Road to 200: Raykovich 1 win away from historic mark Sep 18, 2009
While LaBuda and the Indians are charged with the task of playing Eau Claire North, Chi-Hi is on the road in Hudson. Friday, Raykovich will watch a varsity football team under his direction head out onto the field for the 319th time. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Mary Jane VanNatta Sep 17, 2009
In lieu of flowers, contributions to the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation at 206 Water St., Eau Claire, WI 54703; or to the Crohn s Foundation of America at 386 Park Ave. S. 17th Floor, New York, NY 10016 in Mary s name would be appreciated. Memorial cards may be sent to Mary Brown, 666 Summit Ave., Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 or to Pat Sanders, 107 Falcon Way, Poplar Grove, Ill 61065. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Robert L. 'Bob' Marek, Sr. Sep 17, 2009
EAU CLAIRE Robert L. Bob Marek Sr., 81, of Chippewa Falls, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire surrounded by his loving family ... Survivors include: three daughters, Katherine (Dennis) Steinke of Eau Claire, Diane Marek-Murkley of Chippewa Falls, Linda (Gary) Wilson-Gorski of Wausau; a son Robert (Nancy) Marek Jr. of Chippewa Falls; two sisters, Naomi (Marlyn) Much of Ladysmith, Carol (Paul) Hable of Bloomer; two brothers, Ronald and Douglas Marek both of... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Pawlenty orders review of state ties... Sep 17, 2009
s Pawlenty orders review of state ACORN ties - WQOW TV: Eau Claire, WI NEWS18 News, Weather, and Sports. WQOW TV: Eau Claire, WI NEWS18 News, Weather, and SportsMinn. (The Drudge Report)
Hunter found dead next to tree stand in Wis. Sep 16, 2009
Taylor County Sheriff Bruce Daniels says authorities responded Tuesday afternoon to the Town of Maplehurst, located about 56 miles east of Eau Claire. They found the man's body next to a tree stand was 16 feet high. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Wisconsin microbeer makers tap into tourism Sep 16, 2009
com at and click on "Touring Wisconsin's Craft Breweries" for a video guide; a southern itinerary including Milwaukee, Madison, New Glarus and Mineral Point; and a northern itinerary, including Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, Stevens Point and Green Bay. MILWAUKEE - Wisconsin lost its unofficial beer capital designation when large brewers moved away decades ago, but the state's reputation remains strong among beer-lovers as brewpubs and microbreweries have taken the reins - with nearly 70 throughout... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Local hoping for luck at FLW finals Sep 16, 2009
The tour announced last year it would host this tournament at Lake Wissota, with the help of the Chippewa Rod & Gun Club and the Eau Claire Area Sports Commission ... There s a close friend I have in Eau Claire and he s in it. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
How Independent Can A DNR Secretary Really Be? (12) Sep 14, 2009
On Sept. 25, three-hour seminars, from 9 a.m. until noon, will take place at Green Bay, Eau Claire, La Crosse and Rhinelander via video conferencing. In Eau Claire, the site is at UW-Eau Claire, in the Phillips Recital Hall in the Haas Fine Arts Building, corner of Water Street ve. (Agri-View, WI)
Leonard Neff Sep 12, 2009
He was a 1967 graduate of Chippewa Falls High School and later attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, graduating in 1990. He worked for Ed Phillips and Sons of Eau Claire for over 32 years, retiring in 2002. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
New hands take on A Healthy Touch Sep 10, 2009
McFaul completed her massage training in Eau Claire at the Professional Hair Design Academy in 2005 and has worked at A Healthy Touch for two years ... Taft Burdick completed her massage training at the Eau Claire academy in 2008 and has worked at A Healthy Touch for the past year. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Larry Griffiths Sep 10, 2009
Larry continued his teaching career at Eau Claire North Junior High in 1965, where he taught health and science, coached diving and became an Indianhead Country official in basketball, football and hockey. He completed 29 years of teaching in the Eau Claire Public School District at Delong Middle School, where he was an active ski club chaperone enjoying many Friday night ski trips with his students and teacher friends ... A committal will be held at Lakeview Cemetery, 1500 Bluffington Drive,... (Chetek Alert, WI)
Community Corner: Library's author series starts Sept. 14 Sep 9, 2009
Hope Gospel Mission s Eighth Annual Lifeline of Hope Banquet is planned from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at The Florian Gardens in Eau Claire ... In conjunction with the banquet, open houses are planned from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at The Men s Shelter at 8 S. Farwell St., Ruth House, Education & Bargain Center at 2511 Moholt Dr., and Building Hope at 2108 Western Ave., all in Eau Claire. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Jury awards $3 million damages in OWI crash Sep 6, 2009
A Chippewa County jury on Thursday awarded more than 3 million in damages to an Eau Claire woman seriously injured in a 2005 drunk driving crash. The award granted in favor of Deborah K. Mayer includes 750,000 to future medical expenses; 50,000 for past loss of earnings and earning capacity; 200,000 for future loss of earnings and earning capacity; 1. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Air quality watch issued for weekend Sep 5, 2009
The Department of Natural Resources says the forecast calls for elevated levels of fine particles in the air over much of the state, including Chippewa and Eau Claire counties. The particles include microscopic dust, soot, liquid droplets and smoke. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Eau Claire man accused of stealing cash, booze from bar Sep 5, 2009
A 21-year-old Eau Claire man has been charged with burglary after allegedly stealing cash, cigarettes and several bottles of liquor from a Chippewa Falls bar. Justin J. Johnson, also known as Buba, of 2829 Wayland Court, Eau Claire, is charged with breaking into Eisold s Irvine Bar on July 3 ... He was sentenced to one year in jail in 2007 in Eau Claire County for a 2006 burglary, and was sentenced in 2007 to 13 1/2 years probation after pleading guilty to six other burglaries from 2006. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Big cat talk on prowl, but no documented cases in Chippewa Sep 4, 2009
Dunn said there are existing wolf packs in eastern Eau Claire County, and there is a possibility a lone wolf may roam through ... And, over the years, there have been wolves that died northwest of Chippewa Falls, near Foster in Eau Claire County and on the south side of Eau Claire ... Then on Aug. 26, a woman in the town of Seymour in Eau Claire County reported seeing a mountain lion running through some short grass and through a wooded area at 6:15 a.m.. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Laurie M. Kinderman Sep 2, 2009
Charles (Sue) Forsberg Jr. of Milwaukee; daughter-in-law and very special friend, Jenelle Beining of Milwaukee; a step-daughter, Barbara (Randy) Krass of Eau Claire; three step-sons, Bill (Sharon) Kinderman of Eau Claire, Dan Kinderman, Jeff (Crystal) Kinderman, all of Chippewa Falls; two sisters, Bernice Tadych of Manitowoc, Darlene (Lester) Rabska of Wisconsin Rapids; a brother, Orville (Cindy) Sigerson, Sr. of Milwaukee; sister-in-law Mary Sigerson of Milwaukee; five grandchildren; five... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Maddox earns statewide nursing award Sep 1, 2009
Karen Maddox of Chippewa Falls, a UW-Eau Claire College of Nursing Faculty member, received a statewide Mary Adelaide Academic Linkages Award at the 12th Annual Public Health Nursing Conference on Aug. 18. Debbie Odden, Assistant Director, Chippewa County Department of Public Health presented the award on behalf of the group of preceptors and public health nurses in the Eau Claire Linking Education and Practice for Excellence in Public Health Nursing Regional Learning Collaborative (ELEAP RLC). (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Baseball (30) Aug 31, 2009
LaCrosse 5, Eau Claire 2. More Stories from Sports. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
McDonell wins Diocesan tourney co-championship Aug 30, 2009
McDonell's Ashley Zumbrock hits the ball against Eau Claire Regis Saturday ... The Macks (5-1) did that when they beat fellow West Cloverbelt Conference foe Eau Claire Regis. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Deep into night, memories carry throngs to wake Aug 28, 2009
Derek Bunten and Erin Shaw of Eau Claire, Wis. posed for some pictures; their next stop was the Freedom Trail. (Boston Globe)
State offices take action against area residents Aug 28, 2009
-- Linda L. Parizo of Eau Claire has had her license denied for 31 days. This action was based on allegations of failing to disclose previous criminal convictions on insurance license applications. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Albert M. Drost Aug 27, 2009
Albert is survived by three sons, Michael A. (Corrine), of River Falls, John P. (Zoila), of Eau Claire, and James J. (Ila), of Stillwater, Minn. two daughters, Suzanne Drost (Mark Modjean), of Roseville, Minn. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Problem drinkers garner attention, but a majority use moderation Aug 27, 2009
Many counties, including Dunn and Eau Claire, have SafeRide programs, which provide transportation to intoxicated people from a tavern to their home. The program is paid for by the state from a 5 surcharge that was added to each OWI conviction in 1999 and by local fundraisers. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Barron County Courthouse News Aug 27, 2009
Jerry P. Dutter, 54, Eau Claire, operating motorboat within 100 feet of dock (July 4), $187 ... Mark A. Kohlhepp, 41, Eau Claire, operating motorboat within 100 feet of dock (July 4), $187 ... Donald D. Nowak, 46, Eau Claire, giving permission to operate boat without certificate (July 4), $200. (Chetek Alert, WI)
NLC coaches gear up for football Aug 27, 2009
In addition, Elcho principal Andy Blodgett, a blue-collar football product of Eau Claire North and the Blugolds, volunteers as an assistant. The Wolverines have a thrower in Shawn Deisinger, but they probably don't have the horses up front to match other teams. (Forest Republican, WI)
Kind, in Health Care Talk With Business Owners, Finds Skepticism Aug 27, 2009
As a provider of health insurance for his employees, Mike Conlin, owner of Dynamic Displays in Eau Claire, said he was really concerned about whether the plans available now will exist after health care legislation is passed ... Wes Vlcek, owner of Rir in Eau Claire, also voiced skepticism about the government's ability to produce affordable health care and put "teeth" into the proposal to force individuals like students to get health insurance. (Roll Call)
Local briefs: Tuesday, Aug. 25 Aug 26, 2009
The third of three public meetings this summer on the state s pheasant program will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, at the Eau Claire Rod & Gun Club at 801 Schoettl Ave.. Topics will include the cooperative Day-old Chick (DOC) Program, pheasant stocking, hunter recruitment, operations at the State Game Farm and general questions about pheasant hunting. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Underage drinking in Wisconsin fueled by adults Aug 26, 2009
Country Jam in Eau Claire, for example, refused to sell alcohol to adults this year if the seller knew the drink would be going to an underage drinker, Radcliffe said. In talking to people that have alcohol licenses in the area, they do want to do the right thing. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
2 dead in South LA shooting Aug 26, 2009
Menomonie Police Lt. Chris Langlois says Vang died about 8:45 a.m. Monday at Luther Midelfort Hospital in Eau Claire. Shots ring out on NYC street prepping for movie. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Maxey sentenced to six years for sexual assault Aug 25, 2009
The Dunn County News Online - Our Front Page. Updated Aug 23, 2009 - 07:06:19 am CDT. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Problems that go with alcohol impact everyone Aug 25, 2009
Her daughter, April Burback of Eau Claire, said the whole family has been affected by the crash. It s just one of those things where your life stops, but the world doesn t stop moving around you, she said. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
One dead, one injured in accidents on Thursday Aug 24, 2009
The accident happened a shot time before 12:30 a.m. in the town of Union, Eau Claire County ... Agencies assisting at the scene were Township Fire, Eau Claire County Sheriff s Department, and Eau Claire Police Department and EMS. ... The injured male had sustained head injuries and was transported by ambulance to Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Smith said. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Records: Sunday, Aug. 23 Aug 23, 2009
1, Eau Claire, disorderly conduct on May 26, 2009, no contest plea Aug. 12, fine/forf. 110. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Reward offered for information about missing monkey Aug 22, 2009
alan_shore_CPandS wrote on Aug 21, 2009 9:55 PM:" nerraw- or - warrenI didn't get here, here being Wisconsin until August of 2002. Visited one week before I accepted an offer of employment. I had N-e-v-e-r been to Wisconsin before. You asked me how my fathers day was It was great, spent the day at home played Wii with my 3 kids and the wife the kids helped me that night and after chores we went to Eau Claire for dinner, thanks for asking. You've claimed to know me when I was a kid and in school... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Denise Frank; survived Nazi occupation, taught French Aug 22, 2009
From 1980 to 1984, she taught French language and literature at the University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire. She moved to Vienna, Va. (Boston Globe)
Frank death notice Aug 22, 2009
ALTOONA Virginia Jean Frank, 80, of Eau Claire, died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, at Oakwood Villa in Altoona. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23 at Stokes, Prock & Mundt Funeral Chapel in Altoona. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Hmoobfest this weekend aims to unite communities Aug 21, 2009
A man plays a traditional Hmong instrument, the Qeej, in this photo provided by the Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association ... Even though we live together, we pretty much live in our own separate worlds, said Evan Xiong, executive director of the Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association ... The association said the first Hmong family moved to Eau Claire in 1976 and since then, more than 4,000 Hmong have come to live in Chippewa, Eau Claire and Dunn counties. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Names & Faces Aug 20, 2009
Dennis J Ruckheim of Laona is participating in Golf Enterprise Management in a Golf Operations Position at Princeton Valley Golf Course in Eau Claire. Tell us what you think. (Forest Republican, WI)
Xcel Energy to inspect transmission lines by helicopter Aug 19, 2009
Xcel Energy s transmission lines in Wisconsin and Michigan extend east from the border of Minnesota to the Eau Claire area and north from La Crosse to Ironwood, Mich. The helicopter flights enable crews to look for defects or loose fittings. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Brothers shot to death in trailer park Aug 19, 2009
Geu Tou Vang, 23, of St. Paul, died at 8:45 a.m. at Luther-Midelfort Hospital in Eau Claire of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The shooting took place during a birthday party Saturday night. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
All-Stars gear up for World Series trip Aug 19, 2009
The other five-team pool includes Eau Claire, Wis. (Wisconsin champion), Youngstown, Ohio (Ohio Valley Region), Chandler, Ariz. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Community Corner: Literacy volunteers needed Aug 18, 2009
One training option meets five times from 5:45 to 9 p.m. at Banbury place in Eau Claire ... Registration deadline is Sept. 10 for training held in Eau Claire and Sept. 24 for training held in Chippewa Falls. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
To buy waste site, firm wants rezoning Aug 18, 2009
The company, based at 5200 Ryder Road in Eau Claire, said it has been leasing Ludgate Street site from Canadian National Railroad. The railroad line runs north and west of the building. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Transportation plan hearing to be held in La Crosse Aug 18, 2009
But Eau Claire officials have worked to get their city on the high-speed route. They were pleased when a map in the final draft of the Connections 2030 plan showed two alternate routes for the stretch between Tomah and the Twin Cities, one through Eau Claire and the other through La Crosse ... The DOT said last month five public hearings on the plan would be held, in Milwaukee, Madison, Appleton, Stevens Point and Eau Claire. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Board approves Corning as MHS principal Aug 17, 2009
Awarded a contract for asphalt pavement maintenance to low bidder at 10,300 Fahrner Asphalt Sealers (formerly Berman Companies) of Eau Claire. Approved a bid from Streich Equipment of Wausau to purchase for 12,108 a new walk-in cooler at River Heights Elementary School. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Could A Co-op Health Care Plan Fit National Need? (18) Aug 17, 2009
- Group Health Co-op of Eau Claire with 82,000 members. - HealthPartners HMO based in Minneapolis with 1. (Agri-View, WI)
Reports say Doyle won't seek re-election Aug 16, 2009
Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle, right, gestures while talking with UW-Stout Chancellor Charles Sorenson, left, in this January file photo taken in the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Eau Claire. Doyle reportedly will not seek re-election in 2010. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Stimulus round-up: Coulee Region nets $150 million Aug 16, 2009
Lower-income homes in Buffalo, Eau Claire, Jackson and Trempealeau counties will have attics, basements, walls and pipes better insulated, plus locations where cold air can infiltrate the homes will be sealed and more efficient furnaces and refrigerators installed, said Executive Director Jim Schwartz. It s allowing us to double number of people we serve, Schwartz said of the federal dollars. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Chippewa Falls firefighters upgrade to paramedic service Aug 15, 2009
Larson said last year a study in Eau Claire showed 50 percent of people needing medical help decided to go to the hospital in a private car. A lot of those people are not going to survive, Larson said. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Bambi L. Raven Aug 14, 2009
She was born in Eau Claire on Jan. 8, 1960, a daughter of Warren Dohms and Eileen (Gregory) Rieder ... Bambi loved caring for her own dogs, and enjoyed volunteering at the Eau Claire Animal Humane Society ... Bambi is survived by: her husband, James; three children, Bryan (Aarika) of Eau Claire, Jakob of Ellabell, Ga. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
June building permits total $1.4 million Aug 14, 2009
Luke Schultz (Eagles baseball) 2-run homer vs Eau Claire Cavaliers. Alex Buckley (Eagles baseball) pitched 3 scoreless innings vs. Tilden. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Brenda K. Fenner Aug 14, 2009
She had worked for the University of Wisconsin Foundation, Department of Corrections in Chippewa Falls, and Facilities Management at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire ... one daughter, Jessica (John) Brown of Eau Claire; two brothers, Larry Daken of Altoona and David Daken of Eau Claire; one sister, Jean (Ron) Whiteside of Eau Claire; 6 grandchildren, Jesse Fenner, Cody Brown, Adrienne and Rayanne Brock, Carrisa and Andrew Brown. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
OSHA levies penalty against A-1 Excavating Aug 13, 2009
A-1 Excavating has been inspected at various Wisconsin worksites 33 times since 1982 and has received 44 citations, said OSHA Area Director Mark Hysell in Eau Claire, in a press release. It s long past time that A-1 Excavating make a serious commitment to making certain their workers go home safe at the end of every shift. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Baseball (2) Aug 12, 2009
Waterloo 7, Eau Claire 6. St. Cloud 4, Alexandria 3. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Lake Wissota ranger at the top of his class Aug 12, 2009
His wife, Valerie, is a teacher in the Eau Claire School District. The couple has two children, including son Grant, 22, who works as a firefighter for the U.S. Bureau of Land Management in Utah, and daughter Stacy, 20, a student at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Rock concert 'highly unlikely Aug 12, 2009
Jim Nichols of Eau Claire, Wis. owner-operator of a rock online group, Friends of Fest, purchased about $20,000 worth of platinum tickets for Rock Gone Wild for himself and friends. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
GOLF: Tock wins Senior Championship (37) Aug 12, 2009
Tim and Kyle Murphy of Eau Claire, Brian and Michael Murphy of Madison and Christopher and Drew Hurley of Madison tied for second at 73. Ian and John Statz of Beaver Dam (Washington County Golf Club) won the low gross open division with a 7-over-par 79, beating Daniel and Michael Schield of Neillsville and Andy and Mark Hansen of Mequon, who also shot 79s. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Francis William 'Frank' Beighley Aug 12, 2009
and Eva (Jim) Hipp of Eau Claire; 12 Grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Wednesday Aug. 12 at Calvary Assembly of God Church, Wilson, Wis. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Business Notes (Aug. 10) Aug 11, 2009
She comes to The Corvallis Clinic from the Marshfield Clinic in Eau Claire, Wis. where she had worked as a staff physician since 2007. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
State board wants to hear from public about elections Aug 11, 2009
The board will hold public meetings from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the town of Washington Town Hall, 5780 Old Town Hall Road, in Eau Claire. Or you can catch a similar meeting from 6-8 p.m. at the Rice Lake City Hall. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Lumberjacks bounced in WBA tourney Aug 9, 2009
EAU CLAIRE The Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks came 90 feet away from extending their season during their opening game of the Wisconsin Baseball Association Tournament. The Lumberjacks left a runner on third in the bottom of the ninth in their 9-8 loss to Spooner Friday. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Area history: Dozens called Vets Court home over years Aug 7, 2009
The housing court veterans were employed at various businesses and factories in Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire such as the Chippewa, Mason and F&F Shoe Companies, Chippewa Wollen Mill, O Grady s Body Shop, Chippewa Valley Auto, Gamble s and A.C. Mason Hardware Stores, U.S. Rubber, National Pressure Cooker, Martin Outboard Motor Company, Soo Line Motor Freight, Barne s Refrigeration, State of Wisconsin and Chippewa Falls Police Department, Johnson Monument and the Northern Colony and Training... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
EC Bears hope for tourney repeat Aug 7, 2009
One of those teams is the defending WBA champion Eau Claire Bears ... If Eau Claire just reaches the Final 8 in Haugen, it would extend its CRBL-record streak of consecutive appearances to six ... The team Eau Claire beat in the CRBL title game will be closer to home as the Hallie Eagles play the Menomonie Eagles at Carson Park on Saturday at 4 p.m. It is the first WBA appearance for Hallie since 2002 but its 13th overall. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Couple makes county history Aug 6, 2009
He grew up in the Eau Claire area. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Seguine, 53, is the owner of Hay River Pumpkin Seed Oil, a company he runs from the couple s farm near Prairie Farm. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)