Officials: Candy with melamine found in Wisconsin Oct 8, 2008
The White Rabbit candy was recalled by a distributor earlier this month, but officials said it since has been found in stores in Eau Claire, Sheboygan and Wausau, and also in a Wisconsin grocery distribution center. No illnesses associated with the product have been reported in Wisconsin or elsewhere in the U.S.. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Siblings plead not guilty in overdose death Oct 7, 2008
- A sister and brother from Neillsville have pleaded not guilty to reckless homicide charges in the overdose death of an Eau Claire woman. Twenty-six-year-old Tiffany Schubert and her 24-year-old brother, Zachary Schubert, entered the pleas in Eau Claire County Circuit Court Monday. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Obituaries for Tuesday, October 7, 2008 Oct 7, 2008
Art is survived by his wife, Jane; his daughter, Julie (Gil) Hoel; two grandchildren, Jillian Hoel of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Timothy Hoel of Eau Claire, Wis. along with many other dear friends who cherish his kind heart, his sense of humor and his generous spirit. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Bars that allow smoking have hazardous’ air pollution Oct 7, 2008
Of the 58 establishments tested in Eau Claire, La Crosse, Burnett, Polk, Pierce, Chippewa, Clark and Rusk counties, only smoke-free establishments had good air quality. The Department of Natural Resources sets 40 micrograms of small particulates per cubic meter as the maximum rate of exposure in a single day based on standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Moms decry child-care aid cuts Oct 6, 2008
A 37-year-old Eau Claire motorist was hurt after she swerved her van to avoid a deer near Hammond early Sunday, the Wisconsin State Patrol said. ROCHESTER, Minn. (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
Girls Postseason Golf Action Oct 6, 2008
Eau Claire North Regional. Hudson won the title with a 347 total, while Eau Claire Memorial (365), River Falls (366) and the host Huskies (379) advanced to the Hayward Sectional on Tuesday ... Ladysmith advanced with a 421, one shot better than Eau Claire Regis. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
Prep roundup: Macks get preview of match-up with Ramblers Oct 5, 2008
The Macks went 3-1-2 in the round robin tournament, with the loss coming against Tuesday s West Cloverbelt Conference foe, Eau Claire Regis ... Goeman said the invite win is momentum from the 2-2 tie against Eau Claire North on Thursday. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Small colleges: Ninth-ranked Blugolds shutout UW-Oshkosh Oct 5, 2008
-Eau Claire on Saturday. Kyle Paulson threw for three touchdowns in the first half for Eau Claire and finished the day 15-of-20 for 220 yards passing. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Week 6 Football Scoreboard Oct 5, 2008
Rice Lake 26, Eau Claire Memorial 20 ... River Falls 41, Eau Claire North 18. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
Donald McCarthy Oct 3, 2008
Don graduated from McDonell High School in 1940 and received a degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire ... He was president and chairman of the Board of the Career Development in Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Local briefs Oct 3, 2008
EAU CLAIRE A 14-year-old girl is being credited for quick thinking after she helped deliver a friend s baby as their van sped to an Eau Claire hospital. Twenty-year-old Ellie Godown says her contractions started coming two minutes apart on Monday and her water broke at a gas station. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
DNR seeks owners of unsafe dam at Rock Falls Oct 3, 2008
According to Paul LaLiberte, watershed supervisor from the DNR s Eau Claire office, The big issue right now is safety. The dam is in such bad shape; we have to do something right now to reduce the risk of it failing. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Looking back...Oct. 1 Oct 3, 2008
Charles Mattson, valedictorian of the CHS graduating class of 1957, is among the 131 freshmen at Wisconsin State College, Eau Claire, who have been granted legislative scholarships. FORTY YEARS AGO - OCTOBER 1968. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Barron County Courthouse News--Oct. 1 Oct 3, 2008
Andrew D. Boe, 33, Eau Claire, fishing without a license (Aug ... RD Express Ways, Eau Claire, vs. Jess W. Gilbert, Barron, $5,153. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Steve Cahalan: Arby’s restaurant to open next month in Tomah Oct 3, 2008
La Crosse has been without an Arby s since Norby Inc. of Eau Claire closed its Arby s in Valley View Mall in December 2003. William E. Collins and some other investors are remodeling the former Soell s Wines and Liquor store at 3815 Mormon Coulee Road into the Collins Professional Building. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
La Crosse County mulls smokefree workplace law Oct 3, 2008
Eight Wisconsin communities, including Madison and Eau Claire, have passed comprehensive smoke-free ordinances, and 35 restrict smoking in some capacity. Twenty-four states, including Illinois, Minnesota and Iowa, have passed statewide smoke-free laws. (Winona Daily News, MN)
SPASH swimmers beat Hodags Sep 25, 2008
Next up for Rhinelander is the Husky Invite at Eau Claire North on Saturday. The Hodags have fond memories of the meet, considering they won it last season. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Barron County Courthouse News--Sept. 24 Sep 25, 2008
Jessica M. Brinkman, 20, Prairie Lake, and Shane J. Flatten, 21, Eau Claire. Allisha M. Sorensen, 24, Rice Lake, and Sean M. Roxburgh, 21, Rice Lake. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Eckhoff-Bonczyk engagement Sep 25, 2008
The future bride has an associate's degree in marketing from Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire. She is employed by Festival Foods. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Week 4 Rankings: Divisions 6-7 Sep 23, 2008
Eau Claire Regis (7) Defeated Spencer-Marshfield Col. 41-6. 4-0. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
WIAC Football Roundup Sep 22, 2008
UW-Eau Claire bounced back with a victory, and UW-Oshkosh took advantage of a second chance at a winning field goal in upending the fifth-ranked school in the NAIA.. UW Eau Claire 28, Hope 6. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
Kind’s oil policy is a fraud Sep 22, 2008
Kind s oil policy is a fraud : La Crosse Tribune. Published - Monday, September 22, 2008. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Warrior Waddle 5K results Sep 22, 2008
Jonathon Halbesleben, Eau Claire, WI, 23:25. 0; 49. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Zwiefelhofers lead Oktoberfest Sep 21, 2008
Dale is the general manager for Rooney Printing, and Mary is a chiropractic receptionist at Optima Health and Vitality Clinic in Eau Claire ... Their son Brady, 24, is a raw materials coordinator for Premium Waters and lives in Eau Claire. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Week 4 Scoreboard Sep 21, 2008
Eau Claire North 25, Eau Claire Memorial 21. Edgar 62, Park Falls/Butternut 0. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
Okstoberfest demonstrations give people hands-on heritage Sep 21, 2008
Kathy Oelschlager of Eau Claire slapped a pair of wooden spoons between her hand and thigh, keeping rhythm with Hansi Mueller, whose wife, Peggy, accompanied on the squeeze box in a wooden spoon demonstration. Oelscchlager thought she might try to get her husband to practice with her at home. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Social security information available online Sep 19, 2008
You can contact Ken at 4120 Oakwood Hills Parkway, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701 or via e-mail at. COMMENTS. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
June Doescher Germain Sep 18, 2008
After many years as a devoted mother, June returned to complete her teaching degree at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 1973. June and William decided to settle in Eau Claire in 1974 ... After purchasing several cookbooks from June, they were married in Eau Claire on Feb. 14, 1999. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Neighbors report hearing gunshots in Elk Mound on Tuesday Sep 18, 2008
According to a press release issued by Sheriff Dennis Smith, the Menomonie Police Department, the Eau Claire County SWAT team and Wisconsin State Patrol were called in for assistance. As help arrived, an effort was made to evacuate as many people from the neighborhood as safely possible. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Byron A. Marks Sep 18, 2008
Byron Armin Marks, 71, of Chetek, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at Angel Space in Eau Claire ... Memorial contributions may be made to Angel Space, 622 Wisconsin St., Eau Claire, WI 54703 ... Evergreen Funeral Home in Eau Claire handled the arrangements. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Looking Back Sep 18, 2008
Linda Waller and Virginia Van Hollen will represent Chetek High School in the eighth annual fall modeling contest that will be televised over WEAU, Eau Claire. Commencement ceremonies were held for the graduates of St. Barnabas Hospital School of Nursing, Minneapolis, Minn. (Chetek Alert, WI)
UNCW faculty salaries surpass national average Sep 18, 2008
The faculty salaries also surpassed the average of the 14 Peer institutions UNCW compares itself to around the country including Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo, College of Charleston, College of New Jersey, Humboldt State, James Madison, Murray State, Northern Iowa, Rowan, Sonoma State, Towson, Truman State, UT - Dallas, Wisconsin - Eau Claire and Western Washington. "We do not compare ourselves to the other universities in the UNC system," McDowell said. (The Seahawk, NC)
Week 4 Football Schedule Sep 17, 2008
Eau Claire North at Eau Claire Memorial. River Falls at Chippewa Falls. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
Vote for Stark for real change Sep 17, 2008
Paul Stark, a businessman from Eau Claire, is running against Ron Kind. While Ron Kind is a nice man, he has been a representative for Wisconsin for a long time and it is time for change. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Libertarian candidate for Congress arrested Sep 17, 2008
Barrett will face Democratic incumbent Ron Kind and Republican candidate Paul Stark of Eau Claire in the Nov. 4 election. A Madison police complaint states Barrett violated the restraining order Saturday by coming too close to the residence in the 500 block of South Randall Street where his wife and two sons, 13 and 11 years old, were staying. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Steve Cahalan: Buffalo Wild Wings to open Monday Sep 17, 2008
The other locations are in Milwaukee (which has three), Stevens Point, Eau Claire, Wausau and Green Bay. The La Crosse location will be next to Fantastic Sam s hair salon. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
News from around Wisconsin at 6:28 a.m. CDT Sep 16, 2008
(AP) _ A reckless homicide charge has been dismissed against an Eau Claire man accused in the drug overdose death of a 16-year-old boy. Twenty-one-year-old Ryan Solfest instead pleaded no contest to delivery of narcotics during an appearance in Eau Claire County Circuit Court Monday. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Week 3 Rankings: Divisions 1-3 Sep 16, 2008
Menomonie (9) beat Eau Claire North 21-6. 2-1. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
Program provides jump start in nursing training Sep 15, 2008
That course sent 30 students to the CVTC Eau Claire Gateway campus to learn about automation, electromagnetic technology and nanotechnology. Schwaegel joined the Health Skills Academy as she needed CNA training before moving on to the University of Wisconsin Stout to become a medical stenographer. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
UW-Whitewater Wins League Opener Sep 15, 2008
Second-ranked UW-Whitewater got a jump on UW-Eau Claire and the rest of the WIAC with a tough 16-14 victory over the Blugolds. UW-Whitewater 16, UW-Eau Claire 14 ... Sophomore Janesville Parker product Matt McCulloch picked off Amery junior Kyle Paulson, snuffing out UW-Eau Claires final drive on a third-and-17 play. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
Ambulance idea won’t win the day Sep 15, 2008
According to municipal facts 2008 prepared by the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance and underwritten by Virchow Kraus, those cities, Eau Claire included, all had much lower fire and ambulance cost per capita than La Crosse. Some of those cities had costs of nearly half that of La Crosse. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Race grows tighter in Wisconsin Sep 15, 2008
Obama campaigned in Eau Claire and Milwaukee in the past two weeks and running mate Joe Biden made his first visit to Wisconsin on Monday in Green Bay. Obama still enjoys advantages in the state, which hasn t voted Republican in a presidential race since Ronald Reagan in 1984. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Boyceville man sentenced to prison for selling meth Sep 14, 2008
On Jan. 16, Thomas F. Strain, 58, suffering from seizures and convulsions after consuming meth, was taken by ambulance to Red Cedar Medical Center and airlifted to Sacred Heart in Eau Claire where he died that night. Toxicology reports, however, failed to link Strain s death to his meth use. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Blaskey appointed CV Symphony director Sep 13, 2008
Longtime Eau Claire resident Mark Blaskey has been appointed executive director of the Chippewa Valley Symphony ... Blaskey, who has degrees in civil engineering from UW-Madison and attended the MBA program at UW-Eau Claire, has had a range of entrepreneurial and business management experiences, but this is his debut with non-profit organizations, Unless, he quipped, we talk about Mark s Brother Bagels that Action City founder Mark Steil and I started ... Blaskey s roots in the Chippewa Valley... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Veterans tribute unveiled at Holcombe resort Sep 13, 2008
An anchor donated by Toy s Scrap and Salvage in Eau Claire and painted by Carol Ahrens is the centerpiece of the ceremony. Schmidt said the owner of Big Swede s, George Sutor, already has an eagle carved out of wood and a large rock painted with military symbols at his resort, and thought the anchor would be a good addition. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Obituaries for Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008 Sep 13, 2008
Dorothy was born Aug. 29, 1908, in Eau Claire, Wis ... Her early childhood years were spent in Eau Claire ... She was born March 15, 1926, in Eau Claire, Wis. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Blue Angels performing in city Sep 12, 2008
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels return to the skies above Eau Claire for the air show on Saturday, Sept. 13 and Sunday, Sept. 14 at the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport. This is the Blue s first appearance in the valley in 10 years. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Friendship motivates 50-mile walk Sep 12, 2008
Perry is a tax preparer and also works for a CPA in Eau Claire. She was on her way there when she was forced to turn around. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Holmen contractor charged with ID theft Sep 12, 2008
State officials are seeking possible victims of a Holmen home improvement contractor accused of using customer s personal information to open credit card accounts in Eau Claire County. Timothy D. Mueller, 41, of 605 Alpine Lane, has been charged in Eau Claire County Circuit Court with identity theft and theft by false representation ... Mueller is free on a 2,500 signature bond and due back in Eau Claire County Circuit Court on Oct. 7. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Board approves spending $2,000 on health care referendum Sep 11, 2008
A similar referendum question was passed by 11 counties and municipalities in 2006, including Eau Claire County ... Henck argued that the Democrat-proposed system would close small-town hospitals, leaving local residents to travel to Eau Claire or Minneapolis/ St. Paul, Minn. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Mattison files civil suit against county Sep 11, 2008
The suit cites examples from WEAU-TV, WQOW-TV, Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Rice Lake Chronotype, Barron News-Shield, The Chetek Alert, Marshfield News Herald, Wisconsin Rapids Tribune, Daily Reporter, radio stations in Amery and Rice Lake and various other media outlets. The suit adds that Barron County is also responsible due to Hebert's position as county administrator. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Two men arrested in Sand Creek assault Sep 11, 2008
Mark D. Monson, 33, and Anthony E. Kurtz, 44, both of Eau Claire, have been charged with felony first-degree sexual assault, felony false imprisonment and obstructing an officer. They remain in the Dunn County Jail pending the outcome of the bond hearing. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Looking back...Aug. 13 Sep 11, 2008
Dave graduated in June from Wisconsin State University at Eau Claire and worked at The Chetek Alert while in high school ... Pam Hart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Hart, of Chetek, will be among the candidates competing for the title of Miss Teen of Wisconsin at state pageant activities in Eau Claire ... John and Pat Milanowski of Eau Claire bought Cabin Fever, the craft store located on Knapp Street. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Indian Head Country to hold meeting on legislative issues Sep 11, 2008
The nomination committee has recommended the following slate of officers: president, Peter Dake, Eau Claire Express Charters LLC, Eau Claire; first vice president, Bev Chartier, Mallard Resort, Chippewa Falls; second vice president, Jean Johnson, lifetime member; and secretary/treasurer, Helen Rineck. Nominations will be taken from the floor and all members are invited to vote, with one vote per business allowed. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Guard call-up largest in state since World War II Sep 10, 2008
The 32nd Brigade and the supporting units include troops from Madison, Milwaukee, Eau Claire and over 30 other communities statewide. More than 4,500 troops will be called to duty, but no more than 3,500 will be mobilized. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Marilyn Ann Nesvacil Sep 10, 2008
Following high school, Lynn attended nursing school for one year in Eau Claire ... and Tom (Penny) Nesvacil of Cadott; daughters, Peg (Bob) Seckora of Tilden, Karen Froh of Rio, Missy (Randy) Penkwitz of Hudson; her cherished 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; a sister Rosemary (Jim) Guenther, Eau Claire; two brothers, John Jack (Judy) and Richard of Cadott; and a sister-in-law Judy Klukas ... The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, you may direct any contributions or... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Moms decry child-care aid cuts Sep 10, 2008
EAU CLAIRE Eau Claire County authorities still have not identified the body found Sunday afternoon in the town of Washington, but they believe they are getting closer. twincities. (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
Top Four Spots in D-6 Remain the Same Sep 10, 2008
Teams to Watch: Eau Claire Regis, Florence, Darlington, Glenwood City, Wild Rose, Crivitz, Racine Lutheran, Oshkosh Lourdes, Deerfield, Necedah, Pecatonica/Argyle, Manitowoc Lutheran, Coleman. Division 7 Top Ten Rankings. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
Committee of Whole votes down ambulance referendum Sep 10, 2008
The fire department rallied leaders from Sheboygan, West Bend, Manitowoc and Eau Claire, all Wisconsin cities with fire-based ambulance services, to testify about their successes before the council. La Crosse firefighters, who until last week were relatively silent on the issue, also argued against the referendum, saying the public was too misinformed to judge the situation accurately. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Steve Cahalan: Sonic eyes La Crosse for expansion Sep 10, 2008
A St. Paul-based franchisee is building the state s first Sonic Drive-In in Eau Claire, and said he plans to build in the La Crosse and Winona markets in the next few years ... The Eau Claire restaurant will open this fall, said Flanagan, who owned the. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
The Fight For Wisconsin Sep 9, 2008
Eau Claire, which Kerry won by just 5,415. LaCrosse, where Kerry scored a 4,881 margin. (CBS News)
Charter drops last Twin Cities commercial TV station Sep 9, 2008
But Chippewa and Eau Claire counties are in the La Crosse-Eau Claire market, making the Twin Cities stations fall under the distant signals rules where duplicate network programming has to be eliminated. The rules essentially cut the programs that could air on WCCO on cable to only local newscasts. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
WIAC Teams 6-1 on Opening Weekend Sep 9, 2008
Defense dictated the action as Eau Claire sacked the sixth-ranked NAIA schools quarterback, Dallas Dixon, on the first two drives for a 4-0 advantage ... Linebacker Ryan Leis of Alma Center led Eau Claires defensive charge with seven tackles, while defensive lineman Doug Below of Antigo and safety Dave Wicklund of Kewaskum added six apiece. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
Week 2 Highlights: Running to Daylight Sep 9, 2008
Dan Sailer of Eau Claire Regis set up his teams first score with a 50-yard interception return and led the Ramblers with 78 yards rushing in their 13-7 victory against Altoona, which improved Regis to 2-0 in Cloverbelt Conference action ... La Crosse Central standout Garret Schultz ripped the Eau Claire North defense for 138 yards on only 11 carries, including touchdown runs of 11 and 52 yards. (The Insiders -- Wisconsin Prep)
Back universal health care Sep 9, 2008
When you vote on Nov. 4, please join citizens in Eau Claire and other neighboring communities in taking a stand on affordable health care for all. The Tribune encourages letters to the editor on current issues. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)