Just Under 10 Years Ago PRESCOTT JOURNAL February 3, 2011

(Green and Gold front page header—Go Pack!) Wisconsin Taxpayer Alliance announce new tax changes The Wisconsin Taxpayer Alliance (WISTAX) announced that new rules are underway for federal and state tax filers for the upcoming tax season.

“The biggest state change was a revised farmland preservation credit. At the federal level, the most significant change was income limits for itemized deductions and personal exemptions,” WISTAX announced on its website.

Library has statewide paper The Prescott Public Library will add the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel to its newspaper collection starting January 31. The Journal- Sentinel offers vital state-wide coverage of politics, government, social and cultural issues, sports, and more. Thank you to the following donors for funding this important resource: Nancy Marx; Jim Hoepfl; Max Locher; Erica Keezer, Robert Goehring; Sally West; John Arenivar; and anonymous donors. Newspapers available to read at the library include the Prescott Journal, St. Paul Pioneer Press, and the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel., among others. Catch the news and be informed at your Prescott Public Library!

PCEDC holds annual meeting at Nesbitts Nursery by Kimberly Adams The Pierce County Economic Development Corporation held its annual meeting with business leaders and members at Nesbitts Nursery in Oak Grove January 27 where executive Director Bill Warner presented the annual report for 2010.

According to the overview of the annual report, almost all of the county’s major manufacturing enterprises were in strong market niches and either completed, started, or were contemplating significant expansions in plant, equipment and employment in 2010…Guest speaker Noel Eggebraaten, President of Momentum West, an Eau Claire-based regional economic development organization composed of 10 counties, including Pierce, spoke to the approximately 50 people in attendance. One common industry in the 10 counties that make up Momentum West have in common is agriculture., Eggebraaten explained. “How do we add value to agricultural land use?” he asked the attendees.

Eggebraaten responded, “We need to get beyond thinking just regional and need to find opportunities to think global.”

One of Momentum West’s initiatives is being pro-active in promoting the region, and to work in conjunction with municipalities and townships in order to attract industry. “What do we need to look like to have a business-ready culture to help companies come to (choose) Wisconsin?” Eggebraaten asked.

25 Years Ago PRESCOTT JOURNAL “Where the St. Croix meets the Mississippi” January 18, 1996

Talk with your child right now Prescott Police Chief Bill Cook is extremely concerned that there may have been other children who had contact with Jay “Tony” Childers, arrested on charges of sexual assault of a child (and extradited from Ohio to Wisconsin).

He is strongly urging anyone who thinks their child might have had contact with Childers through…or at the Prescott Public Beach to immediately speak with their child about the possibility.

Cook is not only seeking other possible offenses, but is concerned

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for the welfare of any child who may have been assaulted.

Early identification of the problem will make it easier to help the child cope with the trauma.

Anyone having questions or wishing police aid should contact Chief Cook at 262-5512.

35 Years Ago THE PRESCOTT JOURNAL January 16, 1986

In this issue… drinking Age Sanctions Could Cost Wisconsin Millions Bluejay Video is newest service offered in Perscoot.

Pickup recovered from icy plunge in St. Croix (photo) A special patented “sled” or ramp is one feature of All American Motors, Mankato, which is called about a half a dozen times during the winter to recover vehicles under the ice. The vehicle is worked underwater to the sled, which is put in about eight to 10 feet of water. The vehicle is then guided onto the sled, cabled down, and the whole works is removed from the water and slid across to the waiting tow truck.

Thank You Holy Spirit who solves all my problems, light all roads so that I can obtain my goals. You who give me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evils against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things and I confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in spite of all material illusions. I want to be with you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine.

Repeat this prays 3 days in succession. Upon favor being granted (remembering that ‘no’ is also a potential answer), publish in newspaper immediately.

St. Jude, thank you. G. M.

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55 Years Ago PRESCOTT JOURNAL January 13, 1966

HOORAY!

The municipal skating rink is now open, weather permitting, and the following hours are in effect: Weekdays: 11:00-1:00; 3:30-5:30; 7:00-9:00 Saturday: 10:00-12:00; 1:00-5:30; 7:00-9:00 Sunday: 1:00-5:00; 7:00-9:00 Almost every evening between the hours of 7:00 and 9:00 Mrs. Ed Reichert (Judy) will be the skating instructor.

HAVE FUN!

Gordon A. Falkofske, Mayor

75 Years Ago THE RIVER FALLS JOURNAL January 11, 1951

River Falls Journal Would Like Addresses of Boys in Service The River Falls Journal would like the addresses of the boys from this community who are now in the service. Several have left recently, and more will be going. Parents would do us a favor if they will advise when their boy leaves, and keep us informed of his address and changes from time to time. The entire address will not be published, but it will be placed on file here. Check the addresses very carefully before you send them in please.

Melsby Named as Rural March of Dimes Chairman Melvin Melsby of Spring Valley, a well-known figure in Pierce county, has been named as Rural March of Dimes chairman by Mrs. Bernard McLauglin. He has been chairman of the P. M. A. Board for over 12 years, besides operating his farm in the Town of Gilman where he resides.

Although Mr. Melsby is a busy man, he has well organized plans completed for the Fund Raising Drive in Pierce county which begins Monday, January 15th.

FORESTVILLE Locals Mrs. Vince Meti, Reporter Mr. and Mrs. Norman Peterson and Irene spent Wednesday evening at the V. Motl home.

Arden Thorsbakken of Barron was a caller at the S. Gilbertson home Tuesday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jackson and son, Steven , of St. Paul, Minn., spent Monday at the Norman Peterson home.

OAK KNOLL Mrs. Lyle Johnson, Reporter Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Kusilek and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kusilek were dinner guests at the Andrew Harmon home Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Jake Cernohous, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Johnson and Wenzel Matzek were Friday evening guests at the George Armbruster home. The occasion was a farewell party (for) Howard Armbruster who leaves for the Army Air Corps Service.

Dr. and Mrs. E. O. Erickson spent the weekend (week-end) at the Lyle Johnson home.

85 Years Ago ELLSWORTH RECORD January 9, 1936

CCC Camp Is Under Quarantine The Ellsworth CCC camp was placed under quarantine Wednesday eveing when one of the boys was taken ill with scarlet fever. Another boy came down with the disease that morning. According to officers at the camp, both cases are light.

Work will be continued as usual, but no visitors will be allowed at the camp and all the boys will be confined to the camp when not working. If no more cases develop it is expected that the quarantine will continue for at least ten days.

LIVE SNAKE FOUND AT ESDAILE DEC. 31 A live garden snake 3 feet long was found on the snow by Markus Tollison near his home at Esdaile Tuesday, Dec. 31.

MEANWHILE, It’s cold outside!

REAL WINTER WEATHER TURNED ON AT LAST This section is now experiencing some real winter weather. A cold wave hit here Tuesday morning when the mercury took a nose dive to 14 below. It started to moderate before the day was over and it snowed most all day Wednesday, several inches falling.

Roads have been icy and driving a car has been a hazardous occupation the last week, many minor accidents being reported.

160 Years Ago THE PRESCOTT TRANSCRIPT Saturday, January 12, 1861

THE COUNTY BOARD.

The Board of Supervisors came together on Thursday, by call of the Clerk, for the purpose of deliberating matters relative to the office of County Treasurer.

A WAR ARTICLE.—The Richmond Enquirer of the 26th contains a most bellicose leader. It charges Gov. Hicks of Maryland, with treason for not convening the Legislature, and calls on Virginia and Maryland to adopt immediate measures to prevent the inauguration of Mr. Lincoln. It says “can there not be found men bold and brave enough to unite with Virginia in seizing the capitol and the federal defenses within the two States?” The article is significant only as it is presumed to reflect Gov. Wise’s views.