, “we should be able

to work together for a solution that benefits both the school

district and the village.”

Randy Kuenhi

Kuehni currently holds a board member position on the

Cadott Village Board. He opted to not complete and return

our questionnaire.

Terrance Licht

After enjoying his first two years on the board, Licht says

that’s why he’s seeking re-election, as well as looking for-

ward to working on the needs throughout the village.

Cadott High School in 1968, Licht went on to UW-Superior

for a bachelor’s degree in Education.

He has 39 years experience in sales and marketing of agri-

cultural products and practices, and is a certified agronomist.

He is also part of the Cadott Lions Club, where he was a past

president.

When asked his thoughts on new businesses coming to

Cadott in the residential area, Licht said he would prefer new

business pursue locations in the present business district,

which would keep customers in front of all the businesses.

After asked how he thinks the village should work with the

school district on issues that affect both, Licht says the school

is part of the village.

“The school is in the village,” he said. “Working together

should be a priority to make sure we have a safe and reward-

ing education experience for our students.”

Jerry Rykal

Originally from the Cadott area, Rykal spent three years in

the Marine Corps before becoming a high school teacher, and

has since retired.

He received his bachelor’s degree from UW-Eau Claire,

and went on to attend graduate school at Eau Claire and

Lawrence University.

Besides serving on the village board, Rykal has been parish

council president, library board president and Cadott educa-

tion assistant.

Rykal says he decided to run for re-election because some

projects are not yet finished, and no others are willing to run.

“I have time to give back to the village,” he said.

He says his primary role as a board member is to “be aware

of the wishes of the people, yet be willing to make unpopular

decisions.”

When asked his views on new business coming to residen-

tial areas in Cadott, Rykal said it was a tough question be-

cause Cadott has few areas suitable and available.

“We need to be able to balance the views of residents with

the advantages of new business,” he said.

As far as the village board working with the school board,

Rykal said it is best to work together. “When differences

occur, all need to be willing to compromise to find suitable

solutions.”

Licht is a lifelong member

of Cadott, who says his role

on the board is “to work at

determining need, its cost

and benefit to the village.”

After graduating from

impact.”

According to a report, Horan says they plan to gut the

building and restore it to its original condition.

“At this time, we don’t have any solid answers to how long

we’ll be closed,” said Horan. “We are approximating five to

six months.”

On the Building Blocks Early Learning Center Facebook

page, Horan posted, As I walked through the center today, I could still hear the laughter and yes screams of all our kid-dos. I cannot express enough my love for all the BBELC kid-dos and families.

Horan says the center had about 45 children on a daily

basis, and although 4K is being held at the elementary school,

those who were provided daycare had to find other outlets

for their children.

An insurance meeting was scheduled for March 24, and

damage estimates were still unknown as of deadline. Horan

says they are hoping to have answers as to a cause within the

week.

“I think I am still in shock,” she said. “It’s a very sad sight.”

Submitted by Paula Stanton

The Cadott Community Library will offer a movie night

for adults Wednesday, April 1, at 4 p.m. Coffee is provided,

but participants are asked to bring a dessert to pass during

the film. Afterward, there will be a discussion on Unbroken,by Laura Hillenbrand, and memories shared of World War II.

The library will again offer the Food for Fines program

during April. For those with overdue fines, people are asked

to donate a non-perishable food item. For every item col-

lected, 50 cents will be waived from the fine. All donations

go to the Cadott Area Food Pantry.

National Library Week is April 12-18, and patrons who

stop at the library that week and use their library card, receive

a prize. There will also be a scavenger hunt for a chance to

win a library goodie bag, as well as food and prizes every

day.

Children’s Story Hour will start a new Ready, Set, Learn

program Wednesday, April 1, to run through May 6. During

the course of the program, the focus will be on ways parents

can incorporate learning elements into time at home. Story

hour is at 10:30 a.m., and 3:40 p.m., every Wednesday.

Teens, tweens and adults are encouraged to take part in Li-

brary Book BINGO available at the circulation desk. Com-

plete a BINGO by reading books or completing tasks, and

your name will be entered to win one of five prizes. Patrons

have until April 17 to complete as many BINGO forms as

possible to increase chances of winning.

Book Club will meet at Kathy’s Diner at 6 p.m., Thursday,

April 16, to discuss The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by

Rebecca Skloot. The book explores the history of scientific

experimentation on African Americans.

The next Library Board Meeting is Monday, April 13, at

4:30 p.m., in the Cadott Community Library. The public is

invited to attend the open meeting with any questions or com-

ments.

Paula Stanton, director Monday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.331 N. Main St. Tuesday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Cadott, WI Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 715-289-4950 Thursday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. cadottpl@cadottlibrary.org Friday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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