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    Wabeno News: Yesterday, today and tomorrow  Nov 6, 2009
    Friday, Oct. 23, Lonnie and I went to Wisconsin University Eau Claire to pick up a placard for Wabeno. It is for Minertown just outside of Carter in Forest County. (Forest Republican, WI)

    Calf experts to have Dec. 10 forum in Wheaton  Nov 6, 2009
    The session costs 100 for PDPW members and 150 for non-members, and will be held at the Sleep Inn and Suites-29 Pines Conference Center, 5872 33rd Ave., Eau Claire (town of Wheaton). PLEASE NOTE. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Event will teach kids why bees are important to human survival  Nov 3, 2009
    Her trip is in conjunction with the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association s annual convention in Eau Claire Nov. 5-8 ... Wisconsin Honey Producers Association s Kids N Bees Expo, a hands-on learning experience for children of all ages, 1-3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, Best Western Trail Lodge Hotel, Eau Claire. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Wis. PSC Approves Utility's Biomass Plan  Nov 3, 2009
    The plant generates enough electricity to power about 55,000 homes each year, and burning all wood will not affect that capacity, said Brian Elwood, an Excel Energy spokesman in Eau Claire. 1. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Milton L. Dean  Nov 2, 2009
    Sunday, November 01, 2009. Funeral services with military rites will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Duffield ick Family Funeral Home in Coloma. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)

    Lyman A. Heyde  Nov 2, 2009
    He was born June 21, 1925 in Eau Claire to Alma (Johnson) and Alfred Heyde ... They resided in Chippewa Falls, where he was employed for many years as a partsman for Juneau Jobbing in Eau Claire, and later retired from Darley Pump in Chippewa Falls ... Survivors include two daughters, Diane (Jim) Peterson of Chippewa Falls, Mary Sikora of Cadott; three sons, Dennis (Carol) Heyde and Alan Heyde of Chippewa Falls, and David Heyde of Eau Claire; two foster daughters, Babbette Rykal and Theresa... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Williams death notice  Nov 2, 2009
    EAU CLAIRE Rev. Dr. James Fielder Williams, 78, of Eau Claire passed away at his residence on Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, under the care of Northwest Wisconsin Homecare ... Fuller Speckien Hulke Funeral Home, Eau Claire, is assisting the family with the arrangements. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Bearly moving: Rash of car-bear crashes  Nov 2, 2009
    But the Eau Claire man was taken aback after hearing of five bear-vehicle accidents taking place in Chippewa County in less than a week. Five bears in a week. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Following is a schedule of ag-related events of special interest to farmers. Some events and activities might require advance registration. For more information on events listed here, contact the host county Extension office or sponsoring organization. (2)  Nov 1, 2009
    2-3: Eau Claire Farm Show, Eau Claire. 16-17: PDPW Annual Business Conference, Alliant Energy Center, Madison. (Agri-View, WI)

    When will the general public be vaccinated for H1N1?  Nov 1, 2009
    However, the Eau Claire City-County Health Department will begin offering some clinics this week. Those eligible for Eau Claire s vaccines are people who live with or care for infants under 6 months old, children 6 months to 4 years old and children 5-18 years old with chronic medical conditions ... - Thursday, Nov. 5, 3-7 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, Eau Claire. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    McDonell's cross country team takes journey of early success, late injury  Oct 30, 2009
    The Macks finished just nine points ahead of third-place Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran and have a bit of a drop-off after their No. 5 runner. Only the top two teams advance to Wisconsin Rapids. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Rep. Wood's latest arrest video airs on Jay Leno show  Oct 30, 2009
    Jobu wrote on Oct 29, 2009 9:21 PM:" If Singel thinks publicity will deny him a fair trial in Eau Claire, where would Wood have to go? ". 8588 wrote on Oct 29, 2009 3:31 PM:" Well he has now caused shame for the entire state of Wisconsin. Way to go Jeff. I still feel he needs to step down and stop wasting the tax payers money by collecting his salary while sitting in rehab. ". (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Discouraged workers help jobless rates fall  Oct 29, 2009
    Three of its cities saw significant improvement in their unemployment rates: Wausau, Eau Claire and Fond du Lac. But the work force shrunk in all three cities, while the state lost about 21,000 jobs. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Food shelf has successful year  Oct 29, 2009
    The food shelf gets food from donations, area organizations, government programs, the bags for sale at Kirkwood's and through Feed My People in Eau Claire ... Checks can be mailed to Wendy Folkers Ameriprise Financial, 1740 Brackett Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54701 or to the food shelf at P.O. Box 524, Chetek. (Chetek Alert, WI)

    'Clear Lake, WI' will show in Eau Claire Oct. 23-29  Oct 28, 2009
    Clear Lake, WI' will show in Eau Claire Oct. 23-29 ... The film Clear Lake, WI will show in Eau Claire Oct. 23-29 ... It will show at the Carmike Oakwood Mall, 4800 Golf Road, Eau Claire starting Friday, Oct. 23 through Oct. 29. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Schools, health department working hard to keep H1N1 contained  Oct 27, 2009
    The Eau Claire Lutheran school closure from Oct. 22 to 26 in Eau Claire County is the closest in proximity to Dunn County. Except for a school closure reported in Bayfield County, most of the rest of the school closures reported are in southern and eastern Wisconsin counties. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Singel wants trial moved from Eau Claire  Oct 27, 2009
    Ron Singel s firing as Chippewa Falls city administrator has become such a hot topic that his lawsuit against the city cannot get a fair hearing in Eau Claire, his attorney says ... The city s attorney, Joel L. Aberg, asked the court to have the case heard in the federal courthouse on Barstow Street in Eau Claire instead of Madison ... Aberg said the majority of the witnesses live near Eau Claire. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    County looks to get handle on looming problems  Oct 27, 2009
    1 percent from 2000 to 2008, while Eau Claire County s grew 5. 5 percent and the State s grew 10 percent. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Nathan Engebretson, 92, veteran, electrical engineer  Oct 26, 2009
    Mr. Engebretson worked for the Northern States Power Co. in Eau Claire, Wis. until 1942, when he enlisted in the Navy. (Boston Globe)

    Unemployment rate falls in Chippewa County  Oct 23, 2009
    Another county showing a decrease from August was Eau Claire at 6 ... A year earlier, the jobless rate in Eau Claire county was 3 ... The unemployment rate for the city of Eau Claire in September was 6. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Animal cruelty is red flag in domestic violence  Oct 22, 2009
    Bolton Refuge House offers similar services in Eau Claire, Jackson and Buffalo counties (1-800-252-4357), and Turningpoint for Victims provides care for victims in Pierce and St. Croix counties. For a more comprehensive list of Wisconsin services for victims of abuse, contact The Bridge to Hope, or visit. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)

    Former Menomonie resident arrested for 13th OWI... State Patrol section head says incidence is rare for female  Oct 22, 2009
    She was still on probation for two OWI convictions one from 2004 in Eau Claire County and one from 2001 in Burnett County when she was arrested ... On Oct. 6, an Eau Claire County judge ordered White to spend an additional three years in prison, to be served after she completes the Burnett County sentence. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Jean F. Johnson  Oct 22, 2009
    She is survived by two sons, Larry (Sharon) Johnson, of Dallas, and Lon (Shelly) Johnson, of Eau Claire; three daughters, Diane Johnson, Deb (Jim) Sterchy and Danette (Larry) Nelson, all of Chetek; a sister, Shirley Gillette; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; devoted and loving husband; and a great- grandson. (Chetek Alert, WI)

    Wayne W. Laurer  Oct 21, 2009
    Wayne is survived by: his wife of 52 years Annette; sister Sandra Koss of Stanley; aunt Hazel Fisher and Uncle Harold DeBruin; many nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; and cousins; special niece Sandra Horn and her husband John of St. Louis; sister- in-law Mary Lou (Lyle) Anderson of Eau Claire; and brothers-in-law, Steve (Leda) Novak of Racine, Stanley Novak of Billings, Mont. and Jim Novak of Las Vegas, Nev. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Beverly S. Friedeck  Oct 21, 2009
    She was born Aug. 28, 1918, in Eau Claire, the daughter of John and Clara (Kolstad) Budrow. She graduated from Eau Claire High School and married William J. Friedeck in 1937 in Chippewa Falls. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Former reporter now preaches  Oct 20, 2009
    What you get with Steve is someone who is able to take current events and use them as a launching pad for sermons and biblical study, said Glen Mabie, a parishioner and a former TV newsman in the nearby city of Eau Claire ... His father, who died when Scott was 6, was a Methodist pastor; after his death, Scott s mother for many years was organist at a Methodist church in Eau Claire, where Scott sang in the choir and was active in the teen youth group ... He got work as a consultant for North... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Officials raise concerns over Madison IT security  Oct 20, 2009
    Although UW-Madison s departed employee removal is now estimated at two weeks, Meachen said campuses like Stevens Point, Green Bay and Eau Claire remove departed employees within hours of their departure. The Old Process. (The Digital Cardinal, WI)

    Sheriff seeks information about Ridgeland bank robbery  Oct 20, 2009
    On Oct. 8, a man stole 1,000 from Alliance Bank in Eau Claire. The following day, Associated Bank in Hudson was robbed. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)

    Ex-Wis. Rep. Johnson, longtime TV journalist, dies  Oct 19, 2009
    "What you get with Steve is someone who is able to take current events and use them as a launching pad for sermons and biblical study," said Glen Mabie, a parishioner and a former TV newsman in the nearby city of Eau Claire. Obituaries in the news. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)

    DNR Board Will Consider Nonpoint Rule Revisions (20)  Oct 19, 2009
    - Oct. 28 Sleep Inn rence Center, Eau Claire. - Oct. 29 Rib River Ballroom, Marathon. (Agri-View, WI)

    Wenaas first, Macks second at meet  Oct 18, 2009
    Despite several top performances in the past, Wenaas won a race for the first time Saturday in the Cloverbelt Conference meet to help his Macks place second behind Eau Claire Regis ... Hudson, Eau Claire Memorial and River Falls were the squads to top the boys ... After tying with Eau Claire North for the BRC title, the second in two years for Chi-Hi, the Cards won the BRC tourney on Saturday. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    City council member's downtown properties in foreclosure  Oct 18, 2009
    Judge Isaacson said another claim by Charter Bank of Eau Claire is subordinate to Bank Mutual s.. The bank said Baker owed money on promissory notes and mortgages. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Appeals court: No new trial for Marquardt  Oct 16, 2009
    In 2003, an Eau Claire County jury convicted Marquardt of animal cruelty, being a felon in possession of a firearm and burglary in the killing of some dogs and rabbits at his cabin shortly after his mother s death at her rural Chippewa Falls home ... APPEAL from orders of the circuit court for Eau Claire County: Michael A. Schumacher, Judge. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Mary Norris Nelson  Oct 16, 2009
    or the Northwest Wisconsin Homecare Hospice in Eau Claire. There will be a celebration of Mary s life for family and friends in Wisconsin next summer. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Baier, Strecker tops in speaking contest  Oct 16, 2009
    Two county youth were selected to represent Chippewa County at the area contest in Eau Claire on Oct. 29. In the elementary division, Anna Strecker was selected to represent youth in grades 5-6 with her speech, Treat Your Wells Well. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Halloween happenings  Oct 15, 2009
    Unexplained Conference, Eau Claire-Psychic sisters, phantom hunters and rock-n-roll ghost researchers are on the agenda at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Plaza Hotel in Eau Claire. Cost is $9, $5 for children. (Chetek Alert, WI)

    Former religion reporter now preaches from pulpit  Oct 15, 2009
    Rev. Steve Scott delivers his sermon to a small congregation at the North Presbyterian Church in Eau Claire, Wis ... His father, who died when Scott was 6, was a Methodist pastor; after his death, Scott's mother for many years was organist at a Methodist church in Eau Claire, where Scott sang in the choir and was active in the teen youth group ... He got work as a consultant for North Presbyterian Church in Eau Claire, but when the pastor there died unexpectedly, the congregation asked Scott to... (USA Today -- News)

    Philly likes blue: Ford color data reveals quirks  Oct 14, 2009
    Chuck Hildebrandt of Eau Claire, Wis. sent us this photo of his 1948 Chevy Street Rod with a lime-green paint scheme. (USA Today -- Autos)

    Farmers seek relief  Oct 14, 2009
    EAU CLAIRE Kenneth Mahalko has seen a lot of changes in his 31 years of dairy farming. But what he sees now worries him. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Wisconsin Soph Wally Ellenson Visits Gophers  Oct 13, 2009
    Date: Oct 12, 2009 Wally Ellenson, a 6-foot-4 sophomore guard from Eau Claire (WI) Memorial, made an unofficial visit to Minnesota this past weekend. Ellenson helped lead the Playground Warriors 15-and-under AAU team to runner-up finishes at the Hoosier Shootout and Kentucky Hoopfest this summer. (GoldenSports.net)

    Farmers seek relief in dairy prices, health care  Oct 11, 2009
    National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson talks to a group of farmers Thursday night at the Sleep Inn and Suites in Eau Claire ... EAU CLAIRE Kenneth Mahalko has seen a lot of changes in his 31 years of dairy farming. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Court upholds taxes on Nestle plant in Wisconsin  Oct 9, 2009
    -- A court says Nestle USA, Inc. has not been paying too much in property taxes for its infant formula plant in Eau Claire ... -based Nestle USA built the plant in 2001 as a satellite facility to its main plant in Eau Claire. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    Wisconsin promotes craft brewery tours  Oct 9, 2009
    Northwoods Brewpub and Grill in Eau Claire bills itself as first microbrewery/brewpub in west central Wisconsin. Its seven-barrel brewing system produces craft beers and sodas and its menu has a Northwoods theme, including bison burgers, elk steaks and fried bluegill. (Carroll County Times, MD)

    Chi-Hi's focus on Spartans, flu  Oct 8, 2009
    Superior (2-4, 2-2 Big Rivers Conference) lost a 25-7 decision to surprise Eau Claire Memorial last week at Carson Park ... The Cardinals (4-2, 3-1 BRC) enter the game fresh off of a shutout of Eau Claire North at Dorais Field. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Barron County Courthouse News  Oct 8, 2009
    Timothy L. Frost, 43, Eau Claire, possession of illegal-sized fish (Aug ... Danette C. Tylka, 45, Eau Claire, and Chad M. Tylka, 38, New Auburn. (Chetek Alert, WI)

    Play it again, Jeff  Oct 8, 2009
    Several years ago, I had a conversation with an Eau Claire County judge about his creative sentencing of an eight-time drunk driver. Since it's a free country and abusing substances is the right of every free person, the judge gave the offender a choice: to protect others, either vow to remain absolutely sober-never drink a drop-for the rest of your life, or move within a few hundred feet of a bar, surrender your car and be free to drink yourself to death. (Chetek Alert, WI)

    More conversation, more stories  Oct 7, 2009
    Jim Recently one of my sons had the need to visit the emergency room of Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire ... Marian Twenty years ago, I worked for a nursing home that was owned by the county of Eau Claire, with full health care coverage. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)

    Benefit walk for Eau Claire's Holman family planned Oct. 24  Oct 6, 2009
    That s what a group of friends and family are striving for with a walk and benefit on Saturday, Oct. 24, in honor of Scott Holman of Eau Claire ... - Hoof It for the Holmans registration is at 8 a.m., with the walk from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Eau Claire North High School, 1801 Piedmont Road ... Send to Tim and Sue Devine, 812 Eddy Lane, Eau Claire, WI 54703. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Ippolite death notice  Oct 6, 2009
    EAU CLAIRE Bruno D. Ippolite, 81 of Eau Claire, passed away Friday evening, Oct. 2, 2009 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1120 Cedar St., Eau Claire ... Visitation will be on Tuesday evening, Oct. 6, 2009, from 4-7 p.m. at Fuller Speckien Hulke Funeral Home, 3209 Rudolph Road, Eau Claire, and Wednesday morning at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    UW-Oshkosh newspaper rejects anti-abortion ad  Oct 6, 2009
    Zignego says UW campuses in Whitewater, Eau Claire, La Crosse and River Falls have run the insert or agreed to run it. Information from: Oshkosh Northwestern, http://www. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)

    Eau Claire bank 'removes' CEO  Oct 6, 2009
    Inc. and its subsidiary, , removed James Cooley as president and CEO in what the Eau Claire bank s board calls a transition to new leadership ... Edward Schaefer of Eau Claire has been appointed to finish Cooley s term on the. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)

    Wisconsin’s 2009 State FFA Degree Winners (2)  Oct 4, 2009
    Agustana: Elizabeth J. Pettis; Boyceville: Corey Larson; Chippewa Falls: John Freiberg; Colfax: Marilyn Devereaux, Kelsey Krall; Durand: Julie A. Retzloff; Eau Claire Memorial: Courtney Deetz, Laura Schwengel; Elk Mound: Breanne M. Wieser; Elmwood: Brooke Gasteyer; Fall Creek: Cory A. Krenz, Mark L. Wathke, Kayla Zich; Mondovi: Christopher Arneson, Samantha M. Becker, Tyler Odegard, Christina Olson, Dan Zahara; Osseo-Fairchild: Bradley Goplin, Sarah Lundberg; Plum City: Kyle Gilles; River Falls:... (Agri-View, WI)

    Jury finds man not guilty of vehicular homicide  Oct 3, 2009
    Edgemon, who suffered multiple injuries, was airlifted to Luther Hospital in Eau Claire. Edgemon was interviewed at the hospital by two Wisconsin state troopers. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    WIAA says realignment coming if football plan fails  Oct 2, 2009
    If that were to happen, Chippewa Falls, Superior and Eau Claire North would fall from Division 1 to Division 2. Chi-Hi would be on the dividing line between being the smallest Division 1 school and the largest school in Division 2 based on current enrollment figures. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    G-AC school starts year with new administrator  Oct 2, 2009
    Her father spread lime on local farmers fields and collected scrap metal that he hauled to Eau Claire to sell ... Shed taken some course work at both Eau Claire and Stout, but home schooling was another matter. (Forest Republican, WI)

    Wisconsin DATCP closing Tosa office  Oct 1, 2009
    The services provided at three regional offices in Eau Claire, Green Bay, and Wauwatosa, which include consumer issues ranging from landlord-tenant disagreements to auto repair complaints, will be consolidated into the main office in Madison. The offices will close by early December, affecting about 20 staff, most of whom will be offered positions in the Madison consumer protection office. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)

    Rose M. Manny  Oct 1, 2009
    Ben Manny, and Gabrielle Manny of Eau Claire; 13 great-grandchildren, Nick and Nate Reinhold, Robby Roel, Christopher and Ethan Haeider, Lauden and Sloan Hurt, Nicholas LaBelle, Brandon, Jackson and Tristan Reich, Hannah and Tyler LaBelle; one sister Judy (James) Paquette of Chippewa Falls; and one brother Dan (Alice) of Jackson, Mich; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: her husband Francis; son Andrew David (Sam); her parents; two sisters, Verna (Richard) Thornton of... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Persistent drought in N. Wis. brings USDA help  Oct 1, 2009
    The counties are Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Chippewa, Door, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Florence, Forest, Iron, Kewaunee, Langlade, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Marinette, Oconto, Oneida, Pepin, Polk, Portage, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Vilas, Washburn and Waupaca counties. Farmers who live in adjacent counties are also eligible to apply. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)

    $130,000 restitution ordered in theft case  Oct 1, 2009
    Eau Claire County Judge Paul Lenz withheld sentence and placed Hunt on probation for 12 years. As a condition of probation, Hunt must serve 30 days in jail, but Lenz specifically ordered that it be served in three 10-day segments over the next three Christmases. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    State trooper honored for saving man's life  Sep 30, 2009
    As an inspector, he travels across Chippewa, Eau Claire and Dunn counties, and on that day, he was in Dunn County near Boyceville. He was driving down Highway 170 when he came upon a rolled over shingle delivery truck. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    No easy way ahead for Wood, district  Sep 30, 2009
    Since 2003, Wood has served the 67th District, which includes most of Chippewa County (except for the towns of Wheaton, LaFayette and Hallie and the city of Eau Claire) along with portions of Dunn and Barron counties. He took office for his third term on Jan. 5, 2009. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Residents express health care concerns to AARP  Sep 26, 2009
    The costs and quality of health care are what piqued the interest of Jim and Mary Kreilich of Eau Claire. They re not yet eligible for Medicare, so they wondered what options there are for them and what the future will hold. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)

    Anderson set for official visit  Sep 26, 2009
    While one spot still remains in Bo Ryan's 2010 recruiting class, one constant has been three-star center Evan Anderson of Eau Claire (WI) North. The 6-foot-11, 250-pound prospect will be on campus this weekend for his official visit to the University of Wisconsin. (Wisconsin Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Chippewa Valley takes spotlight this weekend  Sep 26, 2009
    Erbert and Gerberts, a popular restaurant franchise which began in Eau Claire, will also be showcased, as well as Silver Spring the largest growers and producers of horseradish in the world. The show also looks at the many Chippewa Valley attractions visitors will find here, from miles of recreational trails, sporting events and festivals, to theatres such as Eau Claire s Fanny Hill and Menomonie s Mabel Tainter. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Popple River News: Colorama will soon be here  Sep 25, 2009
    We have new residents in town, Erin and Mark Trottier and children Alexis, Kaytlyn and Taylor who came back to this area from Eau Claire to run the Popple River Pub and Grub in town with Mom and Dad, Gail and Larry Cunningham helping out. Larry will be incapacitated for awhile, as he is to undergo cancer surgery on Oct. 30 in Wausau. (Forest Republican, WI)

    Girl Scouts to honor Wischnewski, Kleemeier  Sep 25, 2009
    Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes, Inc. (GSNWGL) will honor four local Women of Courage Confidence and Character on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at Fanny Hill Supper Club, 3919 Crescent Ave., Eau Claire ... Betty Kleemeier of Eau Claire is known for her commitment to the common good of her community. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Chi-Hi turns back Wisconsin Rapids  Sep 25, 2009
    The team also was without Kendra Bowe, who sprained an ankle in warm-ups before Tuesday s win against Eau Claire North ... Eau Claire Regis 3, Cadott 0 ... In Stanley, the Orioles bounced back from Tuesday's loss to Eau Claire Regis with a 25-22, 25-10, 25-17 win. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    One of a kind  Sep 24, 2009
    Mayo One, Mayo Clinic s medical transport helicopter based in Eau Claire, Rochester and Mankato, Minn ... GPS, combined with other radar and navigational systems, gives Mayo One the ability to fly within a 150-mile radius of Eau Claire under a number of limited visibility conditions that previously would have kept aircraft grounded. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Wakanda gets extra kindergarten teacher  Sep 24, 2009
    Approved a bid from RTS Roofing of Eau Claire for the repair of the pool roof at a cost of about 116,500. Approved current provider Veolia Environmental as provider of the district s waste management services. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Voices being heard, lakes being studied  Sep 24, 2009
    Plaza will meet Oct. 28 with DNR officials from Barron, Spooner and Eau Claire who will help with the next grant proposal. "They are all working with us to get the grant," Plaza clarified. (Chetek Alert, WI)

    Wisconsin reinvents itself as brewpub heaven  Sep 22, 2009
    Northwoods Brewpub and Grill in Eau Claire bills itself as the first microbrewery/brewpub in west central Wisconsin ... WISCONSIN'S CRAFT BREWERIES: Go to 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. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    James A. 'Jim' Ausman  Sep 22, 2009
    EAU CLAIRE James A. Jim Ausman, 57, of Tomah, and formerly of Eau Claire, died Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, in Eau Claire. He was born in Eau Claire on July 22, 1952, a son of Joseph and Hazel (Smith) Ausman ... Jim is survived by: a son Chris Kowahl of Chippewa Falls; his father Joseph (Marion) Ausman of Eau Claire; four brothers, Paul (Raquel) Ausman of Chippewa Falls, Larry (Deb) Ausman, Roger (Jeri Ann Anderson) Ausman and John (Lisa) Ausman, all of Eau Claire; three sisters, Pat (Doug) Wall,... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Gaylord Allan Howard  Sep 20, 2009
    He was born on Feb. 4, 1921, to Michael J. and Hilda (Amdahl) Howard in Eau Claire. He attended local schools and graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1938 ... Following three years at Eau Claire Teachers College, Gaylord attended Ordnance School in Chicago and received a certificate. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Bruce Edward Neuenfeldt  Sep 20, 2009
    He is survived by his wife, Kaye; two sons Ruark and Tyrell, both of Fall Creek; one brother, Robert(Sharon) Neuenfeldt of Somerset; sister-in-law Faye Neuenfeldt of Menomonie; mother-in-law Lorraine Barrett ofTrego; brothers-in-law, Dean (Nancy) Barrett and Robert (Kathy)Barrett both of Trego; sisters-in-law, Sue (Robert) Stephens of Eau Claire and Lisa Barrett of Minocqua; as well as cousins, nieces, nephews, three great-nephews; and good friends Frank (Jean) Reith of Stanley, Don (Mary)... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    OJA reports increase in violent crimes in Dunn County  Sep 19, 2009
    Eau Claire s was 104 and Dunn County s 201 ... The rate was 2,313 in Eau Claire County and 1,851 in Dunn County ... Eau Claire s was 71 and Dunn 63. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)

    Health experts test smelly lakes  Sep 19, 2009
    They were already in Eau Claire that day running a seminar for other public health officials in the western region. Sewer-like stench. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Judy Schmidt  Sep 18, 2009
    She attended Lincoln Elementary, Eau Claire Junior High, Memorial High School, and Wisconsin State College-Eau Claire ... She is also survived by: her father Richard Finn of Eau Claire; her mother-in-law Gladys Schmidt of Chippewa Falls; her aunt, Shirley (Ray) Lawrence of Mondovi; uncles, Stanley Finn of California, and Jack Finn (Barbara) of West Salem. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

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