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Till the last man

By Kayla Peche

Forty-four bottles of standard brand booze on the wall…all lined up in a wooden cabinet at the Cornell American Le-

gion Hall. As a veteran would pass, so would the bottles be-

tween friends, raising a toast to the fallen comrade.

The Cornell Veterans Last Man’s Club began June 4, 1957,

with 44 members. Now, 58 years later, the group is on their

last member – Charles Johnson, the last man.

Lyle Adrian, Cornell legion commander, said as far as they

know, Johnson is still alive.

The purpose of the club was to honor and commemorate

its departed members and to keep the memories of them alive

throughout the years and throughout the life of the last mem-

ber.

Each veteran was a member of the legion on or before June

18, 1957, and once he was in, he could not withdraw. They

would meet every year on the second Saturday after Memo-

rial Day. The club had a commander, vice commander, sec-

retary-historian and chaplain for officers. The meeting would

consist of a dinner and a prayer, followed with roll call, trea-

surer’s report and simple conversation.

During roll call, a deceased member’s name would be

called three times preceding a moment of silence and Tapsplayed. The members would then take the honorary booze

The Cornell Veterans Last Man’s Club was first developed June 4, 1957, and consists of veterans from

the World War I and World War II era. The purpose of the club was to honor the departed members and

keep their memories alive throughout the life of the last member. The 44 members, left to right, inset, are

George Smith, Ralph Warner, Donald Saxe, Dr. E.J. Mittermeyer, Edward Babbitt, George Wojohn and

George Hinton. In front, are Harold Halverson, George Longbeck, Ray Rabbitt, Elmer Dumholt, Carl Guth-

man, Einar Woll, Lucius Yohnk and Oscar Thiele. In the middle, are Morris Selmer, Jack Kotryck, Bill Zinsli,

Albert Enger, Arnold Koepp, Joe Crosby, Frank Richards, Harry Johnson, George Moore, Ernest Beaulieu

and Fred Crosby. In back, are Gerald Miller, Ronald Stoll, Charles Johnson, James Snider, Delmar Sarauer,

Jack Anderson, Clarence Hoffman, Roy Crosby, Dr. R.L. Hendrickson, Leonard Blanchard, Charles Stick-

ler, Henry Falbe, Harold Hurlburt, Robert McCann, Walter Johnson, Ray Capaul, Lawrence Swanson and

Clarence Swanson. (Submitted Photo)

Cornell City Council

Business district expands across river?

By Ginna Young

During the regular Cornell City Council meeting Nov. 5,

members received a petition from Al and Sue Potaczek to

have B-1 Business zoning for a piece of property at the in-

tersection of County Highway CC, South Highway 64 and

Riverside Drive. The triangle of land was previously owned

by the WisDOT and considered part of their right-of-way be-

fore it was put for sale early this year.

“I think at the time, nobody felt it had to have any zoning,”

said Dave DeJongh, city administrator. “Now that it is pri-

vately owned, the city does have to come up with some type

of zoning.

After winning the bid on the parcel, the Potaczeks say they

intend to develop the area and start a new business.

“We just want to put a small building up to sell antiques,”

said S. Potaczek. “Cindy Hilger and I repurpose things to

sell, like primitive decor. And we would also like to sell fire-

wood during the summer when campers come through.”

S. Potaczek says her husband plans to sell antique miscel-

laneous farm implements such as horse equipment and two-

bottom plows.

“My driveway goes into that property,” said resident David

Barry. “The area there is all residential. If you want to sell

antiques and things there like that, I guess I don’t have any

problem with that. But I don’t want it turned into a junk

yard.”

“Neither do I,” said S. Potaczek.

Barry said he doesn’t want to see rusting equipment and

thinks because it is a residential area, the board needs to con-

sider that.

“Well, from the way our ordinance stands, this is going to

have to go to the city planning commission,” said mayor Judy

Talbot. “You’ll all be invited to come back and this will be

discussed there.”

Also during the regular meeting, Ordinance 15-6 was

adopted to set the 2016 budget at $1,298,732. The general

fund budget saw a 1.1 percent increase, along with a tax levy

of 1.4 percent in compliance with the state statutory expen-

diture restraint program.

“We can run another year,” Talbot said with a laugh.

On other agenda, the council discussed posting a vacancy

in the city shop after the recent resignation of Jim Jensen.

Several city workers are also due to retire in the coming

years.

Council member Jim Hodowanic suggested waiting until

someone officially retires before filling the position to save

the city money.

“I don’t have a problem with looking to see what’s out

there for folks,” said council member Steve Turany. “I do

have some reservations about filling that spot right now.

Sometime in the future we are obviously going to need some

more help.”

“Just because you advertise, doesn’t mean you have to fill

it,” said Talbot. “You might have to repost it if you don’t get

somebody qualified. It might take a while to fill it.”

New school spirit

T-shirts for Cadott

By Heather Dekan

Thanks to People Active in Cadott’s Education (PACE),

every student at Cadott Elementary School received a new

school spirit T-shirt, then gathered for an all-school picture

Nov. 4.

market.

So is it a bad thing? Absolutely not. If you

don’t want to wear pink, don’t. If you want

to wear pink, do. If you want to spend your

money on new clothes because of how they

look and what color they are, go for it. It’s

no different than buying one pair of shoes

over another because of their looks.

Adding pink to the hunting closet isn’t

going to increase interest in hunting among

women. It may increase the hunting clothes

they wear, but if a girl wants to go hunting,

she’s going to go hunting.

But allowing pink will increase economic

growth and for that, if the bill passes, I en-

courage all women hit the stores and pick up

a pink jacket and pants for next year’s sea-

son, or add it to your wish list. I know I will.

OPINIONThursday, November 12, 2015

COURIER SENTINELPage 2

By Monique Westaby

Managing Editor

When you think deer

hunting, the first thing

that comes to mind, aside

from getting dat turdy

point buck, is getting out

the blaze orange and mak-

ing sure all is suitable for the upcoming 10-

day holiday. You pull out the blaze orange

stocking cap, blaze orange jacket and blaze

orange pants. Weather forecasts determine

how many layers you might wear under-

neath, but the outermost layer, by Wisconsin

law, will always be blaze orange – or will it?

A bill heading through legislation pro-

poses fluorescent pink be added to the op-

tions for hunters. The bill has made it past

the natural resources board (14-1 vote) and

the assembly with flying colors. The Senate

votes next, and if all goes as planned, Gov.

Scott Walker will sign the bill and next year

hunters will hit the woods in orange and/or

pink.

But is this a good idea?

Backers of the bill (Republicans and De-

mocrats) say the measure is to give hunters

“more options,” while others say it could in-

crease interest in hunting among women.

Do people really avoid hunting because

they don’t have a choice on what clothing

color to wear? And are ladies really going to

be more interested because they can now

wear pink in their stand?

The concept of adding another color

makes no difference either way. Studies have

shown pink is just as noticeable (if not more)

to humans, and actually less noticeable to

deer, but is it really worth the time, money

and campaigning to allow pink? Wouldn’t

our government’s time be better spent on

something that matters?

Or is this something that matters?

On the surface, it seems trivial. Pink in the

woods? How ridiculous. If you’re hunting as

a fashion statement then you’re not really

hunting. Rock the orange and be proud;

everyone else does.

But look a little deeper.

Your 12-year-old daughter has a perfect

set of hand-me-down blaze orange coveralls

from her brother. This year, they will work

just perfectly, but next year, if the bill passes,

you can guarantee there will be a set of pink

coveralls on her Christmas list. And your

girlfriend has no problem wearing an orange

vest to walk through the woods in search of

grouse, but that fluorescent pink will surely

catch her eye next year.

Your jacket has a hole in it? No worries,

grab a needle and thread and the problem is

fixed; but why spend all that time when the

stores boast of a new fluorescent pink hoodie

that not only makes you more visible and

safer, but better concealed to the deer?

This bill isn’t wasting our government’s

time, it’s creating an entirely new market for

our economy. More money spent by the con-

sumer means more money back into the

community. The economy cannot survive

without spending from us, and this is the per-

fect opportunity to increase that.

Some have argued that if “more options”

are the reasoning, why not allow all fluores-

cent colors? If the cards are played right,

those colors will be permitted, but not until

pink becomes the new orange and we have

all increased out hunting collection. Then,

add safety green and you have a whole new

Does pink really need to be the new orange?

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Research Center survey, one in eight veter-

ans have a difficult time adjusting.

In The Difficult Transition from Military toCivilian Life, Rich Morin states “those who

served in a combat zone and those who knew

someone who was killed or injured also

faced steeper odds of an easy re-entry.”

Veterans who served in the post-9/11 pe-riod also report more difficulties returning tocivilian life than those who served in Vietnamor the Korean War/World War II era, or inperiods between major conflicts.

All veterans deserve our praise and thanks,

but whether they admit it or not, some need

a push to get needed support once returning

home.

According to We Can Prevent Veteran Sui-cides, published by The Huffington Post, one

of the worst aspects of returning from com-

bat and leaving the military is the extreme

isolation.

Talking about their pain can be nearly im-possible because of the stoic ethic of militarytraining. In addition, a veteran may believehe or she is no longer a good person becauseof having done ‘evil’ or unforgivable thingsin combat.

The article concludes that isolation makes

veterans want to go back to combat, because

of the bond shared with their brothers and

sisters, and because ordinary life may seem

dull and boring.

So what can we do? How can we prevent

these brave men and women, regardless if

they were in combat or not, from taking their

lives?

The recovery process and reintegrationinto society happens when we can hear whatveterans have experienced and support put-ting their experiences into perspective as apart of who they are, not the driving force ofwho they are. That process takes a long timeand some good friends who can hang in therefor the long haul, states The Huffington Post.

There are many programs and organiza-

tions out there, which veterans, or families

and friends of veterans, can turn to for sup-

port and help. Most are even designed by

veterans.

Stop Soldier Suicide began after Brian

Kinsella witnessed military suicide first-hand

while on active duty. He says he was con-

cerned about the mental health implications

of military service and the increasing mili-

tary service member suicide rate. Brian,

along with two veteran friends, Nick Black

and Craig Gridelli, founded Stop Soldier Sui-

cide in 2010.

Stopsoldiersuicide.org reports their ap-

proach is to “fill the gap.” We know the prob-lems and issues of military suicide are toocomplex for a single answer. It might be a fi-nancial, housing, relationship, job or sub-stance abuse issue driving feelings of beingoverwhelmed or depressed. It could be phys-ical issues of tramatic brain injury, loss oflimb or paralysis, or mental issues of posttramatic stress or depression and anxiety.

This program accomodates to the individ-

ual and finds treatment for their particular

situation. Because every veteran is different,

the resource center evaluates and assigns

them with the best help available.

The Battle Buddy Foundation (TBBF), an-

other organization founded by veterans, has

a mission to assist veterans in getting psychi-

atric and mobility service dogs at no cost.

The website states they provide an opportu-

nity for veterans to “continue the mission”

through personal responsibility in a service

dog program, and by giving back through

volunteer work and community events. The

organization also provides a channel for vet-

erans and family support through a Veteran

Peer Program and National Community Vet-

eran Resources.

TBBF is dedicated to educating the publicand corporate sectors regarding the issuescurrently facing our nation’s veterans.

With efforts of programs like these, and

support from communities, family members

and friends, suicide rates of our veterans can

and will go down. No one needs to fight their

struggles alone.

This Veterans Day make sure to go out and

thank a veteran, but also let them know you

support them. Stand beside your soliders,

sailors and Marines. They gave their lives for

you, make sure they know how thankful you

are they are still alive.

By Kayla Peche

For some veterans, the

battle begins when they

step back on U.S. soil or

return to their every day

life. The happiest day for

their family and friends

can be a confusing, inse-

cure transition back into civilian life.

Whether reported statistics are correct of

22 veterans committing suicide a day, even

just one service man or woman who takes

their life per day means communities, fami-

lies and friends need to start taking notice.

Everyone can say on Nov. 11, Veterans

Day, that they thank their soldiers, sailors and

Marines for their service, but these heroes de-

serve more than one day of thanking; or more

than that, they need support.

Military service is difficult, demanding

and dangerous, but returning to civilian life

can also be challenging. According to a Pew

Coming home doesn’t mean the war is over

“ ”“The shortest distance between two people is a smile.”

~ Victor Borge

No matter what, there is always hopeBy Kayla Peche

In 2010, Kevin Hines was a 19-year-old with bipolar dis-

order who attempted suicide by jumping off the Golden

Gate Bridge. As Kevin tells his story in, Cracked, Not Bro-ken, he recounts taking a bus crowded with people to the

bridge, while tears ran down his face, hoping for someone

to ask if he was OK.

“I have learned today,” said Hines. “I have learned very

clearly that suicide is never, nor should ever be, the answer.

I lived, and my family is still in pain from what I did. This

life, no matter how you live it, no matter what you’ve gone

through…is the single most powerful and amazing gift we

have ever been given or will ever be given.”

Hines survived his suicide attempt, but many do not.

From 2010-2014, there have been 128 suicides in Chippewa

and Eau Claire counties. Sixty-one individuals in Chippewa

and 67 people in Eau Claire have taken their own life.

As part of the community health assessment completed

at the end of 2014, which found mental health was the

No. 1 health issue in the area, HSHS Sacred Heart and

St. Joseph’s Hospitals offered Question, Persuade, Refer

(QPR) training in Cadott Nov. 3, with help from a local

planning committee.

“This idea of how we prevent suicides is important for

all our communities,” said Bernard Schwetz DVM, Ph.D.,

who helped host the event. “We often think this is some-

thing that happens to everybody else, but not me.”

Paula Pater, community health educator at Sacred Heart,

and Jen Rombalski, Chippewa County director of health,

were the presenters of the QPR class, and say their goal is

to provide the class to as many areas as possible.

“Everybody can make a difference,” Pater said.

Pater says hearing the word “prevention” can stir up a lot

of feelings and emotions with suicide because it’s like say-

ing, “there’s more that could’ve been done.”

“When it comes to suicide, the decision ultimately falls

back on the person who is contemplating, makes an attempt

or has a completion,” she said. “We do what we can with

what we know. It’s a tool in your toolbox to increase the

chance that we could save a life.”

During the QPR class, Pater and Rombalski provide tools

to “offer hope through positive action,” and teach partici-

pants how to recognize the warning signs, clues and suicidal

communications of people in trouble.

“When in doubt, air on the side of caution,” said Pater.

“It’s better to ask and have it not be what you’re thinking

than to think, ‘It’s fine, she’s just really stressed out,’ and

have it be more than what you’re thinking.”

Each individual in the class received a short book and

pamphlet to review essential tips to help someone in need,

as well as phone numbers to refer to someone contemplat-

ing suicide.

Pater says the class is not intended to make everyone who

takes the training a counselor, and says there are places and

numbers available in the area to refer someone to get the

help they need.

The Northwest Crisis Line, 1-888-552-6642, and the na-

tional Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK, are

available for anyone struggling with suicide, or anyone who

knows someone suicidal. However, Rombalski and Pater

say if there is a major emergency, dial 911.

The QPR training is free for schools, businesses, church

groups and other organizations that want to learn more on

how to help someone struggling. To schedule training, call

3D Community Health at 715-717-4481, or email paulapa-

[email protected].

“If you are struggling today, don’t wait to get help tomor-

row,” said Hines. “Get it today.”

Myths and Facts about Suicide

Provided by HSHS Sacred Heart and

St. Joseph’s Hospitals

• Myth: No one can stop suicide.

Fact: If they get the help they need, they may

never consider suicide again. Sometimes all a

person needs is a connection or understanding.

• Myth: Confronting will make them angry or make them

want to do it more.

Fact: It will actually ease the anxiety of the person.

They will be able to open up and talk about it,

which lowers the risk of an impulsive act.

• Myth: Only experts can prevent suicide.

Fact: Sometimes it’s just knowing someone cares.

You can be a complete stranger and make a differ-

ence. Suicidal thoughts are everybody’s business.

• Myth: People keep suicidal thoughts to themselves.

Fact: Most want to talk about it and want you to

ask. Most communicate their thoughts a week

prior to the attempt.

• Myth: Those who talk about suicide, don’t do it.

Fact: Even someone who jokes about it could be

serious. It doesn’t hurt to ask or talk to them

about it.

Speed limit increases for

parts of Chippewa ValleyFrom the WisDOT

Beginning this week, county highway crews will install 70

mph speed limit signs on several multi-lane, non-Interstate

freeway segments where WisDOT analysis has determined

the higher speed is appropriate.

The change applies to nine freeway segments of about 161

miles. Included in the new posted limits are 53 miles of US

53, from Highway 29 to 26th Avenue in Chippewa and Bar-

ron Counties, and 22 miles of Highway 29 from County

T/Chippewa Falls to Highway 27/Cadott in Chippewa

County.

The higher speed limit takes effect once a freeway is offi-

cially posted, and applies to ideal travel conditions.

State legislation (2015 Wisconsin Act 19) increased the

speed limit to 70 mph along Interstate segments previously

posted at 65 mph. The law also provides the WisDOT the au-

thority to post certain multi-lane freeways at 70 mph where

motor vehicle access is limited to ramps and interchanges.

Much of the work is expected to be completed this week,

except in areas where construction activity is wrapping up.

For the safety of all travelers, the WisDOT discourages

people from stopping along freeways to take photos or videos

of the new signs or crews installing them. Stopped vehicles

can present a traffic hazard and state law prohibits all but

emergency vehicles from stopping along the freeway system.

From the WisDOT

No matter how many Wisconsin winters you’ve experi-

enced, the inescapable onslaught of ice, snow and limited vis-

ibility makes driving extremely challenging, and at times,

impossible.

When roads are slick with ice or snow, drivers needlessly

crash or skid off the road because they were driving too fast

for conditions.

“The posted speed limits, which are set for dry pavement,

may be too fast for conditions when roads are snow-covered

and slippery,” says Wisconsin State Patrol Cap. Gerald

Voight. “The slogan ‘Snow Means Slow’ also applies to four-

wheel drive and other heavy-duty vehicles. They usually need

just as much distance to stop as other vehicles.”

A citation for driving too fast for conditions is $213.10,

with four demerit points assessed on the driver’s record. A

second violation within a year costs $263.50, with four

points.

Winter weather can also limit visibility, so drivers must re-

move all frost, ice and snow from their vehicle’s windows.

“To see safely in all directions, you need to clear more than

just a small patch on a windshield or rear window,” Voight

says. “Clearing snow and ice from the lights, hood and roof

also helps improve visibility and safety.”

According to state law, a vehicle’s windshield, side wings,

side and rear windows must be kept clear at all times. Vio-

lating this law costs $175.30, with two demerit points. A sec-

ond violation within a year costs $213.10, with two points.

During severe winter storms, the safest course of action is

to stay off roadways completely until conditions improve.

“Law enforcement officers frequently respond to vehicles

in the ditch and chain-reaction crashes when motorists should

not have attempted to travel,” says Voight. “Slowed or stalled

traffic on slippery roads also delays tow trucks and snow-

plows, which are trying to get roads cleared, as well as emer-

gency responders.”

To minimize the dangers of winter driving, the State Patrol

offers the following safety tips:

• Always wear your safety belt.

• Don’t use cruise control in wintry conditions. Even on

roads that appear clear, there may be slippery spots, which

can cause traction loss.

• Watch for slippery bridge decks; they ice up faster than

adjacent pavement.

• Look further up the road than normal.

• Brake early and don’t pump anti-lock brakes.

• Don’t be overconfident about the traction and stopping

distance of four-wheel drive vehicles.

• Avoid cutting in front of large trucks, which take longer

than automobiles to slow down or stop.

• Leave plenty of room for snowplows. By law, you must

stay at least 200 feet from the rear of a snowplow.

• Obey the Move Over Law, which requires drivers to shift

lanes or slow down to provide a safety zone for a law en-

forcement vehicle, tow truck, ambulance, fire truck, highway

maintenance vehicle or utility vehicle stopped on the side of

a road with its warning lights flashing.

• If your vehicle slides off the road, gets stuck or becomes

disabled, stay inside it if at all possible with your seat belt

fastened until a tow truck or other help arrives.

Motorists advised to follow icy road precautions

Letter to the Editor:

At its October 27 meeting, a newly-elected member of

Jump River Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors, Bill

van Doorn, opted to resign from his position.

Since the time he announced his candidacy for the Board,

Bill was advised that Board Policy 30A, a Nepotism Policy,

prohibits, among other relations, the employment of broth-

ers-in-law or sisters-in-law of Board members or other em-

ployees.

Bill has a sister-in-law who is and has been employed by

the Cooperative.

As a result, when Bill was elected earlier this month at the

Cooperative’s annual meeting, he was advised that there were

four options:

1. The Board could modify Policy 30A;

2. He could resign from his position;

3. The employee could resign from her position; and

4. If all of those options failed, the Cooperative would have

no choice but to follow Policy 30A and terminate the em-

ployee.

At its October 27 meeting, the Board opted not to modify

Policy 30A, concluding that the Nepotism Policy resulted in

the employment and promotion of the best possible employ-

ees and avoided the real or perceived favoritism inherent in

the employment of relatives of other employees or Board

members.

Following that action, Mr. van Doorn opted to resign. At

no time did the Board consider or ever discuss the possibility

of disqualifying Bill from the Board position he was duly

elected to.

Jump River Electric Cooperative

In the Lake Holcombe School Board story in the Nov. 5

(Vol. 3 No. 45) issue of the Courier Sentinel, Jim Aerts

should have been identified as the assistant track coach.

We apologize for the error.

– Corrections –

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10 Years Ago

2005

John Mincuff and his wife,

Jayne, open the Steel Horse

Cafe at Meadow Creek Mall,

Holcombe. Mincuff worked

in a family-owned meat mar-

ket for more than 40 years

before retiring, but says he

was bored and needed some-

thing to keep him occupied.

The restaurant boasts a non-

smoking facility and offers

Harley themed decor in hom-

age to the couple’s love of

motorcycles.

Joe Kleutsch is a winner at

the Lake Holcombe Lions

gun raffle where he guessed

a mystery gun shell was a

30-40 Kraig. His prize is a

Miller High Life wildlife pic-

ture.

20 Years Ago

1995

The Cornell Courier offers

free subscriptions to the first

four hunters who report their

“trophies” to the newspaper

office during opening day.

Shannon Hemm, daughter

of Donald and Dawn Hemm,

Cornell, is selected to com-

pete in the Miss Wisconsin

Teen USA Pageant. The win-

ner will appear in a nation-

ally televised event.

30 Years Ago

1985

The Rev. Karl Neumann is

installed as the new pastor at

St. John’s Lutheran Church

in Cornell. Neumann was

born in Berlin, Germany, and

grew up in St. Paul, Minn.

He came out of retirement to

minister part-time between

Cornell and Bloomer before

accepting a permanent posi-

tion.

Lake Holcombe seventh

grader Chris Andres wins

first place in a poster contest

promoting reading during

National Children’s Book

Week.

40 Years Ago

1975

The Cornell Pep Club

sponsors a donkey basketball

game, with teams made up of

prominent area citizens from

the Cornell Betterment Asso-

ciation, as well as school fac-

ulty.

Sixth and seventh graders

Katrina Craig, Patty Reeves,

Jane Luethi, Dawn Falken-

berg, Diana Taylor and Lori

Troupe star in a Halloween

play, The Witches Brew. The

older students presented their

skit to kindergarten and first-

grade students during library

hour.

50 Years Ago

1965

Alfred Svoma, Cornell,

and his wife, attend the

“world’s largest cheese cut-

ting ceremony” in Eau

Claire.

60 Years Ago

1955

Area teens are encouraged

to submit a name for the new

youth center. The winner re-

ceives a $5 prize.

The Lake Holcombe duck

refuge continues to grow

west of State Highway 27

and south of County High-

way D. Game manager Bob

Wendt says with all the open

seasons, the area waterfowl

need a place to eat and rest

without fear of hunters.

100 Years Ago

The wood Indian who sat

for many years near the Hol-

combe dam finds a perma-

nent home in the Fine

Farmers Club. The statue

was carved by a logger dur-

ing the golden timbering

days. Although residents re-

gret he no longer watches

over the wooden dam – re-

puted to be the longest in the

world – they believe the

statue will continue to draw

onlookers to the village.

Cornell exceeds their set

quota of $1,800 on the first

day of the United War Work

Campaign Drive. H.C. Fris-

bie, chair of the drive, says

this only shows the dedica-

tion and patriotism of the

town’s citizens.

– Sentinel Look Back –– Couriers of the Past –

– Neighboring News –

10 Years Ago

2005

Theresa Pozarski opens

Hopes and Dreams Adult

Daycare in Cadott, with Sue

Mast as the program direc-

tor.

Sgt. 1st Class Michael

Proue presents a United

States flag and certificate to

Cadott Elementary School

for appreciation of the stu-

dents sending care packages

to soldiers at war.

The Bohemian Hall in

Cadott is represented at the

International Folk Fair.

20 Years Ago

1995

Eight new flags are offi-

cially dedicated during Vet-

eran’s Day ceremonies at the

Wisconsin Veterans Memo-

rial in Cadott.

Laura Kaste, former

Cadott High School distance

standout running cross coun-

try runner, earns All-Confer-

ence honors for her 10th

place finish at the WWIAC

Conference Championships.

Cadott Boy Scouts travel

to the Chippewa Falls

Squadron of the Civil Air

Patrol and take a ride on a

1948 single-engine Cessna

170.

30 Years Ago

1985

The Cadott School Dis-

trict receives a $21,480 grant

to fund an alcohol and other

drug project aimed at pro-

viding assistance to students

with alcohol or other drug

related problems.

The Cadott High School

wrestling coaches and ath-

letes participate in a wrestle-

a-thon to raise funds for a

new neck development iso-

kinetic weight machine.

Tami Falkenberg, Cadott

Hornettes Volleyball captain,

is named Most Valuable

Player and an All-Confer-

ence performer.

40 Years Ago

1975

A brush fire blazes over

40 acres on County High-

way XX, just south of Frog

Hop.

The Cadott Community

School Board of Education

takes the first formal step to-

ward a new building pro-

gram by hiring the

architectural firm Owen-

Ayers and Associates.

Cadott Hornet Football

players Tim Danielson,

Chuck Kaiser and Bob Se-

manko receive All-Confer-

ence awards.

50 Years Ago

1965

Cadott firefighters are

called to St. Rose of Lima

Church when sparks from

burning refuse ignite card-

board piled in the vicinity; a

power pole was also set on

fire by the blaze.

Cadott’s Boy Scout troop

is honored with a national

camping award and Eugene

King is named as a member-

at-large to the district coun-

cil.

The Cadott FFA receives a

check and plaque from the

Wisconsin Council of Agri-

culture Cooperatives for

being the state winners of

the Cooperative Leadership

Award.

60 Years Ago

1955

N.F. Panzenhagen, super-

vising principal at Cadott

Schools, is elected a member

of the executive committee

of the Wisconsin Association

of Secondary School Princi-

pals.

Pfc. Lauren Kyes takes

part in one of the biggest

maneuvers since war,

Operation Sagebrush, in

Louisiana.

PAST & PRESENTThursday, November 12, 2015


Augusta

Area Times

Over 200 children dressed

in costumes to trick-or-treat

through the halls of Augusta

High School. The event was

sponsored by the student

council.

The Fall Creek Lions Club

donates $250 to Fall Creek

Public Schools for the spe-

cial education class.

The Augusta High School

Class of 1965 celebrates their

50 year class reunion at

Black Bear Supper Club.

Bloomer

Advance

The winter parking ordi-

nance in Bloomer is in effect,

but since no significant snow

has fallen yet, it will not be

enforced until snow is on the

ground.

Bloomer community

members donate 99 units of

blood during a blood drive.

The Mini-Hawk Reading

Club readers of the month

are Kaylee Hurt, Genevieve

Telschow, Jacoby Otto,

Katherine Anderson, Gabriel

Prince and Paige Bixby.

The Bloomer Blackhawks

Football team’s season ends

at Arcadia with a 48-0 loss to

the Raiders in the WIAA D5

Level 2 playoff game.

Colfax

Messenger

The Colfax Village Board

approves additional engi-

neering fees for Ayres Asso-

ciates of $21,945 associated

with delays in the Fourth Av-

enue project and approves

assessing liquidated damages

of $21,945 against the con-

tractor, RM Schlosser Exca-

vating.

After 71 years of being

listed as killed in action and

missing in action in World

War II, Staff Sargeant Victor

Olson’s first cousin will re-

ceive the medals Olson

earned for his bravery and

devotion. The presentation

will happen at a Veteran’s

Day program at Colfax High

School.

For the third time in school

history, the Colfax girls and

boys cross country teams end

their season competing at the

WIAA state championship

race. The girls finished in

third and the boys in 16th.

Ladysmith

News

Rusk County Circuit Court

judge Steven Anderson ac-

cepts the 2015 Shining Star

Award for his volunteer serv-

ice at Ladysmith Care Com-

munity.

The first and second lifts

of asphalt have been added at

the reconstruction of the in-

tersection of W. Eighth Street

N. and Roesler Avenue.

The Ladysmith Finance

Committee votes to order a

new police vehicle that will

add $15,000 to the 2016

budget.

Stanley

Republican

Stanley-Boyd School su-

perintendent Jim Jones says

the district isn’t allowed to

add costs to operate the com-

munity pool on the tax levy,

so the pool will be out of

money within the year.

Changes could include clos-

ing it for a several month

stretch each year.

One student is expelled

and arrested after the Stanley

Police Department and the

Clark County Sheriff’s De-

partment Canine Unit search

the school and vehicles in the

parking lot for drugs.

Stanley-Boyd counselor

Jamie Ceranski receives the

Martino’s Award.

The Chippewa Valley Courier is one of the oldest businesses in the Cornell commu-

nity, starting its roots in Chippewa Falls. Later known as the Cornell Courier and now

the Courier Sentinel, the first editor of the paper was George W. Deuel, who published

the copy for six months.

It was moved to Cornell and sold to W.E. Hepburn, but reverted back to Deuel after

it failed shortly after. In July 1914, it was again moved to Cornell and was taken over

by Al J. Hartley.

In October, the Cornell Wood Products Company purchased the paper and moved it

to the mill print shop. By 1916, the Cornell and Holcombe papers were consolidated

and 16 employees worked there. The new consolidated paper contained a Holcombe

page edited by Mrs. A.J. Edminster, who was the associate editor. In the same year, Mrs.

Ed Porter, Cornell, became an associate editor.

In March two years later, the paper was named The Cornell Courier.

Editor Hartley passed away Dec. 19, 1918, and Howard W. Sims followed Hartley as

editor. Wallace H. Howard succeeded Sims as editor, and in 1930, purchased the paper

from the Cornell Wood Products Company, and moved it uptown.

In 1972, Trygg Hansen began writing for the Cornell Courier, and soon became editor.

He purchased the paper (Cornell Courier and Cadott Sentinel) in 1974, and also served

as the publisher, making him the longest publisher in the paper’s history. He remained

owner until his passing in 2011.

His brothers and the remaining employees ran the business until 2012, when Central

Wisconsin Publications purchased the paper and combined the Cadott and Cornell sec-

tions, making it one newspaper, the Courier Sentinel, as it remains now, covering the

Cadott, Cornell and Lake Holcombe areas.

(Courtesy of Irene Haller and the 2013 Cornell Centennial)

Cadott • Cornell • Lake Holcombe areasTales of our Beginnings

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By hook or by crook, look who’s approaching 80!

That spry ‘lil tot from Cadott, who today is reminiscing

How could 1935 have blinked and 2015 possibly appeared?

Sure, a few things fell through the cracks, you say

Along the windy, twisty way—

But isn’t better treasure always beneath the gravelly unknowns?

When, what was once never, is suddenly ever and claims

Center stage, stealing the show! Oh, who’s to know?

That thief tomorrow, she hides the key so well.

Still, I’ll bet you wouldn’t give up the ride…

From those rumble seats of yesteryear to ordinary folk

Vying for that one way ticket to the red planet, ah, the evening news!

Somewhere between rocket ships and days spent on a porch swing

Lies the truth of time; not held captive in bottles adrift on seas

Measured instead by joys felt deep in bones, and little loves picked up

Like pebbles along the way. Then in turn, pebbles given freely

To those you love, drawing the line that completes the circle.

And somehow through it all, your dream cup filled.

You can look back and know you’ve mattered to a lucky few

You can forgive the winters for burying the bright sunflowers!

Now hold the memories tightly, as the anchor’s attached to rope and

Hope for Spring eternal; she’ll come, she always does,

Bearing armfuls of green grasses and blowing lilac breezes

You, the matriarch of a pure piety—

A shining, steady beacon, a tender living prayer,

Your star is always there, nightfall after nightfall.

I say, hello Eighty, but watch out Ninety, bye and bye,

For she is beloved, that ‘lil tot from Cadott.

Guess who’s having a birthday?!

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Ladies VFW not just

for women anymore

At its 116th annual national convention in Pittsburgh, Pa.,

convention delegates of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the

United States (VFW) passed a resolution to amend their na-

tional bylaws, allowing male family members to join the

Ladies Auxiliary VFW effective Aug. 21. As a result, the or-

ganization’s name changed to VFW Auxiliary.

“It’s an exciting time to be a member of the Auxiliary,”

said Auxiliary national president Francisca Guilford.

“Women comprise nearly 20 percent of our nation’s military,

and this change allows all spouses, fathers, grandfathers,

sons, grandsons and brothers to serve others in honor of their

veteran.”

Guilford says not only does it expand the eligibility of the

organization’s members, but also provides an opportunity to

serve more veterans and promote patriotism in communities

across the nation.

Male and female relatives of service members in overseas

combat are eligible to join the VFW Auxiliary. Those inter-

ested in serving veterans, active-duty military, their families

and the community in honor of the sacrifices and commit-

ment of everyone who has served in uniform, visit vfwaux-

iliary.org or contact Mary Le Duc at 715-289-4513.

Henry Charles ZiecheShelly and Zachary Zieche, Holcombe, announce the birth

of a son, Henry Charles.

Baby Henry was born Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, at St. Joseph’s

Hospital in Chippewa Falls.

Members of the Cornell Senior Center went to the

Ole & Lena go to the State Fair dinner theater at the

Heyde Center in Chippewa Falls Oct. 23. Fifteen

people attended the sold out show, and plan to at-

tend A Rocky Mountain Christmas-Jim Curry’s Trib-ute to John Denver in December.

(Sumbitted Photo)

Lori Crabb (standing), of Dylan’s Dairy, invited a few

residents from the Cornell Area Care Center Nov. 5,

to watch a demonstration of how ice cream is

made. Crabb said the process takes about 8-9 min-

utes to make a gallon. Aside from watching, every-

one received samples of the homemade treat.

(Photo by Kayla Peche)

Clockwise, from left, Karen Stimeling, Jesse Nel-

son, Jesse’s father, Jerry, and Jesse’s wife, Susan,

talk over dessert after sampling soups at the Hol-

combe United Methodist Church’s community

thank you dinner Nov. 7. Susan said they are neigh-

bors with the Stimelings, who stopped by to wel-

come them and invite them to the church. Susan

said her soup (chicken dumpling) was fabulous,

while Jesse said his chicken wild rice was awe-

some. “It’s our first time here and it was just perfect

for a fall day,” said Susan.

(Photo by Monique Westaby)

Kay Vaughn (left) and Karen Langland (right) stand

ready to dish up some soup for any bellies still

empty. The church offered a free soup supper for

the community Nov. 7, serving soups like chicken

dumpling, ox-tail with garden goodies, squash,

white chicken chili, bean with ham, cream of

chicken with wild rice and mushrooms, and beef

barley, all made and donated by “the chefs” (church

members). This is the sixth year the dinner has

been held, and although it competed with a few

other area events, workers said there was still a

good turnout. (Photo by Monique Westaby)

Holcombe United Methodist Church Thank You Dinner

Cornell Senior Center

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Anson United Methodist Church1/2 mile east of Lake Wissota StatePark on Cty. O – Anson Township715-382-4191Pastor Jason Kim11:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service

Bethlehem Lutheran Church10 miles south of Cadott on Hwy. 27715-877-3249Rev. James Norton10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service9 a.m. Sunday School (Sept. – May)

Big Drywood Lutheran Church27095 120th Ave. – Cadott715-289-3608Pastor Lucy Schottelkorb10 a.m. Sunday Worship Service6 p.m. Wednesday With the WordStudy (Sept.-May)

Cadott United Methodist ChurchMaple and Ginty Streets – Cadott715-289-4845Pastor George Olinske10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship ServiceFirst Sunday Holy CommunionFourth Sunday Potluck followingservice

English Lutheran Church of Bateman20588 Cty. Hwy. X – Chippewa Falls715-723-4231 – elcbateman.orgPastor Deborah Nissen9 a.m. Sunday WorshipWednesday: 5:30 p.m. Light Supper6 p.m. Study Time All Ages; 7 p.m.Worship Service

Faith Baptist Church724 Main St. – Cornell715-827-0222Pastor Mark Williams9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages10:30 a.m. Worship Service

First Presbyterian Church4th and Ripley – Cornell715-239-626310:30 a.m. Sunday Worship ServiceHoly Communion first Sunday

Holcombe United Methodist Church27841 Cty. Hwy. M – Holcombe715-382-4191Pastor Jason Kim8:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service8:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School10 a.m. Adult Sunday School2-5 p.m. Food Pantry Open secondand fourth Tuesdays

Holy Cross Catholic Church107 South 8th St. – Cornell 715-239-6826Father Eric LinzmaierDeacon Dennis Rivers8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass5 p.m. Tuesday Mass8:30 a.m. Wednesday Mass8:30 a.m. Thursday Mass8:30 a.m. Friday Mass5 p.m. Saturday Mass, 4:30 p.m.Confession

Holy Family Church226 East 3rd Ave. – Stanley715-644-5435Father William Felix6 p.m. Saturday Mass

11 a.m. Sunday Mass8:30 a.m. Wednesday Mass

Jim Falls United Methodist Church139th Ave., Cty. S South – Jim Falls715-382-4191Pastor Jason Kim10 a.m. Sunday Worship Service10:15 a.m. Children’s Sunday School

New Hope Assembly of God318 South 7th St. – Cornell 715-239-6954cornellhope.comPastor Dan Gilboy10 a.m. Sunday WorshipSunday Morning Nursery and Chil-dren’s Church6 p.m. Wednesday Youth Group

New Hope Presbyterian ChurchW14520 Cty. Hyw. M –Hannibal/Gilman715-239-62638:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Service

New Life Alliance Church1 mile west of CC on Z – Cornell715-239-6490Pastor Jim Brandli9 a.m. Sunday School (Sept. – May),10 a.m. Worship Service, Children’s Church for ages 3-610 a.m. Tuesday Women’s BibleStudy7 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting,6:30 p.m. AWANA for ages 6 years– sixth grade (Sept. – May), 7-9 p.m.Youth Group for grades 7-126 a.m. Thursday Men’s Bible Study

Northwoods Church4th and Thomas St. – Cornell 715-289-3780Pastor Greg Sima10 a.m. Non-denominational SundayServices (nursery provided)6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Studyfor kids and adults

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church6th and Ripley Streets – Cornell 715-239-6891Pastor Andy Schottelkorb8:30 a.m. Sunday Worship9:30 a.m. Sunday SchoolCommunion first and third Sundays

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Sacred Heart Catholic Church13989 195th St. – Jim Falls715-382-4422Father Eric Linzmaier10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass

St. Anthony’s Catholic Church of DrywoodJct. Cty. Hwy. S and 250th St. – JimFalls715-289-4422Father Eric Linzmaier7 p.m. Saturday Mass

St. Francis Catholic ChurchW10193 Lehman Rd. – Holcombe715-532-3501Father David ObertsFather Christopher Kemp4 p.m. Saturday Mass8 a.m. Alternating Friday Mass

St. John’s Catholic ChurchN657 Cty. Rd. VV – Sheldon715-447-8510Father Mandanu Sleeva Raju10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass8:30 a.m. Wednesday Mass

St. John’s Lutheran Church(Missouri Synod)215 East Seminary St. – Cadott715-289-4521Pastor Raymond Bell9 a.m. Sunday Worship Service10 a.m. Sunday School

St. John’s Lutheran Church(Wisconsin Synod)700 Thomas Street – Cornell 715-239-6081Pastor Patrick Feldhus9 a.m. Sunday Worship10:15 a.m. Sunday School

St. John’s Lutheran Church ELCAHwy. H at S – Rural Gilman

715-703-907111 a.m. Sunday Worship Service9:30 a.m. Sunday SchoolCommunion second and fourth Sun-days

St. Joseph’s Church719 East Patten St. – Boyd715-644-5435Father William Felix9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass8:30 a.m. Tuesday Mass8:30 a.m. Friday Mass

St. Rose of Lima Church415 North Maple St. – Cadott715-644-5435Father William Felix4 p.m. Saturday Mass8 a.m. Sunday Mass8:30 a.m. Tuesday Mass and Communion Service8:30 a.m. Thursday Mass

The Rock Church(Non-denominational)230 West Main St. – Gilman715-669-5082Pastor Smokey Tennison10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 6 p.m. Friday Bible Study

Trinity Lutheran ChurchW5568 Main St. – Sheldon715-452-5359Pastor Aric Fenske10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service11:30 a.m. Sunday School

Zion Lutheran Church(Missouri Synod)5th Ave, and Crumb St. – Gilman715-447-8286Pastor Aric Fenske8:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service3:30 p.m. Wednesday Children’sStudy

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OBITUARIES Thursday, November 12, 2015


– Obituaries –

– Death Notices –

– Death Notices –

By Shirley Vlach • 715-289-3846

Deepest sympathy to the Henry Rubenzer and Roy Emer-

son families.

The youngsters enjoyed going around trick-or-treating last

Saturday evening. It rained earlier that day but then quit.

There were Halloween parties at a number of places. The

Cadott Lions Club entertained the kids, which was nice of

them.

A neighbor visited Oct. 28, and we enjoyed the company.

Variety of Sound played on Halloween at J&J’s Sports Bar

and Grill, and Man 2 Man played Nov. 1.

The families at the Grandview and Southridge Apartments

have been enjoying visitors.

Thank you to all the veterans who went to war for the

country.

– Cadott/Crescent News –

David Wayne Braden

David Wayne Braden, 29,

Cornell, passed away Satur-

day, Oct. 31, 2015, at his resi-

dence.

He was born June 14, 1986,

to Dawn Braden and Timothy

Stanek.

David’s love was fishing,

hunting, jeepin’ with buds, his

dog, Turbo, and wheeling with

friends.

He also loved being a log-

ger, and even had a bumper

sticker that said “will log for beer.”

He always had that big grin on his face we all knew, and

that hardy laugh of his. He was the type to give you the shirt

off his back.

He is survived by his mother, Dawn (friend Gerald Kvapil)

Braden; dad, Tim Stanek; brothers, Aaron Braden and Timo-

thy W. Stanek; sisters, Myranda Laumann and Alex Will-

marth; grandparents, Laverne and Judy Stanek, and

grandfather, Roger Lodahl; aunts, Kay (Terry) Capek and

Kristen (Jason) White; stepfather, Louis D. Meyer; and many

wonderful family members and awesome friends.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Carol Braden,

and uncle, Carlyle R. Braden Jr.

A Celebration of Life was held at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov 6, at

Borton-Leiser Funeral Home in Cornell, with Deacon Dennis

Rivers officiating. Inurnment was in the Cornell Cemetery.

Visitation was one hour before services Friday at the fu-

neral home.

Online condolences can be expressed at bortonleiserfuner-

alhome.com. 45-155784

Lyle Kenneth Buttke

Lyle Kenneth Buttke, 69, Eau Claire, and formerly of

Cadott, passed away Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, under the care

of hospice.

Services were at 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 9, at Anderson Fu-

neral Home in Augusta.

Cadott Elderly ProgramNov. 16-20

Mon. Hamburger on a bun withtomato and lettuce, chicken veg-etable soup

Tues. Chicken chow mein, icecream

Wed. Tater tot hot dish, grilledcheese sandwich, fruitcake

Thurs. Boiled dinner with ham,bar

Fri. Fish fry, cheesy tots, cottagecheese, banana

All meals served with bread andmilk. For reservations/cancellationscall 715-579-2893 by noon the pre-vious day. Senior dining served from11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Kathy’sDiner, Cadott. To register for Mealson Wheels call 715-726-2590. Ifschool is cancelled because ofweather, meals will not be served.

Cornell Elderly ProgramNov. 16-20

Mon. Turkey tetrazzini, greenpeas, dinner roll, pineapple dream

Tues. Polish sausage with sauer-kraut, red skin potatoes, rye bread,assorted fruit cup

Wed. Barbecue chicken, bakedpotato, buttered carrots, peanut but-ter bar

Thurs. Goulash, buttered greenbeans, garlic bread, mandarin or-anges

Fri. Crumb topped fish, rice pilaf,zucchini and tomatoes, lemon bars

For reservations/cancellationscall 715-579-2910 by noon the pre-vious day. Senior dining served at11:30 a.m. at Our Savior’s LutheranChurch, Cornell. To register forMeals on Wheels call 715-726-2590. If school is cancelled becauseof weather, meals will not be served.

Cadott SchoolNov. 16-20 – Breakfast

Mon. Mozzarella cheese dippers,animal crackers, peaches

Tues. Mini strawberry bagel, cot-tage cheese, fresh fruit

Wed. Pancake on a stick, apple,bread with jelly

Thurs. Breakfast pizza, fruitcocktail, bread with jelly

Fri. Breakfast sliders, bananabread, strawberries

LunchMon. Breakfast for lunch, colby

cheese omelet, pancakes, hashbrowns, baby carrots, banana, trop-ical fruit

Tues. Chicken nuggets, sweetpotato fries, salad bar, applesauce,

fresh oranges, bread with peanutbutter

Wed. Turkey in gravy, mashedpotatoes, stuffing, carrots, cranber-ries, melon

Thurs. Taco meat and cheese ina tortilla, cowboy beans, salsa, saladbar, pears, orange juice cup, breadwith jelly

Fri. Calzone or quesadilla, corn,mixed vegetables, pineapple, fruit.HS: Bread with peanut butter

Cornell SchoolNov. 16-20 – Breakfast

Mon. WafflesTues. Build your own breakfast

sandwichWed. Homemade muffin, yogurtThurs. S’moatmeal. HS: Biscuits

and gravyFri. Cook’s choice

LunchMon. Chicken nuggets, hash

brown pattyTues. Build your own nachos

with all the fixingsWed. Cook’s choiceThurs. Early Thanksgiving dinnerFri. Homemade chili, peanut but-

ter and jelly uncrustableLake Holcombe SchoolNov. 16-20 – Breakfast

Mon. Scrambled eggs, toast, fruitchoice

Tues. Coffee cake, yogurt, fruit orjuice

Wed. Cinnamon roll, hard boiledegg, orange juice

Thurs. Breakfast pizza, applejuice

Fri. Pancakes, cheese stick, ap-plesauce

LunchMon. Cheeseburger hotdish,

squash, fresh fruitTues. Taco Tuesday featuring

chicken fajitas, refried beans, man-darin oranges

Wed. Mini corn dogs, broccoli,rosy applesauce

Thurs. Turkey with all the trim-mings

Fri. Chicken nuggets, carrots, as-paragus, fruit choice

Stress Sessions: Food

and Mood – Tuesday, Nov.

17, 10-11 a.m.; 7-8 p.m.,

YMCA Community Room,

Chippewa Falls

Chippewa County Mem-

ory Cafe – Thursday, Nov.

19, 9:30-11 a.m., Central

Lutheran Church, Chippewa

Falls

Cadott Area Historical

Society Monthly Meeting –

Thursday, Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m.

potluck, followed by meet-

ing, Administration Building

Indianhead Chapter of

the American Sewing

Guild November Meeting –

Thursday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m.,

First Presbyterian Church,

Eau Claire

Cornell School Board

Meeting – Monday, Nov. 23,

7:30 p.m., Cornell Elemen-

tary School IMC

Jacob Schultz Swim-

ming Memorial Fund-

raiser – Saturday, Nov. 28,

10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cornell High

School

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and served guests meatballs, mashed potatoes and

gravy, coleslaw and, of course, pie, during the

event. (Photo by Ginna Young)

Sally Meyer mans her station while chatting with

“customer” Lil Zoromski at Our Savior’s annual

Kaffee Lag dinner. In addition to Norwegian cuisine,

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sale, as well as a quilt raffle.

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Cornell City Council – Continued from front

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PACE is an organization of teachers, parents, students and

community members who work together to provide things to

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book give-a-ways and more.

At the beginning of the school year, students participated

in a T-shirt design contest, and the student body voted for

their favorite design.

Kaylee Hamlin, third grade, won this year’s contest and

her design was printed on the front of the new school spirit

T-shirts.

Members agreed to post the vacancy

to see what applicants apply, and will

decide what spots to fill at that time.

At a finance meeting prior to the reg-

ular meeting, DeJongh said he heard

from the company who inspected the

stacker after council members re-

quested a face-to-face explanation of

what needs to be repaired on the struc-

ture. The engineer didn’t provide much

written information and to travel from

Stillwater, Minn., for a meeting could

run as high as $1,200.

“He said putting a web camera up at

the top of the structure would be a good

idea,” said DeJongh. “It might bring at-

tention to the structure.”

The council asked to set up either

Skype or phone conference sessions to

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By Monique Westaby

It’s 2 a.m. and sirens blare throughout the area. Is it a fire?

Is there an accident? Where are they going? You see the

trucks go by and some time later, they return, lights no longer

flashing and sirens silenced.

Personal vehicles leave the fire hall and once again the

parking lot is empty. But what happened from that first pager

tone to the last truck leaving?

Denny Klass, Cornell fire chief, says a lot happens from

start to finish on a typical call.

“Basically when we get toned out, they give us an address

and tell us what type of fire we are responding to,” says

Klass. “The first thing we have to do is find the address;

write that down on something so everybody knows where

they’re going.”

The department doesn’t have GPS equipment, but maps

and a plat book are available.

“On the way out, the firemen talk amongst themselves and

decide who’s going to get masked up,” he said. “We might

have two people mask up in the back, and then the guy in

the front talks on the radio. The driver, of course, is supposed

to be driving and paying attention.”

For Klass, the process starts out a little different, since he

brings his own vehicle to the scene, joking that the first

thoughts through his head are getting his shoes on the right

feet.

“You do a lot of thinking,” he said. “I think where the clos-

est water supply might be; what the closest mutual aid fire

departments are; what we’re going to do, whether we’re

going to do an interior attack or an exterior attack, surround

it and drown in. Things like that.”

Once on scene, everyone has their own duties.

The two guys masked up are responsible for getting the

hose off the hose bed (at the back of the engine). The en-

gine’s passenger and driver will get the drop tank prepared,

and the driver will move to operate the pump.

“The pump operater goes up on the pump panel, gets

everything ready and charges the hoses, so they can get going

with putting the fire out,” says Klass, who mentioned fire-

fighters are cross-trained in all areas of the process, so any-

one can do any of the tasks, with extensive training on pump

operation. “He’s probably the most important person there;

to get water to us.”

The tanker crew is responsible for bringing water to the

scene, and in the mean time the portable pump is brought to

the closest water supply, preparing for when the first tanker

drops its water.

Radios help with this process, and Klass says updates and

upgrades have been beneficial throughout his time as chief.

“Everybody has a radio now and can keep in communica-

tion where the portable pump is set up, so tankers know

where to go when they’re empty.

“People in the equipment van have a duty too. If there’s

equipment needed out of that they bring it to the fire.”

If enough officers are available, Klass says they bring two

or three guys to different areas of the building and watch

over them and make sure they’re safe.

“It’s a step-by-step-by-step, but once you’re on here for a

year, everybody knows,” says Klass. “You’re not going to

make the same truck every time, that’s for sure, so you get a

little variety. One day you’re in the tanker, one day you’re

in the engine.”

Once the fire is out, so it doesn’t rekindle, a thermal im-

aging camera is used to check the building for hot spots.

Klass says sometimes it may not be smoking and nothing

can be seen, but the camera shows a hot spot and there’s fire

behind a wall.

“That’s a very useful tool for mopping up,” says Klass.

“Most of the time we have a 15-minute wait time. Everybody

comes out and we wait. If there’s a hot spot, it will usually

start smoking.”

After leaving the scene and the person in charge talks with

the homeowner (if possible) to get all of the pertinent infor-

mation, firefighters head back to the station.

“Once we get back to the fire hall, that’s when the dirty

work starts,” says Klass. “We have all the hose to clean up;

make sure the trucks are filled with water; all the equipment

is cleaned up. Whatever we use has to be cleaned.”

He says everyone pitches in and does something, including

washing trucks, disinfecting and drying face masks, even

cleaning and sharpening the chain saw.

“Everybody knows what they have to do and everything

gets set back up,” says Klass.

New, dry hose then gets put back on the trucks. The de-

partment has enough extra hose to replace the used, in case

another call comes before the used hose is dried. Because

extra hose is carried on the truck, Klass says it will some-

times be prepared and put in the hose lay before heading

back to the hall, just in case.

“At least that way if we get a call or something while

we’re mopping up we can go and we have hose on,” said

Klass.

The hose gets sprayed off, then strung through a hose

washer where it is cleaned and strung out the other side. As

it comes through the brushes and gets wrung out, firefighters

wrap it onto a hose tray, then carry it to the dryer, where it

takes about 24-48 hours to dry.

Although there is no set person to come back to the hall

and roll dried hoses, Klass says it always gets done.

“People just stop in and take care of it,” he said.

If anything else needs to be done around the fire hall, Klass

says the department has a group of talented people with dif-

ferent experience, including electricians, mechanics, welders

and plumbers.

“You get 30 different people you’re going to have people

who can do a lot of things and boy that really helps in a de-

partment like ours,” said Klass.

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Till the last manselected by the deceased veteran(s) and raise a toast to the

ones lost.

In 1963, Harold Halverson, member of the Cornell

Veterans Last Man’s Club, built a board to honor

those living and deceased. Today, the club only has

one living member, Charles Johnson, making him

the last man standing. (Photo by Kayla Peche)

Start to end: What the fire department does

At the Cornell American Legion Hall, the Last Man’s

Club has a cabinet built by members which held 44

bottles of booze to honor each veteran. The club is

now on its last living member, but the memories will

live on forever at the legion hall.


As recorded in their min-

utes, the last known meeting

was in 1989. At this meeting,

the group agreed to meet

every two years but since

then, haven’t kept record.

Today, the sign on the

wooden cabinet reads “till

the last man 1957 – ?” After

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are still living on through

Johnson, and will continue to

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COURIER SENTINEL Page 11Thursday, November 12, 2015


New equipment brings department into next century

By Monique Westaby

In addition to training and personnel changes, the fire depart-

ment has also seen a change in equipment, fire trucks and loca-

tion.

When Dennis Klass, fire chief, took over in 1987, he said the

department had an old red 848 engine. A yellow engine, com-

plete with bell, was also part of the crew, purchased by chief

Lawrence Woebbeking, but has since been sold and replaced

by the current Engine 2 Ford.

Because there were two fire departments (city and rural), two

engines were needed to accommodate both departments, now,

the second engine is used only when absolutely necessary, such

as coinciding calls or needed pump support.

“The 848 was the rural fire department’s truck and the yellow

one was the city’s truck,” said Klass. “We never took the yellow

one out of town unless it was a real emergency.”

In 1993, the fire board was formed and all equipment was

purchased and is now owned by one entity, The Cornell Area

Fire Department, Inc.

“At one time we had a light plant (owned by the city),” said

Klass. “It was a pick-up with a big generator on the back, and

we had two great big flood lights on it.”

Now the department uses portable lights attached to genera-

tors. The first equipment van (an old truck that was fixed-up

and painted yellow) wasn’t installed until later into Klass’ time

as chief, and that was replaced several years ago with the cur-

rent squad/equipment van.

New radios were also a large change in the department’s his-

tory, going from only one or two radios for the entire crew when

Klass joined, to everyone now having their own.

“If there was a fire call, the fire sirens went off, that’s how

the firemen were notified,” said Klass. “You had to live in the

city limits to be on the fire department.”

With only one siren (by the police station), Klass said many

times people wouldn’t hear it, including himself, and people

would phone each other to alert them of the call.

“Cindie’s (Klass’ wife) grandma was up all hours and she

would always call me,” he said. “‘Fire!’ she’d just beller. I was

half awake and it would scare the shit out of you.”

He doesn’t remember what year pagers were purchased, but

Klass says they really helped with firefighter turnout. Because

the price of pagers went up, radios were bought a few years

ago, allowing everyone to have the option of communicating

directly.

The biggest purchase the department had in its history is the

new fire hall, which came to fruition in 2009. Originally located

under the library where one fire truck was kept, it then moved

to Thomas Street. Now the department is located just one street

over on Osborne Street.

An open house was held for the community May 23, 2009,

and Klass addressed the crowd, explaining how the building

had been a work in progress for many years, with plans drawn

up as early as 15 years prior.

“With much hard work and dedication it became a reality last

spring (May 2008) when the ground breaking ceremony took

place,” said Klass in his speech.

That building now houses the department’s two engines, two

tenders, a squad with equipment trailer, brush truck with

portable pump, boat, snowmobile and four wheeler, as well as

all the other supplies needed, offices, meeting area and full

kitchen.

“That’s one thing that I’ve always thought how lucky I was,”

said Klass. “In my tenure as fire chief, we got a new fire hall,

and every truck in the fleet was replaced. There aren’t many

chiefs that can say that; I just hit it lucky.”

When purchased, the 1993 engine was around $140,000, said

Klass. Two years ago the same set-up was priced again, and it

was around $300,000. Klass says money is being put away for

a new engine to replace the 20-year-old International at the hall

now.

Funding for the department comes from taxpayers of the

eight townships covered by the department and the City of Cor-

nell. Each pays an amount based on the valuation of the area.

Other funding comes from insurance companies (2 percent

of the state total divided amongst all fire departments in the

state), the Firemen’s Auxiliary and fundraisers (gun raffle and

pancake feed) held each year by the department. Klass says

money from the fundraisers goes toward equipment purchases,

with a UTV scheduled for possible purchase this winter.

“Hopefully we can get one and get it set up this winter so

it’s ready to go next year,” said Klass.

Klass reminisces on past 44 years

By Monique Westaby

At 23 years old, Dennis Klass says he decided to

join the local fire department because he was inter-

ested in it. Now, 44 years later, he’s still on that de-

partment, serving as chief for nearly 30 years.

“It’s a long time, ain’t it,” said Klass with a laugh.

“My dad was on the fire department for a short time,

and my father-in-law was a fireman for quite a few

years. He was an assistant chief when he retired. Be-

tween them two, just being around the fire hall, I got

an interest in it and I’m glad I did.”

Klass joined the deparment in 1971, taking over as

chief 16 years later on March 5, 1987. He says things

are a little different now than 44 years ago.

“One thing that has changed so much over the years

is the training,” said Klass. “When I first got on, we

didn’t have any training; there wasn’t even turnout

gear for everybody. There were like six or seven pairs

of hip boots and a jacket, maybe four or five helmets.

Whoever got there first got a jacket, the rest of the peo-

ple just wore their clothes.”

A waiting list was in place when Klass joined, and

he says citizens expressed interest in joining, and were

then placed on the list.

“I put my name in and I think it was probably a year

before I could get on,” said Klass. “There were prob-

ably like 10, 15 people waiting all the time to get

on; unlike now. But I think a lot of it has to do

with the schooling.

“It’s kind of demanding on these young

people…to do all the schooling and still

be working and a firefighter. It’s tough.”

Once regulations changed, members were

required to attend a 60-hour entry-level training

course, followed by 30 hours of in-house training each

year.

“When I took over as chief I went (to training) with

the guys,” said Klass. “I probably went through it

about four times with the different groups. But I don’t

ever remember going to any kind of class when I first

got on, it was just learn on the job.

Klass says somebody would just “take you under

their wing,” like firefighter Denny Gingras did for

him.

Requirements for personal protective equipment

(jacket, pants, helmet and boots) also changed over the

years, costing departments about $2,500 per fire-

fighter.

“The first thing I did when I took over as chief was

got everybody turnout gear,” said Klass. “Back when

I first got on, you just got on and you jumped in the

truck.

“And that was when you could still ride on the back

of trucks. Nobody ever did it going out of town, but

in the city we would have five or six guys hanging on

the back of that truck.”

Klass said that was outlawed, but it was an adrena-

line rush when they could do it. He says not everything

was as exciting as riding on the back of a truck through

town though, and after 44 years serving the com-

munity, he remembers some heartbreaking

moments.

“A lot of the fatalities always stick out

in your mind,” said Klass. “Whether it

be car accidents or drownings. A couple

I’ve been to that have died in fires. Those

are always bad.

“I guess one thing, I’ve never been on a fire where

one of our own fire department members were hurt se-

riously; a few cuts and stuff. That was my biggest

thing when I took over as chief – if I went with 18 peo-

ple I wanted to bring 18 back.”

Klass says new equipment has been a big help in

that, with the addition of ice water rescue suits, snow-

mobiles and four-wheelers. He says the added tools

not only help them perform more efficiently, but also

keep firefighters safer.

“Of course it means more training, but hey, at least

we’re prepared for it anyhow,” said Klass.

Calls have decreased in the past 44 years, and Klass

attributes that to safer practices and more precautions

taken by people.

“We don’t get near the amount of chimney fires we

used to,” says Klass. “When people first started burn-

ing wood, I bet we had 25 or 30 chimney fires a year.

Now, maybe we get two or three. People have gotten

smarter and better stoves, better setups.”

But it’s not all about the fire calls, and Klass says

the department plays a role in the community more

than just to fight fires.

“I think people kind of look up to firemen,” he says.

“We’re not out here to try and be heroes or anything.

I think we’re set, not on a pedestal by any means; but

like the policemen, people just look up to them.”

He says his most memorable moment in the past 44

years is the open house of the new fire department in

2009.

“It was just a dream that finally came true,” said

Klass. “I think it brought our fire department together.”

Fire department celebrates uniquely fitting anniversary

By Monique Westaby

There may not be any dalmations, but the

Cornell Area Fire Department can still brag

about the number 101. As of Oct. 2, the depart-

ment is officially 101 years old.

The title of this organization shall be theCornell Volunteer Fire Department, DivisionNo. 2, and its purpose shall be the protectionof property from damage by fire, within or ad-jacent to the Village of Cornell.

The volunteer department was formed on a

Friday evening, Oct. 2, 1914, in a citizens

meeting held at the village hall. Three men

(Clyde Fessenden, William Christianson and

Geo. W. Deuel) were nominated to serve as the

first chief, but after Christianson denied the

nomination, Deuel was elected chief by unan-

imous vote and Fessendon was elected assis-

tant chief.

Meetings were to be every Monday for that

first October, then twice a month following,

which still holds today, as monthly meetings

and training are scheduled the first and third

Mondays each month.

The by-laws/constitution passed Nov. 9,

1914, and two hose companies, Companies 1

and 2, were formed.

Each company is to consist of a captain andno less than four men, a hook and ladder teamwith a captain and not less than four men, anda chemical squad consisting of a captain andfive men, says the constitution.

Carl Runkel served as captain of Hose Com-

pany No. 1, and Charles Waggoner was elected

captain of Hose Company No. 2. Frank Shu-

maker was captain of the Hook and Ladder

Company, with Eugene Zahner captain of the

Chemical Squad.

“Up until the fire board was formed, there

were actually two fire departments – the city

fire department and the rural fire department,”

said Dennis Klass, current chief, who men-

tioned that the rural department only met once

a year. “It was really, really bad the way it was

So you want to be a firefighter

By Monique Westaby

It’s one of the most heard responses when

kids are asked what they want to be when they

grow up – a firefighter. But many change their

minds by the time they reach high school, and

only about 307,000 people were firefighters in

2012.

That number was projected to increase by 7

percent by 2022, but it is still lower than aver-

age for all occupations, according to data from

the U.S. Department of Labor.

With 30 available positions and only 29 on

the Cornell Area Fire Department, those statis-

tics have even reached small-town volunteer

departments.

“Get ahold of me and get an application,”

says Dennis Klass, Cornell fire chief, to any-

one interested in joining the department. “I go

over that with my officers and if we decide to

put one on, we take it to the fire board and they

OK it and I go from there.”

Once a person applies and is accepted, the

next step is to attend the next available meet-

ing, where they are issued

turnout gear. After completion

of the entry-level fire training

class, offered through

Chippewa Valley Technical

College at area departments,

the firefighter is allowed to

enter a house fire. Until that

point, all work by that member

is completed outside the burn-

ing building.

“They’re just kind of a go-

pher,” said Klass. “They get

equipment to bring around.

They can go on a call as soon as

they’re hired, and a lot of times it’s good train-

ing before they even start their class. They

have a heads up of what they’re doing.”

In-house training, offered for two hours once

a month, also provides about 30 hours of

yearly training for the department, which in-

cludes everything from pump operation and

extrication, to rescue procedures and black-out

training.

“When you go into a house fire with your air

mask on, you can’t see your hand in front of

your face,” said Klass of the black-out training.

“It’s so smoky you can’t see a thing.”

During black-out training firefighters wear

a blacked out mask, then determine if they are

going to do a left hand or right hand search en-

tering a room, following the wall in that direc-

tion. Firefighters hold onto each other’s boots

so a larger area can be covered, while one re-

mains in contact with the wall so an exit route

can still be found.

“That’s what we do with the black-out,” said

Klass. “We train so everybody becomes so fa-

miliar you don’t have to think about them

when you go.”

After completion of the 60-hour entry-level

course, advanced training is available for fire-

fighters. This includes Firefighter 1 and Fire-

fighter 2 (about 60 hours each), and a test to

become state certified. But the only require-

ment for those joining the Cornell Fire Depart-

ment, by the state and Klass, is to complete the

entry-level course.

“That’s probably going to change in the fu-

ture,” said Klass.

If you are interested in joining the Cornell

Area Fire Department, call Klass at 715-239-

6816.

Auxiliary plays role in

fire department history

By Monique Westaby

The Firemen’s Auxiliary was started by a group of firemen’s

wives about 30 years ago, with Jeanne Crosby (chief Guy

Crosby’s wife) serving as the first president.

Current president, Cindie Klass, says the group began as a

way to help out the department on long calls, then expanded to

help them financially, hosting a bake sale, running concessions

at the annual craft sale, and at one point hosting a Fireman’s

Ball.

“Back then there were a lot of barn fires, a lot of house fires,

not like it is now,” said Klass. “These guys would be out there

for hours without anything to eat, so we decided that’s why we

would start to do it.”

Although auxiliary membership has decreased (Klass attrib-

utes that to many of the firemen being single or unmarried), she

said they still bring food or drinks to the scene of a call if

needed, as well as hold the two fundraisers.

“There are a lot of other things we’ve done,” said Klass, list-

ing purchases they’ve made or helped with like the equipment

trailer, thermal imaging camera, dress shirts and most recently –

the new UTV the department is looking to purchase for rescues.

“Now we’re going to put like $5,000 toward this new (UTV)

with a box on it for rescue.”

Other auxiliary members have also started community

events, like the trick-or-treat at the fire hall, which gives candy,

coloring books and fire department themed items to children

on Halloween.

“Between what they have bought and what we have bought

since this has been going on is well over $50,000 in equipment

we’ve purchased,” said Dennis Klass, fire chief and Cindie’s

husband. “They’ve supplied everything in the kitchen when it

was built – refrigerator, stove, microwave – all of that came

from the auxiliary.”

C. Klass says a lot of the funds have accumulated over the

years and that it’s time to put more toward the department.

“There’s no sense in letting it sit there,” says C. Klass.

set up. You never met, you didn’t have any-

body to call for help.”

Both departments had the same members,

but were financed by separate entities. When

the fire board was formed in 1993, the depart-

ments became the Cornell Area Fire Depart-

ment, serving the City of Cornell and the rural

townships of Arthur, Birch Creek, Cleveland,

Colburn, Eagle Point, Estella, Lake Holcombe

and Ruby.

Since then, representatives from each town-

ship and the city meet four times a year to dis-

cuss matters related to the department. Duane

Crank served as the first board president;

Robert Bayerl is the current president.

In 1914, the department was limited to 20

members, now there are 30 positions available

with three chiefs (Klass, Dave Tonnancour and

Steve Boulding), two captains (Dan Kadlec

and Travis Glaus) and two lieutenants (Terry

Hakes and Jeremy Shackleton).

The department has always been paid vol-

unteer, but compensation has gone up as the

years went by. In 1914, members of the depart-

ment received 25 cents for attending regular

meetings, and 50 cents for each drill meeting.

When Klass joined the fire department in

1971, pay was around 75 cents to $1 an hour.

“You ruined more in clothes because we did-

n’t have any turnout gear,” said Klass. “You

get $2 for a call and spent $10 on clothes to re-

place them. It was different.”

Now, firefighters are paid $13.50 an hour

($14 as of January 2016) for calls and meet-

ings.

According to the 2013 Cornell Centennialbook, about 250 square miles are covered by

the department, making it one of the largest in

the state.

With 101 years under their belt, and a lot of

changes in store, Klass says he would like the

next 101 years to continue with good people.

“We need young people because they’re the

ones who do the work,” said Klass. “You need

them. I hope that this fire department can con-

tinue in a progressive mode with good equip-

ment and good people.

“Over the last hundred years there have been

a lot of great firefighters. It’s fun to follow in

their footsteps.”

Twenty-nine firefighters are on the Cornell Area Fire Department, with 30 positions available. Shown, left to

right, kneeling, are Tyler Burdick, Joe Capaul, Don Stickney, David Hugh, Adam Boehm, Scott Westaby and

Eric Westaby. Standing, are Matt Schroeder, Capt. Dan Kadlec, Lt. Jeremy Shackleton, Chief Dennis Klass,

Dave Capaul, Jacob Fosbinder, Al Knowlton, Chad Spegal and Scott Pahl. In back, are Al Swanson, Matt

Boulding and Derrick McGary with Lt. Terry Hakes behind. (Photo by Monique Westaby)

Past Known ChiefsGeo. W. Deuel

E.O.B. Wang

Lawrence Woebbeking

Donald Saxe

Jerry Lilly

Guy Crosby

Dennis Klass

Current Members and Years Served

Adam Boehm, 10

Matt Boulding, 13

Chief 3 Steve Boulding, 32

Tyler Burdick, 1

Nick Burlingame, 9

Dave Capaul, 36

Joe Capaul, 2

Jacob Fosbinder, 1

Justin Fredrickson, 11

Capt. Travis Glaus, 23

Lt. Terry Hakes, 25

David Hugh, 3

Capt. Dan Kadlec, 28

Chief Dennis Klass, 44

Al Knowlton, 7

Derrick McGary, 16

Ben Modl, 1

Scott Pahl, 16

Shawn Sadler, 7

Matt Schroeder, 11

Lt. Jeremy Shackleton, 23

Lee Shackleton, 12

Chad Spegal, 19

Brian Stewart, 3

Don Stickney, 27

Al Swanson, 5

Chief 2 Dave Tonnancour, 36

Eric Westaby, 10

Scott Westaby, 11

In 1915 a hand drawn cart was used by the fire department, making winter calls

difficult on the snow-covered streets. In 1919, a Model T Ford was purchased, but

only two volunteers could ride on the back or the front wheels would leave the

ground. A Chevy was purchased and by 1938, a new white Ford (shown) was also

added to the fleet. The truck held 500 gallons of water and was purchased under

Lawrence Woebbeking as chief.

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Cadott Third and Fourth-Grade Flag Football

CornellVolleyball

Awards

With the launch of the GameReg system and electronic

registration, hunters now have until 5 p.m. the day after har-

vest (not after season) to register a deer. This rule applies for

all deer hunting seasons.

“Previously, hunters could register their deer by 5 p.m. the

day after the close of the nine-day season, regardless of the

date of harvest,” said Matt O’Brien, WisDNR administrative

warden. “The new registration deadline is a bit of a change

for 2015, so hunters should make sure they are up to speed

before the nine-day gun deer hunt.”

After tagging a harvested deer, hunters can visit

gamereg.wi.gov or call 1-844-426-3734 to access the game

registration system. Hunters may also register their deer elec-

tronically at a participating registration station.

Upon completion, hunters will receive a 10-character con-

firmation number to write on the carcass tag as proof of reg-

istration. This tag should remain with the deer until the meat

is consumed.

– Cadott –Girls Varsity Basketball

Thur., Nov. 19 at Augusta 7:30 p.m.Girls JV Basketball

Thur., Nov. 19 at Augusta 5:45 p.m.– Cornell –

Girls Varsity BasketballThur., Nov. 19 Thorp 7:30 p.m.

– Lake Holcombe –Girls Varsity Basketball

Thur., Nov. 12 Scrimmage 5:30 p.m.Girls JV Basketball

Thur., Nov. 12 Scrimmage 5:30 p.m.

Nov. 12-19• SPORTSWEEK •

The Cadott third and fourth-grade flag football team competed in the Fall Creek

league, taking fifth place out of 12 teams. They finished with an overall record

of six wins and four losses. Left to right, in front, are Brodee Burish, Blane

Mengel, Branson Jahnke, Alex Jackson and Axel Teagels. In back, are coach

Steve Roth, Connor Roth, Nolan Blum, Gavin Huber, Cole Malecki and coach

Kurt Burish. (Submitted Photo)

Three Cornell volleyball players received honors

from the Lakeland Conference for this season. Jun-

ior Emmy Klein (left) earned Honorable Mention All-

Conference, sophomore Danielle Fasbender (right)

earned All-Conference and senior Siera Bauch (not

shown) earned Honor-

able Mention All-Confer-

ence.


New registration rules

for 2015 deer hunters

To the left, this volleyball season was a “tough”

season for Cornell, but head coach Shawnee Baker

says the girls have grown and she’s proud of them

for sticking with it. The team voted for awards to

appreciate some players. From left to right, in front,

are Brooke Hodowanic (Most Improved) and Haley

Palmer (Most Aces and Leader of the Team). In the

middle, are Kiara Stipek (Hustle award), Abbie Pick-

erign (Defensive Player of the Year and Most Team

Spirit), Jolisa Vallejo (Most Team Spirit) and Jordan

Shackleton (Offensive Player of the Year). In back,

are Brandy Slowiak (Most Aces), Danielle Fasben-

der (Offensive Player of the Year), Emmy Klein

(Most Valuable Player and Leader of the Team),

Hannah Hakes (Hustle award) and Jenna Sadler

(Most Improved Player). Not shown are Crystal

Smith (Defensive Player of the Year) and Siera

Bauch (Offensive Player of the Year).


At the Cadott volleyball

team awards banquet

Nov. 2, five players were

honored for their ac-

complishments during

the season. Left to right,

in front, are juniors

Jessa Raether (Defen-

sive Player of the Year)

and Bobbi Burgess

(Most Improved Player

of the Year). In back, are

seniors Kayla Dubiel (Honorable Mention All-Conference and Hustle Player of

the Year), Alexis Munroe (First Team All-Conference, Most Valuable Player, Of-

fensive Player of the Year and 1,000 kill plateau with 1,300 kills) and Brittany

Vitense (Honorable Mention All-Conference). Not shown is Megan Holcomb

(Roofing Specialist – Blocker of the Year). (Photo by Denise Munroe)

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Hello friends,

I just returned last night from a camping and bow hunt-

ing trip on the Mississippi River backwaters, near Prairie

du Chien. I used my 18-foot War Eagle and canoe for this

getaway, which featured weather more like early Septem-

ber.

Tuesday, Nov. 3 • High 72, Low 44

I was fighting the sun clock as I launched my boat at a

landing north of Prairie du Chien. I had to place a stand

somewhere for the afternoon hunt, find an island to camp

on that would not affect my hunting, and build camp with

just over four hours of daylight.

All of that was accomplished and I had two hours to sit

in a tree, which was on public land and about 30 yards from

a scrape and 40 yards from a trail.

To be perfectly honest, my preferred range is 15-30

yards, but I did not have the daylight to find the perfect

stand. I also put two trail cameras out just before climbing

16 feet up a maple tree. I was loving doing nothing and en-

joying the view of whitetail hunting with a bow and arrow.

I did not see a deer and did not care as I had two more

days to fill a tag. I purchased a doe tag for Crawford

County and because of an upcoming trip with my daughter,

would rather harvest a doe on this adventure than a buck.

When I got back to my island, which was after a really

cool boat ride, I grabbed a can of beer, my (or rather

Selina’s) golden retriever, Fire, and sat in my boat and lis-

tened to the river. I constantly could hear beaver swimming

and slapping their tails on the water in warning, when they

realized I was in their world. I also heard muskrats chewing

on vegetation and non-stop fish surfacing.

The following day I did a lot of exploring, finding that

the beaver were doing a lot of damage – as in dropping too

many trees which most are not consumed. The trees on the

river islands are what keep the islands from eroding and it

appears the local trappers need to knock down the beaver

population a bit on this stretch of river.

Wednesday, Nov. 4 • High 69, Low 48

I was up long before the sun and did an in-the-dark boat

ride, then a hike to where I would hunt. I spent four hours

in the tree and did not see a deer. I made a decision to ex-

plore and find a new spot to hunt.

I chose a natural funnel of a forested corridor on the

shoreline near harvested corn and soybean fields. I placed

my stand in the area of two very active scrapes and was re-

ally excited for my afternoon hunt.

My afternoon hunt had me listening to wood ducks that

were sitting on a slough 50 yards away. I actually planned

on hunting ducks on this trip, but never saw a single one

anywhere but this slough. I spoke with many hunters that

were hunting but not shooting. As like bow hunting for

deer, warm weather in November shuts wildlife movement

down to a minimum.

This afternoon, I sat in total comfort and watched a gazil-

lion squirrels but did not see a deer. My boat ride back to

camp was after a long hike and in the dark. Like last night,

I drank a beer and listened to the river.

The following day, I was either hunting or breaking

camp. I stuck it out until dark and am actually embarrassed

to say I never saw a deer on this trip.

When loaded, the trailer, boat, canoe and gear amounts

to a big load. Five miles north of Prairie du Chien I hit a

gully-washer of a storm that I drove in for over two hours.

It was a challenge, and a few times I realized I was not even

driving on the road.

The good news is, I made it home and now I still have a

buck tag.

Sunset

Youth Hunt: Day Two

I am not a morning person.

My husband, Scott, is. But on

the second day of the youth bear hunt, it was our son,

Chase, who was up and ready to go before either of us.

He had awakened in a panic that his food supply was

completely gone, and once I reassured him there was milk

available, he settled down into a soothing breakfast meal.

He had been in our lives a good month, and Scott had

quickly (the first week) grown accustomed to Chase’s

cries in the middle of the night; meaning he no longer

woke up from them.

I on the other hand still did (and do), and since going

back to sleep after Chase ate sounded way more fun than

actually getting up and being a human for the day, I qui-

etly let Chase go about his business until breakfast was

done. His soft little cheek rested on my shoulder and we

leaned against the couch and fell into a light sleep.

Every sound and twitch Chase made jolted me awake,

and I carefully made sure his nostrils were clear, I had a

good hold on him and he wasn’t going to slide anywhere.

We drifted into dreamland and not long later, Scott’s alarm

went off.

Chase didn’t seem to mind, and neither did Scott, so I

let it buzz and ring until it went into automatic snooze.

Pretty soon the sun was up and so was Scott, question-

ing why I hadn’t awakened him. I shrugged my shoulders

and yawned, showing him that sleep was considerably

more important at this point in my life.

We got ourselves ready, loaded the dogs and headed to-

ward town. The radio crackled and sputtered, but nothing

was coming in clearly. Scott had visions of an awesome

chase happening in his mind, with dogs and bears running

every direction and we weren’t there to help.

By the time we got into radio range, we learned there

wasn’t even a chase going, and there were more trucks

than people.

We met up with one of the other hunters and he freecast

his dogs into a group of hardwoods.

“Why don’t you and Mo go sit on the corner of the two

roads over there in case a bear kicks out,” he said to Scott.

We putzed our way to the intersection and watched. And

watched. And watched. And looked at our phones. And

watched. Until finally, out of the clear blue, nothingcrossed.

Maybe I should have just stayed in bed, I thought to my-

self as Chase began to let us know he was hungry, again.

It’s a Girl ’s Hunting LifeBy: Mon i qu e Wes taby

Almost all leaves have dropped across the state.

Deer activity has increased significantly with the white-

tailed deer rut in full swing. Archery harvest has picked up,

and more deer are seen during daylight hours. There has

also been an increase in car/deer collisions.

Public hunting grounds are only stocked with pheasants

once a week through the second week of December, and

will not be stocked the week of gun deer season.

Raccoon hunters take advantage of high raccoon numbers

and report successful harvests.

Squirrel hunters have also taken advantage of mild

weather, and with most acorns, walnuts and hickory nuts

fallen from trees, squirrels busily search the forest floor.

Preliminary results show hunters took 4,163 bears during

the 2015 season, down from 4,526 in 2014, but above the

3,952 take in 2013. Interest in Wisconsin bear hunting con-

tinues to grow, with more than 109,000 applications re-

ceived in 2015, compared to 108,000 in 2014 and 106,000

in 2013. Dec. 10 is the deadline to apply for the 2016 bear

season.

Decent numbers of mallards are seen in picked cornfields

in southern Wisconsin, but hunters still wait for a new push

of waterfowl from the north to increase bird sightings.

Angling pressure across the state continues to drop with

only the die-hard musky and walleye anglers out in the

northwoods. Trout have started to spawn in the smaller in-

land streams in central Wisconsin.

Sandhill crane numbers are at peak at the Crex Meadows

Wildlife Area, with the last count finding at least 11,000

there.

Juncos and snow buntings are abundant along roadsides.

Snowy owls continue to be seen at locations across the

state, and once again, wildlife officials ask people to ob-

serve owls from a distance. Snowy owls that move south in

the fall can be stressed, and forcing them to fly when resting

can cause them to expend energy needed for hunting.

– DNR Outdoor Report –

SCHOOL NEWSThursday, November 12, 2015


Robin Strzyzewski’s

Cadott third-grade class

created mock rocks to

help them explore the

real rocks and minerals

they are learning about

in class. The students in-

vestigated rocks and

minerals during hands-

on lab experiments. Left

to right, in front, are An-

thony Matlock, Corina

Gibson, Kaylee Hamlin, Brooklyn Blodgett, Aubrey Niznik, Dahlia Goin and Ethan Kerschner. In the middle,

are Damon Lemm, Dominick Schmitt, Dustin Hakes, Wyatt Wellner, Jersey Howe, Jackson Barone and

Brennen Burish. In the back is Evin Howe. Not shown are Tristan Moucha and Trenten Schimmel.

Cadott ElementaryClass of the Week:

Robin Strzyzewski’s Third Grade

1st PlaceColt Fox

1st Place (above)Beau Steinke

2nd Place (center)Carson Schemenaer

3rd Place (far right)McKenna Kane

2nd PlaceMcKenna Steinke

3rd PlaceNicholas Goettle

3rd PlaceAbi Bowe

2nd PlaceChloe and Carson Johnson

1st PlaceJocelyn Davis

Funniest

Most Creative

Scariest

Cadott SchoolPumpkin Contest

Cornell’s Noah Nohr

(left) observes an elec-

tromechanical program

at CVTC’s Manufacturing

Day in October. The stu-

dents joined other

schools in touring the

welding, nano, machine

tooling, industrial me-

chanic and electro me-

chanic programs. After

leaving CVTC, Cornell

also toured Wissota Tool

to see the company and

“spend some time with

them.”

(Submitted Photo)

Left to right, Brandon Bintz, Mitchell Thompson,

Tristen Albers and Noah Nohr were four of the nine

Cornell students who attended CVTC’s Manufactur-

ing Day last month and watched a robot clean and

move parts. Sarah McCutcheon, school counselor,

says it was a great day. “Our students love seeing

CVTC’s amazing programs and classrooms,” she

said. “It was also fun to see what students are

learning at CVTC in a real-life job afterward.”

(Submitted Photo)

Cornell Tours CVTC for Manufacturing Day

Lake HolcombeWalk ofTerrorCorn Maze

Lake Holcombe FFA members, left to right, Emily

Popp, president Sara Stender and Tyler Andres

work on the Lake Holcombe Booster Club

haunted trail corn maze behind the Lake Hol-

combe School. The maze is built by planting fence

posts and stringing twine between the posts. Corn

stalks are then interwoven to make the maze. The

maze has to be strong to withstand people being

chased through by a multitude of “ghoulish” peo-

ple on Halloween. (Submitted Photo)

SCHOOL NEWS Thursday, November 12, 2015

COURIER SENTINEL Page 15Cadott Jr./Sr. High School

October Monthly Awards

Junior High

Student of the Month

Most Improved


Most Improved


Elizabeth Steffes

Elizabeth has shown ex-

ceptional work ethic, a de-

sire to learn, compassion to

her peers, the leadership to

do what is right and respon-

sibility. She is involved in

Student Council, volleyball,

choir, and is active in her

church.

Jace Bale

Jace has achieved above

average academic success in

the classroom and chal-

lenges himself by taking

classes beyond what is ex-

pected, such as Advanced

English, AP Chemistry and

AP Calculus. He is a 3-sport

athlete and a section leader

in choir, helping to keep oth-

ers on track when they lose

their way. Jace is dependable

and a positive influence in

the classroom.

Krista Olinske

Krista has shown steady

improvement in class assign-

ments and tests. She has per-

formed particularly well on

her science exams. She is a

hard worker and is involved

in choir.

Alissa Bejin

Alissa is a very hard

worker and she completes

her work at a very high level.

She is open to constructive

criticism and revises her

writing. She works well with

all other students and can

lead small groups. She is al-

ways striving for excellence.

She is involved with band

and community activities.

Maddie Wahl

Maddie always has a won-

derful attitude and is more

than willing to help her

classmates. She goes above

and beyond in the classroom

and strives for greatness. She

is taking upper level classes

and doing well in them. She

is always willing to lead

groups in and outside of the

classroom. She is involved

in volleyball, student council

and FBLA.

High School


Rookie of the Month

Rookie of the Month

Drew Sonnentag

Drew has shown a better

understanding of his class

material and shows a consis-

tent desire to improve.

Thank you for

reading the paper

The Lake Holcombe Middle School Student Council held a Jr. High Halloween Dance for students in sixth

through eighth grade Nov. 6. Those who dressed up received a reduced admission fee, which included a

baked good and beverage. Amanda Wysocki, family and consumer sciences and health education teacher

said the night had music, dancing, food and fun. High schoolers Isabelle Dixon and Lucas Hering DJ’d

the event, taking requests and playing music for the crowd of middle-schoolers. Costumes included

M&Ms, Skittles, Maleficent and the purple school monkey mascot. (Photos by Monique Westaby)

Lake Holcombe Halloween Dance

During after school Nov. 4 at Cornell Ele-

mentary School, third-graders Torren

Parker (left) and Jacob Sternweis (right)

read a personal narrative to the other stu-

dents. Each student was grouped with oth-

ers to write and illustrate a personal

narrative about someone they knew.


For the kindergarten demonstration, Spencer

Schwingle stepped through Word Walk, where the

goal was to get across the path. A teacher or stu-

dent would say words on a plate, and a student

would find the correct word to step on and cross

the path. (Photo by Kayla Peche)

At the Nov. 4 show-and-tell portion of Cornell’s after

school, second-grade students explained their

three games that dealt with counting money. In this

game, the students count pennies and see if they

can get BINGO with the amount given.


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PUBLIC NOTICESThursday, November 12, 2015


NOTICE

City of Cornell

Zoning Public Hearing

Al and Sue Potaczek,

21910 CTH E, Cornell,

WI, have petitioned the

city to zone a property

previously owned by the

State D.O.T. located at the

intersection of CTH CC,

STH 64 and Riverside

Drive. Zoning of this par-

cel is being considered.

They would like the coun-

cil to consider zoning the

parcel B-1 Business to

allow them to build a

building to sell crafts,

antiques, firewood and

miscellaneous farm imple-

ments.

The City Planning Com-

mission will meet on this

matter Wednesday, Nov.

18, 2015, at 6 p.m. in the

city council chambers.

The city council will hold

a public hearing on this

matter Thursday, Dec. 17,

2015, at 6:15 p.m., in the

city council chambers. All

members of the public are

invited to attend this pub-

lic hearing and offer their

comments.

David DeJongh

city administrator/

clerk-treasurer

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PUBLIC NOTICES Thursday, November 12, 2015

COURIER SENTINEL Page 17NOTICE

City of Cornell

Minutes of Regular

Common Council

Meeting

Oct. 15, 2015

7 p.m. Mayor Judy Tal-

bot 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 adminis-

trator/clerk-treasurer De-

Jongh.

Council members pres-

ent: Floyd Hickethier, Eb

Ballinger, Steve Turany,

Mark Nodolf, Terry Smith

and Jim Hodowanic.

Guests present: Ginna

Young and Kevin Oium.

Motion Hickethier, sec-

onded Turany to accept

the amended agenda as

printed. Carried 6 ayes.

Motion Ballinger, sec-

onded Nodolf to approve

the regular council meet-

ing minutes of Oct. 1,

2015. Carried 6 ayes.

Nodolf reported on Fi-

nance Committee meet-

ing of Oct. 15, 2015.

Committee went over the

2016 budget. DeJongh re-

ported that the city re-

ceived no bids on the 10

acre parcel or the wheel

loader. DeJongh and

Hickethier attended the

County Local Road Im-

provement Meeting and

came away with $25,000

to be used on a street

project this state bien-

nium. Possible projects

and a five year road im-

provement plan were re-

viewed with Cedar Corp.

engineer Kevin Oium.

Meeting the DNR’s am-

monia discharge limits at

the wastewater treatment

plant was also discussed

along with preparing a fa-

cility plan to address the

long term needs at the

plant. DeJongh reported

that he had spoken with

Brandon Hoffman at Rural

Development. At this point

the city does not qualify

for a search grant to pre-

pare a facility plan.

$114,000 set aside in the

city’s sewer system de-

preciation account could

be used to fund the facility

plan along with address-

ing the ammonia reduc-

tion.

Motion Nodolf, sec-

onded Turany to approve

the 2016-2020 Road Cap-

ital Improvement Plan as

reviewed with Cedar

Corp. engineer Kevin

Oium. Carried 6 ayes.

Motion Turany, sec-


preparing a request for

proposal to do a facility

plan to examine all op-

tions for the future of the

WWTP and also budget

up to $40,000 to address

ammonia reduction at the

plant. Carried 6 ayes.

Mayor Talbot reported

that Great Lakes Utilities

will have their annual

meeting in Shawano Oct.

29. An invitation was in-

cluded in the council

packet.

Fall yard waste clean-

up is set for the week of

Oct. 26.

The new winter parking

restrictions start Nov. 1

this year.

The 2016 budget hear-

ing and adoption will be

Nov. 5, 2015.



bills totaling $71,560.48.

Roll call vote carried 6

ayes.

Forthcoming Events:

• Cornell Craft Fair is

set for Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-3

p.m.

• Halloween Trick or

Treating Oct. 31, 4-7 p.m.


onded Ballinger to go into

closed session per state

stats. 19.85(1)(f) to give

preliminary consideration

of a personnel matter if

discussed in public would

be likely to have a sub-

stantial adverse effect

upon their reputation. Car-

ried 6 ayes.

Motion Ballinger, sec-

onded Turany to return to

open session. Carried 6

ayes.


onded Nodolf to adjourn.

Carried 6 ayes.

Adjourned at 7:57 p.m.

David DeJongh,

administrator/

clerk-treasurer

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Cadott Village

Board Minutes

Nov. 2, 2015

The Finance Committee

met at 6 p.m. to audit the

bills.

The regular meeting of

the Cadott Village Board

was called to order by

president Anson Albarado.

Trustees present were:

Bart Chapek, Randy

Kuehni, Terry Licht, Jerry

Rykal and Chuck Sedivy.

Absent: Les Liptak. Public

present: Renee Yohnk,

Dan Masterpole, Mark

Vinall, Darrell Hoekstra,

Dennis Falkenberg, Terry

Scheidler, Kurt Redfern,

Andrew Dane and Kayla

Peche (reporter). The next

regular board meeting will

be Nov. 16, 2015, at 6:30

p.m.

Renee Yohnk presented

a packet of information re-

garding the recycling and

solid waste evaluation.

She stated that state

costs have been reduced.

The county is looking to

gain by joint contracting

with one hauler. She

stated that recyclable ma-

terials are a commodity

and have market value.

The idea is to have a ma-

terials recovery facility

(MRF). A couple options

were outlined in the rec-

ommendation with one

contracting with a single

hauler to provide both

solid waste and recycling

collection services to all

households and the other

would be to contract with

one waste hauler to pro-

vide waste collection and

contract with a second

hauler to provide single

stream recyclables collec-

tion services to all house-

holds. In the first option

they think we should con-

tract with either Express

or Provyro for the com-

bined waste and single

stream recycling. With the

second option they think

we should contract with

Waste Management for

waste collection and con-

tract with Provyro for sin-

gle stream recycling

collection. Chapek and

Kuehni stated that they

like the current contract

we have with Advanced

Disposal. We do not have

any problems at all. Se-

divy stated that he likes

that both garbage and re-

cycling are picked up on

the same day. Mark Vinall

from Advanced Disposal

asked if he could ask a

question to the county. Al-

barado stated that he

would rather he didn’t.

This time was for the

county to just explain

everything to the board.

Kurt Redfern from Ex-

press Disposal asked if he

could direct a question to

the board. He asked if we

stay with our current

hauler, Advanced Dis-

posal, would we still bid

out when the contract

comes due. Albarado

stated we haven’t gotten

that far yet. A decision will

be made at the next board

meeting.

Dennis Falkenberg was

present to answer any

questions in regard to the

Certified Survey Map pre-

sented. His parents sold

land to several property

owners in the northeast

corner of land they own to

the north of State High-

way 29. Albarado asked if

the property owners know

that the land they pur-

chased is non-buildable.

Falkenberg stated that he

explained it to them.

A motion was made by

Sedivy and seconded by

Rykal to approve the CSM

as presented. MC.

Falkenberg explained

the proposed layout of the

25 acres that his parents

own in case they would

like to have it developed.

There might be some road

issues with this plan. Our

engineers would have to

take a look at it. Falken-

berg stated that he didn’t

know about the retention

pond because the engi-

neer didn’t get back to

him.

Chapek reported that

they hadn’t set up a drive

around yet. It will be set

up in the spring at the

usual time.

A Planning & Develop-

ment Committee meeting

was set up for Nov. 6,

2015, at 1 p.m.

A Street Committee

meeting was set up for

Nov. 6, 2015, at 1:45 p.m.

A Budget Workshop

was set up for Nov. 4,

2015, at 5:30 p.m.

Rykal stated that he

feels there should be

speed bumps installed in

the park. There are a lot of

children in the neighbor-

hood. Most of the speed-

ers are young people.

They are going way too

fast. Kuehni asked if we

can get portable ones. We

will get more information

on costs.

A motion was made by

Sedivy and seconded by

Chapek to adjourn. MC.

Sandra Buetow, clerk

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Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be re-

ceived by Cadott Light & Water Department until

Dec. 2, 2015, at 2 p.m. CST at which time they will

be publicly opened and read aloud for the recon-

struction of overhead and underground electric

service lines per the plans and specifications.

Bids shall be on the forms provided for that pur-

pose and according to the contract documents pre-

pared by Krause Power Engineering, LLC, 2029

County Highway I, Suite 1, Chippewa Falls, Wis-

consin, 54729, dated Oct 14, 2015.

Bid forms and contract documents may be seen

at the office of Cadott Light & Water Department lo-

cated at 110 Central Street, Cadott, Wisconsin, and

at the office of the above named engineer.

Contractors desiring a copy of the bid forms and

contract documents may obtain them from the of-

fice of the above-named engineer in accordance

with the instructions to bidders upon payment of

$30/set. Checks should be made out to Krause

Power Engineering, LLC. No refunds will be pro-

vided. Questions regarding delivery of the bid

forms and contract documents should be directed

to 715-577-5558. Technical questions should be di-

rected to the engineer by calling 715-577-1369 or

by email at dkrause@krausepowerengineering.

com. General information on the project can be

found at www.krausepowerengineering.com.

Bid security in the amount of five (5) percent of

the bid must accompany each bid in accordance

with the instructions to bidders. Bids shall be di-

rected to the attention of Neil Aubart, Cadott Light

& Water Department, 110 Central Street, P.O. Box

40, Cadott, Wisconsin, 54727, securely sealed and

endorsed upon the outside wrapper, “Bid for Line

Reconstruction.”

A pre-bid conference will not be held. Bidder’s

qualifications must be submitted to Krause Power

Engineering, LLC, at leave five (5) days prior to the

date set for opening and receiving of bids.

Contractors on the project shall be required to

comply with the minimum wages and labor stan-

dards as determined by the State of Wisconsin,

Department of Workforce Development Wage Rate

Determination.

Cadott Light & Water Department reserves the

right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities

and informalities therein, and to award the contract

in the best interests of the utility.

Mr. Neil Aubart

Cadott Light & Water Department

110 Central Street, P.O. Box 40

Cadott, WI 54727-0040

NOTICE

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Notice is given that a public hearing on the pro-

posed 2016 budget will be held at the town hall

Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. The proposed

budget is posted on the three posting boards in the

township and a detailed budget is also available for

inspection at the clerk’s office by appointment or

chance. Please call 715 239-3922.

The November monthly meeting will begin at 7

p.m.

Immediately following completion of the pro-

posed budget hearing at 6:30 p.m., at the town hall,

a special town meeting pursuant to Section

60.12(1)(c) of Wisconsin Statutes will be held for

the following purposes:

1. To approve the total 2016 highway expendi-

tures pursuant to Section 81.01(3) of Wisconsin

Statutes.

2. To adopt the 2015 town tax levy to be paid in

2016 pursuant to Section 60.10(1)(a) of Wisconsin

Statutes.

Linda Laird, clerk

NOTICE

Town of Cleveland

2016 Budget Hearing

and Special Town Meeting

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NOTICE

City of Cornell

Ordinance #15-6

An ordinance appropri-

ating the necessary

funds for the operation

of the government and

administration of the

City of Cornell for the

year 2016.

The Common Council of

the City of Cornell, Wis-

consin, does ordain as fol-

lows:

Section 1. There is

hereby appropriated out of

the receipts of the City of

Cornell for the year 2016,

including monies received

from the general property

tax levy to the various pur-

poses specified in the

budget, presented here-

with for the purposes

therein stated, the follow-

ing amount: The final fig-

ures for revenue and

expenditures $1,298,732.

Break-down as follows:

General Fund

$1,120,490

Capital Projects Fund

$148,369

Debt Service Fund

$29,873

Total $1,298,732

Section 2. There is

hereby levied a tax of

$391,700 on all the tax-

able property within the

City of Cornell as returned

by the assessor in the

year 2015 for the uses

and purposes set forth in

the 2016 budget.

Section 3. The city ad-

ministrator/clerk-treasurer

is hereby authorized and

directed to spread this tax

on the current assess-

ment roll of the City of

Cornell.

Section 4. This ordi-

nance shall take effect

and be in force from and

after its passage and pub-

lication.

Dated this 5th day of

November, 2015

BY THE ORDER OF THE

CITY COUNCIL,

CITY OF CORNELL,

CHIPPEWA COUNTY, WI

Judy Talbot, mayor

ADOPTED: 11-5-2015

PUBLISHED: 11-12-2015

ATTEST:

David DeJongh,

administrator/

clerk-treasurer

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– Public Notices –

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Ruby will

hold their regular board meeting at the Ruby Town

Hall Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, immediately following

the budget meeting and the Special Town Meeting,

which begins at 7 p.m.

AGENDA

1. Read minutes from October meeting and ap-

prove said minutes

2. Treasurer’s report and approval of report

3. Action items:

A. Submission of bills for payment and motion

to pay said bills

B.Discussion on road maintenance and

equipment.

C. Adoption of 2016 budget

D. Sign road certification map

E. Newsletter

F. Discuss and act on Chippewa County

Humane Society contract

G. Public comment

H. Correspondence

4. Adjourn

Joy Jones, clerk - Town of Ruby

11/09/15

NOTICE

Town of Ruby

Regular Board Meeting

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CNAsIn preparation for our move to our new skilled nursing

and assisted living facility, we are taking applications foradditional full-time and part-time CNAs. The ideal candi-date will have experience in long-term care. Current Wis-consin licensure and caregiver background check requiredfor all positions. Apply in person or send resume to 215East Brown Street, Augusta, WI 54722. You can also emailyour resume to the director of nursing:

[email protected] EOE

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Part-time Cooks NeededJoin the team at the Augusta Area Home, a 50-bed

nursing and rehab facility 20 miles east of Eau Claire.We are taking applications for part-time cooks. Paidtraining is provided. Must be reliable and able to passthe caregiver background check.

Apply in person at 215 East Brown Street, Augusta,WI 54722, or email your resume to:

[email protected]. EOE

45-155732/2

LPNs & RNsWe are looking for additional staff who will be needed

for our new skilled nursing and assisted living facility. Jointhe team at the Augusta Area Home, a 50-bed nursing andrehab facility 20 miles east of Eau Claire. We are takingapplications for full-time and part-time LPNs and RNs.The ideal candidate will have experience in long-termcare. Current Wisconsin licensure and caregiver back-ground check required for all positions.

Apply in person or send resume to 215 East BrownStreet, Augusta, WI 54722. You can also email your resume to the director of nursing:

[email protected]. EOE45-155731/2

Substitute Teacher Aides - 11.14/hr

Substitute Cooks - 11.14/hr

Substitute Bus Drivers - $30.47/route (This position requires CDL license, which we will assist with)

Substitute Teachers - $114/day

Complete a district application available in the district office oron the school website (www.cadott.k12.wi.us) and submit copiesof your resume and licensure as applicable. Submit materials to Damon Smith, superintendent, School Dis-trict of Cadott Community, 426 Myrtle Street, Cadott, WI 54727.

School District of Cadott CommunitySubstitute Staff Needed 45

-155

719

45-175367

Production Positions2nd & 3rd shift positions with

training on all shiftsStarting pay: $17.75/hour with shift premium

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT REQUIRED

• Must be available for all work assignments as well as scheduled overtime to include extended hours and weekend work.• Incumbents must comply with company established attendance policy.• No guarantee of 40 hours per week and must be available for stand-by scheduling.• Must be able to lift objects weighing an average of 60 pounds on a regular basis and occasionally maneuver up to 100 pounds.• Must be able to perform repetitive hand assembly.• Must possess computer skills with the ability to learn company computer-based programs.• Ability to read, write, comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions, and must possess basic mathematics skills.• Must be 18 years or older.• Pre-employment physical assessments required.

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL DEC. 11, 2015MUST APPLY IN PERSON AT:

Land O’Lakes, Inc.306 Park St., Spencer, WI

Please apply during business hours of 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Drug screen and background check required for all successful candidates.

EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled

NOW HIRING

growingtogetherLand O’Lakes, Inc., a cheese-processing plant in central Wisconsin, has the following employment opportunities:

45-175368

Maintenance Mechanics: Class C or Above

Applications will be taken until Dec. 11, 2015Apply in person between the hours of 7:30

a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at 306 Park St., Spencer, WI.Or e-mail résumé to: [email protected]

TECHNICAL TRAINING OR PREVIOUS MAINTENANCE MECHANIC EXPERIENCE

REQUIREDHIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED REQUIREDIdeal candidates will have knowledge and hands-on experience in the following areas: Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Plumbing, Refrigeration, and General Repair.

The ideal candidate must be able to pursue job assignments completely, thoroughly, with safe, effi cient plant operations. Must be able to pass forklift training test and safely operate. Must have knowledge of OSHA safety procedures normally acquired during on-the-job training. Must furnish own hand tools.

Mandatory that applicant be available for work assignment to any of three (3) shifts within a 24-hour production operation. Final shift assignment will be determined upon hire. Must be available for voluntary and scheduled overtime as well as extended hours and weekend work as assigned.

Land O’Lakes offers medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term disability benefi ts, and shift differential. Successful candidates will need to complete a mandated drug screen, pre-employment physical assessment and background check.

Land O’Lakes, Inc.306 Park St., Spencer, WI 54479

Land O’Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affi rmative Action Employer. We enforce a policy of maintaining a drug-free

workplace, including pre-employment substance abuse testing.

EOE M/F/D/V

growingtogetherLand O’Lakes, Inc., a cheese-processing plant in central Wisconsin, has the following employment opportunities:

NOW HIRING

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If at first you don’t succeed, keep trying

reapplied.

In just over six months, Roth was promoted to project man-

ager, working specifically on the NTC Trade Adjustment As-

sistance Community College and Career Training grant .

“When a project manager position opened up at the ARC, it

was a no brainer for me to apply,” Roth said. “While working

as a GA, I came to understand just what an amazing service we

offer as evaluators and how we can help influence change.”

Roth is part of a team that works on the evaluation of the

$23.1 million project in Wisconsin, funded by a four-year grant.

This grant encompasses all 16 technical colleges, looking at

training students within Information Technology (IT) fields or

those who are interested in IT. Roth says the training is provided

to TAA-eligible, veteran and other adult students “to develop

talent needed by local employers and build even stronger part-

nerships with employers and other workforce partners.”

“We work with the colleges in order to assess student-partic-

ipant education outcomes such as enrollment, persistence, com-

pletion and credentials earned,” Roth said. “We also work with

the colleges in establishing innovative education and training

strategies that are sustainable.”

Roth says the thing he enjoys most about being a project

manager, other than his team, is the client interaction.

“It’s been an amazing experience working with so many

wonderful individuals at the 16 technical colleges in Wiscon-

sin,” he said. “This specific type of evaluation is based on the

principle that an evaluation should be judged on its usefulness

to its intended users. This allows us to work very closely with

the colleges.”

The ARC has contracted Roth for a couple more years (until

round three of the grant is complete) and afterward, he says he

would like to continue another career in evaluation.

“Being 24 years old, I feel like I have the opportunity to ex-

pand my horizons and search for jobs across the country that

suit my interests,” he said. “My ultimate goal, after I have

gained more experience in my field, is to become an evaluation

consultant.”

Roth graduated from his master’s program in May, but says

he technically doesn’t receive his diploma until he finalizes his

thesis, which is set to be finished by December.

“Currently, I’m working on my survey distribution,” Roth

said. “Next comes data analysis and then writing up my results

and findings. I already have my literature review complete,

which was a very long process, so I just have to work with my

adviser on finalizing my results.”

Once Roth’s thesis is in good standing, he said he will submit

it to UW-Stout’s Graduate School for approval.

With big dreams on his mind, Roth continues to stay

grounded and work for his success. He says he knows that even

if you attempt and fail, you must keep trying.

“Even if you are interested in something you won’t know if

it’s a good fit unless you try,” Roth said. “Through trial and

error, you will eventually find where your passions lie and what

you truly want to do for a career.”

Levi Roth, originally from Cadott, is somewhat of a

UW-Stout celebrity with his face on the wall, hon-

oring his accomplishment of working as project

manager at the Applied Research Center. Through

hard work and determination, Roth says he was

able to achieve everything he has so far, and he be-

lieves it will help him reach his future goals of being

an evaluation consultant. (Submitted Photo)

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Lake Holcombe Lions, left to right, Emma Trottier,

Dianne Bayerl and Susan Sublett diligently fill out

raffle tickets at the Lions annual gun raffle Nov. 7.

Bayerl says the turnout this year had a good crowd

with about 150 people. “We had a good night,” said

Bayerl. Big prize winners are Don Meyer, Henry

Golden Boy .22 long rifle; Sherry McMenamin, 24-

gun vault; Britta Prince, Savage 7mm-08 with scope;

Steve Craker, Remington 270 model 770 with scope;

and Cindy Brown, Remington 779 30-06.

Jim Trottier and Rhonda Mataczynski man the

Class B raffle prizes, purchased by the Lake Hol-

combe Lions Club as smaller raffles before the big

raffle Nov. 7. In addition to prizes, the club also of-

fered free beer and pizza at their 38th annual (and

second oldest) fundraiser. Below: Jim Mataczynski

sells tickets to Nikki Wesley-Allard and her mom,

Lake Holcombe Lions ClubAnnual Gun RafflePhotos by Monique Westaby

By Kayla Peche

From the start, Levi Roth, Cadott, says he has been about

achieving his dreams and accomplishing great success. He says

he knew psychology was something he wanted to pursue after

high school, but it was a long road before he knew what he truly

wanted to do.

From being an assistant to now a project manager, all before

he earned his master’s degree, Roth says he’s on the right path

to a successful future.

“Honestly, this whole experience is quite humbling,” Roth

said. “I just wanted to work hard in order to make myself and

my parents (Duane and Brenda Roth) proud.”

Roth graduated from Cadott in 2009 as the valedictorian, and

went to UW-Stout to get his bachelor’s degree in psychology.

He says originally, he wanted to be a psychiatrist, but after more

exposure to other fields of psychology, he decided to head in a

new direction.

“During my senior year of undergrad, I learned about the

Masters of Science in applied psychology degree offered at

UW-Stout,” Roth said. “I was always trying new things and

gaining more experience, I believe this led me to the realization

that I would rather go into something within the business realm

of psychology.”

In graduate school, Roth was hired as a Graduate Research

Assistant (GA) for the Applied Research Center (ARC). He said

his first interview didn’t go well because he was unprepared.

However, the position opened again a semester later and he

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