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Same sex marriage license issued in Juneau County BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD On Monday, June 9th, the Juneau County Clerk's office issued the first same sex marriage license ever issued in Juneau County. According to personnel within the department the license was issued to two women who also requested a waiver of the state’s five-day waiting period. The issuance of the license comes on the heels of a U.S. District Court ruling that the State of Wisconsin's ban on same sex marriage was unconstitutional. That ruling came in last Friday. Following the ruling, Wisconsin Attorney General J.P. Van Hollen filed a motion to stay the order, however on Monday U.S. District Judge Barbara Crabb denied the request. In a press release issued on Friday, June 6, Van Hollen stated, “Nearly two and a half weeks ago, I explained to the federal court in Madison that even though a number of courts throughout the country have nullified state bans on same-sex marriages, those same federal courts, and in some cases appellate courts, following the lead of the U.S. Supreme Court, have stayed those rulings pending appeal. Consistent with those court decisions, and prior to her decision on Friday, I asked Judge Crabb to immediately stay any decision she might issue invalidating Wisconsin’s ban on same-sex marriage. Consistent with my concern for certainty and reliability understanding some actors may choose to take actions based on the decision, I asked for an emergency stay immediately following her decision.” Van Hollen went on to state: “The U.S Supreme Court will almost certainly decide this important issue once and for all during its next term. There is absolutely no reason to allow Wisconsin’s county clerks to decide for themselves, on a county-by-county basis, who may and may not lawfully get married in this state.” According to reports, Crabb's rulings have not addressed directly whether or not county clerks in Wisconsin may issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples in the interim; “I understand defendants' concern that some county clerks have been issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples since I issued the June 6 decision, but that is not a result of an injunction by this court,” Crabb wrote. On Monday, Van Hollen issued the following in a press release: “At today's hearing, Judge Crabb reiterated that Wisconsin marriage law has not been enjoined.” According to Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen, “Wisconsin's marriage law is in full force and effect, and all state and local officials are under a continuing duty to follow Wisconsin's marriage law unless and until the court enjoins that law.”

NEW HOMES INDICATE GROWTH? For the past couple of years Juneau County has seen a down turn in the housing market, as the rest of the country has, but things may be changing in our area as home sales are going up at Castle Home Sales of Mauston. John Navis, Owner of Castle Home Sales, is not ready to say things are improving, however, he did state, “It is better than 2008 and 2009. Am I ready to say it is like it was in the late 90’s or early 2000’s, no and it may never be again.” Navis is encouraged by the schedule of homes to be set for this year but also stated, “We are one of the few that survived in this industry, Wick Homes did not even survive the recession and they were well established.” Castle Home Sales has been in business for 46 years and they pride themselves on customer service and a great team of people to work with. Schuler’s Manufactured Homes owner, Joe Schuler stated, “Mr. Navis makes sure his clients are satisfied and we have been working together for the past 40 years.” Castle Home Sales has been fortunate to still be in business and is the largest manufactured home sales in midwest Wisconsin. Navis attributes his success with the people that have stuck with him through the tough times and believed in the service they provide. This week a new home was put in place form Castle Home Sales, Schuler’s Manufactured Home Sales, and Zieman Crane Service on Crescent and Liberty in Mauston this week. DIANNA ANDERSON PHOTO

Stolen vehicle recovered A vehicle reported stolen in the City of Mauston on Tuesday was found later the same day. On Tuesday morning Lt. Michael Zilisch with the Mauston Police Department issued a press release notifying the public to be on the look out for a silver 2003 Saturn Vue SUV with black trim lining the bottom of the vehicle. Lt. Zilisch reported that the vehicle had been taken between 7:30 p.m. Monday evening and 5:00 a.m. Tuesday morning. The vehicle was parked unlocked and with the keys in it on the 500 block of South Hickory.

In approximately 4 hours from issuing the press release, the Mauston Police Department advised the vehicle had been found. In the updated press release they wrote: "The Vehicle that was stolen from the 500 block of South Hickory sometime between 7:30 p.m. last evening and 5:00 a.m. this morning has been recovered. There is no more information available at this time." They then thanked the public for any assistance they provided.

Mauston man charged with burglary William E. Parrish, 27, of Mauston has been charged in Juneau County Circuit Court with burglary-arming self with a dangerous weapon, possession of burglarious tools, criminal damage to property, and misdemeanor bail jumping. According to the criminal complaint Parrish is accused of a burglary that occurred on May 20, 2014 in the Village of Wonewoc. Juneau County Sheriff Deputy Cameron McChesney responded to the initial call at a location on North East Street. The property owner stated that he had video of the crime and could identify the suspect as Parrish.

At the residence there was damage to the front door from what appeared to be pried open. A bedroom door had been kicked open, damaging the door jam. Missing items from the residence included a 410 bolt action shotgun, a can with approximately $100 in change, and two pairs of pants which the video showed may have been used to cover up the shot gun. Parrish was interviewed about the incident, and at the time of the interview law enforcement reported that he appeared to be under the influence. Parrish denied involvement of the crime. Eventually Parrish is said to

have told the officer that he was on the victim's front porch. When law enforcement stated they already knew that after viewing a video of him, Parrish admitted to stealing the can of change claiming it had $45 in it. He is then alleged to have stated he took the money to buy ammunition so that he could end his life. The criminal complaint states that Parrish also admitted to taking the shotgun and storing it at a friend's house. Parrish is scheduled for a June 18, 2014 initial appearance before Juneau County Circuit Court Judge Paul Curran.

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Obituaries GAYLORD A. “MIKE” FAKES

Gaylord A. “Mike” Fakes age 81 of New Lisbon died on Monday, June 2, 2014 at the Tomah Memorial Hospital. Gaylord was the son of Arthur and Esther (Erdmann) Fakes and was born on December 11, 1932 in Curtis, WI. Gaylord was raised in the Curtis, WI area and at the age of 21 he was inducted into the U.S. Army where he served from 1953 to 1955. On his return from the Korean War he went to work for the next 40 years at Harley-Davidson Motorcycles in Milwaukee. Gaylord was married to Barbara Clendenning and she preceded him in death. Gaylord moved to the New Lisbon area in the mid-1990’s, and has resided here since. Mike was married to Edna Menneke on October 6, 2000, in Mauston, WI. Mike enjoyed traveling with his wife in their RV. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting, and making wood crafts. He loved to watch his favorite western movies, and to sing along with Gene Autry. Gaylord is survived by his wife, Edna of New Lisbon, sons, Mike (Brenda) Fakes of Franksville WI, James Fakes of Tempe AZ, Michael Clendenning, Mark Clendenning, & Alex Menneke, daughters, Michelle Clendenning, & Stacey Good, grandchildren, Marissa & Erika Fakes, Rachael Clendenning, Tyler Clendenning, Zoey & Makayla Good. He also was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Varion, Ledell, and Kenneth. Memorials may be given in Gaylord name to the New Lisbon American Legion or to the American Cancer Society. Funeral services were held on Monday, June 9, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. at the Hare Funeral Home, 217 W. Pearl St. New Lisbon, WI. Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation at the funeral home on Monday from 10:00 a.m. till the noon service. Interment took place at Holy Cross Cemetery in Milwaukee on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Online condolences are available at www.harefuneralhome.com

Necedah Village Board BY STEVE NORLING The June meeting of the Necedah Village Board was held on Monday, June 9th at 7:00 p.m. In his police report Tony Heiss reported that the Memorial Day weekend was fairly quiet around the village. He also reported that twelve tickets were written for not wearing seat belts during the click-it or ticket campaign. He also noted that on the Saturday of the city wide garage sale the PD along with the health department will be doing child safety seat checks. The county canine unit will also be on hand. Public Works Director, Chris Woda reported that the have hired a summer intern and that he is doing very well. He noted that spraying for mosquitoes has begun, the crew has been busy cutting grass and are almost done with cold patching, having put down nine tons of patch. He also noted that the speed display sign is up and working again after being down for a software update. Also the emergency tornado sirens have been checked and are in good working condition. President Carter was authorized to sign the agreement between the village and the Wisconsin DOT to replace and extend Canadian National crossing surface on south highway 80. It was approved once again for Greg Ebert to sell fire works on village owned property west of Kwik Trip, (Northwest corner of High Street and Hwy. 21). A request by the Necedah Youth Ball Program for a donation of $2,500 was approved with the stipulation that someone from the organization come to the July meeting and explain their financial situation. It was approved to spend $252.50 on and ad in the Hidden Valley brochure. The ad will be the same size as this year’s ad. A request for water and sewer service to 202 River Street was denied. It is a four hundred foot run and the cost would prohibitive. In his Administrator’s report Roger Herried reported that Mediacom will be making some channel changes. The joint Library Board/Village Board meeting will take place at the July Village Board meeting. The village has contacted the DNR in regards to approval of phosphorous removal optimization plan response. He also reported that the Comprehensive plan is on schedule.

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Elroy Public Library BY MARY WAARVIK, LIBRARIAN The Library’s Annual Book Sale is underway. Look in the Brunner Meeting Room to see a wide selection of books, videos and even some puzzles. Pick out a box or a bag of goodies for you to read at your leisure. The sale will end on June 21. With June finally bringing us good outdoor weather, it’s time for you to hop on your bicycle. Pedal down to the library and see the collection of miniature bicycles in our display case. Pat Kennedy has loaned her collection for you to admire or reminisce over. Maybe there will be room on your bike for a few of our Book Sale items, too!

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Family Fishing Day On Saturday morning the Boy Scout Pack 39 held a family fishing day at Riverside Park in Mauston. The event was held in partnership with the Juneau County Resource Center and was open for all to attend. Just after an hour into the event, over a dozen children signed up to participate. Pictured in the

photos below Brody McClusky, age 9, (lower right) waits patiently to pull in the "big one”, Savanah Parker and Abby Morris, both 7 years old, (right) decide to join in on the fun, and (lower left) Collin Morris caught a sun fish.

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PIE AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL This past Sunday the Juneau County Moose held an open house pie and ice cream social at the Moose Family Center in Mauston. The Women of the Moose baked up a vast selection of fruit pies and volunteers dished up the deductibles. Monies raised from the effort will go to the charitable work of Mooseheart and Moosehaven. Mooseheart is a residential childcare facility, located on a campus 38 miles west of Chicago. The Child City is a home for children and teens in need, from infancy through high school. Moosehaven is a retirement community owned and operated by the Loyal Order of Moose and exclusively for its members. Moosehaven is located in Florida. You will find members of the Moose at the upcoming Relay for Life in Mauston. They will have a booth and be selling chances to win a prize. Those chances will come in the form of scrolls selling at just 25 cents or 5 for $1. Pictured above Sharon Phelps, Cheryl Mills, Amanda King, Chuck Schend, Bob Mills, Bonnie Rynearson, and Lisa Amerman

On Saturday morning the Bank of Mauston held their annual Shred It Day. The free event was open to the public and well attended. While patrons were lining up to get their no longer needed documents disposed of at the Bank of Mauston Shred It event, they could also drop off their unused prescriptions, over the counter medications, and other drugs at a booth sponsored by the Mauston Police Department.

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A 27 year old Milwaukee man was taken into custody on a Felony Probation Warrant on Sunday, June 8th around noon. Mauston Police and a Juneau County Sheriff’s Deputy were searching for Ezekiel L. Smith after he had argued with a female in the 500 block of West State Street, and punched a hole in a door. Smith was located in the area of Hanover and Elm Streets, and was taken to Juneau County Jail without incident. In addition Ezekial Smith was cited for “Damage to Property”, and “Disorderly Conduct”, with bonds totaling $763.50.

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Local Banker elected to chair of newly formed Organization

CONTRIBUTED Community Bankers of Wisconsin (CBW) is a community banking association that acts as a political advocate, educational resource and networking platform for Wisconsin’s thriving community banking industry. There are many opportunities for community banking professionals to be active on the CBW leadership team and committees. While these opportunities are abundant throughout the industry, the CBW Board of Directors identified the need to develop a group that specifically cultivates personal and professional growth for industry leaders. Upon comprehensive research, the CBW Board of Directors established BOLT (Building Our Leaders of Tomorrow) in late 2013. The inaugural executive committee was formed through recommendations from experienced leaders in the industry. One such recommendation came from Rick Busch, president of Royal Bank in Gays Mills, WI, who serves as a long-time board member of the CBW Board of Directors and is a past chairman of the CBW. With a strong belief in cultivating an environment of involvement – both in community and industry associations – Busch recommended Dan Ravenscroft, regional vice president of Royal Bank in Mauston, for the role of chairman without hesitation. “I’m fortunate to have the support of the Royal Bank presidents and the CBW Board of Directors to serve as the first chairman,” said Ravenscroft. “The CBW is a terrific state association and I’ve been extremely privileged to have had the opportunity to work with Daryll Lund, who is without a doubt

one of the best advocates for community banking in the country. I look forward to working with Daryll and his staff on this bold new endeavor.” Community banking is near and dear to Ravenscroft as his mother served a long career in community banking and his cousin and brother-in-law currently serve as community bank presidents in Wisconsin. Ravenscroft graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a degree in finance and the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In addition to serving as the first BOLT chair, he contributes his talents by having served in leadership roles in the Hillsboro Lion’s Club, Hillsboro School Board, Hillsboro Excellence in Education and Scholarship board, the Community Development Authority and other community and industry associations. Ravenscroft’s goals as chairman include providing a forum for community bank leaders to grow personally and professionally through peer networking, educational growth and leadership development. He is eager to work with fellow bankers who share a common philosophy of enhancing the value of Wisconsin community banks and promoting the independent community banking industry in Wisconsin. He is also passionate about educating community banking leaders on the importance of their involvement in the political process. “While we have increasing regulatory burdens, we have to be careful to not get distracted from what is truly important, which is helping our customers and supporting our communities,” said Ravenscroft.

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The Monroe County Home, Community, and Education (HCE) Spring Fling was held at La Grange Town Hall and "Sparkle with HCE" was the theme for the members from clubs: Valleyettes, Needlecraft, K-M Doettes of Tomah; Farmers Valley, Isham Valley of Sparta; Jolly Janes of Kendall and individual members. President Louise Buchholz welcomed everyone. Following the business meeting, reports were given on program of work - international, community outreach, family, cultural arts, membership/marketing, bookworms reading/books, scholarships and the West District meeting. Afternoon speaker, Tim Rehbein, Vernon County Agricultural Agent, gave a slide presentation on Vernon County's ag changes on From Tobacco to Vineyards. Members tasted a variety of wines. Awards were presented to clubs for their program of works, cultural arts, and membership. The Wisconsin Association HCE conference state meeting will be held at Lakewoods Resort in Cable on September 8– 10, 2014.

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New Lisbon celebrates pool renovations BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD The New Lisbon Community Pool is officially open for the season. Last Friday evening, the New Lisbon Pool committee and area residents came together for a celebration in which they reached their goal in raising money for the pool renovation project. In fact they surpassed the goal of $25,000. Combined with money from the City of New Lisbon, repairs exceeding $100,000 were made. The main and most costly repair was the resurfacing of the

pools. The total for that project alone was $99,783. The diving board was replaced at a cost of $5,342. A float control replacement cost $2,365 and a skimmer replacement was $2,054. Depth marker tiles were $546. Donors helping to ensure the renovation project would be a success were: The Community Closet; Carl and Ellen Paradise; Jim Walker Family; Jason Gerke; Rick and Tracy Heinke; New Lisbon Junior High Leadership; K.Walker Foundation; Tim and Tina Hinton; Marge Jasinki - F. McDonald Foundation; Betsy Deisinger - F. McDonald Foundation; Festival

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The Hillsboro High School Drama Club performed the play “Crumpled Classics,” which takes a few timeless stories and reinvents them into a modern fun presentation. The classic “Romeo and Juliet” play opens the show after the frame story is complete, for the audience to understand. Continuing on with classic plays, the lineup additionally has “Frankenstein,” “Phantom of the Opera,” Sherlock Holmes,’ and “The Legend of King Arthur.” If you have read through any of these and have enjoyed them, this play gave a modern twist to the story. Cast members, or students in the English class of Ms. Collins, played by Haili Yoakum-Kehoe, manipulates, or rather, updates

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the classic story lines. The play within in a play entertained the audience of all ages. The play was produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, Colorado. Cast members, include: Frame Story – Jasmine (Tamber Teed); Brit (Kaitlyn Skala); Scott (Mitchael Beckwith); Speedy (Mitchell Parker); Ursula (Kenzie Jirousek); Sophie (Ashley Stockwell); Ms. Collins (Haili Yoakum-Kehoe); Dr. Danvers (Zea Woods); Abigail (Zeffie Woods); Cory (Dylan Thew); Romeo and Juliet – Geri (Sierra Hanke); Juliet (Tamber Teed); Romeo (Mitchael Beckwith); Ben (Mitchell Parker); Mrs. Capulet (Amy Salisbury); Paris (Zachary O’Hair). Frankenstein – Iva (Ashley Stockwell); Frankie (Kenzie Jirousek); Lola (Sierra Hanke); Lani (Zeffie

Woods); Monster (Mitchell Parker); Phantom of the Opera – Madame Pompadour (Zea Woods); Christine Daie (Kaitlyn Skala); Giselle (Jennifer Bartle); Marie (Amy Salisbury); Charlie (Dylan Thew); Inspector (Mitchell Parker); Cosette (Kenzie Jirousek); Sherlock Holmes – Joni Watson (Zeffie Woods); Shirley Holmes (Ashley Stockwell); Voice of Mrs. Hudson (Cierra Calhoon); Lady Livermore (Zea Woods); Lord Livermore (Zachary O’Hair); Legend of King Arthur – Myrna (Amy Salisbury); Artie (Zachary O’Hair); Sybil (Jennifer Bartle); Guinny (Sierra Hanke); Townspeople (Tamber Teed, Kaitlyn Skala, Mitchael Beckwith, Mitchell Parker, Kenzie Jirousek, Zeffie Woods, Ashley Stockwell, Zea Woods, Dylan Thew). The play was directed by Rachel Haworth.

Ms. Collins (Haili Yoakum-Kehoe) played the English class teacher, as students “updated” classic plays and performed them to an audience.

Iva (Ashley Stockwell, left) and Frankie (Kenzie Jirousek) hold each other in terror, waiting for a monster to be revealed in the classic play “Frankenstein.”

Charlie (Dylan Thew, left) and Madame Pompadour (Zea Woods) come to life on stage, performing “Phantom of the Opera.”

New HHS office renovation to improve student safety BY TASHA MUELLER The Hillsboro School District will be seeing a change when the new school year rolls around in the fall. Plans have been approved to improve the safety to the high school and middle school office, with plans to add a vestibule area, as all visitors must enter through the office before having access to the school grounds. The buzz in system had been installed earlier this year, as this next step is making a secure entrance into the school. The idea came about because they wanted the main office more towards the front area upon entering the school. The office will be repositioned into Barb Olson’s classroom. Administration offices will be repositioned and two added windows will allow for a view into the parking lot from the office area, rather than walking outside of the office into the hallway. Classrooms that are used which will be included in the remodel will be repositioned to different classrooms. Funds used for this project will be coming from the Fund Balance. The board had to choose between this renovation project or to renovate the parking lot areas at both the elementary and high school area. Discussion included what the best way was to make the parking areas better when parents drop off children, allowing for a proper distance and space for school busses. The current parking layout is an item that will be discussed in the coming months, with ideas coming forward to change the area. Additional discussion on where the funding for this project will come from will also be decided on when a more definite plan is in place. During the Superintendent report, Curt Bisarek shared his thoughts on how the district is moving forward with capital improvements and technology purchases, along with thoughts concerning a referendum. Stating from Bisarek’s report, “The 2013-14 school year has come to a successful end. Over the past few months we have been in a variety of discussions concerning the possibility of a referendum this fall. I have compiled the historical data regarding referenda to operate (not capital referenda) for the 26 schools in our CESA and the 31 schools in the CESA to our south. (Attached summary was given to board members.) Earlier this year we created a District Planning Committee to discuss and identify areas for our district to improve. The board tonight will be discussing a couple of those areas…capital improvements and technology. For the taxpayers, it may seem to be a contradiction to discuss capital improvements and technology purchases while we are also discussing referendum. Please understand that there is a significant

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difference in the two. First of all, improvements and technology purchase discussions are focused on the utilization of “fund balance” resources, which the district has been very focused on developing and maintaining. The board is considering the investment of these resources in our facilities and students in order to stay in line with DPI recommendations. The discussion of these purchases focuses on providing a safer and more 21st-century-aligned experience for our students. On the other hand, the referendum discussion focuses on simply maintaining the current programs that our district provides our students. The use of fund balance resources to maintain programs would lead to a depletion of the fund balance within 4 years. Hopefully this brief description provides an overview of how the two areas are different. I invite anyone who would like a more detailed discussion to stop in anytime to see the numbers behind the plans that are being discussed.” A discussion focused on lease agreements with using Chromebooks in the classrooms for the future. Members discussed having the Chromebooks available to students as a forward trend has been having textbooks become digital, and with a technology based future, all textbooks will move in the same way. Also, staff may use the items in the classrooms to benefit teaching ideas and lessons. Depending on lease options and costs, the district could try the new items with a certain group of students and see how they’d benefit the district. Dan Thompson, IT Director, interjected that the Chromebooks may only last for three years at a time and would have to be replaced. The board approved of resignations from: Jenny Barreau from fourth grade and she will transfer into the new Technology Integration Specialist position. Cathy Clark resigned as junior high volleyball coach and Rachel Haworth resigned from the Drama Advisor role, as the board approved both. Additional approvals included: Modification of early retirement language for teachers; 2014-15 individual contracts (professional staff/non-supervisory) for 44 staff members; pen enrollments for 2014-15 with eight students counted as “in” with applications available throughout the year; resolution to borrow additional $1,000,000 for energy efficiency projects. As four items were tabled into closed session, board members

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approved of new hired staff members. Approvals included: Jacob Richards as High School Business Education teacher, Ashley Shaw as 4 year old kindergarten teacher, Scott Egan as fourth grade teacher and Egan was hired as head girls basketball coach. Additionally, board members approved the reduction of hours and re-assignment of two food service employees. The next regular school board meeting will be held on Monday, July 14 at 8:15 p.m. in the high school library.

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Celebrate Flag Day with family fun BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD The Mauston American Legion Auxiliary wants to know if you know the history of Flag Day - or if you know how to properly hold a flag, and dispose of worn out flag? If you do not know the answers to these questions, then they urge you to join them on Saturday, June 14 at the Burton-Koppang Legion Hall on State St. in Mauston. The event is the Flag Day Family Fun and will begin at 11:00 a.m. and run through until 3:00 p.m. Taking place will be flag education; proper folding, raising, and burning of worn out flags, flag etiquette and a history of Flag Day. Additionally, youth will enjoy activities such as bingo, bean bag toss, face painting, minnow races, cupcake

decorating, and ice cream sundaes complete with patriotic sprinkles. Adults will also be able to join in on some fun and games as there will be bingo, raffles, and a horseshoe tournament. There will be themed baskets raffled off and bake goods waiting to be purchased. Unit 81 is dedicating the event in the memory of a dear member who passed earlier this year in January - Joyce Martin. According the members of the Auxiliary, Joyce was a longtime member who worked tirelessly volunteering her efforts and talents. She gave of herself and her time to the Auxiliary, the Mauston Food Pantry and her church. She was a gifted cook and gardener as well as an avid Badger and Packer fan.

Each of her hobbies will be featured in a basket at the raffle. Food and beverages along with prizes and party favors will be available through the event. Proceeds from the Flag Day Family Fun will be used for college and Badger Girls State scholarships - and to help veterans and active military. The Auxiliary requests that attendees bring in non perishable food items which will be donated to the Mauston Area Community Sharing pantry. Those who do bring in a donation of non perishable food will receive a free ticket towards activities. If you would like more information about the event or the American Legion Auxiliary, you can contact either Nancy McCullick at 462-5931 or Cynthia Bomber at 847-6411.

Noetic Learning Math Contest BY GREG LABANSKY, SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MAUSTON GIFTED AND TALENTED COORDINATOR 89 students from the School District of Mauston recently competed in the Noetic Learning Math Contest. West Side Elementary was represented by 28 second grade students; Lyndon Station Elementary was represented by 6 second grade students, 4 third grade students, 6 fourth grade students, and 8 fifth grade students; and Grayside Elementary was represented by 23 third grade students and 14 fourth grade students. Noetic Learning Math Contest is a national elementary math problem solving contest held twice a year. 25,166 young math-

letes representing 1,377 teams across the country participated in this year’s spring contest. The following students were the team winners: Chase Johnson, Braydin Gallagher, Dalton Hoehn, Vinnie Bellock, Aydin Schroeder, Landon Bilka, Andrew Trute, Hunter Appell. The following students received National Honorable Mention. This title is awarded to approximately the top 50% of participating mathletes: Rosyln Malacina, MyKenzie Milheiser, Kyle Dahl, Morgan Bellile, Addison Gilbertson, Dalton Hoehn, Isaac Bilka, Vinnie Bellock, Aydin Schroeder, Landon Bilka, Sean Cowin, Andrew Trute, Cody Woodard, Michael Miles, Julia Kitch, Rachel Dunn, Hunter Appell, and Bradi

Bell. Second grade student Chase Johnson won the National Honor Roll title. This title is awarded to approximately the top 10% of participating mathletes. The contest results demonstrate our students’ great problem solving skills and math talents. The contest also demonstrated our staff members’ dedication to challenge students academically. More detailed information about the Noetic Learning Math Contest can be found at: http://www. noetic-learning.com/mathcontest.

LYNDON STATION ELEMENTARY WINNERS Front Row, Left to Right: Braydin Gallagher, Dalton Hoehn, Isaac Bilka. Back Row, Left to Right: Vincent Bellock, Landon Bilka, Aydin Schroeder, Sean Cowin PHOTO BY MARK INGLES

WEST SIDE ELEMENTARY WINNERS Front Row, Left to Right: MyKenzie Milheiser, Chase Johnson, Rosyln Malacina. Back Row, Left to Right: Kyle Dahl, Addison Gilbertson, Morgan Bellile PHOTO BY DANA LABANSKY

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Right: Julia Kitch, Michael Miles, and Andrew Trute. Back Row, Left to Right: Rachel Dunn, Bradi Bell, Hunter Appell, and Cody Woodward PHOTO BY ROBIN WAGNER

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SBC 2014 girls softball All Conference team selections Area softball teams have officially ended their seasons, as the 2014 Scenic Bluffs softball teams lengthened their seasons with tournament play. This season, area fans saw the Cashton eagles advance to the WIAA State Tournament. The Eagles fell in the state semifinals, but picked up the SBC league title. They finished 13-1 in league play behind a Pitcher of the Year award going to Lindsey Kramer, and four selections in the 2014 Scenic Bluffs girls softball all conference team, including: Sarah Peterson, Brooke Muenzenberger, Megan Unseth, and Lindsey Kramer. Honorable mention selections for Cashton were Harley Hundt, Avrie Butzler, and Deanna Leis. The New Lisbon Rockets softball team was last years SBC champion, as this year the team took the second place spot with a final standing of 9-4. The Rockets had sophomore Adele Hanson selected for the all conference team, as Makenzie Dahlke, Lisa O’Mara, and Emma Bunker were chosen as honorable mention. Bangor rounded third in the final standing position, with a 9-5 end to their season. The Cardinals Morgan Hortsman was selected as Player of the Year, along with a firstteam all conference selection.

Horstman was selected with teammates Madison Langrehr and Stephanie Clements. Bangor and Cashton faced each other in the softball Division 4 regional final, as Cashton advanced 10-0. New Lisbon was unable to move past Bangor in the second round, with a final score 132. Brookwood and WonewocCenter both tied in the final standings at 7-7. The Falcons have three all conference selections, as seniors Leticya Madrigal and Olivia Hansen, and junior Amber Brueggen take the positions. The Wolves selections included Maddie Benson and Emily Tracy. Brookwood moved past Wonewoc-Center in the first round of sectional play, with a final score of 6-0, then losing to Cashton in the next round 19-6. Necedah rounded the standings in sixth, at 5-8. Senior Morgan Kubicek made the all conference selection, as Jamie Bistodeau and Michaela Horak made honorable selection. Hillsboro was seventh at 410, with first-team second base player Macy Mislivecek and honorable mentions, Morgen Rynes, Kelsey Skala, MacKenzie Sullivan, and Brittany Borchardt. Royall was last at 1-13 and had honorable mention selections, in-

cluding Paige Hyer and Nicole Miller. A complete list will follow of SBC 2014 softball selections: 2014 Scenic Bluffs girls Softball All Conference Team Bangor – Morgan Hortsman, Madison Langrehr, Stephanie Clements Brookwood – Leticya Madrigal, Olivia Hansen, Amber Brueggen Cashton – Sarah Peterson, Brooke Muenzenberger, Megan Unseth, Lindsey Kramer Hillsboro – Macy Mislivecek Necedah – Morgan Kubicek New Lisbon – Adele Hanson Wonewoc-Center – Maddie Benson, Emily Tracy Player of the Year – Morgan Hortsman, Bangor Pitcher of the Year – Lindsey Kramer, Cashton Honorable Mention Bangor – Kassidy Wuensch, Bethany Martin Brookwood – Mackenzie Berg, Bridget Cleven Cashton – Harley Hundt, Avrie Butzler, Deanna Leis Hillsboro – Morgen Rynes, Kelsey Skala, MacKenzie Sullivan, Brittany Borchardt Necedah – Jamie Bistodeau, Michaela Horak New Lisbon – Makenzie Dahlke, Lisa O’Mara, Emma Bunker

Royall – Paige Hyere, Nicole Miller Wonewoc-Center – Lilah Krueger, Madisyn Makal, Katie Skaro Sportsmanship Award

Bangor – Kirsten Tenner Brookwood – Micaela Koltermann Cashton – Olivia Pieper Hillsboro – Elsie Griffin Necedah – Vanessa Zip-

perer New Lisbon – Abigail Washetas Royall – Emma Herek Wonewoc-Center – Kylie Ruetten

NEW LIONS TRAILER The Mauston Lions Club recently purchased a trailer to use in their fund raising activities. Whether it is selling Christmas wreaths, roses, serving pancakes for the Relay For Life cancer fundraiser or preparing food for the EAA Fly In, the trailer will be in use. The trailer was white and not very attractive. It needed work! The Lions contacted local artist Ron Seitz and asked him if he could dress it up and make it look like it belonged to the Lions. Ron did some research about the Lions and came up with some ideas. He sanded the trailer down to the bare metal, took out some dents, primed, painted and then came up with the designs representing the Mauston Lions. Now that it's finished, it is truly a beautiful product. The Mauston Lions are very proud of Ron Seitz's artistic talent and they can hardly wait to show off their newly decorated trailer.

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Wonewoc-Center talent show Wonewoc Elementary students held the stage as they performed for their fellow students. Ashlyn Strutz sang “Let It Go” from the popular movie “Frozen” during Friday morning’s talent show. Taylor Novy and Stacie Kopenhafer sang and danced to the song “Dark Horse”. Joey Roehling performed a collection of

“Knock, knock” jokes. Kaylin Knock, Kailey Ertel, and Deena Degner performed “Let It Go” on the bucket drums. Shelby Justman sang beautifully to the song “Breathe” and students additionally came together for one final song, “Music is Always There.”

Wonewoc-Center Junior High Graduating Class

Wonewoc-Center eighth grade students were given certificates in honor of their junior high graduation on Friday, June 6. Junior high students were also given certificates of recognition and academic excellence awards. Congratulations to the Wonewoc-Center junior high class of 2014 and good luck in your next four years of high school. JENNIFER SHORE PREUSS PHOTO

Wonewoc-Center Kindergarten Class of 2014

Eighteen Wonewoc-Center kindergarten students graduated June 6 at Wonewoc-Center Schools. Trudie Roloff, whom has been a part of the W-C district for the past 22 years and will be retiring this school year, taught the class. Students sang a few song selections for audience members and presented Mrs. Roloff with a special gift. Each graduate was presented with certificates. The kindergarten students will be the graduating Class of 2026. JENNIFER SHORE PREUSS PHOTO

Food for America program CONTRIBUTED Food For America is an educational program focusing on agricultural literacy in elementary schools and communities. It is a program developed to assist FFA members and all agricultural education students in leadership skill development as they reach out to youth, peers and their entire communities by sharing the world of agriculture. In our Food For America program on May 23, we offered nine stations to the Wonewoc-Center Elementary grades K-4. The nine stations included: An agricultural games station, a station to teach kid how to make ice cream, a small animal station, a milking station, a feed station, a farm safety station, a station to learn about earth’s resources, a soil station, and a station for unique Wiscon-

sin crops. This event was held at the Raese Farm located on Highway G. It worked very smoothly, and the Raese family was very

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Cover to Cover BY KIM DEARTH Last Chance for Discount Mt. Olympus Tickets! This is the last week the Wonewoc Public Library will be selling discount Mt. Olympus tickets. The $5 tickets are good for both the indoor and outdoor waterparks and can be upgraded at the gate for $15 per ticket to include the theme park as well. Tickets are good now until July 2. Hurry before they’re gone! Schools out, and for the kids at least, summer is officially here! While we offer fun for our community children yearround at the library, during the summer it really is all about the kids. If your child didn’t get a chance to sign up at school, make sure you stop by the Wonewoc Public Library to sign up for our annual Summer Reading Program. This year’s sciencethemed program “Fizz, Boom, Read!” will be held on Tuesdays from July 8-August 12 at the following times: ages 4-6, 1:00-2:00 p.m.; ages 7-9, 2:30-3:30 p.m.; and ages 10-12, 1:00-2:00 p.m. In addition to our weekly meetings, where we’ll read stories, make crafts, and conduct some awesome experiments, we have two special events we hope you’ll attend. The first is a summer movie sponsored by a number of area libraries to be held July 28 at 1 p.m. Please note that participants must provide their own transportation. The second special event is the Soda Pups show, to be held at 1 p.m. on July 29 (please note the schedule of events flyer included an incorrect date). See five adorable Pomeranians— each named after a popular soda—perform feats of agility and fun!

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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 w w w. r e a l e s t a t e managementsolutionsllc.com b1tf FOR RENT: ELROY 2 bedroom apartment $325, 2 bedroom house $425. References, security deposit required. No pets. Call 608462-5595. b19tf NECEDAH: Spacious 2 bedroom rent based on 30% of income. On site laundry, off street parking. Call 1-800-944-4866 Ext. 126 Horizon Management Group is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Equal Housing Opportunity. b34tf ELROY: 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms available. Rent based on income. On site laundry, edge of town, private entry, storage. Call 608-462-5300 Horizon Management Group is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Equal Housing Opportunity. b36tf NEW LISBON: 1 or 2 bedroom in New Lisbon available now with rent based off 30% of income! On site laundry, off street parking. Sunnydale Apartments. Call 1-800-944-4866 Ext 126. Horizon Management Group is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Equal Housing Opportunity. b36tf HILLSBORO: 2 bedroom available now with rent based on 30% of income. Private entry, storage, on site laundry. Some income restrictions may apply. Call TODAY 608-489-3258 Horizon Management Group is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Equal Housing Opportunity. b37tf FOR RENT: 3 Bedroom apartment upper available June 15. Stove and refrigerator, off street parking. Reasonable rent. Call 562-3459. b43-2

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608-547-0480 Accounting Specialist Join a team based, leading manufacturer of stainless steel equipment for food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries We are looking for an Accounting Specialist for our New Lisbon facility. Responsibilities include performing daily accounting activities such as, accounts receivable, accounts payable, assisting with month end close process and preparation of sales tax returns. This position requires an Associate Degree in accounting. We offer a competitive salary and full benefits, including 401K, health, dental and flex spending account. If you are qualified and interested in joining our team, please send your resume to: Walker Stainless Equipment Co. 625 State Street, New Lisbon, WI 53950 Attn: Human Resources Email: njacques@walkerstainless.com No Phone calls please EEO/Drug/Smoke Free Work Place www.walkerstainless.com

CAD Designer Join a team based, leading manufacturer of stainless steel equipment for food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries We are looking for a CAD Designer for our New Lisbon facility. Responsibilities will include transforming and developing initial design concepts and drawing packages for stainless steel stationary products. Qualifications include associates degree in a related area and apply Auto CAD and Inventor 3D or a major 3D modeling package, AutoCAD/Inventor preferred. Experience with custom equipment design and stainless fabrication is desirable. We offer a competitive salary and full benefits, including 401K, health, dental and flex spending account. If you are qualified and interested in joining our team, please send your resume to: Walker Stainless Equipment Co. 625 State Street, New Lisbon, WI 53950 Attn: Human Resources Email: njacques@walkerstainless.com No Phone calls please EEO/Drug/Smoke Free Work Place www.walkerstainless.com

Several General Labor & Premium Pay Job Openings - All 3 Shifts WHITEHALL SPECIALTIES, INC. is accepting applications for ALL shifts. We are looking for dependable, responsible, hard working and highly motivated individuals. Whitehall Specialties offers an excellent benefit package, a great work environment and advancement opportunities. Additional premiums are available for 2nd & 3rd shift & Operator Positions with additional incentives for job and performance. Overtime is available. Whitehall Specialties offers the following excellent benefit package: Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance • Additional AFLAC Insurance • 125 Plan, 401 K • Accrued Vacation, 9 paid Holidays • Safety Incentive Awards • Bonus Program Pick up application at the main office or online:

Whitehall Specialties, Inc. 1401 Cty. Hwy. HH Hillsboro, WI 54634 *Please submit your application by Friday, June 27th* www.whitehallspecialties.com

Page 12 STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT JUNEAU COUNTY UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, Plaintiff, vs. Defendants. LOUIS ZOULA, et al. Case No. 2012CV000290 Case Class Code: 30404 Mortgage Foreclosure Hon. John Roemer NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure entered on 4-42013 in the amount of $161,116.31 the Sheriff will sell the described premises at public auction as follows: TIME: July 15 ,2014 at 10:00 am TERMS: Pursuant to said judgment, 10% of the successful bid must be paid to the sheriff at the sale in certified funds, payable to the clerk of court (personal checks cannot and will not be accepted). The balance of the successful bid must be paid to the clerk of courts in cash, cashier's check or certified funds no later than ten days after the court's confirmation of the sale or else the 10% down payment is forfeited to the plaintiff. The property is sold 'as is' and subject to all

THE MESSENGER OF JUNEAU COUNTY liens and encumbrances. PLACE: In the lobby of the Justice Center, 200 Oak Street, City of Mauston, County of Juneau, Wisconsin. DESCRIPTION: That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 SW 1/4) of Section 27, Township 14 North, Range 5 East, that lies South and West of C.T.H. "J", Town of Lyndon, Juneau County, Wisconsin. PROPERTY ADDRESS: N525 County Road J, Lyndon Station, WI 53944 Dated February 6, 2014 /s/Brent Oleson Juneau County Sheriff Klatt, Odekirk, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen, Rastede, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 925 E. 4th Street Waterloo, Iowa 50703 Tel: (319) 234-2530 Fax: (319) 232-6341 Klatt, Odekirk, Augustine, Sayer, Treinen, Rastede, P.C. is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt. Publish: June 12, 19, 26, 2014 WNAXLP

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION TO THE UNKNOWN CREDITORS OF LITTLE YELLOW RIVER HOLDINGS, LLC You are hereby notified that Little Yellow River Holdings, LLC, a Wisconsin limited liability company, filed Articles of Dissolution with the Department of Financial Institutions on May 7, 2014. In order to file a claim with the company, you must furnish the amount and the basis for the claim and provide necessary documentation supporting this claim. All claims must be mailed to: Little Yellow River Holdings, LLC c/o Lichtsinn & Haensel, s.c. 111 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1800 Milwaukee, WI 53202 A claim against Little Yellow River Holdings, LLC or its members or managers will be barred unless a proceeding to enforce the claim is brought within two (2) years after the publication of this notice. Publish: June 12, 2014 WNAXLP

O’DELLS BAY SANITARY DISTRICT 1 O’DELL’S BAY SANITARY DISTRICT #1 N7832 LAKE VIEW COURT NEW LISBON, WI 53950 O’DELL’S BAY SANITARY DISTRICT #1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING AT 9:00 A.M., THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2014 HALF MOON BAY COMMUNITY CLUB HOUSE N7832 LAKE VIEW COURT NEW LISBON, WI 53950 Administrator: Tracy Tomaloff Publish: June 12, 19, 2014 WNAXLP TOWN OF CLEARFIELD ADVERTISEMENT FOR SEAL COAT BIDS Notice is hereby given by the Town of Clearfield, Juneau County, Wisconsin that seal coat bids will be accepted by the Town Clerk at W8365 County Road C, New Lisbon, until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 2014. For seal coat bid requirements and specifications, contact the Town Clerk, Kathy Davis, at 562-5735. Bids will be opened at the Town of Clearfield monthly Board Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2014. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept that bid or part of a bid deemed to be most advantageous to the Town. Dated this 30th day of May 2014. Kathleen Davis, Clerk Publish: June 5, 12, 2014 WNAXLP

MESSENGER LEGALS

June 12, 2014

VILLAGE OF WONEWOC

CITY OF ELROY

PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF WONEWOC APPEAL TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS JUSTIN & THERESA HOLMAN

CITY OF ELROY PUBLIC NOTICE 2014 ASSESSMENT ROLL – OPEN BOOK JUNE 26, 2014

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Wonewoc will hold a Public Hearing at the Village Hall, 200 West St. Wonewoc, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at 7:00pm to solicit comments on the appeal to the board of zoning appeals to grant a waiver to the four (4) high front and side yard fence requirements. Village of Wonewoc, tax parcel #291910373 which is located at 203 Wisconsin Street, Wonewoc, Juneau County, Wisconsin. The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet immediately after the Public Hearing to make a recommendation to give to the Village Board at their meeting on Wednesday June 25, 2014 at 7:00pm. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons whose interest may be affected by the granting of the zoning variance request may appear in person, by agent or attorney, to make known his or her position in this matter. /s/Lee C. Kucher Village Administrator Publish: June 5, 12, 2014 WNAXLP

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF ELROY ASSESSOR WILL HOLD AN OPEN BOOK OF THE 2014 ASSESSMENT ROLL ON JUNE 26, 2014 AT 4:00 PM UNTIL 6:00 PM, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL LOCATED AT 225 MAIN STREET. PERSONS DESIRING TO SPEAK TO THE ASSESSOR ARE ENCOURAGED TO CALL IAN HOLLOWAY AT 608-374-4207 TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. BE PREPARED TO PROVIDE THE PROPERTY OWNER NAME, PROPERTY ADDRESS, AND PARCEL NUMBER WHEN YOU CALL AND ATTEND. Publish: June 5,12, 2014 WNAXLP

CITY OF ELROY CITY OF ELROY PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOARD OF REVIEW FOR THE CITY OF ELROY SHALL HOLD ITS MEETING ON JUNE 26, 2014 FROM 6:00 PM UNTIL 8:00 PM, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL LOCATED AT 225 MAIN STREET. REQUIREMENTS FOR FILING OBJECTIONS ARE LISTED BELOW. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Select a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson 4. Verify members have met the mandatory training requirements 5. Receive & Examine Assessment Roll 6. Hear Objections to the Roll 7. Finalize and Approve Assessment Roll 8. Adjourn 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 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 any 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 two hours of the meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and files a written objection, that person 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 objection 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 by telephone or object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the Assessor of the Objector using the income method; unless the person supplies to the Assessor all of the information about income and expenses, as specified in the manual under Section 73.03(2a), that the Assessor requests. The municipality or county shall provide by ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the Assessor under this paragraph and shall provide exemptions for persons using the information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determines that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under Section 19.35(1). 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 their illness or disability. No other persons may testify by telephone. Mark Steward City Administrator Publish: June 5,12, 2014 WNAXLP

VILLAGE OF WONEWOC VILLAGE OF WONEWOC NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK SESSION AND MEETING OF BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of an Open Book session to be held for Village of Wonewoc residents at the Village Hall, 200 West Street, on Tuesday, June 17, 2014, from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. The purpose of this session is for taxpayers to examine the assessment roll, and the valuation of their property. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Review for the Village of Wonewoc of Juneau County shall hold its first meeting on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm at the Village Hall, 200 West St, Wonewoc, WI. 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 the 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 two hours of the meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and files a written objection, that the person provides to the clerk of the Board of Review notice requirement and files a written objection, that the person provides to the clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal of the 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 of Review, 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 objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate. 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 their illness or disability. No other persons may testify by telephone. Lee C. Kucher, Administrator Publish: June 5,12, 2014 WNAXLP

VILLAGE OF WONEWOC VILLAGE OF WONEWOC The following have applied for beverage licenses with the Village of Wonewoc for the license year 2014-2015: Class “A” Beer License United Cooperative d/b/a/ Wonewoc Fastrip. “Class B” Beer and Liquor License Bernice M. Bronk d/b/a Bernie’s Wagon Wheel II Spencer Allen Degner d/b/a Degner’s Corner Bar Dick Minett d/b/a Wooden Shoe Joanne Marie Mayer d/b/a The “Mayer’s” Office Clark-Gurgel American Legion Post 206 Brian Byington d/b/a Kelleys Woodfired Bristro Class “B” Beer License Carol Schoonveld d/b/a Old Blue’s Pizzeria These applications will be reviewed/approved at the Wonewoc Village Board Meeting on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. Lee C. Kucher Administrator Publish: June 12, 2014 WNAXLP

ARE DUE BY: NOON ON MONDAY

June 12, 2014

THE MESSENGER OF JUNEAU COUNTY

NEW LISBON SCHOOL DISTRICT

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT OF NEW LISBON PK-12 IMC Monday, May 12, 2014, 7:00 P.M. The regular board meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Board President Hopper. Present were Boyle, Cowan, Hopper, Kopplin, Murphy, Neitzel, and Woggon. Also present were Principals Toelle and Syftestad, Superintendent Birr, and interested citizens. Verification of Compliance with Open Meeting law. Roll Call Motion by Murphy, second by Neitzel to approve the agenda for the May 12, 2014 regular school board meeting as printed. Motion carried. Vote: 7 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Motion by Murphy, second by Cowan to approve the regular school board meeting minutes of April 14, 2014 as printed. Motion carried. Vote: 7 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Recognition of Visitors – None Updates – Mrs. Walker, Athletic Director Updates – Mr. Syftestad Updates – Mr. Toelle Superintendent’s Report – Mr. Birr Period of Public Comments – None Motion by Kopplin, second by Boyle to approve the April monthly invoices as reviewed and to issue checks #45556 through #45722 in the amount of $522,926.89 and to pay the same. Motion carried. Vote: 7 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Board Reorganization: Murphy nominated Hopper for President, second by Boyle. No other nominations. Vote: 6 Yes 0 No 1 Abstain Murphy nominated Woggon for Vice President, second by Cowan. No other nominations. Vote: 6 Yes 0 No 1 Abstain Neitzel nominated Murphy for Clerk, second by Woggon. No other nominations. Vote: 6 Yes 0 No 1 Abstain Murphy nominated Neitzel for Treasurer, second by Cowan. No other nominations. Vote: 6 Yes 0 No 1 Abstain Board President Hopper appointed all committees and committee members to remain the same as 2013-2014. Those appointments for 2014-2015 are as follows: The Board’s Negotiating Committees:

Motion by Kopplin, second by Hopper to allow our district to play athletic contests on nights that school had been cancelled in the morning, if the weather improves during the day, travel is safe, and the other district is in agreement. Motion carried. Vote: 7 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Motion by Hopper, second by Neitzel to convene in closed session to discuss items identified in State Statute 19.85(1)(c) then to reconvene in open session immediately following the closed session to conduct any business resulting from closed session. Motion carried. Vote: 7 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Motion by Murphy, second by Boyle to adjourn closed session and reconvene. Motion carried. Vote: 7 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Motion by Hopper second by Murphy to approve the increase the administrative secretary / School board secretary position by 2.4% of base pay. Motion carried. Vote: 7 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Motion by Hopper second by Murphy to approve the increase the director of technology position by 2.4% of base pay. Motion carried. Vote: 7 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Motion by Murphy second by Neitzel to approve the increase the bookkeeper position to a full time position with an annual salary of $37,584 base pay. Motion carried. Vote: 7 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Motion by Murphy second by Kopplin to approve the increase the food service director position by $1000 to base pay. Motion carried. Vote: 7 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Motion by Hopper second by Kopplin to approve the increase for the School district administrator position by 2.4% of base pay. Motion carried. Vote: 7 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Motion by Hopper second by Murphy to approve the increase for the HS principal position by 2.4% of base pay. Motion carried. Vote: 7 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Motion by Hopper second by Murphy to approve the increase for the elementary principal position by 2.4% of base pay. Motion carried. Vote: 7 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Period of Public Comments – None Motion by Murphy second by Neitzel to adjourn. Motion carried. Vote: 7 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Meeting adjourned at 9:04 P.M. Publish: June 12, 2014 WNAXLP

NLEA-Tom Hopper, Chairperson Wendy Murphy Nancy Cowan Jeff Neitzel - Alternate NLSS - Rosetta Boyle, Chairperson Colleen Woggon Mark Kopplin Jeff Neitzel– Alternate Policy and Personnel Committee Members: Jeff Neitzel, Chairperson Rosetta Boyle Colleen Woggon Finance Committee Members: Wendy Murphy, Chairperson Jeff Neitzel Colleen Woggon

CESA 5 Representative: Rosetta Boyle Curriculum Committee Members: Rosetta Boyle, Chairperson Tom Hopper Nancy Cowan Buildings and Grounds Committee: Mark Kopplin, Chairperson Wendy Murphy Nancy Cowan Joint City/School Committee Members: Nancy Cowan Technology Committee Member: Wendy Murphy Calendar Committee Member: Rosetta Boyle

Delegate to WASB Assembly: Rosetta Boyle Wendy Murphy – Alternate

Motion by Hopper, second by Murphy to retain the Messenger as the Official Newspaper for the School District of New Lisbon. Motion carried. Vote: 7 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Motion by Murphy, second by Woggon to retain Curran Hollenbeck & Orton as the District’s Legal Attorney. Motion carried. Vote: 7 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Motion by Hopper, second by Murphy to accept Royal Bank as the District Depository. Motion carried. Vote: 6 Yes 0 No 1 Abstain New Business Celebrate New Lisbon – Ben Morey, School-to-Work Coordinator and High School Technology Education Teacher, showed a video about the Saw Stop saws that were installed in his department and gave a presentation regarding the safety features of the new equipment. He also updated the board on the thirteen students involved in the youth apprenticeship and schoolto-work programs. Motion by Kopplin, second by Boyle to accept the 23 new students applying for open enrollment for the 2014-2015 school year. Motion carried. Vote: 7 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Motion by Boyle, second by Cowan to approve Nancy Walker as Athletic Director for 2014-2015. Motion carried. Vote: 7 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Motion by Cowan, second by Woggon to hire Debra Buchholz as Business Education Teacher. Motion carried. Vote: 7 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Motion by Boyle, second by Kopplin to approve the retirement of Patty Schultz and to thank her for 35 years of service. Motion carried. Vote: 7 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain Motion by Kopplin, second by Woggon to accept Badgerland Commercial Roofing out of Watertown for a cost of $207,980 to fix the school roof. Motion carried. Vote: 7 Yes 0 No 0 Abstain

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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 3rd in honor of the Independence Day holiday. We will publish, as usual a June 26th edition and a July 10th edition. Those sending legal notices that need to be published before July 10th need to send them no later than Monday, June 23rd 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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THE MESSENGER OF JUNEAU COUNTY

Letter to the Editor Today, June 3, 2014, I received the first piece of campaign literature in the mail. The election is a full five months away and already it begins. I ‘m sure I’ll receive plenty more of these flyers as the elections get closer. The claims in these mailings may be true or not. The piece I received today came from an organization I don’t know. It tells me that thanks to its candidate, property and income taxes are down, Wisconsin families have more money in their pockets, schools have more money, and the economy is “back on track and jobs are being created”. It paints a rosy picture of their candidates’ achievements without mentioning who’s paying to send it to me. I lost TV reception over two years ago, so I don’t know, but I imagine TV ads have begun as well. If you rely on TV for entertainment, I fear you’re in for a long five months. The money spent on campaigns could be enough in some cases to fix some problems that candidates promise to address once elected. It takes a pile of money to send out mailings and buy media ads and keep it up for five full months. The way I see it, when a political campaign costs thousands of dollars more than the income of the office is for a term, something’s wrong. All too often, the campaign with the most money wins. If a candidate owes his/her victory to large donors then that office has been bought. We have five months before we vote. When the elections come, know the candidates, know the issues, and be sure you know where and whom information comes from. Attend forums and talk with coworkers, neighbors, and friends. I think that’s the best way to understand the issues and make decisions that affect your community. I also urge you to Support Move to Amend, a movement to amend the Constitution to get big money out of politics. Stan Schulte New Lisbon, WIHustler Booster Club

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Juresh places second at WIAA State Track and Field meet BY TASHA MUELLER Area student-athletes were able to compete in the WIAA State track and field competition held at UW-La Crosse on Friday and Saturday, and many resulted in podium outcomes. Royall’s sophomore Taylor Juresh made the state podium not only once, but twice in the 100 and 200-meter dash events. In the prelims of the 100, Juresh paced a 12.87 second time, matching two other runners to move onto the finals. Juresh then went on to place second, with a final time of 12.74 seconds. The first place runner, Jen Wellnitz of Black Hack, ran 12.54 seconds. While in the 200, Juresh placed ninth in the prelims with a time of 26.63. In the finals, Juresh outpaced the others and placed fourth in 26.15 seconds. Juresh made a return to state in the 100, with the 200 being her first year to qualify. In the 200, Juresh broke her own school record for the third time this season. Royall’s 800-meter-relay team, Dalton Zmolek, Dorian Keenan, Brandon Retzlaff, and Chandler Townsend, resulted in a disqualification. The team qualified after placing second at the Boscobel sectional. Hillsboro’s first-time track athlete, qualified in the long, triple and high jumps. In the long jump, Stanek placed 11th, triple jump, 7th, and high jump, 13th. The Brookwood boys track program had four different events at the sate event. Walker Rynes placed 7th in the 1,600-meter run, with a time of 4:28.58; 3200-meter relay team (Dylan Smith, Devan Summerfield, Billy Nusse, Walker Rynes) placed 4th in a time of 8:16.58, which is the toughest competition at the state competition, with the top-five-seeded relays at state were from the Boscobel sectional; Rynes placed 12th in the 800-meter run; Jared Johnson scratched in the high jump. Necedah’s Trey Horbinski placed 9th in the 1,600 meter-run with a final time of 4:30.66.

Horbinski was also a part of the boys 3,200 meter-relay team, also consisting of Cameron Stewart, Shayne Torrey and Tripp Horbinski, as the team placed 17th in a time of 8:35.89. More information from the WIAA State Track and Field meet can be found at wiaawi.org. SBC STATE QUALIFIERS – results from Boscobel Sectional meet GIRLS: 100-meter dash: Third place, Taylor Juresh (Royall), 12.52; 200-meter dash: Third place, Taylor Juresh (Royall), 27.02; 100-meter hurdles: Third place, Emily Schaldach (Cashton), 16.69; 300-meter hurdles: Second place, Marisa Schaldach (Cashton), 49.13; 400-meter relay: Third place, Cashton (Marisa Schaldach, Kjerstine Whitehead and Emily Schaldach, Jamie Schmitz), 51.81; Triple jump: First place, Betsy Schreier (Cashton), 35-06. BOYS: 400meter dash: Second place, Caleb Miller (Bangor), 51.31; 800-meter dash: First place, Walker Rynes (Brookwood), 2:02.43; 1,600-meter run: Third place, Walker Rynes (Brookwood), 4:33.87; and fourth place, Trey Horbinski (Necedah), 4:34.14; 110-meter hurdles: Second place, Robert Martin (Bangor), 15.41; 300meter hurdles: Second place, Robert Martin (Bangor), 41.86; 800-meter relay: Second place, Royall (Dalton Zmolek, Dorian Keenan, Brandon Retzlaff and Chandler Townsend), 1:34.97; 1,600-meter relay: First place, Bangor (JJ Hundt, Broedy Jepson, Robert Martin and Caleb Miller), 3:33.08; 3,200-meter relay: Third place, Brookwood (Dylan Smith, Devan Summerfield, Billy Nusse and Walker Rynes), 8:13.88; and fifth place, Necedah (Shayne Torrey, Cameron Stewart, Trey Horbinski and Tripp Horbinski), 8:21.49; Pole vault: Second place, Kellen Kravik (Bangor), 11-06; High jump: Third place, Brandon Stanek (Hillsboro), 6-00; and Jared Johnson (Brookwood), 6-00; Long jump: First place, Brandon Stanek (Hillsboro), 2003.75; Triple jump: Third place, Brandon Stanek (Hillsboro), 42-00; and fourth place, JJ Hundt (Bangor), 41-05.

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Summit on domestic violence and heroin abuse

CONTRIBUTED BY: J.B. VAN HOLLEN - ATTORNEY GENERAL

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Domestic violence continues to take the lives of many Wisconsin residents. A recent report from End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin indicates that a person in killed in a domestic violence-related incident on average once a week in the state. For each of these victims, there are thousands of other victims for whom violence or the threat of violence is an everyday reality. Wisconsin’s law enforcement officers respond to tens of thousands of domestic violence calls each year. Statistics from 2012 show that 28,729 domestic abuse incidents were reported to law enforcement and referred to prosecutors during the reporting period, representing a slight increase from 2011. As part of my annual Summit on Public Safety this month in Wisconsin Dells, law enforcement will learn about the link between domestic violence and stalking as it relates to lethality, and we’ll explore Maryland’s Lethality Assessment Program. The Lethality Assessment Program is an evidence-based tool designed to assist first-responders in identifying victims of domestic violence who are at the greatest risk of being killed, and encouraging them to seek domestic violence services. The Department of Justice’s Violence Against Women Resource Prosecutor also will facilitate a panel discussion with six Wisconsin police agencies, all of which have implemented innovative policing strategies in their communities to battle domestic violence. Through the discussion, law enforcement attendees will walk away with some new “tools” for their own communities. Heroin use also continues to significantly impact much of Wisconsin, resulting in the loss of far too many lives. Through recent legislation, the Department’s Heroin prevention public awareness campaign “The Fly Effect,” and public engagement in the issue, we’ve collectively been able to better inform one another, but there’s still plenty of work to do in battling Heroin’s deadly grasp, fueled largely, research shows, by the abuse of prescription drugs. Results from a recent study, released online in JAMA Psychiatry, show “75% of those who began their opioid abuse in the 2000s reported that their first regular opioid was a prescription drug.” And, nearly every respondent, according to the study, indicated they used Heroin instead of prescription drugs not only for the “high” from Heroin, but because prescription drugs were more expensive and more difficult to get. This is further evidence that the link between Heroin abuse and the prescription drugs we keep in our household medicine cabinets is undeniable. At this year’s Summit, our presenters will share how local law enforcement can take the lead in prevention efforts by bringing together multiple disciplines and community stakeholders to reduce abuse and in turn, reduce drug-related crime in their neighborhoods, and save lives. We’ll also explore effective investigative techniques when responding to an overdose death to ensure that those who deliver drugs that kill are held accountable. Finally, the Director of Training and Development for the National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children will share strategies for establishing communitybased partnerships across disciplines to respond to the needs of a child exposed to drug abuse or domestic violence in the home. By sharing tools and information, law enforcement in your community will be better equipped not only to respond to crises but lead efforts to prevent them. This year’s Summit will be held June 17-19 at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells. For More Information Contact Dana Brueck at 608-266-1221.

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Costello named 2014 boys baseball Player of the Year BY TASHA MUELLER Scenic Bluffs 2014 boys baseball teams looked forward towards a season that was jam-packed in what seemed just a few weeks due to continued weather delays at the beginning of the season. Teams were able to accomplish a 14-game season, as Brookwood was crowned at the SBC title champion with a final conference standing in first at 11-3. Falcon baseball members selected on the first-team all conference roster included four members: Jack Hansen, Cory Ottum, Josh Marten, and Grant Matin. Brookwood was able to make it the farthest in tournament action, coming close in the regional final against Ithaca with a score of 5-2. Necedah came in second place in the final standings at 9-4. The Cardinals added three members to the all conference roster, with Matt Brown, Noah Herried, and Ashton Knutson. Also, Jordan Murphy and Sam Teumer were honorable mention selections. Bangor and New Lisbon tied in standings at 9-5. Bangor advanced to the sectional semi-finals, winning against Hillsboro 83 and will go up against Augusta this Tuesday. The Cardinals added two players for the all conference team, with Andrew Lockington and Canon O’Heron. The Pitcher of the Year additionally went to O’Heron. New Lisbon had Cullen Pe-

tersen and John Costello on the all conference roster, as Costello was chosen as Player of the Year. Hillsboro rounded out the fifth standing, at 8-6. Brandon Stanek and Tommy Crandall were selected for the first-team roster, as Tyler Crandall and Grant Jefferies made the honorable selection nominations. Royall finished in the sixth standing, at 4-9. Panther player Trae Ness represented Royall for the first-team selection, as Marcus Blaha, Dalton Lunde, and Chuck Brandt made honorable selection. Ness was additionally selected for the sportsmanship award. Cashton came in at seventh, at 4-10 in the standings, as Wonewoc-Center was last at 1-13. Logan Fulton and Casey Krueger were selected for the honorable mentions for WonewocCenter. A complete list will follow of SBC 2014 baseball selections: 2014 Scenic Bluffs boys baseball All Conference team Bangor – Andrew Lockington, Canon O’Heron Brookwood – Jack Hansen, Cory Ottum, Josh Marten, Grant Martin Cashton – Brandon Schmitz, Jaden Schmitz Hillsboro – Brandon Stanek, Tommy Crandall Necedah – Matt Brown, Noah Herried, Ashton Knutson New Lisbon – Cullen Petersen, John Costello

Taking Refuge

An Outdoorsman’s Journal

BY STEVE NORLING Well, the news on the whooping crane front is not good but it is not all bad either. As far as we can tell we have three colts left on the refuge. This is not unusual, as I have written before a great percentage of any species of crane is lost each year. If these three colts make it, it will still be the best year we have had so far. Each year things get a little better and we learn a little more. Reintroducing a species takes time and patience. As you visit the refuge and stop in the visitor center you may just see three new faces around the center. These are the three interns that will be assisting Katie Goodwin and Kara Zwickey for the summer. Their names are Gretchen Cheir, Kate Carpenter and Sam Wessel. So if you stop by be sure to welcome them to the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge. As I stated last week, the first flight of the Karner Blue Butterfly is currently in progress. When the second flight begins the butterflies are counted to access the size of the population of this endangered species. This year the refuge is looking for volunteers to assist with the counting. Training and equipment is provided so all you need to do is to come to the training and then bring yourself there to do the counting. The surveys occur from mid-July to Mid-August most years. Volunteers should be prepared to hike off trail. If you have a little interest in biology and would like to volunteer to help with this survey email brad_strobel@fws.gov by June 22nd. It should be a great experience. Have you ever been told to keep the little fish and throw the larger ones back? That is what we are asking you to do when fishing the refuge. A survey was done in 2012 at Harvey’s Pond and other locations by electrofishing and netting. The findings at Harvey’s pond was that there were too many small pumpkinseeds and bluegills and not enough large predator fish. There can be several reasons for this to happen. Large fish take more oxygen to live and thereby more of them may die during a severe winter. Another cause is the fact that people throw the little fish back and keep the larger predator fish. One of the recommendations from the survey is to remove at least 80% of the pumpkinseeds from Harvey’s Pond. The other part of the recommendation is to return all of the large fish to the pond. If we remove enough pumpkinseeds the remaining bluegills will grow larger and will get large faster. Much of these recommendations apply to other fishing areas on the refuge also. When fishing Sprague and Goose pools I take all of the small fish that I catch home and if they are too small for anything else, they make good fertilizer around your flowers of in the vegetable garden. Remember, the American Indians used to put one fish in with each corn seed. It worked for them and it still works today. Wherever you are fishing on the refuge, but especially Harvey’s Pond, remember to release the larger fish (except carp of course, we need them out of the water too) and keep the small fish. We will improve the fishing a great deal if we all just do our part. I wrote last week extensively about this Saturday’s photography program and the hike in search of pollinators. This is just a quick reminder so you do not miss it. Remember, the Karners are out and they are one of the pollinators you may see. So grab your camera and binoculars and come on out. The end of the school groups coming to the refuge has ended with the end of the school year. This was a great year for school groups and hopefully the fall will see more students at the refuge. The three interns will be assisting Katie and Kara in preparing things for the youngsters to do and learn about. The summer will still find scout, (both boys and girls) coming out for events as well as the summer camp coming up in July. Educating all youngsters in the meaning of environmentalism and ecology is a very large part of the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge. Remember too, if you want to help educate your youngsters in these things the Karner Corner Nature Store has many books and other helps to assist you with that job. Until next week, “See you at the refuge.”

Royall – Trae Ness Player of the Year – John Costello, New Lisbon Pitcher of the Year – Canon O’Heron, Bangor Honorable Mention Bangor – Zach Oliver, Dylan Campbell, Josh Beron, Jack Reader Brookwood – Chuck Arnold Cashton – Noah Flock Hillsboro – Tyler Crandall, Grant Jefferies Necedah – Jordan Murphy, Sam Teumer New Lisbon – Keegan Berry, Zach Meehan, Tyler Allard Royall – Marcus Blaha, Dalton Lunde, Chuck Brandt Wonewoc-Center – Logan Fulton, Casey Krueger Sportsmanship Award Bangor – Dylan Campbell Brookwood – Spencer Arndt Cashton – Spencer Daines Hillsboro – Tyler Seeley Necedah – Dan Zipperer New Lisbon – Cole Haschke Royall – Trae Ness Wonewoc-Center – Matt Bouras

Birch Point is the Place to Be BY MARK WALTERS Hello friends, Thirteen years ago I went to Birch Point Resort on Marsh Miller Lake near Bloomer for the first time. I was with my 12-year-old stepson, Kevin, and we were after what I heard was numerous good-sized bluegill. After meeting Birch Point owner, Paul Maire, who would become a good friend of mine and moving into our cabin, Kevin and I took my boat out with about two-hours of daylight left to fish. My standard bluegill rig is a quality bobber, small hook, and a piece of crawler. When my bobber hit the water it vanished and I caught my first Marsh Miller sumo and it measured over 9-inches. Ever since that day back in 2002, I have made Birch Point an annual adventure (Birch Point Resort @ yahoo.com) Friday, May 30th High 89, low 48 Last night it was get packed, get the kids, the cat, and myself in the truck and do the 130-mile drive to Birch Point before dark. I am always concerned when traveling after dark, without another adult and pulling a trailer when I have kids along. We made it just after dark and my daughter, Selina, her good friend Erin Smelcer, Popcorn, and myself were at our home for the next three-days. Who the heck is Popcorn? Popcorn is our ten-week-old kitten that has one blue eye and one hazel eye and has the makings of one cool critter. She lives outside “kinda” and we did not want to leave her alone where the coyotes like to eat our cats. Today it was very warm. The girls, Popcorn, and myself would do two shifts on the water. The first would be five hours long and the second was for four. This past winter there were fish die offs across the north due to oxygen depletion. March Miller lost some fish, but you would never be able to tell as we had almost constant action on 5-8 inch gills. The sun was very warm, the girls learned about what I call “combat fishing” and that is where you attempt to cast your bobber between some lily pads and then bring it out between those lily pads with a fish on it without getting snagged. When I first described this as a challenge this morning both of these (tweens) had looks of “yeah right” on their faces. Those looks vanished after a couple of hours. At days end we had kept sixty-eight beautiful bluegill, our skin was darker than when we got out of bed, and it truly was a great day. Saturday, May 31st High 85, low 52 Today was a day of fine-tuning for the girls on the art of tying knots, unhooking fish, and combat fishing. In between it was playing in the boat with Popcorn, who has no fear and loves water, cooking our meals and, tonight, losing a whole lot of blood to the local mosquito flock. My job is “head fish filleter, boat handler, and issuer of casual orders.” Erin and Selina cooked almost all of our meals, did all of our dishes, and explored Birch Point Resort. Their goal was to catch a turtle; they did not achieve this goal but did catch some clams, snails, and swam a lot. Tonight at ten p.m. they even went swimming again, which I thought was really cool. The last hour of daylight today was like last night. No wind and hundreds of mosquitoes slowly draining us of blood while

we fished. Bug spray was not effective and I kept wishing that I had mosquito coils in the boat (they work very well). Our goal was to keep 75-gills today and we met that goal right at dark minus a pint of blood apiece. When we tied the boat off at the cabin dock I noticed a pack of mosquito coils in the boats rod locker. Popcorn will be a traveling cat! Selina hands down calls Birch Point her best annual trip of the year and I have to tell you, I love it here. When I am at Birch Point Resort life is always good. Sunset

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ROYALL RETIREMENT Pictured here is Judy Korgie who retired from the Royall School District after 18 years of employment. Jim Burch also retired after 10 years, but he could not make the retirement celebration.

MEMORIAL HUNT

A Memorial Hunt took place on April 5, 2014.It takes place yearly in honor of our Officer Andrew Peterson of the City of Mauston Police Department who passed away prematurely. One of Andrew's passions was pheasant hunting, of which he trained his dogs entering field trials as well! This year the "Memorial Hunt" was again held at Mecan River Outfitters in Princeton, Wisconsin. Pictured are all family members, friends, and members of the Mauston Police Department who attended the Memorial Hunt. Mecan River Outfitters, owned and operated by the Harvey Family, generously donated money from the Memorial Hunt to the family and children. Michael and Myriah (Peterson) Coughlin donated all the proceeds to the Juneau County S.T.A.R.T. Team for specialty equipment needed.

Organ donation more than a topic at recent meeting At a recent Mauston American Legion Auxiliary meeting, the topic of organ donation was the highlight. Sitting in the audience was RJ Rogers, auxiliary member who happens to be currently on a waiting list for a kidney. Rogers was not the only member of the Auxiliary with a personal connection to the topic, Auxiliary President Nancy McCullick, wiped away tears as one of the speakers, Anna Crogan, told her story from the perspective of being a heart donation recipient - Crogan happened to be McCullick's sister-in-law. Joyce Endres, President of the Wisconsin Auxiliary, was at the meeting and was a speaker. Endres told the story of her son who passed away after spending days in a coma as a result of a basal artery aneurysm. A basal artery aneurysm is often referred to as a brain aneurysm. Joyce's son, Leo, passed away 16 years to the day when she stood before her fellow Auxiliary members sharing his story, and her story as the parent. As the circle of loss unraveled before the audience an important message was shared. Organ donation is not something to take lightly. Those wishing to be an organ donor should share those wishes with their families and friends. Furthermore they should not only make it known on their driver's license, but should also register online through the Yes I Will Wisconsin donor registry webpage (www.yesiwillwisconsin.com). The Wisconsin Donor Registry opened on March 29, 2010. Anyone older than age 15½ that holds a Wisconsin driver’s license or State identification card can register. Adding your name to the registry means that you have authorized the gift of your or-

gans, tissues, and eyes upon your death for the purposes of transplantation, research, and education. Organs are always used for transplantation if possible, prior to placement for research or education. Information from the donor registry states that every 11 minutes, a new person is added to the national organ donor waiting list. In Wisconsin, there are currently more than 2,000 people on the waiting list for an organ transplant. More than 5,400 people died nationwide waiting for an organ transplant in 2012 however one donor can save or enhance the lives of more than 50 people. That data and statistics came to life before the ladies of the Auxiliary as Joyce spoke about her son's heart living on in a man who now spends his time advocating for organ donation. Crogan gave a detailed look into what it was like to walk

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through one's day not knowing that one morning they may wake to learn one of their organs was failing and their life may end at any time. She spoke about the emotional roller-coaster ride, and what it was like waiting for a pager to go off to inform her a heart was ready. Crogan also spoke on how important it is to be a part of a support system and group whether you have a life altering medication condition, are an organ recipient, or a loved one giving support to another. Rogers stated she had been on a waiting list for about a year now. Currently her kidney is holding out and she, at this point, does not need dialysis, but may one day soon. "The doctors are not sure why my kidney is failing, it could be because of un-diagnosed high blood pressure, but they really do not know," she said. Rogers went on to state she was thank-

Joyce Endres, President of the Wisconsin American Legion Auxiliary, recently spoke to the Mauston Auxiliary about her son who passed away and was an organ donor.

ful and grateful for the presentation - "It is an important topic."

34th Annual

Hillsboro Lions Appreciation

Dairy Breakfast Sunday, June 22, 2014 • 7AM–11:30AM at the Hillsboro Firemen’s Park (Hwy 33-82 West of Hillsboro)

Requested Donation: Adults: $5 • Children (10 & Under): $3 Serving Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Hashbrowns, Donuts, Cheese, Milk, Coffee, Orange Juice Entertainment: 9AM-11AM Warner Creek Bluegrass Extravaganza, 8-10AM Hillsboro’s Domaci Youth Folk Dancers, 7AM-9AM Little German Band, and MORE! *Sponsored by the Hillsboro Lions Club*

Customer Appreciation and Pre-Race Party! Saturday, June 14th •9:00AM–2:00PM

$30 DYNO-RUN See what your bike is putting out!

*Food available*

10% Sale on merchandise when paid in full

Saturday, June 14 ride leaves at 2PM for Rock Falls Raceway for motorcycle only race on Sunday, June 15