Cadott Village Clerk to retire after 36 years

Posted 1/31/23

BITS & PIECES NEWS OF NOTE FROM OUR NEIGHBORS Courier Sentinel After nearly 36 years of working for the Village of Cadott, clerk/treasurer Sandy Buetow is ready for the next phase in her life. …

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Cadott Village Clerk to retire after 36 years

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BITS & PIECES
NEWS OF NOTE FROM OUR NEIGHBORS

Courier Sentinel

After nearly 36 years of working for the Village of Cadott, clerk/treasurer Sandy Buetow is ready for the next phase in her life. Her official retirement date is February 8. She says she will miss people – co-workers, colleagues, village residents and board members. She listed her greatest career challenges as changing from paper based work to more on-line work and the changes around elections. At the Village Board meeting on January 23, Village President Anson Albarado presented Buetow with a plaque recognizing her service. +++ The Cadott Village Board at their January 23 meeting discussed the needs for various street projects. They are hoping that the approval of a referendum to fund such projects will pass. On January 25, the Village Board met to finalize the referendum language. +++ The Cornell City Council granted a variance to allow a family to have four dogs, when their Dog Ordinance specifies only three. The family making the request had taken in a dog from her mother who has health issues and can no longer care for it. +++ The Lake Holcombe School building is designated a storm shelter and thus in the event of a serve storm, with power outages, the school can provide bathrooms, a common area and a large space to comfortably fit hundreds of people.

The Thorp Courier

La Nore Anderson of Thorp, was recently awarded a Quilt of Valor for her service in the United States Coast Guard during World War II. The award came from the Quilts of Valor Foundation, which began in 2003. The handmade quilt was designed and sewn by a volunteer. +++ After an absence of two years, Thorp is again having a Ladies Night Out. The event will be held on March 1, at Cindy’s Hall. The fundraisers proceeds go towards purchasing worksheets, posters, and online access to slide show and video resources, used in teaching Junior Achievement Courses to every grade level at the Thorp Public and Thorp Catholic School. +++ On January 6,7 and 8, eight Thorp Lions participated in a Curling Tournament at Medford. They were among the 30 Lions teams that competed from around the state.

Bloomer Advance

The Bloomer Community Club is currently fundraising to build a 104 foot by 36 foot fairground building, which will be the new home to the dairy and beef exhibits. There will also be a lean-to portion, which will allow for space to house goats and sheep. The goal is to raise $120,000 and thus far around $50,000 has been raised from private and business donations. Among the recent donations was a check for $5,000 from Northwestern Bank.

The Sentinel & Rural News

Thorp Girls Varsity Basketball Coach Dennis Aken, died suddenly of a massive heart attack at home on Wednesday, January 18. He was 58 years old. Athletic Director Kurt Rhymer speaking of Aken: “He was just a very genuine person who loved to help others while asking nothing in return. Dennis was hired by the district because of his demeanor, his values, and expectations all aimed at a district goal to improve and sustain a positive school culture.” +++ After a closed session on January 9, the Owen-Withee School Board announced that Scott Winch will return as the Interim Superintendent for the 2023-2024 school year. +++ The All Cloverbelt Music Festival was held at Gilman on Saturday, January 21. After a full day of rehearsals, the band concert was held under the direction of Dr. Patrick Lawrence from UW-Stevens Point. The band concert was followed by a performance of the All Cloverbelt Choir, under the direction of Dr. Frank Watkins from UW—Eau Claire. The performances drew long and sustained applause from the audience.

The Tribune-Phonograph An Abbotsford native and 2002 graduate of Abbotsford High School, Marissa Frank, is one of 10 finalists for the Grammy Music Educator Award. The award is given to recognize current educators who have made significant and lasting contributions to the field of music education and demonstrate a commitment to the broader cause of maintaining music education in the schools. Frank is the Music Director at the Explore Community School in Nashville, Tenn. Her students are largely from diverse backgrounds and from impoverished areas of Nashville. The school aims to help students reach their musical potential. Frank is thrilled to share this honor with her students who made it possible. Franks students have performed for the U. S. Congress, Governor’s Office, the Tennessee Legislature, Nashville Mayor’s Office and many community events.

O-W Enterprise While reviewing their Water and Sewer budgets for 2022, the Owen Finance Committee learned that chemical expenses were up 44% and electricity was up 8%. So overages of these budgeted items were inflationary. In retrospect, Chad Smith, Director of Public Works, said the city should have looked at a 3% water rate increase, which would have raised bills about $1.50 – $2 per month and increased revenue by around $16,000.

The Clark County Press

At the January 10 meeting of the Neillsville City Council, resident Jack Miller raised a number of concerns. He questioned the city’s loan to the developers of the old hospital, complained of no sidewalk in front of the new Neillsville City Hall, stated there was no handicapped parking at the police station or handicap accessible doors, businesses downtown are not accessible, people don’t know why they are paying taxes for an airport, as the Town of Grant is getting the money, he questioned the use of TIF Districts and he noted he is going to get a petition up for property reassessment as the property assessments in Neillsville are not fair. +++ The Loyal School District is going back to the taxpayers with a referendum to keep their school operating. The new five year referendum will ask for an additional $900,000 the first year, $1.4 million in year two and three and $1.5 million in years four and five.

Tri-County – Area Times

The Wisconsin DOT is holding a public involvement meeting to obtain comments on a proposed pavement replacement project on US Highway 10, from Nelson Road to the westbound I-94 ramps in Osseo. +++ The Eau Claire County Board voted 16-8 to place on the April 4 election ballot, an advisory referendum on the question of repealing the State of Wisconsin’s 1849 Abortion Ban Law. +++ The Augusta Area School District now has the Little Beavers Early Learning Center open in a portion of the Augusta Senior Center. The program serves children ages 1-5.