December 24, 2015 Courier Sentinel

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Cadott, Cornell & Lake Holcombe - Wisconsin
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Volume 3 No. 52
Thursday, December 24, 2015
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Action needed for

education changes
By Kayla Peche
About one in five students (19.7 percent) within the Cadott
School District are in special education, and another 10 percent in Tier 3 of Response-to-Intervention the step above
special education. Comparing those numbers to the state average of 13-14 percent, district administrator Damon Smith
says the school cant afford to take in any more.
Because we have so many, Ithink its important we limit
that, Smith said. We just cant handle any more We are
way over the recommended amount (for student-teacher
ratio).
With the 2015 Wisconsin Act 55 going into effect for the
2016-17 school year, a decision needs to be made by the
Cadott School Board this January on criteria for open enrolling students with disabilities.
Shelia Topper, special education director, says schools can
charge by the actual cost of a students expenses, but next
year, this will be eliminated, creating a new transfer amount
of $12,000.
No matter what, theres a flat cost of $12,000, she said.
Whether its a speech and language kid or a kid who requires
nursing services, which is well above the $12,000. We cant
charge more, we cant charge less.
Smith says the cost rate isnt much concern, but instead,
the enrollment criteria that is set for open enrollment to be
denied. The act states students can be denied based on class
size, caseload limits, capacity and other considerations concerning space in special education or related services.
In light of the number of students we have here in special
education, Topper said, we thought itd be best to have a
proposal based on student-teacher ratios.
Topper designed a chart indicating the recommended
amount of students with specific disabilities to the amount of
teachers. Cadotts projected numbers, including the current
52 referral evaluation, allowed no more students per teachers.
We wouldnt have any seats available, Topper said.
Smith said every year, the district has the opportunity to
limit the amount of open enrollment and historically, Cadott
has accepted all in-comers.
We would take anybody, Smith said. This is not because
of the money. This is because we cant handle it.
Topper assured the board this wouldnt affect any currently
Individualized Education Programstudents who are opened
(See Education changes Page 3)
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Santa Claus is coming to town, or has he already? As is tradition, this house across from the Lake Holcombe School has been decked out with Christmas lights for the last month. Other notable Christmas
decorations to look for before the holidays are over include a family of snowmen on 264th Avenue in
Lake Holcombe, a well lit front yard and porch on Woodside Drive in Cornell, the classic snowflakes on
the Ciolkosz barn on StateHighway 27, and of course, the lights at Riverview Park in Cadott.(Photo by
Monique Westaby)
From rural to Rome: a journey to priesthood

By Monique Westaby
Daniel Sedlacek, a local farm boy from rural Cornell,
turned possibility into reality as he took the next step in his
life plan to become a priest, and was ordained a deacon in an
October ceremony.
I had always considered priesthood as a possibility for my
life from when I was very young, said Daniel. But growing
up, it remained only that, a possibility.
It wasnt until his senior year of high school that Daniel
said he really considered priesthood as more of a plan, rather
than a possibility. But he said it wasnt really his choice,
but rather someone elses.
(Its) much more about God calling me to do it, he says.
Like His first disciples, I recognized that God had been calling me to follow Him in a particular way. Once I set aside
many of my preconceptions, misgivings and fears about
going to seminary, I was able to see why I, myself, also
wanted to become a priest.

Daniel grew up on a dairy farm 6 miles east of Cornell,
with eight siblings five sisters and three brothers. As the
fourth oldest, he says he had the complete sibling experience, having both older and younger brothers and sisters.
I loved growing up in a large family, said Daniel. My
siblings are the best gifts that my parents have given me.
They are my sturdiest supporters whenever life gets rough. I
know they will always be there for me no matter what.
Daniels sister, Cristin, says he brings peace and joy to
every situation he is in, and shes proud of where his life has
taken him.
I cannot express anything other than immense joy and
pride in his decision to follow the path he believes the Lord
has called him, said Cristin. For the past eight years, there
has never been a doubt in my mind that he would make a
(See From rural to Rome Page 16)
Old news clipping shows up in time for anniversary

By Ginna Young
Charles Seidlitz has received his discharge from the United
States Marines having spent the past three years in tour of
duty on the U.S.S. Providence, many times on the flagship of
the Seventh Fleet.
He visited many ports including Japan, Korea, Vietnam,
Guam, Australia, Manila, the Philippines and many others.
He is staying at the home farm now to do the farm work because of his fathers illness. ~ Pearl Seidlitz, Cobban News
contributor, The Cornell Courier-Cadott Sentinel, December
1965
Although it took 50 years after receiving his discharge papers from the United States Marines, Charles Chuck Seidlitz found a piece of history he didnt know he had. After
his brother passed away and his sister-in-law went into a rest
home this year, an old news clipping was found when his
brothers house was cleaned out over the summer.
The selection of news, penned 50 years before, was written
by Chucks mother, Pearl, a regular contributor to Cobban
News in The Cornell Courier-Cadott Sentinel.
I didnt even know she wrote that, said Chuck. They
(See Old news clipping Page 3)
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OPINION
COURIER SENTINEL
The reason for the season just might be found in plastic

By Monique Westaby
Managing Editor
The weather outside
may not be frightful, with
temperatures making it
feel like October rather
than December, but
Christmas is still on its
way whether Mother Nature cooperates or
not.
And even though the mud and bare ground
makes a person wonder if the daffodils and
tulips will pop up soon, colored lights and
decorated trees remind us that we are indeed
in the midst of the holiday season.
Aside from the first, crisp day of fall,
Christmas is my favorite time of the year.
The memories go way back, even further
than most children probably remember. I
have my mother to thank for that, because
she always made the process of Christmas a
fun one.
It would all start with the tree. When we
were really little, it was a real one; and we
got to pick it out.
Im sure we always wanted the biggest,
fullest tree out there, but one year we chose
the saddest-looking Charlie Brown tree in the
woods. The wimpy branches couldnt hold
ornaments, so we strung popcorn and cut out
paper snowflakes instead. I couldnt have
been much older than 6 or 7, and yet I still
remember that tree and the glittery paper
snowflakes.
Once we switched to a fake tree, Mom and
I would put it up shortly after Thanksgiving.
I would sort the branches and every layer received its own strand of lights. Mom is a
strong believer in lights, and I agree that you
can never have too many (much to the disapproval of one of my co-workers).
The boxes of ornaments were drug out of
the crawl space, and I would carefully unwrap each one and find the perfect branch
small ornaments on the top, big ornaments

on the bottom, least favorite in the back. And
the back HAD to be decorated. Like the
lights, there was no such thing as too many
ornaments. (Again, a debatable topic if you
ask Ginna, I mean, my co-worker.)
After the tree was decorated, Mom would
finish the rest of the house, except for one
small, but significant decoration the nativity.
The stable was placed in a predominate
area, usually near the tree. Along with the
stable came three wisemen with camels, two
sheep and a shepard, and Mary, Joseph and a
donkey. Mom took baby Jesus and hid Him
away because, of course, he wasnt born until
Christmas.
Each day, from the time that nativity went
up, my two brothers and I would move one
group of stable goers around the living room.
Mary and Joseph might make their way to
the TV set on Friday, but by Sunday they
were by the family photo on the opposite side
of the room. On Monday, they had moved to
They make people feel at home and remind

them of days gone by. We dont help decorate
the tree anymore, my brothers dont knock
on my door Christmas morning to wake me
up, and we no longer gather around the tree
Christmas Eve and exchange sibling gifts.
But we do still visit my parents Christmas
day, and we do still sing to Jesus so we dont
forget the reason for the season.
These days, in our world of me, myself
and I, Jesus gets lost in the shuffle. We get
caught up in wanting to tear off that shiny
paper and forget what the holiday is all
about.
On this day, just over 2,000 years ago, a
miracle happened; one that would change the
world forever.
Dont get caught up in the hustle and bustle so closely associated with this holiday that
you lose sight of what is important. Stop and
take a moment to find something that reminds you of that night in a Bethlehem stable
so long ago, even if its as simple as singing
to a baby-shaped piece of plastic.
Start a new tradition this year watch a movie

By Kayla Peche
Everyone has their
favorite traditions at
Christmas time building
gingerbread houses, decorating the tree, hanging
the stockings whatever
it may be, the tune Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas, rings
through your ears.
Aside from those holiday rituals, Imust say
my favorite of all is watching Christmas
movies. You dont have to have cable to catch
these repeated family favorites. You could
easily drive to the nearest rental video place
to get the ones you want.
For me, my favorites might be different
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they were in the window sill. Sometimes the
shepard would cross paths with the wisemen,
but by the next day they had found a new
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It was a simple activity we (or at least I)
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On Christmas, before any presents were
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from the classics, but these are must-sees for

the celebration.
National Lampoons Christmas Vacation
Ahhthe Griswolds, not really the functional family who everyone wants to be, but
yet everyone can relate to this tale as it goes
through the ups and downs of the holidays.
This is clearly one of my dads favorite
Christmas movies because thats who always
comes to my mind when I think of it.
When great-aunt Bethany comes to the
house with a present with what seems to be
her cat wrapped inside, my dad and I cant
help but laugh together.
The best part is when the family goes sledding, and Clark Griswold uses his special
wax to really get the sled to fly. When he
says, later dudes, you can hear my dad
practically crying with laughter.
From annoying cousin Eddie, who pours
sewage into the city drain, crazy great-aunt
Bethany, who says the Pledge of Allegiance
instead of grace, and 25,000 twinkling Christmas lights, this is a holiday movie masterpiece.
To sum up the perfect Christmas family
as Clark says: When Santa squeezes his fat
white a** down that chimney tonight, hes
gonna find the jolliest bunch of a-holes this
side of the nuthouse.
Home Alone
Keep the change, you filthy animal.
Idont remember watching this movie with
my family, even though I am sure I did. Instead, Iremember watching this with one of
my best friends. She is obsessed with all the
Home Alone movies and claims the third one
is the best, which is crazy.
The first movie is always the best, and
every time Iwatch it I think, How do they just
forget about him? Being an only child, Iam
not used to the big family vacations.
But I definitely relate to this movie because
of all the times I was left alone at my house.
Iwould do the same things dance around
the house, jump on the bed, eat junk food.
These are all what kids dream of doing, and
when you are home alone it is just what you
do.
A Christmas Story
Ithink this movie goes without saying as a
must-see because it plays on TVnon-stop
Christmas Day. So, if you havent seen it

you must have shot your eye out.
Iwas one of those who actually didnt sit
and watch the whole movie until a few years
ago. I would usually see bits and pieces of it
between opening gifts with my family.
I was lucky that I watched the movie when
I did, because my friends bought a dog together that year and couldnt decide on a
good name for the little guy.
Immediately, Ithought of the classic
Christmas name Ralphie. And that name
stuck, so Ralphie is the cutest little dachshund
ever.
Ireally enjoy the scene in the movie where
Ralphie receives the lovely pink bunny footed
pajamas. It is like a flashback to my glory
years when I would only wear footy pajamas.
Imean, really, what 90s child didnt wear
footy pajamas? The only difference is, I really
liked wearing them, Idont think Ralphie was
as enthusiastic.
This movie might not be as hilarious as
Christmas Vacation, but I laugh every time
the waiters sing, Fa Ra Ra Ra Ra, Ra-Ra-RaRa, during the Chinese restaurant scene, even
if its not exactly politically correct.
Elf
This movie is one I always want to watch
during the holidays.
Santa! I know him!
Will Ferrell always makes me laugh in any
movie hes in, but Elf really takes the cake. I
remember watching this movie every Christmas break in college. No matter who Ilived
with that year, we would round up a copy, and
watch it over and over again.
Buddy the Elf, whats your favorite color?
After watching the movie, you will say this
quote at one point when answering the phone.
Every time Iwas grossed out as he put
maple syrup on spaghetti, and Iwill decorate
my future home like he does when the family
is gone. Ilove it.
During your holiday plans over Christmas
and New Years, pop in a family favorite to
enjoy with loved ones. It will be sure to get
everyone laughing and having a good Christmas, while spending quality time together.
Hey, who knows, it could be your new holiday tradition. Merry Christmas everyone,
and have a Happy New Year.
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Cadott School Board
Early release for Cadott considered

By Kayla Peche
Getting out of school early is most students dream, but
what will the parents think/do? was the question on the
table at the Dec. 14 Cadott School Board meeting. The
question arose in light of the board discussing a day to have
early release for staff collaboration.
The board plans to set one day each week aside for staff
to implement their Professional Learning Community
(PLC) time. This time is for staff members to evaluate their
curriculum and identify any students who need changes by
use of data. The main focus is to blend all the pieces together.
Currently, staff comes in early on Tuesdays to create
their guaranteed viable curriculum, but Damon Smith,
district administrator, said the board should set time aside
for the teachers. The consideration is releasing students
one hour earlier (2:30 p.m.) on Wednesdays.
We talked about other days, Smith said. Nothing is
set in stone, but Wednesdays there are no athletic competitions and we might be able to capture the coaches at that
point.
Smith said he plans to develop a short survey for parents,
so the district can receive their feedback.
I think thats important, he said. In January, we will
bring it back and I should have a final calendar at that
point. Any questions or concern, ask, because I cant think
of everything.
Board member Scot P. Kelly said Ashland School District implemented the early release every other Wednesday,
but now has concerns because their afterschool resources
didnt follow through. Smith said Cadott will have aids
available for students after school, and sports practices
could begin earlier if needed.
Terri Goettl, board member, said PLCtime is necessary
for education to grow at Cadott, and that parents need to
be aware of that.
We need to make sure that its articulated that this time
is going to happen, Goettl said. Its just were looking
for feedback about when it might happen.
Smith agreed PLCtime is important for the staff to move
forward with the initiatives that are in place, such as intervention (Hornet GO time).
Red Cross helps

Holcombe family
The American Red Cross responds to a disaster every eight
minutes and nearly all of these are home fires. Across Wisconsin, the local Red Cross responds to nearly 900 household fires
a year.
Tuesday, Dec. 15, the local Red Cross was called to assist a
family who lives in the 263rd Avenue apartments in Holcombe.
Denny Klass, Cornell fire chief, said the fire started because
of an electric heater, and no one was home when it started.
They had just gotten home and opened the door and the
apartment was full of smoke and they saw flames, said Klass.
A neighbor threw some water on it and another had a fire extinguisher.
Klass said the fire was out by the time the department arrived, and there was some damage to the apartment.
According to a release, the Red Cross helped meet immediate basic needs by providing a shoulder-to-lean-on and financial assistance for items such as food, clothing and shelter.
We will continue to support the family as they transition
from disaster clients along the road to recovery, said Barbara
Behling, chief communications officer. We urge everyone to
become aware of what they should do to prevent a fire in their
home.
To help avoid a fire in the home, the Red Cross suggests
these three steps:
Keep items that can catch fire at least 3 feet away from
anything that gets hot, such as sources of heat or stoves.
Never smoke in bed.
Turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going
to sleep.
If anybody has concerns about that, he said, privately

get a hold of me and we can talk more.
During Matthew McDonoughs principals report, the
jr./sr. high school students will have a few new options in
their course schedules next semester.
In technology education, three classes Advance Woods
& Construction, Electricity & Electronics and Hot Metals
1 will change names and curriculum to specify what students want, such as Residential Construction and Electronics & Robotics.
Game Design will also be added to the schedule, because
McDonough said it is popular among the kids. Computer-Aided Drawing and Design will be deleted and made
into a transcripted credit, and Chamber Choir has been removed because McDonough said it only had five students
participating since it began.
English and Social Studies will have new advanced
placement classes, including Language, Literature, Human
Geography and Psychology, where if a student receives a
three or above on the final exam, it will transfer for posthigh school education.
Thats not even half of what he (David Goodman, technology education instructor) wants to do, said McDonough. Thats what Damon and I gave our blessing to.
Goettl asked if there were any additional costs with the
new classes.
The significant impact is in the tech. ed. area, said
Smith. But the vast majority of the very expensive ones,
we didnt bring forward.
The robotics will cost about $2,000 and software for the
game design is still unknown, but Smith says that should
be about $3,000. He said these expenses can all be covered
by their budget.
As a reminder, McDonough said Hall of Honor applications are due in the high school office by March 1.
As you recall last year, we didnt have any inductees
into the Hall of Honor, he said. So if you know of somebody who is deserving, get those applications in so we can
get some more folks on the wall.
The board also has three terms expiring this spring Jim
Munroe, Mike Glomski and Donna Albarado. The deadline
for paperwork from new applicants is Tuesday, Jan. 5.
Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor:
On Saturday, December 19, 2015, we visited Cornell for
errands, friends and family visits, and lunch. Cornell is a fun
place to reminisce, be active, and cherish memories.
During the time I grew up, attended grade and high school,
and later visited my Mom, it has changed immensely, not always positively.
However, in the last 10 years, I have noticed the American
Legion/VFW cleaned up, hosting class reunions, luncheons,
celebrations, and participating in immeasurable community
outreach to both Veterans and Community.
The Ice Age Trail near town and Brunet Island State Park
are havens for nature, exercise, wildlife, and respite every
season. The Mill Yard City Park has hosted many events including the Centennial.
But.it has been difficult at best to find quality
food and dependable service at a restaurant/caf.
Yesterday, we had a fantastic lunch of pizza and beverage
at the new MoonRidge Brewing Company, past home of Jon
Henrys. The pizza and beverage were yummy (as the daughter of a 40 year restaurant down the street, I am a good judge)
and the service was impeccable.
The womens bathroom was newly outfitted, clean, wellsupplied, and hygienic. I usually judge a place by the bathroom.
Cornell is fortunate the new brewery chose it! MoonRidge
needs our support, positive advertising, and patronage. Bike
trail traffic, tourist traffic going up north on the highway,
and community participation will enable the new business to
stimulate the economy in Cornell!
Mary E. (Flood) Carlson,
Eau Claire
Above, United States Marine and Jim Falls native

Charles Seidlitz (right) shakes hands with an admiral
overseas in 1965. Through his service, Seidlitz met
many world leaders
during his tour, even
Chiang Kai Shek,
an experience that
made him quiver
while in his presence. As part of the
Cornell VFW, Seidlitz still serves his
country, marching in
parades and taking
part in special ceremonies, such as Veterans Day programs
(to the right).
(Photo by
Ginna Young)
Continued from front
Old news clipping

found that article in the house and gave it to me. I thought it
was kind of neat. Funny it turned up just as its been 50 years;
thats what makes it so interesting.
While Chuck was in the Marines in Vietnam, he says he
didnt see much action, but serving on a seven-fleet flagship as part of a 30-man Marine attachment wasnt dull.
There were 50 miles of river/jungle shores, said Chuck.
A month after I got back, a ship got sunk right there.
Even though it wasnt without risks, Chuck says he misses
the Marines and the friends he made. His time is now spent
tending his Christmas tree farm, tilling fields, feeding the
steers and chickens, marching in parades with the Cornell
VFW and spending time at his granddaughters events.
I got enough to keep me busy, Chuck said with a laugh.
Education changes
enrolled, just new applicants.
Board member Terri Goettl said she was concerned about
the number of special education students Cadott already has,
and asked when the children were referred. Topper told her
students are normally referred in fourth, fifth and sixth grade,
and about 95 percent of those referred qualify for special education.
We need to make some changes, said Topper. Everything were doing is not meeting every single kid that we
have. Thats why we have so many referrals.
Smith says after the common core standards changed for
public schools, Cadott is still catching up to meet those
standards.
We want them (each student) at proficiency, he said.
Stuff has changed and I dont know if we were necessarily
that fluid.
The school board will vote on the specific limit during their
next regular board meeting in January.
Corrections
In the editors column of the Dec. 17, 2015, Courier Sentinel (Vol. 3 No. 51), the owners of MoonRidge Brew Pub
were misidentified. Their names should have read, Roger and
Cindy Miller.
We apologize for the error.
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PAST & PRESENT
COURIER SENTINEL
Couriers of the Past

10 Years Ago
2005
The Cornell and Lake Holcombe School Boards hold a
joint meeting to decide on a
possible co-op of football.
Cornell made the argument
that it would be a cost savings to combine teams, but
the Lake Holcombe board
and students were against the
idea. At the end of the night,
the joint venture was shot
down and the sports rivalry
will continue as before.
Lakeside 4-H Club treasurer Matt Fijalkiewicz presents $110 to Len Peterson for
the Lake Holcombe Food
Pantry. The club collected
the money through a chili
feed, and the donation goes
toward the purchase of special items needed during the
holidays.
20 Years Ago
1995
Cobban Bridge reopens
after closing more than a
year before to make repairs.
Tom McCarthy, with the
WisDot, says after completely repairing the under
side and driving surface from
ice damage, the bridge is in
good enough condition to remain open another 20-25
years.
Lake Holcombe School receives an anonymous bomb
threat. Assistant administrator Donavan Lapp took the

call, but could not identify
the person on the line. A
school board meeting and JV
ball game were ongoing and
the school was evacuated.
Authorities searched the
school with no results, and
remind the public it is a
felony to issue bomb threats.
30 Years Ago
1985
The Cornell Boys Basketball team remains at the top
of the West Cloverbelt Conference with their 5-0 record.
The Chiefs and coach Steve
Van Dam look to go 6-0 as
they face off in their next
match-up against Altoona.
On behalf of the Cornell
VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Lori
Miller presents the Cornell
Elementary School with the
American and state flags.
40 Years Ago
1975
Cornell Farmers Union
purchases the Holcombe Elevator and Lakeside Building Center. Branch manager
Larry Sime says the business
will be renamed Holcombe
Cenex, and will carry the
Doboy brand and hardware.
Alices Treasure Shop on
Baribeau Road in Cornell,
offers specials on poinsettias,
wreaths, centerpieces and
Sentinel Look Back
Christmas plants for the holidays.

50 Years Ago
1965
Cornells Terry Gingras
scores 21 points in a 63-34
basketball victory over
Cadott.
60 Years Ago
1955
Chick Henrickson, Helge
Grotte, James Henrickson
and Gordon Grotte, are
named champion eaters of
the Cornell chapter of the
Benevolent and Fraternal
Order of the Society for the
Prevention of the Extinction
of the Art of Lutefisk Eating
(SPEALE).
With the Christmas holiday, Ella Tietz, chief telephone operator of the area,
cautions people to make calls
before Christmas Eve and
after Christmas Day to avoid
overloading the systems.
100 Years Ago
The Cornell community
Christmas Eve services in
the Bank Square are cancelled because of an influenza outbreak. Although
contagious cages are weakening, officials say it is inadvisable to have a large group
of people in one place.
The new Holcombe Paree
Palace store offers groceries
and merchandise for sale.
Neighboring News
Augusta
Area Times
Editors note: The Augusta Area Times was not
delivered to our office in
time to meet our publication
deadline this week.
Bloomer
Advance
The Bloomer district administrator says the middle
school needs six more classrooms to accomodate the
growing student population,
and larger classes coming
from the elementary school
over the next two to three
years.
A flammable liquid spill
from a Coal City Transport
truck closes State Highway
53 until it is cleaned up with
32 bags of floor dry.
Bloomer-Colfax wrestlers
Cody Goettl, Jared Stoll,
Brady Simonson, Collin
Bungartz, Austin Summerfield and Cole AndersonOlson place in the top 10 at
an Eau Claire North
Wrestling Invite.
Colfax
Messenger
Pat Groskopp, the first
volleyball coach for the Colfax Vikings, is elected into
the Wisconsin Volleyball

Coaches Association Hall of
Fame.
The Colfax Village Board
approves a $1.14 million
budget for 2016, along with
a property tax levy of
$463,088.
With a 53 conference
game winning streak on the
line, the Lady Vikings Basketball team pulls themselves together part-way
through the second half of a
game against Durand, taking
home a 65-60 win.
Ladysmith
News
The Ladysmith Common
Council votes 4-3 to approve
expanding the citys cash-inlieu of health insurance benefit for city workers.
About a dozen people turn
out to ask the Ladysmith
Common Council for public
funding from the city to help
build a new animal shelter.
The group must go before
the Rusk County Board with
their request before a decision can be made.
The Ladysmith Common
Council seeks interested
people to help fund an extension of a military mural at a
10 Years Ago
2005
Cadott High School graduate Ashley Danielson accepts membership into the
Golden Key International
Honour Society at UW-Eau
Claire.
The Cadott FBLA collects
755 food items for the
Cadott Food Pantry during
the FBLA food drive.
The Cadott wrestling team
earns a hard-fought third
place in a 10-team Tomahawk tournament, with Greg
Sonnentag winning best effort for taking second.
Fees for drivers education
courses are increased to
$110 for behind the wheel
and $110 for classroom instruction.
20 Years Ago
1995
Citizens State Bank plans
to build an addition on their
building, which will nearly
triple the size of the bank.
Dr. Ricardo Obcenas
house on Yellow Street is the
winner of the scenery category in the city division of
this years home decorating
contest.
Hank Williams Jr. is announced as one of the head-
liners for Country Fest 1996.

30 Years Ago
1985
Charles Naiberg announces he will not seek reelection to the District 12
supervisors post, a position
hes held since 1949.
Cadott wrestlers Duane
Ryan, Greg Slowiak, Dan
Johnson and Wayne Siverling take championship titles
at a Chippewa Invitational.
The Cadott girls gymnastics team takes third place at
a Menomonie meet.
40 Years Ago
1975
The assistant principal for
Cadott Community Schools,
Daniel Hickey, is one of
three educators to receive
Specialist in Education degrees at UW-Superior.
Cadott Schools collect
Campbells soup labels to
purchase a large piece of
audio-visual equipment.
Cadott
Junior
High
wrestlers score 34 points
while their Stanley opponents could only come up
with 20.
A cordial invitation is extended to the general public
to attend the NRA-VFW
rifle shoot at the new indoor
target range at T-N-T Ranch

in Cadott.
50 Years Ago
1965
David Peloquin is chosen
to receive one of six registered calves consigned by
Chippewa County breeders.
Leroy Gygax starts student teaching under the direction of Eugene King in
agriculture at Cadott High
School.
The taste of victory was
sweet to the Cadott Hornets
after suffering five consecutive losses as they set several
season marks in the process
of handing Holcombe a 7052 loss.
60 Years Ago
1955
Victor Stanek is elected
president of the ZCBJ Lodge
to succeed the late Wm. Buresh.
The grip of an arctic cold
wave sends temperatures
below zero for five days
straight in what could be
recorded as one of the severest Decembers in weather
history.
Fred Kawell, proprietor of
the Nu-Cafe No. 2, announces a reversal of his earlier decision to leave Cadott.
Tales of our Beginnings

Cadott Cornell Lake Holcombe areas
city parking lot northeast of

the intersection of Miner Avenue and West Third Street.
Ladysmith wrestler Kyle
Lehman takes first place in
an Eau Claire North Husky
Invite, scoring 50 points for
his team.
Stanley
Republican
Forward Financial Bank
pledges $150,000 to name
the Oriole Park football field
Forward Field. The track is
sponsored by Mike Henke
and will be known as Henke
Track.
The Stanley Police Department, along with officers
through the Clark County
Law Enforcement Association and the Shopko Hometown store, holds their
annual Shop With a Cop.
The Stanley City Council
approves changing the name
of the Rod and Gun Club
building to the Chapman
Park Community Building.
BUY IT
SELL IT
FIND IT
CLASSIFIEDS
Charles Kib Ecker was born Jan. 21, 1878, and married Marie Chambers in 1899. They had four children
Alan, Marian, Walter and Mason.
Although originally from the Whitehall area, they came
to Lake Holcombe in the early 1900s, purchasing a small
farm in 1914. As of 2005, the piece of property was still in
the family, and was owned by their great-granddaughter.
Kib was involved in many occupations over the years,
including carpentry, dam work and logging. He worked at
several camps hauling logs and lumber, and also operated
a small farm on his property and fur trapped.
He was instrumental in forming a baseball team, and
played on it with his son, Mason.
Charles Kib and
Marie operated a millinery shop in Lake Holcombe and
Marie Ecker 1950
worked as a traveling salesperson, selling corsets to the surrounding communities of Cornell, Estella, Arnold, Martin settlement and even traveling far enough to warrant an
overnight stay at a friends home or hotel.
It was known that Marie didnt care much for living in a small community, but decided
she would make the most of it, and brought culture to the area by presenting hometown
plays. She participated in those plays, along with other community members. Marie also
organized 4th of July parades and annual fairs.
The Eckers constructed several small cabins near their home to rent for a dollar a week.
The cabins, located near the river, were rented to vacationers wanting to relax and fish.
One of their guests named the property the Trails End Resort, and the Eckers greatgranddaughter still has one of the guest books with writings from several guests who wrote
of their visits to the area.
The Eckers have several grandchildren and great-grandchildren living in and around the
area who have fond memories
of spending time at the Ecker
place.
Kib died in 1957, just one
year before Marie, who passed
in 1958.
(Courtesy of Holcombe
Kib Ecker
Centennial 1905-2005)
LIFESTYLE
COURIER SENTINEL
CVEC customers helping

neighbors in crucial times
By Ginna Young
Most people dont enjoy paying bills, but in some cases, it
gives a chance to help others get through a rough time. With
the Chippewa Valley Electric Cooperative (CVEC) Operation
Roundup program, thats exactly what they had in mind.
Operation Roundup, started in 2000, is where CVEC customers can round up their monthly electric bills to the next
dollar. The roundup money is collected and donated to charitable organizations or individuals in need.
The food pantry is one of the biggest things we donate
to, said Todd Howard, president CEO of CVEC. We also
give to someone whos having medical issues. It really helps
with everyday living expenses during that time.
Since its inception, Operation Roundup has raised more
than $85,000. The program sees about 10 percent of CVEC
customers participate each year, and Howard says theyd love
to see more join the roundup.
Basically, its less than $1 a month, said Howard. Potentially, youre only adding about $6 yearly to your electric
bill.
Customers can learn more about the program in company
newsletters and can sign up by contacting the CVEC office.
We appreciate those that have helped out their neighbors
in the community for basically such a little amount, said
Howard. Theyve really made a difference in someones life
at a crucial time.
Quinn appointed to
vacant board seat
At a special meeting Dec. 11, the Jump River Electric Cooperative board of directors appointed Albert (Larry) L.
Quinn Jr. to fill the vacant District 5 seat.
Quinn has lived in the Bruce area since 1947, and has been
a member of the cooperative since 1971.
He worked for Indianhead Oil of Rice Lake before becoming a real estate agent, from which he retired from after 20
years, and has been a bus driver for the Bruce Public Schools
more than 20 years.
He is active in the community, serving as a firefighter for
33 years, including 12 years as the fire chief, before retiring
from the Bruce Fire Department.
He has also been active in the Blue Hills Trailblazers
Snowmobile Club and the Rusk County Snowmobile Association, and is active in the Knights of Columbus.
Quinn will serve as the District 5 director through the balance of the three-year term, which runs through October
2018.
Recent Births
Ella Lynn Christie
Derek Christie and Samantha Potaczek, Cornell, announce
the birth of a daughter, Ella Lynn.
Baby Ella was born Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, at St.
Josephs Hospital in Chippewa Falls.
Roman Michael Hover
Kathline and Adam Hover,
Holcombe, announce the
birth of a son, Roman
Michael.
Baby Roman was born
Monday, Dec. 7, 2015, at St.
Josephs
Hospital
in
Chippewa Falls.
The Lake Holcombe

Just Desserts Book
Club held their annual
Christmas party at Teea-Way Golf Course in
Ladysmith Dec. 3. Gathering for the festivities,
left to right, sitting, are
Gayle Kirkman, Barb
VanDoorn, Dianne Bayerl, Jan Schomisch and
Judy Teske; standing,
are Pam Gindt, Kate
Elling, Linda Boettcher,
Jackie Slinde, Linda
Bergen and Susan Sublett. Not shown are
Rosemary
Broeren,
Marilyn Elliot, Nancy
Glenzer and Rhonda
Mataczynski.
(Submitted Photo)
Sharing history despite loss in fire

By Kayla Peche
Although a fire took away several artifacts and an original
fort a couple years ago, Father Thomas still takes time every
year to share the history of the Mission of the Holy Spirit.
I could go on for hours about it, said Thomas. But people could learn a lot more. Unfortunately, Idont have 20
years left or the money to rebuild everything.
The Fort Bon Secours site suffered a fire Dec. 6, 2013,
which cost about $31,000 of lost artifacts, including the acutal fort. However, Thomas opened the historical site, located
near Pike Lake, Dec. 12, to share the story of the mission.
Thomas says the mission was founded by Father Renee
Menard at Chequamegon Bay in the 1660s. Menard came in
the spring with a voyager to help and work with the Native
Americans after they had a hard winter.
Menard was lost during a voyage, and was replaced by Father Jean Claude Allouez and Father Nicolas Perrot to keep
the tradition alive.
Thomas said eventually, the tribes (Ojibwa and Dakota)
split, and the mission wasnt replaced until 1823 in a new location near Lake Huron.
This history and much more was presented during Fort Bon
Secours open house to commorate the mission and its importance.
We have a chapel here at Fort Bon Secours, which remembers or simulates a chapel and priests quarters that
wouldve been somewhat similar to what was up at
Chequamegon, Thomas said.
He says the mission of the holy spirit was a very important
early missionary site, chosen to serve both tribes because
their nations were at war for many years.
Many of the first maps throughout Wisconsin were developed by Allouezs journey, which Thomas says he has many
copies of still intact.
Because Fort Bon Secours is a historical landsite, which
was part of a major reservation, Thomas says he enjoys
sharing this history with others while he can.
I invite people out to share the history of why the Mission
of the Holy Spirit is so important,he said. Its critical and
extremely important to early settlement of the state.

Thomas will host another open house next year around the
same time, and said he enourages the community to come
and check out the place.
Father Thomas reenacts early missionary life in

Wisconsin at an open house Dec. 12 for the Fort
Bon Secours History Museum for the inhabitants of
New France. Although the actual fort burned a couple of winters ago, the chapel remains and tours are
available throughout the year.
(Photo by Ginna Young)
St. Joseph
Catholic School
Cadott, WI
Opening in January
Infants and Toddler rooms at
St. Joseph Catholic School
in Cadott
$3.25 an hour ~ flexible schedules
~ family oriented and great
atmosphere for kids!!
To take a tour or register call
Sara Giza, Principal of St. Joseph
Catholic Schools (Boyd and
Cadott) 262-483-8216 or
715-703-1034
11-30-15
Jackson Lee Taylor

Nathan and Elizabeth Taylor, Chippewa Falls, announce the birth of a son,
Jackson Lee.
Baby Jackson was born
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, at
St. Josephs Hospital in
Chippewa Falls.
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RELIGION
COURIER SENTINEL
Church Listings
Bethlehem Lutheran Church

10 miles south of Cadott on Hwy. 27
715-877-3249
Rev. James Norton
10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service
9 a.m. Sunday School (Sept. May)
Big Drywood Lutheran Church
27095 120th Ave. Cadott
715-289-3608
Pastor Lucy Schottelkorb
10 a.m. Sunday Worship Service
6 p.m. Wednesday With the Word
Study (Sept.-May)
Cadott United Methodist Church
Maple and Ginty Streets Cadott
715-289-4845
Pastor George Olinske
First Sunday Holy Communion
Fourth Sunday Potluck following
service
English Lutheran Church of Bateman
20588 Cty. Hwy. X Chippewa Falls
715-723-4231 elcbateman.org
Pastor Deborah Nissen
9 a.m. Sunday Worship
Wednesday: 5:30 p.m. Light Supper
6 p.m. Study Time All Ages; 7 p.m.
Worship Service
Faith Baptist Church
724 Main St. Cornell
715-827-0222
Pastor Mark Williams
9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages
10:30 a.m. Worship Service
First Presbyterian Church
4th and Ripley Cornell
715-239-6263

Holy Communion first Sunday
Holcombe United Methodist Church
27841 Cty. Hwy. M Holcombe
715-382-4191
Pastor Jason Kim
8:45 a.m. Childrens Sunday School
10 a.m. Adult Sunday School
2-5 p.m. Food Pantry Open second
and fourth Tuesdays
Holy Cross Catholic Church
107 South 8th St. Cornell
715-239-6826
Father Eric Linzmaier
Deacon Dennis Rivers
8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass
5 p.m. Tuesday Mass
8:30 a.m. Wednesday Mass
8:30 a.m. Thursday Mass
8:30 a.m. Friday Mass
4 p.m. Saturday Mass, 3:30 p.m.
Confession
Holy Family Church
226 East 3rd Ave. Stanley
715-644-5435
Father William Felix
6 p.m. Saturday Mass
11 a.m. Sunday Mass
Jim Falls United Methodist Church
139th Ave., Cty. S South Jim Falls
715-382-4191
Pastor Jason Kim
10:15 a.m. Childrens Sunday School
New Hope Assembly of God
318 South 7th St. Cornell
715-239-6954
cornellhope.com
Pastor Dan Gilboy
Sunday Morning Nursery and Childrens Church
6 p.m. Wednesday Youth Group
New Hope Presbyterian Church

W14520 Cty. Hwy. M
Hannibal/Gilman
715-239-6263
New Life Alliance Church
1 mile west of CC on Z Cornell
715-239-6490
Pastor Jim Brandli
9 a.m. Sunday School (Sept. May),
10 a.m. Worship Service,
Childrens Church for ages 3-6
10 a.m. Tuesday Womens Bible
Study
7 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 7-12
6 a.m. Thursday Mens Bible Study
Northwoods Church
4th and Thomas St. Cornell
715-289-3780
Pastor Greg Sima
10 a.m. Non-denominational Sunday
Services (nursery provided)
6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study
for kids and adults
Our Saviors Lutheran Church
6th and Ripley Streets Cornell
715-239-6891
Pastor Andy Schottelkorb
8:30 a.m. Sunday Worship
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
Communion first and third Sundays
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
13989 195th St. Jim Falls
715-382-4422
St. Anthonys Catholic Church
of Drywood
Jct. Cty. Hwy. S and 250th St. Jim
Falls
715-289-4422

St. Francis Catholic Church
W10193 Lehman Rd. Holcombe
715-532-3501
Father David Oberts
Father Christopher Kemp
8 a.m. Alternating Friday Mass
St. Johns Catholic Church
N657 Cty. Rd. VV Sheldon
715-447-8510
Father Mandanu Sleeva Raju
St. Johns Lutheran Church
(Missouri Synod)
215 East Seminary St. Cadott
715-289-4521
Pastor Raymond Bell
10 a.m. Sunday School
(Wisconsin Synod)
700 Thomas Street Cornell
715-239-6081
Pastor Patrick Feldhus
St. Johns Lutheran Church ELCA
Hwy. H at S Rural Gilman
715-703-9071
Communion second and fourth Sundays
St. Josephs Church
719 East Patten St. Boyd
715-644-5435
8:30 a.m. Tuesday Mass
8:30 a.m. Friday Mass
St. Rose of Lima Church
These weekly church messages are contributed by the following businesses:
CORNELL HARDWARE
COMPANY
(715) 239-6341
Appliance Sales Equipment Rentals
Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(715) 723-2828
or 1-800-828-9395
Serving The Entire Chippewa Valley!
Sweeneys
(715) 289-5148
24/7 Towing call (715) 271-0731
224 S. Boundary Rd., Cadott, Wis.
Marty Sorensen
(715) 239-6800
www.cvecoop.com
Bar & Grill

Lake Wissota Chippewa Falls, Wis.
(715) 723-9905
720-3670
Member FDIC
Cadott
289-4253
Chippewa Falls
726-2111
Leiser
Funeral Home
Borton-Leiser
Funeral Home
715-289-4298
Cadott, WI
715-239-3290
Cornell, WI
Pre-planning, funeral and cremation options.
WALTERS BROTHERS
LUMBER MFG., INC.
HARDWOOD LUMBER - PALLETS
Radisson, WI 54867 PH: 945-2217
Holcombe, WI PH: 595-4896
tim.walters@waltersbrotherslumber.com
Cadott, WI
The BEST care in your home

from someone close to home!
(715) 512-1240 www.RightThereHomeCare.com
106 Main St., Cornell (715) 239-3825

Your Hometown Community Bank
Cornell, WI
(715) 239-6414 www.northwesternbank.com
P&B Lumber
HOEL LAW OFFICE, LLC
See us for all your building material needs!

249 N. Main St., Cadott, WI
(715) 289-3204
220 Main St P.O. Box 742 Cornell
Attorney Kari Hoel
(715) 202-0505
Big Ts North
14950 81st Ave. Chippewa Falls, WI
Propane: 715-723-9490 Fuels: (715) 723-5550
www.fuelservicellc.com
Bar & Grill

Stop for breakfast after church.
116 Main St., Cornell (715) 239-6677
Propane Diesel Gasoline Fuel Oil Storage Tanks
Sheldon, WI (715) 452-5195

www.tractorcentral.com
by the Creek Boutique
Carpet Vinyl Ceramic

FREE ESTIMATES
www.cvequipment.com
Office: 715-239-6601 Fax: 715-239-6618
(715) 289-4292 - Cadott, WI
641 State Hwy. 27

Cadott, WI
(715) 289-4435
Zion Lutheran Church

(Missouri Synod)
5th Ave, and Crumb St. Gilman
715-447-8286
Pastor Aric Fenske
3:30 p.m. Wednesday Childrens
Study
To Advertise Call (715) 861-4414
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Thursday, Dec. 24, at 7 p.m.
Cornell - (715) 239-0555

Cadott - (715) 289-3581
Fall Creek - (715) 877-3005
Chippewa Valley
Satellite
317 S. 8th St., Cornell 715-239-3862
Bringing High Speed to the Back Forty!
Quality Service Reasonable Rates Vintage

High Performance ATSG Certified Technician
111 Hwy. 27 Cadott, WI ~ Joe Rygiel - Owner
Christmas Morning Service

Friday, Dec. 25, at 9 a.m.

215 E. Seminary St. - Cadott, WI
(715) 289-4665
Cadott Tax &

Financial Services
Aaron Seeman, Financial Adviser
345 N. Main Street, Box 303
Cadott, WI (715) 289-4948
Celebrating 10 years
with ABC Supply Co.
Dry Felt Facer Plant
Courier Sentinel
Cadott Color Center
The Rock Church

(Non-denominational)
230 West Main St. Gilman
715-669-5082
Pastor Smokey Tennison
6 p.m. Friday Bible Study
Mary Joy Borton & Joe Borton
339 N. Main St., Cadott (715) 289-4600 Cornell, Wis. (715) 239-6424
www.sparrowsbythecreek.com
Trinity Lutheran Church

W5568 Main St. Sheldon
715-452-5359
Pastor Aric Fenske
Celebrate Christmas With Us!
Greener Acres
Transmission
Schicks Bowl & Brew

CORNELL, WISCONSIN
Y Go By
Cornell, Wis.
(715) 239-0513
Trinity Lutheran Church Sheldon, WI

415 North Maple St. Cadott
715-644-5435
8 a.m. Sunday Mass
8:30 a.m. Tuesday Mass and
Communion Service
8:30 a.m. Thursday Mass
50-156872/2
Anson United Methodist Church

1/2 mile east of Lake Wissota State
Park on Cty. O Anson Township
715-382-4191
Pastor Jason Kim
Your Hometown Newspaper

Cadott office
(715) 289-4978
Cornell office
(715) 861-4414
Candlelight Christmas
Eve Service
An evening of Music
Thursday, Dec. 24 7 p.m.

Keystone New Life Alliance Church
24288 County Highway Z, Cornell
(715) 239-6490
(CTH CC to CTH Z)
Begin your Christmas celebrations with music.

The community is invited to come for an
evening of instrumentals & vocals.
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OBITUARIES - COMMUNITY
COURIER SENTINEL
Page
Obituaries
Danny Dan Neil Clark
Linda J. Thom
Dennis R. St. Aubin
Danny Dan Neil Clark,

69, Cornell, passed away Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, from
complications of a fast growing cancer. At home with his
family by his side, he went
home to be with Jesus for
Christmas.
Dan was born March 2,
1946, to Omar and Beverly E.
(Waggoner) Clark Jr.
He was born the eldest son
of a military family and grew
up in the Cornell area. He also spent some growing up years
in Germany with his family, as his dad was stationed there.
Dan attended and graduated from Cornell High School,
then served in the United States Marine Corps from June
1966 to June 1968.
Dan married Kathleen Raatz Oct. 3, 1970, and they later
divorced.
He attended and graduated from UW-Eau Claire with a
bachelors degree in business administration in 1974, and
also graduated from the Stonier Graduate School of Banking
at Rutgers State University in New Brunswick, N.J., in 1984.
Danny was employed as a federal bank examiner from
September 1975 through August 2004, with the FDIC, and
was also an instructor at the FDICs training center in Arlington, Va., for 10 years.
He was always eager and ready to go to his grandchildrens activities, especially ball games in the summer.
He enjoyed boating, fourwheeling, golfing and watching
his favorite teams the Badgers, Brewers and Packers.
Dan was a member of the VFW Post 9464, Chippewa Valley Marines Club, UW-Eau Claire Vets Club and Past Commander of the American Legion Post 353.
Dan will be remembered as a very generous and giving
person.
He is survived by his son, Paul (Amy) Clark; five grandchildren he was so very proud of, Hannah, Tanner, Abby, Izzy
and Brady Clark, all of Jim Falls; brothers, Chris (Bonnie)
Clark, Eau Claire, and Jerry (Linda) Clark, Holmen; sisters,
Jan (Steve) Nordin, Whitewater, and Lisa Clark, Cornell;
goddaughter, Tricia Clark; godson, Harry Bowden; and many
cousins; nieces; nephews; and good friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec.
23, at the First Presbyterian Church in Cornell. Inurnment
will be in the Cornell Cemetery and the Northern Wisconsin
Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner at a later date.
Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, at BortonLeiser Funeral Home in Cornell, and also one hour before
services Wednesday morning at the church.
Online condolences can be expressed at bortonleiserfuneralhome.com.
51-157074
Linda J. Thom, 71, Cadott,

passed away Tuesday, Dec. 15,
2015, at Mayo Clinic Health
Systems in Eau Claire.
Linda was born April 28,
1944, in Chippewa Falls, the
daughter of Frank and Elsie
(Hula) Nesvacil.
Linda married Wayne
G. Thom, the love of her life,
May 10, 1969, at St. Johns
Lutheran Church in Cadott.
Linda was an Avon distributor for 40 years, worked at K-Mart, and most recently, at office operations at Mason Shoe Company in Chippewa Falls
until her retirement in 2003.
She loved to cook and bake. Her family loved her pies and
kolaches.
She spent her summers at Chetek at their park model. She
enjoyed fishing and pontooning on the Chain of Lakes. They
had many friends who were like family at their summer
home. She especially cherished time spent with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband and best friend of 47 years,
Wayne; son, Jason (Crystal) Thom, Cadott; daughter, Tamee
(Russ) Foldy, Cadott; grandchildren, Kersten and Kaeden
Thom, and Ethan and Aubree Foldy, all of Cadott; and numerous nephews; nieces; and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents and infant
brother, LaVerne.
Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, at St.
Johns Lutheran Church in Cadott, with the Rev. Raymond
Bell officiating. Interment will be held at a later date at
Brooklawn Cemetery in Cadott.
Visitation was 4-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, at Leiser Funeral
Home in Cadott, and also one hour before services Tuesday
morning at the church.
The family would like to thank Dr. Erik Dickson, the staff
at Mayo London Road dialysis and Mayo Clinic in Eau
Claire.
Online condolences can be expressed at leiserfuneral
home.com.
51-156964
Dennis R. St. Aubin, 76, Jim

Falls, passed away Monday,
Dec. 14, 2015, from complications because of diabetes and
heart problems, at Mayo
Clinic Health Systems in Eau
Claire, with family at his side.
Dennis was born Jan. 3,
1939, the son of Arthur and
Nora (Fasbender) St. Aubin on
the home farm in Jim Falls.
He grew up in the Town of
Cleveland, where he attended
elementary school and graduated from Cornell High School
with the class of 1956.
Following high school, he farmed with his family.
Dennis was united in marriage to Ruth Ann Stanford Jan.
4, 1958, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Cornell.
They then moved to Milwaukee, where he worked for Allis
Chalmers and Hydro Conveyor for two years. Following that
he worked at the Cornell Corporation for one year, then
worked for the Cornell Paper Mill for 11 years.
Dennis and family returned to farming the home farm in
1972, and his son, Mick, partnered with him in 1977 until
Dennis retired.
Dennis served on the Cleveland Town Board as supervisor
for four years and chairman for six years. He also served on
the Chippewa Valley Electric board since 2001.
He enjoyed hunting with family, golfing, and four-wheeling with his nephews and friends.
Dennis was the last of Arthur and Nora St. Aubins family.
His passion was being on the farm, and he will be remembered for his good sense of humor and his contagious laugh.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann St. Aubin, Jim Falls;
children, Michele (Ty) Sweeney, Holcombe, Brenda (Dennis)
Zwiefelhofer, Jim Falls, Kimberly (Bob) St. Aubin-Clark,
Stevens Point, Karen (Paul) Gont, Jim Falls, and Dennis
Duke (Kelly) St. Aubin, Cameron; 14 grandchildren; 15
great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Michael
Mick St. Aubin; sisters, Lucille Leavens, Emma Petska,
Audrey Kowalewski, Laura Hoel, Louise Rubenzer, Ione
Goettl and Jean Crosby; brothers, Fred, Clyde and Bill
St. Aubin; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19,
at the Borton-Leiser Funeral Home in Cornell, with Deacon
Dennis Rivers officiating. Interment will be in the Cornell
Cemetery at a later date.
Visitation was held two hours prior to the services Saturday
at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Josephs
Hospital Hospice in Chippewa Falls, or the American Diabetes Association.
Online condolences can be expressed at bortonleiserfuneralhome.com.
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Cadott Elderly Program
Dec. 28-Jan. 1
Mon. Hot beef sandwich,
soup, cookie
Tues. Hamburger hotdish with
vegetables, coleslaw, bar
Wed. Beef stew with vegetables, applesauce
Thurs. Chicken kiev, rice, buttered carrots, colelsaw, ice
cream
Fri. No meal
All meals served with bread
and milk. For reservations/
cancellations call 715-579-2893
by noon the previous day. Senior
dining served from 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. at Kathys Diner,
Cadott.
Cornell Elderly Program
Dec. 28-Jan. 1
Mon. Beef stroganoff, buttered

noodles, California vegetables,
frosted chocolate cake
Tues. Vegetable soup, tuna
salad sandwich, gelatin
Wed. Chicken and dumplings,
buttered green beans, chilled fruit
cup
Thur. Homemade meatloaf
with gravy, mashed potatoes,
parsley buttered carrots, fruit
crisp
Fri. No meals
For reservations/cancellations
call 715-579-2910 by noon the
previous day. Senior dining
served at 11:30 a.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Cornell.
Cadott, Cornell and
Lake Holcombe Schools
Dec. 28-Jan. 1 No school
Coming Events
Chippewa County Milk
Promoters Inc. Annual
Meeting Monday, Jan. 4,
noon, Smileys Kitchen and
Pizzeria, Jim Falls. For more
information call 715-7267950.
Cornell
Community
Blood Drive Monday, Jan.
4, noon-6 p.m., Our Saviors
Lutheran Church. For an appointment call 715-2396752.
Cadott Village Board
Meeting Monday, Jan. 4,
6:30 p.m., Cadott Village
Hall
Stress Coping Sessions:
Connectedness Tuesday,
Jan. 5, 10-11 a.m., and 7-8
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Room
Cadott
Community
Blood Drive Thursday,
Jan. 7, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.,
Cadott High School
Cornell City Council
Meeting Thursday, Jan. 7,
7 p.m., Cornell City Council
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Holcombe Happenings
By Janice Craig 715-595-4380
The Holcombe Red Hats Club met for supper at Eastbay
Lodge Wednesday evening.
The Holcombe Helping Hands gathered at Carol Seversons decorated home Thursday for lunch. Because of sickness, only eight ladies attended.
Many people celebrated Christmas early this weekend, as
more and more people have spouses families to get together
with.
Ewers Store closed Wednesday with an auction. I hear
there was a good turnout.
Remember, Jesus is the reason for the season. May everyone have a very merry Christmas, and a healthy, happy new
year.
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Earl Doc Boettcher began working at retiring Dr. Wesenbergs chiropractor office in Cornell (located where Headlines
beauty salon is now), before moving into his own building at
319 Main Street in 1970, where hes been ever since.
Growing up in Bloomer, Doc knew after graduating from
Palmer University in Iowa that he wanted to return to a rural
area.
I like this part of the area, Doc said. Im not a big city
person. I like the small towns.
With his passion to help people the natural way, he purchased his own building and began his practice 46 years ago.
But after all those years, he said its time to retire.
I know Im not going to live to be 100, so I want to enjoy
some things traveling, my garden work and hunting, he
said. When you put 46 years in, its about time.
While in the area, Doc said he will keep reffing football
and basketball games to stay active.
It kind of keeps me in shape, he said. Every referee I
work with is a lot younger than I am. They say, What? Youre
that old! Because Im up and down the court, just as fast as
I can go. I stay healthy that way.
Doc said he put his office building for sale for a new chiropractor business to take over, but didnt get any offers. Instead, he said the building
will be remodeled into apartments.
Theres always a need for
apartments, he said. It will
be a nice addition here if all
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his patients.
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Page 9
Outstanding week for Hornet wrestlers

By Kayla Peche
The Cadott Hornets Wrestling team began the week with
a win before wrestlers even hit the mat, then ended over the
weekend with a third-place finish.
The boys wrestled hard and continue to improve each
week, said Josh Spaeth, head coach.
Dec. 17 vs. Eau Claire Regis (W 66-9)
With 14 wrestlers to Eau Claire Regis Ramblers six, the
Cadott Hornets had an over 50-point advantage before the
Dec. 17 match even started.
This doesnt mean the four duals didnt mean a lot, Spaeth
said he was very proud of the Hornets effort, especially from
170-pound freshman Mitchell Gunderson.
Mitchell wrestled against an opponent he has never
beaten before, said Spaeth. He wrestled a great match only
losing by one point. Mitchells tireless work ethic is helping
him become very competitive on the mat.

Gunderson was the second Hornet to compete, going three
rounds, losing 3-2, and giving the Ramblers their first three
points.
At 138 pounds, Bennett Bowe, sophomore, started the
night with a pinfall victory at 1 minute, 32 seconds in the
second round, earning the teams best takedown.
Sophomore Andrew Gunderson finished for the Hornets
with the quickest pin at 1:09 against his 126-pound opponent,
securing the conference victory, 66-9.
Dec. 19 Tomahawk Tournament
The Hornets grabbed third place Dec. 19 at Tomahawk
with a team score of 314 points, which Spaeth says was outstanding.
A. Gunderson, senior Tyler Gillett and freshman James
Pfeiffer were each champions in their weight classes for Cornell freshman Robert Fasbender sets up a fall
late in the third period, coming up with a huge
Cadott.
win against Stanley-Boyd Dec. 15. Wolfpack head
This is Andrews second consecutive Tomahawk Invitacoach Greg Sonnentag said forfeits came into play
tional Championship, said Spaeth, while Tyler and James in their dual loss, and that he hopes to get everyone
pinned their way through the tournament.
healthy before conference duals begins.
Spaeth said Gillett earned Best Effort for the invite because
he pinned each of his opponents after coming back
from an injury.
By Kayla Peche
Sophomore Bailey Gillett
With
regionals
not
until
February,
Greg Sonnentag, head coach, says he hopes the Cortook third place at 120
nell-Lake
Holcombe-Gilman
wrestling
team keeps improving despite some setbacks.
pounds while his classmate,
Fortunately,
it
is
a
long
season,
said
Sonnentag. Hopefully, we can get everyone eligible
Hunter Kruckeberg, took
and
healthy
for
our
conference
duals
coming
up here in January.
fourth at 106. Senior BranDec.
15
vs.
Stanley-Boyd-Owen-Withee
(L
39-36)
don Pederson finished fifth
During
the
Dec.
15
dual
in
Cornell,
only
six
of
the 14 matches were eligible for competition
at 145 to round out the top
as
eight
were
forfeits.
Sonnentag
said
the
Wolfpack
had a couple kids out for various reafive spots.
sons,
which
came
into
play
during
the
meet.
Cadott will travel to River
We almost certainly would have won the dual with them wrestling, he said.
Falls for a tournament Dec.
Cornell-Lake Holcombe-Gilman won four of six battles, with a pinfall win by 132-pound
29 and 30, then return from
freshman
Robert Fasbender, jumping the pack ahead 12-0.
break for a Jan. 9 tournament
Sonnentag
said at 138 pounds, sophomore Zach Person had a lead for most of his match,
at home.
until a big move from his opponent tied it up, changing the momentum.
The Wolfpack started to edge closer to the Orioles with
junior Matt Kostkas pinfall victory at 1 minute, 39 seconds.
The streak continued with junior Takoda Lee scoring a win
over Oriole Eric Bentler, closing the gap to 39-24.
der. They (Cadott) definitely were on fire with their threes,
Takoda Lee went out and took care of business by getting
but we need to hit more shots.
a pin for us at 285 against a tough opponent, said SonnenThe Cheiftains closed the gap to seven points as the half- tag.
time buzzer rang, but the Chieftains continued to trail the
Ending the night, freshman Wyatt Willmarth picked up a
Hornets in the second half. Despite 10-points from Lee, it pinfall victory, followed by a forfeit win for Cornell-Lake
wasnt enough to win, and Lake Holcombe lost 48-39.
Holcombe-Gilman at 113 pounds. But it wasnt enough to
Dec. 17 vs. Winter (W 56-35, conference)
close the three-point gap as the pack lost 39-36.
After a loss against non-conference competition, the Lake
Dec. 19 Tomahawk Tournament
Holcombe girls came to battle Dec. 17 against the Winter
Cornell-Lake Holcombe-Gilman faced tough competition
Warriors.
during a Dec. 19 invitational at Tomahawk.
The first half of the night kept the score tight, but Geist
Freshman Sam Pickerign led the pack with a first-place
said the girls looked inside to players like Jiskra, Stender, finish at 106 pounds, as the Wolfpack placed 10th overall
senior Kayla Vavra and junior Ellie Dixon for their shots.
with 16 schools participating.
We played really well as a team, said Geist. (We)
Pickerign pinned his first two opponents, while the final
talked well on offense and defense. We were able to feed two rounds he won with a decision. Lee also scored for the
the ball a lot to the middle and had most of our points Wolfpack in second place at 285, losing to Tomahawks Dane
there.
Borchardt by a pin in 1 minute, 59 seconds.
By the second half, the Chieftains had a good lead against
Kostka took third after quickly pinning his third-place
the Warriors, advancing Lake Holcombe to a conference match in 1:02, followed by 132-pound Fasbender in fourth,
win, 56-35.
who lost by a two-point decision.
Lake Holcombe is on holiday break until Jan. 5, when
The Wolfpack will be on Christmas break until Jan. 7,
they travel to Shell Lake.
when they travel to Shell Lake.
Wolfpack aspires for improvement
At 220 pounds, freshman Hornet CJSpaeth maneuvers to take down his Eau Claire Regis opponent
Dec. 17. Despite two close losses, Cadott held on to
their lead, winning 66-9.
Chieftains finish week with victory

By Kayla Peche
The beginning of the week expressed heartache for the
Lake Holcombe girls basketball team as they took on a
stinging non-conference
team. But Thursday night
(Dec. 17), the Chieftains
came back in the second
half to freeze an East Lakeland Conference competitor.
Dec. 15 vs. Cadott (L 4839, non-conference)
The Chieftains started the
first half slow in the Dec. 15
game against Cadott, falling
behind 9-0. Junior Hannah
Lee nailed a three-point
shot, which put the wheels
in motion for Lake Holcombe.
As each minute passed,
the girls started to inch
closer with baskets from
seniors Jordan Geist, Sara
Stender and Bailey Viegut.
The Chieftains also gained
offensive rebounds from
Lake Holcombe senior Lee and senior Kareese
Bailey Viegut looks to
Jiskra, who added five
toss an overhead pass
to a post player during a points for the night. The
Dec. 15 game against Hornets responded with
Cadott. The Chieftains three pointers and stayed
fell in the non-confer- ahead of the game.
I think we just need to
ence competition, 48-39.
(Photo by Kayla Peche) hit more shots, said Sten-
Basketball Standings
2015-16 West Cloverbelt
Conference Boys Basketball
Team
W L
McDonell
4 0
Altoona
3 1
Regis
3 1
Fall Creek
2 2
Stanley-Boyd
2 2
Cadott
1 3
Osseo-Fairchild
1 3
Thorp
0 4
2015-16 West Cloverbelt

Conference Girls Basketball
Team
W L
Regis
4 0
Fall Creek
3 1
Stanley-Boyd
3 1
Altoona
2 2
McDonell
2 2
Osseo-Fairchild
1 3
Thorp
1 3
Cadott
0 4
2015-16 East Lakeland

Conference Boys Basketball
Team
W L
Cornell
3 1
Birchwood
2 1
Bruce
2 1
Lake Holcombe
2 1
New Auburn
2 2
Flambeau
1 3
Winter
0 3
2015-16 East Lakeland

Conference Girls Basketball
Team
W L
Flambeau
5 0
Bruce
4 0
Birchwood
2 2
Lake Holcombe
2 2
Cornell
2 3
New Auburn
0 4
Winter
0 4
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10
SPORTS
COURIER SENTINEL
Cadott breaks second-half curse
Moving the ball up the court, Cornell senior Lexi

Moussette passes a Flambeau defender on her way
to the basket. Moussette led the Chiefs with five
points, but the Falcons defeated Cornell, 66-15.
By Kayla Peche
The Cadott Hornets Girls Basketball team earned their first
win this week against a non-conference competitor, breaking
a curse that has been haunting them this season.
Dec. 15 vs. Lake Holcombe (W 48-39, non-conference)
It was an intense non-conference battle Dec. 15, with
Cadott taking on Lake Holcombe in Hornet territory.
Cadott put the pressure on hard early in the game, jumping
to a 9-0 lead in the first four minutes. As head coach Dave
Hazuga shouted from the sidelines, No threes, Lake Holcombes Hannah Lee saw an opportunity, bringing the score
9-3.
From there, the Hornets held on to their lead by baskets
from seniors Elizabeth Kyes and Chelsey Goettl. Junior
Bobbi Burgess said the girls were determined to not let the
second-half curse arise this game.
The big lead before halftime really gave us a boost of confidence, Burgess said. At half, the score was close (25-18)
but we knew we wanted to finish strong, different from our
other games where we let the lead slip, like Osseo.
In the second half, Cadott pushed forward with three pointers from sophomore Alexis Kramer, who added 11 points for
the night. Kyes had a game-high 20 points to lead the Hornets
as Goettl nailed seven for the team.
I think it was the strong effort of wanting to come back
and get a win this time that helped us, said Burgess.
The Hornets topped the Chieftains, 48-39, to earn their first
win of the season.
Dec. 17 vs. Eau Claire Regis (L 86-26, conference)
Going into the game Dec. 17 against Eau Claire Regis,
Hazuga said he knew the game would be a challenge as the
Ramblers remained undefeated this season.
The Hornets fell by 40 points in the first half, and Regis

nailed 53 points to Cadotts 13.
With four Regis players scoring in the double-digits, including Shae Brey with 22 points, Cadotts shots just didnt
compare.
In the second half, the Hornets scored the same as the first
(13 points). Kyes led Cadotts scoring 16 points, followed by
Kramer with six, sophomore Kallie Patrie with a three and
Burgess with a free-throw for the night.
Eau Claire continued their streak in the second half with
33 points for an 86-26 win over the Hornets.
Cadott will play Thorp Dec. 22, for another conference
game before Christmas break.
Chief girls plan to learn from errors

By Kayla Peche
During a Dec. 17 East Lakeland Conference game, the
Cornell Chiefs Girls Basketball team took on the undefeated
Flambeau Falcons.
I think we all went into last night knowing how tough of
a game it would be, said junior Abby Klein. Flambeau is a
very talented team.
The nerves may have gotten to the Chiefs as they fell behind 24-3 early in the first half. During the last three minutes
of the half, Cornell added a free throw by sophomore Cheyan
Shackleton, then a basket by her classmate, Danielle Fasbender. But by halftime, the Falcons still had a substantial lead
over the Chiefs, 42-8.
In the first half, we didnt execute our offense, Klein

said. And the mental mistakes carried over into the second
half.
The next half wasnt much better for the Chiefs, who only
scored seven points as a team. Senior Lexi Moussette led
scoring with five points, followed by Fasbender with four.
Cornell fell to Flambeau 66-15, but Klein says they plan
to fix their errors for future games.
Our team needs to work on not letting our mistakes get
to us, said Klein. And instead, learn from it and keep playing.
Cornell will play against non-conference Gilmanton Dec.
22, before the holiday break.
Cadott Cheerleading
The Cadott Hornets Cheerleading squad pumps up

the crowd with a cheer before aDec. 17 wrestling
match against Eau Claire Regis. The girls, which include eighth-grader Brianna Gannigan, freshmen
Hope Nye, Abby Groseth, Riley Kulow and Kelsea
Greene, and sophomores Layla Winchell and Kyah
Swenson, will be found cheering on the sidelines
during select Cadott varsity sporting events.
Putting pressure on Chieftain Sara Stender, Cailin

Rineck, Cadott sophomore, stops the ball at the top
of the key during a Dec. 15 game. The Hornets defeated Lake Holcombe, 48-39, for a non-conference
victory.
Cornell boys earn

overtime victory
Cornell junior Trenton Glaus saves the ball

from going out-of-bounds in a game Dec. 17
against conference foe Flambeau. The Chiefs
changed up their offense in the first quarter,
and at the end of the night, came up with a 6563 victory.
By Kayla Peche
With 2 minutes left on the clock for a Dec. 17 game against
the Flambeau Falcons, the Cornell Chiefs Boys Basketball
team had to make up some points to win the East Lakeland
Conference match.
Chief junior Colton Hetke said the team was down by eight
points, but came back to send the game into overtime.
Overall, the game was really good, said Hetke, who
nailed a game-high 30 points. We played really well as a
team, which led us to be able to fight back and stay in the
game to win it.
Cornell and Flambeau were tied as the buzzer rang, leading
the teams into a 4-minute overtime play. With two seconds
left and the score still tied, 63-63, Hetke made the shot, sealing the victory for Cornell.
It felt great, Hetke said of the last basket. I was having
a good game and to top it off with that shot was awesome.
Aside from Hetkes high-point game, his classmate, Noah
Nohr, nailed 11 points, while senior Cortland Spletter scored
nine for the night.
Cornell will play Gilmanton Dec. 22 for non-conference
competition before Christmas break.
SPORTS
COURIER SENTINEL
SPORTSWEEK
Cadott
Varsity Wrestling
Tue., Dec. 29 at River Falls
Wed., Dec. 30 at River Falls
Dec. 24-31
8 a.m.
8 a.m.
Down at the Lanes

Schicks Bowl & Brew
Tuesday Night
Ladies League Standings
Dec. 15, 2015
Team
W
L
Lisas Beauty Salon
4
0
Schicks Bowl & Brew 4
0
Cliffs Maple Sugars
2
2
Hellands Hellions
2
2
Heaven Help Us
0
0
High Team Game: Schicks
Bowl & Brew, 557, Lisas Beauty
Salon, 557; Hellands Hellions,
552; Cliffs Maple Sugars, 526
High Team Series: Lisas
Beauty Salon, 1,625; Schicks
Bowl & Brew, 1,538; Cliffs Maple
Sugars, 1,508
High Individual Game:
Megan Mercer, 190; Krystal Jenneman, 183; Lisa Martino, 174
High Individual Series:
Megan Mercer, 497; Lisa Martino, 487; Krystal Jenneman, 443
Boyd League
Monday Ladies
Dec. 14, 2015
Team
Won Lost
Quality Truck & Auto
34 18
Bobs Riverview
30 22
Village Haus
22.5 29.5
Boyd Feed &Supply 17.5 34.5
Team High Game: Quality
Truck &Auto, 640; Bobs
Riverview, 588; Village Haus,
563
Team HighSeries: Quality
Truck &Auto, 1,791; Bobs
Riverview, 1,727; Village Haus,
1,607
Individual High Game: B.
Wellner, 192; P. Stytz, 179; J.
McQuillan, 178
Individual High Series: A.
Goodman, 502; B. Wellner, 475;
P. Stytz, 457
Tuesday Ladies
Dec. 15, 2015
Team
Won Lost
Tolleys Bowl &Bar
33 23
Bliss
31 25
Village Haus
30 26
Family Hair Design
18 38
Team High Game: Bliss, 795;
Tolleys Bowl &Bar, 770; Village
Haus, 716
Team HighSeries: Bliss,
2,327; Tolleys Bowl & Bar,
2,253; Village Haus, 2,057
Individual High Game: A.
Wellner, 210; J. McQuillan, 191;
J. Ludwig, 182
Individual High Series: A.
Wellner, 574; J. McQuillan, 501;
S. Wanish, 486
MensNational
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015
Team
Won Lost
Tolleys Bowl
38 22
Bobs Riverview
32 28
Quality Truck &Auto
32 28
Village Haus
31 29
Boyd Feed &Supply
25 35
Ribbons &Rosebuds 22 38
Team High Game: Boyd
Feed & Supply, 787; Village
Haus, 754; Bobs Riverview, 746
Team High Series: Boyd
Feed &Supply, 2,151; Bobs
Riverview, 2,148; Village Haus,
2,084
Individual High Game: C.
Gully, 263; T. Pederson, 235; R.
Kaiser, 234
IndividualHighSeries: C.
Gully, 699; T. Oemig, 655; J.

Tollefson, 619
Thursday Ladies
Dec. 17, 2015
Team
Won Lost
Nelson Forestry
32 28
Burkes Sugar Babes 31.5 28.5
Kutzees Supper Club 30.5 29.5
McQuillan Plumbing
26 34
TeamHighGame: Nelson
Forestry, 684; McQuillan Plumbing, 574; Kutzees Supper Club,
552
Team High Series: Nelson
Forestry, 1,733; McQuillan
Plumbing, 1,592; Burkes Sugar
Babes, 1,578
Individual High Game: B.
Backaus, 189; P. Dorn, 181; J.
McQuillan, 176
IndividualHighSeries: J.
McQuillan, 495; L. Seichter, 477;
P. Dorn, 474
MensMajor
Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015
Team
Won Lost
Bobs Riverview
37 23
Corner Bar
34 26
McQuillan Plumbing
32 28
Tolleys Bowl
29 31
Breezy Acres
25 35
Red Wing Cabinets
23 37
TeamHighGame: Red Wing
Cabinets, 950; Tolleys Bowl,
931; McQuillan Plumbing, 927
Team High Series: Tolleys
Bowl, 2,741; McQuillan Plumbing, 2,724; Red Wing Cabinets,
2,678
Individual High Game: R.
McQuillan, 237; G. Steinke, 234;
J. Tollefson, 227
IndividualHighSeries: J.
Tollefson, 655; G. Steinke, 654;
N. Brenner, 618
Saturday Co-Ed Mixers
Dec. 19, 2015
Team
Won Lost
Whera-Tolley
21
7
D.M.T.M.
16 12
Low Rollers
12 16
Drehmel-Sorenson
7 21
TeamHighGame: D.M.T.M.,
703; Whera-Tolley, 702
Team High Series: WheraTolley, 2,092; D.M.T.M., 2,015
Individual High Game Men:
K. Hera, 234; T. Tollefson, 220
IndividualHighSeries Men:
K. Hera, 648; T. Tollefson, 627
Individual
High
Game
Women: J. Radke, 184; A.
Drehmel, 169
Individual
High
Series
Women: J. Radke, 470; A.
Drehmel, 444
Pool
North Country Pool League
Dec. 17, 2015
Team
W
L
Teds Timberlodge
46
17
Big Swedes I
41
22
Arnolds II
41
22
Cookies
34
29
Big Swedes II
31
32
Flaters
28
35
Broken Arrow I
26
28
Broken Arrow II
25
38
Black Bear I
24
30
Arnolds I
23
31
Pine Drive
22
32
Black Bear II
19
44
Hornet boys take

ownership of team
By Kayla Peche
The Cadott Hornets Boys Basketball team may not have had
any wins this week, but head coach Brandon Mittermeyer said
the players are starting to develop some key attributes to help
close gaps in challenging games.
Dec. 15 vs. Eau Claire Regis (L 87-53, conference)
Mittermeyer said he knew going into the game Dec. 15, that
Eau Claire Regis was a good squad and difficult team to defeat.
They are ranked five in the state right now, he said. And
beat the No. 3 over the weekend.
When the score was tied, 24-24, with seven minutes left in the
first half, Mittermeyer said he realized the Hornets could hold
their own.
All our players are starting to take ownership of this team and
its fun to see, he said. Friday we will see an equally athletic
and gifted team in Altoona.
After the tie, the Ramblers pulled away, leading to an 87-53
loss. But with some adjustments, Mittermeyer says the Hornets
may have a chance against top conference teams this season.
He said right now, the team decided increasing their offensive
possession efficiency is of the highest priority.
Dec. 18 vs. Altoona (L 62-49, conference)
At home against the Altoona Railroaders Dec. 18, the Hornets
struggled to catch up to a 17-point lead in the first half.
Beginning the second half 40-23, there wasnt much Cadott
could do but shoot threes to close the gap.
Junior Payton Freagon nailed four three pointers, leading his
team with 14 points. Senior
Jake Holum added two threepointers and junior Drew SonBy Kayla Peche
nentag had one.
Lake Holcombe sophomore Trent Novak
Those outside shots were
enough to defeat the Railroad- and senior Jeremiah Reedy came out swingers in the second half, but not ing in the first half of a Dec. 17 boys basketfor the game, and the Hornets ball game, before seniors Alec Hurlburt and
lost the Western Cloverbelt Nick Seng finished it off for the win against
Winter.
battle by 13 points.
It was a dominate game from Nick Seng
Aside from Freagon, juniors
AlexSwim and Bryce McCh- and Jeremiah Reedy, said head coach Dave
esney added nine and seven Engel.
During the first half, the Chieftains took a
points for Cadott, respectively.
Swim also had the most steals quick 11-point lead, with 20 points from
Reedy and 11 from Novak.
on defense.
We played a great offensive game, said
Cadott played Augusta Dec.
Reedy. Anyone could do what they wanted
22.
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11
After pushing through an

Altoona player, Hornet junior
Payton Freagon earned a basket for Cadott during a Dec. 18
game. Freagon led with 14
points in the 62-49 loss.
LH plays dominate game

with the ball and I just took advantage of it.
Fast forward to the second half, senior
Alec Hurlburt continued the streak, putting
up all of his points (12) to hold the victory
for the Chieftains, 71-50.
Seng also had a good second half with
seven points (11 total), but Reedy said aside
from the shots falling, defense also contributed in the win.
Our defense also helped by switching it
up to confuse Winter, he said. As a team,
we had some good ball movement and it led
to great defense on the other side.
Lake Holcombe will have a holiday break
until Jan. 5 against Shell Lake.
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12
OUTDOORS
COURIER SENTINEL
DNR Outdoor Report

Unseasonably mild weather continues, and most lakes and
rivers remain ice-free. A few anglers have taken advantage
of the situation for open-water fishing. Conditions have been
windy and brisk, with just a few perch, crappie and small
walleye caught.
The far north received some new snow, but not enough for
any of the northern forests or parks to begin grooming ski
trails. The mild weather has given park staff plenty of time
to clear and mow, so when snow does arrive, trails should be
in good condition.
The ground remains unfrozen across much of the state, and
rain has many trails, and roads soft and muddy. With up to 4
inches of rain in some locations, many rivers are at or near
flood stage.
Conditions were less than ideal for the four-day antlerless
only hunt. Windy, rainy conditions dampened hunting pressure and deer didnt move around much on their own.
The unusually mild weather has provided good late-season
grouse hunting. Archery and crossbow deer season is still
open through Jan. 3.
Least weasels have completed their annual autumn molt

during which their color changes from brown to all white.
Snowshoe hares have also begun to stand out in their white
fur against a brown background.
Some landowners have reported lilac buds beginning to
swell and green up. The lack of snow creates an opportunity
for landowners to access upland sights and do invasive control. This is a great time of year for cut stump treatment of
buckthorn, black locust or other woody invasive plants.
Warm weather has allowed large numbers of sandhill
cranes and Canada geese to linger. A high diversity of waterfowl continues as well, including tundra swans, scoters and
common loons, Thayers, Iceland, glaucous, black-backed,
herring and ring-billed gulls.
Among those that may visit your feeders this winter are
common redpolls and pine siskins, as well as pine grosbeaks,
Bohemian waxwings and red crossbills.
So far, 108 snowy owls have now been tallied in Wisconsin
this year, and more are expected to arrive with the potential
onset of wintry weather in the weeks ahead.
An Outdoorsmans Journal By Mark Walters

Hunting with UW-Madisons Badger Hunting Club
Fire and Bryce Kies with a beautiful mallard harvested on a foggy day on Lake Waubesa.
Hello friends,
I spent the last day of southern Wisconsins duck hunting
season on Madisons Lake Waubesa with Bryce Kies and
Aron Sthilsky. Bryce and Aron are sophomores who attend
UW-Madison, majoring in geology and business. They are
the co-presidents of the Badger Hunting Club.
The Badger Hunting Club is an organization (they are on
Facebook) that was formed in 2006 and is a way for UWMadison hunters to get to know each other, and introduce
other students to hunting.
Sunday, Dec. 6 High 44, Low 34
I met Bryce and Aron at Lake Farm County Park. We
traveled by canoe and kayak, and hunted until dark. My
golden retriever, Fire, rounded out our crew.
The first thoughts I had were that these guys drove an old
Ford pickup and paddled instead of being pushed by a
motor very cool.
I was at the landing a bit before my comrades and spoke
with other hunters. The common word was that not many
ducks were around, but there were quite a few geese.
We paddled maybe half a mile, then set out three dozen
diver decoys, a dozen mallard and a few geese. We got comfortable on shore where we hid our watercraft and waited
for night to become day. At this time, Bryce and I realized
our chest waders leaked.
This year, members of this club will bowhunt deer, then
turkey hunt in the spring. They did a lot of duck hunts,

which seems to be their main energy, and each semester
they hold a trapshoot at the Waunakee Gun Club; which is
a social as much as it is shooting event.
This fall, a young lady shot a gun at this event for the first
time and hit 11 out of 50 clay pigeons.
This past duck season, Matt Davis, the former president
of the Badger Hunting Club and about to graduate with a
degree in Wildlife Ecology, introduced UW-Madison students from Denmark and Germany to duck hunting as well.
So our hunt is rather unique in its own way.
One, it is quite foggy and that fog lasted until early afternoon. Two, on a day when most fishermen should be on the
ice or the ice should be getting thicker so that men, women
and children can be on the ice, we were watching several
boats. I think their occupants were catching fish.
I told these guys that Wisconsins climate seems like that
of Tennessee and I do not think I am too far off.
To be honest, there were not a lot of ducks and very few
geese. The first two hours we had some random shooting
and a couple ducks lived to see another day.
At one point, Aron went for a walk out of boredom. Our
best action of the day happened at that time when four mallards flew over. I sailed one that landed a long ways from
shore.
Bryce and I paddled out to it and had a good laugh when
Bryce went to put a final volley of steel shot into what was
a four curl greenhead, and missed by a long shot.
We pulled the decoys when legal hunting hours ended on
the last day of the season.
Nate Moll is also a member of the Badger Hunting Club,
and has been traveling in the same pack as me since he was
born. Nate is going to be the president of UW-Madisons
chapter of Ducks Unlimited next year.
These guys text me and we share experiences at various
hunting and fishing camps in a years time. It is really cool
to see these hardcore outdoorsmen giving back to the outdoor world while basically living in a capital city that does
not have a strong emphasis on hunting.
I challenge interested people to check out this club and
help our hunting heritage stay strong.
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A Snapshow Day 2
Hi. Im Monique and I dont
like getting up in the mornings. Hi Monique.
To say I dont like getting up the morning is the understatement of the century. My father-in-law quickly
learned that opening morning, nine years ago, when he
asked me what I wanted on my sandwich. My response
was a not-so-kind very agitated Dont ask me so many
questions!
But this year, after having been awakened on multiple
occasions courtesy of a newborn, and the drive of Mr.
Buck making a re-visit, I decided I was going to hunt the
second morning, something Ive never done.
It was dark when I started getting ready, but by the time
I wiggled into all of my blaze orange layers, it was nicely
bright out and I waddled my way to my stand about 15
minutes after season opened.
It didnt take long in the 18 degree weather for me to
get bored and cold. Getting a text 20 minutes after sitting
down that my husband had shot an 11-point buck didnt
help either. I was determined it would be my turn shortly.
A black squirrel rustled leaves 50 yards away and
slowly but loudly made its way to my stand. I contemplated if squirrel meat was any good, but decided I better
hold tight in case the monster was around the next tree.
Shots rang out from all around me and by quarter to 9,
an hour and 45 minutes after I had gotten to my stand, I
saw antlers.
My heart pounded and my hands shook as I pulled my
camera up to see what it was. My camera, yes, not my
scope. My camera zooms so much better than my scope
and if its not a shooter at least I will have a photo. I assume one day I will regret this choice, but this time, I didnt, and Mr. Six walked by untouched.
Not too long after, as I sat with my head down and my
nose tucked inside my jacket, I heard another snap,
crackle and pop. It was too quiet to be a squirrel, but
would it be my buck?
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Cornell City Council
Early
Deadline
Zoning wrapped up in time for Christmas
FOR NEW YEARS
By Ginna Young
After weeks of discussion and meetings, zoning for a parcel of land
owned by Al and Sue Potaczek was finally decided at a regular Cornell
City Council meeting Dec. 17.
The property on Riverside Drive was previously owned by the state, and
after the couple purchased the land, they requested the city zone it B-1
Business. The Potaczeks plan to construct a building to sell antique farm
implements, firewood and primitive items.
Although a few residents and council members had concerns that old machinery would make the place look junky, the council acted on a recommendation from the planning commission to zone the property A-1
Agricultural. With that zoning, the Potaczeks can apply for a Conditional
The deadline for news

articles and display ad
copy is 5 p.m. Friday,
Dec. 25, for the Thursday, Dec. 31 issue. All
copy must be placed in the
Cornell and Cadott offices
by deadline to ensure
placement in the Courier
Sentinel paper.
Use Permit, allowing them to build on the parcel.

If they apply for it and it goes through, I think its wonderful, said
mayor Judy Talbot. Were always accepting of new businesses in Cornell.
On other agenda, the council agreed to hire Tim Chaussee as a part-time
certified Department of Justice law enforcement instructor to work with
the Cornell Police Department. Chaussee will conduct training through his
business, Center Mass Academy, and provides firearm tactics and proficiency, as well as services in an emergency.
To be able to qualify municipal police departments, he had to be connected to one of them, said Dave DeJongh, city administrator. This connection would be done through a part-time relationship with the city.
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COURIER SENTINEL
SCHOOL NEWS - PUBLIC NOTICES
Lake Holcombe School
Lake Holcombe students, left to right, Eliot Dixon,

Ellie Dixon and Josh Grape, were joined by special
guest Jerod Kaszynski (far right) on the saxophone
for a few numbers at the Winter Jazz Gala. The Lake
Holcombe and Ladysmith School jazz combos performed selections separately before blending their
talents to end the night. (Photo by Ginna Young)
Winter
Jazz Gala
Lake Holcombe student
Jonathan
Readinger
jazzes up his solo of
My Last Nickel during
the Lake Holcombe and
Ladysmith School Districts Winter Jazz Gala
Dec. 19. Under the direction of Jim Aerts and
Kirk Yudes, the schools
combined to present
seasonal offerings to
families and visitors at
Paradise Shores.
Cadott School
Cadott Elementary given
$4,000 (and then some)
Cadott Elementary School has received a $4,000 grant
from bestselling author James Patterson to support its school
library. In addition, Scholastic Reading Club will match each
dollar of Pattersons donation with bonus points, which
teachers can use to acquire books and other materials for their
classrooms.
As part of an ongoing effort to keep books and reading a
number one priority in the United States, Patterson and the
Scholastic Reading Club made a commitment to help support
school libraries nationwide.
This year alone, Patterson personally donated $1.75 million to school libraries nationwide, with grants ranging from
$1,000 to $10,000 allocated to each of the 467 selected
schools.
These grants are my humble acknowledgement of some
of the terrific work taking place in libraries, says Patterson.
Heres to communities supporting school libraries. Heres
to a country that makes reading a priority. Heres to flourishing libraries and to a joyful holiday season!
Cadott Elementary first-grade teacher, Penny Lien, along
with support from librarian Nick Kotek, applied for the grant,
and say they are both passionate about reading and want to
see an enhanced summer reading program.
The students grow so much in their reading during the
school year, and I want to see continued growth during the
summer, said Lien. We are so thankful for the generosity
of the Patterson/Scholastic Grant Program.
The school was selected from nearly 28,000 applications
for funding grants. Applicants were asked to fill out an online
application posing the question, What would your school library do with $1,000 to $10,000?
Any U.S. school with students from pre-kindergarten to
12th grade were eligible for a grant.
Public Notices
STATE OF WISCONSIN
CIRCUIT COURT
CHIPPEWA COUNTY
Notice and Order for
Name Change Hearing
Case No. 15 CV 430
In the matter of the
name change of: Amanda
Lee Bintz.
By (Petitioner) Amanda
Lee Bintz.
NOTICE IS GIVEN: A
petition was filed asking to
change the name of the
person listed above from
Amanda Lee Bintz to
Amanda Lee Lauersdorf.
Birth
Certificate:
Amanda Lee Bintz.
IT IS ORDERED: This
petition will be heard in
the Circuit Court of
Chippewa County, State
of Wisconsin.
Judges Name: Steven
R. Cray.
Place: Chippewa County Circuit Court, 711 N.
Bridge St., Chippewa
Falls, WI 54729.
Date: Feb. 2, 2016.
Time: 8:30 a.m.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED: Notice of this
hearing shall be given by
publication as a Class 3
notice for three (3) weeks
in a row prior to the date
of the hearing in the
Courier Sentinel, a newspaper
published
in
Chippewa County, State
of Wisconsin.
BY THE COURT:
Steven R. Cray,
circuit court judge
Date: Dec. 11, 2015
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Minutes taken by administrator/clerk-treasurer DeJongh.

Council members present: Floyd Hickethier, Eb
Ballinger, Steve Turany,
Mark Nodolf, Terry Smith
and Jim Hodowanic.
Guest present: Ginna
Young.
Motion Nodolf, seconded Hickethier to accept the agenda as
printed. Carried 6 ayes.
Motion Hickethier, seconded Nodolf to approve
the special council meeting minutes of Nov. 11,
2015, and the regular
council meeting minutes
of Nov. 19, 2015. Carried
6 ayes.
Nodolf reported on Finance Committee Meeting of Dec. 3, 2015.
Full-time employee handbook was discussed related to handling of police
chief/officer overtime pay
and language to accommodate switching health
insurance to Central
States from Wis ETF plan.
NOTICE
City of Cornell
Minutes of Regular
Common Council
Meeting
Dec. 3, 2015
7 p.m. Mayor Judy Talbot called the regular
council meeting to order
at the City Council Chambers. The meeting opened
with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of
silence honoring all individuals that have or are
protecting our freedom.
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Talbot reported on Planning Commission Meeting

of Dec. 2, 2015. Commission recommended zoning the parcel between
Riverside Dr., CTH CC &
STH 64, currently owned
by Al and Sue Potaczek
A-1 Agriculture. City council will now hold a public
hearing and take action at
their Dec. 17, 2015, meeting.
Mayor Talbot reminded
officials whose terms were
expiring this spring that
they could start circulating
their nomination papers
Dec. 1.
DeJongh reviewed the
2015 tax roll and mil rates.
The mil rate is up 4 cents
per $1,000 of assessed
value. The total levy was
up $11,728 and the assessed value raised
slightly $71,500.
Appointment of election
officials was tabled until
the next meeting.
Motion Hickethier, seconded Turany to approve
bills totaling $32,606.82.
Roll call vote carried 6
ayes.
Forthcoming Events:
Kids
Community
Christmas Party is set for
Dec. 5, 2015, 11 a.m. to 1
p.m.
Mayor gave reminder
that the school Christmas
programs would start
soon.
Motion Ballinger, seconded Nodolf to adjourn.
Carried 6 ayes.
Adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
David DeJongh,
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clerk-treasurer
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From rural to Rome: a journey to priesthood
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wonderful priest and bring Christ to everyone he encounters.

God is no doubt going to work wonders
through my little brother.
After being homeschooled his K-12th
grade years, Daniel graduated from high
school in 2008, then earned a double-major
degree in Philosophy and Catholic Studies
from the University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) in the fall of 2012. Upon completion
there, Daniel moved to Rome to carry out
his last four years of seminary, per a request
from his bishop Bishop William Callahan
of the Diocese of La Crosse.
Daniel says his experience in Rome has
given him a broader perspective of the world
and the Catholic Church, and that he has had
classmates from around the world.
The opportunities to learn things which
you cant learn in the classroom are very
abundant in Rome, said Daniel. Christianity has been in Rome since the very beginning. The Apostles Peter and Paul lived and
died here. I was ordained literally several
yards from St. Peters tomb.
Upon his ordination at St. Peters Basilica
in Rome, Daniel is now committed to becoming a priest.
Up until that day, he could have quit his
journey to the priesthood, said Daniels father, Richard, who joined his son (along
with 12 other family members) for the ceremony. The family is proud that Daniel will
be ordained a priest. Not many people can
say that they have a son or brother who is a
priest.
Greg, Daniels brother who made the trip
to Rome for the ceremony, says he feels
nothing but admiration for his younger
brother.
It takes a lot to commit your whole life
to anything, said Greg. Im very proud of
him for being able to make that commitment
at such a young age.
The process to get to this point wasnt
short or easy, for Daniel, and he took most
of the last three and a half years of classes
in Italian. For seven years, Daniels educa-
tion and seminary life has been dedicated to

this step of being ordered. But Daniel says
it isnt in the sense of being commanded, but
rather putting your life in order.
In the Catholic Church there are seven
primary ways (the seven sacraments) which
we believe Gods grace comes into our
lives, said Daniel. One of these sacraments is called Holy Orders.
He says this sacrament is unique in that it
has three tiers deacon, priest and bishop.
On Oct. 1, Daniel received the order of deacon, which he says is a transitional phase on
his way to priesthood.
Receiving the order of deacon is the last
stage in the process of being ordained a
priest, said Daniel. For me, this is scheduled to take place at the Cathedral in
La Crosse this upcoming June 25.
During the deacon ordination ceremony,
which happens during a regular Catholic
Mass or worship service, those being ordained are called forward and present themselves in front of the bishop, who chooses
them to be ordained. After scripture readings
and seven promises (similar to what happens
in a wedding), the candidates lie down, facefirst on the floor, while a prayer is sung by
the choir and congregation, asking God to
pour His grace on the candidates.
The bishop then lays his hands on each of
their heads and prays the ordination prayer.
Following, each newly ordained deacon is
dressed in vestments which represent their
order, and are handed the Book of the
Gospels.
My ordination was an amazing emotional and spiritual experience, said Daniel.
It was the biggest commitment that I have
ever made
Many people try to avoid committment,
and the idea of a life-long commitment
sounds daunting. But in reality, it was such
a wonderful and beautiful thing to know
who I am, what I am about, and what I want
to be and do for the rest of my life.
He says he prayed for a week that God
would give him peace and joy at his ordina-
On a day that changed the lives of 39 seminarians at St. Peters Basilica in

Rome, Daniel Sedlacek was joined by all but two of his immediate family members for his diaconate ordination Oct. 1. Making the nearly 5,000-mile trip to
support Daniel, left to right, in front, is sister Gianna Sedlacek; in the middle,
are brother Greg Sedlacek, sister Erin (Sedlacek) Van de Voorde, brother Philip
Sedlacek, sister Rachel Sedlacek, brother Benjamin Sedlacek and sister-inlaw Cassie (Welch) Sedlacek; In the back, are Bishop William Callahan, bishop
of the Diocese of La Crosse, father Richard Sedlacek, Daniel, and mother
Theresa Sedlacek.
(Submitted Photo)
tion, and says God went above and beyond
those prayers.
I felt such a deep peace on what I was
doing and the free choice I was making for
my life, said Daniel. I could not stop smiling for the whole day. It was, I am sure, the
happiest day of my life thus far.
I have never seen him smile so much the
day he was ordained as a deacon in Rome,
said Greg. It is wonderful to see him with
that aire of fulfillment about him.
Daniel isnt the first of his family to take
on the journey of priesthood, but he might
be the first of this generation.
My grandmother was a Goodman (Gutmann), said Richard. And the relatives
that we met fromGermany were proud of
the fact that each generation of Gutmann has
produced a priest. Maybe Daniel is the one
for this generation.
On Theresas side (Daniels mother),
there were three brothers who became

priests; they were her grandfather Kiefers
first cousins.
With only a semester left inRome, and
after being ordained a priest in June, Daniel
will move back to Wisconsin with a bachelors degree in Sacred Theology from the
University of the Holy Cross inRome, and
a post-graduate degree at the Patristic Institute in Augustinian Studies.
Although he doesnt know the exact location, he says he will be at one of the 162
parishes of the Diocese of La Crosse.
It is an incredible and unmerited privilege to be asked by God to be His worker in
the vineyard of His church, says Daniel.
On the day I moved into seminary, I felt an
extraordinary peace; a peace that I had never
felt before in my life. I finally was completely certain that I was doing what I was
meant to do with my life.

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