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Mauston man charged with hit and run BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD On January 28, 2014, 25 year old Wade C. Johnson of Mauston was charged in Juneau County Court with a felony count of hit and run as a repeater. Johnson is scheduled to appear in front Judge John Roemer for an initial appearance on February 5, 2014. According to the criminal complaint on December 21, 2013 Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper Gary Cowan was dispatched to a crash that occurred on the interstate by the Mauston exit. One of the vehicles was positioned at the Mauston Kwik Trip while the other vehicle had fled. When arriving at Kwik Trip the Trooper Cowan met with driver James Buchanan. Buchanan explained that he had been traveling on the interstate going east and exited at Mauston. At the bottom of the ramp, he was waiting at the stop sign to turn right when he was rear ended by the other vehicle. He went on to state that both drivers got out of their vehicles and decided that since both vehicles were still operable they would pull over in the Kiwk Trip parking lot to report the crash. When the vehicles made it to Kwik Trip Buchanan said the other vehicle exited the lot via Kennedy Street and fled. He attempted to follow him but after noting the license plate Buchanan returned to Kwik Trip and phoned law enforcement. Buchanan and his passenger, Lisa Fonk, both have reported to law enforcement whip lash type injuries. Fonk told the trooper that the driver of the fleeing vehicle looked like someone who once attended Hillsboro School where she once taught and that his name was Willie or Wade Johnson. An investigation revealed the fleeing vehicle was registered to Clarence Teumer, however Teumer reported that prior to the accident he had sold the car to Wade Johnson. Teumer did not remove the license plates upon selling the vehicle to Johnson. He also stated to law enforcement that police had contacted him about the vehicle being involved in a gas drive-off. After further investigation, law enforcement was able to locate Johnson through the New Lisbon Probation Office. Trooper Cowan visited Johnson at his residence and noted a vehicle matching the description of the one from the accident. In speaking with Johnson about the accident, Trooper Cowan reports that Johnson stated he was not driving the car, and had been visiting his brother in the New Lisbon Correctional Facility. Furthermore, Johnson alleged that the vehicle in the driveway was not the same as the one he purchased from Teumer. Johnson went on to state that the vehicle purchased from Teumer had "to be junked." When asked why Teumer's registration plates were on the vehicle in the driveway Johnson replied he didn't know who put them on the vehicle. The vehicle in the driveway had damage to the front end. Trooper Cowan conducted a records check on the VIN which showed the vehicle belonging to someone in LaCrosse. Further investigation including reviewing the security cameras at Kwik Trip and New Lisbon Correctional provided information leading to the charge of hit and run against Johnson. Johnson has also been cited with following too closely, non registration of vehicle, display of unauthorized vehicle registration plates, operating a vehicle without insurance, and operating while revoked.
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Pierce pleads no contest to homicide BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD In Juneau County Circuit Court on January 30th, 32 year old Justin Pierce of Arkdale pleaded no contest to two of three charges. Due to the non contest pleas Judge Paul Curran entered a plea of guilty to 2nd degree reckless homicide and vehicular homicide by vehicle with a prohibited alcohol concentration. As the result of a plea agreement a third felony charge, homicide by intoxicated use of vehicle was dismissed as were the traffic citations stemming from the October 16, 2011 accident which took the life of 20 year old Laura Kruger of Mauston. Judge Curran continued Pierce's bond, ordered a presentencing investigation and scheduled a sentencing hearing for May 6, 2014. Background The criminal complaint states that on October 16, 2011 at 12:23 a.m. Deputy Ryan Price and Deputy Blake Hoefs of the Juneau County Sheriff's Department were dispatched to the scene of a vehicle crash in the Town of Kildare. Upon arriving on the scene officers observed a white 1995 Pontiac Firebird blocking the north and southbound lanes of traffic and a red 1997 Subaru Impreza Outback in the ditch to the east side of the road where it was resting against a tree. Both drivers were transported to Hess Memorial Hospital. Kruger was then transported via med flight to the UW Hospital in Madison. Pierce was also transported to the UW Hospital, however, he went via an Elroy Area Ambulance. Prior to be being transported to the UW Hospital Pierce was interviewed by Deputy Hoefs. The complaint states that Pierce stated he was traveling south on County Hwy HH with the vehicle's cruise control set at 65 mph. He is alleged to have admitted to taking a picture with his cell phone to send to friends in the Wisconsin Dells to show he was on the way to their location. According to an October 19, 2011 autopsy Kruger died on October 18, 2011 of injuries sustained in the collision. Dr. Michael Stier of the UW Department of Pathology conducted the autopsy and reported a diagnosis of severe head trauma, including acute subdural hem-
Justin Pierce orrhage, severe thoracic and abdominal trauma with multiple rib fractures and a splenic laceration. The autopsy also showed that Kruger had no alcohol in her blood system. The complaint goes on to state that on December 6, 2011, the Wisconsin Crime Lab reported that blood drawn from Pierce on October 16 revealed a blood alcohol level of 0.104, which is over the legal limit.
Felony hit and run in Clearfield On January 30, 2014 Shannon E. Manthey of New Lisbon was charged in Juneau County Circuit Court with felony hit and run causing an injury. Manthey is scheduled for a March 12, 2014 initial appearance before Judge John Roemer. According to the criminal complaint on January 21st at approximately 1:30 in the afternoon, Deputy Brian Bader of the Juneau County Sheriff's Department responded to a call of a hit and run at Hwy 58 and County Road A in Clearfield Township. Upon arrival the deputy observed a maroon Dodge Durango with Iowa license plates on its roof in the southbound ditch on Hwy 58. The deputy made contact with the driver of the vehicle, Robert T. Vadaver, who stated that while he felt he was okay he did have have a cut on his head. Vadaver explained that he had been heading south on Hwy 58 when a white car ran the stop sign at 38th St. He went on to state that he attempted to miss the vehicle but struck it causing his vehicle to enter the ditch and flip over on it's roof. Two witnesses on the scene gave voluntary statements con-
firming what Vadaver had told the deputy. While that deputy was taking statements, dispatch informed him that the other driver had contacted the Juneau County Sheriff's Department and was at a residence approximately three miles from the crash scene. After leaving the scene of the crash, Deputy Bader met with Detective Shaun Goyette and made contact with the other driver, Manthey. Her vehicle had severe damage to the rear passenger side and the rear tire was flat. Manthey allegedly stated that she was driving to work traveling at the speed of 65 mph. Upon coming to the stop sign she was unable to stop so she decided to speed up through the intersection at which time the other vehicle struck her. As to why she left the scene of the accident, Manthey told law enforcement that she didn't have a cell phone and the location three miles from the scene was the first place she could stop at. Manthey has also been cited with failure to stop, operating while suspended (2nd offense), and operating a motor vehicle without a license.
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Obituaries WILLIAM C. “BILL” FROHMADER
William C. “Bill” Frohmader, age 83, of Camp Douglas died on Thursday January 30, 2014 at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse. Bill was born at the Mauston Hospital on October 28, 1930 to Carl and Florence (Wilcox) Frohmader of Camp Douglas, WI. Bill was raised in the Camp Douglas and graduated from Camp Douglas High School in 1948. Bill then entered into the US Navy and served in the Korean War from October of 1948 to October of 1952. Bill enjoyed talking to family and friends about the military. Bill worked at Volk Field for many years, and later he worked as an accountant for a firm in Marshfield and later in Union Center, WI, but he always considered Camp Douglas as his home. Bill had a love for hunting and fishing, and he enjoyed spending time and having fun with family and friends at the shack in Millston, WI. He is survived by his sister, Jane Tester of Roseberg, OR, and brothers, George (Ruth) Frohmader of Camp Douglas, WI, and John Frohmader of Cameron, WI, and a sister-in-law Donna Frohmader of Camp Douglas, WI, and by his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his fraternal twin brother James, a sister-in-law Joan Frohmader, and a brother-in-law Al Tester. A Memorial Mass was held on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, 100 Bartell St., in Camp Douglas, WI, with Fr. George Nelson Graham presiding. Military Honors followed the Mass. Relatives and friends were invited to call at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. till the time of service. The Hare Funeral Home in New Lisbon is assisting the family with services. Online condolences available at www.harefuneralhome.com
DONALD RUSSELL RICK
Donald Russell Rick, 64, of Neenah, Wisconsin, passed away January 31st, 2014 with his family by his side. He was born to the late Russell and Angeline (Roettger) Rick on September 22, 1949 in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. He grew up in Wonewoc, Wisconsin and while working on the family farm he learned his lifelong passion of hunting and fishing from his father. Don was a confirmed member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wonewoc and attended Wonewoc Center High School. Don moved to Neenah, WI with his first wife, Peggi (Cumings) Rick, where they raised three children. Don attended Fox Valley Technical College where he graduated with a degree in Machine Operations which he used to pursue a career at Kimtech for 26 years. On October 7th, 1995 Don married the love of his life, Carol (Neubauer) Rick, and added 4 step children and 6 step grandchildren to his family. Don’s passions included spending time with family and friends, antique steam and gas engines, shooting trap and skeet, hunting, fishing, traveling, restoring and driving Ford Model T cars, gardening, canning, and wine making. Don was a lifelong member of the Twin City Rod and Gun Club, Oshkosh Gun Club, and was involved in numerous Antique Steam and Gas Engine Clubs. Don enjoyed traveling around the country with family and friends to attend auctions and gas engine shows. Don is survived by His loving wife Carol Rick of Neenah; his children: Michael (Lindsay) Rick of Plymouth; Matthew Rick and his children Mckenzie and Mason of West Bend; Rachel Rick (Luke Searl) of Port Washington; 4 Stepchildren; 6 step-grandchildren; siblings: Diane (Marv) Hutter; Ronald (Marietta) Rick; Debbie Rick; one uncle; several cousins, nieces, nephews, and many close friends. Don was preceded in death by his parents and older sister Darlene. A visitation for Don will be held Friday, February 7, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 3703 Fairview Rd., Neenah, and again Saturday, February 8, 2014, at church, from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service at 11:00 a.m. In Lieu of Flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Don’s name to educate youth in gun marksmanship and safety. Don was surrounded by love and will be dearly missed by his friends and family. His memories and stories will forever live on in our hearts.
REBECCA F. “BECCA” NICKEY
Rebecca F. “Becca” Nickey, age 25 years, of rural Hillsboro, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2014. She was born on October 25, 1988 to Bradley and Shelly (Sherman) Nickey in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Becca graduated from the Hillsboro High School in 2007. She worked as a CNA in an assisted living facility. Becca enjoyed spending time on the family houseboat on the Mississippi River, hiking and fishing. Survivors include her parents, Brad and Shelly Nickey of Hillsboro, brother, Brandon Nickey (Liz Whitney) of Hillsboro; sisters, Deanna Nickey of Jefferson, and Carla (Kevin) Bodway of Hartland; grandparents, Carl and Carol Nickey of Brazil, Indiana and Dewey and Judy Sherman of Pewaukee; other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Picha Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Friends called at the Picha Funeral Home in Hillsboro on Saturday from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. For online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com
Another citation for Richards/Lambrecht BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD In the overnight hours on January 22, 2014 when temperatures outside were hovering around zero and the windchill was dipping close to 20 degrees below zero the Juneau County Sheriff's Department responded to a call of excessive barking coming from dogs housed outside at an address on Townline Rd. in Kildare Township where Sharon Lambrecht, aka Richards, was residing. For the sheriff's deputies the call was a repeat from one made earlier in the day and from a neighbor residing close to Richards. According to the incident report deputy Michael Coughlin responded to the call just after midnight on January 22nd and had made contact with the Deputy Ready who just hours earlier responded to a similar call at the Townline Rd. property. Deputy Ready explained to Coughlin that he made contact with Lambrecht/Richards giving her a verbal warning that she needed to control her dogs from barking outside the residence as the noise was disturbing neighbors. Deputy Coughlin made contact with the neighbor making the complaint. The neighbor informed him that is was the second complaint they had made that evening and although the neighbor feared retaliation they were willing to sign a statement. Lambrecht/Richards was cited with failure to keep animals under control - howling animal. The fine is $263.50. This is the 3rd citation in the last month issued to Lambrecht/Richards regarding the animals on her Townline Rd. property. Just a few weeks ago she was cited for animals at large stemming from two separate December 2013 incidents. Prior to the citations being issued The Messenger had reported on the December 16, 2013 fire as well as Lambrechts/Richards' past criminal history which included two 2001 Washburn County cases where she was convicted of two felony counts of mistreatment of animals resulting in death and three misdemeanor counts of mistreating animals. The convictions were reached as part of a plea deal resulting in 48 misdemeanor counts of intentionally mistreat animals, 23 misdemeanor counts of failing to provide food for an animal, and two felony counts of mistreating an animal resulting in death being dismissed but read into the record for the purpose of sentencing. Richards owes WCAHS restitution that currently exceeds $43,000 as they rescued and treated the remaining animals at the time the 2001 charges were filed.
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Kendall Meal Site BY JOYCE THONESEN SITE MANAGER Happy Valentines Day. I will try to get right at the newsHope everyone is doing fine with all the cold weather. Our site was closed several days because of the cold. Do not think that has ever happened before since I’ve been site Manager. Our Birthdays for this month are Kenneth Hatfield, Margaret Leis, and Ken Thomas. Happy Birthday to you all. We will have a birthday club party for Lillian Wendland on February 12th. Her birthday was January 31, but she is having her party now so we can have a party in February. February 22 will be our music day. What a good time we have at the site that day. Call and join us for a fun time with good music. On February 17, the Parish Nurses of Monroe County will be at our site to present a program, “What is Congestive Heart Failure?” They will start about 11:45. Call a day ahead if you want lunch with us. They will offer Blood Pressure checks following the program. Well guess that’s it for now, stay warm.
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Hatch Happenings BY DEBBY ENNIS YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN Congratulations to Library director, Bridget Christenson and her family on the birth of their new baby daughter! Best wishes to all for a life filled with joy and love. Thank you to the Friends of the Library for organizing and working so hard at our recent Book and Bake Sale! Many thanks to all who donated materials or purchased items to help make the sale such a great success. If you are feeling as if winter will never end, we have plenty of opportunities here at the library to take your mind off the snow and the cold. Join us on Wednesday, February 5th from 66:30 p.m. to listen to some winter stories and then stay for milk and cookies. Legos @ the Library will be held on Thursday, February 6th from 3:30-4:30 p.m. The theme this month is MONSTER TRUCKS and anyone that attends will be eligible to put their name in for a drawing for free tickets to the latest LEGOS movie! Be sure to mark your calendars for Gaming Night on Wednesday, February 12, from 4-6 p.m. for a variety of Xbox 360 games you are sure to enjoy.
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the goal of a completed and submitted FAFSA application by the end of the evening. An advisor from Great Lakes Higher Education will be here to assist you through the application process and
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At last week's meeting of the Mauston Common Council the Oath of Office was given to newly hired full time officer, Michael Sturek. Prior to the oath of office being given, Mauston Police Chief Michael Messer stated, "Mike is local for a long time to Juneau County. He has had, in the past nine years, experience with the Mauston Police Department and has been full time at the base in Camp Douglas, Volk Field, for approximately 10 years. He lives in Mauston and is a home owner." Chief Messer went on to give a summary of his training which included a criminal justice degree. Officer Sturek expressed that he was excited to have been offered the position. "I've worked for Mauston part time now for nine years, and I have enjoyed working with the guys and think of the guys as a second family. I have a very Heating • Cooling • Refrigeration good working relationship with them and I very System Design - Installation much look forward to 24 Hour Service doing it on a full time basis," he expressed to Serving the community for the Mauston Common Council. over 25 years! City Administrator 534 LaCrosse St., Mauston • Phone 847-4600 Nathan Thiel administered the Oath of Office.
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Lunch prices to raise BY TASHA MUELLER The Royall Board of Education approved to raise lunch prices for the district during the regular board meeting on Monday, January 27. The board approved raising lunch prices 10 cents, bringing lunch prices for grades 4K to 6 from $2.15 to $2.25 and for grades 7 through 12, lunch prices will go from $2.20 to $2.40. The reason for the raise is in accordance to federal guidelines. The district must raise the price ten cents a year until the school’s average paid lunch price reaches the free reimbursement rate. This raise does not affect milk prices, which will remain the same at 30 cents a carton. Board members further discussed the option of hiring a 60percent activities director/after-school coordinator, which would carry about a $30,000 salary. The matter came about as the district would like to continue with their current wellness program that was formed by the PEP Grant the district received. Once September 30 rolls around, the PEP Grant funds will be spread out for another three months. The district is considering continuing the position to help with after school activities, medical presentations in the
school and continuing with organizing the health fair, plus helping organizing new nutrition courses and guiding teachers with zumba, cooking, and gardening to be offered to students. Board members agreed to keep on track with the PEP Grant and continue offering these fantastic opportunities to students. “It’s something extra for the kids – to promote health and fitness,” commented Superintendent Mark Gruen. Members look towards a more complete breakdown of what the position would focus on and just how much it would cost to keep the position in the district. Sections of the roof have been inspected and it will be looked into as to which sections should be worked on first and when the district would have to get the improvements done. Members agreed to wait until next year to focus on the project to see numbers come in and which kind of roof is needed. Door cameras have been installed and are up and running. The cameras have been a safety topic for the district since last year. The cameras will give the main entrance doorways more capability for safety among staff and students. The next regular Royall School Board meeting will be held on Monday, February 24 at 7 p.m.
Elroy Library news BY MARY WAARVIK LIBRARIAN Pre-school Story Time begins this on Friday, February 7 at 10. Join us for this time of stories, songs, rhymes and giggles. Bring your kids once, or come every week, whichever is easiest for you. Teach them about the wonderful world of books. Next Tuesday, February 11 the Book
Discussion Group will meet to talk about “What the Robin Knows: How Birds Reveal the Secrets of the Natural World.” Have you ever wondered what birds think of us as we pass through their world? What about their interactions with other animals? Read the book – there is still time – and join the conversation. On Saturday, February 15 Tim
Vernier will be here to talk about his novel “Feckenmeyer’s Mailbox.” Set somewhere in our area, with quirky characters and mysterious goings-on, this Dick Stranger mystery is a fun novel. Come meet the author, ask so questions, buy a book, enjoy some refreshments. It starts at 1 p.m. at the Elroy Library, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Kendall Library news BY LYNETTE VLASAK If you are in need of specific tax forms, stop in the library and we can usually find what you are looking for online and make copies for you. The instruction booklets that we did have for Federal and state taxes are gone, although we can also find instructions online. Since becoming the Kendall librarian, every couple of weeks, I would get a call from Betty Wyttenbach Severson (who we still identified with her original library card number 254) letting me know that she was out of books. Due to deteriorating eyesight, Betty could only read large print books and at times we would have to scramble to find titles that she hadn’t already read (and yes, she would remember if we took her one she had read before). Number 254 written in pencil in the books was our sign that she had read a particular title. As Betty couldn’t make it to the library, we would take the books to her, sometimes getting returns (other times her children and grandchildren took care of book returns). Until the middle of January, this routine played out on a regular basis—besides the book exchange, we often had an opportunity to visit a bit and maybe talk some baseball, as Betty was a big Brewers fan. Betty suffered a stroke and passed away on January 25, at
age 95. We will miss her and we will miss putting 254 in future titles. Our sympathy to her family and friends. Recent print additions to our library collection include: The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd, Killing Jesus by Bill O’Reilly, Tom Clancy’s Command Authority, two novels by James Patterson—Cross My Heart and Gone.
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New Lisbon wrestlers conference champs over Royall BY TASHA MUELLER In 2010, the New Lisbon wrestling team gained a conference title. This year has proved no different for the team as the Rockets gained a win over the Royall Panther wrestling team Thursday night to gain back the conference title. The Rockets won eight of the 13 contested matches including three pins and two forfeit victories at 132 and 170 pounds. Royall picked up wins from Dalton Lunde at 195 pounds and Landon Robertson at 285 pounds. Austin Johnson also won by decision at 145 pounds. Lunde scored an early first period pin of Lucas Kleifgan at 1:40. Robertson was able to achieve a third period pin of Derek Medearis at 4:57.
Johnson won by decision over Kyle Woodward with a final score of 10-4. New Lisbon gained pins from Stephan Burbach (138) over Joe Sugden at 1:30, Cullen Pedersen (160) over Donnie Robson at 1:30 and Jay Turner (22) over Matt Preuss at 1:27. Also winning for the Rockets included Sean Baumgart (120) winning by major decision over Connor Gates 8-0, Bryton Kline (152) won by decision over Katie Sugden 6-3 and Justin Giebel (182) won by decision over Mark Preuss 9-4. Forfeit winners for New Lisbon included Bailey Slater (132) and Myles Connor (170). Royall forfeit winners included Gunnar Juresh (113) and Marcus Blaha (126). The final score for the
Rocket conference champions was 40-27. On Saturday, Royall participated in the 15-team Indee Invitational at Independence. Overall, Royall placed fourth with 151 points, as Eau Claire North took first with 210.5. Scenic Bluffs conference wrestling team Necedah also traveled to Independence and landed in the seventh place finish for the day tournament. Top place finisher for Royall included Dalton Lunde at 182 pounds. During the first place match, Lunde (33-1) won by decision over Hunter Dahlby of Eau Claire North with a final score of 5-0. In the semifinal, Lunde faced Dylan DeLong from Durand and won by major decision 11-1. Within the quarterfinal, Lunde won by fall over Zach Shaha
Royall’s Dalton Lunde moves past an early first period pin over Lucas Kleifgan at 1:40. Lunde currently ranks in second place in the Wisconsin Online Individual Rankings.
New Lisbon’s Cullen Pedersen earns a pin over Royall’s Donnie Robson in the 160 weight class during Thursday night’s dual meet. The 40-27 Rocket win, lands the wrestling team into a Scenic Bluffs Conference title, the first since 2010. from Westby at 0:48. Lunde is currently ranked second, according to the Wisconsin Wrestling Online Individual Rankings. Lunde is behind Lancaster’s David Chadd. Placing second for the Panther team was Landon Robertson at 220 pounds. Roberson faced top-state ranked wrestler Chase Nottestad from Westby after losing by fall in the first place match at 1:09. In the semifinal, Robertson won by fall over Sam Rhinehart from Eau Claire North at 5:56. Robertson won by fall over John Bragger from Independence/Gilmanton in the quarterfinal at 4:24. Panther wrestlers ending the day in third place included
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Marcus Blaha (126) and Donnie Robson (160). Blaha (22-9) won by decision over Necedah’s August Pintarro with a final score of 3-0 in the third place match. Robson (20-12) won by decision over Brock Leum of Westby at 2-1. Teammate Mark Preuss (170) placed fourth and was unable to win against Blair-Taylor’s Jordon Paulson with a decision score of 4-1. Two wrestlers that placed fifth included Austin Johnson (145) and Matt Preuss (195). Johnson won by fall over Blane Olson of Independence/Gilmanton at 2:02. Preuss overcame Jacob Richmond of Onalaska Luther with winning by fall at 2:08 in the fifth place match.
Connor Gates (120) placed sixth as Tyler Mallett from Eau Claire North won by fall over Gates at 2:07. Top finisher for Necedah was Hunter Olson (145) placing first in the tournament. Olson won by fall over Max Wetzel from Onalaska Luther at 2:25 in the first place match. Within the semifinal, Olson won by major decision over Royall’s Austin Johnson 18-6. In the quarterfinal, Olson won by fall over Blane Olson of Independence/Gilmanton at 2:43. Teams will travel to Brookwood High School in Ontario on Saturday, February 8 for the Scenic Bluffs, Ridge and Rivers combined conference tournament.
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Oh the weather outside was frightful, but story time was still delightful…….that’s right, freezing temperatures kept our latest story hour inside. However, fun was had by all creating colorful snow. Tia Svardahl a library volunteer entertained and led children on an exploration of magic. Our February story hour schedule is Tuesday, February 11 at 10:00 a.m. and Saturday, February 22 at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is encouraged to attend. “The Light Between Oceans” written by, M.L. Stedman will be our book up for discussion, Tuesday, February 18 at 1:30. If you would like to join us, please call to request your copy. If you are feeling a little shut in during this freezing winter. Attending this Book Discussion Group would be a nice way to get out and get going. A new title to our collection is “Death Beyond the Willows” written by Wisconsin author Greg Peck. A nonfiction book tells the story of how a wedding day turned tragic in America’s heartland. The balance of our Remodeling and Expansion is currently $168,507.43. Thank you everyone for your donations and well wishes on this exciting project. If you have any questions or concerns please call the New Lisbon Memorial Library at 608-562-3213 or e-mail nlploff@wrlsweb.org. Watch our website at wwwnewlisbonlibrary.org and watch your local newspapers for more information. LIBRARIAN DEANNA ROSIER PHOTO
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Cabin Fever meal in Necedah BY STEVE NORLING
What do you do when the weather is frigid and the snow keeps coming? When it seems like winter will never end? Well, if you are St. James Lutheran Church in Necedah you throw your doors open to the community for a free “Cabin Fever” dinner. All anyone from the community had to do was to show up and they could have a good meal and share stories and other info with the other attendees. This cabin fever dinner was the idea of a committee of
Pastor Nielson, Ken Hornberg, and Maribeth Stivers. It was planned to give the community a chance to come and get a free meal while at the same time being an outreach from the church to the community. The meal took place at the Church on South Main on February 1st from 3:30 – 7:00 p.m. As you entered the hall of the church, you were greeted by Pastor Nielson, who greeted each person and gave them a ticket, which was good for one free meal. Then all you had to do was to find a place at the table and one of the regular members of the church brought
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The Necedah Middle school just completed the district level of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Grades 6th through 8th and a final list of eighteen contestants vied for the opportunity to compete at the Regional level hosted at Reedsburg school district on February 11th. From the finalists emerge two that will represent the Necedah School District, our district champion, Emily Herried and runner up, Sayre Wyman. Left to Right back row: Natalie Weckesser, Isaiah Zavala, Selina Walters, Lindsey Murphy, Miles Saylor, Ethan Hensel, Syre Wyman, Anastasia Texly, Middle row: Logan Williams, Emily Herried, Jaron Murphy, Julia Klafka, Camden Nowicki, Front row: Clayton Vogele, Zoe Kimball, Gabby Wilhorn, Megan Vanmeter, Abigail Saunders PHOTO CREDIT KEITH CRISPELL, NECEDAH SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Tigers ousted in double-dual matches BY TASHA MUELLER
The Hillsboro Tiger wrestling team hosted two dual meets on Friday night as was unable to surpass both Brookwood and Weston/Ithaca teams. The Tigers won five of the 14 contested matchups during the Brookwood dual. The wins included three pins and two other decision matches. Mitch Beckwith (120), Logan Rohn (126) and Tyler Seeley (152) all gained extra pins this season. Beckwith faced Colton Brueggeman and got the early period pin at 0:49. Rohn competed against Shane Dunwald and surfaced with the early pin at 1:37. Seeley followed suit and
pinned Jaden Havlik at 0:50. Nolan Hammer (145) won in sudden victory against Joey Perrigo 12-10 to give Hillsboro three more team points. Max Sebranek (182) was able to tie the match at 24-24 after winning by decision over Isaiah Sletten with a final score of 10-4. The final score against Brookwood was 54-24. Going up against the Weston / Ithaca team, Hillsboro looked towards picking up a team win. Hillsboro gained weight class forfeits by Rohn (126), Sebranek (182), and Benish (195) The matchup of the night was when
Hammer (145) wrestled against Nick Bennett. Hammer had the match going in his favor early on, but a smack down on the mat from Bennett resulted in an injury for Hammer as an injury by default occurred. All other matches resulted in a loss by a pin for the Tiger team, including, Mitch Beckwith (120), Katie Blaha (132), Justin Muller (138), Tyler Seeley (152), and Dylan Thew (220). Weston / Ithaca received forfeit wins in 160, 170 and 285 weight classes. Weston / Ithaca went on to win 48-30. The Tigers will travel to Brookwood this Saturday to compete in the race towards conference titles.
Katie Blaha tries to get out of a strong grip over Jordan Rupp in the 132 match up. Rupp gained a pin over Blaha as Weston / Ithaca won the dual 48-30.
Hillsboro students named to Chancellor’s and Dean’s List University of Wisconsin-Platteville announced its 2013 fall semester Chancellor's List. Students receive this academic status by earning a 4.0 grade point average during the semester. Attainment of the Chancellor's List represents the high academic achievement at UW-Platteville. Emily Stanek, an Ornamental Hort major from Hillsboro, WIUWPlatteville, founded in 1846, is located in the southwestern corner of Wisconsin, near the Iowa and Illinois borders. The University, the fastest-growing four-year school in the 13college University of Wisconsin System, enrolls approximately 7,500 undergraduate students. Luther College sophomore Daniel Ray from Hillsboro,
WI, has been named to the 2013 fall semester Dean's List. Ray is the son of Carol and David Ray. This fall's list includes 741 students; 137 freshmen, 186 sophomores, 203 juniors and 215 seniors. To be named to the dean's list, a student must earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale and must complete at least 12 credit hours with 10 hours of conventional grades (A, B, C, D). Luther is a selective four-year college located in northeast Iowa. The college has an enrollment of 2,500 students and offers a liberal arts education leading to the bachelor of arts degree in 60 majors and pre-professional programs.
Project benefits Good Samaritan Thrift Store CONTRIBUTED BY TOM HOTEK Need some extra motivation to exercise in the Winter months? A late Christmas gift arrived for Hillsboro’s Good Samaritan Thrift Store and Food Pantry. Word was received that the Princeton Club is sponsoring a million pound challenge to benefit Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin. Our local food pantry orders monthly and receives deliveries of food from Second Harvest. This food is then distributed every Thursday. Families qualified by income level can receive two bags of food each month. Everything from hamburger to canned peas and soup, loaves of bread to pasta and pizzas, and much more is given out. These items are purchased by the Good Samaritan and an average of 3,000 to 4,000 pounds of food are supplied every month! The cost of these items is paid for through generous donations to the store and the sales of clothing, etc. But what does that have to do with exercise? Everything! The Princeton Club sponsors a health initiative and no, you do not have to join the club or spend any money. In fact this won’t cost you anything except a few minutes of your time. If you will sign up (and your information will be confidential) and pledge and record the number of hours you exercise each week, the
Good Samaritan will receive the benefit of 10 pounds of food for every hour of exercise!! Yes, every hour that you exercise will give the food pantry 10 pounds of food. This project began January 1st and will go until the Princeton Club reaches their goal. Many, many other food pantries will be benefiting just like our one in Hillsboro. They are counting each week as Wednesday through Tuesday (starting January 1st). How do you participate? You need internet access and an email address. Each person can sign up individually and we have created a local team called Helping Hillsboro Healthwise. Here is the internet link: http://www.princetonclub. net/mpc/exercise.htmlfor
signing up and you choose HELPING HILLSBORO HEALTHWISE as the team and the GOOD SAMARITAN THRIFT STORE, HILLSBORO, WI as the benefiting organization. Remember to keep as motivation that for every hour you track as exercise, the food pantry receives 10 pounds of food! Weight training, snow shoveling, walking, running, sports, and much, much more count as exercise. The concept promotes physical fitness and your dedication to sharing the number of hours you exercise will help feed the patrons of the food pantry. Again, you do not have to be a member or pay any money to the Princeton Club. You do not have to share your personal information (other than signing up
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Treasures are found within a Holiday display BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD
For ninety year old Ed Southworth of New Lisbon, the planning for Christmas begins in his head weeks before the first Christmas present is purchased. The disciplined World War II veteran is action oriented with an end goal in mind. That goal around the holidays is to create a bigger and brighter holiday display in his home than in previous years. According to his eighty-eight year old sister and neighbor, Mary Richardson, Ed has always been a craftsman, at one time creating treasures out of wood. Now those artistic endeavors are focused on Christmas decorations enhanced with items found around any home, including decorations on trees made from old costume jewelry many may toss aside not realizing the beauty they could create. Every room in Ed's house is decorated with flair and finesse for the holiday season, with this past year's decora-
tions to include a mantel outfitted with holiday themed carousels. For Ed, this yearly hobby is nothing more than something he likes to do - for others it is a treat for their eyes to see, including the many grandchildren and great nieces and nephews who visit during the holidays. Every year he said he contemplates new scenes and just how to add to the existing ones. His holiday treasures are enjoyed just for a short time and are taken down after the holidays - all of which adds to the anticipation for others on figuring out what the next year's display will be like. Ed's art and handi-work is a story that speaks for itself, but enhancing it is the close relationship he and his baby sister have. When speaking with them they often finish each other's sentences, sometimes with some gentle teasing and always with laughter.
A lifetime of memories and stories exist between siblings Mary Richardson (88 years old) and Ed Southworth (90 years old) but the ones they want to discuss are the new ones yet to be created in Ed's handcrafts and Christmas displays of the future. Here they stand next to a display of Ed's medals earned during his World War II service in the Air Force
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The pair are the remaining living siblings out of four. Their two brothers Raymond and Harold have passed on, as has Ed's wife, Loretta. Regardless of their losses, family and the memories that have been created live on in their hearts. Ed and his wife married after he was discharged from the Air Force where he served three years. Together they raised four children and he has always lived in New Lisbon. Ed spent twenty-one years delivering milk in the area and then at Volk Field in Camp Douglas in the maintenance department. He currently lives in the house where he and his siblings grew up. Mary, his baby sister, is his neighbor and best friend and can always be found just a short distance from the older brother she loves, and respects. That loving respect is clearly evident when Mary takes visitors on a tour of Ed's Christmas displays.
This Christmas tree hanging was made by the hand of Ed Southworth and put together carefully using old costume jewelry
Buzzer basket by Schumann sends Wolves into overtime BY TASHA MUELLER A late second buzzer 2-point basket by Emma Schumann was all the WonewocCenter Wolves Lady Basketball team needed to land themselves into competing for a overtime win Monday night. The team hosted the La Farge Wildcats for a non-conference game that came down to an overtime decision. In the first quarter, WC went toe-to-toe with La Farge as sophomore Dani Novy put up the first points for the night with a 3pointer. The game tied at 6-6 at 4:40. Sophomore teammate Emily Tracy gained one point for the team at the foul line, which put them in the lead at 7-6. Within the second quarter, the game was still predominately close throughout as Madeline Benson made a 3-pointer to tie the game 10-10 with 4:36 left until the half. The quarter ended at 12-13, with WC trailing by one point. After the half, WC kept on track with a good defense and played the game with determination. Kelsey Rego was able to gain a 3-point shot to her stats as the team led by three points, 20-23. By the fourth quarter, Schumann was able to tie the game 23-23 as the lead for both teams kept going back and forth. Benson
took a two point lead by making another 3point attempt, advancing the Wolves 26-24. La Farge’s Sarah Volden answered back with a basket to tie the game 26-26. Wonewoc-Center’s Madisyn Makal makes a basket to give the Wolves a two-point lead, as the Wildcats kept making foul line baskets and took a one-point lead 29-28. Benson made her third and final 3-pointer of the night to take a one point lead 34-33. A tie resulted when Schumann fouled Emily Jeffers, giving La Farge a tie at 34-34. An additional WC foul by Novy put Grace Jacobs at the line with missing the first basket attempt and making the second, making the game a one point difference with 44.1 seconds left. Benson went to the foul line with making the first attempt to tie the game once again at 35-35. La Farge was able to make a basket, as Schumann made the buzzer basket to end the game 37-37 in regulation, sending both teams into overtime. The game went down to the wire as Schumann tied 41-41 when a foul from Novy gave Jeffers the chance to take a two-point lead, which she did. Tracy made an outstanding 3-point shot, making the close-game 44-43. La Farge answered back with a two-point basket, taking a one-point lead, as W-C was unable to
find the extra second to attempt an additional basket and lost 44-45. Benson had 15 points for the night, as Schumann added 11. Additional point contributors, include, Tracy with 8, Novy with 3, and Makal with 2.
La Farge’s Jeffers led the way with 23 points, as Jacobs had 8. Wonewoc-Center will host Brookwood this Thursday and Royall this Friday.
Wonewoc-Center’s Madeline Benson presses against La Farge’s Sara Beth Harris. The Lady Wolves came close to an overtime win Monday night, just missing a non-conference win by one-point at 45-44. Benson contributed 15 points, with three 3-point shots.
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Six Rivers Toastmasters Achieve Competent Communicator Award Six Rivers Toastmasters members are proud to recently announce three of their members have achieved Competent Communicator Awards. The members receiving this ambitious award are Margie Strouse, Barbara Baker, and April Martell. These members deservingly earned this distinction in their accomplishments and have worked hard to attain this goal within Toastmasters International. The heart of the Toastmasters curriculum is the communication track, defined by the Competent Communication manual and a series of fifteen advanced manuals. The Competent Communication manual consists of ten speech projects, each building upon the other in skills and difficulty. For each project, the member prepares and delivers a speech in front of the club. Speakers are expected to keep their presentations within prescribed time limits. For most Competent Communication speeches, the limit is five to seven minutes. After the member has given the presentation, another Toastmaster will evaluate the presenter
based on certain criteria for each project. The distinctive feature of Toastmasters is this continual evaluation. Each activity at a club is evaluated: speeches are evaluated both orally at the meeting and in the member's manual. Even the evaluators themselves are evaluated at the end of the meeting by a "General Evaluator", also a club member. This near-immediate feedback provides the member with information on how he or she can improve his or her presentation skills for the next speech, and is intended to provide a positive experience for the speaker. Please consider joining us at an upcoming meeting as you will be amazed at the things you will learn from the broad spectrum of topics Six Rivers Toastmasters members speak on. The meetings are held on the first Thursday and the third Thursday of each month with upcoming dates as follows February 6, February 20, March 6, and March 20. They start promptly at 7 p.m. in Mauston City Hall’s Community Room (top floor). Feel free to contact Margie Strouse at 608-751-7515 for further information.
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Propane - Many questions but few answers BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD According to the Wisconsin State Energy Office the propane crisis in Wisconsin is dire. The following message greats visitors to their website at www.energyindependence.w i.gov: "Propane marketers in Wisconsin have worked hard to ensure that their customers have propane to heat their homes this winter. But, often this means that your local propane company can only deliver 100 gallons or so at a time to ensure that all customers get fuel. The propane supply crunch is
affecting 24 states, not just Wisconsin. As a result of the supply situation the price of propane—starting at the wholesale level, has risen very dramatically in the past 10 days. Consumers will find that propane prices are very high compared to what they were paying just a couple of months ago." As to what those high prices mean to Juneau County area residents ranges from spending savings to giving up the bare necessities. Last week we asked our readers on Facebook to send us their recent propane purchase receipts. The receipts submitted to us ranged any-
where from $4.99 a gallon up to $6.90 per gallon and it doesn't appear that prices have gone down much at all since. Across the state similar prices have been reported, included from customers who, though they were under a pre-buy agreement with their supplier, found out those agreements were not being honored in what their vendor called "an act of God." Some consumers have questioned if the high prices being billed to them were a form of price gouging. Dealers have reported that they too are not having their own pre-buy prices from propane companies being honored and need to pass the high price on to their customers. Lawmakers across the country are demanding answers but just when those answers will come is yet to be answered. On January 31st Wisconsin politicians issued a press release announcing their demands for answers and actions: U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (DWI), Reid Ribble (R-WI), Sean Duffy (R-WI), Gwen Moore, (D-WI), Tom Petri (R-WI), Mark Pocan (DWI), Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) joined Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) in sending a letter to President Obama today urging him to take immediate action to address the current propane crisis facing Wisconsin. “Many families across Wisconsin need propane to heat their homes during this historically cold winter, so these skyrocketing prices and supply shortages couldn’t be coming at a worse possible time,” said Rep. Kind. “We’re urging the President to take immediate action to get this resolved,
lay out a plan to end the current crisis, and help ensure it doesn’t happen again.” “Wisconsin’s rural areas are being particularly hardhit by this crisis and we are taking all possible steps to resolve this shortage and identify the causes,” said Rep. Ribble. “Wisconsinites depend on these services and we cannot tolerate systemic failures to continue.” The press release went on to state: "Nearly 250,000 residents and countless businesses throughout Wisconsin are experiencing a severe propane crisis this winter. The shortage is preventing families from keeping their homes warm during the coldest months of the year. Several factors contributed to this propane crisis, including increased usage due to a late and wet corn harvest, the loss of the Cochin supply pipeline, constrained rail service, and unusually frigid temperatures. The cumulative effect is that the price of propane in Wisconsin has risen to unprecedented levels of $6 per gallon in some parts of the state; average rates were $1.50 per gallon at this time last year. Concrete steps have already been taken, including action by the Department of Transportation issuing emergency exemptions from the Hours of Service rules for propane and other home heating fuels. Additionally, the state recently made additional funds available for residents through Wisconsin’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), as well as additional funds for loan guarantee programs for propane suppliers. Given the severity of the problem and its impact on Wisconsin families, more action is needed immediately. The Wisconsin Delegation
urges the Administration to engage as many agencies as necessary to undertake a comprehensive investigation of the causes of this problem, to resolve the immediate crisis and ensure that it doesn’t reoccur in the future." Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has also reached out to Washington by asking for working group to coordinate supplies of scarce propane gas to be established by President Barack Obama's administration. "We have received great cooperation and assistance from the federal government on the propane shortage here in Wisconsin so far," Walker said in a statement. "As a follow-up to the steps we've already taken, I'm requesting a propane
supply chain working group between the federal government, states, and the propane industry so we can work together on developing both short- and long-term strategies and the logistics of moving the propane supply through our states," the statement said. The pleas to Washington came just days after the federal government released $14 million in funding to help with the propane shortage in the state. The money will be used to help low income families pay for heat. Many said the step was needed, however, families and individuals not assisted by low income funding wonder who is going to help them keep their homes warm.
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Looking to the future of our students BY JACQUELINE MILLER “One of the many goals of education is to prepare students to college & career ready. A strong academic and Career and Technical foundation and preparation for career opportunities are important educational components for Wisconsin students. Students can benefit from participation in educational programs which provide a work-based experience and a more deliberate selection of course work based on potential career interests. Students seek a clear connection between their future career(s) and their class work. The opportunity to explore and experience a world of work is beneficial to career decision-making. Interning at a workplace provides a firsthand look at what skills are needed, how knowledge learned in school is put into action in the workplace, and informs the student about career choice. Work-based learning is the key to a successful 21st century.” (www.dpi.wi.gov) Currently at Wonewoc-Center High School, we have two students participating in the School-to-Work program, and two students enrolled in Youth Apprenticeship. Evan Czarnecki is employed at Vetesnik’s in Richland Center through work based learning as a power sports set-up technician. Evan really enjoys his work and has plans to pursue a career in a field related to motorsports. His direct supervisor
at Vetesnik’s has stated that Evan is very knowledgeable, he is respectful to his coworkers, and that he is conscientious of his work. Evan has expressed interest in attending Motorcycle Mechanics Institute or maintaining employment at Vetesnik’s and gaining further certifications through product manufacturer’s schooling. He is undecided at this point, but with his genuine work ethic, he is bound to find success in either path. Lilah Krueger is also involved in the work based learning program performing administrative duties for Geier, Homar, and Roy LLP law office in Wonewoc. Lilah is a senior and is currently undecided in her educational career beyond high school. She is considering the physical therapy program at Western Technical College and has applied to that program. Lilah’s participation in the School-to-Work program has helped her enhance her communication and organization skills, and has taught her the importance of paying attention to detail. Jason Bell is enrolled in Level II (second year) of the Youth Apprenticeship program. He has earned his hours through Schlieckau Farms in Loganville and at his parents’ farm in Wonewoc. Jason’s duties include helping with the care of the cattle and planting, maintaining, and harvesting the crops. He will be filling out an FFA proficiency applica-
Evan working on an ATV at Vetesnik's Motor Sports.
Lilah at Geier, Homar, and Roy LLP Law Office.
tion to be awarded for the skills he has learned and enhanced through his apprenticeship. The Youth Apprenticeship program requires that Jason learn 21st century skills related to his career pathway area. Jason has met exceeded all of the safety skills, and basic knowledge from Level 1, and is currently focusing on skills such as keeping records, financial understanding of the business, and fertilizer application as part of Level II. Austin Knock is enrolled in Youth Apprenticeship program in Level I (first year). Austin earned a major share of his hours over the summer working at Kregel Farms in Iowa. He continues to work at Kregel Farms on weekends and for Leatherberry farms in Wonewoc milking cows. Austin’s future plans are to enlist in the Marines branch of the military in infantry. His participation in Youth Apprenticeship has allowed him to earn high school credit for the work he is already performing, while enhancing his knowledge of technology advancements in the agriculture industry. Austin’s employers describe him as reliable, polite, and patient with animals. Below are some photos of the students at work (Austin Knock not pictured).
W-C moving towards Middle School has been set throughout the school to increase an updated safety plan. A learning grant has been in the process of getting sent out and being considered for the district. The grant would provide an afterschool study opportunity for five years. Piano upgrades will be made before upcoming musical festivals. An estimated total of $8,500 for the purchase will be sought, with decisions to be looked into different styles of what the music department desires. See WONEWOC, page 13
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already snowed this winter. Rick also added to the board that Juneau County is in the process of applying for a grant for weather cameras. The camera would focus on the road to see if highways are covered with snow or ice. The camera would be located on school property, checking on the road 10 minutes in the day, with the rest of the time to be the districts. The equipment would be housed in the school and give extra camera coverage to the parking lot. The idea is still being looked into through the county. Completed projects over Christmas from now, included, new carpet tile in the band room, replaced stage bumpers, replacing wood bleachers outside with new metal bleachers that will be replaced for softball, baseball and football fields, baby changing tables have been placed in the both sets of bathrooms, new stairs and risers will be replaced on the elementary side of the school, and a door numbering system
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During the regular Wonewoc-Center School Board meeting on Monday, January 20th, board members approved a motion to begin grade reorganization. The reorganization will follow a middle school concept, giving sixth-grade students more opportunities to grow. Sixth graders will be combined with seventh and eighth-graders with the concept in place to form a middle school. Currently, sixth-graders are considered part of the elementary. Dr. Steve Lozeau commented to the board, “It is the concept of sharing teachers in grades 6-8 rather than sixth grade being self-contained.” A recommendation from administration came to the board to move towards this decision. With the board’s approval, a more concrete plan to create a schedule by staff will begin. Teachers at Wonewoc-Center are able to teach both middle school and high school levels in their specific area. With that, scheduling might be a bit more manageable. Scheduling will begin by Principal Michelle Noll, to accommodate the students and teachers. Students are housed in one building, so moving students will not be a factor. Building and GroundsMaintenance Director Chad Rick reported to the board that the new truck and plow has been working out well with the many days it has
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THE MESSENGER OF JUNEAU COUNTY
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT JUNEAU COUNTY BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC,a Delaware Limited Liability Company; Plaintiff, vs. Defendants. SUSAN M. BLASCO and JOHN DOE, unknown spouse of Susan M. Blasco; and CASTLE ROCK ESTATES OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; Case No. 13-CV-164 Code No. 30404 Foreclosure of Mortgage Dollar Amount Greater Than $5,000.00 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on November 20, 2013, in the amount of $37,183.99, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: February 25, 2014, at 10:05 o’clock a.m. TERMS: 1. 10% down in cash or certified funds at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2. Sold
“as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. 3. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax. PLACE: Lobby of the Juneau County Justice Center, located at 200 Oak Street, Mauston, Wisconsin DESCRIPTION: Lot 280, Castle Rock Estates, Town of Germantown, Juneau County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: N8288 Poplar Lane, Town of Germantown. TAX KEY NO.: 290-122-110 /s/Brent Oleson Sheriff of Juneau County, WI O’DESS AND ASSOCIATES, S.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 1414 Underwood Avenue, Suite 403 Wauwatosa, WI 53213 (414) 727-1591 O’Dess and Associates, S.C., is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy, this correspondence should not be construed as an attempt to collect a debt. Publish: January 30, 2014 February 6, 13, 2014 WNAXLP
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT JUNEAU COUNTY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Richard Stechauner Case No.14PR6 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE An application for informal adminstration was filed. The decedent, with date of birth June 17, 1952 and date of death December 25, 2013, was domiciled in Juneau County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 758 Jordan Road, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. All interested persons
waived notice. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedents estate is April 30, 2014. A claim may be filed at the Juneau County Courthouse, 200 Oak Street, Mauston, Wisconsin, Room 2300. /s/Diane Mortensen Probate Registrar Dated: January 16, 2014 Roels Keidatz Fronsee & Danen LLP Julie Fink Fronzee State Bar No. 01020238 P.O. Box 5065 De Pere, WI 54115 920-336-4242 Publish: January 30, 2014 February 6, 13, 2014 WNAXLP
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT JUNEAU COUNTY Nationstar Mortgage, LLC Plaintiff vs Defendant(s) GEORGE BIGHAM, et al. Case No: 13 CV 93 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on October 24, 2013 in the amount of $52,206.17 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: February 18, 2014 at 10:00 AM TERMS: By bidding at the sheriff sale, prospective buyer is consenting to be bound by the following terms: 1.) 10% down in cash or money order at the time of sale; balance due within 10 days of confirmation of sale; failure to pay balance due will result in forfeit of deposit to plaintiff. 2.) Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances. 3.) Plaintiff opens bidding on the property, either in person or via fax and as recited by the sheriff department in the event that no opening bid is offered, plaintiff retains the right to request the sale be declared as invalid as the sale is fatally defective. PLACE: in the main lobby of Juneau County Justice
Center located at 200 Oak Street, Mauston, Wisconsin DESCRIPTION: LOT FIVE (5), BLOCK THREE (3), EXCEPTING THE EAST 24 FEET THEREOF OF DOCKSTADER`S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MAUSTON, JUNEAU COUNTY, WISCONSIN, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO USE THE WEST 6 FEET OF THE EAST 24 FEET OF LOT 5, BLOCK 3, DOCKSTADER`S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF MAUSTON, JUNEAU COUNTY, WISCONSIN, FOR ALLEY PURPOSES. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 427 Winsor Street, Mauston, WI 53948 TAX KEY NO.: 292510527 Dated this 26 day of December, 2013. /s/Brent Oleson Juneau County Sheriff Dustin A. McMahon Blommer Peterman, S.C. State Bar No. 1086857 165 Bishops Way, Suite 100 Brookfield, WI 53005 262-790-5719 Please go to www.blommerpeterman.com to obtain the bid for this sale. Blommer Peterman, S.C. is the creditor's attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Publish: January 23, 30, February 6, 2014 WNAXLP
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT, DANE COUNTY, WISCONSIN BRANCH 8 MANSION HILL PROPERTIES, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. Defendant. JASMINE WILLIAMS 302 – 2ND MAIN STREET ELROY, WISCONSIN 53929, CASE NO 14-CV-94 CASE CODE: 30301 AMENDED SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION TO: Jasmine Williams You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. Within 40 days after the date of the first publication hereof, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is Clerk of Court, Room 1000, Dane County Courthouse, 215 South Hamilton Street, Madison, WI 53703, and to Koritzinsky & Karls, LLC, 414
D'Onofrio Drive, Suite 300, Madison, WI 53719. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. Dated this 23rd day of January, 2014. /s/Jay D. Koritzinsky Attorney for Plaintiff State Bar No. 01005928 Koritzinsky & Karls, LLC 414 D'Onofrio Drive, Suite 300 Madison, WI 53719 608-833-7799 Publish: January 30, 2014 February 6, 13, 2014 WNAXLP
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT JUNEAU COUNTY STATE BANK OF CAZENOVIA, Plaintiff, vs Defendants. SCOTT E. MEARS, et al., Case No. 13CV144 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE By virtue of and pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled action on the 27th day of August, 2013, I will sell at public auction in the lobby of the Justice Center in the City of Mauston, 200 Oak Street, in Juneau County, on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at 10:05 o'clock A.M., all of the following described premises, to wit: Lot 4 of Juneau County Certified Survey Map No. 3711, recorded in Volume 16 of CSM, Page 96, part of the Northeast Quarter of the Fractional Northwest Quarter (NE¼ FRNW¼) in Section 31, Township 14 North, Range 4 East, Town of Seven Mile Creek, Juneau County, Wisconsin. (N375
LaValle Street, Mauston, Wisconsin, Parcel #29034 TSV #732.03) TERMS OF SALE: Certified check to Clerk of Court. DOWN PAYMENT: Ten percent of amount bid by certified check at time of sale unless waived by plaintiff's counsel. Subject to unpaid taxes of record on day of closing, transfer fees and all other exceptions described by plaintiff or a representative of the Juneau County Sheriff's office at the time of sale. Dated at Mauston, Wisconsin, this 21st day of January, 2014. /s/Brent Oleson, Sheriff Juneau County, Wisconsin CHIQUOINE & MOLBERG, S.C. Stephen D. Chiquoine P. O. Box 399 Reedsburg, WI 53959 608 524 6717 Attorneys for Plaintiff Publish: February 6, 13, 20, 2014 WNAXLP
TOWN OF LINDINA TOWN OF LINDINA TOWN BOARD MEETING February 12, 2014, Town Hall at 7:00 p.m. AGENDA Call to order Minutes of last meeting Treasurer’s report Emergency Management report Road Superintendent report Discuss restrooms District meeting Next meeting date Present bills for payment Adjourn Sharie Miles, Clerk Publish: February 6, 2014 WNAXLP
TOWN OF WOODLAND PRIMARY ELECTION Tuesday, February 18, 2014 WOODLAND TOWN HALL 7:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M. Hall is Handicap Accessible A public test of the Accuvote and Touch Screen Voting Equipment will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. at the Woodland Town Hall S548 County Road G Wonewoc, WI 53958 This test is required per Wisconsin Statutes, Chapter 5, Section 5.84 and is open to the general public. Nancy Dieck, Clerk Publish: February 6, 2014 WNAXLP
February 6, 2014
NEW LISBON SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT OF NEW LISBON PK-12 IMC Monday, February 10, 2014, 7:00 p.m. The New Lisbon School Board will hold a regular Board of Education Meeting on February 10, 2014 in the PK-12 IMC at 7:00 P.M. Open Session 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Verification of Compliance with Open Meeting Law 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of Agenda 5. Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes 6. Recognition of Visitors 7. Communications a. Mrs. Walker, Athletic Director - Updates b. Mr. Syftestad –Updates c. Mr. Toelle – Updates d. Mr. Birr – Superintendent’s Report e. School Board Convention Updates – Mrs. Murphy and Mrs. Boyle f. Public Comments 8. Approve Monthly Invoices 9. Old Business a. Consideration and Potential Action to Untable Motion Regarding School Forest 10. New Business a. Celebrate New Lisbon b. Consideration and Potential Action Concerning the Following: 1. School Forest 2. 2014-2015 School District Calendar 3. Hiring of an Additional Junior High Wrestling Coach 4. First Reading of Updated Policies 5. Policies a. Graduation Ceremony b. Insurance Eligibility c. Sub Pay 11. Period of Public Comment 12. Adjourn Wendy Murphy, School Board Clerk Publish: February 6, 2014 WNAXLP
TOWN OF SUMMIT Town of Summit Juneau County At the primary to be held on Feb. 18th, 2014, in the Town of Summit, the following will be the polling place location: Town Hall located at N1025 Hwy. 58 Mauston, WI. THE POLLING PLACE WILL OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND WILL CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M. If you have any questions concerning your polling place, contact the municipal clerk. Tammy Miller W7668 Miller Rd, Wonewoc, WI 53968 (608) 985-7106 The polling place is accessible to elderly and disabled voters. Publish: February 6, 2014 WNAXLP
TOWN OF SUMMIT TOWN OF SUMMIT, JUNEAU COUNTY ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEM TEST NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the public test required by Wis. Stats. 5.84 will be conducted on the Town of Summit voting equipment on Thursday, Feb. 13th, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. at the Town Hall located at N1025 Hwy 58, Mauston, Wisconsin. The test is open to the public. Tammy Miller, Town Clerk 985-7106 Publish: February 6, 2014 WNAXLP
VILLAGE OF WONEWOC VILLAGE OF WONEWOC ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEM TEST NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: that the public test required by Wis. Stats. 5.84 will be conducted on the Village of Wonewoc voting equipment on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at the Village Hall located at 200 West Street, Wonewoc, Wisconsin. The test is open to the public. Contact Lee Kucher at 608-464-3114 for information. Lee Kucher Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer Publish: February 6, 2014 WNAXLP
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THE MESSENGER OF JUNEAU COUNTY
TOWN OF PLYMOUTH TOWN OF PLYMOUTH Town of Plymouth Office W9902 State Road 82, Elroy, WI 53929 REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Monday, February 10, 2014, 7:00 p.m. AGENDA: Call to order Pledge of Allegiance Verification of Posting Approval of agenda in any order Public Input (limit 5 minutes) Minutes Reading of Treasurer’s Report Review Vouchers Payment of Monthly Vouchers Treasurer’s Report Open Bids/Quotes: Seal Coat; Aggregate Chips; #1 Gravel/Breaker Run; Diesel Fuel; Cement Panels; and Sand/Salt Storage Shed Patrolman’s Report 2014 Road Construction Projects Permit-Survey maps-Plot plans Go into closed session as empowered in Wis. State Statues 19.85 (c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee for over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility Reconvene into open session (a) Any business transaction from closed session Items to be put on next month’s agenda Adjournment Betty Manson, Clerk Publish: February 6, 2014 WNAXLP
TOWN OF LEMONWEIR TOWN OF LEMONWEIR MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING Tuesday, February 11, 2014 Town Hall (N3935 19th Ave.) 7:00 p.m. Call to Order Public Comments and Concerns Minutes of last meeting Reviews of Letters of Interest for Chairperson position Mobile Home Park License Renewals for KAE I, II, III Approval of new office computer bid Budget/Reserves review & possible actions to move funds Road Report including: Snowplow repor; other road issues TRFA & Ambulance updates Administrator’s Report -- Office Operations, Payment Voucher, Correspondence & Zoning Permits Adjournment Carin E. Leach, Town Administrator 608-847-4786 Publish: February 6, 2014 WNAXLP
WONEWOC, from page 10 No further decisions have been made regarding the conference alignment. Approval between both Scenic Bluffs and Ridge and Valley has been made for football only. The realignment would be in consideration for the 2015-2016 school year and will be placed in the hands of the WIAA this spring. All board members approved policy Series 100 and Policy 151.1 “Policy Adoption”. The Wonewoc-Center School District will hold a School Board Spring Primary Election on February 18, 2014 for two at large school board members. Qualified electors will be asked to vote for two candidates for the Wonewoc and Union Center School Board. The top four (4) vote getters from this election will be on the School Board Spring Election on April 1, 2014. The names of the candidates that will appear on the Spring Primary ballot in the following order, includes: John Benish, Tonia Schumann, Sandy Rogers (Incumbent), Shannon K. Miller, Johnna Baldwin, Merry Preston (Incumbent). The board approved the spring coaching contracts including Duane Tracy at Head Baseball Coach, Dawn Ertel as Head Softball Coach. Kelly Rueckheim and Kim Price as Co-Head Track Coaches and Erich Hughes as Junior High Track Coach. The next regular school board meeting is Monday, February 17 at 7 p.m.
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TOWN OF WONEWOC Town of Wonewoc Testing of Electronic Voting Equipment Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Wis. Statute 5.94 (1) a public test of the electronic voting equipment to be used in the Town of Wonewoc Spring Primary on Monday, February 10, 2014 will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Monday, February 10, 2014 at Wonewoc Town Hall, 625 Bridge Street, Wonewoc, WI 53968. The test is open to the public. Contact the town clerk at 462-8523 for information. Kathy Reztlaff, Clerk Publish: February 6, 2014 WNAXLP
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Letter to the Editor
I moved to Wisconsin in the mid 1970’s after bring born and raised in St. Paul Minnesota. I have lived in rural Wisconsin ever since. I have owned homes in Chippewa, Dunn, and now Juneau Counties. I was apprehensive about well water when I first came to Wisconsin after having tasted well water rich in minerals in Minnesota. The wells that have provided water for my family in Wisconsin have always been crystal clear, and tasted of nothing but pure water. I recently had our well here in Juneau County tested for everything I could test for and the well past in every category. I attended the County Board meeting of January 21st. I am pleased to see that board members are concerned and taking action to protect our waters, with the arrival of the sand mining industry. Our lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams are a huge asset to all of us. They provide recreation for residents and tourists. Clean water for consumption makes our area a great place to live for us and future generations. Any Jobs the mining industry might bring will be worth nothing if we cannot breathe our air or drink our water. Please join me in thanking our County Board for what they do and encourage them to continue to protect what makes Juneau County the great place it is. Stanley Schulte New Lisbon, Wisconsin
Dear Editor, Kudos to the Vernon County Board for passing two important resolutions at their January 21, 2014 meeting. The first resolution opposes the Trans Pacific Partnership or TPP. TPP joins previous trade deals such as NAFTA and CAFTA that have outsourced jobs and decreased Wisconsin’s manufacturing base. Multinational companies with lobbyists in DC have negotiated the TPP to their advantage, while Wisconsin’s workers and small business, the heart of our rural communities, are being ignored, as they can't afford to send lobbyists to DC. The second resolution opposes the NSA spying on US citizens without a warrant. The NSA’s collection of information on American’s without warrant is unconstitutional under the Fourth Amendment. If abuses by the NSA continue, we are in danger of losing our privacy, our individual security and our constitutional rights. Our Congress needs to start listening to rural communities, like the Vernon County Board, not Wall Street and DC special interests. Our congressman, Ron Kind, who supports the TPP negotiations and voted to fund NSA's spying, stands in opposition to Vernon County’s resolutions. On both these issues, Ron is wrong. He needs to start listening to the people he serves
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I really don’t want to write about the cold weather. Let’s face it you live here too so you know as well as I do that it’s cold outside, right? There must be something else I can write about. I was watching the news and they were talking about Groundhog day. One of the guys said if the Groundhog predicts more winter he will probably become an endangered species! I have no doubt he’s right. Got me to wondering if anyone really believes the groundhog predictions and if they don’t why do they continue to have groundhog day? It started way back in 1887 and is still going strong. The most famous one is Punxsutawney Phil but there are others like Jimmy the groundhog. Do we get to chose which one is correct because sometimes they vary in their opinions. But the main question for today is what keeps folks celebrating it? Personally I think it’s because we all have cabin fever around this time and any excuse to party is acceptable. The second question of the day is if the groundhog was living in the wild, would it know that it’s supposed to come out on February 2nd and look around? I highly doubt it. But the ones in captivity are probably prodded and pulled and forced out of their nice warm nest. Of course they’re going to scurry back in. Not because they saw a shadow that scared them but because they were dragged out in the cold! Still in their pj’s and nothing on their little feet. You can bet they don’t want to hang around outside and look at all the dumb folks who are standing around shivering. We humans sure do have some weird traditions. And this is only one of them. As far as I can tell we could also put daylight savings time in the weird category too. Plus we could eliminate the big Black Friday shopping spree. And here’s a good one. The Polar Dunk on New Years Day. When I was a kid my dad took me to downtown Milwaukee along the Michigan shoreline to watch the Polar Bear Club jump in that freezing water. And people still do it today! Granted the more recent ones are usually a fund raising type thing, but get serious. I can barely stand to be fully dressed in winter clothes and go out much less wear next to nothing and jump
in freezing water. Nope ain’t gonna happen, not by me. Then there’s ice fishing. I figure you gotta be either starving or a complete fool to sit out there in freezing weather just to catch a fish. Granted when I watched “Grumpy Old Men” they made it look like fun but they weren’t sitting on a white bucket out in the elements. They were in heated shacks with music and other things. Plus they did it as a group and everyone had fun. Not the same as a lonely guy sitting outside by himself with nothing but a fishing pole and bucket! Can you tell from my ramblings that I’ve just about had it with cold weather? And to think it’s only the first week of February. We have a lot of winter to get through before all is said and done. I’m not sure I’ll make it. I also have the year anniversary of Ray’s accident to get through yet, too. And guess what? As much as I’ve said I’m going to keep a close eye on him I really can’t because I have to work at the Community Closet. Wednesdays are my days to work. Ray won’t come with me either cause I did ask. Nope, he has to keep the fires going at home. Now I know there’s some truth to that cause it gets mighty cold if we leave it for that long but I’m a bit nervous about leaving him all alone for that length of time, especially on this particular day. I keep telling myself that he will be careful because he sure doesn’t want to go through something like that again. I know he wouldn’t do anything stupid on purpose, but sometimes stupid things just sorta happen. I know he didn’t plan the first accident and hopefully he will be extra careful on this day. Always remember our best friends and our worst enemies are our thoughts. I gotta remember he is a big boy and can take care of himself. I can’t let my thoughts run to the negative. And so I’ll leave you for today and write again next week when I can report that nothing bad happened on the 29th. Until then I’ll leave you with this NO-nonsense thought: Oh Lord please fill my mouth with worthwhile stuff and nudge me when I’ve said enough. n Nancy J Schneider is a member of The Wisconsin Regional Writers Association and writes freelance. Nancy can be reached at njswritingnook@yahoo.com.
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February 6, 2014
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iLead student on Wake Up Wisconsin BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD On Tuesday morning iLEAD Charter School students, Kyle Roberts and Mitchel Paulson and iLEAD teacher Greg Rowe appeared on Madison's WKOW Channel 27 Wake Up Wisconsin morning show. Kyle was interviewed about an upcoming trip to Memphis where he will record a debut cd ,all of which came about suddenly and unexpectedly when a video of him playing guitar was discovered last October by major names in the blues music industry. Mitchel will be traveling with Kyle to Memphis and may record with him as his drummer. Kyle is 15 years old and has been playing guitar for only three and a half years. He is self taught and cannot read music but has a natural ability to play by ear. Blues is a genre of music that has always called to him and he feels at home playing. iLEAD Charter School has been supportive of
Kyle's interest in music and has supported all his endeavors, including last year working into his program a project where he crafted cigar box guitars by hand, much like the way when they became famous during and before the Great Depression. Kyle is working with a professional manager and producers who have invested time, energy, and money of their own into his cd project. To help finance marketing of the cd, they have listed his project with the crowd funding website Indiegogo. Donations are being accepted and in return donors will receive gratitude gifts ranging from a signed cd to a cigar box guitar made by Kyle plus many other perks. If you would like more information you can visit his website at kylerobertsblues.com or like his Facebook Fan Page at www.facebook.com/KyleRobertsFanPage.
Taking Refuge
An Outdoorsman’s Journal
BY STEVE NORLING Well here we are, another week of cold and snowy weather. The snow makes it ideal for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. However, you need to be able to stand the cold and sometimes windy weather. One of the nice things about the cross-country ski trail that begins near Headquarters Road is that is mostly through the woods and the woods block out much of the wind. For those of you who like a fairly long trails, this would be your best bet this year. Boghaunter Trail is the other long trail and as you will see in the next paragraph, it is currently not the place to go. The entire area through which the Boghaunter Trail runs is being cleared and readied for a spring burn. The willow and other brush are being hydro-axed. This is part of the habitat restoration that goes on constantly at the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge. The area is being turned back into a prairie and sedge meadow, which is what it started out as. Cranes love this type of habitat but they do not like the willows and the other brush. The sedge meadows in this area will make excellent crane nesting areas. The prairie will support the cranes need for a place to forage for food, as will the sedge meadow itself. But it is not only the cranes that will benefit from the restoration of the habitat. This restoration will also be of great help to the dragonfly population. The Boghaunter Trail is named for the Boghaunter dragonfly. However, there are many other species of dragonflies in this area. You can almost see them as similar to wildflowers. From April through November there is a constant change of the species of dragonfly that is being hatched and flying around the area. For anyone that is interested in getting pictures of as many dragonflies as possible, this will probably prove to be an excellent area. Another thing that will improve is the number of wildflowers. This is the area in which the Wisconsin species of wild orchids grow. So, while we will have to give up skiing and snowshoeing the Boghaunter Trail this winter, we should find that it was worth it when cranes begin nesting there and the wildflowers and dragonflies increase. There will also probably be an increase of other prairie and sedge meadow loving songbirds. The results from our duck banding here on the refuge have been coming in. So far there have been ducks that were banded at Necedah reported to have been harvested in nineteen states and one Canadian province. There have been reports from as far away as Pennsylvania, New York, South Carolina, Texas, and Ontario. That is quite a spread of area and it gives the scientists that study waterfowl movement something to go on. This goes to show that banding waterfowl is worth the effort. This month (February) there will be a month long display at the Necedah Library. The refuge is going to put up a display showing many things about The Junior Duck Stamp contest. Stop by the library and check out the display. Speaking of the Junior Duck Stamp contest, there is still time to get the artwork done and get it in to the refuge. This contest is not only open to public schools; it is open to private schools and home schooled youngsters. It is open to all students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. This is a great way to teach youngsters about both art and conservation. The artwork needs to be turned in, (mail or in person) to the refuge by March 15th. Let’s make this the best year yet for the Wisconsin Junior Duck Stamp contest. After sequester shut down and not knowing what kind of budget they would be working with, the congress finally passed a budget. This year it looks like there will be no decrease in the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge budget. While there may not be an increase, at least the staff will know what they have. The refuge has already been notified that they will be able to hire some summer help. While there will be less temporary help hired that the staff would like to have it will be better than nothing. The Friends group is also stepping up to help. Until next week, “See you at the refuge.”
KYLE ROBERTS being miked before the
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A Place Called Buckskin BY MARK WALTERS Hello friends, This past week I headed up to Eagle River with friends and family to stay at a beautiful cabin that is nestled deep in a snow covered forest. My 13-year-old daughter, Selina, my brother-in-law Dick Schuster, his sons, Riley and Trent. Troy Ringelstetter, a high school buddy of Trent and Riley’s, and Dick’s brother Kenny Schuster would make up our group. We had three snowmobiles, a four-wheeler, and lots of ice fishing gear to keep us busy on what would be a weekend of nonstop snow, lots of wind, and some very cold temps. Friday, January 24th High 17, low minus 4 The boys came up with snowmobiles in tow last night and had lots of fun, of which most of it took place by the woodstove in the cabin, as Riley’s snowmobile was froze up. The cabin we are staying in is located about five miles from Eagle River, is on 212-acres and is on the end of a very long driveway. There is so much snow in this part of the state that the drive will not be able to be plowed much more because there is no where to put the snow. Buckskin, as this place was named by the great grandfather and grandfather of it’s present owners, which are Curt, David and Katie Walters (brothers and sister from the Poynette area). I am not related but in some ways it seems as though we are; as my brother- in-law, Dick's sister, Jeanine married David Walters, we all went to the same high school and it seems we all have a lot of the same values and hobbies. Today was the first time I ever saw Buckskin and shortly after setting my eyes on this beautiful getaway, I discovered that when I was a beautiful and brilliant baby, I was accidentally misplaced in the wrong Walters home and I am now ready to be a full owner by birthright of this heaven on earth. Anyways, as I was saying we would be fishing on this adventure and today’s choice of lakes would be Lac Vieux Desert which is where the Wisconsin River begins, and the only time that I ever saw it is when I canoed the Wisconsin back in '91 and my buddy Jeff Moll dropped me off to begin that journey. Last year Riley, Trent, and Troy fished this beautiful body of water on the ice and kicked butt on northern pike up to 34inches. Today it was truly a winter wonderland as we came to a public launch and the boys unloaded their snowmobiles while, Kenny Schuster and I would be driving our trucks. A few years back, Troy and Riley kind of put a truck through the ice on Winnibigoshish and now Mr. Ringelstetter is a bit skittish when it comes to driving pickups on the ice. I followed the boys until my truck, as well as Kenny’s truck, got stuck and thus we set up camp. We put out 21 tip ups it was windy and snowing. We caught ten hammer handles (small northern pike) and the best part of this day was our time in my new cabin. Propane lights, hand pump water, and a journal that is full of memories from simple, but incredible outdoor memories from several families that have been coming here since 1941 when this place was established to be a deer camp. What did we do at night? A bit of poker, the kids playing Connect Four but most of all everyone just sitting around a woodstove and talking and laughing. Saturday, January 25th High 1, low minus 20 “extreme wind”
It was coffee and eggs and no rush to get on the ice today. We are all aware of the deep freeze that we call Wisconsin that actually began on opening day of deer gun season. Today was in the top ten as far as miserable to be on the ice. We fished Pickeral Lake and could only get there by snowmobile. We only went because we said we would and it was cold. We all agreed that about three minutes was the max that exposed skin could handle and no one was too upset that the flags were not popping up on the tip ups. We put up an 8-man ice fishing shack and cooked brats and two gallons of homemade chilli. Once in a while someone took a snowmobile for a ride and no one was exactly upset when the sun hit the western horizon and it was time to head back to Buckskin and the warmth of the woodstove. Did I ever tell ya about the cabin I own in northern Wisconsin? I love it! Sunset
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Mauston Habitat family excited about new home CONTRIBUTED BY JIM ABBS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Brandis Deitz has been working hard to own a home for a long time. Her dream is about to come true, as she and her three children will be moving into the new house Habitat for Humanity is building on Union Street in Mauston. The whole family is excited about the location and is pleased to be moving into the city of Mauston. If construction stays on schedule, the family will move in early summer 2014. Brandis, a single mother, works as a Phlebotomist at Mile Bluff Medical Center. She grew up in Tomah, but has lived in the Mauston area for the last 14 years. Currently, she lives in a two bedroom apartment with her three children, Amber (13), Avery (9) and Brenon (3). The girls go to school in Mauston while Brenon is a pre-schooler. Their apartment, in a sub-divided and relatively old farmhouse, is too small for the four of them and very hard to heat. Space heaters keep them warm, but their energy costs have skyrocketed. Everyone in the family is happy about the possibility of a new home. Brandis is looking forward to consistent and low energy costs. Brenon looks forward to having space for his toys while the girls both are glad to be back on the school bus route with their friends. One thing they can all agree on: they are relieved that they won’t have to move so frequently. The Deitz family will contribute hundreds of hours of “sweat equity” to help build their new home. Brandis has already worked many hours
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Thank You! A big thank you to all the many wonderful people who brought food, volunteered to drive us to our doctor’s appointments, cleared the snow from our driveway, sent flowers and stopped by to visit. The cards and phone calls meant so much. This has been a difficult time, but our health is slowly improving. We are extremely grateful for all of you.
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Pictured here from left to right are Avery (9), Amber (13), Brandis, and Brenon (3). at the Habitat office and even Amber has put in some hours. Each Habitat for Humanity house is built for a particular working family, a family chosen because they can manage the modest interest-free mortgage offered by Habitat, but otherwise would find it difficult to afford a home of their own. The Deitz’ home is one of two houses being built by Adams-Juneau County Habitat for Humanity this year—one in Mauston and a second house in Adams. Both houses are being built in partnership with local high school construction classes. Randy Fabian leads
the Mauston High School Construction Class on the Deitz family home. Every year Habitat volunteers in Adams and Juneau County give hundreds of hours of their own time to help provide decent and affordable housing for deserving families. Local businesses support as well, providing materials and professional services at discounted prices. Anyone interested in helping with construction, repair, fund raising, or organizing volunteers can call Habitat at 608847-2000. Adams-Juneau County Habitat for Humanity is working to build and renovate at least
ENGAGEMENT Richard and Kristi Tremain of Mauston are proud to announce the engagement, and approaching marriage of their daughter Shanna Michelle to Jacob Gordon Edwards. Jake is the son of Ron and Ginny Edwards of Wausau, Wisconsin. Jake and Shanna currently reside in their beautiful home in Sparta, Wisconsin. Shanna Graduated from Globe University in December 2012 with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. Presently Shanna is employed as a Youth Mentor for Monroe County Sheltercare, Inc. in Sparta. Jake graduated from UW-La Crosse in May 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and shortly after, began his law enforcement career with the Wisconsin State Patrol as a Trooper. Presently Jake is employed as a Police Officer for the Sparta Police Department. A September 13, 2014 wedding is being planned in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
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