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Cedar Country Co-op liquor license suspended for 3 days

By Melissa | April 30, 2013

By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — A three-day suspension of Cedar Country Cooperative’s liquor license occurred April 26, 27 and 28. According to a report from Dunn County Circuit Court, Cedar Country was found guilty on April 10 of selling alcohol to an underage person.

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Colfax students receive Vocal Music Awards from Dunn County Barbershoppers

By Melissa | April 30, 2013

On April 13, at the 44th Annual Dunn County Barbershop Show titled “Sweet Freedom”s Song”, the Northern Lights Chorus chapter President Gary Thorson presented “Vocal Music Awards” to student Kristen Espesteth from the Prairie Farm High School; and to students Jordan Johnson and Andy Buckley from the Colfax High School. Checks in the amount of…

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Reckard-Dietsche wed June 23, 2012

By Melissa | April 30, 2013

Laura Suzanne Reckard and Andrew Arthur Dietsche were united in marriage on June 23, 2012, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Menomonie. Laura is the daughter of Harvey and Susan Reckard, Menomonie, and Andrew is the son of Bradley and Pamela (nee Knopke) Dietsche, Colfax.

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Sand Creek Chatter – 5-1-2013

By Melissa | April 30, 2013

David and Janice Wendlandt, Jamison Wendlandt and Jean Hanson attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison’s indoor Marching Concert on April 20th. Remember to take in the Bluegrass Jam at the Old School on Saturday evening, May 4 at 6:30 pm.

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Schroeder-Hutton to wed June 2013

By Melissa | April 30, 2013

Amanda Schroeder of Colfax, Wisconsin and Ethan Hutton of Muskegon, Michigan announce their engagement. Amanda is the daughter of Curtis and Debra Brooks of Colfax. Ethan’s parents are William and Karen Hutton of Muskegon, Michigan.

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American Legion Auxiliary Poppy symbolizes nation’s sacrifice

By Melissa | April 30, 2013

Auxiliary members of Russell- Toycen Unit 131 understand the sacrifice our Armed Forces have made to preserve freedom and to honor past and current service members. Members of Russell- Toycen Unit 131 will wear a red Memorial Poppy, a symbol of the price of war and the sacrifice of millions, as a sign of their…

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Colfax Health and Rehab – 5-1-2013

By Melissa | April 30, 2013

The week started Monday morning when we woke up to revel in our regular scheduled Monday Snow Storm. We had Devotions at 10:00. Residents like to get together at the beginning of each week to give thanks for their blessings. An interesting story was read. Similar stories were shared by some residents. One resident said…

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In Memoriam – Brent Bergeson – 5-1-2013

By Melissa | April 30, 2013

In Memory of Brent Bergeson.  As I close my eyes and go back in time to that tragic night, April 29, 1988, I think of the Christmases, birthdays, along with other things I have missed sharing with you. I think of all the tears and sorrow I have felt.

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Colfax appoints Mike Buchner to village board

By Melissa | April 30, 2013

By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board has appointed village resident Mike Buchner to serve as the trustee for the one-year term ending April 15, 2014. The village board appointed Buchner at the April 22 meeting. Scott Gunnufson, village president, had previously served as the trustee for that position.

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Colfax ponders $360,000 in revenue bonds for Park Drive and water tower

By Melissa | April 30, 2013

By LeAnn R. Ralph COLFAX — The Colfax Village Board is considering refinancing $1.3 million in revenue bonds and adding $360,000 to the amount for financing sewer and water for the Park Drive extension and for painting and repairing the water tower. Brian Reilly of Ehlers and Associates spoke to the village board about the…

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