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No charges to be filed in missing salt The Juneau County Sheriff’s Office was advised Monday, May 13, that the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office will not be filing criminal charges as a result of an investigation into allegations of salt being stolen from the Juneau County Highway Department’s storage shed in Necedah. The Sheriff’s Office had received the initial complaint of an alleged theft of road salt on February 6, at 10:30 p.m. The investigating deputy made contact with the subject who had taken the salt and was advised that there was prior permission granted to take the salt. The deputy noted this in his report, however, it was later questioned whether permission was actually granted. An outside agency, the Tomah Police Department, agreed to investigate the incident on February 28th. Once the Tomah P.D. Investigator completed his investigation it was forwarded to the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office for review. Late last week Monroe County District Attorney Dan Cary, acting as a designated special prosecutor, advised that his Office would not be filing criminal charges in the matter. Once the Juneau County Sheriff’s Office receives the completed investigation an internal review of the matter will be conducted by County Officials. In essence there are two investigations, a criminal investigation and an internal investigation. The internal investigation is used to determine if there were any county personnel or policy violations. Once the latter review is completed all of the investigative reports regarding the matter will be subject to release.
Man charged for pointing gun BY BETTY WAITS Police were dispatched to a home on Franklin Street in Elroy in response to a report of a man with a gun after a disturbance between neighbors. One witness, Karrie Jo Asselin, reported to police that she was with her husband, Paul, outside of their home and she observed Nicholas Gauf with a gun. She further stated that Gauf cocked the gun and pointed it at several people including her husband. She also alleged that she witnessed Gauf approach her husband with the handgun in an effort to chase him away from the vicinity of Gauf’s car. An officer from the City of Elroy later interviewed Gauf after advising him of his Miranda rights. Subsequent to waiving his rights, Gauf made a written statement admitting to bringing his 40 caliber pistol out of his house onto the front porch and approaching Paul Asselin who was in the vicinity of Gauf’s car. Citizens reported to the Messenger that the Juneau County Tactical Team had responded. The team did not respond to the scene. Officers from Elroy, Juneau County Sheriff’s Office, Hillsboro, New Lisbon and Mauston were on scene to assist. “The incident is still under investigation and other citations are possible in the matter,” explained Elroy Police Chief Tony Green. Juneau County District Attorney Mike Solovey has charged Nicholas Gauf, 23 of Elroy, with one count of felony second degree recklessly endangering safety. Solovey further originated a press release stating that he was charging the case and no less than 15 eyewitnesses were present for the incident. Gauf is scheduled for an initial appearance on June 19th.
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The race is on for XX and Chevy BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD Most ten year old girls are at the stage where they start growing out of playing with dolls as they look forward to entering their pre-teen years. In Mauston there is a ten year old young lady, Chevy Schoff, who is not concerned about such things, rather she has one thing in mind, and that is driving race cars. Every Saturday evening this summer you can find her behind the wheel of a 1993 Ford Probe at the Dells Motor Speedway. At first glance you wouldn't think this possible, especially considering her small frame but the car has been suited out for her, and if you are lucky enough to meet this young woman you will Chevy Schoff, the youngest driver to ever race at the Dells Raceway is pictured here with her mom and dad. quickly realize that driving and competing is what she is suited for. Chevy, the youngest driver ever to race at the Dells Motor Speedway, has been racing since the young tender age of 5. Back then it was gokarts as she started her path following behind the experience of her father Andy. Since then she hasn't stopped, making her father as proud as a father could ever hope to be. In speaking to Chevy one would quickly notice that she doesn't Chevy will be driving the number 6 car which is a 1993 Ford Probe. seem to be aware of just how unusual it is to be a young girl her age racing keeps a watchful eye on is looking forward to the of while watching a piece cars. To her it's second every turn and straight day she can race late of racing history in the nature and something she ahead his daughter makes, model cars. This year her making, check out the will continue to do as she as well as on the other goal is to become the races every Saturday night aspires to be like racing drivers around her. As for Rookie of the Year. at the Dells Raceway Park. Grandma, June Schoff, she Currently she has one Fan gates open at 4:00 great, Danica Patrick. Chevy's mother, Kayla, also supports her grand- sponsor, Tolbert Trucking p.m., with qualifying at 5:15 p.m. and races startdaughter and is proud that from Mauston. stated that she supports her "We would really like to ing at 7:00 p.m. Dells daughter, however does she is leading the way for from time to time need to other young ladies in being thank Kevin Tolbert for Raceway Park is located in cover her eyes while an example to grab on to the sponsorship and sup- Juneau County at N1070 watching her take to the their interests and grow porting Chevy," stated Smith Rd, Wisconsin Dells. You can also visit Andy. track. On the other hand with them. If you want to see what web site at www. Currently Chevy is a her dad, a driver himself, Bandit driver, although she this young lady is capable dellsracewaypark.com.
Fire results in death of 76 year old man Vernon County Sheriff John Spears reported a structure fire resulting in the death of 76 year old George Faber. The fire occurred at 104 Viking Street in the Village of Coon Valley. The fire was reported to the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office by a neighbor at approximately 9:43 a.m. Firefighters had to break into the mobile home to extinguish the fire.
Assisting the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office at the scene were the Coon Valley Fire Department, Coon Valley EMS, Tri-State Ambulance, Stoddard-Bergen Fire Department, Westby Fire Department, and the Coon Valley Police Department. The fire and death remain under investigation by the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office and the Coon Valley Police Department.
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Obituaries REV. MERCEDES BOOHER
Rev. Mercedes Booher, age 90 years, of Hillsboro, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013 at her home in Hillsboro, Wisconsin. Mercedes, the younger of the two daughters of George and Dorothy (Deere) Graham was born June 20, 1922 in Prairie City, Iowa. She attended one-room country schools until 1934. She then entered the public school system in Prairie City; there she first met her future husband, Carl Booher. Upon graduating from high school, they were married on July 19, 1939. They became parents of four children: Louis and his wife, Nancy of St. Charles, Missouri; Annette Booher-Malcolm of Marshfield; Rev. Donald Booher, deceased; and Pastor Steven Booher and his wife, Marlene of Marshfield. Carl managed Cooperative Grain Elevators in Iowa for the first 17 years of their marriage. On January 26, 1956, Carl, Mercedes, and their four children were converted to Christ, and received Him as their personal Lord and Savior. Within two years the family relocated to Omaha, Nebraska, where both Carl and Mercedes prepared for the Ministry. Having completed their studies in 1962, the couple served Baptist and United Methodist Churches in Wisconsin for the next thirty years. Together they developed a ventriloquist program to enhance their ministry among youth. This program took them on travels to various states for several years until Carl became disabled. Upon Carl’s illness, Mercedes was asked to pastor the Princeton and Neshkoro United Methodist churches, and remained there for 13 months. She then served for 12 years as pastor at Bloom City and Boaz United Methodist churches. The couple retired in Hillsboro, WI, where Mercedes became pastor to all who crossed her path. Mercedes was an accomplished gospel musician, having taught piano and organ privately, also at Omaha Baptist Bible College, and later in the Bruce, Wisconsin public school system. Her music remained a joyful pursuit throughout her entire lifetime. Immediate family members preceding her in death were her Parents; her only sister, Gwen; her husband, Carl; her son, Donald and her son-in-law, Dr. Harlen Malcolm. Surviving are her three Children; eight Grandchildren and fourteen Great Grandchildren. She considered Dave Sterba her “adopted son in residence,” and claimed he and his wife, Mary, and their children as her enlarged, extended family whom she dearly loved. She was also extremely fond of those who had worked for her through the years, of those of her Church family and of other close personal friends. Memorial Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, May 26, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at the Hillsboro Wesleyan Church – 1020 High Avenue, with Rev. Roger Miller officiating. Friends may call at the Church on Sunday, May 26 from 2 to 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to the Hillsboro Wesleyan Church or Hillsboro Lions Club. The Picha Funeral Home in Hillsboro assisted the family with arrangements, for online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com
DAVID ARTHUR JAEGER
David Arthur Jaeger, age 52, of Necedah died unexpectedly on Friday May 10, 2013. David was born on June 28, 1960 to Clarence and Sylvia Jaeger of Necedah. He was raised in the Necedah area and graduated from Necedah High School in 1978. He then entered into the U.S. Army for 4 years. After serving his country David moved to Round Top, Texas for a city restoration project where he did brick work on fireplaces and brick fences. He later moved to Yellowstone National Park and worked on a project at Old Faithful Inn for 7 years with his friend Brian Hadley, after completing that project David went to Livingston, Montana and built rustic homes for many years. The past 3 years he has lived in Missouri as a village maintenance supervisor. He liked to travel back to Wisconsin for fishing and hunting. David is survived by his mother Sylvia Jaeger of Necedah, 2 sisters, Karen Jaeger of Altoona, WI and Bonnie Jaeger Batchelor of Arizona, a niece Samantha Jeager of Altoona, WI, and a good friend Brian Hadley of Necedah. David was preceded in death by his father, and a sister Janice Jaeger. A celebration of David’s life will be announced at a later date. The Hare Funeral Home in New Lisbon is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are available at www.harefuneralhome.com
MILFORD N. HANSEN
Milford N. Hansen, age 74, of Camp Douglas died on Thursday May 9, 2013 at his home after a long illness. Milford was the son of Clarence and Florence (Shell) Hansen and was born on June 2, 1938, in the township of Lisbon, he was the third of eight children. He grew up in the Lone Rock area and attended the Lone Rock state Graded School through the 8th grade, he then went to New Lisbon High School graduating in 1956. He was in Cherry 4-H club all through his youth. Milford worked with his father as an electrician, and later went to work for Walker Stainless Steel, then he moved to Kenosha for eight years working for American Motors. He later moved back to the New Lisbon area and worked for Leer Mfg. for 32 years as a refrigeration technician. Milford proudly served with the 132 Support Battalion for 32 years as Section Sergeant during the Berlin Crisis 1961-1962. Milford was united in marriage to Jean Ann Zingsheim on August, 25, 1962 in the Camp Douglas United Methodist Church, and they were blessed with 3 children. He was a member of the Camp Douglas American Legion Post 133, the Camp Douglas Lions Club, and the New Lisbon Lions Club, and of the Mauston United Methodist Church. He loved gardening, hunting, fishing, and watching his grandchildren grow up and play sports. Milford was president of the Men’s Club, loved to cook at church functions, teach bible classes, and being a liturgist and taking communion to shut-ins. Milford is survived by his wife Jean of Camp Douglas, his children Yvonne (Edward) Chojnacki of Stevens Point, WI, Brian (Helen) Hansen of Madison, WI, and Douglas Hansen and friend Peggy Parker of Delevan, WI, by 2 brothers, Ronald Hansen of Racine, WI and Leon (Janeen) Hansen of Union Grove, WI, by 3 sisters, Arlene Day of South Milwaukee, WI, Arliss Davis of Tomah, WI, and Joyce (Lindy) Hanson of Necedah, WI, his sisters-in-law Donna Hansen of Waukesha and Karen Hansen of Little Chute, WI, his 7 grandchildren, Stephanie & Ben Chojnacki, Max, Chase & Henry Hansen, Tyasha & Bradley Hansen, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Lester and Eugene Hansen, brotherin-law Verlyn Davis and sister-in-law Darlene Hansen . Funeral services were held on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church (420 Suszycki Dr.) Mauston, WI, with pastor Wendell Williams presiding. Relatives and friends called at the church on Monday from 9:00 a.m. till the time of service. Military Honors followed at the church. The Hare Funeral Home is assisting the family with services. Online condolences are available at www.harefuneralhome.com
DAVID M. YOAKUM
David M. Yoakum, 65, of Cherry Valley passed away Friday, April 26, 2013, peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born July 1, 1947, in Elroy, WI, the son of John and Vivian (Skinner) Yoakum. David is a Veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the Army from 1966 to 1968. He worked as an assembler at Chrysler and retired in 1998, and was a member of the UAW 1268. He married Ruth Franklin on February 5, 2013. David's passion was going to auctions and refinishing antiques. He was a true and devoted family man, never missing weddings, graduations, birthdays and other family events and he loved his grandchildren dearly. David was an enthusiastic Green Bay Packers fan. He enjoyed walking his dog, Charlie, at the dog park and walking at CherryVale Mall. David loved visiting Texas. David is lovingly survived by his wife, Ruth; sons, Jeremy (Nicole) and Joel (Shanna) Yoakum; grandchildren, Garrett, Ethan, Tabitha, Jillian, Allyson and Carter; brothers, Tommy (Terri) Yoakum and Danny Yoakum; sisters, Sherry (Dick) Wyman, Diane Higgins, Richarda (Dennis) Williams, Patty (Bob) Christian and Lisa (Bruce) Simmons; best friend and faithful companion, Charlie. Predeceased by his parents, and former wife, Lorna Parkhurst. Funeral service was at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, April 29, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Monday. There will be a memorial service in Elroy at a later date.
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The Messenger of Juneau County
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LARRY L. BEISE
Larry L. Beise, age 45, of Necedah, Wisconsin, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013, at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He was born August 23, 1967 to Cal and Darlene (Sorenson) Beise in Woodstock, IL and was raised in Babcock, WI. At the age of 16 Larry moved to Oregon, IL where he worked different jobs in construction, machine operating, and wild land firefighting. He was united in marriage September 16, 1994 to Peggy in Mauston, WI. He worked for Stroh Precision Die Casting. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing and shooting his guns. Larry loved his family more than anything. He is survived by his wife, Peggy of Necedah, his daughter, Courtney Beise, a son, Gabe Evans (Fiance, Laura Archer), his mom, Darlene Beise, his brother, Mark Beise, and sister, Donna (Tom) Lynch, two nephews, Ryan and Brandon and a niece, Nicole, his mother and father in law, Carol and Roger Ellis, a sister-in-law, Cynthia Stivers, a brother-in-law, Stacey (Rose) Taylor and step mother-in-law, Maribeth Stivers. He was preceded in death by his father, Cal Beise and his father-in-law, L.T. Stivers. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at the Torkelson Necedah Family Funeral Home. Chaplin Virgil Voight officiated. Burial followed in the Bayview Cemetery, Necedah, WI. Family and friends were invited for visitation Tuesday, May 14, 2013, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the Torkelson Necedah Family Funeral Home. Online condolences are available at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
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Bank of Mauston drive successful On May 4, The Bank of Mauston and The Greater Mauston Area Chamber of Commerce joined forces to host their annual Shred It and Medication Take Back Day event, and as a result helped make our community a safer place. Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the United States. Some of these cases can be attributed to improper disposal of sensitive paper documents. To help area residents reduce their risk of identity theft, The Bank of Mauston invited community members to this free event to have their paper documents disposed of securely and properly. Throughout the morning, there were 109 cars that took advantage of the opportunity to have their items shredded. In addition to the Shred It event, representatives from The Greater Mauston Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Mauston Police Department were available the morning of May 4 to collect unused and unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications. At the end
BARBARA A. SCHROEDER
Barbara A. Schroeder 62, of Elroy died Monday May 13, 2013 at home surrounded by her family. She was born November 1, 1950 in Reedsburg, WI. The daughter of Gerald and Irene (Garrity) Koch. She married Wayne Schroeder December 17, 1971 in Beloit, WI. Barbara loved her family and loved spending time with them especially Hunter and Nana days. She was helpful to all and loved planning and organizing family campouts and games and activities not only for her family but for all the neighborhood kids as well. She loved Vegas and gambling, playing the slots most of all. She also loved cards and any games with others, laughing and enjoying the company of others. She was preceded in death by her father and a sister Shirley Purdy She is survived by her husband: Wayne; Two Daughters: Tammy (Dennis Roloff) Schroeder; Jeri Lynn (Joe) Sobeck; Mother: Irene Koch; Grandson: Hunter Schroeder; Brother: Gerald (Sue) Koch; Sister: Donna Almanza; Several nieces and nephews and many other dear friends and loved ones. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Thompson Funeral Home located at 402 Center Street in Wonewoc, WI. Burial will follow in Pine Eden Cemetery. Friends may call from noon until time of service at the funeral home. Thompson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Fundraising for youth The youth of St. James Lutheran Church are fundraising for a trip to San Antonio, Texas this summer. The youth will be going to the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s National Youth Gathering. This Gathering happens once every three years in cities around the country. The five youth and three adults will be joining some 25,000 other young people from across the country as they learn how to “Live Loved”. “Live Loved” is the theme for this gathering based off of 1 John 4:9: “In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him.” The cost of the trip is around $1,300 per person. The group started fundraising in the Spring of 2012 with lawn clean-up at several homes of members of St. James Lutheran Church. They also did several brat frys in front of Necedah True Value last summer. This summer the eight participants going to the gathering (along with other church volunteers) are hosting two more fundraisers. On May 18, 2013 from 4-7 PM at St. James Lutheran Church, the youth will be hosting a Grilled Pork Chop Dinner. The menu
The Bike Rodeo will be held at Rudig Jensen from 10:00 to 12:00 on May 18th. They will have a bike safety course and are asking that people bring a non-perishable food item that will be donated to the New Lisbon Food Pantry. The Juneau County Department of Human Services will be there for child safety seat checks and the Wisconsin State Patrol will be there with the little convincer to remind people to buckle up while driving.
of the event, there were two-and-a-half 50 gallon bags full of items that community members had brought in for safe and proper disposal. By collecting these items, The Bank of Mauston and The Greater Mauston Area Chamber of Commerce did their parts to help make our community a safer place. Won’t you help to keep the good work going? The best way you can protect yourself from identity theft is by being educated. To get the latest tips to prevent identity theft, or for information on the latest phishing scams taking place, visit bankofmauston.com or call 608847-6200. If you find medications in your cupboards that are outdated, or that you just simply no longer need, you can drop them off Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, at the Mauston Police Department with no questions asked. For more information on the Medication Take Back program, call Mary Hudack in The Greater Mauston Area Chamber of Commerce office at 608-847-4142.
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includes a thick pork chop, baked potato, corn, applesauce, homemade roll, and dessert. Cost is $8 in advance (tickets can be purchased at Necedah True Value or at the St. James Church Office) or $9 on the evening of the event. Also stay tuned to the final fundraiser, which will be a Garage Sale in June. The group departs on June 28 and will return July 6. Please come and help support these young people!
During the annual Medication Take Back and Shred It Day at The Bank of Mauston on May 4, Officer Rick Lueneburg (left) and Officer Erin Arndt collected two-and-half 50gallon bags full of unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications.
Thank You “...It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with you The day God called you home.” The family of Neil A. Vanderhoof wish to thank you for your gift and the kindness and support you have shown during our time of loss. It is greatly appreciated. -The Family of Neil A. Vanderhoof
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*NOTIFICATION* The Messenger of Juneau County, LLC the legal newspaper for Juneau County, will NOT be publishing an edition the week of July 4th in honor of the Independence Day holiday. We will publish, as usual a June 27th edition and a July 11th edition. Those sending legal notices that need to be published before July 5th need to send them no later than Monday, June 24th to be assured publication. If you have any questions please feel free to call our office and speak to Dianna Anderson at 608-462-4902
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Honoring Police Officers lost in the line of duty BY BRENT OLESON JUNEAU COUNTY SHERIFF Annually a week is set aside in May to honor police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in their service to the public. This year the week designated as National Police Week is May 12th – 18th. The Juneau County Sheriff’s Office has had two deputies killed in the line of duty: Deputy Steven J. Johnson was killed on October 14th in
1980 when he was struck by a semi tractor-trailer. Johnson had served with the Juneau County Sheriff’s Office for one year and four months. He was thirty-three at the time of his death and left behind his wife and four children. Deputy Richard L. Housworth was killed on March 31, 1989 when his squad left the roadway and struck a tree during a high speed pursuit. Housworth had served with the Juneau County Sheriff’s Office for eleven months. Deputy Housworth left behind his wife and seven children. His wife
Resignations and new paths for Mauston School District BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD Last Wednesday evening in a special meeting of the Mauston School Board members significant resignations were announced. Board member Neal McIntire submitted his resignation from the board which will become effective as of June 18. McIntire plans on relocating to Chippewa Falls, Wis. Board members also approved the resignation of Director of Curriculum
Lynette Livingston. She will be relocating to the Eau Claire area where she has accepted a position at Chippewa Valley Technical College. Livingston stated she looks forward to the move as her husband is originally from the Chippewa Valley area. Livingston's resignation is two-fold as she has been acting administrator for the District's iLead Charter School. In a phone interview she stated that District Superintendent Dr. Christine
Weymouth will be posting the position, however, iLead Governance Counsel will have the weight of responsibility in conducting the interviews of applicants. The Governance Counsel will then make a recommendation to the Mauston School District. Director of Special Education The board members went forward in offering Michele Yates Wickus with a contract for the position of Director of Special Education. This
position marks new ground as prior to this move the district utilized contractual services through CESA 5 to fulfill the director's responsibility. Reorganization Board members re-elected Jim Cauley as President of the board. Carrie Buss will serve as Vice President. RJ Rogers will serve as the board clerk and board member Brian Fox will replace McIntire as Treasurer.
Local student named to Viterbo Dean’s list Kim VanderWerf has been named to Viterbo University’s dean’s list for the 2012 fall semester. Students must complete at least 12 semester hours of credit for letter grades and receive at least a 3.50 GPA to qualify for the dean’s list. Kim
is attending Viterbo University, in La Crosse WI, to obtain a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Accounting degree.
was pregnant with their eighth child. In the Justice Center on the wall outside the Sheriff’s Office there are two plaques recognizing the service of Johnson and Housworth and their sacrifice to the people of Juneau County. If you are at the Justice Center I ask that you observe the plaques and remember these men and the other men and women who have died in the line of duty. In 2012 there were forty-one police officers killed in the line of duty.
Mauston improvement projects BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD To follow are the most recent updates on the Mauston 2013 Street and Parks Improvements Projects (Mansion Street, Pine Street, Hickory Street & Riverside Park). Project A - Mansion Street, Pine Street and Hickory Street Reconstruction, Development of a Public Parking Lot, and Park Multi-Use Path, Reconstruction of the existing Boat Launch at Riverside Park. Week of May 13th - Concrete paving will occur on Hickory Street & Mansion Street in front of City Hall- Work will continue on the Public Parking Lot Week of May 20th Asphalt Paving will occur on the Public Parking Lot and in front of City Hall - Roadways shall be open to traffic. Week of May 27th- Phase 2 work will begin on Mansion Street (between Beach Street & Hickory Street) Project B at Riverside Park is slated to start in late June 2013. Residents can visit the Mauston website at www.mauston.com for future updates.
Hazardous waste clean up BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD
AWARDS GIVEN Earlier this year, HCE members were able to participate in the Cultural Arts exhibit and many received blue ribbons for their projects and advanced on to the State Cultural Arts (WAHCE) that will be held in Manitowoc this September. Participants that will be going to state include: front row (left to right) – JoAnn Blonien (quilted valance), Evelyn Gray (cross-stitch tablecloth), Nonie Reed (appliquéd wall hanging), Veronica Sustar (reversible tabletop and large bed quilt). Back row – Kathy Vopelak (decorated flower pot), Bev Kozlowski (photo and sun catcher), Gail Hitchcock (painting and lap rope, which received a People’s Choice ribbon), Vera Miller (crocheted baby quilt), Shirley Jensen (knit shawl).
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This year's Clean Sweep will take place on Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29 at the Juneau County Highway Department on 930 East State Street in Mauston. The Clean Sweep program is designed to help people properly dispose of unwanted hazardous materials from their homes and properties. The two day special event will assist Juneau County residents rid their bathroom cabinets of old prescriptions, medications - plus garages, basements, sheds, farms and homes of hazardous materials. There is a minimal charge for tires, freon appliances, TV's, computer equipment, and fluorescent bulbs (fifty cents per bulb and must pre-register.) Examples of hazardous materials accepted at no charge are as follows: Automotive - fuel additives, starter fluids, transmission fluids, brake fluids, degreasers, anti-freeze, used oil and batteries. Garden and Lawn - herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, poisons, weed killer. Household - oil and lead based paints, latex paint, turpentine and varnish, drain and oven cleaners, pool products, photo chemicals, cleaning solvents, and pharmaceuticals. Miscellaneous - grease and rust solvents, paint thinners/stripper remover, adhesives, wood preservatives, mercury containing products, and unknown chemicals. Do not mix chemicals together and leave them in their original containers. The Agricultural Clean Sweep collection hours will be Friday, June 28 from 9 a.m. - noon. The Household Clean Sweep hours will be Friday, June 28 from noon - 4 p.m. and on Saturday, June 29 from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Agricultural waste participants, small businesses and those who wish to bring in fluorescent tubes need to pre-register. Contact Greg Lowe, Clean Sweep Coordinator at 608 8477221 at extension 201 by June 21, 2013. This is a limited funded program and pre-registrations received after June 21 may not be accepted.
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Gypsy moth spraying Some Wisconsin residents will see and hear loud, low-flying planes at around sunrise beginning in late May. Planes will be spraying for gypsy moth caterpillars, an invasive and destructive pest that feeds on the leaves of many species of trees and shrubs. Spray dates and times are weather dependent. Sign up online to receive e-mail notifications about spray plans at gypsymoth.wi.gov (exit DNR) People also can listen to a recorded message about our spray plans by calling the toll-free Gypsy Moth Information Line at 1-800-642-6684. Press menu option 1 for updates. Spraying is expected to begin in southern Wisconsin in late May and end in northern Wisconsin in July or August. View maps of the specific spray areas online at gypsymoth.wi.gov (exit DNR). Spraying will be completed by two programs: • The Slow the Spread Program, conducted by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, focuses its efforts in western Wisconsin where gypsy moth populations are low and emerging. The objective is to slow the westward spread of gypsy moth. This year’s Slow the Spread treatments are planned in the following 25 counties: Barron, Bayfield, Chippewa, Clark, Crawford, Dane, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Grant, Green, Iowa, Jackson, La Crosse, Lafayette, Monroe, Polk, Richland, Rock, Rusk, Sawyer, Taylor, Trempealeau, Vernon and Washburn. • The Suppression Program, conducted by the Department of Natural Resources, serves eastern Wisconsin where gypsy moth is well established. These areas are treated to reduce damage from currently high populations of gypsy moth caterpillars. This is a voluntary program that works with landowners and local governments. It has one gypsy moth spray treatment planned this year: on the property of Governor Dodge State Park in Iowa County. For more information about the programs or gypsy moths, visit the website gypsymoth.wi.gov. Or, call the toll-free Gypsy Moth Line at 1-800-642-MOTH (1-800-642-6684) to hear a recording of the programs’ current spray plans or talk to staff.
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Juneau County HCE President Carla Von Haden (left) presented the Rookie of the Year award to Kathleen Nelson of the Lemonweir HCE club. Kathleen has been a member of Lemonweir HCE for four years. She is very involved in the Quilting Group, and has donated time, material and ideas for the Quilting Group’s community projects. Kathleen has also contributed to Lemonweir HCE’s community work. Kathleen assisted her club in making Christmas ornaments, and demonstrated several different techniques and stitches to accent the ornaments, which were then sold at the Fall Luncheon. Verna Loendorf, also of Lemonweir HCE was awarded with Homemaker of the Year, but was not present to receive her award.
SCHOLARSHIP
AWARDED
Mauston High School sophomores, juniors, and seniors were given the opportunity to participate in the Americanism and Government Test Program sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of the American Legion earlier this spring. The Americanism and Government Scholarship Program consists of students completing a 50 question test that tests students' knowledge of United States government and history, county government, Wisconsin government and history, and flag etiquette. 32 winners are selected and the following scholarships are awarded: 10 students in Grade 10 receive $250 scholarships, 10 students in Grade 11 receive $250 scholarships, and 12 students in Grade 12 receive $500 scholarships. This year 4,360 students in Wisconsin participated in this program including ten students from Mauston. MHS sophomore Alex Barreau was one of the top scorers and was awarded one of the $250 scholarship in recognition of his outstanding scholarship and achievement in the 2013 Americanism and Government Scholarship Program. This is an annual program, so students, including Alex, will be able to participate again next year. CONTRIBUTED BY GREG LABANSKY
SCHOLARSHIP On Thursday evening, members of the Juneau County Home and Community Education (HCE) held their annual awards and recognition banquet at the Elroy Legion Hall. Mauston senior, Mitchell Giebell was the recipient of this year’s $250 HCE scholarship. Presenting the scholarship was Helen Petrowitz.
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and shoes, household items, lawn and garden items, tools, toy, etc. Volunteers are also being sought to help the day of the event. All proceeds will go to the Circle of Hope to assist area families in need. The Moose Lodge is located at 601 Colfax Street in Mauston. For more information you may contact the sponsors: Kandy Horrer at 608-548-4336 or Kathy Marose at 608-343-4381. It is a perfect time to do some spring cleaning and share in the items that you no longer need or want.
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Royall baseball action BY JOE VITCENDA
A NIGHT AT THE ELROY MUSEUM On May 11, 2013 the Elroy Girl Scouts spent the
night in the Elroy Historical Museum and we are happy to report none of the mannequins moved. We all had a great time playing “Seeking and Find” & “Eye Spy” finding some very unique items in the displays. We enjoyed a pizza dinner, made crafts, watched “Night in the Museum” in the mini theater, and had fun hanging out with each other. A big thank you to Larry & Donna and the museum board members for allowing us to use your Museum for our sleepover. It is a hiding gem in Elroy; the parents enjoyed touring the museum as well. PARIS DUDZINSKI PHOTO
ROYALL GREENHOUSE TO OPEN
Students in the Greenhouse Management Class at Royall High School have been busy planting, transplanting and growing flowers and vegetables for their annual spring bedding plant sale which starts this Friday, May 17th. The "Grand Opening" will be from 3:006:00 p.m. this Friday and from 8:00 a.m.-12 noon on Saturday. It will also be open on weekdays from 3:305:30 p.m. for the remainder of May and 8 a.m.-12 noon on Saturdays in May. Vegetables for sale include several varieties of tomatoes, as well as peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, cabbage and eggplant. Flowers include several varieties of wave and regular petunias, geraniums, pansies, violas, marigolds, several other annual varieties and several perennial varieties. Funds from this sale go back into the maintenance and operation of the greenhouse as well as help pay for field trips for students in the agriculture classes. Come out and see the outstanding plants the students have grown and support the school greenhouse. Pictured above, Royall students pose in front of some of the plants they've been growing and nurturing this spring in the school greenhouse. (l-r): Rebecca Segovia, Matt Gebhardt, Bekah Cleaver, Dalton Zmolek, Emily Nelson, Alana Braund, Charlie Brandt, Tara Sweatt, McKenzie Skolos, Tiffany Hastings, Mikaela Brandau, Makayla Hendricks, Jacob Orth, Lauren Marx, and Kyle Marx. Absent that day were Hannah Lamb, Catiglenn Northcott, and Nathan Scheeter. BETH KOLODZINSKI PHOTO
LOSE A PAIR, WIN A PAIR, SPLIT A PAIR In a week of mixed weather conditions, the Royall Panthers baseball team lost a pair of games to Brookwood, won a pair at Bangor, and split a pair at Mauston. It was an interesting week finishing with three wins and three losses. On Monday, Brookwood dumped the Panthers by scores of 3 to 0 and 7 to 6 at Panther Park. In the opener Christian Moore took the loss allowing three runs on only one hit along with three walks. Eric Flock got the win on the hill for the Falcons allowing a pair of singles while striking out a dozen. In game two Adam Vieth was given the loss for Royall allowing seven runs on ten hits. Brookwood scored early and frequent with the Panthers battling to stay in contention. Alex McDermott had a pair of doubles for Royall as Marcus Blaha and Colton Johnson each had a pair of singles. Friday had the Panthers at Bangor for a sweep of a twin bill by a 10 to 3 margin and a 6 to 5 score. In game one Christian Moore was on the mound but lasted only three innings. Alex McDermott came on in the fourth picking up the win by shutting down the Bangor Cardinal bats for the last four innings. Adam Vieth had a double and three singles to lead the Panther attack, Trae Ness also had three singles, and Christian Moore and Alex McDermott each had a home run and a single. Game two saw Royall slouching to defeat as Bangor held a 5 to 2 lead going into the bottom of the seventh. Marcus Blaha lead off with a single, Christian Moore doubled driving in Blaha with Adam singling to drive in Moore. With the Panthers down 5 to 4 and holding two outs, Alex McDermott launched a 3-0 fastball into the night to give the Panthers a walk off home run victory. In the Mauston Invite on Saturday, the Panthers brought the right bats to pick up 19 runs and defeat the Mauston Golden Eagles 19 to 7. Trae Ness got the win allowing seven runs on six hits while striking out eleven in the six inning contest. Offensively, Landon Robertson lead the pack with a long home run to center field and a pair of singles for six runs batted in. Dalton Lunde had a double and a single, Trenton Pasch, Trae Ness, Marcus Blaha, and Colton Johnson each ripped a pair of singles. In game two the Panthers met a tough Westby team and fell short on a 10 to 3 loss. Westby pounced on Royall for six runs in the first to take a lead which they never relinquished. The Panther bats were rather quiet with Trae Ness and Trenton Pasch doing the limited damage with each hitting doubles. GAME SCHEDULE: Saturday, May 18 - Royall at Markesan 11:00 a.m.; Monday, May 20 - Royall at M/M 4:30 p.m.
CLUB AWARDED During the recent Wisconsin Garden Club Federation Convention, held in Madison from May 3-5, various awards were given to garden clubs throughout the state for exemplary projects. The Hill and Dale Garden Club of Elroy received the Wisconsin Civic Achievement Award for their project of developing the area in downtown Elroy near the Historical Museum. Following the razing of two buildings in the fall of 2012, Club members worked hard on establishing two gardens in the area that once was occupied by the buildings. Financial support was provided by City of Elroy, Elroy Womans Club, Elroy Lions Club, Twins Beauty Salon, as well as the Garden Club. Shown in the photo: Marion Books, President of the State Garden Club Federation (left) presents the silver bowl traveling award to Hill and Dale Club President Carla Von Haden. The Hill and Dale Garden Club raises money for the beautification projects through their Annual Plant & Bake Sale, which will be held Saturday, May 18th at 1504 Academy St., Elroy.
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Post Office along with postal employees and local volunteers teamed up once again to stamp out hunger in the community. Across the country, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Food Drive – held in cooperation with the Postal Service – resulted in millions of pounds of non-perishable food collected and distributed to deserving charities nationwide. The Elroy carriers collected 1,225 pounds of food from generous donations left at mailboxes, which were then delivered to local community food pantries. “For 21 years our letter carriers, volunteers and neighbors have come together for this important community event,” said Elroy OIC Shannon Miller. “This clearly shows the generosity of our customers and the commitment of our employees to make a difference in people’s lives.” According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than 50 million Americans are food insecure, meaning they live at risk of hunger. Perhaps most alarming is the fact that nearly 17 million children in America are struggling with hunger. Stamp Out Hunger — the nation’s largest one-day food drive — collects non-perishable food to help more than 37 million people, who face hunger every day in America. Partners for this year’s drive were the Campbell Soup Company, Feeding America, United Way, AFL-CIO, Valpak, AARP, Uncle Bob’s Self Storage, and the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association. The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
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In April, in honor of Library Week, the Culver’s Corp. offered its annual Coloring Contest. Children drew pictures of a favorite book; the pictures have been on display at the library for the last 2 weeks. The artists were entered in a drawing as well, and we are pleased to announce the 2 winners of complete Culver’s meals: Ava Reavis and Adam Reneau. Congratulations, kids! Next Monday our Mystery Book Group will meet at 6 p.m. Please note that it is one week early (May 20) because of Memorial Day. Have you heard of Mrs. Pollifax, the most unlikely spy ever? That is what / who we will be talking about, the Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax. Join the fun, enjoy the laughter, puzzle out who dunnit. At 6:30 that same day, our Friends of the Library group will meet for its quarterly meeting. The group will be organizing our annual Book & Bake Sale, which will start on June 1. We can always use more hands, and this group is a boon to the library. Please help if you can. We will be closed for Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 25 – Monday, May 27. Forewarned is forearmed.
Hill and Dale Garden Club Fourteen members were present at the May 7th meeting of Hill and Dale Garden Club. Reports were read and approved. Four members helped on May 7th at the after school garden class. There will be three more classes before the summer school classes start. We plan to meet at Fertile Grounds at 6:00 p.m. on June 4th to discuss the summer school classes. We will be having our plant/bake sale on Saturday, May 18th at 1504 Academy Street at 8:00 a.m. We will be planting flowers for Elroy sidewalks on Monday, May 20th at 10:00 a.m., weather permitting. Otherwise, plan for Tuesday at the same time. The Parkway Club of Tomah is hosting the summer bus tour if anyone is interested in going. It will be heading to the Eau Claire area. JoAnn Blonien gave an interesting lesson on bees.
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Former Royal Bank building to house new business The Village of Camp Douglas received two bids for the Royal Bank building at 129 Main Street. The first bid was from Valerie Henthorn for $500. Henthorn stated that she planned to open a food to go business, with a two year period to make repairs and get the business open. The second bid was from David Rischette for $4,000. Rischette's proposal was for a handyman/repair business. During the meeting the board phoned Rischette to inquire into the time frame he was looking to for opening the business. Rischette
responded by stating he expects to open within less
than a year. After a short discussion
board members went ahead and accepted Rischette's bid.
TAVERN LEAGUE DONATION
Brian Larson and Dan Frisch of the Juneau County Tavern League recently donated $250 to the New Lisbon Touched Twice United. The Wisconsin State Tavern League Foundation will be matching the funds.
Wet chase lands two New Lisbon teens in jail BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD Two males from New Lisbon have been charged in Juneau County Circuit Court with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Joseph M Zloza, 19, and Jacob A Ruetten, 17, were involved in a one vehicle accident in the City of Mauston near the intersection of Grove and Maine streets. The incident took place on Saturday, May 11, 2013. According to reports, when law enforcement arrived on the scene the pair had ran off. After a foot pursuit Zloza was taken into custody, however, Ruetten is said to have lead the officers on a wild and wet chase. Witnesses near the scene reported seeing one of the suspects, Ruetten, running down Dockstader Street towards Winsor Street. When law enforcement neared the area the young man had entered the water of Lake Decorah and was seen swimming away from shore and towards Harmon Isle. The Mauston Fire Department was dispatched to the scene with a rescue boat. Ruetten relented and
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Hydrant flushing planned The Water Department will be flushing hydrants Wednesday, May 15th through Friday, May 17th. What’s happening? The City of New Lisbon is using fire hydrants to discharge a large volume of water from the water system. Why flush fire hydrants? 1) To clean water lines 2) To ensure hydrants are working properly by discharging a large volume of water through a fire hydrant, water flow within the pipeline is increased. This increased flow actually scours the inside of the pipeline, removing and then transporting silt and mineral deposits out of the water system. In addition, this process provides New Lisbon with the opportunity to assess the general condition of the hydrant. Can I drink from the tap during hydrant flushing? As water is flushed through water lines and out the hydrant, silt and mineral sediment can cause water to become discolored. Although the water may not be visually appealing, it is safe to drink and continues to meet all federal and state drinking water standards. There is no health hazard associated with the discolored water. How long does hydrant flushing take? Fire hydrant flushing typically takes 15 minutes to several hours, but discolored water may last up to 4 hours. How does hydrant flushing affect me? The main impact of hydrant flushing is discolored water. Here’s what you should do if hydrant flushing is taking place in your neighborhood: • If possible, avoid using water while the hydrant flushing is taking place. By not taking water from the tap or running appliances that use water (dishwashers and washing machines), you can prevent discolored water from entering your household plumbing altogether. • Don’t do laundry while hydrant flushing is taking place. The discolored water can sometimes stain fabrics. Wait until water runs clear at the tap before using your washing machine, and wash a load of dark clothes first. • If you encounter discolored water following hydrant flushing, run the cold water taps throughout your home (bathroom sinks and tubs, kitchen faucets, etc.) for 5 to 10 minutes or until water clears. This allows discolored water to work its way out of your household plumbing. • If, after hydrant flushing, your water pressure or volume seems low, clean faucet screens to remove silt and mineral sediment that could be obstructing water flow. For more information… ...or if you experience water quality problems lasting more than four hours following hydrant flushing, contact the City of New Lisbon Water Department at 562-3794.
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exited the cold waters of the lake. He was taken into custody and transported for medical treatment.
After clearance from medical staff he was taken to the Juneau County Jail. Mauston Police assisted the
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Spring concert at Necedah Schools had the crowd applauding for more BY STEVE NORLING The Necedah Schools Music Department held their Spring Concert on Tuesday evening May 7th at 7:00 p.m. This year’s concert was an excellent show of the musical ability of the students of the Necedah School System. The sixth grade, middle
school and high school bands under the direction of Mr. Don Jackson put on an excellent show. The sixth grade, middle school and high school choirs, under the direction of Mrs. Cheryl Jackson also gave excellent performances. The sixth grade band opened the concert by play-
ing two numbers leading off with “Rise of the Bladesmith”. The middle school band then took over with four numbers of their own finishing their segment with “Surfin’ U.S.A.”. This was followed by a great rendition of “Skyfall” by the Necedah Jazz Ensemble featuring soloist Macy Emery.
Now it was time for the middle school and sixth grade choirs to provide the entertainment. The sixth grade did a great rendition of “Swinging on a Star”, which was followed by the seventh and eighth grades doing “Catch a Falling Star. They then combined with a good rendition of wings. The high school band performed next and while they did five numbers there were two crowd favorites. The first was a medley of “Blues Brothers Greatest Hits” and probably the crowd favorite was “Forget You” with a drum set solo by Luke Arbanas. He had the crowd clapping and yelling for more as he put on a great performance. Last, but certainly not least, the high school choir got their chance. This part of the concert opened with the nine males from the choir doing a number called “I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow” with accompanists Jon DiPuma on guitar and Mr.
Jackson on base guitar. This seemed to be another crowd favorite as there was quite a bit of clapping during the number. “Castle on A Cloud” came next with Logan Lowery on bells. There were three more numbers done by the choir with a number of soloists. The soloists included Macy
Emery, Joe Heiss, Erin Ard, Taylor Podboy, Jeremy Fischer, and Marcel LaFountain. Mrs. May McKinney accompanied all of the choir numbers on the piano. The leaders and all of the students that participated are to be congratulated on a fine job.
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The junior high band impressed the audience with several numbers.
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Necedah Alumni held 114th banquet for many classes BY STEVE NORLING On Saturday evening May 11th the Necedah Alumni Association held the 114th annual banquet. While there were not people there from every decade, there were people there from the 1940s to the 1990s. The decades of the 1950s and 1960s seemed to dominate the gathering. The earliest class that was represented was the class of 1944, with Thelma (Pech) Fredrickson being the only of that class to be present. The other 1940s class that was represented was the class of 1945, represented by Barbara (Carter) Williams. Both of these ladies began their schooling at small country schools. Thelma Fredrickson began her schooling in a oneroom country school in Finley, while Barbara Williams began in a one-room school in New Miner. Both Fredrickson and Williams come to the banquet every year, Fredrickson from Wisconsin Dells and Williams from Greenwood. They talked about how different it was going to school during WWII and how much better they believe that the school is now. Jack Harrison, who graduated in 1952 and currently lives in Wisconsin Rapids thinks that the school district is get-
Thank You! Thank you to the citizens of Elroy for participating in the Post Office’s efforts to “Stamp Out Hunger”
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The Alumni Action Committee. ting better all of the time. He spent many years living in Madison and working for Oscar Mayer and for two years of that he drove the Wienermobile. He stated that he had a lot of fun doing that. Three classes were honored; the class of 1953 for their 60th year anniversary, the class of 1958 for their 55th year anniversary, and the class of 1963 for their 50th anniversary. The most recent graduate at this year’s event was the current high school principal Mark Becker who graduated in 1992. One of the most important
things that go on at the annual alumni dinner is the presentation of scholarships to the current year’s seniors. Thus far they have awarded $41,000 in scholarship money and that includes this year’s awards. They give out five scholarships each year to five deserving students. This year’s recipients were; Erin Ard, Patrick Belmonte, Taylor Podboy, Aliy Rich, and Kaylyn Zielinski. Another scholarship award that was presented was the Harold R. Carter Wildlife Scholarship. This year it went to Daniel Rattunde.
LAVALLE HAS NEW BUSINESS LaValle has a new busi-
ness within a business. Tana Brandt is now doing nails in the Village Hair Design Salon. Brandt attended Taylor’d Nail Academy in Mauston and opened her new business on May 6th. She is eager to start building her own clients in the area. Brandt still works at Taylor'd Nails on Wednesdays, but is now working in her community to serve friends, family, and neighbors. Brandt worked as a phlebotomist for seven years with Mile Bluff, then moved on to Brunner Manufacturing in Elroy. Brandt started Cosmetology school in LaCrosse and soon realized she did not like doing hair, but she liked doing manicures and being creative. Brandt has always been on the creative side and this gave her the chance to show her style. Now open five days a week, rd she is enjoying the crePM TO AM ative side of life. To book an appointment with Apply at: Freudenberg NOK Tana you can call 608415-8348 or stop in at 900 Farnam Dr. the Village Hair Design, Necedah, WI 54646 located at 105 West Main Street in LaValle. Freudenberg is an equal opportunity employer
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Everyone attending seemed to really be enjoying themselves. There was a lot of camaraderie between people who had not seen each other since last year or even longer. The master of ceremonies, Charlie Krupa keep things moving and everyone wound up having a wonderful evening.
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Necedah catches up on Baseball and Softball games
BY STEVE NORLING This past week, due to all of the weather caused postponements, the boys played four ball games while the girls played five. This included single games for the boys on Monday and Wednesday and a double on Friday. The girls played double headers on both Monday and Friday and a single game on Wednesday. During those four games the boys won one game and lost three. In their five the girls won only one of their five games and lost four. In Monday’s game at Cashton, Necedah lost by a score of 5 – 0. While Necedah actually had one more hit than Cashton, they could not capitalize on them. There was one home run in the game and that was by Cashton’s Schmitz. On Wednesday Necedah traveled to Wonewoc Center and won the game 6 – 4. Jordan Murphy and Ashton Knutson each had two RBI’s for Necedah and Knutson pitched all seven innings giving up four runs only two of them earned. In the
double header on Friday against Hillsboro, the games were only five innings each due to pitching restrictions on the boys and the number of games both team have in the next week. In the first game Matt Brown pitched an excellent game giving up only five hits and two runs. However, Necedah could only manage two hits and Ashton Knutson got the only RBI. This game ended with a 2-1 loss for Necedah. In the second game Jordan Murphy, while giving up only five hits and five runs, only one of them earned. Hillsboro used three pitchers and gave up only three hits, but gave up nine walks in the five innings. This game was again a loss, this time 5 – 4. On Monday the girls played a double header at Cashton. In the first game they were beaten by a 10 – 0 score. Morgan Kubicek got a double for Necedah’s only hit. In their second game they lost by a score of 18 – 4. Necedah got their four runs on five hits, two by Kubicek and one each by Michaela Horak, Angel Pintaro, and Abigail Bradley. In their game on
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Wednesday at Wonewoc Center the girls again lost, this time by a score of 13 – 3. WC scored their thirteen runs on only nine hits with seven of the runs being unearned. Necedah only had three hits, one each from Kubicek, Macy Emery and Elyssa Sheley. Friday’s two games against Hillsboro were both close games. Hillsboro won the first one by a score of 6 – 4. Hillsboro scored their six runs on six hits while Necedah could only come up with four runs on eleven hits. In the nightcap Necedah beat Hillsboro by a score of 7 – 6. Emery got two of the hits while there were six other players with one hit each. Kubicek pitched seven excellent innings giving up only five hits and six runs only three that were earned. She also struck out nine. There are several games coming up this week, making up for those that the weather postponed. Come on out and watch your home team play.
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Sportin’ their ‘Stache
BY TASHA MUELLER If you saw runners and walkers around Hillsboro with mustaches on, yes, they were for a good cause. The Hillsboro Spanish Club sponsored a ‘Stache Dash to raise monies
towards their Costa Rica trip coming up this June. The group put together a 5K run/walk that started and ended at the high school and included t-shirts and stick-on mustaches for participants. A few participants had their own mustaches to sport
while in the event. There was well over 50 people that took part in the first-ever ‘Stache Dash. Enjoy the ‘stache candids!
Feed my starving children SUBMITTED BY CHERYL AND MERLE ROSCOVIUS Our only experience with this organization was in 2011. At this time we were members of the Immanuel United Methodist Church in Norwalk. The church received informational pamphlets telling the story of Feed my starving children (FMSC). Our church donated funds for financial support, and a group of church members attended one of the work groups to help fill the food packs. I was truly impressed with the amount of activity that was going on! After watching a short informational video and some instruction we each chose a job to fill the food packs. It was very rewarding knowing how many children were being helped with our contribution of labor to create the food packs. Since this experience, we have moved to Tomah and are now members of the First United Methodist here in town. Because I wanted to help with this project, I joined the committee that is working on this year’s event. With my curiosity about this organization I have done some research on its history which I would like to share with you. Feed my Starving Children is a non-profit Christian organization committed to feeding God’s children hungry in body and in spirit. The approach is simple - children and adults hand pack meals specifically formulated to feed malnourished children and we ship the meals around the world. A Christian non-profit founded in 1987, FMSC tackles world hunger by sending volunteer packed nutritious meals designed to restore malnourished children to full health. These food packets are shipped to missions and humanitarian agencies working in 70 countries around the world. They
are used in orphanages, schools, clinics and other building blocks of a healthy community. In addition to the Chicago-area packing site FMSC maintains three packing sites in Minnesota and one in Tempe, AR. Since the opening of a full-time site in Aurora, IL in 2008 and the 2010 opening of a parttime site in Schaumburg, IL. FMSC has been a leader in nutritious food-aid for 25 years. Its three scientifically developed MannaPack formulas – Rice, Potato-D and PotatoW are packed with vitamins and minerals (micronutrients) as well as the high protein content a child needs to grow and learn. In 1993 Cargill food teamed up with Pillsbury and General Mills to develop a nutritious “Fortified Rice Soy Casserole for malnourished children. At first these meals were packed in bottles, cartons. In 1994 FMSC received a donation of 1 million plastic bags from a discontinued Green Giant product. After some trial-packed a few bags, today’s model was born. For many years FMSC struggled to produce 2-3 million meals a year and the founder left in 1998 to start a different charity. In December 2003 the board rededicated FMSC to Christ and in April 2004 hired Executive Director/CEO Mark Crea. Prayer became everyday practice, support increased and FMSC began to grow. One site in Brooklyn Park, MN expanded to two in 2004 with a site in Eagan. Other expansions rapidly followed: Chanhassen, MN, Aurora, IL in 2008, Shaumburg, IL in 2010, Tempe, IL in 2011 and Libertyville, IL in 2012. In 2009 the Brooklyn Park headquarters and packing site moved to its current location in Coon Rapids. Youth Encounter (YE) asked FMSC to bring a service experience to 300 students gathering in Kansas City. It was successful, and YE asked for
more events. MoblePack was born. By 2012 FMSC was conduction 6 MoblePack events a week –172 events in a year in 36 States – and producing nearly a third of FMSC meals. FSMC collaborated with leading HIV nutritionist Cade Fields-Gardner, MS, LCN, to develop the worlds first and only food to treat diarrhea, a leading killer of children and the ill. When orphanages began using the smooth formula with infants, in 2010 FMSC had it modified into Potato-W, a weaning food for babies’ 7-12months old. FMSC volunteer events have a team-building environment where people of all backgrounds come together for a common cause packing nutritious, life-saving meals for hungry, malnourished and starving children.You can make a gift today to help FMSC. It is a Christian 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. A single meal costs only 22 cents to produce and 92 percent of total donations go directly toward the food program. Make donations on the internet at www.fmsc.org/mobilePack. Tomah Area MobilePack #1307-96. Donations can also be given at The Point 1108 Superior Ave and at First United Methodist Church 1105 Butts Ave. Check us out on Face book: Tomah Area MobilePack for Feed my Starving Children. Contacts for this event are Fran or Tammy Hewuse 608-372-7237 and Craig or Lora Herold 608-372-3226.
Technology Drive There will be a Technology Recycling Drive held at the Hillsboro High School Ag Shop on Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. We are requesting the following contributions: $5 per TV all other items $5 per load. Proceeds will support the Hillsboro Wrestling Team. This event is open to all residents in Vernon, Juneau, Monroe, and Richland Counties. While no household appliances are accepted, you may bring televisions, printers, mice, keyboards, computer towers, fax machines, monitors, scanners, and laptops. All data is guaranteed destroyed per the Department of Defense Standards.
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Benish makes come back as girls Basketball Coach: Hynek as Board President BY TASHA MUELLER With the school year coming to a close within a month, the Hillsboro school board will be facing upcoming changes to not only designations of board members, but also coaches and staffing. One big change coming to the Hillsboro coaching staff occurred during last month’s meeting after the resignation of Girls Basketball Head Coach Mark Kocyan. After receiving a single delegation option for the position, the board approved to hire Ron Benish as the 2013-2014 Girls Basketball Head Coach. Benish has over 30 years experience with coaching and has been with the Hillsboro girls basketball program in past years. The district welcomes him back for a successful season. And, with the resignation of school board president Mark Gustafson, the board elected the 2013-2014 officers. Jan Levy and Jenny Hynek were both re-elected for the 2013-2016 school years with 508 votes and 503 votes, respectively. Nominations were open for board members to select the next president. Bob Stekel was nominated, along with Jenny Hynek. After revealing a 4-2 vote by board members, Jenny Hynek was elected at Hillsboro School Board President. Bob Stekel received the Vice-President spot, with Jan Levy remaining as Clerk and Carl Baller remaining as Treasurer. The board hopes to have a new board member by next month as Gustafson’s term has ended on May, 14. The board also received the resignation of first grade teacher Alyssa Bandsma and hired Dawn Folland from the Royall School District as the Title 1 reading teacher. Folland has 17 years experience and the board will be allowing Folland a set salary schedule. The board gave the authorization by the Board of Education to be a member of the WIAA for the 20132014 school year with six boys sports and five girls sports, with a possible sixth as a co-op with gymnastics.
The cost is $650 per school year and gives Hillsboro the authorization of membership. An approval of specific language for an addition to the Trust Secure option for the HRA program was discussed upon for staff members that have been in the district for greater than five years. The Alternate-Benefit Plan (ABP) in lieu of health insurance was tabled and asked to be discussed with a formed committee. Faculty members have the choice of taking the district’s health insurance and if their decision is to not take the service, the employee is able to receive $2,400. The district is looking to increase the amount to $3,000 per person with an appealing concept into a savings plan if the district were to set a constant variable of how many employees could take the option. The board also approved the last contracted day for teaching staff be June 10 with a full day. It is one day short of the teaching contract to get summer school officially going on schedule. Students last day is June 5 and teachers will have three days after on the 6th, 7th and also the 10th. Board committee appointments were made in place for the next school year, along with designations and delegations. For Negotiations and Personnel, Bob Stekel was chosen as the Chair, with Jenny Hynek and Denise Huntley as the two other members and Jenni Schrock as the alternate. On the Buildings and Grounds committee, Carl Baller will remain the Chair, as Bob Stekel and Jan Levy will join and Jenny Hynek as the alternate. On the School Board Policy committee, Carl Baller was selected as the Chair, and Jan Levy along with Jenni Schrock and the new board member as the alternate. Jenny Hynek was selected as the Chair of the Budget committee, as Jenni Schrock and Jan Levy will join the with new board member as the alternate. And for the Insurance Committee, the new board
FFA Milk quality finished 1st The Hillsboro FFA Milk Quality Team finished 1st overall in a recent state contest. Mitchael Beckwith came in with 1st overall and Elsie Griffin with 5th overall. Katie Blaha received 8th and Cater Revels 10th. The Poultry Team finished 2nd with team member Zeffie Woods finishing 1st overall.
member will become the Chair, with Bob Stekel and Denise Huntley rounding out the committee with Jenny Hynek as the alternate. The set day, time and place for board meetings is the second Monday of every month beginning at 7 pm in the Hillsboro High School Library. The designated official depository institution is the Farmers State Bank, with the designated official newspaper being the Hillsboro Sentry-Enterprise. Jenni Schrock was appointed at the delegate for the WASB and Denise Huntley as the alternate. Hillsboro’s CESA delegate is Denise Huntley and Jenni Schrock as the alternate. And, the Excellence in Education Foundation delegate is Jenny Hynek and Carl Baller as the alternate. McKinstry Update A “Rough Order of Magnitude” Energy Project update was given by the McKinstry associates that gave a Facility Improvement Measure (FIM) Summary into the three different stages that will be seen within the projects that need to be addressed within both schools. The major component will be the boiler system in the elementary by removing and replacing the original boiler systems with new Hi-efficient gas boiler systems including new unit ventilators in classrooms, cabinet heaters and rooftop unit. The project includes a new DDS temperature control system as an extension of the existing Automated Logic. A maximum cost would be $1,207,500 as Frederickson Engineering will be partnering up with the boiler project. Also in the “Phase 1” stage that would like to be completed by Fall of 2014 includes a roofing upgrade to the elementary. The removal of the existing shingles and removal of the wall panels at the gym would need to take place. An installation of 3 rows of Ice and Water shields at all eaves, valley and penetration areas would need to take place with the application of 30 pounds of asphalt saturated felt over all remaining areas of the roof deck. When doing the scan of
the high school roof, McKinstry saw the roof could be secure for another 10-15 years compared to the elementary. The extra cost to the high school roof would be too much. The roofing upgrades are set at a maximum limit of $1,000,500 and is partnering with Apex Roofing. During the “Phase 1” stage, a maximum limit was estimated to be at $2,921,000. Other item renovations include lighting upgrades, water conservation and window and door upgrades. The district will know of the funds received by QSAB in next month’s meeting that can be used towards the project costs. McKinstry will also be back for next month’s meeting that will have more concrete numbers and will take a deeper dive into the “Phase 1” projects. Elementary Report Progress reports for fourth and fifth graders were sent home last week. The spring session of MAP assessments is ongoing as the PALS testing for kindergarten is complete. The fourth grade Heritage Fair winners were Andrea Auel and Megan Salisbury as they traveled to Warrens last Tuesday. Students in fourth through sixth grade collaborated with the City of Hillsboro for Earth Day activities, park clean up and attended a Safety Day in Viroqua on May 1. The first graders held their annual factory May 3 that supports their field trip to Circus World Museum in Baraboo. A big day for elementary students is the annual Elementary Field Day that will be held on Friday, May 31. And, the Royal Bank will be in the classroom next week presenting financial literacy lessons. High School Report A great number of students received first place medals, along with one third place at the WSMA State Music Festival. Congratulations to all of the students! The Conference Track Meet was held Tuesday, May 14 as sectionals will be next week and then state held at UW-La Crosse the
Hillsboro Drive-In opens BY TASHA MUELLER The Hillsboro Drive-In is officially open for the summer season. Stop on by and enjoy a summer favorite, a BLT, or the summer classic, a soft-serve ice cream cone, or maybe a cyclone with your favorite type of candy.
first weekend of June. Students will perform in the spring play “Harvey” this Friday and Saturday at 7 pm with an elementary dress rehearsal this Thursday at 1:30 pm. A junior high Fine Arts Night will be held Monday, May 20 at 7 pm and the high school Fine Arts Night will be Tuesday, May 21 at 7 pm. The Class of 2013 will take their class trip to the Dells and Devil’s Lake State Park on Wednesday, May 22 and there will be a choir trip to go see a musical will be on Thursday, May 30. Superintendent Report A “Teacher Compensation Committee” will begin the process of exploring alternative models for determining salary increases as the district will be moving away from the traditional “lanes/steps” model. It will be a state-wide change and something new to everyone. The committee will monitor how other school districts are configuring their salaries, also. The Excellence in Education Foundation hosted a “donor appreciation
dinner” on Tuesday, May 7 with 85 people attending. Nearly $70,000 has been pledged to the foundation from 67 Charter donors and it will provide scholarships to graduates and grant opportunities to support classroom instruction. A donor wall will be constructed on Monday, May 20. A lock down drill was held on April 19 and went very well as the drill was spontaneous with an announcement stating the drill was going to happen within the time frame of that week. A buzzin system is scheduled to be installed on Monday, May 20 by PerMar. The next Hillsboro School Board Meeting will convene on Monday, June 10 at 7 pm in the Hillsboro High School Library.
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17th Annual Wonewoc Old Fashioned Day this Saturday BY TASHA MUELLER
The 17th annual Wonewoc Old Fashioned Day will be this Saturday, May 18 in historic downtown Wonewoc that will fill the street as young and old alike are bound to find something to enjoy. The village, that is also gearing up for the 20th Anniversary celebration of the 400 State Trail on Saturday, June 8, is the midpoint of the state trail and is ready to welcome everyone to the many events scheduled throughout the day. Hoping for good weather, the Wonewoc Area Betterment Club (WABC) has many things going on from 7 am until 8 pm and would like to see a large crowd come to the area and more importantly, enjoy the day with family and friends. Many of the events focus on the antique, collector vehicles and tractors coming from local areas to others farther away. It is the area’s largest antique, classic car and tractor show. The antique, classic car and tractor show will be on display beginning at 8 am until shortly before the parade begins at 2 pm. Many of the items in the show will be part of the parade,
along with representatives from local organizations and introduce paradegoers to Little Miss Wonewoc and her court. Those with a competitive nature will participate in tractor games, with show tractors only, starting at 11 am until 1 pm, a sawdust pile money hunt at 11 am, 3-legged race at noon, stick horse races at 3 pm, a crosscut saw competition at 3:30 pm, and a pie eating contest at 4 pm. Coming back this year is the Hit and Miss Engines’ Sawmill and Corn Grinder combo. A State Trooper will provide a seat belt safety demo, along with other safety tips. Kids are asked to bring their bikes on over to Beyond Boundaries at 12:30 pm for a safety check and to be able to ride their bike in the parade. New this year is an old fashioned photo shoot by Cheeky Birdie Photos located at Beyond Boundaries where many props will be used to add to the old fashioned themed day. Photos will begin at 9 am and will go until noon. Games galore will be available for all ages, including: face painting, a dunk tank, fishing games, plus the Wonewoc Boy Scouts will be doing their ring toss and the Wonewoc-Center
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Booster Club bean bag toss contest at the Bank of Wonewoc parking lot. Antique and coin appraisals will be offered at the trading center beginning at 10 am and going until 2 pm. The library will take part, adding a book fair and basket silent action. Residents will offer shoppers’ treasures by way of a village-wide garage sale, along with local merchants offering specials outside and inside their establishments. Food lovers will have their share of tempting treats with the WABC providing their famous bratwurst all day, along with popcorn, cotton candy, while the W-C FFA will also have a pie stand with plenty to choose from. A carwash will be available, as a live D.J. will provide music for the day. Rounding out the day will be an old fashioned day raffle at 7 pm and the Wonewoc American Legion serving a chicken dinner from 5 to 8 pm. For any more information regarding the day’s events, contact WABC member Caroline Apker at 608-464-3210.
Wonewoc-Center Spring Concert
On Friday evening, the Wonewoc-Center bands performed a wide variety of selections and were given end-of-the-year awards for their participation of events throughout the year. Pictured is the elementary band performing “Streets of Laredo,” “Krazy Klock,” both selections by James D. Ployhar, and “Aura Lee” by Frank Erickson.
The junior high and high school band came together for the finale and performed “Bring Him Home” by Claude-Michel Schonberg and “The Best of Glee” adapted for concert band by Michael Brown that featured a selection of older tunes that many were able to recognize. There will be a choir concert and awards program this Thursday, May 16 at 7:30 and also a junior high musical (The Big Bad Musical) on Thursday, May 30 at 1:30 pm.
Senior Palmer Schroeder received the John Philip Sousa Award from band director Mrs. Kristine Klemp. Schroeder has gone above and beyond with being involved in many music events during his four years. The award recognizes superior musicianship, dependability, loyalty and cooperation.
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Bernice Bronk, Bill Trepes received a $250 check from Dan Frisch of the Juneau County Tavern League, for the Wonewoc Library renovation. The Wisconsin Tavern League foundation will match the $250 for the renovation as well.
Wonewoc Police Department and Union Center Police Department to mobilize for Click It or Ticket safety belt enforcement from May 20 to June 2. Wonewoc and Union Center Police Departments will join hundreds of law enforcement agencies throughout Wisconsin for the annual Click It or Ticket safety belt enforcement mobilization from May 20 to June 2. "Our officers will be on the lookout day and night for unbuckled motorists. If you're not wearing a safety belt, we will stop your vehicle and you will get a ticket," said Chief Julie Ott. "During the Click It or Ticket mobilization and throughout the year, we stringently enforce Wisconsin's mandatory safety belt law to motivate people to buckle up every time they drive or ride in a vehicle. Tragically, too many people are needlessly injured or killed because they believe a crash would never happen to them so they did not buckle up."
In Wisconsin, approximately one out of five motorists does not buckle up, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. More than half of the drivers and passengers killed in Wisconsin traffic crashes in 2011 were not wearing safety belts. Last year, there were more than 100,000 convictions for failure to fasten a seat belt. "Consistent safety belt use is the most effective protection against being ejected from a vehicle during a crash or thrown around violently inside it and possibly hitting another person in the vehicle with massive force," Chief Chad Rick says. "Our officers take safety belt enforcement seriously in an effort to ultimately reduce the number of preventable traffic deaths to Zero in Wisconsin."
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Cover to Cover: Library to be closed May 21st BY KIM DEARTH Bidding has opened for the Friends of the Wonewoc Library’s annual Basket Silent Auction and will run through Old Fashioned Day this Saturday, May 18. Baskets are on display in the library until Saturday, when they will be moved to the Mayer’s Office Bar and Restaurant in downtown Wonewoc and be on display for final auction from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Stop by to check out these amazing and unique baskets. With more than 35 baskets featuring themes ranging from “Backyard Camping” to “A Bed and Breakfast
Giveaway” to “An Entertaining Evening,” there truly is a basket for everyone! Due to the construction project at the library, we will not be holding our spring book sale this year. We will hold our next sale in late fall or early winter—watch this space for more details. Although we anticipate staying open most days throughout the construction process, we will need to close occasionally for individual days. The first such day will be next Tuesday, May 21. We regret the inconvenience and hope to hold our
Dig out the Garlic! Dracula is headed to Wonewoc Wonewoc-Center Drama Club hopes to scare up some laughs with the family-fun comedy “Drac’s Back”, written by Craig Sodaro. This fast paced play promises to entertain adults and children alike, as it tells the story of how Dracula’s sisters, Bella and Della, have uprooted the family’s Transylvanian castle and have moved it, brick by brick, to the new country, where mayhem ensues when Dracula comes to reclaim his property. The fun begins when a group of young, stranded science students are forced to take refuge from a rainstorm in the
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American Legion, the Conrad Shaker Post, to make arrangements for traffic and police officers, license, etc. for their first annual free fall festival. The committee in charge has secured a carnival to be held October 4th and 5th. 1948 – Fire Department to purchase through donations a fire truck and equipment for sale by the Lindina Fire Fighting Association of Mauston. The old fire truck was sold to Village of Wyeville for $150.00; The sum of $1800.00 per year to be paid to a Marshal who shall also act as street commissioner; The fund for the Fire Department be $2600 and three 6000 gallon tanks to hold water for fire protection be purchased and buried in different locations in the Village; More street lights are to be installed; An ordinance was drawn up relating to keeping of cows, horses and other farm animals inside the Village limits; Will rent the Ray Heding garage for the storage of fire truck and equipment at a rental of $75.00 per year; A meeting to be held with the officers of the Fire Department for the purpose of discussing the By-laws of the Fire Department; All residents will do their own Spring clean up and the Village will have a truck available at certain advertised times that can be us; Lee Waterman has a place of business of auto body repair (his shop was once a blacksmith shop and it was behind the Heding Trucking office on Main St.) 1949 – To purchase a used truck, on which a tank for water could be mounted for the Fire Dept. instead of new water tank; Purchased a fire truck from Berning Garage for $600.00; To order a tank from the Walker Welding & Machine Shop at New Lisbon to be used on fire truck; Fire Dept. to be allowed to answer calls outside the Village and will be charged the same; School signs to be ordered; The surfacing of Highway 33 is about to begin. The machinery for mixing of blacktop was moved to Union Center and is being set up in the field south of the Ritz Coach. It is expected to be completed in about six weeks. The plant mix type of surfacing in which gravel of various grades is mixed with asphalt at a cen-
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tral plant and then hauled to the road by truck is said to be much more superior to the usual type of blacktopping, in which the mixing is done by graders. 1950 – Quality Milk Co. will pay no rent for the use of the Village lot because of the help given to the Village Fire Dept. by their manager, Elwood Knull (this lot is where the Police/Fire Dept. now resides. Quality Milk Co. was located in the old Noonan Garage where now stands the Village Hall); A triple battery charger to be bought for the Fire Dept.; Parents of school children are grateful to the teachers of Union Center for helping their children across the railroad tracks since the new trains were put on; Free shows at Union Center starts May 16th; Many children are home with the measles; Water tank purchased from Walker at $517.50; Five school signs purchased from the Wis. State Prison for $13.75 with the freight of $1.40; The street from the north Village limits to High St. and High St.to Highway 33 to be rebuilt; The Village will buy the Ray Heding garage for the FireDept. for the sum of $1000.00; A resolution was passed that all premises for which a liquor and beer license has been issued shall be allowed to be open from 8:00 o’clock am to 1:00 o’clock am on all days of the week except for Sunday which will remain the same as is written in the ordinance; Steel posts were bought for school signs.
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Union Center from 1946 to 1950 1946 – The Village Board is authorized to hire a marshal and street commissioner for a term of one year, both to be handled by one man; Village Board to appoint a committee to investigate a project for waterworks for the Village; Lettering of the honor roll by H. Sanford; Ordinance to state the taverns will close between 12:00 o’clock midnight and 8:00 o’clock am except on Sunday morning when the opening hours were from 12:00 o’clock noon to 12:00 o’clock midnight; Fire Chief, Leo Roeds, was given permission to make appointments for a certain number of men who will be able to respond to a fire call at anytime and make arrangements for regular meetings and drills; The fire chief will be paid $2.00 per meeting and attendance at fires and the firemen $1.50 for same; A notice to be posted for sealed bids for the tie sheds (sheds were built to tie up horse and wagon teams who brought in milk) on the cheese factory property. Bids to be in by November 4th and sheds to be removed by November 15th; Marshal to be paid $20.00 per month for part time work; Anyone interested in organizing a Union Center Post of American Legion should be at the Town Hall August 16th. County Commander Charles P. Curran will be present. 1947 – Clarence Stager hired as marshal and street commissioner and to be on duty from 12 o’clock noon to 12 o’clock midnight every day; Investigation to be made for the purpose of securing water works for the Village; A civil engineer was hired, H.C. Amundson of Baraboo to make preliminary survey for water works; No street work or snow removal should be done unless by permission of a member of the Village Board; Ben Preston started a Surge dealership in an old milk house. It wasn’t long until he outgrew the original location on a farm and moved into the building now occupied by the post office; A parent-teachers organization was formed; Leo Brooks as marshal and to be on duty every night and receive $30.00 per month; Jail to be renovated and repaired and locks bought; Notice of Ordinance No.32 adopted in May 1932 relative to the keeping of dogs and chickens on owners property to be posted and to be effective May 10th; Charles Henry, who purchased the building known as Dave’s Place (this restaurant was on the corner of Perry St. and High St.) plans on opening his restaurant on New Years Eve; Donald Shisler has purchased the filling station near the milk plant (on the corner of Hahn St. and Bridge St.); Meeting held with the
closings to a minimum. Looking ahead, just a reminder that our Legos at the Library Block Party is held the last Wednesday of every month, with the next party being held May 29 from 3:304:30. All Lego lovers are welcome! See you at the library!
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PIE SALE! Wonewoc Center FFA will be selling home baked pies at Wonewoc’s...
Old Fashioned Day Saturday, May 18th 9:00AM–1:00PM Our booth will be located in front of Old Blue’s on Main Street. Stop by, buy a pie, and support your local FFA chapter.
We will be selling them whole or by the slice! **As Always, Thank you for your support of the FFA!**
Wonewoc Head Start
OPEN HOUSE Monday, May 20th • 10AM–6PM 101 School Road, Wonewoc When visiting, come through the Wonewoc- Center School main office doors. We will be having activities for the children, snacks, and door prizes. We are accepting applications for the 2013-2014 school year. We are also accepting applications for Early Head Start and Home-Based Head Start. Please bring income verification, such as check stubs or a tax statement.
For information please call Carmen at...
464-3500
Happy Birthday
Union Center! The Village of Union Center turns 100!
Saturday, June 8th, 2013 • 9:00AM–3:00PM • 1pm 400 Trail 20 year • 9-3 Car & Antique • NOON Village Parade Anniversary dedication Vehicle Show (Lineup at 11am) • 9-3 Craft Show Please call the Village of Union Center to register. All registrations must be made by: Monday, June 3rd Food & Drink Available Throughout the Day!
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THE MESSENGER OF JUNEAU COUNTY - CLASSIFIED ADS
May 16, 2013
The Messenger of Juneau County’s want ads are just $10 for the first 20 words. Additional words are 10 cents each. To place an ad, call 1-(608)-462-4902, fax to 1-(608)-462-4903 or email to: themessenger@centurytel.net. We reserve the right to reject any ad that does not meet our standards.
APARTMENTS NEW LISBON: 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Includes heat, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer, dryer and garage. Located on Allen Road, New Lisbon. Call Real Estate Management 608-356-5050 or go to www.realestate managementsolutionsllc.com b1tf
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WONEWOC: 2-3 bedroom w/ appliances, W/D hookups, storage shed. One year lease, security deposit, and references required. No smokers; No pets. $550.00/mo. plus utilities. Call 608-963-6980 p30-3
CENTRAL BOILER: Affordable, clean, safe and efficient wood heat. Central Boiler OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Heats multiple buildings. Hilltop Wood Stove Sales LLC 608-4625119 b42
GARAGE SALE: May 24, 25, and 26. 8am–4pm. Take 58 to Germantown G, go to 16th Ave. and follow signs. Men’s clothing, women’s clothing Large–3X. Dishes, pots & pans, Christmas trees, VCR, many, many household items. Something for everyone. CHEAP! CHEAP! Everything must go.
FOR RENT: ELROY 2 bedroom apartment $325, 2 bedroom house $425. References, security deposit required. No pets. Call 608462-5595. b19tf
FOR RENT: 3 bedroom house. $450/mo + security deposit. Stove and refrigerator furnished. Washer & Dryer hook-up. No Pets. References required. 4625997. b40tf
NEW LISBON: 1 or 2 bedroom. Rent based on 30% of income. Great location and affordable rent! Call Mel today at 1-800-944-4866 Ext 126. Equal Housing Opportunity. b30tf
CITY OF ELROY: 3 bedroom house w/appliance. $600.00/mo plus utilities. 1 yr lease, security deposit and references required. No smokers; No pets. Call 608853-0570 b41-3
HILLSBORO: Rental assistance available! 2 bedroom upper. Private entry, storage, great location, next to park! Call TODAY 608489-3258. Equal Housing Opportunity. b30tf MAUSTON: One bedroom Second floor apartment. Includes heat, refrigerator, stove, washer/dryer. NO PETS. Rent $525/mo. Security Deposit $525. 1 year lease. 608-562-3577 or 608-542-0120. b36tf NEW LISBON: 1 bedroom, 1 bath. City of New Lisbon. Washing facilities on site. Includes sewer and water. $425.00/per month with $425.00 security deposit. Please call 608-847-3747 or 608-547-2326. b36tf ELROY: One bedroom apt., redecorated, clean, quiet, $395 mo., includes HEAT, water and sewer, no pets or smoking, sec. dep., 608-462-5681 or 547-9449. b39-2 ELROY: One bedroom upstairs apartment includes stove, refrigerator, central air, and water/sewer. $350.00/month. No smoking and no pets. Available immediately. Security deposit and references required. Call (608) 4628271 or (608) 462-8167 b41tf WONEWOC: Large one bedroom apartment. Heat included, appliances included. Call Sandy at the Hair Care Center 464-3366. b42-2
HOUSES FOR RENT MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT: 2 bedroom mobile homes available in Mauston area. References and Security Deposit Required. Call 608-847-6159. b1tf
FOR SALE OR RENT HOUSE: For quick sale, $146,000 OR rent $750/mo. N2370 Weger Rd, Elroy. 608-963-5754. b42-2
SERVICES Computer Repair. Contact Dave Heilman 608-4637646 or email: dheilman@centurytel.net. New and refurbished computers in stock. I make house calls! b1tf LAWN MOWING: Will do lawn mowing and trimming in Elroy area. Call 462-8719 after 7:00 p.m. References available. b41-2
FOR SALE WOOD PELLETS: Pure premium Hardwood pellet Fuel. $169.00 a ton. No scrap lumber, no verneers, no softwoods, cash and carry only. For details call Steve at 608-547-4048. p33-7 FOR SALE: 2010 custom built yamaha yz 125. Lots of extras. Only driven about 15 times. Over $6,000 of extras on the bike. Asking $1,500 or best offer. Call 608-5487836. b38 FOR SALE: New treated posts. 5” x 8’ - $7.75 each. 6” x 8’ - $9.70 each. Consignment Sale September 4, 2013. b42-2 ED WELLS ESTATE: 1979 tri-hull 14 foot Forester fishing boat w/trailer – 35 hp Evenrud outboard motor and trolling motor – Excellent Condition/Never outside overnight - $2,500 or best offer – Call 608-464-7151 b42-2
Employment HELP WANTED: We are currently hiring a Driver to run various errands. This is an “on call” position and experience driving a pickup truck as well as a straight truck is needed. Please apply in person at 113 Railroad St., Elroy, WI 53929 or call (608) 4625066. Equal Opportunity Employer. b41tf BARTENDER: Part-time bartender wanted for Sportsmans Bar in Elroy. Must be willing to cook and work weekends. Call 608462-8190. b41-2 HELP WANTED: Need Machine operators on all shifts. Competitive wages, health insurance, shift and weekend premium. Apply at NTM Inc. 113 Railroad St., Elroy. Phone 608-462-5066. E - m a i l : LCO@centurytel.net
Resident Caregiver Part Time - 3rd Shift Evergreen Manor (CBRF) is currently accepting applications. Will train the right person. Pre-employment drug screen & background check required. To apply pick up an application at: W5205 Buckeye Drive Necedah, WI OR call 608-565-2522
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FREE TV FREE TV: Older 33” color box TV. Works very well. Call 608-548-4934.
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HELP WANTED Part-time Dietary Aide AM’s/PM’s Approximately 25 hours per week including every other weekend. Some benefits would be available. Please apply at Heritage Manor Attn: Lisa Calhoun
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C O O K / WA I T S TA F F : Hiring Part Time Cook Waitstaff at Valley Inn – Elroy. Apply in person. 608462-4307 b42
MEETING AA & AL-ANON: Meets every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Elroy. b42-3
CAMPING FREE CAMPING: At Rustic Ridge Resort (Junction Hwy 33 & Burr Salem Road, Hillsboro) May 17–19. Bring a rake and clean your own site. Pot luck on Saturday night. Call 608-475-1946 for reservations. b42
Garage Sales HUGE GARAGE SALE: Teal, Lankey, & Johnson Huge Garage Sale at 1033 Mitscher Ave. Hillsboro. Fri. May 17 7:30 AM-5:00 PM, Sat. May 18 7:30 AM – Noon. Antique dining room table with chairs, new wine & beverage center, leather jackets, tons of girls clothes 8-12 and boys clothes 2T4T, Little Tykes Playhouse, bike stroller (like new), indoor & outdoor toys, household, adult clothing, & too much to mention!! b42
NURSING CARE FACILITY PO Box 167 • 307 Royall Ave Elroy, WI 53929
Phone: 608-462-8491 • Fax: 608-462-5088
ROYALL SCHOOL DISTRICT Employment Opportunity - 4K Aide Royall School District is looking for an aide for the 4K program. Beginning with the 2013-14 school year. Schedule is Monday, Wednesday and every 3rd Friday 7:40AM – 3:40PM during the school year. Preference will be given to highly qualified candidates: 48 credits, have obtained an associate (or higher) degree, or have met a rigorous standard of quality to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics determined by the district (must meet 2 out of 3) 1. Portfolio 2. Test 3. Interview. Interested candidates should submit a completed application (available online at www.royall.k12.wi.us), letter of interest, resume (elaborating on experience and qualifications) to: Darcy Uppena, Elementary Principal, 1501 Academy Street, Elroy, WI 53929
Application deadline is May 24, 2013. Equal Opportunity Employer
Resident Care Assistant (RCA)
Milestone Senior Living is seeking part-time applicants for 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. Applicants should have good speaking, reading and written skills. Licensed CNA or one year of elderly care experience is preferred. We will train according to DHFS regulations and Milestone policies. Great benefit package for part-time and full-time employees. New Starting wage grid and 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 www.MilestoneSL.com EOE
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THE MESSENGER OF JUNEAU COUNTY - NOTICES
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT JUNEAU COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK,AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-23 Plaintiff Vs. Defendants DAWN M. LAMSON; DAVID E. LAMSON; Case No. 11 CV 322 Case Code No. 30404 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on March 19, 2012, in the amount of $203,658.09, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: June 4, 2013 at 10:15 am 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. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax from the proceeds of the sale upon confirmation of the court. PLACE: LOBBY OF THE JUNEAU COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER, 200 OAK STREET, MAUSTON, WI 53948
Property description: THAT PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST, TOWN OF CLEARFIELD, JUNEAU COUNTY, WISCONSIN, DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT A POINT 817.20 FEET WEST AND 33 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 38 MINUTES WEST 150 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 530 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 150 FEET; AND THENCE NORTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO EASEMENT RIGHTS OF INGRESS AND EGRESS AS CONTAINED IN VOLUME 357 OF RECORDS, PAGE 446. Tax Key No.: 29004-939 Property Address: 8375 County Rd. C, New Lisbon, Wisconsin 53950 Adam C. Lueck State Bar No. 1081386 Attorney for Plaintiff 230 W. Monroe St., Suite 1125 Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 312-541-9710 Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLCis the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Publish: May 9, 16, 23, 2013 WNAXLP
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT JUNEAU COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff Vs. Defendants BRIAN D. HYER; Case No. 12 CV 000251 Case Code No. 30404 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on November 27, 2012, in the amount of $102,085.36, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: June 4, 2013 at 10:00 am 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. Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Estate
Transfer Tax from the proceeds of the sale upon confirmation of the court. PLACE: LOBBY OF THE JUNEAU COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER, 200 OAK STREET, MAUSTON, WI 53948 Property description: LOT THIRTY-THREE (33) OF THE ASSESSOR’S PLAT OF THE CITY OF ELROY, JUNEAU COUNTY, WISCONSIN. Tax Key No.: 292210146 Property Address: 1015 Academy St., Elroy, Wisconsin 53929 Adam C. Lueck State Bar No. 1081386 Attorney for Plaintiff 230 W. Monroe St., Suite 1125 Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 312-541-9710 Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLCis the creditor’s attorney and is attempting to collect a debt on its behalf. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Publish: May 9, 16, 23, 2013 WNAXLP
STATE OF WISCONSINCIRCUIT COURT JUNEAU COUNTY ORDER SETTING TIME TO HEAR PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMINISTRTION (Formal Administration) Case No. 13PR30 PROBATE JURISDICTION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Marie Denovi, Deceased. A petition for the appointment of a special administrator was filed. THE COURT FINDS: The decedent, with date of birth June 14, 1954 and date of death April 7, 2012, was domiciled in Juneau County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of W5795 Pheasant Dr., New Lisbon, WI 53950. THE COURT ORDERS: The petition be heard at the
Juneau County Courthouse, Mauston, Wisconsin, Br. 2, before the Honorable Paul S. Curran, Court Official on June 3, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. You do not need to appear unlessyou object. The petition may be granted if there is no objection. Notice by publication is required. Publication of this notice is notice to any interested persons whose names or addresses are unknown. Dated: April 19, 2013. By the Court: DIANE MORTENSEN Register In Probate Maysoun B. Iqal Bar Number: 1089367 PO Box 14068 Chicago, IL 60614 (312) 806-1131 Publish: May 9, 16, 23, 2013 WNAXLP
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT JUNEAU COUNTY HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III; Plaintiff, vs. Defendants. ARTHUR G. KAVALL and CATHERINE I. KAVALL, husband and wife; Case No. 12-CV-314 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 December 10, 2012, in the amount of $203,923.59, the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: June 11, 2013, at 10:00 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: A PART OF THE SW 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, IN THE TOWN OF WONEWOC, JUNEAU COUNTY, WISCONSIN, TOWIT: BEGINNING AT THE SW CORNER OF SAID SECTION 28; THENCE ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID FORTY BEARING N 02 DEGREES 23 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST, 875.00 FEET; THENCE ALONG A LINE BEARING S 88 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST, 38.95 FEET, TO THE CENTERLINE OF A TOWN ROAD
KNOWN AS SHALLER RD.; THENCE ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SHALLER RD. BEARING S 36 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 30 SECONDS E, 122.93 FEET; THENCE CONTINUED ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SHALLER RD. NOW BEARING S 40 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST, 266.97 FEET; THENCE CONTINUED ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SHALLER RD. ON CURVE CONCAVE TO THE WEST, ITS CHORD BEARING S 24 DEGREES 29 MINUTES EAST, 225.53 FEET; THENCE CONTINUED ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SHALLER RD. ON CURVE CONCAVE TO THE WEST, ITS CHORD NOW BEARING S 09 DEGREES 05 MINUTES W, 203.46 FEET; THENCE CONTINUED ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SHALLER RD. NOW BEARING S 23 DEGREES 16 MINUTES W, 178.85 FEET, TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SAID FORTY; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH LINE THEREOF BEARING WEST, 311.57 FEET, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PROPERTY ADDRESS: N509 Schaller Road, Town of Wonewoc. TAX KEY NO: 29-038-0813 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: May 16, 23, 30, 2013 WNAXLP
TOWN OF GERMANTOWN Town of Germantown Planning Commission Public Hearing And Meeting Town Hall/Community Center N7560 17th Ave, New Lisbon Wednesday, May 22, 2013; 6:00 p.m. Notice is hereby given that the Town of Germantown Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Germantown Town Hall/ Community Center, N7560 17THAvenue to consider a request from Jack Hall of Ship Wreck Bay, N7265 Shacks Road, Mauston, WI to modify the existing deck and add a 20 by 48 foot addition to the south side. Any interested party may attend and be heard of submit comments to: Zoning Administrator, N7560 17th Ave, New Lisbon, WI 3950. The Planning Commission will meet immediately following the Public Hearing to consider the request for conditions use. Bill Bruce Zoning Administrator Publish: May 16, 23, 2013 WNAXLP
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TOWN OF MARION NOTICE OF THE OPEN BOOK AND BOARD OF REVIEW FOR THE TOWN OF MARION Pursuant to Sec. 70.45 of Wis. Statues the assessment roll for the Year 2013 assessment will be open for examination on the 5th day of June, 2013 at the Town of Marion Hall at 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the BOARD OF REVIEW for the TOWN OF MARION of Juneau County shall hold its first meeting on the 5th day of JUNE, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Town of Marion Hall. Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board: No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review, to testify to the Board by telephone, or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the Assessor to view such property. After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the Board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact, or provide information to a member of the Board about the person’s objection except at a session of the Board. No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or contest the amount of assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board, or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard, if the objection is allowed because the person has been granted a waiver of the 48 hour notice of an intent to file a written objection by appearing before the Board during the first 2 hours of the meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48 hour notice requirement, that person files a written objection, and provides to the Clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal of any Board members and, if so, which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take. When appearing before the Board, the person shall specify, in writing, the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person’s objections and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate. No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board or by telephone or object to a valuation; if the valuation was made by the assessor or by the Objector using the income method of valuation; unless the person supplies the Assessor all the information about the income and expenses as specifies in the Assessor’s manual under Sec 73.03(2a) of Wis. Statues, that the Assessor requests. The Board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the Board a letter from a physician, surgeon, or osteopath that confirms that illness or disability. No other person may testify by telephone. Corinne Kaiser Town of Marion Clerk 608-847-7494 Publish: May 16, 2013 WNAXLP
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE H&H Storage, Hwy 82 East, Mauston, Wisconsin, will hold a Public Sale Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. Preview at 8:25 a.m. on day of sale only. Bidding is on the complete contents of unit. Unit included in sale is: Unit #16 owned by James Meley, Richland Center, Wisconsin containing furniture, tolls, clothing, camping gear, boxes floor to ceiling front to back, misc items, etc. Note: Call 608-847-6159 after 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 to confirm sale will proceed as scheduled. Publish: May 16, 23, 2013 WNAXLP
*NOTIFICATION* The Messenger of Juneau County, LLC the legal newspaper for Juneau County, will NOT be publishing an edition the week of July 4th in honor of the Independence Day holiday. We will publish, as usual a June 27th edition and a July 11th edition. Those sending legal notices that need to be published before July 5th need to send them no later than Monday, June 24th to be assured publication. If you have any questions please feel free to call our office and speak to Dianna Anderson at 608-462-4902
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Letter to the Editor be a consideration in these economically uncertain times. If this holds true for Mauston schools, at 1,600 students, this could mean an increase in costs to the district of about $460,000. Fifth, the standards are virtually untested, even though they are about to be launched nation wide. This seems the height of imprudence. Can we afford to have the whole nation get it wrong? Sixth, there was very little to no input into the standards and their implementation from parents, teachers and others. The implementation was virtually by stealth among those who have signed on to it. Seventh, the standards require an extensive, and very intrusive data base. The National Center for Education Standards suggested a data base of more than 400 data points, and many of the questions were extraneous to academic achievement. Why, for example, should the school have access to not only students' but also parents’ social security numbers and health and work history? Given the state of modern technology, this data base could easily be expanded, and it would be hard to limit who had access to this information. Indeed, Federal D.oE has already made provisions for virtually any bureaucrat to have this information on an individually identifiable basis, as well as providing it to corporations. The threat to personal privacy as well as the opportuni-
So what is wrong with Common Core “State” Standards being implemented in our nation's schools even as we speak? First, there should be no Federal Department of Education, as it is not constitutionally authorized. But on a practical level, since the Federal Department of Education has provided more funding and exerted more control over education, the cost has skyrocketed as test scores flat lined or declined. The Federal DoE has suppported virtually every failed “reform” over the last 50 years. Second, the DoE bribed states to accept these standards with “stimulus” and “Race to the Top” money. Most states, including Wisconsin signed on BEFORE the standards were even written. In fact, science and social studies standards have yet to be written. We are buying a pig in a poke. Third, it arguably dumbs down education in the name of raising standards. Professor James Milgram, the only mathmetician on the standards team refused to sign off, saying that it is almost a joke that CCSS would prepare students for college level math. And Sandra Stotski, English professor, laments the shift away from classical literature, in favor of more strictly fact based writings. Fourth, the standard will be expensive to implement. One New England study suggests that teacher training, hardware and software could run about $289 per student. This should
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BY NANCY J SCHNEIDER I was sitting at the kitchen table trying to wake up enough to function and the TV was on. It was Saturday morning and the program was the CBS This Morning show at 7:15 AM. I wasn’t really paying much attention until something they said registered. I wish I had paid more attention so I could tell you the where of this but all I got was what they were doing. It seems some restaurant is having a new revelation of “Dining in total dark” because it enhances your senses and helps you really taste the food. We use our eyes before we actually taste things and form an opinion before we eat it. But if you can’t see it, you have to really use taste to identify the food. I guess in reality they could serve you anything, which would make me a bit leery about trying this. One thing they brought up that made me smile was cutting the food and finding your silverware etc. I guess they used night vision goggles or something to record it. Anyway it amused me for a few moments there but then got me to thinking about dining in the dark. Ray and I weren’t married all that long and I was still in the “trying to impress” him stage. So I planned a romantic dinner by candlelight (not exactly total dark) and went through a lot of trouble setting it all up. I pulled the shades in the kitchen, set a nice tablecloth and china, candles in place and the smell of food permeated the kitchen. I was really trying to set up a romantic atmosphere for dining. Well he came home and went into the kitchen and instead of seeing a romantic setting he said, “What happened? Did you burn supper?” I guess he figured if I burned it I didn’t want him to see it or something like that. I don’t know why he thought that, I really wasn’t that bad of a cook! But in reality I shouldn’t have been surprised because a few weeks before the romantic setting I once again tried to surprise him. That time I waited until he left for work and immediately started in on my “plan.” We had paneling on the walls so to avoid boredom I painted all the rooms’ ceilings different colors. Well on this day I quickly moved things around in the kitchen and set out to change the color of the ceiling. Back then I could still paint above my head without my arms falling off. Anyway, after the ceiling was painted, I changed it from pink to yellow, I
washed the windows, put on fresh new curtains, scrubbed the floor and looked around. It looked quite nice if I say so myself. It was all fresh and bright. I didn’t have a new tablecloth but I used one that I had and it was all nice and fresh and ironed. I put flowers on the table and some candles on it, too. I couldn’t wait for him to come home. When he did come home he said I had my “cat that swallowed the canary” look on my face and he asked what I was up to. I took him in the kitchen and said, “Notice anything different?” He looked all around the kitchen then smiled and said, “You got a new tablecloth.” And he is still living! I could have murdered him right there and then but instead I said, “No. That’s about the only thing that isn’t new. I painted the ceiling and made everything yellow and all you saw was the tablecloth? That’s not even a new one.” It sure took the wind out of my sails but I guess back then I was still trying to impress him instead of just being plain old me. But it really wasn’t the only time I tried to impress him it’s just the ones that sparked my memory by that silly TV report about dining in the dark. I find it fascinating how some little thing can trigger a memory. I haven’t thought about that romantic dinner or the fixing of the kitchen in a long time, but it gave me pleasure remembering it now. I was so young and I was trying to adjust to married life I guess. There’s nothing wrong with that either. Sometimes we have to rekindle that feeling or something so we don’t get stagnant. With Ray having a bit of a memory problem maybe I can do some of the things I used to do and he won’t remember that I did it before. It will be a whole new ballgame. But one thing I know for sure, I can no longer paint an entire kitchen ceiling before noon and still move my arms. Nope, ain’t gonna happen anytime soon. But I do have several new tablecloths around here somewhere. So until next week when who knows what will cross my mind I’ll leave you with this NO-nonsense thought: Happiness is a byproduct of an effort to make someone else happy. 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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Nature of Things BY MARK DAHLKE I sat on an aluminum bench overlooking the New Lisbon dam. The dam’s primary purpose is to regulate the Lemonweir River, but today the gates are wide open with spring rains and late snowstorms pulsating through the spillways. Transfixed by the water’s power, my thoughts got lost somewhere out in the noise and chaos of the swirling waters. My eyes drifted to the cement stairs that run along side of the dam. With rust colored water flashing in the background, I could make out a lone figure standing on the stairs. He seemed to have emerged from the river itself. His back was to me, but I could see he wore a tattered, checkered jacket. His forearms rested on the railing as he stretched out toward the water with a fly rod in one hand and line in the other. A pipe, jutting out from the side of his mouth, puffed a small cloud of smoke around his Fedora-style hat. I recognized him; it was my Grandpa Dahlke. A harsh wind blew across the water, bringing tears to my eyes. After blinking them clear, the image disappeared-perhaps back into the swirling waters from where it came. To be fair, I came here with the hope of rekindling memories of my grandfather, so it was not a surprise that my mind was playing tricks. Grandpa spent most of his fishing days at this dam pursuing his passion. He was a fixture here, and to the locals, he was almost as permanent as the light pole hanging over the dam’s walkway. His reputation was legendary, for he knew every underwater snag, rock, and drop-off. He seldom went home without a bucket of fish, and many times, when others did not. He had an uncanny ability to catch fish when no one else
could. With limited space at the dam, often other fishermen were in “his spot”. He would wait them out while fishing another part of the dam. With one eye on the intruder and the other on his fishing pole, he laid in wait; like a lion ready to pounce. What happened next, I witnessed time and again; once the frustrated angler moved on, Grandpa sprung up the steps like a teenage boy moving in on a cute girl at the high school dance. With his fly rod in one hand and a tackle box in the other, he shouted over his shoulder, “Bring the stuff, Markie-boy!” As I scooped up the minnow bucket, net, coffee can of nightcrawlers, my pole, and the rest of the gear, he secured the spot he had his eye on for the last 20 minutes. Usually, within minutes Grandpa would be fighting a fish over to the side of the dam for an easy landing, leaving the other fishermen and me in awe. He had a knack and one that I never figured out. We often fished the same spillway, our baits only a couple of feet apart, and invariably, he caught the fish. Sensing my frustration, he simply explained it away as, “I wasn’t holding my nose right”. For years, I tried switching the direction of my schnozz, but it never seemed to bring any fish to my side of the dam. Yet, Grandpa still tried to pass on his magic to me. I remember the rough, calloused hands of a shoemaker guiding my hands over the butt of the fly rod. He patiently taught me how to take up line with one hand while feeling for any slight resistance on the other end. He taught me how to properly deal with “mud puppies” (one can easily guess, especially if you have ever seen one). He showed me how to handle a bullhead without getting stung.
Taking Refuge
An Outdoorsman’s Journal
BY STEVE NORLING Well, it is the middle of May, spring (summer) is finally here and I am a year older than the last time I wrote this column. The best of those three is the arrival of spring. Things are greening up real nice on the refuge and starting to look real good. One thing about the nice weather and the time of year is that there are school groups at the refuge almost every day. Kara and Katie are doing a great job of informing these youngsters about nature and the environment. The youngsters come from at least four counties. They come from Wood, Adams, Monroe, and Juneau Counties and every one of them enjoy their visit to the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge. I filled the brochure boxes today and did not get a lot of chance to see what else was happening on the refuge. It is about time for the lupine to bloom and therefore time for the Karner Blue butterflies to appear. By the time you read this they should be out. The two best places to observe them are the visitor center trail “The Karner Loop” and the “Lupine Loop” trail. As you head north on the Karner Loop you will come to a large opening on a hillside. This is where the Karner Blues will be. You will note the lupine growing all around and that is where they live. On the Lupine Loop, most of the Karner Blue action will be near the beginning of the trail. There are large fields of lupine on both sides of the trail there and you can expect the butterflies there. The best way to observe these tiny (about the size of a quarter) butterflies is to stop along the trail near some lupine and watch closely for them. They can be difficult to see and sometimes it takes a while before you see one at all. Another thing about them is that they do not sit in one spot for long. Took me three years to get one to sit down near enough to me and stay still long enough to get a decent photograph. The whooping cranes are still nesting and it should not be too much longer before we know how things are going. This warm weather will bring out the black flies and we will see then if that is what makes the cranes abandon their nests. One other experiment that will take place in the crane project is that there are going to be some cranes that will be raised by other cranes a Patuxent and when they are older they will be brought here and released near some of our crane flock. This will be the first time that cranes that have not been costume raised will be released in the wild. The cranes that will be raising the young are part of Patuxent’s captive flock. As I have spoken of in the past, sequestration has hit the refuge and things have been cut back. However, many of the programs will be continued, some of them at different times due to the shortened hours of the visitor center. The May “Focus on Photography” meeting will take place on Saturday, May 25th from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. This month’s focus is “Prairies of Lupine”. Everyone is welcome whether you are an amateur just starting out or a seasoned photographer. Come on out and share your knowledge and learn from others. The woodticks are once again out in force. This old tick magnet has been infested with enough of them to know. Today, while doing brochures, I very seldom got very far away from the vehicle and still wound up with several. This, although I was in tall grass for no more than a couple of minutes at a time. The other thing that I already had happen is that I had a deer tick imbedded in my skin. All I have to say is go out and enjoy the refuge but be sure to check yourself well for ticks. A couple of other things that are going on are that I saw more red headed woodpeckers this week than in the past, many more wild flowers are starting to bloom and soon whitetail fawns will start to be born. If you drive Speedway Road you will notice a very large burn that the fire crew has made. If you check it out now it is all black and then come back in a month and notice the difference, it is amazing. Until next week, “See you at the refuge.”
I learned to scale and clean fish. Grandpa also pointed out little things like which spillway to fish based on the amount of water coming over the boards. He also inadvertently taught me a few cuss words. When some local “hoodlums” showed off for their girlfriends by swan diving off the dam into the currents below, Grandpa let them know in no uncertain terms how that affected our fishing. Alas, for all his attempts to share his secrets with me, little of his fishing prowess stuck - as anyone who has spent time with me in a boat can attest. Yet, he helped develop my love for fishing, for which I am grateful. While sitting on the bench, I contemplated Grandpa’s legacy and the irony of his combination shoe repair/bait shop. I smiled thinking about customers being able to buy a dozen crappie minnows while waiting for a pair of shoes. I wondered what drove him to a career of repairing shoes and mending canvas alongside selling bait, bobbers, and lures. Then it hit me; the shoe repair business was just a front so he could own a bait shop. The bait shop allowed him to pursue his passion: fishing. In between grinding heels and fixing shoes, he could talk fishing and sell fishing stuff. And, by owning his own bait shop, he always had access to fresh bait for his own use. Grandpa really had things figured out. While the inscription, “In Memory of Carl Dahlke-1979” has faded on the faceplate on the bench, his memory has not. I took one, last look across the dam and saw a ghost of a figure on the steps with a fly rod in his hands. I waved, and suddenly, he was gone.
Rowan Creek, A Good Friend! BY MARK WALTERS Hello friends, Twenty-four years ago today I climbed into a tree that was located above a bear bait and wrote my first column, which was for the Poynette Press. I was living in the Canadian bush at the time, and managing Chimo Lodge, and also spending a lot of time working at Chimo’s 11 fly-in outposts. This week I thought I would head to Columbia County and give my hometown paper something local. Tuesday, May 7th High 73, lo 43 When I was a young boy growing up in Poynette it was the late 60’s and all of the 70’s. My parents were doing something that was rare back then and that was they were going through a divorce. What was even more unique about our situation was, that my mom lived in Florida and my dad, the late Robert Walters, raised myself, and three of my five brothers and sisters. My parents divorce was crippling for my youth and I developed two escapes, one was working on a local dairy farm (hi Lavern and Vivian Gorman) and the other, which was my main escape, was fishing for trout on Rowan Creek, which runs right through town. I also taught myself to trap muskrats, on what was my home away from home, and hunted rabbits and pheasant along its peaceful banks. I can remember perfectly what, back then, was a huge day each year and that was when trout fishing would open and the banks of Rowan Creek would be lined with fishermen, as night became day on the first Saturday of May. This year I thought I would do something totally new for myself and that is, I would put my canoe in at Whalen’s Grade, which is where Rowan Creek enters Lake Wisconsin, and hopefully find some trout and live on the creek for a night with my trusty pup “Fire”. This adventure has complications, as shallow water insures that motorized boats and lots of muck and cattails keep 99.9 percent of all outdoorsmen away. As usual I am running late. My canoe is packed with fishing gear as well as a bedroll. I find the creek and it is beautiful with no sign of human beings “yeah”! I paddle past several deep holes trying to get to cold water. I am wearing chest waders and land my canoe above a long, deep hole. I break off a stick, put a crawler on a hook, cast out my bait and lean my fishing pole against the stick. In a blink of an eye, my rod is bending over and a solid fish is fighting hard in the current. I am relieved to see that it is a trout and land a brown that is just over 12-inches. Instantly I make the decision that I will sleep at this spot and life is good. Because the shoreline is very damp, I decide to sleep in my canoe, life is still good. An hour after my arrival, and shortly before dark, I have a trout that I believe would have topped 20-inches break my line. Ducks and geese are constantly buzzing overhead and in my mind many are shot with perfect retrieves by my trusty pup. After dark, I enter my bedroom and my bed is made up of
a foam pad, a sleeping bag on top of it and my tents fly over my sleeping bag to ward off the heavy dew that would soon envelope my world. My trusty pup enters the bedroom and sleeps by my head. She must have been tired, because like a teenager, she stays in bed until just before noon the next day. Wednesday, May 8th High 79, low 44 I was fishing at first light and being bombarded by ducks and geese, many limits were harvested. I was surprised when the bite was very minimal at primetime and even climbed back in my canoe and watched my pole from my bedroom. My ambition kicked in soon after that and so did the fish bite. First I caught a sucker, next a couple of nine-inch browns and then the dandy of the trip. I knew I had a good fish and hoped it was a trout as I did my best to keep it out of the deadfalls that were lying in the creek. I was ecstatic when I saw it was a trout and when I put a tape measure to my trophy it was a solid 19-inches, ain’t life sweet, yippie, ki, yay! The sun became high in the sky; I woke my pup, loaded my canoe, and paddled back to my trusty ‘96 Chevy. Rowan Creek has always been good to me! Sunset
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