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Treul will serve life in prison for shooting BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD
GLAD TO BE BACK WITH MOM
FTO Hintz and Officer Franks of the Tomah Police Department were able to reunite a family Tuesday morning. On Monday, officers were called to the area of the dam for the young fawn stuck in the rocks. There were also reports that kids were harassing the animal. Officers arrived and determined that it was best to let the fawn remain as the mother was still around the area. Today the fawn remained in the same spot when officers checked. Officer Hintz and Officer Franks were able to safely move the deer from the rocks to higher ground and reunite it with the mother. The two deer happily left the area. As always, we recommend leaving wildlife alone as most times they will be able to handle it on their own. Also, please do not harass wild animals. This mother was very defensive during both days.
Cody Treul, age 30 of Mauston, will no longer know what freedom is like. On Monday morning during a sentencing hearing, Juneau County Circuit Court Judge John Roemer imposed a life sentence on Treul who had pled no contest to first degree intentional homicide and first degree attempted intentional homicide for the May 2013 shooting that occurred behind PJ's Bar and Grill in Mauston. That shooting took the life of 29 year old Gail Cody Treul was sentenced to life in prison for the shooting that occurred in Howland and critically May of 2013. wounded then 23 year old Ebony Lasher. While behind PJ's Bar and Grill Schroeder the gun was then homicide conviction. With Lasher may have survived on State Street in Mauston. aimed at him before Treul the life sentence came conthe initial shooting, she When the detective arrived allegedly shot Lasher mul- ditions that he will not be now lives without the use on the scene he observed tiple times. eligible for extended superof her legs and is confined the female victims laying In hearings since the vision nor early release. to a wheel chair. On the night of the on the ground and both had shooting Treul insisted on The criminal complaint suffered numerous gun pleading no contest to the shooting Treul was appresupporting the charges shot wounds. A witness, charges, and did so at the hended and has since restated that on May 31, Douglas Schroeder, stated time against his legal coun- mained in the custody of 2013 at approximately to the detective that he had sel's advice. Treul’s life the Juneau County Sheriff's 12:10 a.m. Detective been present at the time of sentence on the first degree Department. It is unclear at Shaun Goyette of the the shooting. He stated that intentional homicide con- this time which Wisconsin Juneau County Sheriff's when he heard a loud bang viction will run concurrent Department of Corrections Department was alerted to he turned to observe with a 40 year prison sen- prison facility Treul will respond to a report of "Cody" shooting Gail tence on the first degree at- serve out his sentence. shooting victims located Howland. According to tempted intentional
ARTILLERY SHELLS FOUND During the evening hours of June 2, officers were called to a residence near the intersection of Jackson Street and McLean Ave in Tomah. Upon arrival it was determined that the occupant of the residence had been doing landscaping and located two military artillery shells buried in the ground. Based upon their condition, it was unknown if the munitions could be safely removed. Arrangements were made for military personnel to inspect and remove the items. Members of the 115th Fighter Wing, stationed out of Madison, arrived and determined that one of the shells was a training shell. The other shell had been an active artillery shell however it did not contain a fuse or detonation devices. Both items were removed and later disposed of at Ft. McCoy.
Guilty verdict entered against Becerra BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD There will not be a jury trial in the State of Wisconsin's child sexual assault case against 43 year old Neil Becerra of Necedah. Last week in a plea hearing before Sauk County Circuit Court Judge Patrick Taggert, a plea agreement was reached and Becerra entered a no contest plea to repeated sexual assault of the same child. The remaining 13 counts relating to child sexual assault were dismissed. Judge Taggert ordered that a pre-sentencing investigation Neil Becerra be conducted for the purposes of sentencing and a telephone conference would be scheduled in eight weeks. As for the sentencing hearing, that is yet to be determined. Becerra is a registered sex offender as the result of a guilty/no contest plea in a 2001 second degree child sexual assault charge for an assault that took place in December of 1998 and resulted in the victim becoming pregnant. The most recent case came just shortly after in 2103 when Juneau County District Attorney Michael Solovey dismissed another case against Becerra, and one that also dealt with felony child sexual assault charges. The alleged victim in that case was a young female known to Becerra but not the same victim Becerra pleaded no contest to in this charge. In court, Becerra was represented by defense attorney Maura O. Melka. Representing the State of Wisconsin was Assistant Attorney General Karie Cattanach and Juneau County District Attorney Mike Solovey. Becerra remains in custody of the Juneau County Sheriff's Department on a $20,000 cash bond.
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Obituaries ROBERT SORENSON
Robert Sorenson "Bobby, Bob, Dad, Grandpa" ended his struggle with cancer at home in the care of his wife and daughters, with Agrace HospiceCare, on Sunday, June 15, 2014. He was 85 years old. Born at home in Elroy, Wisconsin on June 26, 1928 to Mary Jane, "Jenny" and James Sorenson, Bob was number 11 of 13 children. Dubbed the "Elroy Flash" for his fast feet and love of sports, Bob played varsity basketball as a freshman and lettered as part of the 6-man football team to take state over Argyle in 1947. Bob graduated from high school in '48--the only sibling to do so and, according to Jenny, motivated by the acquisition of his letter sweater. In January, 1951 Bob was inducted into the U.S. Armed Forces, serving active duty for 18 months, including combat in Korea. SFC Robert Gerald Sorenson was honorably discharged from the Army Reserve in 1957. Bob was self-employed for most of his life. His first business, Wonewoc Milk Service, saw him delivering milk with a winning, dimpled grin to the home of the former Janice "Jan" Mueller. They married in 1955, settling in Stoughton, Wisconsin, where they raised two daughters, Mary and Deana. Bob worked for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad as a fireman/engineer for nine years, developing a lifelong loveof trains. Eventually he and Jan purchased three gas andservice station/convenience stores in Janesville and then Stoughton. They retired from the business in 1992. After snowplowing through long Wisconsin winters, Bob "flew" south to New Mexico, Arizona and Florida every winter he could. He golfed and fished year round. In earlier years he hunted, especially deer and duck. His favorite spot was "Lytle's," the Mueller family cabin on Brice Prairienear Onalaska. Annual duck hunting with the guys in October eventually turned to crappie fishin' and cards. Euchre, sheepshead, pinochle, bridge, cribbage--he lovedto play them all. He was an avid vegetable gardener--especially potatoes and tomatoes. His business servicing cars lead to a new car fixation. Bob was never happier than when on the hunt for a new or newto-him vehicle. Driving with his buddies for a local auto dealer in retirement kept him active and close to the trail of the next new car. Bob and Jan are family and friends people, dedicated to service. Longtime active members of Christ Lutheran Church, Bob was an usher and could be counted on forcooking, grilling, set-up and other activities for the church, especially manning the dishwasher. He was active in Stoughton Lions Club brat, chicken, pancake and rosefundraisers. Bob especially found a home in Stoughton'sAmerican Legion, serving on the Honor Guard to give back to veterans who had served their country. The Sorenson's have been very close to and supportive of their children and grandchildren, and have developed dear friends across their lives and across the country. Gone before Bob are his parents James and Jenny;siblings Bonnie, Clarence, Donald, George, Gilbert,Gladys, Harold, John, Millie, and Vilas; in-laws Silvia "Babe" and Vernie Mueller; and numerous friends and other family. Bob will be missed by Jan, his wife of almost 59 years; daughter, Mary Clare Sorenson (Rick, Alexandra and Danielle Mitchell), daughter and son-in-law Deana and Bill Hall, grandchildren Michala, Will and Grace Hall; siblings Dorothy and Norman; brother-in-law Deane Mueller;sister-in-law Sonia (Rex) White; many nieces and nephews, especially Dale and Char Sorenson; Shane Mueller; Brooke, Kelly, and Rex and Carol White; Andy and Eric Sorenson; and the many friends made over his nearly 86 years. Memorial services were held on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at Christ Lutheran Church, 700 Cty Hwy B, Stoughton, WI, 53589. Memorials can be made to Agrace HospiceCare, or Christ Lutheran Church. Please share your memories at: www.CressFuneralService.com.
Blood Drive There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday, June 28, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Lyndon Station Fire Station at 116 N. Lemonweir Street. To make an appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or on the website www.redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins are always welcome. Blood is desperately needed this time of year. Please make a special effort to come and donate and enjoy a delicious lunch afterward. A reminder that young adults age 16 and over are welcome to come and give blood. All donators are reminded to bring your identification. All donators will receive a certificate for a free pint of ice cream at Culvers.
DR. RAYMOND A. NOONAN
Dr. Raymond A. Noonan, age 87 years, of Elroy, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2014 at his home in Elroy, Wisconsin. He was born on October 26, 1926 to Guy and Lena (Brunner) Noonan in Mauston, Wisconsin. He grew to adulthood in Elroy and graduated from the Elroy High School, University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, and Marquette University – Dental School in Milwaukee. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II 1944 to 1946. Raymond was united in marriage to Rose Mary Potaracke on August 20, 1949 in LaCrosse. They lived in Waukesha for many years and later in Fort Myers, Florida. She preceded him in death on December 29, 2011. Ray became a dentist in 1964 and practiced in Waukesha for his full career. It’s difficult to note all the different organizations Ray was involved with or he supported over his wonderful life. He was fully committed and involved in Lions International at every level since 1965. Starting in his local club he advanced to District Governor in 1976 and served as International Director from 1982 to 1984. He continued service on the Executive Committee of the International Board of Directors, and was an Ambassador of Good Will, the highest award a Lion can attain and remained an active Lion until his death. He is also a recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellow Award. Ray was a private pilot for over 50 years and was a past president of the Waukesha Aviation Club. He was involved in Civil Air Patrol in many capacities including Wisconsin Wing Commander and Deputy Commander of Great Lakes Region. Ray loved being involved in what became a family activity and was a favorite of the teen-age cadet membership including both his daughters. Ray followed his heart and his conscience offering support and encouragement to causes he felt strongly about. He was a member of the NAACP since the early 1960’s. He strongly supported the Democratic Party and their candidates throughout his life. Other activities included Head Start Wisconsin, the American Civil Liberties Union, Coast Guard, Waukesha Aviation Club, Guardian ad Litem for Lee County, Florida, American Legion, and Waukesha Dental Society to name a few. He and his beloved travel partner, Roe traveled to every continent over the years. Ray loved the fall hunt, loved fishing, traveling, motorcycling, computers, flying and sitting on the front porch listening to the grass grow. He lived well and lived life to the very fullest and we were blessed to know him. Survivors include his daughters, Shannon Noonan (Craig Smith) and Erin Noonan; grandchildren, Nicole, Casey (Claudia), and Mike; and a brother, Robert. In addition to his wife, Rose Mary; he was preceded in death by his Parents; daughter, Colleen; and brothers, Gerald and Joseph. Memorial Funeral Services were held on Friday, June 20, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Picha Funeral Home in Elroy. Interment with military rites was in the Elroy City Cemetery. For online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com. The family requests memorials to the Wisconsin Lion Foundation.
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Louise M. Crawford, age 81, of New Lisbon, WI, died on Wednesday June 18, 2014 at her home. Louise was the daughter of Robert and Edith (Sampson) Hancock and was born on June 8, 1933 on the family farm in the township of Orange in Juneau County. Louise helped her father with strawberries that they raised and sold to local markets, and in the winter help cut wood. Louise attended the Lone Rock Country School and later went to Pestalozzi College and Juneau County Teachers College. After receiving her teaching degree she taught school in Pleasant Prairie, WI for over 20 years, retiring in the 1980’s. Louise was affectionately known as the “Cotton Candy Lady” with her mobile popcorn and cotton candy wagon that she would take to various events around the county. Louise also enjoyed working on the farm, haying, and cutting grass and yard work, but her true passion for excitement was BINGO, she loved to play bingo. Louise is survived by her significant other of over 20 years, Clement Puent, of New Lisbon, WI, a sister, Donna (Glen) Jacobson, of Necedah, WI, and by three nieces; Sandra (Bill) Baumgart, of Necedah, WI, Debbie (Todd) Sparby of Necedah, WI, Nancy (Larry) Ennis of Wonewoc, WI, and by five grandchildren Cade Sparby, Sean Baumgart, Trace Baumgart, Connar Sparby, Caitlin Miller, and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother Stanley Hancock and a niece Kathy Hancock. Funeral Services were held on Monday, June 23, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Lone Rock Baptist Church (N8197 6th Ave., New Lisbon, WI). Relatives and friends called on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at the Hare Funeral Home in New Lisbon from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., and at the church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. till the time of service. Pastor Ray Anderson presided. Burial was in the Orange Township Cemetery. The Hare Funeral Home in New Lisbon is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences and guestbook available at www.harefuneralhome.com
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Mauston tennis players awarded BY DEREK FELSKA MAUSTON BOYS TENNIS COACH The Mauston Golden Eagles Boys’ Tennis team held their end of the season Tennis Banquet on Thursday, June 5th where they bestowed a number of team awards as well as letters. Included was the "James Hibbard Mad Dog Award" given to the player(s) who have played in the most 3-set matches over the course of the season. Daniel Casey and Mark Curran took home the honor (having 5 three-set matches to their credit), as well as being named the 2014 team MVP's for having a 12-4 record and 3rd place finish at the WIAA Sectional meet held a few weeks earlier which is the farthest a Mauston doubles team has advanced since 2006. Seniors Cody Smith and Matt Erickson brought home the Coach’s Award for their coachable nature and teamfocused attitude, while sophomore Craig Dallman was named as the Team's Most Improved player. A special award; the "George Braund Golden Eagle Award" was given to 4-year letter winner, Senior Josh Leach. The award was given to Josh as a
Daniel Casey, Mark Curran, and Coach Felska are pictured here with their awards.
PERFECT ATTENDANCE Ariana Bilz had PERFECT attendance in, not only her last year at Olson Middle but, all THREE years at Olson Middle School. Congratulations Ariana!! That is quite a rare accomplishment!!
Only two weeks before the launch of the Messenger’s new website!!! Pictured here, left to right, are Matt Erickson, Cody Smith, and Coach Felska. CHRISTY JOHNSON PHOTOS
Craig Dallman was presented his award by Coach Felska.
recognition to his selfless attitude over the course of his 4-year varsity tennis career, his dedication to helping build the tennis program to what it is today. "Josh was a tremendous leader for our program, almost by himself he raised the profile of our program within the school and raised the bar of expectation among his fellow athletes through off-season and in-season training, helping lead workouts and a willingness to offer advice and help
to his teammates. He embodied all of the positive characteristics that George Braund had for Mauston Athletics. George was a big cornerstone for what it means to have Mauston Pride, and Josh had a similar type of role for our Tennis program." Josh is currently at basic training for the U.S. Army in Ft. Jackson, South Carolina and has been accepted to St. Norbert College.
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Mauston Community Band schedule Mauston Community Band it in its 16th season this year. They have moved their performances from the courthouse lawn to Riverside Park this season. Performances begin at 7 p.m. on the following dates: Monday, June 30 Monday, July 14 Monday, July 28 Monday, August 11 (Season finale) – high school auditorium Fair View Nursing Home – Monday, July 7 - 7:00 p.m. (next to Mile Bluff Medical) Relay for Life Event Friday, July 25 - 5:00 p.m. - Mauston School Track; Play concert, then Star Spangled Banner for Opening Ceremony
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June 26, 2014
Running towards fighting hunger BY TASHA MUELLER A West Salem senior made his way through Juneau County on Tuesday, embarking on a 101 mile run on the local bike trails. Kyle Lang started his journey in Marshland and made his was through Reedsburg by the end of Tuesday. In Elroy, Lang was able to make a stop at the Elroy Commons to accept a donation from Mill Haven Foods and pick up non-perishable food donations. On Monday, he ran 47 miles and completed 54 miles on Tuesday. Along the route, there were roughly 20 donation buckets at area businesses and bike trail headquarters. Each year, seniors attending West Salem High School are required to complete a Senior Exit Project in order to graduate. Lang decided to mesh together an activity he en-
joyed with a service that will further help the community. After volunteering with The Hunger Task Force and WAFER Food Pantry, he decided to partner with those two La Crosse organizations
that work to combat hunger in the community. WAFER serves over 1,600 families per month and is La Crosse’s largest food pantry, as The Hunger Task Force is a food bank, not a food
pantry, distributing close to 1,000,000 pounds of food each year to organizations such as food pantries, meal sites and youth programs. In the span of just two days, Kyle has run 101 miles,
Representatives from Mill Haven Foods, Hollie Slater (left) and Shelly Popp (right), gives a gracious donation to West Salem senior Kyle Lang as he make a stop through Elroy along his Hunger Run route. Lang made the trek through Juneau County is efforts to combat hunger in the La Crosse area.
July news from Elroy Senior Meal Site July is here already here and half the year is gone, just doesn’t seem possible. Hope everyone has a safe and fun 4th of July. Come and join us on July 3rd for a picnic lunch with Brats, Potato Salad and Baked Beans. On July 11th, the Senior bus trip for Elroy will be going to Reedsburg. If you would like to reserve a spot call the ADRC office at 847-9371 a week prior to the trip. We will be celebrating the following birthdays this month. Jean Meckstroth and Gerald Sanderson on July 5th, LA Vera Miller on July 7th, Jeanette Gauf on July 9th, Ron Paulson on July 16th, Don Baldwin on July 19th, Barb Dolata on July 20th, Sharon Tyler on July 26th, Ron Garven on July 27th and Edith Beres on July 28th. Make sure you wish them a “Happy Birthday”. The Foot Clinic is held at the Elroy Meal site the 2nd Thursday of every month. To set up an appointment call 462-5175. The AGELESS is published from the Mauston County Adult Center every month with many interesting and informative articles. You can pick one up at any meal site in Juneau County or call the meal site to make arrangements to receive one. Come and check out our meal site at Grace Lutheran Church 226 Erickson St. - Elroy, WI. Call us at 462-5175 if you have any questions. Join your friends for a good home cooked meal, friendship, and fun. Don’t forget Bingo starts every day at 11a.m.
Elroy High School Reunion CONTRIBUTED The annual Elroy High School reunion will be held on August 9th, 2014 at the Elroy American Legion. Please bring a snack to serve at afternoon gathering from 1-5 p.m. The dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. $13 per person. Reservations must be made and paid for by August 1st. to Charleen Ormson Peckham at N2005 Morter Road, Lodi, WI., 608-592-2772. Reservations at the door will be $20.
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which is the equivalent to almost four marathons. Running has been a big part of Lang’s life for many years and he wants his decision to impact the community as well. Lang ran in his first marathon last year. Taking breaks as necessary, Lang was able to receive support from locals that either cheered him on or donated to the cause. His goal was to raise $100 per mile, totaling more than $10,000 for The Hunger Task Force and WAFER Food Pantry, and non-perishable food donations.
When asked, “What keeps you going, mile after mile,” his response was, “The support from everyone.” His parents and supporters along the way kept him on track along the trails to keep him moving forward and finishing. “Today it’s not about time like it was yesterday (Monday), it’s just about finishing,” commented Kyle. Once picking up the food donations, Kyle’s dad added one final comment before traveling back down the bike path, “It’s amazing what Kyle is doing for the community and helping others.”
NOTICE CITY OF ELROY WATER CUSTOMERS The Elroy Water will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the City of Elroy on June 30 and July 1, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please be aware that during this time your water could be discolored and is no cause for alarm. If discolored water occurs, run a cold water faucet for a few minutes until it clears. Publish: June 26, 2014 WNAXLP
Elroy Public Library BY MARY WAARVIK, LIBRARIAN Summer Reading Program will begin next week! Beginning June 30, you can sign up for a “Fizz! Boom! Read!” adventure. There will be something for each age range. For those people 4th grade and under, you will get reading records. When you record times, you can play Bingo and help construct a Lego city. Those 5th grade and up will have many more choices. On Teen Tuesdays you can meet to create your own DIY SRP. What sort of reading program would you like? Will you help us create a uniquely teenish area, please? Want to pursue a reading theme, or make a group project? Think up some outlandish ideas – maybe they will fly. And for the adults among us (including high-school students) we will again offer Reader’s Bingo. Read books to complete a bingo! Explore parts of the library that hold some reading gems. When you fill out your card, we will give you a “Forgiveness Card.” Use this $5 punch card to pay for either your copies or fines. Help us make this a Fizzie! Boomish! Reading Summer at the Elroy Public Library. The Elroy Library will be closed Friday and Saturday, July 4 and 5. Happy Independence Day weekend!
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Young Eagles take to the sky BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD Despite having a week of stormy weather, Saturday's Young Eagle event at the Mauston-New Lisbon Airport went off without a hitch and by 11:00 a.m. approximately three dozen youth had signed up to take to the skies. The annual event at the Mauston-New Lisbon airport is sponsored by local EAA Chapter 1365, and is part of a larger effort of EAA chapters across the country. Since 1992, more than 1.8 million Young Eagles have enjoyed a flight from EAA’s network of volunteer pilots. According to the organization, for many of the youth it was the start of their journey to becoming a pilot, aircraft mechanic, air traffic controller, or many other career possibilities. Local EAA Chapter 1365 volunteers not only dedicated their time and efforts to take the youth up in a plane, but also organized the event, signed children up for it, ran a fundraiser brat sale and were on hand to answer questions from the children and their parents. Some of those questions were asked and answered as the youth learned that there is far more to flying a plane than just getting behind the wheel, first there must be a safety check to ensure all is in working order. Before each flight, the children attended a safety check to learn just what measures should be taken. EAA, the Experimental Aircraft Association, is an international aviation membership association founded in 1953 and headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Local chapters are located in all 50 states and many countries. Members are aviation enthusiasts of every age group, including many airline and
Children waited their turn to have a chance to fly at Saturday’s Young Eagles event at the Mauston-New Lisbon Airport which is sponsored by the EAA Chapter 1365.
GREAT HONOR Lt. Robert Jasinski of the Juneau County Sheriff's Department graduated from the Wisconsin Command College on June 20, 2014. The Command College is a joint venture of the University of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Justice. The six-week program is a nationally accredited leadership and management development program for law enforcement leaders. Lt. Jasinski now is a Wisconsin Certified Public Manager. He is one of only 30 graduates from the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Command College that hold this prestigious honor.
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Thank You
To everyone that attended our 50th Wedding Anniversary party on June 7, 2014 at the New Lisbon Community Center and sent cards. Thank you for the flowers, gift certificates, special gifts, and gifts of money as well as the donations made in honor of us to the United Methodist Church of New Lisbon and also to the Legion Auxiliary of New Lisbon. Special love and thanks to our Sons and Daughter-in-law and grandchildren, Robert, Bobbi, Bryant, Jena, Randy, & Cole. Before the children could go up, they first learned about how to perform a safety check on a plane.
John & Faith Southworth, What a wonderful 50 years we have had together!
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“Musicale” Free Concert July 10th CONTRIBUTED The third annual “Musicale,” sponsored by Friends of the Hillsboro Public Library, will take place Thursday evening, July 10th at the lakeside gazebo in Field Veterans Memorial Park, Hillsboro. The free concert will feature eleven performances by local artists who have donated their time and talent to benefit the Hillsboro Public Library. “Folks from Hillsboro and the surrounding area will enjoy an old-fashioned summertime get-together,” according to Bob Potter, one of the event organizers, “Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the music.” Participating civic organizations include the Hillsboro Excellence in Education Foundation, selling pulled pork and hot dogs to raise money for scholarships and classroom grants; the Hillsboro Woman’s Civic Club, serving their famous homemade pies and ice cream, and the Hillsboro Lions, who will be raffling valuable prizes, with the proceeds going to support the library. Activities will get underway about 5:00 p.m. with “open mike,” karaoke, and recorded music with D.J. Jacob Olson. If you have always dreamed of performing for a live audience, this is your chance! This would be the time to stake out your spot for the concert.
The Hillsboro Lions Club is sponsoring a “bucket raffle” in conjunction with the Musicale. Raffle tickets are $2.00 each or 6 for $10.00 and may be purchased at the library where prizes are displayed, or at the Musicale on July 10th. Raffle tickets are placed in the “bucket” corresponding to a specific prize. For example, to enter the drawing for a Green Bay Packers football with the signatures of all 2013 players, one or more raffle tickets should be placed in the “bucket” labeled “Football.” In addition to the Green Bay Packers football, prizes include the following: a STIHL FS 38 Grass Trimmer, donated by Hillsboro Equipment; a computer hutch with locking drawer, donated by Judy and Michael Lange; a handmade jewelry box, donated by Joanne and Don Helgerson; a local authors book basket, donated by Friends of the Hillsboro Public Library; a brass basket, donated by Barb Potter, a leather jacket, donated by Tom Martish; a Covey organizer, donated by Friends of the Hillsboro Public Library; a kitchen basket, donated by Barb Potter; an autographed copy of Elizabeth Boyle’s Along Came a Duke, donated by the publisher; a painting on a window, donated by Gail Fleming; and two paintings by Millie Kastner, one on a window and one on a saw blade. Additional prizes may be donated before the July 10th drawing.
Yuba transformed into vintage biker paradise
Come to the lakefront gazebo in Hillsboro Thursday, July 10th for an evening of beautiful music, great food, and a chance to win
great prizes while helping a worthwhile cause-the Hillsboro Public Library.
DONATING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY The organizers of the Hillsboro Charity Tractor Pull have been busy beginning a major project at the Fireman’s Park in an effort to keep up with the event’s popularity. Spectators will be seeing a new grandstand that will be in place for this year’s 2014 Hillsboro Charity Tractor Pull on August 8 and 9. A group of individuals dismantled and brought a very large grandstand from Kansas back to Hillsboro. The new project will hold up to 3,000 people, including a space for 20 wheelchairs and complete with its own press box. Several small area businesses and individual volunteers started the work of assembling the latest project. Concrete walls have been poured with the grandstand taking shape soon after. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Motorcycle accident injures Hillsboro man
BY TASHA MUELLER On June 13 and 14, the third annual Knuckle Shuffle transformed the small town of Yuba into a vintage biker paradise as motorcyclists partook in a weekend full of fun, music, camping, and getting to look at all of the unique cycles. All money raised from the rally goes to the Kennedy High School Chopper Class
in Bloomington, MN, taught by Kevin “Teach” Baas, to ease the costs and keep the class alive. The ride had cyclists taking two routes – one leaving from Lakeville, MN and the other from Milwaukee, WI. Enthusiasts alike enjoyed a street party with bands, burnouts, and most importantly fun. Over 300 people joined in on the ride
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Vernon County Sheriff John Spears reports a motorcycle accident that occurred Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at approximately 8:05 p.m. The accident occurred on Briskey Rd approximately a quarter mile north of State Highway 33 in the Town of Hillsboro. A motorcycle driven by Joshua R. Quario, age 24 of Hillsboro, WI was northbound on Briskey Rd, when he struck a deer. Quario’s motorcycle skidded on the roadway causing non-life threatening injuries. Joshua Quario was transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hillsboro.
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W-C District receives several grants BY TASHA MUELLER The Wonewoc-Center School District was recently awarded several grants, of which the district has not seen such large amounts for several years. The biggest awarded to the district, which will provide an after-school program for the upcoming school year, is a 21st Century Learning Center School grant. Within a total of five years, the district will be receiving $80,000 per year, totaling $400,000 to provide before and after school programs to benefit students in kindergarten through eighth grade. A plan will be implemented with getting the program up and running. A Trifecta Foundation Grant is $3,000 and is looking to improve reading of students in grades kindergarten through fourth grade. These students will receive four free books throughout the school year. Students will be challenged to read 20 minutes a night, four nights per week throughout the school year. Wonewoc-Center students will be reading 10,600 minutes per week. If students reach their goal throughout the school year, they will receive incentives along the way. The year will end with a ride on the North Freedom Train. Additional grants include: WTLC Grant, WHPE/Jump Rope for Heart/Hoops for Heart Grant (purchased an iPad, a mini projector, protective case, iPad screen protector and apps $800); IDEA Discretionary Grant – Touch Screen Grant-Special Education (purchased 15 iPads and professional development - $11,745); Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant (for grades kindergarten through fourth - $7,000); Title I Entitlement for next year is $127,461; Title II Entitlement for next year is $18,761. The district will also hear, later this summer, about a Math/Science Partnership Grant, which is about $100,000 per
year for three years. “The number of grants we’ve received in a short time, it’s rare,” commented Curriculum Director Sharon Ennis, providing the grant information and leading many of the grant submissions. As a result of these and other grants that the district will have, over $95,000 of new grant funds next year will provide services and resources to children. A large price rise of natural gas in February and March left the W-C district suffering an interruption in natural gas usage, in which board members are deciding on a natural gas contract with Alliant Energy or with Seminole Energy. A representative with Seminole Energy projected the overall amount the district would potentially save on natural gas volumes. Looking at the numbers, a multi-tiered price level was reviewed and an option of looking at prices based on a market movement was established. Seminole Energy has never seen an interruption in natural gas supply with any place in Wisconsin. Alliant Energy gave the district the option of going with a third party gas company so no interruption would happen again. If decided to go with Seminole Energy, the contract and starting time could be October 1, 2014. The decision was tabled to discuss the final decision option. Over the past few months, there has been discussion regarding letting office District Registrar Kathy Lindsey go on ambulance calls during the daytime hours. With her new position, she has been able to let administration know her needed hours to be part of the ambulance crew, which has been after school hours.
LaValle Library “Sneak Peek” Open House What do the Bounce Bounce House, swimming pool break time, baskets of prizes, and homemade cookies and punch have in common? The kickoff event for the LaValle Public Library's Summer Library Program! On Wednesday, June 18th, the community was given a "sneak peak" of upcoming programs during the Library's Summer Open House hosted by the Friends of the LaValle Library. Throughout the afternoon Friends were on hand to help kids pick out books, enter for prize baskets and sign up for the 2014 Summer Library Program. At 5 p.m. the main event began when Nick McCann, of Bounce Bounce, brought in one of their 40 kid-friendly inflatables. His "show and tell" style helped the kids understand the science behind airflow and inflation. After a demonstration of the strong fan that had the kids blown away, he allowed all of the chil-
dren to bounce in the house to their hearts content. Inside, treats and prizes were given away. Trevor Shimniok and Mariah Ramer won the Big Baskets of Wonder Stuff; Luke Hooker won the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Basket; Parker Luke won the Sketchbook basket; Anika Cornforth and Janelle Soenksen won the adult bags of books and reading related goodies. Prize packages were created by Julie Krueger and donated by Pete Krueger of Archie Monuments of LaValle. Beginning Wednesday, July 9, programs will be held at 5 p.m. and include food and beverage. They also promise a fun time as we explore the "Fizz, Boom, Read" of Science all around us! For more information, contact the LaValle Public Library at 985-7323.
Luke Hooker, 6, holds the basket he won during the LaValle Library’s Open House last Wednesday. The basket included the Diary of a Wimpy Kid DoIt-Yourself book, the book Crunch, a backpack, sunglasses, and a wristband.
“This is a small town, and there’s very few ambulance people,” commented John Benish. She will be able to go on ambulance calls as long as there is a back-up person available to fill in when needed. School nurse Jessica Thompson gave the board an update on this past school year with keeping the students and staff healthy and certified. Thompson has been busy with vision screenings, immunizations, employee training, CPR training, emergency training, safe sitter instruction, influenza clinic, skyward, plus many more programs. Thompson reported seeing 1,100 students with health related occurrences from the school year. Director of Food Service Melissa Gehri updated the board with a yearly report. Gehri noted the new Grab-n-Go breakfast option has had a boost in numbers in the spring, milk and bread bids will be available by next month’s meetings, lunch balances will need to be paid by June 30, email alerts and lunch notices having been going well, and the district has received the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable grant for the upcoming school year. Educator Effectiveness project and evaluations have been underway towards the end of the school year and will start up once the new school year begins. The evaluations work with the teachers to help improve their teaching standards, especially with the new curriculum changes. Approvals included the Policies Series 400 changes and the over/under report. The next regular Wonewoc-Center School Board meeting is Monday, July 21 at 7 p.m.
Six Bands look to win Wonewoc Street Dance - Battle of the Bands BY TASHA MUELLER A rockin’ good time will be had in Wonewoc on Saturday, June 28, with six bands performing on two stages. In the first year event, The Informals took home the grand prize of $500 and will be making a return appearance. Cinderbrick will also be a returning band, and four additional bands have been confirmed, including: North American Jam with 50’s rock, Chubby Checkers, Elvis and more; Wild Mountain Cats with blue grass tunes; Forever No More with plenty of rock selections; Monkey Wrench Union with anti folk music. The projected line up is North American Jam, Monkey Wrench Union, The Informals, Wild Mountain Cats, Forever No More and Cinderbrick. The order is subject to change at anytime throughout the night. The WMMA Street Dance Battle of the Bands competition begins at 6 p.m. Each band will take turns until around 11 p.m. when the
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Mauston to celebrate July 5th
SUMMER PROGRAMS KICK OFF AT HATCH On Monday the Hatch Public Library in Mauston kicked off their Summer Reading Program, "Fizz, Boom, Read!” with a Big Truck Show. Children were invited to Riverside Park for a chance to get an up close and personal look at various trucks used by city personnel, including fire, ambulance and public works vehicles. The Summer Reading Program will run for six weeks. Little ones ages 0 through 3 can take part in Hatchlings on Mondays from 10:00 a.m.until 11:00 a.m. An adult must accompany them to the group. On Tuesdays children ages 9 through 14 can gather at Riverside Park from Noon until 1:00 p.m. for the Summer Brunch program. Just remember that to attend they must have a permission slip from a parent. A free lunch will be offered. Red Hot Readers is a program open to children 4 through 8 and they meet on Thursdays from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. Adults can join in on the some summer reading fun at the library. Open to persons age 16 and up there will be weekly chances to win prizes. Every week from now until August 1st the library will have drawings for Mauston Chamber Bucks, book bags, and much more. There is even a chance to win a Kindle through the Tic, Tac, Toe card contest. Find out more details on how to take part by visiting the library or their website at www.hatchpubliclibrary.org. If you visit the library’s website be sure to spend some time filling out a survey. The library is currently developing a new strategic plan to help make the library all it can be and wants public input. In honor of Independence Day the library will be closed on Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5. Pictured above to the left, children from the Mauston Pre-School lined up Monday to get an up close and personal view of a Mauston Fire Truck. To the right, Mauston Police Chief Mark Messer was at the Big Truck Show with Kantor from the police department's K-9 Unit.
The skies above Mauston will light up and twinkle with the Independence Day Annual Fireworks Show on Saturday, July 5th. The show will mark the end of a day filled with events for every member of the family starting off with the Annual Mauston Fire Department Chicken Dinner. For $9 you can enjoy a charcoal-grilled ½ chicken dinner with all the fixings. You can also decide to chow down on your meal at the fire department, or take it home by carrying it out. There will also be a drive through. Need it delivered? Call 847-5475 for more information. Proceeds from the dinner will go to the department's equipment fund. In the afternoon at 1:00 p.m. there will be kids' games taking place in the lot behind St. Patrick's Catholic School. The event is being sponsored by the Mauston Fire Department. Children will have the chance to compete for prizes. With so much going on you can use the later half of the afternoon to rest up for the evening's events. Starting at 7:00 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park (fairgrounds) the concession stand between the ball diamonds will be open. Family and friends are urged to come out and enjoy some great food and help raise money for the JCAIRS and the Golden Eagle Athletic Boosters. While there, enjoy music from the Juneau County Community Choir and others. Once the skies darken into night expect the fireworks show to begin at the school's complex around 9:45 p.m. Fireworks are being provided this year by Thundercat Fireworks, Inc. Remember that alcohol, smoking, and/or personal fireworks are not allowed on school property. Should rain get in the way on July 5th, plan on attending the show on July 6th as the scheduled rain date.
Mauston woman helps friends battle Scleroderma BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD One year ago, the lives of Susan and Joe Luksich were turned upside down. Married at the time for 24 years with three children, they both were starting to look forward to finally taking a break from careers and traveling. However, fate took a turn and Joe would soon learn he had an autoimmune condition, Scleroderma. Scleroderma is a progressive condition where the immune system goes on overdrive and attacks organs, causing them to harden. "What happens is your immune system attacks itself and makes large amounts of collagen. In turn, besides getting hard skin, your joints and muscles are affected. At this point, Joe has no organ involvement, which we are extremely grateful for. The pain, however, is almost unbearable. Unfortunately, we have not been able to find a pain killer to keep the pain under control. We have been seeing a doctor at Johns Hopkins that is also a research doctor for the disease. As far as treatment for the disease, everyone reacts different so it is basically a trial and error
type of treatment." explained Susan. Since the diagnosis, the family has not only suffered alongside Joe emotionally as his health has spiraled down from not being able to put his shoes on, to now having difficulty getting out of bed, but the financial toll has been extreme. Joe has had to stop working and now relies on Social Security Disability. "Joe has lost over 2/3 of his pay due to his disability. We have to pay over $700 a month for his insurance. His drugs per month are over $100 easily. I had to start over at Delta Airlines and now I am making less than half of what I was at Midwest Airlines. Also, I was off work last year due to back surgery. Then to top it off, about a month ago, I was hit by a car in Argentina and my foot was run over. I am still off work due to the injury," said Sue. That tidal wave of life challenges did not go unnoticed by Sue's friend Terrie Morris-Hollenbeck of Mauston. The two became friends when bonding at a memorial for Terrie's brother who passed away and who graduated with Sue in 1981 from
Mauston. Since then they have remained in constant contact and the friendship has grown into a sisterhood, according to Terrie. Sue, maiden name Schmidt, now lives in Florida, however comes back to Juneau County as often as she can. Terrie knew her friends needed help and understanding, and as a result is organizing a fundraiser to help the family out through these financial hard times. That fundraiser will take place on July 12th at the Shipwreck Bay in Mauston starting at 1:00 p.m. There will be live entertainment including a band and D.J. There will be an auction of prizes including an above ground fire pit, a children's bike, a wicker deck and chair set, numerous gift certificates and much more. Terrie is hoping to collect even more before the benefit takes place and if anyone is interested in donating to the benefit they can contact her at 608-847-2543 or via email to terriehomebiz@yahoo. com. In addition to the July benefit there is also a fund that has been set up through the Give Forward website. You can access it and follow
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BETTER DAYS pictured here are Susan Schmidt-Luksich and her husband Joe who has been diagnosed with the progressive autoimmune disorder called Scleroderma.
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Movement towards Mauston School District referendum slows BY EVA MARIE WOYWOD Earlier this year, the Mauston School Board planned on numerous workshop meetings over the summer as they were looking at the option for a fall referendum to help fund a building reconfiguration plan that would close West Side Elementary and consolidate grades in other school buildings. Gears have been switched as now the board is setting their sights on a fall survey of the community in an effort to understand the opinions of voters and tax payers in possibly going to a spring election referendum. At a Monday evening workshop meeting, the board members gave direction to district administration and Bray Architects to work on and layout questions for a survey that will be prepared and carried out by School Perceptions. That survey, if approved and carried out,
would come at a cost in the range of $10,000 to $11,000. The survey will cover questions such as should the district move forward with the building reconfiguration? If so, what are the priorities? Or should the district take a do nothing approach and invest in maintaining the existing buildings and allowing West Side to remain fully operational? In addition to those questions will be a new topic being brought to voters and one which was discussed at Monday's workshop meeting - outdoor arena improvements. According to administration and coaches the athletic fields are in need of extensive maintenance and improvements. In a worksheet handed out at the meeting, the estimated cost to improve the varsity baseball field is $20,194.50. That total includes topsoil, excavation, seed, fertilizer, and mulch.
The junior varsity baseball field cost for improvements comes to $38,114.50 which includes much of the same as the varsity field however, in addition would be $17,920 for an eight foot perimeter line fencing with gates. Designated as the football/soccer/track stadium, the estimated cost of improvements came in at $533,512.50 which includes a flat panel under-drain system, all weather surfacing and stripping, sound system, stadium lightening, improvements to the running track and a four foot perimeter fence. All above listed proposed improvements along with a new storage building and improvements to practice fields, stadium bleachers, and for stadium field events such as the long jump and pole vaulting came to an estimated total of $1,358,504.59. One thought process behind mov-
Superintendent Christine Weymouth outlines, to Mauston School Board members, proposed improvements to the district's athletic fields. ing forward with the improvements is that it will increase revenue to the district as they could host tournaments. The board will meet again
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Logo and Name Contest BY JUNEAU COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. Enter the Wellness Initiative’s logo and name contest for a chance to win $150 in prizes. Are you creative or interested in health and wellness? A new initiative to improve health and wellness in Juneau County needs an image and we want your help creating it! This group aims to engage communities by educating, planning, and providing resources to improve and promote the wellness of Juneau County residents. The logo and name YOU create could become our official logo and name. To enter, submit logo design and name of wellness initiative to: Christa Cupp at the Juneau County Health Department by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 30th. Entries can be submitted by: Email: ccupp@co.juneau.wi.us; Fax: 608-847-9407; Mail: Juneau County Health Department, Attn: Christa Cupp, 220 East State Street, Room 104, Mauston, WI 53948. Entries will be judged on their creativity, originality, and attractiveness. Winner will receive: 2014 WI State Trail Pass, 2014 WI State Park Pass, $50 Under Armour Outlet Gift Card, and a FitBit Zip.
WisCorps HELP CWNAS PREPARE FOR OPENING
Thanks to some energetic young people from the Wisconsin Conservation Corp (WisCorps), the Carl W. Nelson Animal Shelter (CWNAS) is one step closer to opening its doors in 2014. On June 19, eight members of WisCorps helped move belongings from a storage shed, where they had been stored during the construction phase of the building. The storage space was donated to the shelter by Hamm and Hamm Storage. WisCorp is a non-profit group that provides a valuable service by engaging youth and young adults aged 16-25, in helping with community projects. Through these "hands on" projects, Corps Members gain valuable life and employment skills that will help them to become engaged and active members of their communities, as well as future leaders in the Wisconsin workforce! For more information about WisCorp, visit http://wiscorps.org. CWNAS president, Deb Flint, said that the shelter is thankful to the group for helping them with a labor intensive project. “We have several small projects that still need to be completed, and we are still looking for volunteers to help with them also. We have set our grand opening for October 10 and 11, 2014, so we are working hard to complete everything by then”, Flint said. For more information about CWNAS, visit www. carlnelson.org. Pictured left to right, WisCorps members Anita Parce, Alexis Nicholson, Crew leader John Glaunert, Alexandria Nichols, Marcel Lafountain, Cory Adamczak, Nick Sutter, Bryan O’Donnell, and Sidney Brown.
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FOR SALE WOOD PELLETS: Pure premium Southern Hardwoods pellets. No scrap lumber, no verneers, no softwoods, cash and carry only. For details call Steve at 608-547-4048. b34tf
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-mail: LCO@centurytel.net b2eow
Resident Care Assistant (RCA) If you enjoy working with the elderly and in a home like atmosphere we have a job for you! Milestone Senior Living is seeking part-time applicants for our Evening and Night shift 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. We will train according to DHS regulations and Milestone policies. Great benefit package for part-time and full-time employees. Starting wage dependant on experience. Apply at or mail a resume/application to:
504 Salsbery Circle • Hillsboro, WI 54634 More info: Phone: 608-489-3932 • Fax: 608-489-3970 Email: brichardson@milestonesl.com www.MilestoneSL.com
Computer Repair. Contact Dave Heilman 608-4637646 or email: dheilman@centurytel.net. New and refurbished computers in stock. I make house calls! b1tf
FOR SALE: Yard machine MTD riding lawn tractor 46” deck. 608-489-3145. At Marell Court, lot #123. Price asking, $660. p44
MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT: 2 bedroom mobile homes available in Mauston area. References and Security Deposit Required. Call 608847-6159. b1tf
NECEDAH: Crafts, jewelry, football cards, adult T-shirts, LOTS of PartyLite (new, gently used and retired), holiday decorations and misc. Open Friday, June 27th and Saturday, June 28th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1305 S. Main St. Apt. 4, Necedah, WI. b46
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MAUSTON: 1 bedroom second floor apartment. 123 1/2 Division Street. Includes heat, refrigerator, stove, washer & dryer. NO PETS. $525/mo, security deposit $525. 1 year lease & references. 608-562-3577 or 608542-0120 b44tf
UNION CENTER: 2 bedroom apartment in Union Center. Utilities Inc. $650.00. No pets. No smoking. 608-393-4360. b46
UNION CENTER: 1060 Langdon St., Union Center. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Friday, July 4–Sunday, July 6. Antiques, tables, dolls, Christmas stuff, lots of misc. p46
Administrative Assistant The Town of Germantown is accepting applications for a part-time Administrative Assistant. Duties include but are not limited to: payroll and government reporting, accounts payable, tax collection, record keeping, and assisting the Clerk with elections. Requirements of the position are: high school diploma, good oral and written communication skills, ability to work effectively with co-workers and general public, and previous experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Quickbooks. Town of Germantown residency and previous work experience with state and local government processes are preferred but not required. Competitive salary, vacation, and state retirement are being offered. Anyone interested may submit a resume to: Town of Germantown, N7560 17th Avenue, New Lisbon, WI 53950 No later than July 3, 2014.
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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
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
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on July 21, 2014 at 12:30 P.M. before the calendar judge or any other judge of said court to whom the said action may be assigned for trial, judgment will be rendered against you for the delivery of said property to the plaintiff and for damages for the detention thereof and for costs. Dated at Milwaukee, WI this 9th day of June, 2014. SANTANDER CONSUMER USA, INC. Plaintiff By: Jerome C. Johnson, Attorney State Bar# 1016307 839 N. Jefferson St., #200 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Tele: 414-271-5400 PO No.:1842.86 Publish: June 26, 2014
To: PHILIP J.D. MUNDTH You are hereby notified that a summons and complaint has been issued to recover possession of the following described goods and chattels, to wit: 2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO , VIN # 1GCDT196548162378 of which I, the plaintiff am entitled to the possession, and which you have unjustly taken and unlawfully detain from me. NOW THEREFORE, unless you shall appear in the Circuit Court of Juneau County, located in the Juneau County Justice Center in the City of Mauston, State of Wisconsin,
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2013 Consumer Confidence Report Data CAMP DOUGLAS WATERWORKS, PWS ID: 72901213 Water System Information If you would like to know more about the information contained in this report, please contact Paul Scholze at (608) 427-3255. Opportunity for input on decisions affecting your water quality The Camp Douglas Village Board meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the Village Hall Health Information Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's safe drinking water hotline (800-426-4791). Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune systems disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Environmental Protection Agency's safe drinking water hotline (800-426-4791). Source(s) of Water Source ID 1
Source Groundwater
Depth (in feet) 296
Status Active
To obtain a summary of the source water assessment please contact, Paul Scholze at (608) 427-3255. Educational Information The sources of drinking water, both tap water and bottled water, include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife. • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally- occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming. • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff and residential uses. • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff and septic systems. • Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which shall provide the same protection for public health. Definitions Term Definition AL Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. MCL Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. MCLG Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. MFL million fibers per liter MRDL Maximum residual disinfectant level: The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. MRDLG Maximum residual disinfectant level goal: The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. mrem/year millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body) NTU Nephelometric Turbidity Units pCi/l picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity) ppm parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/l) ppb parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (ug/l) ppt parts per trillion, or nanograms per liter ppq parts per quadrillion, or picograms per liter TCR Total Coliform Rule TT Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. Detected Contaminants Your water was tested for many contaminants last year. We are allowed to monitor for some contaminants less frequently than once a year. The following tables list only those contaminants which were detected in your water. If a contaminant was detected last year, it will appear in the following tables without a sample date. If the contaminant was not monitored last year, but was detected within the last 5 years, it will appear in the tables below along with the sample date. Disinfection Byproducts Contaminant
MCL
MCLG
Level found
Range
(Units) TTHM(ppb)
Site
80
0
18.4
18.4
no
HAA5(ppb)
60
60
6
6
no
Sample date if prior t0 2013
Violation
Typical source of Contaminant By product of drinking water Chlorination By product of drinking water Chlorination
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Contaminant Site
MCL
MCLG Level
(units)
Range
Sample Date Violation T y p i c a l (if prior to Source of 2013) Contaminant
Found
BARIUM
2
2
0.047
0.047
6/27/
(ppm)
MERCURY
2
2
0.1
0.1
6/27/
(ppb)
10
10
1.25
1.25
SELENIUM
No
50
50
1
1
No
6/27/
(ppb)
No
Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from mines
No
n/a
2011
SODIUM
n/a
n/a
65.80
65.80
6/27
(ppm)
/2011
Contaminant Action MCLG
COPPER
Discharge of d r i l l i n g wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from refineries and factories; Runoff from landfills; Runoff from cropland Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits
2011
NITRATE (N03-N) (ppm)
(units)
No
2011
Level
AL=1.3
1.3
0.0133 0 of 10 re- 7/6/2011 No
Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits
sults were above the a c t i o n level.
(ppm)
LEAD (ppb) AL=15
S a m p l e Violation T y p i c a l Date (if Source of prior to Contami2013) nant
90th # of PerResults centile Level Found
0
0.86
0 of 10 re- 7/6/2011 sults were above the a c t i o n level.
No
Radioactive Contaminants Contaminant
Site
MCL MCLG
(units) GROSS ALPHA, EXCL. R & U (pCi/l) RADIUM, (226
Level
Range S a m p l e Violation Typical Date prior 2013)
Found
(if to
0
4.0
4.0
8/5/2009 No
5
0
2.4
2.4
8/5/2009 No
Erosion of natural deposits
n/a
n/a
4.0
4.0
8/5/2009 No
Erosion of natural deposits
+ 228) (pCi/l) GROSS ALPHA, INCL. R & U (n/a)
Source of Contaminant Erosion of natural deposits
15
Additional Health Information If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Camp Douglas Waterworks is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. Information on Monitoring for Cryptosporidium and Radon Our water system did not monitor our water for cryptosporidium or radon during 2013. We are not required by State or Federal drinking water regulations to do so. Other Compliance Monitoring and Reporting Violations Description
C o n t a m i n a n t Sample LocaGroup
tion
Compliance Compliance PePeriod Beginriod Ending ning
Bacti M/R MIN Microbiological D i s t r i b u t i o n 9/1/2013 Routine - Too few Routine Contaminants System samples
9/30/2013
We are required to monitor your drinking water for specific contaminants on a regular basis. Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether or not your drinking water meets health standards. During the compliance period noted in the above table, we did not complete all monitoring or testing for the contaminant(s) noted, and therefore cannot be sure of the quality of your drinking water during that time. Actions Taken Action taken to correct the monitoring and reporting violations was to take and keep records of when and what samples were taken so that we do not miss any samples in the future. Since we have employed a full time operator again we have not had any violations. Publish: June 26, 2014 WNAXLP
Village of Camp Douglas Advertisement for Seal Coat Bids Notice is hereby given by the Village of Camp Douglas, Juneau County, Wisconsin that seal coat bids will be accepted by the Village Clerk at 304 Center Street, P O Box 200, Camp Douglas, until 3:00 pm on Tuesday July 8, 2014. For seal coat bid requirements and specifications, contact Public Works Director Paul Scholze, at 608-427-3255. Bids will be opened at the Village Board meeting at 6:00 pm on Wednesday July 9, 2014. The Village reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to accept the bid deemed to be the most advantageous to the Village. Dated June 20, 2014 Carolyn Hoeth, Clerk. Publish: June 26, 2014 WNAXLP
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2013 Consumer Confidence Report Data NEW LISBON WATERWORKS, PWS ID: 72901323 Water System Information If you would like to know more about the information contained in this report, please contact Jefferey Berry at (608) 562-3794. Opportunity for input on decisions affecting your water quality Regular Utility Commission meetings are held at City Hall in New Lisbon on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:00pm. Health Information Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's safe drinking water hotline (800-426-4791). Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune systems disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Environmental Protection Agency's safe drinking water hotline (800-426-4791). Source(s) of Water Source ID Source
Source
Depth (in feet)
Status
3
Groundwater
170
Active
5
Groundwater
76
Active
6
Groundwater
161
Perm. Abandon as of 4/23/13
To obtain a summary of the source water assessment please contact, Jefferey Berry at (608) 562-3794. Educational Information The sources of drinking water, both tap water and bottled water, include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife. • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally- occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming. • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff and residential uses. • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff and septic systems. • Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which shall provide the same protection for public health. Definitions Term Definition AL: Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. MCL: Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. MCLG: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. MFL: million fibers per liter MRDL: Maximum residual disinfectant level: The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. MRDLG: Maximum residual disinfectant level goal: The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. mrem/year millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body) NTU: Nephelometric Turbidity Units pCi/l: picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity) ppm: parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/l) ppb: parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (ug/l) ppt: parts per trillion, or nanograms per liter ppq: parts per quadrillion, or picograms per liter TCR: Total Coliform Rule TT: Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. Detected Contaminants Your water was tested for many contaminants last year. We are allowed to monitor for some contaminants less frequently than once a year. The following tables list only those contaminants which were detected in your water. If a contaminant was detected last year, it will appear in the following tables without a sample date. If the contaminant was not monitored last year, but was detected within the last 5 years, it will appear in the tables below along with the sample date. Disinfection Byproducts Contaminant (Units)
Site
MCL
MCLG
Level Found
Range
Sample Date Violation Typical Source of (if prior to 2013) Contaminant
TTHM(ppb)
80
0
5.0
2.7-5.0
9/19/2011
No
By-product of drinking water chlorination
HAA5(ppb)
60
60
2
1-2
9/19/2011
No
By-product of drinking water chlorination
Inorganic Contaminants Contaminant
Site
MCL
MCLG
(Units)
ARSENIC (ppb)
Level
Range
Found
10
n/a
1
1
Typical Source of Contaminant
6/20/2011
No
Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits
BARIUM (ppm)
2
2
0.024
0.021 - 6/20/2011 0.024
No
NITRATE (N03-N) (ppm)
10
10
0.22
0.050.22
6/20/2011
No
NITRITE (N02-N) (ppm)
1
1
0.065
0.008 - 6/20/2011 0.065
No
Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits
n/a
n/a
17.70
17.10 - 6/20/2011 17.70
No
n/a
SODIUM (ppm)
Contaminant Action Level (units)
MCLG 90th Percentile # of Results Level Found
COPPER (ppm)
AL=1.3
1.3
0.4530
LEAD (ppb)
AL=15
0
4.36
Sample Date Violation (if prior to 2013) 0 of 10 results 8/23/2011 No were above the action level. 0 of 10 results were above the action level.
8/17/2011
No
Typical Source of Contaminant Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits
Radioactive Contaminants Contaminant (units)
MCL
MCLG
Level Found
GROSS BETA PARTICLE ACTIVITY (pCi/l)
n/a
n/a
1.0
GROSS ALPHA, EXCL. R & U (pCi/l)
15
0
2.4
RADIUM, (226 + 228) (pCi/l)
5
0
GROSS ALPHA, INCL. R & U (n/a)
n/a
n/a
Site
Range
Violation
Typical Source of Contaminant
8/12/2009
No
Decay of natural and man-made deposits. MCL units are in millirem/year. Calfor culation compliance with MCL is not posunless sible level found is greater than 50 pCi/l.
0.0 - 2.4
8/12/2009
No
Erosion natural posits
of de-
2.4
0.7 - 2.4
8/12/2009
No
Erosion natural posits
of de-
2.4
0.0 - 2.4
8/12/2009
No
Erosion natural posits
of de-
0.0 - 1.0
Sample Date (if prior to 2013)
Volatile Organic Contaminants Contaminant (units)
MCL
MCLG
Level Found
Range
CIS-1,2DICHLOROET HYLENE (ppb) TETRACHLOROETHYLENE (ppb)
70
70
0.0
5
0
TRICHLOROE T H Y L E N E (ppb)
5
0
Site
Sample Date (if prior to 2013)
Violation
T y p i c a l of Source Contaminant
0.0 - 0.1
No
Discharge from industrial chemical factories
1.6
0.0 - 1.9
No
0.5
0.0 - 0.6
No
Leaching PVC from pipes; Discharge from factories and dry cleaners Discharge from metal degreasing sites and other factories
Additional Health Information If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. New Lisbon Waterworks is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. Information on Monitoring for Cryptosporidium and Radon Our water system did not monitor our water for cryptosporidium or radon during 2013. We are not required by State or Federal drinking water regulations to do so. Other Compliance Monitoring and Reporting Violations Description
Contaminant Sample Location Compliance Period Compliance Period Group Beginning Ending Bacti M/R MIN Microbiological Distribution 1/1/2013 1/31/2013 Routine - Too few Contaminants System Routine samples
We are required to monitor your drinking water for specific contaminants on a regular basis. Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether or not your drinking water meets health standards. During the compliance period noted in the above table, we did not complete all monitoring or testing for the contaminant(s) noted, and therefore cannot be sure of the quality of your drinking water during that time. Actions Taken The population affected was 2514 people there was a routine sample sent to back up late sample which came back safe. The violation was the product of lack communication with the backup operator during operator in charges illness. The date resolved was February 2013.
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More Obituaries JOHN AUGUST JEREB
John August Jereb, 88, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2014, at his home in Kendall, WI in the company of his family. John was born to Barthol and Frances Jereb on July 27, 1925, in Rock Springs, WY. He served in the Pacific Theatre of WWII, receiving the Combat Infantry Badge, Purple Heart, two bronze star service awards and WWII Victory ribbon for his service. He was united in marriage with Shirley Ann Harbison on September 4, 1954, in Laramie, WY. John earned his Bachelor and Master degrees from the University of Wyoming in 1953 and continued on to Georgetown University in Arlington, VA, earning a PhD in pharmacology in 1959 and his MD in 1963. In his long and varied medical career, John worked as general practitioner in Laramie, WY, completed residencies in Greeley, CO, and pediatrics at the Mayo Health Clinic in Rochester, MN. He continued his medical education throughout his career, earning medical certification in the fields of hematology and pathology. As an officer of the Army Reserve, John served as Chief Medical Officer at Camp Williams in Camp Douglas, WI. He was Chief of the Medical Labs and Pathology at Veteran’s Administration Hospitals in Tomah, WI, Ft. Sam Houston, TX, American Samoa, and Saginaw, MI. Lt. Colonel John A. Jereb retired in 1993. In retirement, John was able to split his residence between his homes in Wyoming and Wisconsin. He continued his interest in leatherwork, woodworking and antique restoration, devoting many hours and attention to detail. His refurbished antique sheep wagon was a particular point of pride as well as other pieces of furniture, vintage farm equipment and tools. John was an avid reader of military history, a fan of John Wayne and western films, and a card player with a competitive streak! He never liked to be ‘skunked’ in cribbage and often pushed for one more game, “the best of 3!” He will be missed for his generous spirit, teasing sense of humor, and affection for family. John is survived by his wife, Shirley, his children, John (Ching-ling) Jereb of Decatur, GA, Jane Jereb of Eau Claire, WI, James Jereb of Laramie, WY, and Jeffrey (Amy) Jereb of Tomah, WI; four granddaughters, Adrianna, Jenna, Peichi, and Peishen; his brother, Bart (Ida) Jereb of Alhambra, CA; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers, Vincent, Lawrence and Frank. Burial and private memorial services for family will be held at a later date in Laramie, WY. The Hare Funeral Home in New Lisbon is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials of remembrance to Hospice Touch in Tomah. Online condolences are available at www.harefuneralhome.com
The above map shows the limits of construction for the City of Elroy Water System Improvements project, which is expected to be completed in late August of 2014. If your residence is within the project limits as shown, please be prepared for temporary water service shut-downs (up to 4 hours), as well as temporary driveway blockage. Generally access to driveways will be open each evening, however, access will be blocked for 5 days once concrete curb and gutter is poured in front of a driveway. Please contact the City with any questions. Your patience is appreciated as we work through the construction process. WNAXLP Publish: June 26, 2014
TOWN OF LEMONWEIR TOWN OF LEMONWEIR NOTICE to neighboring property owners PUBLIC HEARING Monday, July 7, 2014 Town Hall (N3935 19th Avenue) 7:00 p.m. The Plan Commission of the Town of Lemonweir has received an application for an amendment under Section 17.06-3 Procedure (12) Expansion or Modification of Existing Conditional Use Grants to the current Conditional Use Permit held by Woodside Sports Complex. The amendment includes changes to the original site plan along 21st Avenue from 2 large dormitory-type two-story units to 5 smaller hotel-type two-story units all set in the same area. The new site plan also includes an expansion proposal for a 7,000 sq. ft. restaurant with indoor/ outdoor seating, an arcade building, additional parking area and stables. The Plan Commission will hold a Public Hearing as required by ordinance on the application at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2014, at the Town Hall. Following the public hearing the Plan Commission will take action on the petition as part of its regular agenda. A copy of the proposed site plan and amendment changes is on file, and can be reviewed at the Town Hall office. All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard on this matter. Dated this 26th day of June, 2014 Carin E. Leach, Town Administrator Publish: June 26, 2014 WNAXLP
HELP WANTED The Wonewoc-Center School District is looking for 21st Century Learning Center Coordinator/AP Bookkeeper for the 2014-15 School Year. This position will direct the after school activities from 3:20-6:00 Monday-Thursday with additional hours in business office for a total of 28 hours per week. Starting salary is $13.50 per hour. Send letter and application (found at http://www.wc.k12.wi.us) to: Michelle Noll, 101 School Rd., Wonewoc, WI 53968
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DOROTHY A. STANEK
Dorothy A. Stanek, age 91 years, of Hillsboro, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2014 at Gundersen St. Joseph’s Hospital in Hillsboro, Wisconsin. She was born on January 16, 1923 to Edward and Maggie (Wopat) Herbeck in the Town of Greenwood. Dorothy was united in marriage to Raymond J. Stanek on June 8, 1943 in Hillsboro. They dairy farmed on the Stanek family farm in the Town of Woodland for many years. They later sold their farm to their son, Mike and moved to a home near there. Raymond preceded her in death on April 2, 2005. Survivors include her children, Ramona (Calvin) Van Kirk of Milton, Mike (Nancy) Stanek of rural Wonewoc, Janet Stanek (Charlie Hickenbottom) of Wenatchee, WA, Tony (LaDonna) Stanek of Denison, TX and Kris (John) Pastor of Edina, MN; daughter-in-law, Patricia Stanek of Waunakee and son-in-law, Randy Hynek of Bourbonnais, IL; 14 grandchildren, Kevin, Sara, Kerri, Ryan, April, Julie, Jake, Ben, Jon, Raymond, Samantha, Alex, Evan and Cole; great grandchildren Samantha, Kaylee, Addison, Heather, Felicia, Chase, Kylar, Nickolas, Payton, Elly, Mikayla, Micah and Lucus and a great great granddaughter; Morgan. In addition to her husband, Raymond; she was preceded in death by her Parents; son, Bernard Stanek; daughter, Kathleen Hynek; and brothers, Robert, Dan and Sylvester Herbeck. Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. at the Picha Funeral Home in Hillsboro, with Father Loren Bowens officiating. Burial was in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, rural Hillsboro. Friends called at the Picha Funeral Home in Hillsboro on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com
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THE MESSENGER OF JUNEAU COUNTY
Letter to the Editor
BY STEVE NORLING The June meeting of the Necedah Area School Board was held on June 23rd. The first order of business was the resignations and hiring. There were six resignations including one bus driver and several people resigned from coaching positions. There were also six hirings. A new Tech Ed teacher was hired as well as a middle school/high school art teacher. In the elementary area there were four teachers hired; a 4K teacher, kindergarten, third grade, and fifth grade teachers. The bids for the milk, bread, and food vendors were approved. Bread will be supplied by Bimbo Bakery, milk will be provided by Dean, and the food vendor will be Fox River Foods. There were at least three bids to choose from in each of the categories. Next on the agenda were the open enrollment potential and the salaries of the various levels of employees. The board gave its okay for a potential of ten new students to be added through open enrollment. Salaries for teachers, supervisors, and administrators were approved at 1.46%. Support staff salaries were also approved for a 1.46%, which in their case will amount to twenty cents per hour. The 2014-2015 preliminary budget was discussed and approved. There was much discussion of certain items and as this is only the preliminary budget, there will be a lot of changes before the final budget comes up for approval. The way this budget turns out, there would be a $160,000+ deficit. Much of this was due to several unknowns at this time. As
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Dear Editor, Juneau County residents may have recently seen ads in the community encouraging tobacco users to quit smoking using e-cigarettes. While this offer may sound intriguing to some, there are a few reasons to be concerned about the potential harm posed by e-cigarettes. Despite many manufacturers’ claims, none of the 250-plus e-cigarette brands have been proven by the FDA to be effective in helping smokers quit tobacco use. They also have not been proven safe for bystanders. In fact, the aerosol from ecigarettes has been shown to contain metals like tin, chromium, and nickel. While some may argue that the aerosol from e-cigarettes is better than the secondhand smoke from cigarettes, there has not been enough research to prove that smoke (and aerosol)-free air is a healthy or preferable option. The good news for tobacco users is that there are proven methods to help you quit. Research shows that the odds of successfully quitting improve dramatically with the combination of quit counseling with FDA-approved medications like patches, lozenges, and gum. All tobacco users are encouraged to call the Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line at 1-800-QUIT NOW to receive free help as well as a two-week starter kit of quit-smoking medications. For more information on tobacco prevention and control activities in Juneau County call 608-847-9373 or visit: www.facebook.com/ScwTobaccoFreeCoalition. Linda Lowery
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Habitat for Humanity: June Newsletter New VISTA begins service at ReStore After a year of service to Habitat for Humanity of Adams & Juneau Counties and the local community, John Hunter will conclude his term with the AmeriCorps VISTA program this month. John has been the Donation Coordinator at the Mauston ReStore throughout his VISTA term. His work has included scheduling donations, marketing and advertising to solicit material donations to the ReStore, and writing and designing the newsletter. Stepping in to the Donation Coordinator role is Kevin Anderson, who started his one year term as a VISTA in mid-June. Kevin recently moved to Mauston from just outside of Washington D.C. Last year he served a one year term with FEMA Corps, a branch of AmeriCorps dedicated to disaster preparedness, response, and relief. Prior to working with FEMA Corps, Kevin studied graphic design at the Art Institute of Washington. He will be using the skills he learned there to help Habitat and the ReStore in designing marketing materials, which will be just one of many roles he will fill for Habitat. Antique Sewing Machine Donated to Elroy Museum As of April, Habitat for Humanity of Adams & Juneau Counties has moved into the third year of its partnership with the AmeriCorps VISTA program. This year the affiliate and ReStore will host three one-year VISTAs and three summer VISTAs.
The staff at the Mauston Habitat for Humanity ReStore knew that the antique sewing machine that came off the truck at the end of April was a special piece. The machine was beautifully painted, and the cabinet it folded into was made of solid, quarter-sawn, white oak. Recognizing the beauty as well as the historical value of the piece, Jim Abbs, president of the Board of Habitat for Humanity of Adams & Juneau County, decided the best home for the machine was one where its history would be valued. The Elroy Historical Society, located in downtown Elroy, is home to over 400 exhibits featuring objects from Elroy’s past. Exhibits show what life was like in Elroy when it was a bustling railroad town, as well as objects related to farming and family life in early Juneau County. The museum did not, however, have an antique sewing machine. Donna Rawn, president of the Elroy Historical Society, jumped at the chance to incorporate such a unique piece into the museum’s exhibits. The sewing machine, donated by Janet Ackerson of Wonewoc, was manufactured by the New Home company in Orange, Massachusetts. The serial number dates it from 1901. The unique “parlor cabinet” design was a highly sought after feature for sewing machines, and made it one of the most expensive types of machines on the market. At the Elroy Historical Society’s museum, it will be used to il-
Taking Refuge
An Outdoorsman’s Journal
BY STEVE NORLING It’s time to register your youngsters in this year’s three-day Eco Explorers summer day camp at the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge. There will be two sessions offered this year. The first session will be from July 29th to July 31st and the second session will be from August 5th to August 7th. This is another free program offered by the refuge. The program is open for children entering grades one to six. The hours for each of the three days will be from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You need to get an application and fill it out and have it back to the refuge by July 11th. This year’s Eco Explorers Day Camp participants will be exploring the outdoors, doing nature photography, hiking games, experiments, nature crafts and much, much more. The applications for the three-day Eco Explorers Day Camp are available at the visitor center, online at http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Necedah/, or by contacting Kara_ Zwickey@fws.gov or at 608-565-2511. So sign up your youngsters and remember this is a first come first serve method of enrolling youngsters. So get your applications in early as the classes may fill up. Remember 4:00 p.m. Friday, July 11th is the final deadline. Many things are currently going on at the refuge. With all of the summer interns now on board and the YCC crew also on board there are finally enough people to get more done. There is work being done on the butterfly garden, the whooping cranes are still being followed, minor fix-up projects painting and landscaping are being taken care of and all of the trails have been mowed at least once. However with all the rain we have had it is hard to keep up with the grass. Speaking of the trails, now is a great time to get out there with your binoculars, your camera, maybe both but you do not necessarily neither either. There are many things to see along the trails at this time of the year. Many of nature’s creatures are having their young and bringing them out. It is always fun to see a whitetail deer with her fawn or a gander and a goose with all their little goslings between them. There are so many things out there to see that it would be impossible to list them all. You have to go out and observe them yourself. There are also many flowers that are blooming at this time of the year. Almost every day of the month of June there is another flower coming into bloom. It is really neat to go out and see all of these flowers and maybe take a picture of them or if you are an artist to take your sketchbook and sketch some of them. If you work with colored pencils you can make excellent pictures of them. If you wish to paint them later you need to write down the colors or take that photograph so you won’t make any mistake about the colors. Whatever you like to do on the refuge, spring and early summer are a great time to do it. There is a problem at this time of the year and that is the emergence of noxious, invasive plants. Spotted knapweed is just one of them but it is a real pest. These weeds invade dry areas like prairie, oak and pine-barrens, dunes and sandy ridges. These weeds also invade roadsides and can be seen while driving. One of the very bad things about spotted knapweed is that its roots exude chemicals that inhibit the growth of other vegetation. Spotted knapweed is a perennial and will keep returning year after year if it is not gotten rid of. When it gets a foothold and becomes entrenched in an area it causes runoff, sedimentation and decreased water holding capacity. If you do not know what this noxious weed looks like it has gray-green leaves that have rough hairs on them. The flowers are pink to purple and thistle-like and they also have stiff hairs on them. This weed has a strong taproot and may have shallow spreading roots, which can help the plant spread. The seeds are spread as any other weed seeds, by birds, the wind and any other way that seeds disperse. The best and most environmentally safe way to rid areas of these weeds it to pull them out making sure you get the roots. You need to wear long sleeves and gloves as the plants can badly irritate the skin. If you see any spotted knapweed on the refuge, report the location to the staff at the visitor center. Until next week, “See you at the refuge.”
lustrate what domestic life was like for many Juneau County families in the early twentieth century. The Mauston Habitat for Humanity ReStore is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10-5. All proceeds from sales go towards supporting Habitat for Humanity of Adams and Juneau County. The Elroy Historical Society Museum is open from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, or by appointment. ReStore says goodbye to Assistant Manager This month the ReStore is also saying goodbye to Assistant Manager Elizabeth Cobosco. Elizabeth is originally from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, and has also lived in Eau Claire. She moved to Mauston last year with her husband, who is an active duty National Guard member. Elizabeth started working at the Mauston ReStore in September, where she put the skills she developed as a Front End Manager at Menard’s flagship store in Eau Claire to good use. Her knowledge of building materials and sales ability have been a great asset to the ReStore, and she will be missed! The best part about working at the ReStore for Elizabeth has been the opportunity to help the community and get involved with Habitat. Elizabeth and her husband are moving back to Eau Claire, where she plans to enroll at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire to complete her biology degree.
A Night in a Canoe on the Mississippi River BY MARK WALTERS Hello friends, I had planned on taking the trip that you are about to read about three other times this spring but was flooded out each time. This week I tweaked my original plan and went on an adventure on the Mighty Mississippi despite a river that is flowing about five-feet above average. Sunday, June 8th High 79, low 50 My original plan was to canoe to a rock that is about the size of a pickup truck and is in, what I hoped, was some extremely bluegill laden waters. I was going to set a lawn chair on the rock and fish, enjoy life, sleep on the rock, fish the next day, and then canoe back to my faithful Chevy pickup truck. That plan took a major change for the worse when my good buddy from Prairie du Chien “Gary Howe” rained on my party and told me that my rock was under water. My new plan had me living in my canoe and anchoring near the rock. Plan number 2 took a turn for the worse when I talked to two boat loads of fishermen at the landing at Cold Springs who told me that they had not had a bite all day as the river was too high. I then abandoned that location and began driving to landings, campgrounds, and asking fishermen if they had any luck. Everywhere I went I had the same answer and that was the river was too high and bluegill were not biting. A common theme that I did hear was to head to Blackhawk Park, which is a super nice Army Corp of Engineers campground, landing, and park near Desoto, that is nestled in and around several backwater lakes. I was told that maybe I could find some hungry panfish in the shallows and so that is where I headed. Back in the ‘80’s I camped at Blackhawk Park probably at least 75-times. I was a steel fabricator at the time and would leave for work on Fridays with my boat, camping gear, and golden retrievers, Ranger and Ben. I would chain the pups to my truck, work a 9-hour day, drive to Blackhawk Park, build camp and fish all weekend. So I could fish Sunday night, I would not break camp until Monday morning and still make it to Bar Bel fabricating in Mauston by 7:00 a.m. Today, it had been about 25-years since I saw this place and I was both impressed and living down memory lane. I unloaded my canoe, packed it with my bedroll, food, cooler, and fishing gear. Just as important as my gear I put my daughter’s ten-week old kitten “Popcorn” in the canoe for her first canoe ride, which would also mean sleeping in the canoe. The first spot that I checked out was in flooded timber and I anchored in about 2-feet of water that was completely covered in algae. I had no sooner anchored when Popcorn must have thought the algae was solid and tried walking on it. The next thing I knew, I had a kitty swimming in the river. After the rescue, Popcorn vanished under some gear and it was no more then 2-minutes and she jumped straight up like a rocket and landed in the river again. Instead of swimming to my canoe she swam to a tree and climbed it. An hour later I noticed that she forgot to use the litter box and instead decided that my tackle box was a great spot to leave me a treat. Back to the fishing, I pulled anchor six times today before I found some hungry gills. In that three hours, Popcorn dried
up and like the last two trips in my fishing boat truly loved what she was doing. When I found the gills it was in an area where I actually paddled my canoe between two sunken deadfalls and went vertical with a wax worm on one jig and a worm on another. I threw a worm out with a bobber and though the fishing was slow, the bluegill were 7 to almost 9-inchers. When day became night, I dined on homemade salsa as well as cheese, shaved ham, and Ritz. Naturally I drank a beer, watched the moon until 2:35 a.m. and then slept on my canoe floor for just over two hours. The next day I went exploring and checked out several spots and could not find any hungry fish and heard the same thing from every other fishermen. In the end, I returned to my deadfall, caught some dandies and once again realized that I have a very cool job. Tonight I am leaving for my annual Canada barrage of fishing and fun! Sunset
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Hillsboro Lions Dairy Breakfast
For the past several years, the Hillsboro Lions Club has recognized a business or organization of the year. This year, the club honored three area group and businesses. Pictured are members of the Slama family as breakfast organizer Carl Baller, far left, presents the family with the plaque of appreciation. Merrick’s Inc. and County Market were also recognized with a 2014 appreciation plaque.
A petting zoo with two calves received plenty of love as kids fed and pet them. Spring is always a favorite time for children to see the babies. TASHA MUELLER PHOTOS
The Domaci Youth Folk Dancers entertained the crowd with different Czech dances. They are always a highlight wherever they go.
Hillsboro Track Honors
Members of the Hillsboro track and field teams were honored during their post-season award night earlier this month. Shauna Parish, left, received the Most Improved Award, while Kailey Preuss received the Coach’s Award.
Michaela Bach, left, received the Most-Points Track Award; Breanna Beaver, center, received the AllScenic Bluffs Conference Award; and Bridgett Madden was presented with both the Most Points-Field and the Most Valuable Athlete Awards.
On the boys’ side, Adrian Marquez, far left, was named Most Improved; Noah Mayberry, center left, received the Coach’s Award; Matt Bartels, center right, earned three awards – the Most Points Awards in both track and field, as well as the Co-Most Valuable Athlete Award; and Brandon Stanek, far right, was named Co-Most Valuable Athlete. JO PETERSON PHOTOS
HILLSBORO CHOIR SINGS IN NEW YORK Most of the group that went on the trip, grouped together for a photo in Central Park. The group was able to explore New York City by visiting Radio City Music Hall, World Trade Center National Memorial, the Statue of Liberty, The Lion King on Broadway, Times Square, Riverside Church, Grant’s Tomb, Empire State Building, plus many more stops and experiences.