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Tursday, January 28, 2016 $1.00Volume 4 No. 4

In Tis Issue: Cornell City Council, Page 3 Funds for Families, Page 5 Double M Equipment & Sales, Page 16

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Cadott, Cornell & Lake Holcombe - Wisconsin

One street, two firesBy Monique Westaby

Cornells Eighth Street has been a hot

topic for the Cornell Area Fire Department,

as crews have responded to two fire calls in

two days on that road.

The first call came in Sunday morning,

Jan. 24, on South Eighth Street at the BekkiSchofield residence. Schofield called the de-

partment after an electric heater she had

plugged in started on fire.

The outlet caught fire, said fire chief

Denny Klass. It burned up the wiring in the

outlet. We took the outlet off, taped it, and

advised the owner to put a new outlet in.

Klass said although the fire was out, the

department was called to check the walls, per

the homeowners request. He says the only

damage was to the outlet, and he is unsure

why it started on fire.

North Eighth Street was the location of the

second call, Jan. 25, when a snowmobile at

the Eb and Wilma Ballinger residence caught

fire.

They were trying to start their snowmo-bile, said Klass. They had it running once;

then it popped and started on fire.

Klass said gas was pouring out of the

1997 Arctic Cat, making extinguishing the

fire a little difficult, but the department got it

under control and suppressed the flames.

We used a fire extinguisher and a bunch

more water, said Klass. There was exces-

sive damage to the machine.

No one was injured at either fire.

Denny Klass (right), Cornell fire chief, looks over a snowmobile that caughtfire at the Ballinger residence on North Eighth Street in Cornell Jan. 25. Klasssaid the owners were trying to start their sled when it popped and started onfire. (Photo by Monique Westaby)

Cadott Village BoardHistorical society joining 21st century

By Kayla Peche

With help from the Cadott Village Board

and their Internet connection at Riverview

Park, the Cadott Historical Society plans to

become up-to-date with todays technology.

Some of the people are trying to move the

society into the 21st century because we

dont have computers or anything like that,

said Brad Arneson, historical society presi-

dent, during a Jan. 18 regular village board

meeting. We purchased a computer; how-

ever, we need to hook up to the Internet.

Arneson says the society will use the In-

ternet while in the office on Mondays for re-

search and connecting with the publicelectronically.

We have no other way of communicating

when everyone is now communicating on the

Internet, he said.

Although the society is located closer to

the elementary school, Arneson said the

building was unable to receive their Wi-Fi.

Cadott police chief Louis Eslinger suggested

Arneson contact their Internet provider and

receive village permission to use the avail-

able connection at Riverview Park.

We would pay for that hook up, said Ar-

neson. Also, if it is needed by the park if

one of the others would go down they

could disconnect us.

Bart Chapek, village board member, said

in his experience joining buildings with Wi-

Fi, the connection can be shaky, and en-

courages Arneson to guarantee it will work.

Village board president Anson Albarado

asked Arneson if there would be any future

charges to the village.

It would be a one time charge to us, said

Arneson. And from what I was told, no

charge to the village because we are workingoff the current Internet.

Because the topic was discussed during

public comment, the board will add the ap-

proval of the Wi-Fi connection to the next

meetings agenda.

During correspondence, village clerk

Sandy Buetow said there will be an informa-

tional meeting about the East MD Street

project Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m., at the

VFW Hall.

The engineer will come and explain

things to the public about whats going to

happen there, said Albarado.

The project consists of removal and recon-

struction of 1,350 feet of street, and removal

and replacement of watermain, sanitary

sewer and storm sewer.The village received a matching grant to

complete the project from a Community De-

velopment Block Grant for public facilities,

lowering their costs from $731,500 to

$365,750. Buetow said residents will not be

assessed for improvements per grant require-

ments.

By Kayla Peche

With a proposed 2016-17 schedule on the table, Cornell School

District students have 171 contact days. But an extra six days of

highly-encouraged summer school was the hot topic of the Jan. 25

regular school board meeting.

What about the students who dont attend? asked Eileen Sikora,

board member. Someones going to be behind.

Cornell district administrator Paul Schley said schools are required

1,050 hours for elementary students and 1,137 hours for high school

students. Cornells district plans about 14 days over those require-

ments, because Schley says students arent going to learn as much

if theyre missing school.

Because of this flexibility, the proposed schedule, available on the

school website (cornell.k12.wi.us), has an additional six days (Aug.

24-31) of summer school that is not required, but highly recom-

mended. Schley says the buses will run during this time, and there

is no added cost to the district.

It will get us done before Memorial Day, he said, which is nice

because in the spring, whether thats February or June, when that

hits, its tough to teach kids.

Schley says the six days would be like starting the regular year

Cornell School Board

Will students attend summer school if not required?

(See Cornell School Board Page 3)

(See LH School Board Page 8)

Lake Holcombe School Board

Staff and building changesfor Lake Holcombe school

By Monique Westaby

The Lake Holcombe School has been see-

ing some changes lately, from new staff and

retirements, to more efficient window treat-

ments, new synchronized atomic clocks, an

updated PA system and welding shop im-

provements.

At the regular school board meeting Jan.

18, the board approved the resignations of

two teachers social studies teacher Amanda

Ruhoff (effective Jan. 22), and special edu-

cation aide Linda Nitek (at the end of the

school year).

In her resignation letter, Ruhoff says her

fiance accepted a job promotion, which

moves her and her family away from the dis-

trict.

I appreciate the opportunity you gave me

here, wrote Ruhoff.I appreciate the support

my other staff members gave me, and their

tips/ideas. Their ideas helped me improve my


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It isnt until thefourth OWI (and only if

the offender has had another charge in the

last five years) that a drunk driver receives

a Class H Felony charge. That means the

person would need to be caught, at mini-

mum, four times to receive more than just a

dont do it again.

At least four times that person has risked

countless lives.At least four times that per-son has driven past your children, your

mother, your siblings, while unable to walk

a straight line or pass a sobriety test.

What is, Why do we keep letting these

people re-offend?

This bill, giving stricter punishments for

repeat offenders, will help Wisconsin move

toward a safer state, but its only the first

step. Its time to sober up Wisconsin, and

stop letting first-time offenders get away

with (possible) murder and putting our lives

in jeopardy.

OPINIONTursday, January 28, 2016COURIER SENINELPage 2

By Monique Westaby

Managing Editor

Earlier this year, a bill

targeting repeat drunk

drivers received unani-

mous approval in the

Wisconsin Assembly Ju-

diciary Committee.

The bill, authored by Rep. Jim Ott andSen. Alberta Darling, would eliminate limits

on prosecutors and increase penalties for

multiple drunk driving offenders. Right

now, Wisconsin doesnt allow prosecutors

to take into account previous drunk driving

offenses if they were five years prior to the

latest arrest.

This bill will give judges and prosecu-

tors a better chance to keep repeat drunk

drivers off of the road, said Ott. Drunk

driving continues to be a chronic problem

in our state and its time repeat offenders

have real consequences.

With over 2,500 people killed in Wiscon-

sin in alcohol related crashes from 2003-

2012, according to statistics from the Center

for Disease Control, and nearly 31,000 DUIarrests in 2015, according to Mothers

Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Wiscon-

sin is ranked in the top five states for the

largest percentage of traffic fatalities in-

volving a drunk driver.

Its almost like Wisconsin should be in

the Not-So-Sober States category on Jeop-

ardy!

In 2009, in a report issued by the U.S. De-

partment of Health and Human Services,

Wisconsin was on record for having the

highest rate of drunk driving nationwide.

In reality, this shouldnt be a surprise, as

the Badger State is the only one of the Fifty-

Nifty that gives first-time offenders a slap

on the wrist, rather than punishing an of-

fender enough to keep them from doing itagain.

Although there are some instances where

a mistake was made, drinking and driving

once can kill just as easily as an experi-

enced intoxicated driver.

In Wisconsin, first-time Operating While

Under the Influence offenders face a fine

between $150 and $300, an OWI surcharge

of $365, a six-to-nine month license suspen-

sion, alcohol and drug use assessment, anda possible ignition interlock device (depend-

ing on the BAC).

While these may seem a little on the steep

side for someone who just had a few, take

into account the neighbors to the west. In

Minnesota, first time offenders can serve up

to 90 days in jail, face up to $1,000 in fines

and penalties, and up to a 90-day license

suspension, with an ignition interlock de-

vice (depending on BAC).

Drinking and driving once is dumb, and

getting caught on that first time is not un-

common. But consider how many times a

person plays their odds when getting behind

the wheel of a vehicle after having a few,

before they get caught.

Americans take 233 billion trips in cars

each year, reports MADD.org. Of those,

about one out of every two thousand trips

are taken by those who are driving under the

influence of alcohol.Wisconsin isnt rallying for stronger pun-

ishment for first-time offenders (although

they should be), but rather for those who

break the law and risk their li fe, and other

lives, more than that first accident.

Last year, according to MADD, Wiscon-

sin had over 46,500 third-time offenders,

and over 8,000 fifth-time offenders.

Over 8,000 fifth-time OWIs. We dont

need Alex Trebek to tell us the system we

have isnt working, to question what we

need to do.

Ill take harsher punishments for first-time offenders for $1,000

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Although they havent received as much

acclaim, women have long played roles inmale sports, acting as CEOs, talent scouts

and trainers. In recent years, women have

even taken their place on the field with men

as referees, commentators and reporters.

While its wonderful to see women get-

ting the same respect and recognition in

managerial or administrative positions, its

even better to see the level of competition

they bring to a sport itself.

Listed as the highest paid male or female

UFC fighter, Ronda Rousey has literally

kicked down doors, becoming the No. 1 fe-

male bantamweight fighter in the world in

2015. Shes even gone on record saying she

could beat undefeated professional boxing

champion Floyd Mayweather, in a no-rules

fight.Danica Patrick is the most successful

woman in the history of American open-

wheel racing and became the first female

driver to win a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

pole in 2013. Going toe to toe or ti re to

tire with the likes of Jeff Gordon and

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history.

WWE divas used to be known for who

had the best hair and looked good in a

bathing suit. That stigma is now taking a

back burner with the focus turning to ath-

letic and ring ability. Its not surprising thatmany of the female wrestlers on the roster

are making appearances in fitness maga-

zines instead ofPlayboy.The list goes on and on of female athletes

with amazing talent, who strive to break

down barriers and open new doors for fu-

ture competitors.

Female involvement in sports has cer-

tainly come a long way, considering

schools didnt offer girls teams until the

mid 1970s. Over the past 40 years, female

sports have grown to include soccer, soft-

ball and golf, and in some cases hockey and

basebal l. Many schools now co-op girls

and boys track and cross country, further

working toward building mutual respect for

all genders in the sports realm.

Female collegiate sports are also on the

rise, taking their rightful places beside their

male counterparts. It doesnt stop there, aswomens summer and winter Olympic

sports are among the most watched events.

In the years to come, more and more op-

portun ities will present themse lves to

women who display a passion and love of

sports, and arent afraid to jump head first.

While some female athletes still receive

less pay than a male competitor and dont

get top billing, if fans show even greater

support for womens athletic programs, that

will change.

As rapidly as gender equality is evolving,

we probably wont have to wait another

generation before females are hired as head

coaches in mens sports. Who knows,

maybe one day boys and girls teams wont

be known as boys andgirls teams, and willjust be sports teams.

By Ginna Young

While four NFL teamswere getting ready to de-

termine the Super Bowl

lineup this past week, the

Buffalo Bills were busy

making history. Bills ex-

ecutives announced Jan.

20 that they had hired Kathryn Smith as a

special teams quality control coach the

NFLs first female full-t ime coach.

After 150 years of recorded history,

American football has taken the next step

in gender equality, something that has be-

come more prevalent in sports, especially

over the last decade or so.

In 2014, Becky Hammon, retired WNBA

player, took her place in the history books

when she was hired by the San AntonioSpurs NBA team as an assistant coach.

Kicking down the barriers for gender equality

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OPED AREA NEWS Tursday, January 28, 2016COURIER SENINEL Page 3

Students in April Math-isons Cadott 4K classwish the community aHappy Winter. They

have been busy Hornets, learning about letters, numbers and shapes. They also spend time learning howto share and take turns. Mathison says her students like retelling their favorite stories, making projectsout of playdough and pretending in the dramatic play center. She says their favorite math game is Beatthe Teacher, and they love playing outside in the snow.

April

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Cadott ElementaryClass of the Week

Hornets Nest

Ouch! Ive burned

my hand, now what?By Leanna Munoz, N.P., Mayo Health System

Feb. 1-7 is Burn Awareness week, and there are many ques-

tions about how to best treat a minor burn Do I pop the blis-

ter? Do I use hot or cold water on it? Do I cover with

bandages?

Some of the most important things to do in treating a minor

burn are to act fast and follow these tips:

Use cool (not cold) running water a little colder than

room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes or until the paineases. A cool, clean, damp towel works, too.

Swelling may occur, so remove tight items, such as rings

or clothing, from the burned area.

Do not break the blister if it is bigger than your little fin-

gernail. If the blister does break, clean it with mild soap and

water. Apply antibiotic ointment and cover with a bandage

or gauze.

Applying moisturizer, aloe vera gel or other pain or relief

gels may provide temporary relief. Dont slather on butter,

as butter retains heat and also could be contaminated with

bacteria.

Over-the-counter pain relief may be beneficial. Ibupro-

fen, naproxen sodium or acetaminophen can help ease the

pain.

Its important to ensure you have had a tetanus shot

within the last 10 years, as you can get tetanus through an

open wound in the skin.See your health care provider for a burn if symptoms

worsen and larger blisters develop. Large blisters are best re-

moved by a medical provider, as they rarely will remain in-

tact on their own.

If the burn covers a large area of the body or infection-like

signs begin to show, such as oozing from the wound, in-

creased pain, redness and swelling, also see a health care

provider.

Always call 911 for emergency medical help for major

burns.

To the editor:

I read with interest your op-ed column in the Courier-Sen-

tinel edition 1-21-2016. I applaud your ability to express your

opinion because that is one of the great freedoms we have in

this country.

You opine that no one under the age of 10 should be al-

lowed to carry a firearm. Your opinion is based on your head-

line which states that not all parents are competent to make

this decision about all children.A specific age should not be used to categorize all people,

children or adults. You simply should not say that at 9 years,

11 months, and 29 days a person is not mature enough to han-

dle a firearm safely then magically the next day they are. This

decision should be made on an individual by individual basis

by the parents and the required hunter safety instructor.

I personally knew a 70 year old that should have never car-

ried a firearm (my father) and an eight year old whom I

would have trusted to go hunting by himself (my eldest son).

So, Monique, when you support legislation that restricts

when your husband, or father, or father-in-law will be able

to take your eldest son hunting, you are taking away your

own freedoms and everyone elses. This is true of every law.

Personally I blame your father for not teaching you this

when you were growing up.

Sincerely,

Steven Gont (your father)Cornell

Cornell City Council

Completion of facility plan one step closerBy Ginna Young

Cornell is one step closer to a completed wastewater treat-

ment facility plan, after city administrator Dave DeJongh re-

ported at a regular council meeting Jan. 21 that the city had

received interest from engineering companies. After De-

Jongh sent out word for proposals and qualifications, seven

companies responded, to which council members must nar-

row the choices to three.The process has begun, said Mayor Judy Talbot. You

really have to read into them though. Look at their experi-

ence, the projects theyve donedont pick the lowest, pick

the one youre most comfortable with.

Once the council has selected the top three, they will in-

terview the candidates, along with input from John Westaby,

city utility/public works supervisor.

Your opinion counts, said Talbot to the board. Dont

lay them off on someone else; look through them and let your

voice be heard so we get the right person for the job.

During the regular meeting, council members also passedResolution 16-1, which shows support for Chippewa

Countys plan to construct a new bridge across the Chippewa

River, about a 1/4 of a mile from the current Cobban Bridge.

Weve had some public hearings in regard to this, said

Talbot. It would help our cause to send in resolutions or

emails or letters specifying which of the places. So Dave

wrote up this resolution for us.

On other agenda, the city voted to offer a full-time operator

and mechanic position to Scott Thompson, Cornell. The

opening came about after the resignation of Jim Jensen last

fall, and the retirement of Terry Stipek at the end of January.

As a notice to the public, Cornell will hold a spring pri-

mary election Feb. 16 for Supreme Court Justices. Photo ID

is required and absentee ballots can be obtained at the city

office.

Lets see if we can get a few people in here so our poll

workers arent bored, said Talbot with a laugh. Its notgoing to take long.

Letter to the Editor

with review, but the students would not be

graded.

I hope theyre all there, he said. Its a lit-tle bit of a gamble.

Board member Stephanie Seidlitz said she

spoke to a few parents about the proposed

schedule, and a lot didnt know about it. She

suggested they get some feedback from par-

ents before the board approve the schedule.

I think we need to talk to the teachers and

talk to the families, Seidlitz said. Let them

see this before we vote on it.

Sikora asked Cortland Spletter, Cornell

senior and student council vice president

who was attending the meeting, if he would

go to summer school. He said he doesnt know

if he would, unless the entire class agreed on

it.

A lot of high schoolers with jobs I dont

think would come because theyre losing out

on probably close to a grand in pay checks,

Spletter said.

Dave Elliott, high school principal, said

he thinks with sports starting in the beginning

of August, a lot of students are alreadyback into school mode. He said

it is either six days early in

August, or six days later in

June.

If you gave the two options,

when would they want to go?

asked Elliott.

Each of the board members

agreed a letter should be sent to

parents with the proposed

schedule, reasons for summer

school and a comment section

before the approval is made.

I think this is a good oppor-

tunity to show Yes, we do

care, said Seidlitz. I think by

getting this out and letting fam-

ilies see it, so they can share

their concerns, is the best

thing.

An approval for the 2016-17 schedule will

be tabled until the February meeting.

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10 Years Ago

2006

Holcombe residents Peter

Wilson and Ramona Scharf

receive a splash of color in

the form of a tropical bloom-

ing bird of paradise plant.

Although the couple has had

the South African plant for

10 years, this is the first time

the member of the banana

family has blossomed.

After authorities receive a

tip, the Cornell Area Fire De-

partment, along with other

area agencies, conducts mul-

tiple searches near the Cob-

ban Bridge for the body of a

missing 21-year-old Clark

County woman. The woman

was six months pregnant at

the time she went missing,

and was believed to have

been shot, dismembered and

dumped in the Chippewa

River by her husband.

20 Years Ago

1996

William Stimeling in-

forms the Lake Holcombe

School Board of his decision

to resign as district adminis-

trator, effective in June.

Stimeling has served in the

position for four years and

says it was time to step

down. He says he would

like to be a volunteer coach

for the wrestling team, and

that he and his wife, Karen,

plan to stay in the Holcombe

area.

After 36 years, Dr. Chet

DeJongh retires from the

Cornell Veterinary Clinic.

When DeJongh began his

veterinary career at the

clinic, he was primarily an

emergency farm-call doctor.

Over the years, DeJongh

said the clinic expanded to

offer services to smaller ani-

mals and routine herd health

care. He retires along with

his wife, Sharon, who

worked as a secretary at the

animal clinic for 35 years.

30 Years Ago

1986

Residents gather outside

the Cornell City Council

Chambers to show disap-

proval at the anniversary of

the Supreme Court decision

known as Roe vs. Wade that

legalized abortion.

The Lake Holcombe Girls

Basketball team loses a dou-

ble overtime game against

Weyerhaeuser. Coach Ken

Ash says the Chieftains ran

out of time and players, after

the extended minutes caused

foul trouble.

40 Years Ago

1976

Cornell mayor Jerry Pren-

tice vetoes a council vote to

hire a fourth full-time police

officer because of lack of

funding. Police chief Art

Ackerson says it would have

been nice to have another of-

ficer, but the two he has now

get the job done.

The Lake Holcombe

Womans Club meets to dis-

cuss upcoming events for the

year. Among other activities

agreed upon, members de-

cide to invite an area resident

to give a Chinese cooking

demonstration in April for

interested parties.

50 Years Ago

1966

The Salad Bowl Cafe

opens in the former Carrells

Main Street Cafe in Cornell,

owned by Julie Hanson.

Hanson also owns the N-Joy

Restaurant on Bridge Street.

The new business offers

plate lunches, soups and a

fish fry. Giving her a hand

with cooking is Margaret

Craker.

60 Years Ago

1956

The Cornell Lions Club

hosts a ladies night, featuring

guest speaker Dr. Lester

Eman, who speaks about the

years he spent in Paraguay.

100 Years Ago

A full line of fresh bakery

goods can be found daily at

the Thomas Cafe in Cornell.

Citizens are encouraged to

stop and see the selections.

Sentinel Look Back Couriers of the Past

Neighboring News

10 Years Ago

2006

The Snoball Court in-

cludes Brandi Boos, Shelby

Burish, Jaimie Chapek,

Jenna Ramseier, Kevin

Christorf, Dewey Boettcher,

Jacob Rygiel, Brianna Cor-

nell, Emily Haugen, Colton

Griffith, Topher Dulmes,

Brandon Johnson, Ben

Poppe, Kayla Winchell and

Kayla Nye.

Terry Licht leads the boys

basketball team with a ca-

reer-high 39 points in the

Hornets 80-77 winning game

against Altoona.

20 Years Ago

1996

Promoters of the 10th an-

nual Chippewa Valley Coun-

try Fest announce Tanya

Tucker as the final addition

to the headliners line-up.

Steve Bunge is officially

welcomed by Jim Evans as

the newest employee of

Clover Leaf Farm Supply in

Cadott.

Four new Apple Macin-

tosh computers are added to

the Cadott Elementary mini-

lab from Title I funds.

The Cadott Hornets

Wrestlers have their best

dual meet of the season, win-

ning against Menomonie 31-

23.

30 Years Ago

1986

Cadott High School

Snoball queen candidates

and escorts are Mike Rhodes,

Michelle Horavitin, Carla

Wheeler, Lonnie Leiser,

Craig Sloviak, Cary Gindt,

Michelle Berg, Scott

Wundrow, Sarah Spillman,

Reid Meyer, Julie Filas,

John Post, Scott Smith and

Shannon Machler.

The Cadott Hornets

Wrestling squad records an

exciting and emotional vic-

tory over the Gilman Pirates,

43-23, in dual meet action.

40 Years Ago

1976

Geralyn Marie Haines,

Cadott Nabor Days queen,

will be a featured guest at the

St. Paul Winter Carnival.

Pinewood derby winners

at the Cadott Cub Scout Pack

65 meeting are Doug

Kleemeier, Kelly Luebstorf

and Steve Post.

A bicentennial calendar is

erected by the Cadott Bicen-

tennial committee at the cor-

ner of Main and McRae

Streets to help inform local

residents of past history and

upcoming events scheduled

to commemorate the 200th

birthday of the United States.

50 Years Ago

1966

Cadott High School sends

Mary Wagar and Dave Haas

on to further competition in

the 1966 Elks scholarship

contest.

Bitterly cold weather

moves in the area with the

lowest temperature recorded

being minus 32.

Six new intern teachers

begin duties in the Cadott

School District Betsy Os-

borne, Annette Miron, Leslie

Brownell, Sue Soloman,

Ellen Rohrscheib and Bar-

bara Berger.

60 Years Ago

1956

George Ulander Jr. an-

nounces plans to take over

ownership and operation of

the Henderson Sales and

Service station and garage.

Lloyd Polzin receives an

electric deep fryer as one of

the top 12 winners in the

$10,000 Extra Corn Yield

Contest.

Albert Tannler receives

formal recognition for 25

years of safe driving as a

rural mail carrier.

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Augusta

Area Times

The Augusta Elementary

School promotes fitness at

Family Fitness Night with

crossfit training and yoga.

The Augusta Beavers

Girls Basketball team meets

with Osseo-Fairchild in a

non-conference game where

the Beavers trail by as many

as 17 points in the first half,

but come back and win the

game 61-60.

Maezee Shulner receives a

gift certificate from Kristies

Sweets and Treats for win-ning the naming contest for

Fall Creeks new mascot.

Bloomer

Advance

More than 200 rope

jumpers will compete in

Bloomer at the Annual

Speed Rope Jump Contest.

Lorraine Rufledt cele-

brates her 100th birthday at

a party with friends and fam-

ily.

Donations of 4-ply yarn in

dark colors are needed for

skull caps for men and

women serving overseas.

Donations can be dropped

off at theBloomer Advance.

Bloomer-Colfax wrestlers

take fifth at the 20-team La-

dysmith Invitational, and

seniors Brady Hetke and

Brady Simonson bring home

championships.

Colfax

Messenger

Colfax High School stu-

dents Andrew Buckley, Han-

nah DeMoe, Tucker Hovde

and Hannah Yingst perform

with a select choir of singers

from Wisconsin, Iowa, Illi-

nois, South Dakota and Min-

nesota, at Luther College in

Decorah, Iowa.

Members of the ColfaxVillage Board are concerned

about the municipal building

contractor, A Breeze Con-

struction, after the company

assured the board that as

much work as possible

would be done before win-

ter, and no work was com-

pleted.

The Colfax Dance team

competes at Eau Claire Me-

morial High School in the

Western Wisconsin Confer-

ence Competition, and earns

fourth and fifth place.

Ladysmith

News

The Ladysmith Public

Works Committee reviews a

design for Summit Avenue

reconstruction to improve

the roadway, reduce

drainage issues and increase

turning radius at west Fifth

Street.

Richard Bianco Jr. is

found guilty in Rusk County

Circuit Court of stealing

about $112,000 from a Wells

Fargo ATM, and sentenced

to three years in prison.

Firefighters from Sheldon,

Ladysmith and Cornell bat-

tle a house fire at the home

of long-time Sheldon resi-

dent Robert McGary.Stanley

Republican

Plans for Sweetwater En-

ergy to develop a facility in

Stanley to work in coopera-

tion with Ace Ethanol are at

best on hold, and at worst off

the drawing board.

The Stanley-Boyd FBLA

Chapter 5 has five teams

compete at the Regional Fi-

nance and Investment Chal-

lenge Bowl competition at

UW-Marathon County.

Jamie Reit scores 46

points in the Orioles girls

basketball game against

Thorp, with Stanley taking

the win 62-58.


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LIFESYLE Tursday, January 28, 2016COURIER SENINEL Page 5

Joni Weinert (left) and Jim Beede (right) serve asjudges at the Holcombe United Methodist ChurchTaste of the Tundra Chili Contest Jan. 23. The duojokingly joined Don and Jan Langteau as the mostcorrupt judges around, as evidenced by the signsaround their necks proclaiming them crooked,fixed and can be bribed. Out of the 13 chili en-tries, Karen Langland took home this years awardof the Chili Pot. Langlands name will join previouswinners and will be inscribed on the trophy.

Noah Kim, 4, triesthe varieties ofsweet or spicychili at Taste of theTundra, at timesgiving a thumbs-up. After guests atthe event had theirfill of chili, theycompeted in acake walk andsubmitted bids ona pie auction. Pro-ceeds from the

day went to sup-port the CornellEMTs.

Cornell student council raises funds for familiesBy Kayla Peche

Former Cornell graduate Travis Helland began a fundraiser

while he was still in school to raise money to help families

during Christmas. Now, four years later, the student council

still participates in this event, and it may extend out to help

more people.

We usually try and find a family who could use a little

help around Christmas, said Marcus Leland, student council

adviser of the fundraiser. We have done it every year that I

have been here.

This year, the student council raised over $200 for one fam-

ily, just by taking donations from students and staff during

the lunch period. Leland says council members take the

money and shop for clothes and gifts to give the family.

Cortland Spletter, student council vice president, said this

fundraiser sparked an idea to have the neighborhood raise

money to help the entire Cornell community.

We are looking to get a community fundraiser together,

Spletter said. Not sure what we are doing, but we are think-

ing of ideas.

Two on Tap for February

Ladysmith performanceThe Flambeau Valley Arts Association presents a perform-

ance by Two on Tap, Friday, Feb. 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the La-

dysmith High School. Tickets are available at the door and

student admission is free with a paid adult.

Melissa Giattina and Ron DeStefano have performed as

Two on Tap since 2010, bringing audiences back in time to

an era when couples like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers,

and Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland, filled the silver screen

with chemistry, harmony and precision tap choreography. Vo-

cals, choreography, costumes and unique musical arrange-

ments all take center stage.

With classic songs from the Great American Songbook,

Two on Tap provides variety, comedy, and plenty of Broad-

way-quality song and dance.

The event is sponsored, in part, by a grant from the Wis-

consin Arts Board, with funds from the state of Wisconsin

and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Also, check out the early bird special at the Tee-Away

Golf Course and Supper Club before the show. Bring your

receipt to the concert for a reduced admission price. For any

questions call Karen at 715-532-6338.

Rebels hold workshop

4-H meeting with craftsSubmitted By Matt Irwin, club reporter

The Borderline Rebels 4-H Club held their monthly meet-

ing Jan. 16, at the Delmar Town Hall in Boyd. It was the

clubs January workshop meeting, and members worked onarts and crafts, and made their own personal pizzas.

President Saige Sikora called the meeting to order, and

Lindsay and Tiffany led the Pledge of Allegiance and 4-H

pledge, respectively.

In old business, Spirit of Christmas contributions, Christ-

mas caroling at Sunset Homes, archery program equipment

check, 4-H On-the-air, leather craft workshop and 4-H winter

Camp were discussed.

After, the 4-H club moved on to New Business, consisting

of the 4-H Safety Essay/Poster/Video Contest, Demonstra-

tion/Illustrated Talk Contest, Speaking Contest, Cultural Arts

Festival and the Lunch Box Auction, which will be held at

the next Borderline Rebels meeting.

During the leader and adviser reports, members were re-

minded of other 4-H activities outside of the Borderline

Rebels club.

The next club meeting will be held Feb. 21 at 6 p.m., at theDelmar Town Hall. This meeting will also be the Box Lunch

Auction.

Miley Virginia SchloughJames and Shannon Schlough, Chippewa Falls, announce

the birth of a daughter, Miley Virginia.

Baby Miley was born Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, at St. Josephs

Hospital in Chippewa Falls.

Recent Births

Free tax preparation available from CVTCPeople who cannot afford professional income tax prepa-

ration can get free assistance at Chippewa Valley Technical

College through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance pro-

gram.

On Thursdays (Feb. 4-April 14, except March 10), students

certified by the IRS and working under an accounting instruc-

cated returns as identified by the IRS, such as rental or busi-

ness income that cannot be reported on a Schedule C-EZ.

Jason Szymanski, accounting instructor and program super-

visor, says those with an income of $53,000 or less is who the

IRS likes to see using the service, and that all returns are re-

viewed by himself or someone with tax preparation service.

tor will provide free income

tax preparation at the Busi-

ness Education Center (room

240) in Eau Claire.

The service is provided on

a first-come-first-served

basis, with sign-up begin-

ning at noon and tax prepa-

ration from 1-4:30 p.m. each

day.

Those who utilize the

service must bring their

photo ID; Social Security

cards for taxpayer and de-

pendents; earnings state-

ments including interest and

dividend statements; last

years tax returns; child care

provider information and

amount paid; rent certificates

or property tax statement;

and routing and account

numbers for direct deposit.

Returns cannot be pre-

pared for those with compli-

Taste of the Tundra

Chili ContestPhotos by Ginna Young


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220 Main St P.O. Box 742 Cornell

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345 N. Main Street, Box 303

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Anson United Methodist Church

1/2 mile east of Lake Wissota StatePark on Cty. O Anson Township715-382-4191Pastor Jason Kim11:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service

Bethlehem Lutheran Church

10 miles south of Cadott on Hwy. 27715-877-3249Rev. James Norton10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service

9 a.m. Sunday School (Sept. May)

Big Drywood Lutheran Church

27095 120th Ave. Cadott715-289-3608Pastor Lucy Schottelkorb10 a.m. Sunday Worship Service6 p.m. Wednesday With the WordStudy (Sept.-May)

Cadott United Methodist Church

Maple and Ginty Streets Cadott715-289-4845Pastor George Olinske10:45 a.m. Sunday Worship ServiceFirst Sunday Holy CommunionFourth Sunday Potluck followingservice

English Lutheran Church of Bateman

20588 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 Church

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

First Presbyterian Church

4th and Ripley Cornell715-239-6263

10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship ServiceHoly Communion first Sunday

Holcombe United Methodist Church

27841 Cty. Hwy. M Holcombe715-382-4191Pastor Jason Kim8:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service8:45 a.m. Childrens Sunday School10 a.m. Adult Sunday School2-5 p.m. Food Pantry open secondand fourth Tuesdays

Holy Cross Catholic Church

107 South 8th St. Cornell715-239-6826Father 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 Mass4 p.m. Saturday Mass, 3:30 p.m.Confession

Holy Family Church

226 East 3rd Ave. Stanley715-644-5435Father William Felix6 p.m. Saturday Mass11 a.m. Sunday Mass8:30 a.m. Wednesday Mass

Jim Falls United Methodist Church

139th Ave., Cty. S South Jim Falls715-382-4191Pastor Jason Kim10 a.m. Sunday Worship Service10:15 a.m. Childrens Sunday School

New Hope Assembly of God

318 South 7th St. Cornell715-239-6954cornellhope.comPastor Dan Gilboy10 a.m. Sunday WorshipSunday Morning Nursery and Chil-drens Church6 p.m. Wednesday Youth Group

New Hope Presbyterian Church

W14520 Cty. Hwy. M Hannibal/Gilman715-239-62638:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Service

New Life Alliance Church

1 mile west of CC on Z Cornell715-239-6490Pastor Jim Brandli9 a.m. Sunday School (Sept. May),10 a.m. Worship Service,

Childrens Church for ages 3-610 a.m. Tuesday Womens Bible Study7 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 Mens Bible Study

Northwoods Church

4th and Thomas St. Cornell715-289-3780Pastor Greg Sima10 a.m. Non-denominational SundayServices (nursery provided)6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Studyfor kids and adults

Our Saviors Lutheran Church

6th and Ripley Streets Cornell715-239-6891Pastor Andy Schottelkorb8:30 a.m. Sunday Worship9:30 a.m. Sunday SchoolCommunion first and third Sundays

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

13989 195th St. Jim Falls715-382-4422Father Eric Linzmaier10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass

St Anthonys Catholic Church

of Drywood

Jct. Cty. Hwy. S and 250th St. Jim Falls715-289-4422Father Eric Linzmaier7 p.m. Saturday Mass

St Francis Catholic Church

W10193 Lehman Rd. Holcombe715-532-3501Father David ObertsFather Christopher Kemp4 p.m. Saturday Mass8 a.m. Alternating Friday Mass

St Johns Catholic Church

N657 Cty. Rd. VV Sheldon715-447-8510Father Mandanu Sleeva Raju10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass8:30 a.m. Wednesday Mass

St Johns Lutheran Church

(Missouri Synod)215 East Seminary St. Cadott715-289-4521

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St. Johns Lutheran Church Cornell, WI

Pastor Raymond Bell9 a.m. Sunday Worship Service10 a.m. Sunday School

St Johns Lutheran Church

(Wisconsin Synod)700 Thomas Street Cornell715-239-6081Pastor Patrick Feldhus9 a.m. Sunday Worship10:15 a.m. Sunday School

St Johns Lutheran Church ELCA

Hwy. H at S Rural Gilman715-703-907111 a.m. Sunday Worship Service9:30 a.m. Sunday SchoolCommunion second and fourth Sun-days

St Josephs Church

719 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 Church

415 North Maple St. Cadott

715-644-5435

Father William Felix4 p.m. Saturday Mass8 a.m. Sunday Mass8:30 a.m. Tuesday Mass andCommunion 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 Service6 p.m. Friday Bible Study

Trinity Lutheran Church

W5568 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 ChildrensStudy

Zones 2 and 3 added to

frozen road law Jan. 22Effective Friday, Jan. 22, Wisconsin's frozen road law ex-

panded to include numbered state and federal highways within

Zones 2 and 3. The frozen road law is already in effect in Zone

1 in the far northern portion of Wisconsin, but is not in effect for

Zones 4 and 5.

The frozen road law allows heavier loads for trucks carrying

peeled or unpeeled forest products cut crosswise (not including

woodchips), and salt and sand for winter maintenance, until ap-

proximately early March, unless cancelled early or extended be-

cause of weather conditions.

The WisDOT and county highway personnel monitor tem-

perature forecasts, along with frost tubes liquid-filled devices

under pavement to help determine when roads are adequately

frozen to accommodate heavier loads.

The declaration is issued once the ground under highway

pavement is frozen to a depth of at least 18-inches, allowing the

maximum gross weight for trucks hauling logs or salt and sand

for maintaining roads in winter to go up to 98,000 pounds on

vehicles with a minimum of five axles (from the normal 80,000

pounds).

Special permits for hauling the increased weights are not re-

quired in Zones 1, 2 and 3, however, vehicles must be legally li-

censed at 80,000 pounds to handle the increased weights.

The higher weight limits do not apply to county or local roads

unless authorized by the local agency having maintenance au-

thority. Also, higher weights may not be transported on any high-

ways or bridges specifically posted for lower weight limits.

More information can be found by calling the Frozen Road

Hotline at (608) 266-8417. Haulers with specific questions can

contact WisDOTs Oversize/Overweight Permits Unit at (608)

266-7320.


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Community Table Fourth Wednesday, 4:30-6 p.m., St. Johns LutheranChurch

Domestic/Sexual Vio-lence Support Group Wednesdays in January, Feb-ruary, May, June, Septemberand October, 2-3 p.m.,

Marshfield Clinic, CadottCenter. For more informa-tion call 715-723-1138.

Narcotics Anonymous Thursdays, 7 p.m., St. JohnsLutheran Church, Cadott

CornellBlood Pressure Screen-

ings First Tuesday, 9-11 a.m., Cornell Area CareCenter. Call 715-239-6288for more information.

Camaraderie Club Mondays, 9-11 a.m., CornellElementary School

Cards Tuesdays, 1 p.m.,Cornell Senior Center

Chippewa River Ren-

dezvous Planning Meet-ing First Wednesday,7 p.m., Cornell AmericanLegion Hall

Cornell American VFWand Auxiliary First Tues-day, 7 p.m., Legion Hall

Cornell American Le-gion First Tuesday, 7:30

p.m., Legion HallCornell Area Betterment

Association Meeting Third Wednesday, 7 a.m.,Cornell Elementary SchoolCamaraderie Room

Cornell CommunityCloset Mondays, 8-9:30a.m.; Thursdays, 3:15-4:30

p.m., Cornell Elementary

School Cornell Food Pantry Tuesdays, 4-7 p.m.

Cornell Senior CitizensPotluck Wednesdays,noon, with BINGO to followat 1 p.m., Cornell SeniorCenter. For more informa-tion call 715-239-6314.

Sewing Group Wednes-

days, 9-11 a.m., Cornell El-ementary School Cama-raderie Club Room

TOPS Wednesdays,9 a.m., Cornell Food Pantry.

WIC First Thursday,9 a.m.-11:30 p.m., and12:30-3 p.m., Our SaviorsLutheran Church. For more

information call 715-726-7900, ext. 2151.

Worship at the Cross Fourth Saturday, 10 a.m., St.Johns Lutheran Church,Cornell. For more informa-tion call 715-239-6081.

HolcombeAquacise Tuesdays and

Thursdays, 9-10 a.m., Para-dise Shores, Holcombe.

Holcombe Food Pantry Second and Fourth Tuesday,2-5 p.m., Holcombe UnitedMethodist Church.

Holcombe Helping HandsClub Third Thursday, 1:30p.m. Call 715-595-4380 for

location.Holcombe Seniors ClubPotluck Second Wednes-day, noon, Holcombe UnitedMethodist Church

LadysmithAlzheimers and Demen-

tia Support Group FirstTuesday, 1-2 p.m., Lady-smith Senior Center. Formore information call 715-532-2176.

Chippewa FallsCompassionate Friends

Third Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m.,St. Josephs Hospital, St.Clare Conference Room. Formore information call 715-833-2009.

Grief Support Secondand fourth Mondays, 6:30-8

p.m., St. Josephs Hospital,St. Clare Conference Room.For more information call715-717-7581.

Open Door Clinic Tuesdays, 5-7:30 p.m., FirstPresbyterian Church,Chippewa Falls

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SHOW TIMESFriday, Jan. 29 through

Monday, Feb. 1 7:30 p.m.

715-644-5988www.thestanleytheatre.com

131 N. Broadway St. Stanley, WI

NOW SHOWING

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more information.

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Starts at 12 noon until ?

Marshfield Eagles Club1104 S. Oak Ave., Marshfield

4-1576

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Cadott Elderly Program

Feb. 1-5Mon. Grilled ham and cheese

sandwich, soupTues. Creamed chicken withbiscuits, ice cream

Wed. Scalloped potatoes withham, vegetables, cake

Thurs. Chicken tenders, frenchfries, vegetables, Jell-O

Fri. Fish, tater tots, coleslaw,cookie

Cornell Elderly ProgramFeb. 1-5

Mon. Classic pot roast,mashed potatoes and gravy,

baked squash casserole, assortedfruit cup

Tues. Chicken supreme,steamed rice, peas and carrots,

dinner roll, cranberry chillWed. Baked-potato soup with

crackers, deli sandwich, tomatoslices, peach slicesThurs. Baked ham, au gratin po-

tatoes, steamed cabbage, ginger-bread with whipped cream

Fri. Spaghetti, tossed salad,garlic bread, fruit cocktail

Cadott SchoolFeb. 1-5 Breakfast

Mon. Breakfast bagel, Goldfishcrackers, fresh Halos

Tues. Whole grain donut, yo-gurt, strawberries

Wed. Hash brown patty, fresh

baked muffin, kiwiThurs. French toast or pan-

cakes, string cheese, raisinsFri. Breakfast burrito, breadwith peanut butter, fruit

LunchMon. Popcorn chicken, winter

blend vegetables, sweet corn,peaches, apple, bread with

peanut butterTues. Corn dogs, baked pota-

toes, steamed broccoli, salad bar,pears

Wed. Hamburger on a bun withsliced tomato, french fries, sliced

oranges, pineappleThurs. Big Daddys primo

pizza, baked beans, salad bar,applesauce, blueberries. HS:

bread with peanut butterFri. Chicken gravy, mashed po-

tatoes, peas, mixed vegetables,melon, fruit, bread/butter blend,sweet treat

Cornell SchoolFeb. 1-5 Breakfast

Mon. Assorted cold cereal, fruitTues. French toast, sausage

Wed. Banana bread, yogurt,fresh fruit

Thurs. Warm soft pretzel withfrosting

Fri. Egg and cheese on anenglish muffin, fruit

LunchMon. Chicken nuggets, french

fries, vegetables, fruit

Tues. Corn dogs, macaroniand cheese, vegetable, fruitWed. Build your own sandwich,

chipsThurs. Chicken or turkey in

gravy, mixed vegetablesFri. Pulled pork on a bun,

cheesy potatoes, creamycoleslaw, fruit

Lake Holcombe SchoolFeb. 1-5 Breakfast

Mon. Breakfast on a stickwith syrup, juice

Tues. Waffle, cheese stick,juice, fruit

Wed. Cinnamon roll, string

cheese, apple juiceThurs. Breakfast pizza, apple-

sauce

Fri. Egg sandwich with hamslice, orange juiceLunch

Mon. Cheeseburger, macaronihotdish, broccoli, mandarin or-

angesTues. Taco Tuesday featuring

refried beans, fresh fruitWed. Breakfast for lunch fea-

turing omelet, ham slice and tritaters, mixed fruit

Thurs. Hamburgers on a bun,curly fries, pickles, chilled

peachesFri. Hot dogs on a bun, baked

beans, curly fries, fruit choice

Give Kids a Smile Day-Dental Screenings Friday,Feb. 5, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 615West Clairemont Ave., EauClaire

Community CandlelightSledding and Ski Satur-day, Feb. 6, 3-5 p.m. sled-ding; 5-7 p.m. skiing, Brunet

Island State Park, CornellCadott Library Board

Meeting Monday, Feb. 8,4:30 p.m., Cadott Commu-nity Library

Cadott School BoardMeeting Monday, Feb.8, 7 p.m., Cadott HighSchool

Coping with Stress Ses-sion: Raindrops KeepFalling on My Head

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 10-11 a.m.,7-8 p.m., Chippewa ValleyFamily YMCA

Lake Holcombe TownBoard Meeting Thursday,Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m., LakeHolcombe Town Hall

Monthly EventsCadott

Cadott American LegionPost 159 First Monday,6 p.m. meal, meeting to fol-low, VFW Hall

Cadott Chamber ThirdWednesday, 5:30 p.m., VFWHall

Cadott CommunityFood Pantry Fridays, 2-4 p.m., 323 North Main St.

Cadott VFW SecondMonday, 7 p.m., VFW Hall.

Lunch Menus

Sue Hartzell (right) presents Family Programs di-rector Jenny Blaisdell (left) with a check from theChippewa Valley Community Funds OperationRound Up for after school transportation costs.Blaisdell says without donations like these, stu-dents who rely on transportation from after schoolcould not attend. Homework help, academic en-richment, after school snack and physical activityare just a few of the benefits for enrolled students,said Blaisdell. (Submitted Photo)

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Lake Holcombe Schools head of maintenance Tom Hayden (right), showsschool board members (left to right) Joe Stansbury and Corey Grape, the new

welding dividers and shop upgrades at the school. Hayden says the upgrades,which include the stations, new paint and a quieter ventilation system, aresafer and up-to-code. (Photo by Monique Westaby)

LH School Board Continued from frontclassroom management skills.

At the board meeting, Jeff Mastin, super-

intendent, said interviews had been con-

ducted that afternoon, with a likely

candidate whom they planned to offer the

position the fol lowing day.

First-time teacher and UW-La Crosse

graduate Rob Schrader, Berlin, was hired

Friday, Jan. 22, to replace Ruhoff.His last day of student teaching was

Thursday and his first day of real teaching

was Friday, said Mastin.

Nitek , who plans to retir e at the end of

the 2015-16 school year, writes that she

thoroughly enjoyed working with and

learning from her special education col-

leagues over the last 30 years.

Little did I know, when I started my edu-

cation at Lake Holcombe 60 years ago, that

I would spend some of the best times of my

life at Lake Holcombe School. These mem-

ories will always hold a special place in my

heart.

In his maintenance report, Tom Hayden

said changes have also been happening on

the building.We did add some windows last sum-

mer, said Hayden. We did add some

blinds to those now, or shadesfolks al-

ready said they can tell the difference with

the shades up or down.

The new clocks, which feature a purple

LH, match around the school, and set them-

selves, keeping every classroom at the

same time; something Hayden said was a

problem before.

I think thats been a big improvement,

said Hayden, who mentioned new clocks

had also been added to the hallways. It

looks good.

The old PA system was never main-

tained, Hayden told the board, saying

speakers were going out and the sound wasbad. It was just an old piece of equip-

ment.

Hayden said they tried to save the old

system, and considering the needs of teach-

ers and the school, found that replacing the

amp would take care of the problem.

Instead of the bell sound that was in

place, a new chime sound was install ed.

There are four choices, but Hayden said the

chime seemed the best.

You can hear the announcements better

around the school, he said, out in the

gymnasiumsoutside, for when we do the

fire drills.

Following Haydens report, the board

walked to the welding room to see changes

there, such as the new, quieter ventilationsystem, painted walls and divided welding

sections. Hayden says he would also like to

upgrade to LED lighting, but is waiting

until everything is in place.

It looks a lot nicer and its very func-

tional, said Hayden. And up to code,

which is most importantthe kids have re-

ally been helping a lot.

In his superintendents report, Mastin

thanked Spectrum Industries Inc. for their

computer furniture donation to the school,

valued at $10,745.

They called us and asked if we were in-

terested in their demonstration models,

said Mastin. We immediately said yes.

The district also received a $2,000

anonymous donation for the athletic de-partment . Were happy to see that a lso.

As a note to the voters of the district, the

board approved another three-year,

$675,000 referendum to be placed on the

April ballot.

Also up for the spring election are two

posit ions on the school board Sally

Meyer and Joe Stansbury. Stansbury has

filed his re-election papers, while Meyer

has opted out of another term, for now.

It was a great experience, said Meyer,

who has been on the board around 10 years.

I wouldnt say that I wouldnt try again.

Holcombe resident Dennis Macklin has

filed papers to run for Meyers seat, and is

already active in the school, volunteering

for after school and letting students read tohim.

I get more out of it than they do, said

Macklin. I leave here with a smileI feel

very strongly in support of the public

school system. It made a big difference in

my life and I appreciate it, so Im t rying to

give back.

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(Above) Nick Knez givesa mighty push to, left toright, Mike Jones, TeairaSpaeth and RaymondKnez, at the swimmingbeach hill at Brunet Is-land State Park in Cor-nell, Jan. 23. Thesledding event was heldby the Chippewa RiverRendezvous organiza-tion to raise funds forthe summer rendezvous

in Mill Yard Park. Hotbeefs, hot dogs and hotbeverage were also onsite for sledders. (Left)Five-month-old EllieWilk was too small tosled by herself, so hermom, Jaime Wilk, pulledthe little panda-wrappedbundle up and down thehill at the ChippewaRiver Rendezvous fam-ily sledding event. Or-ganizers said there wasa big crowd of kidsand adults for their sec-ond year, and say theyhope to make it an an-nual happening.

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Basketball Standings 2015-16 West Cloverbelt

Conference Boys BasketballTeam W LMcDonell 9 0Regis 7 1Altoona 5 3Fall Creek 5 4Stanley-Boyd 4 5

Cadott 2 7Thorp 2 7Osseo-Fairchild 1 8

2015-16 West CloverbeltConference Girls Basketball

Team W LRegis 9 0Fall Creek 7 2Stanley-Boyd 6 3Altoona 5 4Thorp 4 5

McDonell 3 6Osseo-Fairchild 2 7Cadott 0 9

2015-16 East LakelandConference Boys Basketball

Team W LBirchwood 5 2Bruce 4 2Cornell 4 2New Auburn 4 2Flambeau 3 4

Lake Holcombe 2 4Winter 0 6

2015-16 East LakelandConference Girls Basketball

Team W LFlambeau 8 0Bruce 6 1Lake Holcombe 4 3Birchwood 4 4Cornell 2 5

New Auburn 1 5Winter 0 7

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Shots fall short for HornetsBy Kayla Peche

Lower than 40 percent shooting accuracy hurt the Cadott

Hornets Boys Basketball team as they took on two confer-

ence competitors for games this week.

We shot very poorly this week,

which led to a couple losses, said

Brandon Mittermeyer, head coach.

I thought other than the shooting,

we did see some improvements.Jan. 19 vs. Stanley-Boyd

(L 62-37, conference)

The Hornets had another go at the

Stanley-Boyd Orioles Jan. 19, after

a previous loss in Cadott. Unfortu-

nately, this game went similar to the

first with the boys unable to stay

ahead.

At halftime, Cadott was already

behind by 10 points. Mittermeyer

said the team didnt move enough on

defense to execute their plays.

We have to work on our half-

court sets as we are playing too sta-

tionary, he said.

In the second half, Stanley-Boyd

continued their lead, earning 37 to

Cadotts 22 points. Juniors Bryce

McChesney and Drew Sonnentag

led the team in the double-digits, but

the Hornets fell to the Orioles, 62-

37.

Jan. 22 vs. Thorp

(L 60-34, conference)

Even with home court advantage,

Cadott struggled Jan. 22 against another West Cloverbelt

Conference rival Thorp.

The Hornets couldnt catch the Cardinals closer than 10

points, despite three-point baskets from Sonnentag, who led

Cadott with nine points.

McChesney scored seven for the night, while sophomore

Matt Drilling and senior Shawn Sedlacek added five each,

but Thorps defense held Cadott to their lowest scoring this

season in the 60-34 loss.

Cadott played in Lake Holcombe Jan. 26, and will host

Regis Jan. 28.

Chiefs show young talentBy Kayla Peche

The Cornell Chiefs Boys Basketball team played two non-

conference competitors this week, which senior player Cort-

land Spletter said gave them a chance to improve.

It was a good game to practice on everything we need to

work on, said Spletter.Jan. 21 vs. Lac Courte Oreilles (W 79-39, non-conference)

Cornell gave their younger players a chance to showcase

their talents Jan. 21, during a non-conference game against

Lac Courte Oreilles.

It felt good, said Kyle Glaus, Chiefs freshman, about

gaining more playing time. It was a chance to show what I

had.

Glaus let his talents shine in the game, earning a career-high

23 points. He says he is motivated to get better and not let his

team down as Cornell moves toward the end of the season.

I am proud of my team and cant wait to keep playing with

them, said Glaus.

The Chiefs had five players with at least six points for the

evening. Juniors Noah Nohr and Trenton Glaus scored 17 and

12 points, respectively. Spletter added seven points and junior

Mitch Swanson had six in the 79-39 victory.

We passed really well as a team and spread the scoringout, said Spletter. It was also really nice to get some of the

younger kids in too.

Jan. 23 vs. Augusta (L 72-55, non-conference)

Cornell was off to a bad start Jan. 23 against the Augusta

Beavers, falling behind by 17 points at halftime.

In the second half, the boys stayed with the Beavers, nailing

the same baskets for 32 points each. Senior Colton Hetke led

Cornell with 18 points, while Nohr and Swanson added 11.

With the early lead advantage, Augusta maintained an upper

hand over the Chiefs and secured the 72-55 win.

Jumping back into conference play, Cornell will host New

Auburn Jan. 26 and Lake Holcombe Jan. 29.

With Bobcat pressure, senior Cortland Spletterdrives forward for a basket in Cornells favor Jan.15. Cornell came back after being 16 points behindat the half, but lost to Birchwood 50-42, during theEast Lakeland battle. (Photo by Kayla Peche)

Senior Shawn Sedlacek (23) and junior Drew Sonnentag team up forCadott to cause a Cornell turnover Jan. 11. The non-conference matchupended with the Hornets jumping in front, a spot they held throughout thegame before winning, 77-51. (Photo by Ginna Young)

Chieftains battle before

long conference lineupBy Kayla Peche

The Lake Holcombe boys basketball team had two toughnon-conference contests this week, before heading into a long

line of East Lakeland Conference battles, starting with rival

Cornell, Jan. 29.

Jan. 19 vs. Clear Lake (L 82-70, non-conference)

The Chieftains were faced with comeback competition Jan.

19, when they trailed Clear Lake by 13 points at halftime.

We started slow in the second half, said junior Jeremiah

Reedy. But they hit a three every time we hit a two, so they

just ran away with the game pretty much.

Although senior Nick Seng had 26 points, Reedy had 21

and junior Reece Kinney had 18, the gap was too much and

the Lakers took the non-conference win, 82-70.

Jan. 25 vs. Prairie Farm (L 94-54, non-conference)

With almost a week-long break, Mondays game, Jan. 25

against Prairie Farm, still looked similar to their previous

match, as Lake Holcombe fell behind early.

Prairie Farm led with an almost 30-point lead at halftimeover the Chieftains. The Panthers didnt surrender in the sec-

ond half either, dominating the boards with 48 total points.

Despite Reedy with 18 and Kinney with 16 to lead the re-

covery charge, the Chieftains began from too far behind, los-

ing 94-54 for the night.

Lake Holcombe hosted Cadott Jan. 26, before traveling to

Cornell Jan. 29 to start their four conference match lineup.

Reece Kinney dribbles around non-conferencePrentice players in a Dec. 3 matchup in Holcombe.Kinney and his team earned 41 points for the night,but it wasnt enough to overtake the 61 points madeby the Buccaneers. (Photo by Monique Westaby)


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BASKEBALLTursday, January 28, 2016COURIER SENINELPage10

Cadott Boys Varsity BasketballThur., Jan. 28 Regis 7:30 p.m.Tue., Feb. 2 Abbotsford 7:30 p.m.Thur., Feb. 4 at Glenwood City 7:30 p.m.Girls Varsity BasketballFri., Jan. 29 Regis 7:30 p.m.Mon., Feb. 1 at Mondovi 7:30 p.m.Thur., Feb. 4 Thorp 7:30 p.m.Varsity Wrestling

Thur., Jan. 28 at Osseo-Fairchild 7:30 p.m.

Cornell Boys Varsity BasketballFri., Jan. 29 Lake Holcombe 7:15 p.m.Tue., Feb. 2 at Winter 7:15 p.m.Girls Varsity BasketballFri., Jan. 29 Lake Holcombe 5:45 p.m.Tue., Feb. 2 at Winter 5:45 p.m.

Lake Holcombe Boys Varsity BasketballFri., Jan. 29 at Cornell 7:15 p.m.Tue., Feb. 2 at Flambeau 5:45 p.m.Girls Varsity BasketballFri., Jan. 29 at Cornell 5:45 p.m.Tue., Feb. 2 at Flambeau 7:15 p.m.

Cornell-Lake Holcombe-Gilman

Varsity WrestlingThur., Jan. 28 Cameron (Cor.) 7 p.m.

Jan. 28 Feb. 4

SPORTSWEEK

Cadott girls earn confidence boostBoyceville and Cadott exchanged the lead from then on,

but with less than a minute left, senior Elizabeth Kyes nailed

a basket and brought the Hornets ahead, 52-50.

The Bulldogs started to foul, bringing Cadott to the free-

throw line. With mere seconds on the clock, Cadotts defense

held Boycevilles offensive and Kyes made a pair of free

throws to win the game, 58-54.

Jan. 21 vs. Fall Creek (L 69-38, conference)

Before the Boyceville win, Cadott senior Charlene Holteinjured her knee during a Sunday shoot-around, taking her

out for two games. Hazuga said Charlene was cleared to play

against Fall Creek Jan. 21, but he wanted to wait.

I want her to heal up a little more, he said.

With Holte benched, the Hornets suffered and were held

to only six points in the first half, while Fall Creek dominated

the board with 34.

It was extremely hard to sit out our last two games, said

Holte. Being a starter and playing almost the whole game,

every game, to not being able to play at all is hard. I almost

feel Im letting my team down not being able to be on the

court with them.

The Hornets picked it up in the second half by scoring five

times more than they did before halftime. Kyes led the team

with 14 points, followed by Kramer with six and senior

Chelsey Goettl with five.

Fall Creek still kept a gap between them and Cadott, lead-ing to the 69-38 loss for the Hornets.

Jan. 22 vs. Owen-Withee (L 69-51, non-conference)

Cadott fell behind again early Jan. 22 against Owen-

Withee. Despite putting up eight three pointers, the Hornets

couldnt catch the Blackhawks 19-point starting lead.

The Hornets defense did step up in the second half, hold-

ing Owen-Withee to 25 points versus the 44 points they re-

ceived in the first half.

Even though the Hornets lost 69-51, Kyes scored 30 points,

including three three-pointers. Goettl and Rineck each scored

eight points, while freshman Jenna Sedlacek had five.

The Hornets traveled to Altoona Jan. 26, and will host

Mondovi Jan. 29.

Cornells tale of two halvesBy Kayla Peche

Marcus Leland, Cornell head coach, said the Jan. 21 game

was a tale of two halves, but it was really the tale of twogames for the Chiefs girls basketball team this week as they

came back to win against one and then fell in defeat against

the other.

Jan. 21 vs. Lac Courte Oreilles (W 42-34, non-confer-

ence)

Overall, it was a great team effort to get the win, said

Leland about the Jan. 21 game against Lac Courte Oreilles.

We pushed through our rough first half and came out with a

different mentality in the second half.

In the second half, the Chiefs switched their defense and

sophomore Kierra Walters stepped up to stop LCOs

Shaylena Corbine.

Corbine had 12 points in the first half of the game and

only two in the second, Leland

said. We were just far more aggres-

sive in the second half.

Cornell was down by 14 points athalftime, but came back to take a

42-34 win in the non-conference

competition. The Chiefs defense fu-

eled the victory as they held their

opponent to only eight points in the

second half.

Senior Lexi Moussette led Cor-

nell with 16 points, seven rebounds

and three steals, while junior Abby

Klein added 13 points and 13 re-

bounds. Freshman Cheyenne Pelo-

quin added five of her seven points

during the second half, along with

17 rebounds and three steals.

I am hoping that we can use this

win as a confidence builder and

keep the girls working hard as wemove forward, said Leland.

Jan. 23 vs. Augusta (L 60-17,

non-conference)

Over the weekend, the girls trav-

eled to Augusta Jan. 23, for another

non-conference match up.

The Chiefs were held to only

three baskets in the first half, which

was a far cry from the Beavers 32

points.

Klein led the team with eight,

which was over half of Cornells

total score. With only 11 points

added to the scoreboard in the sec-

ond half, the Chiefs fell to Augusta,

60-17.

Cornell will host their next twogames with New Auburn Jan. 26

and Lake Holcombe Jan. 29.

Victory comes after halftime lead

By Kayla Peche

The Cadott girls basketball team had a three-game chal-

lenge this week, but it all started with a W in the victory col-

umn for the Hornets.

Jan. 19 vs. Boyceville (W 58-54, non-conference)

In the final minutes, Cadott rallied back to defeat the

Boyceville Bulldogs Jan. 19 for a non-conference victory.

The girls earned it, said Dave Hazuga, head coach. It

was a confidence boost.The Hornets started the night behind by six points at half-

time, but soon tied the game in the second half. Sophomore

Alexis Kramer led the charge, hitting four of her six three-

point shots, while sophomores Kallie Patrie and Cailin Ri-

neck contributed inside baskets.

We had great pressure defense on the ball, said Hazuga.

We had everyone contribute in different ways. Boyceville

had a strong post game and good outside shooting thats a

combination we have trouble with.

Earning more playing time in the second half of the

season, Cadott freshman Jenna Sedlacek cuts offa Boyceville point guard from scoring during a Jan.19 game. The Hornets rallied back to win the non-conference play, 58-54. (Photo by Kayla Peche)

By Kayla Peche

The Lake Holcombe Chieftains Girls Basketball team is mid-way through the sea-

son, which means re-matches against previous teams are beginning, and the girls

saw their second re-match this week, against Prairie Farm.

Jan. 19 vs. Clear Lake (W 58-41, non-conference)

The Chieftains pushed forward for a 10-point lead at halftime, priming them for

a non-conference win Jan. 19 against Clear Lake.

We hustled hard, said Jay Geist, head coach. The girls played real well.

Junior Hannah Lee led Lake Holcombe with 21 points for the night. Together, the

team made 17 of 25 free throws, which Geist said helped toward the 58-41 victory.

Jan. 25 vs. Prairie Farm

(L 53-36, non-conference)

Previously, the Chieftains

fell to Prairie Farm by almost

30 points in December, but

this time around, the girls

kept the scoreboard close.

Lee dominated on offense

again, hitting 15 points to

lead Lake Holcombe. Senior

Bailey Viegut followed with

six, and seniors Kayla Vavra

and Jordan Geist added four.

The Chieftains stayed

neck-and-neck with the Pan-

thers, before Prairie Farm

took a 10-point lead at half-

time. The second half was a

lower scoring game for both

teams, but Lake Holcombe

couldnt recover, falling in

the non-conference contest,

53-36.

Lake Holcombe will travel

to Cornell Jan. 29, and Flam-

beau Feb. 2, for East Lake-land Conference play.

One of three seniors on the team, ChieftainSara Stender gets by New Auburn TrojanNadia Rada, on a fast break. The girls heldNew Auburn to eight points in the first half,keeping the 60-24 victory at home Jan. 12.

(Photo by Monique Westaby)

Cornell senior LexiMoussette makesher way aroundLake HolcombesEllie Dixon in a Dec.8 game. Cornell fellto the neighboringschool, 53-21.(Photo by Monique

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WRESLING Tursday, January 28, 2016COURIER SENINEL Page11

Mud Brook Pool LeagueSecond Half Week 1

Results:Arnold, 5 vs. Flaters, 4; BogiesI, 4 vs. Big Swedes, 5; Teds, 8vs. Black Bear, 1; Cookies, 5 vs.Bogies II, 4; Big Minnow, 3 vs.Roses Bay, 6Standings W LTeds 8 1Roses Bay 6 3Arnold 5 4Big Swedes 5 4Cookies 5 4Bogies I 4 5Bogies II 4 5Flaters 4 5Big Minnow 3 6Black Bear 1 8

Cadott-Boyd Wednesday

Pool League Standings

Jan. 20, 2016

TEAM Weekly TotalHalfway 8 98

Drywood 10 62

Crescent 10 89

J & Js 12 94

Last Call 4 75

DDs 8 69

MCB 12 116

Old Barn 1 10 90

Old Barn 2 10 73Randys Jim Town 16 122

First Half Winner: Randys Jim

Town

North Country Pool LeagueJan. 21, 2016

Team W LTeds Timberlodge 65 25Arnolds II 57 33Big Swedes I 53 37Cookies 51 39Broken Arrow I 47 43Flaters 44 46Big Swedes II 42 48Arnolds I 39 51Pine Drive 39 51

Black Bear I 38 52Broken Arrow II 35 55Black Bear II 30 60

Pool

Sheriff advises caution to those on area waterwaysThe Chippewa County Sheriffs Department and the Wis-

DNR encourage anglers to be careful on area waterways this

winter. Because of this years El Nino weather pattern, the

area saw one of the warmest Decembers on record, resulting

in less-than-normal ice depths on area lakes.

That warm weather pattern is expected to return over the

next few weeks.

Parking vehicles closely together on the ice is never a

good idea, advises a release from the sherriffs office. If

you see vehicles driving on a frozen body of water, it doesnt

mean that the ice will support multiple vehicles parked in one

area.The grouped vehicles puts a tremendous load in one small

area, which may cause otherwise solid ice to fail. In February

2012, Lake Winnebago had a collapse during an ice fishing

contest when 36 parked vehicles broke through the ice. There

was approximately 12 inches of ice on the lake.

In Wisconsin, sunken vehicles must be removed within 30

days. Removal from the lake bottom is performed by private

contractors with divers, winches and cranes. Costs range from

$1,000 to $5,000, depending on location and water depth.

Wisconsin DNR warden Kevin Christorf offers the follow-

ing guidelines for those on the ice:

Dont travel in unfamiliar areas.

Avoid inlets, outlets and narrows. Increased current in

these areas can thin the ice.

Dont go alone and take a cell phone if available. Make

sure someone knows where you are and when you are ex-

pected to return.

Carry basic safety gear, including ice claws or picks, a

life jacket and rope.

Clear ice is generally stronger than ice with snow or bub-

bles in it, warns the release, But remember that no ice is

ever 100 percent safe. Remember to watch for pressure ridges

which may form as the ice warms during the day.

Heading to finals with confidenceBy Kayla Peche

As the season winds down, the Wolfpack wrestlers are los-

ing teammates to the injury bug, limiting their chances to

succeed in the final duals. But head coach Greg Sonnentag

said the team plans to be in full force by the Lakeland Con-

ference matches.

We hope to have everyone back and healthy by the con-

ference tournament, Sonnentag said. The boys have beenworking hard.

Jan. 21 vs. Northwood-Solon Springs (W 54-6)

The Jan. 21 dual in Northwood was a one-and-done type

meet, with Cornell-Lake Holcombe-Gilman only wrestling

one match against Northwood-Solon Springs.

Sophomore Alex Gehrt won his match by pinfall within

the first period over his competitor, Bobby Pearson. The

other matches were all forfeits, leading the Wolfpack to a 54-

6 victory.

Greg Sonnentag said the St. Croix Tournament would be a

tough challenge for the team because two top wrestlers (ju-

nior Takoda Lee and sophomore Zach Person) would be out.

Lee was out for family reasons, and 132-pound Person in-

jured his elbow.

Hopefully, the hard work pays off this weekend, said

Sonnentag. And we can head into our dual with Cameron

and the conference tournament with some confidence.Jan. 23 St. Croix Tournament

The Wolfpack landed in 15th place with 34 points over the

weekend at the St. Croix Falls Wrestling Classic. The team

was limited with only six varsity wrestlers available to com-

pete.

Freshman Sam Pickerign and junior Matt Kostka each took

fourth place for Cornell-Lake Holcombe-Gilman during the

20-school tournament.

At 106 pounds, Pickerign won his first match by fall over

Chetek-Weyerhaeuser/Prairie Farm in 23 seconds, then won

the quarterfinal dual against Cumberlands Logan Steglich

to land the fourth-place spot.

Kostka also won his first two matches of the day before

falling against the second two competitors.

Cornell-Lake Holcombe-Gilman will host Cameron Jan.28, then will have a short break before the Lakeland Confer-

ence tournament Feb. 6 at Cameron.

Hornet wrestlers up for the challengeBy Kayla Peche

The Cadott Hornets Wrestling team traveled to Arcadia this

weekend ready for a challenge, but not before a battle broke

out on the mat against Spencer-Columbus.

Jan. 21 vs. Spencer-Columbus Catholic (L 44-15)

The Hornets traveled to Spencer Jan. 21, and took on the

Spencer-Columbus Catholic Rockets.

The night started out with a pinfall against freshman Zak

Schofield, but senior Brandon Pederson picked up a 12-8 de-cision win over Spencer-Columbus Caden Schilli

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