10 Years Ago January 13, 2011

HILLTOP HELP MAKES HISTORY!

(photo) Edson Hilltop 4-H Club president, Cody Junker and treasurer, Marissa Mahr (left) are seen here presenting a cash donation to Dave Jankoski of the Stanley Area Historical Society following their monthly meeting which was held in the Society’s facility. Mr. Jankoski and Brian Solie were kind enough to then give tours to the 4-H members.

Major repairs in near future for Stanley-Boyd pool by Daniel Williams It has been 11 years since the Stanley-Boyd Community Pool was opened. With such a large period that has passed by, some major repairs are on the slate in the future.

The Stanley-Boyd Board of Education will be looking at feasibility studies in the next few months to determine if a new heating system for the pool would cut costs and whether or not it will be a necessary replacement.

In a feasibility study provided by Complete Control Inc., the district’s engineering firm, it states, “The nature of the current design exposes the entire system to corrosive attack from chloramines in the air. The introduction of humidity and chloramine laden air into the space above the ceiling in the pool area has caused corrosion to wire, conduit, lighting fixtures and the wires used to support the ceiling system itself.”

Plan for our salvation shown by Christ’s baptism in the Jordan River by Daniel Williams This past Sunday, we as Christians remembered and celebrated the feast day of Our Lord’s baptism by John the Baptist. Looking at the root of the feast shows everyone reading the passage that describes the event that Christ was truly human, and showed it through his baptism.

Even though the feast is two weeks after the celebration of the birth of Christ, His baptism took place towards His adult years… .The baptism itself was miraculous as described by the Gospel according to Matthew.

“After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the water and behold, the heavens were opened for him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming upon him.” Mt. 3:13-17.

(Daniel Williams was ordained a priest this spring after many years of study).

Church of God to hold play this Friday The Remnant Church of God is pleased to welcome you to “The Life of Christ,” a play written…by Pastor Ruth Tetzlaff and performed by various members of the Remnant Church of God and the students of the Church School…Please join us on January 14, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.

20 Years Ago January 18, 2001

As I See It! By Joe (Fazendin) I don’t know just how many of us older citizens are playing around on the internet. I started two years ago purely because there are so many news releases that are of interest to our subscribers that we could not get in the paper because of the time of typesetting them in relationship to our deadline. Many of these articles must be printed immediately, or they are obsolete.

Because of this, and our State Newspaper Association having made the Wisconsin Ad Network available to internet users, I took one of my then fast computers and purchased a modem and, when ECOL made internet hookup available locally, I went on-line (column continues).

30 Years Ago January 17, 1991

In This Week’s Issue A Letter to the Editor can be found on page 3 of this issue.

Area athletic teams were in action during the week. For more information and scores turn to pages 4-5.

Wages for the Village Board were released and are printed on page 6.

BED Fire Department and Ambulance Services received a donation. Turn to page 6 for details.

King’s Trio to perform at the Stanley United Methodist Church. For more information turn to page 7.

State Lions announce “Sight First” project plans. Additional information can be found on page 10.

40 Years Ago January 15, 1981 Area Man Participating In Massive Construction Project William M. Smoczyk, son of Mrs. George Anderson and Harry Smoczyk, of the Stanley area, is taking part in a huge construction project to build a 675-foot tall chimney.

50 Years Ago January 8, 1970

Mrs. Susan Gindt Buried Saturday At Edson FUNERAL SERVICES for Mrs. Susan Gindt, 74, Edson, were held Saturday morning from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Edson, the Rev. Eugene Smith officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Gindt, who died at her home Thursday morning, was born November 30, 1896 in Colby, the daughter of John and Mary Ohlinger. She grew up in Colby and on February 10, 1915 was married to Matthew Gindt in St. Mary’s Church, Colby.

After their marriage, they moved to the Edson area where they farmed until 1961 when they moved to the village of Edson where they had since lived. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Church and St. Anne’s Altar Society.

S outh Worden News By Mrs. Don Miller Mrs. Minnie Brandt attended the wedding of her son, Robert, to Emma Messerli at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church at Zion, Ill. On Dec. 31 with the Rev. J. Barenz presiding over the ceremony. Following the marriage a reception for close relatives was held at Harvey Steak House in Kenosha. The couple will make their home at Union Grove. BOYD Locals New Year’s Day guests at the home of Mrs. Emma Willkom were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Willkom and family, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Willkom and family of Augusta, and Mrs. Rudy Skistad of Sheldon.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schuebel and family of Racine spent the New Year’s weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Schuebel. On Friday together with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Horn they were all dinner guests at the Jim Schuebel home.

60 Years Ago January 7, 1960

Ice Fisherman Given Advice Safety-first and familiarity with regulations will keep ice fishermen out of trouble, the Wisconsin Conservation Department said today as the annual freezeup moved southward through the state.

The department gave winter anglers this advice: Before venturing onto a frozen lake check with local officials to determine whether it is safe. Carry a long-handled chisel that could potentially bridge a gap if the ice collapses.

On lakes where driving is permitted, don’t wander off “ice roads” which are usually safe because they are laid out by people who know the ice conditions. Remember to leave the doors and windows of the car barely latched or partly open, just in case. Strange lakes should be treated with respect. Unknown currents can keep ice thin, and quiet water helps it build. (More tips at dnr.wisconsin.gov. The website states that the DNR does not monitor ice conditions or thickness and instructs anglers to check beforehand.)

70 Years Ago January 25, 1951

MR. KOLPACK, GILMAN, SHOUTS TO WASHINGTON; MAYBE IT WILL HEAR Mr. H. W. Kolpack, Gilman, Wisconsin, wants to organize a third major national political party. Without the fanaticism of many a more insignificant dreamer, Mr. Kolpack has stepped forward with a plan, backed obviously, by serious thinking and deliberation.

Before you laugh at the terrific odds against which Mr. Kolpack sets himself in this effort, realize that the meager funds with which he is launching the first stages of his “idea” come from his own pension allowances, uncomplemented (“complEment” = “complete”) by the slush money of aggrandizing political cliques.

Where we are heading We all know that these things undoubtedly do exist; there are very, very few people today completely happy with the state of our government; there is an overwhelming desire that somebody will take steps to clarify the situation— that somebody will tell us where we are heading and what we are expected to do to get there.

Many of us have often wanted to stand up and shout so that everyone in Washington could hear us: “let’s get down to business!” Some of us have in one way or another, but with unfortunately small effect… But Godspeed to you, Mr. Kolpack! Action…of even the most hopeless kind…is better than inaction, of which far too many men, in time gone by, have been guilty.

80 Years Ago January 17, 1941

Downstate! Janesvillle parties have begun court action to test the constitutionality of the automobile licensing law.

Closer to home: HOCKEY RINK COMPLETED WINTER CARNIVAL DAY SUNDAY On Sunday afternoon the newly built hockey rink will be put to a test, when a couple local teams will play the first official game of hockey ever to be held in Stanley.

Under the supervision of Mr. Lyle Maves of the High School faculty, a group of fellows have built this rink for public use. Invitation is extended to all winter sports fans to make this Sunday, Jan. 9, an Ice Carnival Day in Stanley.

Remember, the rink is easily accessible. Just drive down to Chapman Lake.

HIGH SCHOOL CAGERS SNARE TWO VICTORIES Defeat Withee 15-12 On Friday, And Chippewa Falls, 22-16, On Tuesday Evening The Orange and Black high school basket ball team, turned in two wins, on Friday winning over a stubborn Withee team 15-12 at Withee; and on Tuesday registered their second win over the county seat team at Chippewa 22-16.

90 Years Ago January 16, 1931

Box Ad: Sooner or Later—You will need help for Your Eyes. You can save expense and trouble later on by having your eyes examined before they are permanently injured by strain. The examination costs nothing if made by us.

Carl M. Toft, Optometrist

100 Years Ago January 7, 1921

Volume XXVII, Number 33 C. & N. W. Official Looks Over the S. M. & P.

F. S. McCabe, Industrial Agent Sent by Company to Inspect Railroad Property Following an interview which L. I. Roe had with the President of the Omaha, now a part of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway system in St. Paul recently, F. S. McCabe, Industrial Agent of the road in this section visited Stanley on Wednesday and made a trip over the S. M. & P. with the purpose of inspecting the property itself and its sources of revenue.

This is the result of an action taken by the Stanley Progressive League at a recent meeting when a committee consisting of Messrs. Roe, Hipke and Burns was appointed to confer with the Chicago and North Western Railway officials with the purpose of interesting them in the possible purchase or lease of the S. M. & P. Ry. It is the consensus of opinion among Stanley businessmen that it would be advantageous to Stanley to have this line owned by the Northwestern rather than by the Soo Line in order that Stanley might have competing lines. Competition always insures better service to a town. It is well know that the present owners of the S. M. & P. desire to dispose of it.

110 Years Ago January 14, 1911

SOCIAL and PERSONAL Adolph Rickerd went to Chippewa Monday.

Bly Provost went to Chippewa Monday.

Mrs. F. H. Lusk went to Thorp on Monday.

P. H. Giese made a trip to Boyd on Saturday.

Dr. J. N. Cunningham went to Chippewa Wednesday.

B orn to Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Lee on the 12th inst., a daughter.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Oliver LaRoche on the 12th inst., a son.

Dr. R. B. Cunningham of Cadott was in Stanley yesterday morning. A new town room school building has just been completed at Crane. Postmaster C. J. Boeckler of Broederville spent Wednesday night in the city.

A new department opened in the Hannibal Public schools during the past week.

120 Years Ago January 19, 1901

FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS… The matter in this department is dated on Thursday of the week in which it is published.

SWIM CREEK VALLEY Our Valley is not very lively this week as nearly everybody is on the sick list.

Mr. Peterman of Cadott called at the home of Mr. S. Brown Sunday.

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Scott was buried Monday.

BOYD Mrs. Chas. Schultz, of Kennan, Wis., is in the village on a visit to her mother, Mrs. Andrew Anderson.

Mrs. John Ripplinger and son are sick with la grippe (flu). It is reported that several others are down with this malady.

Teachers of the public school are making heroic efforts towards securing a flag at the school-house, and sometime in February an entertainment of great merit will be held for this purpose.

Larger Front page obits: James A. Mount, Retiring Governor of Indiana. Cause of death: apoplexy.

Mrs. Jane Morton, copublisher of the Waupun Times and widow of late D. P. Morton. Survived by a daughter, Mrs. Adelaide King, “and a granddaughter. Was member of the W. C. T.U (Wisconsin Christian Temperance Union) Divorce court: Albert Hemingway versus Arabelle Hemingway, at Marinette Wisconsin.