Auburndale News

10 YEARS AGO: April students of the Month named by the Elks are Carly Sheahen and Scott Westberg, both from Columbus High School; Steven Offer of Auburndale, a senior at Marshfield High School; and Danielle Anderson of Pittsville High School. 25 YEARS AGO: New officers installed in the Granton FFA chapter are Brenda Garbisch, president; Wade Pettit, vice-president; Sarah Burkhalter, secretary; Pat Ule, treasurer; Richard Butterfield, reporter; and Claude Parker, sentinel. 50 YEARS AGO: Annual 'June Dairy Month' promotion in northern Wood County will be directed this year by Francis J. Meinhardt. The Marshfield man was reelected to that position at a meeting of representatives of agricultural, manufacturing and commercial organizations at the Marshfield Branch Experiment Station. 75 YEARS AGO: Wendell Merkel of Marshfield has been appointed treasurer of St. John's Catholic parish. The appointment was made by the Right Rev. Alexander J. McGavick, bishop of the La Crosse Diocese. via WisInfo

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“But they had 40 (Late Models) at Elko (Minn.) and 40 in Madison already this year, so we'll see. "You need the fans.”

Until the Toyota Prius can be had for $500 along a roadside, local stock car enthusiasts aren't likely to see classes of them at their favorite paved oval. via Wausau Daily Herald

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Wood County Nicholas A. Wolfe and Riane R. Larson, both of Wisconsin Rapids, May 31. via Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune

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“We needed to do this now, before we have to make decisions out of a crisis mentality”

There currently are 13 parishes in the Marshfield deanery. The new pastoral plan calls for 7 parish centers, where parish offices and rectories would be located. via Marshfield News-Herald

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On Saturday, while the men and women in the U.S. Postal Service deliver the mail, they'll also be picking up -- food that is. via Marshfield News-Herald

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The U. S. Achievement Academy has announced Michelle Lee Koopman of Auburndale has been named a U. S. National Award winner in the art category. via Marshfield News-Herald

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“We're watching declining enrollment chew away at our revenue year after year”

Local school districts spent 9.4 percent more per student than the national average, according to a new report. via Marshfield News-Herald

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“It's a matter of finance. As tuition increases, obviously it creates a more difficult situation on some families.”

Local Catholic schools have experienced steadily declining enrollment over the past decade, forcing many to close or consolidate. via Marshfield News-Herald

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EAU CLAIRE -- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire political science major Timothy Vander Kamp, a senior from Abbotsford, recently was awarded the 19th annual Karl Andresen Scholarship for the 2007-08 academic ... via WisInfo

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“This is a lot different from high school”

The arched entry way glittered with twinkling lights while sky-blue, gauze-accented walls festooned with pearl white, helium-filled balloons. via WisInfo

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