Fire destroys home in Wautoma on Jan. 2nd

A Jan. 2nd fire completely destroyed the home of Gaven Bandt and Dawn Belfeuil, on Swamp Road, Wautoma. Gaven, Dawn, and their children Colton, Taylor and Jeffery as well as their dogs and cats escaped without injury. Wautoma Area Fire Department and Wild Rose Area Fire Department responded to the fire. A fund has been set up for the family at Hometown Bank locations in Wautoma and Redgranite. If you would like to help the family, please make check payable to Gaven Bandt or Dawn Belfeuil and drop it off at Hometown or mail to Hometown Bank, 105 Plaza Rd., Wautoma, WI 54982.