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Courier Sentinel

At their July 5 meeting, the Cadott Village Board, with a 5-1 vote, approved an ovcial resolution opening village streets to ATV and UTV travc. Cadott has joined a number of other area municipalities who have put their hydrant fees on custom – er's monthly utility bills. The auditors had recommended this as means of giving some relief to the general fund. Rolly Tichy, Cadott's Director of Public Works will ovcially retire euective August 10. +++ Meeting on July 5, the Cadott School Board approved changes in the student, stau and athletic handbooks. At the same meeting Kyle Seiberling, of Boy Scout Troop 72, gave the School Board an update on his Eagle Project. Seiberling plans to build four picnic tables for outside the high school com –

mons area. One of the tables will be handicap accessible. Cur – rently, he is fundraising for the project with each table expected to cost $200-$250. +++ On June 1, Jodi Rosseter opened Lake – side Nutrition in Holcombe and is ouering Herbalife teas and shakes. +++ The Cornell City Council, at their July 7 meeting, approved moving forward with procuring engineering services for the Riverwalk Trail and improvements. The Thorp Courier

Two Thorp FFA students, Rebecca Abramczak and Rachel Boehlke, spent a week in Washington, D. C. at a leadership con – ference. Under the guidance of professionals, counselors and FFA stau, they were ouered workshops, seminars, and small groups where they focused on identifying and developing their personal strengths and goals. They also had an opportunity to experience the history of the nation's capital and tour many na – tional landmarks. +++ On Thursday, June 30, after only ten hours of rehearsal time, the Thorp School's summer school drama class put on their production of "Goodnight Princess" for their families and summer school classmates.+++ On July 2, the Thorp Dairy Days Committee presented a check to the Thorp Area Fire and Ambulance District, recognizing their commitment to the Thorp community. The funds will be used by the recipients towards purchasing equipment for their SCBA (Breathing Apparatus).

Bloomer Advance

With the heat of summer also comes the growth of vegetation that grows rapidly in lakes. The Bloomer Community Lake As – sociation has a weed harvester that is used to clear weeds from Lake Como. The harvester cuts a ten foot wide swath, goes down three feet below the surface, removes floating surface vegeta – tion, trims ou plants far enough down to allow boat motors to run without getting tangled in weeds, but leaves the remaining plants below for fish cover. The harvester is permitted through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. +++ The Bloomer K9 Fundraiser this year will feature a charcoal chicken dinner, rawes, a K9 Walk and 5K Fun Run. The event was held on Sat – urday, July 16 and also featured a Cornhole Tournament, which had a 100 percent payout cash prize. +++ Here's some good golf news! On July 1, Ben Olson got a hole in one on hole 15, at the Bloomer Golf Course. On July 3, Skyler Woodcock also got a hole in one on hole two.

O-W Enterprise Scott Winch is the new interim Owen-Withee School District Administrator. He recently retired as the District Administra – tor at Stratford, where he had served since 2004. He plans to commute to work at least three days a week. +++ At the July 5 Owen-Withhe Police Committee Meeting, City Council Mem – ber John Mauel criticized the police. Mauel was recently cited for disorderly conduct and fined for an incident at an Owen City Council meeting. The Owen members of the Police Committee indicated they will have to address the issue in a closed session of their city council. The Tribune-Phonograph Combat Parts and Kulas Body Shop in Abbotsford have creat – ed a replica of the "Little Boy" atom bomb for the Highground Museum. The full-size replica will be available for viewing Au – gust 3-9.+++ The Dorchester Village Board has voted to approve a 36 percent increase in its water rates. The increase is necessary to prove to the state that the water and sewer departments can bring in enough revenue to handle the village's safe drinking wa –

ter loan. ++ At their July 11 meeting, the Abbotsford City Coun – cil approved a variance request, that makes way for a new Dollar Tree Store in that community.

The Sentinel & Rural News

Owen-Withee police have sent out letters regarding unregis – tered vehicles and accumulation of junk or refuse on properties, with residents having 30 days to deal with the issues or to receive a citation. +++ Northside Elevator of Loyal is expanding. They have acquired Buck Country Grain's Arcadia facility and current – ly have under construction in Stanley a facility that will feature an advanced agronomy facility with extensive warehousing and rail capabilities. Their Loyal location features a state-of-the-art feed mill, agronomy center, grain storage and corporate ovces. The Clark County Press

On July 21, the Clark County Board of Supervisor will decide if they will act as the guarantor for a loan, not to exceed $18 mil –

lion, to bring high-speed Internet to most of Clark County. In or – der to pass, there will need to be 22 of 29 supervisors supporting the resolution. If passed, Bug Tussel Wireless is looking to install 10 new communications towers, and 190 miles of their optic ca – bles throughout the county.+++ Karcyn Schmitz, a Senior Scout, recently donated 48 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to Marshfield Medical Center – Neillsville. The cookies were delivered to each department and break rooms. Karcyn is interested in becoming a nurse when she graduates from high school. Her cookies were a big hit and she made some new friends in Neillsville. Buualo County News

Four Mondovi area teens have qualified to compete in the 2022 National High School Finals Rodeo, set for July 17-23 in Gillette, WY. +++ On June 30, thirty-three Mondovi High school students returned from two-weeks of traveling in Europe. Since 2014, Social Studies Teacher, Kim Flaherty has lead stu – dent tours. This year the group visited Italy, France and Spain. +++ The infrastructure bill proposed by President Joe Biden's administration, and passed by Congress in November, is going to provide a much needed boost to upgrade roads and bridges. As part of this legislation, Wisconsin will receive $5.5 billion over the next five years. Besides roads and bridges, these funds will also go for mass transit improvements, lead pipe removal, storm water controls and PFAS abatement.