Medford News

Lloyd C. Murray, 84, of 2001 River View Ave., Stevens Point, died Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at Saint Michael's Hospital, Stevens Point.

ABBOTSFORD -- John Henry Bremer, 92, of Abbotsford, died Nov. 13, 2009, at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield.

Upcoming cookie walks and more Holiday Bazaar: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at United Methodist Church, 287 E. Allman St., Medford, featuring baked goods and crafts along with holiday decorations and items for the 'good as new' Christmas treasures section.

MEDFORD -- Memorial Health Center's affiliation with Aspirus has given residents of Medford and surrounding communities convenient access to a broad range of services from one of the nation's top heart programs.

Cheers to Medford Middle School social studies teacher Bryce Kelley for bringing a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to the community.

ABBOTSFORD -- Michael A. 'Mike' Cornell, 61, of Abbotsford, formerly of Medford, died Tuesday, Nov.

A traveling replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. is allowing Medford residents to reflect on lives lost during battle.

A half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be on the grounds of Medford Area Middle School this week.

Jennifer Nicole Helfert and Adam Rodney Umlauft were united in marriage on August 8, 2009, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford with Father Gerard Willger officiating.

Age: 77 Residence: Town of Maine Family: Four adult children, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Ministry: Plays piano at local nursing homes for worship services and singalongs.

MEDFORD -- Special patriotic events are planned at the Medford Area Middle School in the upcoming days.

A Medford Social Studies teacher is taking his passion for learning and teaching to a whole new level.

Hurd's Medford, WI wood, window and door manufacturing facility was recently recognized by the Wisconsin Focus on Energy program for its energy saving initiative that included all-new energy-efficient lighting fixtures.

Arthur E. Seidl, 86, Wausau, died Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

MEDFORD -- Harvest Days will be held Friday through Sunday in Medford. The weekend will include an Amazing Race competition, Scarecrow Display Contest, Festival of Nations, Harvest Day Hike 5K, Children's Dash, Chili Cook-Off, Harvest Dessert Contest, Harvest Days Parade, Factor Pastor Race and much more.

MEDFORD -- More than 340 partners and volunteers from medical centers across Wisconsin attended the annual Partners of Wisconsin Hospital Association Inc., State Convention held Oct.

Editor's note: Every Monday, the Wausau Daily Herald features an opportunity for people seeking local employment.

MEDFORD -- Joseph 'Joe' R. Jari Jr., 73, died Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at the Memorial Nursing and Rehab Center, Medford.

SCHOFIELD -- St. Peter Lutheran School will be closed today until Monday because more than one of every four students has been out sick.

The schools had been closed since October 13 because of several confirmed cases of the H1N1 Flu Virus, which is also known as Swine Flu.