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Jury returns with split verdict in murder trial BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD Last Wednesday a Juneau County jury returned with a split verdict in the State's case against 31 year old John G. Tetting. Jurors found Tetting guilty of being party to the crime in the 2007 second degree homicide of Tabitha Nealy, 23, of Wisconsin Rapids. Tetting was found not guilty for the death of Joshua Alderman, 31, of La Crosse. The verdict did not come quick. Last Monday, the 11th day of the trial, Tetting took the stand and gave testimony that on the night of the murders he did not witness David Turner, who has been convicted of the murders, shoot Alderman, but did witness the shooting of Nealy. Tetting drove Turner to the rural Juneau County location to meet with Alderman, but claims that he was not aware that the murders would occur. The following day jurors heard the closing arguments from both Special Prosecutor Gary A. Fryberg and defense attorney Cole Ruby. Jurors headed to deliberations Tuesday evening at approximately 6:15 p.m and stayed until 10:30 p.m. at which point Judge John Roemer, at the jurors request, allowed them to go home. The jury reconvened on Wednesday morning, and remained in deliberations until later that afternoon when they returned with the verdict just after 2:00 p.m. According to online court records, while in deliberation jurors requested quite a number of exhibits including video interviews conducted between Tetting and law enforcement, and aerial photographs of the crime scene. After receiving the verdict, Judge John Roemer ordered that bond for Tetting be revoked. A scheduling conference has been scheduled for May 28th at which point a sentencing hearing may be scheduled. Tetting faces a possibility of serving 40 years of prison and up to 20 years of extended supervision.
FIRE SENDS SOME TO THE HOSPITAL Last Friday an equipment fire at Stroh Precision Die Casting in Mauston sent a few of the company's employees to the hospital as a precautionary measure for possible smoke inhalation. The call for help came into dispatch just prior to 11 a.m. and emergency crews were gone off the property before 2:30 p.m. The fire was caused by aluminum dust building up on a piece of machinery. Employees reacted quickly by using extinguishing equipment. Responding to the fire were the Mauston Fire and Ambulance departments as well as Mauston Public Works. EVA MARIE WOYWOD PHOTO
Detective resignation agreement includes $10k severance BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD Last week Juneau County Corporation Counsel David Lasker released the resignation agreement between the County and Detective Randy Georgeson. As voted on at the March County Board of Supervisors meeting Georgeson's resignation will
become effective on April 30, 2014. According to the agreement, Georgeson's resignation is being considered as such in lieu of termination. The agreement goes on to state that the parties understand that the Unemployment Insurance Division should treat the matter as a termination. The County will not contest unemployment claims. According to the agreement, the County will pay out to Georgeson all accrued and unused vacation, compensatory time, sick pay, and holiday pay provided to him under the Contract through April 30, 2014, regardless of his years of service with the County. In addition the county will pay an additional ten thousand ($10,000) dollars (gross, prior to taxes and withholding) to Georgeson as a severance payment. Georgeson's resignation comes just months after The Messenger reported on a 2013 accident involving a county owned vehicle he was driving and was investigated by the Wisconsin State Patrol. According to information attained, Georgeson
reportedly hit a mailbox, damaging both the county owned vehicle and the mailbox. Information and documents attained by The Messenger showed discrepancies in Georgeson's reporting of the accident. Those discrepancies included when the accident happened, when it was reported, and the weather conditions at the time of the accident. That incident was recently a matter brought to issue in the State's murder trial against John G. Tetting where, in 2007, Georgeson was the lead investigator. Although unrelated to the 2013 accident, defense counsel for Tetting argued that the discrepancies leave questions about Georgeson's truthfulness. According to reports Georgeson was questioned on the stand and before jurors at the Tetting trial where he reportedly admitted to mishandling the 2013 reporting of the accident by not reporting immediately and leaving the scene of an accident. As for the 2007 murder investigation, Georgeson received a 2010 Michael Vendola Death Investigator
of the Year Award from the Wisconsin Association of Homicide Investigators. Juneau County Sheriff Brent Oleson has confirmed that currently an internal review of the 2013 accident is currently underway. The recent resignation agreement with the County states that "any investigative file, findings of fact, determinations, or other documentation or recording regarding incidents discussed in Georgeson's investigative interview January 20, 2014, will not be made part of his personnel file, but instead will be kept in an internal investigation separate from his personnel file. Such investigation shall be closed upon the full execution of this document, and since no action was taken on such investigation, no notation of the same shall be made in Georgeson's personnel file. Neither the County nor Georgeson makes any admission of wrongdoing or liability regarding any such incident(s). Georgeson will have the right to respond in writing to any warning, write-up or other disciplinary document in his file, and have that response
Detective Randy Georgeson received the Michael Vendola Death Investigator of the Year award for his role in solving the 2007 homicide of Alderman and Nealy. attached to the disciplinary document, per Wis. Stats. §103.13(4). Nothing in this paragraph restricts the County from complying with Wisconsin's Open
Records law or any order entered by a court of law."
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Obituaries
BERNERD (BOONE) V. ACKERSON
RONALD L. CRAWFORD
Ronald L. Crawford, age 70, of New Lisbon died on Tuesday April 1, 2014 at the University Hospital in Madison. Ron was the son of Rex and Marjorie (Rettammel) Crawford and was born on October 9, 1943 in Oconomowoc, WI. Ron was a graduate of the New Lisbon High School and of the Juneau County Teachers College, and he later attended UW La Crosse for 2 years. Ron served in the US Navy from 1961 to 1964. He taught school for several years, and then pursued other interests, and retired from Toro Manufacturing in Tomah, WI. Ron was united in marriage to Mary J. Tierney on June 14, 1971 in La Crosse, WI. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast, he also liked guns, auctions, collecting things, and walking. Ron is survived by his wife Mary of New Lisbon, a daughter Marla (Jon) Aspenson of Grafton, WI, a son Robert (April Smith) Crawford of Plano, TX, a daughter Ronda Taylor of Houston, TX, by his sister Barbara (William) Peterson of Monmouth, IL, and brother Richard (Billie) Crawford of Grove, OK, and by 4 grandchildren; Ella, Grace, Alec, and Claire Asperson. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial services were held on Monday, April 7, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hare Funeral Home in New Lisbon with Fr. George Nelson Graham presiding. Relatives and friends were invited to call on Monday from 9:00 a.m. till the time of service. Military Honors followed in St. Paul’s Catholic Cemetery. Online condolences are available at www.harefuneralhome.com
Bernerd (Boone) V. Ackerson, 74, of Wonewoc, WI, after a long battle with cancer, is at peace on Sunday, March 30 2014, with family by his side. He was born in Blackhawk County, IA on December 9, 1939 to Bernerd C. and Florence E. (Gulick) Ackerson. He moved to Hillsboro, WI area when he was 18. He farmed most of his life, worked and retired after 17 years at Brunner Mfg. He married Janet M. Helgerson on April 14, 1979. He is survived by his wife Janet; Children: Robert (Nora) Murry, David (Joanne) Murry, LaVonne (Travis) Henze; Six Grandchildren; Five Great Grandchildren; Sister: Judith McFerran of Il; Brother: Herman Ackerson of CA; Two Aunts of IA; Two Half-Brothers of IA; And many cousins, nieces, and nephews. His enjoyment was working outside, landscaping and gardening, country music dancing, auctions, yard sales, antiques, classic cars, family pets, and hosting cookouts for family and friends. Until his illness, he always had a “zip in his step and a smile on his face”. He could keep up with all the grandchildren in the yard, and loved every minute of it. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. A private family service will be at a later date, per his wishes. The Thompson Funeral Home is assisting the family.
HELEN A. WAGNER
Helen A. Wagner, 91, of Elroy died Friday, April 4, 2014 at the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Elroy. She was born January 21, 1923 to Ernest and Emma (Garber) Wagner in Cardina. She loved animals especially cat and dogs. A Prayer service was held on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, 10:30 a.m. at the Smith – Nelson Funeral 112 ES Railroad St. Kendall, WI. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery in Monroe, WI. Relatives and friends were invited to call from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Online condolences can be sent to www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com
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MARY ANN MOHNS
Mary Ann Mohns, age 74 years, of Elroy, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at the Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hillsboro, Wisconsin. She was born on April 21, 1939 to Herman and Margaret (Haun) Brueggeman in rural Cashton, Wisconsin. She grew up in the Norwalk area and graduated from Norwalk High School. Mary Ann was united in marriage to Raymond Mohns on June 2, 1962 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Norwalk, Wisconsin. Together they farmed in the Town of Wonewoc, Juneau County, until Ray’s death on June 30, 1974. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elroy. Mary Ann enjoyed her family and friends and when she was able, she was often busy cooking and baking. She also enjoyed her cats, playing cards, and putting together puzzles. Gardening was also important and she had a green thumb with flowers. Survivors include her sister, Jeanice (Donald) Triebs of Elroy; nephews and nieces, Kevin (Dawn) Triebs of Bloomer, Kathy (Pete) Retzlaff of Elroy, Tina (Jon) Juliot of Eau Claire, James (Karen) Brueggeman of Fort Atkinson, John (Debbie) Brueggeman of Marco Island, FL and Johanna Brueggeman of West Salem; and sister-in-law, Theresa Brueggeman of West Salem. In addition to her husband, Raymond; she was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Duane. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elroy, with Father Dave Bruener officiating. Burial was in the Millards Prairie Cemetery, rural Elroy. Friends called at the Church on Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. The Picha Funeral Home in Elroy assisted the family, for online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com
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BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD Finally warmer temperatures are in the forecast for this week, however, for some area residents those spring like days are not helping in whittling away their heating bills which climbed during the Arctic blast we survived through this winter. Last week, The Messenger spoke with Georgene Domke from Juneau County's Energy Assistance office in Mauston. According to Domke, the recent propane shortage and high charges kept her office busy throughout most of the season, at times the workers answered as many as 100 calls a day. While some government funding was directed to help those consumers, the ending result means there is not much leftover for other consumers who have already qualified for Energy Assistance. They will more than likely not receive a second benefit payment from excess funds as they have in previous years. "We're not sure what exactly is going to happen but we recommend that natural gas and electric customers call their provider to set up a payment arrangement before the moratorium ends," she said. That winter season moratorium on disconnects has kept the heat on in many
Fine Arts come to New Lisbon Next Tuesday, April 15, the public is invited to attend the annual Fine Arts Night at the New Lisbon High School. The event will be held in the gym and will begin at 7:30 p.m. On display will be the many varying talents of students. Those attending the event can plan on seeing projects from forensics, family and consumer, technology ed and visual arts students all while being entertained by the school's band and choir. Allowing you to utilize your green thumb skills the school's Agriculture Department will be hosting a plant.
Horbinski makes team Trey Horbinski of Necedah High School was selected by the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association as a Division 4 All-Star. On June 21st, he will play on the South team in an All-Star game at Just A Game Fieldhouse in Wisconsin Dells starting at 9:00 a.m. Only 20 Division 4 kids are selected statewide to the squad - 10 for the North, 10 for the South.
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Georgene Domke is encouraging customers to apply for the assistance now and also communicate with your providers to make payment arrangements if necessary to prevent losing your utilities. households but as of April 16, if consumers are unable to or haven't paid their outstanding balance, they may be subject to disconnection. At the time we spoke to Domke, crisis funds for natural gas and electric consumers were not available but may be in the near future. "Those funds go fast and we never know how much we will have until we get it," she said. Domke also recommended that if consumers are in need of assistance and have not applied yet for energy assistance that they call her
office and make an appointment before May 15th. While crisis funds and a second benefit may not be available to current clients, newly approved clients can still get some assistance. Domke's advice was shared by the Wisconsin Public Service Commission, who are also reminding consumers that while the State may have rules which prohibit utilities from disconnecting consumers between November 1 and April 15 for nonpayment, that as of April 16, utilities are not required to provide service to customers who are behind on
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their bills. "Communication is important, don't wait. Call your utility company or if you haven't yet applied for energy assistance call us as soon as possible," she said. You can reach the Energy Assistance office in Juneau County at (608) 847-5988.
Thank You
The family of Audrey Preuss would like to thank everyone for your prayers, cards, kind words, flowers and memorials at the time of our loss. Special thanks to Pastor Elisabeth Zant and Pastor Dunbar, the Grace Lutheran ladies for serving lunch and Sonnenberg Funeral Home for assisting us with the arrangements. God BlessPat Burnard, Vickie & Wayne Hansen, Julie Preuss, Carmen & Joe Zant, Cheryl & Bill Moulis, Mike & Maribeth Preuss, Scott Preuss
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FIRST DOLLAR OF PROFIT
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charged with “Battery/Domestic” and “Domestic Disorderly Conduct.” A Mauston man, 22-year old Joseph O. Koberle was taken into custody without incident for a Juneau County Child Support warrant. He was arrested at a residence in the 100 block of LaCrosse Street in the City of Mauston, on Friday, April 4th at approximately 8:30 a.m. Thursday, April 3rd at approximately 3:30 p.m. Mauston Police responded to Walgreens in Mauston for a shoplifter. A 48-year old Elroy woman, Jean Attignol was cited for “Retail Theft” after she admittedly took unpaid merchandise into the restroom. The bond amount on the citation is $303.00.
Unemployment in Juneau County shows increase BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD Last week the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) estimates of unemployment and employment statistics for metro areas, major cities, and counties in the state of Wisconsin. The estimates include revisions for January 2014 and preliminary estimates for February 2014. According to the release rates increased in all but three of Wisconsin’s 72 counties from January 2014 to February 2014. Iron County was the only Wisconsin county to see a decrease. Bayfield County and Florence County saw no
change. When compared to a year ago, the February 2014 rates decreased in all counties with two exceptions: Florence and Green Lake, where rates increased. The February 2014 rates ranged from 4.6 percent in Dane to 12.7 percent in Bayfield. In February Juneau County saw a slight increase with 9.6 percent over January's rate of 9.4 percent and went from the ranking of 11th highest to 15th highest county unemployment rate. February data shows a 11.6 percent unemployment rate in Adams County while Monroe County is at a 6.9 percent unemployment rate. Vernon County is at a 7.1 percent unemployment rate
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and Sauk County is experiencing a 7.4 percent unemployment rate. According to the DWD local unemployment rates are not seasonally adjusted, and rate increases from January to February are typical. The DWD goes on to
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Mauston Police report several incidents On Monday, March 31st at approximately 2:30 p.m. the operator of a vehicle at Ensch and North Road “Failed to Yield Right of Way”, and struck a bicycle on North Road. The operator of the vehicle, 52 year old Robert Miller of Mauston was cited in the crash. The operator of the bicycle, a 47 year old Mauston woman was taken to Hess Hospital by private vehicle for treatment of minor injuries. Early Saturday, March 29th Mauston Police responded to a physical disturbance in progress at a motel on Hwy. 82E around 4:00 in the morning. After investigation, a New Lisbon man, 26-year old Tobias J. Bohlmann was arrested, taken to Juneau County Jail. Bohlmann was tentatively
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state that the rates are due to an expanding labor force, as more individuals seek employment with the improving economy and increasing job postings.
New faces on county board Voters elected four new voices to represent them on the Juneau County Board of Supervisors. Sitting once where Tom Brounacker sat will be Margie Strouse representing District 3. Strouse ran as a write in candidate and received 38 votes. Brounacker chose not to run for re-election. Scott Wilhorn won the votes in District 12 and will be sitting where Margaret Marchettit once sat. Wilhorn received 71 votes over his opponent Michael Mayer who received 40 votes. Marchetti did not run for re-election. Timothy Cottingham, will be representing District 18 and replacing Jack Wollmer who did not run for election. In District 10 candidate Gary Frei received 52 votes beating out incumbent candidate Herbert Carlson who received 43 votes.
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The power of video showcases Juneau County history BY TASHA MUELLER It has been a long time coming, but finally, viewers were able to attend four showings last week of the documentary starring Juneau County at the Elroy Theatre. The one-hour documentary is jam packed with information that the Wisconsin Public Television station showcased to individuals. The documentary showed the cataclysmic drainage of Glacial Lake Wisconsin that covered most of Juneau County 14,000 years ago, to late 20th-century politics that stemmed a man from Elroy to the governor’s seat and beyond. Within the major fine points, the county was additionally shaped by the native peoples, logging, agriculture, railroads, building and moving of the environment, and more. “Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Juneau County” is the sixth installment in the Hometown Stories series, which is a partnership between public television and the Wisconsin Historical Society aided by local partners, such as the Juneau County Historical Society. Juneau County historians were featured throughout the segment, including historian Michael Goc, telling viewers “If you know the history of Juneau County, in many ways you know the history of the state of Wisconsin.” Opening the segment included an overview noting Juneau County as the “heart of the state” and how it has
come alive through the decades. During the premiere event at the Elroy Movie Theatre, close to 200 people were in attendance and enjoyed the stories told, documents shared, and the history explored into how the county shaped into what it is today. Viewers learned more about the area, especially on how those rock formations formed along Camp Douglas and Mauston. During a question and answer session after the viewing, comments from viewers included “Great job showcasing this beautiful county” and “Why wasn’t there more information on the bike trails?” Regarding the bike trail questions, documentary producer Dave Hestad commented saying, “I couldn’t gather enough information from others on the trails – there was only one video going through the trail from Wonewoc and just a few photos, but that was it.” Other special screenings for the hometown Juneau County audience took place Wednesday and Thursday in Camp Douglas, Mauston, and Necedah. Local personalities, living and dead, were showcased in the documentary, telling history, stories, and memories. The dead included Rufus Dawes, who organized the Lemonweir Minute Men and fought in some of the deadliest battles of the U.S. Civil War. Also included is Orland
Loomis of Mauston, who played a major role in bringing electricity to rural areas across the nation and was elected Wisconsin governor in 1942 – only to die before taking office. University of WisconsinExtension agricultural agent for Juneau County, Craig Saxe, gave plenty of some unknown information on the county, as interviews were shown with former Governor Tommy Thompson and some less well-known residents, such as Norman Parker of Necedah. Parker’s family history captured Hestad’s attention after bringing the information to one of the information sessions a few years back. Parker’s family lived on the drained marshland of northern Juneau County, while going through the boom-and-bust farming economy of the early 20th century. Director of Development at Wisconsin Public Television, Jon Miskowski, shared after the viewing that Parker’s family story is what WPT enjoys sharing and what the documentary stories tries to show, some of the unknown big stories in shaping the area. Documentary Producer Dave Hestad told the Elroy audience this was the first time the series took aim at an entire county and relied more heavily on people in the community to help with much of the information shared.
Hundreds of viewers gathered at the Elroy Movie Theatre Thursday evening for one of four premieres of Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Juneau County. During a question and answer session after the premier, Documentary Producer Dave Hestad and Director of Development Jon Miskowski of Wisconsin Public Television answered questions as to how the documentary came about, with remarks about how great the premiere was. The Necedah National Wildlife Refuge was also showcased by how it was formed in the county and protects endangered species of animals in the area, and nationwide. A bit of history was not shared only during the viewing, but also for WPT by showcasing a county for the first time with a strong backbone in history. Viewers enjoyed the documentary, but Hestad wasn’t exactly sure if WPT would continue in showcasing entire counties. If you get the chance, the documentary will air on Thursday, April 17 at 8 p.m., on Wisconsin Public Television.
Elroy meal site BY KAREN NELSON Happy Easter! We have had several nice days to make us think spring is really here. Hopefully the weather will just keep getting better. The Elroy Foot Clinic is at the meal site the second Thursday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon. Call 462-5175 if you want to set up an appointment or to find out more information. The Senior Bus Trip for Elroy is the second Friday of the month. They go to Reedsburg, Wisconsin Dells, Baraboo, or Tomah each month where they stop at several stores to do some
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shopping and a restaurant for lunch. The pick-up time is around 8 a.m. and they leave the last destination for home around 2:30 p.m. Lunch is Dutch treat and the cost to ride the bus is $7.00. Call the Mauston Meal Site
at 847-9371 to reserve your spot and to find out where they will be going. We will be serving Easter Dinner on Thursday April 17th with a special menu planned. Call 462-5175 if you plan to attend.
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Kendall Lions Club Community Fundfest Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Kendall Community Hall • Doors open at 5PM, Auction 6PM • Citizen of the Year 7PM
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New Lisbon Correctional Institution partners with Army Reserve New Lisbon Correctional Institution (NLCI) provided facility tours and training, as well as an overview of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections to approximately 70 members of the U.S. Army Reserve 400th Military Police Battalion March 25-28. The training at NLCI occurred during the battalion’s three weeks of annual training at Fort McCoy and focused on preparation for future military
deployments to correctional assignments in the Middle East and Guantanamo Bay. “This was a great opportunity for us to partner with the military and provide them exposure to an actual correctional setting,” said NLCI Warden Timothy Douma. “We were able to share some of our tactics and principals that contribute to our overall success. Staff from all areas of the institution contributed to
making this a good and valuable experience for the participants.” NLCI security staff facilitated classroom training prior to each tour. Corrections Captain Jason Achterberg, Lieutenant Eric Peters, and Officer William Binnebose led discussions, which focused on proper inmate control techniques, inmate movement, inmate count procedures, inmate worker roles,
educational and treatment programs provided, and general operations. A question and answer session concluded each tour, and administrative staff answered program-specific questions. Binnebose, who also serves as a Staff Sergeant in the Wis. Army National Guard, shared from his personal experience of having served one of his two tours of duty in a theater interment facility in Iraq. “We received positive feedback from the Soldiers and
Command Staff that participated,” said Douma. “They expressed that the visits provided a beneficial perspective for personnel to utilize during deployments.” DOC Secretary Edward Wall, Warden Douma, Columbia Correctional Institution Warden Mike Dittmann, and other security and administrative staff met with the military leadership to discuss the management of a correctional facility. “This week’s efforts are just
one mechanism by which the DOC has partnered with the U.S. military to accomplish an objective by working cooperatively,” said Wall. “The Department of Corrections is proud to have a great number of staff who have served in the U.S. military or continue to serve in a National Guard or Reserve capacity. We are grateful for the personal sacrifices made by all military men and women, so we can enjoy our basic freedoms.”
DOC Administration and Security staff present an overview of DOC operations to the Army Reserve 400th Military Police Battalion.
DONATION The New Lisbon Booster Club recently presented two $200 donation checks to Brad Bever and Cullen Pedersen for their efforts in taking part in this summer's Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All Star Game. The All Star game will be held on July 19 at the J.J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium on the campus of UW-Oshkosh. Those taking part in the game will also be raising money for the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. All players in the event need to raise funds in order to participate. Both Pedersen and Bever are actively looking for sponsors. Those interested in supporting their efforts can go online to www.firstgiving.com/childrenswi/fundraisers and type in the name of either to donate from their page. You can also contact Brad Bever at (608) 547-6672. All donations have to be made by the end of April. All funds raised will go towards the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin - Children's Miracle Network. Pictured above at Mark Hansen from the New Lisbon Booster Club, Cullen Pedersen, Brad Bever, and Leah Farber also representing the New Lisbon Booster Club. EVA MARIE WOYWOD PHOTO
A Unit Supervisor answers questions about inmate interactions on the housing unit.
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH From Left to Right - Back Row: Keagan Shankle, Ethan Briner, Jared Surh, Megan Froh, and Sabrina Baumgart. Middle Row: Kayl Emery, Tucker McCracken, Austin Suckow, Rhyston Sloan, Jett Purtee, and Natasha Reynolds. Front Row: Rose Johnson, Brooklyn Lowe, Kaylee Cass, Braiden Rabine, and Kelsie Flietner. EVA MARIE WOYWOD PHOTO
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Necedah gets new postmaster BY STEVE NORLING Necedah has a new postmaster. As you may well remember, the last postmaster left to take a position at another station. He was replaced by a temporary postal worker from Tomah. After spending several weeks here, Renae Krog decided she liked it here in Necedah and put in for the promotion to the postmaster job. As of March 3rd she received the promotion and became Necedah’s new postmaster. Renae was born and raised in Tomah and still resides there. As of this time, she has no plans to move as she has two youngsters in school in Tomah. She said that the drive home in particular
gives her a chance to wind down from the day. Renae started at the Tomah Post Office in 2000 as a postal clerk and in 2010 was made a supervisor. She enjoys working for the US Postal Service and is looking forward to meeting more people from Necedah and getting to know the area better. It may take her some time as on a lunch hour the other day she decided to take a ride around the village and wound up getting lost. She needs not only to learn her way around the village but will be riding with each of the rural carriers to see just what her area is. One thing that has changed about the Necedah Postmaster job is that it now includes the Arkdale post
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For the second year in a row, a Necedah student is going to state. Ethan Hensel, a Necedah Middle School eighth grader and winner of the districts local Geography bee, has been notified by the National Geographic Society that he is one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2014 Wisconsin State Geography Bee, sponsored by Google and Plum Creek. This is the second Level of the National Geography Bee competition which is now in its 26th year. Bees were held in schools with 4-8 grade students throughout the state to determine each school's Bee winner. School level winners then took a qualifying test which they submitted to the National Geographic Society. The National Geographic Society invited the students with the top 100 scores in each of the 50 states. The 2014 Wisconsin State Geographic Bee will be held at the American Family Insurance Auditorium in Madison on April 4th. The state winner will receive a $100 and a trip to Washington D.C. to compete for the national title and a $50,000 scholarship.
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office. When the postmaster left that office, the government decided not to replace her and instead gave the job to the Necedah Postmaster. Currently the two part time clerks from Necedah are splitting the five days during the week and Renae is covering Saturdays. Renae is in the process of attempting to hire one full time employee for the Arkdale office. Once that is done she will do as much as possible remotely so she can devote her time to Necedah. She will have two more rural routes to get acquainted with and will be riding with those carriers once each. Next time you are in the post office, welcome Renae to Necedah.
TECHNO EXPO HELD Necedah High School hosted the Mississippi Valley Gifted and Talented Network's Techno Expo. This was the 10th year of the freshman and sophomore event with visiting teams from as far away as Desoto. Necedah had three teams in the competition. The event is marked by the students craftsmanship in building medieval catapult systems and displaying their accuracy and power measured in distance that they can launch a projectile. At the end of the first two events, three Cashton teams were in the lead. The second half of the day was headlined by a problem solving event based on science, math and engineering skills. The students constructed balsa wood bridges to survive a weighted stress test. A few teams really thought out their plans and used Warren truss designs which showed the least amount of bend before failure. In the end, three teams came away with the greatest point totals and got to take home trophies. The championship teams for this year’s event were: Wonewoc's team 4, comprised of Shawna Suttley and Bailey Miller, were third place champions. In second place We are here to help you achieve health now so you can enjoy your life. was Cashton team 4 You do NOT have to live in pain. Please contact us if you would made up of Jestin like to see how you can grow into a new Healthy YOU! Hemmersbach, Cole We have affordable care plans and take most insurances (Medicare not applicable) Bernett, and Jaden Schmidtz. The first place $ .00 championship team was Cashton team 3 which had Paul Hanson, Jeffry Janzen, Alex Hurtz, and Kegan Bell. A big congratulations goes out to all competing teams that made it to the event. Pictured above on the Twitter: wholelifechiro2 • Linked In: Dr. Raquel Yarroch far left is Wonewoc teacher/advisor Kelly Rueckheim and his team. On the far right is Mike Schmitz and his two teams from CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER Cashton. (The first place Dr. Raquel Yarroch, DC • 107 S. Main St, Necedah team is in the center of 608-565-7600 • www.WholeLifeChiroWi.com the photo.)
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Hillsboro Junior Prom presents “Wish upon a Star”
HILLSBORO HIGH SCHOOL’S 2014 JUNIOR PROM “Wish Upon A Star” was held on Saturday night, April 5. Court members included, from left to right, standing in front: Miniature Queen Hayden Bohn and Miniature King Ryan McCoic; first row: 2014 Queen Shania Landsinger and King Warren Paulson; third row: Adriana Reese, 2013 Queen Kelsey Skala, Abigail Munson, Macey Brown, Jessica Tauber, Michaela Bach, Kelsey Thorrell; back row: Derek Pesik, Matthew Stekel, Mitchael Beckwith, Avery Rueckheim, John Dank, 2013 King Brody Fanshaw, Tanner Sobczak.
KING AND QUEEN Hillsboro High School 2014 Queen Shania Landsinger and King Warren Paulson with the Miniature Queen Hayden Bohn and Miniature King Ryan McCoic.
Breanna Beaver and Justin Nemec pose for a photo during the grand march. ALICIA LOWREY PHOTOS
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NEW LISBON LIBRARY SEEKS PUBLIC’S HELP
Trenton Streck-Havill, Historical Archivist for the New Lisbon Memorial Library, has been busy at work getting the archive records at the library in order. Trenton is also looking to The Messenger's readers and Facebook fans for help with pictures that need to be identified. Earlier this year The Messenger interviewed Trenton on the work he has been contracted to perform for the library. "There are so many images that need to be identified - I will be looking for help from the community in getting information," he said. Some of that help will also be acquired by Juneau County Historical Society Historian, Rose Clark. On Monday, April 7, Trenton contacted us looking for some help in reaching out to our readership on four pictures. If you can identify the who, what, where, when, and why in any of the pictures you can contact Trenton via email at newlisbonarchives@gmail.com or phone him at the library (608) 562-3213. The pictures are also published on the library's website and Facebook page. In addition to archiving the library's vast collection of images, Trenton will catalog the collection of Native American artifacts, including the arrowheads currently displayed in cases throughout the library.
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CITIZEN OF THE YEAR Richard Deisinger has been chosen as the Town of Clearfield Citizen of the Year for 2014. He will be honored at the Annual Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Clearfield Town Hall, N8111 8th Avenue, New Lisbon. Richard grew up in the New Lisbon area and graduated from New Lisbon High School in 1991. He attended the Tech School in LaCrosse, studying Automotive Technician and received his AA from WWTC. He later attended Midstate Tech in Marshfield where he studied to be an electrician. Richard grew up wanting to be a firefighter; both his grandfather and father served on the New Lisbon fire department. In 1995 Richard joined the fire department where he now serves as a Fire Lieutenant. In 1997, Richard joined the New Lisbon First Responders (NLFR) and became an Emergency Medical Technician in 1998. He is currently serving on the board of the NLFR as Vice President. Deisinger assists every year with special events in the area, including Wa du Shuda days and he helps the Camp Douglas ambulance at the scene as an EMT or driver when he is needed. Richard lives in the Town of Clearfield with the love of his life, Cheryl Kolk. A daughter, Kelly, and a granddaughter, Mila, live in New Lisbon. Richard enjoys hunting and fishing and getting together with family and friends. He wants to continue to serve the community as long as he is able. IT’S EASY TO PLACE A
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Drop-in will feature Children’s Author Helga Moser BY TASHA MUELLER
Children and parents will get the chance to meet a local author at this month’s Hillsboro Public Library Drop-in. Helga Moser, author of a series of character-building children’s books, will be at the once-every-two-month event on Thursday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. This event will be fun for children and adults as Moser and artist Rick Springer, who captured the many picturesque Hillsboro farm settings throughout the book, will read the story and present the fine watercolor paintings shown in the book. As the book is read, children will relate to the animal stories and morals pertained to in the book. In Moser’s latest book, ‘Chester the Rooster’ is introduced. Chester thought he was the biggest, toughest, most handsome
creature that ever walked on two legs. His feathers were a beautiful yellow that covered him from head to toe. His tail was full and long. His voice was strong. He challenged every rooster, every goose, and every duck in the barnyard, and won. But when Chester thought he was tough enough to challenge Molly, he made a big mistake, and learned a lesson about pride the hard way. Another story Moser has written includes ‘Danny the Workhorse.’ Danny hated to work. When Farmer Don called the horses in for oats in the morning, Danny would stand in the far corner of the pasture and refuse to come in. When Farmer Don put Danny’s work harness across Danny’s plump back, Danny would heave a big sigh and hang his head, pretending to be terribly sick. Farmer Don and Missus Dora were wor-
Bloor Family to Host Multiple Sclerosis Benefit BY TASHA MUELLER A Hillsboro family, like many others, has been affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS), which is an unpredictable, often disabling, disease of the central nervous system that interrupts the flow of information within the brain, and between the brain and body. Millions of people are affected by MS and must live with the systems, which range from numbness and tingling, to blindness and paralysis. Each affected person has a different range of progress, severity and specific systems and can not be predicted from one to another. Don Bloor of Hillsboro was diagnosed with MS in 1993 and has lived with the disease for the past 21 years. In January 2009, the Bloor family had a second family member diagnosed, Lauri (Bloor) Holak. To support their family members in any way through this disease, the Bloors became involved with Walk MS in La Crosse to help raise funds to find a cure. Don and his wife Mary live in Trempealeau and Lauri and her husband Travis and their sons Austin and Ethan live in Holmen. The family has become a big support system with raising money to support the search for a cure for MS and the
Walk also serves as a way to spend the day together. This year’s Walk MS will mark the fifth year that the team has participated. The goal each year for the family is to raise more money for MS research than they did the year before. The family is trying a new event to raise money for their team members. A MS Benefit Sale will be underway that will have garage, craft, and bake sale items available. In the sale, a wide variety of garage sale items, handmade craft items, donated homemade wine and baked goods will be available for purchase, along with much, much more. The sale will be held on Friday, April 11 at the home of Mary and Duane Bloor at 832 Mill Street in Hillsboro from 7:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. All proceeds raised during the day will go towards the Walk MS in La Crosse, which will be held on April 26. Those funds will then go to the Wisconsin Chapter of the MS Society to support research and programs and services for the over 10,000 people in Wisconsin with MS. Ending MS means no one will receive a MS diagnosis again. For more information about Walk MS, go to www.walkmswisconsin.org.
Run Water until April 15 BY TASHA MUELLER Hillsboro residents are being asked by city officials to continue running a steady pencil sized stream of water through a faucet until April 15. Since a steady string of below normal cold temperatures this past winter, Hillsboro businesses and homes have been encouraged to keep their water running for no further water line breaks. Despite the warm temperatures earlier in the week, frost levels remain at depths that can freeze pipes underground. Any questions, call the office at 608-489-2521 to account for the additional water usage or any billing accommodations. No charges will occur for the
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ried. How would Farmer Don get all the plowing and planting, hauling and harvesting done if Danny refused to help? Then some oatmeal cookies gave Missus Dora an idea. Danny learned a valuable lesson, and so can we. When attending the Drop-In event, listeners will gain insights about how words and illustrations can engage a child and convey valuable life lessons using familiar surroundings. Moser will engage readers with the colorful watercolor illustrations throughout the pages of ‘Chester the Rooster.’ All area community members are invited for this event that will last until 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. For further information about the Drop-In or the summer reading program, please call the Hillsboro Public Library at 608-489-2192.
HHS students advance in solo/ensemble events BY TASHA MUELLER Students have been busy preparing for the solo & ensemble competition and with all of that preparation, many have advanced to the state level. The following Hillsboro High School students have advanced to the State Solo/Ensemble competition on May 3 from the District Solo & Ensemble on Saturday, March 22: Matt Bartels (bass clarinet solo), Michaela Bach (classical solo), Macey Brown (classical solo, theatrical solo), John Dank (music theater Solo), Brody Fanshaw (Classical Solo), Sarah Fick (music theater solo), Cheyenne Hanke (classical solo), Sierra Hanke (classical solo) Morgan Huntley (classical solo, music theater solo), Alexis Mathis (classical solo, music theater solo), Abi Munson (classical solo, music theater solo), Shauna Parish (saxophone solo),
Kelsey Skala (trumpet solo), Maddy Tengblad (flute solo, flute duet, classical solo, musical theater solo), Kelsey Thorell (flute duet, classical solo, music theater solo), Haili Yoakum-Kehoe (classical solo, musical theater solo). Along with the 26 events that advanced to State from Saturday, March 22 the following additional groups have also advanced to State Solo & Ensemble: Breanna Beaver & Alexis Mathis (vocal duet), John Dank & Sarah Fick (vocal
duet), Sarah Fick & Maddy Tengblad (vocal duet), Sarah Fick, Abi Munson & Maddy Tengblad (vocal trio), Matt Bartels, Brody Fanshaw, Grant Jefferies & Dacoda Preuss (Barbershop Quartet), the HHS Madrigal Ensemble and the Hillsboro High School Show Choir. All performers that advanced will travel to UWLa Crosse for the State Solo & Ensemble on Saturday, May 3.
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Spring is here to stay once Baseball begins play BY TASHA MUELLER Baseball teams were able to take to the field on Monday, and for many, the day was the season opener despite cold and wet weather. The Hillsboro Tiger Baseball Team, led by Coach Bob Bothe, traveled to Wonewoc-Center as Hillsboro’s field is still a bit damp in areas. Hillsboro was able to defeat Wonewoc-Center 9-2 in their season opener as Grant Jefferies, Joey Helgerson, and Tyler Crandall combined for a three-hitter. Jefferies recorded eight strikeouts while Crandall earned the win with the final run. The Tigers were led offensively by Tommy Crandall with a double and triple, Tyler Seeley 2-2 and Brandon Stanek 2-3. The Tigers will host Brookwood on Thursday, while Wonewoc-Center
hosts Royall on Thursday. Area teams will look to compete for a Scenic Bluffs Conference championship and for deep WIAA tournament runs. Cashton took the SBC title last season as the Eagles had the player-of-the-year, Caleb Fernholz, and will be looking towards his replacement for another successful season. Cashton slipped past Brookwood for the SBC title at 12-2. They fell in WIAA Sectional semifinals to Cochrane-Fountain City 1-0 in extra innings. The Eagles will be led by returning firstteam pitcher, Brandon Schmitz. In the SBC, returning firstteam pitcher Brandon Schmitz is joined by three other top pitchers from a season ago. Bangor’s Canon O’Heron and New Lisbon’s Cullen Pederson and Johnny Costello will be back as they look to compete for a league title.
Bangor finished 7-7 and in fifth place. New Lisbon tied for third, with Royall at 8-6 in SBC play. Other returning first-team selections include: Bangor’s Andrew Lockington, Brookwood’s Josh Marten, Hillsboro’s Stanek, and Brandon Royall’s Adam Vieth. Brookwood finished in the second spot of the SBC title and finished 11-3 for the season. Royall returns honorable-mention selections Trae Ness and Marcus Blaha to go along with Vieth. Joining Pedersen and Costello on the Rockets is a pair of honorable-mention selections including Myles Connor and Justin Spaniol. Hillsboro tied for sixth at 5-9 with Necedah in the 2013 season. The Tigers bring back Stank along with honorable-mention selections Chucky Strait and Jefferies. The Cardinals bring back honorable-mention selections Jordan
Hillsboro’s Tyler Crandall advances toward third and makes it home in the fifth inning. The Tiger team started off the season with a win against WonewocCenter 9-2 and will host Brookwood this Thursday. Murphy, Ashton Knutson and Matt Brown. Wonewoc-Center finished 0-14 in league play and brings back honorable-men-
tion selections Casey Krueger and Adam Shore as they look to climb in the league standings. All conference games
begin at 5 p.m., unless double-headers are announced weather depending.
In the Loop...with the LaValle Library A big congratulations to our assistant, Emily Rebhan, who has been named Miss Heart of the Valley and will go on to the Miss Wisconsin competition in June! The frogs have emerged from their sleep. Recently, friend of the library Ben Johnston gave a talk on frog calls and the upcoming Frog and Toad Survey. He covered the twelve Wisconsin frogs, including the American Toad. As a part of the survey, volunteers listen for various frog and toad calls and determine which species of the amphibians are present. Then they estimate how many individual frogs are in the area. If you are interested in knowing more about the survey, you can find their site at: http://wiatri.net/inventory/ frogtoadsurvey/index.cfm. If you would like an identification
guide to help you out during your walks, you might want to stop by the library and check out the DNR guide Amphibians of Wisconsin, by Rebecca Christoffel. At only 44 pages, this handy guide is full of color photographs, maps and information. Ben will return on April 26 to lead a bat monitoring walk. More on that next week. Here's what's happening at the Library: Wednesdays at 4 p.m.: Preschool Storytime with Ali Wilcox! Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays and keep those little minds working and learning. Tuesday, April 15 at 6 p.m.: "Inspired by Nature" Jane Weiss of Birdsong Quilting and Fiber Arts will discuss the
importance of nature and community to her work. Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m.: Library Board Meeting. Saturday, April 19 at 8 a.m.: Spring Book and Bake Sale. Contact the library with questions at any time. Our phone number is 985-READ (7323); our email address lavallelibrary@mwt.net; webpage lavallelibrary.com; and you can find us on Facebook at LaValle Public Library. Liking us on Facebook will keep you up to date with events and announcements. The Library is open Monday - Thursday from 3-7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 til noon. Thanks for reading and see you next time!
Community members help save lives Approximately 39,000 units of blood are needed in hospitals across the country every day. To help meet these demands, Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston recently hosted a community blood drive on March 31. The event was a partnership between the medical center and the Blood Center of Wisconsin - the only supplier of blood to Mile Bluff. Thanks (in part) to the good weather, and extra promotion provided by NOW 92one FM, a one-day blood drive record was set at Mile Bluff. The Blood Center of Wisconsin collected almost as much as a typical two-day drive, with 63 donors giving a total of 58 whole blood units, one unit of platelets and two double-red units. Each of these donations can help improve the lives of up to three people in need. That means that the dona-
tions from this event alone will have the potential to impact more than 175 individuals.
In addition to the donors, blood drive organizers would like to thank Mile Bluff’s Food and Nutrition
Department for providing refreshments, Eastern Star for volunteering to serve the food, the staff from the
Blood Center of Wisconsin in Marshfield for making a trip to Mauston, NOW 92one FM for all the extra promotion, and everyone else that helped get the word out about the event. If you missed this most recent opportunity to make an impact on the local blood supply, Mile Bluff will be holding another drive on Friday, May 30 and Monday, June 2. If you
choose to donate, you will have the opportunity to make a whole blood, doublered or platelet donation. If you would like more information on the upcoming event, or would like to sign up to make a donation, please contact the Blood Center of Wisconsin toll-free at 1-888-310-7555.
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If you enjoy working with the elderly and in a home like atmosphere we have a job for you! Milestone Senior Living is seeking full and part-time applicants for our Resident Care Assistant positions. Applicants should enjoy caring for and giving support to the elderly in a fast paced atmosphere. Duties include resident personal cares, medication administration, laundry, housekeeping and life enrichment activities. We will train according to DHS regulations and Milestone policies. Great benefit package for part-time and full-time employees. Wage is dependant on experience. Apply at or mail a resume/application to:
Milestone Senior Living
504 Salsbery Circle • Hillsboro, WI 54634 More info: Phone: 608-489-3932 • Fax: 608-489-3970 Email: brichardson@milestonesl.com www.MilestoneSL.com EOE
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JOB FAIR!!! at Hotel Hillsboro Conference Room (1235 Water Avenue, Hillsboro)
Friday, April 11th & April 25th Starting @ 10:00AM (no later)
(Process takes up to 3 hours • bring 2 forms of ID)
WE ARE HIRING FOR: Hillsboro: General Laborers & Machine Operators Various Shifts • $10-$11/ hour
Elroy: Machine Operators 1st Shift • $11 per hour
Contact the Tomah Manpower office to inquire at 608-374-2040 • EOE
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CANDIDATES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ContinuUs currently is seeking to fill two member-at-large appointee vacancies on its Board of Directors for terms to begin immediately. Applicants must reside in: Crawford, Grant, Green, Iowa, Juneau, Lafayette, Richland or Sauk County. ContinuUs is also seeking to fill one consumer appointee vacancy on its Board of Directors for terms to begin immediately. Applicants must reside in: Grant, Green, Juneau, Lafayette or Sauk County. ContinuUs is a twenty-one county managed care organization that administers the Family Care program to residents of Chippewa, Columbia, Crawford, Dodge, Dunn, Eau Claire, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Jefferson, Juneau, Lafayette, Marquette, Pierce, Richland, Sauk, St. Croix, Washington, Waukesha and Waushara Counties. Its mission is to provide comprehensive, long-term managed care for frail elders and adults with physical/developmental disabilities, building upon community and family support to enhance quality of life and member outcomes. The Appointee must be able to attend regularly scheduled meetings, generally every other month. Assistance with transportation to/from meetings can be arranged, if needed. Board members are eligible to receive a per diem and mileage reimbursement for each scheduled Board meeting they attend. Interested applicants must submit 1) a cover letter, explaining how their background and experience would be beneficial to ContinuUs if they were selected to serve on the Board, 2) a ContinuUs application form, 3) résumé, and 4) provide three references.
For more information and to get an application, call Tina Montonaro at 647-1559. Application forms also will be available at the ContinuUs administration office located at 28526 US Hwy 14, Lone Rock, WI, and on-line at www.ContinuUs.org. Applications should be submitted by May 16, 2014, but will be accepted until the positions are filled.
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TOWN OF NECEDAH
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TOWN OF NECEDAH ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Tuesday, April 15, 2014 Notice is hereby given, that the Annual Town Meeting will be the 3rd Tuesday of April, Tuesday April 15, 2014 at 7:00 pm, at the Necedah Town Hall at 101 Center Street, Necedah, WI, Juneau County,. Agenda items to be consider: authorized business per WI statues 60.10 to be brought forward from the floor: Emergency Medical Facilities Building
TOWN OF LINDINA OPEN BOOK APRIL 28, 2014 7:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M. AT THE TOWN HALL N3485 County Road G, Mauston, WI 53948 Publish: April 10, 2014 WNAXLP
BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT OF NEW LISBON PK-12 IMC Monday, April 14, 2014, 7:00 p.m. The New Lisbon School Board will hold a regular Board of Education Meeting on April 14, 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. NLSS Negotiations Committee – Mrs. Boyle f. Public Comments 8. Approve Monthly Invoices 9. Old Business a. Consideration and Potential Action to Untable Motion Regarding Hiring a School Nurse 10. New Business a. Celebrate New Lisbon b. Consideration and Potential Action Concerning the Following: 1. CESA 5 Contract for 2014-2015 2. CESA 5 Representative 3. Gym Floor Resurfacing Bids 4. Teacher Request for Unpaid Leave 5. Support Staff Request for Unpaid Leave 6. Approval of Support Staff Compensation for 2014-2015 7. Approval of Support Staff Contracts for 2014-2015 8. Approval of Teacher Contracts for 2014-2015 9. Fitness Center Fee 10. Hiring of the Following Positions: a. School Nurse b. Yearbook Advisor c. Cross Country Coach for 2014-2015 d. Winter Coaches for 2014-2015 11. Closed Session 19.85(1)(c) The purpose of this closed session is in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(c) considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. a. Personnel 12. Reconvene in Open Session 13. Consideration and Potential Action Concerning Any Action Resulting From Closed Session 14. Period of Public Comment 15. Adjourn Wendy Murphy, School Board Clerk Publish: April 10, 2014 WNAXLP
Susan Kosinski, Clerk 608-565-3140 Publish: March 27 & April 10, 2014 WNAXLP
TOWN OF CLEARFIELD Town of Clearfield Notice of Annual Meeting April 16, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Town Hall, N8111 8th Avenue Agenda: Call to Order; Approve Agenda; Year 2013 Annual Meeting Minutes; Annual Financial Report; Treasurer’s Tax Report; Approve Legal Counsel and Depository; Town Levy; Honor Citizens of the Year; Citizen of the Year Committee; Set Next Annual Meeting Date; Adjourn. The Annual Meeting will be followed by the regular monthly Board Meeting. Dated this 28th day of March 2014. Kathleen Davis, Clerk Publish: April 10, 2014 WNAXLP
TOWN OF PLYMOUTH TOWN OF PLYMOUTH Town of Plymouth Office W9902 State Road 82, Elroy, WI 53929 REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING Monday, April 14, 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 • Patrolman’s Report • 2014 Road Tour • Sand/Salt Storage Shed • Mowing of Fowler/Zion Cemeteries • Building-Driveway-Camping Permits-Road Right Away Permit-Survey maps-Plot plans • Items to be put on next month’s agenda • Adjournment Betty Manson, Clerk Publish: April 10, 2014 WNAXLP
TOWN OF GERMANTOWN NOTICE Town of Germantown Zoning Board of Appeals Town Hall/Community Center April 23, 2014 5:30 p.m. Notice is hereby given that the Germantown Zoning Board of Appeals shall meet for a Public Hearing on April 23, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. at the Town Hall/Community Center, N7560 17th Avenue, to consider the application of Ray and Daneen Bellazzini for a requested variance to Section 3.04(5)(b) of Zoning Ordiance #22 which requires a setback of 10 feet from the side lot line. The building is located on Lot 48 of the Second Addition to Castle Rock Gardens. Any interested party may attend and be heard or submit comments to: Town of Germantown, N7560 17th Avenue, New Lisbon, WI 53950. The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet immediately following the Public Hearing to consider the request for a variance to Section 3.04(5)(b) of Zoning Ordinance #22 which requires a setback of 10 feet from the side lot line. The building is located on Lot 48 of the Second Addition to Castle Rock Gardens. Susan Ganther Clerk/Treasurer Publish: April 10, 17, 2014 WNAXLP
TOWN OF LINDINA TOWN OF LINDINA ANNUAL MEETING April 15, 2014, 7:00 p.m. Town Hall Following the Annual meeting will be the Regular Town Board meeting. Agenda: Call to order Minutes for the last meeting Treasurer’s report Emergency Management report Road Superintendent report Date of Open Book and Board of Review Date of next meeting Present bills for payment Adjourn Publish: April 10, 2014 WNAXLP
TOWN OF LEMONWEIR TOWN OF LEMONWEIR ANNUAL TOWN MEETING, and MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at the Town Hall (N3935 19th Ave.) 7:00 p.m. ANNUAL TOWN MEETING begins at 7:00 p.m. Agenda includes: installation of newly elected Supervisors, annual financial reports by the Ambulance and Fire Associations, Assessor report, reports of the Town Board and any and all other items permitted by law to be brought to the Annual Town Meeting. MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING will convene immediately upon adjournment of the Annual Town Meeting. TOWN BOARD MEETING AGENDA: • Call To Order • Public Comments and Concerns • Minutes of Last Meeting • Official Newspaper • Official Financial Institution •Discussion/Action Regarding Room Tax Ordinance Amendment to join with City of Mauston to create a Tourism Zone • Socio-Economic Study request letter to PSC RE: ATC Line • Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage 6-month License approval for Red Ridge Ranch- Cindy Kanarowski-Peterson and Lyle Peterson, Owners • Frac Sand Mining Ordinance discussion/action • Committee Appointments—ETZ, Board of Appeals, Plan Commission, Bridge/19th Ave and Personnel • Resolution #04152014-01LMB19 re: TRANS75 pedestrian accommodation • Road Report—including bridge/19th Ave update, 2014 Road Maintenance Plan, Road Bids notice and other road issues • Set Road Inspection date • Discussion/Action on Nuisance Ordinance Violation fine re: Virnig property • Administrator's Report including Election Results, Office Operations, Payment of Bills, Correspondence & Zoning Permits • Adjournment Carin E. Leach, Town Administrator 608-847-4786 Publish: April 10, 2014 WNAXLP
TOWN OF LEMONWEIR Notice of Application for Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage License in the Town of Lemonweir Notice is hereby given that Red Ridge Ranch Riding Stable, Cindy S. Kanarowski-Peterson and Lyle Peterson, owners, have applied to the Lemonweir Town Board for a Class “B” license to sell fermented malt beverages at the premises known as Red Ridge Ranch Riding Stable (indoor & outdoor arena food stand fenced areas only), W4881 State Road 82, Mauston, WI, for the period of May 1, 2014 through October 31, 2014. Carin E. Leach, Town Administrator 608-847-4786 Publish: April 10, 2014 WNAXLP ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS TOWN OF FOUNTAIN Notice is hereby given by the Town of Fountain, Juneau County Wisconsin, that it will receive bids for Full Hot Mix wedging and Seal Coating of Town Shop Road TRIP Project # 13186 approximately 1.43 miles x 22 ft until May 1st, 2014 Bids will be opened and read aloud on May 13th, 2014 at the Town of Fountain Town Hall. Successful bidder will be decided on this date or at a later date to be posted by the Town Board. For bid requirements and specifications contact: Wayne Olson at (608)572-0236 The Town of Fountain, Juneau County reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, or accept the bid deemed most advantageous to the Town. BID REQUIREMENTS Notice is hereby given by the Town of Fountain, Juneau County, Wisconsin, that it will receive bids for Full Width Hot Mix wedging and Bituminous Seal Coating of Town Shop Road TRIP Project 13186, (1.43 miles x 20 feet wide) until May 1st, 2014 by Sarah Ann Shanahan, Clerk, Town of Fountain, W9921 Jacobsen Rd, Camp Douglas, WI 54618 (608)427-2381 or fountain8244@gmail.com. Seal Coating should be 4200 gallon, 150 ton single hard seal with blue chip granite. Contractor to state on outside of sealed envelope “TRIP PROJECT” Bids will be opened and read aloud on May 13th, 2014 at the Town of Fountain Town Hall. Successful bidder will be decided on this date or at a later date to be posted by the Town Board. Publish: April 10, 17, 2014 WNAXLP
Partridge Lake Sanitary District The Partridge Lake Sanitary District proposes to treat Partridge Lake in Juneau County in 2014 for control of watershield (Brasenia schreberi), Cason & Associates, LLC will perform the treatment which is expected to target four areas within the lake. The herbicide proposed for treatment is Sculpin® (granular 2,4-D) and ShoreKlear (liquid glyphosate). Warning signs will be posted at the landing and at riparian properties at the time of treatments. Warning signs will contain any water-use restrictions that may apply. The applicant will hold a public informational meeting on the proposed treatments if five or more individuals, organizations, special units of government, or local units of government request one. The person or entity requesting the meeting shall state a specific agenda of topics including problems and alternatives to be discussed. The request for the public informational meeting must be sent in writing to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, 3911 Fish Hatchery Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711 within five days after public notice is made. Publish: April 10, 2014 WNAXLP
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Lewis E. Ewers Memorial Scholarship Lewis joined the Wisconsin National Guard as a part of the famed 32nd Division. Shortly after he completed four years of college in 1940, Lewis was called into active duty. With the onset of World War II, Lewis was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant while serving in the field in Australia; he was later commissioned at 1st Lieutenant while he was on active duty in the South Pacific, where he served three years under the command of General Douglas MacArthur. He was wounded in New Guinea and received a Purple Heart. HE also received the Silver Star for bravery in action while serving in the South Pacific. While on leave from the service, Lewis married Mamie Frawley, a native of Richland Center, Wisconsin. After his discharge from the service in 1945, Lewis and Mamie went to Kendall, Wisconsin where Lewis began his career in agricultural education. When the ElroyKendall-Wilton School District was formed, Lewis remained on the faculty, thus spending his entire teaching career of 35 years in the same high school district. Lewis passed away in 1990.
CONTRIBUTED The Lewis Ewers Memorial Scholarship was established in 2000 with gifts from friends, family, and former students in honor and memory of Lewis E. Ewers. The criteria needed to receive this scholarship is as follows: recipients must be enrolled in the agriculture Education program at UWPlatteville, preference will be given to a qualified student who is also a graduate of Royall High School, must demonstrate their interest in agriculture and education through a variety of activities, beginning students must have maintained a high school grace point average of 3.5 and continuing students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Lewis E. Ewers was born on July 31, 1918. He grew up on the family farm in Crawford County, Wisconsin, hear the town of Soldiers Grove. There he attended Soldiers Grove High School. Upon graduation from high school, he enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, then known as Platteville State Teachers College. During his college years,
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think how much extra mateyrails are going out the door each year. All you have to do is take a bin and put tin, glass, and plastic in it. And every Sunday separate the tin, glass and plastic into garbadge bags and take it up to the road with the garbadge. If you don’t recycle, you don’t know the three “ R’s”. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle are the 3 “R’s”. If you want to know what Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle means then I will tell you. Reduce means to break down so you can make it again. Reuse means that if you take a milk carton and cut a hole in it for a bird house you Reused the milk carton. Recycle means that you take tin cans, plastic, and glass and put it in a bin with a recycling symbol on it. My Dad helps Recycle too. He deals with the beer and soda cans, metal scrap, and acids that are harmful to the enviroment. My Step Mom deals with the fruit and vechtaballs that are recyclabul matter for the compost pile. There is a “bunch” of Recylabul stuff but I’m only going to list a few. There is the metals like copper, iron, tin, alumeanim, and brass. Also plastics and fruit and vechtabls such as potatos, bananas, tomatoes, grapes, etc. (these will be put ina compost pile). And that is why and how my family Recycles. Devyn Watters.
Letter to the Editor: Rep. Ed Brooks, Working for Wisconsin Families
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CONTRIBUTED Business after 5 is a way for local businesses to come together for networking while enjoying food, fun, and you can even win prizes! This Thursday, April 10th, BA5 will be held at the Body Shop Bar & Grill, co-sponsored by Body Shop, Castle Rock Realty, and Drywall Finishing Plus! Next month’s BA5 will be Thursday, May 8th at the Opera House Bar & Grill, co-sponsored by Edward Jones – Kevin DuBord, Fun Company, and the Opera House. Contact Tamaya at the New Lisbon Chamber of Commerce for details 608-562-3555 or NLChamber@mwt.net.
RECYCLING By Devyn C. Watters You might say that recycling is hard work. But if you don’t recycle and are careless just
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C.R.A.M (County Recycling by Area Municipalities) recently sponsored an essay contest about Recycling. The entries we received were excellent. Most of them came from children in the 4th Grade at Royall and the 4th Grade at St. Pat’s. One was received from a 10 year old boy from Lyndon Station named Devyn Watters. I would like to share that letter with you readers. If everyone knew as much about Recycling as Devyn does, and practiced Recycling like his family does, our environment would be in better shape. I am sharing his 1st place winning entry so you can learn what you need to know about Recycling and how and why you should recycle. The Recycling Center operated for residents of Clearfield, Fountain, Orange, Cutler. Germantown, Lemonweir, Lisbon, Plymouth, Lindina, and Marion is located at the landfill and is open Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. till noon. Closed Tuesday and Friday. Remember to pick up your 2014 C.R.A.M. window sticker for your vehicle. Sharon Halverson
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As the 2013-2014 legislative session comes to a close, I wanted to publically thank Rep. Ed Brooks for his dedication and determination to fight for a better Wisconsin. His commitment to helping Wisconsin families in the 50th Assembly District is evident from his legislative decisions and his constituent services. Nothing is more important to Rep. Brooks than to make sure that families have enough money to live on. That’s why he joined Assembly Republicans in passing three rounds of tax cuts, including one of the largest income tax cuts in state history. With these tax decreases, our economy will continue to grow and offer more opportunities for families and businesses to prosper. Rep. Brooks truly listens to his constituents and address their concerns. This session he held 33 listening sessions for residents to discuss their questions and ideas. One area that is a top priority for people in the 50th Assembly District is the success of rural schools. Last September, I created the Speaker’s Task Force on Rural Schools and appointed Rep. Brooks to serve on the special committee. The task force toured rural schools across the state and learned about the challenges that they face. He, too, wants to make sure every child in our state and in his district has a great education. The task force recommendations are expected at the end of the month.
He also is responsive to the agricultural community in his district as this session legislators worked on an important implements of husbandry bill. The legislation standardizes the regulations for farm equipment operators for their larger machinery on highways and roads. The result was a compromise that addresses the issue in a reasonable way. Rep. Brooks showed his concern for the health and well-being of his constituents by approving one of the most comprehensive mental health reforms ever for Wisconsin and new tools in the fight against the growing heroin epidemic in our state. He worked to continue Senior Care, which provides prescription drugs at a lower cost, and a created a new Silver Alert program for missing at-risk adults. Recently, he voted to reduce the cost of life-saving drugs for cancer patients. The 50th Assembly District should be proud of the work that Rep. Brooks did on its behalf. His conservative approach to government has paid off for his constituents. Everyone will enjoy historic tax cuts and a reduction in their property tax bills. Our economy continues to grow and the unemployment rate continues to decrease. I want to thank Rep. Brooks for his commitment to the successful future of Wisconsin and look forward to working more with him in the future. Rep. Robin Vos Speaker, Wisconsin State Assembly
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Area incumbents see new challengers win election BY TASHA MUELLER Area incumbents have been challenged by new candidates and some new people will be taking their seats on village boards and school boards in the coming month after the spring election. In the Royall School District School Board, new challenger Tom Trepes of Kendall is the winner of a spot on the board. Eight of 11 precincts from Kendall and Elroy had reported their results late Tuesday evening. Incumbent Mike Preuss gathered 159 votes to Trepes’ 258. The Village of Kendall will see no new faces on the Village Board. Incumbents Art Keenan (63), Waunnette Bunk (55) and Deborah Larson (47) will serve on the Kendall Village Board, outpolling challengers Bob Mahr (41) and Tammy Wood (11). In Kendall, residents casted 57 votes for Tom Trepes in the school board race, compared with 21 for incumbent Mike Preuss. In the race for a spot on the Wonewoc-Center School
Board, two board seats will be filled from voters results showing John Benish winning with 233 votes, as incumbent Sandy Rogers coming in second with 178 votes. Merry Preston (176) was separated by only two votes, as Johnna Baldwin gathered 130. In the Spring Primary Race, six candidates vied for a spot on the school board, with the top four advancing to spring ballots. The top four who moved on with vote totals: John Benish (108), Merry Preston (83), Sandy Rogers (65), Johnna Baldwin (61); two other candidates were only separated by one vote of one another, Tonia Schumann (46) and Shannon Miller (45). The Hillsboro School Board will welcome newcomer Brian Hora (246), as incumbent Mike Jirschele gained 241 votes for the second spot on the board. Incumbent Denise Huntley gathered 189 votes. In the Village of Union Center Trustees, William Solchenberger (36) had only three more votes than Bob Bloor (33).
Taking Refuge
An Outdoorsman’s Journal
BY STEVE NORLING It’s finally that time; time to grab the cameras and the binoculars and head out to the refuge. The pools are all back to being open water and there are many birds to be seen. There are between twenty and thirty whooping cranes back on the refuge. One of these is our wild raised colt from last year. There are also many ducks, geese, swans and other waterfowl and shorebirds. A pair of white fronted geese has even been seen there. These are very rare this far east. Their usual range is western Minnesota and the Dakotas. So if you have the time, get out and see what is happening on the refuge. By the time you read this the hen mallards may be already nesting. Normally the second week in April is about the time for them to start. You will know if they started by the absence of hens with the drakes that will be seen. Things like Dutchman’s Britches should be blooming but with the lateness of this spring they will probably be a week or two late. If the weather holds there will be a lot of action on the refuge. I was out taking care of the bluebird boxes on the refuge this week and found all of the roads to be in good condition. However, the frost is not out of the ground yet and the roads may get much worse once that happens. When you go out there just make sure you are alert for bad spots on the roads. The fire crew will begin their controlled, prescribed burns within the next week or two, so if you see smoke coming from the area of the refuge, it is probably just the crew doing their job. Another thing to watch for is signs along the road warning of burns going on. At times, when burns are being near roads the roads need to be closed to traffic for safety reasons. These burns along with mechanical means of clearing brush are bringing the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge back to what it used to be. April 12th is the first family bird walk. The day begins at 9:00 a.m. with FOCUS on photography, which runs until 9:45. This is a great program for learning new techniques for wildlife photography. It is also a great place to share your trips and tricks with others and learn from them. This program welcomes both experienced and those with less skills. Bring your camera whether it is a DSLR or point-and-shoot or even a film camera. You will see photos taken on the refuge the previous month and after the program you can go out and take some photos of your own. This program as all programs at the refuge is free and open to the public. After the FOCUS program you can go out and go on the family bird walk. This portion of the day begins at 10:00 a.m. and lasts to 11:00. You do not need to attend the FOCUS group to go along with the family bird walk. This is actually a separate program and all you need is a good pair of comfortable shoes. However, having a camera or binoculars will make it much more interesting. The walk is about one mile long and covers prairies, oak savannas and wetlands. Many different birds are usually seen during these walks. There are songbirds, waterfowl, shorebirds, cranes, swans and more. Once again if you are new to birding come on out and learn from a refuge naturalist or the other birders. A limited number of binoculars are available at the refuge to borrow. Again, there is no cost for this program and no registration is required. Just show up on time dressed for the weather and join the fun. Another thing to start watching is the deer on the refuge. This is the time that the bucks will begin to grow their antlers. It is a little early but you never know. Seeing turkey toms with their tail fanned out is another thing of beauty to watch for. Watch and you may get lucky as I have and see two big old toms sparing over a hen. This is going to be another great summer at the refuge and each and every person reading this column needs to come on out and enjoy nature the way it should be enjoyed. Until next week, “See you at the refuge.”
ARTIST OF THE MONTH
Announcing the Elroy Library’s Student Artist of the Month, Landon Robertson. See his artwork at the Elroy Library through the month of April. The Kindergarten children will come to the library on Tuesday, April 15 for their class visit, between 10-12. Internet stations will not be available to the public in order to minimize confusion. Thank you for your consideration. The library will close at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 18, Good Friday. We will be open on Saturday. And since there won’t be school on Monday, April 21, children are invited to a free movie at the Library. Come see “Frozen” @ 1 p.m. Adults are welcome also, as long as they behave. SUBMITTED BY MARY WAARVIK
Back to MacKenzie BY MARK WALTERS Hello friends, By the end of this school year The MacKenzie Environmental Education Center, in Columbia County, will have hosted over 60 schools in the past year with its outdoor education classes. The Necedah School District sends their 7th graders to MacKenzie each year, and like I did for my stepsons Kevin, Travis and Joey I volunteered when my daughter, Selina had her chance to spend three incredible days at a place that every kid in Wisconsin should experience. Wednesday, March 26th High 28, low 20 There is more to write then I have space to so I will have to be a bit vague. Pete Lowery is the seventh grade science teacher at Necedah and he runs this annual project with Heather Moore and Amy Winters who are both teachers as well. After this class of 39 students got their gear moved into their dorms, they took a tour of the logging and wildlife exhibits. The logging exhibit takes place in a home that was built long ago and housed a family of ten, back when there were no flush toilets, water in the house, or lights. After lunch, the kids were split into four groups and they would take classes together for the next three days. This is where I began to, once again, realize how cool this annual project really is. The classes were orienteering (learning how to use a compass), which was taught in the classroom and on the 250-acre property by parent and volunteer Dave VanMeter. Owl pellet dissection, which was taught by Pete Lowery, basically enables the kids to see what an owl eats. Camping gear required, and the career of an outdoor adventures writer, which was taught by myself. Shooting safety, which was taught by MacKenzie instructors (pellet guns) Ruth Ann Lee and Chrystal Seeley-Schreck. Each of us taught four, 1.5 hour classes and you pretty much have to be prepared to hold the kids attention, and actually teach them something that they will not learn back at school. In other words, you are not just filling a position, you have this one time that a school district has stuck it’s neck out, and they are counting on you to teach their students what you know about the outdoor subject that you are teaching. I actually had the kids set up and take down tents, showed them what I thought was every bit of gear required from the bed set up to the lanterns, stoves, and heaters. Heather Moore takes charge of the cooking and had several parent volunteers helping her for this three-day project. Each of the kids was given a work list well a head of time and knew exactly when they had to do dishes, clean a bathroom, or sweep a floor. Discipline, now there is an interesting subject. Any form of disrespect to volunteers is followed up by words of wisdom from elders. A second experience is followed up a solid bout of latrine duty. Tonight (after dark) we went on a night hike that lasted about an hour and was really cool as it was cold, icy, and challenging on the trails that are on somewhat steep ravines. Later, we had a campfire and told crazy stories, the big hit around the fire was Roberto Hernandez who is a very popular parent, and a volunteer that often helps and is also the 8th grade girls basketball couch. Doug Staller, another volunteer gave a slide show on a trip that he took to Africa, and taught the kids a ton. The next day, Ruth Ann and Chrystal added archery classes as well and I was truly amazed at how popular archery was with the kids.
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Also today, the Friends of the Mackenzie Center ( “MacKenzie” at dnr.wi.gov ) did an excellent job in a steady rain of teaching these students how to make maple syrup and gave them a first hand experience of the family, and day to day life of local native Americans a couple of hundred years ago (I found that extremely interesting). This entire project is also centered around kids and adults mingling and sharing meals together in a beautiful lodge that has hosted a huge amount (up to 16,000 a year) of students since Harley MacKenzie first started educating children here in 1960. When I was a boy, I rode my bike on these trails with great regularity as I grew up here. Two days ago, I interviewed a wildlife biologist (for a different story) who came here when he was in seventh and he thanked me for my volunteering The circle continues! Sunset
The archery range was very popular with the Necedah 7th graders
Volunteers with "Friends of MacKenzie" gave demonstrations on how to make maple syrup
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A NIGHT IN PARIS Royall High School’s
2014 Junior Prom “A Night in Paris” was held on Saturday evening at the Kendall Community Hall. Court members (photo to right) included from left to right: Crownbearer Ella Schroeder, 2013 Queen Carrie Logan, Kelli Dreier, Mark Preuss, Alana Braund, Charlie Brandt, Mikaela Brandau, Lane Kobel, Alexis Brand, Jacob Kolodzinski, Jordan DeWitt, Tara Sweatt, Austin Johnson, Courtney Newlum, Josh Murray, Kenzie Skolos, Trenton Pasch, 2013 King Trystan Houzner, Crownbearer Trey Wildes. In the bottom left photo, Alana Braund and Jacob Kolodzinski were crowned 2014 Queen and King and took to the dance floor. Below to the right, members of the Royall High School Class of 2015 group together for a photo.
THE MESSENGER OF JUNEAU COUNTY
April 10, 2014