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Bio: Meier, Steve (Degree - 1983)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Meier

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 5/26/1983

Meier, Steve (Degree - 1983)

Gateway Tech-Racine—Steve Meier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Meier, Neillsville, recently earned an associate degree, with honor, in electronic technology.

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Bio: Haizel, Bernadine Sue (Engagement – Jan 1978)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Haizel, Clarkson

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 25 Jan 1978

Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Haizel, Withee, announce the engagement of their daughter, Bernadine Sue, to Ricky B. Clarkson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Benny Clarkson, Colby.

Miss Haizel is a January graduate of Medford High School. Her fiancé is employed at Weather Shield Mfg. at Medford.

No wedding date has been set.

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Bio: Johnson, Vicki L. – Completes Basic Dental Specialist Course (Jan 1978)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Johnson, Carter

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 08 Feb 1978

Private Vicki L. Johnson, daughter of Mrs. Phyllis Carter, Abbotsford, recently complete, with honors, a basic dental specialist course at the Academy of Health Sciences of the U.S. Army, Ft. Sam Houston, Texas.

During the course students were taught to assist dental officers I the examination, care and treatment of teeth. They also learned the proper care of dental equipment.

Pvt. Johnson, who is a 1977 graduate of Chetek High School, entered the Army in September 1977. Her father, William Johnson, lives in Mesa, Arizona.

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Obit: Hemphill, Blanche (1900 – 1978)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Hemphill

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 15 Feb 1978

Hemphill, Blanche (May 1900 – 6 Feb 1978)

Services for Mrs. Vern (Blanche) Hemphill, former Abbotsford resident, were held Friday at Motley, Minnesota. She died Monday, February 6, 1978 at Fort Meyers Beach, Florida, at the age of 77.

Mrs. Hemphill was born at Aiken, Minnesota, in May, 1900. She graduated from Hamlin University in 1923 and in 1924 married Vern Hemphill.

The couple came to Abbotsford in 1935, after living in Milwaukee and Minnesota. Mrs. Hemphill taught history, English and French in Abbotsford, Colby and Dorchester schools.

During World War II the Hemphill’s lived for a time in Minneapolis. When they returned to Abbotsford they built and operated the Cedar Crest Motel until they retired in 1964. At that time they moved to Florida.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, William, Washington, D.C., and a grandson.

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News: Dorchester – Steeple Gallery Ribbon Cutting (Sep 2024)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Plautz, Mulderink, Amacher, Kaz

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 11 Sep 2024

Barry and Cheryl Plautz, owners of Steeple Gallery and Creative Center, officially cut the ribbon on their new business at 152 S. Second St. in Dorchester. Joining them for the ribbon-cutting were Clark County District 2 supervisor Ray Mulderink, Sandi Gosse, office coordinator at the AbbyColby Crossings Chamber of Commerce, Nancy Amacher and Peter Kaz, president of the Clark County Economic Development Corporation and Visitors Bureau.

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Bio: Rieck, Daelyn – All American Track Honors (Sep 2024)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Rieck, Wright, Graun

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 11 Sep 2024

The National High School Track and Cross Country Coaches Association (NHSTXCCA), in collaboration with Colby High School, is proud to announce that Daelyn Rieck has earned All-American honors for the 2024 track and field season in the discus event. This recognition is part of the NHSTXCCA’s inaugural All-American class, with Colby’s Coach Bryon Graun serving as the association’s vice president.

Each discipline in track and field has a specific standard to determine All-American winners. For the 2024 season, the standard for discus is 128 feet. Rieck surpassed this mark three times during the season, with her best throw reaching 129 feet 10 inches on May 3rd at the Cloverbelt Conference meet and again at the WIAA Sectional meet on May 23rd. These throws not only met the All-American standard but also broke the Colby High School record, which Daelyn herself had set the previous year.

During the 2024 season, Rieck had a highly successful season, finishing in first place at nine meets and placing 2nd and 3rd in two others. She also competed in the shot put with similar success, earning ten first-place finishes and one 4th-place finish. Daelyn capped her season at the WIAA State Championships, where she finished in 2nd place in the discus and 4th place in the shot put.

Head Coach Chrisie Wright praised Rieck’s achievements, stating, “This is a significant accomplishment, and we are thrilled to celebrate with Daelyn. We are incredibly proud of her, and she should be proud of herself as well.”

Daelyn was coached by her sister, Malayna, this past season. Interestingly, Malayna held the school record before Daelyn broke it as a freshman in 2023. The sister duo has been a formidable team, and the Colby track and field community is honored to have Daelyn receive this award. They eagerly anticipate what she will achieve in her final two seasons as a Hornet.

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News: Abbotsford – NTC (Outstanding Achievers – Spring 2024)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Malchow, Escalera, Patel, Dunow, Graun, Garcia, Espino, Hammel, Da Silva, Falteisek

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 11 Sep 2024

The following students were named to the 2024 spring term president’s list for outstanding academic achievement at Northcentral Technical College (NTC): Andrew Malchow, Briseida Escalera. Jay Patel, Jeanne Dunow, Kate Malchow, Lillian Graun, Maricruz Ochoa Garcia, Melany Espino, Olivia Hammel, Robson Cordeiro Da Silva Junior, Sherri Malchow, and Sydney Falteisek.

The students enrolled in a post-secondary program, earned a 3.75 grade point average or above and successfully completed a minimum of six credits during the spring term.

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News: Colby – NTC (Outstanding Achievers – Spring 2024)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Engel, Diaz, Hannula, Dyer, Gregory, Marin, Hill

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 11 Sep 2024

The following students were named to the 2024 spring term president’s list for outstanding academic achievement at Northcentral Technical College (NTC): Amanda Engel, Angel Diaz, Christopher Hannula, Elizabeth Dyer, Jayden Gregory, Juana Marin, and Justin Hill.

The students enrolled in a post-secondary program, earned a 3.75 grade point average or above and successfully completed a minimum of six credits during the spring term.

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News: Dorchester – NTC (Outstanding Achievers – Spring 2024)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Klemetson, Block, Blume, Brice

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 11 Sep 2024

The following students were named to the 2024 spring term president’s list for outstanding academic achievement at Northcentral Technical College (NTC) for the spring term: Chase Klemetson, Courtney Block, Michaela Blume, and Nicole Brice.

The students enrolled in a post-secondary program, earned a 3.75 grade point average or above and successfully completed a minimum of six credits during the spring term.

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Obit: Eidson, Mark (1958? – 2024)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Eidson

----Source: TRG (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 11 Sep 2024

Edison, Mark (1958? – 9 Sep 2024)

Mark H. Eidson, 66, Ladysmith, formerly of the Loyal area, died Monday, Sept. 9, at his home.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at the Living Waters Assembly of God Church in Ladysmith at 11 a.m., with visitation from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at 3 p.m. in the Loyal City Cemetery.

The Nash-Jackan Funeral Home is assisting with the services.