By Monique Westaby

From building changes to staff changes to grants, there was

a hodgepodge of topics to discuss at the regular Lake Hol-

combe School Board meeting Nov. 16, starting with a mainte-

nance update from Tom Hayden, head of maintenance.

“We’re working on the welding shop,” said Hayden. “Little

by little we built separate stations for the kids to work in. Next,

we’ll do some painting, some hangers for the welders, actually

racks for the welders to come in and out so we can clean up.”

Because of the added use of the welding room in recent

years, Hayden also proposed “closing up” the shop area, and

changing air ventilation to something more efficient and eco-

friendly.

“When the welding shop is doing anything – if they’re

grinding, painting, welding, whatever they’re doing – the

whole school gets affected by that,” says Hayden. “We need

to close up the welding shop so it’s a separate unit of itself. So

when you turn on that exhaust system, it doesn’t pull it through

the whole building.”

The new system is intended to pull the exhaust out of the

building, and draw new, heated air back in.

“It will be nice, fresh air in the building,” said Hayden, who

mentioned the current system isn’t up to code for drawing ex-

haust out. “Way, way more efficient than it’s ever been.”

After receiving quotes, the board chose to go with the

Bartingale Mechanical Inc. proposal for $37,668, which came

in nearly $20,000 less than a proposal from Paul’s Sheet Metal

& Roofing Inc. Hayden said he also prefers Bartingale’s effort

put into the project and their service.

“Bartingale Mechanical works with the school, we have a

contract with them,” said Hayden. “I checked with Rice Lake

on the last one (Paul’s) did, and Rice Lake is not happy with

their system.”

Hayden explained that Bartingale’s proposal also includes

installing a ventilation unit that will work with the wood boiler

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(See “LH School Board” Page 3)

(See “Cadott joins PLC” Page 3)

(See “Cornell Elementary” Page 14)

The Cadott and Cornell Courier Sentinel offices

will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving.

Cornell Elementary helps their neighbors

The Cornell Elementary School held their 10th annual

Thanksgiving Food Drive Nov. 9-Nov. 20, where students

could bring in non-perishable food items for the Cornell Food

Pantry with the theme “Helping Our Neighbor is a Slam

Dunk!”

“A big thank you to all the families who sent food to the

school with their children,” said Vicki Christianson, special

Most of the kids weren’t even born when Cornell Elementary began the food drive 10 years ago, but Vicki

Christianson, special education teacher, said each year students and teachers raise more donations than

the previous year for the Cornell Food Pantry. This year, the goal was to reach 1,000 items from the entire

elementary school, but the students went above and beyond, collecting 1,768 items. Since the drive

started, the elementary has donated 17,294 items for families in need. (Photo by Kayla Peche)

One-vehicle fatal crash still under investigation

A 54-year-old rural Cornell woman is dead after a one-ve-

hicle crash in the township of Goetz, just south of 135th Av-

enue on State Highway 27.

According to a press release from Lt. Richard Starck with

the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office, Deborah D. Schwartz

was traveling at a high rate of speed on State Highway 27

when her vehicle went into the ditch, striking a power pole

Friday afternoon, Nov. 20.

“The vehicle entered the east shoulder and continued into

the east ditch, overturned, and collided with a power pole

causing extensive damage to the vehicle,” says Starck in the

release. “The vehicle came to a final rest in a field on the east

side of State Highway 27.”

Schwartz was pronounced dead at the scene by the

Chippewa County Coroner, and Starck says any other infor-

mation, such as the cause of the accident, is still under inves-

tigation pending an autopsy.

Kids! Send us your letters to Santa!

Want to make sure Santa Claus gets themessage about what you want to find underthe tree Christmas morning?

Well, Good Saint Nick reads the CourierSentinel and has assured the staff that anyletters, from third graders and younger,printed to him in the paper, will be read intime for his annual sleigh trip.

Send your letter to Courier Sentinel, P.O.Box 546, Cornell, WI 54732, by Friday, Dec.4, then watch for it to be in the Christmas

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Santa knows where to land.

Cadott joins PLC

By Kayla Peche

Last year, when Damon Smith joined Cadott School Dis-

trict as district administrator, he brought with him the idea of

starting a Professional Learning Community (PLC) in the

district.

PLC is a group of educators that meets regularly, sharesexpertise and works collaboratively to improve teachingskills and the academic performance of students, according

to the Glossary of Education Reform.

Matthew McDonough, Cadott Jr./Sr. principal, said he first

heard of the concept at the Wisconsin Leadership Academy,

which he attended when he became principal.

“I was intrigued by what Dr. Rick DuFour started at Adlai

E. Stevenson High School many years ago,” said McDo-

nough. “I was especially interested in his ideas for grading

students.”

McDonough says the district’s goal is to get everyone on

the staff to experience PLC through some type of profes-

sional development. Thus far, 10 teachers went to PLC train-

ing in Minneapolis this past summer, others went to PLC

Boot Camp at CESA in August, and more recently, 12 teach-

ers went to “A Professional Learning Community in Motion”

at Aldai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Ill., Nov.

10.

The trip consisted of teachers from elementary, junior high

and high school, who attended eight learning sessions, and a

choice between a tour of the one-million square foot school

or a curriculum team meeting. McDonough says Stevenson

High School has been working with the PLC system for 25

years, and it is truly the way they do business.

In session one, “sustaining a rigorous curriculum for all

students,” the group explained how to make sure each student

has a chance to do college level work in high school. McDo-

nough said Cadott is already implementing this with the four

advanced placement courses and multiple transcripted credit

Lake Holcombe School BoardSchool ‘closes up’ welding shop for efficiency

they’re four months old and trying to say

their first word.

Holidays can be busy, stressful and unre-

laxing, but be thankful for every moment

spent with friends and family. Next year,

that baby will be older and those snuggles

will be gone. Next year, your sibling may

have moved to a different state. Next year,

a friend or family member may no longer be

around.

Thanksgiving is for giving thanks. Take

that time to cherish and thank those who

have been placed in your life; next year, they

might not be there.

OPINIONThursday, November 26, 2015

COURIER SENTINELPage 2

By Monique Westaby

Managing Editor

It’s one of the few days

I look forward to every

year. The turkey is in the

oven and makes the

house smell delicious and

cozy. The potatoes are

getting mashed and the Stove Top is await-

ing the last five minutes to be quickly made

and placed on the table.

Pillsbury cans get popped open and the

can opener lies on the counter after releasing

the round, ring-laden cranberries from their

confines. The odds and ends that vary each

year get bowled and placed on the table,

which includes added leaves to accommo-

date everyone in the family.

At one point, everyone in the family

meant five. Now, it means eight; but that’s

just one Thanksgiving. The other, my in-

laws, which once held four at their table, has

quickly grown to seven; 13 if you count the

extended family who visits some years.

Once upon a time Thanksgiving was a day

for relaxing, over-loading on food, watching

football and taking naps.

Now, it’s a hectic day filled with bouncing

from one house to the other, keeping dogs

in-line and seeing way more people than I’m

used to.

By the end of the day, my brain is fried,

my stomach is to the breaking point and I’m

so worn out I can barely watch the last quar-

ter of the game.

I wrote about these stresses in last year’s

Thanksgiving column, and concluded that

avoiding stress is the best, even if that

means missing some of the festivities.

This year, with dogs and a baby to keep

occupied, who knows how things will go.

And yet I still wouldn’t trade it for the

world, and neither should you.

I am so thankful for my life and all it’s be-

come. I’m sure, like everyone, I still let

stress get to me and take moments for

granted, but being aware of that is some-

thing I pride myself on. I cherish every mo-

ment I can, and although I don’t say it as

much as I should, I am thankful for every-

one in my life, even if they raise my blood

pressure at times.

Life is a precious, fleeting moment, and

for some it’s even more fleeting than we

could have ever imagined. I’ve seen friends

and family lose battles with cancer, have

tragic accidents and give in to the pressures

of life. I know mothers and fathers who have

gone through the heartwrenching moments

of losing a child, before and after birth.

None of it is easy, and never will be, but

all we can do is be thankful for the time we

have been given. What better time to ac-

knowledge that than Thanksgiving?

Parents grow older before our very eyes,

even if we imagine them always being the

same age. Grandparents, aunts, uncles,

cousins – no one is immune to the sands of

time.

Children grow up while they sleep, and

one night you’re in the hospital staring at

every perfect feature, and the next morning

Thanksgiving: a time to cherish your ever-changing loved ones

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tion of marijuana.

These tragic “wars,” or acts of demolition,

are not just happening in Paris, New York or

some far away land, these are in places right

next door.

On Halloween, four UW-Stout students

dressed in black face while replicating the Ja-

maican bobsled team in the movie, CoolRunnings. Those students were accused of

racism, and other accusations of racial slan-

der and prejudice came forward in full force

throughout Menomonie.

In Minnesota, an unarmed 24-year-old

African American was shot in the head (and

a few days later died) by a police officer.

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tigation.

Were those Stout students acting in a hate-

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shoot the man “execution style?”

Yes, people are going to have different

opinions, there is going to be discrimination.

But does there have to be? And does that

mean we have to constantly fight about who

is right or wrong?

As Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Darkness

cannot drive out darkness; only light can do

that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love

can do that.”

In a video by history.com, magazine jour-

nalist Sarah Josepha Hale campaigned to es-

tablish a national Thanksgiving Day from the

1830s-’50s. The video states, “she passion-

ately believed that such a day would help

unite a nation headed toward civil war.”

Over 150 years ago, the United States

needed Thanksgiving to unify the people and

now, it has come back around.

Many people give thanks on Thanksgiving

for what they have been given the past year.

Giving thanks for family and friends are def-

initely worth it, but have you ever given

thanks for our government? When will we

give thanks for the political happenings in

the world?

After earning freedom and independence

from Great Britain, Americans used Thanks-

giving to give thanks for those who put their

lives on the line for America…for our free-

dom.

As the political campaigns rage on, all the

way up to the 2016 November Presidential

Election, will we ever just come together?

On Thanksgiving, families who may not

see each other all year come together. Maybe

Uncle Billy Bob dislikes his brother-in-law,

but they will sit there and share a delicious

turkey.

Do you think Donald Trump and Hilary

Clinton could get along over some green

beans?

With our world under terrorist attacks and

discrimination of religion, race and class all

around us, can we all, for just one day, say

thanks for what we have and stop fighting?

For one day, try to use Thanksgiving as a

way to settle the differences, to accept and

forgive those who have wronged you, and be

the bigger, better person. If more people did

that, maybe our world wouldn’t be in sham-

bles.

Maybe we can come out of this chaos

being thankful to be an American, and spread

love instead of hate.

By Kayla Peche

In a world where con-

servative and liberal

views differ so much that

debates break out over a

Starbucks cup, a world

where states are going

against the president’s

views by demanding borders be closed to

refugees, it is almost ironic that Thanksgiv-

ing is in the midst.

As history shows, in 1863, four months

after the victory at Gettysburg, Pres. Abra-

ham Lincoln declared the last Thursday in

November to be Thanksgiving Day – “a day

of giving thanks for the blessing of the har-

vest and of the preceding year.”

The American Civil War’s root causes

were slavery, sectionalism and states rights;

it was a separation of our country as a

whole – sadly, something that is happening

again in 2015.

Debates and “mini-wars” have again

begun over racism, class and a state’s right

to make their own rules, whether that’s re-

garding gay marriage, abortion or legaliza-

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COURIER SENTINEL Page 3Safety first, fun second this gift-giving season

Submitted by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture,

Trade and Consumer Protection

Each year there are toys that every child wants and every

shopper is clamoring to get. But even the most popular toy

may not be appropriate for the intended child, or safe for other

children in the home.

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Con-

sumer Protection (DATCP) asks consumers to think about the

safety of each potential gift before purchasing it.

“There is an excitement that comes with getting your hands

on the hottest toys during the holiday shopping season, but that

feeling should not trump the question of whether a toy is right

for the recipient,” said Michelle Reinen, director of the Bureau

of Consumer Protection. “The child’s age and development,

along with the age of other children in the house, needs to be

considered when judging if a toy is the right choice this year.”

When circling the store aisles or shopping online, look for

these labels on toy packaging or product page:

• General warning labels listing the potential for small parts,

magnets and suffocation hazards.

• Age grading: use the manufacturer’s suggested age range

as a foundation for whether a toy is appropriate for the physical

and mental skills of a child.

• ASTM F963: this indicates a toy meets the latest safety

standards as required by law.

• ASTM D4236: this indicates art materials have been re-

viewed by a toxicologist and are labeled with cautionary in-

formation, if necessary.

• Flame resistant: this means a material will resist burning

and should extinguish quickly.

Other things to think about when shopping for children:

For homes with younger children, avoid toys with small

parts, magnets, cords or strings. Choose gifts that are age and

skill appropriate. Check for recalled toys at CPSC.gov.

Watch out for “button batteries” – coin-sized (or smaller)

batteries that are used in products like toys, remote controls,

flashlights and hearing aids. Never let a child play with these

batteries as they pose a choking hazard and can cause serious

internal chemical burns in as little as two hours. Make sure any

toys that use these batteries have a screw to secure the battery

compartment.

Watch out for gifts containing high-powered magnets. These

small “rare earth” magnets can be swallowed and attract one

another in the intestinal tract, requiring surgical removal. Ac-

cording to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, some

high-powered magnet sets were responsible for the death of a

16-month-old girl, and an estimated 2,900 emergency room-

treated injuries between 2009 and 2013, which were banned

nationwide since late 2014.

Avoid no-name products. A manufacturer’s name and ad-

dress is not a guarantee of safety, but it means you can track a

legitimate company to remedy problems.

Pick up any safety items that go along with a toy, such as a

helmet for a bike or scooter, and look for hidden dangers such

as sharp points, loud noises, projectiles or splinters.

If purchasing used toys, skip ones with chipped paint to

avoid possible exposure to lead.

And safety concerns don’t end at the register. After gifts are

unwrapped, immediately gather and remove plastic wrapping,

twist ties, zip ties, clamshell containers and other potentially

dangerous packaging materials.

Be mindful of younger children and keep small or pointed

toys and accessories out of their reach. Lastly, make sure to

read any battery charging instructions that come with toys as

chargers and adapters can overheat and pose burn hazards to

young children.

Fifth graders Jena Geist and Blake Anders show

the Lake Holcombe School Board how LEGOs use

technology to move back and forth, lift things up

and play music. Three students worked in teams,

following directions and working together to create

the robots. (Photo by Monique Westaby)

already in place at the school, something Paul’s said “wouldn’t

work” for the building.

Following unanimous (with one absent) board approval,

Hayden thanked the board and said he will “get on it right

away.”

The board also approved (although not without jokingly

questioning if they could vote against) the resignation of Lake

Holcombe Spanish teacher and high school Student Council

adviser Kate Elling, effective at the end of the 2015-16 school

year.

Life is funny. When I was attending college, the furthest thingfrom my mind was a career in teaching. However, around everycorner, it seems that has been what I was meant to do, wrote

Elling in her letter.

Elling, who has taught at Lake Holcombe since 2000, says

her resignation comes in light of triplet grandchildren due next

year. So, it is time to trade in my textbooks for picture books,and a classroom of middle and high school students for astroller full of babies (at least for the near future).

Other staff changes included the approval of Jim Aerts as

National Honor Society adviser, and Joy Webster as the jr. high

boys basketball coach.

In his report, Jeff Mastin, superintendent, thanked the Lake

Holcombe Education Foundation for approving four staff

grants, totaling $3,274.36:

• Jane Ash – $300 for Read, Read, Read, which provides

“quality up-to-date books for children.”

• Angie Vacho – $323.50 for a trip to the Chippewa Moraine

Ice Age Center that will “lead to meaningful hands-on experi-

ences” related to topics in the Wisconsin history and science

curriculum.

• Melissa Wojcik – $1,650.86 to “fill in the gaps of curricu-

lum for fourth and fifth-grade music, and to meet the national

standards for both.”

• Andy Lorenzen – $1,000 for the machining and metal

forming class to purchase tools and equipment for new lathes

to “help get some machines to incorporate the tools used in the

industry right now.”

“I would like to publicly thank the Lake Holcombe Educa-

tion Foundation for providing those grants,” said Mastin.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR:

As we draw close to the “season of giving” I think it is time

to say thank you to the over 800 customers of Chippewa Val-

ley Electric Cooperative who have joined together to make a

difference in our community.

By participating in “Operation RoundUp” they allow their

bill to be rounded up to the next whole dollar and the extra

to be contributed to the Chippewa Valley Community Fund.

As of September 2015 this fund has made over $3000.00

available this year to help individuals and agencies in need.

I also invite any other customers of Chippewa Valley Elec-

tric Cooperative to join in making a difference in our com-

munity by asking to be enrolled in “Operation RoundUp.”

Your small gift which averages 50 cents a month can be

added to the gifts of others to make a big difference.

Thank you for your generosity.

Sincerely,

Vern Weeks,

Cadott,

Board Member of Chippewa Valley Community Fund

– Letters to the Editor –

courses. The other sessions were on how to respond when

students don’t learn, thinking positive, not being punitive, a

freshman mentoring program, teacher leadership and grading

for learning.

Alisha Neinfeldt, high school social studies teacher, at-

tended the PLC in Motion, and said she enjoyed hearing

about how the school runs on a daily basis.

“This building was amazing,” Neinfeldt said. “And the stu-

dents were so proud of their school. It makes me want to keep

working toward building and improving on our positive at-

mosphere and spirit.”

McDonough said Cadott teachers attending the workshops

are a mixture of new and more established teachers, some of

whom bought into the concept and some who did not. He said

the administration plans to meet with each individual to get

their thoughts on what the district is doing well, what they

need to work on, and what they need to start or stop doing.

“Our goal is to get all staff ‘on the bus and in the right

seat,’” he said, “while moving forward and implementing the

PLC concepts.”

Neinfeldt says she plans to implement the PLC concept

into her work as an instructor and adviser for student council.

“I was intrigued about a mentor program that they were

speaking about,” she said. “I was also interested in their priv-

ilege system to reward kids for doing well in school. I know

we are looking into implementing a version of our own priv-

ilege system.”

Most of the feedback of PLC has been positive, with Jen-

ney Larson, elementary principal, saying the elementary staff

had a “great experience” at Stevenson.

“Mr. McDonough and I are both excited about the future

of PLC for our district.”

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10 Years Ago

2005

Lake Holcombe student

Kayla Anderson signs a Let-

ter of Intent to play volley-

ball for Appalachian State

University in North Car-

olina. Anderson receives a

full scholarship and will act

as a setter.

While not quite a 30-point

buck, Mike Rabe, Hol-

combe, shoots an 11-pointer

with a 20 1/4 inch spread.

20 Years Ago

1995

Heather Hill becomes the

new editor of the CornellCourier and the Cadott Sen-tinel. Hill comes to the local

newspaper as a UW-Stout

graduate, where she majored

in English with a minor in

journalism. Hill and her hus-

band, Jon, live in Chippewa

Falls, but plan to move to a

country home near Cornell.

As part of American Edu-

cation Week, the Lake Hol-

combe School staff/faculty

recognizes Mary Flater, Glo-

ria Willmarth and Joni Wein-

ert for their “outstanding

efforts and dedication.”

30 Years Ago

1985

Randy and Roxane Shack-

leton open Shackleton Gas

and Tire in the old Hol-

combe Farmers Union build-

ing. The business offers auto

parts, as well as tires, tools

and miscellaneous items.

Under the direction of

Ken Ash and Greg Field,

Lake Holcombe students

attempt to create a key pad

and clock as part of

the school’s manufacturing

technology class.

40 Years Ago

1975

The Walt Disney animated

film Bambi plays at the the-

atre.

Joy Carlson, Cornell grad-

uate, is named as a cheer-

leader for the wrestling and

swimming teams at UW-

Stevens Point. The freshman

will major in physical edu-

cation and says she hopes

the sport continues to grow

at the university.

50 Years Ago

1965

Pvt. Harlan Robarge, Cor-

nell, completes a five-week

aircraft maintenance course

at the Army Aviation School

in Alabama.

60 Years Ago

1955

The Cornell High School

senior class sponsors/orga-

nizes a Christmas Prom to

provide a “nice treat” for the

community and holiday vis-

itors. The students chose Sil-

ver Bells as the theme, and

spent hours hanging hun-

dreds of white bells in the

gymnasium.

The Women’s Christian

Temperance Union meets at

the home of Hazel Buck.

During their meeting, the

group agrees to make “sun-

shine” bags for injured sol-

diers who are hospitalized

over the holiday season.

100 Years Ago

With the installation of

peace, the nation has seen a

major slackening in war in-

dustry production, leaving a

long list of newly unem-

ployed women. With the re-

turn of men from overseas, it

was expected women would

return to their household re-

sponsibilities, but a surpris-

ing 10 percent have declared

they wish to seek gainful

employment in avenues such

as clerical work.

The National Council of

Defense issues an order lift-

ing the buying/selling ban

on retail establishments.

Merchants can now buy/sell

as many items as people

wish to purchase, and can

hire additional employees

during the holiday season

and beyond. In addition,

stores can remain open as

late as they wish, provided

the female labor law is not

violated.

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10 Years Ago

2005

Dr. Jeremy Stender joins

the staff at Kromrey Chiro-

practic and Wellness Center

in Cadott.

Michael McConville, 13,

shoots his first buck on open-

ing day – an 11-point with a

14-inch spread.

Cadott firefighter/EMT

John Gazda suffers a non-

fatal gunshot to his abdomen

while looking for a place to

hunt.

20 Years Ago

1995

Country Fest announces

that their 1996 line-up will

include Joe Diffie, Nitty

Gritty Dirt Band, Toby Keith,

Little Texas and Lone Star.

VIP box seating and reserved

seating are also announced as

a new addition to the 320-

acre festival.

Angie Bourget and Cindy

Dzienkowski receive med-

als, rods and reels for win-

ning the Kids Casting

Contest.

Bob and Thelma Josifek

display a gigantic turkey

made of hay bales at their

farm in Cadott for Thanks-

giving.

To help hospitals meet

their surgery patients need for

blood, the Red Cross Blood-

mobile will be at St. Rose

Church in Cadott.

30 Years Ago

1985

A battery-operated vital

signs monitor is purchased by

the Cadott Ambulance Serv-

ice and a child safety seat is

donated to them by the Wis-

consin Division of Health.

The Christmas spirit will

be celebrated with the 14th

Annual Christmas Pageant at

the Cadott High School audi-

torium.

The Village of Cadott is el-

igible to receive up to

$750,000 per year from the

Housing and Public Facilities

Competition to undertake

housing and public facilities

improvements.

40 Years Ago

1975

Mike Berg will provide on-

the-farm feeding consulting

services out of the Midland

Cooperative in Cadott a few

days each week.

The Cadott Hornets Boys

Basketball team takes a 58-

53 victory over the Lake Hol-

combe Chieftains in the

opening game of the season

for both teams.

Navy Fireman Apprentice

Gregory Sima graduates

from recruit training at the

Naval Training Center in San

Diego, Calif.

50 Years Ago

1965

Named to head the

Chippewa County Blood

Bank for the coming year is

Dr. C. E. Zenner of Cadott.

Darrell Danielson arrives

in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba,

after graduating from the

United States Navy Radio

School in California.

The Cadott Hornet Boys

Basketball team turns a 58-55

victory over the Fall Creek

Crickets for the opening of

conference play.

60 Years Ago

1955

Albert Knitter bags a 12-

point, 175-pound buck open-

ing weekend.

Approximately 25 relatives

and friends attend a surprise

birthday party in honor of

Ludwig Cuhel, Evelynne

Cuhel, Evelyne Lompa and

Edward Leech at the ZCBJ

Hall.

Tom Miller represents the

Hornets as runner-up string in

a poll of area football

coaches.

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Augusta

Area Times

For the second consecu-

tive year, Augusta police of-

ficer Gordie O’Brien speaks

with community members

about harmful substances

with pictures and videos of

people using drugs.

Osseo-Fairchild dancers

Hattie Frieburg, Julianne

Mickelson, Aubrie Lyngen

and Maddy Ives are chosen

to dance at this year’s Var-

sity Spirit Spectacular at

Walt Disney World’s Magic

Kingdom in Orlando, Fla.

Augusta Elementary fifth-

graders make thank you

cards for veterans.

Bloomer

Advance

The Bloomer City Coun-

cil agrees to send requests

for proposals for legal serv-

ices following the announce-

ment that current city

attorney William Theil is re-

tiring.

Water covers 17th Avenue

after gates on the dam in

Bloomer are lowered to

draw down Lake Como.

Heavy rains caused the

water level in the lake to rise

16 inches in 90 minutes.

The Early Learning and

Language Project receives

the 2015 Standing Up for

Rural Wisconsin Schools,

Libraries and Communities

Award.

Colfax

Messenger

The Colfax Village Board

approves a $2,718 agree-

ment with Xcel Energy to in-

stall electrical service for the

East View housing develop-

ment.

Colfax community mem-

bers offer families and indi-

viduals a free Thanksgiving

dinner at the Colfax United

Methodist Church from

noon to 1:30 p.m. Thanks-

giving Day.

Eight Colfax seniors con-

clude successful cross coun-

try careers, winning a

combined five conference ti-

tles with five teams compet-

ing at the state meet in a

four-year span.

Ladysmith

News

The Ladysmith City

Council approves a

$249,954 purchase for a re-

placement sewer hydro ex-

cavator truck.

Ernie Gerber wins the top

prize of $1,500 at the Lady-

smith American Legion

Moore-Long Post 64 raffle

drawing.

The Trident Swimming

and Diving team, consisting

of Ladysmith, Bruce and

Flambeau swimmers, fin-

ishes seventh at the Division

2 State Meet in Madison.

Stanley

Republican

A ceremony is held so

Bailey Ducommun, Jamie

Reit and Jenna Hoffstatter

could sign National Letters

of Intent to play Division 1

college athletics.

The Stanley Sportsman’s

Club will again provide

local deer hunters with

dumpsters at the Stanley Ex-

press Mart for deer caracass

disposal throughout the up-

coming gun deer season.

Lines are painted on the

blacktop surface of Stanley-

Boyd High School’s new

track.

Stanley-Boyd’s Zach

Turner is named to the Wis-

consin Football Coaches

Association First Team All-

State as an inside linebacker,

as well an all-purpose

player.

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’Tis the season to party and shop till you drop, and people

can do just that Saturday, Dec. 5, in Cornell and Holcombe.

The holiday season kicks off with the annual Kids Com-

munity Christmas Party, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Cornell

High School. Kids, and adults, can expect a visit from Santa

and Smokey Bear, as well as a free lunch, games, crafts and

a toy giveaway.

In addition, Kathy Goltz Photography will be on hand for

family photos, along with face painting, games, a DJ and

more.

New this year, the Otter Creek Ramblers 4-H Club is in

charge of crafts and will help kids make reindeer out of

empty tissue rolls.

“We’re recycling,” said organizer Jackie Russell with a

laugh. “Who knows, they might even make some elves out

of them. You’ll have to wait and see.”

The event, sponsored by the Cornell Lions Club, the Cor-

nell Area Betterment Association and area businesses, is open

to Cornell residents and the surrounding communities. Last

year, organizers saw 600 people attend and expect at least

400 kids this time around.

“It gets bigger and better every year,” said Russell. “Come

and get your Christmas spirit on.”

After the party is over, people can get a jump on their gift

shopping at the Holiday Marketplace, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at

the Lake Holcombe School. The event features vendors with

hand-crafted items such as wooden bowls, pottery, jewelry,

porch pots and holiday items.

“A few of them leave, a few new ones come in,” said co-

ordinator Barb Van Doorn. “This year, a gentleman is bring-

ing in an engraving machine and he’ll take orders for

engraving glass or woodburning signs. It’s something unique

we didn’t have before. It should be fun.”

There’s also a cookie walk scheduled for 11 a.m., pictures

with Frosty the Snowman, soup, cinnamon rolls and coffee.

“There’s a lot going on that weekend at Cornell and Lady-

smith,” said Van Doorn. “We’re right on the way. Stop and

spend an hour or two here; you won’t be disappointed.”

Get your Christmas spirit on at two holiday events

Abbotsford holds 45th holiday parade Dec. 5

When most people remember their favorite parade, it is

usually associated with Walt Disney or Macy’s. When people

in Central Wisconsin want to see a parade, they head to Ab-

botsford, the small city of 2,300 people that has been enter-

taining parade goers for 44 years.

Planning goes on all year for the Abbotsford Christmas Pa-

rade, and over the past year, old floats have been spruced up,

new ones have been made and many costumed characters are

added to the lineup.

This year, the 45th Annual Abbotsford Christmas Parade

will kick off at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. The event is al-

ways held the first Saturday in December, and has never been

cancelled because of cold weather or snow. Over 450 people

are needed to fill costumes, push and pull floats, control

crowds and work behind the scenes. Thousands of spectators

line the street, dressed warmly, to watch the parade magic.

Unlike most parades, there is no advertising allowed in the

parade. Local businesses show support by donating raffle

prizes, sponsoring advertising and selling raffle tickets. Each

year, funds are raised through the raffle to make new floats

and costumes, and pay parade expenses. All labor is donated.

The grand prize is a Kalahari Resort vacation and cash, a

$1,500 value. Other prizes include a grill, chest freezer with

$500 worth of meat, a John Deere toy gater, snowblower, gas

cards, computer tablets, gift cards and toys. Raffle tickets are

available along the parade route from 6:30 p.m., until the pa-

rade starts. The drawing is held immediately following the

parade on Main Street.

Over the years the parade has grown from Santa, Rudolph

and Frosty the Snowman arriving on a fire truck the first year,

to 45 floats and over 250 costumed characters. The floats are

mostly self-propelled and lit with thousands of lights. The

new float this year is the Spongebob boat, complete with

Spongebob and Patrick. New movie characters have been

completed and will join old favorite storybook, cartoon and

fantasy friends who have joined the parade through the years.

If you are coming from a distance to see the parade, two

local motels, The Rodeway and Abby Inn, offer a 25 percent

room discount certificate to those taking the free shuttle bus

from the Rodeway Inn and East Town Mall to the parade

route.

There will be a Lions Club soup and chili feed Saturday,

from 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., and a home-based business Shops

on Candy Cane Lane from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., both at East

Town Mall.

Santa will make a stop at Nicolet Bank in downtown Ab-

botsford from 4:30-6:30 p.m., before he leaves to get his rein-

deer and sleigh ready for the parade.

For more information on the parade, contact parade chair-

man Kris O’Leary at 715-223-2342 (krisoleary@central-

winews.com), or the Abby/Colby Crossings Chamber of

Commerce at abbycolbyareachamber.org.

The Frozen float joined

the Abbotsford Christ-

mas Parade last year

after the movie became

a hit with all ages. Olaf

the snowman will be on

hand again this year

to shake hands with

parade goers. The 45th

annual spectacle begins

at 7:30 p.m. Saturday,

Dec. 5.

(Submitted Photo)

Left to right, Nancy Glenzer, Holcombe, and Barb

Thompson, Cornell, watch instructor Linda Bergen

make color treatments on a silk scarf laid over bub-

ble wrap. During the Community Ed class Nov. 18,

participants were shown how to apply dye to create

unique and creative patterns. One scarf takes sev-

eral hours to complete, and Bergen recommends

letting the fabric dry after most color additions.

(Photo by Ginna Young)

At the monthly meeting Nov 19, Holcombe Helping

Hands club member Ruby Getting works at wrap-

ping presents for Lake Holcombe School students

who otherwise might not have a Christmas. (Below)

In addition to purchasing presents for the students,

club members spent the year making quilts, pillows

and teddy bears to donate to the Cornell-Lake Hol-

combe Ambulance Service, the Spirit of Christmas,

Jason’s Presents and the Time-Out Women’s Abuse

Shelter in Ladysmith. (Photo by Ginna Young)

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or (715) 289-4978

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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 Mass4 p.m. Saturday Mass, 3:30 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

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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

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 Gilman715-703-907111 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

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– Obituaries –

Thanksgiving Day –

Thursday, Nov. 26

Holiday Marketplace –

Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-

3 p.m., Lake Holcombe

School

Holiday Open House –

Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-

5 p.m., Cornell Gordy’s

Kids Community Christ-

mas Party – Saturday, Dec.

5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Cornell

High School

Deck the Halls With

Dixons Garland and

Wreath Making Event –

Sunday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m.-

4 p.m., Dixon’s Apple Or-

chard, Cadott

Lake Holcombe Elemen-

tary Christmas Program –

Monday, Dec. 7, 1:45 p.m.

matinee, 7 p.m. program,

Lake Holcombe School

Cadott Village Board

Meeting – Monday, Dec. 7,

6:30 p.m., Cadott Village

Hall

Cornell High School

Christmas Program –

Thursday, Dec. 10, 7:30

p.m., Cornell High School

Monthly Events

Cadott

Cadott American Legion

Post 159 – First Monday,

6 p.m. meal, meeting to fol-

low, VFW Hall

Cadott Chamber – Third

Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., VFW

Hall

Cadott Community

Food Pantry – Fridays, 2-4

p.m., 323 North Main St

Cadott VFW – Second

Monday, 7 p.m., VFW Hall

Community Table –

Fourth Wednesday, 4:30-6

p.m., St. John’s Lutheran

Church

Narcotics Anonymous –

Thursdays, 7 p.m., St. John’s

Lutheran Church, Cadott

Cornell

Blood Pressure Screen-

ings – First Tuesday, 9-11

a.m., Cornell Area Care Cen-

ter. Call 715-239-6288 for

more information.

Camaraderie Club –

Mondays, 9-11 a.m., Cornell

Elementary School

Cards – Tuesdays, 1 p.m.,

Cornell Senior Center

Chippewa River Ren-

dezvous Planning Meet-

ing – First Wednesday,

7 p.m., Cornell American

Legion Hall

Cornell American VFW

and Auxiliary – First Tues-

day, 7 p.m., Legion Hall

Cornell American Le-

gion – First Tuesday, 7:30

p.m., Legion Hall

Cornell Area Betterment

Association Meeting –

Third Wednesday, 7 a.m.,

Cornell Elementary School

Camaraderie Room

Cornell Community

Closet – Mondays, 8-9:30

a.m.; Thursdays, 3:15-4:30

p.m., Cornell Elementary

School

Cornell Food Pantry –

Tuesdays, 4-7 p.m.

Cornell Senior Citizens

Potluck – Wednesdays,

noon, with BINGO to follow

at 1 p.m., Cornell Senior

Center. For more informa-

tion call 715-239-6314.

Sewing Group – Wednes-

days, 9-11 a.m., Cornell

Elementary School Cama-

raderie Club Room

TOPS – Wednesdays,

9 a.m., Cornell Food Pantry

WIC – First Thursday,

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

12:30-3 p.m., Our Savior’s

Lutheran Church. For more

information call 715-726-

7900, ext. 2151.

Worship at the Cross –

Fourth Saturday, 10 a.m., St.

John’s Lutheran Church,

Cornell. For more informa-

tion call 715-239-6081.

Holcombe

Aquacise – Tuesdays and

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

dise Shores, Holcombe.

Holcombe Food Pantry –

Second and Fourth Tuesday,

2-5 p.m., Holcombe United

Methodist Church.

Holcombe Helping Hands

Club – Third Thursday, 1:30

p.m. Call 715-595-4380 for

location.

Holcombe Seniors Club

Pot luck – Second Wednes-

day, noon, Holcombe United

Methodist Church

Ladysmith

Alzheimers and Demen-

tia Support Group – First

Tuesday, 1-2 p.m., Lady-

smith Senior Center. For

more information call 715-

532-2176.

Chippewa Falls

Compassionate Friends –

Third Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m.,

St. Joseph’s Hospital, St.

Clare Conference Room. For

more information call 715-

833-2009.

Grief Support – Second

and fourth Mondays, 6:30-8

p.m., St. Joseph’s Hospital,

St. Clare Conference Room.

For more information call

715-717-7581.

Memory Cafe – Third

Thursday, 9:30-11 a.m.,

Central Lutheran Church,

Chippewa Falls

Open Door Clinic –

Tuesdays, 5-7:30 p.m.,

First Presbyterian Church,

Chippewa Falls

– Coming Events –

By Janice Craig • 715-595-4380

Fifteen Holcombe Helping Hands Club members gath-

ered at the Holcombe United Methodist Church Thursday

to distribute quilts, pillows and teddy bears made through-

out the year to organizations in Chippewa County. About

three carloads of items will bless many children throughout

the area.

Ginna Young, from the Courier Sentinel, took pictures of

the display of donation items, which is much appreciated.

The club also donated two gift certificates to a family for

Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas. Christmas cards will

be mailed to people who could use encouragement during

this time.

Ernie Hetke, Cornell, visited at the Oakley and Janice

Craig home Thursday morning.

East Bay has opened its doors again in a limited way, as

there are renovations still to be completed.

I pray everyone has a blessed Thanksgiving. Don’t forget

to ask God to bless the hands that prepared the meal and

thank Him for providing the items that make up the meal.

– Holcombe Happenings –

By Shirley Vlach • 715-289-3846

Hope that everyone has a very happy Thanksgiving and

good luck to the deer hunters.

The Town of Arthur families want to say deepest sympathy

to the Herbert Wriedt family.

A number of people attended the Come Now and Eat meal

at St. John’s Lutheran Church Wednesday evening.

There was a variety of food for the potluck dinner for the

senior citizens at the Veterans Hall Wednesday afternoon

meeting with card playing.

Sure was windy and cold this week.

There was a Packer party at Jim and Patty’s Pike Lake Re-

sort and a nice crowd attended the ’80s costume party with

DJ Dave at J&J’s Sports Bar and Grill.

People went to the Cadott Historical Society meeting and

potluck meal at the administration building.

– Cadott/Crescent News –

Herbert “Herb” Peter Wriedt

Herbert “Herb” Peter

Wriedt, 87, Town of Arthur,

passed peacefully into eternal

life at home Tuesday, Nov. 17,

2015, under the care of his

family and Mayo Hospice.

Herbert was born Nov. 11,

1928, in the Township of

Brighton, Kenosha County, to

Charles and Luella (Jackley)

Wriedt.

He attended school at St.

Francis Xavier Catholic

Church until 14, when his father passed away in an automo-

bile accident. At that time, he purchased his own truck and

started hauling hay to northern Wisconsin to help support his

mother and siblings.

He was later employed by Miller Brothers Trucking and

Interstate Systems. He often enjoyed telling stories of his

many adventures while on the highway. He retired from In-

terstate Systems in 1980.

Herbert proudly served in the Army Signal Corps from

1949-51 as a radio operator. He became an instructor with

the call letters MOS Number 3648 Signal Corps and was sta-

tioned in Georgia.

Herb purchased the North Star Bar and Pavilion in Sheldon

in 1968. It was there he met the love of his life, Harriet Haase

Moffit. They married Feb. 12, 1972.

After their marriage, Herb and Harriet moved to Muskego.

They moved to the Town of Arthur in 1980 when Herb retired

from trucking. He sold the North Star in 1984 and enjoyed

working various jobs in the Cadott area.

Herb’s hobbies included woodworking, traveling, yard

work, bowling, hunting, fishing and going to the casino with

Harriet. He loved playing card games with family and

friends, and in tournaments.

His greatest joy was spending time with his wife, daugh-

ters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Herbert was a member of Legion Post #159-VFW Post

#6005 in Cadott.

He is survived by Harriet, his wife of 43 years; daughters,

Constance (Donald) Klass, Cornell, Deborah (Paul) Sed-

lacek, Town of Arthur, and Jayne (Harold) Root, Lake Hallie;

grandchildren, Chad Klass, Christal (Joseph) Szorcsik, Cur-

tis (James Schuster) Klass, Kyle (Rachael) Klass, Kayla

(Kyle Friskie) Feichter, Corey (David Gerlach) Sedlacek,

Craig (Candace) Sedlacek, Carrie (Michael) Bowe, Jason

Root, Sara (Chris) Kavanagh and Travis (Brianna Romas)

Root; and 14 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charles

(Bud), Kenneth and Allen; sisters, Elizabeth and Kathleen;

in-laws, Henry and Hedwig Haase; brothers-in-law, Henry

and Harold; and great-grandson, Jacob.

A Mass of Christian burial was held Tuesday, Nov. 24, at

1 p.m., at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Drywood, with

Father Eric Linzmaier officiating. Interment with military

honors by the Cadott American Legion and VFW was in St.

Anthony’s Cemetery. Visitation was two hours prior to the

Mass at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.

The family would like to thank the staff of St. Joseph’s

Hospital, Mayo Luther Hospital and Mayo Hospice for help-

ing the family care for Herb these past few weeks.

Leiser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To ex-

press online condolences visit at leiserfuneralhome.com.

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Fred “Dusty” John Bosteder Jr., 68, Birchwood, passed

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in Eau Claire.

A celebration of life was held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23,

at Borton-Leiser Funeral Home in Cornell, with Pastor Mark

Williams officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Memorial visitation was Monday, one hour before services

at the funeral home.

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Sheldon boys’ hard work pays off to reach Worlds

“There is no doubt these boys will be back in Texas nextfall,” – Karin Page, Mounted Shooters of America CEO,2014

Those words about brothers Reece and Kaden Kinney

proved to be prophetic, as they qualified for the MSA Worlds

Championship for the second year in a row. The local boys

from Sheldon work throughout the year training, caring for

and competing with their horses, and their efforts came to

fruition.

During Worlds, 14-year-old Kaden placed first in the Ex-

treme Qualifier Pistol, Shotgun and Rifle Event and is also

the MSA Overall World Champion in Shotgun and Rifle. In

the main match, he placed first in his non-pro class, placed

third in 1D and is the men’s Reserve Overall Pistol World

Champion.

Kaden then competed at the Cowboy Mounted Shooters of

America Worlds with about 350 riders in the main event. The

youth made it to the final 10 in rifle, placed first in the Rifle

Limited and first in men’s AQHA Youth Pistol.

“It’s been an awesome experience traveling, meeting new

people, and learning a lot about doing things on my own and

taking responsibility,” said Kaden. “This sport is the most fun

thing I have ever done, and I owe it to the community and

my parents for letting me follow my dreams and achieve

world titles.”

Seventeen-year-old Reece became the Extreme Qualifier

Pistol Reserve Champion for non-pro division, Reserve Rifle

Champion Limited and MSA Overall World Reserve Rifle

Champion. He also placed fourth in shotgun and placed third

in the 2D.

“Kaden and I work very hard to have achieved all that we

have, and I have greatly enjoyed traveling around and making

new friends everywhere I go,” said Reece. “The friendly at-

mosphere is what really makes it fun for me; everybody

wants to help everyone no matter what the competition level.

I want to thank my community and parents for supporting me

along the way, and allowing me to achieve my state and

world titles.

For the 2015 overall national points Reece placed first

overall in Minnesota and Kaden placed first in Wisconsin.

The brothers have also been selected to be on the MSA All-

Star team, which is made up of top competitors from the 2015

MSA World Championship.

The boys will travel to The Patriot, a combined equine

event in Fort Worth, Texas, Feb. 22-27. After that, they’re off

to Road to the Horse March 18-20, in Lexington, Ky., to com-

pete in a showcase as part of the entertainment for the event.

Reece Kinney, 17, and his brother, Kaden, 14, share

in the Mounted Shooters of America competitions

which take them across the country. The Sheldon

boys make it a family affair, as their father, Reece

Sr., also competes in the shooting events.

(Submitted Photo)

Seventeen-year-old Reece Kinney draws his pistol

during a competition run. The Sheldon youth was

the Extreme Qualifier

Pistol Reserve Rifle

Champion at the Moun-

ted Shooters of America

Worlds Championship.

(Submitted Photo)

Fourteen-year-old Kaden Kinney, Sheldon, aims his

pistol at a target while riding full-out on his horse.

In his second year at the Mounted Shooters of

America Worlds Championship, he earned first in

the Extreme Qualifier Pistol, Shotgun and Rifle di-

vision. (Submitted Photo)

Attendance SOARs

for LH After School

By Monique Westaby

With the start of another school year came another year of

after school in Lake Holcombe; the 15th year of after school

to be specific. Andrea Smith, coordinator, says 42 kids are

enrolled this year, not including 20 middle school boys who

are being “gently guided” in the commons.

“They’re sitting out there doing their homework rather than

wandering aimlessly,” said Smith. “It’s been a gift. It’s really

been nice that they’re settled and their manners are shining.”

Average nightly attendance is 36 kids for the program,

which is up by about a dozen from last year. The children are

split into three groups by grade, and led by three adult em-

ployees, two high school helpers and high school/adult vol-

unteers.

“It’s going very strongly,” said Smith. “Thirty-five possible

days so far and most of the kids have attended 35 days.”

Those who attended 30 days or more received a T-shirt at

a family night Nov. 19, which Smith said was an “incentive”

to keep the kids coming. The shirts featured “Project

S.O.A.R.” on the front, a grant Smith applied for last year to

help with after school attendance incentives.

Smith says the program has a strong relationship with five

partners that come on a regular basis – Boy Scouts, leader-

ship skills; UW-Extension 4-H, Science, Technology, Engi-

neering and Math (STEM) activities; UW-Extension

Nutrition Program; CESA, virtual field trips (such as to the

football hall of fame); and UW-Blugold Beginnings, LEGO

Robotics.

Tracy Geist, parent, said her daughter, Jena, likes after

school so much that she

asked to stay the entire time,

instead of getting picked up

early. “I know that they are

having a blast.”

“I think the word is kind

of spreading that there are

these really cool things

happening in after school

and the interest is build-

ing,” says Smith. “Our

numbers are increasing.”

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• Cadott •Girls Varsity BasketballThur., Dec. 3 Osseo-Fairchild 7:30 p.m.Girls JV BasketballThur., Dec. 3 Osseo-Fairchild 5:45 p.m.Varsity WrestlingTue., Dec. 1 Abbotsford-Colby 7:30 p.m.JV WrestlingTue., Dec. 1 Abbotsford-Colby 7 p.m.

• Cornell •Boys Varsity BasketballMon., Nov. 30 Thorp 7:15 p.m.Boys JV BasketballMon., Nov. 30 Thorp 5:45 p.m.Girls Varsity BasketballTue., Dec. 1 at Birchwood 5:45 p.m.

• Lake Holcombe •Boys Varsity BasketballMon., Nov. 30 Rib Lake 5:45 p.m.Thur., Dec. 3 Prentice 7:30 p.m.Boys JV BasketballMon., Nov. 30 Rib Lake 7:15 p.m.Thur., Dec. 3 Prentice 6 p.m.Girls Varsity BasketballMon., Nov. 30 Rib Lake 7:15 p.m.Tue., Dec. 1 Bruce 7:15 p.m.Girls JV BasketballMon., Nov. 30 Rib Lake 5:45 p.m.Tue., Dec. 1 Bruce 5:45 p.m.

Nov. 26-Dec. 3• SPORTSWEEK •

Hornets challenged to be more physical

By Kayla Peche

Winter sports are upon us, starting with the Cadott Hornets

Girls Basketball team’s first game of the season Nov. 19,

against the Augusta Beavers.

“The game was very competitive,” said Dave Hazuga,

Cadott head coach. “Our challenge now is to be more physical

at the basket in order to get those wins.”

The Hornets started on top with an 8-0 lead, but by halftime

were down by five points. Hazuga said the girls kept it close

during the entire game, with seniors Elizabeth Kyes and

Chelsey Goettl leading the charge.

Kyes scored 18 points to lead Cadott, despite recovering

from a sprained ankle she received during cross country.

“She hasn’t been able to practice that much,” said Hazuga.

“So even though she scored 18, she’s not moving as well yet.

But she still managed to score those points, which is impres-

sive.”

Kyes says Thanksgiving break will give her ankle time to

heal, so it can be ready for upcoming games.

“I didn’t really think about it much during the game,” she

said. “I just focus on playing my game. We have a long season

ahead and I think my team is going to surprise a lot of people.”

Goettl is a new addition to Hazuga’s team this year, but he

says there’s potential for her to be an “outstanding leader,” as

she scored eight points with eight assists and four steals for

the night.

“She really ran the show and played great,” he said.

The Hornets started the second half behind, and couldn’t

catch Augusta, even with five points from senior Charlene

Holte and four three-pointers from sophomore Alexis Kramer.

Hazuga said Kramer played a lot of time as a freshman last

year and became their outside shooter, now he says she is

“more comfortable and really spaces the floor.”

The Hornets lost to the Beavers, 70-59, but Hazuga says

the team will continue to work on their weaknesses.

“We don’t get enough inside baskets,” he said. “We have

better ball handling and shooting, so we just have to get more

baskets inside.”

Cadott will have a break until Dec. 3, when they play their

first home game, against Osseo-Fairchild.

During Cornell’s first girls basketball game Nov. 19,

senior Elizabeth Sproul hit an inside shot against

Thorp defenders. Sproul led the Chiefs with 15

points, as they lost to the Cardinals, 66-24.

(Photo by Kayla Peche)

Cornell’s first game causes adjustments

By Kayla Peche

With new 18-minute halves for basketball, head girls coach

Marcus Leland says Cornell will “take some time to adjust,”

while also adjusting to a limited number of players this sea-

son.

The Chiefs lost five seniors last year, putting them at an

11-player varsity squad with no JV team, but Leland says the

girls will continue to improve daily.

“Being that we are not a very deep team, we need to con-

tinue to work on our conditioning,” he said. “At times last

night we had some very good spurts where we did things the

way we are supposed to, and then we had other times where

we didn’t.”

The girls played the non-conference Thorp Cardinals for

their first game, Nov. 19. Cornell fell quickly as the Cardinals

jumped to a 20-4 lead with 9 minutes left in the first half.

The Chiefs continued to fight, but the limited ability to finish

on baskets put them down by 24 at the end of the first.

“We did a great job of taking the ball to the hoop,” said

Leland. “And shot a lot of free throws, but we just did not

convert enough of them.”

Cornell made nine out of 21 free throws, with junior Abby

Klein adding one of them. Senior Elizabeth Sproul led the

Chiefs with 15 points, while senior Lexi Moussette and soph-

omore Danielle Fasbender had four.

In the second half of the game, Sproul hit a majority of her

baskets, but the gap was too far to close. Cornell lost to

Thorp, 66-24, for their first game of the season.

Leland says the girls need to find their rhythm before tak-

ing on another non-conference team, Eau Claire Immanuel,

Nov. 24, before Thanksgiving break.

“We will continue to battle and try and get better every

day,” he said.

Head coach John Sten-

der awarded all the sen-

iors a plaque during the

Cornell-Lake Holcombe

Knights Football ban-

quet Nov. 17. He said the

seniors were a big core

to the team, and that he

is very proud of them,

wishing them the “best

of luck for the rest of life

here on and out.” Sten-

der also gave out team

awards, and acknowl-

edged this year’s cap-

tains. Those receiving

awards, left to right, in

front, are seniors Cole

Stephens, Offensive

Line award and captain;

Austin Fisk; and Alec

Hurlburt, captain. In the

middle, is junior Peyton

Bowe, Most Improved;

Cornell-Lake Holcombe Football Awards

seniors Will Hattamer, captain; and Nick Seng, Of-

fensive MVP, Ball Hog and captain; and junior Matt

Kostka, Defensive MVP. In back, are seniors Bryce

Plummer, Defensive Line award and captain; Gun-

ner Geist; Prestyn Moore; Cortland Spletter; and

Tyler Jones. Not shown is senior Matt Nedland.

Of the four Cornell-Lake Holcombe Knights football

players who earned Lakeland Conference honors

this year, Matt Kostka, junior, (front) was the only

one who earned All-Conference. The others, left to

right, in back, seniors Cole Stephens, Bryce Plum-

mer and Nick Seng, earned Honorable Mention.

(Photos by Monique Westaby)

SPORTSThursday, November 26, 2015

COURIER SENTINELPage 10

– Pool –

– Down at the Lanes –

Mud Brook Pool League Nov. 18, 2015

Results:Bogieʼs II, 5 vs. Black Bear, 4;Bogieʼs I, 6 vs. Flaterʼs, 3;Cookieʼs, 5 vs. Big Minnow, 4;Roseʼs, 2 vs. Arnold, 7; Tedʼs, 5vs. Big Swedeʼs, 4Standings W LBig Minnow 12 6Tedʼs 12 6Arnold 11 7Big Swedeʼs 10 8Bogieʼs II 10 8Bogieʼs I 9 9Cookieʼs 9 9Flaterʼs 8 10Black Bear 6 12Roseʼs 3 15

North Country Pool League Nov. 19, 2015

Team W LTedʼs Timberlodge 26 10Arnoldʼs II 23 13Big Swedeʼs I 23 13Cookieʼs 22 14Broken Arrow I 19 17Broken Arrow II 18 18Pine Drive 17 19Flaterʼs 16 20Black Bear I 15 21Arnoldʼs I 15 21Big Swedeʼs II 11 25Black Bear II 11 25

Schickʼs Bowl & BrewTuesday Night

Ladies League StandingsNov. 17, 2015

Team W LLisaʼs Beauty Salon 29 15Hellandʼs Hellions 29 15Schickʼs Bowl & Brew 27 17Cliffʼs Maple Sugars 25 19Heaven Help Us 15 29 High Team Game: LisaʼsBeauty Salon, 582; Cliffʼs MapleSugars, 555; Hellandʼs Hellions,496 High Team Series: LisaʼsBeauty Salon, 1,684; CliffʼsMaple Sugars, 1,571; HellandʼsHellions, 1,406 High Individual Game: Krys-tal Jenneman, 194; Lisa Martino,180; Mary Cowell, 174 High Individual Series: Krys-tal Jenneman, 500; Lisa Martino,493; Megan Mercer, 447

Spare Me Ladies League

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015 Team Won LostHalfway 27.5 16.5Ramseier Insurance 24 20Spare Me 21 23Melʼs Belles 15.5 28.5 Team High Game: Halfway,850; Ramseier Insurance, 783;Spare Me, 767 Team High Series: Halfway,2,377; Ramseier Insurance,2,304; Spare Me, 2,273 Individual High Game:Karen White, 201; AlisaSchofield, 172; Donna Sommer,171 Individual High Series:Karen White, 480; Donna Som-mer, 455; Alisa Schofield, 436

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Team Won LostB.D. Roycraft Exc. 31 13Kromrey 26 18Redwing Cabinets 21 23Viking Sink 21 23Spare Me 21 23Dekan Heating 18 26Done Right Welding 14 30 Team High Game: DekanHeating, 925; Kromrey, 901;Redwing Cabinets, 875 Team High Series: DekanHeating, 2,585; B.D. RoycraftExc., 2,559; Redwing Cabinets,2,549 Individual High Game Men:Jeremy Bremness, 266; Bill Bur-ton, 240; Bart Chapek, 237 Individual High Series Men:Jeremy Bremness, 728; BartChapek, 640; Gary Check, 612

Mixed CouplesSunday, Nov. 22 2015

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One right turn results in 40 years of turning leftBy Monique Westaby

Not many can say they’ve done the same thing for 40

years, but one Lake Holcombe man can, and still is. Mark

Stender began his racing career in 1975 after attending a race.

“I sat in the grandstands and thought, Anybody can dothat,” said Mark. “So I got a car and we got ‘er done. It’s

been fun.”

Mark started racing a ’65 Chevelle Malibu in the Street

Stock class, where he raced as No. 22 in Bruce, Unity and

Marshfield. He said he bought the car, with a roll cage in it,

for $50, and hand-painted it with a paint brush.

Although he started in the back on his first race, he “did

good,” later on, and moved to Super Stocks in 1993, switch-

ing to No. 27 (and now 52) where he’s been ever since, and

plans to stay.

“Street Stock was too

slow,” said Mark. “I wanted to

go faster. Street Stock was

like going to church on Sun-

day in a car.”

Starting out in a new class,

Mark said a lot of time was

spent toward the back, but in

2003 he went to racing, shock

and spring school in Florida,

where he learned how to set-up his car. He says it helped, and

suggests every racer attend racing school.

Since then, Mark has earned Track Points Champion twice

at Eagle Valley Speedway in Jim Falls, once in 2007 and

again in 2010 (with the car he still races today).

But his first win didn’t come easy. In the final race for de-

termining points in 2007, Jesse Redetzke held the points lead.

If Jesse finished third and Mark took first, Mark would be

track champion.

“Three laps into it, Eric Olsen tips over Redetzke in turn

three,” said Mark. “I was way in the back in the A feature. I

stopped near a flag man, and the guy came running out – it

was red so we were stopped – and he says, ‘Redetzke’s up-

side down.’

“And that’s how I won the track points championship. I

just had to finish that A feature. Chad Zastrow put me down

into the tires, he put me up into the concrete. He did every-

thing to take me out. He had fun. And I just played that

game – leave me alone; had to do 17 laps and keep that car

not wrecked.”

Mark finished fifth in the race but took home his first Track

Points Champion title at Eagle Valley Speedway, something

he says is his most memorable moment of racing.

From the ’70s to now, Mark says the biggest difference is

the money, costing about $30,000 to get a car ready in the

Super Stock class. If it weren’t for his sponsors, Mark says

he wouldn’t be racing, and has had most of the same ones

since he started.

For those looking to get into the sport, he says to do it and

stay close to the wall.

“If you’re close to the wall, you don’t hit so hard,” said

Mark. “Never worry about anybody that’s behind you, until

they start coming past you.

He also says more youth should get involded, and has

taken his stepdaughters (Bailey and Georgia) for a two-seated

car ride around the track.

“We gotta get the young people involved,” he says. “Throw

away these cell phones and these computers.

“You take all the racers out there today, everybody’s up in

their 50s. You don’t see no 14 or 15-year-old kid crawling

behind the wheel of a Super Stock, you don’t see that any-

more. Back when I started that’s all it was – young kids. Kids

just don’t get into stuff like that, they’d rather sit and play on

their cell phones.”

In 2014, Mark announced he was hanging up his helmet,

but shortly after, returned with a new look and a new num-

ber.

“We retired the 27 number,” said Mark. “And then there

are girls (Bailey and Georgia) who want me to keep racing.

So then that’s how we came back with the 52 (for his wed-

ding anniversary, May 2, to

Jeri).”

Bailey, 13, has been named

Mark’s crew chief, and after a

hard crash on a Saturday night

in Rice Lake, tried her best to

get the car fixed for the fol-

lowing night in Jim Falls. Jeri

said Bailey told Mark she

“had people,” and although

she had a list ready to contact

for needed parts, and Mark says they would have made it, the

races were rained out Sunday.

“There were at least eight racers there getting his car ready

to put back,” said Jeri of the aftermath when Mark tipped his

car a different night. “I know if me or him needed anything

we could call any one of these guys and they would be there.”

That was the third time Mark rolled his car – the first time

was in Cedar Lake, followed by another time at the Punky

Manor (with a new car) in 2003.

Jeri says although it’s nerve-racking to watch Mark, she

loves the racing atmosphere and hopes when he does hang

up his helmet the final time, he will teach someone else to

race.

“I think it would be fun to help people,” said Mark.

But he already has, and his 40th anniversary party earlier

this year proves that.

Those in attendance were asked to write their favorite

memory with Mark, and one card says, In 2009 you made myworld when my car blew up and you gave us a motor to run.I will never forget what you did for me ’cause you’re the bestman alive.

In 1998, he supported his community by painting his car

purple in honor of the Lake Holcombe football team making

it to state.

“All the football players signed the back deck,” he said.

“They had it up at the school. They wanted the car purple so

we made it purple.”

And now, with his wife Jeri by his side, and his (partial)

pit crew of Bailey and Georgia, he will not only keep “going

fast and turning left,” but will continue as part of a commu-

nity that has supported him for 40 years.

“Everywhere we go, people are saying hello or waving,

and he always takes time to acknowledge each and every

one,” said Jeri. “I’m always hearing how he has helped his

racing comrades in

one way or another,

and expects nothing

in return. Mark has a

lot of respect of peo-

ple.

“My favorite racer

is a super stock driver

of the No. 52 car, and

I’m proud he calls

me his wife.”

Mark Stenderʼs first racecar, a Street Stock

Mark Stenderʼs current racecar, a Super Stock

Mark Stender after a winning race in his No.27 Super Stock that was retired last year.

Reports indicate deer rut is winding down. Antler growth is

expected to be very good this year because of a mild winter

and early spring green up.

Non-hunters are reminded that hunting is allowed in some

areas of state parks and forests, so people hiking, gathering

firewood or participating in other outdoor activities should

wear orange.

Wild turkeys are active and are using harvested crop fields.

Pheasants continue to be stocked at public hunting grounds.

Waterfowl hunters still wait for a new push of northern birds.

Cold weather may form some skim ice on some of the

smaller lakes, but for all intents and purposes, lakes remain

open and several weeks away from ice fishing activity.

Though peak migration may be more of a drawn out affair

this year, tundra swans, snow buntings, diving ducks, snowy

owls and raptors should still be visible in areas of the state.

– DNR Outdoor Report –

OUTDOORS Thursday, November 26, 2015

COURIER SENTINEL Page 11

would still be through a swamp and a half-mile through.

So, this morning, I began my journey in the dark. I carried

tree climbing sticks, a stand on my back and a bow, as well

as a light pack. I was over dressed and most importantly, I

realized that I have forgotten to bring a compass along.

Long story short, about three-quarters of the way to

where I wanted to hunt, I unknowingly made a right turn

and for an hour, had no clue where I was. In the end, I re-

laxed, worked with the little bit of sun there was and found

the tree and deer trails I wanted to hunt.

I have been playing this game for half a century and have

realized that when you get disoriented, and I truly did today

(which destroyed my morning hunt), just relax and cool off

if you are over heated; there is no reason to panic.

I still hunted, did not see a deer, and hiked back to my

truck having shaved half a mile off my journey for all future

hunts.

Saturday, Nov. 14 • High 56, Low 28

My daughter, Selina, and I stayed at camp and bow

hunted the area I just wrote about. I hunted there yesterday

and saw a heck of a nice 10-pointer, which was about 50-

yards out of range but still a thrill to watch.

Today, I had Selina use a compass and taught her how to

get to where we would hunt. Selina was flawless and actu-

ally hunted a good quarter mile past me, and made her way

back to me in the dark. It was pretty cool to watch her find

her dad, in the dark, in an area where she had never walked

before today.

On our hunt, we saw a beautiful eight-pointer that I am

sure was the same deer. Like every buck I have seen the last

10-days it had its head down and was obviously looking for

companionship.

The following morning, Selina led the way in the dark

and found her tree without me. I saw a spike buck on per-

fectly comfortable hunt, and after a very relaxing evening

at camp the night before, it was another excellent week in

the Meadow Valley Wildlife Area.

My dad taught us by experience to find our way through

swamps, forests and river systems. Those lessons were al-

ways while we were having fun and that is what I am doing

with Selina.

Get out and play!

Sunset

An Outdoorsman’s Journal An Outdoorsman’s Journal Lost in the Valley

Hello friends,

Every fall, for the month of November, the majority of

my outdoor experiences take place from my hunting camp,

located in northern Juneau County. Other hunters named us

back in the late ’70s because we are always wearing hip-

boots and hunting as far away from the road as we can get.

The Red Brush Gang is composed of 25 family members

and friends, with the vast majority having grown up in

Poynette.

We hunt public land, of which most is state or federal.

All told there is over 200 square miles that is connected and

made up of oak and jackpine forests, and marshes that, as

you are about to find out, a man can get lost and “temporar-

ily disoriented” in.

Thursday, Nov. 12 • High 54, Low 30

A large part of my history is that I always have to see

“new country” while trying to stay away from the crowd.

Last fall I was talking to some trappers who told me

where they had seen some big bucks. That same day I

strapped on my hip boots and went exploring. Long story

short, there were a lot of deer close to the remote road where

I would park, and that kind of kept me from going in deep

and exploring.

On Sunday and Monday of this week, I bow hunted here

and saw five bucks on one hunt, but had to walk a mile

through swamp with no trail to get to there.

Last night I came up with an idea of going to a different

spot which would shave close to half a mile off my hike. It

Climbing from the tree to the portable stand re-

quires caution.

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This year’s 10-day deer season

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mal, but with no snow on the ground like last year.

I wasn’t sure how opening morning would go, since my son,

Chase, was on a sleep schedule that didn’t wake him up until

around 6:30 or 7. That was a little past daylight, so I planned to

get him out of bed early, hoping he wouldn’t be too cranky.

To my surprise, 4:30 rolled around and just as my husband’s

alarm went off, Chase woke up and was bright-eyed and bushy-

tailed. He ate, I got him packed up and shipped him off with dad

for grandma and grandpa’s.

I was to my stand just before season opened, and not long

after, I was bored. My attention span is pretty short, so sitting in

a stand all day (at least until 9) seems like F-O-R-E-V-E-R.

My phone sat charged in my pocket and I reached in and

pulled it out. Nothing interesting on Facebook. Nobody had text

me. Nothing exciting on Snapchat.

Even more bored, I looked around and saw nothing.

Hmmm, I thought, looking back at my phone. If there’s noth-ing interesting happening I’ll make something interesting.

I had already taken a snapshot of myself in blaze orange that

said Happy Hunting, along with another that said the time and

“officially open.” The next was of a quizzical expression that

said I had already heard gunshots.

From there, the story took off and before I knew it, I had

dozens of snaps featuring a squirrel with antlers, cold cheeks

and photos of the woods that said “there is not a deer here,” “or

here.”

Just as I finished taking the third “or here,” I saw movement

out of the corner of my eye. I turned just in time to see a big

brown deer butt walk into the woods.

Oops. Maybe I should pay attention.

I put my phone back in my pocket, after taking just one more

photo that said, “There was a deer here,” with a sad face.

Several moments later my phone vibrated in my pocket for a

message that said, “I am loving your snap story.”

Well I couldn’t let my followers down now. I saw another deer

and posted the photo. Just as I was about to post one more photo,

a heard a crunch and saw antlers coming toward me.

They were just on the other side of the fence and I watched

the deer – correction, antlers –

jump across to our side. I

stuck my phone in my pocket

and drew my 7mm 08 (that I

had won at a turkey hunting

banquet) to my shoulder and

looked through the scope,

waiting for this monster to

walk into my shooting lane…

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

Avoid spoiling your season with these venison tips

Last week’s gun deer season opener was a cold one, but

food safety officials warn that venison handling can lead to

foodborne illness if not done properly, even if the weather

isn’t warm.

“Harmful bacteria can grow quickly, so we want to make

sure that hunters are clear about how to keep their harvest

fresh and wholesome,” said Cindy Klug, manager of the Bu-

reau of Meat Safety and Inspection for the Wisconsin De-

partment of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection.

“The biggest mistake we see each year is that hunters hang

their deer in the garage for too long, thinking that the garage

gets cold enough, but temperature fluctuations are not good

for keeping meat safe to eat,” Klug says.

Klug offers the following to ensure venison doesn’t spoil:

In the field

• Field dress the carcass immediately after harvest.

• If processing deer from the CWD management zone,

keep meat and trimmings from each deer separate. Minimize

contact with the brain, spinal cord, spleen and lymph nodes.

• If removing antlers, use a saw designated for that purpose

only and dispose of the blade.

• Do not cut through the spinal column except to remove

the head. Use a knife designated only for this purpose.

• Wash the body cavity with cold, clean water if possible,

and carry a clean towel for wiping your hands to prevent

cross-contamination.

• Place the heart and liver in a food-grade plastic bag if

keeping them.

• Spread the rib cage to cool the carcass more quickly, or

pack the carcass with clean ice.

Transporting

• Do not leave wild game in a trunk where warmer tem-

peratures promote bacterial growth.

• Register the deer by 5 p.m. the day after harvest and

process it as soon as you possibly can.

• Call ahead to a licensed meat plant if processing.

At home

• Refrigerate the carcass if possible. Avoid hanging it in a

garage without refrigeration, especially in warm weather.

• Use food quality plastic bags or buckets to store cut

meats. Do NOT use dark-colored garbage bags as they may

contain toxic resins and are not intended for food use.

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COURIER SENTINELPage 12Cadott Elderly Program

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wich, potato soup, ice creamTues. Chicken parmesan, green

beans, cottage cheese, cookieWed. Cream of chicken and bis-

cuits, vegetables, puddingThurs. Swiss steak, mashed pota-

toes and gravy, carrots, applesauceFri. Fish fry, baked potato, coleslaw,

ice creamAll meals served with bread and

milk. For registrations/cancellations call715-579-2893 by noon the previousday. Senior dining served from 11:30a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Kathy’s Diner,Cadott. If school is cancelled becauseof weather, meals will not be served.

Cornell Elderly ProgramNov. 30-Dec. 4

Mon. Crispy chicken, mashedsweet potatoes, mixed vegetables,chocolate pudding

Tues. Turkey ala king, homestylebuttered biscuit, buttered green beans,frosted yellow cake

Wed. Pork pot roast with gravy, gar-lic mashed potatoes, scalloped corn,dinner roll, assorted fruit

Thurs. Ring bologna, macaroni andcheese, stewed tomatoes, pineapplechunks

Fri. Spaghetti with meat sauce,french style green beans, garlic bread,sherbet

For registrations/cancellations call715-579-2910 by noon the previous

day. Senior dining served at 11:30 a.m.at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Cor-nell. If school is cancelled because ofweather, meals will not be served.

Cadott SchoolNov. 30-Dec. 4 – Breakfast

Mon. Breakfast bagel, Christmas elfgrahams, grapes

Tues. Donut, yogurt parfaits, blue-berries or strawberries

Wed. Hash brown, baked muffin,kiwi

Thurs. French toast, string cheese,Craisins

Fri. Sunrise flatbread with peanutbutter, fruit

LunchMon. Popcorn chicken, winter blend

vegetables, sweet corn, apple or ba-

nana. HS: Bread with butter blendTues. Hamburger on a bun with

tomato, lettuce and mayo, french fries,salad bar, peaches, honeydew melon

Wed. Corn dogs, baked potato,steamed broccoli, applesauce, pearhalves. HS: Bread with peanut butter,whole grain cookie

Thurs. Pizza, baked beans, saladbar, pineapple, oranges, bread withpeanut butter

Fri. Teriyaki chicken on rice, peas,fresh vegetables with dip, mandarin or-anges, pear. HS: Bread

Cornell SchoolNov. 30-Dec. 4 – Breakfast

Mon. Blueberry bagel, sausagepatty

Tues. Mozzarella dippers with

sauceWed. Pancake and sausage break-

fast bites with syrupThurs. Breakfast cookie, cereal bar,

fruitFri. Fruit-filled strudel, string cheese

LunchMon. Garlic chicken over rice, for-

tune cookieTues. Soft shell taco with all the fix-

ings and refried beansWed. Pulled pork on a bun, cheesy

potatoes, coleslawThurs. Ham and scalloped pota-

toes, green beans, dinner rollFri. Grilled chicken patty, spiral

pasta with sauceLake Holcombe School

Nov. 30-Dec. 4 – Breakfast

Mon. French toast sticks, apple-sauce

Tues. Pancakes, cheese stick, ap-plesauce

Wed. Cinnamon roll, yogurt cupsThurs. Breakfast pizza, apple juiceFri. Omelet, bagel, tater tots, man-

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Tues. Nachos, refried beans, freshfruit

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Cornell’s tree-lined streets might be a thing of the past if

the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has its way, which is why

the city is taking steps to ensure that doesn’t happen. During

a finance committee meeting Nov. 19, council members

were given a report on the completed tree management plan

started in the spring.

With the help of an Urban Forestry Grant, Bluestem

Forestry Consulting Inc. inventoried trees on boulevards,

in the city parks and on city-owned properties. Kelli Tuttle,

president of Bluestem, surveyed the size, condition and

safety hazards of Cornell’s tree species.

“From that information, I created a data base,” said Tut-

tle. “What this management plan does is lay out activities

that should be completed over the next five years based on

the inventory I collected.”

Out of the trees inventoried, Cornell has 188 ash, which

is 19.5 percent of the population. Tuttle recommends re-

moving 130 of the ash trees that are under a 14-inch diam-

eter.

“If I say a tree needs removal, I don’t make that recom-

mendation lightly, there’s something really wrong with the

tree,” said Tuttle. “The fact is there are just some trees you

shouldn’t save. There’s no reason to hold on to a tree and

spend money on treatment, that isn’t in good health to begin

with or has some major defect.”

To prevent the decimation of Cornell’s ash population,

Tuttle recommends the city use “triage” to inject a chemical

into the base of the tree. The formula then moves through-

out the tree. When the EAB tries to eat the leaves, they find

it distasteful and move on without laying eggs, which is the

real threat to ash.

“If you treat a tree, how much would it cost and how long

would the tree last?” asked council member Floyd Hick-

ethier. “Even though you treat it, does the appearance of the

tree change? It stays green and everything?”

The initial treatment of trees on the “save list” is roughly

$8,000, and lasts about two years.

“It is expensive, but the price is coming down,” said Tut-

tle. “And it’s super effective. Some cities have had a lot of

luck with homeowners wanting to foot part of the bill to

save their trees, so that might be something to look at.”

Tuttle said while the chemical won’t repair damage to an

already infected tree, it will stop the EAB causing more

damage. And, if a tree has a preventative treatment, the in-

sect will pass it by altogether. Because the chemical re-

quires a pesticide applicators license, the city would need

to contract treatment.

With the management plan in place, when city crews

prune or remove a tree, the information can be entered in

the county Geographic Information System (GIS) to keep

records up-to-date.

Because there are so many ash trees in the city and the

treatment needs to be reapplied every few years to be ef-

fective, Tuttle recommends the ash population gradually be

weeded out altogther. The treatment doesn’t need to be ap-

plied until the EAB has been confirmed within a 15-mile

radius of the city.

As part of the management plan, Tuttle listed oak, elm,

locust, choke cherry, horse chestnut, tree lilac and crabapple

for replanting, and said she hopes the city will jump on

board with replanting boulevards.

“You have very nice tree-lined streets right now and we

want to keep that,” said Tuttle. “It was really nice working

here.

Emerald Ash Borer won’t stand a chance

Cornell City CouncilTax roll uncertain, city ready for facility plan

By Ginna Young

At the regular Cornell City Council meeting Nov. 19,

city administrator Dave DeJongh said because he hadn’t

heard from the Department of Revenue, he didn’t have

much to report on the 2016 tax roll and mil rates.

“I can tell you what the city approved for the levy ap-

portionments, that it only increased for residents less than

half a percent,” said DeJongh. “I’m unsure of what the

school credit is, or what the lottery credit is, what the first

dollar credit is. It’s going slow.”

Also during the meeting, members authorized DeJongh

to submit requests for proposals for a waste water treat-

ment facility plan. DeJongh created a draft of the request

setting guidelines and requirements for consulting/engi-

neering firms to meet.

“It sets up a criteria so it’s not solely based on price and

you can base it on qualifications of…the people submitting

the proposals,” said DeJongh.

DeJongh said he had John Westaby, utility/public works

supervisor for the city, look over the proposal to make sure

it was all in order. One item in the request stressed the im-

portance of looking into rehabing the current plant instead

of focusing exclusively on a new building.

“So, we put that out there and see what we get,” said

mayor Judy Talbot.

On other agenda, the council agreed to act on Resolution

15-6 to switch the city’s 2016 insurance policy to Munici-

pal Property Insurance Company for $13,592. The city had

a policy through the Local Government Property Insurance

Fund in 2015 for $11,608, but after the premium increased

to $21,206 for the coming year, council members decided

to make the change.

“They’re controlled by the state of Wisconsin, and actu-

ally they were almost eliminated from their existence with

the last budget bill,” said DeJongh, of the previous insur-

ance provider. “I think they’re trying to build up their cof-

fers because of past losses.”

The $14 million insurance policy covers city hall, the

city shop, the water tower and treatment plant to name a

few.

As a notice to the public, candidates can begin circula-

tion of nomination papers Dec. 1, for a seat on the council

in the April election. Nomination papers must be filed with

the city clerk by Jan. 5.

“That is for anyone in the city who wishes to run,” said

Talbot. “Stop at the office, register, pick up signature

sheets and get your name on the ballot.”

Up for re-election in the spring are Talbot, and aldermen

Steve Turany, Terry Smith and Eb Ballinger. Incumbents

have until Dec. 28 to file non-candidacy papers.

Lake Holcombe physical education teacher Tim

Sime stacks cups with elementary students during

a Guinness World Record in Sport Stacking event

Nov. 12. Sime says 152 students participated, which

included “various speed stacking activities with

each class throughout the day.” This is the second

year the school has participated in the nationwide

record-setting activitiy, which is at 618,235 verified

stackers as of deadline; over 25,000 more than last

year’s record. (Photo by Barb Van Doorn)

Students chosen to represent the Cornell High

School at the 2015 Lakeland All-Conference Honors

Concert left to right, are freshman MacKenna

Marek, junior Tyler Vreeland, sophomore Hannah

Sue Lindquist and freshman Anna Hillebrand. The

students, accompanied by band/choir director Bill

Bocian, traveled to Cameron Nov. 16, where they

joined 13 schools to assemble a musical program,

showcasing their talents. (Submitted Photo)

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gard to speed bumps for

the park. It’s too late to

have them for this year

but will be purchased for

next year. They will be

placed in the spring

through fall weather. A

motion was made by

Kuehni and seconded by

Rykal to purchase the

speed bumps. Sedivy

voted “no.” MC.

Public comment: none.

The clerk should con-

tact the owners of the

building which was sup-

posed to be razed and

see where they are at with

it.

Licht reported on the

street committee held with

the village engineer in re-

gard to the water problem

the school has had. Nuss-

baum does not have a

contract with the school in

regard to engineering.

Nussbaum will contact the

school and report back to

the board.

The clerk stated that the

village had authorized

Chippewa County Hous-

ing to change the policy

for loan approvals but we

also need to know if we

would like them to hear

any appeals for loan de-

nials, subordinations and

other special requests.

The county needed to

know that in conjunction

with the loan approval

process that they already

do. It was agreed that we

should also have them do

that part. The clerk will put

that in the form of a reso-

lution.

A motion was made by

Sedivy and seconded by

Chapek to adjourn the

meeting. MC.

Sandra Buetow,

clerk

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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 River-

side Drive. Zoning of this

parcel is being consid-

ered. They would like the

council 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

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clerk-treasurer

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Cadott Village

Board Minutes

Nov. 16, 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 Al-

barado. Trustees present

were: Bart Chapek,

Randy Kuehni, Terry

Licht, Les Liptak, Jerry

Rykal and Chuck Sedivy.

Absent: none. Public

present: Mark Vinall, Dan

Masterpole, Kurt Redfern

and Kayla Peche (re-

porter). The next regular

board meeting will be

Dec. 7, 2015, at 6:30 p.m.

A motion was made by

Licht and seconded by

Kuehni to approve the

minutes of the Nov. 2,

2105, board meeting. MC.

A motion was made by

Liptak and seconded by

Rykal to approve the bills

dated Nov. 16, 2015. Mo-

tion by roll call. MC.

President Albarado

gave a re-cap of the recy-

cling and waste collection

services and what had

transpired at the last

meeting. Masterpole ex-

plained the current for-

mula on the expenses

that each community in-

curred. Rykal stated that

he likes the system that

we have now. We do not

have any problems with

our current hauler. Liptak,

Chapek and Sedivy

agreed. Albarado stated

that our contract expires

in December. Some other

communities’ contracts

don’t expire until June but

time is running out for the

village’s contract. We

have the option to extend

our existing contract with

Advanced Disposal for

one year for the next two

years. Albarado thought

we could extend this year

and then take a look at it

again. Mark Vinall from

Advanced Disposal ex-

plained the solid waste

and recycling contract ex-

tension that he had drawn

up for us. This gives us

time to work with the

county and to bid out

again. Albarado stated we

are running out of time.

Kuehni commented that

maybe we should wait

until there is a need for a

recycling market too. A

motion was made by Lip-

tak and seconded by

Chapek to do another

year extension with our

current hauler and then

open it up for bids the

year after. MC.

Information was given in

the board packets in re-

NOTICE

School Board Election

(Sec. 120.060 (6)(b) Wis. Stats.)

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Notice is hereby given that an election is to be held

in the School District of Cadott Community Tuesday,

April 5, 2016, the following offices are to be elected

to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term

of office for a school board member is three years

beginning Monday, April 25, 2016.

EXPIRING TERMS

Donna Albarado

Michael Glomski

James Munroe

Notice is further given that a campaign registration

statement and a declaration of candidacy must be

filed no later than 5 p.m. Jan. 5, 2016, in the central

business office of the school district, 426 Myrtle

Street, Cadott, WI 54727, between the hours of 7:30

a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The “cam-

paign registration statement” and the “declaration of

candidacy” must be filed at the time and place noted

above, mailed to the address noted above or filed

personally with school district election clerk, Sue

Shakal, prior to 5 p.m. Jan. 5, 2016.

Notice is further given that if a primary is neces-

sary, the primary will be held Tuesday, Feb. 16,

2016.

A description of the school district boundaries can

be obtained from the school district office.

Given under my hand this 19th day of November

2015.

Donna Albarado,

school board clerk

education teacher. “We could not have achieved our goal with-

out you.”

Two teams (one class from each grade for a Blue Team, and

the other class for a Gold Team) were created for a basketball

tournament. Classroom teachers, specialists, janitors, cooks,

aides and office staff were also assigned to the teams.

Throughout the two weeks, food items were brought in every

day and tallied, and teams earned one point for each item

brought. Scores were posted on a basketball scoreboard each

day so students could track each team’s progress.

This school year, a school-wide goal of 1,000 items was set.

An all-school assembly was held the final day and classes

brought their food to the gym. The Gold Team “won” with 930

items, while the Blue Team had 838 items. But the real winner

was the Cornell Food Pantry, because the Cornell Elementary

School collected 1,768 food items for them.

Dan Gilboy, of the Cornell-Lake Holcombe Food Pantry,

thanked the students and explained how they serve the com-

munity, helping over 60 families per week from the pantry in

Cornell.

To celebrate their success, teachers from each team partici-

pated in a free throw competition. Each teacher had 30 seconds

to make as many free throws as possible, and this time, the

Blue Team defeated the Gold Team, 36-33.

“Many of our classes have been learning about good citi-

zenship,” said Christianson. “Part of being a good citizen of

Cornell is to find ways to help people in our community. The

Elementary Food Drive is a wonderful experience for the kids

to do something to help others.

“The children can all be proud of the success of their service

project. They have helped many families in our community.”

Over the last 10 years, students and staff have donated

17,294 food items to Cornell-Lake Holcombe Food Pantry.

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Cornell Elementary

The following students have been listed on Lake Holcombe

School’s Honor and High Honor Rolls for the first quarter of

the 2015-16 school year.

High Honors

12th grade: Alesha Burns, Michelle Ewer, Andrew Fi-

jalkiewicz, Austin Fisk, Chase Fronk, Jordan Geist, Kyle Gi-

rard, Nick Halpin, William Hattamer, Kareese Jiskra, Paul

Kliegle, Myah Larson, Debra Lueck, Courtney Lundmark,

Prestyn Moore, Bryce Plummer, Brittany Ross, Sara Stender,

Kayla Vavra, Ross Vetterkind and Bailey Viegut

11th grade: Eliot Dixon, Lucas Hering, Summer Jones,

Reece Kinney, Matthew Kostka, Devin Lebal, Hannah Lee,

Emily Popp, Amber Ross and Brianna Strzok

10th grade: Andrew Brosted, Alexis Burns, Taylor Hartzell,

Rachel Omtvedt, Noelle Strzok, Emily Vavra and Brady

Webster

Ninth grade: Isabelle Anders, Ashley Burns, Luke Geist,

Jada Hansen, Megan Kostka, Samuel Larson, Orianna Lebal,

Aubrey Meddaugh and Emily Rahn

Eighth grade: Jenna Brosted, Paige Flater, Aaron Hinton,

Evan Moore and McKayla Strzok

Seventh grade: Karlee Andres, Allison Golat-Hattamer,

Victoria Grape, Kaitlyn Heinzen, Ian Lebal, Tate Sauerwein,

Jonae Toutant and Catalina Villalpando

Sixth grade: Brendan Anders, Carter Dixon, Megan Luethi,

Colton Minnick, Nolan Strzok, Mya Warwick, Graci Will-

marth and Jace Wincek

Honor Roll

12th grade: Tyler Jones, Cole Naiberg, Nick Seng, Thayne

Strzok and Krista Velie

11th grade: Ellie Dixon and Hayden Hayes

10th grade: Isabelle Dixon, Joshua Grape, Gabby Harp,

Kamrin Jiskra, Austin Miller, Kaitlin Pastorius, Jonathan

Readinger, Isabella Villalpando and Carly Yeager

Ninth grade: Cassidy Fronk, Dylan Kolter, Georgia O’Con-

nor and Wyatt Viegut

Eighth grade: Alycia Emmons, Kaden Kinney, Alyssa Lee,

Josh Willmarth and Kyra Wright

Seventh grade: Leah Allard, Kaden Crank, Brandon Nitek,

Bailey O’Connor and Jack Porter

Sixth grade: Samuel Ewer, Elizabeth Guthman, Nathan

Jones, Olivia Larson, Jacob Stender and Carly Vavra

LH first quarter honors list

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C10-tfnSTORAGE: Highway 27 in Hol-combe and Cornell. 6x10, 10x12and 10x24. $25 to $50. Call 715-595-4945 or 715-828-0163.

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Cornell Area Center is accepting applications for the fol-lowing positions:

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Cornell Area Care Center offers the following benefits:Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days and Paid HolidaysCompany Contributing 401(k)

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Everything you expect, but not what you’re used to

By Kayla Peche

When a new business comes to town, everyone wants to

check it out, but what if the business isn’t necessarily new

but rather something you’re not used to?

Johnson’s Crossing restaurant in Conrath was formerly

known as Iron Horse Steakhouse, but this time around, the

Johnson family of Andrew, Don, Alta and Jordan, plans to

“start their own legacy.”

Andrew, cook and part-owner, says when he opened as

Iron Horse, there were some problems with consistency, but

this time around their family won’t let that happen.

“I know a lot of times we were running out of stuff,” said

Andrew. “But we consistently have the same staff and good

food. The things they (customers) have been accustomed to.”

The restaurant was closed from Labor Day (Sept. 7) until

the first weekend in October, opening officially with the new

“family-named” Johnson’s Crossing Nov. 6.

Andrew says what sets them apart from other places to eat

in the area is the quality of food and service brought to the

table.

“We do everything homemade – soups, sauces, stocks,” he

said. “We don’t buy anything in a box or bag…I can say, ‘I

made that.’ In Conrath, you don’t normally get that. It’s take

it out of the freezer and throw it in the deep fryer.”

He said nothing is frozen at Johnson’s Crossing and all

meat is hand-cut or ground in-house. He says desserts are

now homemade as well, and they also offer wedding cakes

and catering for special events.

“Not many people take the time anymore to hand-cut

french fries, but they taste better so we do it,” he said. “Not

many take the time to bread onion rings, but it tastes better

so we do it. It takes a little longer, but we do it.”

Even with the extra preparation, it doesn’t slow the food

from coming out, and Andrew says most of the regulars ask

them to not bring the food so quick.

“It’s dinner,” Andrew said. “It’s not your 20-minute lunch

break. You’re here to enjoy yourself.

“When you walk in, we want you to feel like you’re in our

home. We have that comfortable, casual feel. We do the little

things that most restaurants don’t do anymore.”

The restaurant still has the train decor, which started when

Iron Horse opened in 1932, and Andrew says the train on the

top rail is working again for children to run during dinner.

He said they plan to make some updates to booths and paint,

but the classic memorabilia will always be there.

Aside from quality food and atmosphere, there is a banquet

hall for private meetings or family get-togethers. The restau-

rant is open Thursday-Sunday, but Andrew says he’s avail-

able seven days a week.

“I’ve opened for two people and I’ve opened for 20 peo-

ple,” he said. “It just depends.”

Andrew says he will also make custom orders and try to

replicate meals from special events, like anniversaries or

birthdays, for the customer.

“Right now, we are still trying to figure out what people

want us to be,” he said, adding that comedy shows, dinner

theater and wine tastings are planned. “We are starting a new

tradition – see if we can get that 30-year legacy out of it.

“(Johnson’s Crossing is) everything you expect, but not

what you’re used to.”

The restaurant between Holcombe and Ladysmith might look the same from the outside, but with a new

name, Johnson’s Crossing is bringing a new family legacy and atmosphere to what was known as Iron

Horse. Andrew Johnson, cook and part-owner, says his family hopes the restaurant is around for many

years to come. (Submitted Photo)

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By Ginna Young

While Al and Sue Potaczek, Cornell, were hoping to get

the ball rolling to begin construction on a new building for a

business, plans have been put on hold. After purchasing the

land on the corner of Highway 64 and CC from the state ear-

lier this year, the Potaczeks requested the Cornell City Coun-

cil zone the parcel B-1 Business District.

The couple intends to construct a 20x30 foot building with

a full front porch to sell handmade craft items, old farm/horse

implements, campfire wood and possibly bait.

“We’d like to put up a small, very nice, very neat, brand

new building,” said A. Potaczek. “We don’t want to upset no-

body, we’d be very happy to have a business there and work

with the City of Cornell.”

While mayor/planning commission member Judy Talbot

said at a meeting Nov. 18 that the city is fully supportive of

new businesses, not everyone feels the new venture is a good

idea, as evidenced by a letter from neighboring property

owner James Henrickson. In his letter to the planning com-

mission, Henrickson said he did not think old pieces of equip-

ment would add to the looks of the residential area and would

be an “eyesore.”

Bonnie Selmer, neighbor to the property, also expressed

verbal concerns over the appearance of the new business.

A. Potaczek said there wouldn’t be large items for sale,

only small antique wheels and tools, and said the property

would be kept clean. “I want to make it so you’re proud of

it,” said A. Potaczek.

“I don’t have any problem with a gift shop at all, we just

don’t want to see implements all over the land,” said Selmer.

Properties around the triangle of land are currently zoned

agricultural, and by zoning it B-1, it could be considered spot

zoning with no other businesses surrounding it, something

Talbot said the state frowns on.

If the commission recommended zoning it residential, that

would prevent the Potaczeks from constructing and operating

a business there. To that, Talbot said agricultural zoning

would be the most ideal.

“If it does get zoned agricultural, then you would apply to

the Board of Zoning Appeals for a Conditional Use Permit

for use of the agricultural property to put your building on,”

said Talbot. “That would ensure that we’re not doing spot

zoning or getting into any trouble with that.”

Planning commission members Terry Smith and John

Smith said they thought the agricultural zoning was the way

to go so the Potaczeks could apply for a Conditional Use Per-

mit.

Unfortunately for the couple, the planning commission did

not have a quorum that night and was unable to make a rec-

ommendation for zoning to the council. Another planning

commission meeting is set

for Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 6

p.m., with a public hearing

scheduled for Thursday, Dec.

17, prior to the regular coun-

cil meeting.

Potaczek building

plans put on hold

Michelle Melby, left, presents Cornell mayor Judy

Talbot, right, with $800 from the Support the

Stacker Pancake Breakfast Nov. 14 at Big T’s. The

money will be deposited in the Stacker Restoration

Fund to help with repairs/maintenance. The event

truly was a community affair, as Melby donated left-

over batter and sausages to the Cornell Food

Pantry, and said she can’t thank her customers and

volunteers enough for their help/support with the

event. (Photo by Ginna Young)

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