– - Courier-Sentinel Lookback –

– Courier-Sentinel Lookback –

10 Years Ago – 2014 Cadott Marshfield Clinic Center is recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance, for their use of evidence-based and patient-centered processes, that focus on care and longterm health. The clinic’s advanced information technology tools, along with adherence to policies and procedures, played a key role in the recognition.

20 Years Ago – 2004 A new logo is adopted by the Cornell School District, which incorporates the traditional Native American headdress of the former logo, with two C’s for Cornell Chiefs. Ross Christianson, a ninth grader at the school, designed the updated logo.

30 Years Ago – 1994 Though less ambitious than previous projects, a dinner theatre is presented by the Cadott Community Theater group, at Halfway Hall. Directed by Nancy Knitter, hits performed include There’s No Business Like Show Business and Hello Dolly!

40 Years Ago – 1984 Visiting at the Harmon Krause home in Cornell, a former East German man paints a picture of what it’s like living in a country that doesn’t have free speech or many basic rights. The visitor was connected to Krause, through his membership in the Lutheran church.

50 Years Ago – 1974 A grease fire causes damage in the home of Joe and Mary Stanek in Cadott, across from Corner Motors, with the blaze reaching the electrical junction box above the stove, as well as some woodwork and rafters near the space.

60 Years Ago – 1964 Clarence Hoffman serves as a barber in Cornell, but has learned a new trade, as a gunsmith. He now repairs about 200 guns each year, and is authorized to work on Winchester, Remington and Crossman, while making parts no longer available.

100 Years Ago – 1924 August Hennikins is constructing a fine, new 36x60 barn in Birch Creek country, complete with a full basement. Albert Staples worked on the foundation, while carpenter work is done by Dick Hankie, of Jim Falls.