15 Years Ago December 29. 2005 15 Years Ago November 17, 2005 YEAR IN REVIEW A look back at 2005!
Before we shut the door on 2005, here’s a glance back at some of the top stories of the past year.
It was another year of growth throughout the Stanley- Boyd area, as numerous firms took on aggressive expansion plans in both communities.
Most notable among those in Stanley is the future construction of Natural Nutrients, the construction of which is a top wish for city officials for the coming year…
20 Years Ago January 4, 2001
Prayers NOVEVA TO ST. CLAIRE Ask for 3 favors: 1 business, 2 impossible, say 9 Hail Mary’s with a lighted candle everyday for 9 days. On the 9th day publish. Thank you St. Claire. Obituaries: Joseph C. Janicki 1920-2000; Mary F. Lancor 1922-=2000; Patrice J. LeGrand 1935-2000. Some church entries: Trinity Christian Fellowship 4th and Emery Streets, DeWayne DeBrouse, pastor New Life Tabernacle N1204 Cty. Hwy. H.— Stanley, WI Pastors Rob & Lynne Yohnk Calvary Covenant Tabernacle 219 S. Broadway St., Stanley Pastor Barry Acker (New Life Tabernacle would later move into the building then occupied by Trinity Christian Fellowship when the latter built on County Road X, and Calvary Covenant Tabernacle is effectively Boyd residents pack meeting School board is considering cuts to school in Boyd and aquatic center About 130 residents packed the library at Boyd Elementary School Tuesday night for discussion at the Stanley-Boyd School Board meeting on cutbacks at that facility and at the district’s aquatic center.
The board of education heard proposals that included shifting students who now attend kindergarten through third grade to the Stanley Elementary School effective at the start of the 2006-2007 school year.
District Superintendent James Jones also suggested cuts that could make the district’s aquatic center more cost effective.
Board president Steve Hinke thanked the standing room only crowd for attending the meeting.
“It is thrilling to have a school board meeting with this much public participation,” he said. “The things that you say will be heard. We all have strong feelings on the Boyd School. We do not have the luxury of making a decision on feelings. Our purpose is education. There has been a lot of parental anxiety on the status of this school.”…Jones said the district is in a cycle now where it is losing about 25-30 kids a year, with bigger classes graduating and smaller classes coming in at the kindergarten end.
“We’ll have another six or seven years that we’ll be in this pattern,” Jones said.
Jones said he would recommend keeping the Boyd facility open for 4-year-old kindergarten and preschool programs. There are currently approximately 55 students enrolled in 4-year-old kindergarten in Boyd, and Jones would like to see that and other programs in Boyd, such as Head Start, grow. He said that more than 100 kids could be in Boyd in these programs within several years.
Jones asked that if a decision is made, it be a five-year plan.
“We’d like to be at the point to bring classes back here. When we get back to classes of 60-65 kids, we’ll need to come back here,” Jones said.
Boyd residents were united in the opinion that their school needs to stay open.
“Any thoughts of closing Boyd would hurt Boyd economically,” Richard Schoch, Boyd Village President said. “This should be the last thing you’re considering.”
He pointed out that the federal government made a large investment in the wastewater treatment plant being built in Boyd, and that there are signs of growth in the community.
“We can’t do that without a school. We need a school to attract people,” Schoch said.
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Holy Assumption Orthodox Church N1249 Cty Rd F, Lublin, WI 54447 V. Rev. Thaddeus Wojcik (involved with Orthodox Study Bible) St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church Stanley-Huron, WI 54768 Father Patrick Kelley, Rector.
Vespers (night services) at Lublin.
30 Years Ago January 3, 1991
Highlights of 1990; a sample:( photo) THE FIRST BABY OF 1990 was born on January 7. A daughter, Shellty Ann, was born at 6:13 p.m. to Julian and Sindy Symbal of Stanley.
(photo) Stanley-Boyd girls basketball players named to the Cloverbelt All-Conference or Honorable Mention teams were: Amy Van Ert (Honorable Mention), Kelly Schoch and Scooter Halterman, All-Conference. The team ended the season in second place in the Cloverbelt with an overall record of 18-6.
(photo) TOM HAUSE AND JAYNE BIELECKI were selected as the 1`990 Outstanding Male and Female Athletes at S-BHS’s Senior Awards Banquet.
Weddings!
January: Diane Jakubowicz to David Okerglicki.
July: Tammy Hedgpeth to Douglas Zwifelhofer; Lora Gerrits to Kent Schultz.
Diane McManus to Andrew Hartlieb; Diane Hodowanic to Mark Anderson; Heather Hauser to Matthew Watson; Margaret Anderson to Gerald Ciokiewicz; Julia Backhaus to James Buck Jr; Tammy Schaefer to Bryan Anderson.
August: Lori Evjen to Steven Dressler; Linda Bell to Timothy Steinmetz; Pauline Symbal to James Knutson; Katherine Simon to Gregory Ruff; Diane Tinjum to Neil Moderson; Jennifer Gilbert to Todd Ferguson; Michelle Wundrow to Craig Syryczyk; Kris Lodahl to LaVerne Fredrickson, Jr.; Debra Dobrzynski to Gregory Mlsna.
September: Bonita Webster to Steven Weisfeld; Karen Bluem to Robert Derks; Sue Konieczny to John Kiraly.
October: Doreen Winger to Dean Ducommun; Kay Soeller to Tim Mahr; Lisa Rafetto to Corey Lisiecki; Debra Miner to Stewart Sarafin; Eileen Deetz to Harold Closson.
November: Vicky Sorenson to Robert Bowerman; Melissa Iverson to John Schmitt; Beverly Ryba to Blaine Marion; Kathleen Burke to Gene Scheffler; Karla Lis to Rick Dratz; Sharon Benzschawel to David Ederer; Pamela Wald to Edward Orzechowski; Christine Mickett to Daniel Williams Jr; Colleen Gindt to Robert Butterfield II; Karen Holewinski to Mark Otterson.
D ecember: Heidi Isenberger to Richard Wold; Della Kroeplin to Kurt Krug.
village revolves around its school.
“The school has always been needed to create a sense of community,” he said. “This school not only affects the 600 or 700 people in the village , but also rural Boyd.”…School Board member Kim Benschawel, who represents the Boyd area, pointed out that the promise was made back in 1959 when Boyd consolidated with Stanley to keep the Boyd school open.
“Your school will be kept open and operated to meet the needs of your community,” Benzschawel quoted from literature mailed to Boyd residents at that time.
Hinke cautioned that people not turn the issue into Stanley against Boyd.
“I think it would be an absolute tragedy if we turn this meeting into a Stanley vs. Boyd thing,” he said.
Wade Eslinger said that his feeling is that the issue was presented to the community as just that.
“We keep hearing about closing the Boyd School and nothing about the aquatic center,” he said. “Weigh the situation. Would you rather your kids have a poor education or learn how to swim?” he asked.
Jones said cuts to the aquatic center could include reducing hours it isn’t used much, such as Friday nights and Saturdays or Sundays. The facility also would be closed for an extended period of time in the summer when it isn’t used for swimming lessons.
The board will continue its discussion of possible cuts at future meetings.
Chow time!
(photo) Dominic Poulter worked at cleaning his plate at the polish sausage and chicken dinner at the Holy Family Christmas Bazaar on Sunday. The church hall in Stanley was packed with people jump-starting their holiday season.
A fitting tribute (Republican photos by Lorena McLoone) Students at Stanley Elementary School held a moving tribute for Veteran’s Day Friday. Following the ceremony at Soo Line Park, veterans were treated to lunch at the school and the patriotic program. At right, Abby Schmitt recited a poem. Below, kindergartners sang “This Land Is Your Land.”
Michels and Manier wed (photo) Lindsey Michels
40 Years Ago January 1, 1981
Ice Fishing Good Recent cold temperatures have improved ice conditions around the state and at midweek more snow cover has improved cross country skiing and snowmobiling opportunities.
Farther south in the west central counties, ice conditions have improved in the Eau Claire area and panfish and walleyes are being taken on the Red Cedar and Chippewa rivers. Conditions for snowmobiling have improved. Ice fishing has slowed in the La Crosse area. However, the crappies being taken are nice size running from 10 to 12 inches.
New Year’s Eve Parties at and Matthew Manier BOYD AREA NEWS By Bill Darby Raether’s North Fork; Char Lounge Supper Club; and Whiskey River, located “3 miles west of Thorp or 4 miles east of Stanley.” New Year’s also ushered in at Holy Family Hall with music by “Take 5;” and at Decker’s Country Inn, corner of Highway 64 and County G, among other festivities planned.
With a considerable amount of money and many hours of donated labor, the Boyd Area Chamber of Commerce recently added lighting to the “Boyd” highway signs along Route 29. Many businesses and community groups provided cash, labor, and discounts on material and equipment to help complete the project.
50 Years Ago December 24, 1970 30 Years Ago November 29, 1990 Peace on earth Goodwill towards men.
CHRISTMAS 1970 The essence of the Christmas spirit is in the words: Peace on Earth, Goodwill Towards Men (Luke). Around this simple premise, Christian and non-Christian may join and make this season one of united purpose. Peace and Goodwill summarize our hopes and aspirations for all of the world.
Hopefully, the recent beginnings toward peace in our troubled world will be recorded in history as actions which led to an end of the shooting and the beginning of accord.
Marriages (with photo) Colleen Gindt to Robert Butterfield II on November 10 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cadott.
Karen Holewinski to Mark Otterson on October 20 at Holy Family Church in Stanley.
Christine Mickett to Daniel Rexford Williams Jr., both of New Bern, NC, were united in marriage at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edson on October 20, 1990. The Reverend Edmund Klimek of Eau Claire performed the 12 o’clock noon double ring ceremony… Leaving the church, the bride and groom rode off in a horse drawn carriage, driven by Jim Schuebel of Boyd…The couple is residing in Eau
60 Years Ago December 22, 1960
Claire.
40 Years Ago November 27, 1980
(Photo) MARRIED At St. Mary’s Catholic church here Novemebr 26 were Janet Diane Rasmusen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Rasmusen of Withee, and David R. Thierl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thierl of Stanley. The young couple are at home in Chicago after a honeymoon in New Orleans, La.
DEAR Aunt Aggie— Every year we exchange Christmas gifts with my sister- in-law and her family. They have four kids, and they all put in their orders early for things we can’t afford. We have one child and they never give her anything worthwhile. Last year, we gave them smaller gifts and they acted miffed. My husband wants to quit exchanging, and just to give to his folks. I don’t want to hurt their feelings but we don’t want to be—BLED POOR.
DEAR BLED POOR—In my opinion there is an overemphasis on the gift giving side of Christmas. I’m much in favor of the ever increasing trend to cut down on one’s gift list. I would suggest talking the situation over with your sister-in-law, explaining that with the rising cost of living, you feel it is necessary to discontinue exchanging gifts. Perhaps she feels the same way, and is hesitant to suggest it to you. Good luck.
S-B Takes Season’s First Nip Chippewa Falls, 48 – 44 (team photo) Getting off on the right foot, the Stanley-Boyd girls basketball team took the opening game against Chippewa Falls Monday night, 48-44. The Junior varsity fell, 48-41.
The Orioles were led by Julie Pearson with 12 points, followed closely by Laurie Lingen with 11 points and Monica Meadows with 9 points. Kathy Kuehni had 7 points, including five free throws, and Sue Quelle scored six points.
The first quarter moved slowly, with neither team able to put many points together in bunches. The Orioles led at the beginning of the second quarter by a nine to six score.
S-B got a balanced scoring attack from six players right through to the first half, staying ahead of Chippewa by an uncomfortable margin on only three points. But two buckets by Quelle and Lingen put the Orioles up, 23-16 at the half.
Gymnasts Focus on Fundamentals, Look To Coach For Inspiration (team photo) Gymnastics competition in Stanley has traditionally taken a back seat 70 Years Ago January 11, 1951
Death notices: Frederick Mohr dies December 22 to such team sports as football and basketball. Lacking consistent program direction and a broad pool of gymnastic talent hasn’t raised enthusiasm for the sport here, but the promise of knowledgeable and concerned supervision and greater student interest may yet bring gymnastics into its own.
Coach Diane Wulterkens has entered the scene where four head coaches have practices in as many years. She says the program lacked consistency, a quality vital to the maintenance of a team willing and able to choose goals and work towards them. In a sport as individually demanding as gymnastics, that’s vital…(coach will remain until end of season despite visible pregnancy, dedicated to sport)
50 Years Ago November 19, 1970
Frederick Mohr, 56, a former Boyd resident, died at the Manitowoc Hospital on Dec. 22, following a heart attack and short illness.
Funeral services were held at Francis Creek, at the Catholic Church.
Mr. Mohr was born in Boyd on Dec. 20, 1894. He had been employed as depot agent at Franklin Creek.
Surviving are his widow, Florence, one son Robert of Green Bay; two daughters, Margie of Shaldon, Pa., and Joyce of Manitowoc and three grandchildren. Three brothers, Mathais Mohr of Eau Claire; Roman Seidl of Stanley; Joseph Seidl of New York; two sisters, Sister Mariette of St. Joseph’s Hospital, Chippewa Falls, and Mrs. Marie Raight of Kalamazoo, also survive.
Mary Kienholz, 82, Beloved Pioneer, Dies Here Saturday Mrs. Mary Kienholz, one of Stanley country’s wellknown pioneer mothers, died at Victory Memorial Hospital, January 6, from a paralytic stroke. She was apparently in her usual good health when she left home for a meeting of the Pioneer Women’s Club Tuesday afternoon. The seizure, with the stroke, was first noted as she was being assisted from the car to the Beaudot home, where the meeting was being held. Mrs. Kienholz was taken to the hospital where she died Saturday afternoon at 2:45.
She was the daughter of the late Maria Christina and Rev. J. H. Schmidt and was born May 26, 1869 in Kasson, Minn. Her marriage to David Kienholz was solemnized March 15, 1891 at Bellingham, Minn.
“For 54 years she lived in Stanley country. She came to the town of Worden when it was a wilderness and was one of those pioneer mothers who helped build a home, establish a modern farm, where previously there were only trees. Always endowed with a high courage she faced sorrows and sadness unflinchingly. The years brought happiness and achievements but also family loss in death. She was the mother of three children, each of whom preceded her in death, as did her husband, who died October 30, 1927.
Her daughter, Mayme Rowe, died in 1941. Another daughter, Grace Hendrickson, died in 1944 and a son, Ralph, in 1950.
SHOP Plummer’s Coast-To-Coast Store Your Most Complete Hunting Headquarters DEER HUNTING REPORT Season Opens November 21 BOX Report: Successful Deer Hunters (or a member of their families) are asked to fill out this report as completely as possible and file it promptly with this newspaper. Thank you.
Name; Address; Day Deer taken; Area Deer Taken; Weight of Deer, other information By The Way, By Rev. Cecil Ward November 7, 1970 So, the election is over. This country does not understand whom or what, it’s all about.
The national press has covered what Americans have voted for and I will quote what one paper had to say: “Despite all the talk of crazy swings and vicious tactics, the American voter has kept his feet on the ground and his eyes on the candidates themselves. Mr. Nixon’s campaigning has achieved some results for his Republican supporters, but the Democrats has also pulled themselves together.
The president obviously got good marks for bringing so many GI’s back from Vietnam. But like politicians everywhere has not been successful with rising prices at home and you must admit neither side really has an answer to the appalling rise in crime and the rampaging of the students.
So when in doubt, go for 80 Years Ago January 3, 1941
Mrs. H. H. Hurd, widow of the late Dr. Hurd, died on
the better man…
60 Years Ago November 17, 1960
18-year-old Robert Kluck off to National 4-H Congress in Chicago Area Births Daughters to the following: Mr. and Mrs. Warren German, Owen, on November 18.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Royce, Sheldon, on November 11.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Pogodzinski, Thorp, on November 12. Wednesday evening of last week at the Earl Baker home. She was born in Maine in 1858 and had been a resident here for 50 years.
Frank Schesel Jr., Boyd, and Wanda LaMarche, Stanley, have applied for a marriage license.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Jahr of Cadott, at the local hospital on Thursday of last week.
Eli Andrews was granted a divorce from Beverly Andrews in Judge Cook’s court on Wednesday of last week.
Dot Waver, pioneer woodsman was found dead in a cabin on Boot Lake in Eagle Point, last Friday morning. He was 70 years of age.
Hazel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Fisk, Holcombe, was married to Frank Zimmerman of Cadott, at Cadott on Christmas Day.
Ida Brown and Lawrence Cooney of this city, were married in Milwaukee, on Tuesday of last week.
Ira Hannon, aged 72, died at his home in this city, last Friday. He came to the county in 1920 from Illinois.
John Phalen, aged 82, a resident of the county for 60 years, died here last Thursday.
G lenn Booth, Stanley and Florence Nitz, Thorp, have applied for a marriage license.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Hans G. Horne at the hospital last Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Stroinski, Owen, on November 13.
A NEW CHARACTER (Illustration) is introduced to readers of the Republican on page four this week. He’s Stanley,” who will be featured in a series of editorial cartoons dealing with pertinent local subjects. Most newspapers carry a syndicated editorial cartoon of one sort or another— but few weekly newspapers attempt to carry locally-drawn and edited cartoons: to the best of our knowledge The Stanley Republican is the first weekly in Wisconsin to offer its own editorial cartoon, geared to local issues. Wayne Urell is the artist who is creating “Stanley” as a representation of what people of this area are doing and thinking.
70 Years Ago November 23, 1950 90 Years Ago January 3, 1931
SPORTS Only two of the teams in each of the Bowling league turned in scores this week. Probably there have been too many other attractions to permit all the players to roll their usual daily dozen.
American Legion—Kordall… 155, 139, 171, 465; Veeser…135, 135, 135, 405; McKenzie…147, 158, 157, 462; Korn…124, 1345, 137, 395; Dixon…161, 160, 179, 500. Also playing: Phillips Oilers; Rexall Drug, and Stanley Bakery. Legion scored top team overall total.
Orange and Black: A section written by and for high school students!
This Is Life in S. H. S.
When I see that title, I just automatically think of my dear Geometry class. That class has the lighter moments for me.
Wednesday, for example, we were writing a test when Mr. Halstead asked us: “If an angle is less than 90 degrees, what is it called?”
“A littler angle,” said George Anderson….It seems as though some kids hate school, but I think they fail to appreciate the lighter moments that it has. Maybe they fail to realize that life isn’t a bed of roses nor near so easy when they get out for themselves. Why don’t you soured students see the brighter side of school before its like the alumni say, “I wish I were back in high school having all the fun.”—Janice Witt Mrs. Anna Sakach Dies At Hospital Here; Rites Friday Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Sakach, 69, who died Tuesday afternoon at Victory Hospital, will be Friday
100 Years Ago December 24, 1920
CITY DISCONNECTS SWANSON FROM PAY ROLL Monthly Stipend as Leader of Band Denied; Action the Subject of Discussion At the regular meeting of the City Council on the 14th inst. the City Council refused to honor the current monthly bill for services of Prof. Anton Swanson, director of the Stanley Band and more or less discussion has resulted. Many people have interpreted morning at St. Mary’s Church. Father Ralph Geissler will officiate.
this as a slap at the band organization itself, but The Republican has taken pains to interview several of the aldermen and we feel safe in saying that the aldermen and Mayor are all friendly to the band organization and hope to see it perpetuated. In this attitude they merely reflect the practically unanimous sentiment of the people of Stanley….alderman we get the impression that these aldermen and some of their constituents do not feel the city has been getting its money’s worth in the services of Prof. Swanson. Aldermen gave it as their opinion that the band had not made the progress which it should have made and several members of the band have voiced a similar opinion…
80 Years Ago November 29, 1940
Miss Elizabeth Hedrington, age 72, a lifelong resident here, died on last Friday.
90 Years Ago November 28, 1930
TYDOL FIVE TAKES CADOTT INTO CAMP On Thursday evening of last week the Tydol Five took the Cadott city team for the county with a score of 39-2. It was easy meat for the Stanley boys and they did not have to exert themselves during any part of the game.
The Tydol boys got off to a good start when John Steivang dropped in three counters in the first few minutes. The team worked with smooth precision and clicked off their plays like clockwork. The whole team did their share which brought them a total of 18-field goals.
110 Years Ago December 31, 1910 100 Years Ago November 19, 1920
Front page head and shoulder’s shot of C. B. Culbertson, well-known early resident and pillar of community.
A lso included: names for unclaimed mail!
ADVERTISED Letters remained unclaimed at the Stanley, Wis. Post Office at the close of business on Dec. 24, 1910 for the persons named in the following list. When called for, these letters should be referred to as “Advertised.”
Adamczyk, Jan; Alcorn, James; Darrar, David; Dreassen, Annie; Johnson, Ead; Gosnisko, Agnska; Nordeen, Alfred.
Quick aside: It pays to advertise!
BOX AD: Be Practical. The young man in love often goes into raptures about “the blue of the sea in her eyes and the golden haze of autumn in her hair,” but remember this, young man—SHE’LL EAT just the same as any other healthy girl.
Therefore get down to practical affairs. Save your money, deposit it in a good reliable bank like ours and get ready to own a home for you and the girl and to provide three square meals a day that you will both need as long as you live. You know, when poverty comes in at the door, love sometimes flies out the window.
Farmers & Merchants State Bank, Stanley Wis.
Another Ad: Oh lady, grasp your jealous husband firmly by the arm and lead him to Mack Sennett’s “Married Life.” It will do you both good.—Adv.
120 Years Ago January 5, 1901 120 Years Ago December 1, 1900
In The Editor’s Absence.
The senior editor of the REPUBLICAN is out of town and the typo is head push this week, so we think it is a good time to publish the following which we take from the Ironwood News-Record and which has been going the rounds up north. The article in question is headed “An Election Romance” and refers to our boss editor, who was elected Supt. Of School in Iron county this fall.“ Everybody knows who ran for superintendent of schools over in Hurley on both tickets at the recent election. Likewise, everyone knows that the successful candidate is a highly eligible young bachelor, but it remained for the Ashland Press to give to the world the first intimation that a romance is to mark the final outcome. Here is the Press article in its entirety and the News-Record hastens to extend its congratulations and best wishes to the successful candidate for educational and matrimonial honors: REMINISCENCE OF THE ELECTION.
Hurley, Nov. 28 Tableau: “Though the young lady, notwithstanding the votes of the boys (lumberjacks) was defeated, there is rumor that the opponents have reconciled, and the young lady may yet become Mrs. Superintendent.”
LOCAL HAPPENINGS It is now just as good as any other. It deserves your patronage. The Stanley Laundry.
STATE ASYLUM FOR EPILEPTICS The Building at Chippewa Falls will Soon be Ready for Patients.
Chippewa Falls, Wis., Nov. 28.—[Special.]—The epileptic building, the new one erected this year at the state home, is completed and, with the exceptions of placing the boiler for heating the apartments, is ready for occupants.
NOTICE: As smallpox is prevalent in many parts of the state all children should be vaccinated.
Dr. J. N. Cunningham, Health Officer.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. No Cure, No Pay. Price 25 cents.
