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Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | Vol. 63, No. 22 www.centralwinews.com | 24 Pages | $1.50

Sheriff takes blame

for Unity siren failure
Gov. Evers makes stop to survey damage
By Neal Hogden

Ongoing cleanup efforts in the village

of Unity after a confirmed EF1 torna-
do went through the center of the vil-
lage last week have left residents little
time to think about the May 21 weather
event.
However, the reflection on what led
up to those events was detailed in an
interview with Clark County Sheriff,
Scott Haines. He said the sirens in the
village that were intended to warn res-
idents of imminent severe weather did
Unity not sound before the tornado hit.
He took responsibility for the sirens
not going off before the tornado had
torn through the village of Unity, say-
ing, “I take full responsibility as Sheriff Honoring the fallen
for the weather sirens not being activat- Crowd members attended the Abbotsford and Dorchester Memorial Day
ed, and I apologized to the citizens.” celebrations on Monday, May 27 to pay respects to those who gave their
PATH OF THE TWISTER - The map He said in the future, the department lives in the line of duty to their country. Pictured: Wally Schorer salutes the
above shows the path of the tornado will be reviewing its severe weather resting place of Donald Koerner who passed away in December of last
through the village of Unity with the protocols. year. Koerner served in the Abbotsford National Guard for nine years.
“I have no excuses for [the sirens] not More pictures from the events can be found on page 12.
marks resembling places where wind
damage could be observed. See UNITY TORNADO/ Page 5
STAFF PHOTO/NEAL HOGDEN

Abbotsford school board votes Abby Festival rolls

on post-referendum financing
By Saskatoon Damm, The Star News borrowing in that respect.” With the out- into town this weekend
look of interest rates, Mullen said, “We By Neal Hogden There will be cash prizes for victors and
Regarding the referendum, the Abbots- feel really good about following through trophies for the first and second place
ford Board of Education passed the Res- on the promise we made to the public to The ninth annual Abby Festival will teams.
olution Establishing Parameters for the not increase the debt service payments.” be bringing downtown Abbotsford to The basketball tournament will be
Sale of Not to Exceed $15,000,000 Gen- Mullen also explained the school dis- life Friday, May 31 through Sunday, held at Red Arrow Park while the soccer
eral Obligation Promissory Notes. This trict has an opportunity to benefit from June 2 on First Street in front of Abbots- tournament will be held at the Schilling
measure gives District Superintendent arbitrage and earn investment income off ford City Hall. Soccer Field on the corner of Butternut
Ryan Bargender and Board President of the borrowed money. He elaborated by The weekend will be kicked off on Street and Fifth Avenue.
Eric Reis the ability to sell tax exempt comparing the short term interest rates Friday as Spectrum Entertainment will A craft sale will also be held on Sat-
bonds for the referendum so long as they with the long term interest rates. Cur- be opening carnival rides from 6-10 p.m. urday from 2-8 p.m. located on First
follow these guidelines. Director at Baird rently, the short term interest rate is high- Friday night. Live music on Friday will Street. Vendors can set up from 9 a.m.
Wealth Kevin Mullen advised voting now er than the long term interest rate. The be provided by Ember who will play a to 1:30 p.m.
delivers more flexibility “as opposed to short term rate is what the school district mix of pop, rock and country sponsored Saturday live music will include a live
waiting for a specific board meeting would earn from investing, and the long by Taqueria El Sol from 8 p.m. to mid- DJ from 1-4 p.m. by Sonido Mega Fies-
date.” With this flexibility, the district term rate is what the district would pay night. ta and then from 7 p.m. - midnight Los
can enter the market at the optimal time for borrowing. Mullen described the situ- The event will get rolling on Saturday Chavos del Rancho, Grupo Activado and
rather than on a certain date. ation as a “unique opportunity.” with a five on five basketball tournament Conjunto Sierra Blanca will provide the
Mullen summarized interest rate trends In order to earn arbitrage money and and co-ed soccer tournament beginning musical entertainment.
over the past 30 years, concluding, “gen- at 8:30 a.m. and 8 a.m., respectively.
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a good start
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ther achieve at least a 95% on-time delivery rate
Subscriptions for periodicals or improve its on-time delivery rate
by at least 2 percentage points in order to be able to A Treasury of Weekly Newspapers
The Tribune-Phonograph is a locally unlock its 2% surcharge authority for newspapers.
owned newspaper published every
Wednesday at Abbotsford, WI. Our It also puts accountability measures in place, in-
office is open between 8 a.m. and 5 cluding directing the USPS to report its progress
p.m. on regular workdays. annually to the Postal Regulatory Commission and
Subscription rates: $50 per year ($40
instructing the Government Accountability Office
for six months) for residents of Wis- to conduct a study and submit a report to Congress
consin; and $70 ($60 for six months) on options for alternate pricing models that would
per year for residents of the U.S. support newspapers.
Subscribers are requested to Most community newspapers, including this one,
provide immediate notice of change are distributed through the postal service. This is
of address. A deduction of one nothing new and has been going on since before
month from the subscription will be the founding of the country. There is a reason that
made when a change of address is
provided through the post office by Benjamin Franklin, a newspaper publisher, was the
form 3579. first postmaster general.
Letters to the Editor Across the country, community newspapers
spend millions of dollars a year in postage and rep- Bob Morrow, Gib Kunze and Frank Nikolay joined their fellow
We welcome letters to the editor for
free publication but, as a result of the resent a significant portion of overall mail volumes. veterans in honoring the fallen, 1999.
rancor arising from the 2020 U.S. Unfortunately, the U.S. Postal Service under cur-
presidential election, we will observe Abbotsford Tribune
a moratorium on printing letters con-
rent postmaster general Louis DeJoy, is more con-
Published in Abbotsford - 70 years ago
cerned with national partisan themes cerned about kissing up to online retailers to grow June 3, 1954
that would inflame community ill-will. the postal services’ share of that delivery market Firemen sponsor carnival here Friday to Sunday
Letters on local topics are welcomed. than in making sure people get their letters, maga-
All letters should be signed and The firemen’s carnival will be held this coming weekend on Main Street with rides and conces-
a telephone number included for zines and newspapers in a timely manner. sions to be supplied by the Dusty Rhodes Company and the firemen hosting a booth where they will
verification. In addition to passing along steep increases in sell bratwursts. The proceeds will be used to purchase needed equipment for the department.
postage rates, the Postal Service administration Abbotsford wins second straight Valley game
also moved the goal posts on what it considers pro- The Athletics picked up a 6-2 victory over the Tomahawk Cubs on Sunday, with Dick Fisher
The TRIBUNE PHONOGRAPH viding excellent service. Where in the past, it may pitching eight scoreless innings in the win.
welcomes letters to the editor on a
take one to two days for a first class letter to go Clark County R.NA. convenes at Abbotsford
variety of local topics and issues. The Royal Neighbors of America Clark County branch held a meeting at Abbotsford’s high
Letters endorsing or opposing from Medford to Rib Lake. A Taylor County board
school gym on Thursday. After the general meeting and discussions were held at the day long event,
candidates in statewide or national member recently reported it taking five days for a various musical performances were given as entertainment after the evening sessions.
races are considered political letter mailed from the courthouse in Medford to get
advertising. Contact our advertising to his home near Rib Lake. Tribune-Phonograph
department for rates and to When it comes to community newspapers and Published in Abbotsford and Colby - 50 years ago
schedule placement.
127639 other periodicals, the track record is even more May 30, 1974
abysmal. To combat this and serve our customers Two Abbotsford Teachers honored Thursday
Member of: with a timely product, we have to add delivery Mrs. Clarence Vircks and Mrs. John Neidhold were honored at a retirement tea held in the caf-
routes to drop off bundles of newspapers to local eteria in the high school on Thursday. Vircks had taught in Abbotsford since 1960 while Neidhold
post offices throughout the region. This has add- taught in the district since 1962.
Fred Strathman receives Eagle Scout award
ed significant road mileage with corresponding in- Abbotsford Troop 621’s Fred Strathman was given his Eagle Scout award at a ceremony held on
creases in fuel usage, wear and tear on vehicles and Saturday. Part of the troop since he was 12, Strathman graduated from Abbotsford high school and
personnel expenses on top of paying for increased was enrolled at UW-Superior at the time of earning his award.
postal rates. Two Colby tracksters advance to state meet this weekend
As with any household or business, increasing Brian Eggebrecht and Guy Ganz moved on to the Class B state meet held in Madison. Ganz took
costs in one area need to be made up in other areas first place in the 180 low hurdles and set a new school record with a time of 21.0 seconds at the
forcing advertising and subscription rates to be in- sectional meet in Neillsville while Eggebrecht took second in the 880 and set a school record with
creased just to keep up with rising delivery expens- a time of 1:59.7.
es, which is on top of the large increase in expenses
all people have experienced in recent years. Tribune -Phonograph
Published in Abbotsford and Colby - 25 years ago
The U.S. Postal Service leadership has forgotten April 15, 1999
the “service” portion of its name and Congress, Colby has plans for utility project
through bipartisan legislation such as the one in- The city of Colby now has a plan and estimated costs for a project that will provide water
troduced this week, needs to remind Postal Service and sewer to the northern annexation by the end of the summer. The total estimated cost of the
leadership that they work to serve the public. project was $600,000.
Hornet girls 4x800 relay runs at state Saturday
The relay team of Rhonda Ploeckelman, Ashlie Umlauft, Amber Filipiak and Sarah Flink
The Central Wisconsin Publications Editorial Board consists advanced to the state meet with a school record time of 9:53 in the event at the sectional meet.
of publisher Kris O’Leary and editor Brian Wilson.
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Perspectives
Soil Sound Off: Don’t yawn about your lawn Long ago
By Matthew Oehmichen, Agronomist

When my mom fires up the lawn mower and

later I hear one of the kid’s toys explode into
didn’t take root in America until the 1800s.
By the mid 1800s, after the first lawn mow-
er was invented, the concept of a lawn went
beyond wealthy landowners and began to hit
To take care of Creeping Charlie, thistle, and
other unwanted broadleaves use a broadleaf
weed killer, such as 2,4-D and apply in the
spring and possibly fall. De-thatching (where
love letters
One of my favorite pastimes is listening
plastic shrapnel, I know that summer time is more American families. A genuine Amer- you basically comb dead plant material off the to music. I especially enjoy music from the
here. Lawns do not seem unique, but wheth- ican yard was mostly utilitarian, used for yard) is a big help as well. It helps increase 50s and 60s. Country songs often revolved
er it’s the front lawn or back-yard, the labor livestock grazing and growing vegetables. Or water infiltration and control disease. For around broken hearts and failed romances.
for keeping the lawn looking green and neat they would just let ‘whatever’ grow and have fertility, nitrogen and potassium are import- Doo Wop music from the fifties frequently
is abound: seeding, overseeding, weeding, farm animal, like a goat, chew it down once ant. Nitrogen is universal for plants because features young love, holding hands, and sad
mowing, nutrient management, etc. Keeping and awhile. If you go to Washington, D.C. it helps the plant produce chlorophyll (the farewells.
up a fetching patch of grass can be a border- all the federal buildings have lawns covered plant turns sunshine into energy) and potas- Another popular theme that found its way
line obsession for some. When I was living with an arrangement of “weeds” that they sium strengthens cell structure and plant tis- into music over the years is the writing of
in Kenosha I had a neighbor that would wait mow instead of turf grass. It’s not a reflection sue and helps increase carbon dioxide/oxygen love letters. Some of the more famous love
until the dead of night and sneak into yards of their use of taxpayer money, but instead to exchange (plants will breathe like a wheezing letter tunes are the 1957 Pat Boone hit “Love
around the block to spray dandelion weeds so honor that tradition (minus the grazing goats kid if potassium is low). Sulfur is another Letters in the Sand” and Billie Williams’s’
that he wouldn’t get any weed seeds blown of course). important nutrient because it helps plants pull 1957 hit  “I’m Going to Sit Right Down
over into his yard. Lawns are a slice of Amer- Lawns can be considered the most inter- in more nutrients in tough soil conditions and and Write Myself a Letter.” Elvis Presley
icana that is worth exploring, and I would like acted landscape on a homestead. It serves enhances chlorophyll production. had the 1962 hit “Return to Sender,” and
to take you, humble reader, along with. as the vessel that allows us to navigate our, Fertilizer rates should stay small, 1 lb. of Stevie Wonder hit the charts with his 1970s
It is undeniable the impact of a green yard albeit small, own patch of ground without nitrogen per 1000 sq. ft., applied once 20-30 hit “Signed Sealed Delivered.”
to a home owner’s psyche when we consider getting our feet too dirty (unless you forget days max. To put that in perspective, that is 2 I have to admit that I have never written
the activities that are associated with a lawn to pick up after the dog perhaps) and just be lbs. of Urea tossed in a 30ish ft. x 30ish ft. area a love letter song. How-
such as backyard grill-outs, siblings toss-
ing the football around, or posting “VOTE
outside while standing on comfortable grass.
The compilation of a mix can be traditional,
once a month. It is important to remember turf
grass has a small root mass and small tissue
ever, I wrote my share of
love letters to my wife in
B Oe ur
FOR_______” signs at election season. So,
having a good-looking lawn in America’s
basic, or creative. The most popular grass
species are turf Kentucky Bluegrass, which
production so it can only take up so much fer-
tilizer per application. Over applying fertilizer
1969 while I was teach-
ing in Boyceville, and
G uest
heartland should come as no surprise, right? gives lawns that deep green almost blueish risks leaching and nutrient runoff. she attended UWEC.
The real surprise is that a pampered lawn hue. Anywhere between 40-60% of the mix One more helpful tip, and perhaps the big- We never failed to write
isn’t American at all, but instead a tradition of is Bluegrass, followed by 20-25% Perennial gest one: 3-3.5 inches is the range to mow a daily letter from Oc-
aristocrats and monarchs in Western Europe Ryegrass, and some fescues (such as Creep- your grass. When you cut grass too low it puts tober 1969, when we
(mostly England and France). That’s right; ing Red Fescue). It isn’t unusual to find some more stress on the plant (needs to pull in more first met, until the day
when you are mowing the lawn on the Fourth Annual Ryegrass in a blend, which gives a nutrients and water to create more tissue) that
before we married on
of July you are doing it alongside the likes of fast hardy establishing grass with a low cost, makes it harder for the lawn to survive ex-
August 1, 1970. I am
King George instead of George Washington. that often can re-seed itself. Sometimes you treme weather conditions, particularly heat in
sure of these dates as by
But don’t worry, you are not killing the Amer- can get creative, by adding clovers to fill gaps July and August.
my wife recently found Ken Anderson
ican Dream by having a lawn. and helping fight against weeds while provid- I would like to thank Brett Ewert for being
The word lawn comes from “launde” ing nitrogen to the grass. a resource for this week’s edition, who serves
all these letters of love “The Mayberry
safely stored in a box in
which means “a grassy woodland clearing” For best kept lawns, weed control and as the main grounds-keeper at Meadowview
our basement. Guru”
and the idea to keep the grass cut routinely watching fertility will make the difference. Golf Course.
I carefully sorted all the letters we wrote

Everything is wrong - Elect me

those 54 years ago. We decided to reread the
letters of our early love in the order in which
they were written and read. I knew I would
enjoy reading them, but I had no idea those
Everything is going wrong. The economy is poor, the military is None of these qualities bode well for their countries. They model an letters would rekindle all the emotions and
weak, the government is corrupt, elections are rigged, we’re being illusion of efficiency, singleness of purpose, and willingness to use memories from that beautiful year of my
invaded, crime is rampant…a litany of doom and disaster has been violence. Violence is important to an autocrat because it emphasizes life. Reading those words we wrote so many
pushed by those who would like us to react in fear. It doesn’t have to the reduction of national issues to a false dichotomy of either/or. On years ago was almost like reliving a year of
reflect reality. In the U.S., crime is down, the economy is recovering the other hand, democratic governments are efficient in allowing the our lives. My wife Linda was just 18 when
from COVID and the years prior, our international alliances are re- voices of competing visions of society to compete in the town square. she received her first letter from me asking
covering, but to aspiring autocrats, it doesn’t matter. Why? If we fear Democracies move slowly because they explore a wide range of al- for a date, and I was 23 when I received her
enough we may be willing to cast our vote for someone who appears ternatives before making decisions. They are, however, inefficient in written reply saying she would love to go
strong and confident to save us. It is the historic tactic of the would- the speed with which they implement change. out with me. The rest is history.
be autocrat. “Only I can save you.” Vladimir Putin, the Russian What is a political strong man? It is not an individual who is in- Reading those treasured letters enabled
autocrat, has used this successfully comparing his autocratic order in secure in his ideas. A real man enters into the debate of ideas with Linda and I to relive the most memorable
contrast to the economic chaos of the Yeltsin post-Soviet years. enough confidence that he can learn as well talk. He is a man willing year of our lives. We read the words of our
Everything is awful. I am an outsider who can ride in on to compromise with others, recognizing that politics is the promises 54 years ago, and we can proud-
my white horse and save the day. I am an outsider. Why is
it that billionaires and millionaires are the main so-called
M ore art of the possible. That means the strongman has the abil-
ity to work with others and form relationships with people
ly say we kept those promises. Our words
spoke of our young love and, hopes and
leaders who claim this? They are the ultimate insiders in a
society that worships wealth. They say that they will not
M usings who have significant differences with him. Extremism is
isolating. “Only I am right,” hardly builds relationships.
dreams for the future. And I am not embar-
rassed to say rereading those letters brought
be subject to “special interests,” without saying that they A confident man is capable of listening, learning, and both laughter and tears to me.
themselves, represent the special interests of the wealthy modifying positions. Some people think they like a per- History has recorded the love letters of
class. We consistently vote for the wealthy one-percen- son who means what they say, but if they are incapable of many famous people. I discovered that
ters. Not because of their political ideas, but because of learning and changing, they are limited to the confines of books of the love letters of English po-
the mistaken perception that because if they are good at their limited experience and learning. ets Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barret
corralling money and property, they will be good at leg- Can one be a dictator for a day? That is simply not Browning, written from 1845 to 1846, are
islation for the rest of us. They run as outsiders because possible. If leaders wish to be a dictator for a day, that for sale on eBay. But alas, the love letters of
they realize that the only authority that can regulate them means they desire to use their individual power to insti- Kenneth Anderson and Linda Peterson An-
is a democratically elected government and an indepen- tute their personal wishes, whether for revenge, or to es- derson shall remain private forever.
dent civil service. If they are wealthy enough to self fund by tablish their autocratic power. Either way, if that leader
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Perspectives W ithout W ords

Humans plan,
Universe laughs
What do you do in the face of adversity?
A lot of people in the communities around
us are faced with that question after moth-
er nature had her mood adjusted and tor-
nadoes went through the area. Neighbors
are helping others and are showing their
kindness and generosity. Everyone is see-
ing that communities do support each oth-
er when adversity hits.
In themselves, they are possibly finding
strength that they didn’t think they had
prior. In not just physical strength, but
mentally and psychologically. I see a lot of
selflessness going around in the aftermath
and it is warming to the heart to see.
I believe the best way to win over ad-
versities are to not
think of yourself. S eeking
That can be some-
what hard to do. W onder
Usually a human
after something bad
happens to them
will share their ex-
perience for some
type of reaction,
possibly sympathy,
from others. They
can get to a point
where they dwell
on the bad things by
that are happening,
or that had hap- Samantha
Yocius
The power of a community that comes together
pened to them and
they will not just Creative Media
tell one person, but
several. Seeking that comfort from oth- Gray clouds still hung overhead, a cool spring morning wind whipping work to be done, the first steps that had seemed felt impossible
ers. But what better way to get out of that across my face as I carefully stepped down the gravel boulevard of Madison had been taken.
head-space by thinking of ways you can Street. While much of the debris had already been cleared from the street by The feeling once again hit me after spending a few hours this
help someone who possibly went through the time I had arrived, mud and the occasional branch or other piece of detritus weekend helping my parents clean up a few of the trees they
similar unfortunate events and situations. still demanded caution. The ruckus of the clean-up crews that were about to had lost to the storm. Our capacity to come together, without
Devastation, as we all know, doesn’t descend upon the village of Unity had not yet begun; instead a somber quiet thought of what we could get out of it, but rather because it
only come from Mother Nature. It could had fallen in the early hours of the day, broken up only by the sound of a distant is just the right thing to do, can sometimes be lost among the
be involving many different facets of life: chainsaw and the constant rumble of generators. various negatives that we can inflict on each other. But in the
illnesses, death, loss of job/income, etc. Evidence of the previous evening’s storms was still very much abundant, de- face of difficulties, the fact that so many have stepped up to
This is all because truly our plans for life spite the considerable amount of work that had already help reminded me once again of the good we are capable of.
don’t usually come out the way we want been done immediately following the tornado that had AC ertain
it to. I believe everyone reading this had,
at one point in their life, a picture in their
levied considerable amounts of damage. Trees uproot-
P oint of Us Beautify Co
lp
ed or split clear in half, insulation and steel roofing
mind’s eye of how their life would turn out.
V e lby
H kkkkkk
scattered across playground equipment blocks away iew
Some have achieved that place and oth- from its origin, homes bearing the scars of the prior
ers are still working towards that dream. night.
Sometimes those dreams don’t come to
fruition and that is ok because if you are
From behind my lens and the distance it can create,
under the gloom of the overcast dawn, it all looked
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better things than you can imagine are where to begin. In the face of such a sudden loss, what by organizing a hanging basket program.
waiting just beyond that pivoted point that even is the next step?
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my mind when percolating over some past
endeavor before them, picking up debris or cutting by
events in my life. It has been a lot of infor-

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up fallen trees into more manageable pieces. Pickups
mation to take in and my mind has started
with trailers passed by me on occasion, loaded down N athaniel
to spin around, in its vortex - bouncing off
of different topics and sections of my life with the previous hour’s labor or returning to begin the Underwood
that will be impacted. It seems that a lot
will change in the coming months, as ev-
process all over, driven by friends and family lending
a helping hand.
Reporter

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my blessings and do my best to keep a through the village, I could already see the results. A felled maple that had
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positive attitude and energy for others, as covered much of a lawn had disappeared, downsized into a stack of logs to be
well as myself. hauled off. Power lines in the midst of being repaired, efforts being coordinated
I will leave you with a favorite quote of in a makeshift headquarters of sorts at the Unity Memorial Hall. The task that
mine: “If you want to make God laugh, tell had seemed insurmountable in the gray of the morning had been eroded under
him your plans.” the joint efforts of a community coming together. While there was, and still is,
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Unity tornado
Continued from page 1
being activated; going forward we are reached a max width of 65 yards and
looking at and reviewing our current created winds of up to 105 miles per
protocols for severe weather and we hour.
will be conducting a yearly review in Brost said the village has not recov-
the future during April Tornado Aware- ered from the extensive damage and de-
ness Week,” Haines said. bris that was left behind by the tornado.
Area news outlets reported village “We are working on getting what we
residents were caught off guard by the can cleaned up,” Brost said. “Today we
storm and did not have time to seek are working on cleaning up around the
shelter before the tornado hit. No deaths railroad tracks. We still have a lot of
or injuries were reported, according to miscellaneous debris that we’re work-
the National Weather Service. ing on trying to get picked up.”
Unity village president Melissa Brost Brost said the community outpouring
said the village is looking to get a new of support has been tremendous during
system in place for severe weather si- this hectic time for Unity.
rens to ensure the issue doesn’t reoccur “We would like to thank the entire
in the future. community and beyond central Wiscon-
“We have the wheels in motion to A: sin for showing up to help us because
have the siren repaired, and B: have a we clearly were not the only ones who
remote source so we don’t have to rely had storm damage that night. The sup-
on the county’s button to warn us.” port has been phenomenal.”
She said she wasn’t sure how long that She also shouted out the residents for
process would take as the manufacturer their hard work and specifically, village
of the siren would need to rebuild their public works director, Jesse Bauer, for LEVELED TIMBER - Trees were sheared in half by the tornado that brought
system to get it in good, working order. his work during the cleanup efforts. 105 mile per hour winds. The village’s emergency response siren can be seen
She said the village will also be look- Despite the amount of work that has in the background. It did not go off prior to the tornado’s arrival according to
ing into designating Memorial Hall already been done to clean up the vil- Clark County Sheriff Scott Haines and area residents. The siren will be repaired
or another property in the village as a lage, Brost said there is much more yet and a new protocol put in place according to village president Melissa Brost.
storm shelter for future storms. to be done. STAFF PHOTO/NATHANIEL UNDERWOOD
“There’s so much that we’re learning “I know that there are people that just
throughout this whole process. More physically need help getting stuff out hard by storms last night, with a torna- hour period. It was busy and we ended
delegation needs to happen. More peo- because they don’t have a skid steer or do touching down in their community. up calling in two more dispatchers to
ple have to step into action in terms of trailer or anything of that nature to even Today, they’re rallying together to clean assist with all the calls for service. Our
whose role does what in these types of be able to try to bring it to the dumps up and support each other.” communications deputies do a great job,
events.” that we have situated on the north end “The state will continue to help assist day and night, 24/7, 365 days a year,
The National Weather Service out of of town,” Brost said. all affected communities in any way we under very stressful conditions. It is
La Crosse investigated the damage and Recovery efforts are currently being can as they work to recover.” an honor working with them and I am
weather patterns and determined that organized at the Unity Memorial Hall Haines added he would like to thank thankful for all they do.”
an EF-1 tornado went through Unity but Brost said the hall might not be open the sheriff’s office communications de- Other area tornadoes touched down
and was one of five tornadoes in Clark in the future as volunteers will need to partment for their role in handling the outside of Loyal, Atwood and Edgar as
County that evening. The Unity torna- get back to their full-time jobs. She en- large number of emergency calls that the storms passed through.
do was on the ground for an estimated couraged people to reach out to people flooded the department’s phone lines. The tornado that went through At-
total of three minutes and traveled for they might know in Unity to see if they “After the severe weather passed, be- wood, approximately eight miles east
4.2 miles, starting near Kington Road, need help or find someone working in tween the hours of 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. of Colby, was also an EF1 tornado that
southwest of Unity and traveling to the their yard and ask if they need help. on May 21, the Clark County Dispatch traveled for 4.2 miles. The tornado
intersection of Sugar Pine Lane and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers Center received 83 calls for service,” brought 95 mile per hour winds and the
Mulberry road about a mile southeast of stopped in Unity on May 22. He re- Haines said. In comparison to Monday, max width was estimated at 150 meters.
Colby. leased the following statement on so- May 27, the Clark County Dispatch
The NWS estimated the tornado cial media: “The folks in Unity were hit Center took 51 calls for service in a 24

CLEANUP UNDERWAY - Left: One of the many volunteers, Andrew Geiger, showed up to help cut up downed trees and clean up the village of Unity. He took
this photo from his lift showing the piles of limbs and debris that have been collected over the past week. Right: Power crews convoyed their way into the village
to restore power to the area.
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Welch, Rounds lead bipartisan Deliver for Democracy Act to help

local news overcome persistent postal delays, surging rate increases
U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-Vermont) “In North Dakota, a dependable postal lets and insisting on adequate service from change soon, they will be put out of busi-
and Mike Rounds (R-South Dakota) today service isn’t a luxury — it’s a lifeline for USPS before any rate increases.” ness and residents will see more news
led Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), our rural communities, and that’s exactly In January 2021, the U.S. Postal Reg- deserts and an even greater loss of quality
Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota), Amy why I support the Deliver for Democra- ulatory Commission (PRC) adopted reg- news and information. We thank Senator
Klobuchar (D-Minnesota), John Hoeven cy Act. Publications around North Dako- ulations that established three additional Welch and Senator Rounds for their lead-
(R-North Dakota), Ron Wyden (D-Ore- ta rely on the USPS for delivery, and a forms of rate authority, including one for ership and support the Deliver for De-
gon), Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon), and Tina troubling pattern has emerged where rates non-compensatory classes of mail such mocracy Act,” said News/Media Alliance
Smith (D-Minnesota) in introducing the have increased, coupled with a noticeable as Periodicals and package services. Un- President & CEO Danielle Coffey.
bipartisan Deliver for Democracy Act, decrease in reliability,” said Senator Cra- der the new regulations, USPS is provid- “NNA applauds the introduction of the
legislation that would help news outlets mer. “If the Postal Service wants to in- ed an additional two percentage points of ‘Deliver for Democracy Act.’ This bill
overcome the current crisis of local jour- crease rates, it should be held responsible rate authority for any class or product of highlights the responsibility of the USPS
nalism by incentivizing reliable postal ser- and actually deliver Periodicals within a mail where costs exceed revenue. Since to accurately measure the service newspa-
vice and limiting excessive rate increases. reasonable timeline. By tying rate increas- then, USPS has maximally exercised this pers receive and will hold it accountable
In recent years, the U.S. Postal Service es to their ability to deliver on time, we authority and, if a recent notice goes into for failing to meet its service standards.
(USPS) has consistently raised rates for safeguard our local news — the heartbeat effect, will have raised Periodical postage For publishers who are struggling to keep
periodicals under the guise of increased of our rural communities. Efficiency and rates by over 40%. their papers in circulation due to excessive
efficiency and improved service. How- reliability must be the cornerstones of Despite such significant rate increases, rate increases, this bill is an important first
ever, local news has yet to receive those USPS delivery.” however, the Postal Service has routinely step towards making the USPS a viable
benefits and instead continues to face per- “You can’t know what is going on in failed to meet Periodicals’ basic needs and distribution partner again,” said John Gal-
sistent postal delays. your backyard if you don’t have the infor- achieve the 95% on-time delivery perfor- er, Chair, National Newspaper Associa-
“A vibrant and healthy local press has mation on hand. Local journalism is the mance standard outlined in Postmaster tion.
always been a defining feature of Ameri- lifeblood that helps protect American de- General DeJoy’s 10-year plan. As a result, In April, Sen. Welch partnered with a bi-
can democracy. Today, local news offers mocracy, combat misinformation, and em- local news outlets, which must already partisan, bicameral group of colleagues in
a crucial alternative to online information power communities small or large,” said navigate other existential challenges, are urging Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to
ecosystems, which are too often distorted Senator Wyden. “The Deliver for Democ- simultaneously subject to high distribution reconsider the USPS’s plan to consolidate
by algorithms that amplify disinformation racy Act ensures that USPS makes deliv- costs and poor service. the national postal network, which threat-
and confine readers to inescapable echo eries on time so local journalism doesn’t The Deliver for Democracy Act would: ened to severely diminish mail service
chambers. But surging rate increases and become history. As the son of a journalist n Require the USPS to either achieve across the country.
poor service jeopardize local news outlets’ and as an elected official who holds town- at least a 95% on-time delivery rate for Senator Welch has pushed for postal
ability to reach readers and supply the in- halls each year in each of Oregon’s 36 Periodicals or an improvement of at least reform to better serve rural communities
formation so essential to an engaged cit- counties, I won’t stop fighting to help local 2 percentage points to unlock its 2% sur- and has called for improvements to USPS’
izenry and a vibrant democracy. It’s time journalism deliver news coverage right to charge authority for that class of mail; national management. He also led his
for USPS to remember its mission and your doorstep.” n Direct the USPS to annually report colleagues in urging President Biden to
meet the media’s basic needs,” said Sen- “Local journalism is vital to keeping to the Postal Regulatory Commission on nominate individuals to the USPS Board
ator Welch. “The Deliver for Democracy our communities informed of what’s go- its progress in including on-time delivery of Governors who will hold Postmaster
Actwould help local news stave off extinc- ing on in Minnesota and across the coun- data for newspapers in its Periodical ser- General DeJoy accountable for his failure
tion by requiring USPS to meet reasonable try,” said Senator Smith. “And it’s im- vice performance measurement; and to provide adequate mail services in rural
on-time delivery standards before raising portant to remember that a lot of people n Instruct the Government Account- communities. In March, Welch took to the
rates.” still get newspapers and other Periodicals ability Office to conduct a study and sub- Senate Floor to call out DeJoy’s failure to
“Local newspapers work hard every in the mail. My mom grew up in a tiny mit a report to Congress on options for al- deliver for rural America, pointing to the
day to deliver news on a timely basis, and town in the northern part of the Indiana, ternate USPS pricing schemes to improve postal delays plaguing Vermont and oth-
the U.S. Postal Service should too,” said but throughout her life, no matter where the financial position of Periodicals. er rural areas because of DeJoy’s policies,
Senator Rounds. “Periodical rates have she lived, from Ohio to Alaska, Califor- and the nearly nine month-long fight to
cumulatively increased by over 40% since nia and New Mexico, she always made The Deliver for Democracy Act is en- re-open a fully-functioning Post Office
August 2021. Meanwhile, the Postal Ser- sure she got that local paper in the mail. dorsed by the National Newspaper Asso- in Vermont’s capital city after flooding.
vice’s on-time delivery performances have These weren’t just headlines; they were ciation and News/Media Alliance. Following Senator Welch’s advocacy, the
not improved, leaving local journalists to the stories of her friends, their children “Our members are being forced to cope Postal Service announced it would finally
pick up the slack by handling mail deliv- and grandchildren, and the issues that with unsustainable rates from the monop- be re-opening a retail post office in Mont-
ery on their own in order to make certain connected them all. This bill would help oly postal system. If something doesn’t pelier.
their readers receive their papers on time. make sure the Postal Service makes on-

Abby Festival
Our common sense bipartisan legislation time deliveries and institutes fair rates,
helps protect rural newspapers and con- an important step in helping protect local
sumers from unjustified price hikes by news outlets.”
making certain USPS is held to a standard “Our founders saw journalism as so crit- Continued from page 1
for on-time deliveries.” ical to a functioning democracy that they The crowning of the Abby Festival west of Cliff’s Service.
“If we want a functioning democracy included the right to a free press in our Royal winner will be held at 7:30 p.m. All weekend the festival will be
with accountability, then we need local First Amendment,” said Senator Merk- on the downtown Abbotsford band looking towards the future as a contest
journalists covering everything from city ley. “Local papers are the backbones of stage. Voters can get tickets to help will be held to create the new Abby
council meetings to new business open- our communities—they shine a light on support their favorite contestant. Festival logo. The prize for the contest
ings. Local newspapers who already face the issues, large and small, that affect the Sunday will kick off with the Ab- is to be determined. Raffle tickets will
pressure from online platforms shouldn’t daily lives of folks in Oregon and across botsford FFA Alumni Dairy Breakfast also be on sale with the drawing for the
have to also worry about delayed delivery the country. We need to do all we can to at Dukestead Acres. See page nine for winners to be had at 4 p.m. on Sunday,
service,” said Senator Klobuchar. “This protect local journalism. The Deliver for more details. The day continues with June 2.
legislation will assist local papers by re- Democracy Act is a critical piece of the the parade being held at 1:30 p.m. The weekend will also feature a
quiring the Postal Service to maintain rea- puzzle of keeping local journalism alive Floats may start lining up at noon at plethora of food and snack vendors that
sonable delivery standards before raising — addressing the persistent local delivery South First Street and Spruce Street are a perennial hit for carnival-goers.
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Law Enforcement
n May 13 - A Colby woman was contacted for an ani- to alcohol and violation of a child safety restraint under four The man told the woman to leave the bank right away and
mal complaint. An officer was advised by dispatch that there years old. meet outside. The man asked the woman who the man was
was a strong smell of dog feces coming from the residence n May 16 - An officer took a loose dog complaint from a that answered his last phone call. The woman then told the
in question. The officer arrived and smelled the strong odor man at his business in Abbotsford. The officer arrived and at- man she knew he was scamming her. The man said he was
coming from the northeast side of the residence. tempted to catch the two dogs but they would not let anyone not and the bank employees were the ones doing the scam-
The officer located a deck and around the deck was several near them. Eventually they were let out of the fenced in area ming. He again said the woman needed to leave the bank
large piles of dog feces. It appeared that the feces had not and ran northwest. The officer followed the dogs and they right away.
been picked up in quite some time. ran out onto Hwy. 13, disrupting traffic and they stopped at The officer then spoke to the man on the phone. The of-
The officer met with the homeowner and led her to the an address on North Fourth Street, acting like they belonged ficer asked where the woman was supposed to meet him.
area filled with fecal matter. The officer told the woman the there. The officer knocked on the door and met with the res- The man asked who the officer was. The officer informed
amount of dog feces on her property was disgusting. The of- ident who confirmed both dogs belonged there and were her the man he was with the CAPD and he knows the man is
ficer asked the woman if she knew there was this much dog brother’s. scamming the woman. The officer told the man he just took
feces around her residence. The officer told the resident he would be citing her brother $1,000 from the woman’s account and transferred it to a
The woman said she did and said she had not picked up for permitting the dogs to run at large. bank in Iowa. The man immediately hung up the phone.
the dog feces since before winter. The woman agreed that it n May 16 - An officer responded to a male individual The officer blocked the man’s number in the woman’s
was disgusting. The woman said she was going to put up a who was not breathing and appeared to be choking in the city phone. He then went over various methods scammers use
new fence and is going to pick up the feces but it has been of Colby. The officer arrived and EMS staff were checking and told her to not answer phone numbers she does not rec-
raining too much. on the man who was unconscious on top of a running cement ognize. The bank assisted the woman with closing her online
The officer gave the woman one week to start cleaning up mixer. EMS personnel, road construction workers and the banking accounts and the woman agreed to take her com-
the feces and if she does not, she will receive citations until officer helped place the man on a backboard and got him to puter in to get it checked to make sure the man did not have
the feces are picked up. the ground to begin life saving efforts. access to it.
n May 15 - An officer took a report of found drug-re- EMS personnel began chest compressions and used an n May 17 - An officer ran the registration on a vehicle
lated property. The officer went to a building in Colby and AED. The man was transported to the Marshfield Medical and found the owners to have a revoked driver’s license. The
met with the caller. The woman said she was cleaning out her Center where life saving measures continued. He was lat- vehicle also had a cracked taillight cover and showed white
storage unit and found some drug-related items she wanted er declared deceased. Officers gathered statements from the light when the vehicle applied its brakes.
to turn in to be destroyed. The woman said the items be- workers who witnessed the scene as well as family members The officer made a traffic stop of the vehicle and met with
longed to an ex-boyfriend’s nephew, whom had since moved and coworkers who knew of the man’s medical history. the driver, explaining to him the reason for the stop. K9 Hemi
to Texas and she did not remember his name. Pictures were taken of the machine the man was operating arrived with his handler and was deployed for a free air sniff
The woman said that he had abandoned his property over at the time of the incident and were uploaded to the case. of the vehicle. The officer ran the man through dispatch and
30 days prior and she has been going through it. The woman n May 17 - An officer was driving in Abbotsford when was told he did not come back on file. K9 Hemi alerted to the
turned over two items that were packaging for a pipe along he observed a vehicle that was deviating from its lane of odor of narcotics coming from the vehicle.
with a smoke trap. The woman also handed over a used bong. travel. The officer had the man exit the vehicle and the man said
The officer secured the items and brought them to the po- The officer initiated a traffic stop and met with the driver he smokes CBD vape devices and there were some inside
lice department to be destroyed. who said he had drank six beers. The man said he was driv- the vehicle. The officer searched the vehicle and found a
n May 15 - An officer was patrolling northbound on ing home when the officer stopped him. vape device near the center console. Nothing else was lo-
Hwy. 13 in the city of Abbotsford when he observed a ve- The officer ran the man through dispatch and found the cated in the vehicle. The officer looked up the brand on the
hicle pulled over in the northbound lane of traffic with its man to have a revoked driver’s license due to alcohol and vape device and it showed the device to be THC. The offi-
flashers on and hood opened. was not to have a alcohol concentration greater than .02. The cer confronted the man and told him about the device. The
The officer stopped behind the vehicle and activated his officer asked the man if he would perform field sobriety tests man admitted that the device was THC. The officer took the
emergency lights. The officer met with the driver who said and a preliminary breath test. The man agreed. device to the police department and tested it for THC. The
he had been driving when his vehicle shut off and he was The result of the breath test was .157. The man was placed device tested positive and the man was mailed a citation for
unable to restart it. The officer assisted the man in contacting under arrest for operating while under the influence, second possession of THC.
someone to help remove the vehicle. offense. He was transported to the CAPD where he was cit-
The man said that he and his three-year-old son were the ed for operating while under the influence second offense,
only occupants of the vehicle. The officer observed a very operating with a prohibited alcohol concentration second LOOKING FOR PARADE FLOATS
offense and operating while revoked due to alcohol. He was
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small child seat-belted in the front passenger’s seat of the
vehicle without any child restraint. The man apologized for also given a warning for deviation from designated lane and
was then released to a responsible party.
the lack of a child seat for his son. The officer ran the man
through dispatch and was advised that the man had a Taylor n May 17 - An officer was dispatched to AbbyBank in Sunday, June 2
County warrant that was active. reference to a scam complaint. Contact: Maria Garcia-Torres at 715-574-1787
Dispatch also notified the officer the man had no license The officer arrived and met with a woman who came to [email protected]
issued with a revoked status due to a prior alcohol convic- the bank that day to withdraw a significant amount of money
tion.
The man’s vehicle was removed from the roadway after
from her bank account. The bank employee said she spoke
with the woman and believed that the woman was being NEW PARADE ROUTE
help arrived. Dispatch confirmed the warrant and the man scammed. The employee said she read in the newspaper po-
was placed in handcuffs. The man said that he would be able lice logs a report taken by the department the previous week
to post the bond amount and his son was placed in his broth- and it seemed to be the same situation that was occurring
er-in-law’s vehicle which had proper child safety equipment. with the woman now. *
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The man was transported to the CAPD where his family The officer collected a statement from the woman who Here
was able to meet and post the bond amount in full. The man said she had spoken to a few individuals about resolving an
was released with citations for operating after revocation due issue that popped up on her computer. The individuals told
the woman to go to the bank, take out a large amount of
money, and not trust anyone at the bank because they are
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WEDNESDAY:
WEDNESDAY 9 am - 5 pm The bank employee notified the officer that $1,000 had
THURSDAY: Noon - 7 pm been taken from the woman’s account and deposited into a
FRIDAY: 9 am - 5 pm bank account in Iowa. The employee attempted to stop the
transfer but was unable to.
SATURDAY: 9 am - Noon While the officer was gathering the statement from the
SUNDAY: Closed woman, the man called her. The officer answered the phone
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Abbotsford School Board

Continued from page 1
not be penalized, the school district will Brodhagen is the primary CESA 10 dele- future years. deliver significant results.
borrow in two phases. Around $14.2 mil- gate and Kraig Schindler is the alternate. Continuing with his report, Bargen- Elementary School principal Abbey
lion will be borrowed in June 2024 and Reis is the primary WASB delegate and der said 20 students tested out of the EL Frischmann discussed spring MAP as-
the remaining $2.8 million will be bor- Sharon Archambo is the alternate. All program. He relayed that 700 trees were sessments, adding the school will “ana-
rowed in 2025. This way, the district will board committee assignments will re- planted on the district cleanup day on lyze data trends as more data comes in.”
qualify for an exemption because they main the same. May 9. Most of the trees were sugar ma- Frischmann stated the elementary will
will borrow less than $15 million in a In resignations and hires, the board vot- ples, and the district will look to educate shift to four sections in K1 and K2, and
calendar year. ed to accept the resignation of agriculture students about making maple syrup as the she has worked to build a schedule “pri-
The board voted to have ADM manage teacher Jillian Lebal. The board voted trees mature. With the rising number of oritizing consistency for students.” On
the money made from arbitrage. Bargen- to accept the hiring of Valeria Reyes- students in the district, Bargender is ad- Character Strong, Frischmann said, “Stu-
der explained this decision by stating, Ramirez as an elementary administration justing bus routes to avoid having to add dents are using those strategies in and out
“ADM focuses on CDs, giving local assistant, Grace Vincent as a middle and another bus. He noted “only so many stu- of the classroom.”
banks a chance to be involved.” high school art teacher, Penny Gumz as dents can fit in each bus,” so it is possible In other updates, the total district en-
In other referendum news, Kevin Mul- an elementary dual language teacher, and they may have to add another bus if en- rollment was 841 as of May 13. There are
len was approved as underwriter for the Katlynn Steffes as an agriculture teach- rollment trends continue. several coaching vacancies. The district
referendum project. er. The board expressed enthusiasm for Middle and High School principal Me- will get a new phone system June 3 and
Regarding the current budget year, Bar- all new hires. On the hiring of Reyes- lissa Pilgrim reported on end of the year new printers and copiers on June 28. The
gender stated, “revenues are where they Ramirez, Vásquez commented, ‘I was events, including a fun fest on May 8 floor replacement in the elementary offic-
are expected to be, and expenditures are looking at her resume and thought, “good and a senior banquet on May 15. When es is scheduled for June 3.
where they should be as well.” The bud- for us.”’ Pilgrim asked the board for questions, In other business, 25 updates were
get for summer school was passed. Routine updates were given to the Vásquez requested clarification on school made to the district policies. The changes
On insurance, the board voted to stay board, starting with Superintendent Ryan suspensions resulting from vaping and were made at the advice of three law firms
with the health insurance plan for the Bargender. After Bargender recapped fights, responding, “What are we doing who annually review the district policies.
next year. The offer from the company graduation, Vásquez raised concern that to really prevent these things?” Pilgrim Market & Johnson will serve as construc-
was an 8.4% increase in the staff premi- none of the speeches were given in Span- said the school “tries to look at the whole tion manager for the 2024 Capital Refer-
um, which Bargender said, “isn’t great, ish, stating, “We are very proud to be a picture” and is addressing this point with endum and HSR Associates will work as
but better than some schools with 30%.” dual language school.” Bargender replied parent meetings, base modules, and Char- architect. Lastly, the board voted to keep
The district will pick up 80% of the cost that he discussed this issue prior to the acter Strong, a program that develops the funds for the Frank and Mary Nikolay
from the 8.4% premium increase, and the board meeting and intends to address it in social and emotion skills. Pilgrim added Scholarship in the manage growth pool.
staff will pay for the remaining 20% of that interventions can take 3-5 years to There is close to $932,000 invested.
the increase. The total cost of insurance
for the 2023-24 year is just under $1.2
million. This increase will raise that fig-
ure to $99,591. Bargender added the cost
of vision insurance will remain the same
as the district had a four year guarantee.
The cost of insurance for incidents that
happen at school or school sponsored
events decreased by 4%.
Bargender presented on the Pupil
Non-Discrimination Self Evaluation, and
the board voted to approve it so long the
Contributors Section is changed to in-
clude specifics about parents, students,
and resident who were involved in the
evaluation. The passing was also con-
tingent on updates being made to the
section with extracurricular enrollment
to reflect accurate numbers of students.
Board member Ivone Vásquez noticed
that no names other than those of staff
Webb family donates
and administrators were listed under the to Colby Lions
contributors section. Vásquez suggest- Colby Lions Club member Connie
ed the Contributors section needed to Gurtner (left) receives a $400 do-
changed, stating, “We have to prove that
nation from Deb Zaske on behalf of
we have involved residents, parents, and
the Webb Family in memory of Lions
students.”
The board elected officer positions for Duane and Dorothy Webb. The Webb
the upcoming year. Eric Reis is president, Family also made a donation directly
Gary Schraufnagel is vice president, Jim to the Wisconsin Lions Camp.
Hirsch is clerk, and Eric Brodhagen is
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Abbotsford Dairy Breakfast to celebrate 35th event this Sunday

By Neal Hogden

The 35th anniversary of the Abbotsford

Dairy Breakfast will take place at Duke-
stead Acres on Sunday, June 2 from 7 a.m.
to noon. The Dukelow family farm is lo-
cated at W1216 Willow Road, northwest
of Abbotsford. The meal will include a
meal consisting of pancakes, real maple
syrup, butter, sausage, orange juice, milk,
coffee and a variety of cheese, cookies and
ice cream.
The farm has hosted the event two times
prior so they knew what taking on the
event entailed. They have been working
all hours of the day to prepare for the esti-
mated nearly 1,400 people that will come
to the farm on June 2.
The Dukelow family moved to the area
in 1998 from Dodge County. When the
family moved to rural Abbotsfod, they
owned 600 acres. Today, the family farms
between 1,700 and 1,800 acres and owns
1,400 of those acres.
“We came up here because it’s a nicer
area to farm,” Chris said. “It’s more farmer
friendly. We were looking for a big chunk
of land to move to together. We were farm-
ing between Milwaukee and Madison. We
had less land and we were going further
than we are now to get to our land.” THE DUKELOWS - The Dukelow family will be hosting a host of breakfast-goers on their family farm located northwest
They have truly kept the work in the of Abbotsford. The family includes: from left to right, Jim, Marilyn, Aaron, Nathan, Monica, Chris, Greg, Marisa, Hudson
family. The three brothers, Chris, Greg and Jon Dukelow.
and Jon all have different tasks on the STAFF PHOTO/NEAL HOGDEN
farm. Chris and Greg take care of a good
majority of the field work while Jon fo- been essential in the process of switching and Colby FFA associations. Monica is the other sickness that might affect the cattle,
cuses more on the cattle. The family milks to robotics in one of the barns. Nathan, a co-advisor for the Colby FFA program. attendees will be able to get off the wagon
480 cattle and with the robots installed, freshman in high school and also the son Busing will be available to and from the and tour the facilities in marked off loca-
they are able to do this 24 hours a day, if of Chris and Monica, works with dry cows event from the Abbotsford School District tions.
needed. All together, Chris estimated the and in the calf barn. south parking lot. Prices for the meal are $5 for ages six
family owns about 1,200 head of steers, During the winter, the brothers enjoy Attendees will have the chance to tour and up. While ages five and under will get
heifers, calves and cows. fixing and restoring tractors of all ages the robotic machinery installed in the free admission.
Monica said her husband and herself and sizes. Some of those tractors will be Dukelow’s barn and there will be A-C Around 80 volunteers will be helping to
take care of the heifers and steers as well. on display during the breakfast. The fam- machinery on display. Chris said barring serve the meal, provide tours and keep the
Chris and Monica’s eldest son, Aaron has ily has also been active in the Abbotsford any unforeseen issues with Avian Flu or festivities running smoothly.

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Colby identifies areas of need after school building inspection

By Nathaniel Underwood spans. Four of the larger projects that were tions were available for the elementary roof, pandemic, which are available through Sep-
discussed at length were roof replacements but it was noted that a patch and repair was tember 30, 2024.
The Colby school board received an as- for all schools, a plumbing replacement in not really a realistic choice at this point. “We want to make sure that we maximize
sessment review of their facilities and in- the high school, air handler units in the high Sanitary sewer piping from 1954 and 1966 our use of those monies,” superintendent Pat-
frastructures from SitelogIQ representatives school and middle school and a chiller re- in the high school would also likely need to rick Galligan said of the ESSER funds. “We
and approved a number of summer projects placement in the middle school. be replaced in the near future. These pipes talked about this in the facilities committee
at their most recent monthly meeting. The Three different plans were suggested take waste water from sinks and toilets in meeting and my recollection was that this
assessments for the facilities were made with for tackling high school and middle school bathrooms and sinks in science rooms and was a good use of our money because wheth-
recommendations for the board to consider roofs. Water has not infiltrated the insulation remove it from the building. It was recom- er or not we choose to go to referendum or
for a potential future referendum. of the roof yet, but the recommendation was mended that a plumber be hired to scope whether or not we choose to go with some of
Based on projections for when these proj- that a patch and repair job would be neces- the piping and identify the exact state of these other options, we’ve learned that this
ects on all three school buildings may take sary at the very least to keep it dry. However, the pipes, as they run underneath the high system has gone beyond its useful life and
place, items the company labeled as “immedi- two larger projects for the roof were also not- school hallway floors, which will need to be we probably need to make this replacement.”
ate priority” were estimated to cost $508,300 ed at the meeting, with a fluid applied res- cut through to access the plumbing. Pipes “If we purchase this using ESSER money,
while items labeled as “high priority” were toration project and a complete replacement of the same age accessible from the tunnels it takes one of the things off the other totals
given an estimated cost of $20,070,000 for a for the roof also being presented as options below the school have rusted and have need- that you just heard about and could free mon-
total of $20,578,300 between the two. All of for the board to consider. The former would ed quick repairs, suggesting that these under ey up for a different upgrade,” he added.
these items were only presented as potential see them spread a tar over the roof surface, the hallways would also need to be replaced
projects for the future and no action was tak- which SitelogIQ estimated to last for about soon. The plumbing replacement project was Other Business
en by the board at the meeting. 20 years and cost about $3,191,700 while the given a rough price tag of $780,000. n Other projects approved at the coun-
While it was noted that the three build- complete replacement of the roof would cost While most projects had no action taken on cil meeting that are scheduled to be tackled
ings were all well maintained, there were a about $4,187,100 for a roof they estimated to them at last Monday’s meeting, the board did over the summer include asphalt resurfacing
number of items that have reached or will last about 30 years. The current roof was put take a step towards replacing the air handler and concrete work for the eastside parking
soon reach the end of their expected life- in about a decade and a half ago. Similar op- unit (AHU) in the high school gymnasium. lot and walkways, flooring replacements for
The current unit in place is from 1954 and the rooms in the middle school, SRO/nurses

Woiak promoted to Assistant offers no dehumidification in the gym. Not

only would this project include the cost of a
new unit, but it would also need to be put in a
office and kitchen and an addition of F-style
rails on the middle school and high school
bleachers to make them safer to push in and

Branch Manager at AbbyBank new location, requiring either a new storage

space to be built or for it to be put on the roof.
Regardless, the board believed it pertinent to
out.
n A staff bonus using ESSER funds was
approved by the board. The bonus will work
AbbyBank announced the promotion of the team remains knowledgeable and well-
Carmen Woiak to the position of equipped to meet the diverse needs move forward with the beginning part of this the same as the one utilized at the end of the
Assistant Branch Manager. Woiak, of our customers. project by approving the purchase of a new prior school year, where staff will receive a
a highly experienced professional “Carmen’s commitment to ex- unit for $344,336, as the district could still one-time bonus between $1,000 and $2,000
with 13 years in the banking in- cellence and her passion for help- utilize ESSER funds from the COVID relief based on length of service of individual em-
dustry, brings a wealth of knowl- ing customers is truly inspiring,” actions taken by the government during the ployees.
edge and experience to her new said Karla Feldbruegge, Abbots-
role. ford Branch Manager at Abby-
Woiak has spent the past ten Bank “Her promotion is well-de-
years specializing in personal served, and we are excited to see
banking, where her expertise in Carmen Woiak the positive impact she will con-
IRAs (Individual Retirement Ac- tinue to make in her new role.”
counts) and HSAs (Health Sav- Outside of her professional
ings Accounts) has been invaluable to both achievements, Woiak enjoys sewing, kaya-
customers and colleagues. Her dedication to king, and trying to get out of escape rooms.
training new Personal Bankers ensures that

Colby Lions aid village of Unity

Colby Lions Club treasurer Kevin Hanson (right) and Colby Lions Club presi-
dent Al Gurtner (left) present a check in the amount of $3,000 to Unity Village
president Melissa Brost to offset expenses incurred for damage from the re-
cent tornado.
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Community
Calendar
BOOMBASTIC BUBBLES EVENT
People
Bubbleologist Rondini will be presenting
a free show for everyone to attend at the
Abbotsford Public Library. The event will
take place at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5.

ABBOTSFORD HOPE CENTER

The Hope Center in Abbotsford is offering
free English lessons on Sundays, Mondays,
Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. - 7:30
p.m. and on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. - 6:45
p.m. There are also free Spanish lessons on
Thursdays from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. To partici-
pate in the classes, students must register at
www.hopecenter.space.
To join via Zoom during class, text 715-
316-4466. The Hope Center is also hosting
a worship service at 10 a.m. on Sundays.

COLBY RURAL ARTS MUSEUM

MEETING
The Colby Rural Arts Museum will have its
June meeting on June 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the
CCL Summer reading program registration open now
Heritage Building. The June 23 Polka perfor- Registration for the Colby Community Library (CCL) Summer Reading Program runs for two weeks from May 28-June 8.
mances and a September program will be Visit the CCL in person to sign up and receive a book bag filled with summer activities. Readers may begin checking
discussed. out books from the “Forest of Books” to record pages for a chance to earn prizes from the “Campground of Prizes” at the
DORCHESTER TOPS CLUB Finale on Thursday, July 25 at 10 a.m. The library is decorated in the theme of “Adventure Begins at Your Library” and
Do you want to be a healthier person? youth ages 3-19 are invited to participate.
Come join our group on Monday mornings SUBMITTED PHOTOS
and check the TOPS program out. For more
details call 715-748-3066 or 715-257-7845.

APL WALK-IN EVENT

The Abbotsford Public Library will be
AHS/MS 4th Quarter Honor Roll Curtiss
Knapmiller, Genesis Lopez-Bautista,
hosting a pearler bead creating event on High Honor Roll Steven Malave-Ortiz, Arthur Martins, Ar- Curtiss Corners Quilt Club
Monday, June 3 from 3-4 p.m. The event 12th Grade: Blake Bargender, Tessa
is free to the public and no registration is ianna Moreno Olvera, Brealynn Overeg, Curtiss Corners Quilt Club met on Mon-
required.
Beran, Brianna Beyer, Macenzy Bills, day, May 20, at 6:45 p.m. in the Curtiss Com-
Natalie Parra, Francisco Ramirez Her-
Ashley Bravo, Sommer Brodhagen, Jose munity Center.
nandez, Maiya Schreiber, David Tz-
MUSIC MONDAY Castillo, Briseida Escalera, Melany Espi- In May 2023 two challenge fabrics were
intzun-Carino and Jordan Vela.
The first Music Monday event of the sea- no, Stephany Espino, Sydney Falteisek, handed out to each member. Members have
son will take place on Monday, June 3 at Warren Flink, Yolanda Flores Madrid, one year to create a quilted project using the
the First Street gazebo in Colby. The event Khloe Frahmann, Claudia Garcia Gallar- Honor Roll two fat quarters. During the May meeting
will feature Foxfire Affair which will play folk, do, Emily Geiger, Lillian Graun, Taylor 12th Grade: Cinthya Chavez-Tonche,
Irish, sea shanties and music. The event
completed challenge projects were judged
Hammel, Elena Kind, McKinley Klabon, Javier Cruz, Ana Flores-Garcia, Ashton
is sponsored by Baumgartner’s Lumber in and ribbons awarded. All projects were dis-
Carlos Lara, Tyler Priekschat, Evan Reis, Hammel, Elijah Lemanski, Diego Tz-
Colby. cussed and the judge shared insight on each
Natalia Reyes-Mora, Calley Ruesch, intzun Carino and Esmeralda Vazquez
project. Having your quilt judged is a good
Jack Schindler and Noah Schraufnagel. Chacon.
CURTISS ALLIANCE CHURCH process to discover not only what you can
Curtiss Alliance Church, 1106 N. Meridian, 11th Grade: Tatum Bargender, Miguel 11th Grade: Yulissa Aguilar, Azalea
improve upon but also what you are doing
Curtiss, has Sunday services at 10 a.m. and Bautista-Carreon, Andrew Brodhagen, Atkinson, Estrella Bolanos-Bautista,
well.
7:30 p.m., with Pastor Carl Swarr presiding. Chloe Cihlar, Andrew Hirsch, Nathan Daniel Davila, Emilio Escalera, Abigail
Set your calendar: The August Quilt Show
Mid-week services vary. Call 715-223-3693 Hull, Sophie Kulesa, Kellyanne Maldo- Hernandez Garcia, Kara Larson, Emely
for more information. is Saturday, August 3, at Curtiss Communi-
nado Negron, Yovanny Martinez, Reece Mireles-Melgarejo, Christian Ortiz-Cruz,
ty Center. Events include quilts on display,
Nelson, Lynxa Olson, Margo Pogodzins- Fernando Perez, Landen Ploeckelman,
EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH demonstrations, craft sale, community ser-
ki, Neveah Treankler and Paola Tzintzun. Payton Schreiber, Sinai Tomas Bautista,
Abbotsford Evangelical Free Church, vice display and vendors. New for the quilt
10th Grade: Kaylee Arredondo, Asia Halie VanLuven and Tyler Yeske.
4868 Cemetery Ave. Abbotsford, holds show is Kid’s Corner where youth are in-
Sunday worship at 10 a.m. year-round, Atkinson, Caylee Clement, Lily Essel- 10th Grade: Preston Belanger, Hazel
vited to display sewing projects. Check out
with Sunday School at 9 a.m., from Sep- man, Jordan Jakel, Kamron Krueger, Ce- Flink, Kevin Gutierrez-Fuentes, Ailin
the Facebook page for Curtiss Corners Quilt
tember through May. For more information, lia Schindler, Jack Sheahan, Faith Sperl, Hernandez Garcia, Matthew Jakel, Javier
Club and submit any questions or message
call 715-223-4445. Marcus VanLuven and Keltie Will. Lopez-Bautista, Hector Reyes-Rios and
interest in entering projects for the show.
9th Grade: Ava Bleck, Carter Cihlar, Mayra Valenzuela Alvarez.
3:16 CHURCH The quilt show theme for 2024 is Ted-
Oriah Harris, Theodore Heck Jaxston 9th Grade: Esmeralda Altamirano Go-
3:16 Church of Abbotsford, Assemblies dy Bears and Foster Care in recognition of
Malzahn, Riley Podevels, Gilbert Sun- mez, Campbell Brodhagen, Gustavo Diaz
of God, 122 N. Second St., Abbotsford, the club’s community service project. Club
holds Sunday service at 10 a.m. For more dermeyer and Sarahi Valenzuela Alvarez. Tamayo, Nathan Dukelow, Lily Kim, Je-
members have been busy all year making
information, call 715-223-3223. 8th Grade: Jason Arcos Hernandez, sus Reyes Amador, Cooper Rothenberg-
quilts for the Clark County Foster Care pro-
Lauryn Harris, Caleb Kulesa, Lauren er, Andrea Sanchez-Herrera and Jonah
gram and is partnering with Stanley Correc-
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Lee, Sia Lee, Reyna Romo, Ella Sch- Weiland.
tional Institution’s SCOPES program to in-
St. Paul Lutheran Church, ELCA, 1131 reiber, Wyatt Tompkins, Kinsley Will 8th Grade: Armani Atkinson, Carlos
Meridian St., Curtiss, holds Sunday service
clude a teddy bear or stuffed critter with each
and Aaliyah Zarza. Beltran Santiago, Kinsley Kalepp, Alyra
at 8:30 a.m. with Pastor Ken Schmidt. quilt.
7th Grade: Jacqueline Canseco-Leon, Olson, Evan Resech, Alexis Searer, Max
Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. For more The next sew day is Saturday, June 22
Ke’Shawn Cisca, Brody Denzine, Mar- Severson, Kate Sheahan, Michael Smith
information, call 715-223-1517. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Curtiss Communi-
cella Dudnikow, Hailey Huther, Grace JR and Josue Tzintzun Rivera.
ty Center. Text or call 262-497-4780 if you
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Lindau, Juan Ramirez-Hernandez, Cash- 7th Grade: Leo Brodhagen, Jocelyn
are interested or would like more details. All
First Presbyterian Church, 305 W. Elm St., ton Reis, Emmett Ruppel, Vivian Silla- Jimenez Sanchez, Jayden Kayhart, Mar-
quilters are welcome.
Abbotsford, holds Sunday service at 10:30 mpa, Mia Sundermeyer, Paige Tompkins, tin Larea, Jaidyn Malzahn and Fabrizio
Monthly Tip: four tips for perfect quar-
a.m. The message is led by Pastor Don Ever- Tegan Treankler, Fernando Tzintzun, Na- Tomas Bautista.
hard. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m.
ter-inch seams. 1) Press and starch before you
talia Velazquez, Hayden Wagner, Riley 6th Grade: Citlali Andreo, Marshall
Nursery care during service. For more infor- cut fabric. 2) Use quarter-inch presser foot. 3)
Weis and Kylee Wiese. Boxrucker, Egrielys Caceres Figueroa,
mation, call 715-223-4001. Measure needle distance. 4) Measure pressed
6th Grade: Annabelle Anger, Analy Hope Heck, Yaretzi Hernandez-Anto-
patchwork. Give these four tips a try and see
Balderas-Almaraz, Nayeli Bravo Bo- nio, Kinlee Horacek, Amaya Mendoza,
FIRST UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST if your patchwork precision improves.
First United Church of Christ, 111 S. nilla, Arian Ceniceros Herrada, Rey Nicole Meraz-Alcantar, Dirbi Morales,
The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
Second St., Colby, holds Sunday service Cruz-Celiz, Synea Curry, Klaire Erik- Anival Ochoa Lira, Analy Rodriguez,
Next meeting is Monday, June 17th at 6:45
at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Teri Hanson. For son, Daniela Flores-Garcia, Christofer Yaritza Rojas Calderon, Zoe Saldana,
p.m. at Curtiss Community Center. Be sure
more information, call 715-223-2712. Garcia-Hernandez, Kimberly Gutier- Skylar Simon and Joslin Urbina.
to like and follow the Curtiss Corners Quilt
rez-Fuentes, Hayven Harwood, Easton Club on Facebook.
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Memorial Day 2024 at Dorchester and Abbotsford

PAYING THEIR RESPECTS - Two featured speakers shared messages with the crowd about the importance of Memorial Day. Left: Pastor Teri Hanson
spoke to the Dorchester crowd about the relationship between citizens, veterans and God’s role in honoring those that have fallen for what they believed in.
Right: Milo Gordon, a veteran himself, shared with attendees at Abbotsford some of his personal experiences as a Vietnam veteran.
STAFF PHOTOS/NEAL HOGDEN

A TRADITION OF REFLECTION - Left: Spectators listened to Hanson’s speech at the Dorchester Memorial Day Service. The service was held on a neigh-
boring driveway due to the wet conditions in the cemetery. Right: Cindy Knight places a wreath by Donald and Yvonne Koerner’s grave site. Each year, the
Colby and Abbotsford services host the ceremony by a fallen comrade. The Colby VFW Post 2227 rotates between Abbotsford and Colby for Memorial Day
ceremonies. The 2025 ceremony is scheduled to be held at the Colby Memorial Cemetery on Hiline Drive.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Tribune-Phonograph Page 13

Sports
Rieck, Hopperdietzel move on to La Crosse

VAULTING TO NEW HEIGHTS - Seth Hopperdietzel breaks his personal best STICKING WITH THE PACK - Max Adams starts off strong in the 1600-me-
and sets a new school record in the pole vault at the sectional meet at Colby. ter run during the sectional competition on Thursday. The senior took 12th in
STAFF PHOTO/NATHANIEL UNDERWOOD the race. STAFF PHOTO/NATHANIEL UNDERWOOD

By Nathaniel Underwood the top-four of their events at the meet Hopperdietzel needed to at least put forth The Colby senior met the challenge,
held in Colby. a performance that matched his person- starting his day by clearing both the 12
Seth Hopperdietzel and Daelyn Rieck Both Hopperdietzel and Rieck are stand- al best of 13 feet, six inches to move on. foot, six inch and 13 foot heights in a
were right at home during Thursday’s ing school record holders, with the former A trio of Ashland vaulters and Prescott’s single vault and then setting the pace by
WIAA D2 Sectional competition, as the having set a new record in the pole vault Ethan West all cleared the height during clearing the 13 feet, six inch mark on his
two members of the Colby track and field and the latter building upon her previous Thursday’s event, necessitating at least a first attempt at the height. Hopperdietzel
team punched their tickets to the state best earlier in the season. PR from Hopperdietzel if he were to move
tournament in La Crosse after placing in In a competitive pole vault competition, on. See COLBY SECTIONALS/ Page 24

Diaz breaks record, headed to state in 3200-meter run

By Nathaniel Underwood Iris Cruz, Celia Schindler and Ana Flores found them-
selves one spot short, despite building upon their record
More school records were broken by the Abbotsford time in the event. The quartet was four-and-half seconds
track and field team at the sectional meet held in Cam- behind the fourth place Webster relay on Thursday, finish-
eron this past Thursday. Azul Diaz set a new time to beat ing with a final time of 10:29.44.
in the 3200-meter run while qualifying for the state meet Oriah Harris and Margo Pogodzinksi, who also broke
in the event and the 4x800-meter relay team once again school records earlier in the season, grabbed a pair of fifth
set a new personal best, breaking their own school record place finishes in Cameron. Harris finished with a time of
in the process and narrowly missing out on a trip to La 26.77 seconds in the 200-meter dash, five-tenths of a sec-
Crosse. ond short of a trip to La Crosse. Pogodzinski, meanwhile,
Based on heat sheet times heading into the sectional had a throw of 112 feet, six inches in the discus, putting
meet, Diaz likely needed to have a career day if she was her just behind Webster’s Avery Hetfeld, who grabbed
going to find her way onto the podium and into the final the last qualification spot with a throw of 115 feet, five
competition of the 2024 season. She entered the compe- inches.
tition with a seed time of 12:43.66, which was the sixth The 4x100-meter relay added another fifth place finish
fastest of those who had made it through regionals. for the Falcons. The team of Harris, Sommer Brodha-
The Abbotsford junior came up with more than just a gen, Chloe Cihlar and Sydney Falteisek went toe to toe
new PR. She shaved an impressive 40 seconds off her with Ladysmith’s relay in the event, but the Lumberjacks
seed time to finish with the fastest time in Abbotsford barely edged out Abbotsford to claim the final ticket to
track history, completing the race in 12:03.29. the state meet. The Falcons relay finished with a time of
As Chequamegon’s Autumn Michalski grew a lead over 51.75 seconds, just short of the 51.58 time set by the La-
the rest of the field, Diaz kept pace with Bruce’s Zoey dysmith squad.
Kemmitz and Prentice’s Kylie Orysen to form a group of The 4x200-meter relay team of Brodhagen, Cihlar,
leaders behind Michalski. As they neared the end, Diaz Schindler and Harris grabbed a seventh place finish at the
narrowly edged out Orysen at the finish line to take third, sectional meet. They finished between the Frederic/Luck
defeating the Buccaneers’ runner by less than two-tenths and Clear Lake relays with a time of 1:49.35. Harris also
of a second. had an individual seventh place finish in the long jump,
HEADED TO STATE - Azul Diaz, pictured above her longest attempt of the day measuring 16 feet, one-
The Falcons’ previous record in the event was 12:11.00 at the regional meet in Gilman, broke the school
and was held by Jessica Hinrichsen. and-a-half inches.
record in the 3200-meter run at the sectional meet Carter Cihlar set a new personal best at the sectional
Abbotsford had several athletes who narrowly missed
out on joining Diaz in La Crosse, taking home four dif-
on Thursday. Her PR performance also earned her meet, earning himself a seventh place finish in the pole
ferent fifth place finishes. The 4x800-meter relay of Diaz, a place at the state meet in La Crosse.
STAFF PHOTO/NATHANIEL UNDERWOOD See ABBY TRACK/ Page 15
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A/C defeats Osceola in second round contest

By Nathaniel Underwood the save.
Abby/Colby’s normally potent lineup
The third-seeded Abbotsford/Colby was held to six hits, but came through
baseball team advanced to the third round with big extra base hits when they need-
of the WIAA D2 playoffs after defeating ed them. Schreiber accounted for half of
Osceola in their first postseason game of those hits, going a perfect 3-for-3 at the
2024. The squad finished their regular plate and coming through with two clutch
season with a 19-7 record after recording RBIs.
wins over Spooner and Rib Lake in a dou-
ble-header last Thursday. Spooner, 13-4
Blake Bargender collected four hits and
Osceola, 4-1 drove in four runs, Carlos Lara hit a home
Blake Bargender hit a go-ahead RBI run and the co-op was able to defeat the
triple in the fifth inning, Evan Reis, Pay- Spooner Rails 13-4 in the first game of a
ton Schreiber and JV Castillo combined double-header last Thursday evening.
to throw seven innings of one-run ball The Abby/Colby bats had 14 hits in the
and the third-seeded Abby/Colby baseball contest and it was the top of their line up
team advanced to the regional finals with a that did much of the damage. The first two
4-1 win over 11-seed Osceola on Tuesday batters in the lineup, JV Castillo and Bar-
evening. gender, were a perfect 7-for-7 at the plate
Bargender’s hit came at the perfect time and combined to score eight of the team’s
for the co-op, sparking an offense that 13 runs.
Osceola pitcher Carson Cole had held in A single and a double from Castillo and
check after the first inning. The Chieftains Bargender set up the co-op with runners on
had just managed to knot up the game in BIG PLAYOFF WIN - JV Castillo and Blake Bargender celebrate after the second and third with no outs in the bot-
the top of the fifth, using small ball tactics game-sealing out at the plate in the co-op’s playoff win over Osceola. Castillo’s tom of the first. Castillo was able to score
to eke out a run against the Abby/Colby on a sacrifice fly by Payton Schreiber and
triple in the first helped Abby/Colby take an early lead while Bargender’s triple
defense and the co-op needed a response. then Lara knocked in both himself and
After an error allowed JV Castillo to reach
in the fifth put their team ahead for good. STAFF PHOTO/NATHANIEL UNDERWOOD
Bargender with a first inning bomb, giving
base, Bargender provided that retort, Abby/Colby a 3-0 advantage.
smacking a 1-0 pitch to the center field Rainstorms earlier in the day caused the scoring position in three of the four in- Spooner responded with a three-run in-
wall. Castillo scored with ease and the game to be moved to a neutral site in Au- nings, Reis and his defense importantly ning of their own in the top of the second.
Abby/Colby catcher slid into third to the gusta, as Red Arrow Park was deemed too kept them off the scoreboard. Pitcher Jackson Lucius helped his own
raucous cheers of the nearby dugout. wet to play on. Schreiber was summoned to the mound cause with a two-out double with the bases
Schreiber followed with a monster hit of Castillo started the game off with a bang, to relieve Reis in the fourth and went loaded, driving in the Rails first two runs
his own, launching another ball to the wall hitting a triple in Abby/Colby’s first at-bat two-and-a-third innings for Abby/Colby, of the contest. A bases loaded walk tied the
for an RBI double and Carlos Lara added a and Schreiber was able to come through picking up the win in the process. While game up before Abby/Colby was able to
third insurance run by driving in Schreiber with a line-drive single to right to put the he only surrendered one hit and no walks get out of the inning.
on a full-count single. co-op up 1-0 after just three plate appear- while striking out four batters over that The co-op’s lineup continued to roll in
The offensive rally was an outlier in ances. Osceola absorbed the opening blow span, an error in the fifth would allow the the bottom half of the frame as Bargen-
what was pitchers’ duel between Osce- and stepped up their defense, allowing just game tying run to score. With a run in and der’s second hit of the day broke the tie,
ola’s Cole and the Abby/Colby trio for one hit over the next three innings. a man on second with no outs, Schreiber driving in two runs on an RBI single. With
much of the evening. The four pitchers Reis had a bend-but-don’t-break out- locked in, inducing a groundout before Castillo and Bargender once again stand-
combined to hurl 17 strikeouts and pep- ing on the mound. As the co-op’s starter, striking out the final two batters of the in- ing on second and third, Evan Reis hit a
pered the zone, only allowing three walks the senior struck out four batters over his ning to keep the damage to a minimum. single to right field to plate both, extend-
and throwing two-thirds of their pitches three-and-two-thirds innings and while Castillo closed out the game for the co-
for strikes. Osceola managed to get baserunners in op, tossing a scoreless seventh and earning
See PLAYOFF WIN/ Page 24

Colby golf sees season come to a close at regionals

By Nathaniel Underwood short of qualifying for the sectional meet eighth, but triple bogeys on the seventh
as an individual. The Colby junior shot and ninth meant he would finish with a
Cloverbelt Championship
The Hornets also took ninth at the Clo-
The Colby golf team wrapped up their a 91, putting him only a few places short score of 49 after nine holes.
verbelt Conference Championship held in
season with the Cloverbelt Conference of Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau’s Domanick Johnson settled into a groove over the
Black River Falls. The team finished with
Meet at Skyline Golf Course in Black Riv- Knott, who grabbed the fourth and final second half of the course, never shooting
a final score of 447, placing them ahead
er Falls before traveling to the Trempea- individual qualifier spot with a score of higher than two over par on any individual
of Thorp and Fall Creek but just behind
leau Mountain Golf Club in Trempealeau 89. After the front nine, the pair were tied hole. He shot for par on the final hole of
Stanley-Boyd. Bloomer took first by a
for their Division 2 WIAA regional meet. at 44 strokes each, but Knott grabbed the the course and ended with a 47 on the lat-
large margin, finishing with a score of 317
advantage over the back half of the course. ter section, tying Viegut for the team’s best
and holding a 59-stroke advantage over
Regional Meet Following a pair of double-bogeys to back nine performance.
second place Cadott.
Colby ended up finishing 10th in a 10- start the day, Viegut seemed to settle in, Gavin Voss was not far behind his team-
Bloomer’s Tegan Stiehl took first with
team field regional meet at what would only shooting two over par on one hole mate, taking 38th with a score of 99. He
a final score of 74 and teammate Connor
be the Hornets final competition of the on the rest of the front nine. The junior had his strongest performance on the front
Gould finished in the runner-up spot with
season, the regional meet in Trempealeau shot for par on the third, seventh and nine, where he shot a 47 overall. Voss
a score of 77.
last Wednesday. They finished just three eighth holes, establishing a consistency started out the day with three bogeys and
Braiden Johnson finished with a final
strokes behind the McDonell Central/Re- that would put him in the running for an shot for par on the seventh hole and never
score of 99 to tie with five other golfers
gis co-op squad, ending the day with a fi- individual qualification. He continued to needed more than two strokes over par for
for 19th overall and come away with the
nal team score of 398. shoot well over the first three holes on the any hole. A bogey on the 10th continued
Hornets top finish. Brody Viegut was not
Bloomer took first place overall with a back nine, shooting par on the 10th hole his strong performance, but three straight
far behind, tying for 26th with a final score
final score of 329, all five of their members and bogeying on the next two, but a dou- triple bogeys on the 11th through 13th
of 103.
finishing in the top eight. West Salem and ble bogey on the 13th and a triple bogey holes elevated his score slightly. He fin-
Hunter Reynolds tied with Osseo-Fair-
Altoona also advanced on to the sectional, on the 15th put him just out of contention. ished his day with three bogeys in a row.
child’s Jaxon James for 39th with a score
the former placing second with a score of He ended the day tied for 21st. Hunter Reynolds and Jacob Hoppe came
of 115 and Jacob Hoppe rounded out the
349 and the latter taking third with a score Braiden Johnson took 32nd overall af- in as the Hornets’ fourth and fifth golfers,
team’s scorers with a 47th place finish, ty-
of 352. Elk Mound took the final team spot ter putting up the Hornets’ second best with Reynolds shooting a 112 to take 47th
ing with Stanley-Boyd’s Carter Ketterha-
by posting a team score of 354. result in Trempealeau, shooting a 96. He and Hoppe taking 49th with a score of
gen and Fall Creek’s Simon Manning with
Altoona’s Elliot Skinner had the best in- bounced back from a triple bogey on the 126. Reynolds’s best performances came
a score of 130.
dividual performance of the day, complet- first hole to bogey on the second and shoot on the seventh and 11th holes, where he
ing the par-71 course in 78 strokes. for par on the fourth and came through shot one over par while Hoppe registered
Brody Viegut came up just two strokes with par performances on the sixth and five bogeys.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Tribune-Phonograph Page 15

A youth turkey hunt success story Abby track

Continued from page 13
“We were driving down a road on the I asked him what he shot the turkey ing,” said Marshall. “The tom we roost-
vault by clearing a height of 12 feet.
way to where we were going to hunt, with. ed walked in from the south but hung up
Schindler had the Falcons’ final scoring
and saw a bunch of turkeys in “A 20 gauge Franchi with about 70 yards away just strutting around.
a field,” Marshall Venske told T hrough a Winchester Longbeard XR am- Eventually he saw us and he ran off. An-
performance at the meet, taking eighth in
the triple jump with a distance of 33 feet,
me.
“So, I pulled into the nearest D ecoy s ’ munition,” he told me. I got the
idea that he highly recommends
other tom was walking to us from the east,
and it saw us and walked off too.”
one inch, an improvement of eight inches
over her seeded performance.
house that looked like it might
be the owner of the property and E ye the ammunition.
“It was pretty warm, like in
On the second set up, a third bird start-
ed working to them, but a doe walking by
Pogodzinski also competed in the shot
put on Thursday and earned herself a ninth
asked permission to hunt,” his the upper 70’s,” Marshall told downwind caught their scent and started
place after registering a throw of 33 feet,
dad, Justin Venske said. “The me. He wore shorts and a t-shirt snorting. “She scared that bird away,”
seven-and-a-half inches. Falteisek added a
owner of the land told us to go to deal with the heat on that last Marshall told me. They moved locations
10th place in the high jump by clearing a
ahead and hunt the turkeys.” day of the Youth Turkey season. and chose a spot for a third set up of the
height of four feet, eight inches and Cruz
“We had to work around to Marshall’s hunt involved morning. It didn’t take long to get another
took 11th in the 800-meter run with a time
get in a good position to start more than a nice quick success- turkey responding and the action started.
of 2:36.73. Jack Schindler had another
our stalk,” Marshall continued. ful stalk and a five yard shot. If “I heard something walking through the
11th place finish for the Falcons by put-
They planned to use a reaping you have ever tried to get your brush and thought a turkey was coming to
ting up a time of 4:55.07 in the 1600-me-
decoy to work into position sights on a turkey at five yards us. It sounded pretty close,” said Marshall.
ter run.
once they started the stalk. without getting busted, you un- “But it turned out the be a wolf. I saw it
Diaz will compete at Veterans Memorial
“Reaping” involves using a two derstand. Add needing to slide at 50 yards the first time but lost sight of
by Stadium at UW-La Crosse on Friday, May
dimensional turkey decoy with out from behind the decoy, and it behind a bunch of brush. Then I saw it
31. The running events for Division 3 will
a fanned out tail, mimicking a Chuck Kolar when shooting from five yards walking on a trail heading in my direction.
start at 3 p.m. and the 3200-meter run is
strutting tom. The hunter belly Local Outdoorsman the margin of error in one’s aim It stopped about eight yards away, looked
scheduled as one of the final events of the
crawls behind the decoy. is zero – this was no chip shot; at me, and then trotted off going past dad.”
day. The finals will then be held the next
Justin gave a couple small yelps, and it involved a lot of skill. He worked the Justin walked up to him from the short
day, Saturday, June 1, with the 3200-meter
they started the stalk to a position that the whole weekend for that bird. distance away where he was doing the tur-
run once again being one of the last events
tom could see them. “We worked four birds on Saturday but key calling for Marshall. He was pretty
on the schedule. Track events are to start
Justin managed the decoy, hiding be- didn’t get a shot at any of them,” he told excited, Justin told me. He recalled Mar-
at 10 a.m. on Saturday.
hind it and Marshall hid behind him. me. Marshall and his dad showed up early shall asking him, “Did you see its teeth?”
“The tom was strutting out in the field to an area of public land that they roost- I asked Marshall if he was a little ner-
and his head was pretty red,” recounted ed a bird the evening prior. They set up
Marshall. “As soon as he saw the decoy well before shooting hours. A short while
his head turned white and he started run- later they saw a headlamp from another
vous with the wolf that close.
“Yeah! I was!” he replied. “I didn’t want
to shoot it but I was ready to protect my-
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self if I needed to,” he told me. “It like
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DIVISION A THE MASTERS DIVISION DIVISION A

TEAM SCORE TEAM SCORE TEAM SCORE

Cuddie Funeral Homes 144 Paige Piano Works 135 Cuddie Funeral Homes 85
Haas, Inc. 138 Badger Precision 132 Haas, Inc. 84
Small Town Electric 127 Bogseth Trucking 127 Small Town Electric 74
One Shot Bar & Grill 102 Sterling Bank 127 One Shot Bar & Grill 65
Midway Bar 90 Forward Bank 1 91 Midway Bar 65

DIVISION B PGA DIVISION DIVISION B

TEAM SCORE TEAM SCORE TEAM SCORE

Grassland Dairy 141 Bud Light 145 Grassland Dairy 100
Joe’s Refrigeration 136 Fiftees 130 Joe’s Refrigeration 97
Bogseth Transport 124 Tolley’s Bowl & Bar 119 Sterling Bank 89
Sterling Bank 116 Smith Brothers Meats 111 Bogseth Transport 83
Midway Steel 96 Cindy’s 101 Midway Steel 66

DIVISION C TOUR DIVISION DIVISION C

TEAM SCORE TEAM SCORE TEAM SCORE

Bob’s Dairy 153 Cozy Corner 139 Bob’s Dairy 98
Allied Co-op 147 Ewert Logging 124 Allied Co-op 97
Mauel’s Dairy 125 B & B Small Engines 122 Mauel’s Dairy 86
Witmer Furniture 123 Ozark Insurance 111 Witmer Furniture 80
Buss Sugarbrush 93 Foward Bank 2 94 Buss Sugarbrush 67
Bob’s Corner Garage 92

Low Gross: Brody Decker, Wade Hatlestad, 37; Andy Low Gross: Brett Ewert, 34; Paul Blazer, 35; Kevin Ka- Low Gross: Bill Devine, 36; Eric Owens, Josh Jalling,
Hamus, 38; Ashton Thompson, 39 duce, 36; Bill Devin, Josh Jalling, 38; Hayden Houts, Jer- Jerry Ocanas, Dick Boening, 38; Ricky Timm 39
ry Hester, Mark Anrusewicz, 39
Low Net: Wade Hatlestad, 32; Brody Decker, 33; Andy Low Net: Ricky Timm, 27; Dillon Matkovich, 29; Matt
Hamus, Kayden Wiese, 34 Low Net: Kayden Wiese, 29; Jeff Tollefson, 30; Brett Karl, 30
Ewert, Kevin Kaduce, 32; Jerry Hester, Mike Hanson, 33
Page 16 Tribune-Phonograph Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Obituaries
Terri Schaefer-Calmes Arvin Langjahr
Terri Joan Schaefer-Calmes, age 64, of the power of love, the joy of simple pleasures, Arvin L. Langjahr, age
Abbotsford, passed away surrounded by and the importance of family. 90, of Unity, passed away
her loving family on Monday, May 20, 2024, Terri is survived by her husband, Roger surrounded by his loving
at Marshfield Medical Center. Calmes; three children: Jeremiah (Sarah) family on Monday, May 27,
Terri was born on August 12, 1959, in Dumke of Bellevue, Neb., Joan (Gary Jr.) 2024, at Abbotsford Health
Champaign, Ill., and was the daughter Mann of Stetsonville and Jessica (Joshua) Care Center under the tender
of Verlyn and Joan (Luoma) Wilke. She Borst of Eau Claire; four step-children: care of St. Croix Hospice.
graduated from Owen-Withee High School Heather (Jeremy) Viegut of Stevens Point, A memorial service will be
in 1978 and worked for Abby Bank before Tana (Nathan) Cooper of St. George, Utah, held at 2 p.m. on Monday,
becoming the accounts payable and Jordan (Miranda) Calmes of Dorchester June 3, 2024, at the Maurina-
receivable secretary for Abbyland Trucking and Logan (Terra) Calmes of Kronenwetter; Schilling Funeral Home in
for over 30 years. Terri married Jeffrey thirteen grandchildren: Samantha Dumke, Abbotsford with the Rev. Teri
Schaefer on August 19, 2001. He preceded Harlee Slusser, Scott Slusser, Kaiden Mann, Hanson presiding. Family and friends are welcome
her in death on January 13, 2002. She and Roger Calmes Roxi Mann, Jonah Borst, James Borst, Payton Viegut, from noon until the time of service on Monday.
were married on December 30, 2011. Parker Viegut, McCoy Cooper, Rylee Cooper, Oaklee Interment to follow with military honors provided
Terri’s greatest joy was her family. She was a devoted Cooper and Brody Klieforth; and one great-grandchild, by the Colby VFW Post #2227 at Colby Memorial
wife to her beloved husband, Roger, and a compassionate, Jack Podeweltz. She is further survived by six siblings:
Cemetery.
supportive, and loving mother and grandmother to all of Richard (Helen) Boening of Eau Claire, Mary Boening
her children and grandchildren. Her home was always of Marshfield, Kate Boening of Sheboygan, Don (Kay)
Arvin was born on November 22, 1933, the son of
filled with warmth, not just from her talent for baking, Boening of Owen, Roberta (John) Selesky of Sugar Land, Arvin T. and Velma (Henke) Langjahr in Riplinger.
but from the genuine love and care she poured into every Texas, and Sue Berseth of Eau Claire; as well as several He joined the U.S. Army in 1956 and was discharged
moment spent with those she loved. brothers and sisters-in-law; many loved nieces and in 1959 with the rank of Staff Sergeant. On April
Terri was an avid reader, spending many afternoons nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews; other 8, 1961, Arvin was united in marriage to Eleanor
in the living room armchair with a Nicholas Sparks relatives and friends; and her faithful companions, Murphy at Trinity Lutheran Church in Unity.
novel and one of her beloved pets on her lap. She often Trixie and Charlene. He worked for the Harmony Feed Mill in Colby,
spoke about how the stories of love, resilience, and hope She is now at peace, joining her parents, Joan & Johnson’s Garage in Colby, Wilderness Campers in
resonated deeply with her, and was a frequent patron of Verlyn; her husband, Jeffrey Schaefer; and her ex- Unity and Wisconsin Homes in Marshfield, retiring
the local libraries, always looking for more stories like husband, Dennis Dumke, in eternal rest. after 20 years.
these to immerse herself in. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, Arvin was a member of the Edgar Steam Show,
Terri’s compassion extended beyond her family and June 22, 2024 starting at 11:30 at Jack’s Cantina in Eau Claire Pioneer Show and the Plainfield Old
pets; she was a friend to everyone she met. Her infectious Abbotsford. The family requests friends and family Thrashers Steam Show. He enjoyed collecting
laughter, kind spirit, and unwavering positivity touched bring copies of their favorite photos of Terri to share. John Deere tractors and antique machines. Arvin
the lives of many. She had a unique ability to make The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford liked to work out in the garage and yard. He will be
everyone feel special and loved, always offering a is entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, missed by all who knew him.
listening ear and a big hug to whoever may need it. the family requests that donations be made to the Clark Arvin is survived by his wife of 63 years, Eleanor;
Her legacy of love and kindness will live on through her County Humane Society, a cause close to Terri’s heart. five sons: Arvin J. of Antigo, Allen (Julie) of Owen,
family and friends, who will carry forward the values she Online condolences can be made at www. Dale (Cindy) of Marshfield, Larry of New Richmond
held dear. Terri’s life, though too short, was a testament to maurinaschilling.com. Paid obituary 153247 and Paul (Kay) of Marshfield; 13 grandchildren and
over 20 great-grandchildren. He is further survived
Sheila Schillinger Charles Tompkins by his brother, Ellis (Ruth) of Marinette, and his
sister, Lois Spangler of Wausau; nieces, nephews,
Sheila K. Schillinger, age Charles M. Tompkins, age other relatives and friends.
68, of Colby, passed away 45, of Abbotsford, passed away He was preceded in death by his parents; two
surrounded by her loving on Friday, May 24, 2024, at the sisters: Doris Drexler and Irene Edblom, and three
family on Friday, May 24, Marshfield Medical Center. brothers: Neil, Harold and Donald.
2024, under the tender care A memorial service will Family and friends may express condolences
of St. Croix Hospice. be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, online at www.maurinaschilling.com.
Sheila was born on July May 31, 2024, at the Maurina- Paid obituary 153337
28, 1955, the daughter of Schilling Funeral Home in
Walter and Audrey (Kahl) Abbotsford. Family and friends
Davis in southern WI. She are welcome from 11 a.m. until
graduated from Dodgeville the time of service Friday at the
High School. Sheila had two funeral home.
children: Matthew and Megan. Charles was born on September 11, 1978, the son of
Sheila worked as a CNA, then on the family farm Ernest Tompkins and Tamara Gleasen in Greenville,
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and was also a homemaker. She enjoyed reading, Mich. He graduated from Abbotsford High School in
crocheting, playing bingo, board games, puzzles, 1997 and also received a degree from NTC in Medford.
cards, watching movies on the Hallmark channel Charles was united in marriage to Kathleen Parker on
and visiting with friends. Sheila had a strong July 2, 1999 in Dorchester. He worked at the Ross Farm
faith in God and coveted her time in Bible study during high school and helped on the family farm. For
with Charlie Heath. Her most precious times was the past 26 years, Charles worked at Tombstone Pizza
spent with her grandchildren whom she loved and in Medford.
cherished. She will be missed by all who knew her. Charles enjoyed woodworking, tinkering and was
Sheila is survived by her two children: Matthew mechanical. He could fix anything and was always
(Sarah) Drabek of Merrill and Megan Arias of willing to help out neighbors and friends. Charles also
Marshfield; nine grandchildren: Carmen, Haylea, enjoyed camping and fishing with his family on Mead
Sadie, Ariana, Mattie, Sofia, Emilie, Amariyah and Lake. Most importantly, he loved and cherished his
Saniyah; and her son-in-law, Andres Arias of Colby. family.
She is further survived by her three siblings: Kerry Charles is survived by his wife of 24 years, Kathy; his
(Jody) Davis of Sussex, Steve Davis and Bonnie children: Wyatt, Paige and Emilie; his mother, Tammy
Garfoot, both of Dodgeville; a sister-in-law, Pam Tompkins of Belding, Mich.; his brother, Raymond
Provost of Marshfield; many nieces and nephews, (Bonnie) of Ocean Park, Wash.; his nieces and nephews:
other relatives and friends. Susan (Scott) Fischer, Lynn Kronberger, Kevin (Leah
She was preceded in death by her parents and Hammond) Tompkins and Heather Tompkins; seven
three brothers: David, Dennis and John. great-nieces and great-nephews: Nathaniel Karau,
The family would like to thank the staff at the Kira Kronberger, Adonika Hammond, Ashton Schuyler
Colonial Center for the care and friendship she Hammond, Aa’ron Hammond, Aden Hammond and
received. Carly Wigstadt; his step-mother, Peggy Okenatez of Obituary Policy
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other relatives and friends. of either running a free death notice or a paid obituary.
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Obituaries
Kathleen (Horacek) Skrzypcak In LovIng MeMory
of

Pearl
Kathleen “Kathy” Marie (Horacek) special trip to Niagara Falls to celebrate their
Skrzypcak of Edgar, was unexpectedly 50th wedding anniversary. Kathy also enjoyed
called home to the Lord on May 21, 2024, her annual shopping trips to Appleton with
surrounded by family at Aspirus Wausau her children and grandchildren as a special

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Vorland
Hospital. weekend getaway.
Kathy was born on April 3, 1942, to Albert Kathy had a knack for making each of
and Bernice (Zahorka) Horacek in the town her grandchildren feel special. She would
of Rietbrock. She grew up on the family take them each shopping for their birthdays
dairy farm near Milan and graduated from to pick out new outfits. She made sure they
Abbotsford High School in 1960. received a note, phone call or card on every Those we hold most dear never truly leave us.
In 1961, Kathy first met Marvin Skrzypcak birthday and special occasion. As they were They live on in the kindness
at Don’s Beer Bar in Rib Falls. About a growing up, she ensured that the playroom they showed, the comfort they shared,
month later, they saw each other again at was stacked with plenty of toys and books, and the love they brought into our lives.
the Athens Fair and started dating shortly after. Marvin and she maintained a secret stash of candy just for
and Kathy married the following year on August 18, 1962, them. Kathy also loved attending the sports, music and Sadly missed,
at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Milan. Following their school events of her children and grandchildren. She Your family and friends
marriage, Kathy joined Marvin on the Skrzypcak family made it known that she wanted all of her grandchildren
dairy farm in the town of Cassel and went on to raise to be involved as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers.
four children: Lori, Mark, Terri and Scott. Kathy fiercely Kathy loved everyone and always saw the good in
loved her children and maintained close relationships people. She loved her entire family immensely and
with them throughout her life.
Kathy had a lifelong love of music and began playing
prayed for everyone. She was truly a beautiful person
inside and out.
PUBLIC NOTICES
accordion at a young age. She joined her parents in their Survivors include her husband, Marvin Skrzypcak;
family polka band, The Twilight Ramblers, at the age of children: Lori (Dale) Krause, Mark (Annette)
14. She and Marvin continued the band through the mid- Skrzypcak, Terri (Trent) Schelvan and Scott Skrzypcak; CITY OF COLBY
1970’s. Beginning in high school, she taught accordion grandchildren: Traci (Robert) Leffel, Travis (Vanessa) Notice of
lessons and had over 90 students throughout her many Krause, Jordan Krause, Jessi (Kody) Guden, Kelsi Annual Joint Review Board Meeting
years of teaching. Kathy always encouraged the love of Krause, Brianna Skrzypcak, Kaitlyn (Matt) Simpson, Notice is hereby given that the City of Colby will hold a joint
music in her children and grandchildren. Shania Skrzypcak, Troy (Brianna) Andreshak, Karissa review board meeting on June 11, 2024, at 3 p.m at the Colby
In addition to their dairy farm, Marvin and Kathy (Kody) Wirkus, Austin Dahlke, Tyler Skrzypcak City Hall, located at 211 W. Spence Street. The purpose of the
grew ginseng for over 25 years. Along with being busy and Amber Skrzypcak; step-grandchildren: Tanner meeting is to review the annual report and the performance and
status of Tax Incremental District No. 3 & 4 as governed by the
with farmwork and working alongside Marvin, Kathy Schelvan, Tristan Schelvan and Ty Schelvan; great- Joint Review Board as required by Wis. Stat. 66.1105(4m)(f).
took pride in taking care of her home and yard and grandchildren: Rosalie Leffel, Brayden Leffel, The meeting is open to the public. Copies of the annual reports
ensured there were plenty of delicious baked goods to Mia Krause, Josie Guden, Rhett Andreshak, Avery will be available for viewing in the office of the city clerk at the
eat when the work was done. She loved having everyone Andreshak, Kenleigh Wirkus and Klaydin Wirkus, and Colby City Hall, located at 211 W. Spence Street, during normal
business hours and will be provided upon request.
over at the farm and made all feel welcome and loved. siblings: Jerry (Bonita) Horacek and Diane Horacek. Connie Gurtner, City Clerk
She frequently hosted Sunday evenings for her family She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. 153268 WNAXLP

to visit. She also enjoyed hosting her family for holidays She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and
and special occasions. No one ever left her home hungry! Bernice (Zahorka) Horacek, Marvin’s parents Martin
Kathy spent many years volunteering with Bingo and Helen (Rodman) Skrzypcak, brothers-in-law and STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT CLARK COUNTY
and the gift cart at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, which sisters-in-law Alex (Doris) Skrzypcak, Louis Skrzypcak, IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF Elizabeth Kae
Faucher. Notice and Order for Name Change Hearing Case No.
she found fulfilling. In her free time, she loved to play Dolores (George) Schueller, Cecilia Skrzypcak, and 24CV41.
accordion, bake, read and pray. She and Marvin enjoyed Lillian (James) Burish, and her nieces Mary (Schueller) By (Petitioner): Elizabeth Kae Faucher
going out for fish fries with their friends every Friday. Borchardt, Mary (Burish) Ruplinger, and Susan NOTICE IS GIVEN:
A petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed
They attended Mass every Saturday evening and were (Schueller) Ballerstein. above:
often found afterwards playing 6-5-4 at Socha’s Saloon or The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. From: Elizabeth Kae Faucher
To: Elizabeth Kae Oliver
Kingston’s Bar with their friends. They loved attending Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Birth Certificate: Elizabeth Kae Faucher
church dinners or visiting with friends at the “Corner” town of Cassel. Burial was in the parish cemetery. IT IS ORDERED:
Restaurant in Edgar. At home, they enjoyed watching Visitation was on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time This petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Clark County,
State of Wisconsin:
Mollie B and other favorite television shows together. of services all at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town Judge’s Name: Lyndsey A. Boon Brunette
She also loved traveling with Marvin. They enjoyed of Cassel. Place: 517 Court St., Room 401, Neillsville, WI 54456
Sunday road trips and took many trips to attend country The family would like to thank the Edgar EMT Date: June 17, 2024
Time: 11:30 a.m.
music shows and polka dances. They took many ambulance crew, the staff at Aspirus Wausau Hospital If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to
memorable vacations together. Some of her favorite and Father Joseph Nakwah for his blessing and prayers participate in the court process, please call 715-743-5181 prior to
vacations included their honeymoon trip to Glacier for our wife, mom and grandma. the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide
transportation.
National Park, South Dakota, Alaska, Hawaii, Texas, Online condolences may be expressed at www. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED:
Branson, Nashville, Washington D.C., Las Vegas, New petersonkraemer.com. Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3
York, California, Colorado and Mexico. They took a notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in
Paid obituary 153258 the Tribune Phonograph, a newspaper published in Clark County.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF ABBOTSFORD Motion by Eric Brodhagen, second by Kraig Schindler, to approve Name: Medo’s Family Style Restaurant
Regular Board of Education Meeting - 6 p.m. the increase for support staff as presented. Motion carried on a voice Agent: Jetmir Zeneli
Monday, April 15, 2024 vote with all ayes, Vazquez absent. Address: 311 N. Fourth St.
Meeting called to order by Mr. Reis at 6:02 p.m. Motion by Sharon Arcahmbo, second by Jim Hirsch, to approve Type of License: Class B Beer
Roll call was taken with Eric Reis, Jim Hirsch, Sharon Archambo, the increase for administrator and administrative personnel as Date: May 14, 2024
Kraig Schindler, Eric Brodhagen, Gary Schraufnagel present and presented. Motion carried on a voice vote with all ayes, Vazquez
Ivone Vazquez absent. absent. Name: Fat Boys Bar & Brill
Administrators present were Ryan Bargender, Melissa Pilgrim, Motion by Jim Hirsch, second by Kraig Schindler, to adjourn at Agent: Denean Samaniego
Abbey Frischmann and Georgia Kraus. 6:57 p.m. Motion carried on a voice vote with all ayes, Vazquez Address: 115 N. First St.
Others present were Ashley Dake, Neal Hogden (TP Printing), absent. Type of License: Class B Beer/B Liquor
Sean Wiese and Troy Devine. REMINDERS Date: May 13, 2024
The meeting was properly posted. A. Teacher Appreciation Week: May 6-10, 2024.
There were no public comments. B. MS/HS Spring Concert: May 14 at 7 p.m. Name: Kambary Bar LLC dba La Catrina Bar
Ryan Bargender presented the school board results/verification. C. Senior Banquet: May 15, 2023, at 6 p.m. Agent: Maria G. Lara De Ortiz
Ryan Bargender officiated the Oath of Office/Elected School D. 2024 Graduation: May 18, at 2 p.m. Address: 1001 E. Spruce St.
Board Members. E. Next regular monthly board meeting: May 20 at 6 p.m. Type of License: Class B Beer/B Liquor
Ryan Bargender presented the May Reorganizational Chart for Notices: Upon request to the district administrator, submitted Date: May 16, 2024
review. twenty-four (24) hours in advance, the district shall make reasonable
Ryan Bargender, district administrator, presented his report to accommodation including the provision of informational material Name: El Pasito LLC
include uploaded documents, personnel, goal update, bilingual in an alternative format for a disabled person to be able to attend Agent: Yeshua C. Alvarez Garcia
education/EL services update, pupil services navigator update, this meeting. A translator may also be requested. To request an Address: 104 N. First St.
special education update, budget update, legislative update, school accommodation contact Ryan Bargender at 510 W. Hemlock Street, Type of License: Class A Beer/A Liquor
safety drills, out of office and upcoming events. Abbotsford, WI 54405 or by phone at 715-223-6715. Date: May 17, 2024
Melissa Pilgrim, MS/HS principal, presented her report to include 153045 WNAXLP
state FBLA, state FCCLA, test drive for juniors, enrollment update, Name: Family Dollar Stores of Wisconsin LLC dba Family Dollar
community service day, Branson music trip, Marathon County CITY OF ABBOTSFORD Store #23541
honoring excellence banquet, Marshfield Elks Awards, senior week NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS FOR LIQUOR LICENSES FOR Agent: Joshua Bragger
plan/dates, successful state assessment day and district goals/ CONSIDERATION AT THE ABBOTSFORD CITY COUNCIL Address: 414 S. Fourth Street
achievement progress. MEETING ON JUNE 19, 2024. Type of License: Clas A Beer/A Liquor
Abbey Frischman, Elementary Principal, presented her report to Notice is hereby given that the following application for a license Date: May 23, 2024
include grade 4 to capitol, summer school update, forward testing, to deal in intoxicating beverages have been filed with the city clerk Submitted by
severe weather drill, PLC update, and 3K LENA grow final date. of the City of Abbotsford, Clark & Marathon Counties, Wisconsin. Erin Clausnitzer
Georgia Kraus, district accountability coordinator, presented her City of Abbotsford Clerk/Treasurer 153266 WNAXLP
Name: Abarrotes La China
report to include district goals, legislative meeting and data. Agent: Maria Castillo
Alex Larson, athletic director, presented his report to include code Address: 301 N. Fourth St.
violations, coaching vacancies/approvals/resignations and sports
physical day.
Type of License: Class A Beer
Date: May 6, 2024
CITY OF ABBOTSFORD
Troy Devine, technology assistant, presented his report to include
outdated iPads, distance learning grant, lab replacement, phone Name: CAPL Retail LLC dba Express Lane
Notice
replacement and chromebook bags.
Sean Wiese, maintenance director, presented his report to include
Agent: Jan Read
Address: 300 E. Spruce St.
Advertisement for Bids
personnel information, training conducted, inspections and progress
on projects.
Type of License: Class A Beer/A Liquor
Date: April 26, 2024
Sewer Main Replacement
Ryan Bargender presented an update on the Marathon County The City of Abbotsford is accepting bids for replacing
Children with Disabilities Board (MCCDB) meeting held on March Name: La Fuentecita LLC approximately 480 feet of sewer main. The City of Abbotsford
21, 2024. Agent: Nivia Castillo will supply all materials except for pipe bedding, black dirt,
Ryan Bargender presented an update on the CESA 10 meeting Address: 120 N. First St. grass seed and fertilizer for restoration. Pipe bedding should
held on February 8, 2024. Type of License: Class B Beer be included in the installation price. Other items listed should
Melissa Pilgrim presented an update on the Falcon Enterprises Date: May 14, 2024
Alternative High School (FEAHS). be included in the restoration. Sewer depth 5.25 to 6.25. 10”
Melissa Pilgrim presented an update on the Rural Virtual Academy inch sewer will be laid at the minimum grade of .25. Utility
Name: Abbotsford Baseball Conflicts - Gas line runs parallel to the sewer main over 4 feet of
(RVA). Agent: Larry Soyk
Ryan Bargender presented an update on the Carl B. Thompson separation. Utility service crossings include three buried electric
Address: 400 Butternut Street
trust fund. Type of License: Class B Beer and two gas lines. It is anticipated that the sewer line will not be
Motion by Gary Schraufnagel, second by Jim Hirsch, to approve Date: May 14, 2024 in elevation conflict with the services. Grubbing and clearing will
consent agenda as presented. be done by the City of Abbotsford and will be discussed at the
Approve minutes of meeting(s) Name: Dolgencorp, LLC dba Dollar General Store #6440 pre-construction meeting.
District financial reports Agent: Crystal Lemke Sealed bids will be accepted until Friday, May 31, 2024. For
Current year substitute list Address: 313 Fourth St. bid documents please contact Abbotsford City Hall. Phone
Grant applications and approval - None Type of License: Class A Beer/A Liquor
Out of state travel (715-223-3444 Ext: 250) or email- [email protected].
Date: May 15, 2024 The City of Abbotsford reserves the right to waive any
Awards, Donations, Gifts and Memorials
Proclamations/Resolutions/Recognition - None informalities or to reject any or all bids.
Name: Kwik Trip Inc. Published by the authority of the City of Abbotsford.
Consent Vote Agent: Kimberly Loos
Motion carried on a voice vote with all ayes, Vazquez absent. Date: May 22, 2024.
Address: 301 Elderberry Rd.
There were no new policies. Type of License: Class A Beer/A Liquor Josh Soyk, City Administrator 152935 WNAXLP
Ryan Bargender presented an update on the current budget year Date: May 13, 2024
to date overview and utility report.
Motion by Gary Schraufnagel, second by Sharon Archambo, to Name: Super Mercado La Tropicana LLC
approve Delta Dental’s insurance renewal as presented. Motion
carried on a voice vote with all ayes, Vazquez absent, Schindler
abstained.
Agent: Nivia Castillo
Address: 116 N. First St. TOWN OF HULL
Motion by Sharon Archambo, second by Jim Hirsch, to approve
the support staff 2024-2025 letters of assurance as presented.
Type of License: Class A Beer/A Liquor
Date: May 14, 2024 Notice
Motion carried on a voice vote with all ayes, Vazquez absent.
Motion by Jim Hirsch, second by Eric Brodhagen, to approve the
Name: La Weracruzana LLC Chip Seal Coat Bids Wanted
Agent: Heidi Scarcello
resignation of Valarya Tennison as MS science teacher as presented. Address: 1011 E. Spruce St. Suite 9
Motion carried on a voice vote with alt ayes, Vazquez absent. The Town Board of the Town of Hull, Marathon County, is
Type of License: Class A Beer/A Liquor accepting sealed bids for heavy single chip seal coating. Heavy
Motion by Sharon Archambo, second by Kraig Schindler, to Date: April 17, 2024
approve the resignation of Estrella Ayala-Velasquez as EL teacher chip seal coating on Silver Maple Lane starting at Elderberry
aide as presented. Motion carried on a voice vote with all ayes, Lane intersection going north appropriately 1.2 miles. For
Name: Fiesta Ballroom LLC
Vazquez absent. Agent: Nivia Castillo specifications and/or questions, please contact Jordan
Motion by Eric Brodhagen, second by Jim Hirsch, to approve the Address: 201 E. Spruce St. Reynolds, town chair, 715-255-3318.
resignation of Terrie Pospichal as JV2 volleyball coach as presented. Type of License: Class B Beer/B Liquor Bidders must furnish Certificate of Liability and Workmen’s
Motion carried on a voice vote with all ayes, Vazquez absent. Date: May 14, 2024 Comp. Insurance.
Motion by Eric Brodhagen, second by Sharon Archambo, to Sealed bids will be opened at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 10,
approve the hire of Joey Baker as Cook Helper as presented. Motion Name: JBirds LLC dba Jack’s Cantina Bar & Grill 2024, at the town hall, located on the corner of Silver Maple
carried on a voice vote with all ayes, Vazquez absent. Agent: Justin Brown
Motion by Jim Hirsch, second by Sharon Archambo, to approve Lane and Mulberry Road, one mile south of County Trunk N on
Address: 503 E. Spruce St. Silver Maple Lane. Bids can be mailed (marked “Sealed Bid”) to
the hire of Katelynn Wussow as high school social studies teacher Type of License: Class B Beer/B Liquor
as presented. Motion carried on a voice vote with all ayes, Vazquez the clerk’s office, 219957 Chestnut Hill Lane, Unity, or delivered
Date: May 8, 2024 to the meeting.
absent.
Motion by Kraig Schindler, second by Eric Brodhagen, to approve Name: Dwight House The town board has the right to reject any or all bids.
the hire of Sierra Frank as 4th grade teacher as presented. Motion Agent: Dwight Kramer Jenny Reynolds
carried on a voice vote with all ayes, Vazquez absent. Address: 500 E. Spruce St. Clerk
Motion by Jim Hirsch, second by Sharon Archambo, to approve 152890 WNAXLP
Type of License: Class B Beer/B Liquor
the hire of Erica Hiller as elementary music teacher as presented. Date: May 13, 2024
Motion carried on a voice vote with all ayes, Vazquez absent.
Motion by Gary Schraufnagel, second by Eric Brodhagen, to Name: Taqueria El Sol II LLC
approve updates for employee handbooks as presented. Motion Agent: Eliseo Xolio Temich
carried on a voice vote with all ayes, Vazquez absent. Address: 103 N. First St.
Motion by Gary Schraufnagel, second by Sharon Archambo, to Type of License: Class B Beer/B Liquor
approve the updates to the Compensation Model Framework for Date: May 15, 2024
2024-25. Motion carried on a voice vote with all ayes, Vazquez
absent, Hirsch and Schindler abstained. Name: Mannat 21 Inc. dba Abbotsford AMOCO
Motion by Eric Brodhagen, second by Kraig Schindler, to adjourn Agent: Mohan Singh
from open session and convene into executive session at 6:46 Address: 601 S. 4th St.
p.m.: 1) pursuant to Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c) in consideration of Type of License: Class A Beer/A Liquor
“employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation Date: May 20, 2024
data of any public employee over which the governmental body
has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility” as it pertains to AEA Name: Abby County Market, LLC
teacher negotiations around CPI and pay increases for support staff Agent: David Hediger
and administration. Motion carried on a roll call vote with all ayes, Address: 206 N. Fourth St.
Vazquez absent. Type of License: Class A Beer/A Liquor
Motion by Eric Brodhagen, second by Jim Hirsch, to adjourn from Date: May 10, 2024
executive session into open Session at 6:54 p.m. to take any action
necessary or appropriate. Motion carried on a voice vote with all Name: La Botana, The Snack Bar LLC
ayes, Vazquez absent. Agent: Ivone Vazquez
Motion by Sharon Archambo, second by Gary Schraufnagel, to Address: 206 N. First St.
approve the increase for the teachers as presented. Motion carried Type of License: Class B Beer/B Liquor
on a voice vote with four ayes, Vazquez absent, Schindler and Date: May 24, 2024
Hirsch abstained.
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CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 11 votes, Supervisor Waichulis received 6 votes and Supervisor NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Clark County Board
APRIL 16, 2024 Boon received 12 votes. Supervisor Boon declared a member of the of Supervisors hereby expresses its regret at the loss of its friend
CLARK COUNTY COURTHOUSE Finance Committee. and offers deepest condolences to the family of Richard Hunsader,
COUNTY BOARDROOM Chairman Wilcox declared nominations in order for the Finance BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the County Clerk shall send a copy
NEILLSVILLE, WI 54456 Committee for seat 4. Supervisor Riley Ashbeck nominated of this resolution to the family of Richard Hunsader.
Chairman Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. on Supervisor Rueth. Motion by Supervisor Boon seconded by Motion by Supervisor Kolzow seconded by Supervisor Kodl to
April 16, 2024. Supervisor Waichulis to close the nominations and cast a unanimous approve the resolution as presented. Unanimous voice vote, motion
Pledge of Allegiance. ballot for Supervisor Rueth. Voice vote, motion carried. carried.
Christina Jensen administered the oath of office to the board Highway Committee Elections Resolution 13-4-24 REAUTHORIZING SELF-INSURANCE FOR
members. Board members signed their oaths of office as they were Chairman Wilcox declared nominations in order for the Highway WORKER’S COMPENSATION LIABILITIES presented.
issued their Certificates of Election. Committee for seat 1. Supervisor Hasz nominated Supervisor NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Clark County Board
Roll call taken by County Clerk Jensen. 29 Present, 0 Absent. Boon, Supervisor Schindler nominated Supervisor Waichulis, and of Supervisors hereby elects to self-insure for worker’s compensation
Chairman Hendrickson declared a quorum present. Present were Supervisor Tyznik nominated Supervisor Bower. Motion by Supervisor liability and agrees to faithfully report all compensable injuries and to
Supervisors Brodhagen, Mulderink, Schindler, Wilcox, Klabon, Rueth seconded by Supervisor Hasz to close the nominations. Voice comply with the Act (Wis. Stat. 102) and the rules of the Department.
Waichulis, Hoff, Kodl, Thielman, Kolzow, Jalling, Tyznik, Bower, vote, motion carried. Supervisor Boon received 12 votes, Supervisor BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Clark County shall continue its self-
Smith, Ryan Ashbeck, Johnson, Rueth, Stoecker, Bobrofsky, Waichulis received 9 votes and Supervisor Bower received 8 votes. insured worker’s compensation program that is currently in effect.
Riley Ashbeck, Hasz, Smagacz, Boon, Trunkel, Gerhardt, Bakker, Supervisor Boon declared a member of the Highway Committee. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Personnel Manager
Garbisch, Neville and Sebesta. Supervisor Stoecker arrived at 9:42 Chairman Wilcox declared nominations in order for the Highway is hereby authorized and directed to send a certified copy of this
am. Supervisor Brodhagen arrived at 10 a.m. Committee for seat 2. Supervisor Schindler nominated Supervisor resolution to the Worker’s Compensation Division, Wisconsin
The new Board members introduced themselves: District #2 - Waichulis, Supervisor Tyznik nominated Supervisor Bower, and Department of Workforce Development.
Raymond Mulderink, District #7 - Jill Hoff, District #14 - Luke Smith, Supervisor Rueth nominated Supervisor Kolzow. Motion by Motion by Supervisor Rueth seconded by Supervisor Hasz to
District #16 - Scott Johnson, District #20 - Riley Ashbeck and District Supervisor Rueth seconded by Supervisor Gerhardt to close the approve the resolution as presented. Supervisor Rueth yielded the
# 21- Brandon Hasz. nominations. Voice vote, motion carried. Supervisor Waichulis floor to Heather Roman to answer questions. Roll call vote, motion
Chairman Hendrickson declared nominations in order for received 11 votes, Supervisor Bower received 6 votes and Supervisor carried. 29 yes, 0 no.
Board Chair. Supervisor Klabon nominated Supervisor Waichulis, Kolzow received 12 votes. Supervisor Kolzow declared a member of Committee on Committees
Supervisor Ryan Ashbeck nominated Supervisor Wilcox. The the Highway Committee. Chairman Wilcox appointed Supervisors Jalling, Boon, Gerhardt
candidates introduced themselves and stated their qualifications. Chairman Wilcox declared nominations in order for the Highway and Rueth to the Committee on Committees.
Hendrickson appointed Supervisors Smagacz, Garbisch and Jalling Committee for seat 3. Supervisor Schindler nominated Supervisor The Committee on Committees met from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
as ballot clerks. Supervisor Waichulis received 11 votes, Supervisor Waichulis, Supervisor Smagacz nominated Supervisor Riley Ashbeck, While the committee was meeting, Corporation Counsel presented
Wilcox received 16 votes. Supervisor Wilcox was declared the Supervisor Garbisch nominated Supervisor Sebesta, Supervisor training to the board.
County Board Chair. Tyznik nominated Supervisor Bower. Motion by Supervisor Rueth The slate of Standing Committees was presented (copy on file
Chairman Wilcox declared nominations in order for Vice-Chair. seconded by Supervisor Ryan Ashbeck to close the nominations. in the clerk’s office). A couple corrections were noted. Motion by
Supervisor Bobrofsky nominated Supervisor Rueth, Supervisor Boon Voice vote, motion carried. Ryan Ashbeck replaced Riley Ashbeck Supervisor Hasz seconded by Supervisor Thielman to concur with
nominated Supervisor Gerhardt, and Supervisor Tyznik nominated as a ballot clerk. Supervisor Waichulis received 5 votes, Supervisor the Chairman’s appointment of committees as corrected. Voice vote,
Supervisor Waichulis. Riley Ashbeck received 14 votes, Supervisor Sebesta received motion carried.
While the clerk was preparing the ballots, Chairman Wilcox yielded 6 votes and Supervisor Bower received 4 votes. Supervisor Riley Minutes: The March 21, 2024 board minutes were presented in
the floor to Aaron Greisen to present the 2023 annual Veterans Ashbeck declared a member of the Highway Committee. written form for approval. Motion by Supervisor Rueth seconded by
Report. Motion by Supervisor Tyznik seconded by Supervisor Klabon Chairman Wilcox declared nominations in order for the Highway Supervisor Klabon to approve the minutes as presented. Voice vote,
to receive and file the Veterans report. Voice vote, motion carried. Committee for seat 4. Supervisor Schindler nominated Supervisor motion carried.
The Vice-Chair candidates introduced themselves and stated their Waichulis, Supervisor Tyznik nominated Supervisor Bower, and The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7
qualifications. Wilcox appointed the same ballot clerks. Supervisor Supervisor Riley Ashbeck nominated Supervisor Sebesta. Motion by p.m.
Rueth received 10 votes, Supervisor Gerhardt received 13 votes Supervisor Rueth seconded by Supervisor Ryan Ashbeck to close Motion by Supervisor Rueth seconded by Supervisor Hasz to
and Supervisor Waichulis received 4 votes. Supervisor Waichulis the nominations. Voice vote, motion carried. Supervisor Waichulis adjourn to the call of the Chairman. Voice vote, motion carried.
withdrew his name from the ballot. received 9 votes, Supervisor Bower received 6 votes and Supervisor Meeting adjourned at 1:36 p.m.
Supervisor Stoecker arrived at 9:42 am. Sebesta received 14 votes. Supervisor Sebesta declared a member Christina M. Jensen
The board voted a second time for Vice-Chair. Supervisor Rueth of the Highway Committee. County Clerk
received 15 votes and Supervisor Gerhardt received 12 votes. Chairman Wilcox declared nominations in order for the Highway Neillsville, WI
Supervisor Rueth was declared the Vice-Chair. Committee for seat 5. Supervisor Schindler nominated Supervisor (SEAL) 153265 WNAXLP
Leonard Stoecker – District #18 introduced himself. Waichulis, Supervisor Tyznik nominated Supervisor Bower. Motion
Supervisor Brodhagen arrived at 10:00 am. Clerk Jensen swore in by Supervisor Rueth seconded by Supervisor Ryan Ashbeck to close VILLAGE OF DORCHESTER
Supervisors Stoecker and Brodhagen. the nominations. Voice vote, motion carried. Supervisor Waichulis NOTICE OF APPLICATIONS FOR LIQUOR LICENSES
Agriculture and Extension Committee Elections received 16 votes, Supervisor Bower received 13. Supervisor Notice is hereby given that the following applications for licenses
Chairman Wilcox declared nominations in order for the Agriculture Waichulis declared a member of the Highway Committee. to deal in intoxicating beverages have been filed with the village clerk
and Extension Committee for seat 1. Supervisor Rueth nominated Social Services Board Elections of the Village of Dorchester, Clark & Marathon Counties, Wisconsin.
Supervisor Sebesta, Supervisor Brodhagen nominated Supervisor Chairman Wilcox declared nominations in order for the Social Type of license: Class “A” & “Class A” Retailer Licenses (to
Schindler, and Supervisor Schindler nominated Supervisor Services Board for seat 1. Supervisor Kolzow nominated Supervisor sell fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquor, only for
Mulderink. Motion by Supervisor Rueth seconded by Supervisor Kodl, Supervisor Bakker nominated Supervisor Rueth. Motion consumption away from the premises where sold).
Kodl to close the nominations. Voice vote, motion carried. Supervisor by Supervisor Rueth seconded by Supervisor Ryan Ashbeck to Name: River Country Cooperative C Store
Sebesta received 18 votes, Supervisor Schindler received 8 votes close the nominations. Voice vote, motion carried. Supervisor Kodl Address: 101 S. Business State Hwy. 13
and Supervisor Mulderink received 3 votes. Supervisor Sebesta received 16 votes, Supervisor Rueth received 13 votes. Supervisor Agent: Sandra Aguilera
declared a member of the Agriculture and Extension Committee. Kodl declared a member of the Social Services Board. Address: 131 N. 2nd Street, Dorchester, WI 54425
Chairman Wilcox declared nominations in order for the Agriculture Chairman Wilcox declared nominations in order for the Social
and Extension Committee for seat 2. Supervisor Schindler nominated Services Board for seat 2. Supervisor Kodl nominated Supervisor Type of license: Class “B” & “Class B” Licenses (to sell fermented
Supervisor Mulderink, Supervisor Bower nominated Supervisor Rueth, Supervisor Schindler nominated Supervisor Johnson. Motion beverages and intoxicating liquor).
Tyznik, and Supervisor Brodhagen nominated Supervisor Schindler. by Supervisor Rueth seconded by Supervisor Smith to close the Name: Thomas J. Wempner
Motion by Supervisor Rueth seconded by Supervisor Hasz to close nominations. Voice vote, motion carried. Supervisor Rueth received Address: 177 S. Front Street, Dorchester, WI 54425
the nominations. Voice vote, motion carried. Supervisor Mulderink 17 votes, Supervisor Johnson received 11 votes and 1 vote was cast d/b/a: Point-0-Eight
received 3 votes, Supervisor Tyznik received 19 votes and Supervisor for Supervisor Kodl. Supervisor Rueth declared a member of the Address: 177 S. Front Street, Dorchester, WI 54425
Schindler received 7 votes. Supervisor Tyznik declared a member of Social Services Board.
the Agriculture and Extension Committee. Chairman Wilcox declared nominations in order for the Social Name: Kenneth C. Mohan
Chairman Wilcox declared nominations in order for the Agriculture Services Board for seat 3. Supervisor Waichulis nominated Address: 211 S. Front Street, Dorchester, WI 54425
and Extension Committee for seat 3. Supervisor Bakker nominated Supervisor Klabon, Supervisor Schindler nominated Supervisor d/b/a: Fuzzy’s Bar & Grill
Supervisor Garbisch, Supervisor Schindler nominated Supervisor Johnson, and Supervisor Sebesta nominated Supervisor Neville. Address: 211 S. Front Street, Dorchester, WI 54425
Mulderink, and Supervisor Brodhagen nominated Supervisor Motion by Supervisor Rueth seconded by Supervisor Ryan Ashbeck
Schindler. Motion by Supervisor Rueth seconded by Supervisor to close the nominations. Voice vote, motion carried. Supervisor Name: Pamela L. Geiger
Boon to close the nominations. Supervisor Riley Ashbeck was Klabon received 4 votes, Supervisor Johnson received 17 votes and Address: N16287 Highway 13, Dorchester, WI 54425
appointed a ballot clerk in place of Supervisor Garbisch. Voice vote, Supervisor Neville received 8 votes. Supervisor Johnson declared a d/b/a: Boozer’s Bar & Grill LLC
motion carried. Supervisor Mulderink received 1 vote, Supervisor member of the Social Services Board. Address: 680 E. Business County Rd. A. Dorchester, WI 54425
Garbisch received 20 votes and Supervisor Schindler received 8 Chairman Wilcox declared nominations in order for the Social
votes. Supervisor Garbisch declared a member of the Agriculture Services Board for seat 4. Supervisor Schindler nominated Name: Jenny L. Henker
and Extension Committee. Supervisor Hasz, Supervisor Waichulis nominated Supervisor Address: W4597 Rock Creek Road, Loyal, WI 54446
Chairman Wilcox declared nominations in order for the Agriculture Klabon, and Supervisor Sebesta nominated Supervisor Neville. d/b/a: Tappers Bar, LLC
and Extension Committee for seat 4. Supervisor Schindler nominated Motion by Supervisor Rueth seconded by Supervisor Ryan Ashbeck Address: 175 N. Second Street, Dorchester, WI 54425
Supervisor Mulderink, Supervisor Brodhagen nominated Supervisor to close the nominations. Voice vote, motion carried. Supervisor
Schindler. Motion by Supervisor Rueth seconded by Supervisor Hasz received 13 votes, Supervisor Klabon received 7 votes and Christie Erikson
Tyznik to close the nominations. Voice vote, motion carried. Supervisor Neville received 9 votes. Supervisor Hasz declared a Deputy Clerk/Treasurer
Supervisor Mulderink received 13 votes, and Supervisor Schindler member of the Social Services Board. Village of Dorchester 153267 WNAXLP
received 16 votes. Supervisor Schindler declared a member of the Chairman Wilcox declared nominations in order for the Social
Agriculture and Extension Committee. Services Board for seat 5. Supervisor Schindler nominated Supervisor
Chairman Wilcox declared nominations in order for the Agriculture Klabon, Supervisor Sebesta nominated Supervisor Neville. Motion STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT CLARK COUNTY
and Extension Committee for seat 5. Supervisor Schindler nominated by Supervisor Ryan Ashbeck seconded by Supervisor Rueth to IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Norma F. Domine, Notice
Supervisor Mulderink. Motion by Supervisor Boon seconded by close the nominations. Voice vote, motion carried. Supervisor Klabon Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims
Supervisor Smith to close the nominations. Motion by Supervisor received 15 votes, Supervisor Neville received 14 votes. Supervisor (Informal Administration), Case No. 2024PR28
Klabon seconded by Supervisor Johnson to cast a unanimous ballot Klabon declared a member of the Social Services Board. Please take notice:
for Supervisor Mulderink. Voice vote, motion carried. Supervisor Board of Health Appointment 1. An application for informal administration was filed.
Mulderink declared a member of the Agriculture and Extension Motion by Supervisor Smagacz seconded by Supervisor Thielman 2. The decedent, with date of birth March 30, 1940, and date of
Committee. to appoint Kelsey Halopka to the Board of Health. Voice vote, motion death October 18, 2022, was domiciled in Clark County, State of
Finance Committee Elections carried. Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 205 S. Division Street, Colby,
Chairman Wilcox declared nominations in order for the Finance Resolution 6-2-24 AMENDED PARTICIPATION IN THE WI 54421.
Committee for seat 1. Supervisor Schindler nominated Supervisor MUNICIPAL DAM GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE REPAIR AND 3.The application will be heard at the Clark County Courthouse,
Gerhardt, Supervisor Jalling nominated Supervisor Trunkel, and MAINTENANCE OF SPRUCE LAKE AND MEAD DAMS presented. 517 Court Street, Neillsville, WI, Room Probate, before Kim Bredlau,
Supervisor Tyznik nominated Supervisor Waichulis. Motion by NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, Clark County Board of Probate Registrar, on June 27, 2024 at 8:15 a.m.
Supervisor Smith seconded by Supervisor Boon to close the Supervisors hereby authorizes the Clark County Forestry and Parks You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may
nominations. Voice vote, motion carried. Supervisor Gerhardt Administrator to: be granted if there is no objection.
received 15 votes, Supervisor Trunkel received 8 votes and (1) Submit a grant application to the Wisconsin Department of 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decendent’s estate is
Supervisor Waichulis received 6 votes. Supervisor Gerhardt declared Natural Resources for financial aid under Wis. Admin. Code Chapter August 21, 2024.
a member of the Finance Committee. 335.05; 5. A claim may be filed at the Clark County Courthouse, 517 Court
Chairman Wilcox declared nominations in order for the Finance (2) Sign any grant agreement documents necessary for the repairs Street, Neillsville, WI, Room Probate.
Committee for seat 2. Supervisor Tyznik nominated Supervisor and maintenance of Spruce Lake dam and Mead dam; 6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or
Rueth, Supervisor Jalling nominated Supervisor Trunkel, and (3) Take all necessary action to complete the projects associated address are unknown.
Supervisor Klabon nominated Supervisor Waichulis. Motion by with any grant agreement; and If you require reasonable accomodations due to a disability to
Supervisor Rueth seconded by Supervisor Ryan Ashbeck to (4) Submit reimbursement claims for project costs along with participate in the court process, please call 715-743-5181 prior to
close the nominations. Voice vote, motion carried. Supervisor necessary supporting documentation. the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide
Rueth received 9 votes, Supervisor Trunkel received 15 votes and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Clark County Board of Supervisors transportation.
Supervisor Waichulis received 5 votes. Supervisor Trunkel declared agrees to pay a share of the eligible costs, if necessary, which is Kimberly Bredlau
a member of the Finance Committee. equal to the total project cost minus the state share. Probate Registrar
Chairman Wilcox declared nominations in order for the Finance Motion by Supervisor Waichulis seconded by Supervisor Kolzow May 14, 2024
Committee for seat 3. Supervisor Klabon nominated Supervisor to approve the resolution as presented. Supervisor Rueth yielded Attorney William A. Grunewald
Rueth, Supervisor Tyznik nominated Supervisor Waichulis, and the floor to Curtiss Lindner to explain the resolution and answer Jensen, Scott, Grunewald & Shiffler, S.C.
Supervisor Gerhardt nominated Supervisor Boon. Motion by questions. Roll call vote, motion carried. 29 yes, 0 no. 128 W. Division Street, PO Box 426
Supervisor Rueth seconded by Supervisor Riley Ashbeck to close the Resolution 12-4-24 CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF Medford, WI 54451
nominations. Voice vote, motion carried. Supervisor Rueth received RICHARD HUNSADER presented. 715-748-2211
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 minerales naturales y, en algunos casos, material radiactivo, y
puede recoger sustancias resultantes de la presencia de animales o
de la actividad humana.
Los contaminantes que pueden estar presentes en el agua de
origen incluyen:
• Contaminantes microbianos, como virus y bacterias, que pueden
provenir de plantas de tratamiento de aguas residuales, sistemas
sépticos, operaciones agrícolas ganaderas y vida silvestre.
• Contaminantes inorgánicos, como sales y metales, que pueden
ocurrir naturalmente o ser el resultado de escorrentías de aguas
pluviales urbanas, descargas de aguas residuales industriales o
domésticas, producción de petróleo y gas, minería o agricultura.
• Pesticidas y herbicidas, que pueden provenir de una variedad
de fuentes, como la agricultura, el escurrimiento de aguas pluviales
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de recomendacinón
• Contaminantes químicos orgánicos, incluidos químicos sanitaria recomendado: Las sustancias perfluoroalquilo y
orgánicos sintéticos y volátiles, que son subproductos de procesos polifluoroalquilo (PFAS) son un gran grupo de sustancias químicas de
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industriales y producción de petróleo, y también pueden provenir
de gasolineras, escorrentías de aguas pluviales urbanas y sistemas
sépticos.
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origen humano que se han utilizado en la industria y en productos de
consumo en todo el mundo desde 1950. La siguiente tabla enumera
los contaminantes PFAS que se detectaron en el agua y que tienen
• Contaminantes radiactivos, que pueden ocurrir naturalmente un agua subterránea recomendada para la salud pública. Estándar
o ser el resultado de la producción de petróleo y gas y de las (RPHGS) o Nivel de aviso de salud (HAL). No hay violaciones por
2023 Confianza del Consumidor Informe de Datos actividades mineras. detecciones de contaminantes que exceden el RPHGS o HAL. Los
ABBOTSFORD WATERWORKS, PWS ID: 73701485 Para garantizar que el agua del grifo sea segura para beber, RPHGS son niveles en los que las concentraciones del contaminante
Este informe contiene información importante acerca de su agua la EPA prescribe regulaciones que limitan la cantidad de ciertos presentan un riesgo para la salud y se basan en la orientación
potable. Haga que alguien lo traduzca para usted, o hable con contaminantes en el agua suministrada por los sistemas públicos proporcionada por el Departamento de Servicios de Salud de
alguien que lo entienda. de agua. Las regulaciones de la FDA establecen límites para los Wisconsin.
Información del Sistema de Agua: Si desea saber más acerca contaminantes en el agua embotellada, que deberán brindar la
de la información contenida en este informe, por favor póngase en misma protección a la salud pública.
contacto con Josh Soyk al (715) 223-3444 ext: 257 Definiciones
Oportunidad para la entrada en las decisiones que afectan a Term Definition
la calidad del agua: Las reuniones regulares del Concejo Municipal AL Nivel de acción: La concentración de un contaminante
son el primer lunes de cada mes a las 6:00 p.m. y el tercer miércoles que, si se excede, desencadena un tratamiento u otros
de cada mes a las 6:00 p.m. Ambas reuniones se llevan a cabo en el requisitos que debe seguir un sistema de agua.
Ayuntamiento de Abbotsford - 203 N. 1st St. Abbotsford, WI 54405. HA and Aviso de Salud. Una estimación de los niveles aceptables
Información sobre la Salud: Es razonable esperar que el HAL de agua potable para una sustancia química basada en
agua potable, incluida el agua embotellada, contenga al menos información sobre los efectos en la salud. HAL: Nivel de
pequeñas cantidades de algunos contaminantes. La presencia de aviso de salud es una concentración de un contaminante
contaminantes no necesariamente indica que el agua represente un que, si se excede, representa un riesgo para la salud y
riesgo para la salud. Se puede obtener más información sobre los puede requerir que un sistema publique un aviso público.
contaminantes y los posibles efectos sobre la salud llamando a la Los avisos de salud los determina la EPA de EE. UU.
línea directa de agua potable de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental HI Índice de peligro: se utiliza un índice de peligro para
(800-426-4791). evaluar los posibles impactos en la salud asociados Contaminantes Radiactivos
Algunas personas pueden ser más vulnerables a los con mezclas de contaminantes. La EPA de EE. UU. o
contaminantes del agua potable que la población general. Las el Departamento de Servicios de Salud de Wisconsin
personas inmunocomprometidas, como las personas con cáncer pueden determinar la orientación del índice de peligro
que reciben quimioterapia, las personas que se han sometido para una clase de contaminantes o una mezcla de
a trasplantes de órganos, las personas con VIH/SIDA u otros contaminantes. Si se excede un índice de salud, es
trastornos del sistema inmunológico, algunos ancianos y los bebés, posible que se requiera que un sistema publique un
pueden estar particularmente en riesgo de contraer infecciones. aviso público.
Estas personas deben buscar asesoramiento sobre el agua potable MCL Nivel máximo de contaminante: El nivel más alto de un
de sus proveedores de atención médica. Las pautas de la EPA/ contaminante permitido en el agua potable. Los MCL se
CDC sobre los medios apropiados para disminuir el riesgo de establecen lo más cerca posible de los MCLG utilizando Contaminantes no regulados: Los contaminantes no regulados
infección por criptosporidio y otros contaminantes microbianos están la mejor tecnología de tratamiento disponible. son aquellos para los cuales la EPA no ha establecido estándares
disponibles en la línea directa de agua potable segura de la Agencia MCLG Meta de nivel máximo de contaminante: El nivel de un para el agua potable. El propósito del monitoreo de contaminantes
de Protección Ambiental (800-426-4791). contaminante en el agua potable por debajo del cual no no regulados es ayudar a la EPA a determinar la presencia de
Fuente(s) de Agua existe ningún riesgo conocido o esperado para la salud. contaminantes no regulados en el agua potable y si se justifica una
Los MCLG permiten un margen de seguridad. regulación futura. La EPA nos exigió que participáramos en este
NTU Unidades nefelométricas de turbidez monitoreo.
pCi/l Picocurios por litro (una medida de radiactividad)
ppm Partes por millón o miligramos por litro (mg/l)
ppb Partes por mil millones o microgramos por litro (ug/l)
ppt Partes por billón o nanogramos por litro
ppq Partes por cuatrillón o picogramos por litro
PHGS Los estándares de salud pública para las aguas
subterráneas se encuentran en la NR 140 Calidad de Información de salud adicional: Los niveles en el agua potable
las aguas subterráneas. La concentración de un pueden causar el síndrome del bebé azul. Los niveles de nitrato
contaminante que, si se excede, representa un riesgo pueden aumentar rápidamente durante períodos cortos de tiempo
para la salud y puede requerir que un sistema publique debido a la lluvia o la actividad agrícola. Si está cuidando a un bebé,
un aviso público. debe pedir consejo a su proveedor de atención médica. Las mujeres
RPHGS Estándares recomendados para el agua subterránea de que están o pueden quedar embarazadas no deben consumir agua
salud pública: Estándares para el agua subterránea con concentraciones de nitrato que superen las 10 ppm. Existe
propuestos por el Departamento de Servicios de Salud cierta evidencia de una asociación entre la exposición a altos
de Wisconsin. La concentración de un contaminante niveles de nitrato en el agua potable durante las primeras semanas
que, si se excede, representa un riesgo para la salud y de embarazo y ciertos defectos de nacimiento. El Departamento de
puede requerir que un sistema publique un aviso público. Servicios de Salud de Wisconsin recomienda que las personas de
SMCL Estándares secundarios para el agua potable o todas las edades eviten el consumo prolongado de agua que tenga
Niveles Máximos de Contaminantes Secundarios un nivel de nitrato superior a 10 miligramos por litro (mg/L).
para contaminantes que afectan el sabor, el olor o la Si están presentes, los niveles elevados de plomo pueden
apariencia del agua potable. Los SMCL no representan causar graves problemas de salud, especialmente en mujeres
estándares de salud. embarazadas y niños pequeños. El plomo en el agua potable
TCR Regla de coliformes totales proviene principalmente de materiales y componentes asociados
TT Técnica de tratamiento: Un proceso requerido destinado con líneas de servicio y plomería residencial. Abbotsford Waterworks
a reducir el nivel de un contaminante en el agua potable. es responsable de proporcionar agua potable de alta calidad, pero
Contaminantes detectados no puede controlar la variedad de materiales utilizados en los
Su agua fue analizada para detectar muchos contaminantes el año componentes de plomería. Cuando el agua ha estado reposada
pasado. Se nos permite monitorear algunos contaminantes con menos durante varias horas, puede minimizar la posibilidad de exposición
frecuencia que una vez al año. Las siguientes tablas enumeran sólo al plomo abriendo el grifo durante 30 segundos a 2 minutos antes de
aquellos contaminantes que se detectaron en su agua. Si se detectó un usar agua para beber o cocinar. Si le preocupa el plomo en el agua,
contaminante el año pasado, aparecerá en las siguientes tablas sin una es posible que desee analizarla. La información sobre el plomo en el
fecha de muestra. Si el contaminante no fue monitoreado el año pasado, agua potable, los métodos de prueba y los pasos que puede tomar
pero se detectó dentro de los últimos 5 años, aparecerá en las tablas a para minimizar la exposición está disponible en la Línea directa de
continuación junto con la fecha de la muestra. agua potable segura o en www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
Otros cumplimiento
Subproductos de desinfección Violación de los Términos de una Variación, Exención u
Orden Administrativa o Judicial: Se detectaron resultados
fecales positivos en los pozos 5, 17, 18, 19 y 21 como resultados
de muestras de agua cruda. El agua cruda se trata exhaustivamente
para eliminar los contaminantes microbiológicos y no se detectaron
contaminantes en el sistema de distribución como resultado del
tratamiento. No existen violaciones microbiológicas del MCL.
Información importante sobre el nivel de fluoruro: Esta es una
alerta sobre su agua potable y un problema estético dental que podría
Contaminantes inorganicos afectar a niños menores de 9 años. En niveles bajos, el fluoruro
puede ayudar a prevenir las caries, pero los niños que beben agua
que contiene más de 2 miligramos por litro (mg/l) de fluoruro pueden
desarrollar una decoloración cosmética de sus dientes permanentes
conocida como fluorosis dental. El agua potable proporcionada por
el sistema de agua comunitario Abbotsford Waterworks tiene una
concentración de fluoruro de 2,20 mg/l. La fluorosis dental, en sus
formas moderadas o graves, puede provocar manchas marrones y/o
picaduras en los dientes permanentes. Este problema ocurre sólo
en los dientes en desarrollo, antes de que salgan de las encías.
A los niños menores de 9 años se les debe proporcionar fuentes
Para obtener un resumen de la evaluación de la fuente de agua, alternativas de agua potable o agua que haya sido tratada para
comuníquese con Josh Soyk al (715) 223-3444. eliminar el fluoruro para evitar la posibilidad de manchar y picar sus
Información Educativa: Las fuentes de agua potable, tanto dientes permanentes. También es posible que desee comunicarse
agua del grifo como agua embotellada, incluyen ríos, lagos, arroyos, con su dentista sobre el uso adecuado de productos que contienen
estanques, embalses, manantiales y pozos. A medida que el agua fluoruro por parte de niños pequeños. Los niños mayores y los
viaja sobre la superficie de la tierra o a través del suelo, disuelve adultos pueden beber el agua de forma segura. Beber agua que
minerales naturales y, en algunos casos, material radiactivo, y contiene más de 4 mg/L de fluoruro, el estándar de agua potable de
puede recoger sustancias resultantes de la presencia de animales o la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE. UU., puede aumentar
de la actividad humana. el riesgo de desarrollar enfermedades óseas. Su agua potable
Los contaminantes que pueden estar presentes en el agua de no contiene más de 4 mg/l de fluoruro, pero debemos notificarle
origen incluyen: cuando descubramos que los niveles de fluoruro en su agua potable
• Contaminantes microbianos, como virus y bacterias, que pueden superan los 2 mg/l debido a este problema dental cosmético.
provenir de plantas de tratamiento de aguas residuales, sistemas Para obtener más información, llame a Josh Soyk de Abbotsford
sépticos, operaciones agrícolas ganaderas y vida silvestre. Waterworks al (715) 613-2973. Algunas unidades de tratamiento de
• Contaminantes inorgánicos, como sales y metales, que pueden agua en el hogar también están disponibles para eliminar el fluoruro
ocurrir naturalmente o ser el resultado de escorrentías de aguas del agua potable. Para obtener más información sobre las unidades
pluviales urbanas, descargas de aguas residuales industriales o de tratamiento de agua para el hogar disponibles, puede llamar a
domésticas, producción de petróleo y gas, minería o agricultura. NSF International al 1-877-8-NSF-HELP.
• Pesticidas y herbicidas, que pueden provenir de una variedad Otro cumplimiento
de fuentes, como la agricultura, el escurrimiento de aguas pluviales Monitoreo de turbidez: De acuerdo con el art. NR 810.29, Código
urbanas y usos residenciales. Contaminantes PFAS con un nivel de recomendacinón Administrativo de Wisconsin, se monitorea la turbidez del agua
• Contaminantes químicos orgánicos, incluidos químicos sanitaria recomendado: Las sustancias perfluoroalquilo y superficial tratada para confirmar que el agua filtrada sea inferior
orgánicos sintéticos y volátiles, que son subproductos de procesos polifluoroalquilo (PFAS) son un gran grupo de sustancias químicas de a 0,3 NTU. La turbidez es una medida de la turbidez del agua. Lo
industriales y producción de petróleo, y también pueden provenir origen humano que se han utilizado en la industria y en productos de monitoreamos porque es un buen indicador de la efectividad de
de gasolineras, escorrentías de aguas pluviales urbanas y sistemas consumo en todo el mundo desde 1950. La siguiente tabla enumera nuestro sistema de filtración. Durante el año, la medición de turbidez
sépticos. los contaminantes PFAS que se detectaron en el agua y que tienen de punto de entrada único más alta fue de 0,20 NTU. El porcentaje
• Contaminantes radiactivos, que pueden ocurrir naturalmente un agua subterránea recomendada para la salud pública. Estándar mensual más bajo de muestras que cumplieron con los límites de
o ser el resultado de la producción de petróleo y gas y de las (RPHGS) o Nivel de aviso de salud (HAL). No hay violaciones por turbidez fue del 100 por ciento. 153041 WNAXLP
actividades mineras. detecciones de contaminantes que exceden el RPHGS o HAL. Los
Para garantizar que el agua del grifo sea segura para beber, RPHGS son niveles en los que las concentraciones del contaminante
la EPA prescribe regulaciones que limitan la cantidad de ciertos presentan un riesgo para la salud y se basan en la orientación
contaminantes en el agua suministrada por los sistemas públicos proporcionada por el Departamento de Servicios de Salud de
de agua. Las regulaciones de la FDA establecen límites para los Wisconsin.
contaminantes en el agua embotellada, que deberán brindar la
misma protección a la salud pública.
Definiciones
Term Definition
AL Nivel de acción: La concentración de un contaminante
que, si se excede, desencadena un tratamiento u otros
requisitos que debe seguir un sistema de agua.
HA and Aviso de Salud. Una estimación de los niveles aceptables
HAL de agua potable para una sustancia química basada en
información sobre los efectos en la salud. HAL: Nivel de
aviso de salud es una concentración de un contaminante
 tap water and bottled water, include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds,
reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface
of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring
minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up
substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human
activity.
Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
• Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may
come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural
livestock operations and wildlife.
• Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be
naturally- occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial
or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining
or farming.
• Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of
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uses. Level: Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a
• Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile large group of human-made chemicals that have been used in industry
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organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes
and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations,
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and consumer products worldwide since the 1950s. The following
table list PFAS contaminants which were detected in your water and
urban stormwater runoff and septic systems. that have a Recommended Public Health Groundwater Standard
• Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or (RPHGS) or Health Advisory Level (HAL). There are no violations
be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. for detections of contaminants that exceed the RPHGS or HAL.
2023 Consumer Confidence Report Data In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes The RPHGS are levels at which concentrations of the contaminant
ABBOTSFORD WATERWORKS, PWS ID: 73701485 regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water present a health risk and are based on guidance provided by the
Water System Information: If you would like to know more about provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
the information contained in this report, please contact Josh Soyk at for contaminants in bottled water, which shall provide the same
(715) 613-2973. protection for public health.
Opportunity for input on decisions affecting your water Definitions
quality: Regularly scheduled city council meetings are the first Term Definition
Monday of each month, at 6:00 p.m. and the third Wednesday of AL Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which,
each month at 6:00 p.m. Both meetings take place at Abbotsford City if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements
Hall-203 N. 1st. St., Abbotsford, WI 54405. which a water system must follow.
Health Information: Drinking water, including bottled water, may HA and HA: Health Advisory. An estimate of acceptable drinking
reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some HAL water levels for a chemical substance based on health
contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily effects information. HAL: Health Advisory Level is a
indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, poses
contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling a health risk and may require a system to post a public
the Environmental Protection Agency’s safe drinking water hotline notice. Health Advisories are determined by US EPA.
(800-426-4791). HI HI: Hazard Index: A Hazard Index is used to assess
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking the potential health impacts associated with mixtures
water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons Radioactive Contaminants
of contaminantes. Hazard Index guidance for a class
such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons of contaminants or mixture of contaminants may be
who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or determined by the US EPA or Wisconsin Department of
other immune systems disorders, some elderly, and infants can be Health Services. If a Health Index is exceeded, a system
particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice may be required to post a public notice.
about drinking water from their healthcare providers. EPA/CDC MCL Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a
guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are
cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best
the Environmental Protection Agency’s safe drinking water hotline available treatment technology.
(800-426-4791). MCLG Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a Unregulated Contaminants: Unregulated contaminants are
Source(s) of Water contaminant in drinking water below which there is no those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards.
known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a The purpose of unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist EPA
margin of safety. in determining the occurrece of unregulated contaminants in drinking
NTU Nephelometric Turbidity Units water and whether future regulation is warranted. EPA required us to
pCi/l Picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity) participate in this monitoring.
ppm Parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/l)
ppb Parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (ug/l)
ppt Parts per trillion, or nanograms per liter
PHGS PHGS: Public Health Groundwater Standards are found
in NR 140 Groundwater Quality. The concentration of a
contaminant which, if exceeded, poses a health risk and
may require a system to post a public notice. Additional Health Information: Nitrate in drinking water at levels
RPHGS RPHGS: Recommended Public Health Groundwater above 10 ppm is a health risk for infants of less than 6 months of age.
Standards: Groundwater standards proposed by the High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue baby syndrome.
Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The Nitrate levels may rise quickly for short periods of time because
concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, of rainfall or agricultural activity. If you are caring for an infant you
poses a health risk and may require a system to post a should ask advice from your health care provider. Females who are
public notice. or may become pregnant should not consume water with nitrate
SMCL Secondary drinking water standards or Secondary concentrations that exceed 10 ppm. There is some evidence of an
Maximum Contaminant Levels for contaminants that association between exposure to high nitrate levels in drinking water
affect taste, odor, or appearance of the drinking water. during the first weeks of pregnancy and certain birth defects. The
The SMCLs do not represent health standards. Wisconsin Department of Health Services recommends people of
TCR Total Coliform Rule all ages avoid long-term consumption of water that has nitrate level
TT Treatment Technique: A required process intended to greater than 10 milligrams per liter (mg/L).
reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health
Detected Contaminants problems, especially for pregnant women and young children.
Your water was tested for many contaminants last year. We are Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components
allowed to monitor for some contaminants less frequently than once associated with service lines and home plumbing. Abbotsford
a year. The following tables list only those contaminants which were Waterworks is responsible for providing high quality drinking
detected in your water. If a contaminant was detected last year, it will water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing
appear in the following tables without a sample date. If the contaminant components. When your water has been sitting for several hours,
was not monitored last year, but was detected within the last 5 years, it you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your
will appear in the tables below along with the sample date. tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or
cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may
Disinfection Byproducts wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water,
testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is
available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at www.epa.gov/
safewater/lead.
Other Compliance
Violation of the Terms of a Variance, Exemption, or
Administrative or Judicial Order: Fecal positive results were
detected in Wells 5, 17, 18,19, & 21 as raw water sample results.
The raw water is treated extensively to remove the microbiological
contaminants and no contaminants were detected in the distribution
Inorganic Contaminants system as result of treatment. There are no microbiological MCL
violations.
Important Information About the Fluroide level: This is an
alert about your drinking water and a cosmetic dental problem that
might affect children under 9 years of age. At low levels, fluoride can
help prevent cavities, but children drinking water containing more
than 2 milligrams per liter (mg/l) of fluoride may develop cosmetic
discoloration of their permanent teeth known as dental fluorosis. The
drinking water provided by your community water system, Abbotsford
Waterworks, has a fluoride concentration of 2.20 mg/l. Dental
fluorosis, in its moderate or severe forms, may result in a brown
staining and/or pitting of the permanent teeth. This problem occurs
To obtain a summary of the source water assessment please only in developing teeth, before they erupt from the gums. Children
contact Josh Soyk (715) 613-2973. under 9 should be provided with alternative sources of drinking water
Educational Information: The sources of drinking water, both or water that has been treated to remove the fluoride to avoid the
tap water and bottled water, include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, possibility of staining and pitting of their permanent teeth. You may
reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface also want to contact your dentist about proper use by young children
of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring of fluoride-containing products. Older children and adults may safely
minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up drink the water. Drinking water containing more than 4 mg/L of
substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human fluoride, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s drinking water
activity. standard, can increase your risk of developing bone disease. Your
Contaminants that may be present in source water include: drinking water does not contain more than 4 mg/l of fluoride, but we
• Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may are required to notify you when we discover that the fluoride levels
come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural in your drinking water exceed 2 mg/l because of this cosmetic dental
livestock operations and wildlife. problem. For more information, please call Josh Soyk of Abbotsford
• Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be Waterworks at (715) 613-2973. Some home water treatment units
naturally- occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial are also available to remove fluoride from drinking water. To learn
or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining more about available home water treatment units, you may call NSF
or farming. International at 1-877-8-NSF-HELP.
• Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of Turbidity Monitoring: In accordance with s. NR 810.29,
sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff and residential PFAS Contaminants with a Recommended Health Advisory Wisconsin Administrative Code, the treated surface water is
uses. Level: Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a monitored for turbidity to confirm that the filtered water is less than
• Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile large group of human-made chemicals that have been used in industry 0.3 NTU. Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of water. We
organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and consumer products worldwide since the 1950s. The following monitor for it because it is a good indicator of the effectiveness of
and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, table list PFAS contaminants which were detected in your water and our filtration system. During the year, the highest single entry point
urban stormwater runoff and septic systems. that have a Recommended Public Health Groundwater Standard turbidity measurement was .20 NTU. The lowest monthly percentage
• Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or (RPHGS) or Health Advisory Level (HAL). There are no violations of samples meeting the turbidity limits was 100 percent.
be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. for detections of contaminants that exceed the RPHGS or HAL. 153039 WNAXLP
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes The RPHGS are levels at which concentrations of the contaminant

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regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water
provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits
for contaminants in bottled water, which shall provide the same
present a health risk and are based on guidance provided by the
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Colby sectionals
Continued from page 13
then followed it up by successfully clearing the bar at 13 sophomore sealed her second straight state trip in the shot
feet, nine inches for the first time in a live competition on put with a sectional win.
his second attempt. The performance not only set a new Pearl Feiten had the Hornets’ next highest finish at the
standard for the Hornets in the event, beating out his own meet, taking 11th place in the 400-meter dash. She put up
personal best, but also secured him a top-four spot and a a time of 1:03.03 in the event, placing third in her heat and
trip to the state competition as Ashland’s Gage Mika and edging out Osceola’s Lauren Ulrich and Kaylee Hurlburt.
Jackson Fiamoncini could not match the height. The girls 4x800-meter relay team of Feiten, Casey
After no competitors could reach the 14 foot mark, Hop- Reynolds, Ali Adams and Annamarie Schmitt took 12th
peredietzel grabbed second place, beating out Prescott’s overall with a time of 10:37.86. Reynolds had an 800-split
West in a tie breaker but coming in behind Ashland’s Car- time of 2:33.60 in the leadoff spot for the Hornets and
ter Mika, who managed to make it over the 13 feet, nine Adams and Schmitt followed with times of 2:46.37 and
inch height in just one attempt. It will be the first time 2:45.41 respectively. Feiten served as Colby’s anchor and
Hopperdietzel will be competing at the state meet. posted a split time of 2:32.49.
Rieck, meanwhile, will be headed back to La Crosse On the boys’ side, Max Adams competed in both the
after qualifying in both the shot put and discus. The soph- 1600-meter and 3200-meter runs. The senior placed 12th
omore reached the state tournament in both events last in the 3200-meter race, posting a time of 10:33.49 in the
year, taking fourth in the shot put and 10th in the discus. race, putting him between Durand’s Connor Davidson,
She set the tone early in both her throwing events on who had a time of 10:28.09 and Prescott’s Jayde Can-
Thursday. Her first throw of the day in the discus was field, who finished in 10:36.48. Adams also took 13th in
Rieck’s best, once again tying her school record dis- the 1600-meter run, where he put up a time of 4:55.52.
tance of 129 feet, 10 inches. That throw held the top spot Only one runner had a time over five minutes in the event
through the first three rounds, though she was bumped and the winner, Owen Clark of Lakeland Union, posted a
from first by Osceola’s Leanna Boettcher’s first throw of time of 4:24.67.
the finals, where she reached a distance of 131 feet, eight Xander Buchanan took 16th in the high jump, clearing
inches. Arcadia’s Casidi Pehler managed to take the event a height of five feet, six inches. The height tied him with
on her final throw, pulling out a throw of 133 feet, 11 three other athletes, but a fault at the height gave the other
inches. Rieck still took third, enough to grab a spot at the trio a tiebreaker over the Hornets’ freshman.
state meet. Rieck and Hopperdietzel will compete at UW-La
The Hornets’ thrower once again set a high bar for the Crosse’s Veterans Memorial Stadium this coming Friday
rest of the field in the shot put, where she put up a dis- and Saturday, May 31 and June 1. Both will have events
tance of 39 feet, six-and-a-quarter inches on her second at the same time on Friday, with Rieck starting her shot
throw of the day. That toss held up throughout the rest PUSHING ON TO LA CROSSE - Daelyn Rieck un- put competition and Hopperdietzel taking part in the pole
of the day, with no one truly putting any pressure on the leashes her sectional-winning throw of 39 feet, six- vault event at 3:15 p.m. Rieck will then compete in the
throw. Rice Lake’s Addison Schmidt put forth a throw and-a-quarter inches in the shot put competition discus on Saturday. The start time for the event is de-
of 38 feet, six inches in the first round of the finals, but in Colby. The sophomore will also be moving on to pendent upon how long it will take the Division 3 event,
that was as close as any competitor would get to reaching state in the discus for the second year in a row. which will start at 9:30 a.m.
Rieck’s mark in the event. With over a foot cushion, the STAFF PHOTO/NATHANIEL UNDERWOOD

Playoff win
Continued from page 14
ing Abby/Colby’s newly regained lead out to The offense continued to pour it on in the
four. fifth as Castillo and Reis both came up with
After exchanging runs in the bottom of RBI knocks. Reis’s double was the nail in the
third and the top of the fourth, the combi- coffin, extending Abby/Colby’s lead out to
nation of Castillo, Bargender and Reis once ten and ending the game early.
again resulted in more runs for the co-op in Castillo picked up the win, allowing just
their half of the fourth. Three combined sto- one run on two hits and two walks. The se-
len bases from Castillo and Bargender in the nior also struck out five batters. Schreiber
inning were able to get them into scoring po- came into the game in a relief outing and
sition and resulted in the co-op adding two threw the final two innings, striking out four
more runs to take a 10-4 lead. of the seven batters he faced and not allowing
The Abby/Colby defense shut out the Rails a baserunner.
over the final three innings. Coming in as a Bargender and Castillo continued their
relief pitcher, Castillo struck out over half perfect night that they started in the Spooner
of the batters he faced during his time on game by once again reaching base safely in
the mound, holding Spooner to just two hits all eight of their combined plate appearances
while striking out seven batters. Three insur- against Rib Lake. Both were 2-for-2 with two
ance runs in the bottom of the sixth all but walks and an RBI, with Castillo scoring four
sealed the victory for Abby/Colby. times and Bargender reaching home twice.
Reis started the day on the mound for the Between the two Thursday night games, the
co-op and earned himself the win, pitching duo at the top of the Abby/Colby lineup went
four innings. He surrendered four runs on 11-for-11 with five walks, 14 runs scored and
seven hits and three walks while striking out six RBIs.
five. Schreiber was also a perfect 2-for-2, Reis
Reis and Koren Decker both went 2-for-3 SEE YOU LATER, BALL - Payton Schreiber launches a pitch that just stayed went 1-for-3 with a double and AJ Brodha-
at the plate, the former driving in four runs in the park during Tuesday night’s playoff game in Augusta. The junior’s double gen was 1-for-3 with a run scored.
while the latter scored twice. Lara reached drove in an important third run for the co-op and put him on base to score later Abby/Colby ended their regular season on
base twice, drawing a walk on top of his two- on a single by Carlos Lara. STAFF PHOTO/NATHANIEL UNDERWOOD a seven-game winning streak, scoring nine or
run home run in the first. more runs in each of those victories.
of their Thursday night double-header. Abby/Colby added three more runs in the The co-op will face off against the sev-
Rib Lake, 11-1 With the score knotted 1-1 in the bottom fourth, doing all of their damage with two enth-seeded Merrill squad at home on
Payton Schreiber hit a home run and had of the third and runners at second and third, outs. It was Schreiber who came up with Wednesday afternoon after the Bluejays
six RBIs, JV Castillo and Schreiber held the Schreiber got a hold of Dominique Qued- another clutch hit for the co-op, knocking in pulled off a 5-1 upset over second-seed
opposing lineup to just two hits over five now’s 1-0 pitch, launching it over the fence Preston Bunkelman and Castillo with a bas- Hayward on Tuesday. If Abby/Colby can
innings and Abby/Colby crushed Rib Lake and clearing the bases to give his team the es loaded single. Two at bats later, the bases pull off a win, they will move on to play in
11-1 in a rubber match between the co-Mara- lead. The home run was Schreiber’s fifth of were once again full for Carlos Lara, who the sectional semi-final in Baldwin-Wood-
wood-North champions in the second game the season. waited out a walk to make the score 7-1. ville on Tuesday, June 4.