Dorchester News

It turns out, one area woman is getting a tax refund check this year -- even if it is a little late.

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

Isadore Joseph Umlauft Sr., 85, of Marshfield, died Tuesday evening, Nov. 3, 2009, at the Bethel Nursing Center with his family by his side and under the tender care of Ministry Home Hospice.

Entering the Treasures of Tomorrow Quilt Show, attendees were greeted by the event's first-place award winners.

Several state agencies are warning of more fish kills and contaminated drinking water if cash-strapped farmers delay emptying their manure lagoons this fall.

* Randy L. Garbisch, 44, of N4068 Pelsdorf Ave., Granton; no contest plea; failure to notify police of an accident; $263.50 fine.

In honor of fallen Firefighters, the Colby, Abbotsford and Dorchester Fire Departments will hold a "silent night" parade, Wednesday.

* Deana D. Dehne, 43, of 904 E. Decker St., Viroqua; guilty plea; disorderly conduct; $456.50 fine.

Do you ever give community service a thought? Is it something "other folks" do, or is it a way of life for you and your family? In October, people in the Colby area have two opportunities to help others.

Marathon County has selected three finalists in its search of a replacement for former health officer Julie Willems Van Dijk, including a local woman filling the spot during the hiring process.

The roar of revving engines was deafening; mud flew from spinning wheels, and the crowd filling the Central Wisconsin State Fair grandstand Monday afternoon was enjoying every minute of the spectacle.

Labor Day weekend is here, but fewer folks are expected to be taking trips for the unofficial end of summer.

Kelly Kloth of Dorchester performed at the State Fair in West Allis as part of the State Showcase Singers, a state 4-H auditioned show choir.

MEDFORD -- Marvin L. Tischendorf, 78, of Medford died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009, in the Palliative Care Unit at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

We have received the following death notices: Edwin J. Mommaerts, 87, Green Bay, died Tuesday, July 28.

Following are the menus for area lunch programs for Aug. 3 to Aug. 7. All meals include milk and Nutritional Meals menus include coffee and/or milk.

* Tommy P. Casteel and Wendy T. L. Subak, both of Port Edwards, July 29. * Michael A Reneau and Valerie J. Visgar, both of Wisconsin Raids, Aug.

Gordon 'Gordy' Anderson, 81, Sturgeon Bay, died Thursday afternoon, July 9, 2009, at the Golden Living Center - Dorchester.

The Bethel Seventh Day Adventist Church will sponsor a Vacation Bible School from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 11 to 15 at the church.

The annual Dorchester Days celebration will be held Friday through Sunday at Dorchester.