Lake Holcombe Veterans Memorial gets a huge boost from RCU

Courier Sentinel

& Pieces NEWS OF NOTE FROM OUR NEIGHBORS

On Friday, August 26, the RCU Foundation made a $50,000 grant presentation to the Holcombe Area Veterans Memorial, to get the main part of the construction off the ground. Committee Member, Dave Conrad, took the original initiative to apply for the grant. The committee is now searching for the names of veterans in the Lake Holcombe School District. +++ The Cadott School Board has tweaked its facility plans that they will be presenting at two public meetings. The plans are meant to provide a master plan for district buildings going forward. After the informational meetings, a survey will be conducted to determine which projects the community thinks are the most important. +++ The Dollar General Store in Cadott was closed temporarily as it was declared unsafe by the Cadott Fire Depart- ment. A recent inspection discovered the store had multiple fire code and life-safety violations, with things sitting in the aisles, making them impassable. Staffing shortages, overstocking and lack of storage space have all contributed to the problems. +++ At a recent Cornell School Board meeting, Superintendent Paul Schley again recommended that they begin to plan for the future oftheirschoolbuildings. Smallproblemsrelatedtoagingkeep cropping up. Most of the school’s various additions are at least 50 years old and one part of the structure is the original high school that is more than 100 years old. Where to build, and what, are issues the board needs to decide.

The Thorp Courier

The Thorp FFA Chapter has been recognized in the 2022 National Chapter Award Program, a part of the National FFA organization. The award recognizes outstanding FFA chapters from throughout the country that actively implement the mission and strategies of the organization. Program activities are opportunities to grow leaders, building communities and strengthening agriculture. One of the Thorp Chapters projects is cleaning two miles of Highway 29 roadside. +++ At the Thorp football game on Friday, September 2, the team celebrated Military and First Responders Week. All military and first responders were pro – vided free admission. Special recognition occurred and fireworks were set off during half-time. Thorp played McDonell Central Catholic High School. +++ On Tuesday,August 30, there was a ribbon cutting and grand reopening at Curvy Ladies Resale Boutique, located at 313 N. Washington Street, in downtown Thorp. +++ Dennis Aken has been named the Head Girls Basketball Coach for the Thorp Cardinals. He will have Rachel Mohr as his Assistant Varsity Coach, who is herself one of the great players that Thorp produced.

Bloomer Advance

The old Bloomer Brewery is breathing new life. Jagr Hofstedt and Diane Hofstedt are a mother-son business team who have put a unique twist to the entertainment/bar area that once was the original Bloomer Brewery. A new larger bar and a welcoming atmosphere await bar customers. The trophy room will make an idea poker playing area. The Buckingham Speakeasy has a lounge type atmosphere. The “Cellar” will be offering a wine cave experience. There are spaces for small and large group gatherings. Stilltocomeisakitchenthatwillbeservingde- licious wood fired pizza and plans are for an extensive roof-top deck. +++ Mollie Steinmetz, owner of the Hair Bye Mollie, had a ribbon cutting on August 24, to become the newest member of the Bloomer Chamber of Commerce. +++ A J Manufacturing of Bloomer received the Business of the Year Award for the Bloomer quadrant, at the Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation’s Annual Meeting, on Friday, August 19. +++ At theirannualmeeting onAugust19,StateSenatorKathyBernier was awarded a plaque recognizing her outstanding leadership and service from the Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation.

O-W Enterprise Downtown Owen is home to the new Kids Club Licensed Childcare Center owned by Tammy and Bob Tomczak. The building at 137 N. Central Avenue has been remodeled by new owner David Kowinski and the Kids Club is occupying the south side of the building. The Tomczak’s are also licensed for infants and toddlers and operate the Little Tykes, which is located just across the street. +++ The Owen-Withee Police have completed their investigation of vandalism that occurred at the Old School aroundJuly4. Multiplejuvenileswereinthebuilding. One juvenile expelled the fire extinguisher. Two juveniles had part in the vandalism, One has been referred to Social Services. Damage estimates are still waiting to be received.

The Sentinel & Rural News

By 1917, Clark County had 100 patients in various asylums around the state. The State Board of Control approached Clark County about establishing an asylum of their own and offered state aid. In 1919, an Owen site was picked for the Clark County Asylum, which consisted of 1,065 acres. Plans called for the expenditure of $325,000 for an institution that would accommodate 250 patients. This year, the Clark County Rehabilitation & Living Center is marking 100 years of operation.

The Clark County Press

The city of Neillsville has purchased a new fire truck. The purchase is from Pierce Manufacturing of Appleton, at a cost of $613,702. The city will pay for the chassis when it is completed and the remaining balance when the truck is completed. It will take from 27 to 28 months for delivery. The funding for the purchase will come from the American Rescue Plan Act funds ($262,147), donations from the Listerman Foundation ($150,000), city budget non-lapsing funds ($162, 132) and the remaining funds needed will be available by the end of next year. +++ Loyal celebrated its 63rd Corn Fest with the theme “Continuing the Traditions.” +++ Granton native, Jay Parker has completed his third book on Granton history, this one tracing the advertisements of various local businesses. It is titled, “Support Your Local Merchants: The Advertising of Granton, WI.”