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Bio: Zabel, Troy Allen (Birth - 1983)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Zabel, Colby, Passe

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 5/12/1983

Zabel, Troy Allen (Birth – 8 May 1983)

David and Connie Zabel, Pineview Terrace, Greenwood, became parents at Neillsville Memorial Hospital of a son, Troy Allen, at 9:13 a.m., May 8. He weighed 6 lbs. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Colby of Greenwood and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Zabel, Loyal. Great grandmother is Mary Passe, Plainview, Minn.

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Bio: Voelker, Ann – Wins Art Award (Oct 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Voelker, Slowinski

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 02 Nov 1977

Eight-year old Ann Voelker, a second grader at Abbotsford Elementary has received an award in the 1976 Children's Environment Art Awards Program sponsored by Schweigert Meat Company, Minneapolis. Her watercolor project, along with 22 other outstanding pieces of art, has been on display in the Minneapolis area. Ann is the daughter of Stanley and Lois Voelker.

Ann’s project has just returned from Europe, Africa, and several iron curtain countries, where it was also on display. Ann’s work will be on display at Abbotsford Elementary School on November 7, 1976 at the Abbotsford State Bank from November 8 – 18.

For her effort, Ann received a check of ten dollars. Her teacher is Thomas Slowinski.

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News: Abbotsford – Cub Scouts Receive Awards

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Luther, Cassata, Medenwaldt, Nelson, Poehnelt, Strobach, Uhlig, Viegut, Broeske, Grambort, Nelson, Streckert, Kohl, Ellis, Rutan, Stettler

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 02 Nov 1977

Cub Scout Pack 622 of Abbotsford met Monday, October 24, 1977. Various skits were presented by the dens based on the theme “Discover America.”

Special ceremonies were held to give recognition to the following boys who received awards: Bob cat: Brian Luther, Tony Cassata, Chris Medenwaldt, Mark Nelson, Mark Poehnelt, Jeff Strobach, Ricky Uhlig, and Randy Viegut. Webelo Colors: Pat Broeske, Fred Grambort and Tim Nelson. Athlete: Pat Broeske, Fred Grambort, Tim Nelson and Mark Streckert. Outdoorsman: Mark Streckert.

The den leaders are Sharon Kohl, Patricia Ellis, Jane Medenwaldt, and Janice Rutan. Richard Nelson is the Webelo leader and Lawrence Stettler is the Cub Master.

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Bio: Blunt, Duane – Signs Up For Navy Jet Mechanic (Oct 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Blunt, Shinkan

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 02 Nov 1977

Duane Blunt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Blunt, Colby, enlisted in the Navy’s Delayed Entry Program.

Duane will report for active duty in September 1978, and will attend approximately eight weeks of recruit training at the Recruit Training Center located in Orlando, Florida.

Mike Shinkan, the Navy Recruiter announced that Duane qualified for and has been selected for specialized training in the field of Aviation Machinist Mate (Jet Mechanic. Duane is currently attending Colby High School.

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Bio: Purcell, Edward Joseph IV (Birth – 26 Oct 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Purcell, Jensen

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 02 Nov 1977

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jensen announce the birth of a grandson born Wednesday, October 26, 1977 to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Purcell in Chicago. The boy weighed 7 ½ pounds and was named Edward Joseph the IV. Mrs. Purcell is the former Karen Jensen.

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Bio: Scotch, Dwight Patrick (Birth – 27 Oct 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Scotch, Treankler

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 02 Nov 1977

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Scotch are the parents of a son born October 27, 1977 at Marshfield. He weighed 9 pounds 4 ounces and was named Dwight Patrick. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Treankler. The new mother and her baby came home from the hospital on Sunday.

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BioM: Gosse, Brenda (1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Gosse, Wiese, Rakow, Lindberg, Ewert, Langteau, Schuette, Singstock, Mueller, Telford, Paul

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 02 Nov 1977

Gosse, Brenda (22 Oct 1977)

Brenda Gosse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Gosse, Curtiss, and Dean R. Wiese, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Wiese, Abbotsford, exchanged vows October 22, 1977 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

The Rev. Roland Rakow, pastor, performed the 7 p.m. ceremony, followed by a reception, lunch and dance at Dorchester Memorial Hall.

The bride’s father gave her in marriage, with Mrs. Sharwin Gosse, organist and Kerry Lindberg as soloist.

The bride wore a white empire sheer knit with lace appliqué and long train with a matching fingertip length veil attached to a Juliet cap. In her cascade bouquet were yellow and white roses, white carnations, white daisies, light green forget-me-nots, stephanotis, and yellow baby’s breath.

Preceding her down the aisle were her attendants, Diane Ewert, Colby, maid-of-honor, and Mrs. Sue Gosse, Mrs. Beth Langteau, Debbie Singstock, Abbotsford, and Bonnie Schuette, Unity, bridesmaids.

There were seen in mint green empire style dresses with white lace trim and matching jackets. Each carried a long stemmed yellow rose and wore a small cluster of flowers in her hair.

Completing the wedding entourage were Mike Mueller of Abbotsford as best man; Mike Gosse, James Langteau, and Arly Telford, all of Abbotsford, and William Gosse of Curtiss as groomsmen.

Mike Wiese and Tom Paul ushered the guests into church.

The new matron graduated this year from Colby High School, and her husband from Abbotsford High School in 1975. He is employed at Galvin Body Shop and she is a clerk at Jim’s Shurfine Foods.

The newlyweds are living at 114 N. 5th Street, Abbotsford.

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Bio: Polanco, Paula – Foreign Exchange Student at Colby (1977-78)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Polanco

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 02 Nov 1977

The biggest difference between Colby and San Salvador, El Salvador, is the temperature, said Paula Polanco, foreign exchange student at Colby High School.

The 18-year-old said that it is very hot in San Salvador, while the fall temperatures seem very cold. Other differences mentioned include the type of food that is eaten.

She said meat is her favorite food in San Salvador. An American favorite that she has picked up in Colby is chocolate.

Living in a dairy region is new for Paula, who arrived here in September. Most farmers in her home country raise corn or beans. She added only a few farmers raise cattle. There are also a lot of factory workers in that city.

Schools are also very different, she noted. The normal school year in her country funs from February to October, with November, December and January off for vacation. Classes number 10 for her, while she is only taking five at Colby.

She said her school runs from 1:20 in the afternoon to 6:30. She said that not all students use that day, as some go to classes in the morning. She added that her brother attends classes all day.

Her school was named Centro Harvard. Students are required to attend school for 12 years, just as they are in the U.S.

A final item she mentioned is that rules are much stricter in the San Salvador schools than in Colby. Students are not allowed to leave the building in her home nation unless they are ill.

Paula will be staying in Colby until the end of the school year. So if she thinks the fall semester is cold, wait until winter comes!

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Bio: Slowinski, Jason Thomas (Birth – 27 Oct 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Slowinski, Ciesewla

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 02 Nov 1977

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Thoma Slowinski, Abbotsford, a son, Jason Thomas, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield, October 27, 1977. He weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces.

Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Ciesewla and Mrs. Agnes Slowinski, all of Stevens Point.

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BioM: Sebold, Connie M. (1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Sebold, Decker, Schaefer, Meyer

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 02 Nov 1977

Sebold, Connie M. (1 Oct 1977)

Connie M. Sebold and Michael J. Decker became husband and wife during a 2 p.m. ceremony Saturday, October 1, 1977 at St. Louis Catholic Church in Dorchester. The Rev. James Schaefer officiated.

The bridal couples are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Frances Sebold and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Decker, both of rural Dorchester.

Escorted to the altar by her parents, the bride was attired in a peasant style gown which had been fashioned by her mother. It featured long puffed sleeves and wide lace hemline ruffles.

The bride chose her sister, Mrs. Bruce Meyer, as her matron of honor. She wore a peasant style gown which had been fashioned by their mother.

Attending the bridegroom was his brother, Fred Decker, best man. Guests were seated by Frank Decker, Wausau and Joe Sebold, Dorchester.

A reception, dinner and dance at Memorial Hall, Dorchester followed the ceremony.

The bride a graduate of Colby High School, is employed at Tombstone Pizza, Medford. The bridegroom, a graduate of Medford High School, is employed at All Metal Stamping, Abbotsford.

The couple is making their home at Dorchester.

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Bio: Lieders, Mary – Wins Courtney Award (22 Oct 1977)

Transcriber: Stan

Surnames: Lieders, Krebsbach

----Source: Tribune/Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., Wis.) 02 Nov 1977

Achievement awards night for the Cherokee Chums 4-H Club was held Saturday, October 22, 1977 at the Colby High School. Mary (Krebsbach) Lieders got the Courtney Award as an outstanding member of 4-H.