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Mike ShifflerCathyMiller-Temme
PERSON OF THE YEAR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT 2025 Recognition Banquet Mike Shiffler Cathy Miller-Temme GWEN JONES AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR EMPLOYEE EXCELLENCE Sue Ackerman The stars came out Friday night at the Centennial Community Center in Stetsonville as the Medford Area Chamber of Commerce recognized those who have gone above and beyond in the community as well as business milestone honorees and members of the 2024 Leadership Taylor County Class. Dave Brandner was recognized as the Gwen Jones Ambassador of the Year with 2024 recipient Mack Mulroy presenting the honor. Brandner was recognized for his long hours of service and commitment to assisting with the Chamber Ambassador group and its activities. Employee excellence awards were presented to Sue Ackerman of AbbyBank and Jean Czerniak of the Centennial Community Center. Milestone awards were presented to BS Bar and Catering for 25 years of service to the community; to Nicolet National Bank for 25 years of serving Wisconsin businesses and communities; to Centennial Community Center for 50 years of service to the community; and to The Star News for 150 years of providing news, information and entertainment to the people of Taylor County. The major awards of the annual recognition banquet were recognizing Mike Shiffler as the 2025 Person of the year. Cathy Miller-Temme was recognized for Lifetime Achievement for her many decades of service to the Medford community and surrounding areas. The event also included a Celebrity Dessert Auction with Duke and Kathy Packard of North Central Sales and a special remembrance of Dane Bolz who passed away last fall. Proceeds from the dessert auction help support Parkfest which will be held next August in the Medford City Park. The event also included the first official unveiling of the new name and logo for the chamber of commerce as “The Chamber Serving Taylor County and Beyond.” Dave Brandner EMPLOYEE EXCELLENCE 2024 LEADERSHIP TAYLOR COUNTY CLASS Jean Czerniak MILESTONE AWARD Nicolet Bank - 25 Years MILESTONE AWARD BS Bar & Catering - 25 Years MILESTONE AWARD The Star News - 150 Years MILESTONE AWARD Centennial Community Center - 50 Years Pictures by Brian Wilson - Layout by Lydia Ploeckelman PERSON OF THE YEAR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT 2025 Recognition Banquet Mike Shiffler Cathy Miller-Temme GWEN JONES AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR EMPLOYEE EXCELLENCE Sue Ackerman The stars came out Friday night at the Centennial Community Center in Stetsonville as the Medford Area Chamber of Commerce recognized those who have gone above and beyond in the community as well as business milestone honorees and members of the 2024 Leadership Taylor County Class. Dave Brandner was recognized as the Gwen Jones Ambassador of the Year with 2024 recipient Mack Mulroy presenting the honor. Brandner was recognized for his long hours of service and commitment to assisting with the Chamber Ambassador group and its activities. Employee excellence awards were presented to Sue Ackerman of AbbyBank and Jean Czerniak of the Centennial Community Center. Milestone awards were presented to BS Bar and Catering for 25 years of service to the community; to Nicolet National Bank for 25 years of serving Wisconsin businesses and communities; to Centennial Community Center for 50 years of service to the community; and to The Star News for 150 years of providing news, information and entertainment to the people of Taylor County. The major awards of the annual recognition banquet were recognizing Mike Shiffler as the 2025 Person of the year. Cathy Miller-Temme was recognized for Lifetime Achievement for her many decades of service to the Medford community and surrounding areas. The event also included a Celebrity Dessert Auction with Duke and Kathy Packard of North Central Sales and a special remembrance of Dane Bolz who passed away last fall. Proceeds from the dessert auction help support Parkfest which will be held next August in the Medford City Park. The event also included the first official unveiling of the new name and logo for the chamber of commerce as “The Chamber Serving Taylor County and Beyond.” Dave Brandner EMPLOYEE EXCELLENCE 2024 LEADERSHIP TAYLOR COUNTY CLASS Jean Czerniak MILESTONE AWARD Nicolet Bank - 25 Years MILESTONE AWARD BS Bar & Catering - 25 Years MILESTONE AWARD The Star News - 150 Years MILESTONE AWARD Centennial Community Center - 50 Years Pictures by Brian Wilson - Layout by Lydia Ploeckelman
Beau (left) and Taytem Brahmer, ages 10 and 13, were spotted selling lemonade outside their grandmother’s home on Wednesday, August 20. They’re gearing up for a fresh school year by raising money for a back-to-school shopping spree. Schools in the area start in early September. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
The board governing the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Taylor County gathered on Wednesday, August 13, and discussed upcoming events and classes taking place in the area. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
The Gilman School Board convened on Monday, August 18, where they readied for the start of a new school year. Board members Holly Bacha, Lauren Zach and Philip Grunseth were not in attendance. MANDEE ELLIS/THE STAR NEWS
Hardees of Medford helped collect school supplies donations. Medford Schools director of student services Joseph Greget (right) thanked the Hardees Star for all of their and their customers donations. SUBMITTED
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